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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

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Academic Central Services Department 1st Floor, Block F

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS Bandar Seri Iskandar, 31750 Tronoh

Perak Darul Ridzuan Tel: 05-368 8000/8354/8348/8342

Fax: 05-365 4082

January 2013 Edition

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

A GUIDE TO UNIVERSITY ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES

The content of this booklet is correct on the date of publication.

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS reserves the right to add, amend or make any alterations to the content of

this booklet as and when necessary.

© January 2013 Copyright Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS

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Registrar Office

Multipurpose Hall

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Research Enterprise Office

Office of Postgraduate Studies

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1.0 Academic Regulations ………………………………………….………………………………………..7

1.1 Introduction 7 1.2 Definitions 7

1.2.1 University 7 1.2.2 Senate and Other Committees 7

a. Senate 7 b. University Academic Committee 7 c. University Examination Committee 7 d. Examination Appeal Committee 8 e. Academic Disciplinary Committee 8

1.2.3 Vice Chancellor 8 1.2.4 Registrar 8 1.2.5 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic 8 1.2.6 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation 8 1.2.7 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and Alumni 8 1.2.8 Dean 8 1.2.9 Head of Department 9 1.2.10 Senior Manager of Academic Central Services 9 1.2.11 Lecturer 9 1.2.12 Tutor 9 1.2.13 Demonstrator 9 1.2.14 Student 9 1.2.15 Transcript 9 1.2.16 Programme 9 1.2.17 Curriculum 9 1.2.18 Semester 9 1.2.19 Modes of Delivery 9

a. Lectures and Tutorials 9 b. Laboratory Work 9 c. Project and Team-Based Learning 10 d. Industrial Internship 10 e. E-Learning 10 f. Use of External Data Sources 10 g. Adjunct Lecture 10 h. Academic Advisors 10 i. Mentor 10 j. Mentee 10 k. Credited Co-Curriculum Activities 10 l. Extra-Curricular Activities 10

1.2.20 Credit Hours 10 1.2.21 Grade 10 1.2.22 Grade Points 11 1.2.23 Grade Point Average 11 1.2.24 Cumulative Grade Point Average 11 1.2.25 Final Examination 11 1.2.26 Repeat Course 11 1.2.27 Supplementary Examination 11 1.2.28 Examiner 11

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1.2.29 Invigilator 11 1.2.30 Appeal of Reinstatement 11 1.2.31 Suspension Period 12 1.2.32 Course 12 1.2.33 Graduation Audit 12 1.2.34 Audit Course 12 1.2.35 Core Course 12 1.2.36 Elective/Minor Courses 12 1.2.37 Major Elective Courses 12 1.2.38 Barred From Examination 12 1.2.39 Incomplete Grade 12 1.2.40 Facilities and Services 12 1.2.41 Health, Safety and Environment 12

2.0 Academic Administration ……………………………….………………………………….………….… 13 2.1 Registration of Courses 13 2.2 Adding/Dropping/Withdrawal of Courses 13

2.2.1 Adding/Dropping of Courses 13 2.2.2 Withdrawal 13

a. Withdrawal from Courses 13 b. Withdrawal from Examination 13

2.3 Attendance 13 2.4 Deferment of Studies 14

3.0 Academic Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………15

3.1 Graduation Requirements 15 3.2 Programme Requirement/Structure 15 3.2.1 English Requirement 15

3.2.2 Pre-requisite 15 3.2.3 Foundation/Other Equivalent Courses 15 3.2.4 Core Courses 15 3.2.5 Elective/Minor Courses 15 3.2.6 National Requirement Courses 15 3.2.7 Industrial Internship 15 3.2.8 Major Elective 16

3.3 Change of Programme, Exemption of Credits and Transfer of Credits. 16 3.3.1 Change of Programme 16 3.3.2 Exemption of Credits 16 3.3.3 Transfer of Credits 17

4.0 Assessment ………………………………..………………….………………………………………..…18 4.1 Methods of Assessment 18

4.1.1 Coursework 18 4.1.2 Final Examination 18

4.2 Final Semester Examinations 18 4.2.1 Eligibility 18 4.2.2 Examination Schedule 18 4.2.3 Examination Slip 18 4.2.4 Examination Attendance 18 4.2.5 Medical Certificate 18 4.2.6 Examination Rules and Regulations 19 4.2.7 Breach of Examination Rules and Regulations 20

4.3 Grading System 20 4.3.1 UTP Academic Grading System 20 4.3.2 Symbols in Academic Transcript 20

4.4 Appeals for Re-marking 21 4.5 Degree Awarding System 21

4.5.1 A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Degree 21 4.5.2 A Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Degree 21 4.5.3 Classes of Honours Degree 21

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4.6 Awards 22

4.6.1 Chancellor Award 22 4.6.2 Vice Chancellor Award 22

4.7 Dean List Status 22 4.8 Examination Results 22 4.9 Withholding of Results 22 4.10 Academic Transcript 22

5.0 Academic Performance..………………………………………………………………………………..…23 5.1 Academic Misconduct 23 5.2 Satisfactory Performance 23

5.2.1 Dean’s List 23 5.2.2 Good Standing 23 5.2.3 Pass 23 5.2.4 Academic Probation 23 5.2.5 Academic Probation and Warning 23 5.2.6 Academic Dismissal 23

5.3 Appeals for Reinstatement 24

6.0 Health, Safety and Environment ………………………………………………………………..……..….24

7.0 Student Advisory System .…………………………………………………………………………………25 7.1 Introduction 25 7.2 Roles of an Academic Advisor 25 7.3 Roles of a Student 25

8.0 Mentor Mentee Programme ………………………………………………………………………..…….26

8.1 Introduction 26 8.2 Purpose and Objectives 26 8.3 Roles of Mentor 26 8.4 Roles of Mentee 26

9.0 UTP Semester Structure …………………………………………………………………………..……….27

9.1 Engineering and Technology Programme 27

10.0 UTP Academic Calendar for Year 2013 ………………………………………………………….………..28

Chapter III: Undergraduate Degree Programmes

A. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical 1.0 Introduction 33

1.1 Programme Educational Objective 33 1.2 Programme Outcomes 33 1.3 Graduation Requirements 34

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Chemical 35 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 36 4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 37 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 38 5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Industrial Environmental Engineering 42 5.2.2 Process Plant Engineering 43 5.2.3 Gas and Petrochemical Engineering 44 5.2.4 Process Analysis and Control 45 5.2.5 Process Plant Safety 46

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B. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil 1.0 Introduction 49

1.1 Programme Educational Objective 49 1.2 Programme Outcomes 49 1.3 Graduation Requirements 50

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Civil 51 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 52 4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 53 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 54 5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Offshore Oil and Gas Structures 59 5.2.2 Coastal Engineering 60 5.2.3 Sustainable Development and Construction 61 5.2.4 Environmental Engineering 62 5.2.5 Construction Technology and Value Management 63

C. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronics 1.0 Introduction 67

1.1 Programme Educational Objective 67 1.2 Programme Outcomes 67 1.3 Graduation Requirements 68

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electrical & Electronics 69 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 70 4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 71 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 72 5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Instrumentation and Control 76 5.2.2 Power Systems Engineering 77 5.2.3 Embedded Systems 78 5.2.4 Communication Systems 79 5.2.5 Microelectronics 80

D. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical

1.0 Introduction 83 1.1 Programme Educational Objective 83 1.2 Programme Outcomes 83 1.3 Graduation Requirements 84

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechanical 85 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 86 4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 87 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 88 5.2 Major Elective Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Automotive 93 5.2.2 Energy 94 5.2.3 Manufacturing 95 5.2.4 Materials 96 5.2.5 Deepwater Engineering 97 5.2.6 Facilities and Plant Engineering 98

E. Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petroleum

1.0 Introduction 101 1.1 Programme Educational Objective 101 1.2 Programme Outcomes 101 1.3 Graduation Requirements 102

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Petroleum 103 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 104

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 105 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

51 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 106 5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis

6.2.1 Reservoir Studies 111 6.2.2 Drilling Engineering 112 6.2.3 Production Technology 113 6.2.4 Materials 114 6.2.5 Facilities and Plant Engineering 114 6.2.6 Industrial Environmental Engineering 114 6.2.7 Process Plant Safety 114

F. Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Petroleum Geoscience

1.0 Introduction 117 1.1 Programme Educational Objective 117 1.2 Programme Outcomes 117 1.3 Graduation Requirements 118

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Petroleum Geoscience 119 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 120 4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses 120 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis.

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 121 5.2 Major Elective Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Basin and Reservoir Studies 126 5.2.2 Exploration Geophysics 127

G. Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Business Information Systems

1.0 Introduction 131 1.1 Programme Educational Objective 131 1.2 Programme Outcomes 131 1.3 Graduation Requirements 132

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Business Info. System 133 3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 134 4.0 Minor Electives (Em) Courses 134 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis.

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 135 5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Enterprise System 136 5.2.2 Knowledge Management 137

H. Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Information & Communication Technology

1.0 Introduction 141 1.1 Programme Educational Objective 141 1.2 Programme Outcomes 141 1.3 Graduation Requirements 142

2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Technology (Hons) Info. & Communication Technology 143

3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses 144 4.0 Minor Electives (Em) Courses 144 5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 145 5.2 Major Elective Courses Synopsis

5.2.1 Multimodal System 148 5.2.2 Software Engineering 149

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Chapter IV: Department of Management and Humanities

1.0 Introduction 153

1.1 Objectives 153 1.2 Outcomes 153

2.0 Courses offered by Management & Humanities Department for Engineering Programmes and Petroleum Geoscience Programme 154 3.0 Courses offered by Management & Humanities Department for BIS Programme 155 4.0 Courses offered by Management & Humanities Department for ICT Programme 156 5.0 Management & Humanities Courses Synopsis

5.1 National Requirement (N) Courses Synopsis 157 5.2 University Requirement (U) Courses Synopsis 158 5.3 Social Sciences & Humanities Courses Synopsis 159 5.4 Business & Management Courses Synopsis 161

Chapter V: Department of Fundamental & Applied Sciences

1.0 Introduction 167

1.1 Objectives 167 2.0 Courses Offered by Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department for Engineering

Programmes and Petroleum Geoscience Programme 167 3.0 Courses Offered by Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department for ICT Programme 167 4.0 Fundamental and Applied Sciences Courses Synopsis 168

4.1 Common Engineering (CE) Courses Synopsis 168 4.2 Major (M) Courses Synopsis 168

Chapter VI: Credited Co-Curriculum Courses

1.0 Introduction 171 2.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Philosophy 171 3.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Mission and Objectives

3.1 Mission 171 3.2 Objectives 171

4.0 Implementation 171 4.1 Credit Hours 171 4.2 Choice of Courses 172

5.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Course Categories 172 5.1 KKB - Art & Cultural 172 5.2 KSP - Sports (Field & Court Games) 172 5.3 KAM – Innovation, Leadership, Public Speaking & Entrepreneurship 172 5.4 KAS – Volunteer Work & Community Service 172 5.5 Entry Guidelines 172

6.0 Courses Registration 173 6.1 Credit Transfer 173 6.2 Course Requirements 173 6.3 Participation of Students with Special Needs 173 6.4 Course Evaluation 173 6.5 Attendance 173 6.6 Fixtures 173 6.7 Attire 174

7.0 Rules & Regulations 174 8.0 Appeals 174

8.1 Change of Course 174 8.2 Dropping / Withdrawal 174

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9.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Courses Synopsis 9.1 Arts and Cultural 175 9.2 Sports 177 9.3 Innovation, Leadership, Public Speaking & Entrepreneurship 177 9.4 Volunteer Work & Community Service 178

Chapter VII: Industrial Internship Programme

1.0 Introduction 181 2.0 Objectives of Industrial Internship 181 3.0 Training Approach 181 4.0 Roles and Functions of the Host Companies and UTP 181 5.0 Training Details 182 6.0 Offences & Penalties during Industrial Internship 182

6.1 Types of Offence & Penalty on Final Internship Grade 182 7.0 Assessments of Student Industrial Internship Programme 183

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1.0 Introduction

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established on January 10, 1997 when PETRONAS was invited by the Malaysian Government to set up a university. The university was formerly known as The Institute of Technology PETRONAS (ITP) and was a wholly-owned subsidiary of PETRONAS. It was registered with the Ministry of Education on April 26, 1995 and obtained approval under the "Essential Higher Education Institute Regulation 1996". ITP began operations at PETRONAS Management Training Sdn. Bhd. (PERMATA), Kajang, Selangor on July 3, 1995. On July 26, 1995, ITP was registered as a private limited company and transferred its operations to Bandar Seri Iskandar, Perak Darul Ridzuan, on July 1, 1996.

2.0 University Vision and Mission

2.1 Vision

A Leader in Technology Education and Centre for Creativity and Innovation. 2.2 Mission

i. UTP is an institute of higher learning. We provide opportunities for the pursuit of knowledge and expertise for the advancement of engineering, science and technology to enhance the nation's competitiveness.

ii. Our objective is to produce well-rounded graduates who are creative and innovative with the potential to become leaders of industry and the nation.

iii. Our aim is to nurture creativity and innovativeness and expand the frontiers of technology and education for the betterment of society.

3.0 University Logo

i. Relates to the concept of renaissance, birth and nurturing of the mind for national advancement of the highest order.

ii. Simulates the bloom of a floral bud while injecting a graphic outline of the PETRONAS Twin Towers.

iii. Reflects the beginning of a journey towards new standards in higher education. iv. Gold to denote light, and deep pastel blue to signify peace and tranquillity.

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES ACADEMIC GUIDE

1.0 Academic Regulations

1.1 Introduction

Academic Regulations are formulated to regulate and coordinate the administration of academic and related matters. It is the responsibility of students to know and follow all the University’s rules and regulations. The University reserves the right to amend the Academic Regulations as and when necessary.

1.2 Definitions 1.2.1 University

University refers to Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. UTP is the acronym for Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

1.2.2 Senate and Other Committees

A. Senate The Senate is an academic body of UTP and is subject to the provisions contained in the constitution, statutes, procedures and rules of UTP. It is empowered to monitor the development and delivery of academic programmes, research, examinations, awards, degrees, diplomas and certificates. Members of SENATE are: i. Chairman - Vice Chancellor ii. Secretary - Registrar iii. Members:

a. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic b. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research & Innovation c. Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and Alumni d. Deans e. Head of Academic Departments f. Other members appointed by the Chairman

B. University Academic Committee

The University Academic Committee is the body appointed by the Senate to administer academic matters. Members of Academic Committee are: i. Chairman - Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic ii. Secretary - Senior Manager of Academic Central Services iii. Members:

a. Deans b. Head of Academic Departments c. Other members appointed by the Chairman

C. University Examination Committee

The University Examination Committee is the body appointed by the Senate to administer examination matters. Members of Examination Committee are: i. Chairman - Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic ii. Secretary - Head, Registration & Examination Unit iii. Members:

a. Deans b. Head of Academic Departments c. Other members appointed by the Chairman

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D. Examination Appeal Committee The Examination Appeal Committee is the body appointed by the Senate to administer appeals with regards to examinations. Members of Examination Appeal Committee are: i. Chairman - Vice Chancellor ii. Secretary - Executive of Registry nominated by the Registrar iii. Members:

a. Registrar b. Representative of Academic Departments c. Other members appointed by the Chairman

E. Academic Disciplinary Committee

The Academic Disciplinary Committee is the body appointed by the Senate to administer academic misconduct. Members of Academic Disciplinary Committee are: i. Chairman -Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic ii. Secretary - Executive of Registry Office nominated by the Registrar iii. Members:

a. Two(2) representatives from relevant Academic Departments b. One(1) representative from other department c. One(1) Legal Advisor

1.2.3 Vice Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer/Managing Director of the University and he is responsible in determining the University's directions in order to achieve its visions and missions.

1.2.4 Registrar

The Registrar is an officer of the University, responsible in administering students' intake, academic records, course registration, examinations, graduation approval and accreditation of Programmes.

1.2.5 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic (DVCA) is an officer of the University who heads the Academic Division. DVCA is responsible for all matters involving foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate academic studies.

1.2.6 Deputy Vice Chancellor,Research and Innovation

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research and Innovation (DVCRI) is an officer of the University who heads the Research & Development and Consultancy Division. DVCRI is responsible for all matters involving research, development and consultancy.

1.2.7 Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and Alumni

The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs and Alumni (DVCSAA) is an officer of the university who heads the students’ services division. DVCSAA is responsible for all matters to provide facilities, services and structured programme to all students to support the university’s aspiration to produce well-rounded graduates.

1.2.8 Dean

The Dean is an officer of the University who heads the Faculty. Dean is responsible for all faculty matters involving undergraduate and postgraduate academic studies.

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1.2.9 Head of Department A Head of Department (HOD) is an officer of the University who heads a particular academic department. HODis responsible for managing all academic and administration matters of the department.

1.2.10 Senior Manager of Academic Central Services

The Senior Manager of Academic Central Services is an officer of the University who heads the Department of Academic Central Services, who is responsible in managing all academic related services, such as the academic facilities, laboratories, timetabling of courses offered and development of education technology.

1.2.11 Lecturer

A lecturer is a person assigned by the respective Head of Department to manage a certain course, who is responsible in delivering course materials, supervising students' projects and evaluating students' achievements.

1.2.12 Tutor

A tutor is a trainee lecturer/a postgraduate student/any individual assigned by the respective Head of Department to assist a lecturer in managing a certain course, who is responsible in managing and evaluating tutorials for a particular course.

1.2.13 Demonstrator

A demonstrator is a trainee lecturer/a postgraduate student/any individual assigned by the respective Head of Department to assist a lecturer in conducting laboratory work/practical training. Demonstrator is responsible in demonstrating the usage of laboratory or computer equipment and evaluating laboratory reports and assignments.

1.2.14 Student

A student is an individual who enrolls for any academic programme at the University.

1.2.15 Transcript A transcript is a complete record of a student's particulars and academic performance.

1.2.16 Programme

Programme refers to the approved curriculum to be offered and conducted by the University.

1.2.17 Curriculum Curriculum comprises of courses and other activities that are compulsory for students, as determined by the University.

1.2.18 Semester

A semester is an academic period of about four (4) months that normally starts in January, May and September.

1.2.19 Modes of Delivery

i. Lectures and Tutorials a. A lecture is an oral course presentation conducted by a lecturer. b. A tutorial is an oral course presentation conducted by a tutor or lecturer to

complement the lectures and to enhance the students’ understanding of the subject matter.

ii. Laboratory Work

Laboratory work is a practical approach to enable students to gain practical experience.

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iii. Project and Team–BasedLearning Project and Team-Based Learning is one of the methods in learning whereby a student is required to solve a particular problem using analysis and synthesis to produce a solution. A lecturer acts as a facilitator when supervising students' project. Among the courses that use the Project and Team-Based Learning method are Engineering Team Project (ETP) and Final Year Project. For ETP courses, the project is undertaken by a team consisting of students from different programmes, supervised by a team of lecturers.

iv. Industrial Internship

Industrial Internship Programme is a course where students are exposed to various industrial practices for example practical and real work based on projects, research activities and workplace safety in the industry. This is compulsory to all students. The training is conducted over 28 weeks at relevant industries.

v. E-Learning

E-Learning is an online learning method whereby students can access to their course materials via web.

vi. Use of External Data Sources

External Data Sources are reference materials available from other resource centersfor example the library and Internet.

vii. Adjunct Lecturer

An adjunct lecturer is an industrial expert appointed by the University to deliver lectures on topics related to the course content.

viii. Academic Advisors

All Undergraduate students will be assigned to an Academic Advisor. ix. Mentor

A mentor is an academic staff assigned by Head of Department to monitorthe mentees’ academic performance.

x. Mentee

A student assigned to a mentor upon obtaining academic result that places the student under ‘Academic Probation’, ‘Academic Probation and Warning’ and ‘Academic Dismissal’.

xi. Credited Co-Curriculum Activities

A credited co-curriculum activity is an extra-mural activity that is compulsory for all UTP students in order to fulfill the University requirements. Courses under credited co-curriculum activity include sports, uniform bodies, cultural and arts, martial arts and music.

xii. Extra-Curricular Activities

An extra-curricular activity is a non-academic activity organized by students and approved by the University.

1.2.20 Credit Hours

A credit hour is a weightage given to a course based on the number of hours per week of lectures, tutorials, or laboratory work.

1.2.21 Grade A grade is an assessment in a form of a letter grade signifying a student's performance in a particular course.

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1.2.22 Grade Points

A grade point is the point given to a course based on the grade obtained multiplied by the credit hours allocated to it.

1.2.23 Grade Point Average (GPA)

A GPA obtained by a student at the end of a semester is calculated as follow:

GPA = Total of Grade Points Scored in the Semester

Total of Credit Hours Taken in the Same Semester

1.2.24 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

A CGPA is the grade point average obtained by a student based on all courses he/she has completed todate. The calculation is based on the following formula:

CGPA = Total of Credit Points Scored to Date

Total of Credit Hours Taken to Date

1.2.25 Final Examination

Final Examination is compulsory component to be given to students who are registered for non-project based course(s). It is compulsory for students to attend the final examination, failing which; the students will be given an ‘F’ grade. The minimum passing marks in the final examination is 20 marks.

1.2.26 Repeat Course

A student who failed a course or obtained an Incomplete Grade (I) from an earlier semester shall be required to repeat and pass the course at the earliest semester when the course is offered again.

1.2.27 Supplementary Examination

A supplementary examination is a special examination given to aneligiblestudent subject to UEC approval.

Supplementary for Graduating Undergraduate students: Any graduating undergraduate student who has attempted but failed non-project based course(s) (minimum two (2) courses only) may request to sit for supplementary examination in fulfillment of the graduation requirement upon the UECapproval. Results for the Supplementary Examination shall be recorded as Pass (P) or Fail (F).

1.2.28 Examiner

An examiner is a lecturer conducting academic assessment.

1.2.29 Invigilator An invigilator is a qualified individual appointed by the University to invigilate a particular examination.

1.2.30 Appeal for Reinstatement/Readmission An appeal for reinstatement/readmission is an application by a student who has been placed under dismissal statusto continue study at the University. The Appeal Committee shall decide to reject or to grant for reinstatement or readmission. Reinstatement refers to the decision to continue study in same programme whereas readmission refers to the decision to continue study in another programme.

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1.2.31 Suspension Period

A suspension period is a period in which a student is suspended from being a student of UTP due to disciplinary or academic reasons. The suspension period will be considered as part of the duration of study at UTP.

1.2.32 Course

A course is a subject that carries a unique code and a number of credit hour.

1.2.33 Graduation Audit It isCOMPULSORY to all final year students to furnish the Graduation Audit Form, two (2) semesters prior to the expected graduationsemester. The graduation audit process will be done at the academic department and the results of the expected graduation list to be tabled for endorsement by the Examination Committee.

1.2.34 Audit Course

An audit course refers to a course which is NOT part of programme curriculum, taken up by a student, which shall not be considered in the calculation of GPA and CGPA. The status of an audit course MUST be declared early during course registration and latest before the final examination begins to avoid getting grades posted by the examiners.

1.2.35 Core Course

A core course is a MANDATORYcourse offered by the respective programme.

1.2.36 Elective/Minor Courses List of courses offered to all students which is part of the Graduation requirement.

1.2.37 Major Elective Courses

Major Elective Courses is a group of courses offered by respective programme for their studentsto choose in the area of specialization that they are interested to pursue at the end of their studies. The courses taken shall contribute to the overall programme structure.

1.2.38 Barred From Examination

Students who get barred will not be allowed to sit for final examination and will be given an ‘F’ gradefor the course.

1.2.39 Incomplete Grade

The Incomplete grade (I) will be given to a student who is not able to sit for final examination or to complete a course due to reasons accepted by the University.

1.2.40 Facilities and Services

Facilities and services are provided by the University to fulfill academic and non-academic requirements e.g. lecture theatres, laboratories, information technology and sports facilities.

1.2.41 Health, Safety and Environment

The University adopts and practices health, safety and environment policies provided by the law. Before being offered admission to the University each candidate is required to fulfill all health requirements as per Guidelines for Medical Examination and Insurance issued by The Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education. Any candidate who is found to have any of the diseases/disorders that prohibits registration during a verification process by UTP’s Health Centre will not be admitted to the University. International students will be required to return to his/her home country at his/her own expense.

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2.0 Academic Administration

Each student is required to register for every course taken up during the registration period and according to the number of credit hours allowed.

2.1 Registration of Courses

It is compulsory forstudents to register for their courses at the beginning of the semester. The registration for the following semester will be conducted at the end of each semester. Registration of courses is conclusive unless the student is under probation, probation & warning, or dismissal status; or the student failed any of the pre-requisite courses. Students are required to register during the prescribed registration period and comply with the credit hour requirement. Students who failed to register within the given time can be barred from continuing their study for that particular semester. Students who still have outstanding dues may not be allowed to register for the new semester. All full time students must register a minimum of 10 credit hours in a particular semester. However, this ruling may be waived for graduating students who are in their final semester.

2.2 Adding/Dropping/Withdrawal of Courses

2.2.1 Adding/Dropping of Courses

Students are allowed to add/drop courses within the first two (2) weeks of the semester subject to the approval of the Head of Department and subject to the compliance of the total credit hours allowed.

2.2.2 Withdrawal

a. Withdrawal from Courses Students are allowed to withdraw from the courses latest by week eight (8) of the semester provided that they maintain a minimum of ten (10) credit hours. The course fee however, shall not be refunded.

b. Withdrawal from Examination Students who have registered for courses but are unable to sit for the examination due to some unavoidable circumstances may apply for withdrawal from the examination, subject to recommendation of the Head of Department and approval by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic.

If the withdrawal is due to illness or injury, the student must furnish the University with a medical certificate or a letter certified by UTP’s panel doctor. Upon approval, the student will be given an INCOMPLETEstatus and the student is required torepeat that particular course when it is next offered.

