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