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Education (TESOL) Course

Code/ Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

PET 224 Communicating In Speech and Writing in TESOL

4

1

This course explores the various approaches and methodologies of teaching the productive skills of speaking and writing that are currently being used TESL/TESOL. This course will enable a critical appraisal to be made of traditional methods and new developments in the theory and practice of TESOL methodology and provide the students the opportunity to apply theoretical frameworks to the practice of teaching and assessment of the speaking and writing components of TESOL.

PET226 Pedagogical Grammar For TESOL

4

1

The fundamental aim of this course is to help participants translate the content specifications for the school English language syllabus into pedagogical content for classroom teaching. This course encompasses an understanding of descriptive grammar and prescriptive grammar, basic concepts of English morphology and syntax as well as methods and approaches in the teaching of grammar within the context of TESOL. Content on methods cover the grammar translation method, direct method, audiolingual method and communicative approach while content on grammar includes morphemes, rules of word formation, morphological analysis, basic phrases, clauses and tenses in sentence construction. In focusing on these areas for pedagogical purposes, it is hoped that students will also improve in their own command of the English grammar.

PET 423 Learner Autonomy in TESOL

4

1

Recent trends in the field of TESOL have led to an emphasis on a communicative approach within a learner-centered curriculum and a growing awareness of the part that individual learner differences play in language learning success. It is also held that one of the teacher’s roles is to help each learner learn more effectively and take on more responsibility for his/her own learning. As such this course will help teacher trainees acquire the necessary expertise to help learners develop the capacity for more effective and independent language learning by focusing on individual differences in language learners, the theory and practice of learner training and current issues in learner autonomy.

2

PET 424 Project Work In TESOL

4

1

Authenticity, learner autonomy and motivation are three areas that have generated continuing debate in TESOL. All the three areas can be enhanced in project work in TESOL. This course will require the students to decide on their own projects relating to the teaching of the language. Projects are conducted in a group and topics used in the project work include the following suggested themes in line with Sustainable Education: Water, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy and Conservation. Each project must first be planned and discussed and later evaluated. Projects should extend beyond the classroom, taking the experience of the classroom out into the world.

PGT 202E Basic Educational Measurement and Evaluation

3

1

This is an introduction to the basic concepts pertaining to testing, measurement and evaluation for classroom teachers. The focus is on item and test construction, analysis, interpretation and improvement of items in both objective and subjective tests. Students need to display their mastery and skills in all of the above mentioned concepts by completing a set of individual assignments

PGT436E Information And Communication Technology In Education

3

1

The course aims to provide students master the tools of information technology and interactive communication and pedagogy that are relevant and effective across the curriculum. Design and construction of all materials is based on the application of the system of instructional design and instructional design for creative and innovative. Confirmation will be given to the constructivist learning approach using interactive technology.

PGT437E General School Administration

3

1

This course emphasizes the important aspects in school management and administration, especially the duties of the Principal, the Senior Assistants and also the Subject Department Heads. Other aspects in daily school management by teachers such as discipline, co-curriculum, resource center, guidance and counseling, management of student affairs, the curriculum, supervision and school inspection will also be discussed.

PPG215 English Language Teaching Method

3

1

The course aims to help trainee teachers understand the fundamental concepts of English Language Teaching and be familiar with the principles and practices of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). The course will focus on a range of procedures for planning and executing classroom instruction in TESOL in Malaysian schools. The language content specifications for all classroom teaching-learning actibities will be based on the KBSM English Language syllabus. Though the overall emphasis will be on the integration of theory and practice, teacher preparation procedures will mainly constitute experiential and awareness-raising practices.

3

PET 101 Effective Reading Skills for TESOL

3

2

The main aim of this course is to help the students become proficient and keen readers themselves. Thus, they will not only be exposed to various reading strategies but also be required to use them in reading exercises that cover various text types over a wide range of topics. In providing this hands-on experience, it is hoped that the students who are future TESOL teachers will understand problems faced by their students and be able to suggest ideas to promote the teaching of reading comprehension in school. Reading texts used in the activities include the following suggested themes in line with Sustainable Education: Water, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy and Conservation.

PET 102 Oral Skills for TESOL

3

2

The main aim of the course is to extend the students’ linguistic competence, which will indirectly increase their confidence in using spoken English. Students are also exposed to ways to develop their ability to analyze and evaluate spoken performance. The activities in this course will help improve students’ competence in various interactions. Students will also be introduced to principle components of effective speaking. Topics used in the oral activities include the following suggested themes in line with Sustainable Education: Water, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy and Conservation.

PET 103 Effective Writing for TESOL

3

2

The ultimate aim of this course is to enable students to write clearly, concisely, coherently and correctly by providing due emphasis on skills in organizing and presenting information; coherence and cohesion; the use of appropriate vocabulary; and correct grammar so that they can effectively communicate their ideas in written form. Central to all the writing assigned in this course is a combination of both the genre approach and process approach to writing. As such, activities for reading and analyzing texts for successful communication patterns will be used for helping students plan their own written texts as well as training them to develop effective writing strategies. On the other hand, writing is also viewed as a process of generating ideas, drafting, getting feedback, revising and editing. Topics include the following suggested themes in line with Sustainable Education: Water, Health, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Energy and Conservation.

PET 225 TESOL Curriculum Development

4

2

The course studies the theory and practice of syllabus design and materials development. The focus of the course will be on planning (which includes needs analysis, objective setting, duration of the course, etc.), content selection (based on factual information such as proficiency level, age of the learners, education background, previous learning experiences, learning goals, etc.), implementation (including methodology) and evaluation. It will also look at developing materials for a learner-centered curriculum in which only aspects of the language most urgently required by the learners will be included. Thus, emphasis will be on designing and adapting materials to meet the specific needs of the learners.

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PET 301 Teaching of English Through Literature

3

2

This course focuses on the pedagogical skills necessary for the effective teaching of literature to learners in school. As such it will make direct reference to literary texts prescribed by the Ministry of Education. This course aims to acquaint students with the techniques of teaching literature – poems, plays short stories and novels. It will help students to evaluate literary works appropriate for our school system. Furthermore, it will also examine why literature is taught, what types of literary works to be taught and how literature should be taught.

PGT 202E Basic Educational Measurement and Evaluation

3

2

This is an introduction to the basic concepts pertaining to testing, measurement and evaluation for classroom teachers. The focus is on item and test construction, analysis, interpretation and improvement of items in both objective and subjective tests. Students need to display their mastery and skills in all of the above mentioned concepts by completing a set of individual assignments.

PGT 436E Information Communication Technology in Education

3

2

The course aims to provide students master the tools of information technology and interactive communication and pedagogy that are relevant and effective across the curriculum . Design and construction of all materials is based on the application of the system of instructional design and instructional design for creative and innovative. Confirmation will be given to the constructivist learning approach using interactive technology.

PPG 315 English Language Teaching Methods II

3

2

The course aims to provide trainee teachers the opportunity to further develop their knowledge and expertise in all aspects of teaching English to speakers of other languages. The course is process-oriented and allows for participation to review and reflect upon professional knowledge and its implication with particular reference to the local teaching situation. It also sets out to enable trainee teachers to be familiar with practices for continued professional growth. Current issues in TESOL will be focused on.

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Course Code/ Title

Unit Semester Offered

Synopsis

AEW 112E/ ATW 112E Business Communication 1

2 2

1 This course has been designed to increase students’ awareness about the functions and significance of communication in the business world. This course focuses on the application of communication principles in achieving business objective. Special attention is given to developing listening and conversational skill.

AEW 125/ ATW 123 Business Statistics

4 3

1 This course is designed to give students exposure on the basics concept of statistics that being used in business and management. Students will be introduced to descriptive and inferential statistics, basic probability, probability distributions, estimation and confidence intervals, hypothesis testing and regression analysis. This course will enhance student’s capability to make analysis decisions and use them in solving business and management problems. Statistics is also use to show the importance of business and management sustainability; and to measure the development of a sustainable or green economy.

ATU 397 Management Studies

4 1

This course is a basic research course for students who are keen to further develop their research skills. Students are given the opportunity to carry out an academic research the proper way. Knowledge in research method, basic statistics and research skills would be an added value for students taking this course.

ATW 107 Microeconomics

3 1 This course emphasizes on market operation in order to understand how the company system is functioning. While forming a coherent view on the economic reality, microeconomics provides techniques that

ATW 111/ ATW 114

Financial Accounting

3 4

1 This course introduces the principles of financial accounting to students which encompasses basic accounting concept and model, accounting cycle, cash and internal control, sales debtors, purchase, creditors and goods cost sold, fixed asset, intangible asset and depreciation, inventory and partnership.

ATW 202

Business Research Method

3 1 This course is to give exposure to students regarding issues in research, formulation of problems, hypothesis, theories, research evaluation, research design, data measurement and collection, sampling, data analysis and research report writing.

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ATW 241

Principles of Marketing

3 1 This course is an introduction of marketing course to students. It encompasses theory and marketing philosophy that focuses on elements such as product, price, place and promotion which is the foundation of marketing theory building. In addition students are also be given exposure how environmental factors such as technology development, consumer, marketing and global community can influence the current marketing practices.

ATW 251

Organizational Behaviour

3 1 This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the complex interplay between people and the organisations in which they work. It prepares them to appreciate how the findings of behavioural sciences can be applied to solve the problems involving human behaviour in the workplace. Pre-requisite: ATW104/4 - Introduction to Management

ATW 261/ ATW 262

Principle of Finance

3 3

1 This course provides students with a conceptual understanding of the financial decision making. It introduces the basic concept in finance such as time value of money and; risk and return. These concepts are then applied to topics such as capital budgeting and securities valuation. Besides, policies on capital structure and working capital will also be looked at in the course.