2.3 Attendance Students are required to attend lectures, tutorials, laboratories, project-based learning, additional lectures, co-curricular activities and meetings with academic advisors.Students shall obtain written permission if they unable to attend lectures, tutorials and laboratories mentioned above. The studentsare required to submit the application three (3) days before the actual date or, in emergency cases, after returning to campus by attaching the relevant supporting documents (medical certificate, death certificate) to the Registration and Examination Unit of the Registry. The minimum attendance requirement is ninety percent (90%) for each course. A student who fails to fulfill this requirement may be barred from sitting for the final examination.

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2.4 Deferment of Studies

A student who wishes to apply for a deferment must satisfy the following requirements:

i. Deferment of studies may be given for a maximum of two (2) consecutive semesters in one approval.

ii. All applications for deferment must be in writing and to be addressed to the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic.

iii. Students who are permitted to defer on medical grounds must produce medical evidence that they are fit to return to study before being permitted to register.

All successful applicants for deferment are exempted from paying the necessary fees and the length of absence is not considered as part of the period of study.

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3.0 Academic Requirements

3.1 Graduation Requirements i. All Bachelor of Engineering students are required to complete within fourteen (14) semesters of

studies. ii. All Bachelor of Technology students are required to complete within eleven (11) semesters of

studiesexcept for Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Petroleum Geoscience where students are required to complete within fourteen (14) semesters of studies.

iii. The minimum period of study to be eligible for the conferment of the university degreeis four (4) semesters.

In order to graduate a student must fulfill the following: i. Obtain a CGPA of 2.00 or above. ii. Pass all courses as required by the respective programmes. iii. Satisfy all requirements as approved by the university Senate.

3.2 Programme Requirement/Structure

The engineering and technology programmes comprise of courses to fulfill national and university requirements, foundation/other equivalent courses, core courses, electives, co-curricular and industrial internship training.

3.2.1 English Requirement

Students are required to have IELTS score of 6.0 or TOEFL paper-based score of 5.0 or equivalent.

Students who do not have the above qualification shall sit for English Placement Test conducted to assess the students’ level of English proficiency.

3.2.2 Pre-requisite

A course in which a student has to pass in order to qualify for the subsequent courses as specified in the programme requirement.

3.2.3 Foundation/Other Equivalent Courses

Students are required to pass all foundation/other equivalent courses. Students must also pass the final examination of all foundation/other equivalent courses as prescribed by the programmes.

3.2.4 Core Courses

Students are required to pass all core courses as classified by the programme.

3.2.5 Elective/Minor Courses Students are required to pass all elective courses provided by the programmes. Each programme will prepare the list of elective courses offered and has the right to change or maintain these courses for any particular semester.

3.2.6 National Requirement Courses

Students are required to pass all national/university requirement courses prescribed by the University.

3.2.7 Industrial Internship

Students are required to undergo twenty-eight (28) weeks of industrial internship training after completing third year second semester for Engineering students and third year first semester for Technology students.The details are as follow:

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Programme To register for internship with SIIU To undergo internship

i. Engineering Programmes

Obtained minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 AND

Earned a minimum of 75 credit hours AND

Completed 5 semesters

Obtained minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 AND

Earned a minimum of 90 credit hours AND

Completed 6 semesters AND

Completed the following courses: o Completed all basic Engineering &

Technology courses o Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) o Islamic Studies / Moral Studies o BahasaKebangsaan o Professional Communication Skills o Mathematics *

ii.

Technology Programme (Petroleum Geoscience)

iii. Technology Programme (ICT/BIS)

Obtained minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 AND

Earned a minimum of 45 credit hours AND

Completed 3 semesters

Obtained minimum CGPA of 2.00/4.00 AND

Earned a minimum of 60 credit hours AND

Completed 4 semesters AND

Completed the following courses: o Completed all basic Engineering &

Technology courses o Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) o Islamic Studies / Moral Studies o BahasaKebangsaan o Professional Communication Skills o Mathematics *

* refer to individual programme for Mathematics course requirement

Students must show satisfactory progress while undergoing industrial internship programme as prescribed by the University.

3.2.8 Major Elective All students must register for an area of Major Elective subject to the approval of the respective Head of Department.

3.3 Change of Programme, Exemption of Credits and Transfer of Credits.

3.3.1 Change of Programme

A student may request for a change of programme upon the advice of the Head of Department or for other justified reasons subject to availability and approval from the Registrar and sponsors (if any).

3.3.2 Exemption of Credits

A student may apply for course exemption of credit based on the recognized academic work for a similar course at other academic institutions subject to the approval of the respective Head of Department. The exemption of credit will be recorded in the University transcript and the student is deemed to have completed a similar number of credit hours in order to obtain a degree. Calculation of Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be based upon credit hours completed at UTP.

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A student from other institutions approved by UTP may request exemption of relevant courses with 80% equivalence in syllabi anda minimum (grade of ‘C’/60% marks). Any exemption is limited to a maximum of 30 credits (UTP course equivalent).

A student who undergoes the Student Exchange/Study Abroad programmes with an institution approved by UTP may request credit exemption for relevant courses in UTP.

3.3.3 Transfer of Credits

A student who changes programmewithin the University may request for transfer of credits and grades for similar courses with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

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4.0 Assessment

An assessment is an evaluation of a student's performance through examinations, tests, laboratory work, assignments, oral presentations, industrial internship, workshops and other activities specified by the lecturer.

4.1 Methods of Assessment

Students are assessed throughout the semesters through their coursework and the final examinations. The respective Head of Department will determine the distribution of marks between coursework and final examinations. Students are required to complete their coursework and final examination in order to obtain a grade. There are courses whereby students are assessed throughout the semester without having to sit for final examinations.

i. Coursework

Coursework comprise of tests, assignment, laboratory work, oral presentations, workshop practices, projects and others.

ii. Final Examination

Final examinationsessions are usually held at the end of the semester.

4.2 Final Semester Examinations 4.2.1 Eligibility

All studentsare eligible to sit for examination on condition that they have:

i. registered for the course, and ii. fulfilled the minimum attendance requirement as stated in the course outline.

However, students who failed to pay their outstanding dues will not be allowed to sit for the examinations.

4.2.2 Examination Schedule

The examination schedule is planned following the academic calendar at the end of semester. Any travel arrangement for the semester break must be made after the examination week as the clashes between the examination dates and the traveling dates will not be considered.

4.2.3 Examination Slip

An examination slip is a compulsory document to be presented during final examination. Students are required to collect their examination slips at the time and place specified by the Registration & Examination Unit of Registry. Failure to do so will result in a penalty and/or barred from sitting for the examination.

4.2.4 Examination Attendance

Students who fail to sit for any final examination without written approval will obtain an ‘F’ grade for the course(s) involved.

4.2.5 Medical Certificate

The University will only recognize medical certificates from UTP Health Clinic, local Government Hospitals and other health establishment recognized by UTP.

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4.2.6 Examination Rules and Regulations for Students. i. Proper attire as specified in the University dress codeshould be worn during the

examinations. ii. Students are requested to be seated in the examination hall fifteen (15) minutes before

the examination begins. iii. Students are not allowed to sit for the examination if they arrive thirty (30) minutes

after the examination starts. iv. Students are not allowed to enter the examination hall until being instructed by the

Chief Invigilator. v. Only pencils, pens, erasers, rulers, non-programmable calculators and other items as

allowed by the Chief Invigilator can be brought into the examination hall. vi. Students are not allowed to bring any form of document e.g. books, notes, papers and

other materials without the permission of the Chief Invigilator. vii. Students are not allowed to enter the examination hall without their student ID card

and examination slip. viii. Students are not allowed to open the question booklet until they are instructed to do

so. ix. Students are advised to read the instructions on the cover page of the question papers

before the start of the examination. x. Students are required to place their student ID card and examination slip on the right

corner of their table. xi. Students are not allowed to smoke in the examination hall. xii. Food and drinks are not allowed in the examination hall. xiii. Hand-phones or other electronic devices are not allowed in the examination hall. xiv. Students are required to fill in all the necessary information on the answer booklet and

attendance slip. xv. Students are not allowed to write their names and student numbers on the answer

sheet. xvi. Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall thirty (30) minutes after the

examination starts and thirty (30) minutes before the examination ends. xvii. Any parts of the answer booklet or papers are not allowed to be taken out of the

examination hall. xviii. Students are not allowed to communicate with, receive assistance from or copy and/or

allow other students to copy from them during an examination. Students fail to abide the academic rules and regulations and are caught copying, bringing notes, cheating or attempting to cheat, will be asked to leave the examination hall immediately. Penalties or disciplinary actions for cheating or attempting to cheat which include Academic Dismissal will be imposed to students who fail to comply the academic rules and regulations.

xix. Students are not allowed to make any noise during the examinations. xx. Students should stop writing once the Chief Invigilator has instructed them to do so at

the end of the examination. An invigilator has the right to reject a student's answer booklet if he fails to do so.

xxi. Students are not allowed to leave the examination hall until instructed by the Chief Invigilator.

xxii. Students are advised to recheck all the necessary information in the answer booklet before handing it to the invigilator.

xxiii. Students are required to tie the answer booklet and any other relevant papers, which they intend to submit to the invigilator if necessary.

xxiv. Students are required to sit for the final examinations of all registered courses unless a permission to withdraw from the course has been granted.

xxv. All answers must be in ink except for diagrams and answers on the Optical Mark Reader (OMR) sheet.

xxvi. A student who wishes to visit the washroom must obtain permission from and must be accompanied by the Chief Invigilator.

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xxvii. During an examination, any kind of communication is not allowed in the examination hall except with the Chief Invigilator and authorized persons.

xxviii. All bags and books must be placed at the place specified by the Invigilators outside the examination halls.

4.2.7 Breach of Examination Rules and Regulations

Should a student breach any of the above conducts, the chief invigilator has the authority to disqualify him/her from the examination. If a student is found guilty, he will be given an ‘F’ grade for the course and may be suspended from his studies for a period determined by the University or other actions deemed necessary.

4.3 Grading System

4.3.1 UTP Academic Grading System.

The academic grading system adopted by UTP is as follow:

Grade Meaning Grade Points

A High Distinction 4.00

A- Distinction 3.75

B+ Good Credit 3.50

B Credit 3.00

C+ Good Pass 2.50

C Pass 2.00

D+ Marginal Pass 1.50

D Unsatisfactory Pass 1.00

F Fail 0.00

Note: A student may repeat courses with grades lower then ‘C’ in order to improve his CGPA.

4.3.2 Symbols in Academic Transcript

Students may find certain symbols shown below in their transcripts. These symbols mean the following:

Grade Meaning

I Incomplete. Unable to complete a course that a student must pass due to unforeseen circumstances. (Grades will not be included in calculating GPA).

X Absent or unable to complete course work or practical training without permission.

M Exemption.

A Audit course(s).

W Withdrawal from course(s).

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4.4 Appeals for Remarking If a student is dissatisfied with the final exam results, an appeal for remarking may be made within three days after the results are released. The appeal shall be forwarded to Registration & Examination Unit of Registry. Procedures of remarking are: i. Students who intend to apply for a remarking of the final examination scripts must fill in an

application form, which can be obtained from Registration & Examination Unit of Registry Office.

ii. Students are required to make a payment of RM50.00 (Ringgit Malaysia Fifty Only) to the Finance and Fund Management Department.

iii. Students are then required to submit the application form together with the receipt of payment to Registration & Examination Unit of Registry Office.

iv. The answer scripts will be checked by the respective examiners and will be brought to the Examination Committee for consideration.

v. Students will be informed on the status of the re-marking and if there are changes to the final marks, a new result slip will be issued to the students.

All decisions are final and re-appeal will not be allowed.

4.5 Degree Awarding System Subject to approval by the Senate, a student will be awarded:

4.5.1 A Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree:

i. Studied at UTP for not more than fourteen (14) semesters for Engineering Degree Programmes;

ii. Obtained at least a total of 142credit hours from the prescribed courses and electives; iii. Completed the industrial internship programme; iv. Fulfilled all specified requirements of the programme; v. Obtained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00.

4.5.2 A Bachelor of Technology (Honours) degree:

i. Studied at UTP not more than eleven (11) semesters for Technology Degree Programmes (14 for Petroleum Geoscience);

ii. Obtained at least a total of 126credit hours(135 for Petroleum Geoscience) from the prescribed courses and electives;

iii. Completed the industrial internship programme; iv. Fulfilled all specified requirements of the programme; v. Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

4.5.3 Classes of Honours degree that are awarded are as follows:

Classification CGPA from CGPA to

First Class 3.75 4.00

Second Class Upper 3.00 3.74

Second Class Lower 2.50 2.99

Third Class 2.00 2.49

Note: The above Class of Honours classification is subject to the Senate’s final approval.

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4.6 Awards There are two (2) kinds of award given to graduates who fulfill the criteria prescribed by the Senate. The awards are as follow:

4.6.1 Chancellor Award

The Chancellor Award is awarded to students from the First class with the best overall performance in term of graduates’ well roundedness. There are three categories namely: i. Chancellor Award – Gold. ii. Chancellor Award – Silver. iii. Chancellor Award – Bronze.

4.6.2 Vice Chancellor's Award

The Vice Chancellor Award is awarded to top three best students overall performance at Programme level. There are three categories namely: i. Vice ChancellorAward – Gold. ii. Vice ChancellorAward – Silver. iii. Vice ChancellorAward – Bronze.

4.7 Dean’s List Status

Students will be awarded the Dean’sList Certificate if they fulfilledall the following conditions: i. Must PASS all courses registered. ii. Must at least register a minimum of 10 credit hours. iii. Must obtain a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.50 and above.

4.8 Examination Results

Examination results will be announced to students upon approval by Senate and the result slips will be sent to parents and sponsors (where applicable).

4.9 Withholding of Results

If a student failed to comply with any of the University Regulations, irrespective of whether the student has been permitted to sit for the examination or otherwise, his/her results in either a particular course or the whole of the programme may be withheld. The student may subsequently appeal to the Registry.

4.10 Academic Transcript

Academic transcripts may be issued upon request by the student subject to some amount of payment.A set of graduation document consists of an official transcript,degree scroll and its folder will only be issued free once to graduates upon convocation.

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5.0 Academic Performance A student's academic standing is determined by the student's academic performance for the particular semester and the cumulative achievement for all semesters. However, a student's registration may be affected if any kinds of misconduct including cheating and plagiarism have been committed. The University considers all academic misconducts seriously as they affect the integrity of the University's academic evaluation process.

5.1 Academic Misconduct

Academic misconduct includes cheating and plagiarism. Cheating implies dishonesty in fulfilling academic requirements. Some examples of cheating include copying, allowing other students to copy outside or during an examination. Plagiarism may involve presenting another person's work, opinion or term as one's own without proper acknowledgement, be it printed or electronic materials such as books, magazines, thesis or projects. If found guilty, the student will be given an ‘F’ grade for the said course and may be suspended for a period of time or dismissed or any other penalty deemed necessary by the University.

5.2 Satisfactory Performance

A student's performance is considered satisfactory if he/she obtains a GPA and CGPA of 2.00 and above. If a student's CGPA is unsatisfactory, he/she will be placed on probation or probation and warning or dismissed from UTP. 5.2.1 Dean’s List

Students who obtains a GPA between 3.50 to 4.00 but subjected to fulfilling Dean’s List conditions.

5.2.2 Good Standing

Student who obtains GPA between 3.00 to 3.49.

5.2.3 Pass Student who obtains GPA between 2.00 to 2.99.

5.2.4 Academic Probation

A student may be put on academic probation if he/she obtains a GPA or CGPA of 1.50 to 1.99 for any semester. The student will only be allowed to register for a maximum of fifteen (15) credit hours for Technology course and thirteen (13) credit hours for Engineering course unless permission to do otherwise is granted by the Head of Department.

5.2.5 Academic Probation and Warning

A student may be put on academic probation and warning if he/she obtains a GPA or CGPA of less than 1.5 for any semester. The student will only be allowed to register for a maximum of twelve (12) credit hours forTechnology course and ten (10) credit hours for Engineering course unless permission to do otherwise is granted by the Head of Department.

5.2.6 Academic Dismissal

A student may be dismissed under the following conditions: i. Being on academic probation and warning for two (2) consecutive semesters. ii. Exceeding the maximum duration of stay. iii. Obtaining a GPA and CGPA of less than 1.00. iv. Obtaining a GPA and CGPA of less than 2.00 for two (2) consecutive semesters. v. Failed all courses registered in a particular semester. All decision on academic dismissal is at the discretion of the Examination Committee & Senate.

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5.3 Appeals for Reinstatement Students under academic dismissal may appeal. The student is required to submit an appeal in writing to the Registry within one (1) week after the examination results are announced.

6.0 Health, Safety and Environment Students are obliged to comply with all government and University laws and regulations with regard to Health, Safety and Environment. It is the responsibility of each student: i. To take precautions to safeguard one's own health and safety, as well as others, this may be affected

as a result of one’s actions or ignorance. ii. To support the University's personnel in implementing the relevant laws and regulations. iii. To wear and/or use proper/required clothing and safety equipment to avoid any risk against health

and safety. iv. To obey all instructions and follow all health and safety procedures prescribed by the University. v. To report to any University personnel immediately of any case of accident, dangerous occurrence,

poisoning and infectious disease. vi. To avoid disturbances or misuse of equipment for health and safety precautions.

Students who fail to comply with the above laws and rules may be suspended for a specified period of time or dismissed or any other penalty deemed necessary by the University.

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7.0 Student Advisory System

7.1 Introduction All foundation and undergraduate students will be assigned to Academic Advisors. The objective of the Student Advisory System (SAS) is to create a pathway to a systemized communication for students to receive guidance and advice in understanding the different concepts and systems used by the University. The system generates a systematic channel for students to seek advice on academic and non-academic matters. Upon enrolment, each student will be allocated to with an academic advisor who will serve as the student's advisor for the entire duration of the student's study at the University.

7.2 Roles of an Academic Advisor

i. To be a friend, motivator, reference person, coach and progress monitoring. ii. To plan and schedule meetings with students (minimum of two meetings; one at the

beginning and one at the end of semester). iii. To keep, maintain and update a meeting record to monitor students’ progress. iv. Guide students in their study plan, selection of courses, where necessary; ensuring pre-

requisites are met before signing up for a course and appropriate credit hours are registered. v. To offer advice on non-academic matters; offering appropriate assistance or referring them to

counselors for special cases. vi. Assist students on university matters; giving correct information and advice on organization,

administration and rules and regulation of the University.

7.3 Roles of a Student The SAS may not achieve its desired outcomes if students are reluctant to see their appointed advisors. Students need to discuss academic or non-academic matters which require the recommendations of their academic advisors. Therefore students must: i. Meet the academic advisors regularly; minimum two times per semester. ii. Seek advice and opinion from advisors regarding academic and non-academic matters during

the meetings. iii. Feel free to discuss and seek advice on academic, non academic or even personal matters iv. For international students (in addition) may also liaise with the International Students Office

on matters pertaining to international student welfare, activities and services.

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8.0 Mentor Mentee Programme

8.1 Introduction The Mentor Mentee Programme (MMP) is envisaged to help students who are facing academic difficulties. The focus of this programme is to help students who are placed under the status of ‘Academic Probation’, ‘Academic Probation and Warning’ and ‘Academic Dismissal’ (reinstated after appeal) in a particular semester, to improve their academic performance through regular meeting/discussion with their appointed Mentor. Under this programme, a Mentee will be placed under the supervision of a Mentor, who will monitor the academic progress and provide motivation for Mentee to excel in their studies.

8.2 Purpose and Objectives The purpose of MMP is to assist students who are placed under Academic Probation (GPA or CGPA less than 2.0/4.0) during a particular semester. The objectives of this programme are:

i. To assistMentee (students) in improving their academic performance. ii. To monitor the progress of a Mentee’s academic performance. iii. To ensure that the Mentee achieves the desired academic performance at the end of the

semester.

8.3 Roles of a Mentor i. To establish a caring, genuine and open relationship that encourages learning. ii. To monitor Mentees’ progress towards academic performance. iii. To find/suggest solutions to overcome the Mentees’ problem in learning, i.e. - time

management, smart learning, registration of courses and etc (to assist students in obtaining the desired semester results).

8.4 Roles of a Mentee

i. To be responsible for their academic performance and to cooperate with their Mentor to improve their academic performance.

ii. To attend talks or workshops organised for them by the University. iii. To meet the Mentor fortnightly according to the pre-arranged schedule. iv. To seek advice and opinion of the Mentor regarding their academic matters.

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9.0 UTP Semester Structure for Undergraduate Programme

9.1 Engineering Programmeand Technology Programme.

Engineering Programme (including Petroleum Geoscience Programme)

January Intake

January

Semester May

Semester September Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 break

Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Industrial Internship

Year 4 Industrial Internship

Semester 7 Semester 8

May Intake

May Semester

September Semester

January Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 break

Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Industrial Internship

Year 4 Industrial Internship

Semester 7 Semester 8

September Intake

September Semester

January Semester

May Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 break

Year 3 Semester 5 Semester 6 Industrial Internship

Year 4 Industrial Internship

Semester 7 Semester 8

TechnologyProgramme

January Intake

January Semester

May Semester

September Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Industrial Internship

Year 3 Industrial Internship

Semester 5 Semester 6

Year 4 Semester 7

May Intake

May Semester

September Semester

January Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Industrial Internship

Year 3 Industrial Internship

Semester 5 Semester 6

Year 4 Semester 7

September Intake

September Semester

January Semester

May Semester

Year 1 Semester 1 Semester 2 break

Year 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Industrial Internship

Year 3 Industrial Internship

Semester 5 Semester 6

Year 4 Semester 7

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10.0 UTP Academic Calendar for Year 2013

January 2013 Semester

PARTICULARS NO. OF WEEKS

DATE

START ENDS

Registration and Orientation of New Students 1 10 Jan 2013 13 Jan 2013

Lecture 7 14 Jan 2013 27Feb 2013

Mid-Semester Break 4 days 28 Feb 2013 03 Mar 2013

Lecture 7 04 Mar 2013 19Mar 2013

Study Week 5 days 20 Apr 2013 24Apr 2013

Examination Week 11 days 25Apr 2013 05 May 2013

End of Semester Break 1 06 May 2013 12 May 2013

May 2013 Semester

PARTICULARS NO. OF WEEKS

DATE

START ENDS

Registration and Orientation of New Students 1 09 May 2013 12 May 2013

Lecture 7 13 May 2013 26 Jun 2013

Mid-Semester Break 4 days 27 Jun 2013 30 Jun 2013

Lecture 7 01 Jul 2013 16 Aug 2013

Study Week 5 days 17 Aug 2013 21Aug 2013

Examination Week 11 days 22 Aug 2013 01 Sep 2013

End of Semester Break 1 02 Sep 2013 08 Sep 2013

September 2013 Semester

PARTICULARS NO. OF WEEKS

DATE

START ENDS

Registration and Orientation of New Students 1 05 Sep 2013 08 Sep 2013

Lecture 7 09 Sep 2013 23 Oct 2013

Mid-Semester Break 4 days 24 Oct 2013 27 Oct 2013

Lecture 7 28 Oct 2013 13 Dec 2013

Study Week 5 days 14 Dec 2013 18 Dec 2013

Examination Week 11 days 19 Dec 2013 29 Dec 2013

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical

1.0 Introduction

Chemical Engineering involves the application of engineering principles to the design, construction and operation of industrial processing plants. A chemical engineer generally works at any industrial processing plant such as those dealing with petrochemicals, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors and food processing.The job involves supervision of plant operation and maintenance, troubleshooting operational problems related to process, and undertaking plant modification work for process operability and safety improvement. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical programme stresses the need for a strong foundation in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, followed by a thorough coverage of basic engineering courses such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Mass/Heat Transfer. In the later years of study, students are exposed to unit operations, reaction engineering, safety & environment, process control and process design. In addition to the above, at the end of their studies a student will have the opportunity to take special topics in one of these selected areas of interest:

Industrial Environmental Engineering

Process Plant Engineering

Gas and Petrochemical Engineering

Process Analysis and Control

Process Plant Safety

1.1 Programme Educational Objectives

i. To produce technically qualified Chemical Engineers with the potential to become leaders in chemical process industries with emphasis on Oil and Gas.

ii. To produce Chemical Engineers who are committed to sustainable development of chemical process industries for the betterment of society and nation.

