ME328: Applied Thermodynamics - Required Course 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]

[ASME/ABET-a] OU ME graduates will demonstrate an ability to apply priciples of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations) to model, analyze, design, and realize physical systems, components or processes; and work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.
In order to demonstrate achievement of the technical skills - fundamentals outcome (ABET-a), OU ME graduates will demonstrate

  • a.7) An ability to apply knowledge of 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]
  • a.11) An ability to model, analyze adn design thermal systems and to work professionally in the Thermal Systems Area [Competence; ME328]

[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 awareness of energy systems on the global environment, including topics such as air pollution, climate change, environmental regulations, renewable energy, clean coal technology, and the hydrogen economy. [PI?, Awareness; ME328 (transition to ME380)]

The above Outcomes (specific to the ME328 course) have been extracted from the complete set of ME Department Outcomes (144 kB .pdf file - updated October 08)