SUSTAINABILITY COURSES
We offer courses that teach specifically on climate science and/or environmental sustainability:
| NO. | FACULTY | ACADEMIC PROGRAM | COURSE CODE/ COURSE NAME | SYNOPSIS | SDG | ACCREDITATION |
| 1 | Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology (FTKA) | Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Infrastructure Management) with Honours (BTC) | BET1113 - GREEN TECHNOLOGY FOR INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES | This course will expose to the students the concept and application of green technology for construction especially in the area of infrastructural facilities. The subject topics encompasses introduction to the green technology, elements of green construction, economic analysis on green construction, green project requirement and application of green technology in infrastructure facilities such as public building, road and highway, drainage, sewerage and water supply system. In addition, this course also introduces the use of Green Building Index in the assessment of green building. Students will have to discuss the assessment criteria in the Green Building Index as part of the assessment. | SDG11 | Link |
| 2 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (BKC) | BKC3002 - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY | This course focuses on the sustainable energy fundamental and application. It covers a wide area of renewable energy topics such as biofuels synthesis, biomass utilization, waste utilization and natural resources. The environmental and socio-economic impact of renewable energy adoption is also discussed. Current challenges and progress in sustainable energy adoption is discussed. | SDG7 | Link |
| 3 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Manufacturing Engineering Technology (Pharmaceutical) with Hons. (BTF) | BTF1143 - PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT | The course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of pharmaceuticals in the environment and also presents the fundamental concepts and techniques in waste analysis. This course focuses on the types of pharmaceutical wastes, their sources and life cycle in the environment as well as their effects on human and animal health. Students are also exposed to proper pharmaceutical waste disposal techniques and green and sustainable pharmaceutical practices. | SDG6 | Link |
| 4 | Faculty of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering Technology (FTKMA) | Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Hons. (BMM) | BMA4513 - ENERGY EFFICIENT VEHICLE | Energy Efficient Vehicle is a concept developed to categorize the green technology according to the nature and alternative energy utilization and control. The course introduces and differential the renewable, alternative and sustainable boundary for new technology that could enhance the performance and emission control of automobile. A specific and detail case study on state-of-the-art hybrid electric vehicle system also included to allow the implementation of different technology for future automobile application | SDG7 | Link |
| 5 | Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology (FTKPM) | B. Tech. Industrial Machining (BVM) | BVM1063 - SUSTAINABLE MACHINING | This course provides an overview on current sustainable machining. Its topics cover the concept in cutting tool management, lubrication strategy, optimization, economic, environmental dimensions. The course also covers design of experiment in machining trials. | SDG11 | Link |
| 6 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health with Honours (BPS) | BPS3683 - ENV. MANAGEMENT & SUSTAINABILITY | This course will cover the fundamental of environmental management, the principles and concepts about ecology, ecosystems, weather and human impacts on the environment, and the concept of green technology. The natural renewable and nonrenewable resources and its management, current issues related to the environment including economics, global view and ethics will also be discussed. Other issues related to environmental development, trade, green activities and roles that are played by the consumer, community, industry and government towards sustainable development also discovered. The students will be also introduced to the ISO 14000 series of Environmental Management Standards and environmental management tools which minimize and reduces the negative impact of human activities. | SDG12 | Link |
| 7 | Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (FTKEE) | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering with Honours (BEL) | BEL4443 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM | This course introduces students to the alternative energy theories and concepts of some components and energy utilization in electric power system industries. It covers energy conversion, utilization and storage system for renewable technologies such as solar, wind, biomass, fuel cell, wave and etc. | SDG7 | Link |
| 8 | Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (FTKEE) | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology (Energy) with Honours (BTE) | BTE3423 FUNDAMENTAL OF RENEWABLE ENERGY, | This course introduces students to the alternative energy theories and concepts of some components and energy utilization in electric power system industries. It covers energy conversion, utilization and storage system for renewable technologies such as solar, wind, biomass, fuel cell, wave and etc. | SDG7 | Link |