1.2 Programme Outcomes

To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes: i. Acquire and apply knowledge of basic sciences and engineering fundamentals ii. Acquire and apply Chemical Engineering principles and in-depth technical knowledge iii. Ability to design, optimize and operate processes iv. Undertake problem identification, formulation and solution by considering the concept of

sustainable development v. Comprehend social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional engineer,

and the need for sustainable development vi. Communicate effectively in a professional context vii. Exhibit professional and ethical responsibilities viii. Demonstrate leadership, business acumen and entrepreneurship ix. Demonstrate the capability to undertake lifelong learning.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Chemical degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 142credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 14

CE - Common Engineering 31

M - Major 79

ME - Major Electives 9

TOTAL 142

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor ofEngineering (Honours) Chemical

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G MPW 2113/ MPW 2123 BahasaKebangsaan A/B 3 N

MPW 2143/ MPW 2153 Islamic Studies/Moral Studies 3 N

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum II 1 U

PCB 1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum I 1 U CCB 1013 Organic Chemistry 3 M

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE CCB 1033 Fluid Flow and Transport Processes 3 M

MCB 1012 Introduction to Material Science 2 CE CCB 1064 Principles of Chemical Engineering 4 M

CCB 1023 Physical Chemistry 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G HCB 2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U CCB 2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

FCM 2043 Computational Methods 3 CE FCM 2063 Probability and Statistics 3 CE

TCB 2073 Structured Programming and Database System

3 CE CCB 2024 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics

4 M

CCB 1052 Engineering Drawing 2 M CCB 2063 Separation Processes 3 M

CCB 2033 Heat Transfer Design 3 M CCB 2073 Analytical Chemistry 3 M

CCB 2053 Mass Transfer Design 3 M CCB 2092 Unit Operation Lab I 2 M

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum III 1 U Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum IV 1 U

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE GCB 3173 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship

3 CE

CCB 3013 Chemical Process Dynamic, Instrumentation and Control

3 M MCB 3053 Engineering Team Project 3 CE

CCB 3043 Kinetics & Reactor Design 3 M CCB 3024 Process Plant Design 4 M

CCB 3053 Process Safety and Loss Prevention 3 M CCB 3033 Advanced Transport Processes 3 M

CCB 3062 Unit Operation Lab II 2 M CCB 3072 Process Instrumentation and Control Lab

2 M

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N VCB 4043 Engineers in Society 3 CE

LCB xxx3/ HCB xxx3

Social Science/ Humanities Elective 3 U CCB 4023 Plant Design II 3 M

CCB 4013 Plant Design I 3 M CCB 4624 Final Year Project II 4 M

CCB 4612 Final Year Project I 2 M CCB 4xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME CCB 4xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME

CCB 4xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 13

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 142

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017/ ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A, B, C, D or E) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Industrial Environmental Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Air Pollution Engineering CCB4213 ME 3

2 Industrial Effluent Engineering CCB4233 ME 3

3 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering VCB4423 ME 3

B. Process Plant Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Heat Integration CCB4313 ME 3

2 Plant Utility Systems CCB4323 ME 3

3 Process Optimization CCB4333 ME 3

C. Gas and Petrochemical Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Gas Process Engineering CCB4413 ME 3

2 Polymer Process Engineering CCB4423 ME 3

3 Reactor Design for Petrochemical CCB4433 ME 3

D. Process Analysis and Control

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Industrial Automation and Control System ECB4224 ME 4

2 Multivariable Process Control CCB4523 ME 3

3 Statistical Process Control CCB4533 ME 3

E. Process Plant Safety

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Human Factors for Process Safety CCB4613 ME 3

2 Inherently Safer Design CCB4623 ME 3

3 Technical Management for Process Safety CCB4633 ME 3

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Engineering students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do the Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 142 hours.

Minor in Management (For Engineering Programme only)

Course Name Code S Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

4 Principles of Marketing GCB 2043 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis

COURSE CODE: CCB 1013 COURSE: Organic Chemistry NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Reactions Mechanisms of Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes, Vinylic Compound and Dienes, Alkyl Halides, Alcohols and Reaction of Arenes and Amines, Polymerization reactions.

COURSE CODE: CCB 1023 COURSE: Physical Chemistry NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, Phase Equilibria, Chemical Kinetics, Adsorption, Catalysis, Electrochemical Systems.

COURSE CODE: CCB 1033 COURSE: Fluid Flow and Transport Processes NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Fluid Static, Fluid Dynamics, Flow of Incompressible and Compressible Fluids, Fluidisation, Transport Metering of Fluid, and Agitation and Mixing.

COURSE CODE: CCB 1052 COURSE: Engineering Drawing NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Engineering Graphics Fundamentals, Orthographic Projections, CAD 2D & 3D using AUTOCAD, Mechanical Desktop, Micro station, PDS or other graphic packages.

COURSE CODE: CCB 1064 COURSE: Principles of Chemical Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Introduction to the Chemical Industry, Introduction to Chemical Engineering Calculations, Techniques of Problem Solving, Material Balance for Various System, Energy Balance for Various Systems, Combined Material and Energy Balance.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2012 COURSE: Health, Safety and Environment NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None HSE Movement Then and Now, Regulations and Standards, Effects of Accident and Accident Causations, Accident Investigations and Reporting, Emergency Response Plans, Safety Analysis and Prevention, Ergonomic Hazards, Mechanical Hazards, Falling, Impact and Lifting Hazards, Heat, Temperature and Pressure Hazards, Electrical and Radiation Hazards, Fire and Life Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Noise and Vibration Hazards, Environmental Management System and ISO 14000, Promoting HS.

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COURSE CODE: CCB 2024 COURSE: Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Application of First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, Power Production, Refrigeration, Thermodynamics Properties of Fluid, Phase Equilibria, Chemical Reaction Equilibria.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2033 COURSE: Heat Transfer Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Heat Conduction, Heat Convection, Thermal Radiation, Condensation and Boiling Heat Transfer, Heat Exchanger Design.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2053 COURSE: Mass Transfer Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Principles of Chemical Engineering Mass Transfer Principles, Equilibrium Stage Operations: Distillation, Absorption, Leaching and Extraction, Azeotropic, Extractive and Reactive Distillation, Multicomponent Distillation and Supercritical Fluid Extraction, Experimental Module on Selected Separation Processes.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2063 COURSE: Separation Processes NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Adsorption, evaporation, drying, crystallization, membrane processes and mechanical-physical separation processes.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2073 COURSE: Analytical Chemistry NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Introduction to various types of equipments, Sampling Method, Gravimetry, Spectrophotometry, Spectroscopy, Chromatography, Application procedure and interpretation.

COURSE CODE: CCB 2092 COURSE: Unit Operation Lab I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Fluid Flow & Transport Processes &Heat Transfer Design Fluid Flow Experiment, Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger, Cross Flow Heat Exchanger, Coil Heat Exchanger, Fixed and Fluidized Flow, Mixing Characteristic, Thermal Conductivity, Pump Test Rig, Diffusion in Gases and Liquid, Double Pipe Heat Exchanger.

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COURSE CODE: CCB 3013 COURSE: Chemical Process Dynamic, Instrumentation & Control NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Mathematical Modelling of Chemical Processes, Feedback Control, Laplace Domain Dynamics and Control, Frequency Domain Dynamics & Control and Process Instrumentation.

COURSE CODE: CCB 3043 COURSE: Kinetics and Reactor Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Chemistry Reaction kinetics, evaluation of Reaction kinetics, ideal reactors, choosing the reactor and sizing for a reaction, Design for multiple reactions, Temperature & Pressure effects for single reactions, Non-ideal flow reactor, Catalytic reactors.

COURSE CODE: CCB 3053 COURSE: Process Safety and Loss Prevention NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Safety Standards and Regulations, Toxicology, Source Models, Toxic Release and Dispersion Models, Hazard Identification, Fires and Explosion, Design to Prevent Accidents, Layers of Protection, Risk and Reliability and Accident Investigations.

COURSE CODE: CCB 3062 COURSE: Unit Operation Lab II NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mass Transfer Design &Separation Processes Filtration Press, Bubble Cap Tray Distillation, Packed Column Distillation, Packed Column Absorber, Tray Dryer, Climbing Film Evaporator, CSTR, Tubular Flow Reactor, PM 10, Adsorption Unit.

COURSE CODE: CCB 3024 COURSE: Process Plant Design NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Mass Transfer Design

ii. Kinetics & Reactor Design General Design Considerations, Conceptual Process Design, Plant Cost Estimation and Equipment Design, Sizing, Costing, and Specifications, Plant Wide Control, Operability.

COURSE CODE: CCB 3033 COURSE: Advanced Transport Processes NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Momentum, Energy and Mass Transport Processes; Equations of Change (Continuity, Momentum, Energy); Distributions of Velocity, Temperature and Concentration; Steady and Transient States.

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COURSE CODE: CCB 3072 COURSE: Process Instrumentation& Control Lab NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Chemical Process Dynamic, Instrumentation & Control P&ID Building, Signal Analysis, Measurement and Sensor Analysis, Final Element Analysis, Dynamics Analysis, Feedback Control System, Regulatory Control, Frequency Response Analysis.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4013 COURSE: Plant Design I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Industrial Internship

Conceptual Process Design, Material and Energy Balance, Plant location, Process Flowsheeting and Simulation, Environmental and Safety Aspects, and Economics.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4023 COURSE: Plant Design II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Plant Design I Equipment Detailed Design, Environmental and Safety Aspects, Instrumentation and Control, and Detailed Economics.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4612 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Industrial Internship This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical modelling, experimental tests and computer simulation. In this course, students are expected to produce project proposal.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4624 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Final Year Project I This is a continuation from Final Year Project I (FYP I) where the students are expected to carry out the research projects themselves as stipulated in their earlier proposal (FYP I). At the end, the students should present their research outputs in the form of both oral presentation and thesis.

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5.2 Major Elective(ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Industrial Environmental Engineering.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4213 COURSE: Air Pollution Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Air Pollution Introduction, Air Quality Monitoring, Air Pollution Control, Selection, Design and Application of Equipment.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4233 COURSE: Industrial Effluent Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Generations of Industrial Waste, Waste Characterization, Unit Process and Operation Design, Design of Effluent Treatment Facilities, Sludge Treatment and Disposal, Water Minimization, Distributed Effluent Treatment.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4423 COURSE: Solid & Hazardous Wastes Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Related to municipal and hazardous waste and integrated management of these kinds of waste. It deals the selection and application of suitable methods to achieve the specific waste management objectives and goals. The course is divided into several topics such as: solid and hazardous waste issues in Malaysia and abroad, solid and hazardous waste generation reduction, reuse, separation, recycling, collection and transportation, solid and hazardous waste treatment techniques and technologies, incineration and land disposal.

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5.2.2 Process Plant Engineering.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4313 COURSE: Heat Integration NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Introduction to Heat Integration, Energy Targets, Pinch Design Methods, Capital Cost Targeting, Automated Design, Integration of Heat Engine and Heat Pumps, Integration of Reactors and Separators, Process Modifications, Data Extraction.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4323 COURSE: Plant Utility Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Combustion, Furnace, Steam Boilers, Heat Engines, Cogeneration, Steam Distribution System, Cooling Tower, Chilled Water, Cooling Systems Distributions, Utility System Design, Refrigeration

COURSE CODE: CCB 4333 COURSE: Process Optimization NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Formulation of the Objective Function, Optimized Solution using Linear and Nonlinear Programming Methods.

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5.2.3 Gas and Petrochemical Engineering.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4413 COURSE: Gas Process Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Importance of natural gas, Introduction to reservoir engineering, Natural gas properties, Pre-treatment of natural gas, Separation techniques, Liquefaction of Natural Gas, Gas fractionation, Gas to Liquid Technology, Transportation and Storage.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4423 COURSE: Polymer Process Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Polymer properties and classification, Kinetics Analysis of Polymerization Reaction, Polymeric viscous media, powder and pellet handling, Design of main equipment (silos, pneumatic conveying), Methodology of polymer process and plastics articles project development.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4433 COURSE: Reactor Design for Petrochemicals NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Fundamental of catalyst and catalyst technology, catalyst materials and properties, Solid catalysed reaction, Catalyst deactivation, Fluid – Fluid reaction, Fluid – Particle reaction, reactor system design and its application for petrochemical industries.

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5.2.4 Process Analysis and Control.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4224 COURSE: Industrial Automation and Control System NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Control Systems I or equivalent This course cover topics related to the implementation of computer control in industrial automation. These include a study on industrial sensors and actuators, industrial controllers such as computer-based control, programmable logic controller (PLC), and distributed control systems (DCS), and interfacing. Current trends in Industrial and Factory automation will also be covered. The emphasized will be on the control systems aspects for FMS, the communication and system networking, and the FMS systems components.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4523 COURSE: Multivariable Process Control NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing

Feedback Control, Enhancement to Single Loop Regulatory Control, Multivariable Control, Multivariable Controller Design, Interaction, Case Study – Distillation Column Control Design.

COURSE CODE: CCB 4533 COURSE: Statistical Process Control NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Adaptation in Process Control, Automatic Process Control (APC) vs. Statistical Process Control (SPC), Plant Diagnostic, On line Optimization, Analysis of Variability, Process Control by Attributes,Cumulative Sum (CUSUM) Charts, Process Capability Analysis, Designing the SPC Method, Taguchi Method, Implementation of SPC in Direct Digital Control Systems (DCS).

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5.2.5 Process Plant Safety

COURSE CODE: CCB 4613 COURSE: Human Factors for Process Safety NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Human performance and error, Regulatory requirements, Factors affecting human performance, predicting and reducing human error with systematic analysis, Data collection and risk assessment, Implement prevention technique, Case studies

COURSE CODE: CCB 4623 COURSE: Inherently Safer Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Concept of Inherent Safety, ISD regulation, IS in Process Risk Management, ISD Strategies, ISD in Plant Life Cycle Stages, ISD Implementation, ISD Conflicts

COURSE CODE: CCB 4633 COURSE: Technical Management for Process Safety NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing Process knowledge and documentation, process safety review procedures, process risk management, management of change, process equipment integrity, training and performance, incident investigation, audits and corrective actions

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1.0 Introduction

Civil Engineering, a people serving profession, involves the application of engineering principles and applied sciences to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of capital projects in a typical asset life cycle. This includes buildings, roads, bridges, dams, airports, water and wastewater treatment plants, oil and gas production facilities, special purpose structures and any engineered structures for the comfort of mankind. Students are exposed to courses in computer aided design, surveying, transportation engineering, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, pavement and materials engineering, construction and project management, steel and concrete design, water and wastewater engineering. In addition to the above courses, students are given the opportunity to major in one of these selected areas in the final year of their study namely:

Offshore Oil and Gas Structures

Coastal Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Sustainable Development and Construction

Construction Technology and Value Management

1.1 Programme Educational Objectives

i. To produce technically qualified Civil Engineers with the potential to become leaders of Civil Engineering Industries.

ii. To produce Civil Engineers who are committed to sustainable development of Civil Engineering Industries for the betterment of society and nation.

1.2 Programme Outcomes To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes: i. Acquire and apply knowledge of basic civil engineering fundamentals. ii. Practice in-depth technical competence in any specific civil engineering discipline. iii. Identify, formulate and solve problems using creativity and innovativeness. iv. Utilize systems approach to evaluate operational and maintenance performance and application

software. v. Demonstrate the principles of entrepreneurship, sustainable design and development. vi. Practice professional and ethical responsibilities. vii. Communicate effectively with all levels of industry and society. viii. Perform effectively as an individual and in a team with the capacity to be a leader or manager. ix. Demonstrate the understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a

professional engineer, and the need for sustainable development. x. Recognize, acquire and possess the need to undertake lifelong learning and professional

development. xi. Analyze and optimize contractual and financial implications on project selections.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 142 credit hours and a CGPA of not less than 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 14

CE - Common Engineering 26

M - Major 84

ME - Major Electives 9

TOTAL 142

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Civil

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2113/ MPW 2123

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW 2143 /

MPW 2153 Islamic Studies/ Moral Studies 3 N

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum II 1 U

PCB 1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum I 1 U VCB 1033 Geology for Engineers 3 M

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE VCB 1043 Geomatics 3 M

VCB 1012 Engineering Drawing 2 M VCB 1053 Engineering Fluid Mechanics 3 M

VCB 1023 Engineering Mechanics 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

HCB 2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum IV 1 U

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum III 1 U CCB 2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

TCB 2073 Structured Programming and Database System

3 CE FCM 2063 Probability and Statistics 3 CE

VCB 2013 Solid Mechanics 3 M VCB 2043 Geotechnical Engineering 3 M

VCB 2023 Concrete Technology 3 M VCB 2053 Theory of Structures 3 M

VCB 2033 Hydraulics 3 M VCB 2063 Transportation Planning and Engineering

3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 15

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE GCB 3173 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship

3 CE

VCB 3013 Structural Analysis 3 M MCB 3053 Engineering Team Project 3 CE

VCB 3022 Design of Steel Structures 2 M VCB 3064 Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures

4 M

VCB 3033 Environmental Engineering 3 M VCB 3073 Wastewater Engineering 3 M

VCB 3043 Foundation and Earth Structures 3 M VCB 3083 Highway Engineering 3 M

VCB 3053 Hydrology 3 M

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N VCB 4043 Engineers in Society 3 CE

LCB xxx3/ HCB xxx3

Social Science/ Humanities Elective 3 U VCB 4054 Final Year Project II 4 M

VCB 4013 Construction Project Management 3 M VCB 4063 Engineering Design II 3 M

VCB 4022 Final Year Project I 2 M VCB 4xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

VCB 4032 Engineering Design I 2 M VCB 4xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

VCB 4xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 142

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017 / ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A, B, C, D or E) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Offshore Oil and Gas Structures

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Offshore Structures VCB 4113 ME 3

2 Offshore Geotechnics and Geohazards VCB 4123 ME 3

3 Deepwater Technology VCB 4133 ME 3

B. Coastal Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Design of Coastal Structures VCB 4213 ME 3

2 Ocean and Coastal Engineering VCB 4223 ME 3

3 Coastal Planning and Management VCB 4233 ME 3

C. Sustainable Development and Construction

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Sustainable Development for Engineers VCB 4313 ME 3

2 Renewable Technology VCB 4323 ME 3

3 Sustainable Management of Business and Communities VCB 4333 ME 3

D. Environmental Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Sludge Management and Disposal VCB 4413 ME 3

2 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Engineering VCB 4423 ME 3

3 Marine Pollution and Control VCB 4433 ME 3

E. Construction Technology and Value Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Tall Building Structures VCB 4513 ME 3

2 Construction Engineering and Technology VCB 4523 ME 3

3 Value Engineering and Risk Management VCB 4533 ME 3

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Engineering students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 142 credit hours.

Minor in Management (For Engineering Programme only)

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: VCB 1012 COURSE: Engineering Drawing NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the introduction to engineering drawing basics, sketching, text and visualization methods, 2D CAD, 3D CAD and finally able to understand architectural and structural drawings.

COURSE CODE: VCB 1023 COURSE: Engineering Mechanics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers statics of particles, equilibrium and analysis of rigid bodies, friction, geometrical properties of areas and solids, friction and dynamics of rigid bodies.

COURSE CODE: VCB 1033 COURSE: Geology for Engineers NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the basic materials of the earth that engineers ought to know. It gives an overview about the earth, minerals, rock types and their weathering products. The course demonstrates the importance of geology to engineers by including introductory mechanics and hydraulics, deformation and geohazards.

COURSE CODE: VCB 1053 COURSE: Engineering Fluid Mechanics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Mechanics

This course consists of fluid characteristics, hydrostatics, fluid motion (hydrodynamics), pipe flow, hydro-machines, and dimensional analysis.

COURSE CODE: VCB 2013 COURSE: Solid Mechanics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Mechanics This course introduces the concept of stresses and strains. It provides an overview of the behaviour of bodies (both internal and external) under different loading conditions (such as direct, axial, shear, torsion and bending). It emphasizes the impact of transformation of the stresses under different modes of loading to different axes. Enables to compute the shear force and bending moment diagrams. It covers the deflections of determinate structures. It also covers the effect of loads on the stability of columns.

COURSE CODE: VCB 1043 COURSE: Geomatics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Drawing This course introduces the introduction to geomatics, analysis of ground based measurement, geoinformation science and image processing, principles of satellite positioning and offshore positioning.

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COURSE CODE: VCB 2023 COURSE: Concrete Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course focuses on the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. Its ingredients namely cement, aggregates, admixtures, are deliberated and the mix design process is also introduced. Aspects of mixing procedures, workability, and curing are also being discussed. The factors influencing strength and durability are also included.

COURSE CODE: VCB 2033 COURSE: Hydraulics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Fluid Mechanics The course will cover the topics that related to open channel flow, introductory hydraulic structures, and hydraulic modelling.

COURSE CODE: VCB 2043 COURSE: Geotechnical Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Geology for Engineers ii. Solid Mechanics This course deals with soil in engineering, formation of soil, description and classification, physical index properties of soil, soil in water, permeability, capillarity and seepage, stresses in soil, soil compaction, soil consolidation and shear strength.

COURSE CODE: VCB 2053 COURSE: Theory of Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Solid Mechanics This course introduces students to the techniques required for analyzing statically determinate and indeterminate structures. The topics discussed are basic concepts of structural analysis, analysis of determinate frames, cables and arches, influence lines, and deflections using energy methods. Students will also analyse statically indeterminate structures using force method, slope-deflection and moment-distribution methods.

COURSE CODE: VCB 2063 COURSE: Transportation Planning and Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course provides students with physical design of transportation facilities, traffic engineering studies, principles of traffic flow, capacity studies, transportation planning, traffic management system, road safety, public transportation.

COURSE CODE: VCB 3013 COURSE: Structural Analysis NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Theory of Structures This course deals with stiffness matrix methods for trusses, beams and frames, dynamic analysis of structures, introduction to finite element method.

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COURSE CODE: VCB 3022 COURSE: Design of Steel Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Solid Mechanics This course covers topics related to material behavior, structural design of steel work using limit state method, concepts of plastic analysis

COURSE CODE: VCB 3033 COURSE: Environmental Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course is an introductory course on the fundamentals of environmental engineering. It details an overview of the main disciplines involved in environmental engineering. The course is divided into several main topics which include: introduction to environmental engineering, water characteristics, quality testing and standards, water supply and treatment, solid waste, noise pollution and air pollution.

COURSE CODE: VCB 3043 COURSE: Foundations and Earth Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Geotechnical Engineering This course covers geotechnical aspect of foundation and earth retaining structure, foundations, earth retaining structures, slope stability and site investigation.

COURSE CODE: VCB 3053 COURSE: Hydrology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Hydraulics This course introduces the fundamental concepts of hydrology within a watershed. It gives an overview of the fundamentals of hydrologic cycle through the usage of water budget, and other related equations. The course focuses on precipitation and streamflow, runoff and hydrograph, flood estimation and flood control, and flood routing. Theories of groundwater flow and sedimentation are also covered. Hydrologic modeling and application of software in hydrologic simulation are introduced.

COURSE CODE: VCB 3064 COURSE: Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Concrete Technology ii. Structural Analysis This course relates with the Introduction to RC design, design philosophy, code of practices, design of RC beams, slabs, columns and foundations. Serviceability requirements and introduction to pre-stressed concrete.

COURSE CODE: VCB 3073 COURSE: Wastewater Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Overview of wastewater engineering, wastewater quality, flow and waste loading, type of domestic wastewater treatment plant, physical treatment, biological treatment, wastewater pumping, anaerobic treatment, industrial wastestreams and their treatment.

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COURSE CODE: VCB 3083 COURSE: Highway Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Transportation Planning and Engineering This course covers road administration and planning, pavement materials, bituminous materials, mix design, pavement analysis and design, geometric design, pavement construction, pavement maintenance.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4013 COURSE: Construction Project Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Overview of the construction industry in Malaysia and the players; contract management; estimation and taking off, project planning and scheduling; resource allocation and levelling, project control; site organization; supervision and management; cost estimation; site safety; EMS; IBS and management tools in construction.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4022 / VCB 4054 COURSE: Final Year Project I / Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 2 + 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas; mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, device fabrication.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4032 COURSE: Engineering Design I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing Engineering Design I addresses key issues related to the initial planning stage and development of capital project. Students will integrate all acquired academic knowledge from their course works and students will be prepared to enter into a real life design and implementation regime. Students will be exposed to standard contract terms, procurement standard and requirements, interpretation of concept design into actual design, preparation of traffic and environmental impact assessment. Client brief and architectural initial plan will be used to subject the capital project for economical design. Financial assessment and feasibility will be made base on key quantity surveying activities. Project life cycle for a sustainable design, implementation, and operation will be introduced.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4063 COURSE: Engineering Design II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Design I Engineering Design II provides real scenario related to submission processes require from local authorities and documentation of design calculations. Further, students will have a full understanding on how a project is integrated together within the various branches of civil engineering and other engineering services such as mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, specialist engineering work and role of architect. Adjunct lectures will be provided from practicing professional in the field.

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COURSE CODE: VCB 4043 COURSE: Engineers in Society NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The Engineer Profession and Society, The Engineer’s Act 1997, The Road Towards Professionalism, Ethical Codes of Conduct, Project Management as the Engineers’ Tools, Operation Management, Quality Control and The Role Engineers Play in its Successful Implementation, Engineers and the Environment, Business and legal aspects of engineers’ work.

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5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Offshore Oil and Gas Structures

COURSE CODE: VCB 4113 COURSE: Offshore Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers historical development of offshore structures, ocean environment, loads and responses, fixed platforms, topside facilities and offshore installation. The use of API and PETRONAS design procedures will also provide the students with the current hands-on experience on how the codes treat such design parameters to interact with the structures.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4123 COURSE: Offshore Geotechnics and Geohazards NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course will discuss salient aspects of site investigations, soil testing and geohazards related to offshore structures. The course emphasizes on the impact of structural behaviours on soil testing and soil modeling. Furthermore, soil exploration campaign is treated as risk mitigation process as part of geotechnical risk management process

COURSE CODE: VCB 4133 COURSE: Deepwater Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers deepwater structures, floating platforms, mooring systems, drilling and production risers, offshore pipelines, materials and corrosion.

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5.2.2 Coastal Engineering

COURSE CODE: VCB 4213 COURSE: Design of Coastal Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course offers an overall understanding from the appreciation of the needs and project requirements until the undertaking of a complete cycle in the design process. It includes derivation of design parameters and evaluation of various possible options. The course also provides an insight in developing appropriate construction strategy in minimizing negative impacts to the coastal environmental.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4223 COURSE: Ocean and Coastal Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of ocean and coastal engineering. It gives an overview in a number of subjects including wave theory, wave transformation, design wave specification, wind, tides, sediment transport, coastal morphology, and coastal protection & structures.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4233 COURSE: Coastal Planning and Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course aims at providing a framework of knowledge required for the proper planning and management of coastal zone. The contents of this course support the formation of a primary tool for coastal engineers in applying planning and other managerial interventions to the coastal zone respecting the principles of sustainability.

