CHE 311 - Engineering Thermodynamics I

(3 units)

Principles of engineering thermodynamics. A study of the first and second laws, entropy, ideal and real gases, and second-law analysis of engineering systems. (CHE 311 and ME 311 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 181 with a “C” or better and CHEM 121A with a “C” or better or CHEM 201. Corequisite(s): PHYS 181 for CHE majors.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall and Spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.

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