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ENEM13014 - Thermodynamics

General Information

Unit Synopsis

Students investigate of the flow of energy (heat) and work done in engineering processes, apply and explain key concepts and processes in thermodynamics and explain the procedures used to analyse the flow of energy and heat in liquids and gasses. Students use energy equations and the laws of thermodynamics to analyse and solve problems. They analyse the heat energy cycle for heat engines and heat pumps. They communicate effectively regarding technical aspects of thermodynamics, prepare technical and laboratory reports, clearly document technical procedures problem solutions, and evaluate uncertainties and the results of their work. Students develop a capacity to work, learn and communicate ethically and professionally, as individuals and in teams, to investigate and solve problems and present solutions. Distance education (FLEX) students are required to have access to a computer, to make frequent use of the Internet, and are required to participate in Residential School activities.

Details

Level Undergraduate
Unit Level 3
Credit Points 6
Student Contribution Band SCA Band 2
Fraction of Full-Time Student Load 0.125
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites

Prerequisites: MATH11218 Applied Mathematics AND (ENEG11009 Fundamentals of Energy & Electricity OR PHYS11185 Engineering Physics B)

Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).

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Unit Availabilities from Term 1 - 2018

Term 2 - 2018 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2019 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2020 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2021 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2022 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2023 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton
Term 2 - 2024 Profile
Bundaberg
Cairns
Gladstone
Mackay
Mixed Mode
Rockhampton

Attendance Requirements

All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).

Assessment Overview

Recommended Student Time Commitment

Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task Weighting
1. Written Assessment 20%
2. Written Assessment 20%
3. Practical Assessment 20%
4. Examination 40%

This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%).

Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades

Past Exams

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Previous Feedback

Term 2 - 2021 : The overall satisfaction for students in the last offering of this course was 4.2 (on a 5 point Likert scale), based on a 37.5% response rate.

Feedback, Recommendations and Responses

Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.

Source: Unit evaluation
Feedback
The Lecturer tried to involve students during lecturers and tutorials. I felt free to ask questions at anytime.
Recommendation
Appropriate engagement with students will be maintained.
Action Taken
Better engagement was maintained.
Source: Unit evaluation
Feedback
The laboratory reports need to have a peer contribution assessment so students can review their peers and their effort into the report.
Recommendation
It's a good suggestion. We will attempt to adapt peer contribution assessment.
Action Taken
The peer contribution was assessed this time.
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
The lab documents needs revision and emphasis should be given to outcomes.
Recommendation
The lab sheet will be revised to make it more clear to students.
Action Taken
The lab sheet was revised and improved, however, we had to supply data for some groups who could not do the experiments due to set-up issues and the timing of labs. Still, the refrigeration equipment is different in regional campuses compared to Rockhampton. It's an ongoing issue that we should solve ASAP.
Source: Unit evaluation.
Feedback
If lab videos are required in the future the sound and video quality should be better.
Recommendation
The video will be re-made to improve the sound and quality.
Action Taken
The video was re-made, however, the audio was not consistent during recording by different staff.
Source: Student evaluation
Feedback
Tutorial/example questions should be done from start to finish instead of explaining the concept only.
Recommendation
More time will be taken to go through the start to finish of tutorial/example questions and clear explanations will be provided in the coming years.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student evaluation.
Feedback
There were some issues with understanding the goal of some questions, though it is non-critical.
Recommendation
Some more background information will be provided to make the students understand the goal of the questions.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student evaluation
Feedback
Unit Coordinator's understanding and delivery of the content made this unit enjoyable and engaging.
Recommendation
A similar or improved standard will be maintained in the coming years.
Action Taken
Nil.
Source: Student evaluation.
Feedback
The exam was difficult and needed more time/ resources.
Recommendation
The exam was open book. These comments will be taken into consideration in the coming years during setting up the question paper.
Action Taken
Nil.
Unit learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  1. Describe and explain key concepts and processes of thermodynamics.
  2. Analyse flow and non-flow process using tables of properties for fluids, formulae and calculations and present working to explain the analysis.
  3. Explain energy equations including the first law of thermodynamics and analyse and solve problems using these equations.
  4. Explain the effects of entropy in engineering processes and the limitations that the second law of thermodynamics places on such processes.
  5. Explain and analyse the heat energy cycle for a variety of heat engine and refrigeration cycles.
  6. Communicate effectively using the terminology, symbols and diagrams of thermodynamics and professionally document calculations and problem solutions.
  7. Prepare technical and laboratory reports with thorough evaluation of experimental uncertainties and results obtained.
  8. Work, learn and communicate in an ethical, professional manner both individually and in teams, using information literacy skills to investigate problems and present solutions.

The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers.

Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Written Assessment
2 - Written Assessment
3 - Practical Assessment
4 - Examination
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Graduate Attributes Learning Outcomes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 - Communication
2 - Problem Solving
3 - Critical Thinking
4 - Information Literacy
5 - Team Work
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Introductory Level
Intermediate Level
Graduate Level
Assessment Tasks Graduate Attributes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1 - Written Assessment
2 - Written Assessment
3 - Practical Assessment
4 - Examination