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1 TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME GUIDE 2010/ 2011 This programme guide is an essential reference for any student pursuing a programme at Taylor's University. It aims to assist you in adjusting to your new life at Taylor’s and to address any concern and question you may have as a new student. The guide contains important information which you will find useful in your academic life. We suggest you read through it carefully to familiarise yourself with the policies and guidelines of Taylor’s University and the programme you are enrolled in. If there are any aspects you would like to include in this guide, do share it with us. Do not hesitate to approach any staff for assistance on any concern not dealt with in the guide. You enter Taylor’s University with many hopes and aspirations. We are here to help you work towards achieving them. DISCLAIMER This publication contains information which is current as at 1 October 2010. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or currency of the information. The University takes all due care to ensure that the information contained here is accurate, but reserves the right to vary any information described in this publication without notice.

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TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING PROGRAMME GUIDE 2010/ 2011

This programme guide is an essential reference for any student pursuing a programme at Taylor's University. It aims to assist you in adjusting to your new life at Taylor’s and to address any concern and question you may have as a new student. The guide contains important information which you will find useful in your academic life. We suggest you read through it carefully to familiarise yourself with the policies and guidelines of Taylor’s University and the programme you are enrolled in. If there are any aspects you would like to include in this guide, do share it with us. Do not hesitate to approach any staff for assistance on any concern not dealt with in the guide. You enter Taylor’s University with many hopes and aspirations. We are here to help you work towards achieving them.

DISCLAIMER This publication contains information which is current as at 1 October 2010. Changes in circumstances after this date may impact upon the accuracy or currency of the information. The University takes all due care to ensure that the information contained here is accurate, but reserves the right to vary any information described in this publication without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome to Students 4 Glossary of Terms 5 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING History 6 Features of the Engineering Programme 7 The Student Experience 8 ACADEMIC CALENDAR Academic Calendar 2010/ 2011 9 PROGRAMME INFORMATION BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Objectives 10 Programme Outcomes 10 Programme Structure 12 Subject Synopsis 15 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Objectives 22 Programme Outcomes 23 Programme Structure 24 Subject Synopsis 27 BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Objectives 32 Programme Outcomes 32 Programme Structure 34 Subject Synopsis 37 ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES General Programme Structure 42 Intakes 42 Duration 42 Categories of Subjects 42 Class Code 43 Moderation Guidelines 43 Subject Outlines 43 Assessment of Student Work 43 Review of Student Work 43 Board of Examiners Meeting 43 Moderation Report 43 Other Policies and Regulations Awareness of Requirements 44 Participation 44

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Standard Academic Load 44 Subject Withdrawal 44 Late Submission of Work and Extension of Deadlines 44 Late Submission Penalty 44 Assessment and Grading 45 Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) 46 Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) 46 General Academic Progression Rules 47 Course Progression 47 Academic Probation 47 Pass and Marginal Pass 47 Resit Examination 47 Repeating Subjects 47 Alternative Examinations 48 Special Considerations 48 Supplementary Examinations 48 Maximum Completion Time 48 Exclusion 48 Award of Degree 49 ACADEMIC PATHWAYS 50 ACADEMIC PROGRESSION CHARTS 51 STAFF DIRECTORY 52 ACADEMIC STAFF DIRECTORY 56 TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE CONTACTS 58

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Welcome to Students

Dear Students,

Let me first thank you and congratulate you for choosing to do your studies at Taylor’s School of Engineering. At the School of Engineering, we pride ourselves with our Project Based approach to engineering education. This approach is designed to provide you with an engaging and stimulating environment where you will be working in teams on projects that simulate the real working experience which you will be encountering when you graduate. In recognition for our commitment towards the project based education, the School of Engineering was accepted as the first and only collaborator in the CDIO initiative spearheaded by MIT. Our school has very well equipped engineering and computer labs and more importantly highly qualified lecturers with research and industrial experience. More than 75% of the lectures hold a PhD in their relevant field of expertise. At the University level, you will have access to all the resources that the Lakeside campus has to offer and I encourage you to make full use of all the resourced made available to enrich your learning experience. While studying with us you will be given opportunities to work on research projects, write research papers and be a part of our Society of Engineering and Technology as well as other professional students’ chapters. I would like to suggest that you take full advantage of these opportunities to develop your team working skills, people skills and leadership skills as competing in the global economy increasingly requires mastery of these skills. Time management and ability to focus on the bigger picture are very important skills that will help you to lead a well balanced life and I urge you to practice those while studying. My colleagues and I will always be ready to help you whenever you need help, support an/or advise so please do not hesitate to seek help if needed. Finally, I would like to wish you the best of luck in your studies. Dr. Mushtak Al-Atabi Dean, School of Engineering

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Bachelor Degree : An award granted on successful completion of an approved undergraduate

academic degree, which requires a minimum of 120 credit hours over a period of four year of full-time study after a pre-university qualification.

Semesters : An academic year is divided into two semesters, each consisting normally of 14 teaching weeks.

Credit Hours : All subjects within the semesters are allocated credit hours as per the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) guidelines. Credit hours are a measure of the notional amount of study required for a particular subject. Credit hours, accumulated as the student progresses through their programme of study, are earned when a student passes a subject.

Assessment : A generic term for a set of processes that measure the students’ achievement of the intended learning outcomes in terms of knowledge acquired, understanding developed, skills gained and attributes demonstrated. These assessments may include written, aural and oral examinations, essays, class tests, portfolio, dissertations and practical activities.

Prerequisite subject

: Refers to a subject, which a student must take and pass, or be credited with, before proceeding to another specified subject.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

: GPA is calculated for every semester. It is the ratio of the summation of the product of credit hours and grade points of all the subjects in a particular semester to the total number of credit points in the semester.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

: The CGPA gives an overview of the student’s performance over the period of their studies. It is the ratio of the summation of the product of credit hours and grade points of all the subjects from the first to the current semester to the total number of credit hours thus far.

Class of award : A means of distinguishing the differences in achievement by individual students of the intended learning outcomes for the degree programme. The final CGPA, after completion of the total number of credit hours required to graduate from a particular programme, determines the class of degree to be awarded to the student.

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Our Engineering degrees at Taylor’s take pride in being some of the most comprehensive and innovative in the country. They are approved by the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA), and are recognised for high standards in quality all over the world. Being a local degree, you will find an engineering degree from Taylor’s to be affordable yet with highly innovative training methods that rival some of the most prestigious foreign degrees. Students may also opt to pursue a 1+3 or 2+2 transfer with leading UK and Australian Universities, with flexible transferable credits. The Engineering specialisations at Taylor’s are Chemical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Each programme adopts project-based learning approach, which places emphasis on research and applications. This is how we prepare students for the real world, by working on real world problems with real world solutions. Practical training is very much a part of the programme at Taylor’s. Engineering students are required to fulfil compulsory industrial placements, where they will gain invaluable experience in the field. Our Engineering programmes have gained a reputation for quality and innovation. We have a proud tradition of producing highly sought-after engineers who are equipped with the global knowledge, technical and management skills. It is the way we teach, and the method of delivery at Taylor’s, that makes the difference. We train students to be problem solvers. We teach them to think systematically, and to strive to develop high analytical skills. Students are exposed to research as they work hand in hand with their lectures on real research projects. In the transference of first-hand knowledge from teacher to students, it is the quality of our faculty that shines through. The programmes at Taylor’s are staffed by bright and highly qualified lecturers. 75% of our lecturers hold PhD and are leaders in their fields of knowledge and are actively pursuing research with published findings in the leading journals of the field. Training is delivered in small classes to enhance student-centred learning. Taylor’s provides extensive facilities and equipment, to support a rich and satisfying learning environment. Students train using the latest technology and software and our coursework is continuously updated to keep abreast of the industry’s ever-changing requirements. Our programmes are approved and recognised by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), the Engineering Accreditation Council (EAC) and Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

HISTORY Established in 1996, Taylor’s School of Engineering provides comprehensive engineering programmes that shape students into top engineers with an open mind and solid foundation. The curriculum combines both theory and practice, and focuses on project-based learning. Emphasis is placed on research and applications to prepare students for the real world. We have a proud tradition of producing highly sought after engineers who are equipped with global knowledge and technical and management skills. It is the way we teach and the method of delivery that makes the difference.

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FEATURES OF THE ENGINEERING PROGRAMMES The programmes at School of Engineering are structured into integrated streams and have the following distinctive features Project-Based Learning

• Our students learn not just in the classroom or lab environments, but also through a hands-on, project based approach. They have the opportunity to turn theories into applications, while learning to work together in a group. As a result, our graduates will be ready to take on industrial challenges and contribute positively to the community.

Multidisciplinary Teams

• In the industry, engineers of different specialisations often work together to supervise and manage projects. This scenario is simulated in the School of Engineering, where students from different disciplines like Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering work together to achieve a common outcome for projects. Besides leveraging on each other’s skills and knowledge, they also learn to work with people from different backgrounds, culture and experience – similar to an actual scenario at work.

Innovation and Design Thinking

• Innovation is the buzzword that is often quoted when it comes to products and design in the world of engineering and technology. The innovation process is taught through a technique called ‘Design Thinking’ and our students’ mindsets are molded so that they become better innovators and problem solvers. By applying Design Thinking, they will be able to handle complex challenges and issues that crop up in their environment.

• Students are also given the opportunity to practice filing a patent, thus giving them exposure to intellectual property rights and helping them graduate with a competitive edge.

Applied Research

• Even at the undergraduate level, Taylor’s engineering students will get a chance to present research papers at conferences. By engaging in research, our students not only gain further application knowledge, they also keep abreast of newest discoveries in the field.

• Students who have had early exposure in doing research are well received by the industry. One of the success stories is Jeremy Ho, who secured a one-year internship with Rolls Royce, U.K.

Quality Academicians

• Our faculty of qualified and experienced staff comprises over 75% PhD lecturers. They come from an extensive repertoire of academic and industry backgrounds, thus creating a well-balanced reservoir of knowledge and experience for the students to tap into. Several of our faculty staff are also actively engaged in research and scholarly activities, which ensures continuous updates in their respective fields.

