CHE2164 Thermodynamics 1
Faculty of Engineering
CHE2164 Thermodynamics 1 is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2025 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 7 units, leading on to 8 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 4 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CHE2164
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After CHE2164
7 units list CHE2164 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
- CHE3161Chemistry and chemical thermodynamicsNo reviews yet
- CHE3164Reaction engineeringNo reviews yet
- CHE3166Process designNo reviews yet
- CHE4170Design projectNo reviews yet
- MEC4408Thermodynamics and heat transferNo reviews yet
- MEC4417Energy-efficient cooling systemsNo reviews yet
- MEC4803Sustainable combustion technologiesNo reviews yet
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite - Completion of 24 credit points of units owned by the Faculty of Engineering. Students enrolled in E3008 are exempt.
Overview
Introduce fundamentals and applications of classical thermodynamics. Understand the concepts of heat, work, energy, and entropy, the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their application. Introduction to the Carnot cycle and the concept of irreversibility. Understand the use of property diagrams in solving heat engine and heat pump cycles. Understand the operation and analysis of the Brayton, Otto, Diesel and Rankine cycles. Introduction to the analysis of refrigeration and heat pump cycles. Perform experiments to illustrate the concepts of Thermodynamics. Simple combustion processes. Renewable energy and its use in heating and electricity generation and environmental benefits.
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Practice class problem setsExerciseThreshold hurdle10%
- Online quizzesQuiz / TestThreshold hurdle10%
- Two experiments and individual lab reportsDemonstrationThreshold hurdle10%
- Tests 1 and 2Quiz / TestThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify concepts of thermodynamic equilibrium and energy transfer.
- 2
Determine the transfer of energy in ideal engineering devices using the First Law of Thermodynamics.
- 3
Determine the performance and efficiency of ideal and practical engineering devices using the Second Law of Thermodynamics.
- 4
Apply thermodynamics concepts to evaluate the performance of heat engines and refrigeration systems.
- 5
Discern measurements required to evaluate the thermodynamic performance of real engineering systems.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities36 hours
- Practical activities22 hours
- Laboratories12 hours
- Laboratories6 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachOnline learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
You are required to check Moodle and your official Monash email account regularly for any announcements. Problem set questions must be downloaded from Moodle and an internet connection will be required to complete the weekly online quizzes. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required internet access.
Required Software: Word or similar
Where it fits
CHE2164 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Estee Yong
- Associate Professor John Quinn
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor John Quinn
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CHE2164?
CHE2164 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after CHE2164?
CHE2164 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 7 units, including CHE3161, CHE3164, CHE3166, CHE4170, MEC4408 and MEC4417. Those lead on to 8 units in all.
When is CHE2164 offered?
In 2025, CHE2164 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is CHE2164?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CHE2164 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 4 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include CHE2164?
CHE2164 is part of Chemical engineering and Environmental engineering.