Thermodynamics
Overview
Subject area
MT
Catalog Number
523
Course Title
Thermodynamics
Department(s)
Description
An introduction to the science of thermodynamics. Properties of pure substances; concepts of work and heat; closed and open systems. Fundamental laws of thermodynamics. Carnot and Clasius statements of the 2nd law; entropy and entropy production; heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps; efficiencies, coefficients of performance.
Typically Offered
Fall, Spring
Academic Career
Undergraduate
Liberal Arts
No
Credits
Minimum Units
3
Maximum Units
3
Academic Progress Units
3
Repeat For Credit
No
Components
Name
Lecture
Hours
3
Requisites
022844