CHE2164 Thermodynamics 1 (Monash University): rated 3.1/5 overall across 7 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
CHE2164 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: 热力学1
Credit points: 6
Subject area: Chemical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
CHE2164 has 7 scored reviews: overall 3.1/5 · usefulness 5.0 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 1 StudentVIP review (average 5.0 stars); 6 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.8/5).
On Reddit: "Hey, I am currently a 6th year eng student with 3 failed units (pre-covid so on my record) and another 3 or so failed during covid. The first time I failed a unit (2nd year first semester, CHE2164) was an eye opener for me and was tough. My recommendations would be 1. Back to ba…"
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…"
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Q: Is CHE2164 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 7 reviews: usefulness 5.0/5, overall 3.1/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches CHE2164, and when is it offered?
A: CHE2164 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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