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  Course Description
Course Name : Thermodynamics I

Course Code : AEN211

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 : Identifies formulates and solves engineering problems related to thermodynamics

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : This course teaches the basic principles of conventional thermodynamics, trains the students to identify formulate and solve engineering problems related to thermodynamics, trains the students to be able to do internal combustion engines´ thermal solution.

Course Contents : Properties of pure substances, phase change, equation of state. Concepts of energy transfer by heat, work and mass. Entropy. 1st and 2nd law of Thermodynamics and their applications to common thermal devices such as heat exchangers, turbines, and compressors. 2nd law analysis. Availability. Basic power and refrigeration thermodynamic cycles. Ideal gas mixtures. Introduction to chemical reactions.

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 Thermodynamics Basic Definitions Book Chapter 1 Basic Definitions
2 Law´s of Thermodynamics Book Chapter 1 Basic Definitions
3 Properties of Pure Substances Book Chapter 2 Explanations by Samples
4 Property Diagrams and Tables Book Chapter 2 Explanations by Samples
5 Saturated Liquid and Saturated Vapor States Book Chapter 1 Explanations by Samples
6 The First Law of Thermodynamics (Closed Systems) Book Chapter 3 Basic Definitions
7 Heat and Work Book Chapter 3 Explanations by Samples
8 Specific Heats Book Chapter 3 Explanations by Samples
9 Midterm Exam
10 The First Law of Thermodynamics (Open Systems) Control Volumes Book Chapter 4 Basic Definitions
11 Examples of unsteady-flow processes Book Chapter 4 Explanations by Samples
12 The Second Law of Thermodynamics Book Chapter 5 Basic Definitions
13 Heat Engines Book Chapter 5 Explanations by Samples
14 Refrigerators and heat pumps Book Chapter 5 Explanations by Samples
15 Samples
16/17 Final Exam


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Thermodynamics, An Engineering Approach, Yunus A. Çengel, Michael A. Boles, Fifth Edition
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 70
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 30
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 Utilizes computer systems and softwares 1
2 Generates solutions for the problems in other disciplines by using statistical techniques 3
3 Comprehends visual, database and web programming techniques and has the ability of writing objective program 1
4 Is equipped with a variety of skills and techniques in engineering. 5
5 Designs a system, component or process so as to meet various engineering needs within technical, economic, environmental, manufacturability, sustainability limitations. 5
6 Examines and learns applications in an enterprise independently, makes critical assesments of problems, formulates problems and selects suitable techniques for solutions. 4
7 Leads the identification, development and usage of a product or production method. 4
8 Is aware of the need for lifelong learning and self-renew 2
9 Has effective oral and written English for technical or non-technical use 4
10 Uses computers very effectively, makes computer-aided drafting, designs, analysis, and presentations. 3
11 Improves constantly itself , as well as professional development scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields according to his/her interests and abilities identifying needs of learning. 4
12 Is aware of the technical and ethical responsibilities, has inquisitive and innovative quality 4
* 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 5 70
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2
    Final Exam 1 2 2
Total Workload: 117
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.68
ECTS Credit: 5