Course ID: PHY 315 Classical Thermodynamics
Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PHY 252 and MAT 222.
Course Description: Classical thermodynamics is the science of the conversion of
energy from one form to another. This course will emphasize the first and second laws of
thermodynamics and their applications to power cycle and refrigeration cycle analyses. It
will not be a study of statistical mechanics.
Rationale: Virtually everything around us involves some sort of interaction between
energy and matter; therefore, a physics education would not be complete without a formal
introduction to the principles of thermodynamics.
Learning Objectives: To provide the student with an understanding of the principles by
which energy is exchanged and entropy is generated in both ideal and non-ideal
processes.
Academic Integrity: The University policy on academic integrity as outlined in the
current catalog (2010-11, p. 60) and the Mississippi College Student Handbook is
followed. Cheating and dishonesty will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal.
Outline of Topics:
Control volumes for thermodynamic analyses
Thermodynamic properties of pure substances
Work and heat
1st law of thermodynamics
2nd law of thermodynamics
Entropy
Power and refrigeration systems
Thermodynamic relations
Methods of Instruction: Presentation of course material will be accomplished through a
combination of lectures (oral and audio-visual), demonstrations and reading assignments.
Recommended Text: Fundamentals of Thermodynamics, 7th Edition; Borgnakke and
Sonntag; Wiley Publishing
Evaluation Methods: 75% of the final grade will normally be determined by the
average score of three examinations, including a comprehensive final exam; 25% of the
final grade will be attributed to homework assignments and special projects such as
topical reports. A ten point scale will be used to assign letter grades.
Attendance: The University policy as outlined in the current catalog is followed. For a
class that meets two times per week, the student automatically receives a failing grade if
he/she accumulates eight (8) absences during the semester. Missed exams may be made
up if prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE
Dept. of Computer Science and Physics
PHY315 Classical Thermodynamics / Fall 2011
Tentative Schedule and Homework Assignments
HW #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Lectures
Text
Homework Problems
Aug 25
Chap 1-2
2.13, 33, 36, 46, 54, 59, 69, 76
Aug 30, Sep 1
Chap 2-3
3.16, 26, 27, 37, 41, 44, 50, 64
Sep 6, 8
Chap 3-4
3.69, 74, 85 ; 4.10, 12, 22, 28, 42
Sep 13, 15
Chap 4-5
4.41, 49, 67, 87, 107 ; 5.12, 21, 25, 26
Sep 20, 22
Chap 5-6
5.30, 37, 57, 63, 86, 97, 107, 123
Sep 27, 29
Chap 6
5.129, 139, 160 ; 6.16, 22, 31, 43, 57
Oct 6
Chap 6
6.72, 81, 93, 109, 125, 138
Exam #1, Chapters 2-5, Date and Time TBD
Oct 11, 13
Chap 7
7.19, 28, 54, 70, 85, 87, 111
Oct 18, 20
Chap 8
8.18, 26, 29, 36, 41, 54, 61
Oct 25, 27
Chap 8-9
8.69, 76, 86, 95, 111, 120, 130
Nov 1, 3
Chap 9
9.19, 24, 30, 36, 52, 57, 67, 72
Exam #2, Chapters 2-8, Date and Time TBD
Nov 8, 10
Chap 10-11
9.87, 100, 107, 118, 127, 128 ; 11.16, 20
Nov 15, 17, 22
Chap 11-12
11.69, 80 ; 12.61, 62, 83, 85
Nov 29, Dec 1
Chap 12
12.71, 73, 78
Dec 6, 8
Review, etc.
Final Exam, Chapters 2-12, Saturday, Dec 10th, 8 AM