Proposal to change the ME321 outcomes - Izzi Urieli (10/26/07)
The following proposed changes were discussed at the Thermal Sciences committee meeting on 10/24/06 - in attendance Izzi, Dave and Carole.

Current outcome statement:

[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
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    • c. First Law analysis of thermodynamic systems [Mastery; ME321; Thermal Systems, PI]
    • d. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328, Thermal Systems]
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    • k. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328, Thermal Systems]

 Proposed new outcome statement:

[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
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    • c. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components and systems including at least one of the following [Mastery; ME321; Thermal Systems, PI]
      • 1. Ideal Stirling and air standard power cycles
      • 2. Steam power plant components and systems
      • 3. Refrigeration and heat pump components and systems
    • d. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the analysis of energy components including [Competence; ME321; Thermal Systems]
      • 1. Steam and gas turbines
      • 2. Compressors and pumps
    • e. The application of the first law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328, Thermal Systems]
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    • l. The application of the second law of thermodynamics to the design process [Competence; ME328, Thermal Systems]
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Reason for the change:

Current outcomes statement too vague. Mastery requirement cannot be accomplished on all three energy systems. Also the original statement ignres the fact that a significant amount of time is spent on second law analysis as well.

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