Course Description
Equilibrium thermodynamics and its application to chemical processes.
Athena Title
Equilibrium Thermodynamics
Prerequisite
ENGR 3140 or MCHE 3140
Pre or Corequisite
BCMB 3100 or BCMB 3100E
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
Students will gain an ability to formulate and solve engineering problems in equilibrium thermodynamics. Students will gain an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, chemistry, physics to biological processes. Students will gain an understanding of techniques and tools necessary for engineering practice.
Topical Outline
1) First Law analysis of reacting systems 2) Second Law analysis of reacting systems 3) Gibbs Free Energy and criterion for equilibrium 4) Chemical Potential 5) Standard States 6) Equilibrium constants 7) Solution thermodynamics and activity 8) Electrochemical potential 9) Metabolism 10) Binding Equilibria
Syllabus