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5.2.3 Sustainable Development and Construction

COURSE CODE: VCB 4313 COURSE: Sustainable Development for Engineers NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course focuses on sustainable development as a body of knowledge and develops awareness on how use of technology in different ways can have significant impact to the environment. It covers a range of topic related to sustainable development namely the legacy of unsustainable world, patterns of development, concept of livelihoods, various types of footprints, relation of sustainable developments with economic condition, social and political structure; technology and society, business world, development design, innovation processes are also deliberated further in this course.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4323 COURSE: Renewable Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course focuses on the various sustainable innovation in technology related to diverse engineering fields. It covers across many sectors namely building construction, transportation, renewable energy, green approach in water and wastewater engineering, and rainwater harvesting. These are deliberated and the latest research and development of sustainable technology in engineering is also introduced. The importance of technology and environmental balance in the advancement of engineering is also discussed. The intention is to provide a holistic scenario of the current technological status, their impacts and future potential of in advocating renewable technology among engineers.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4333 COURSE: Sustainable Management of Business and Communities NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course introduces the interdisciplinary sustainability from a social science perspective for engineering students to appreciate. It uses a highly interactive instructional format, hands-on exploration of applied principles and emphasizes on critical thinking approach to evaluate trends and developments of different strategies. Students will develop an appreciation for the manner in which cultural, sociological, economic and political forces influence community and business macro-environments, and learn the approaches to planning, leading and evaluating environmental initiatives at the corporate and neighbourhood levels. Students will recognize their role as an individual agent of change with personal and communal responsibilities consistent with sustainable outcomes.

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5.2.4 Environmental Engineering

COURSE CODE: VCB 4413 COURSE: Sludge Management and Disposal NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The main purpose of this course is to describe the operations and the processes that are used to reduce the water and organic content of sludge and the processes that are used to render it suitable for final disposal and reuse.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4423 COURSE: Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course discusses the issues related to municipal and hazardous waste and integrated management of these kinds of waste. It deals the selection and application of suitable methods to achieve the specific waste management objectives and goals. The course is divided into several topics such as: solid and hazardous waste issues in Malaysia and abroad, solid and hazardous waste generation reduction, reuse, separation, recycling, collection and transportation, solid and hazardous waste treatment techniques and technologies, incineration and land disposal.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4433 COURSE: Marine Pollution and Control NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course deals different aspects of marine pollution and control in terms of marine and costal environment, marine ecosystem, pollution sources and effects, and pollution propagation and control mechanisms.

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5.2.5 Construction Technology and Value Management

COURSE CODE: VCB 4513 COURSE: Tall Building Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers the topics related to the definition including the factors affecting the growth, height and structural forms. Design criteria and static and dynamic loading on tall buildings. Building structure form and floor framing system for RC and steel and modelling for analysis. Analysis of rigid frame and shear wall structure. Stability analysis and effects of creep and shrinkage on tall buildings.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4523 COURSE: Construction Engineering and Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers the topics related to Site and Temporary Works, Plant and Equipment, Substructure, Superstructure, Roofs, Internal Fixtures and Fittings, Framed structures and Claddings, Fire and Insulation, Building for Industrial and Storage, Services.

COURSE CODE: VCB 4533 COURSE: Value Engineering and Risk Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers all topics related to process of value engineering and risk management of capital projects.

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Programme Information

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1.0 Introduction

Electrical & Electronic Engineering have always been one of the important engineering disciplines within the engineering society. Electrical & Electronic Engineering contribution are not limited to areas with applications such as telecommunications, computer systems, and power engineering but also extended into areas of applications such as in manufacturing, medicine, information technology and many more. Unlike other engineering disciplines, Electrical & Electronic Engineering is very dynamics and sensitive to technological advancement in the world. In fact, most of technological revolution starts from Electrical and Electronics. Electrical & Electronic engineers are involved in the design and development of modern high technology applications, such as, an automation for electromechanical systems, computer systems, embedded systems, or an electronic control systems applied in process plants, automotive industry, aerospace, and even maintenance. In other words, Electrical & Electronic engineers are in high demand in various fields. Graduates in this Electrical & Electronic Engineering are highly sought after by potential employers. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronics programme at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS emphasises on a strong foundation in physics, mathematics, and chemistry, followed by a thorough coverage of basic electrical and electronic engineering courses such as circuit theory, analogue electronics, digital electronics, microprocessor, and signal & systems. At higher levels, students are exposed to data and computer networking, digital signal processing, VLSI system design, control theory, communication systems, and power electronics. In the final year, students have the opportunity to major in one of these selected areas of their interest:

Communication Systems

Embedded Systems

Instrumentation and Control

Microelectronics

Power Systems Engineering

1.1 Programme Objective

i. To produce technically qualified Electrical and Electronics Engineers with potential to become leaders of Electrical and Electronic Industries.

ii. To produce Electrical and Electronics Engineers who are committed to sustainable development of Electrical and Electronic Industries for the betterment of society and nation.

1.2 Programme Outcomes

To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes: i. Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals. ii. Acquire in-depth technical competence in a specific engineering discipline. iii. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution in Electrical & Electronic

Engineering. iv. Ability to utilize a systems approach to design and evaluate operational performance in Electrical &

Electronic Engineering. v. Ability to demonstrate the understanding of the principles of sustainable design and development. vi. Ability to demonstrate the understanding of professional & ethical responsibilities and commitment

to them. vii. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large. viii. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader or

manager, as well as an effective team member. ix. Ability to undertake the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional

engineer. x. Ability to undertake the lifelong learning, and possessing/acquiring the capacity to do so. xi. Demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurship in specific engineering, and other related

businesses.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements.

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronic degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 142 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 14

CE - Common Engineering 23

M - Major 84

ME - Major Electives 12

TOTAL 142

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electrical & Electronics

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2113/ MPW 2123

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW 2143/

MPW 2153 Islamic Studies/Moral Studies 3 N

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum I 1 U

PCB 1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE ECB 1053 Digital Electronics I 3 M

ECB 1014 Circuit Theory 4 M

ECB 1033 Microelectronic Physics and Devices

3 M

ECB 1063 Structured Programming and Interfacing

3 M

ECB 1024 Network Analysis 4 M

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

HCB 2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum II 1 U

FCM 2043 Computational Methods 3 CE CCB 2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

ECB 2113 Analogue Electronics I 3 M ECB 2143 Microprocessor 3 M

ECB 2123 Signals and Systems 3 M ECB 2153 Analogue Electronics II 3 M

ECB 2133 Digital Electronics II 3 M ECB 2163 Communication Systems 3 M

ECB 2173 Electromagnetic Theory 3 M

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 15

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum III 1 U Kxx xxx1 Co Curriculum IV 1 U

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE GCB 3173 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship

3 CE

ECB 3113 Digital Signal Processing 3 M MCB 3053 Engineering Team Project 3 CE

ECB 3123 Control Systems 3 M ECB 3153 Power Systems 3 M

ECB 3133 Probability and Random Processes 3 M ECB 3163 Power Electronics 3 M

ECB 3143 Electrical Energy System 3 M ECB 3173 Electrical Machines 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N VCB 4043 Engineers in Society 3 CE

HCB xxx3/ LCB xxx3

Social Science/ Humanities Elective 3 U

ECB 4034 Final Year Project II 4 M

ECB 4023 Data and Computer Network 3 M ECB 4xx4 Major Elective II 4 ME

ECB 4014 Final Year Project I 4 M ECB 4xx4 Major Elective III 4 ME

ECB 4xx4 Major Elective I 4 ME

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 15

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 142

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017 / ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A, B, C, D or E) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Communication Systems

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Advanced Communication Systems ECB 4514 ME 4

2 Microwave Devices and Components ECB 4524 ME 4

3 Wireless Communications ECB 4534 ME 4

B. Embedded Systems

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Computer Systems Architecture ECB 4414 ME 4

2 Real-Time Microcontroller Systems ECB 4434 ME 4

3 Digital System Design ECB 4454 ME 4

C. Instrumentation and Control

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Modern Control Engineering ECB 4214 ME 4

2 Industrial Automation and Control Systems ECB 4224 ME 4

3 Plant Process Control Systems ECB 4234 ME 4

D. Microelectronics

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Analogue Integrated Circuit Design ECB 4614 ME 4

2 VLSI Design ECB 4624 ME 4

3 Semiconductor Devices Technology ECB 4634 ME 4

E. Power Systems Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Advanced Electrical Machines ECB 4314 ME 4

2 Advanced Power Electronics ECB 4324 ME 4

3 Advanced Power Systems ECB 4334 ME 4

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Engineering students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 142 credit hours.

Minor in Management (For Engineering Programme only)

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis 5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis

COURSE CODE: ECB 1014 COURSE: Circuit Theory NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None

This course introduces the fundamental concepts related to the principles of electrical engineering, the quantities, units, symbols, definitions in the field of electrical engineering, the passive components RLC, the techniques of analyzing electrical circuits, the concepts of power, the two and three phases circuits. In addition, the course will also covers fundamental operation of operational amplifiers and their application.

COURSE CODE: ECB 1024 COURSE: Network Analysis NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Circuit Theory

This course covers topics on principles of electrical circuit analysis with emphasis on linear circuit analysis using Laplace transform and Fourier series.

COURSE CODE: ECB 1033 COURSE: Microelectronic Physics and Devices NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None

This course covers topics related to the physics and devices of microelectronic. It begins with solid-state physics concepts such as energy-band theory, carrier concentration, drift and diffusion. This is followed by the introduction of fundamental devices namely PN junction diode, BJT and MOSFET.

COURSE CODE: ECB 1053 COURSE: Digital Electronics I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None

This course covers topic related to the principles and techniques of designing of digital logic circuit. It introduces the binary number system, Boolean algebra, digital circuits for performing digital arithmetic operations.

On more advanced topics, it covers the design of sequential circuits which includes state assignment, state minimization, and detection and elimination of hazards that exist in digital circuits.

COURSE CODE: ECB 1063 COURSE: Structured Programming and Interfacing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None

This programming course is designed to allow electrical and electronics students to design and develop computer programs to solve electronics systems problems. The course will adopt a lecture/hands-on approach. Using these approach students will explore a structured programming language. Students will be required to design and develop computer programs to control external devices via the PC.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2113 COURSE: Analogue Electronics I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Circuit Theory, Microelectronic Physics and Devices

This course covers topics related to theory and design and analysis of electronic circuits consisting of R, L and C, diodes, transistors and their applications.

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COURSE CODE: ECB 2123 COURSE: Signals and Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Network Analysis This course covers topics related to signals and systems. The focus is on continuous time signals and systems. MATLAB is used as a learning tool.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2133 COURSE: Digital Electronics II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Digital Electronics I or equivalent This course is an extension to the basic topics covered in Digital Electronics I. It covers fundamental topics like the logic family of gates, and the design of peripheral devices and circuits like Memory devices, clock generations, de-bouncing circuits, ADC, and DAC that are essentials in building a fully functional digital circuit.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2143 COURSE: Microprocessor NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Digital Electronics I & II This course covers topics related to microprocessor technology which include the principle architecture of 68000 16-bit microprocessor, the instruction sets and machine codes, the system hardware design, and the programming tasks.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2153 COURSE: Analogue Electronics II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microelectronic Physics and Devices, and Analogue Electronics I This course covers topics related to the theory and techniques in analyzing and designing of sub-system analogue electronics circuits, in relation to the gain, frequency response, output stages, feedback and stability. It also includes the basic active filter design, the oscillators design and its applications in the linear and nonlinear waveforms generation.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2163 COURSE: Communication Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Signals and Systems This course serves as an introduction to familiarize students with fast expanding market of communication systems. Emphasis is given to digital modulation schemes comprising a multiplexer/transmitter, a communication channel and its associated noise, interference and distortion effects, and a demultiplexer/receiver.

COURSE CODE: ECB 2173 COURSE: Electromagnetic Theory NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Vector Calculus This is an introductory course in fundamentals of electromagnetic (EM) theory. At the end of the course the students should be able to appreciate the basic concepts of EM field in free space and in material media and apply the basic laws and techniques used in calculating EM field. Maxwell’s equations are used to analyse the propagation of EM plane waves. Students are also expected to be able to explain and analyse transmission lines response, and make use of Smith chart to determine load impedance, admittance, VSWR and other parameter associated with transmission lines analysis.

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COURSE CODE: ECB 3113 COURSE: Digital Signal Processing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Signals & Systems This course covers topics related to discrete-time systems analysis and their design. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of digital signal processing will be covered and students will be able to implement a system on a digital signal processor.

COURSE CODE: ECB 3123 COURSE: Control Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Network Analysis This course covers topics related to the analysis and design of control systems involving different areas of applications including aircraft and spacecraft, robotics, and process control systems.

COURSE CODE: ECB 3133 COURSE: Probability and Random Process NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Differential Equations This course introduces the students to the concept of probability and random variables for various form distributions and their statistical properties.

The course also looks into random processes which deal with the properties and problem solutions of stationary and Markov processes.

COURSE CODE: ECB 3143 COURSE: Electrical Energy System NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Circuit Theory This course covers topics related to the power station, non-conventional electrical energy and high voltage systems. It also develops the fundamental principles of operation of the power station and 3 main types of power plants which are steam, hydroelectric and gas-turbine power plants.

This course also provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of non-conventional electrical energy, high voltage system, modeling and simulation of the system.

COURSE CODE: ECB 3153 COURSE: Power Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Circuit Theory This course covers topic related to the theory and basic principles of power systems. It covers the three-phase system, per unit representation, power system element and configurations, transmission system representation and performance, load flow studies and fault studies. Focus is given on the distribution and utilisation of electrical power. Lab session is provided for simulation exercise on power systems.

COURSE CODE: ECB 3163 COURSE: Power Electronics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Analogue Electronics ll This course covers topics related to power electronics devices and their applications in power control and electrical machines control, and the circuit topologies and the techniques involves in analyzing the circuits.

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COURSE CODE: ECB 3173 COURSE: Electrical Machines NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Network Analysis This course covers topic related to the theory and basic principles of power systems and electrical machines. It covers the mechanical and electrical principles common to all types of machinery. Focus will be given to dc machines, induction motor and synchronous generator as it is widely used in the industry. Lab session is provided for hands-on experience with electrical machinery and to expose student on safety aspect of machines.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4014 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, device fabrication.

For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4023 COURSE: Data and Computer Network NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Communication Systems This course introduces and explains the protocols, services and standards used in multimedia networks, which is actually the integration of voice/data communications, and computer networks. It covers topics on data communications principles and techniques such as data communications model, physical layer interfaces, and data link protocols for error detection and correction. It also covers topics on networking such as concept of layered TCP/IP and OSI protocols, local area networks (Ethernet, token ring, etc) and wide area networks.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4034 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, device fabrication.

For both FYP I, and II each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

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5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Instrumentation and Control

COURSE CODE: ECB 4214 COURSE: Modern Control Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Control Systems or equivalent This course covers topic related to the theory of digital and modern control systems design. The coverage includes state-space representation of dynamic systems, state feedback-based control system, observer design, and quadratic optimal control solution using Riccatti equation.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4224 COURSE: Industrial Automation and Control System NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Control Systems or equivalent This course cover topics related to the implementation of computer control in industrial automation. These include a study on industrial sensors and actuators, industrial controllers such as computer-based control, programmable logic controller (PLC), distributed control systems (DCS), and interfacing. Current trends in Industrial and Factory automation will also be covered. The emphasized will be on the control systems aspects for FMS/plant control, the communication and system networking (e.g. fieldbus), and the FMS/plant systems components.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4234 COURSE: Plant Process Control Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Control Systems or equivalent This course covers topics related to the analysis and design strategy of industrial process control systems. It exposes the students to various process control strategies and schemes, advance regulatory strategies and synthesis of single and multivariable control schemes. Lab exercises will include hands-on operation of process control DCS; students will observe the effect of PID control strategies and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of several feedback controller tuning techniques.

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5.2.2 Power Systems Engineering

COURSE CODE: ECB 4314 COURSE: Advanced Electrical Machines NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Electrical Machines This course concentrates on the generation of electrical energy in the AC form and on the AC machines that are widely used in industry. It covers the topics related to theory & applications of electrical machines and their control. The course also develops the fundamental principles of operation of the 3-phase synchronous machines, induction motors, linear motors and special motors that are commonly used in Industry. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and understanding of Power Systems, modeling, simulation and design techniques that are necessary to Electrical Engineers in any industry using large quantities of electric power and electrical machinery.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4324 COURSE: Advanced Power Electronics NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Power Electronics This course covers topics related to principles and concepts of controlling both DC and AC motors, the gate drive circuits design and safety considerations, and the applications of microprocessor in controlling electric drives, and UPS.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4334 COURSE: Advanced Power Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Power Systems This course covers topic related to the theory and advanced principles of power systems. Topics covered include power flow solution, fault analysis and economic dispatch control. Load frequency control is also dealt with. Power system protection and power quality are the advanced topics. Attention is given to solve practical power system networks. Focus is given on the simulation exercise on power systems.

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5.2.3 Embedded Systems

COURSE CODE: ECB 4414 COURSE: Computer System Architecture NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microprocessor Computer System Architecture is related to both computer organization and design. Concepts of computer architecture where digital modules are designed and made to interact with different functional modules to form the basic building blocks in a computer system. Computer organization is concerned with the manner different modules communicate to provide the computing power for users and thus forms a computer system.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4434 COURSE: Real-Time Microcontroller Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microprocessor Introduction to microcontroller technology that includes the principle architecture of a specific microcontroller, the instruction set architecture, the system hardware design and the programming tasks.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4454 COURSE: Digital Systems Design NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microprocessor, Digital Signal Processing This course is an extension to the basic topics covered in Digital Electronics I & II. This course covers fundamental topics like the logic family of gates, and the design of peripheral devices and circuits like Memory devices, clock generations, de-bouncing circuits, ADC, and DAC that are essentials in building a fully functional digital circuit.

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5.2.4 Communication Systems

COURSE CODE: ECB 4514 COURSE: Advanced Communication Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Communication Systems This course is a formal introduction to the main concepts of digital communications. Topics covered include: baseband pulse transmission, passband digital transmission, signal-space representation and information theory such as channel coding and capacity. Applications are drawn from the access network parts of the telephone networks.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4524 COURSE: Microwave Devices and Components NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Electromagnetic Theory The course covers the design of RF and microwave systems with applications to wireless communications.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4534 COURSE: Wireless Communication NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Communication Systems This course covers the topics related to the principles of wireless communications and their emerging standards. The course aims to teach topics that include concepts of wireless communications, radio propagation, fading mitigation techniques, digital modulation performance in fading, spread spectrum techniques, cellular and sectorization, and case study of current mobile technologies.

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5.2.5 Microelectronics

COURSE CODE: ECB 4614 COURSE: Analogue Integrated Circuits Design NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Analogue Electronics I, and Analogue Electronics II It focuses on basics of MOS analogue integrated circuits design such as circuit analysis (small signal circuit analysis, frequency compensation, etc.) and building blocks (amplifiers, references, current mirrors, etc.). Extensive use of SPICE for simulations should be expected.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4624 COURSE: VLSI design NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microelectronic Physics and Devices This course covers the analysis and design of digital integrated circuits building blocks using CMOS technology. The course emphasizes on design, and requires extensive use of a circuit layout CAD tool, and SPICE for simulations. Students will have the opportunity to have hands-on experience in VLSI design from design entry up to fabrication. Aspect of VLSI testing will also be introduced.

COURSE CODE: ECB 4634 COURSE: Semiconductor Devices & Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Microelectronic Physics & Devices The course begins with the review on solid-state physic concepts and fundamental devices. This is followed by the introduction to advance devices and its fabrication technology.

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Programme Information

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1.0 Introduction

Mechanical Engineering is the application of engineering principles to the design, development and manufacturing of mechanical devices and systems. The programme educational objective is to produce technically qualified Mechanical Engineers with the potential to become leaders in the Energy and Manufacturing Sectors who are committed to the sustainable development of Energy and Manufacturing Sectors for the betterment of society and nation.

The programme stresses on strong foundation in Mathematics and Physics followed by a thorough coverage of basic engineering courses such as Introduction to Material Science, Engineering Drawing, Electrical Power and Machines, Manufacturing Technology I and Statics.

In the second year of study, students are exposed to courses in Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Solid Mechanics and Dynamics.

In the third year of study, students are exposed to courses in Control Systems, Engineering Materials, Heat Transfer, Mechanics of Machines, Computer Aided Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Design, Manufacturing Technology II, Mechatronics and Vibrations.

In the final year of study, students are required to undertake two capstone courses, Mechanical Systems Design I and Mechanical Systems Design II along with the Final Year Project I and Final Year Project II.

In addition to the above courses, students will have the opportunity to choose one of the major electives of these selected areas:

Automotive

Energy

Manufacturing

Materials

Deepwater

Facilities and Plant Engineering

Mechanical engineers are normally employed in automotive sector; producing automobiles and its supporting industries, manufacturing industries; industrial machines and components. The job involves designing of mechanical components and devices, supervising and maintaining the production operation. Mechanical engineers are also in demand in the oil and gas sector and energy related sector.

1.1 Programme Educational Objectives

i. To produce technically qualified Mechanical Engineers with the potential to become leaders of Energy and Manufacturing Sectors.

ii. To produce Mechanical Engineers who are committed to sustainable development of Energy and Manufacturing Sectors for the betterment of society and nation.

1.2 Programme Outcomes To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes: i. Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals. ii. Ability to acquire in‐depth technical competence in a Mechanical Engineering discipline. iii. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution in Mechanical Engineering. iv. Ability to utilise systems approach to design and evaluate operational performance in Mechanical

Engineering. v. Understanding of the principles of design for sustainable development. vi. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and commitment to them. vii. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large.

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viii. Ability to function effectively as an individual and in a group with the capacity to be a leader. ix. Understanding of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional

engineer. x. Recognising the need to undertake life‐long learning, and possessing /acquiring the capacity to do so. xi. Demonstrating business acumen and entrepreneurship in Mechanical Engineering and other related

businesses.

1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 142 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 14

CE - Common Engineering 26

M - Major 84

ME - Major Electives 9

TOTAL 142

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Mechanical

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2113/ MPW 2123

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW 2143 / MPW 2153

Islamic / Moral Studies 3 N

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum I 1 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum II 1 U

PCB 1012 Introduction To Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U MCB 1033 Electrical Power and Machines 3 M

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE MCB 1043 Manufacturing Technology I 3 M

MCB 1012 Introduction to Material Science 2 M MCB 1053 Statics 3 M

MCB 1023 Engineering Drawing 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum III 1 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum IV 1 U

HCB 2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U CCB 2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

TCB 2073 Structured Programming and Database Systems

3 CE FCM 2063 Probability and Statistics 3 CE

MCB 2013 Fluid Mechanics I 3 M MCB 2043 Dynamics 3 M

MCB 2023 Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics I

3 M MCB 2053 Fluid Mechanics II 3 M

MCB 2034 Solid Mechanics 4 M MCB 2063 Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II

3 M

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 15

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE MCB 3053 Engineering Team Project 3 CE

MCB 3013 Control Systems 3 M MCB 3063 Computer Aided Engineering 3 M

MCB 3023 Engineering Materials 3 M MCB 3073 Manufacturing Technology II 3 M

MCB 3033 Heat Transfer 3 M MCB 3083 Mechanical Engineering Design 3 M

MCB 3043 Mechanics of Machines 3 M MCB 3092 Mechatronics 2 M

MCB 3103 Vibrations 3 M

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N VCB 4043 Engineers in Society 3 CE

HCBxxx3/ LCB xxx3

Social Science/Humanities Elective 3 U MCB 4033 Mechanical Systems Design II 3 M

GCB 3173 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship

3 CE MCB 4044 Final Year Project II 4 M

MCB 4012 Mechanical Systems Design I 2 M MCB 4xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

MCB 4022 Final Year Project I 2 M MCB 4xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

MCB 4xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 142

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017 / ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A, B, C, D, E or F) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Automotive

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Internal Combustion Engine MCB 4113 ME 3

2 Vehicle Dynamics MCB 4123 ME 3

3 Vehicle and Chassis Design MCB 4133 ME 3

B. Energy

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Energy Conversion MCB 4213 ME 3

2 Energy Management MCB 4223 ME 3

3 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning MCB 4233 ME 3

C. Manufacturing

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Automation and Robotics MCB 4313 ME 3

2 Advanced Manufacturing Technology MCB 4323 ME 3

3 Manufacturing Systems MCB 4333 ME 3

D. Materials

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Nano Materials MCB 4413 ME 3

2 Corrosion Engineering MCB 4423 ME 3

3 Failure Analysis and Non-Destructive Examination MCB 4433 ME 3

E. Deepwater

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Flow Assurance in Pipelines and Flow-lines MCB 4513 ME 3

2 Sub-sea Engineering MCB 4523 ME 3

3 Offshore Structures VCB 4113 ME 3

F. Facilities and Plant Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Facilities Engineering, Transport and Storage MCB 4613 ME 3

2 Plant Equipment Design MCB 4623 ME 3

3 Plant Equipment Maintenance and Reliability MCB 4633 ME 3

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Engineering students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 142 credit hours.

Minor in Management (For Engineering Programme only)

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis

COURSE CODE: MCB 1012 COURSE: Introduction to Material Science NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Chemistry II This course covers topics on Introduction to Materials & Atomic Bonding; The Structure of Crystalline Solids; Imperfection in Solids and Diffusion; Mechanical Properties of Materials; Dislocation & Strengthening of Mechanisms; Phase Diagrams & Phase Transformations; Engineering Materials.

COURSE CODE: MCB 1023 COURSE: Engineering Drawing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers topics on Engineering Graphics Fundamentals; Geometrical Drawing; Management of Drawing; Machine Drawing; Advanced CAD and application.

COURSE CODE: MCB 1033 COURSE: Electrical Power and Machines NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers topics on Single and Three Phase Circuit; Power; Power Factor; AC Motors; Three Phase Motors; Generators and Transformer.

COURSE CODE: MCB 1043 COURSE: Manufacturing Technology I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers topics on Introduction to Manufacturing; Measurement and Quality Assurance; Machining Processes; Metal Casting and Joining Processes.

COURSE CODE: MCB 1053 COURSE: Statics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers topics on Introduction to Statics; Force Vectors; Equilibrium of a Particle; Force System Resultants; Equilibrium of a Rigid Body; Analysis of Structure; Internal Forces; Friction; Centre of Gravity and Centroid; Moments of Inertia.

