Thermodynamics I.

Catalog description

Students examine the first and second laws of thermodynamics for open and closed systems. Topics include properties of gases and liquids, including entropy and availability. Students are also introduced to the Carnot and ideal Rankine cycles. Prerequisites: Completion of all Fundamental Skills; AP Chem with score of 4 or 5, CHEM IB Higher Level (score of 5, 6, or 7), CHEM 024 or CHEM 025 or CHEM 027 and PHYS 053 with a "C-" or better.