• We are also proud of our teacher-student ratio of 1:15, which adheres to the international standards of the highest ranked academic institutions.

Industry Linkages

• To ensure that students are exposed to the industry even before they graduate, they will undergo industry placement of two to three months. Through the industry placement, they will get a taste of real-life work in an engineering company.

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• Our Industrial Advisory Panel (IAP), comprising senior management personnel from various engineering fields, meet regularly to help review our curriculum and ensure that our students’ learning outcomes are aligned with the industry’s needs and expectations of today’s engineering graduates.

• The School has been accepted as an official collaborator in the CDIO (Conceive, Design, Implement, Operate) Initiative alongside great institutions, such as Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), California State University, the University of Sydney and University of Auckland. Taylor's is the first and only Malaysian institution that has, thus far, been accepted into this initiative, which is an innovative educational framework for producing the next generation of engineers.

Cost Savings and Flexibility

• Students can complete their entire degree studies at Taylor's, which translates to significant cost savings.

• If students prefer to complete part of their degree overseas, they can opt for a 1+2 or 2+2 transfer programme with leading Australian and U.K. universities.

Artist impression of Taylor’s Lakeside Campus

THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE

A variety of teaching and learning strategies are employed to maximise the students’ learning experience at School of Engineering. Lectures, tutorials, workshops, lab sessions, industry attachments, site visits and study trips to different companies are some of the strategies used. Numerous extra-curricular activities and participation in student clubs and societies complement academic pursuits in preparing students to take their roles as leaders in the global community. The teaching and learning strategies ensure that students have sufficient academic rigour to pursue degree level education. The programmes of study provide students with appropriate intellectual challenge commensurate with their technical needs while developing transferable skills for a lifetime of meaningful and satisfying employment.

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2010/ 2011

October 2010 Intake/Semester

Semester 1 Mon 04 Oct 10 – Fri 14 Jan 11

Orientation day Mon 04 Oct – Thursday 7 Oct 10

Classes commence Mon 04 Oct 10

Final day to add and/or drop from a subject and (have the fees carried forward) to the next semester (Wk 2)

Fri 15 Oct 10

Final date to withdraw from a subject with a Withdraw – Not Fail (WD) notation on the transcript (Wk 7)

Fri 19 Nov 10

Final date to withdraw from a subject with a Withdraw Fail (WF) notation on the transcript (Wk 11)

Fri 17 Dec 10

Provisional final examination timetable published Mon 27 Dec 10

Final examination timetable published Mon 10 Jan 11

Study leave Mon 17 Jan – Fri 21 Jan 11

Final examination Mon 24 Jan – Fri 28 Jan 11

Release of results Fri 11 Feb 11*

Semester break Sat 29 Jan – Sun 27 Feb 11

Resit examination Mon 21 Feb – Fri 25 Feb 11

Release of resit results Fri 4 Mar 11*

Semester 2

Classes commence Mon 28 Feb 11

Final day to add and/or drop from a subject and (have the fees carried forward) to the next semester (Wk 2)

Fri 11 Mar 11

Final date to withdraw from a subject with a Withdraw – Not Fail (WD) notation on the transcript (Wk 7)

Fri 15 April 11

Final date to withdraw from a subject with a Withdraw Fail (WF) notation on the transcript (Wk 11)

Fri 20 May 11

Provisional final examination timetable published Mon 23 May 11

Final examination timetable published Mon 6 June 11

Study leave Mon 13 June – Fri 17 June 11

Final examination Mon 20 June – Fri 24 June 11

Release of results Fri 15 July 11*

Semester break Sat 25 June – Sun 31 July 11

Resit examination Mon 25 July – Fri 29 July 11

Release of resit results Fri 5 Aug 11*

*Subject to change.

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical engineering is one of the most progressive fields of study. Chemical engineers may become specialised in fields such as biochemical engineering and environmental engineering. Successful Chemical Engineering graduates are highly analytical problem solvers as well as being creative, good communicators and skilled in information technology. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering enables students at Taylor’s University College to undertake a course of study that is designed to enrich them with the knowledge can be used locally and globally. Our graduates will find career opportunities at the forefront of the discipline in creating a difference in the world and contributing to its progress.

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this programme are to produce Chemical Engineers who are equipped to play leading roles in a professional capacity in both industry and academia, and who have developed the technical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to underpin their education and continuing professional development.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering programme has as its objectives that graduates exemplify the following programme outcomes:

• Ability to apply the knowledge of the theories and practices underlying engineering in a chemical

engineering context; • Ability to function competently in a laboratory setting, design and conduct experiments and simulations,

making measurements, operating and calibrating technical equipment as well as critically analysing the results and interpret them

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• Ability to design and improve chemical systems, components and processes that satisfy technical and ergonomic requirements within realistic constraints;

• Ability to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including, computers and software. • Ability to function successfully in multidisciplinary teams; • Ability to identify, formulate and solve both well-defined and open-ended engineering problems; • Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility as an engineer including safety and environmental

concerns; • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in a written way in both technical and non-technical styles • Ability to manage and utilise resources (energy, raw materials, etc..) effectively; • Understanding of the engineering properties of different conventional and non-conventional materials • Recognising the importance of lifelong learning and continuous maintenance, updating, and improvement of

technical • Adequate knowledge of project management. • Adequate knowledge of business skills for engineers including the financial and legal aspects of doing

business and E-Commerce; • Adequate knowledge of the intellectual property rights

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 1 ENG1113 None Core 3

2 Engineering Statics ENG1223 None Core 3

3 Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ENG1243 None Core 3

4 Engineering Design and Communication

ENG1513 None Core 3

5 Bahasa Kebangsaan A/

Bahasa Kebangsaan B

MPW1113/

MPW1123 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 2

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 2 ENG1123 ENG1113 Core 3

2 Stoichiometry & Processes Applications

CHE1113 None Core 3

3 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

ENG1213 None Core 3

4 Engineering Design and Innovation

ENG1523 ENG1513 Core 3

5 Computing Applications for Engineers

ENG1313 None Core 3

6 Pengajian Malaysia MPW1133 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 18

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 3 ENG2113 ENG1123 Core 3

2 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Simulation

CHE2313 ENG1213 Core 3

3 Properties and Applications of Materials

ENG2223 None Core 3

4 Biochemical Processes CHE2413 None Core 3

5 Data Measurement, Analysis and Experimental Design

ENG2713 None Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

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SEMESTER 4

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 4 ENG2123 ENG2113 Core 3

2 Project Management and Professional Skills

ENG2413 None Core 3

3 Mass Transfer CHE2213 ENG1213 Core 3

4 Reactors and Catalysis CHE2423 CHE2413 Core 3

5 Process Integration and Unit Operations 1

CHE2613 CHE2413 Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Chemical Process Modelling

CHE3513 ENG2123 Core 3

2 Chemical Engineering Group Project 1

ENG3953 None Core 3

3 Advanced Heat and Momentum Transfer

CHE3213 None Core 3

4 Process Integration and Unit Operations 2

CHE3613 CHE2613 Core 3

5 MPW1143/ MPW1153

Pengajian Islam/ Pendidikan Moral

None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 6

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Business Skills for Engineers

ENG3413 None Core 3

2 Engineering Economics ENG3613 None Core 3

3 Chemical Engineering Group Project 2

ENG3963 ENG3953 Core 3

4 Chemical Process Control CHE3523 CHE3513 Core 3

5

Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Power & Machines

ENG3243 None Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

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SEMESTER BREAK (8 WEEKS)

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Industrial Training ENG3815 None Core 5

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 1

ENG4916 None Core 6

2 Safety in Process Plant Design

CHE4713 None Core 3

Choose 2 Elective Subjects

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

ENG4613 * None Elective 3

Advanced Reaction Systems

CHE4413 * None Elective 3

Molecular Biotechnology CHE4913 * None Elective 3

Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering

CHE4513 * None Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 8

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 2

ENG4926 ENG4916 Core 6

2 Business Skills for Engineers ENG3413 None Core 3

Choose 2 Elective Subjects

Total Quality Management ENG4413 * None Elective 3

Gas Engineering CHE4523 * None Elective 3

Gas Processing & Liquefaction

CHE4533 * None Elective 3

Renewable & Alternative Energies

MEC4913 * None Elective 3

Total Quality Management ENG4413 * None Elective 6

TOTAL CREDITS 15

*The chosen elective subjects should support the final year engineering project

TOTAL CREDITS 128

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SUBJECT SYNOPSIS YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

1113

Engineering Mathematics 1

3 This subject covers the basic mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG

1223

Engineering Statics

3

Introduce the concepts of static equilibrium and internal / external forces. These principles are then applied to the analysis of pin-jointed trusses and the determination of bending moments and shear forces in loaded beams. The principle of elasticity is presented and it is then used to calculate the stresses within and the deflections of a statically determinate beam. Finally plastic collapse mechanisms are discussed and applied to the analysis of beams.

ENG

1243

Engineering Fluid Mechanics

3 This subject deals with basic laws of conservation of mass, energy and momentum in relation to the fluid flow and its engineering applications.

ENG 1513

Engineering Design & Communication

3

This subject provides basic design skills like planning, team work and communication. The sketching drafting and report writing skills are to serve other subjects as well. Environmental and ethical issues pertaining to engineering are discussed and studied.

ENG 1313

Computing Applications for Engineers

3 Provides skills that promote the effective use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. Introduces programming with MatLab and C Programming.

MPW 1113/ MPW1123

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/ Bahasa Kebangsaan B

3 National Language A/B

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 2 (7 weeks) short semester for Feb 2010 intake only

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 1123

Engineering Mathematics 2

3 This subject covers more essential mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG

1113

Stoichiometry & Processes Applications

3

Introduce the concepts of Process analysis and Stoichiometry – Material balance and Energy balance. These concepts are then applied of flow sheet software to present information. This software will be used in different module to learn the computer based mass & energy balance. The principle of process analysis is presented and it is then used to learn the chemistry behind the process such as physical, analytical and environmental and their application in the global level.