COURSE CODE: MCB 2013 COURSE: Fluid Mechanics I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Statics This course covers topics on Introduction to Fluid Mechanics; Fluid Statics; Elementary Fluid Dynamics; Fluid Kinematics; Finite Control Volume Analysis; Dimensional Analysis and Modelling; Viscous Flow In Pipes.

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COURSE CODE: MCB 2023 COURSE: Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers topics on Basic Concept of Thermodynamics; Properties of Substance; Energy Transfer by Heat, Work and Mass; The First Law of Thermodynamic; The Second Law of Thermodynamics, Entropy and Exergy.

COURSE CODE: MCB 2034 COURSE: Solid Mechanics NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Statics This course covers topics on Review of Statics & Introduction; Stress; Strain; Mechanical Properties of Materials; Axial Load; Torsion; Bending; Transverse Shear; Combined Loadings; Stress & Strain Transformation; Design of Beam and Shafts; Buckling and Columns.

COURSE CODE: MCB 2043 COURSE: Dynamics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Statics This course covers topics on Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles; Planar Kinematics and Planar Kinetics of Rigid Bodies.

COURSE CODE: MCB 2053 COURSE: Fluid Mechanics II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Fluid Mechanics I This course covers topics on Review of Fundamentals; Introduction to Navier-Stokes Equations and Resistance to Fluid Motion; Boundary Layer Concept; External Viscous Flow; Compressible Fluid Flow and Turbo Machines.

COURSE CODE: MCB 2063 COURSE: Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics I This course covers topics on Gas Power Cycles; Vapour and Combined Power Cycles; Refrigeration Cycles; Gas Mixtures; Gas-Vapour Mixtures and Air-Conditioning; Chemical Reactions and Combustion.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3013 COURSE: Control Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Ordinary Differential Equations

ii. Electrical Power and Machines This course covers topics on Introduction and Review of Mathematical Foundation; Transfer Function, Block Diagram and Signal Flow Graphs; Mathematical Modelling of Physical Systems; Time-domain Analysis and Design of Control Systems; Stability of Linear Control Systems; Root-locus Techniques; Frequency-domain Analysis & Design of Control Systems.

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COURSE CODE: MCB 3023 COURSE: Engineering Materials NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Material Science This course covers topics on The Importance of Engineering Materials; The Role of Chemical, Physical and Mechanical Properties in Engineering Materials; Testing, Standard and Inspection; Fatigue Analysis; The Role of Tribology in Engineering Materials; The Role of Corrosion in Engineering Materials; Metals and Alloys; Polymers; Ceramics, Cermets, Glass and Carbon Products and Material Selection.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3033 COURSE: Heat Transfer NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics I ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II This course covers the fundamental concepts of heat transfer on conduction (1-dimensional and 2-dimensional), transient and heat transfer coefficient, convection (forced and natural convection of plates and tubes), radiation (view factors and coefficient) and heat exchangers (combination of internal and external flow in the tubes).

COURSE CODE: MCB 3043 COURSE: Mechanics of Machines NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Dynamics This course covers topics on Introduction to Mechanisms; Position Analysis of Mechanism; Velocity Analysis of Mechanisms; Acceleration Analysis of Mechanisms; Design of Mechanism; Cam-Kinematics & Design; Gears-Kinematics & Design; Static Force of Analysis; Dynamic Force Analysis of Mechanisms and Computer-Aided Modelling & Simulation.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3053 COURSE: Engineering Team Project NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Student A group of 5-6 students will work on a project, which might be multidisciplinary in nature. A maximum of four faculty members will be assigned to each group. Nature of the project is either design or project management of multidiscipline.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3063 COURSE: Computer Aided Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Solid Mechanics ii. Fluid Mechanics II This course covers topics on Introduction to CAE; Introduction and General Steps of finite Element Method; Direct Stiffness Method; Modelling of 2-D Elements for FEA; 2-D Cantilever and Plane Problems; Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer; Analysis of Steady 1-D and 2-D Heat Transfer; Analysis of Un-Steady 1-D Heat Transfer.

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COURSE CODE: MCB 3073 COURSE: Manufacturing Technology II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Manufacturing Technology I This course covers topics on Introduction; Machining Processes; Advanced Machining Processes; Casting, Forming and Shaping of Metals; Forming and Shaping of Plastics, Ceramics and Composite Materials; Surface Technology and Selection of Manufacturing Processes and Machinery.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3083 COURSE: Mechanical Engineering Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Drawing This course covers topics on Flexible Mechanical Power Transmission Components; Rigid Mechanical Power Transmission Components; Mechanical Components; Rolling Elements; Modelling and Simulation; Materials Selection and Materials in Design; Materials Processing and Design; Risk Reliability and Safety.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3092 COURSE: Mechatronics NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Control Systems This course covers topics on Introduction of Mechatronics; Sensors and Transducers; Signal Conditioning; Pneumatic and Hydraulic Actuation System; Mechanical Actuation System; Electrical Actuation System; Digital Logic and Programmable Logic Controller.

COURSE CODE: MCB 3103 COURSE: Vibrations NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Ordinary Differential Equations

ii. Dynamics

This course covers topics on Introduction and Fundamentals of Vibrations; Free and Force Vibration of Single Degree of freedom System; Vibration under General Forcing Conditions; Multi Degree of Freedom Systems; Introduction of Vibration Suppression; Vibration of Continuous System; Vibration Measuring Instrumentation & Techniques.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4012 COURSE: Mechanical Systems Design I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mechanical Engineering Design

This is a part one of capstone courses for Mechanical Engineering programme. This is a team-based project on design and development of mechanical equipment under the guidance of faculty members. Each team shall have a maximum of 5 students.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4022 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing

This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

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COURSE CODE: MCB 4033 COURSE: Mechanical Systems Design II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mechanical Systems Design I This is a part two of capstone courses for Mechanical Engineering programme. This is a team-based project on design and development of mechanical equipment under the guidance of faculty members. Each team shall have a maximum of 5 students.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4044 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

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5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Automotive

COURSE CODE: MCB 4113 COURSE: Internal Combustion Engine NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II

ii. Heat Transfer This course covers topics on Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines; Gas Cycles; Fuel Air Cycles; Engine Testing and Control; Air-Fuel and Exhaust Flow; Combustion and Emissions; Fuels and Lubricants; Engine Performance and Design Calculations.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4123 COURSE: Vehicle Dynamics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mechanics of Machines This course covers topics on Vehicle Acceleration and Deceleration; Vehicle Ride Modelling; Handling Dynamics; Steering System and Tire Properties.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4133 COURSE: Vehicle and Chassis Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mechanical Engineering Design This course covers topics on Vehicle Mechanics; Road Vehicle Aerodynamics; Wind Tunnel Testing; Suspension System; Braking System and Vehicle Structure.

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5.2.2 Energy

COURSE CODE: MCB 4213 COURSE: Energy Conversion NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics II

ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II iii. Heat Transfer

This course covers topics on Present Trends in Energy Supply and Demand; Energy System and Sources; Energy Conversion; Biomass Energy; Hydro-electric Energy; Solar Energy (Thermal); Solar Energy (Photovoltaic) and Wind Power.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4223 COURSE: Energy Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics II

ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II iii. Heat Transfer

This course covers topics on Energy Audit Basics; Building Energy Audit; Energy Monitoring; Environment Monitoring; Project Investment Appraisal; Energy and the Environment.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4233 COURSE: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics I

ii. Heat Transfer This course covers topics on History of Refrigeration; Development of Refrigerants and Compressors; Vapour Compression Systems; Vapour Absorption Refrigeration Systems; Air Refrigeration; Design of Hydronic Piping System; District Cooling System; Psychometry; Thermal Comfort and Indoor Air Quality; Cooling Load Calculations; Air Distribution & Sizing of Ducting System; AHU, FCU, Cooling Towers.

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5.2.3 Manufacturing

COURSE CODE: MCB 4313 COURSE: Automation & Robotics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Control Systems ii. Mechatronics This course covers topics on Automation; Robotics; Kinematics & Dynamics; Actuators and Sensors.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4323 COURSE: Advanced Manufacturing Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Manufacturing Technology I This course covers topics on CAD/CAM in Production System; Mould and Dies Materials; Advanced Machining Processes; Mould and Dies Design/Fabrication; Rapid-Prototyping; fabrication of Micro-electromechanical, Devices and Systems.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4333 COURSE: Manufacturing Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Manufacturing Technology II This course covers topics on manufacturing Systems; Manufacturing Support System; Production Simulation using WITNESS; Material Handling; Quality Control in Manufacturing System.

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5.2.4 Materials

COURSE CODE: MCB 4413 COURSE: Nano Materials NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Materials This course covers topics on Nano-particle Technologies and Applications; Nanostructure Characterization Tools; Nano-particles and Polymer Nano-composites; Nano-surfaces and Films; Nano-reactive Materials and Catalysts; Nano-technology Methods and Processes.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4423 COURSE: Corrosion Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Materials This course covers topics on Introduction; Corrosion Principles; Forms of Corrosion; Corrosion Testing; Corrosion Prevention: Protection against Electrochemical Corrosion; Corrosion Management.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4433 COURSE: Failure Analysis and Non-Destructive Examination NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Engineering Materials This course covers topics on Introduction to Failure Analysis; Failure Modes & Characterization; Failure Characterization Methods; Failure Analysis and Design; Tools and Techniques in Failure Analysis; Characterization Methods (SEM, XRD, XRF); Introduction to NDE; Radiography; Principles of Ultrasonic Testing; Penetrant Testing; Magnetic Particle Testing.

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5.2.5 Deepwater Engineering

COURSE CODE: MCB 4513 COURSE: Flow Assurance in Pipelines and Flow-lines NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics I

ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics I iii. Fluid Mechanics II iv. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II

This course covers topics on Introduction; Thermodynamics, Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer; Flow Assurance Diagnostics and Production Monitoring; Field Management Approaches; Start-up and Shut-down Operations.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4523 COURSE: Sub-sea Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers topics on Introduction to Sub-sea Engineering; Field Architecture and Sub-sea Configurations; Drilling and Sub-sea Well Completion; Sub-sea Pipeline and Flow-lines; Sub-sea Production Control Equipment; Sub-sea Processing Equipment; Structural Design of Sub-sea Equipment; Installation and Commissioning; Reliability Engineering and Risk Analysis; Underwater Inspection, Maintenance and Repair.

(For VCB 4113 Offshore Structures, please refer to Civil Engineering Programme - Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

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5.2.5 Facilities and Plant Engineering

COURSE CODE: MCB 4613 COURSE: Facilities Engineering Transport and Storage NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics II

ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II iii. Heat Transfer

This course covers topics on Introduction; Field Development Concept; Oil and Gas Production Processes; Process Equipment and Facilities; Piping and Pipeline Design and Selection; Pumps and Compressors; Risk and Reliability Assessment; Crude Export Facilities, Metering and Custody Transfer; Crude Oil Terminal (COT) and Onshore Gas Plant (OGP).

COURSE CODE: MCB 4623 COURSE: Plant Equipment Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Fluid Mechanics II

ii. Mechanical Engineering Thermodynamics II iii. Heat Transfer

This course covers topics on Introduction; Overall Plant Design and Auxiliary Equipment; Power Plants; Petrochemical Plants; Other Types of Plants; Plant Economic Analysis; Energy and Environmental Concerns.

COURSE CODE: MCB 4633 COURSE: Plant Equipment Maintenance and Reliability NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course covers topics on Introduction to Engineering Reliability; General Reliability Analysis Functions; System Reliability; Introduction to Maintenance and Maintainability; Types of Maintenance; Human Error in Engineering Maintenance.

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Programme Information

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1.0 Introduction

Petroleum Engineering involves in the exploration and production activities of petroleum at the upstream end of the energy sector. The curriculum in Petroleum Engineering is intended to prepare students for the petroleum industry and other fields which involve fluid flow through subsurface formations and particularly for those professions which have to do with drilling, production, reservoir engineering and transportation of oil, gas, and other subsurface resources. The programme stresses the development of strong fundamentals in mathematics, sciences and engineering followed by a thorough coverage of fundamental petroleum engineering courses such as Introduction to Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience, Drilling Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, Well Test Analysis and others. Courses in geology provide an understanding of the geological structures and conditions favourable for petroleum deposits. The fundamental courses in petroleum engineering which illustrate the application of the engineering principles to the type of problems and solution methods used in the petroleum industry. In the later years of study, students will have the opportunity to major in one of these selected areas:

Reservoir Studies

Drilling Engineering

Production Technology

Materials

Facilities & Plant Engineering

Industrial Environmental Engineering

Process Plant Safety Prior to completion of study, students are required to complete various projects ranging from engineering design, field development plan (FDP), and individual projects selected from actual oil and gas field data and relevant industrial problems.

1.1 Programme Educational Objective

i. To produce technically qualified Petroleum Engineers with the potential to become leaders of Oil and Gas Industries.

ii. To produce Petroleum Engineers who are committed to sustainable development of Oil and Gas Industries for the betterment of society and nation.

1.2 Programme Outcomes To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes: i. Ability to apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals ii. Technical competency in petroleum engineering disciplines iii. Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution in petroleum engineering iv. Ability to utilise systems analysis approach to design and to evaluate performance in petroleum

engineering v. Understanding of the principles of design for sustainable development vi. Understanding of and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities vii. Ability to communicate effectively, not only with engineers but also with the community at large viii. Ability to function effectively in a group with the capacity to become a leader ix. Ability to undertake the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities of a professional

engineer. x. Recognition of the need to undertake lifelong learning xi. Ability to demonstrate business acumen and entrepreneurship in petroleum engineering and other

related businesses

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petroleum degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 142 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 14

CE - Common Engineering 36

M - Major 74

ME - Major Electives 9

TOTAL 142

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Petroleum

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2113/ MPW 2123

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW 2143/

MPW 2153 Islamic Studies/ Moral Studies 3 N

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum I 1 U

PCB 1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

CCB 1052 Engineering Drawings 2 CE

PCB 1023 Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience

3 M

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE

PCB 1033 Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties

3 M

MCB 1012 Introduction to Material Science 2 CE

PCB 1043 Petroleum Engineering Thermodynamics

3 M

PCB 1013 Statics and Dynamics 3 M

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum II 1 U Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum III 1 U

HCB 2033 Professional Communications Skills 3 U CCB 2032 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

MCB 2013 Fluid Mechanics I 3 CE FCM 2063 Probability and Statistics 3 CE

TCB 2073 Structured Programming and Database System

3 CE PCB 2033 Drilling Engineering 3 M

PCB 2013 Reservoir Geoscience 3 M PCB 2044 Well Logging and Formation Evaluation

4 M

PCB 2023 Reservoir Engineering I 3 M PCB 2053 Reservoir Engineering II 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxx xxx1 Co-Curriculum IV 1 U GCB 3173 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship

3 CE

FCM 2043 Computational Methods 3 CE MCB 3053 Engineering Team Project 3 CE

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE PCB 3023 Petroleum Economics 3 M

PCB 3013 Well Test Analysis 3 M PCB 3053 Reservoir Modelling and Simulation 3 M

PCB 3043 Well Design and Completion 3 M PCB 3073 Production Engineering II 3 M

PCB 3063 Production Engineering I 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 15

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N VCB 4053 Engineers in Society 3 CE

LCB xxx3/ HCB xxx3

Social Science Elective/ Humanities Elective

3 U PCB 4033 Field Development Project II 3 M

PCB 4013 Gas Field Engineering 3 M PCB 4044 Final Year Project II 4 M

PCB 4022 Final Year Project I 2 M PCB 4xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

PCB 4032 Field Development Project I 2 M PCB 4xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

PCB 4xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 16

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 142

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017/ ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses.

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A, B, C, D, E, F or G) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Reservoir Studies

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Enhanced Oil Recovery PCB 4113 ME 3

2 Geostatistics and Reservoir Characterization PCB 4123 ME 3

3 CO2 Sequestration PCB 4133 ME 3

B. Drilling Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Advanced Drilling Engineering PCB 4213 ME 3

2 Drilling Hydraulics PCB 4223 ME 3

3 Corrosion Engineering MCB 4423 ME 3

C. Production Technology

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Petroleum Production and Optimisation PCB 4313 ME 3

2 Well Simulation Technique PCB 4323 ME 3

3 Offshore Structures VCB 4113 ME 3

D. Materials

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Nano Materials MCB 4413 ME 3

2 Corrosion Engineering MCB 4423 ME 3

3 Failure Analysis and NDE MCB 4433 ME 3

E. Facilities and Plant Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Facilities Engineering, Transport and Storage MCB 4613 ME 3

2 Plant Equipment Design MCB 4623 ME 3

3 Plant Equipment Maintenance and Reliability MCB 4633 ME 3

F. Industrial Environmental Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Air Pollution Engineering CCB 4213 ME 3

2 Industrial Effluent Engineering CCB 4233 ME 3

3 Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management CCB 4243 ME 3

G. Process Plant Safety

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Human Factors for Process Safety CCB 4613 ME 3

2 Inherently Safer Design CCB 4623 ME 3

3 Technical Management for Process Safety CCB 4633 ME 3

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4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Engineering students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 142 credit hours.

Minor in Management (For Engineering Programme only)

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis

COURSE CODE: PCB 1012 COURSE: Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course is aimed at introducing to new students the various aspects of the oil and gas industry, both upstream and downstream, and making them aware of the role of various disciplines throughout the life cycle of petroleum. The course will be taught in several modules by specialists in the various disciplines involved in each step of the petroleum life cycle, starting with geoscientists who will introduce acreage basin analysis, prospect evaluation, exploration techniques, and discovery appraisal; petroleum engineers who will elaborate on the field development planning, drilling, reservoir engineering and production technology; chemical, mechanical and electrical engineers who will introduce manufacturing of petroleum products. Refining, gas processing, and petrochemicals industries are also discussed. This course also focuses on basic knowledge of sustainable development and develops an awareness of different ways in which the use of technology can affect the environment.

COURSE CODE: PCB 1013 COURSE: Statics and Dynamics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course provides the students with fundamental principles of the basic engineering principles governing the statics, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies as applied to mechanical components and tools. It includes stationary structures (statics) and structures in motion (dynamics). Statics: definition of force and moment, static equilibrium of rigid bodies, statical equivalence of systems of forces, centre of mass, centroid, centre of pressure, frictional forces. Kinematics: linear and angular motion, motion in a plane, relative displacement, velocity and acceleration. Dynamics: equations of motion for rigid body, work and energy, impulse and momentum, strain energy.

COURSE CODE: PCB 1023 COURSE: Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development The course covers concepts on the occurrence of petroleum accumulation, exploration methods, drilling and well logging and resource and reserves. Students will be introduced to the roles of geoscience in reservoir characterization and field development planning. Students will also be exposed to several Malaysian case studies on various aspects of geoscience.

COURSE CODE: PCB 1033 COURSE: Reservoir Rock and Fluid Properties NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development The course begins with an overview of petroleum accumulation and the various reservoir rocks before focusing in greater details on concepts of the reservoir rock properties. The course will also include an overview of volumetric equations, components of petroleum fluids, phase behaviour, equation of state, reservoir fluid identification, dry gas behaviour, reservoir fluid studies, PVT analysis and gas-liquid equilibrium.

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COURSE CODE: PCB 1043 COURSE: Petroleum Engineering Thermodynamics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None Thermodynamics is a basic engineering course. This is the only compulsory course for Petroleum students to learn and apply the energy balance. The course closely resembles classical Thermodynamics except that less time is spent on cycles and more time is spent on fluid property estimations. It can be roughly divided into four sections: the first law of thermodynamics, the second law of thermodynamics, application of thermodynamic principles to various cycles and introduction to phase equilibria.

COURSE CODE: PCB 2013 COURSE: Reservoir Geoscience NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience The course begins with a brief introduction into the concepts of petroleum systems. Then, the course will focus in depth on sedimentology, transport and deposition of sediments, sedimentary structure, clastic depositional environments, carbonate sediments and principle of stratigraphy.

COURSE CODE: PCB 2023 COURSE: Reservoir Engineering I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Reservoir Rocks and Fluid Properties This course covers concepts of reservoir engineering, volumetric calculation, fluid pressure regimes, flow through porous media (steady state), relative permeability concepts, drive mechanisms, PVT analysis

COURSE CODE: PCB 2033 COURSE: Drilling Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

ii. Introduction to Petroleum Geoscience The course begins with an overview of drilling operations. Then, the students will be introduced to drilling equipment and accessories; rig components, casing, drill string, drilling bits and drilling fluids. The course also covers concepts of formation pressures, drilling fluid hydraulics and well control. Students will also be exposed to various drilling techniques including directional drilling.

COURSE CODE: PCB 2044 COURSE: Well Logging and Formation Evaluation NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Reservoir Rocks and Fluid Properties This course begins with an introduction to wireline logging tools and techniques. Then, the course discusses on the practical understanding of the interpretation: open and some cased hole log analysis methods for the determination of lithology, porosity, fluid content and movement and net pay Both qualitative (quick look) and quantitative analyses methods are covered. An overview of dipmeter, MWD and some cased hole logs is also given.

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COURSE CODE: PCB 2053 COURSE: Reservoir Engineering II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Reservoir Rocks and Fluid Properties This course covers flow through porous media (unsteady state), material balance concepts, drive index, equation of state, water influx, displacement mechanism, and decline curve analysis.

COURSE CODE: PCB 3013 COURSE: Well Test Analysis NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Reservoir Engineering I This course reviews fluid flow in porous media and examines the analytical solutions to the diffusivity equation. It then takes the analytical solutions relevant to well testing and develops the classical solutions, examines their limitations and shows examples of their use. The course examines the use of pressure and flow measurements in reservoir management. The course also includes transient testing, drawdown testing and semilog analysis, build-up testing and the Horner plot, linear discontinuities (sealing faults).

COURSE CODE: PCB 3043 COURSE: Well Design and Completion NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Drilling Engineering The course covers a casing and cementing design and well completion concept, which includes the various types of well completion, the equipment required for the job, and the standard operation practices, procedures and programming. This course also covers well completion and production design. The course will also cover concepts of formation damage.

COURSE CODE: PCB 3063 COURSE: Production Engineering I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Drilling Engineering The course covers an overview of well performance concepts. The course also includes nodal analysis, well stimulation concepts and artificial lift methods.

COURSE CODE: PCB 3023 COURSE: Petroleum Economics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course begins with a review on the fundamentals of general economic principles. The course also includes topics relating to upstream petroleum economics and introduces students to exploration and production (E&P) projects. Students will also be exposed to overview of E&P project economic evaluation, risks & uncertainty and various economic representations.

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COURSE CODE: PCB 3053 COURSE: Reservoir Modelling and Simulation NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Reservoir Engineering I

ii. Structured Programming and Database System Students are introduced to the finite difference models commonly used in reservoir simulation. Black oil model is covered to a degree that will allow students to develop a simple one phase model. A short introduction to compositional modelling is included. Students conduct a simulation study to investigate the effects of parameters such as time step, grid size etc. simulator performance, i.e. accuracy, speed, consistency and stability. Upscaling and pseudofunctions are introduced for the study. Finally, students analyse a simulation field study to learn the steps for a full scale simulation.

COURSE CODE: PCB 3073 COURSE: Production Engineering II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Fluid Mechanics The course covers topics including field development concept, oil and gas production processes, separation process, transportation and storage, water handling and oil and gas field operations.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4013 COURSE: Gas Field Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Production Engineering II The course begins with a review of gas reservoir engineering and continues with concepts of gas reservoir development, surveillance and management. The course will also cover gas reserves estimations, gas field development planning and the necessary production facilities.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4022 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, and device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4044 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, and device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

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COURSE CODE: PCB 4032 COURSE: Field Development Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Industrial Internship The module integrates the learning outcomes of the taught courses. The main aim is to produce a field development plan based on real data. The main learning outcomes are expected to enhance cognitive and core skills: team working, developing problem solving strategies etc.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4033 COURSE: Field Development Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Industrial Internship The module integrates the learning outcomes of the taught courses. The main aim is to produce a field development plan based on real data. The main learning outcomes are expected to enhance cognitive and core skills: team working, developing problem solving strategies etc.

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5.2 Major Elective (ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Reservoir Studies

COURSE CODE: PCB 4113 COURSE: Enhanced Oil Recovery NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing This course introduces the concepts used in EOR processes, namely frontal displacement theory, sweep efficiency, miscibility and immiscibility. Waterflooding is covered in detail and lesser detailed approach is used for gas injection, thermal processes and chemical EOR.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4123 COURSE: Geostatistic and Reservoir Characterization NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Probability and Statistic

ii. Reservoir Modelling and Simulation Students are introduced to the concept of regionalized variables and stationarity hypothesis, modeling of spatial variation of reservoir properties using variograms, Types of variograms, Estimation using Kriging, indicator kriging, co-kriging ,and universal kriging , Conditional Simulation and sequential Gauss simulation, Data integration, Evaluation of risk and uncertainty. Application exercises will include construction of 2 and 3-dimensional maps of reservoir properties such as porosity, permeability, thickness, N/G ratio, using available Geostatistical Software such as GSLIB.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4133 COURSE: CO2 Sequestration NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Reservoir Engineering II This course discusses the importance of CO2 sequestration for the benefit of mankind and sustainable development. It also discusses how Petroleum Engineers can contribute CO2 sequestration. Engineering design of CO2 sequestration in geological formations is one of the important elements of the course.

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5.2.2 Drilling Engineering

COURSE CODE: PCB 4213 COURSE: Advanced Drilling Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing This course covers drilling of deviated, horizontal, multilateral, multibranch, and deepwater wells. The course also covers Measurement While Drilling (MWD), Logging While Drilling (LWD), Geosteering and Under Balanced Drilling (UBD) operations. Casing and tubing design and planning will also be discussed for these specific applications.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4223 COURSE: Drilling Hydraulics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing The course begins with a flow patterns and Reynolds Number. Then, the students will be introduced to Rheological models, Frictional Pressure drop for laminar and turbulent flow in Pipes and Annuli and also frictional pressure drop across a bit. Students will also be exposed to optimization of hydraulics and Particle slip velocity design.

