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About the Course

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides an introduction to the most powerful engineering principles you will ever learn - Thermodynamics: the science of transferring energy from one place or form to another place or form. We will introduce the tools you need to analyze energy systems from solar panels, to engines, to insulated coffee mugs. More specifically, we will cover the topics of mass and energy conservation principles; first law analysis of control mass and control volume systems; properties and behavior of pure substances; and applications to thermodynamic systems operating at steady state conditions. COURSE FORMAT The class consists of lecture videos, which average 8 to 12 minutes in length. The videos include integrated In-Video Quiz questions. There are also quizzes at the end of each section, which include problems to practice your analytical skills that are not part of video lectures. There are no exams. GRADING POLICY Each question is worth 1 point. A correct answer is worth +1 point. An incorrect answer is worth 0 points. There is no partial credit. You can attempt each quiz up to three times every 8 hours, with an unlimited number of total attempts. The number of questions that need to be answered correctly to pass are displayed at the beginning of each quiz. Following the Mastery Learning model, students must pass all 8 practice quizzes with a score of 80% or higher in order to complete the course. ESTIMATED WORKLOAD If you follow the suggested deadlines, lectures and quizzes will each take approximately ~3 hours per week each, for a total of ~6 hours per week. TARGET AUDIENCE Basic undergraduate engineering or science student. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - What are the prerequisites for taking this course? An introductory background (high school or first year college level) in chemistry, physics, and calculus will help you be successful in this class. -What will this class prepare me for in the academic world? Thermodynamics is a prerequisite for many follow-on courses, like heat transfer, internal combustion engines, propulsion, and gas dynamics, to name a few. -What will this class prepare me for in the real world? Energy is one of the top challenges we face as a global society. Energy demands are deeply tied to the other major challenges of clean water, health, food resources, and poverty. Understanding how energy systems work is key to understanding how to meet all these needs around the world. Because energy demands are only increasing, this course also provides the foundation for many rewarding professional careers....

Top reviews

SH

Aug 14, 2017

Great intro course to thermodynamics. A follow up course with more advanced topics (2nd law, exergy etc.) would definitely be useful. A course at the graduate level would be very welcome!

JR

Jan 1, 2017

A useful course for anyone in chemical engineering. I enjoyed the material. Its well structured. Would be nice if Professor Wooldridge gave more example problems.

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May 3, 2020

Course was really excellent which covers the fundamentals !!!!

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Mar 25, 2018

This was the best course I did on coursera. I really loved it.

By Andre F T

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May 3, 2020

Excelente curso e excelente professora. Recomendo fortemente.

By eduardo v

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Jan 29, 2019

It is one of the best thermodynamic course I have ever taken.

By usama b k

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May 28, 2017

its always a teacher who make the course easy for the student

By Jude W

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Oct 30, 2016

More Helpful. Clearly describes the hard concepts. Thank you

By Olaoye R

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Jul 15, 2022

It was a really educative course plus the tutor is fantastic

By Dr. V S

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May 16, 2020

very nice explanation and excellent material being presented

By Jose R S R

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Jan 18, 2021

Great course, it helped me to finally learn Thermodynamics.

By Juned A S

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Aug 9, 2020

thank you for providing such a great opportunity to learn.

By Odedo N B

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Jun 22, 2020

Thank you, I really enjoyed the course and I learnt alot.

By Pushpendra S P

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Jun 15, 2020

really helpful to understand the concept clearly

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By Pouria P

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May 19, 2020

great course, thank you coursera, thank you Ms Wooldridge

By Harshang S

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Oct 2, 2020

Crisp and Clear, recalled basics. Thanks for the course.

By Avinash k s

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Sep 11, 2020

A comprehensive knowledge was gained and I comprehend it

By Dr S R B

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May 16, 2020

Introductinon to thermodynamics is very intesting course

By Neri L v H

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Apr 10, 2017

Great course! The prof. Margaret have a awesome didatic.

By Srinivas M

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Jun 24, 2020

The topics are very interestingly presented. Thank you.

By AYUSH M

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Jun 20, 2020

Good as mashup of theoretical and practical knowledge

By Himani k

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May 6, 2020

Excellent course in the Field of Mechanical Engineering

By Andy L G Q

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Sep 15, 2025

Explica de manera adecuada los términos de esta rama.

By mukesh k s

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Jul 18, 2024

very understanding and good learning. Thank you Madam

By 19BPH110_ D

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Sep 5, 2020

The course is very easy to understand and informative

By Frank J N

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Oct 23, 2016

Very good introdution to thermodynamics. Good teacher

By Maitane J M

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Aug 5, 2022

Clases fáciles de seguir, interesantes y educativas.