ENG

1213

Thermo-dynamics and Heat Transfer

3

This subject combines the knowledge related to both energy transfer (as heat) and thermodynamics to expose the students to a wide variety of topics that will be instrumental in their academic and career advancement like the applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the mechanisms with which heat transfers. This is tied closely to the analysis of heat engines, heat pumps, heat cycles and heat exchangers.

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ENG

1523

Engineering Design and Innovation

3 This module has been designed to introduce the art of innovation. It provides an introduction to a number of the underlying techniques such as observation and ideation commonly employed amongst design-thinkers.

MPW 1133

Pengajian Malaysia

3 Malaysian Studies

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

2113

Engineering Mathematics 3

3 This subject covers the mathematical modelling of engineering problems using differential equations and introduces various techniques for solving the problems.

CHE 2313

Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics and Simulation

3

This subject deals with a variety of topics such as the basic laws of Thermodynamic, Maxwell Relationships and energy, Equations of State and predictions of pure component properties, Phase Equilibria and Chemical Equilibria. Simulator is intended to introduce students to the fundamentals of computer-aided process synthesis, simulation, analysis and optimisation. Practical problems are used as examples.

ENG

2223

Properties and Applications of Materials

3

This subject introduces the range of materials used in engineering applications along with some basic selection rules for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. The subject also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic / molecular structures.

CHE

2413

Biochemical Processes

3

This subject introduces some fundamental aspects of chemical and biochemical processing, focusing on reactor design and basic purification-separation technologies. The basic concepts and language of biology are introduced, in order that students are equipped to understand biochemical, food and environmental engineering applications. Reaction engineering, including kinetics, simple contacting schemes and how to create the right conditions for efficient conversion of reactants into products are then introduced. The final focus is on purification of products leaving the reactor using mass transfer devices such as plate and packed columns. The concept that a process is an integrated whole and not just an assembly of unit operations is introduced.

CHE

2423

Reactors and Catalysis

3

This subject covers the fundamentals of reactors and catalysis, particularly in the context of formulation engineering. It introduces the effects of temperature in ideal reactors, catalysts and catalytic reactors, intra particle transport phenomena, transport phenomena in fixed bed reactors and fluidised beds, reactor design for functional products, introduced through supported metal catalyst formulation and production of a food product.

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YEAR 2

SEMESTER 4 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

2123

Engineering Mathematics 4

3

This subject covers the transformation of system representation between time and complex frequency domains and its analysis and solution. This subject also covers basic statistics and probability theories and their applications.

ENG

2413

Project Management and Professional Skills

3 This subject introduces system engineering, project management, cost modelling, reliability, availability, maintainability and safety concepts.

ENG

2713

Data Measurement, Analysis and Experimental Design

3 This subject introduces the statistical methodologies necessary to design and analyse a range of industrial experiments.

CHE

2213 Mass Transfer 3

This subject covers the theory behind mass transfer. This includes 1-dimensional and 2-dimensional steady and unsteady state mass transfer. The analogy between heat and mass transport process is developed and explained. Chemical engineering processes such as membrane separations, drying, humidification and cooling, absorption, adsorption, and extraction are described.

CHE

2613

Process Integration and Unit Operations 1

3

This subject introduces the methodologies for the synthesis of a new process and discusses the factors governing process selection. It also introduces problem-solving approaches reflecting current trends in process integration such as efficient material and energy usage and emissions reduction. Pinch technology is introduced and used to develop heat exchanger networks, with software demonstrations. Starting with the unit operations of distillation and drying, the interactions and interdependency between different process units are next discussed via case studies. Biochemical Processes (CHE2413) is a prerequisite module, because that is where the concept that a process is an integrated whole and not just an assembly of unit operations has been introduced.

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YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

3243

Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Power & Machines

3

The aim of this subject is to introduce aspects of electronics and electrical engineering to students of other engineering disciplines in the context of applications in their discipline. This should develop their confidence when interacting with electrical engineers in industry. The subject begins with a review of the areas where electronic and electrical engineering principles are applied in civil, chemical, manufacturing and mechanical engineering and materials science. An introduction to basic concepts of electronics leads into DC circuits and circuit analysis, power and energy. An appreciation of linear and non-linear components is provided through the diode and LED. Active learning in the lecture environment will be a key feature of this section. The concept of electrical transducers as a means of interfacing to, and monitoring, the real world leads to the simple application of operational amplifiers. Examples of uses of transducers and actuators in engineering industry will emphasise the importance of proper calibration. As an exercise students will specify a transducer for a particular application to achieve the appropriate range, gain and accuracy.

ENG

3953

Chemical Engineering Group Project 1

3

In this subject, students work in groups (of approximately five) to produce group and individual reports concerning the design of a chemical/biochemical/minerals process. They also make formal and informal oral presentations. All reports and presentations are to be to of commercial, professional standard. The design work is supported by frequent classes and seminars, and if possible, a site visit. In most cases, a manufacturing or commercial organisation will provide background material and data, and the supporting involvement of staff from such organisations is encouraged. Each student group reports to the TUC Lecturer in charge, who takes responsibility for administering the project, the progress and welfare of the design teams and marking.

CHE

3513

Chemical Process Modelling

3

This subject consists of three elements: matrix modelling methods, mathematics and dynamic modelling techniques, and issues in modern process control and modelling. Students are taught how to construct and analyse advanced dynamic models of chemical engineering systems. A number of mathematical techniques with applications in chemical engineering are covered. It also covers the mathematical tools required to analyse and solve linear and non-linear chemical engineering-based models, with examples.

CHE

3213

Advanced Heat and Momentum Transfer

3

This subject covers critical theoretical material for momentum transport and addresses viscous and turbulent flows between solid boundaries. The principle of similitude is applied to the design and analysis of pumped flow systems and cost optimisation is applied to the design of pipelines. Engineering applications such as complex pipe networks and combined pipe-pump systems are analysed. The heat transfer material covered in Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (ENG1213) is further extended to cover convection and radiation. Computer based methods of solution of heat and mass transfer problems are introduced and applied to some process examples.

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CHE

3613

Process Integration and Unit Operations 2

3

In this subject, the interactions and interdependency between different process units are further developed via case studies. The subject builds on these principles by introducing more unit processes such as liquid-liquid extraction, crystallisation and leaching (solid-liquid extraction), as well as advanced multiphase separations (including ion exchange, affinity chromatography, and gel filtration) with particular emphasis on the selection of the appropriate methods to meet process requirements.

MPW

1143/ MPW

1153

Pengajian Islam /

Pendidikan Moral

3 Islamic Studies / Moral Education

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 6 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

3613

Engineering Economics

3

This subject deals with principles and the basic equations for the value of money and alternative selections. It considers the factors in the engineering economy, interest rates, present worth, annual worth, rate of return, income tax and breakeven analysis.

ENG

3963

Chemical Engineering Group Project 2

3

This subject is a continuation of ENG3953. Students continue to work in their groups to produce group and individual reports concerning the (theoretical) design of a chemical/biochemical/minerals process. They also continue to make formal and informal oral presentations. All reports and presentations are to be to of commercial, professional standard. The design work is supported by frequent tutorials and seminars, and if possible, a site visit. Each student group continues to report to a “board” or group of about 4 – 6 supervising academic staff, who take responsibility for administering the project, the progress and welfare of the design teams and marking. The Design Project exploits much prior learning, being the culmination of the students learning. It is the subject above all that requires a holistic approach to chemical engineering. It is necessary to pass this subject to fulfil the taught design requirement of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, for subsequent achievement of Chartered Engineer status.

CHE

3523

Chemical Process Control

3

This subject builds upon the primarily conceptual knowledge gained in the prerequisite subject (ENG3223), to cover the basic principles of analysis and design of process level control systems, and the appropriate mathematical tools. Topics discussed include transfer functions, ideal dynamic systems, classical PID controllers, feedback control block diagram analysis, stability concept and analysis, structure and components of modern control loops, and practical aspects of industrial process control.

CHE

3713 Pollution Control 3

Environment pollution control is a practice that all chemical engineers need to implement. All possible pollutants are discussed in this subject and case studies are applied to implement standards on existing pollution problems. The subject includes lectures and project work on current environmental issues, environmental legislation, and environmental mass balances.

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SEMESTER BREAK

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

3815

Industrial Training

5

Industrial training provides students with real-life experience in an actual working environment. Students are required to secure their own industrial placements and maintain a logged records of their activities. Grades are awarded based on feedback received from employers as well as submission of a final report, including logged activities, to the lecturers monitoring industrial trainees.

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 7 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

4916

Final Year Engineering Project 1

6

Students are divided into pairs and negotiate a project title and specification with their supervisor. After an initial period of background work, they carry out the necessary design and practical work to complete their project.

CHE

4713

Safety in Process Plant Design

3 This subject covers hazards, human errors, hazops, safety standards, risk assessment methodology and safety management in details for industrial safety.

ENG

4613 *

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

3

This subject addresses the impact of globalisation within engineering, particularly on working practices and prospects for creativity.

CHE

4413 *

Advanced Reaction Systems

3

In this subject, students learn of advanced aspects of reactor engineering including non-ideal flow, transport processes and three-phase catalytic reactions in pores and films, pore generation and networking in catalyst formulation, fluidised bed processes, and fast reactions and selectivity.

CHE

4913 *

Molecular Biotechnology

3

This Elective subject demonstrates the interactions between bioscience and engineering in a diverse range of biotechnological processes, particularly with regards to current developments in molecular biology and their impact on bio processing imperatives.

CHE

4513 *

Fundamentals of Petroleum Engineering

3

This subject builds chemical engineering students’ knowledge in fundamentals of petroleum industries. It is a combination of lecture and laboratory applications on the some petroleum fraction. Petroleum terminology and processes are introduced.