(For MCB 4423 Corrosion Engineering, please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

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5.2.3 Production Technology

COURSE CODE: PCB 4313 COURSE: Petroleum Production and Optimisation NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Well Completion & Production This course covers petroleum production analyses, reservoir performance, flow in pipes and restrictions, total system analyses and artificial lift design.

COURSE CODE: PCB 4323 COURSE: Well Stimulation Techniques NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 3rd Year Standing This course covers topics of well stimulation techniques, formation damage, perforating methods, hydraulic fracturing, matrix acidising, sand control methods & design and optimisation processes.

(For VCB 4113 Offshore Structures, please refer to Civil Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

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5.2.4 Materials

(For Materials group, please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

5.2.5 Facilities and Plant Engineering

(For Facilities and Plant Engineering group, please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

5.2.6 Industrial Environmental Engineering

(For Industrial Environmental Engineering group, please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

5.2.7 Process Plant Safety

(For Process Plant Safety group, please refer to Chemical Engineering Programme Major Elective Courses Synopsis).

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1.0 Introduction

Geoscience has always been the centre of all modern natural resource industries, not only in their exploration phase, but also in their development and production phase. This programme has been designed to provide students with a strong understanding of geology and geophysics that relate to petroleum discovery, exploration and production. The Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Petroleum Geoscience degree at UniversitiTeknologi PETRONAS emphasises on quantitative geosciences, thus requiring strong fundamentals in mathematics and physics, followed by a thorough coverage of basic geology courses such as Physical Geology, Minerology and Petrology, Structural Geology, Stratigraphy and Palaeontology, and Geological Field Mapping. At higher levels, students are exposed to more petroleum geoscience related courses such as Clastic and Carbonate Sedimentology, Geochemistry, Seismic Acquisition and Processing, Seismic Interpretation, Formation Evaluation, and Seismic Imaging. In the final year, students have the opportunity to major in one of these two selected areas of interest:

Basin and Reservoir Studies

Exploration Geophysics Students acquire the ability to communicate with a diverse array of people and will have an understanding of the geological and technological complexity of the petroleum systems with which they are working. Student may opt for a Minor in Management as an option is made available to students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business, at their discretion.

1.1 Programme Educational Objective To produce technically qualified well-rounded petroleum geoscientist with the potential to become leaders of industry and the nation

1.2 Programme Outcomes At the end of the programme, the graduates should be able to:

i. Apply the principles of science and engineering in Petroleum Geoscience application. ii. Apply the fundamentals of geosciences to solve geosciences related problem. iii. Analyze and synthesize in industry using problem solving skills. iv. Work in team effective communication and management skills. v. Demonstrate skills in specialization area vi. Demonstrate professionalism and ethic in the society vii. Demonstrate business acumen in geosciences and other related businesses. viii. Engage in lifelong learning and professional development.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Technology (Honours) PetroleumGeoscience degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 135 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 15

CE - Common Engineering 15

M - Major 87

ME - Major Electives 9

TOTAL 135

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor ofTechnology (Honours) Petroleum Geoscience

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2113/ MPW 2123

BahasaKebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW 2143/

MPW 2153 Islamic Studies/Moral Studies 3 N

PCB 1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

Kxx xxx1 Co-curriculum I 1 U

LCB 1042 Academic Writing 2 U FCM 1033 Vector Calculus 3 CE

FCM 1023 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 CE QAB 1034 Mineralogy and Petrography 4 M

TCB 2073 Structured Programming and Database Systems

3 CE

QAB 1023 Geological Mapping Techniques 3 M

QAB 1013 Physical Geology 3 M QAB 1053 Structural Geology 3 M

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxx xxx1 Co-curriculum II 1 U QAB 2033 Carbonate Sedimentology and Petrography

3 M

QAB 2013 Geochemistry 3 M PCB 1033 Reservoir Rocks and Fluid

Properties 3 M

QAB 2044 Seismic Methods 4 M QAB 2054 Seismic Interpretation 4 M

QAB 2023 Clastic Sedimentology and Petrography

3 M FCM 2063 Probability & Statistics 3 CE

QAB 1044 Palaeontology and Stratigraphy 4 M

QAB 3044 Fieldwork Managementand Geo Field Camp

4 M

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW 2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N HCB 2033 Professional Communication Skill 3 U

GCB 2033 Introduction to Management 3 CE CCB 2032 Health, Safety and Environment 2 CE

QAB 3033 Basin Analysis and Petroleum System

3 M PAB 3023 Petroleum Economics 3 M

QAB 4093 Volume Interpretation and Visualization

3 M QAB 3023 Rock Physics and AVO Analysis 3 M

QAB 3012 Drilling and Production Technology 2 M PAB 2084 Well Logging and Formation Evaluation

4 M

Credit Hours 14 Credit Hours 15

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G HCB xxx3/ LCB xxx3

Social Sciences / Humanities 3 U QAB 4044 Final Year Project II 4 M

QAB 4023 Integrated E&P Opportunity Evaluation

3 M QAB 4xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

QAB 4032 Final Year Project I 2 M QAB 4xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

QAB 4xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME QAB 4013 Regional & Petroleum Geology of Malaysia and SEA

3 M

QAB 3043 Reservoir Characterization and Geological Modelling

3 M

Credit Hours 14 Credit Hours 13

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 135

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME

Code Courses Cr G ICB 3017/ ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses.

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A or B) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Basin Reservoir Studies

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Geodynamics and Basin Development QAB 4053 ME 3

2 Petroleum Geochemistry and Basin Modelling QAB 4063 ME 3

3 Geomechanics& Fractured Reservoirs QAB 4073 ME 3

B. Exploration Geophysics

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Seismic Data Processing QAB 4083 ME 3

2 Seismic Wave and Imaging QAB3013 ME 3

3 Non-seismic Methods QAB 4103 ME 3

4.0 Minor in Management (Em) Courses

A Minor in Management is made available to all Petroleum Geoscience students who are interested to enhance their knowledge in management and business. However, the option to do Minor in Management is at the students’ discretion and is not compulsory. The credit hours will be over and above the graduation requirements of 135 credit hours.

Minor in Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management and Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business & Information System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis

5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis

COURSE CODE: QAB 1013 COURSE: Physical Geology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course draws from all fields of geosciences to explore the evolution of Planet Earth. Topics include: An introduction to earth materials (minerals, rocks, soils, and water); Earth's interior structure; Geological processes in operation on and beneath the surface of the earth and their effects (weathering, erosion, deformation and geologic structures, earthquakes, plate tectonics, ocean basins, running water, ground water, glaciers, winds and deserts, coasts and shorelines); Techniques of dating geological events.

COURSE CODE: QAB 1023 COURSE: Geological Mapping Techniques NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology This course provide training and experience in geologic mapping and field methods. Practical field skills applicable to geological, geoengineering, and environmental studies developed through field exercises. Methods used in the field mapping such as remote sensing; photo geology, are sampling techniques. The use of GIS and mapping software.

Field Exercise at Outcropsin Seri Iskandar: Geological Observation / Field note (structural geology); Geological Observation / Field note (sedimentology logging).

COURSE CODE: QAB 1034 COURSE: Mineralogy & Petrography NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology The course includes the classification of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks based on their origin and introduction to descriptive crystallography and to chemical, physical, determinative and descriptive mineralogy. Areas covered include: crystal symmetry, classification, morphology, crystal chemistry, physical properties, geologic occurrence, significance, and characteristic properties of minerals. Structural texture, chemistry and mineralogy of Igneous rocks; metamorphism and metamorphic rock texture, structures and mineralogy, metamorphic facies, metamorphic phase diagrams.

Laboratory work includes hand specimen identification and petrographic studies of various rock types.

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COURSE CODE: QAB 1044 COURSE: Palaeontology and Stratigraphy NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology Lectures touch on the co-evolution of life and earth. Basic concepts in biology are presented in the context of significant events in Earth’s history. This course introduces physiological processes of plants and animals as they relate to evolutionary and ecological processes. Topic in the course include fundamentals of paleontology; overview of fossils and their use in geology; Taxonomy of invertebrates micro- and macro fauna; Overview of paleobotany and palynology, including taxonomy of fossil micro- and macro flora; Processes of fossilization and preservation of fossils; Techniques of collection, observation and analysis of fossils, Principles of stratigraphy; overview of chronostratigraphy, lithostratigraphy, biostratigraphy and sequence stratigraphy; The geologic time scale: origin, controls, relationships with eustatic curve, conventions and nomenclature; Examples of stratigraphic successions from various sedimentary basins around the world and applications of stratigraphy and palaeontology to petroleum geology including palaeoecology, and geological interpretations

Laboratory: observation and recognition of fossils in hand specimen and thin section. Field work supplements lecture and laboratory.

COURSE CODE: QAB 1053 COURSE: Structural Geology NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology Topic for course include basic concepts of stress and strain and rock failure (friction, Mohr Circle Coulomb) for both brittle and ductile materials; basic concepts of structural geology; faults; folds; structural traps and fault seal analysis.

Laboratory stresses on structural analysis (stereographic projections) and discontinuities analysis.

COURSE CODE: QAB 2013 COURSE: Geochemistry NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology It is a comprehensive introduction to most aspects of geochemistry including the fundamental concepts, aquatic chemistry, trace elements and radiogenic isotope geochemistry, the geochemistry of the core, mantle and crust and the geochemistry of the oceans, atmosphere and weathering processes. Chapters on organic geochemistry are also included.

COURSE CODE: QAB 2023 COURSE: Clastic Sedimentology & Petrography NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mineralogy & Petrography The course covers an overview of clastic minerals and their properties; a brief introduction to clastic chemistry; Overview of the components of clastic sediments and rocks; Classifications and nomenclature of texture and porosity types in clastic rocks; An overall view of the different clastic depositional environments and facies, illustrated with classical present-day analogues. Description of diagnostic elements to identify depositional facies in rock sequences; Clasticdiagenesis: processes, chemistry and analytical methods and The role of diagenesis in enhancing or destroying reservoir quality (porosity and permeability).

Laboratory stresses use of the petrographic microscope for identification, description, and analysis of clastic rock components, texture and diagenetic processes.

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COURSE CODE: QAB 2033 COURSE: Carbonate Sedimentology & Petrography NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Mineralogy & Petrography The course covers an overview of carbonate minerals and their properties; a brief introduction to carbonate chemistry; Overview of the components (skeletal and non-skeletal) of carbonate sediments and rocks; Classifications and nomenclature of texture and porosity types in carbonate rocks; An overall view of the different carbonate depositional environments and facies, illustrated with classical present-day analogues. Description of diagnostic elements to identify depositional facies in rock sequences; Carbonate diagenesis: processes, chemistry and analytical methods and The role of diagenesis in enhancing or destroying reservoir quality (porosity and permeability).

Laboratory stresses use of the petrographic microscope for identification, description, and analysis of carbonate rock components, texture and diagenetic processes.

COURSE CODE: QAB 2044 COURSE: Seismic Methods NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology The course gives comprehensive theoretical and practical aspects of seismic methods. The course started with the Digital signal analysis, followed by seismic waves and seismic tools. Thesecond part of this course will discuss in detail about seismic methods such as refraction and reflection. Toward the end of the course, other seismic related methods (VSP, Tomography) will also be discussed.

COURSE CODE: QAB 2054 COURSE: Seismic Interpretation NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Seismic Methods This course will focus on the seismic expression of folding, faulting, depositions, and erosion. It starts with the seismic events, followed with tying geology and seismic sections. Manual interpretation technique and subsurface contouring will be discussed for the first part of the course. Advanced attributes interpretation will also be discussed.

COURSE CODE: QAB 4093 COURSE: Volume Interpretation and Visualization NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Seismic Interpretation This course is covers the method for volume interpretation, mapping and visualization.

COURSE CODE: QAB 3012 COURSE: Drilling & Production Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Physical Geology This course introduces the fundamental concepts of reservoir engineering, drilling and well completions and production.

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COURSE CODE: QAB3023 COURSE: Rock Physics & AVO Analysis NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Seismic Methods

This course will focus on the seismic expression of hydrocarbons and lithology estimation using Amplitude Variation with Offset (AVO). It demonstrates how rock physics can be applied to predict reservoir parameters, such as lithologies and pore fluids, from seismically derived attributes. It shows how the multidisciplinary combination of rock physics models with seismic data, sedimentological information, and stochastic techniques can lead to more powerful results than can be obtained from a single technique.

COURSE CODE: QAB3033 COURSE: Basin Analysis & Petroleum System NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Clastic Sedimentology & Petrography

ii. Carbonate Sedimentology & Petrography The course is a combination of lectures, exercises, and a team project aiming at evaluating the petroleum potential of an imaginary basin. Lecturers will teach the students the elements of a petroleum system, using real examples of proven petroleum system in Malaysia, the Middle East, and other oil provinces of the world. Lectures and exercises will familiarize students with techniques in evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of a sedimentary basin, including regional geological studies, seismic, well log correlations, source rock, and reservoir analysis.

COURSE CODE: QAB3043 COURSE: Reservoir Characterisation & Modelling NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Seismic Interpretation

ii. Probability & Statistic The course is to run through the workflow of reservoir characterization and modelling as routinely used in oil industry. The lecture will be illustrated by practical work using actual data. Deterministic and stochastic modelling, volumetric calculation, and uncertainties will be developed at each stage, with focus on geology, seismic, and geostatistical methods. The course covers; the characterization and modelling fundamentals; the krigging and its variations; the geostatistical simulation; geological reservoir modelling;

Application of modelling software will also be introduced.

COURSE CODE: QAB3044 COURSE: Fieldwork Management & Geofield Camp NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Geological Mapping Techniques This course provides a comprehensive introduction to independent geological mapping and the construction of geological maps. Skill are developed to interpret and solve geological relationships at a variousof scales, and to synthesize them into four-dimensional models that describe the geological evolution of terrains. These skills also include hand specimen and outcrop geology, mapping and stratigraphic analysis at a range of scales, aerial photo interpretation, remote sensing and the integration of geophysical datasets into geological mapping and interpretation. Thus, the course will draw upon the principals of structural geology and combine them with an understanding of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rock systems.

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COURSE CODE: QAB4032 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and the student is under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, and device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

COURSE CODE: QAB4044 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This is an individual research project in connection with a special engineering problem and under the guidance of a faculty member. The project undertaken may fall under one of the following areas: mathematical analysis, experimental tests, computer simulation, hardware and/or software development, and device fabrication. For both FYP I and II, each student prepares a comprehensive engineering report, present and demonstrate findings and results of the project work.

COURSE CODE: QAB4013 COURSE: Regional and Petroleum Geology of Malaysia NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The course gives an insight on the regional geology and regional tectonics of South East Asia with emphasis on the geology and tectonic setting of Peninsular Malaysia ,Sabah and Sarawak. The course emphasizes on the lithological settings from the Cambrian to Tertiary. The course also covers the offshore geology in the various petroleum producing basins in the South China Sea.

COURSE CODE: QAB4023 COURSE: Integrated E&P Opportunity Evaluation NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The module integrates the learning outcome of the taught courses. The main aim is to produce a field development plan based on real data. The main learning outcomes are expected to enhance cognitive and core skills such as team working, developing problem solving strategies etc.

The module integrates the learning outcomes of the taught courses. The main aim is to produce a field development plan based on real data and present the findings in front of expert / industry panels. The main learning outcomes are expected to enhance cognitive and core skills such as team working, developing problem solving strategies etc. The best group will be given a special award (PSC Award)

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5.2 Major Elective(ME) Courses Synopsis. 5.2.1 Basin Reservoir Studies

COURSE CODE: QAB4053 COURSE: Geodynamics & Basin Development NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course presents the Global structure of the earth with the analysis of brittle and ductile deformations in sedimentary basins at different scales and in different stress regimes. The course covers; Plate tectonic and time scale; faults and folds; rift margins; passive margins; active margins; thrust belts; diapirs and injectites; stereonets; sections balancing; tectonic inversion; geodynamic of Southeast Asia

COURSE CODE: QAB4033 COURSE: Petroleum Geochemistry & Basin Modelling NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The course covers the concept of petroleum systems, focusing on organic geochemistry, sedimentology of source rocks, the kinetics of oil and gas formation, with an introduction to 1D thermal modeling. The methods on analyzing the source rocks include petrographic, vitrinite reflectance and Rock-Eval studies.

COURSE CODE: QAB4073 COURSE: Geomechanics and Fractured Reservoirs NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The course is designed to give a sound background on the application of geomechanics in reservoir assessment leading to the understanding of fracture systems present in the basin.

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5.2.2 Exploration Geophysics

COURSE CODE: QAB4083 COURSE: Seismic Data Processing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing Part I will focus on the fundamental theory and practice in data processing, starting with a simple data set that will be used as an example to demonstrate the steps involved. Throughout the course, students will have the opportunity to try various processing combinations on other data sets from areas with interesting geological structures. Part II will give students the chance to try out more advanced processing concepts and techniques on seismic data to target specific processing problems, and will emphasize the interaction between interpretation and data processing. This part of the course will involve more hands-on examples, class discussions and presentations.

COURSE CODE: QAB3013 COURSE: Seismic Waves & Imaging NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing The course deals with the wave theory underlying the seismic reflection method (acoustic waves in fluids, elastodynamic waves in solids, Kirchhoff and Rayleigh integrals, reflection, diffraction, etc.)and the inverse problem: seismic imaging methods (wave field decomposition, inverse wave field extrapolation, imaging principle, etc.).

COURSE CODE: QAB4103 COURSE: Non-Seismic Method NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: 4th Year Standing This course discusses the usage of other geophysical methods applied in the oil and gas industry, such as Gravity method; magnetic methods; electrical methods.

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1.0 Introduction

This programme focuses on providing sound knowledge and experience in business management systems analysis and design methods, database management systems and commercial applications with opportunities to specialise in e-business and knowledge management. Throughout the programme there is also emphasis on ways to control and manage appropriate software in order to support business decision-making and to communicate effectively in commercial and business environment. Students are equipped with relevant business management tools to take on the challenges of the global business scenario via the minor electives offered – financial management or corporate management. In later years of study, students will have the opportunity to major in one of these selected areas:

Enterprise System

Knowledge Management

1.1 Programme Educational Objective i. To produce technically qualified Technologists, specializing in the discipline of Business Information

System, with the potential to become leaders in the industry. ii. To produce Technologists who are committed to promote sustainable development for the

betterment of society and nation in the discipline of Business Information System.

1.2 Programme Outcomes To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes:

i. Apply the knowledge of Business Information System in the industry. ii. Create and develop innovative Business Information System solutions using scientific approaches,

best practices and standards in meeting users’ needs. iii. Integrate, administer and maintained Business Information System solutions in the user

environments. iv. Demonstrate understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, social issues, and responsibilities

towards the environment and the society. v. Function and communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts as an individual or as a

member of a group with the potential to become a leader in manners that are ethical and professional.

vi. Work and function effectively in multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a common goal. vii. Engage in life-long learning and professional development. viii. Demonstrate business acumen and technopreneurship.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Business Information System degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 126 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 13

CT - Common Technology 39

M - Major 41

ME - Major Electives 9

Em – Minor Electives 15

TOTAL 126

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Business Information System

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW2113/ MPW2123

BahasaKebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW2143/

MPW2153 Islamic Studies/ Moral Studies 3 N

Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum I 1 U Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum II 1 U

LCB1042 Academic Writing 2 U GCB1013 Business Accounting 3 M

PCB1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

SCB1033 Data and Information Management

3 CT

GCB1033 Management and Organizational Behaviour

3 M

TCB1033 Web Application Development 3 CT

TCB1013 Structured Programming 3 CT

TCB1083 Data Communications and Networking

3 CT

TCB1043 Computer Organisation 3 CT

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum III 1 U Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum IV 1 U

HCB2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U CCB2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 U

GCB1053 Principles of Finance 3 M GCB2023 Economics 3 M

SCB2053 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CT GCB 1043 Principles of Marketing 3 M

TCB2023 Operating Systems 3 CT GCB2013 Statistics and Empirical Method 3 CT

TCB2053 Object-Oriented Programming 3 CT GCB 3013 Corporate Ethics 3 CT

TCB2043 Software Engineering 3 CT

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 18

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME Code Courses Cr G

ICB 3017/ ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

SCB3023 IS Strategy and Planning 3 M TCB3012 Final Year Project I 2 M

SCB 3163 Database Administration 3 M SCB3xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

GCB3093 Small Business and Entrepreneurship

3 CT SCB3xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

TCB3073 IT Project Management 3 CT GCB3xx3 Minor Elective I 3 Em

SCB3xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME GCB3xx3 Minor Elective II 3 Em

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective III 3 Em

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 7

Code Courses Cr G

MPW2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N

TCB4014 Final Year Project II 4 M

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective IV 3 Em

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective V 3 Em

Credit Hours 13

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 126

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A or B) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Enterprise System

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Enterprise Architecture SCB3293 ME 3

2 Enterprise Information System Development SCB3303 ME 3

3 Enterprise Data Management and Analysis SCB3443 ME 3

B. Knowledge Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery SCB3343 ME 3

2 Knowledge Management System SCB3363 ME 3

3 Fundamental of Knowledge Management SCB3373 ME 3

4.0 Minor Electives (Em) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Minor Elective’s areas (set A or B) for Minor Elective I, II, III, IV and V.

A. Financial Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Corporate Finance GCB 3023 Em 3

2 International Financial Management GCB 3073 Em 3

3 Investment and Portfolio Management GCB 3083 Em 3

4 Management Accounting GCB 3123 Em 3

5 Personal Financial Management GCB 3133 Em 3

B. Corporate Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Strategic Management GCB 3103 Em 3

2 International Business GCB 3063 Em 3

3 Human Resource Management GCB 3053 Em 3

4 Corporate Communication HCB 2043 Em 3

5 Business and Cyber Law GCB 3113 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code S : Please refer to Business Info. System Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis. 5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: SCB1033 COURSE: Data and Information Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course provides a study of the practical aspects of the computerized information systems by understanding theoretical concepts of database systems, its design and manipulation techniques. It also requires applied knowledge obtained from the course to design, develop and implement a database system. It emphasises on the relational database model as a guide to create a stable database system underlying most applications.

COURSE CODE: SCB2053 COURSE: Systems Analysis and Design NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Data & Information Management This course is an introductory course and it covers the process of developing information system and the elements involved in constructing information systems. This course provides a foundation and enables students to apply the skills that lead to the development of successful information systems. The course provides an overview of information systems and further emphasis on the following areas such as System Analysis Fundamentals, The Analysis Processes, Design Process and Implementation. The analysis and design of this course covers object-oriented concepts, tools, development life cycle, problem solving and modelling techniques with UML.

COURSE CODE: SCB3023 COURSE: IS Strategy and Planning NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function support organization achieved competitive advantage. The course addresses issues relating to defining the IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of the organizations. The remainder of the course is focused on developing and managing IS that will allow leaders of organizations to critically assess existing IS infrastructures and emerging technologies as well as how these enabling technologies might affect organizational strategy. The ideas developed and cultivated in this course are intended to provide an enduring perspective that can help leaders make sense of an increasingly globalized and technology intensive business environment.

COURSE CODE: SCB3163 COURSE: Database Administration NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Data and Information Management This course provides a theoretical treatment of management and administration of centralized database system. Particular emphasis will be placed upon the administration of large, complex systems by study of the relevant tools and techniques.

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5.2 Major Elective(ME) Courses Synopsis 5.2.1 Enterprise System

COURSE CODE: SCB3293 COURSE: Enterprise Architecture NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on applications and infrastructure and their fit with the business. Students learn frameworks and strategies for infrastructure management, system administration, data/information architecture, content management, distributed computing, middleware, legacy system integration, system consolidation, software selection, total cost of ownership calculation, IT investment analysis, and emerging technologies. These topics are addressed both within and beyond the organization, with attention paid to managing risk and security within audit and compliance standards.

COURSE CODE: SCB3303 COURSE: Enterprise Information System Development NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Data and Information Management This course builds upon basic programming skill and develops students further, both theoretically and practically, in a commercial direction. It gives students experience in using third and fourth generation languages, with emphasis on building maintainable programs. It also exposes students on building commercialized programs on basic and intermediate programming skill and knowledge, which integrated with dynamic databases. Furthermore, it will profoundly develop students with systematic and structured project management. The course also introduces the programming techniques of developing ERP application. It is built upon advance programming skills and develops students further, both theoretically and practically. The course is divided into several main topics such as list processing, screens, database updates, enhancement and modification and object oriented programming.

COURSE CODE: SCB3443 COURSE: Enterprise Data Management and Analysis NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course aims to extend the basic concept of routine operational Online Transactional Processing (OLTP) database into data storage for business analysis and decision making purposes. For this, the concepts and techniques for designing a data warehouse which integrates data from independent databases within an enterprise will be covered along with some techniques of online analysis that can be performed on the data warehouse. Methods of online analysis such as Online Analytical Processing (OLAP) will be elaborated in detail and data mining will be covered briefly.

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5.2.2 Knowledge Management

COURSE CODE: SCB3363 COURSE: Knowledge Management System NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course provides a solid basic understanding of Knowledge Management theory, framework and architecture and understanding on how KM concepts contribute to fulfilling an organization’s mission.

COURSE CODE: SCB3373 COURSE: Fundamental of Knowledge Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course introduces methodology, tools and techniques to elicit tacit and explicit knowledge and create innovative KM Solutions/ initiatives. The focus is on applying appropriate framework, metrics, auditing methods to measure and investigate the performance of KM initiatives. The knowledge mapping is critical in order to visualize knowledge and social network map ensuing implications for knowledge management strategy and knowledge gaps. This course then explores the technology of KM, from the basic such as database and Content Management System (CMS) to intelligent technologies such as Data Mining (DM) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

COURSE CODE: SCB 3343 COURSE: Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Statistics and Empirical Method The course introduces concepts and techniques of Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery, Fundamental Concepts, The Process of Knowledge Discovery in Databases, Discovery Systems, Interdisciplinary Links of Knowledge Discovery Decision, Business Problems and Industry Sector.

