King
Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
Mechanical
Engineering Department
ME 203:
Thermodynamics I
Fall Semester
2002-2003 (021)
Office: Building 22; Room 227, Phone:1527, email: mqahtani@kfupm.edu.sa
Office hours: SMW:
References:
1.
Thermodynamics,
An Engineering Approach, Yunus Cengel
and Michel Boles, 4th edition, 2002.
2.
Notes given
by the instructor.
Objectives of the Course:
This course is designed for sophomore students in Engineering. It familiarizes them with basic concepts of classical approach of thermodynamics. The contents of the course emphasize the concept of First and Second Law of Thermodynamics and their applications in engineering problems.
Topics: #
of classes |
1.
Concepts
and Definitions 4 |
2.
Properties
of pure substance, phase equilibrium, tables. 8 |
3.
Work and
Heat 5 |
4.
First law
of thermodynamics 11 |
5.
Second Law
of thermodynamics 4 |
6.
Entropy and
second law analysis 7 |
7.
Second Law
analysis for a Control Volume 4 |
8.
Tests 2 |
Attendance:
Regular attendance is mandatory.
Unexcused absences are not allowed. A grade of DN will be reported immediately
if number of unexcused absences exceeds 9. Official excuse must be submitted no
latter than one week following the resumption of class attendance. A 0.5 will
be deducted (out of the final grade) for each absence.
Course
Evaluation:
H.W Assignments 10%
Quizzes 10%
Class Test 10%
Exam 1 15%
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Exam2 20%
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Final exam 30%
Attendance 5%
Remarks:
·
There will be
4 to 6 quizzes during class time. Each one is approximately 10-15 minutes. They
cover homework problems and class lectures.
·
Final Exam is
comprehensive
·
Homework’s
are assigned weekly.
·
The assigned
homework problems will be posted at the ME 203 posting board.
·
The
submission of the homework's is one week after the date of posting the
assignment.
·
Submission
date can not be extended. Homework’s should be submitted in time, in class with
cover sheet given to you or at the network.
·
The solution
of the homework's will be posted for two weeks after the due date of
submission.
Final grades:
Final grades
are approximately as follows:
****************(The
grades are in your hand, So please work hard)****************