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YEAR 4

SEMESTER 8 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

4926

Final Year Engineering Project 2

6

This is a continuation of the Final Year Engineering Project 1 (ENG4916). Students continue their research work: collecting data, conducting experiments, or through whatever approach that has been decided upon in ENG4916. The project concludes with a thesis.

ENG

3413

Business Skills for Engineers

3 Covers the engineering and management and business environment, including the financial and legal aspects of doing business and E-Commerce.

ENG

4413 *

Total Quality Management

3

This subject comprises three interlinked subjects - fundamentals of TQM, methods of TQM and process management and improvement - and provides an integrated approach to this increasingly important business strategy.

CHE

4523 * Gas Engineering 3

This subject presents natural gas engineering from fundamentals through to production, ending with the well management using theoretical and case studies to be presented by students in groups.

CHE

4533 *

Gas Processing & Liquefaction

3

To provide an introduction to gas processing and liquefaction fundamentals, emphasizing those aspects of the field that lie beyond normal Core engineering courses (such as thermodynamics and fluid mechanics).

MEC

4913 *

Renewable & Alternative Energies

3 Renewable energies, solar energy, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal

power, wave energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, integration.

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronics Engineering programme aims to provide an academic education and practical experience that will lead to professional qualifications in Electrical & Electronics Engineering. The modules offered in this degree are delivered in an engaging manner with an adequate proportion of hands-on projects. This will help students develop the necessary skills expected in an innovative Electrical & Electronics engineering graduate who possesses sound understanding of foundational concepts and theories in the subject area, foundations and skills for lifelong learning and problem-solving skills. This degree will provide the graduates with the necessary research exposure to assess newly arising problems and situations. The multidisciplinary subjects offered will allow the students to think using the system approach and to understand the implications of their decisions on other related areas.

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this programme are to produce Electrical & Electronics Engineers who possess a thorough knowledge of electrical and electronic technology with a solid foundation in physical and mathematical principles. Graduates will also be well-versed in all levels of design, from Transistors, Transmission Media and Electromagnetic Devices, to the organisation and control of large-scale systems such as computers, communication networks and transport infrastructure. They also play an important role in power generation and transportation.

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PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronics Engineering programme has as its objectives that graduates exemplify the following programme outcomes:

• Ability to think critically, logically, and analytically in applying knowledge of science and mathematics within the domain of Electrical & Electronic Engineering field;

• Ability to function competently in a laboratory setting, design and conduct experiments and simulations, making measurements, operating and calibrating technical equipment as well as critically analysing, interpreting and reporting the results;

• Ability to design and improve Electrical & Electronic systems, components and processes that satisfy technical and ergonomical requirements within realistic constraints;

• Ablity to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including, computers and software;

• Ability to work in a team not only as a committed individual but also as a leader in achieving common goals in the multi disciplinary field of Engineering;

• Ability to identify, formulate and solve both well-defined and open-ended engineering problems;

• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility as an engineer including safety and environmental concerns;

• Demonstrating a broad education and knowledge of contemporary issues in a global and societal context, as necessary to develop responsibility to employers and to society at large;

• Capable of accomplishing given tasks relevant to the field of Electrical & Electronic Engineering independently and presenting the results in written and oral modes with confidence and positive attitude to handle challenges, comments, and criticisms;

• Ability to manage and utilise resources (energy, raw materials, etc..) effectively;

• Understanding of electrical & electronic circuits, control theories, communication techniques, analog & digital circuit design, power systems and computer architecture;

• Recognizing the need for life-long learning and possessing the skills to maintain and improve technical and non-technical abilities;

• Understanding the principles of project management and ability to evaluate the system in terms of economics and reliability aspects;

• Adequate knowledge of business skills for engineers including the financial and legal aspects of doing business and E-Commerce;

• Ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 1 ENG1113 None Core 3

2 Engineering Design & Communication

ENG1513 None Core 3

3 Circuits and Signals EEE1213 None Core 3

4 Digital Electronics EEE1313 None Core 3

5 Computing Applications for Engineers

ENG1313 None Core 3

6 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MPW2113 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 18

SEMESTER 2

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 2 ENG1123 ENG1113 Core 3

2 Engineering Design and Innovation

ENG1523 ENG1513 Core 3

3 Circuit and Devices EEE1333 None Core 3

4 Signal and Systems EEE1223 EEE1213 Core 3

5 Pengajian Malaysia MPW2133 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 3 ENG2113 ENG1123 Core 3

2 Multidisciplinary Engineering Design

ENG2513 ENG1513 Core 3

3 Analogue Electronics EEE2323 None Core 3

4 Embedded Systems EEE2333 EEE1313 Core 3

5 Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral

MPW1143/ MPW1153

None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

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SEMESTER 4

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 4 ENG2123 ENG2113 Core 3

2 Project Management and Professional Skills

ENG2413 None Core 3

3 Electromagnetic Fields & Waves

EEE2113 ENG1123 Core 3

4 Data Communications and Networks

EEE2223 None Core 3

5 Real Time Instrumentation EEE2323 EEE2333 Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Machines and Drives ENG3413 None Core 3

2 Control Systems ENG3713 EEE1223 Core 3

3 Electrical Engineering Group Project 1

ENG3933 None Core 3

4 Pulse and Digital Circuits EEE3213 None Core 3

5 Digital Signal Processing EEE3313 EEE1223 Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 6

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Business Skills for Engineers

ENG3413 None Core 3

2 Electrical Engineering Group Project 2

ENG3943 ENG3933 Core 3

3 Electrical Power Systems EEE3523 None Core 3

4 Power Electronics EEE3533 None Core 3

5 Communication Systems EEE3713 EEE1223 Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER BREAK (8 WEEKS)

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Industrial Training ENG3815 None Core 5

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YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 1

ENG4916 None Core 6

2 Industrial Drives EEE4413 None Core 3

3 Choose 2 Elective subjects

Elective * :

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

ENG4613 * None Elective 3

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

ENG4233 None Elective 3

VLSI Design EEE4213 * None Elective 3

Computer Architecture EEE4323 * EEE2313 Elective 3

Multimedia Technology & Applications

EEE4913 * EEE3713 Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 8

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 2

ENG4926 ENG4916 Core 6

2 Microwave Engineering EEE4113 None Core 3

3 Choose 2 Elective subjects

Elective * :

Total Quality Management ENG4413 * None Elective 3

High Voltage Engineering EEE4513 * ENG3713 Elective 3

Electrical Energy Utilisation EEE4613 * EEE3523 Elective 3

Robotics and Automation MEC4723 * None Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

*The chosen elective subjects should support the final year engineering project

TOTAL CREDITS 128

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SUBJECT SYNOPSIS YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 1113

Engineering Mathematics 1

3 This subject covers the basic mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG 1513

Engineering Design & Communication

3

This subject provides basic design skills like planning, team work and communication. The sketching drafting and report writing skills are to serve other subjects as well. Environmental and ethical issues pertaining to engineering are discussed and studied.

EEE 1213

Circuits and Signals

3

This subject deals with the circuit concept and different types of signals. Kirchhoff’s laws and network theorems are applied for the analysis of DC and AC circuits. The Transient response of RL, RC and RLC circuits is investigated. AC power in single phase and three phase circuits are calculated. PSPICE is introduced for circuit analysis.

ENG 1313

Computing Applications for Engineers

3 Provides skills that promote the effective use of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. Introduces programming with MatLab and C Programming.

EEE 1313

Digital Electronics

3 This subject deals with the theory and practice of logic, digital circuit design and digital representation of information.

MPW 2113

Bahasa Kebangsaan A

3 National Language A

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 2 (7 weeks) short semester for Feb 2010 intake only

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 1123

Engineering Mathematics 2

3 This subject covers more essential mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG 1523

Engineering Design and Innovation

3 This module has been designed to introduce the art of innovation. It provides an introduction to a number of the underlying techniques such as observation and ideation commonly employed amongst design-thinkers.

EEE 1333

Circuit & Devices

3 This subject deals with the circuits and the physics of conduction in solids and the effects of electric fields. The terminal characteristics of basic devices are derived from first principles.

EEE 1223

Signals & Systems

3

This subject deals with signal analysis and the signal transmission through systems. It provides Laplace transform, Z-transform and probability mathematical background for signals and system analysis.

MPW 2133

Pengajian Malaysia

3 Malaysian Studies

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YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION.

ENG 2113

Engineering Mathematics 3

3 This subject covers the mathematical modelling of engineering problems using differential equations and introduces various techniques for solving the problems.

ENG 2513

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design

3 Throughout this subject students are subjected to realistic engineering design conditions by designing and building an engineering artefact.

EEE 2323

Analogue Electronics

3 This subject deals with semiconductor diode rectifier and filter circuits. It also introduces the design and analysis of BJT, FET, Op-Amp, Feed back, Oscillator and Power Amplifier circuits.

EEE 2333

Embedded Systems

3 This subject deals with the microcontroller architecture, assembler programming and interfacing.

MPW 2143/ MPW 2153

Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral

3 Islamic Studies / Moral Education

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 4 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 2123

Engineering Mathematics 4

3

This subject covers the transformation of system representation between time and complex frequency domains and its analysis and solution. This subject also covers basic statistics and probability theories and their applications.

ENG 2413

Project Management and Professional Skills

3 This subject introduces system engineering, project management, cost modelling, reliability, availability, maintainability and safety concepts.

EEE 2113

Electromagnetic Fields & Waves

3

This subject deals with vector analysis, electrostatic fields and magnetic fields. The behaviour of time varying signals along transmission lines is investigated by considering appropriate applications.

ENG 2723

Real Time Instrumentation

3 This module deals with the principle of operation and applications of real time instrumentation, measurement system and data acquisition system.

EEE 2323

Analogue Electronics

3 This subject deals with semiconductor diode rectifier and filter circuits. It also introduces the design and analysis of BJT, FET, Op-Amp, Feed back, Oscillator and Power Amplifier circuits.

