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ChemE 260 – Thermodynamics - Fall, 2008
Course Coordinator:
Professor René M. Overney
245 Benson, E-mail the instructor
206-543-4353
Teaching Assistant: Amy
Chervenak (Mech. E.);
E-mail TA
Lecture/Recitation:
Lecture M/W/F:
1:30-2:20, MGH 231
Recitation (mandatory):
Tues 1:30-3:20, CMU 226
Office Hours:
Overney (BNS 245): Mo
12:00-1:00; Fri 2:30-3:30
or by appointment (e-mail)
Amy (MEB 236 - TA Office
Hours Lounge):
Mo 11:00-12:00; Thu 3:30-4:30
Course Textbook: Thermodynamics – An Engineering Approach (6th Ed.)
Y.A. Cengel, M. A.
Boles, McGraw-Hill 2007
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Syllabus
Course Description
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Introduction to the basic principles of thermodynamics
from a macroscopic point of view. Emphasis on the First and Second Laws and
the State Principle, problem solving methodology. Prerequisite: either CHEM
140, CHEM 142, or CHEM 145; either MATH 126, MATH 129, or MATH 136; PHYS
121.
Course objective: Applying knowledge of math, science,
engineering, and thermodynamics principles to solve problems involving
Power and Refrigeration Cycles. The students' performance in HWs and Exams
will provide continuous feedback and provide the necessary input for
curriculum adjustments.
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Course Credit
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Course credit is based on performance with Homework (10
%), Midterm 1+2 (50%) and Final Exam (40%).
Examinations:
Two one-hour midterm exams (open or closed book) and a
two-hour comprehensive final exam (open or closed book). All
examinations are required and there will be no make-ups. Missing an
examination or not turning one in is graded as a failure (0.0).
Homework:
Weekly, assigned on Tuesday or Wednesday and due the
following Tuesday at the beginning of the recitation session. The Homework Assignments and Solutions are posted at
http://courses.washington.edu/overney/private260/HW260.html.
Each HW will be only partially graded with a random
choice of the problems. Thus, all
problems have to be solved. No credit will be given to solved problems
that were not considered in the random choice.
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Required Readings
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From Course Textbook in parallel to lecture and homework
assignments.
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Schedule Details
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September
Sept. 24 Instructions
begin
November
Oct. 24 Midterm Exam 1
Nov. 11 Holiday
Nov. 14 Fieldtrip
(UW Steam Power Plant)
Nov. 21 Midterm Exam 2
Nov. 28 Holiday
December
Dec. 5 Last day of instruction
Dec. 8 Final Exam: Monday, 2:30-4:20 p.m. (MGH 231)
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Course Links
Remarks
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If any student has a learning disability or other
special needs, please inform the instructor the first week of class so we
can make special arrangements to accommodate you.
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