Thermodynamics is a funny subject. The first time you go through it, you don't understand it at all. The second time you go through it, you think you understand it, except for one or two small points. The third time you go through it, you know you don't understand it, but by that time you are so used to it, it doesn't bother you any more. This course explores temperature, heat, and thermal equilibrium, introducing the
foundational concepts of thermodynamics through the zeroth and first laws. Students delve into thermal expansion, calorimetry, and heat transfer mechanisms. They then progress to understanding thermodynamic systems, work, internal energy, and processes, culminating in the second law and entropy, with a focus on applications like heat engines and refrigerators. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the fundamental principles governing energy flow and efficiency in various systems.
Course Outcomes:
CO 1: Understand the fundamental principles of heat transfer
CO 2: Apply the laws of thermodynamics to solve problems related to heat transfer
CO 3 Demonstrate an understanding of heat engines refrigerators and their applications in everyday life
CO 4: Evaluate the efficiency of different heat transfer processes and systems
CO 5: Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the context of heat and thermal physics
- Teacher: Dr SIJO A K