Sustainability is embedded in our curriculum via designing courses that focus on sustainability and integrating sustainability concepts into existing courses.  These courses impart to students knowledge, skills, and values required to make sustainable choices and help make them to be part of the solution. The following is a growing list of sustainability-related courses across the university's undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

Faculty of Accountancy, Finance and Business

BBBD3123 ESG and Sustainability 

Programme: Bachelor of Banking and Finance (Honours), Bachelor of Finance (Honours) and Bachelor of Finance and Investment (Honours) 

This course explores the interconnected realms of sustainable business practices, effective corporate governance, and equips students with an understanding of sustainability development, Environmental, Social, and Governance [ESG] factors, risk management, and corporate reporting. Students will also delve into real-world case studies, enhancing their skills in crafting sustainable business strategies and governance policies. The course aims to produce future leaders adept at steering organisations toward long-term success and ethical responsibility.

BBBD3113 Sustainability Development & ESG Reporting

Programme: Bachelor of Corporate Administration (Honours)

This course equips and enables students with the ability to comprehend the development of environmental, social, and governance [ESG] strategies and goals within an organisation as well as the impact of ESG in today's corporate decision-making with particular emphasis on the current disclosure requirements as a means of communication and accountability to its stakeholders.

ABDT3603 Sustainable Marketing

Programme: Diploma in Marketing

This course covers the theories, concepts and best practices of sustainable marketing. It applies the principles of environmental and social sustainability into the marketing functions and activities.

Faculty of Applied Sciences

AACB3214 Biodiversity & Ecology

Programme: Diploma in Science

This course takes the form of a survey of selected groups of eukaryotes to demonstrate diversity of structure. Students will gain knowledge on the general characteristics of each phylum as well as will understand the concept of classification and taxonomy. Students will also be able to appreciate the close interrelationship between organisms and their environment based on ecological concepts.

BACH2253 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

Programme: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Analytical Chemistry

This course introduces students to the basic concepts and the roles of many disciplines needed to understand the complexities of environmental problems. Pollutions of air, aqueous and marine, and land environments from anthropogenic sources are emphasized in depth. Anthropogenic sources and levels of chemical pollutants, the pathways along which they move through the environment and the toxicological effect they have on humans and other living creatures are discussed. The course also discusses the methodology how to carry out sampling, monitoring and analyzing of various types of environmental samples.

BACH3133 Environmental Pollution Control

Programme: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Analytical Chemistry

Topics on environmental technology control of pollution are such as water treatment,; waste minimization, treatment and utilization; industrial effluent monitoring; strategies in the operation of waste water treatment plants; air pollutants emission control technology are presented in this course.

BABS1223 Ecology and Biodiversity

Programme: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioscience with Chemistry

This course comprises the fundamental aspects of classification of eukaryotes to demonstrate diversity of structure. The general characteristics of each kingdom as well as the concept of classification and taxonomy are covered. It also comprises the aspect of ecology including population, community and ecosystem ecology. This is to appreciate the close interrelationship between organisms and their environment based on ecological concepts.

BACH2254 Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

Programme: Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Bioscience with Chemistry

This course introduces students to the basic concepts and the roles of many disciplines needed to understand the complexities of environmental problems. Pollutions of air, aqueous and marine, and land environments from anthropogenic sources are emphasized in depth. Anthropogenic sources and levels of chemical pollutants, the pathways along which they move through the environment and the toxicological effect they have on humans and other living creatures are discussed. The course also discusses the methodology how to carry out sampling, monitoring and analyzing of various types of environmental samples.

Faculty of Built Environment

ATGB2363 Building Science and Services II

Programmes: 

Diploma in Building
Diploma in Real Estate Management
Diploma in Quantity Surveying

This course focuses on the planning, coordination and installation of electrical supply, fire fighting systems, fuel gas systems, telecommunication systems, vertical and horizontal transportation systems, alternative and renewable energy, etc.; all in accordance with Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 and such other acts related to the Built Environment.                      

