Oct 24, 2026  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

MEEN 241 - Fundamentals of Thermodynamics


When Offered: F, S, SS

3 Credit(s)
This is a basic course in fundamental thermodynamic principles. The topics covered include energy, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of substances, real and ideal gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics from a macroscopic viewpoint, the basic Rankine power cycle, and the basic vapor compression refrigeration cycle.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 132   and CHEM 106