mehb523 course outline

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering

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INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY ENGINEERING (Date of document: 25

th April 2013)

Course Code : MEHB523

Course Status : Elective

Level : Degree

Semester Taught : 7/8

Credit : 3

Pre-requisites : None

Assessments : Assignments/Quizzes 20%

Mini project 20%

Test 20%

Final Examination 40%

Lecturers : Pn. Endang Jati Mat Sahid

SQ 4 IEPRe Building, ext. 2382

E-mail: [email protected]

Course Description : The aims of the course are to provide a holistic understanding

and consideration of the environmental, social and economic

impacts of products, processes and systems. It is about

rethinking our material world now and in the future. The course

also gives an introduction to sustainability issues. It will also

give a deeper understanding of how design is part of the systems

and the background to todays sustainability problems. The

students will get knowledge and experience of sustainability,

innovation and environmental management that are essential

attributes in reframing individual and organizational success.

Furthermore will the course give the student knowledge about

corporate social responsibility, waste management,

communicating sustainable design, project management, energy

efficiency, life cycle analysis and resource strategies.


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Course Objectives : At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

1. Understand the environmental, economic, and social

elements of sustainability.

2. Understand how the global cycles of major elements fit into

the concept of sustainable development.

3. Describe the important issues related to sustainability in the

areas of land use, energy production and use, industrial

production, waste management, and water.

4. Understand how global issues of sustainability fit into our

future ability to improve human welfare globally.

5. Learn how to assess various kinds of information, and to be

critical about the scientific content of information.

Transferrable Skills : Students will be exposed to assignments, case study and project,

which require them to apply presentation skills, research and

report writing skills regarding sustainable development issues.

Course Outcomes (CO)

- what students to achieve and to be assessed upon completing this course

No. Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

CO1 Understand the environment, economic, and social elements of sustainability

CO2 Understand how the global cycles of major elements fit into the concept of

sustainable development

CO3 Describe the important issues related to sustainability in the areas of land use, energy

production and use, industrial production, waste management and water

CO4 Understand how the global issues of sustainability fit into our future ability to

improve human welfare globally

CO5 Learn how to assess various kind of information, and to be critical about the

scientific content of information

CO6 Present case studies related to sustainability


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Course Outcomes :

Assessment-Course Outcomes Matrix :

PO7 PO7 PO4 PO6 PO7 PO9 Assessments CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6

Assignments + Quizzes (20%)

Mini Project (20%)

Test (20%) Final Exam (40%)

PO emphasis :

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 Total

Current Coverage (%) 0.0 0.0 0.0 44.0 0.0 11.0 37.0 0.0 8.0 11.0 0.0 0.0 100

Course

Outcomes

PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8

PO9 PO10 PO11

PO12

a b c a b a b c a b c a b a b a b c a b

CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5 CO6


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Bloom's Coverage (%) :

Cognitive

Psychomotor Affective Total Low Med Hi

Current Coverage (%) 44.0 48.0 0.0 8.0 0.0 100

Course Outline :

Topic 1: Introduction to Sustainable Development

Topic2: Sustainable Energy

Malaysia Energy Scenario

World Energy Scenario

Definition of Sustainable Energy

Is our energy consumption sustainable?

World Energy Outlook forecast

Creating a sustainable energy future o Clean technologies o Renewable energy o Energy management

Topic 3: Sustainable Water Management

Global water availability and use o Water availability - globally, and regional variations o Water use - agriculture, industry and domestic

Impact - environmental, social, economic o Population growth, agriculture and urbanisation o Climate change implications

Challenges and summary - sustainable water?

Topic 4: Environmental Management Systems (EMS)

History of EMS

Environment management

EMS Terms and Concept

EMS Benefits

Environmental Aspects, Impacts and Effects

Continual Improvement Cycle

The ISO 14000 Family of Standards

EMS Principles and Implementation model

Drivers and Obstacle of EMS

EMS Documentation

Topic 5: Design for Environment

Environmental Designs Introduction

Environmental Weakness of (complex) Products

Environmental Design Concepts


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Benefits of Design for Environment

Eco-Design Strategies

Topic 6: Public Policy & Corporate Strategies

Public Policy o Public policy and sustainable development o World summits on sustainable development issues o International treaties o Sustainable development at local and national levels

Corporate Strategy o Introduction of Corporate Strategy o Corporate strategy and triple bottom line approach o Sustainability Reporting

Topic 7: Engineers & Sustainable Development

This topic provides a wrap up of the course, focussing back on the role of engineers in delivering sustainable development outcomes.

