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Course Description Course Name : Thermodynamics I Course Code : ME 209 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 5 Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. ALPER YILMAZ Learning Outcomes of the Course : Learning basic laws of thermodynamics Learning to use P-v and T-v diagrams Learning to calculate basic physical properties using thermodynamic tables Using 1st law of thermodynamics to define, formulate and solve problems related to closed systems Using 1st law of thermodynamics to define, formulate and solve problems related to steady flow open systems Using 1st law of thermodynamics to define, formulate and solve problems related to open unsteady uniform flow systems Learning the efficiency and COP definitions for heat engines and refrigerators, respectively Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : To teach the basic principles of Classical Thermodynamics. To educate students to define, formulate and solve basic thermodynamics problems related to closed and open steady flow or unsteady uniform flow systems. Course Contents : Properties of matter. Thermodynamics of closed systems. First law analysis. Thermodynamics of open systems. Second law analysis. Language of Instruction : English Work Place : Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 An Introduction to thermodynamics and basic application areas of thermodynamics Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 2 Definition and classification of thermodynamic systems Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 3 Properties of pure substances Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 4 Property diagrams for phase-change processes Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 5 Use of property diagrams Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 6 Definition of ideal gas and ideal gas equations Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 7 1. law of thermodynamics for closed systems, definition of heat and heat transfer modes Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 8 Definition of work, forms of work, specific heats Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 9 Specific heat relations for ideal gases, solids and liquids Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 10 Midterm Exam 11 1st law of thermodynamics for open systems, mass and volume flow rates,definition of flow work Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 12 Steady and unsteady flow open systems Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 13 An introduction to 2. law of thermodynamics, definitions of heat source and sinks and thermal energy reservoirs Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 14 An introduction to heat engines and refrigerators Reading of lecture notes Conceptual and mathematical education 15 Final exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Lecture notes  Thermodynamics, an engineering approach, Yunus Çengel Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 30     Homeworks/Projects/Others 5 70 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Students gain a command of basic concepts, theories and principles in mechanical engineering 4 2 Student become equipped with the basic knowledge of math, science and engineering 4 3 Students are able to design and carry out experiments in the basic fields of mechanical engineering, and interpret the results and the data obtained from the experiments 2 4 Students become equipped with a variety of skills and knowledge regarding engineering techniques 4 5 Students are able to design a system, component or process in order to meet the needs of various engineering problems within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, and sustainability limits. 5 6 Students independently review and learn the applications in an enterprise, make a critical assessment of the problems faced with, formulate problems and propose solutions by selecting the proper technique 4 7 Students take initiative in identification, design, development and use of a product or production process. 5 8 Students become aware of the necessity of lifelong learning and continuously self-renew 3 9 Students use English effectively for technical or non-technical topics orally or in wirtten form. 2 10 Students become effective in using computer, computer-aided drafting, design, analysis, and presentation 2 11 Students have good communicatino skills with a tendency to work in teams, and are able to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team 4 12 Students become aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, as well as being inquisitive and innovative 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 5 4 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 2 5 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 124 Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.96 ECTS Credit: 5