AEE231 THERMODYNAMICS
| Course Code: | 5720231 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 4 (4.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.5 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Assoc.Prof.Dr. NİLAY SEZER UZOL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To supply sophomore-year students with the knowledge of fundamentals of classical thermodynamics.
To enable students to apply their theoretical thermodynamics knowledge to typical engineering problems.
Course Content
Basic concepts, properties of pure substances, first law of thermodynamics for closed systems and control volumes, entropy, second law of thermodynamics, second law analysis, introductory cycle analysis, gas mixtures.
Course Learning Outcomes
A firm understanding of basic concepts and laws of thermodynamics.
Ability to analyze thermodynamic systems encountered in practice.
Ability to make proper assumptions to simplify complicated thermodynamics problems in engineering applications.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | 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 | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | 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 | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||