| 9 | Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (FTKEE) | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology (Energy) with Honours (BTE) | BTE4413 RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM | This course introduces students to the alternative energy theories and concepts of some components and energy utilization in electric power system industries. It covers energy conversion, utilization and storage system for renewable technologies such as solar, wind, biomass, fuel cell, wave and etc. | SDG7 | |
| 10 | Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (FTKEE) | Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (DRE) | DRE2153 - RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY | Students are introduced to the fundamentals of renewable energy technologies in this course. It covers energy conversion, use, and storage of renewable energy systems. However, the focus of this course is on the use of photovoltaic (PV) systems and the procedure for converting energy and storing the energy. The student will be exposed to the actual situation of installing and maintaining PV systems through the use of problem-based learning. It also discusses the effects of energy conversion on society and the environment, as well as the sustainability of energy sources. | SDG7 | Link |
| 11 | Faculty of Civil Engineering Technology (FTKA) | Diploma in Civil Engineering (DRA) | DRA1613 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | This course is an introduction to the different aspects of environmental engineering. The course outline is divided into six main topics: water quality, water treatment engineering, wastewater treatment engineering, water pollution, air pollution and solid waste management in which contemporary issues and principles of sustainable development are highlighted. | SDG6 | Link |
| 12 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (BKC) | BKC4543 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | This subject is designed to introduce the principles and design techniques of the environmental engineering to the students. Topics includes water quality parameters, water treatment, wastewater treatment, air pollution and solid waste treatment. This subject provides the fundamental scientific and engineering principles to improve and maintain the environment to protect human health, protect nature's beneficial ecosystems, and improve environmental-related enhancement of the quality of human life. | SDG6 | Link |
| 13 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (BKC) | BKC3683 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT (E) | This subject covers the basic concept of water and wastewater treatment methods that include physical, chemical, biological and advances treatment methods. The physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water and wastewater are introduced briefly in this course. The project field work will be carried out for the students to get the exposure in this field. | SDG6 | Link |
| 14 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering with Honours (BKC) | BKC3833 - RECYCLING TECHNOLOGY (E) | This course aims to give a perspective on the use of chemical engineering knowledge in the recycling industry. Students will be taught on the overall issues of wastes, waste management and regulation related to it. Emphasis will be given on the awareness of recycling activities in Malaysia and other parts of the world, showing the technologies involved in doing the recycling. Students will have the opportunity to prepare and present the market survey and business plan on a chosen topic of interest in recycling of waste material in Malaysia, which require them to search for the most feasible recycling activity that can convince financial institution to finance the project. At the end of this course, it is expected that the students will be able to appreciate the importance of recycling, the nature of recycling industry and bring the interest to them to venture into recycling innovation technologies and business after completing their studies. | SDG12 | Link |
| 15 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Technology with Hons. (BTK) | BTK3254 - ENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY | This subject is designed to introduce to the students the principle of environmental technology and current environmental problems. Topics includes water pollution, wastewater quality management, wastewater treatment, air, solid waste treatment and management. The techniques covered involved in environmental samples testing, and an ability to critically evaluate data from a sampling program. The student will learn how to develop an activity using various strategies to control, reduce and monitor all environmental problems. | SDG6 | Link |
| 16 | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology (FTKKP) | Diploma in Chemical Engineering (DRK) | DRK2233 - ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING | This subject is designed to introduce to the students the principles, scientific assessment and engineering solutions to environmental problems affecting water, air and solid. Topics includes on the environmental concerns, legislation and regulation practices, wastewater quality management, wastewater treatment, outdoor air pollution, solid and hazardous waste disposal. It also includes the equipment selection and problems solving technique to prevent the pollution through different processes and technologies. | SDG 6 | Link |