ATGB2303 Construction Technology II

Programmes: 

Diploma in Building
Diploma in Real Estate Management

Diploma in Quantity Surveying

This course introduces the construction methods and processes for architectural works. It covers doors and door frames, windows and window frames, walls and partitions, internal and external floor, wall and ceiling finishes, roof finishes, proprietary and external works.                                            

BTAR1062 Environmental Science

Programme:  Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours)

This course enables students to understand the characteristics and impact of heat, light, sound and air flow within the built environment. At the same time, the quality of buildings and its environment is highlighted by considering energy management and Green Building principles.                              

BTAR2052 Mechanical and Electrical Services

Programme:  Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours)

This course focuses on the planning, coordination and installation of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. electrical supply, firefighting, ventilation and air conditioning, fuel gas, telecommunication, vertical and horizontal transportation, building automation etc.); all in accordance with Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 and such other acts related to Built Environment.                                   

BTAR2023 Special Construction Technology

Programme:  Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours)

This course is designed to enable the students to further develop and establish knowledge relating to the advanced principles of building design and construction. This will enable students to gain the ability to make decision on the selection of design and construction technique that is best suited to the given situation; involves high rise buildings, long span buildings, special buildings, basement construction, external works, green technology issues and  rehabilitation of existing buildings.                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

BTAR3028 Design Studio VI

Programme:  Bachelor of Science in Architecture (Honours)

This course is a progression from BTAR3018 Design Studio V. The inclusion of the course in the programme is for students to be taken through the processes involved in the design of an integrated multi-functional public building in an urban environment including application of codes and by-laws and strategies of construction, structure and environmental concerns together with the preparation of the required presentation and working drawings and other visual media. The objective of this course is to enable the students to provide a responsive solution involved in the design of an integrated multi-functional public building in an urban environment with all the complexities of public space utilization and demonstrate these through the preparation of the required presentation and working drawings and other visual media.             

BVID2006  Interior Design Studio II

Programme:  Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

This course offers students to apply their skills, knowledge, and understanding of the design process. Emphasis will be placed on the environmentally friendly and sustainable planning through the process of data collection, site analysis and synthesis. It also emphasizes the fundamental  aspects of design, space layout and form, interiors and landscaping. It introduces students to the basic understanding of concept design, construction technology such as the integration of structure, materials and environmental aspects. This provides an opportunity for students to  further develop design, presentation skills and creative thinking for concept development related to small scale residential design.                                                             

BVID2206  Interior Design Studio III

Programme:  Bachelor of Interior Architecture (Honours)

This course introduces students to tackle more challenging, detailed, and complex spaces to apply their knowledge and skills of design process Students will be explored with commercial interiors and business oriented project with emphasis on the interrelationship of design elements and principles, space programming and conceptual problem-solving in three-dimensional space. Attention will be drawn to the analysis of space, purpose of use, creative and effective solutions to the stated problems, material and color selection, detailing, specifications and environment psychology aspects as relevant to user comfort. They are also expected to further develop skills to simultaneously resolve conceptual, technical, aesthetic, functional aspects of design and advance presentation skills.                                      

BTBE1053 Mechanical and Electrical Services

Programme:  Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)

This course focuses on the planning, coordination and installation of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. electrical supply, fire fighting, ventilation and air conditioning, fuel gas, telecommunication, vertical and horizontal transportation, building automation etc.); all in accordance with Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 and such other acts related to Built Environment.                                     

BTCM2033 Management of Building Production

Programme:  Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)

This course builds on the previous studies of technology and explains the forms and structures normally encountered by chartered builders. It covers site acquisitions and analysis, basement and foundations, building form and structure, design and technology, roof and large span structures, building structure management, sustainable construction with green technology and innovation.                                     

BTCM3043 Integrated Project: Project Evaluation

Programme:  Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)

This course is an integrated project and focuses on the initial stage of a property development and its economics context, such as selection and appraisal of site and location, appraisal and review of alternative development, market and feasibility study.