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SEMESTER BREAK

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

3815

Industrial Training

3

Industrial training provides students with real-life experience in an actual working environment. Students are required to secure their own industrial placements and maintain a logged records of their activities. Grades are awarded based on feedback received from employers as well as submission of a final report, including logged activities, to the lecturers monitoring industrial trainees.

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

EEE 3913

Control Systems 3

This subject deals with the open loop and closed loop control systems. It introduces mathematical models of different physical systems. Time domain and frequency domain analysis are applied to determine the stability of systems. Concepts of state space analysis are introduced.

EEE 3413

Machines & Drives

3 This subject deals with the principle of operation, characteristics and applications of DC machines, AC machines and Transformers. The different types of electric drives are introduced.

ENG 3933

Electrical Engineering Group Project 1

3

A technical specification is issued to self-selected groups of students. These groups then decide on their technical and managerial approach to the task. The groups are assessed on technical merit, added-value, end-product and demonstrable team working skills developed during the project.

EEE 3213

Pulse and Digital Circuits

3 This subject deals with the linear and non-linear wave shaping circuits. It introduces the switching characteristics of electronic devices. It also deals with multivibrators and blocking oscillators.

EEE 3313

Digital Signal Processing

3

This subject deals with the ideas of digital signal processing, its advantages and applications. It introduces the engineering applications of Z-transform, discrete Fourier transform and fast Fourier transform. It also deals with the design and realization of digital filters.

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YEAR 3

SEMESTER 6 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 3413

Business Skills for Engineers

3 Covers the engineering and management and business environment, including the financial and legal aspects of doing business and E-Commerce.

ENG 3943

Electrical Engineering Group Project 2

3

This is a continuation of ENG3933, where groups continue working on their projects, carrying them to completion. The groups are assessed on technical merit, added-value, end-product and demonstrable team working skills developed during the project.

EEE 3523

Electrical Power Systems

3

This subject deals with generation, transmission and distribution of electrical power. It introduces the switch gear and protection of power system. It also deals with load flow analysis, fault analysis and power system stability.

EEE 3533

Power Electronics

3 This subject deals with the principle of operation and characteristics of power switching devices and their applications in converter, inverter, chopper and cycloconverter circuits.

EEE 3713

Communication Systems

3 This module deals with the main features of communication systems.

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 7 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 4916

Final Year Engineering Project 1

6 Students negotiate a project title and specification with their supervisor. After an initial period of background work, they carry out the necessary design and practical work to complete their project.

EEE 4413

Industrial Drives 3 This subject deals with the dynamics and control of electric drives. It introduces the DC and AC drives and their applications.

ENG 4613 *

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

3 This subject addresses the impact of globalisation within engineering, particularly on working practices and prospects for creativity.

EEE 4213 *

VLSI Design 3 This subject deals with the VLSI architecture and design. It provides working knowledge of VHDL and experience of practical design.

EEE 4323 *

Computer Architecture

3 This subject deals with the basics of computer architecture. It introduces hard discs, operating systems, Process management, Process concurrency and memory management.

EEE 4913 *

Multimedia Technology & Applications

3

This subject deals with the speech analysis and speech synthesis. It introduces principles of speech recognition and speech coding. It deals with audio representation and associated coding technologies. It introduces the key features of music technology.

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YEAR 4

SEMESTER 8 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 4926

Final Year Engineering Project 2

6

This is a continuation of the Individual Engineering Project 1 (ENG4916). Students continue their research work: collecting data, conducting experiments, or through whatever approach that has been decided upon in ENG4916. The project concludes with a thesis.

EEE 4113

Microwave Engineering

3 This subject familiarises students with principles and applications of microwave tubes, microwave solid state devices and microwave waveguides.

ENG 4413 *

Total Quality Management

3

This subject comprises three interlinked subjects - fundamentals of TQM, methods of TQM and process management and improvement - and provides an integrated approach to this increasingly important business strategy.

EEE 4513 *

High Voltage Engineering

3

This subject deals with the generation of impulse voltages, impulse currents, high DC and AC voltages. It introduces measurement and testing techniques for high voltages and numerical techniques for computation of electric field.

EEE 4613 *

Electrical Energy Utilisation

3

This subject deals with the selection and power rating of motors. It demonstrates the utilisation of electrical energy in selected applications such as electric traction, heating, welding and illumination.

ENG 4233

Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

3

To provide Electronic and Electrical Engineers with an awareness of the mechanical and thermal properties of materials, the properties and characteristics of mechanical systems, manufacturing system, types of process in the industry, production design, quality control and Statistical Process Control.

MEC 4723 *

Robotics and Automation

3

Motivations and historical developments of robotic mechanical systems, the analysis and design of manipulations by automatic machinery and robots, mechanics of manipulators with the aim to propose algorithms for analysis, simulation and design purposes, mechanical two-finger grippers and related Mechanics of Grasping.

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BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering programme aims to provide an academic education and practical experience that will lead to professional qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. The subjects offered in this degree are delivered in an engaging manner with an adequate proportion of hands-on projects. This will help students develop the necessary skills expected in an innovative mechanical engineering graduate who possesses sound understanding of foundational concepts and theories in the subject area, foundations and skills for lifelong learning and problem-solving skills.

This degree will provide the graduates with the necessary research exposure to assess newly arising problems and situations. The multi disciplinary subjects offered will allow the students to think using the system approach and to understand the implications of their decisions on other related areas.

OBJECTIVES

The key objectives of this programme are to produce Mechanical Engineers who are creative, numerate, good communicators and are skilled at solving problems and delivering results. With these qualities, our graduates are not only develop careers as high quality practising engineers, but are sought-after by top companies for their potential in management, finance, consulting and similar senior professional positions.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering programme has as its objectives that graduates exemplify the following programme outcomes:

• Ability to apply the knowledge of the theories and practices underlying engineering in a mechanical engineering context;

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• Ability to function competently in a laboratory setting, design and conduct experiments and simulations, making measurements, operating and calibrating technical equipment as well as critically analyzing the results and interpret them

• Ability to design and improve mechanical systems, components and processes that satisfy technical and ergonomical requirements within realistic constraints;

• Ability to use modern computational tools for technical problem solving, including, computers and software.

• Ability to function successfully in multidisciplinary teams;

• Ability to identify, formulate and solve both well-defined and open-ended engineering problems;

• Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility as an engineer including safety and environmental concerns;

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in a written way in both technical and non-technical styles

• Ability to manage and utilize resources (energy, raw materials, etc..) effectively;

• Understanding of the engineering properties of different conventional and non-conventional materials

• Recognizing the importance of lifelong learning and continuous maintenance, updating, and improvement of technical

• Adequate knowledge of project management.

• Adequate knowledge of business skills for engineers including the financial and legal aspects of doing business and E-Commerce;

• Adequate knowledge of the intellectual property rights

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 1 ENG1113 None Core 3

2 Engineering Statics ENG1223 None Core 3

3 Engineering Fluid Mechanics

ENG1243 None Core 3

4 Engineering Design & Communication

ENG1513 None Core 3

6 Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B MPW1113/MPW1123 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 2

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 2 ENG1123 ENG1113 Core 3

2 Computing Applications for Engineers

ENG1313 None Core 3

3 Engineering Dynamics ENG1233 None Core 3

4 Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

ENG1213 None Core 3

5 Engineering Design and Innovation

ENG1523 None Core 3

6 Pengajian Malaysia MPW2133 None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 18

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 3

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 3 ENG2113 ENG1123 Core 3

2 Properties and Applications of Materials

ENG2223 None Core 3

3 Computer Aided Engineering and Geometric Modelling

ENG2313 None Core 3

4 Multidisciplinary Engineering Design

ENG2513 ENG1513 Core 3

5 Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral

MPW1143/ MPW1153

None MQA 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

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SEMESTER 4

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Engineering Mathematics 4 ENG2123 ENG2113 Core 3

2 Project Management and Professional Skills

ENG2413 None Core 3

3 Data Measurement, Analysis and Experimental Design

ENG2713 None Core 3

4 Engineering Innovation, Design and Ergonomics

MEC2413 ENG2513 Core 3

5 Manufacturing Engineering MEC2713 None Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 5

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Power and Machines

ENG3243 None Core 3

2 Automatic Control and Instrumentation

ENG3723 None Core 3

3 Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1

ENG3913 None Core 3

4 Engineering Solids Mechanics

MEC3213 None Core 3

5 Theory of Machines and Mechanism

MEC3223 None Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 6

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Numerical Analysis for Engineers with Applications Using ANSYS

ENG3313 None

Core 3

2 Business Skills for Engineers

ENG3413 None

Core 3

3 Mechanical Engineering Group Project 2

ENG3923 ENG3913 Core 3

4 Mechanical Vibration MEC3313 None Core 3

5 Internal Combustion Engines and Emission

MEC3613 None Core 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER BREAK (8 WEEKS)

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Industrial Training ENG3815 None Core 5

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YEAR 4 SEMESTER 7

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 1

ENG4916 None Core 6

2 Design Engineering Components and Systems

MEC4713 MEC3223 Core 3

3 Choose 2 Elective subjects:

Elective *:

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

ENG4613 * None Elective 3

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

MEC4413 * None Elective 3

Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with Applications Using FLUENT

MEC4513 * None Elective 3

Flow Visualisation MEC4523 * None Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

SEMESTER 8

No. Subject Title Code Prerequisite Status Credit Hours

1 Final Year Engineering Project 2

ENG4926 ENG4916 Core 6

2 Electronics and Microprocessros

ENG4213 ENG3243 Core 3

3 Choose 2 Elective subjects :

Elective * :

Engineering and Biomimetrics

ENG4223 * None Elective 3

Total Quality Management ENG4413 * None Elective 3

Robotics and Automation MEC4723 * None Elective 3

Renewable and Alternative Energies

MEC4913 * None Elective 3

TOTAL CREDITS 15

*The chosen elective subjects should support the final year engineering

TOTAL CREDITS 128

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SUBJECT SYNOPSIS YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

1113

Engineering Mathematics 1

3 This subject covers the basic mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG

1223

Engineering Statics

3

Introduce the concepts of static equilibrium and internal / external forces. These principles are then applied to the analysis of pin-jointed trusses and the determination of bending moments and shear forces in loaded beams. The principle of elasticity is presented and it is then used to calculate the stresses within and the deflections of a statically determinate beam. Finally plastic collapse mechanisms are discussed and applied to the analysis of beams.

