May 20, 2026  
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
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ET 3200 - Engineering Thermodynamics


Application of thermodynamics, including the first and second laws of thermodynamics, to engineering problems.

Requisites: MATH 2301 and (PHYS 2051 or 2001 or 2054 and 2055)
Credit Hours: 3
Thematic Arches:
  • Global Connections

Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.

Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Term(s) Typically Offered:
  • Athens: Every fall and spring
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to analyze and determine the thermal efficiency of heat engines.
  • Students will be able to calculate the heat effect of chemical reactions.
  • Students will be able to select data which is needed to solve a problem and articulate underlying assumption in thermodynamic models and calculations.
  • Students will be able to articulate the basic thermodynamic principles and concepts, the units commonly used in thermodynamic calculations, and the first and second law of thermodynamics.
  • Students will be able to apply the first and second law of thermodynamics to determine process parameters such as heat transfer and work, by applying force, mass, or energy balances, steam tables, and derivation of simple thermodynamic relations.



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