ATW 393E

Strategic Management

4 1 This course concentrates on the ways of formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies. Strategic-management concepts and techniques are studied. Students will use the knowledge acquired from previous business courses, coupled with new strategic-management techniques learned, to chart the future direction of different organisations. Pre-requisite: Final Year Students Only

ATW 395

International Business

3 1 This course aims to introduce students to the issues of international business and globalisation. Among the topics to be covered are globalisation, theories of international trade and investment, political and legal systems in national environment, government intervention, entry mode, emerging market and etc.

AFW 364

Analysis of Financial Statement

3 1 This course emphasises on how to manage and use the firm financial information and the financial concepts. These concepts are important in analysing the financial data and making the decision from the economic perspective. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance

7

AFW 365E

International Finance

4 1 This course exposes students to international finance. Three dimensions distinguish international finance from ‘domestic’ finance. They are i) foreign exchange and political risks, ii) market imperfections, and iii) expanded opportunity sets. Financial managers should learn how to manage foreign exchange and political risk using proper tools and instruments, deal with (and take advantage of) market imperfections, and benefit from the expanded investment and financing opportunities. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance

AFW 369E

Security Investment & Portfolio Management

4 1 This course is an introductory investment course. Students will be exposed to the available investment alternatives and to the theory and practice of investments and portfolio management. This course covers the primary financial securities – stocks, bonds, and derivatives. As sustainable finance is becoming a global phenomenon, special attention will be given on Socially Responsible Investment (SRI). This course wil also discuss the methods for combining these underlying assets into a portfolio. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance

AMP 346E

International Marketing

4 1 This course aims to introduce students to the theories and activities of marketing management at the international level. Students should understand the effects of environmental factors and the organisations’ culture on the tendency to explore the international market, the method to enter the foreign market and planning necessary strategies. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 345

Marketing Research

4 1 Marketing research serves as a central basis for marketing strategy and firm profitability by providing relevant information to sustainable marketing decision making. The course focuses on helping students recognize the role of systematic information gathering and analysis in making marketing decisions. This course will explore the concepts and applications of market research through exploring and analysing current trends that influence marketing applications and develop strategic and practical marketing recommendations by considering into account the well-being of human society as well as the natural environment in marketing decision making will be exposed. This course is aimed to provide students with an overview of marketing research in terms of needs, definition, process, analysis and reporting. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

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AMW 347

Strategic Marketing

4 1 This is a capstone course for marketing major. The course strengthens the fundamental knowledge of marketing, and focuses on the application of marketing management to analyse marketing problem of business enterprises. Decision making analytical technique, strategic marketing analysis, internal and external situational analysis, strategic marketing models and marketing strategies would be discussed in this course. Theoretical and practical understanding of marketing will also be applied to analysing, formulating, and implementing marketing strategies for organizations. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing AMW342/4 - Service Marketing AMW345/4 - Marketing Research AMW346/4 - Integrated Marketing Communication AMW354/4 - Consumer Behaviour

AMP 348

Retailing

4 1 This course concentrates on the marketing issues of retailing. It covers the management of retailing institution (purchasing policy, pricing determination, management information system and sales person management). This course also discusses the influence of consumer behaviour, technological change and change of business structure in retailing. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMP 353

Brand Marketing

4 1 This course aims to introduce the students to the role of branding and integrated branding methods in marketing and strategic planning. In essence, this course sets out the fundamental concepts of branding and the implications of branding on business performance both short tern and long term benefits. The importance of branding that emphasis on product and services development with sustainaibility elements – water, energy, health, agriculture, biodiversity, production and consumer consumption are the central focus of brand marketing. Students can learn how the effective use of sustainability branding can lead to success in marketing. Additionally, the course will introduce the concept of sustainable brand equity which can provide students with valuable perspective and a common denominator to interpret the potential effects and tradeoffs of various strategies and tactics for their brands management especially – the design and implementation of marketing programs and activities to build, measure, and manage brand equity. The course also incorporates current thinking and developments on these topics from both academics and industry participants, and combine a comprehensive theoretical foundation with sustainable practical insights to assist marketers in their day-to-day and long-term brand decisions in expanding the business opportunities. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

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AMW 342

Services Marketing

4 1 Services Marketing course is designed to introduce students to cutting-edge coverage of services marketing. It describes the principle concepts and theories of services marketing in relation to integrated services marketing which emphasis on gaps model of service quality, service pricing, marketing communications, long term customer relationships, customer roles, and internal marketing. Basic concepts of marketing mix of 4Ps (place, promotion, price and product) and the implications of services marketing on business practices and environmental development in sustainable elements of water, energy, health, agriculture, biodiversity, production and consumer consumption are the central focus of of this course. This conceptual view of sustainable services marketing will reinforce the need for a lifetime customer value and customer equity, social impacts of marketing and macro-marketing. International perspectives, including the challenges and opportunities in services organizational are also discussed. Students will be guided through a series of class lecture, case study, group project, presentations and class discussions to achieve this understanding. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 346

Integrated Marketing Communication

4 1 This course emphasises the role and importance of integrated marketing communication as one of the promotion methods in marketing. Students will be exposed to how promotions are planned and implemented; media planning and selection; its use as a marketing tool in influencing consumer behaviour; copy and artwork preparation; advertising laws and regulations. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 354

Consumer Behaviour

4 1 This course facilitate understanding of theories and models that serve as the foundation for research in Consumer Sciences. The course addresses some of the key theories that could be used in understanding consumer based research drawing on the disciplines of economics, psychology, and sociology. Sustainability is one of the focus of the course. In this course the scope of sustainability is extended beyond environmental impact to other impacts on customer, employee, community and the company as to form the competitive benefits for the business. Ultimately, the purpose of the course is to emphasize the integral role of theory in predicting behaviour of consumers in an applied, multi-disciplinary field. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AOW 355

Industrial Relations

3 1 The course aims to provide students with an overall understanding and exposure of Malaysia’s industrial relations laws and practices. Students are also exposed to the processes of industrial relations from the perspectives of management and unions/employees representatives. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour

10

AOW 356E

International Management

3 1 This course exposes students to the concepts and contemporary issues of international management. Similarities and differences between international and domestic management styles would also be compared.

AOW 358

Human Resource Management

4 1 The course aims to provide students with the concepts, theories, and current techniques of human resource management. Students will also be exposed to the core functions of a human resource manager and how the role of HRM has evolved in the global environment. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour

APP 381

Service Operations Manangement

4 1 The course is design to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills required for the effective management of service operations. Specifically, this course will emphasize on the analysis, challenges, decision making and implementation issues of managing the operational aspects of a service. The course will address the strategic aspects of designing, assessing and improving the effectiveness of service processes, while achieving operational excellence. This course is essential for any students wishing to join in a service or service-related firm such as bank, hospital, airlines, tourism, restaurant, and consultant agencies. The rapid and continuing growth in service sector is providing marked opportunities for managers. Understanding the concepts of successfully managing the service will provide a significant advantage to new graduates who, the odds are, will find themselves employed by a service-oriented firm. Through the course students will also learn how to craft a successful strategy for sustainable operations by incorporating it into a company’s business strategy, improvement planning, and; product and process design. The purpose of sustainable operation is to study how a company can use its operations to improve environmental performance and contribute to business success at the same time. Pre-requisite: ATW223/3 - Operations Management

ATU 397

Management Studies

4 2 This course is a basic research course for students who are keen to further develop their research skills. Students are given the opportunity to carry out an academic research the proper way. Knowledge in research method, basic statistics and research skills would be an added value for students taking this course. Pre-requisite: ATW 125/4 – Business Statistics

ATW 124

Introduction to Managerial Psychology

3 2 This course exposes students to amangerial psychology. This course incorporates a study of the theories and research about basic managerial topics in psychology as well as their relationship to the psychological functioning of the individual as a social being. Students will develop an insight into managing themselves as well as working with an managing others, more effectively. Pre-requisite: ATW 104/4 – Introduction to Management

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ATW 223

Operation Management

3 2 This course aims to provide students with the concepts, theories and applications of operations management that comprises startegies, tactics and operations of management for creating goods or deliver services. Course topics include operations and productivity; designing and managing operations and factors influencing the efficiency and effectivness of business. Pre-requisite: AEW 125/4 – Business Statistics

ATW 241

Principles Of Marketing

3 2 This course is an introduction of marketing course to students. It encompasses theory and marketing philosophy that focuses on elements such as product, price, place and promotion which is the foundation of marketing theory building. In addition students are also be given exposure how environmental factors such as technology development, consumer, marketing and global community can influence the current marketing practices.

ATW 251/ ATW 252


3 4

2 This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of the complex interplay between people and the organisations in which they work. It prepares them to appreciate how the findingd of behavioral sciences can be applied to slove the problems involving human behaviour in the workplace. Pre – requisite: ATW 104/4 – Introduction to Management

ATW 393E

Strategic Management

4 2 This course concentrates on the ways of formulating, implementing, and evaluating strategies. Strategic-management concepts and techniques are studied. Students will use the knowledge acquired from previous business courses, coupled with new strategic-management techniques learned, to chart the future direction of different organisations. Pre-requisite: Final Year Students Only

ATW 395

International Business

3 2 This course aims to introduce students to the issues of international business and globalization. Among the topics to be covered are international trade and investment, international financial markets, and managing international operations

ATW 401

Entrepreneurship

3 2 This course introduces the concept of entrepreneurship and guide students through the process of creating a successful new venture. This course also provides a clear explanation of the process of entrepreneurship as well as the purpose of entrepreneurship. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour

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AIW 301

International Corporate Finance

3 2 This course covers issues related to international corporate finance and firm international finance operation. The first part involves analysing all the related issues of international trade policies, euro market and derivative monetary. The second part involves the related issues of international firm operation. This course will focus on the identification, measurement, and the effect of foreign exchange management, political risk implication toward international corporate finance. Pre-requisite: ATW262/4 - Principles of Finance

AIW 303

International Trade Law

3 2 This course introduces students to the aspects of international trade law which directly impinge on the ability of a firm to conduct business on a global scale. Students examine the role of World Trade Organization (WTO), the special treatments in the trading blocs, the use of treaties and conventions pertinent to the sale of goods and services internationally and the stipulation of intellectual property rights. Particular attention will be given to how global trade liberalisation impact upon developing countries and on the domestic regulation of areas such as human rights and environmental protection. This course will also explore the ethical, political and economic implications of increased trade liberalisation.

