THERMODYNAMICS

ME 361

Course Description

First and second laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic properties of gases, vapors, and gas-vapor mixtures; energy-systems analysis including power cycles, refrigeration cycles and air-conditioning processes. Introduction to thermodynamics of reacting mixtures.

Prerequisties

(CHEM 103 or CHEM 109 ) and EMA 201 , or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

BSE 364 , CBE 512 , BSE 464 , EP/ME 566 , ME/NE 565 , NE 411 , BSE/ME 476 , ME 363 , ME 469 , ME 561 , ME 368 , ME 364 , ME/NE 520 , and ME 472

Credits

Offered

Fall, Spring

Grade Point Average

3.5

16.52% from Historical

Completion Rate

98.09%

4.97% from Historical

A Rate

52.15%

112.98% from Historical

Class Size

209

37.47% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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Scott SANDERS

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