MEC5885 Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering
Faculty of Engineering
MEC5885 Energy efficiency and sustainability engineering is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Malaysia
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- 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 MEC5885
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After MEC5885
No unit lists MEC5885 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
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 includes coverage of transport energy and energy economics. Case studies from a variety of energy-focused industries such as building services, environmental engineering, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and architectural technology will be discussed.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- AssignmentsExerciseThreshold hurdle20%
- Group projectProjectThreshold hurdle20%
- Final assessmentExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
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
Demonstrate the concepts and dimensions of energy sustainability to the development of future sustainable energy technologies.
- 2
Reflect on organisational structure, corporate culture, goal transformation and allocation of resources towards energy conservation and management.
- 3
Integrate sustainable energy management practices, from improving energy efficiency to utilising renewable resources to minimise risk in buildings and power plants.
- 4
Appraise the sustainable energy development level by indicators of development in line with the implementation of energy efficiency audit, energy management risk, and environmental investments risk assessment.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based 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 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.
Weekly exercise problems, assignment questions and workshop discussions.
Learning resources
Required resources
Textbooks:
- Clive Beggs: "Energy: Management, supply and conservation", 2015. Publisher: Routledge
- Mehmet Kanoglu, Yunus A. Cengel: "Energy efficiency and management for engineers" (1st Edition). 2020, McGraw-Hill Education (Open Education Resources)
Where it fits
MEC5885 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Matthieu Gresil
- Associate Professor Arshad Salema
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Matthieu Gresil
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MEC5885?
MEC5885 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is MEC5885 offered?
In 2026, MEC5885 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Malaysia.
How much work is MEC5885?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MEC5885 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MEC5885?
MEC5885 is part of Electrical and computer systems engineering; Mechanical engineering; and Sustainable energy engineering .