BTCM3054 Site Management

Programme:  Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)

The aim of this course is to impart to students site managerial knowledge and skills that are required in the management of site production process culminating in the handover of the completed project to the client.                       

BTBE1012 Construction Materials

Programme:  Bachelor of Construction Management and Economics (Honours)        

This course introduces the different types of materials used in construction, i.e. concrete, bricks, blocks, masonry, timber, metals, waterproofing, glass, composite material, green material, plastic products, paint, plastering, cladding materials and recycled construction materials; their physical properties, manufacturing process, classification, selection, specification, standard, certification, uses, environmental issues or ecological impact and eco-labelling.

BTEM1103 Mechanical and Electrical Services

Programme:  Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours)

This course focuses on the planning, coordination and installation of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. electrical supply, fire fighting, ventilation and air conditioning, fuel gas, telecommunication, vertical and horizontal transportation, building automation etc.); all in accordance with Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 and such other acts related to Built Environment.                                       

BTEM2043 Town and Country Planning 

Programme:  Bachelor of Real Estate Management (Honours)

This course covers the concept of town planning and land use development procedures in the Malaysian context which explore on the needs to fulfil the planning requirements as well as complying to the rules and procedures dictated under the Act involving the change in use, density, zoning, plot ratio improvement in getting land development approval.

BTBE1073 Construction Materials

Programme:  Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

This course introduces the different types of materials used in construction, i.e. concrete, bricks, blocks, masonry, timber, metals, waterproofing, glass, composite material, green material, plastic products, paint, plastering, cladding materials and recycled construction materials; their physical properties, manufacturing process, classification, selection, specification, standard, certification, uses, environmental issues or ecological impact and eco-labelling. 

BTBE1053 Mechanical and Electrical Services

Programme:  Bachelor of Quantity Surveying (Honours)

This course focuses on the planning, coordination and installation of mechanical and electrical systems (e.g. electrical supply, fire fighting, ventilation and air conditioning, fuel gas, telecommunication, vertical and horizontal transportation, building automation etc.); all in accordance with Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 and such other acts related to Built Environment.                                      

MVAR5017 Advanced Design Studio I

Programme:  Master of Architecture

The course commences with architectural project which emphasises on basic human needs. Students are given the experience to design a building type that is fundamental to human needs, an affordable high-density or medium-density housing project. As housing project concerns, there would be many aspects to be considered such as physiological and psychological aspects of a human being; the collective need of human beings as social animals or the socio-cultural aspects of society. Theories and principles of housing design such as defensible spaces, external spaces to enhance social interaction, secured by design, crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) and the use of clustering or grouping the design to accelerate social formation will be introduced and conceptualised. The course commences with architectural project which emphasises on basic human needs. Students are given the experience to design a building type that is fundamental to human needs, an affordable high-density or medium-density housing project.  

MVAR5113 Building Technology & Sustainable Design 

Programme:  Master of Architecture

Architecture is realized through various construction technologies with green design and construction being a standard criterion now. This subject offers an in-depth study on the integration of structure, services and materials with building construction, including the integration of technology and materials for high-rise construction and techniques for passive sustainable design. 

MVAR5123 Advanced Building Technology 

Programme:  Master of Architecture

This subject covers pertinent current development on advanced building technology (e.g. BIM (Building Information Modelling), 3D Printing, BIPV (Building Integrated Photovoltaic), Prefabrication, IBS (industrialized Building System), and Computational Softwares, for enhancement of the quality, efficiency, sustainability and safety of construction by using building information modelling, and other computer simulation softwares (e.g. REVIT, Ecotech,) 

MVAR5423 Sustainable Development 

Programme:  Master of Architecture

Premised upon the definition that 'Sustainable Development is that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs’, this course introduces students to sustainable developments from city planning, commercial buildings, housing, to individual bungalow design. Green rating tools such as GBI (Green Building Index), Green Mark, Green Star, and LEEDS will be introduced with emphasis on arming students with the ability to use GBI, the Malaysian home-grown green rating tools to rate residential and non-residential new construction projects.                                                                                                                                                                                                  

