King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

 

Mechanical Engineering Department

ME 203: Thermodynamics I

Fall Semester 2002-2003 (021)

Instructor: Dr. Mohammad Al-Qahtani

Office: Building 22; Room 227, Phone:1527, email: mqahtani@kfupm.edu.sa

Office hours: SMW: 10:00-10:50am, UT: 03:20- 4:10 pm

 

Textbook: Fundamental of Thermodynamics, 5th edition, Richard Sonntage, Claus Borbankke and Gordon Van Wylen

 

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% (Nov. 18, 2002)

Exam2              20% ( Dec. 30th, 2002)

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:

 

A+ >92, A: 85-92, B+: 80-85, B: 75-80, C+: 70-75, C: 60-70, D+: 55-60, D: 50-55

 

 

****************(The grades are in your hand, So please work hard)****************