ES 3001Introduction To Thermodynamics

Worcester Polytechnic Institute · 3 credits · UGRD

Catalog

Cat. I This course emphasizes system and control volume modeling using conservation of mass and the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics. Topics include an introduction to heat, work, energy, and power, properties of simple substances, and cycle analysis for power production and refrigeration. Recommended background: basic physics, (PH 1110, PH 1111) elementary differential and integral calculus (MA 1021, MA 1022) or equivalents.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 3 sections

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
A01Class #ES-3001-A01	M-T-W-R-F3:00 PM - 3:50 PM2026-08-20 - 2026-10-09	Higgins Labs 218 Discovery Classroom	Fiona Zoutendyk
B01Class #ES-3001-B01