AIW 311

Cultural Environment of International

4 2 This course exposes the students to the environmental culture of international business. Students will be able to understand the importance of basic elements of culture which will shape the decision making process in international business and it will also teach them the process of conducting successful negotiations. This course will also relate the cross cultural communication and negotiation skills.

AMP 348

Retailing

4 2 This course concentrates on the marketing issues of retailing. It covers the management of retailing institution (purchasing policy, pricing determination, management information system and sales person management). This course also discusses the influence of consumer behaviour, technological change and change of business structure in retailing. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMP 352

Internet Marketing

4 2 This course exposes students to internet function as one of the promotional tool in marketing field. Student can understand how marketing is handled effectively by using internet. Overall, this course enables students to understand and apply internet-based marketing to decide about problems in marketing management in an integrated manner. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

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AMP 353

Brand Marketing

4 2 This course focuses on the role of branding and the importance of integrated branding as a combination method in marketing field. Students will be exposed to brand planning and selection, the link with consumer behaviour, segmentation, and positioning of goods and services. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMP 346E

International Marketing

4 2 This course aims to introduce students to the theories and activities of marketing management at the international level. Students should understand the effects of environmental factors and the organisations’ culture on the tendency to explore the international market, the method to enter the foreign market and planning necessary strategies. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 342

Services Marketing

4 2 This course aims to introduce students to the skills of marketing the services particularly by service organizations. Students will be introduced with the marketing concepts and service model, to understand the importance planning processes, marketing strategies and promotional issues which are related to the supply of services. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 345

Marketing Research

4 2 This course provides understanding on the research techniques in the marketing functions. It involves design development, data source, data collection methodology, sampling, data analysis, preparation of research report and the importance of research in the decision making process. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 346

Integrated Marketing Communication

4 2 This course emphasises the role and importance of integrated marketing communication as one of the promotion methods in marketing. Students will be exposed to how promotions are planned and implemented; media planning and selection; its use as a marketing tool in influencing consumer behaviour; copy and artwork preparation; advertising laws and regulations. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AMW 347E

Strategic Marketing

4 2 This course will introduce to student, understanding of strategic marketing management and its relationship with corporate strategy. Decision making analytical technique, strategic marketing analysis, internal and external situational analysis, strategic marketing models and marketing strategies would be discussed in this course. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing, AMW342/4 - Service Marketing, AMW345/4 - Marketing Research, AMW346/4 - Integrated Marketing Communication, AMW354/4 - Consumer Behaviour

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AMW 354

Consumer Behaviour

4 2 This course involves the thoughts that people experience and the actions they perform in consummation processes. It also includes all elements in the environment that influence these thoughts, feelings and actions. These include comments from other consumers, advertisements, price information, packaging, product appearance, and many others. Pre-requisites: ATW241/4 - Principles of Marketing

AOW 356E

International Management

3 2 This course exposes students to the concepts and contemporary issues of international management. Similarities and differences between international and domestic management styles would also be compared.

AOW 359

Organisational Development

4 2 This course exposes students to the concepts of Organizational Development and the ways to plan and introduce changes to organisations. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour, AOW353/4 - Organisational Theory

AOW 360

Management Psychology

3 2 This course highlights the theoretical underpinnings of the application of psychological principles in the management of organizations. Students will develop a deeper insight into managing themselves as well as working with and managing others, more effectively. Pre-requisite: ATW251/3 - Organisational Behaviour

APP 378

Technology and Innovation Management

4 2 This course focuses on to the concept of technology management and innovation, the importance and impact of technology management and innovation to organisations’ performance. The scope of learning will cover the role of technology in value creation, competition advantage, development of technology, integration of technology management in the organisational planning, life cycle of technology, research and development, and management of technology resources and linkages.

APP 396E

Electronic Commerce

4 2 This course introduces students to the concept of electronic-commerce and development of information technology and information system as an enabler to facilitate business globalisation and enhance a knowledge-based economy. It focuses on designing and developing firm's web page, online electronic transaction, server and network management.

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APW 301

Management Science

3 2 This course aims to provide knowledge and understanding regarding some tools and quantitative models to solve practical problems in management decision- making. Specifically, this course will focus on transportation models, resource allocation model, linear programming (simplex and graphical methods), project management (CPM and PERT), decision analysis and queuing techniques. Pre-Requisite: ATW223/3 - Operations Management

APW 373

Quality Management

4 2 This course contains concepts, theories, knowledge and techniques of quality control, quality assurance, total quality management, quality systems and standards. The impact of quality improvement and its assurance upon enterprise productivity will also be discussed. Appropriate operations management software will be introduced wherever applicable. Pre-Requisite: ATW223/3 - Operations Management

AKW 103

Introduction to Management

4 2 The course aims to give students an understanding of the concept of the organization and its environment, as well as basic functions of management which includes planning, organizing, leadership, and control required by an organization to achieve its objectives

AKP 202


4 2 This course is designed to provide students with knowledge about the complex interaction between people and organizations in which they work. It prepares them to appreciate how the discovery of behavioral science can be used to resolve issues that involve human behavior in the workplace. This shows why managers and employees each require a working knowledge of the organization to assist them in achieving their personal goals and organization.

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1. Drama & Theater Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

VTA102E Fundamentals Acting

3

1

This course focuses on the fundamentals of acting and emphasizes spontaneous communication in movement, dialogue, expression and emotion. The students explore the tools of an actor – voice, body, gesture and the embodiment of these in a natural manner. This course concentrates on acting skills through the use of improvisational techniques and performance. The course also focuses on verbal and nonverbal language used in by actors to communicate with co-actors and audience.

VTR 233E Traditional & Contemporary Dance Techniques

2

1

This course explores the basic techniques of traditional and contemporary dance movement. The practical aspect focuses on physical training which combines Silat, Yoga, Malay Dance, Bharatanatyam, Ballet and Contemporary dance techniques. The theoretical aspect discusses the origins of dance, form, aesthetics and choreography.

VTA202E Intermediate Acting

3

1

This course focuses on the craft of acting. It introduces the concept of actor as story interpreter. The practical teaching consists of the physical, mental and vocal aspects of an approaching acting as self-transformation: the shift from self to character. The first step towards the process is by using improvisation to explore, feel, become and project the self. The second step involves choice of character and character analysis, technique of memorizing dialogue as well as stage business. The third step emphasizes the tools of the actor that is, breathing, voice, diction, interpretation, movement and gesture as well as unity and coordination of body and voice. Imagination and concentration important in approaching character and characterization. Selected scripts/texts are used for the exercise.

VTA 302E Advanced Acting

3

1

This course is designed to help the actor explore his senses, talents, imagination, experiences and personality as a resource. The course leads the actor towards discovering stage & screen acting. The course teaches a student how to use and manipulate the assets that he has, selectively and creatively in order to build a role and to display a character’s circumstances as effectively as possible.

17

VTC 353E Arts Theraphy

2

1

This course enables students to explore the various theories and techniques of using the arts as a therapeutic device/tool. Students are encouraged to work with communities with special needs or communities facing pressure or trauma for the period of the course. During the interaction with community, students use arts as a medium to enable participants to express themselves, enhance their well-being and to improve quality of life

2. Fine Arts Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

VHD111E Basic Investigation 3D Studio

2

1

This course emphasizes on the aspects perceptual and practical skills in understanding the 3 dimensional characteristics and space in visual Art. The course covers elements of construction studies and visual investigations of these 3 dimensional spaces. Elements and principles of Visual art will be the essential aspect in the studies and investigation. Apart from that, emphasis will also be given to elements of form, Structure, void and volume in creating form within an actual space.

VHS203E Asian Modern Art

4

1

This course will introduce the student comprehension and selected remarks on historical aspects, stylization, issues, themes, types of art works and artistic proclivities in the Asian region beginning from the late 19th century until today. It will focus on the development of modern and contemporary art in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia and the discuss the encounter and changes from traditional art to modern art and even to postmodern nuance in the region.

VHT333E Aspect Of Western Modern Art

3

1

This course will look at the aspects of Western modern art beginning from the early 19th century until today including major art styles and art movement in that period. It will look at ideological aspects, examples of artwork and the main artists involved chronologically.

18

3. Graphic Communication Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

VRA102E Theory And Practice Of Visual Communications

2

1

This course equips students with the essential skills in professional communication covering concepts, process and work both as an individual and within a group environment. This course enables students to develop their conceptual and research skills in achieving technical and Creative outcomes, and to obtain essential skills in managing time and resources of their design projects.

VRA104E Introduction To Computer Graphic

3

1

This course introduces several types of computer software, currently used in graphic design industry. The course also prepare the students with Fundamental training to ensure that they are acquainted with computer-aided design, especially computer graphic software.

