CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids (Monash University): rated 3.0/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
CHE2161 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Chemical Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what Monash students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 流体力学
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
CHE2161 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.0/5 · usefulness 4.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 4.0 stars); 5 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.9/5).
On Reddit: "So Thermo is the hardest of the 2nd year chem eng units. As for the others CHE2161 - Some physics, one of the only times you will use ENG1001 knowledge in Chem Eng units. CHE2162 - Mass and Energy Balance is the bread and butter of the rest of your Chem Eng degree, this is the m…"
On Reddit: "i did che2161 , theres no onine class when i did but they record it i would say if you have any questions that wanted to ask the lecturer its better to go in person if you good with the topic then you can watch the recording"
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Q: Is CHE2161 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: usefulness 4.0/5, overall 3.0/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHE2161, and when is it offered?
A: CHE2161 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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