Evaluation #66231
Details
903637497
gawain@gatech.edu
Accepted Applicant
cpatel88
Hovde Hall of Administration, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040
United States
[ 151652 ]
Thermodynamics
Summer 2022
(Semester Basis)
3 credit hours
Not Policy
Not Policy
reassigned
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Notes
2024-12-13 12:20:26 - Chirag Harshad Patel <cpatel88>
Course does not cover all aspects of fluids fundamentals. Credit can be given for ME 3322. Student must take two-credit AE 2011 course in conjunction with ME 3322 credit to satisfy four-credit AE 2010 requirement for AE.
2024-12-13 07:54:48 - Emma L Norrell <epresberg6>
Course previously evaluated in 2012 as ME 3322. Student would like course re-evaluated for AE.
2024-12-12 07:53:09 - Jake D Vaughn <jvaughn67>
Already on equivalency table
2024-12-11 00:17:01 - Gawain Kang <ekang60>
<Additional Supporting Details> -I have access to Purdue’s ME200 syllabus and textbook, which I can provide to support this evaluation. -I would request a transfer to AE3450 instead of AE2010 if the credit difference is the issue. If AE3450 satisfies the prerequisite requirements for courses where AE2010 is listed as a prerequisite, such as AE3030, AE4451, and others, I would be fine with that. However, my primary request is to transfer my ME200 to AE2010. To address the credit difference, I propose offsetting it by using another free elective course credit from my Purdue transfer, such as EDPS 10500 (3 credits). -Additionally, as ME200 serves as a mandatory foundational Thermodynamics class for the Purdue’s Aerospace Engineering program requirement, it holds equivalent status to AE2010 within an aerospace engineering context.
2024-12-11 00:15:14 - Gawain Kang <ekang60>
I respectfully request a re-evaluation of Purdue University’s ME200 (Thermodynamics for Aerospace Engineering major requirement) to determine its equivalence to Georgia Tech’s AE2010 which I have been advised to do by the Office of the Registrar. <Alignment of Topics> Thermodynamic Properties and Concepts Both ME200 and AE2010 cover the fundamentals of thermodynamic properties and principles: -Specific Volume, Pressure, and Temperature (ME200: Topics 1.5-1.7; AE2010: Section II-d): Both courses introduce these key state variables and their relationships. -Energy, Work, and Heat Transfer (ME200: Topics 2.1-2.2.6; AE2010: Section IV-D): ME200 delves into mechanical energy forms such as boundary work, electrical work, and spring work, which align with AE2010’s focus on control mass and control volume energy balances. -Equilibrium, States, and Paths (ME200: Energy Analysis; AE2010: Section II): Equilibrium states, energy interactions, and path functions are central to both courses. Ideal Gases, Property Charts, and Tables -Evaluating Thermodynamic Properties (ME200: Topics 3.1-3.15; AE2010: Section III-B and III-C): ME200 provides comprehensive coverage of property charts, tables, and ideal gas models, complementing AE2010’s study of state equations and compressibility. First Law of Thermodynamics -Energy Conservation (ME200: Topics 4.1-4.10; AE2010: Section IV-D): ME200 introduces the First Law for systems with and without mass flow and emphasizes practical applications. Similarly, AE2010 addresses control mass and control volume energy equations, reinforcing the same fundamental principles. Applications (ME200: Energy Conversion Devices; AE2010: Section IV-D-4): ME200 includes analysis of energy conversion devices like turbines and compressors, aligning with AE2010’s focus on practical engineering examples. Second Law of Thermodynamics and Entropy Entropy and Irreversibilities (ME200: Topics 5.1-6.9; AE2010: Section IV-E): ME200 thoroughly covers entropy properties, the Clausius inequality, and isentropic processes, aligning with AE2010’s treatment of reversible/irreversible processes, entropy generation, and state relations. Isentropic Processes and Efficiencies (ME200: Topics 6.10-6.13; AE2010: Section IV-E-5): Both courses emphasize isentropic process analysis and efficiency calculations for engineering applications. Thermodynamic Cycles Thermodynamic Cycles (ME200: Topics 8.1-9.3; AE2010: Section IV-D-4): ME200’s Rankine, Otto, Diesel, and Brayton cycles are foundational to AE2010’s similar treatment of energy cycles. Compressible Flow (AE2010-Specific) -While ME200 primarily focuses on thermodynamics, it introduces foundational concepts in energy and flow processes that underpin AE2010’s study of compressible flows, such as Mach number, stagnation properties, and isentropic nozzle flows within the context of gas power cycles, particularly in the air-standard cycle and gas power cycle chapters. I am prepared to independently study compressible flow to address any minor gaps in this area. <Additional Supporting Details> -I have access to Purdue’s ME200 syllabus and textbook, which I can provide to support this evaluation. -I would request a transfer to AE3450 instead of AE2010 if the credit difference is the issue. If AE3450 satisfies the prerequisite requirements for courses where AE2010 is listed as a prerequisite, such as AE3030, AE4451, and others, I would be fine with that. However, my primary request is to transfer my ME200 to AE2010. To address the credit difference, I propose offsetting it by using another free elective course credit from my Purdue transfer, such as EDPS 10500 (3 credits). -Additionally, as ME200 serves as a mandatory foundational Thermodynamics class for the Purdue’s Aerospace Engineering program requirement, it holds equivalent status to AE2010 within an aerospace engineering context. <Commitment to Bridging Gaps> If there are specific areas of AE2010, such as advanced compressible flow, that require further study, I am fully prepared to undertake self-study or supplementary coursework to bridge these gaps. Thank you for considering my request. Please let me know if additional materials or documentation would assist in this evaluation.
Trail Log
2024-12-16 09:50:32
Final equivalencies entered by Makesia D Scott (ms366) Final equiv: ME 3322 (3 hrs). Not policy. Phase set to Complete.
2024-12-13 12:20:26
Draft equivalencies entered by Chirag Harshad Patel (cpatel88) Draft equiv: ME 3322 (3 hrs). Not policy. Phase set to Registrar 2.
2024-12-13 07:54:48
Reassigned to Chirag Harshad Patel (cpatel88) by Emma Presberg (epresberg6). Phase set to Department.
2024-12-12 08:23:41
Final equivalencies entered by Makesia D Scott (ms366) Final equiv: ME 3322 (3 hrs). Policy. Phase set to Complete.
2024-12-12 07:53:09
Spot articulation by Jake D Vaughn (jvaughn67) Draft equiv: ME 3322 (3 hrs) Policy. Phase set to Registrar 2.
2024-12-11 00:22:05
Supplemental file attached to evaluation by Gawain Kang (903637497).
2024-12-11 00:19:50
Supplemental file attached to evaluation by Gawain Kang (903637497).
2024-12-11 00:15:14
Evaluation initiated by Gawain Kang (903637497). Phase set to Registrar 1.