MVBE5334 Green Building and Sustainable Development

Programme:  Master of Science in Real Estate Development

This course focuses on the examination of the need and how sustainability seeks to achieve balanced economic, environmental and social goals at global, national, local, city and building levels. It covers discussion of the main elements of sustainability and their relationships i.e. ecosystems, social equity, environmental justice, political sustainability and exploration of various contemporary issues which are interwoven with the land, property and built environment. The course then zooms into in-depth discussion of sustainability concepts and technical issues at the various stages of the development and building life cycle.

MVBE6404 Land, Planning, Strata Title and Environmental Laws

Programme:  Master of Science in Real Estate Development

This course focuses on relevant governance and legislation related to construction contract management and real estate development which includes National Land Code 1965, Town and Country Planning Act 1976, Strata Titles Act 1985 (Act 318) Rules & Orders, Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) & Regulations, Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) Regulations, Rules and Orders and their application in real property development.                                                     

MVBE6314 Risk and Safety Management

Programme:  Master of Science in Real Estate Development

This course aims to develop an understanding on applications of risk and safety management to be practised in the real estate development and construction projects. It covers broad range of topics from roles of professional certificates for safety and health professionals, law and regulation particularly the OSH Act, the prevention and control of hazard assessment and the management of safety and health including risk management.    

MVBE5334 Green Building and Sustainable Development

Programme:  Master of Science in Property and Facilities Management

This course focuses on the examination of the need and how sustainability seeks to achieve balanced economic, environmental and social goals at global, national, local, city and building levels. It covers discussion of the main elements of sustainability and their relationships i.e. ecosystems, social equity, environmental justice, political sustainability and exploration of various contemporary issues which are interwoven with the land, property and built environment. The course then zooms into in-depth discussion of sustainability concepts and technical issues at the various stages of the development and building life cycle.  

MVFM6344 Land, Planning, Local Government and Environmental Law

Programme:  Master of Science in Property and Facilities Management

This course focuses on relevant governance and legislation related to property and facilities management which includes National Land Code 1965, Town and Country Planning Act 1976, Local Government Act 1976 (Act 171) & Selected Subsidiary Legislation and Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) Regulations, Rules and Orders their application in relation to property and facilities management.                                                                                                      

MVBE5333 Green Building and Sustainable Development

Programme:  Master of Science in Construction Project Management

This course focuses on the examination of the need of green building and sustainability, and how to achieve balanced economic, environmental and social goals at global, national, local, city and building levels in green and sustainable development. It covers discussion of the main elements of sustainability and their relationships i.e. ecosystems, social equity, environmental justice, political sustainability and exploration of various contemporary issues which are interwoven with the land, property and built environment. The course then zooms into in-depth discussion of sustainability concepts and technical issues at the various stages of the development and building life cycle.      

MVBE6313  Risk and Safety Management

Programme:  Master of Science in Construction Project Management

This course aims to develop an understanding on applications of risk and safety management to be practised in the real estate development and construction projects. It covers broad range of topics from roles of professional certificates for safety and health professionals, law and regulation particularly the OSH Act, the prevention and control of hazard assessment and the management of safety and health including risk management.                                      

MVQS5013 Construction Project Development Management

Programme:  Master of Science in Construction Contract Management

This course focuses on project design and development planning process including implementation , financial planning, project design, health and safety and environment planning. It also covers various type of analysis in evaluating the project viability such as  project impact analysis, SWOT analysis, cost and benefit analysis.                                      

MVBE6023 Land, Planning, Strata Title and Environmental Laws

Programme:  Master of Science in Construction Contract Management

This course focuses on relevant governance and legislation related to construction contract management and real estate development which includes National Land Code 1965, Town and Country Planning Act 1976, Strata Titles Act 1985 (Act 318) Rules & Orders, Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757) & Regulations, Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Act 127) Regulations, Rules and Orders and their application in real property development.                                       

Faculty of Engineering and Technology

AGMP2312 Ethics & Professionalism 

This course covers the topic of role, responsibility and principle of ethic in technology practice.  At the same time in technology development, societal, safety, health, legal, cultural and environmental impact issue is discussed. Furthermore, the issue of natural resources and pollution is also covered corresponding to the sustainable development goals (SDG).