| 17 | Faculty of Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering Technology (FTKPM) | B. Mechatronic Engineering (Dual Degree UMP-HsKA) (BHM) | BHM4911 - ENVIRONMENT SAFETY AND HEALTH | This course covers the topics on industrial safety and health regulations, accident causation phenomenon, accident investigation, accident analysis, industrial hazard, industrial hygiene and managing environmental safety and health. | SDG15 | Link |
| 18 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Applied Science in Industrial Chemistry with Honours (BSK) | BSK3593 - ENVIROMENTAL CHEMISTRY | This course introduces the concepts of environmental science, analysis, and issues. It covers the fundamental aspects of the science of atmosphere, water, and soil. Their source of pollutions is discussed together with their monitoring methods as well as treatment strategies. Finally, the related regulation on environmental will be studied. | SDG6 | Link |
| 19 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Applied Science in Material Technology with Honours (BSP) | BSP4523 - RECYCLE TECHNOLOGY | Material resources to support our industrial age have become increasingly scarce. On the other hand, garbage or trashes or solid wastes resulted from our economic system that urges disposable lifestyles have become difficult problem to solve for those responsible for their management. Much of these discarded materials which could not be otherwise reused, sold, or salvaged may contain valuable amount of materials and or energy if appropriate technology and management are applied to convert these wastes to wealth. This course deals with materials recycling and recovery. The course content includes four parts, i.e. (1) Principles of Solid Waste Management, (2) Materials Recycling, (3) Hazardous Waste Recovery, and (4) Future Strategies for Waste Management. A problem-based assignment is designed to encourage the learners to incorporate technopreneurial skills (e.g., identifying materials to be recycled, proposing a business plan and recycling methods). Learners need to sit for mid-term, final semester examinations, and four quizzes (i.e., two offline quizzes during class, and two online-based quizzes); to ensure sufficient theoretical and fundamental knowledge. Learners should be able to (i) hypothesize alternative approaches to solve problems related to recycle technology, and (ii) practise and cultivate entrepreneurial skills during presentation of idea; upon completion of the course. |
SDG12 | Link |
| 20 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health with Honours (BPS) | BPS3633 - WASTEWATER TREATMENT | This course gives the students exposure to the physical, biological and chemical processes that are used in the treatment of wastewater. Examples of wastewater treatment applied in the manufacturing sector and agriculture will also be discussed. The environmental laboratory is introduced to students the important of scientific analysis of the wastewater as part of environmental impact assessment. This is to curb the damaged done to the purity of water and to be able to reduce the level of pollution into the surrounding the environment. |
SDG6 | Link |
| 21 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health with Honours (BPS) | BPS3623 - HAZARDOUS WASTE MGMT. | This course introduces the students to elements of solid waste management systems, which include generation, on-site handling, collection, transportation, treatment and disposal. Aspects to be discussed include methods of waste classification, categorization and listing, handling of waste at source, collection and transportation of waste, waste treatment technologies including waste minimization and recycling, and final disposal technologies. Current and legal issues on solid waste management both from local and international perspectives will also be discussed. | SDG12 | |
| 22 | Faculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology (FIST) | Bachelor of Occupational Safety & Health with Honours (BPS) | BPS3643 - AIR POLLUTION CONTROL TECHNOLOGY | The topics in this course discuss several important aspects of air pollution that include classification and sources of air pollutants, their effects on human, vegetation and material. Sampling methods, pollution control and air quality management system will be discussed |
SDG12 | |
| 23 | Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technology (FTKEE) | Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Electrical) & Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology (BTS/BTE/BTW) | MEE3323 - ENERGY STORAGE | This course introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of various types of energy storage technologies. The course covers on overview of different technologies of energy storage namely electrical, mechanical, electrochemical and chemical energy storage. The course is intended for students to understand fundamental aspects of various types of energy storage technologies and further develop or use the fundamental theories of energy storage in new situations or multi-disciplinary contexts. Besides, the course requires students to evaluate the performance as well as to provide solution to technical problem with respect to the use of different technologies of energy storage for different application. | SDG7 |
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