VGT 102E Text Literacy & Publishing

3

1

This course provides fundamental skills in which designers are expected to possess acceptable level of intellectual capacity as well as being excellent creative executioners. In short, they have to be knowledge workers as called for in all professions in the globalised world. As such, the course provides professional insights into text, graphics and the complimentary processes that take raw text to the published state. All this, will be discussed in the core. This course can be defined as the explicit management of the main complimentary skills in which it is capable of contributing to molding a new generation of thinking designers.

VRE 301E Creative Entrepreneurship

4

1

This course identifies the understanding in entrepreneurship in the creative industries by integrating elements of creative industries developments like logistics, tender and offers, method of marketing and promotion of creative products. Students are trained to think critically in promotional and marketing tactics in the creative industries. This course identifies the understanding in entrepreneurship in the creative industries by integrating elements of creative industries developments like logistics, tender and offers, method of marketing and promotion of creative products. Students are trained to think critically in promotional and marketing tactics in the creative industries.

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4. New Media Design & Technology Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


2

1



3

1

This course introduces several types of computer software, currently used in graphic design industry. The course also prepares the students with Fundamental training to ensure that they are acquainted with computer-aided design, especially computer graphic software.

VMT 101E Programming For Interactive Application

3

1

This course stresses basic programming concepts used in multimedia programming language. Emphasis is placed on programming in Flash ActionScript, user interface design, and efficient program development to create exciting, compelling interactive user experiences. At the end of the course, students will be able to create an interactive project such as a Adobe Flash based game, interactive presentations or Adobe Flash-based website.


4

1


20

5. Product Design Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


2

1



3

1

This course introduces several types of computer software, currently used in graphic design industry. The course also prepares the students with Fundamental training to ensure that they are acquainted with computer-aided design, especially computer graphic software.


4

1


21

6. Pedagogy Performance Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

VZM148E Basic Keyboard

2

1

This practical course introduces basic keyboard techniques such as harmonization, transposition, sight reading, improvisation etc.

VZM182E Contemporary Music Ensemble 1

2

1

This course emphasizes performing of musical instruments and voices at a basic level. The students are given opportunities to rearrange instrumental and vocal compositions at the basic level and having those pieces performed by members in the ensemble.

VZM197E Keyboard 1

2

1

This practical course is a continuation of VZM 148E, introduces keyboarding techniques such as harmonization, transposition, sight reading, improvisation and so on at a more advance level.

VZM 227E Pedagogy & Insrumental Repertoire 1

3

1

This course is in the area of music pedagogy. Students will be exposed to the advanced concepts and learning theories in music. In addition, a comprehensive survey of current teaching approaches for example by Suzuki, Orff and Dalcroze will be conducted simultaneously with practicum sessions. Performance techniques at the advance level will also be emphasized.

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1. Construction Management Programme Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

RUS 104 Integrated Studio I

7

1

Integrated Studio is the first studio offered at the School of Housing, Building and Planning that trains students in Year 1 with basic understanding and skills in planning and designing a small-scale building and project. This course exposes students to the basic understanding of elements and principles in designing the built environment with reference of grid using manual drawing techniques. Students will be trained in all basic aspects of design, graphic skills, media of presentations, types of drawings, lettering, sketching, 2D & 3D drawing techniques, complete presentation drawings and model making. This course also trains students to enhance their creativity and perception through design process that involves the development of design concept, the application of design principles and problem-solving approach and thus effective communication of design ideas.

RAG 121 Environmental Science 1

3

1

This course discusses on physical environmental issues and its measurement methods. The student is to decide on design especially from the scientific aspects of the natural and built environment. Sustainability issues on natural resources and its relationship with the physical development will be discussed.

RAG 132 Introduction to Built Environment & Human Settlement

3

1

This course introduces the origins of human settlement on a various scales. The theory of the built environment and the regulations associated with it will be discussed.

RMK 153 Principles of Construction Economics

3

1

This course emphasizes on market structure,supply and demand in marketing building industry. It introduces the economic concepts; main economic problems; demand, supply and market equilibrium; economic structure; cost and production are also being discussed.

RAG 161 Building Construction I

3

1

This course introducesbasic comprehension pertaining to building and materials used in the building components, beginning with systems, basic structure and its building relationship. It covers the main component of substructure, superstructure and roof systems.

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RMS 201 Management Studio I

7

1

This foundation course is a studio based environment where students will be first introduced to the mainstay of project management which consist of the basic elements of project development. Students will be exposed to the different phases of the construction project as well as key elements of the process of managing projects. The studio will enable students to work within groups and/or individually to get a feel of the actual project team environment. This core subject will also delve into the internal and external factors that weight into project development and how these factors co-exist within the project environment.

RMK 231 Building and Civil Engineering Quantities

3

1

This course introduces the students to quantity measurement for building and civil engineering works based on SMM2 and CESMM measurement standards.

RUL 274 Compulsory Practical Training

6

1&2

This course emphasizes on compulsory practical training to students on matter related to practicing professional in related fields.

RMS 303 Management Studio 3

7

1

An appreciation of the needs of preliminary studies in property development and the integration of multi disciplinary member in the process. Students are required to apply various principle and techniques of quantity surveying, management, economics, facilities management, property valuation and project management in various projects, seminars and case studies. Project given are based on pre-contract and post-occupation periods covering preparation of feasibility studies, market studies, and legal aspects of property development and facility management. Students are introduced to the actual approach of conducting these studies on site.

REG 232 Land Surveying

3

1

This course covers the basic principles of surveying works including exploratory survey, level survey, traverse survey, theodolite survey, compass survey and tacheometric surrvey. Contour survey, contour development, determination of volumes in cut and fill works and also construction site survey will also be covered. Besides, introduction to GPS, control dan monitoring survey dan latest technology will also be introduced.

RMK 254 Legal Studies

3

1

In this course, students are exposed to the Malaysian legal system, laws that are relevant to construction projects, criminal law, contract law, company law, partnership law and of torts.

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RMK 350 Administrative Law

3

1

This course exposes the students to the aspect of power/authority and the use of power (including power based on self-consideration), organization and local government control, laws that are related to housing and planning control, laws related to meetings (including all types of project meetings) and administration power of the land administrator in the processes of land acquisition and procurement.

RMK 353 Property Management

3

1

This course introduces a diverse range of topics in the property management profession. These include the functions of property management, property market and legislations that influence the profession. Operational aspects like the elements of leasing; acquisition and disposal of property; record keeping and office organisation including the occupant’s liabilities and real estate marketing techniques are also introduced. Besides that, the maintenance section offers an impact study of design on future building maintenance, the principle and techniques of its administration and management; maintenance budget; methods of systematic maintenance; maintenance process relating to the various building elements; and innovation in building maintenance management.

REG 360 Industrialised Building System (IBS)

3

1

The course introduces the concept of IBS as a sustainable construction in Malaysia. A comparative study of conventional and IBS building process and construction shall be introduced. Various IBS materials, technologies, financial and economic aspects will also be discussed in the course. Aspects of Modular coordination, Modular Design Rules and Structural Design concepts using components and assemblies will be introduced. Project management principles are also applied to IBS. Case study and site visits will be organised.

REG 361 Methods of Construction

3

1

This course prepares students with the knowledge on the process and methods of construction. Students are given practical exposure on site management, earth work including cleaning, cut and fill, dewatering process from the construction site. They are also exposed to the basic design and preparation of concrete construction and removal of formwork for the prefabricated construction system, pre-stressed concrete construction and high rise construction.

RMK 362 Construction and Finance Management 1

3

1

This course introduces the students to the importance and methods of financial analysis in construction. This subject emphasizes on the fundamentals and application of financial management in construction. Students are also exposed to the elements of accounting systems and financial statements as well as the available banking facilities in the market.

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RMK 363 Construction Economics

3

1

This course encompasses cost estimation, control and management in the design and construction process.

RUS 105 Integrated Studio 2

7

2

This course emphasizes on the overall building property process application. This comprises of development, planning, tender, supply process and its implementation.

RPG 131 Applied Quantitative Methods

3

2

This course introduces the quantitative data analysis. The difference between the descriptive and inferential is explained. Students are being exposed to the methods and techniques of analyzing quantitative data. The method of analyzing descriptive and inferential will be explained and students are to summarize the research outcomes.

REG 163 Theory of Structures I

3

2

This course comprise of the introduction of basic foundation of statics including concept of forces, distribution of forces, direct forces, moments, combination forces, polygons and triangular forces and equilibrium forces. This course also focuses on building frame structures, trusses using methods of force distribution, etc, in determining shear force, bending moments and deflection of static structure.


7

2

This is the continuation of the foundation courses where students will be introduced to the costing processes, which consists of the basic elements of costing and estimating. Students will be exposed to the different types of the costing of projects. This course will be organised in two parts. Part One will expose students to the work of quantity surveyor in preparing taking off and bills of quantities. Part Two involves with pricing techniques used by contractors in pricing the tender documents. The studio will enable students to work within groups and/or individually to get a feel of the actual project team environment.

RMK 252 Principles of Project Management

3

2

This course discusses on managing the construction industry encompassing the methods of basic planning, monitoring and controlling use in project management.

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7

2

This studio based foundation course is tailored to enable students to apply their knowledge in a practical approach with focus on property development and management. Students will be required to use actual real life study cases as their references in applying management techniques and tools. Students will also be exposed to the legal aspects of property development as well as financial costing and analysis. The course will also expose students to actual project site planning and organization with emphasis on management and problem solving. Students will also be introduced to project management planning and scheduling software.

RMK 232 Pricing And Estimating

3

2

This course introduces the students to detailed elemental measurement techniques for building works in contractors’ organisation.

REG 261 Building Services

3

2

This course focuses on the efficiency of building services and the systems involved. The building services that are mainly highlighted in this course are lighting, heating and ventilating, air conditioning, security and alarm systems and fire detection and protection. Students will be exposed to the principles, components and knowledge to design an appropriate building service system for different types of buildings such as residential,offices and multi-storey buildings.

