THERMODYNAMICS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
UCK208E	THERMODYNAMICS	4	4	4	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Prof. OSMAN KOPMAZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Main objective of this course to prepare the students to effectively use the first and the second laws of thermodynamics in every kind of engineering applications.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Concepts and definitions. Pure material and P-v-T properties. Work, heat, state and change of state. Quasi-equilibrium processes. Energy transfer by heat, work and mass. The first law of Thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Internal energy, enthalpy and specific heats. The second law of Thermodynamics for closed and open systems. Entropy. Steady-State and Steady-Flow processes. Uniform-State and Uniform-Flow processes. Exergy (availability) and irreversibility. Gas power cycles. Ideal Air-standard cycles. Vapor and combined power cycles. Refrigeration cycles.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Understanding of Thermodynamics laws and the concept of material and their properties.
Understanding of the application of the first law of Thermodynamics, work and heat concepts to the engineering problems
Understanding the second law of thermodynamics, principle of entropy and reality of cycles
Understanding the principles of availability and work destruction.
Understanding power cycles, the differences between ideal and real cases, and application basis of these to the engines of aircraft and space vehicles.
Understanding of the basic principles of steam and combined power systems.
Understanding of the basic principles of refrigeration systems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Concepts and definitions	-
2	-	Pure material and P-v-T properties	-
3	-	Energy transfer by heat, work and mass	-
4	-	Problem solving for heat, work and mass transfers	-
5	-	The first law of Thermodynamics	-
6	-	Problem solving for the first law	-
7	-	The second law of Thermodynamics	-
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	-	Entropy	-
10	-	Problem solving for the second law	-
11	-	Exergy: a measure of work potential	-
12	-	Gas power cycles: Otto and Diesel Cycles	-
13	-	Gas power cycles: Brayton Cycles	-
14	-	Vapor and combined power cycles	-
15	-	Refrigeration cycles	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Çengel Y. A., Boles M. A., Kanoglu M., Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach, McGraw Hill, 10th ed., 2024.
Sonntag, Borgnakke, Van Wylen: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 6th ed., Wiley 2004.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to apply mathematics, science and engineering knowledge.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	A system, product or process has economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, under realistic constraints and conditions such as feasibility and sustainability, Ability to design to meet requirements.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to work in teams with different disciplines						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Awareness of having professional and ethical responsibilities.					4
2	Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	The ability to have a comprehensive education to understand the impact of engineering solutions on global and social dimensions.						5
2	Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning and the ability to do so.						5
3	The ability to have knowledge about current/contemporary issues.						5
4	Ability to use the techniques required for engineering applications and modern engineering and calculation equipment.						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	4	56
Preliminary & Further Study	0	0	0
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	10	2	20
Assignment (Homework)	4	2	8
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	3	4	12
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	5	5
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	5	5
Short Exam	2	1	2
Preparation for the Short Exam	2	5	10
TOTAL	39	0	122