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Programme Information

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1.0 Introduction

This programme provides students with fundamental knowledge and practical skills of computer technologies especially in programming, multimedia, network and software engineering. Throughout the programme there is also emphasis on how students could blend their technical expertise with management know-how in order to support business decision-making and to communicate effectively in commercial and business environment. In later years of study, students will have the opportunity to major in one of these selected areas:

Multimodal System

Software Engineering

1.1 Programme Educational Objective

i. To produce technically qualified Technologists, specializing in the discipline of Information & Communication Technology, with the potential to become leaders in the industry.

ii. To produce Technologists who are committed to promote sustainable development for the betterment of society and nation in the discipline of Information & Communication Technology.

1.2 Programme Outcomes

To produce well-rounded graduates with the following outcomes:

i. Use and apply the knowledge of Information & Communication Technology in the industry. ii. Create and develop innovative computing solutions using scientific approaches, best practices and

standards in meeting users’ needs. iii. Integrate, administer and maintained Information & Communication Technology solutions in the user

environments. iv. Demonstrate understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, social issues, and responsibilities

towards the environment and the society. v. Function and communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts as an individual or as a

member of a group with the potential to become a leader in manners that are ethical and professional.

vi. Work and function effectively in multidisciplinary teams to accomplish a common goal. vii. Engage in life-long learning and professional development. viii. Demonstrate business acumen and technopreneurship.

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1.3 Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate with the Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Information & Communication Technology degree, students are required to obtain a minimum of 126 credit hours and a minimum CGPA of 2.00.

Summary of Courses Required for Graduation

Course Group (G) Number of Credit Hours

N - National Requirement 9

U - University Requirement 13

CT - Common Technology 39

M - Major 41

ME - Major Electives 9

Em – Minor Electives 15

TOTAL 126

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2.0 Programme Curriculum Structure: Bachelor of Technology (Honours) Information& Communication Technology

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2

Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

MPW2113/ MPW2123

BahasaKebangsaan A/B 3 N MPW2143/

MPW2153 Islamic Studies/ Moral Studies 3 N

Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum I 1 U Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum II 1 U

LCB1042 Academic Writing 2 U TCB1063 Algorithm and Data Structure 3 M

PCB1012 Introduction to Oil & Gas Industry and Sustainable Development

2 U

SCB1033 Data and Information Management

3 CT

FCM1013 Discrete Mathematics 3 M TCB1033 Web Application Development 3 CT

TCB1013 Structured Programming 3 CT

TCB1083 Data Communications and Networking

3 CT

TCB1043 Computer Organisation 3 CT

Credit Hours 17 Credit Hours 16

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum III 1 U Kxxxxx1 Co- Curriculum IV 1 U

HCB2033 Professional Communication Skills 3 U CCB2012 Health, Safety and Environment 2 U

TCB2013 Human Computer Interaction 3 M TCB2063 Network Security 3 M

SCB2053 Systems Analysis and Design 3 CT TCB2083 Wireless Technology 3 M

TCB2023 Operating Systems 3 CT GCB2013 Statistics and Empirical Method 3 CT

TCB2053 Object-Oriented Programming 3 CT GCB 3013 Corporate Ethics 3 CT

TCB2043 Software Engineering 3 CT

Credit Hours 16 Credit Hours 18

INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME Code Courses Cr G

ICB 3017/ ICB 3027

Industrial Internship 14 M

Credit Hours 14

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 Code Courses Cr G Code Courses Cr G

TCB3023 Distributed Computing 3 M TCB3012 Final Year Project I 2 M

TCB 3343 Artificial Intelligence 3 M TCB3xx3 Major Elective II 3 ME

GCB3093 Small Business and Entrepreneurship

3 CT TCB3xx3 Major Elective III 3 ME

TCB3073 IT Project Management 3 CT GCB3xx3 Minor Elective I 3 Em

TCB3xx3 Major Elective I 3 ME GCB3xx3 Minor Elective II 3 Em

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective III 3 Em

Credit Hours 15 Credit Hours 17

SEMESTER 7

Code Courses Cr G

MPW2133 Malaysian Studies 3 N

TCB4014 Final Year Project II 4 M

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective IV 3 Em

GCB3xx3 Minor Elective V 3 Em

Credit Hours 13

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS : 126

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3.0 Major Electives (ME) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Major Elective’s areas (set A or B) for Major Elective I, II and III.

A. Multimodal System

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Multimedia Programming TCB3223 ME 3

2 Computer Graphics and Animation TCB3263 ME 3

3 Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality TCB3273 ME 3

B. Software Engineering

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Software Design and Architecture TCB3313 ME 3

2 Software Testing and Quality Assurance TCB3323 ME 3

3 Embedded Systems TCB3333 ME 3

4.0 Minor Electives (Em) Courses

Choose any of the following sets of Minor Elective’s areas (set A or B) for Minor Elective I, II, III, IV and V.

A. Financial Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Corporate Finance GCB 3023 Em 3

2 International Financial Management GCB 3073 Em 3

3 Investment and Portfolio Management GCB 3083 Em 3

4 Management Accounting GCB 3123 Em 3

5 Personal Financial Management GCB 3133 Em 3

B. Corporate Management

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Strategic Management GCB 3103 Em 3

2 International Business GCB 3063 Em 3

3 Human Resource Management GCB 3053 Em 3

4 Corporate Communication HCB 2043 Em 3

5 Business and Cyber Law GCB 3113 Em 3

Note:

Code C : Please refer to Chemical Programme for Course Synopsis. Code E : Please refer to Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code F : Please refer to Fundamental & Applied Sciences Department for Course Synopsis Code K : Please refer to Credited Co-Curriculum Programme for Course Synopsis. Code M : Please refer to Mechanical Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code P : Please refer to Petroleum Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code Q : Please refer to Petroleum Geoscience Programme for Course Synopsis. Code T : Please refer to Information & Communication Technology Programme for Course Synopsis. Code V : Please refer to Civil Engineering Programme for Course Synopsis. Code L, G, H, MPW : Please refer to Management & Humanities Department for Course Synopsis.

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5.0 Programme Courses Synopsis. 5.1 Major (M) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: TCB1013 COURSE: Structured Programming NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None There are two parts in this subject. The first half is an introduction to problem solving using computers. It emphasizes on various aspects of problem solving, mainly consisting of the problem domain, phases of problem solving and basic techniques of designing a solution.

The second half is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of programming using a structured programming language. The language will be used to write a working program for enhancing students understanding of the problem solving concepts discussed in the first part.

COURSE CODE: TCB1033 COURSE: Web Application Development NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The Internet and World Wide Web have revolutionized software development with platform-independent code, multimedia-intensive content for conventional Internet-, Intranet- and Extranet-based applications. This course focuses on how to develop multi-tiered, client/server, database-intensive, Web-based applications.

COURSE CODE: TCB1043 COURSE: Computer Organisation NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course deals with the various components of the microcomputer system e.g. memory and input/output interface techniques. It assumes some programming experience and equips students with knowledge of a computer structure, operation and input/output facilities.

COURSE CODE: TCB1063 COURSE: Algorithms and Data Structures NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Structured Programming This is a course covering the different types of data structures. This course is aimed at improving the student’s skills in programming. It will expose students to the different ways of representing data and information and applying them to solve various problems.

COURSE CODE: TCB2073 COURSE: Structured Programming and Database Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None There are two parts in this course. The first half is an introduction to fundamental concepts of programming. Students will be taught the concept of variable and constant, selection, iteration, functions and one dimensional array. This entire concept will be taught using Microsoft Visual C++.

The second half is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of database system which covers the concept of entity, attribute, primary key and foreign key. Students will also learn to design database using Entity Relational Diagram (ERD) and write query statement using Structured Query Language (SQL).

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COURSE CODE: TCB 1083 COURSE: Data Communication and Networking NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course aims to give the student an understanding of the practical requirements of a data communication system and networking. The module also aims to provide the student the opportunity to develop, construct and test a basic data communication system and networking.

COURSE CODE: TCB 2013 COURSE: Human Computer Interaction NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The purpose of this course is to explain the underlying causes of these cognitive, social and organizational problems as well as to provide students with an opportunity to explore the relevant features of interfaces conceptualization, design and implementation. In addition, the course will review some of the major development and areas of research that contribute to enhancing the quality of human-computer interaction.

COURSE CODE: TCB 2023 COURSE: Operating Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Structured Programming This course provides students with a sound understanding of the concepts relating to the design and implementation of the computer operating systems.

COURSE CODE: TCB 2043 COURSE: Software Engineering NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Systems Analysis and Design This course introduces basic concepts of software engineering, concentrating on design methods and supporting tools.

COURSE CODE: TCB 2053 COURSE: Object-Oriented Programming NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Structured Programming The course introduces the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming. An object oriented programming language will be used to demonstrate those principles learned. The programming language is Java.

COURSE CODE: TCB 2063 COURSE: Network Security NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Data Communications and Networking The course deals with aspects of Network Security from the viewpoint of security services, attacks and encryption algorithms that provide privacy, message authentication and non-repudiation. The course provides an overview of the basic building blocks in the security of enterprise networks, issues and techniques employed to address them. The emphasis in the first half of the course is on cryptography. The latter half discusses network security practice and system security.

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COURSE CODE: TCB 2083 COURSE: Wireless Technology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: i. Data Communications and Networking

ii. Web Application Development This course is intended for a broad range of students who are interested in telecommunications to gain benefits from an understanding of wireless communications and networks, and the associated technologies. This course explores the fundamental concepts of wireless technology and the wireless network types. The key topics can be grouped into 4 general categories: a) Technology and architecture, b) Network types, c) Design approaches, and d) Applications. Throughout, there is an emphasis on both technology and standards used in wireless/mobile communications and wireless networking.

COURSE CODE: TCB 3012 COURSE: Final Year Project I NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Semester 6 / 3rd year standing This course provides students with opportunities to enhance skills that may not be easy to accomplish in the traditional classroom setting such as interacting with users, developing formal problem specifications, reviewing research journal, building prototypes, scientific writing and making oral presentations.

COURSE CODE: TCB 3023 COURSE: Distributed Computing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Data Communications and Networking This course proffers in depth understanding of distributed computingcore concepts such as interprocess communication, remote invocation, distributed naming, distributed file systems, security, distributed clocks, process coordination, concurrency control, replication and fault-tolerance.

COURSE CODE: TCB 3073 COURSE: IT Project Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This subject covers issues in IT project management. Many of these issues are relevant to the project management in general and will help student to understand the issues involved in computer project. Topics covered will be including project quality assurance, project risk management, project cost estimation, project risk management, project time management, project human resource management, system reliability, system testing and other related issues.

COURSE CODE: TCB 3343 COURSE: Artificial Intelligence NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course will introduce the aims and scope of learning Artificial Intelligence (AI) and also include the principles and concepts of AI. It covers basic issues such as fundamental definitions, characteristics of intelligent programs, and an overview of advance topics in intelligent computing. The techniques introduced are knowledge representation and reasoning, heuristic searching, and machine learning. Some advance topics such as expert systems, natural language processing, are also introduced in general.

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COURSE CODE: TCB 4014 COURSE: Final Year Project II NO. OF CREDIT: 4 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Final Year Project I This course provides students with the opportunities to enhance skills that may not be easy to accomplish in the traditional classroom setting such as interacting with users, developing formal problem specifications, reviewing research journal, building prototypes, scientific writing and making oral presentations.

5.2 Major Elective (ME) CoursesSynopsis 5.2.1 Multimodal System

COURSE CODE: Multimedia Programming COURSE: TCB3223 NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Object-Oriented Programming The course introduces concepts, models and principles relating to multimedia programming; to outline the relevant technologies and trends towards future technologies; to expose students with low-level assembly and construction and control of multimedia. It involves programming languages such as C and Java. It also emphasises on scripting for the manipulation of video, graphics, and text to construct a complete multimedia presentation.

COURSE CODE: Computer Graphics and Animation COURSE: TCB3263 NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Structured Programming The first part of the course covers the introduction to the fundamental concepts of computer graphics. Students will learn how to program computer graphics imaginary with a programming language. The second part covers principles and techniques of computer animation. From these techniques, students will learn suitable tools and equipment, characterization, movement, lighting and filming, voices, music and planning layout and background.

COURSE CODE: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality COURSE: TCB3273 NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Computer Graphics and Animation This course is an introduction to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Students will learn basic concepts of VR/AR, relationship between VR/AR and computer graphics, principles of VR/AR, human factors, VR technology and VR applications. Student will learn to design and develop VR/AR application or virtual environment using programming language. This course will increase students’ awareness on the importance of VR/AR technology as a tool in assisting our daily activities and develop skills in designing usable virtual environment.

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5.2.2 Software Engineering

COURSE CODE: TCB 3313 COURSE: Software Design and Architecture NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Software Engineering Software developers have often adopted specific architectural patterns for system organization- but, for most part informally. This subject presents the state of the art in software architectures as an engineering discipline. The focus is on practical and proven models, styles and methods presented from an object-oriented perspective.

COURSE CODE: TCB3323 COURSE: Software Testing and Quality Assurance NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Software Engineering This subject is a step-by-step description of the software reliability process. It includes introduction to the software reliability process, defining necessary reliability, developing operational profiles, preparing and executing test, etc. The focus is on the reliability of object-oriented software systems.

COURSE CODE: TCB3333 COURSE: Embedded Systems NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Computer Organization This course covers the principles of embedded and real-time systems inherent in many hardware platforms and applications being developed for engineering and science as well as ubiquitous systems. As part of this course, students will learn about quality of service and real-time system principles, understand embedded and real-time applications design & development. A systematic approach is used to cover various aspect of assembly language programming and interfacing using one of the most popularly used PIC. A mini project based on all concepts learnt is to be completed by the student.

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1.0 Introduction The Department of Management and Humanities provides courses that are aimed at producing well-rounded graduates who will possess not only the latest competencies in Engineering, Science and Technology, but also other qualities such as strong leadership, good behavioural and communication skills, analytical thinking ability, as well as managerial, business and social competencies.

1.1 Objectives

In line with the University’s mission in producing well-rounded graduates, the objectives of our programmes are to: i. Enhance management, communication and behavioural skills, ii. Enhance critical thinking and iii. Instil ethical values.

1.2 Outcomes

UTP Graduates must be able to: i. Demonstrate good oral and written professional communication skills. ii. Demonstrate the ability to lead and work in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams in a global

work environment. iii. Apply creative, critical and innovative thinking in decision-making process. iv. Practise good management and entrepreneurial skills. v. Demonstrate good ethical values.

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2.0 Courses Offered for Petroleum Geoscience and Engineering Programmes.

Course Code Group Credit Hours

A National Requirement (N)

1 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MPW 2113 N 3

2 Bahasa Kebangsaan B MPW 2123 N 3

3 Malaysian Studies MPW 2133 N 3

4 Islamic Studies MPW 2143 N 3

5 Moral Studies MPW 2153 N 3

B University Requirement (U)

1 Academic Writing LCB 1042 U 2

2 Professional Communication Skills HCB 2033 U 3

C Social Science and Humanities Elective (U) – Choose only 1

1 Cultural Anthropology HCB 2013 U 3

2 Islamic Knowledge And Sciences HCB 2023 U 3

3 Corporate Communication HCB 2043 U 3

4 Introduction to Social and Political Science HCB 2053 U 3

5 General Psychology HCB 2063 U 3

6 Basic Arabic Communication for non-Arabic Speakers LCB 2013 U 3

7 Mandarin LCB 2023 U 3

8 French Language I LCB 2033 U 3

9 French Language II LCB 2043 U 3

10 Technical and Professional Writing LCB 2053 U 3

E Common Engineering (CE)

1 Introduction to Management GCB 2033 CE 3

2 Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship * GCB 3173 CE 3

F Minor in Management (Em)

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 Em 3

2 Management & Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 Em 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 Em 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 Em 3

5 Small Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 Em 3

* This course is NOT applicable for Petroleum Geoscience Programme.

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3.0 Courses Offered for Business Information System (BIS) Programme

Course Code Group Credit Hours

A National Requirement (N)

1 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MPW 2113 N 3

2 Bahasa Kebangsaan B MPW 2123 N 3

3 Malaysian Studies MPW 2133 N 3

4 Islamic Studies MPW 2143 N 3

5 Moral Studies MPW 2153 N 3

B University Requirement (U)

1 Academic Writing LCB 1042 U 2

2 Professional Communication Skills HCB 2033 U 3

C Common Technology (CT)

1 Statistics and Empirical Method GCB 2013 CT 3

2 Corporate Ethics GCB 3013 CT 3

3 Small Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 CT 3

D Major (M)

1 Business Accounting GCB 1013 M 3

2 Management & Organizational Behaviour GCB 1033 M 3

3 Principles of Marketing GCB 1043 M 3

4 Principles of Finance GCB 1053 M 3

5 Economics GCB 2023 M 3

E Minor Electives (Em) (Compulsory to fulfill all pre-requisites prior to course registration)

SET 1: Financial Management

1 Corporate Finance GCB 3023 Em 3

2 International Financial Management GCB 3073 Em 3

3 Investment and Portfolio Management GCB 3083 Em 3

4 Management Accounting GCB 3123 Em 3

5 Personal Finance GCB 3133 Em 3

OR

SET 2: Corporate Management

1 Human Resource Management GCB 3053 Em 3

2 International Business GCB 3063 Em 3

3 Strategic Management GCB 3103 Em 3

4 Business and Cyber Law GCB 3113 Em 3

5 Corporate Communication HCB 2043 Em 3

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Course Code Group Credit Hours

A National Requirement (N)

1 Bahasa Kebangsaan A MPW 2113 N 3

2 Bahasa Kebangsaan B MPW 2123 N 3

3 Malaysian Studies MPW 2133 N 3

4 Islamic Studies MPW 2143 N 3

5 Moral Studies MPW 2153 N 3

B University Requirement (U)

1 Academic Writing LCB 1042 U 2

2 Professional Communication Skills HCB 2033 U 3

C Common Technology (CT)

1 Statistics and Empirical Method GCB 2013 CT 3

2 Corporate Ethics GCB 3013 CT 3

3 Small Business and Entrepreneurship GCB 3093 CT 3

D Minor Electives (Em) (Compulsory to fulfill all pre-requisites prior to course registration)

SET 1: Financial Management

1 Corporate Finance GCB 3023 Em 3

2 International Financial Management GCB 3073 Em 3

3 Investment and Portfolio Management GCB 3083 Em 3

4 Management Accounting GCB 3123 Em 3

5 Personal Finance GCB 3133 Em 3

OR

SET 2: Corporate Management

1 Human Resource Management GCB 3053 Em 3

2 International Business GCB 3063 Em 3

3 Strategic Management GCB 3103 Em 3

4 Business and Cyber Law GCB 3113 Em 3

5 Corporate Communication HCB 2043 Em 3

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5.0 Management & Humanities Courses Synopsis. 5.1 National Requirement (N) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: MPW 2113 COURSE: Bahasa Kebangsaan A (National Language A) – for Malaysian Citizens NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the topics of Pengenalan Sistem Ejaan dan Sebutan Baku, Tatabahasa, Dinamika dan Apresiasi Bahasa.

COURSE CODE : MPW 2123 COURSE: Bahasa Kebangsaan B (National Language B) – for non-Malaysian Citizens only NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the topics of Sejarah Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Melayu Praktis, Sistem Ejaan dan Sebutan Baku, Tatabahasa.

COURSE CODE: MPW 2133 COURSE: Malaysian Studies NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the topics of History and Politics, Malaysian Constitution, Community and Unity, Nation Development, Contemporary Issues.

COURSE CODE: MPW 2143 COURSE: Islamic Studies NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the topics of Islam and Basic Concept, Institution in Islam, Islamic Art and Cultural Manifestation and, Islam and Contemporary Issue.

COURSE CODE : MPW 2153 COURSE: Moral Studies NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the topics of Moral Definition, Theory and Moral Value Systems, Religion Values/Believes, Moral Humanity, Resolving Conflicts and Contemporary Issues.

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5.2 University Requirement (U) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: LCB 1042 COURSE: Academic Writing NO. OF CREDIT: 2 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course emphasizes on the theory and practice of academic writing. Students will be introduced to the writing process and writing supporting details using facts, quotations and citations. They will also be exposed to summarizing, paraphrasing, synthesizing and analyzing texts. In addition, accurate use of grammar and mechanics of English will also be emphasized. The end product will be report writing and they will be introduced to types of reports commonly produced by students at tertiary level. Discussions and exercises will also include referencing, editing and using endnotes. Students will also be exposed to issues pertaining to plagiarism in report writing process.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2033 COURSE: Professional Communication Skills NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Academic Writing This course emphasizes the theory and practice of professional communication at interpersonal level, in teams and to a large group. The course serves to build up on the students’ academic and professional knowledge acquired through other core courses and will enable them to be highly effective in expressing themselves and in imparting their professional and technological expertise in a variety of jobs, business, professional and social settings. This course will be delivered through a series of simulated and activity-based situations whilst the instructional materials will be as authentic as possible. Advanced language exercises will also be incorporated into the activities to help students overcome the language-based barriers to effective communication and interaction.

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5.3 Social Sciences & Humanities Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2013 COURSE: Cultural Anthropology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the holistic field of anthropology, concept and characteristics of culture, dimensions of human culture, modern and globalizes world system.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2023 COURSE: Islamic Knowledge and Sciences NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the Islamic Concept of Knowledge, Islam and Science, Religious Consciousness and Scientific Spirit in Islam and Science for Taqwa.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2043 COURSE: Corporate Communication NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course stresses on the theories, concepts and practices of effective communication. It relates organizational theory, systems and channels of internal and external communication, to the development of practical skills on interpersonal, operational, strategic, and group communication in simulated corporate settings.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2053 COURSE: Introduction to Social and Political Science NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course initially analyses the disciplines making up the social sciences with particular emphasis on political science. It will attempts to study materials and library techniques and methods employed by social and political scientists and the relevance of political science to understanding and solving contemporary problems at national and global levels.

COURSE CODE: HCB 2063 COURSE: General Psychology NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces participants to the study of how humans think, behave and interact with the environment and with others. Using a highly interactive instructional format and focusing on hands-on exploration of applied principles and theoretical foundations, students will develop an appreciation for the physiological, personality and social factors that underlie the human condition. Special emphasis will be placed on using a critical thinking approach to evaluate and apply research findings and psychological theory. The course will aim to enhance students’ conceptual understanding of human performance and growth, within home, academic and workplace environments.

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COURSE CODE: LCB 2013 COURSE: Basic Arabic Communication For non-Arabic Speakers NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Non-native speakers in Arabic This course emphasises basic grammar and functions in Arabic Language communication. It also stresses on the differences in the pronunciation of Arabic letters. The course exposes learners to the Arabic letter writing system and word construction. This course is recommended for students who have basic knowledge on reading and writing of Arabic letters.

COURSE CODE: LCB 2023 COURSE: Mandarin NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Non–native speakers in Mandarin Language This course introduces the basic components of the Chinese language: grammar – sentence structure and sentence pattern; speaking and listening – everyday usage of conversation & listening skills; reading & comprehension – reading simple passages and writing – writing simple sentences and short essays using Chinese characters.

COURSE CODE: LCB 2033 COURSE: French I NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course covers basic communication skills and the bases of French phonetic and grammar with everyday vocabulary.

COURSE CODE: LCB 2043 COURSE: French II NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: French I or position test (offered during add and drop period) The course covers basic communication skills, intermediate grammar and wide range of vocabulary.

COURSE CODE: LCB 2053 COURSE: Technical and Professional Writing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces students to professional and technical writing by helping them to internalise the skills and standards necessary to produce good and clear writing. The course emphasises skills like technical writing style, definition and description, defining audiences, and on writing memos, informal and formal reports, proposals and job application materials.

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5.4 Business and Management Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: GCB 1013 COURSE: Business Accounting NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces basic financial accounting and managerial accounting. It provides non-accounting students with accounting knowledge and exposure.

COURSE CODE: GCB 1033 COURSE: Management and Organizational Behaviour NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the various roles of managers in organizations. It covers important management topics such as planning, organizing, leading and controlling. It also introduces basic organizational behaviour concepts such as individual and group behaviour, team, motivation and leadership. While the course approaches management from a theoretical and descriptive standpoint, emphasis is placed on the practical application of the materials through examples and discussion.

COURSE CODE: GCB 1043 COURSE: Principles of Marketing NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the general nature of marketing as a business philosophy and as a study in the exchange process. It also provides real world Internet business experience and identifies the development of a strategic marketing plan for a product or product mix on the Internet.

COURSE CODE: GCB 1053 COURSE: Principles of Finance NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course presents an overview of the financial industry and introduces the theory of financial management. It provides a practical basis for financial decision-making and valuation for financial securities.

COURSE CODE: GCB 2013 COURSE: Statistics and Empirical Methods NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This subject introduces the use of statistical methods in evaluating research data for business application and decision-making. It demonstrates the use of descriptive and inferential statistics. The focus is on the application of statistics that are relevant to the functional areas of business.

COURSE CODE: GCB 2023 COURSE: Economics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This subject introduces the micro and macroeconomics concepts and models of micro and macroeconomics analysis. It demonstrates the applications in the business environment to gain a better understanding of problems and policy issues that are relevant to the national and international economics.