ENG

1243

Engineering Fluid Mechanics

3 This subject deals with basic laws of conservation of mass, energy and momentum in relation to the fluid flow and its engineering applications.

ENG

1513

Engineering Design & Communication

3

This subject provides basic design skills like planning, team work and communication. The sketching drafting and report writing skills are to serve other subjects as well. Environmental and ethical issues pertaining to engineering are discussed and studied.

MPW 11333

Bahasa Kebangsaan A

3 National Language A

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 2 (14eeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 1123

Engineering Mathematics 2

3 This subject covers more essential mathematical knowledge and techniques for solving engineering problems.

ENG

1233

Engineering Dynamics

3

This subject builds upon the concepts and techniques used in Engineering Statics (ENG1223) and introduces the students to the scope of kinematics and kinetics. Newton's Laws of Motion will be introduced and developed to allow the student to deal with problems related to automotive and machine motion. The three dimensional nature of motion is considered and explored using simple vector concepts and basic calculus. The basic methods of force/acceleration, impulse/momentum and work/energy are developed and applied.

ENG 1313

Computing Applications for Engineers

3 Provides skills that promote the effective use of programming with MatLab and C Programming.

ENG

1213

Thermo-dynamics and Heat Transfer

3

This subject combines the knowledge related to both energy transfer (as heat) and thermodynamics to expose the students to a wide variety of topics that will be instrumental in their academic and career advancement like the applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics and the mechanisms with which heat transfers. This is tied closely to the analysis of heat engines, heat pumps, heat cycles and heat exchangers.

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ENG 1523

Engineering Design and Innovation

3 This module has been designed to introduce the art of innovation. It provides an introduction to a number of the underlying techniques such as observation and ideation commonly employed amongst design-thinkers.

MPW 1133

Pengajian Malaysia

3 Malaysian Studies

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 3 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION.

ENG 2113

Engineering Mathematics 3

3 This subject covers the mathematical modelling of engineering problems using differential equations and introduces various techniques for solving the problems.

ENG 2223

Properties and Applications of Materials

3

This subject introduces the range of materials used in engineering applications along with some basic selection rules for determining the appropriate materials for a given application. The subject also introduces fundamental science that determines the properties of materials, such as bonding types and atomic / molecular structures.

ENG 2313

Computer Aided Engineering and Geometric Modelling

3

This subject presents the processes of CADCAM from the conceptual design stage to the manufacturing stage via hands-on experience of component shape design and virtual and real CNC-machining.

ENG 2513

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design

3 Throughout this subject students are subjected to realistic engineering design conditions by designing and building an engineering artefact.

MPW 2143/ MPW 2153

Pengajian Islam / Pendidikan Moral

3 Islamic Studies / Moral Education

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 4 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 2123

Engineering Mathematics 4

3

This subject covers the transformation of system representation between time and complex frequency domains and its analysis and solution. This subject also covers basic statistics and probability theories and their applications.

ENG 2413

Project Management and Professional Skills

3 This subject introduces system engineering, project management, cost modelling, reliability, availability, maintainability and safety concepts.

ENG 2713

Data Measurement, Analysis and Experimental Design

3 This subject introduces the statistical methodologies necessary to design and analyse a range of industrial experiments.

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MEC 2413

Engineering Innovation, Design and Ergonomics

3

This subject provides the foundation for group project work in year 3. The work over the two years covers all aspects of a realistic product design process, from identification of market needs, through to concept generation and selection, including detailed design of the manufacturing system, and where appropriate, prototype manufacture and testing. This subject offers the opportunity to integrate material taught elsewhere within the curriculum.

MEC 2713

Manufacturing Engineering

3 To introduce manufacturing engineering and its importance in process selection in achieving of engineering goals in terms of safety, cost, time, and quality.

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING (8 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG

3815

Industrial Training

3

Industrial training provides students with real-life experience in an actual working environment. Students are required to secure their own industrial placements and maintain a logged records of their activities. Grades are awarded based on feedback received from employers as well as submission of a final report, including logged activities, to the lecturers monitoring industrial trainees.

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 5 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 3243

Introduction to Electronics and Electrical Power and Machines

3

The aim of this subject is to introduce aspects of electronics and electrical engineering to students of other engineering disciplines in the context of applications in their discipline. This should develop their confidence when interacting with electrical engineers in industry. The subject begins with a review of the areas where electronic and electrical engineering principles are applied in civil, chemical, manufacturing and mechanical engineering and materials science. An introduction to basic concepts of electronics leads into DC circuits and circuit analysis, power and energy. An appreciation of linear and non-linear components is provided through the diode and LED. Active learning in the lecture environment will be a key feature of this section. The concept of electrical transducers as a means of interfacing to, and monitoring, the real world leads to the simple application of operational amplifiers. Examples of uses of transducers and actuators in engineering industry will emphasise the importance of proper calibration. As an exercise students will specify a transducer for a particular application to achieve the appropriate range, gain and accuracy.

ENG 3723

Automatic Control and Instrumentation

3

Overview of instrumentation system elements, control system basics, process controllers, correction elements, PLC systems, system models, transfer functions, system response, and frequency response.

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ENG 3913

Mechanical Engineering Group Project 1

3

The students will work in teams to solve an engineering problem, analyse an engineering failure or build an engineering product. Student evaluation for this subject is in two parts: group and individual (50:50). The individual component is assessed through student logbooks and individual reports, while the group effort (equal to all) is based on the artefact made.

MEC 3213

Engineering Solids Mechanics

3 Overview of analysis of stress and strain in different structures together with plastic deformation and fracture mechanics.

MEC 3223

Theory of Machines and Mechanism

3 Provide a range of skills related to mechanics of machines like degrees of freedom, and the design and analysis of important mechanism such as slider crank, four bar mechanism, cams.

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 6 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 3313

Numerical Analysis for Engineers with Applications Using ANSYS

3 Present the numerical methods and introduce the use of ANSYS to understand a range of issues that are related to how does numerical commercial packages operate.

ENG 3413

Business Skills for Engineers

3 Covers the engineering and management and business environment, including the financial and legal aspects of doing business and E-Commerce.

ENG 3923

Mechanical Engineering Group Project 2

3

The students will continue working in teams to solve a continuing engineering problem, analyse an engineering failure or build an engineering product. Student evaluation for this subject is in two parts: group and individual (50:50). The individual component is assessed through student logbooks and individual reports, while the group effort (equal to all) is based on the artefact made.

MEC 3313

Mechanical Vibration

3 Introduction to vibrations, degrees of freedom, harmonic response, general forced response, vibration suppression.

MEC 3613

Internal Combustion Engines and Emission

3 This subject builds on the previous knowledge in thermodynamics and introduces the heat cycles related to that.

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 7 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG 4916

Final Year Engineering Project 1

6 Students negotiate a project title and specification with their supervisor. After an initial period of background work, they carry out the necessary design and practical work to complete their project.

MEC 4713

Design Engineering Components and Systems

3 The subject covers failure theories, impact, fatigue, surface damage, threaded fasteners, rivets, springs, clutches and breaks.

ENG 4613 *

Globalisation, Innovation & Creativity

3 This subject addresses the impact of globalisation within engineering, particularly on working practices and prospects for creativity.

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MEC 4413 *

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering

3 This subject presents the physical concepts of air-conditioning, complete air-conditioning systems, moist air properties, comfort and health, space cooling load, solar radiation and refrigeration.

MEC 4513 *

Computation Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with Applications Using FLUENT

3 Present the essential concepts and skills for CFD using both a theoretical approach and practical approach using commercial software (FLUENT).

MEC 4523 *

Flow Visualisation

3 Hydrogen bubble flow visualisation, dye and smoke visualisation, planar laser imaging, cameras setting and image processing, PIV, PSP, TSP and applications.

YEAR 4

SEMESTER 8 (14 weeks)

CODE SUBJECT NAME

CREDIT HOURS

SHORT DESCRIPTION

ENG4926

Final Year Engineering Project 2

6

This is a continuation of the Individual Engineering Project 1 (ENG4916). Students continue their research work: collecting data, conducting experiments, or through whatever approach that has been decided upon in ENG4916. The project concludes with a thesis.

ENG4213

Electronics and Microprocessros

3 This module introduces the students to basic knowledge needed to work with microprocessors in a variety of situations.

ENG4223 *

Engineering and Biomimetrics

3 This subject introduces a series of interesting cases where engineers have successfully mimicked nature to design and build useful designs.

ENG4413 *

Total Quality Management

3

This subject comprises three interlinked subjects - fundamentals of TQM, methods of TQM and process management and improvement - and provides an integrated approach to this increasingly important business strategy.

MEC4723 *

Robotics and Automation

3

Motivations and historical developments of robotic mechanical systems, the analysis and design of manipulations by automatic machinery and robots, mechanics of manipulators with the aim to propose algorithms for analysis, simulation and design purposes, mechanical two-finger grippers and related Mechanics of Grasping.

MEC4913 *

Renewable and Alternative Energies

3 Renewable energies, solar energy, bioenergy, hydroelectricity, tidal power, wave energy, wind energy, geothermal energy, integration.

