About This Course

This curriculum, Thermodynamics: Fundamentals and Applications, is a basic engineering theoretical science which studies the thermodynamic properties of matter and the conversion between thermal energy and other energies. It is a required curriculum for major of thermal energy and power engineering. The curriculum tasks are to help students master the basic theory and knowledge of energy conversion, have the ability to analyze and calculate the thermal equipment, and put forward the ways to improve the conversion efficiency. Through the study of the course knowledge systematically, especially by the implementation of research-based teaching mode, the reinforcement of engineering practical problem analysis and the training projects, students can improve the ability to actively acquire knowledge, the analyzing and judging abilities of combining theory with practice and engineering problems of their major, the comprehensive quality of scientific research and technological innovation, and a solid foundation can be provided for students to study the follow-up courses. The study of this course can provide students with necessary theoretical knowledge and technical ability for the scientific research, design, experiment and management of thermal energy and power engineering.

Been an essential part of engineering curricula all over the world, Thermodynamics: Fundamentals and Applications, is a basic engineering theoretical science which studies the thermodynamic properties of matter and the conversion between thermal energy and other energies. It has a broad application area ranging from microscopic organisms to common household appliances, transportation vehicles, power generation systems, and even philosophy. The curriculum tasks are to help students master the basic theory and knowledge of energy conversion, have the ability to analyze and calculate the thermal equipment, and put forward the ways to improve the conversion efficiency. Through the study of the course knowledge systematically, especially by the implementation of research-based teaching mode, the reinforcement of engineering practical problem analysis and the training projects, students can improve the ability to actively acquire knowledge, the analyzing and judging abilities of combining theory with practice and engineering problems of their major, the comprehensive quality of scientific research and technological innovation, and a solid foundation can be provided for students to study the follow-up courses. The study of this course can provide students with necessary theoretical knowledge and technical ability for the scientific research, design, experiment and management of thermal energy and power engineering. Students are assumed to have an adequate background in calculus and physics.