MEC4804 Clean energy materials
Faculty of Engineering
MEC4804 Clean energy materials is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2023 in Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 2
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC4804
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC4804
No unit lists MEC4804 as a prerequisite in the 2023 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Completion of 90 credit points of engineering study.
If you are currently enrolled in E6013 Master of Applied Engineering, you are exempt from this rule.
Overview
This unit aims to introduce materials that revolutionise the current world with various energy options and future development trends. This unit covers fundamental concepts, principles and applications of energy materials, focusing on the design and development of advanced materials for sustainable energy generation and storage system. The following materials will be discussed, such as semiconductors for photovoltaics, solar cells, thermoelectric materials, piezoelectric materials, fuel cells, hydrogen production and storage. Preparation techniques and testing methods of energy materials will be included.
Offerings in 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Weekly quizzesThreshold hurdle20%
- Lab reportThreshold hurdle20%
- Oral presentationThreshold hurdle10%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Explain the theory and basic principles of materials in energy conversion, storage and utilisation.
- 2
Assess the role of materials in solving energy crisis due to the reliance on nonrenewable energy sources and their negative impact.
- 3
Evaluate various materials for emerging energy technologies to determine the most suitable option for a particular case based on the increasing demand for high quality and reliable energy.
- 4
Perform the design, characterization and preparation of materials for sustainable energy generation and storage system.
- 5
Analyse structure-property-performance relationships of materials that may improve energy conversion efficiency.
Workload and teaching
- Laboratories24 hours
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Learning resources
Required resources
- Recorded videos
- Lecture notes
Where it fits
MEC4804 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Chang Wei Sea
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Chang Wei Sea
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC4804?
MEC4804 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC4804 offered?
In 2023, MEC4804 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia.
How much work is MEC4804?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC4804 have an exam?
No. MEC4804 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MEC4804?
MEC4804 is part of Mechanical engineering.