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ACADEMIC PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

GENERAL PROGRAMME STRUCTURE Intakes Intakes for the Engineering degrees are in February and October each year. Duration Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering The duration of the degree programme is eight semesters over four academic years. Each semester normally includes 14 teaching weeks, 1 study week and 1 week of examinations. The degree requires the mandatory completion of a minimum of 8 weeks industrial placement. Categories of Subjects All subjects in the programme are taught in English, with the exception of some Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Compulsory Subjects. Subjects offered in the programme, and their percentages of total credit hours, are grouped under the following categories: Core subjects These subjects are subjects deemed essential for a comprehensive understanding, knowledge and development of a programme. Certain subjects may carry prerequisites and students must meet prerequisites in order to continue enrolment and must pass all Core subjects to qualify for the Degree. ENG Code for Common Engineering subjects EEE Code for Electrical and Electronic Engineering subjects MEC Code for Mechanical Engineering subjects CHE Code for Chemical Engineering subjects Elective Elective subjects are subjects offered in courses other than the chosen field of study. Students choose subjects to develop areas of specialization and enhance professional development. Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) Compulsory Subjects (Code: MPW) MPW Compulsory Subjects are subjects that deal with areas of personal development, awareness and enhancement of one self for the benefit of the individual, society and country. With effect from 1st January 2006, international students (non-Malaysians) are exempted from all MPW Compulsory Subjects but have the option to sign up for classes should they choose to do so. MPW Compulsory Subjects will be listed as ‘Exempted’ in the transcript and do not count towards the overall cumulative average. Malaysian students must attend and pass the required MPW Compulsory Subjects as a requirement to complete their studies. MPW Compulsory Subjects are credit-bearing and count towards the overall cumulative average and the number of credits required to graduate. MPW 2113 Bahasa Kebangsaan A

Compulsory for all Malaysian students who did not achieve a minimum grade of C6 for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Bahasa Melayu

MPW 2123 Bahasa Kebangsaan B

Optional for international students

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MPW 2133 Pengajian Malaysia

Compulsory for all Malaysian students, optional for international students

MPW 2143 Pengajian Islam

Compulsory for all Malaysian Muslim students

MPW 2153 Pendidikan Moral

Compulsory for all Malaysian non-Muslim students, optional for international students

Class Codes Classes are classified according to the stage of enrolment as follows: Example: 10110 10210 – Entry Level (1 – Degree Level) 10210 – July Intake (02 – Feb, 10 – Oct) 10210 – Intake Year (2010)

MODERATION GUIDELINES

Subject Outlines

Lecturers are responsible for compiling subject outlines that include the assessment structure and criteria, scheme of work, weekly plans, teaching notes, student lists and attendance records. The relevant staff of both institutions review course outlines and agree on any necessary adjustments that may need to be made.

Assessment of Student Work

Student work will be graded clearly with marking sheets with appropriate comments for student feedback.

Review of Student Work

Student work completed during the semester that has been reviewed by Taylor’s School of Engineering lecturers will be retrieved and presented at a scheduled time to external moderators.

Board of Examiners Meeting

Moderation will conclude with a Board of Examiners Meeting chaired by the Dean. The members of the Board of Examiners will comprise the Head of Registry, Programme Directors, Stream Coordinators, External Examiner, staff from Examination Centre and all full-time and part-time lecturers. A list of total students and their marks, grades and awards for all subjects, will be presented to all members of the Board for deliberation. The Board will pay particular attention to students requiring particular adjudication, for example, marginal failure and recommendation for resit examination or exclusion.

The marks, grades and awards determined and confirmed at the Board of Examiners Meeting are final and can only be changed as a result of a student submitting to the appeals process. Moderation Report

Moderator(s) from the industry shall prepare Moderation Reports after the conclusion of the Board of Examiners Meetings. The Programme Directors will submit a written feedback with suitable input by the relevant staff of the Taylor’s School of Engineering.

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OTHER POLICIES AND REGULATIONS Awareness of Requirements It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are fully informed of all aspects of the assessment process. Students need to be very clear about what is required in each subject. These requirements are provided in subject outlines that are provided to students at the beginning of the semester. Different subjects have quite different requirements. These may include preparation for classes, class participation, completing an independent learning task or working with other students on a collaborative project. Participation Students are encouraged to participate in classes that are set aside for discussion. Listening to and considering other views and expressing opinions about a topic assist in developing critical and analytical skills. Standard Academic Load The standard academic load is 15 credit hours a semester. Subjects cannot be dropped without prior approval from the Divisional Office. Students are also not allowed to register for more than the standard academic load without approval from the Divisional Office. Subject Withdrawal See Add/Drop Subject under General Rules and Regulations and the Academic Calendar with respect to the deadlines and related status for dropping a subject. A student who wishes to discontinue a subject is advised to first consult the Dean. If withdrawal of a subject is made within the first 2 weeks of the semester, no notation of the subject will be made on the transcript. If withdrawal of a subject is made between week 5 and week 7 (inclusive) of the semester, a Withdraw – Not Fail (WD) notation will be made in the transcript. If withdrawal of a subject is made between week 8 and week 11 (inclusive) of the semester, a Withdraw Fail (WF) notation will be made in the transcript. Late Submission of Work and Extensions to Deadlines The School imposes a late submission penalty for work submitted late without a valid reason e.g. a medical certificate. A student must notify the Divisional Office within 48 hours to ensure that the Board of Examiners is notified of the evidence. The evidence will aid the Board to reach a decision to assess the student by whatever means it sees fit but care will be taken to ensure that the student is not put at an unfair advantage over other students. Individual members of staff shall be permitted to grant extensions for assessed work that they have set if they are satisfied that a student has given good reasons.

Late Submission Penalty

Any work submitted after the deadline (which may have been extended) shall have the percentage grade assigned to the work on face value reduced by 10% for the first day and 5% for each subsequent day late. A weekend counts as 1 day.

Lecturers reserve the right to not accept work submitted more than 1 week late.

The Board of Examiners may overrule any penalty imposed and allow the actual mark achieved to be used if the late submission was with a good reason.

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ASSESSMENT AND GRADING

Assessment in School of Engineering serves a variety of purposes: � to aid student learning by providing expert feedback on performance; � to aid teaching by providing feedback on student learning; � to demonstrate that requirements have been met for the award of the degree; � to provide employers with a basis for judging levels of academic performance. Assessment normally will be in part “progressive” in that marks will be earned for a range of assessments completed during the semester. Individual subject outlines will indicate the allocation of marks for each component. To complete a subject satisfactorily, each student must satisfy the requirements as set out in each subject outline. Students seeking a review of assessment on any item of progressive assessment should approach their lecturer directly. Students will be assessed in all subjects. Students must attempt all work prescribed in any particular subject. A variety of assessment modes are employed such as assignments, coursework, projects, group work and presentation, report, class participation, tutorials, mid-semester tests, quizzes and final semester examinations. The final grade for each subject will be derived from a combination of all assessment marks and, if applicable, the final examination mark. Students will be notified of their grades, not the actual percentage scores in each subject undertaken during the semester. The possible grades that may appear on official transcripts are indicated below: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering

Grade Marks Grade Points

Definition Description

A 80 – 100 4.00 Excellent

Evidence of original thinking; demonstrated outstanding capacity to analyze and synthesize; outstanding grasp of subject matter; evidence of extensive knowledge base.

A- 75 – 79 3.67 Very Good

B+ 70 – 74 3.33

B 65 – 69 3.00 Good

Evidence of grasp of subject matter, some evidence of critical capacity and analytical ability, reasonable understanding of relevant issues; evidence of familiarity with the literature.

B- 60 – 64 2.67

C+ 55 – 59 2.33

C 50 – 54 2.00

Acceptable Pass

Evidence of some understanding of the subject matter; ability to develop solutions to simple problems; benefiting from his / her university experience.

D+ 47 - 49 1.67

D 44 - 46 1.33

D- 40 – 43 1.00

Marginal Pass

Evidence of minimally acceptable familiarity with subject matter, critical and analytical skills.

F 0 – 39 0.00 Fail

Evidence of insufficient understanding of the subject matter; weakness in critical and analytical skills; limited or irrelevant use of the literature.

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F(A) 0 0.00 Fail Given to a student who does not attend the final examination without valid reasons.

F(X) 0 0.00 Fail

Given to a student who is barred from taking the examination due to attendance of less than 80% or to a student who arrives more than 30 minutes late for the examination without valid grounds.

WD - - Withdrawn Given to a subject withdrawn between week 5 and week 7 (inclusive) of the semester.

WF 0 0.00 Fail Given to a subject withdrawn between week 8 and week 11 (inclusive) of the semester.

IN - - Incomplete

Given to a student who does not complete certain requirements, including examination / test (excluding practicum), on valid grounds such as medical conditions.

P - - Pass Given for satisfactory completion of practicum

Calculation of Grade Point Average (GPA) GPA = Summation of (credits x grade points) for all subjects Total credits for the semester Example: A student obtains the following grades

Subject Credit Load Grade Grade Points Total Grade Point

ENG1113 4 A- 3.33 13.32

ENG1223 4 A 4.00 16.00

ENG1243 3 B+ 3.00 9.00

ENG1513 4 B- 2.33 9.32

MPW2113 3 A 4.00 12.00

Total 18 59.64

Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) CGPA = Summation of (credits x grade points) for all subjects thus far Total credits for all semesters The CGPA gives an overview of how well the student is doing so far over the entire duration of his/her study. The final CGPA, after completion of the total number of credits required to graduate from a particular programme, determines the class of degree to be awarded to the student.

Each semester of study will result in a GPA for each student – this sums up how well a student has performed during the entire semester

GPA = 59.64 / 18 = 3.31

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GENERAL ACADEMIC PROGRESSION RULES

Course Progression

Students may take a subject only after passing the prerequisite, if any. Whenever a timetable clash occurs, students must complete subjects from a lower level or semester prior to undertaking a higher level subject. A student must obtain a grade point average of at least 2.00 for a semester, except practicum to proceed with a full load the following semester. Otherwise the student will be placed under Academic Probation. Academic Probation A student who, for the first time, achieves a cumulative grade point average, CGPA of less than 2.00 and / or fails half of all their subjects taken in a particular semester will be placed on Academic Probation 1. Students in this category will be assigned to an academic advisor and are required to report for individual counseling on a regular basis. The academic advisor will review the study plan for the student. Should a student under Academic Probation 1 obtain a cumulative grade point average, CGPA of less than 2.00 and / or fail half of all their total subjects in the subsequent semester, he/she will be placed on Academic

Probation 2. Students in this category will be assigned to an academic advisor and are required to report for individual counseling on a regular basis. The academic advisor will review the study plan for the student. The student will also not be permitted to take the standard academic load. A student who fails to clear Academic Probation 2, meaning that their CGPA has not improved and/or that they have failed half of their total subjects, will be excluded from the programme.