RAG 265 Building Construction 2

3

2

This course is a continuation of Building Construction 1 with emphasis on more complex building systems and advanced material. The scope covers construction systems from sub-structure such as pilings, retaining walls and basement constructions. It also elaborates on super structure of in-situ reinforced concrete, precast concrete as well as steel frames and their various component from columns, beams and floorings such as two-way, one-way, ribbed, waffle and precast slabs as well as composite floors. This course also outlines the wide span roof structures, construction and finishes. It also covers on state-of-the-art building envelope and finishes such as curtain walling and different types of claddings.

RMK 336 Valuation

3

2

This course introduces the students to the basic concept of valuation which covers the concept of value, the economic basis of property valuation, valuation and investment principles and factors affecting property value. Emphasis is given on the five valuation methods and their application to the main types of property and also valuation for legal purposes.

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RMK 354 Construction Law

3

2

This course discusses building contracts, professionals, workmen compensation, and arbitration pertaining to property development including planning.

RMK 357 Land Administration

3

2

This course aims to introduce the students to the current practices of land administration in Malaysia and to give an understanding to them about various issues that are related with land administration especially on its implication to property market and development process.


3

2

This course is a continuation of the previous semester’s subject on construction management and finance. The main objective of this subject is to make students understand the impact of finance in construction. Basically this subject is divided into two main sections; which are: 1) Issues relating to organisation, contractual, administration, procurement methods and tendering, project planning and controlling, site management and communication; 2) Issues related to finance in construction management.

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2. Building Technology Programme Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


7

1



3

1


RES 201 Building Technology Studio 1

7

1

This course emphasizes on laboratory and site tests. Students will be exposed to the knowledge of soil mechanics, building materials, structural testing, analysis and design of structures. Students will also be exposed to technical report preparation.


3

1


REG 266 Theory of Structures II

3

1

This course focuses on the loading of structures and the relationship between stressstrain. Various types of loads and load-static, resultant force, moment and reaction theories will be discussed. Students will be exposed to analysis of beam reaction, shear and moment diagrams. Composite columns and beams analysis will also be covered. It also emphasized on the strength of materials in structures, analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures. Students are required to carry out laboratory experiments in addition to assignments and lectures.

29


6

1&2



7

1

This is the first part of final year Building Technology studio. It will focus on the practical aspect of land and project development. It covers three (3) main approach namely training and workshop on planning and design of land development project, Next is exposure to common infrastructure provisions in land development and finally studies of building and infrastructure safety and security.


3

1


RAG 121 Environmental Science I

3

1



3

1



3

1


RQG 236 Measurement 1

3

1

This course explains the basic principles of building measurement according to the Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Building works (SMM2) and covers the method of measuring quantities for all major building elements which includes substructure, superstructure, finishing and external works. Preparation of the Bills of Quantities (BQ) will also be included.

30

REG 265 Infrastructure Technology

3

1

This course focuses on the components of physical infrastructures that support the development of a nation. The examples of physical infrastructures are roads, power supplies, drainage and sewerage system. Students will be exposed to the principles, components and the knowledge to design the infrastructure system. This course also discusses the technology being applied to develop such infrastructure for the country by providing actual examples from the existing infrastructure and mega infrastructure projects in this country and overseas.

RMK 231 Building & Civil Engineering Quantities

3

1

This course introduces the students to quantity measurement for building and civil engineering works based on SMM2 and CESMM measurement standards.

RMK 350 Administrative Law

3

1

This course exposes the students to the aspect of power/authority and the use of power (including power based on self-consideration), organization and local government control, laws that are related to housing and planning control, laws related to meetings (including all types of project meetings) and administration power of the land administrator in the processes of land acquisition and procurement.

REG 360 Industrialised Building System(IBS)

3

1


REG 368 Road and Transportation

3

1

This course comprises of the planning of road and transport system (Introduction to road category and hierarchy, road and land transport administration in Malaysia, road in land and development projects, route reserve, slope reserve and land acquisition); fundamentals of land transport planning (facilities design – other modes); road and transport system design (design standards and code, calculation of horizontal and vertical alignment, pavement design especially flexible pavement). The construction and technology including earthworks, slope and soil stabilization, hydraulics structures and calculations, traffic control devices and systems are also will be introduced. The material in road construction such as soil, aggregates, concrete, asphalt are also will be included.

31


7

2



3

2



7

2

This studio course emphasizes on building services, building science, building defects and indoor environment of buildings. Students will be exposed to the analysis of the impact of technology on environment during project planning or after implementation.


3

2



3

2



7

2

This course emphasizes on construction management and the process, taking off the quantity and costing and measurement of the quality of a workmanship of a construction base on the relevant approved standard. This course also focuses on the design of reinforced building structures both manually and using computer software.

REL 370 Building Technology Studies

3

2

This course can help and guide students to prepare dissertation through the right research approach. Systematic and scientific research approach will be exposed to student based on following courses.

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3

2

This course is an extension of course RQG236. It covers the measurement of more building elements and small civil works in according with the Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Building works (SMM2) and Malaysian Standard Method of Measurement for Civil Engineering Works (CESMM). It also covers computerised measurement skills.


3

2


REG 363 Site Investigation

3

2

This course encompasses soil suitability research theoretically and practically, requirements for stability and foundation types. Students will learn how to carry out analysis and how to implement basic foundation design by doing laboratory testing and site testing. This will ensure a safe foundation for building construction.


3

2

This course is a continuation of the previous semester’s subject on construction management and finance. The main objective of this subject is to make students understand the impact of finance in construction. Basically this subject is divided into two main sections; which are: 1) Issues relating to organisation, contractual, administration, procurement methods and tendering, project planning and controlling, site management and communication; 2) Issues related to finance in construction management.

REG 369 Steel Structures

3

2

The subject offers studies into the - steel structures, structural elements, structural design, design methods, design calculation, steel as construction materials-design considerations, steel section, steel properties, the basic of structural design limit state design principles, serviceability limit states, design of material strength, joint-basic concepts (connections) - types of connections, ordinary bolts, welded connections, further consideration in design of connections. Students are also exposed to axially loaded column-loads on compression members, classification of cross section, axially loaded compression member, beams- beam loads, classification of beam cross-sections, bending stresses and moment capacity, deflection of beams, beam connection, purlins, tension members-uses, types and design considerations, end connections, structural behavior of tensionmembers, design of tension member.

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REG 370 Building Forensic and Maintenance

3

2

This course covers on the introduction to building technology appraisal and its uses with reference to the building maintenance technology and building pathology performance. Building maintenance technology can be broadly defined as the application of scientific principles to the care and preservation of built asset. More specifically it incorporates the skills and knowledge attained through training, education and experience to inspect, manage, maintenance, clean, renovate, retrofit and restore buildings. Building pathology dealing with specific diagnosis, prognosis and repair issues associated with buildings and structures also will be discussed. It is embraces a holistic approach to the repair of building and structures. This involves a detailed understanding of how the structure is built, the materials of which it is constructed, how it has been used, how it has performed over time, and all the factors that have affected its current condition.

REG 371 Design of Stuctures

3

2

This is an introductory course to structural design and will cover major area of reinforced concrete design. Its includes structural components such as beams, columns and footings using the ultimate limit state design; serviceability limit state, application of building code of practice, BS 8110. Besides the RC design, the following topics of steel/timber will be outlined i.e. steel/timber grades, mechanical properties of steel/timber, steel/timber behavior in bending and compression members and steel/timber connector. Relevant code of practices for steel and timber are also highlighted.

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3. Quantity Surveying Programme

Course Code/ Title


Synopsis


7

1



3

1



3

1


RQS 201 Quantity Surveying Studio I

7

1

This course introduces professional QS practices with emphasis on pre-contract aspects as well as exposes students to the work processes through projects that mirror the requirement in the industry. In this course, students will be introduced to the roles and duties of QS as well as building morphology and construction contracts. The course will also emphasize on pre-contract stage of work which includes taking-off and BQ preparation including the types of tender and tendering process. Students will be working in teams for certain projects where they will have the opportunity to develop leadership, communication, problem solving and team-working skills.

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3

1


RQG 259 Cost and Value Management 1

3

1

This course focuses on cost management and its implications to construction projects. It also explores the use and significance of the RIBA Plan of Work nomenclature and the concept of construction economics upon a variety of project types with focus on the costing process, its objectives, together with the impact of proper cost planning and cost control. The effects of design on project estimates and cost plans and the analytical review of building components, morphology in respect to elemental costs are also discussed comprehensively.


6

1&2


RQS 303 Quantity Surveying Studio 3

7

1

This course is a continuation of the course RQS 202. It emphasizes on the duties of a Quantity Surveyor at the post-contract stage namely progress payment, variation works, extension of time and damages, final accounts and dispute resolution. This studio prepares students directly to the professional work environment.


3

1



3

1


36


3

1


RMK 254 Legal Studies

3

1

In this course, students are exposed to the Malaysian legal system, laws that are relevant to construction projects, criminal law, contract law, company law, partnership law and of torts.


3

1


RMK 353 Property Management

3

1

This course introduces a diverse range of topics in the property management profession. These include the functions of property management, property market and legislations that influence the profession. Operational aspects like the elements of leasing; acquisition and disposal of property; record keeping and office organisation including the occupant’s liabilities and real estate marketing techniques are also introduced. Besides that, the maintenance section offers an impact study of design on future building maintenance, the principle and techniques of its administration and management; maintenance budget; methods of systematic maintenance; maintenance process relating to the various building elements; and innovation in building maintenance management.


