ME328: Applied Thermodynamics - Required Course Outcomes

Requred Course Outcomes - The following Outcomes (specific to the ME328 course) have been extracted from the complete set of ME Department Outcomes:

[ABET-e] OU ME graduates will demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - problem solving (ABET-e) outcome, OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • e.3) An ability to solve common engineering problems, including problems involving
    • d. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328]
    • k. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328]

[ABET-a and ASME-1,2,&3] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a familiarity with statistics and linear algebra, a knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics (with depth in physics), and an ability to apply their knowledge of advanced mathematics (through multivariate calculus and differential equations), science, and engineering.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - fundamentals outcome (ABET-a), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • a.3) An ability to apply knowledge of Engineering Sciences
    • d. Thermal Sciences
      • 1. Applying the first and second laws of thermodynamics in the analysis of energy components and systems, including [Competence; ME328]
        • 1.1 Vapor power cycles
        • 1.2 Air power cycles
        • 1.3 Refrigeration cycles
        • 1.4 Psychrometrics
        • 1.5 Combustion
    • 2. Applying the second law of thermodynamics in the analysis of availability [Competence; ME328]

 [ABET-h] OU ME graduates will have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - global and societal outcome (ABET-h), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • h.2) An ability to evaluate the impact of energy systems on our global society, including issues such as air pollution, climate change, and environmental regulations [Competence; ME 328]

 [ABET-j] OU ME graduates will demonstrate a knowledge of contemporary issues.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the global and contemporary - contemporary issues outcome (ABET-j), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • j.1) An ability to describe the impact of at least one contemporary issue (such as renewable energy, clean coal technology, the hydrogen economy, global warming,) on the engineering profession or the practice of engineering [Competence; ME328]