Pass and Marginal Pass

A minimum grade C is required for a pass in all subjects under the category of Core, Electives and MQA Compulsory Subjects. A minimum grade D- is required for subjects under the category of Electives. Students need to repeat subjects below the specified pass for the respective categories.

Resit Examination

A student who fails a subject with a final grade of D+, D or D- will be allowed to resit the examination or resubmit an assessment for the failed subject, to be determined by the Board of Examiners, before the commencement of the next semester. The maximum passing grade awarded for the resit examination will be a grade C (RS), irrespective of the actual mark of the resit examination/assessment. Repeating Subjects Students who obtain a grade C and above for a subject may not repeat the subject. However, subjects with a grade D+ and below are eligible for a repeat. Students repeating the subject(s) will be assessed and given the actual grade achieved. A student is allowed a maximum of 3 attempts per subject. A resit examination/assessment is not considered an attempt.

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Alternative Examinations

If a student is unable to attend / attempt the final examination with a valid reason, they can be offered an alternative examination at a later time, typically within a week. Students should submit a Request for Alternative Examination (Illness/ Misadventure before Examination) Form to the Examination Centre within 48 hours of the examination. They must consult a professional authority (such as medical practitioner) and should complete a Request for Alternative Examination Form which must be submitted to the Examination Centre no later than 3 working days after the said examination.

Special Considerations

Students who, because of illness or other circumstances beyond their control, experience difficulty in meeting assessment requirements or believe that their performance in an assessment will be affected, must submit a Request for Special Consideration Form to the Divisional Office within 24 hours of, if not before the assessment or the due date of the assessment task. Applications for extension of the period of submission of assessments shall be lodged with the Divisional Office.

Supplementary Examinations

Supplementary Examinations are given to students who are in the final (graduating) semester of the programme who have failed one subject. The student will be allowed to sit for this examination which will be held within two weeks from the date the results are released.

• Failure to attend or failing a supplementary examination will mean the student will have to repeat the subject in the following semester.

• The Board of Examiners will determine which form of supplementary assessment is to be undertaken by a student that they deem eligible for supplementary assessment: to re-sit the final examination or to resubmit an assignment for the failed subject.

• The maximum passing grade awarded for the re-assessed subject will be a grade C, irrespective of the actual mark of the re-sit examination / re-submitted assignment.

Maximum Completion Time Except where otherwise provided, the maximum time to complete the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronic Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical Engineering is 6 years. This shall not include periods of approved leave of absence from the course. Exclusion A student will be excluded from the programme under the following circumstances: � Failing to obtain a grade point average of at least 2.00 for three consecutive semesters. � Failing to complete the programme within the maximum completion time. � Failing a subject after three attempts. Students who have been excluded may not be readmitted into the same programme.

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AWARD OF DEGREE Degree programme Students who qualify to graduate must meet the following criteria:

� Fulfill the minimum academic requirement as stipulated by Taylor’s University College. � Fulfill all credit requirements for every component (Core, Electives, University College Courses, MQA

Compulsory Subjects, where applicable). � Obtain a minimum grade C for all subjects under the Core and MQA Compulsory Subjects category. � Obtain a minimum of grade D for all subjects under the Elective category. � Obtain an overall CGPA of 2.00 or higher.

The names of the award are:

BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONOURS) MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Honours conferment is based on Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) results as follows:

CGPA Classification

3.75 – 4.00 1st Class Honours

3.33 – 3.74 Upper 2nd Class Honours

2.75 – 3.32 Lower 2nd Class Honours

2.33 – 2.74 3rd Class Honours

2.00 – 2.32 General degree (no honours)

Below 2.00 No degree awarded

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ACADEMIC PROGRESSION CHARTS

United Kingdom Route

Taylor’s 4-year Engineering Programme (completed in Taylor’s University College)

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)

Transfer options to renowned consortium universities in the UK and Australia upon completing 1 – 2 years in Taylor’s University College

• University of Birmingham, UK

• University of Sheffield, UK

• University of Portsmouth, UK (Electrical & Electronic Engineering only)

• University of Warwick, UK

• Australian National University

• University of Western Australia

Taylor’s Foundation in Science / A Levels/ SAM/ ICPU/ IB/ UEC/ STPM or equivalent /

other recognised Diploma / Foundation qualifications

SPM / O Levels or equivalent

* Royal AuArchitects (RAIA) * Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

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PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION PATHWAY

Source: Board of Engineers Malaysia website (http://bem.org.my/v3/app_professional.html)

Professional Engineering

Professional Status Registration

Continuing Professional Development

Reside in Malaysia for more than 6 months

Professional Examination Pass the Professional Assessment Examination (PAE) of BEM; or Be elected as a Corporate Member of the

Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)

Training Three years of practical experience

• In the planning, design, execution or management of such works as comprised within the profession of engineering;

• In engineering research; or

• In the teaching in a course leading to a qualification in engineering research; or in the teaching in a course leading to a qualification approved by the BEM

Graduate Engineer

• An engineering degree accredited/recognized by EAC, BEM or;

• Pass in Part 1 & Part II and Part III (if applicable) of the Engineering Council Examination of UK; or

• Pass in Part 1 & Part II and Part III (if applicable) of the IEM/BEM Graduate Examination in any

particular branch

Academic Requirements

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STAFF DIRECTORY

ADMINISTRATION

Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Dato’ Dr. Hassan Said [email protected] Deputy Vice Chancellor (Taylor’s University College) Pradeep Nair [email protected] Registrar (Taylor’s University College) Janice Yew [email protected] Dean, School of Engineering Dr Mushtak Al-Atabi PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Sheffield) [email protected] Deputy Dean, School of Engineering Dr Edwin Chung Chin Yau PhD in Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (Monash) [email protected] Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning (Division of Engineering, Architecture, Building & Design) Dr. Veronica Ng Foong Peng PhD in Architecture (Curtin) [email protected] Associate Dean, Research and Development (Division of Engineering, Architecture, Building & Design) Dr Marwan M. Shamel PhD in Biochemical Engineering (UM) [email protected] Divisional Office Administration Staff Au Soek San Manager, Divisional Office [email protected] Esty Saw Sook Tyng Administrative Executive Divisional Office [email protected] Nor Hasimah Mat Hussin Administrative Officer Divisional Office [email protected]

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Registry Janice Chee Shu-Hui Manager, Registry, Records & Graduations [email protected] Examination Centre Florence Yong Manager, Examination Centre [email protected] Enrolment Services & Admissions Ee Hooi Cheng Director, Enrolment Services & Admission s [email protected] Chen Set Li Manager, Enrolment Services & Admissions [email protected] Andrew Lim Kian Hoe Manager, Enrolment Services [email protected] Kaven Kan Yin Ming Assistant Manager, Admissions [email protected] Student Experience Angela Pok Wei Fun Director, Student Experience [email protected] Jayvien Lau Manager, Student Services [email protected] Alicia Ch’ng Manager, Career & Placement Services [email protected] Adnan Omar Head, Counselling and Psychological Services [email protected] Saw Bee Lian Assistant Manager, Student Central [email protected]

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Murali Paramasivam Manager, Sports & Recreation [email protected] Library Services Jefrina Jamaluddin Chief Librarian [email protected]

or email to [email protected] Information Technology

Bernard Tee

Senior Manager Information and Communication Technologies

[email protected] Benjamin Lye Yoon Ling Manager [email protected] Adrian Wong Shuen Yee Senior Executive [email protected] ICT Department Helpdesk: [email protected] Finance

Christine Kee Finance and Administration Manager [email protected] Kay Ai Thin Assistant Manager [email protected] Transfer to Partner / Other University

Sharleen Tham Head Placement Centre [email protected] Accommodation

Sherlyn Yeo Chia Chih Head, Accommodation Services [email protected]

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Shirley Teang Assistant Manager, Administration & Marketing [email protected] Sazali bin Udin Head Warden, Hostel Department [email protected]

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ACADEMIC STAFF DIRECTORY

Programme Director (Chemical Engineering) Dr Marwan M. Shamel PhD in Biochemical Engineering (UM) [email protected] Programme Director (Electronic and Electrical Engineering) Mr. Rajparthiban Kumar Rajkumar MSc in Electronic Engineering (Nottingham) [email protected] Programme Director (Mechanical Engineering) Dr Lakshamanan Singaram PhD in Mechanical Engineering (International University of Washington (USA) [email protected] Dr. Abdulkareem Shafiq Mahdi Al-Obaidi PhD in Aerospace Engineering [email protected] Mr Chow Seng Chu Masters in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Missouri) Chow Seng [email protected] Dr. Mohammad Hosseini Fouladi PhD in Mechanical Engineering [email protected] Dr Soundarajan Krishnan PhD in Chemical engineering [email protected] Mr Lee Yeu Sheuan Master in Telecommunications Engineering (Monash) [email protected] Dr Obai Younis Taha Elamin PhD in Mechanical Engineering [email protected] Dr Tirunelveli Narayana Pillai Padmesh PhD in Chemical Engineering [email protected] Mr Tham Chan Seng Master of Engineering (University Malaya) [email protected] Mr Chong Chien Hwa Masters of Engineering (Nottingham) [email protected]

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Ms Wong Yee Wan Masters of Engineering (Nottingham) [email protected]

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TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY CONTACTS Taylor’s University Taylor’s Lakeside Campus No. 1 Jalan Taylor’s, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan General Line : 603 5629 5000 Fax : 603 5629 5001 Taylor’s College Subang Jaya Campus 1, Jalan SS15/8 47500 Subang Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia General Line : 603-5636 2641 Fax : 603-5634 5209 Homepage : http://www.taylors.edu.my E-mail : [email protected]