MET 3711 01: Heat and Power Cycles < Youngstown State University

MET 3711 - Heat and Power Cycles

Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 40849,
Credit hours: 4

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Michael Costarell

Public Instructor Information

Instructor Title: Professor, MET Program Coordinator, Vice Chair of Academic Senate
Instructor Professional Qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering, Youngstown State University 1989

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2000

Instructor Office Location: Moser 4138
Instructor Office Phone: 330.941.3741

Private Instructor Information

Course Description

3711. Heat and Power Cycles. A continuation of MET 3705, including the study of heat transfer, the Rankine cycle, the Otto cycle, the Diesel cycle, and the performance of pumps and heat exchangers. Prereq.: 'C" or better in MET 3714, "C" or better in MET 3705. 4 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Required	Fundamentals of Thermal-Fluid Sciences	Yunus A. Cengel	1266360190

E books will not be used on exams.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Day	Date	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic
Mon	8/24	Chapter 8	Entropy
Mon	9/7	Chapter 9	Power and Refrigeration
Mon	9/21	Chapter 16	Mechanisms of Heat Transfer
Mon	10/5	Chapter 17	Steady Conduction
Mon	10/12	Chapter 18	Transient Heat Conduction
Mon	10/26	Chapter 19	Forced Convection
Mon	11/9	Chapter 21	Radiation
Wed	11/25	Chapter 22	Heat Exchangers
Mon	12/7	Finals

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.

MET 3711 01: Heat and Power Cycles