MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids (Monash University): rated 2.8/5 overall across 16 reviews collected on Monash Wall.
MEC2404 is a Monash University course taught by the Faculty of Engineering in Mechanical 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: Mechanical Engineering
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
MEC2404 has 16 scored reviews: overall 2.8/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 16 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.8/5).
On Reddit: "It is definitely doable, so I would say go for it and if you're really struggling in the first week or two just swap it for another unit before the census date. I have access to the notes and stuff so I can send you some of the weeks content if you want to get a look at the diff…"
On Reddit: "Don't do fluids as a first year. I don't think they'll let you anyway cos you have to have selected mech as your branch specialisation. Either way, I'd say its about 10 times harder than 1001 or 1002. Mechanics of materials and dynamics aren't too bad but they'll rely heavily on…"
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Q: Is MEC2404 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 16 reviews: overall 2.8/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches MEC2404, and when is it offered?
A: MEC2404 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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