ESC-235 Thermodynamics
This is a first course in thermodynamics. It introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics. The topics covered are: first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic processes as applied to perfect gases and pure substances, energy analysis of heat engines including Carnot, Otto, Diesel, and Stirling, Brayton cycle, gas turbines, jet propulsion, Rankine cycle, power plants, heat pumps, and refrigeration systems.