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COURSE CODE: GCB 2033 COURSE: Introduction to Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the role and functions of managers in an organization. It covers the five major functions of management; planning, organizing, staffing, directing and control.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3013 COURSE: Corporate Ethics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the theories, principles and moral reasoning of corporations’ practices. Business ethics is a normative endeavour that deals with how managers and other employees ought to act in certain situations whether within the organization itself or with external parties. It instils a better understanding and acknowledgement of what is morally right and wrong.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3023 COURSE: Corporate Finance NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The subject introduces the concept of wealth maximization and theory of corporate finance. It provides a practical basis for financial decision-making in achieving objectives within corporations. It also highlights the risk-reward trade-off in problems associated with financing and investment of corporation, with particular reference to the impact they have on a firm’s value.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3053 COURSE: Human Resource Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the fundamental concepts of human resource management. It introduces issues on human resource management such as the environment of human resource management, staffing, human resource planning, human resource development, compensation and benefits, safety and health, and employee and labour relations.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3063 COURSE: International Business NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The course provides exposure on international business management and finance. It also highlights the structure and environment of business operations at the international level. This course prepares students to meet job requirements of the international market operations. The course also discusses the influence of culture, technology and geography on business functions.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3073 COURSE: International Financial Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the concept of financial management from the perspective of multinational corporation (MNC) in dealing with various risks brought about by international trades, especially due to foreign exchange movement. It covers potential risks and opportunities inherent in global flow of capital and international financial integration as well as financial derivatives used in international financial risk management.

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COURSE CODE: GCB 3083 COURSE: Investment and Portfolio Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The subject introduces the concept of investment and the environment in which investment and investment decision to take place. It also describes the variety of securities available when investing directly and indirectly, the markets in which they are traded, and the mechanics of securities trading. The course includes analysis of returns and risk, along with portfolio and capital market theories. It also incorporates Malaysia’s investment environment and the framework that regulates its industries.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3093 COURSE: Small Business & Entrepreneurship NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course provides basic knowledge on small business management and entrepreneurship. It explains the tools and techniques used in making a business venture a success. It also analyses the reasons and causes that contribute to the success and failure of a business.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3103 COURSE: Strategic Management NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course integrates and applies knowledge gained from the previous management courses to evaluate complex business problems and formulate policies and strategies for solutions. It seeks to develop knowledge of key strategic management concepts as well as some basic skills in formulating, implementing and evaluating management strategies. The conceptual framework of this course covers both domestic and global perspectives. Integration of existing knowledge in all areas of business is an important part of the strategic management process.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3113 COURSE: Business and Cyber Law NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course introduces the basic principles of Malaysian & English law in relation to business. It covers topics such as general principles of Law of Contract, Company and Partnership Laws, and Law of Tort. It also covers topics on Cyber law such as Digital Signature Act, Computer Crime Act and Telemedicine Act.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3123 COURSE: Management Accounting NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Business Accounting This subject covers the essential skills required to make effective economic decisions by using accounting information. This course emphasizes both theory and common practices on how to provide information that is useful for manager’s day-to-day decision-making. The focus of this course is on planning and control decisions for enterprises’ budgetary process, revenue, and cost.

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COURSE CODE: GCB 3133 COURSE: Personal Finance NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None The subject introduces students to the realm of personal finance. This subject will not only benefit students’ understanding and competency in managing their own personal finances, but also to prepare them for a career in personal financial planning and advisory. The syllabus covers the dimensions of personal finances planning, personal finances management, consumer purchasing decisions, financial resources investment decision, and financial future control.

COURSE CODE: GCB 3173 COURSE: Engineering Economics and Entrepreneurship NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the fundamental concepts and principles and application of engineering economics, entrepreneurship in engineering, and business management, and which will assist in making rational decision to potential engineering problems encountered in engineering projects.

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1.0 Introduction

The Department of Fundamental and Applied Sciences provides courses that are aimed to produce well-rounded

graduates who will possess the latest competencies in mathematics, science and applied sciences.

1.1 Objectives

In line with the University’s mission in producing well-rounded graduates, the objectives of our department are to

produce students with the ability to:

i. Acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, science and applied sciences.

ii. Design, manage and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.

iii. Use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice.

iv. Communicate effectively not only with other Engineers or Technologists but also with community at large.

2.0 Courses Offered by Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department for Engineering

Programme and Petroleum Geoscience Programme.

Common Engineering (CE)

Course Name Code G Cr

1 Ordinary Differential Equations FCM 1023 CE 3

2 Vector Calculus FCM 1033 CE 3

3 Computational Methods* FCM 2043 CE 3

4 Probability and Statistics** FCM 2063 CE 3

Note:

*This course is NOT applicable for Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Petroleum Geoscience Programme. ** This course is NOT applicable for Electrical and Electronic Engineering Programme.

3.0 Courses Offered by Fundamental and Applied Sciences Department for Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Programme.

Major (M)

Course Name Code G Cr

Discrete Mathematics FCM 1013 M 3

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4.0 Fundamental and Applied Sciences Courses Synopsis. 4.1 Common Engineering (CE) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: FCM 1023 COURSE: Ordinary Differential Equations NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Calculus Introductory concepts of ordinary differential equations and its applications, series solutions of ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, introduction to Fourier series.

COURSE CODE: FCM 1033 COURSE: Vector Calculus NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Calculus This course includes vector its operations and functions, partial derivates, double integrals; triple integrals; vector field; line

integral ;surface integral; Green’s Theorem; Stoke’s Theorem; Divergence Theorem; complex functions,

Cauchy-Riemann equations and Cauchy’s integral formula. Finally, vectors’ application in modelling problems.

COURSE CODE: FCM 2043 COURSE: Computational Methods NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Calculus Error analysis, Taylor Series, introduction to MATLAB programming, roots of equations, solution of system of linear equations, optimization, interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, MATLAB applications.

COURSE CODE: FCM 2063 COURSE: Probability and Statistics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Calculus Data summary; probability and conditional probability; random variables and their probability distributions; random sample and central limit theorem and laws of large numbers; statistical inference; linear regression, ANOVA and application; factorial design; quality control methods.

4.2 Major(M) Courses Synopsis.

COURSE CODE: FCM 1013 COURSE: Discrete Mathematics NO. OF CREDIT: 3 credits PRE-REQUISITE: Linear Programming and Calculus This course will cover topics such as sets, relations, functions, counting techniques, logic, proof techniques mathematical induction, graphs, directed graphs, labelled trees and Boolean algebras. The relationship of these and related concepts with computer science will be emphasized.

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1.0 Introduction

Co-Curricular activities are regarded as an important component in building self-esteem and a tool in moulding students into well-rounded graduates. Participation in these activities is one of the many requirements needed for graduation in Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. Co-Curriculum Programme is an on-going process, which provides students with experience and exposure to theories and practical work without interfering with their main focus of studies. Co-Curriculum courses in UTP have been carefully developed and designed to achieve the University's objectives and requirements. Each co-curricular activity is handled by experienced and qualified personnel to ensure high quality in the teaching-learning process of all existing courses.

2.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Philosophy

Education through involvement in co-curricular activities is an on going process, which develops the individual's behavioural, emotional, physical and social aspects. This on-going learning experience can come in the form of formal and informal ways, which develop total awareness such as appreciation, analytical thinking and problem solving which are essential in everyday life.

3.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Mission and Objectives

3.1 Mission

To produce excellent balanced and integrated graduates who are ready to face the challenges of the contemporary world successfully, which is in line with the vision of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS.

3.2 Objectives

The objectives of the Co-Curriculum Programme are as stated below:- i. To fulfils the mission and vision of UTP in producing all-rounded graduates who are creative

and innovative. ii. Provide a comprehensive all-round education to enhance students' knowledge, experience

and capabilities. iii. To produce graduates with rational thinking, healthy body and mind. iv. To provide invaluable experiences in all aspects of management such as planning,

coordinating and implementation through co-curricular activities.

4.0 Implementation

Participation in Credited Co-Curriculum Programme is essential and as important as academic pursuit in producing well-rounded graduates. Credited Co-Curriculum Programme is part of University's courses and therefore is COMPULSORY for all students to obtain minimum of "D" grade in at least SIX (6) Credited Co-Curriculum courses taken.

4.1 Credit Hours

The total credit hours needed to graduate is six (6) for students beginning in the FOUNDATION programme and four (4) for those who came in directly into the UNDERGRADUATE programme. Students are allowed to take more than the required credit hours but only the required number of credit hours will be taken into consideration for graduation purposes.

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4.2 Choice of Courses.

There are four categories in the Co-Curriculum Programme, which are: i. Arts and Cultural ii. Sports iii. Innovation, Leadership, Public Speaking and Entrepreneurship iv. Volunteer Work and Community Service

It is compulsory for all students to take at least one (1) credit hour for all categories. For Level II programme, students are required to obtain a minimum of “D” grade in Level I for the respective courses.

5.0 Credited Co-Curriculum Course Categories

All credited co-curriculum courses are divided into four categories, which can be identified with certain codes. These categories and codes are as stated below:

5.1 KKB - Art & Cultural

i. Gamelan I & II - KKB 1011 & KKB 2011 ii. Modern Music I & II - KKB 1021 & KKB 2021 iii. Basic Dance & Movements I & II - KKB 1031 & KKB 2031 iv. Drama & Theatre I & II - KKB 1041 & KKB 2041 v. Caklempong I & II - KKB 1051 & KKB 2051

5.2 KSP - Sports (Field andCourt Games) i. Sport Science - KSP 1011 ii. Netball - KSP 1021 iii. Badminton - KSP 1031 iv. Taekwando - KSP 1041 v. SilatOlahraga - KSP 1051 vi. Rugby - KSP 1061 vii. Soccer - KSP 1071 viii. Volley Ball - KSP 1081 ix. Basketball - KSP 1091 x. SepakTakraw - KSP 1101 xi. Table Tennis - KSP 1111 xii. Hockey - KSP 1121 xiii. Tennis - KSP 1131

5.3 KAM – Innovation, Leadership, Public Speaking and Entrepreneurship

i. Entrepreneurship I& II - KAM 1061 & KAM 2061 ii. Basic Islamic Studies I & II - KAM 1021 & KAM 2021

5.4 KAS – Volunteer Work and Community Services

i. Peer Group Counseling I & II - KAS 1011 & KAS 2011 ii. Recreation & Adventure I & II - KAS 1021 & KAS 2021

5.5 Entry Guidelines

i. All students registered for the Credited Co-Curriculum Programme are advised to follow all the requirements and guidelines for all courses.

ii. Students are allowed to register for ONLY one (1) credit hour in any semester. iii. All registration guidelines are in accordance to the academic rules and regulations of the

University.

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6.0 Courses Registration

Pre-registration in all credited co-curriculum courses for the coming semester is to be done ONLINE in the second-half of the current semester together with Academic Registration. Registration is based on "first come first served" basis and students are advised to register early in order to avoid any inconveniences.

6.1 Credit Transfer

Credit transfer is not permitted for Credited Co-Curriculum Courses.

6.2 Course Requirements

Students are required to participate in all activities involved in the Co-Curriculum programme, which involves classroom, and outdoor activities. Any additional expenses (i.e. uniforms, personal equipment etc.) needed for any of the activities are to be borne by the respective students.

6.3 Participation of Students with Special Needs

All students with physical disabilities are also required to participate in Co-Curriculum Programme. However, students requiring special assistance should notify the Co-Curriculum Executive for guidance and advice regarding the suitability of a course to their need.

6.4 Course Evaluation

Evaluation of each co-curriculum course is based on the requirements of the courses. Normally, evaluation is done on these criteria:

i. Attendance (80 % of all classes) ii. Practical and coursework (100%)

The grading system for Credited Co-Curriculum Programme is based on Academic Grading System and will be recorded in the end-semester results’ slip. The grading WILL INCLUDE in the CGPA.

6.5 Attendance

Every student will have to fulfil the required 80% of attendance in accordance to the academic rules and regulations. If a student has been absent for more than 20% without any approved exemption, he/she can be barred from taking any further part in the programme and may/will be assigned an "F" grade. Students, who are unable to attend classes and/or practical because of various reasons, MUST:

i. Fill the form (UTP-AA-001) from Registry Office and hand it to the Student Support Services

Department (Co-Curriculum Unit) within a week (7 days) from the date of absence. Please do enclose all related documents. Personal letters will not be entertained.

ii. Students will be notified of the outcome.

6.6 Fixtures

Normally all classes, training or co-curriculum activities for Undergraduate Programme are held on Fridays and Saturdays. However, these activities can be held at any other day, which is deemed appropriate. Students are advised to refer to the Co-Curriculum Programme notice board for information on the time and day of a particular course.

6.7 Attire

Students attending the co-curriculum courses will have to abide by all rules/regulations of each particular course. This includes attire and personal equipment/s needed for certain activities.

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7.0 Rules and Regulations

Students are allowed to choose only one (1) from many courses offered in any one semester. Registration is on "first come first served" basis, which means students who register late, may not be able to participate in the preferred co-curriculum course due to limited places. It is advisable for students to complete the 6 credit hours requirement as soon as possible in order not to jeopardize the graduation process. Few registration rules & regulations for students to abide are as follows:

i. Students can opt for the co-curriculum course of their choice, pending on the courses offered and the availability of intake quotes.

ii. After registration, students are not allowed to change courses without prior consent from the Co-Curriculum Executive.

iii. Every student is responsible for his/her actions in order to complete the allocated six(6) or four (4) credit hours needed for graduation.

iv. It is compulsory for all students to take AT LEAST one (1) credit hour for all four (4) categories and participating in the remaining credit hours is at students' discretion.

v. Participation in Level II is ONLY ALLOWED when a minimum of "D" grade is obtained in the previous level (Level I for respective courses).

vi. All students must abide by all the rules & regulations regarding the Credited Co-Curriculum Programme.

8.0 Appeals

Appeal is a formal application instituted by students regarding the Credited Co-Curriculum Programme. Types of appeals are as stated below:

8.1 Change of Course.

i. In any event where students are not able to continue in the registered Co-Curriculum course

due to health reasons (with the recommendation & report by the physician), they may participate in another suitable course with the consent of Co-Curriculum Executive.

ii. Application to change co-curriculum courses can be considered in the first two weeks of the semester with prior consent of the Co-Curriculum Executive.

8.2 Dropping/Withdrawal.

Dropping/Withdrawal from any co-curriculum courses due to unavoidable circumstances can be permitted. This has to be done during the Add/Drop/Withdrawal period, which is within the 2nd

week of the semester. However, students are advised to complete the 3 credit hours (Credited Co-CurriculumProgramme) as soon as possible.

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9.0 Credited Co-curriculum Courses Synopsis. 9.1 Arts and Cultural

COURSE CODE: KKB 1011 / KFB 1011 COURSE: Gamelan I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enable students to learn the history of Gamelan and gain knowledge on the musical instruments involved, traditional shows and category of songs. This course will focus on the basic elements in music such as the history of modern & traditional music, music definition, notes, scales, techniques, figures, rhythm and symbols in Gamelan music.

COURSE CODE: KKB 1021 / KFB 1021 COURSE: Modern Music I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course covers the practical and theoretical elements of music. Students will be exposed to the basics of orchestra and the history & understanding of basic elements involved in music such as melody, rhythm, harmony and dynamics. Students will also be able to use/play various instruments (buzzing, bowing up and down, embouchure, fingering and etc.) and play various categories of music such as standard popular song ballads, slow rock, jazz, rumba and others.

COURSE CODE: KKB 1031 / KFB 1031 COURSE: Basic Dance and Movement I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables students to learn the history and development of various dance movements and gain knowledge on the dances genre & theories involved. Students will also be exposed to all elements involved in analysing, arranging and creation of movements such as the knowledge of scenography, stage lighting etc.

COURSE CODE: KKB 1041/KFB 1041 COURSE: Drama and Theatre I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course focuses on the main aspects involved in drama & theatre which are vocal, physical aspects, movements, posture control, imagination, improvisation, creativity and others. Students will be exposed to the history and development of drama & theatre and basic elements involved in drama & theatre such as script writing, level of techniques in theatre, analyzing, arrangement and creation of experimental theatre & drama.

COURSE CODE: KKB 1051 / KFB 1051 COURSE: Caklempong I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables students to be exposed to the history and basics of Caklempong, which is one of the oldest traditional music in Malaysia. Students will be able to learn the basic of modern music (notation, type of note, note value, rhythm, melody and tempo expression). Through this course, students will be provided with the opportunity to acquire the skills required in playing the musical instruments individually and also in a group performance.

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COURSE CODE: KKB 2011 COURSE: Gamelan II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: PASS KKB 1011 / KFB 1011 This course enables students to be exposed to the advance melody and skills of playing Gamelan Melayu and Gamelan Jawa with the understanding and demonstration of the terms and signs. Students have to arrange and compose rhythm pattern and demonstrate the technique of scaling and organizing Gamelan performance.

COURSE CODE: KKB 2021 COURSE: Modern Music II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: PASS KKB 1021 / KFB 1021 This course enable students to be exposed to the moderate level of techniques involved in playing the orchestra‘s instrument (slur, staccato, fingering, phrasing, breathing and etc.). Students are also required to practice playing a simple music arrangement in an ensemble and solo. Organisation skills and knowledge (management of event/performance - stage manager, event manager etc.) will also be taught to all students involved in the course.

COURSE CODE: KKB 2031 COURSE: Basic Dance and Movement II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: PASS KKB 1031 / KFB 1031 This course enables students to be exposed to the various levels of techniques involved in dances. Students are also required to practice the basic contemporary movements and modern dance movement (contemporary and experimental dances). Students will also be taught the skills involved in a major production which involves planning, organising and performing (artists, production manager, stage management etc.)

COURSE CODE: KKB 2041 COURSE: Drama and Theatre II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: PASS KKB 1041/KFB 1041 This course enables students to be exposed to the moderate level of techniques involved in theatre - performing on stage (posture, gesture, melody, bit, etc…). Students are also required to practice the basic acting which involved the vocal, developing physical and character development. Students will also be able to take part in small production performances. Organisation skills and knowledge (management of event/performance (stage management, choreography etc.) will also be taught to all students involved in the course.

COURSE CODE: KKB 2051 COURSE: Caklempong II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credits PRE-REQUISITE: PASS KKB 1051 / KFB 1051 This course will enable students to be exposed to the different strokes involved in Caklempong which produces different kinds of sounds. Through this course students will be provided with the opportunity to produce and/or create new music scores based on the original music score provided and performed in group performances. Organisation skills and knowledge (management of event/performance - stage manager, event manager etc.) will also be taught to all students involved in the course.

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9.2 Sports

COURSE CODE: KSP 1011 / KFP 1021 COURSE : Sport Science NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables students to gain experience, exposure, knowledge and skills involved in sports education. The curriculum incorporates elements such as philosophy, methodology, physiology, psychology, bio-mechanics in order to provide students all the necessary knowledge and skills required for better understanding of sports in general. Fitness components such as endurance speed and health will also be added to improve the quality of life amongst students.

9.3 Innovation, Leadership, Public Speaking and Entrepreneurship

COURSE CODE: KAM 1061 COURSE : Entrepreneurship I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables the students to understand the aspects of Entrepreneurial and be introduced to the basic skills, concept and theories related to Entrepreneurship. This course would also provide the opportunity for all students to be exposed to all challenges, opportunities and benefits related to Entrepreneurial. Organizational skills and knowledge (proposal, business plan etc.) will also be taught to all students involved in the course.

COURSE CODE: KAM 1021 COURSE : Basic Islamic Studies I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables students to acquire the inner skills and added knowledge regarding the teaching of Islam which includes Fardu Ain and FarduKifayah. This course will be conducted in theory (HukumIbadah etc.) and also in practical classes (UjianHafalan etc.).

COURSE CODE: KAM 2061 COURSE : Entrepreneurship II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: Pass in KAM 1061 This course enables the students to enhance their understanding in preparing a business plan which includes relevant knowledge on the techniques and elements involved in building successful business i.e. financial principles, related laws & regulation, information technology, marketing etc.

COURSE CODE: KAM 2021 COURSE : Basic Islamic Studies II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: Pass in KAM 1021 This course enables students to acquire the inner skills & added knowledge regarding the teaching of Islam which include Fardu Ain and FarduKifayah. This course will cover topics regarding TajwidAsas, Arabic language (Al-Quran) etc.

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9.4 Volunteer Work and Community Services

COURSE CODE: KAS 1011 COURSE : Peer Group Counselling I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enables students to acquire the basic communication skills, techniques and counselling skills needed to lead and assist other students/peers towards a better and productive living. This course are designed to compliment students with the skills and knowledge to make own decisions and future planning. Students will be able to identify personal inner-strength, responsibilities as a member of a community, planning skills and the ability to apply knowledge and skills in everyday life, mainly academic and career matters.

COURSE CODE: KAS 1021 COURSE : Recreation and Adventure I NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: None This course enable students to be exposed to the outdoor activities which can develop their self-esteem and positive values such as self-discipline, patience, leadership, courage and others. Participation in these activities would certainly improve the students’ potential as a whole (intellectual, spiritual, emotional as well as health) called “humanisation of education” which is in accordance with the purpose of national education.

COURSE CODE: KAS 2011 COURSE : Peer Group Counselling II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: Pass in KAS 1011 This course offers theory and practice in group counselling or dynamics providing sufficient skills, approaches and techniques required. Students will be given the opportunity to prepare themselves as leaders in general. Students will compare two main theories, Humanistic & Rational Emotive in preparing them in years come systematically.

COURSE CODE: KAS 2021 COURSE : Recreation and Adventure II NO. OF CREDIT: 1 credit PRE-REQUISITE: Pass in KAS 1021 This course enables the students to be exposed on the water base activities (Kayaking) and will be able to learn on the history and details about kayaking. Students will also be learning the right procedures to rescue / safe people while engaging with water base activities.

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1.0 Introduction

Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) was established with the objective to produce well-rounded graduates who are not only technically competent but also posses other traits such as lifetime learning capacity, critical thinking, communication and behavioural skills, business acumen, practical attitude and solution synthesis ability. For these reasons, UTP has made it compulsory for its undergraduate students to undergo practical training in the form of eight-month industrial internship programme prior to their completion of studies at UTP. It is anticipated that the experience gained from this programme will complement and enhance their knowledge and understanding learned at the university. UTP has always placed great emphasis in having a close cooperation with the industries. The internship programme is a prime example of the University – Industry collaboration. Currently, UTP offers five (5) engineering programmes namely Chemical, Civil, Electrical & Electronics, Mechanical and Petroleum, and three (3) technological programmes namely Petroleum Geoscience, Information & Communication Technology and Business Information System at Bachelor Degree level.

2.0 Objectives of Industrial Internship

The objectives are as follows:

i. To integrate theory with practice. ii. To introduce students to work culture and industrial practices. iii. To give opportunity to students to work with industrial practitioners. iv. To expose students to potential employers. v. To acquaint UTP students with the industry.

3.0 Training Approach

The Industrial Internship shall include the following activities:

i. Hands-on training. ii. Real Project-based assignments. iii. Research – based activities. iv. Team-work activities. v. Leadership and management skills. vi. Safety awareness.

4.0 Roles and Functions of the Host Companies and UTP

Host Companies plays an important role in ensuring the success of the industrial internship programme. They are expected to provide the following support: i. Plan and schedule the overall internship programme to ensure that is provides maximum opportunity

for students to obtain useful experience related to their field of study. ii. Supervise and guide students in their projects. iii. Assess student’s logbooks and check their detail reports. iv. Evaluate student’s performance the training period. v. Jointly evaluate student’s oral presentation together with UTP supervisor at the end of the Industrial

Internship Programme. vi. Encouraged to provide monthly allowances to the students. vii. Provide the necessary recommendations to improve the programme.

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viii. Coordinate the follow-up visits by UTP supervisors: a. Pre-Visit and Briefing to the Host Company’s Management (if necessary). b. First Visit (monitoring the student and discussion with supervisor). c. Second Visit (joint assessment – student performance and oral presentation).

The student’s Industrial Internship Unit also hold the responsibility to ensure the students will complete the training on the stipulated time and manage arising matters pertaining to the internship attachment either with the student or Host Company.

i. Ensure that only students who meet all the requirements stated by the University to attend the

internship attachment. ii. Explain to the students about the rules & regulations set by the University and the consequences of

failing to adhere. iii. Remind students to follow the rules & regulation of the host company during the internship period. iv. Advice that students should discuss with both UTP and Host Company should there are any matters

pertaining to their internship attachment.

5.0 Training Details

i. Intern available are from the following programmes :

Chemical Engineering Programme.

Civil Engineering Programme.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programme.

Mechanical Engineering Programme.

Petroleum Engineering Programme.

Petroleum Geoscience Programme.

Business Information Systems Programme.

Information & Communication Technology Programme. ii. Duration of Training is for 7 months. iii. Placement time frame – January to July, June to December and October to April. iv. UTP supervisors will visit the students at the host company twice during the industrial internship

session. v. The students are also covered by group personal insurance during the training period.

6.0 Offences & Penalties during Industrial Internship

Students undergoing Industrial Internship programme must adhere to the rules and regulations, as specified by the respective host company/industry and also comply with the Students’ Disciplinary Rules & Regulations of UniversitiTeknologi PETRONAS and Academic Policies and Procedures.

Internship students committing inappropriate conduct during the course of soliciting internship placement and during the period of undergoing industrial internship programme will be subjected to the following penalties. 6.1 Types of Offence and Penalty on Final Internship Grade

Offence Details Penalty on Final Internship Grade

1 Accepting more than 1 internship offer OR Failure to decline internship offer officially OR Last minute rejection of internship offer.

Final Grade F

2 Failure to report at host company on official reporting day without valid reason.

Final Grade F

3 Change of host company during the course of internship programme without prior approval by SIIU.

Final Grade F

4 Termination of internship by host company due to student’s fault. Final Grade F

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7.0 Assessments of Student Industrial Internship Programme

Students will be assessed on their general attitude and receptivity to the working environment in addition to being assessed for performing specific technical tasks. Assessments will be based on the following:

Item

Percentage (%)

Host Company Supervisor

UTP Examiner

1. Assessment of the weekly reports by the Plant Supervisor

20

2. Assessment of Industrial project progress report by the Plant Supervisor

10

3. Joint assessment on the student’s oral presentation by both UTP Supervisor and the Plant Supervisor

10 10

4. Assessment of students’ performance by the Plant Supervisor 20

5. Assessment of the Industrial Project Report by UTP Supervisor

30

TOTAL 60 40