Introduction to Engineering Thermodynamics

Lecture, four hours; discussion, two hours; outside study, six hours. Requisites: Chemistry 20B, Mathematics 32B. Phenomenological thermodynamics. Concepts of equilibrium, temperature, and reversibility. First law and concept of energy; second law and concept of entropy. Equations of state and thermodynamic properties. Engineering applications of these principles in analysis and design of closed and open systems. Letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
8.3 / 10
Organization
8.3 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
6.7 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: B+

    Explained concepts well, could have utilized technology better (he mostly used the chalkboard). Hard tests but generous curve

    Quarter Taken: Fall 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Hard class, but Amar was engaging and taught relevant material for his homeworks and exams

Course

Instructor
Amar, R.C.
Previously taught
25W 24F 24S 24W 23F 23W 22F 22S 22W 20W 17F 16F 16Su 14W 12F 12S 12W 11F 11S 10S 09W 07W

Grading Information

  • No group projects

  • Attendance required

  • 1 midterm

  • Finals week final

  • 100% recommend the textbook

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