MEC5884 Sustainable engineering systems
Faculty of Engineering
MEC5884 Sustainable engineering systems is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 50%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MEC5884
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC5884
No unit lists MEC5884 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must be currently enrolled in a master’s course in engineering or related STEM and in a related discipline. The unit assumes that you have the necessary foundational knowledge.
Equivalent units
The same content under another code. Only one of them counts.
Overview
Sustainable engineering systems are optimised to use resources in a sustainable way - such that the demand of the systems does not deplete the supply of resources and in fact can contribute to that supply.
This unit involves a rethink in the way we engineer. At one level, it can involve water harvesting, co-generation of power or the use of alternative/renewable power sources but at a more fundamental level, it requires us to design smart, adaptive structures and devices.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Problem setsExerciseThreshold hurdle20%
- Design projectProjectThreshold hurdle30%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Interpret how engineering systems are integrated to provide sustainable outcomes.
- 2
Analyse and predict stakeholder needs in terms of sustainable engineering systems.
- 3
Plan and justify alternates for optimising sustainable engineering systems in terms of performance and cost.
- 4
Apply the techniques and considerations relevant to a systems engineer to sustainable systems including examples such as building maintenance, power supply and generation and remotely located infrastructure.
- 5
Integrate and design methodologies to develop systems to meet specified sustainable requirements, including innovative approaches to synthesise alternative solutions.
- 6
Engage in regular self-assessment and peer-assessment of individual and team performance as a primary means of tracking continuing professional development.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- 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.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Jing Fu
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Jing Fu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC5884?
MEC5884 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC5884 offered?
In 2026, MEC5884 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is MEC5884?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC5884 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 50% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.