3

1


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7

2



3

2



7

2

This course is an extension of RQS 201 and builds students in the skills and knowledge of quantity surveying works. This course includes both new and advance topics. New topics include introduction to calculation of price rates, preparation of cost estimates, procurement, preparation of fee proposal and building conservation. Advanced topics on tendering and construction contract will also be covered in this course. Students will be given opportunity to work in teams and debates on current issues to hone their soft skills. Field trips will be organised to enable students to gain first-hand experience in construction sites.


3

2


RQK 255 Professional Practice for Quantity Surveyors

3

2

This course focuses on ethical conduct of the professional Quantity Surveyor and the relevance of various statutory instruments governing the profession. New and contemporary practice management concepts will be explored, apart from traditional service. A comparative analysis of the relevant institutions and establishing key performance indicators (KPI) for benchmarking, a critical analysis of the functions and purpose of the BQ and post contract documentations will be carried out.


7

2

This studio is an extension of RQS 303. Students are exposed to the creation and management of quantity surveying firms. Professional and business ethics are also covered in the studio. This studio not only prepares the students for professional work environment, but also to become future employers.

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RQL 370 Quantity Surveying Studies

3

2

This course requires the students to conduct research individually under the supervision of a lecturer. Through systematic research approach, this course guides students on how to decide on good research topic, how to conduct research and how to prepare dissertation.


3

2



3

2



3

2



3

2

This course is a continuation of Building Construction 1 with emphasis on more complex building systems and advanced material. The scope covers construction systems from sub-structure such as pilings, retaining walls and basement constructions. It also elaborates on super structure of in-situ reinforced concrete, precast concrete as well as steel frames and their various component from columns, beams and floorings such as two-way, one-way, ribbed, waffle and precast slabs as well as composite floors. This course also outlines the wide span roof structures, construction and finishes. It also covers on state-of-the-art building envelope and finishes such as curtain walling and different types of claddings.


3

2


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RQG 359 Cost and Value Management 2

3

2

This course is an extension of RQG 259 and will build upon cost management concepts introduced with emphasis on Post-Contract cost control as well as techniques like Whole Life Costing and Cost Benefit Analysis. Particular emphasis will be given to Value Management especially techniques in VM studies for both the design and strategic variant. Numerous VM workshops will be conducted to appreciate VM outcomes and the use of facilitators will be encouraged.


3

2


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4. Urban and Regional Planning Programme

Course Code/ Title


Synopsis


7

1



3

1



3

1


RPS 201 Urban and Regional Planning Studio 1

7

1

Planning Studio 1 focuses on acquiring research analytical skills as well as preparing technical reports.Students’s ability to go through the planning process will be constantly monitored and developed. Their ability to partake research exercises will also be evaluated. Students will be given ‘life relevant’ projects where evaluation is based on their abilities to perform individually as well as in group.

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RPK 231 Principles of Planning

3

1

This course offers an understanding on the basic principle in planning practices which includes the laws and regulation in planning, the related development plans at the national and local level, different procedures for preparation of layout plan, technical plans and basic requirement for planning submissions. The course also elaborates components that are related to development such as infrastructure, transportation, facilities, landscaping and engineering which are related to new township development, rural planning and urban renewal.


6

1&2



7

1

Projects conducted in this studio involve the preparation of physical plans such as Structure Plan, Local Plan, Special Area Plan, etc, as documented in the Town and Country Planning Act Malaysia (1976) (Act 172). Comprehensive and in-depth understanding of related planning issues and problems from the physical, social, economic, environmental and technology aspects.

RPK 351 Urban and Regional Economics

3

1

This course focuses on concept and theories of urban and regional economy and their application to urban and regional spatial structure. Students will be introduced to methods in economic analysis of urban and regional growth, and evaluation of economic impacts of urban and regional development. Further explanation will focus on the development of strategies and policies for urban and regional development.


3

1



3

1


42


3

1



3

1


RPK 321 Landscape Planning

3

1

This course introduces relationship between human and environment. It emphasizes planning technique, ecological aspects, landscape evaluation, choice of materials, principles of planting design and site planning.

RPK 334 Traffic Planning

3

1

This course describes urban traffic issues and outlines methods and techniques for systematic traffic planning to achieve effective traffic management, land use planning, public transport planning, pedestrian and parking facilities, etc.

RUS 106 Design Studio

7

2


43


3

2



7

2

Planning Studio 2 prepares students with the knowledge on urban planning and the preparation of layout and master plan. It discusses on the application and development of new and old physical planning concepts and offers knowledge on site evaluations and the preparation and implementation of development proposals.

RPK 233 Methods of Planning Analysis

2

This course focuses on an understanding and application of quantitative and qualitative techniques and models for analysis, projection and evaluation in dealing with spatial and socio-economic planning of cities and regions.

RPG 235 Geographic Information System and Computer Aided Design for Planning

3

2

This course utilizes geographic information system (GIS) and computer aided design (CAD) to produce maps and working plans. Hands-on learning approach is applied.


7

2

This course focuses on comprehensive and in-depth understanding of related planning issues and problems from the physical, social, economic, environmental, technology, aspects, as well as identifying intra and inter sectoral linkages. Students are required to understand the application and all requirement, guidelines and regulations related to the relavent technical department in property sector.

RPK 343 Social Aspects in Planning

3

2

This course focuses on various social issues related to land development in general, and in the field of housing, building and planning, specifically. In general, discussions with sociological tinge will be conducted such as: social change and social planning; social and physical development, relationship between the two social issues and questions related to housing and community planning; social aspects of urban structure. Measurement of social cost and benefit, contribution of social indicators, from the perspective of social change and their usage in the fields of housing and planning will be conducted. Students are required to choose from a selected few topics, within the Malaysian context, for their seminar paper presentation purposes

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REG 163 Theory of structures I

3

2


RPK 222 Conservation

3

2

This course comprises of urban and natural resource conservation with emphasis on ideas and concept as well as political and social actions.


3

2


RPK 323 Tourism Planning and Development

3

2

This course introduces basic understanding of tourism planning and development which covers the concepts, theories and models in tourism. Analysis of current issues and trends in sustainable tourism as well as impacts of tourism on economy, environment and socio-culture will also be covered.

RPK 332 Urban Design

3

2

This course will concentrate on urban design from the perspective of town planning, architecture, history and heritage, economic as well as the policy. It covers the basic concepts in urban design and the transformation process from the proto and colonial period up to the 21 century. Urbanization method and practices implemented by the public and private sectors will be discussed.

RMK 336 Valuation

3

2


RAK 345 Housing Studies

3

2

This course discusses the housing concept, related policies and human settlement. It analyses the connection between urban and housing including quality and housing supply. It also discusses the housing sources such as land, support and technology. It also exposes to the student regarding housing strategy and alternative approach including project planning, site analysis, probabilities, social aspects and physical housing including issues of government plan implementation transformation, house typology. Housing concepts and others to rationalise the Act enforcement and the regulations related to the housing industry.

45

RMK 357 Land Administration

3

2

This course aims to introduce the students to the current practices of land administration in Malaysia and to give an understanding to them about various issues that are related with land administration especially on its implication to property market and development process.

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5. Interior Design Programme Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


7

1



3

1


RDS 201 Interior Design Studio 1

7

1

This course stresses the understanding of form to space in Interior Design. The projects involve the space planning of various categories of interior space such as social, cultural institutional, industrial as well as commercial. Design issues such as green and universal design are incorporated in the projects.

RAG 234 Computer Aided Design for Architecture

3

1

This course is to provide exposure, training and to develop skills to produce 2 dimensional architectural drawings like plans, elevations, sections and detailing through the application of computer aided design software (AutoCAD).

RDG 235 Ergonomics

3

1

The human factors of man, physical and emotional. Examination of how human senses are affected by space, form, colour, light, sound and motion. Study of the ecology of man and how tools, products and systems affects his behaviour and environment.

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RDG 262 Interior Design Lighting

3

1

Students will be exposed to the principles of lighting, light application and the development of lighting field. The students will also be exposed to lighting technology, which is expanding rapidly, and the familiarization of the methods in applying lighting technologies. Research and findings of lighting will also be explored.


6

1&2



7

1

This course offers a comprehensive schematic project with a minimum of 2500sq meter of space. The chosen projects lean heavily on the students’ interests. Students are exposed to site requirements context. If offers continued understanding of current technological theory, current market demand and services in design aspects. Elements such as structures, green building issues, choosing of proper material in accordance to current technological demand are emphasised.

RDG 334 Theory and History of Design

3

1

The course covers the development of interior design from an early date to the present. The course aims to introduce and explore different theoretical perspectives on contemporary society and culture to examine historical issues relevant to the production of Interior Design and related fields. It also aims to develop the student's intellectual and critical awareness to enable students to become familiar with information sources, and develop their research and design ability.


3

1



3

1


48


3

1


RAK 232 Principles of Architectural Design

3

1

The course encompasses the scope and definition of architecture language and vocabulary which includes elements of architecture design such as lines, shapes, color, texture, space, volume and scale. It also touches on architectural principles such as unity, contrast, proportion, harmony, balance, dominance and subordination, gradation; time and sequence. The course uses selected examples from historical and contemporary architecture. Relationship between form and function, technology, art, society and other elements and their effect on design. The course also covers case studies of important contemporary and past figures in architecture.

RDG 313 Design Workshop

3

1

This course expands by visual awareness, developing visual techniques and tools for research and designing in black and white. Projects include design and execution of an appropriate communication covering; formal, functional and technical solutions to design problems. The emphasis is on presentation, materials, methods, form and design development. The course comprised of techniques and process of design in 2-D presentations.

RAG 333 Advanced Computer Aided Architecture Design

3

1

This course is to develop skills and creativity in producing 3 dimension drawings and movie animation in architecture and interior design using computer aided technology (3dStudio Max software).


