Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics

CHE3161

Synopsis

This unit covers thermodynamics from a chemical engineering viewpoint. Content will cover basic concepts and the use of: thermodynamic functions such as free energy, enthalpy, and entropy; estimation of properties of pure compounds and mixtures; description of solution thermodynamics and its applications, equilibrium phase diagrams and chemical reaction equilibria.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points: 6
Level: 3
Audience: Undergraduate
Type: Coursework
School: Faculty of Engineering
Faculty: Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering
Handbook year: 2026

Prerequisites (1)

Thermodynamics 1CHE2164

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Offerings (2)

First semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS / Clayton · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 2 areas of study

Chemical engineeringPart C. Chemical engineering knowledge and application
Environmental engineeringEnvironmental engineering technical electives