MATSCEN 2251
Transcript Abbreviation:
Thermodynamics
Course Description:
Fundamental basis of three laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, reaction equilibria, solution theory, and phase diagrams and electrochemistry.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Designation:
Required
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 2010, Physics 1250 or 1260, Math 1151 or 1161, and Chem 1210 or 1250; and enrollment as MatScEn-BS or WeldEng-BS student; or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for both 401 and 525.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Learn basic concepts related to three laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, reaction equilibria, solution theory, phase diagrams and electrochemistry
Learn to calculate a wide range of thermodynamic properties from a limited number of experimental data
Learn how to determine stability of materials under a given condition
Learn how to determine what reactions will or will not occur under a specified condition
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC | LAB | LAB Inst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction: criterion for stability of materials, basic concepts, definition of processes and systems | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| First Law and its applications | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Enthalpy and Heat capacity | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Calculation of enthalpy changes | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Entropy and the Second law | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Calculation of entropy changes | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Second law and free energy | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Stability diagrams and stability boundaries | 4.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermodynamics of mixing and solution thermodynamics | 6.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Phase diagrams including ternary and alloy phase diagrams | 8.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Reaction equilibria | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Thermodynamics of electrochemistry | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework and quizzes | 30% |
| Midterm examination | 30% |
| Final Examination | 40% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| No textbook; Lecture notes and supplemental materials (posted on the web-page) | Lecturer | |
| Reference Book; Introduction to the Thermodynamics of Materials (5th ed.), Taylor and Francis (2008). | D. R. Gaskell | |
| Reference book; Thermodynamics of Materials Vol. I, MIT Press/Wiley (1995) | D. V. Ragone | |
| Reference book; Chemical Thermodynamics (7th ed.), Wiley (2008) | I.M. Klotz and R.M. Rosenberg |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Outcome | Contribution | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Significant contribution (7+ hours) | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| 2 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| 4 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| 6 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| 7 | Some contribution (1-2 hours) | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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