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Ph.D. Qualifying Exam Description

Thermodynamics

1. Duration: 2 hrs
2. Open book (one book), closed notes; one sheet (8.50 in. x 11.00 in.) of notes is allowed
3. Suggested textbook for study:
 Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics
 by M. J. Moran and H. W. Shapiro, any recent edition
4. Topics covered: Chapters 1 through 7
5. Topics NOT covered: Chapters 8 through 14
6. Nature of exam: 2 to 4 problems; applications oriented; calculators allowed;
    cell phones, laptops, and similar electronic devices are not allowed