Prerequisites: MATH 010A, ME 018B with a grade of C- or better, PHYS 040B
Description: Introduces basic concepts and applications of thermodynamics relevant to mechanical engineering. Topics include work and energy, the first law of thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, system and control volume analysis, the Carnot cycle, heat and refrigeration cycles, the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, and reversible and irreversible processes.
Credit: Credit is awarded for only one of CHE 100 or ME 100A.