About this course
Thermodynamics deals with the interplay between heat, temperature, energy, and work. It is instrumental in the design of a multitude of engineering applications, from crafting efficient engines and regulating heating and cooling systems, to designing chemical reactors and bioreactors. Moreover, it is at the core of how living organisms operate.
This course will cover fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, first law, second law, properties and behavior of pure substances, closed system and control volume analyses. You’ll gain an understanding of scientific concepts and their practical application in engineering design. The course will conclude with an exploration of engineering systems such as refrigeration and heat pump systems.
Syllabus
Pre-requisites
One course in general chemistry, two courses in general physics (Physics I and II or equivalent), a course in multivariate calculus or differential equations, all at university level.
Faculty
Fernando Freitas Czubinski
Ph.D. in Thermal Science, Federal University of Santa Catarina (2019). Currently conducting R&D projects in raw material extraction as a Process Engineer at GREEN14 (2024–present). Previously investigated the thermodynamics properties of fluid mixtures as a Research Engineer at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (2009–2024). With DIS since 2026.