MEC 230 - Engineering Thermodynamics
Department: Engineering, Mechanical
Description: This course develops an understanding of basic thermodynamic concepts and their application for the student through an integrative modeling and analysis approach to thermal-fluids systems. The course emphasizes the principles of mass and energy conservation and fundamental ideal gas and non-ideal working fluids concepts to fundamental engineering systems.
Credit Hours: 3
New Course Catalog Information Effective 05-19-2025
New Description: Introduction to thermodynamic principles, including properties of pure substances, work, heat, the first and second laws, entropy, irreversibility, exergy, vapor, power, and refrigeration cycles. Covers analysis of energy systems and thermodynamic relations, providing a foundation for fluid mechanics and heat transfer courses.
This course has no upcoming offerings. Please contact the department if you have questions about when this will be offered.