Thermodynamics

Module description

• Module Goals

Students will acquire knowledge and understanding in the basics of thermodynamics.

• Assessment Methods

40%: Class activity.

60%: Final-term exam.

• Module Syllabus

Thermodynamic key concepts and definitions – Energy concepts – Thermodynamic properties of substances – The first law of thermodynamics – Thermodynamic processes of gases – The second law of thermodynamics – Thermodynamic equilibrium – Cycles of thermal machines – Principals, concepts and methods of heat transfer – Thermodynamics of biological systems – Specialized applications.