Thermodynamics

Summer 2023 > Engineering/Engineering Technology > MECH.2420 > 011

Course No: MECH.2420-011; SIS Class Nbr: 1507; SIS Term: 3240
Course Status: Registration Closed

Course Description

The first and second laws of thermodynamics are introduced and applied to the analysis of thermodynamic systems in terms of work, heat, energy transformation, and system efficiency. The use of tables, graphs, and equations of state is introduced to obtain various properties of pure substances. The concepts of work, heat and energy, as well as their relationships, are studied. The theory and application of reversible and irreversible thermodynamic process, Carnot cycles, and entropy are studied in relation to the energy analysis of engineering systems. Energy balances and ideal efficiencies of steady flow engineering systems are analyzed.

Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor

• Prerequisites: MATH.1320 Calculus II, and CHEM.1210 Chemistry I, and Co-req or Pre-req: PHYS.2450 Physical Properties of Matter.
• Special Notes: Offered in summer only
• Core Codes: STEM
• Credits: 3; Contact Hours: 3
• Instructor: Abouhamed Saberi
• UMass Lowell Bookstore

When Offered & Tuition

• M,W-Th | 3:30 PM-5:50 PM EDT
• 2023 Summer: May 15 to Jun 28
• Course Level: Undergraduate
• Tuition: $1020
• Note: There is a $30 per semester registration fee for credit courses.

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