It does this using the statements of the Engineering profession itself including:

o World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) o International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) o Institution of Engineers, Australia (IEAUST)

Main Reference

Lecture Notes for Introduction to Sustainability Engineering prepared by MEHB523 Lecturer.

Additional Reference(s)

1. Energy Systems and Sustainability, Power for Sustainable Future. Godfrey Boyle, Bob

Everett and Janet Ramage

2. Thirsty Plant (Strategies for Sustainable Water Management). Constant Elizabeth Hunt.

Chapter 2, (3,4)

3. World Development Report 2010 Development and Climate Change. Chapter 3, 4


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What is Program Educational Objectives (PEO)?

PEO are objectives that UNITEN graduates should achieve after five (5) years of graduation.

Summary of BME Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO No. Program Educational Objectives

UNITEN produces Mechanical Engineering graduates who:

PEO1 Practicing engineers in mechanical engineering with the ability to venture into energy related business.

PEO2 Hold leadership responsibilities and/or establish their own enterprises.

PEO3 Have professional qualifications/certifications in mechanical engineering related areas.

PEO4 Engages in activities to enhance knowledge in their professional works

What are Programme Outcomes (PO)?

POs are the expected traits that UNITEN students should have upon graduation.

COE Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO

No.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will

have the ability to:

Statement PO Indicators

PO1

Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and

electrical/computer and

communication/civil/mechanical

engineering principles in solving complex

problems

a) Comprehend the fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer and

communication/civil/mechanical engineering (C1,C2)

b) Apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, science and electrical/computer and

communication/civil/mechanical engineering principles

in solving engineering problems (C3, C4)

c) Solve complex engineering problems by relating/incorporating fundamental knowledge of

mathematics, science and electrical/computer and

communication/civil/mechanical engineering

principles. (C5,C6)

PO2

Identify, formulate, analyse and solve

complex electrical/computer and


engineering problems

a) Identify, formulate and solve electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems

(C3, C4)

b) Evaluate and synthesize the solution to complex electrical/computer and

communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems

(C5,C6)


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PO

No.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will

have the ability to:


PO3

Design solutions for complex

electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical

engineering problems that meet specific

needs with appropriate consideration for

public health and safety, culture,

society, and environment.

a) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems

with appropriate consideration for public health and

safety. (C3, C4)

b) Illustrate solutions for electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical engineering problems

with appropriate consideration for culture, society,

and environment. (C3, C4)

c) Propose solutions for complex electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical engineering

problems that meet specific needs with appropriate

consideration for public health and safety, culture,

society, and environment. (C5,C6)

PO4

Conduct investigations, interpret data

and provide conclusions in investigating

complex problems related to

electrical/computer and


engineering

a) Use research methods for collecting data (C1, C2) b) Analyze and interpret data using engineering

principles and appropriate techniques (C3,C4)

c) Design & evaluate solutions to complex engineering problems by employing research methods and data

interpretation skills (C5,C6)

PO5

Create appropriate techniques, select

resources, and apply modern

engineering tools to execute complex engineering activities

a) Usage of modern tools to execute electrical/computer and communication/civil/mechanical engineering

activities (P1,P2) b) Manipulation of modern tool to execute complex

engineering activities (P3,P4)

PO6

Apply reasoning in assessing societal,

health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities

relevant to professional engineering

practice

a) Apply reasoning in assessing societal, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

b) Apply reasoning in assessing health and safety issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to

professional engineering practice (C3, C4)

PO7

Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of professional engineering solutions in

environmental contexts and the need for

sustainable development

No sub-attribute (C2,C3)

PO8 Demonstrate commitment to

professional and ethical principles No sub-attribute (A3)

PO9 Communicate effectively on complex

engineering activities

a) Communicate effectively by means of oral

presentation (P3)

b) Communicate effectively by means of report writing

(P3)

c) Communicate effectively by means of oral

presentation and/or report writing on complex

engineering activities (P3)


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PO

No.

Program Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (BME) programmes will have

the ability to:


PO10

Function effectively as an individual

and in a group with the capacity to be a leader

No sub-attribute (A4)

PO11 Acknowledge the need for, and be able

to engage in life-long learning No sub-attribute (C2)

PO12

Demonstrate knowledge on project

management principles and

entrepreneurship skills

a) Demonstrate knowledge on project management principles (C2,C3)

b) Demonstrate knowledge on entrepreneurship skills (C2,C3)

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