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PANGASINAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Urdaneta, Pangasinan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

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COURSE SYLLABUS
2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

COURSE INFORMATION
COURSE CODE AC 105
COURSE TITLE BASIC THERMODYNAMICS
COURSE TYPE  Lecture □ Laboratory  Lecture & Laboratory
COURSE CREDIT 2 units
CLASS HOURS 2 hrs
COURSE PREREQUISITE/ CHEM 111
CO-REQUISITE
COURSE SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION, QUALITY POLICY, INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM OUTCOMES

UNIVERSITY VISION To become an ASEAN Premier State University by 2025

The Pangasinan State University, through instruction, research, extension and production, commits to develop highly principled, morally
UNIVERSITY MISSION
upright, innovative and globally competent individuals capable of meeting the needs of industry, public service and civil society.
QUALITY POLICY The Pangasinan State University shall be recognized as an ASEAN premier state university that provides quality education and satisfactory
service delivery through instruction, research, extension and production.
We commit our expertise and resources to produce professionals who meet the expectations of the industry and other interested parties in
the national and international community.
We shall continuously improve our operations in response to changing environment and in support of the institution’s strategic direction.
INSTITUTIONAL The Pangasinan State University Institutional Learning Outcomes (PSU ILO) are the qualities that PSUnians must possess. These outcomes
OUTCOMES are anchored on the following core values: Accountability and Transparency, Credibility and Integrity, Competence and Commitment to
Achieve, Excellence in Service Delivery, Social and Environmental Responsiveness, and Spirituality – (ACCESS).
Anchored on these core values, the PSU graduates are able to:
1. Demonstrate through institutional mechanisms, systems, policies, and processes which are reflective of transparency, equity,
participatory decision making, and accountability;

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2. Engage in relevant, comprehensive and sustainable development initiatives through multiple perspectives in decisions and actions
that build personal and professional credibility and integrity.
3. Set challenging goals and tasks with determination and sense of urgency which provide continuous improvement and producing quality
outputs leading to inclusive growth;
4. Exhibit life-long learning and global competency proficiency in communication skills, inter/interpersonal skills, entrepreneurial skills,
innovative mindset, research and production initiatives and capability in meeting the industry requirements of local, ASEAN and
international human capital market through relevant and comprehensive programs;
5. Display, socially and environmentally responsive organizational culture, which ensures higher productivity among the university
constituents and elevate the welfare of the multi-sectoral communities and;
6. Practice spiritual values and morally upright behavior which promote and inspire greater harmony to project a credible public image.

GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, ▪ Applies mathematics (integral calculus, differential equations,
sciences, and engineering sciences to the practice of linear algebra, complex variables, and discrete mathematics) to
computer engineering by means of identifying, obtain an analytical or numerical solution.
formulating and solving engineering problems ▪ Demonstrates knowledge of fundamental scientific and/or
Analytical engineering practices.
▪ Applies Scientifics and/or engineering principles toward solving
engineering problems.
Applies probability and statistics in analyzing electrical
engineering data
2. An ability to design a system and conduct ▪ Identifies the constraints, assumptions, and models for the
experiments as well as analyze and interpret data experiment.
▪ Uses appropriate equipment and techniques for data collections.
Skilled
▪ Analyzes experimental data using appropriate tools.
Validate experimental results with respect to assumptions,
constraints and theory.
3. An ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and ▪ Share responsibilities and information on schedule with others
multi-cultural teams and to communicate effectively in on the team.
verbal and non-verbal communication. ▪ Participates in the development and selection of ideas.
▪ Produce a variety of documents, such as lab reports, using
Well Rounded
appropriate formats and grammar with discipline-specific
conventions including citations.
Delivers well-organized, logical oral presentations, including
good explanations when questioned.
4. An understanding of professional and ethical ▪ Evaluate ethical issues (such as safety, intellectual property,
responsibility. reporting data, etc.) that may occur in professional practice
Ethical using professional codes of ethics
Interacts with industry, project sponsors, professional
societies, and/or communities in a professional manner

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5. A broad education necessary to understand impact ▪ Describes the impact of contemporary issues on society (such
of engineering solutions in a global/societal context and as environmental, global trade, economic, health, safety
in contemporary issues. tradeoffs, and emerging technologies.
Observant
▪ Examine economic tradeoffs in engineering systems
▪ Evaluate engineering solutions that consider environmental
factors
6. An ability to engage in life-long learning and to keep ▪ Able to find, evaluate resources to learn new material not taught
current of the development in a specific field of in class
Lifelong Learner specialization. ▪ Able to list sources for continuing education opportunities.
1. List the advantages of continuing professional development and
the disadvantages of avoiding it.
7. An ability to apply acquired computer engineering ▪ Able to operate engineering equipment and instrumentations.
knowledge and skills for national development ▪ Able to utilize knowledge in computer engineering field in nation
Innovative building
2. Able to use computer-aided design and analysis software tools
for innovations and uplift of the nation’s technological status
8. An ability to use appropriate techniques, skills, and ▪ Aware of the societal and global changes that engineering
modern tools necessary for computer engineering innovations may cause.
Competent
practice to be locally and globally competitive. 3. Able to compete in the emerging technological advancement in
the world
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course deals with the principles underlying the utilization of energy in thermal systems, open and closed systems and deals with the behavior of vapor and gases in
cycle. It will help you understand the different laws of thermodynamics such as Law of Conservation of Energy and Second law of Thermodynamics which can be applied
in our daily activities

