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Last updated: 4 March 2022
SEM314
SIT199 and SIT194; and one unit from SEB101 or SEP101
SEE010 or SEJ010
Nil
Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 5 hour practical laboratory per trimester. All students are required to attend and participate in practical activities for this unit at scheduled sessions during the trimester.
Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour seminar per week, 1 x 5 hour practical laboratory per trimester. Students are required to attend and participate in practical laboratory activities at the Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Campus for the scheduled sessions during the trimester as detailed in the unit site.
This unit introduces fundamental concepts, laws and definitions relevant to thermodynamics. Case studies will be used to demonstrate how to apply equations and tools commonly used in this field to practical problems, such as engines and steam power plants. Students will learn experimental techniques to determine important thermodynamic measurements and reinforce fundamental concepts.
Develop a clear understanding of thermodynamic systems, principles and laws.
ULO2
Demonstrate an ability to use thermodynamic cycles and specialist tools such as steam tables and charts.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solving
ULO3
Apply conservation principles to both closed and open systems (IC engines, Gas and steam cycles and refrigeration system etc.).
GLO4: Critical thinkingGLO5: Problem solvingGLO6: Self-managementGLO7: Teamwork
ULO4
Interpret and communicate experimental data in a technical format.
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilitiesGLO4: Critical thinking
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve an overall mark of at least 40% in the examination and a mark of at least 40% in the laboratory work and report.
Prescribed text(s): Cengel & Boles, 2019, Thermodynamics: An Engineering Approach (Si Units), 9th edition (or 7th edition), McGraw-Hill.
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SEM202 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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