7

2

The studio aims to train students with multidisciplinary individual skill able to design one storey small-scale building and site planning as a starting point towards design oriented fields in architecture, urban planning and interior design. The contents of the course are focused on the design process such as site analysis, precedent study, bubble diagramme, site planning, building design with plans and 3D drawings or model making. It encompasses fundamental aspects of design, space layout and form. It exposes students to the basic understanding of technology such as the integration of short span structure, basic construction material, basic services as well as sustainable aspects as the value added.

49


7

2

This course is a continuation of the course RDS 201 – Interior Design Studio 1 offers in Semester I. Similarly it stresses on the planning of interior spaces from various category such as commercial, institutional, hospitality and residential facilities. The Projects are designed to strengthen the students’ knowledge in preparation for the practical training at the end of the semester. The exposure is undertaken to fulfil the working market requirements.


3

2



7

2

This course is a continuation of the course RDS 301 Interior Design Studio 3. It aims is to challenge the students’ ability as designers. They are encouraged to communicate with actual clients. They need to be well versed with the management and costing aspect in accordance to current developmental issues. The end results are balance between aesthetic quality, the needs of the end users, the clients requirement as well as commercial viability.

RDG 336 Professional Practice for Interior Design

3

2

The course introduces the creative potential of designing related to interior architecture. Exposure to the aspects of professionalism of interior design : the Architect Act 1967, the registration of Professional Interior Designer with L.A.M. and the professional code of conduct of behaviour and responsibility, the work scope of the society, and professional fees; the appointment and relationship with clients, consultants and contractors. It emphasises administrative, legal and financial aspects of Interior Design Practice. Projects will be designed to challenge pre-conceptions, release creative potential, develop analytical thinking and co-operative working environment.

RDG 366 Furniture Design

3

2

Furniture is one of the important component in the interior design field. This course will assist students’ understanding in designing the furniture, trend in design and the relevant history for the design of furniture in relation to the ways of completing the design process.

50


3

2


REG 163 Theory of Structures 1

3

2


RDB 217 Exhibition and Display

3

2

This course is a 100% course work. Its aim is to introduce the students to the principles of designing an exhibition as well as techniques of displaying objects. The design aspects include theory, concept, function, exhibition categories, planning, special effect techniques, art installation and techniques to present ideas through construction works.


3

2


RDB 314 Design Management

3

2

The emphasis of this course is on the understanding of materials and technology, their uses, sources and their relation to interior architecture. It stresses the responsibility of the designer to adapt to evolving technologies to his needs from the early process of designing until the product/design is marketed/implemented.

RDG 323 Design Presentation Techniques

3

2

This 100% coursework exposes the students to the coloured presentation techniques that are available and applicable in market. This course stresses on various media that are applied by interior designers as tools for presentation. The media applied are pencil colour, water colour, markers, gouache, air brush, computer enhanced and computer generated presentation, in producing final presentations. These skills enhance the creative thinking in designing.

51


3

2


52

6. Architecture Programme Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


7

1



3

1



3

1



3

1

This course introducesbasic comprehension pertaining to building and materials used inthe building components, beginning with systems, basic structure and its building relationship. It covers the main component of substructure, superstructure and roof systems.

53

RAS 203 Architectural Studio 1

7

1

This course contains basic and major elements used in building and environmental designs. Students are guided to come up with spatial designs based on design elements learned from exercising problem based projects either individual or in groups. This course is a learning process designing buildings one and two storey building with an expresion of architectural concept based on design and planning principles, physical structures, interior stairways and circulation and site circulation and entrances. Students are also exposed to a design process developing skills and creativity in architectural studio projects using an expression of technical drawing presentation and also required to exhibit and explain the design products.

RAK 232 Principles of Architecture Design

3

1

The course encompasses the scope and definition of architecture language and vocabulary which includes elements of architecture design such as lines, shapes, color, texture, space, volume and scale. It also touches on architectural principles such as unity, contrast, proportion, harmony, balance, dominance and subordination, gradation; time and sequence. The course uses selected examples from historical and contemporary architecture. Relationship between form and function, technology, art, society and other elements and their effect on design. The course also covers case studies of important contemporary and past figures in architecture.


6

1



7

1

The course guides the students to acquire a solid understanding of the design process involving medium storey buildings located in rural or natural environment. Exposure focuses on a sustainable and ecological approach to the planning and design of the site and building architecture. Guidance is given to integrate environmental friendly structure, building services, technology, materials and construction.

RAK 346 History and Theory in Architecture 2

3

1

This course covers history and theory in architecture from colonial time to the present day in Malaysia. This understanding is important in giving conceptual description linking with history and theory to the root design of contemporary architecture and its development, and its influence to the local architecture in Malaysia.

54


3

1


RAG 234 Computer Aided Design for Architecture

3

1

This course is to provide exposure, training and to develop skills to produce 2 dimensional architectural drawings like plans, elevations, sections and detailing through the application of computer aided design software (AutoCAD).


3

1


RAG 333 Advanced Computer Aided Architecture Design

3

1

This course is to develop skills and creativity in producing 3 dimension drawings and movie animation in architecture and interior design using computer aided technology (3dStudio Max software).

REG 360 Industrialised Building System (IBS)

3

1


55


7

2

The studio aims to train students with multidisciplinary individual skill able to design one storey small-scale building and site planning as a starting point towards design oriented fields in architecture, urban planning and interior design. The contents of the course are focused on the design process such as site analysis, precedent study, bubble diagramme, site planning, building design with plans and 3D drawings or model making. It encompasses fundamental aspects of design, space layout and form. It exposes students to the basic understanding of technology such as the integration of short span structure, basic construction material, basic services as well as sustainable aspects as the value added.


3

2



7

2

This course provides a learning designing building two storey buildings with expression of architectural concept based on design an planning principles, physical structures, interior stairways and circulation and site circulation and entrances. It also exposes the students with a design of public building and understanding of basic building services with a reference to sustainable approach (eco-tecture) in the design. Students are guided to come up with spatial designs based on design elements learned from exercising problem based either individual or in groups. Students are also required to exhibit and explain the design products.


3

2

This course is a continuation of Building Construction 1 with emphasis on more complex building systems and advanced material. The scope covers construction systems from sub-structure such as pilings, retaining walls and basement constructions. It also elaborates on super structure of in-situ reinforced concrete, precast concrete as well assteel frames and their various component from columns, beams and floorings such as two-way, one-way, ribbed, waffle and precast slabs as well as composite floors. This course also outlines the wide span roof structures, construction and finishes. It also covers on state-of-the-art building envelope and finishes such as curtain walling and different types of claddings.

56


7

2

Students are guided to acquire a sound understanding of the processes, elements and principles involved in the urban design context. Freedom are given to handle projects involving a comprehensive planning and design of a building which focuses on the integration of structure, building services, technology, materials and construction in an urban area. Students will be exposed to elements and principles or urban design with urban infill characteristics.

RAK 344 History and Theory in Architecture 1

3

2

This course covers design history and theory in architecture from Egyption and Greek to modern period (Renaissance). This understanding is important in giving conceptual description linking with design history and theory to the design root of contemporary architecture and its development, an influence to the architecture in Malaysia and the rest of the world.

RAG 232 Architectural Working Drawing & Documentation

3

2

Introduction to the role and status of drawings and other documents in the legal, contractual, administrative and technical context through the various project stages from pre-contract to post-contract. Students will be introduced to information structuring for working (submission/ tender/ contractual/production) drawings, schedules, detailing and specifications. This course is studio based and is coordinated with design studio where each student will prepare a set of working drawings and specification for a previously designed single storey building, preferably a detached house. Students learn by doing as Drawing and Specification project work runs the full semester with intermittent.


3

2



3

2



3

2

This course enhances the understanding of building environmental control passively and actively, highlighting its capability and limitations integrated with the building system.

57


3

2



3

2


RAL 371 Measured Drawing

3

2

This course is a documentation or record of a particular building in the form of scaled drawings and special reports. The drawings are to include the building location, site, floors, elevations, sections, 3-D drawings and detailing of special features of the building. The report is a compilation of the building’s historical background, ownership and design development involved. Aspects of design concept, spatial function, technique of construction, building orientation and decoration will be investigated and reported. Techniques of building measurement include the application of theodolites, measuring tapes, photography and sketches on site.

58

7. Building Surveying Programme Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


7

1



3

1



3

1



3

1


RBS 203 Building Surveying Studio 1

7

1

This course introduces the building and space management components such as guidelines and building by-laws related to Building Surveying, hand-on building plan checking, space planning guidelines and management and development order.

59

RBK 231 Principle of Building Surveying

3

1

This course outlines the general principles and responsibility of the professionalism in building surveying. The main scope of work and responsibilities focusses on the administration and building control; building management and development; building evaluation and conservation; building maintenance and insurances.


6

1&2



7

1

This course focuses on risk control and building performance evaluation. It consists of detail plan assessment on building facilities and automation, which also include layout plan, location, size, lighting and fire prevention systems. Students will also be exposed to building fire audit, building pathology, building measurement and analysis.


3

1



3

1



3

1


60

RBG 351 Building Mantenance

3

1

This course focuses on planned maintenance program for building, encompassing conservation, preservation and delapidated buildings as well as building space usage.


3

1



3

1


REG 363 Site Investigation

3

1

This course encompasses soil suitability research theoretically and practically, requirements for stability and foundation types. Students will learn how to carry out analysis and how to implement basic foundation design by doing laboratory testing and site testing. This will ensure a safe foundation for building construction.


7

2



3

2



7

2

This course focuses on building control and design such as analyzing the Malaysian administrative legal system and evaluating administrative law applicable to buildingcontrol activities. In addition, students will be exposed on building refurbishment, conversation and adaption of buildings. Emphasis is given to site analysis, building condition survey, autocod application and 3D computer graphics application.

