Thermodynamic In Geology

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Chemistry, Physics

Course Contents

This course covers definitions, properties, temperature, phase diagrams, equations of state, work, heat, first and second law of thermodynamics, entrophy, ideal gas, phase changes, applying thermodynamics in geological environments.

Weekly Schedule

1) 0th law of thermodynamics
2) Work, heat and first law of thermodynamics: conservation of energy
3) Internal energy and expansion work
4) Entalphy
5) Adiabatic changes and thermochemistry
6) Thermochemistry
7) 2. Law of Thermodynamics
8) Mid Term/Assesment
9) Entrophy
10) Irreversibilty in entropy
11) Fundamental equations and 3rd law of thermodynamics
12) Spontaneous changes
13) Gibbs Free Energy
14) Chemical potential and chemical equilibrium
15) Phase equilibrium - single component
16) Final Examination

Recommended or Required Reading

1- Muhendislik Yaklasimiyla Termodinamik, Yunus Cengel
2- Physical chemistry, Robert Mortimer, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company
3- Thermodynamics in Geochemistry, Anderson and Crear, Oxford University Press

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required