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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