ENGR3112

Advanced Engineering Foundations: Thermodynamics

This course will cover the first and second laws of thermodynamics and apply them to closed and open systems. Topics include mass and energy conservation; cycles, including various types of power, refrigeration, and heat pump cycles; entropy; enthalpy; material property estimation for pure components and mixture; and phase equlibria. Course will include engineering applications of thermodynamics in energy, the environment, and health.

Course overview

Department
Engineering
School
MCAS
Credits
3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.65 / 5

Based on 28 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Emma Brace
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024 · Official rating 4.71/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Emma Brace · Active Learning Classroom 001 MWF 11:00AM-11:50AM · Offered