Thermodynamics Fall 2010

Grading Policy

Homework and Class Participation (30%). Approximately 5 to 8 homework problems will be assigned each week. Assignments must be done on engineering paper in the format specified on the syllabus. Last assignments will not be collected (i.e. late = 0), but the lowest homework grade will be dropped. Each week, 2 to 3 problems will be graded in detail at random. 20% of your grade will be based on having attempted all problems; 80% of your grade will be based on the graded problems.
Exam 1 (20%). A 1.5-hour, closed book exam will be given at approximately the 6th week of the class. A 1-page cheat sheet will be allowed.
Exam 2 (20%). A 1.5-hour, closed book exam will be given at approximately the 12th week of the class. A 1-page cheat sheet will be allowed.
Final Exam (30%). A comprehensive, 2-hour closed book final exam will be given during the final exam week. A 2-page cheat sheet will be allowed.

Attendance Policy and Rules

Attendance at each class is required. Class participation is a key component of the course grade. If you cannot make it to class, you must contact me prior to class.
Please don't be late to class. When students stroll in late, I always lose my train of thought…and then I have to start all over again.
Cell phones: off. No text messaging. (Obviously, if you have some sort of emergency situation where you need to leave your cell phone on, please let me know prior to class.)
Bring your calculators to class, since we will work on a lot of problems in class.
Lap tops are allowed for calculation and/or note taking, but surfing the web is forbidden, unless I ask you to visit a URL in support of the lecture.
Homework must be done on engineering paper and in engineering problem solving format: known, find, given, schematic diagram, engineering model and analysis.
Homework is due at the beginning of class; drop it off in front of the class on your way in. Late homework assignments will not be accepted unless approved ahead of time by the instructor.


	Thermodynamics MECH 337 Catalog Description: This course provides an introduction to the basic concepts of properties and states of a substance, energy, entropy, processes and cycles; and the laws of thermodynamics. These concepts will be applied to the analysis of engineering systems and thermodynamic cycles for power generation and refrigeration. Textbook: Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics, 6th Edition, Moran and Shapiro, 2008, Wiley Instructor: Anthony J. Marchese Download Course Syllabus here Office: A103 H Engineering Lab: Engines and Energy Conversion Lab Phone: (970) 491-2328 Email: marchese@colostate.edu
home and objectives	Grading Policy Homework and Class Participation (30%). Approximately 5 to 8 homework problems will be assigned each week. Assignments must be done on engineering paper in the format specified on the syllabus. Last assignments will not be collected (i.e. late = 0), but the lowest homework grade will be dropped. Each week, 2 to 3 problems will be graded in detail at random. 20% of your grade will be based on having attempted all problems; 80% of your grade will be based on the graded problems. Exam 1 (20%). A 1.5-hour, closed book exam will be given at approximately the 6th week of the class. A 1-page cheat sheet will be allowed. Exam 2 (20%). A 1.5-hour, closed book exam will be given at approximately the 12th week of the class. A 1-page cheat sheet will be allowed. Final Exam (30%). A comprehensive, 2-hour closed book final exam will be given during the final exam week. A 2-page cheat sheet will be allowed. Attendance Policy and Rules Attendance at each class is required. Class participation is a key component of the course grade. If you cannot make it to class, you must contact me prior to class. Please don't be late to class. When students stroll in late, I always lose my train of thought…and then I have to start all over again. Cell phones: off. No text messaging. (Obviously, if you have some sort of emergency situation where you need to leave your cell phone on, please let me know prior to class.) Bring your calculators to class, since we will work on a lot of problems in class. Lap tops are allowed for calculation and/or note taking, but surfing the web is forbidden, unless I ask you to visit a URL in support of the lecture. Homework must be done on engineering paper and in engineering problem solving format: known, find, given, schematic diagram, engineering model and analysis. Homework is due at the beginning of class; drop it off in front of the class on your way in. Late homework assignments will not be accepted unless approved ahead of time by the instructor.
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