Jul 02, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2023-2024
[Archived Catalog]
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ME 4950 - Introduction to Kinetic Theory and Statistical Thermodynamics
Kinetic theory, classical and quantum statistical mechanics with applications to engineering devices.
Requisites: ME 4210
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to account for the effect of chemical equilibrium and dissociation on reaction thermodynamics and combustion kinetics.
- Students will be able to determine combustion thermodynamics, such as flame temperature.
- Students will be able to determine techniques of spectroscopy through application of statistical thermodynamics.
- Students will be able to identify applications of quantum mechanics to real systems.
- Students will be able to perform calculations to balance reactions.
- Students will be able to use software such as EES to perform combustion calculations.
- Students will be able to utilize statistical thermodynamics to predict properties.
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