CHEN 3771 - Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 02, CRN 41579,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Zhuanzhuan Xie
Email: zxie01@ysu.edu
Course Description
3771. Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics 1. Development of the concepts and formalisms of thermodynamics and their applications to chemical engineering systems. Real and ideal behavior of single and multicomponent systems. Introduction to the thermodynamics of phase equilibria. Analysis and design of thermal systems. Additional topics include applications in transport phenomena and plant design. Prereq.: C or better in MATH 2673 or MATH 2673H or MATH 2686H and C or better in CHEN 2684. Coreq.: CHEN 3771R. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics | Kevin D. Dahm and Donald P. Visco, Jr. | 1111580707 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Tentative Course Schedule
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Chapter 1 | Introduction | Homework 1 |
| 8/31 | Chapter 2 | Physical Properties of Pure Compounds | Homework 2 |
| 9/7 | Chapter 3 | Material and Energy Balances | No class 9/7: Labor Day Homework 3 Quiz 1: 9/9, on Chapters 1&2 |
| 9/14 | Chapter 4 | Entropy | Homework 4 |
| 9/21 | Chapter 5 | Thermodynamic Processes and Cycles | Homework 5 Quiz 2: 9/23, on Chapters 3&4 |
| 9/28 | Chapter 6 | Thermodynamic Models of Real, Pure Compounds | Quiz 3: 9/30, on Chapter 5 |
| 10/5 | Chapter 6 | Thermodynamic Models of Real, Pure Compounds | Homework 6 Exam I: 10/7, on Chapters 1-5 |
| 10/12 | Chapters 7 | Equations of State | Homework 7 |
| 10/19 | Chapter 8 | Modeling Phase Equilibrium for Pure Components | Quiz 4: 10/21, on Chapters 6&7 |
| 10/26 | Chapter 8 | Modeling Phase Equilibrium for Pure Components | Homework 8 Quiz 5: 10/28, on Chapter 8 |
| 11/2 | Chapter 10 | Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium | Homework 9 Exam II: 11/4, on Chapters 6-8 |
| 11/9 | Chapter 9 | An Introduction to Mixtures | No class 11/11: Veteran's Day Homework 10 |
| 11/16 | Chapter 11 | Theories and Models for Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium of Mixtures: Modified Raoult’s Law Approaches | Quiz 6: 11/18, on Chapters 9&10 |
| 11/23 | Chapter 11 | Theories and Models for Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium of Mixtures: Modified Raoult’s Law Approaches | No Class 11/25 – 11/27: Thanksgiving Holiday Homework 11 |
| 11/30 | Chapter 11 | Theories and Models for Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium of Mixtures: Modified Raoult’s Law Approaches | Homework 12 Quiz 7: 12/2, on Chapter 11 |
| 12/7 | Final Exam (Exam III): Monday, 12/7, 10:30-12:30, on Chapters 9-11 |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.