MCEN30018 Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
University of Melbourne · Level 3 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- Final exam 50%
Is MCEN30018 hard?
MCEN30018: About average. Makes it harder: You must pass the exam on its own. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How heat, energy and fluids behave, from the laws of thermodynamics to pipe flow, lift and drag.
After it you can
- Apply the laws of thermodynamics to devices
- Analyse simple pipe and pump flows
- Work out lift and drag on bodies in flow
What you need first
(ENGR20004 and ENGR20005 and MAST20029) or ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20030 and ENGR20004 and ENGR20005))
- ENGR20004 Engineering Mechanics
- ENGR20005 Numerical Methods in Engineering
- MAST20029 Engineering Mathematics
- MAST20009 Vector Calculus
- MAST20032 Vector Calculus: Advanced
- MAST20030 Differential Equations
What it leads to
Can’t be taken together with
- ENGR30001
- MCEN30015
- ENGR30002 Fluid Mechanics
Careers
Helps toward: Chemical engineer, Environmental engineer, Mechanical engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Civil engineer, Electrical engineer, Digital infrastructure engineer, Mechatronics engineer, Biotechnologist
How it’s assessed
Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%
Student reviews and ratings
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Quick answers
- When is MCEN30018 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 1, Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking MCEN30018?
- Needs (ENGR20004 and ENGR20005 and MAST20029) or ((MAST20009 or MAST20032) and (MAST20030 and ENGR20004 and ENGR20005)).
- Does MCEN30018 have a final exam?
- Yes, the final exam is 50% of the mark. You must pass the exam on its own. Assessment: Reports and essays 20%, Assignments 20%, Tests 10%, Final exam 50%.
- Can I take MCEN30018 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- What can I take after MCEN30018?
- 1 subjects need it first, for example CVEN30010.
- Can I rate MCEN30018?
- 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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