COURSE OUTCOMES (CO) PROGRAM OUTCOMES CODE (PO)

At the end of the course, the student should be able to: a b c d e f g h i j k l
1. Understand the principles underlying the utilization of P P P
PO1, PO2
energy in thermal systems, open and closed systems;and
PO1, PO2 PO3, PO4, PO7, PO10 2. Know the vapor and gas cycles.

I. (Introduced) P. (Practiced) D. (Demonstrate)

COURSE LEARNING PLAN

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Learning Activities
Course
(Synchronous, Learning Materials and
Outcome/ Learning Outcomes Topics Hours Assessment
Asynchronous and Platform
s
In-person)
At the end of the unit, the Orientation, discussion of the course
students should have outcomes and how they are related 1
mastered the VMIO to the program outcomes; discussion
of learning/ teaching activities.
Assessment methods, course
policies, grading system.

CO1 To understand the basic Chapter 1 4 Discussion Modified handouts Homework

principles, concepts and E-Book (individual/colla
definitions of Basic Principles, Concepts and Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
Definitions to an assigned text Module/Solving
Thermodynamics.
Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing

CO1 To understand the Chapter 2 4 Discussion Modified handouts Homework

Conservation of Energy E-Book (individual/colla
Principle First Law of Thermodynamics Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
to an assigned text Module/Solving
Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing
CO1 To understand the laws Chapter 3 5 Discussion Modified handouts Homework
CO2 governing the ideal gases E-Book (individual/colla
and be able to solve Ideal Gases Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
to an assigned text Module/Solving
problems regarding gases.
Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing, Quiz
CO1 To study the properties of Chapter 4 4 Discussion Modified handouts Homework
CO2 Pure Substances and the E-Book (individual/colla
processes involved.. Pure Substances Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
to an assigned text Module/Solving

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Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing, Quiz

MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Total no. of hours 18
CO2 To learn the use of Steam Chapter 5 9 Discussion Modified handouts Homework
Table in solving; To E-Book (individual/colla
understand the concept of Introduction to Cycle Analysis: Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
The Second Law of Second Law of Thermodynamics to an assigned text Module/Solving
Thermodynamics. Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing

CO3 To be able to understand how Chapter 6 9 Discussion Modified handouts Homework

gas and vapor cycle works. E-Book (individual/colla
Introduction to Gas and Vapor Critical Thinking: Response MS Teams borative), Work
Cycles to an assigned text Module/Solving
Problem
Sets/Assignme
nts/Report
Writing

FINAL EXAMINATION
Total no. of Hours 36 hours

COURSE REFERENCES AND SUPPLEMENTAL READINGS

A. Books B. Electronic Sources

3G E-learning (2017).Engineering Thermodynamics. Published by 3G E-learning , USA

Ferguson, Colin R., 2016. Internal Combustion engines: Applied thermosciences, John Wiley and
Sons
Reisel, John R., 2016, Principles of Engineering Thermodynamics, Cengage Learning, USA
Sta. Maria, Hipolito, 1990, Thermodynamics, Mandaluyong City
Faires, Virgil Moring, 1978, Thermodynamics, New York
erry, R. (2008). Perry's Chemical Engineers' Handbook (8th ed.). The McGraw-Hill Companies.

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B. Textbook

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Pass seatwork, quizzes,exams (Midterms & Finals)
2. Deliver oral reports and submit projects (e.g. term paper, portfolio, etc.)
3. Participate actively in clss discussons and other activities

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RUBRICS
Final Grade = ½ Midterm Grade + ½ Final Term Grade
Midterm Grade (100%) Final Grade (100%)
Transmutation Table
Average Equivalent 1. Lecture Grade 2. Lecture Grade
97 – 100 1.00
94 – 96 1.25 Midterm exam = 40% Midterm exam = 40%
91 – 93 1.50
88 – 90 1.75
Attendance / Recitation / Quizzes = 30% Attendance / Recitation / Quizzes = 30%
85 – 87 2.00
82 – 84 2.25
79 – 81 2.50 Home Based Requirements = 30% Home Based Requirements = 30
76 – 78 2.75
75 3.00
Below 75 5.00

