CHEN20012 Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- Final exam 50%
- About 4.5 class hours a week
- 10% group work
Is CHEN20012 hard?
CHEN20012: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own, 7 assessment tasks. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
What chemical engineers do: flow diagrams, reactors and thermodynamics, and building your own small flow rig.
After it you can
- Draw and read process and P&ID diagrams
- Apply basic thermodynamics to real problems
- Tell safe from unsafe industrial practice
What you need first
(MAST10006 or MAST10021 or MAST10009) and (CHEM10003 or CHEM10006)
- MAST10006 Calculus 2
- MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
- MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
- CHEM10003 Chemistry 1
- CHEM10006 Chemistry for Biomedicine
What it leads to
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Biochemist, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Participation 20%, Presentations 5%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 50%
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Quick answers
- When is CHEN20012 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1.
- What do I need before taking CHEN20012?
- Needs (MAST10006 or MAST10021 or MAST10009) and (CHEM10003 or CHEM10006).
- Does CHEN20012 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Participation 20%, Presentations 5%, Assignments 25%, Final exam 50%.
- How many class hours a week does CHEN20012 have?
- 4.5 h a week in class
- Can I take CHEN20012 as breadth?
- No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
- What can I take after CHEN20012?
- 2 subjects need it first, for example CHEN20011, EVSC30009.
- Can I rate CHEN20012?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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