This document summarizes an Engineering Thermodynamics course taught during the 2013-2014 academic year at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology. It outlines the content taught (turbojet engines and refrigeration/heat pump systems), how the course matches the program educational objectives in preparing graduates for professional careers, and the program outcomes the course addresses, such as designing experiments and applying engineering tools. The justification is that thermodynamics plays a critical role in sustainable energy technologies, and the course frames the subject in this context by making connections to society's energy needs and related issues like pollution.
This document summarizes an Engineering Thermodynamics course taught during the 2013-2014 academic year at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology. It outlines the content taught (turbojet engines and refrigeration/heat pump systems), how the course matches the program educational objectives in preparing graduates for professional careers, and the program outcomes the course addresses, such as designing experiments and applying engineering tools. The justification is that thermodynamics plays a critical role in sustainable energy technologies, and the course frames the subject in this context by making connections to society's energy needs and related issues like pollution.
This document summarizes an Engineering Thermodynamics course taught during the 2013-2014 academic year at PSNA College of Engineering and Technology. It outlines the content taught (turbojet engines and refrigeration/heat pump systems), how the course matches the program educational objectives in preparing graduates for professional careers, and the program outcomes the course addresses, such as designing experiments and applying engineering tools. The justification is that thermodynamics plays a critical role in sustainable energy technologies, and the course frames the subject in this context by making connections to society's energy needs and related issues like pollution.
1. Turbojet engines 2. Refrigeration and heat pump systems
Matching with PEOs:
1. Our mechanical engineering graduates will be successful professionals with a commitment to quality, performance, society, environment, country, safety and ethics when discharging duties as engineers, managers, researchers and administrators. 2. Graduates will have a successful career in mechanical engineering or related fields in industry, academia and other organizations throughout the world where an engineering approach to problem solving and ability to independent learning is highly valued. Matching with POs : 1. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments, interpret and analyze data and report skills. 2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design a system or process to meet desired needs within applied constraints such as economic, environmental, social, ethical, safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. 3. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to use the techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for practicing in Mechanical Engineering field. Justification : This course is the first course in a thermo sciences sequence that includes fluid mechanics and heat transfer. Since thermodynamics is central to all energy conversion and utilization processes, the subject plays a critical role in the development of technologies required for a sustainable energy future. As presented to the students, the subject is framed in this context, and connections between its content and societys needs are made throughout the course. Connections include pollution and carbon capture/sequestration issues, as well as energy efficiency.