ENCH296-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

An introduction to concepts and principles in chemical and process thermodynamics. This course includes the 1st and 2nd Laws, equilibrium and reversibility, ideal gas process calculations and refrigeration and heat pump cycles.

Prerequisites

Subject to the approval of the Dean of Engineering and Forestry.

DRAFT TIMETABLE:

Please note that the 2026 timetable has not been finalised.

Scheduled days and times will be confirmed, following review, on 15th October.

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Wednesday 10:00 - 11:00 A4 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture B B
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 10:00 - 11:00 A4 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Lecture C C
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 12:00 - 13:00 A5 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Final Exam 50%
Online Quiz 10% 5 x online quizzes each worth 2%. Due at midnight on the following dates: 2 August, 16 August, 20 September, 4 October and 18 October
Calculation Assignment 27 Aug 2021 10%
Mid-semester test 15 Sep 2021 20%
Concept Assignment 02 Oct 2021 10%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

Smith, J. M. , Van Ness, H. C., Abbott, Michael M; Introduction to chemical engineering thermodynamics ; 7th ed; McGraw-Hill, 2005.

Additional Course Outline Information

Other specific requirements

Students may obtain the general policies of the University on matters such as the applications for special consideration, appeals procedures, reconsideration of grades and special provision for students with disabilities from the University Calendar.

Requests for extensions

See the course coordinator.

Resubmissions

See the course coordinator.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,190.00

International fee $6,488.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Chemical and Process Engineering .

All ENCH296 Occurrences

  • ENCH296-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026