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CIVE 290 — Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Thermodynamic states and processes, properties of pure substances, phase equilibria; internal energy, enthalpy, and entropy; equations of state; specific heats; work and heat interactions; conservation of mass; First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics for open and closed systems; gas-vapour mixtures; humidity and psychrometrics; introduction to heat transfer via conduction, convection, and radiation; combined resistance networks; engineering applications.

  • Rating: 3.93 out of 5 from 286 student reviews
  • Difficulty: 3.13 out of 5
  • Credits: 3
  • Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
  • Department: Civil Engineering
  • Taught by: Jim A Nicell

Sections offered

  • Section 001 (Lec), Wed Fri 2:35-3:55 pm — 10 seats open
  • Section 002 (Tut), Mon 10:35 am-12:25 pm · Mon 11:35 am-1:25 pm — 10 seats open