AGMF1343 Fundamental of Green Manufacturing 

Synopsis: This course covers the fundamental concepts of sustainability through green manufacturing system which aims to conserve energy and natural resources. This is to ensure that they have minimal impact on the environment and society. It targets at fulfilling the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. An overview of the various methodologies and its application in improving the eco-efficiency is focused in this course.

BGGE3713 Engineer and Society

Programmes: 

Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

The scope of an engineer has gone beyond the theoretical analysis and design into the holistic framework of integrating into society in general.  It is therefore important for engineers to possess the skills and abilities to function as part of society, understand the impact of professional responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.  This course will provide students the awareness on impact of their action on the environment and society in various aspects including assess of societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issue. This course will also acquaint them with their working environment so that they can achieve a relatively easy transition from undergraduates to working engineers.

BTEE3633 Electrical Energy Utilization

Programme: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours

This course is to introduce electric power utilisation and installation design for industrial, commercial and domestic consumers. The topic include electric drive, illumination, electric heating, electric welding, electrolytic processes, electric traction and electrical circuits used in refrigeration and air conditioning and water coolers.

BGEE4723 Renewable Energy

Programme: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours

The course covers the types, technologies, development and prospects of renewable energy sources and the feasibility of the renewable energy sources in supplementing or replacing our fast depleting energy sources.

BGMC4523 Advances in Industrial Revolution 4.0

Programmes: 

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours

Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering with Honours

The course covers the topics on the Nine Pillars of Industry 4.0, such as Data Analytics in Manufacturing, Internet of Things, Advances in Robotics in Industry 4.0, Augmented Reality (AR) in Industry 4.0, Additive Manufacturing Technologies and Applications, Advances in Virtual Factory Research and Applications and Cyber Security in Industry 4.0.

BTME4133 Vibration and Acoustics

Programme: Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering with Honours

Natural frequencies of multi-degree-of-freedom systems are determined by solving the eigenvalue problem. Forced vibration caused by external forces, support displacements and rotating unbalance are dealt with. Methods of reducing vibration include vibration absorber and the vibration isolator. The quantitative effects of sound are measured in terms of the decibel.   An introduction to acoustic sources, receivers and sound barriers.

BGET3013 Engineering Technologist and Society

Programme: Bachelor of Electronics Engineering Technology with Honours

This course acquaints the student with his future responsibility as an engineering technologist as well as preparing him to be aware and able to assess the impact of his work as an engineering technologist in the society of which he is part of.  It will also equip him with a better understanding of the key issues and ethical commitment he will face in his chosen profession especially in the use of resources and materials and finally it also expose him to the concept of risk management, engineering safety and prevention of accidents.

Faculty of Social Science and Humanities

MJED5123 Environmental Education and STEM

Programme: Master of Education

With a focus on developing an environmentally literate citizenry that can compete in our global economy, this course supports rich opportunities for engaging students in STEM education, that links Environmental Education with STEM. It enables students to learn about the key environmental issues that we face and details of the Sustainable Development Goals to help solve these issues.  

BHHT2213 Sustainable Tourism

Programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours) 

The course introduces an in-depth understanding on tourism policy formulation and administration. Emphasis will be on studies of theories and techniques and comparing different regional tourism policies. This course communicates the dynamics of sustainable tourism and expand the theory of its approaches, growth, development and future trends to students at a conceptualizing and also applicability level.

BKTE2233 Sustainable Tourism

Programme: Bachelor of Tourism Management (Honours) Event Management

This course communicates the dynamics of sustainable tourism and expanding the theory of its approaches, growth, development and future trends to students at conceptualizing and also applicability level.