MECH3400 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

MECH3400 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (University of Queensland): rated 2.4/5 overall across 9 reviews collected on UQ Wall.

MECH3400 is a University of Queensland course taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology in Mechanical Engineering. This page brings together its handbook details and what UQ students say about it.

Review data updated 2026-10-24.

Course details

Chinese title: 热力学与传热学

Type: undergraduate

Credit points: 2

Subject area: Mechanical Engineering

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology

Level: Undergraduate Level 3

Handbook year: 2026

Overview

2nd law, entropy and availability. Power and refrigeration cycles.

MECH3400 student reviews, difficulty and workload

MECH3400 has 9 scored reviews: overall 2.4/5 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).

Sources: 9 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 2.5/5).

On Reddit: "MECH3400 is also 70% this sem, although that's due to the mid-sem being cancelled prior to semester starting. It is also probably the worst run course I've ever done. 2 pracs that were complete jokes worth 15% each (really only worth 5% max for the work needed for them)... and t…"

On Reddit: "Amin deserves a sloppy kiss on the lips. Heat transfer good, combined cycle question was tough"

The course panel on UQ Wall shows every review and discussion in full.

MECH3400 FAQ

Q: Is MECH3400 worth taking?

A: Averaged over 9 reviews: overall 2.4/5.

Q: Which faculty teaches MECH3400, and when is it offered?

A: MECH3400 is taught by the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology. Check the official handbook for the current year.

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