RUBRIC FOR LABORATORY PERFORMANCE

5 4 3 2 1
Introduction Discussion of theory is Discussion of theory is Discussion of theory is Discussion of theory is No discussion of theory is
researched, cited and researched, cited but vague. brief. presented.
adequate. inadequate.
Materials and methods Materials and amounts Materials are mentioned Materials are mentioned Doesn’t provide enough No materials or
are identified. but without amounts. but without amounts. information to represent methods described.
Steps are easy to follow Steps are easy to follow Steps are vague but in an experimental
and in paragraph form. and in paragraph form. paragraph form. procedure.
Data Data is complete One component Two components of data Data is brief and missing No data reported.
and relevant. of data incomplete or one missing: significant pieces of
Tables are easy to read incomplete: ___Tables ___Tables information.
and units are provided. ___Graphs ___Graphs
Graphs are labeled and ___Questions ___Questions
show trends.
Questions are
answered
completely and correctly.

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Observations and Conclusion summarizes One component of Two components of Conclusion is brief and is No conclusion present.
Conclusions experiment, cites data, conclusion missing: conclusion missing: missing significant pieces
and cites sources of error. ___Observations ___Observations of information.
___Data ___Data
___Errors ___Errors
Report quality Report is well organized Report is well organized Report is somewhat Report contains many No attention to detail
and cohesive and and cohesive but contains organized with some errors. evident
contains no mechanical some spelling or spelling or grammatical
errors. grammatical errors. errors.
Presentation seems
polished.
Timeliness The report is submitted on The report is submitted on The report is submitted 1- The report is submitted 4- The report is submitted 1
or before the due date. the due date but late. 3 days after the due date. 7 days after the due date. week after the due date.

Lecture Class Policies (Residential Class)

1. Please wear your face masks at all times. Bring your own alcohol, soap, ballpen, paper and other materials. Strictly no borrowing of things.
2. Please stay home if you are unwell.
3. Attendance in the class signifies readiness to participate in class discussions and activities.
4. A student is responsible for his/her absence
5. A student will be automatically marked DRP (Dropped) after eight (8) consecutive absences.
6. Requirements must be submitted within the designated date of submission.
7. NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONIC DEVICES AT ANY TIME. All school rules will be followed as stated in the student handbook
8. Late work: Deductions will be given however, leniency will be observed.
9. Others (agreed upon by the class)
10.
Lecture Class Policies (Online Class)

Wear a decent casual dress during web conference.

1. No foul words during online discussions.
2. Observe punctuality and courtesy (group of 5 individuals per batch; usually group leaders)
3. Private conversations during web conferencing are not allowed.
4. Respect shall be observed for the teacher and students
5. Cheating and plagiarism not tolerated
6. On-time submission of requirements as agreed during class orientation

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COURSE POLICIES AND EXPECTATIONS

Additional Information:
A Messenger Group Chat will be created for the subject specifically which will be used for immediately answering queries.

1. Microsoft teams will be created for posting of announcements, syllabus, assignments, rubrics, directions, laboratory manuals, videos or links of instructional materials.
2. All assignments shall be submitted to the teacher’s email: [email protected] or unless otherwise indicated by the instructor. When you contact me, identify
yourself as a member of this class. Please indicate in the subject of the email your name and the activity (e.g. Chem111_FajardoWT_LabActivity_1)
3. All documents and/or photos shall be renamed bearing your name and the activity (e.g. Chem111_FajardoWT_LabActivity_1) for purposes of monitoring of submission and
on-time passing

REVISION HISTORY
REVISION NUMBER DATE OF REVISION DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION HIGHLIGHTS OF REVISION
2022-2024-002 JANUARY 15,2024 January 22, 2024 Added some references and supplemental readings
2022-2023-001 September 9,2022 September 19,2022 Adapted the new syllabus format.
Added synchronous, asynchronous and face-to-face activities
PREPARATION AND REVIEW NAME SIGNATURE DATE SIGNED
Prepared by the: Megan P. Gamet
Focal Person (Common Program)
Faculty (Stand-alone Program)
Reviewed by the Committee for Common Jeanelyn S. Calip,MSME
Programs Harry Alan Errasquin, MME
Rex B Basuel MEng-CpE,CCpE

Endorsed by the Council of Deans and Department Chairs on : ____________

FACULTY CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME MEGAN P. GAMET, ChE,ChT
DESIGNATION Instructor 1 / Chemistry Laboratory In-charge
E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]
CONSULTATION SCHEDULE Friday 8-12 pm
OFFICE LOCATION Electrical Engineering Faculty

Prepared by: Checked by: Recommended by: Approved:

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MEGAN P. GAMET, RCHE,RCHT HARRY ERRASQUIN, MME REX B. BASUEL, MEng-CpE,CCpE ROY C. FERRER,Ph.D
Faculty Department Chairperson
College Dean Campus EAffairse Director
Certified for Campus/University Utilization for A.Y.2023-2024

WEENALEI T. FAJARDO, Ph.D MANOLITO C. MANUEL, Ed.D.

Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs
Director for Curriculum and Instruction

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