UTPA STEM/CBI Courses/Thermodynamics/The First Law for Open Systems

Course Title: Thermodynamics I

Lecture Topic: The First Law for Open Systems

Instructor: Dr. Stephen Crown

Institution: UTPA

Backwards Design

Course Objectives

Primary Objectives- By the next class period students will be able to:
- Explain the concepts represented by each term of the first law.
- Know which form of the first law applies to various problems.
- Solve problems that require the first law.

Sub Objectives- The objectives will require that students be able to:
- Understand basic algebra.
- Identify the appropriate system and determine if it is a closed system.

Difficulties- Students may have difficulty:
- Selecting the appropriate system boundary.
- Relating information given in the problem to the terms in the equation.
- Determining the direction of work and heat transfer.

Real-World Contexts- There are many ways that students can use this material in the real-world, such as:
- how engines work.
- how much pressure is needed for an airgun.

Model of Knowledge

Content Priorities
- Enduring Understanding
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- Important to Do and Know
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- Worth Being Familiar with
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Assessment of Learning

Formative Assessment
- In Class (groups)
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- Homework (individual)
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Summative Assessment
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OBJECTIVE

By the next class period, students will be able to:

The objectives will require that students be able to:

THE CHALLENGE

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GENERATE IDEAS

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MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES

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RESEARCH & REVISE

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TEST YOUR METTLE

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GO PUBLIC

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