Overview

This unit explores the theory and practice of the supply of energy, energy management and auditing, and the design of sustainable energy facilities. It deals with the systems needed to create low-energy, sustainable buildings, including passive solar design, energy-efficient heating and air-conditioning, and combined heat and power. In addition, it … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
S1-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Gregory Sheard

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Gregory Sheard
Associate Professor Arshad Salema

Teaching approach

Active learning
Case-based teaching
Peer assisted learning
Problem-based learning
Enquiry-based learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Assignments
2 - Group project
3 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Practical activities
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Other unit costs

The following item is mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course.

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The unit may include field trips. The transport cost will be covered but you must provide your own food and drinks.

Availability in areas of study

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