ME 302 Thermodynamics Winter 2007

Course Schedule (subject to change)

Date / Topic / Chapter
(Section) / Problems due
that period / Extra Problems
(not due)
1/8 / Introductory Concepts / 1.1-1.4 / Read Syllabus,
Primer on Dimensions and Units (web)
1/10 / Introductory Concepts / 1.4-1.7 / [#1] 1.13, 1.15, 1.23 / 1.3, 1-7E*, 9E
1/12 / First Law of Thermo, Closed System / 2.1-2.3 / [#2] 1.29**, 1.37 / 1.43, 1.50
1/15 / HOLIDAY
1/17 / First Law of Thermo, Closed System / 2.4-2.5 / [#3] 2.10, 2.15, 2.35 / 2-2E, 9E, 10E
1/19 / First Law of Thermo, Closed System / 2.5-2.6 / [#4] 2.31, 2.33 / 2.28
1/22 / Evaluating Properties / 3.1-3.2 / [#5] 2.70, 2.73 / 2.57
1/24 / Evaluating Properties / 3.3 / [#6] 2.77, 2.85 / 2.66
1/26 / Evaluating Properties / 3.3-3.4 / [#7] 3.2, 3.7, 3.9 / 3-3E, 4E, 7E, 3.14
1/29 / Evaluating Properties / 3.5-3.8 / [#8] 3.17, 3.21, 3.40 / 3.61, 3.75
1/31 / First Law of Thermo, Control Volume / 4.1 / [#9]3.67, 3.85, 3.87 / 3.81, 3.96
2/2 / First Law of Thermo, Control Volume / 4.1 / [#10] 3.108 / 3.97, 3.109
2/5 / EXAM I, Chapters 1-3
2/7 / First Law of Thermo, Control Volume / 4.2-4.3 / [#11]4.4, 4.7 / 4.18, 4-1E, 4-3E
2/9 / First Law of Thermo, Control Volume / 4.2-4.3 / [#12] 4.32, 4.41 / 4.34
2/12 / First Law of Thermo, Control Volume / 4.4 / [#13] 4.52, 4.72 / 4-11E, 4.68
2/14 / Second Law of Thermodynamics / 5.1-5.2 / [#14] 4.79, 4.82 / 4-14E, 4.86
2/16 / HOLIDAY
2/19 / Second Law / 5.2 / [#15] 4.88, 4.93 / 4.100
2/21 / Second Law / 5.3-5.6 / [#16] 5.1, 5.4 / 5-5E
2/23 / Second Law / 5.3-5.6 / [#17] 5.21, 5.25, 5.40 / 5-8E, 9E, 5.19
2/26 / Entropy Defined, Tds Equations / 6.1-6.2 / [#18] 5.58, 5.63 / 5-13E, 5.61
2/28 / EXAM II, Chapters 1-5
3/2 / Calculating Entropy Changes / 6.3-6.4 / [#19] 6.10, 6.21 / 6.12
3/5 / Closed System Entropy Balance / 6.5 / [#20] 6.29, 6.33 / 6-1E, 6.25, 6.36
3/7 / Open System Entropy Balance / 6.6 / [#21] 6.39, 6.42 / 6.46, 6.47
3/9 / Isentropic Processes / 6.7 / [#22] 6.49, 6.76 / 6.58, 6.70
3/12 / Isentropic Efficiency / 6.8 / [#23] 6.88, 6.111 / 6-6E, 6.94
3/14 / Isentropic Efficiency / 6.8 / [#24] 6.150, 6.162 / 6-10E, 6.167, 168
3/16 / Isentropic Efficiency / 6.8

FINAL EXAM: See Campus Class Schedule.

*Note: Problems followed by an E (like 1-7E) refer to Exercises: Things Engineers Think About, at the beginning of each chapter’s problem set. They do not have written solutions, so see me to discuss.

**An explanation of linear interpolation appears on my ME 302 web page, under Frequently Asked Questions.

Instructor:Glen ThorncroftOffice: 13-228 (Hours: see website)

Website:

Required Text: Moran, M.J. and Shapiro, H.N., Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 5th Ed., John Wiley and Sons, 2004.

Grading:Homework 10%, Exam I 25%, Exam II 30%, Final 35%

  • You must pass the course independent of your homework grade (i.e., if your exam average is failing, you fail the course).
  • You must pass the cumulative final to pass the course.

Course notes: READ THESE.

1. Handouts, course information, and extra features such as FAQs and useful links will be posted on my website. Refer to it often throughout the course.

2. Do not e-mail me with homework questions. Instead, see me during office hours.

3. Hints for Success: (1) READ THE BOOK. (2) DO ALL THE HOMEWORK. (3) See me during office hours. (3) Use tutoring sessions, if available (through the ME department). (4) Form a study group.

4. Notes regarding homework assignments:

a. Solutions will be posted ON BLACKBOARD after they are due. They will be left up until the end of Finals week.

b. I have extra problems assigned for you to practice with. I expect you to work these as well as the assignments that are due. USE the posted solutions wisely. Simply reading the solutions to the problems doesn’t work. You need to work the problems out ON YOUR OWN before checking the solution. Hint: Use the extra problems to practice for the exam, and time yourself!

b. Assignments are due on my desk at the beginning of class. This rule expedites the collection of homework, but I employ this rule mainly because it is better for you. Some students would be tempted to complete their assignment during class, which gives them an unfair advantage. Also, if you work on the assignment during class, you miss the current lecture.

c. Late assignments will not be accepted, and five minutes late is considered late. One purpose of this rule is that it encourages your coming to class on time. Another reason for this rule is that the solutions are posted after class, so allowing students any extra time would give them an unfair advantage over the rest of the class. Moreover, I sometimes discuss solutions to assignments during the first few minutes of class, which could easily be copied and turned in.

d. Do not ask for extra time. Leaving your assignment at home is not an acceptable excuse. I used to allow students to turn in assignments late, but students have taken unfair advantage of this, and as a result I can no longer accept late assignments. If you have any special circumstances that prevent you from attending class on time, please see me so that we can make arrangements.

e. Do not quibble over your homework grade. One or two points taken off of one homework assignment, whether you think it was undeserved or just “too harsh,” will have little effect on your overall grade. Besides, the grader is likely to make just as many mistakes in your favor over the course of the quarter. However, if you have a larger error to report, please bring it to my attention.

f. Assignments will be done in a professional manner and format. Sloppy and/or disorganized work will be penalized. As an engineer, you must exercise good engineering methodology, problem solving, and communication. Your assignment grade will therefore be based partly on your ability to present your work professionally.

g. All Assignments are to be worked individually. You discuss your homework assignments, but to simply copy anyone else’s work is unethical and considered cheating (see next item).

5. In order to maintain the quality and reputation of your education, academic dishonesty of any kind will be punished. Students caught cheating will receive an F, and be reported to Academic Affairs. THIS APPLIES TO HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS TOO!