New engineering graduate student seeking advice

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SUMMARY

Bernkastel, a new engineering graduate student, is struggling in an advanced internal combustion engine class due to insufficient background in chemical combustion and related physics. Despite efforts to find suitable resources, including library books and academic support, he has not found adequate material that aligns with his current knowledge level. He seeks recommendations for effective textbooks with problem sets and solutions or tutoring options to avoid withdrawing from the course and jeopardizing his GPA.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic chemistry principles
  • Familiarity with internal combustion engine concepts
  • Knowledge of particle and quantum physics fundamentals
  • Ability to utilize academic resources effectively
NEXT STEPS
  • Research recommended textbooks on chemical combustion with problem sets
  • Explore online tutoring platforms specializing in chemical combustion
  • Investigate study groups or forums focused on internal combustion engines
  • Look for supplementary materials or lecture notes from senior students in similar courses
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Engineering graduate students, particularly those transitioning from mathematics to engineering disciplines, and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding of chemical combustion and internal combustion engine principles.

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Hello,

I am a new engineering graduate student who did my undergraduate study in mathematics. I am now a few weeks into my first semester and I am in an advanced internal combustion engine class which I am sorely under prepared for.

I have tried going to my school's library and checking out several books on introductory chemical combustion, but these books either assume slightly more than what I already know about chemistry or start from a point in particle and quantum physics which makes it difficult to follow to the point they actually start talking about chemical combustion.

I have tried talking to my school's academic support center for tutoring on the subject, but they don't have anyone who knows chemical combustion. I'm seeking a solution of either a good book with problems I can work as well as a way to check the accuracy of my answers, or a tutoring solution. I really don't want to have to withdraw from this course to preserve my GPA, but I will if I feel it has come to a point that I feel my GPA is threatened. Any advice would be appreciated.
 
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Bernkastel-

Send me a PM. I have some notes from a senior undergrad IC engines course that you may find useful. Include the name of the textbook you are using.
 

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