AEE577 PHYSICS OF GASES
| Course Code: | 5720577 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Aerospace Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. MEHMET CEVDET ÇELENLİGİL |
| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
To supply graduate students with the knowledge of physical structure of gas molecules. To enable students to apply their theoretical knowledge for the calculation of the thermodynamic gas properties using statistical mechanics.
Course Content
Quantum theory background. The vector model of the atom. Statistical mechanics. Calculation of the thermodynamic properties. Chemical thermodynamics.
Course Learning Outcomes
A firm understanding of basic concepts of molecular structure of gases. Ability to estimate the thermodynamic properties of gases using statistical mechanics. The fundamental knowledge to be used in the analysis of nonequilibrium motion of gases in advanced courses.