61


7

2

This course includes advanced study of building maintenance and conservation which includes maintenance management, maintenance techniques, asset and facilities management and strategic facilities operation management. In addition, students will be exposed to building conservation aspects such as legal components and specific needs relevant to historical buildings, application of National Heritage Act 2005 and building remedies process.

RBK 351 Professional Practice for Building Surveyor

3

2

This course emphasize on the professional practices of Building Surveyors in Malaysia and its evolution within the framework of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor (RICS) United Kingdom and commonwealth countries. It includes ethics and behavior of professional, their responsibilities and services, appointment of consultants including agreement and scale of professional fees, and also enforcing of related laws & regulations.

RBL 371 Building Surveying Studies

3

2

This course focuses on the academic study in building surveying. Research methods includes variuos aspects of building environment which emhasize on preparation of report and oral presentation of research output.


3

2



3

2



3

2

This course focuses on the efficiency of building services and the systems involved. The building services that are mainly highlighted in this course are lighting, heating and ventilating, air conditioning, security and alarm systems and fire detection and protection. Students will be exposed to the principles, components and knowledge to design an appropriate building service system for different types of buildings such as residential,offices and multi-storey buildings .

62


3

2



3

2

This course enhances the understanding of building environmental control passively and actively, highlighting its capability and limitations integrated with the building system.

RMK 336 Valuation

3

2



3

2



3

2



3

2


63

Course Code/ Title


Synopsis

HPA 201E Major Themes in Selected World Religions

4

1&2

This course aims to provide interpretative themes for understanding diverse religious views in Malaysia. It provides undergraduates with an understanding of the different religions in Malaysian and will address some of the major issues like forms of beliefs, religious ideas, practices and worldviews. The students will be exposed to the field of religion in both its functional and theoretical aspects. The historical development of particular religious communities, the relations among them, and the analysis of religion in a variety of historical and cultural contexts will also be discussed.

HFB 202E Western Philosophy & Modern Thought

4

1

The course aims to make students understand the contributions of the philosophers of the West to modern thought. Through an examination of some of the major ideas put forth by Western philosophers such as Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Comte, Nietzsche, and Kierkegaard, students will gain an understanding of the foundation laid by these philosophers to modern thought such as rationalism, empiricism, positivism, individualism and nihilism.

HFI 302E Islamic Philosophy

4

1

The course aims to provide students with a basic understanding of the historical development of Islamic philosophy from its early stages to the present era. Areas of inquiry included in this course are: i. The essential writings and ideas of renown Islamic thinkers

such as al-Farabi, Ibn Sina, al-Ghazali, Ibn Rushd, Suhrawardi and Mulla Sadra.

ii. Vibrant city-centres that play hosts to the flourishing of Islamic philosophy: Baghdad, Cordoba and Isfahan.

iii. Prominent and influential schools of thought in the history of Islamic philosophy such as the Masha’iyyah, al-Hikamh al-Ishraqiyyah and al-Hikmah al-Muta’aliyyah.

iv. The relation between Islamic philosophy and the other areas of Islamic thought, especially science, theology and mysticism in the past and present.

HFP 303E Asian Thought: Indian, Chinese and Japanese

4

2

This course encompasses the essentials of Indian, Chinese and Japanese thought. Special attention is given to the philosophical and religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism and Shinto. Inherent in these systems of thought are many meeting points and divergences amongst them, as well as distinct individual features. All these elements come to bear to be ideals of life.

64

1. Physics Course Code/

Title

Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis

ZCA 101 Physics I (Mechanics)

4

1

Unit, dimension. Kinematics in one and two dimensions. Vectors in physics. Newton's Laws and application. Work and energy. Conservation of energy and momentum. Collision in one and two dimension. Simple harmonic motion. Universal gravitation, gravitational force. Motion of planets. Extended systems, moment of inertia. Angular momentum, rotational dynamics, compound pendulum. Rigid body, equilibrium, statics. Elasticity, stress, strain and torsion. Young's modulus, shear and bulk modulus. Bending of beams, bending moment. Compression of fluids, surface tension, hydrostatics, viscosity, viscoelasticity. Hydrodynamics, continuity equation, Bernoulli equation, Poisseuille’s equation. Turbulent flows, sedimentation, drag.

ZCT103 Physics III (Vibrations, Wave & Optics)

1

Equation of motion for simple harmonic motion, damped oscillator, forced oscillator. Logarithmic decrement, resonance and Q factor. Transverse waves and longitudinal waves. The wave equation and its solutions. Reflection and transmission of waves at boundaries. Stationary waves. Superposition of waves. Dispersion of waves. Electromagnetic wave spectrum. Plane electromagnetic waves in vacuum. Propagation of light waves, amplitude and intensity. Doppler effect. Interference, Young's double slit, Michelson interferometer. Multiple reflections, thin films, Newtons rings and Fabry-Perot interferometer. Diffraction grating. Dispersion, Cauchy formula. Polarization, Brewster angle. Light sources and light detectors.

ZCA 110 Mathematical Methods I

4

1

Calculus: Sets, real numbers, rational and complex numbers. Functions and graphs. Sequences and series, convergence tests, function limits and properties of limit, continuity, and the mean value theorem. Differentiation techniques, implicit differentiation, higher order differentiation, minimum and maximum values (theory and application), Rolle’s theorem, L’ Hopital’s rule, applications of derivatives. Integration techniques, improper integrals, fundamental theorem, lengths of curves. Trigonometric functions and their inverses, exponential and logarithmic functions, hyperbolic functions and their inverses.

65

ZGT 161 Geology I

3

1

Introduction to geology, basic principles and concepts. Origin of the earth. Internal structure of the earth from seismology. Introduction to principles of isostasy. Crustal and isostatic structure of continental margins, mountain ranges, oceanic ridges, plateau uplifts (hot spots). Introduction to continental drift, plate tectonics, sea-floor spreading, passive margins, subduction zones and active margins, extensional sedimentary basins (McKenzie mechanism). Basic mineralogy: properties, composition and structure of minerals. Rock-forming minerals. Composition, textures, structures, formation and classification of sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic rocks. Forms of igneous bodies. Fossils. Geological time scale. Basic stratigraphy: unconformities, diastema, facies, geological correlation. Rock deformation: folding, faulting, joints.

ZCT 191 Physics Practical I

2

1

A selection of experiments which are related to physics subjects namely optics, electronics, heat, mechanics and radioactivity: Error Analysis, Mechanical equivalent of heat, Thermoelectric effect, Planck’s constant, Radioactivity, AC resonance, Lee’s disc, Excitation and ionization, Interference, Electrical measurement, Dynamic. Students are required to do 6 out of 11 experiments in Semester I. The ‘Error Analysis’ experiment is compulsory for all students.

ZCT 206 Electronics

3

1

Numbers and code system, arithmetic of binary, hexadecimal, and 2’s complement numbers. Basic logic, Boolean algebra, de Morgan theorem, and logic circuit analysis. Design of combinational logic circuits, minimization, Karnaugh map, decoder, multiplexer, encoder, and demiltiplexer. Combinational logic elements: basic flip-flop, flip-flop SR, JK, D, and T. Clocked flip-flops. Sequential logic: different types of registers and counters. Sequential timing, synchronous and asynchronous counters and their applications. Arithmetic’s unit: adder and substracter. Design of sequential logic systems: state diagram, truth table, and timing diagram. Extension from exited table, circuit design from truth table and timing diagram. Examples of logic circuit applications: memory system, ROM, RAM, memory decoding, and basic architecture of microprocessor system.

66

ZCT 210 Complex Analysis & Differential Equations

4

1

Complex Analysis: Functions of complex variable - complex functions. Differentiation of complex functions; Cauchy-Riemann equations, analytic functions, singular points, power series of analytic functions, Taylor series. Zeroes, Singularities and Residues. Laurent series. Complex Integration: Cauchy Goursat theorem, path deformation theorem, Cauchy integral formula. Residue theorem. Applications of residue theorem. Differential Equations: Ordinary differential equations of first order and methods of solution. Ordinary linear differential equations of second order – homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations and methods of solution. Series solution - power series and Frobenius methods.

ZCT 214 Thermodynamics

3

1

Simple thermodynamic systems, equation of state, work, heat, first law, internal energy, results of first law, ideal gas. Carnot cycle and heat engine. Second law of thermodynamics, results from second law, entropy, irreversible process. Combination of first and second laws, T-S diagram and thermodynamic relationships. Maxwell equation, Clausius- Clapeyron equation and Tds equation.

ZCT 215 Optics

3

1

Polarization. Plane and circular polarization. Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves at boundaries. Optical activity. Kerr effect and Faraday effect. Dispersion theory. Diffraction. Fresnel-Kirchhoff equations. Fraunhofer diffraction of a single slit, square and circular aperture. Diffraction gratings and their characteristics. Fresnel diffraction for circular aperture. Cornu spiral and Fresnel Integrals. Zone plates. Fresnel diffraction for straight edges and rectangular aperture. Quantum optics: laser, fibre optics and light detection.

ZGT 265 Meteorology

3

1

Introduction: Structure, composition, layering, pressure, density and temperature-height profile of the atmosphere. Atmospheric thermodynamics: dry adiabatic lapse rate, thermodynamic laws, hydrostatic balance, geopotential, humidity, hipsometric equation, adiabatic process, tepigram. Parcel method, static energy. Thermal stability. Radiation: radiative transfer, global radiation budget, greenhouse effect, effective temperature. Pressure gradient force, local wind systems. General circulation, single and three cell models. Clouds: Development of cloud droplets, growth of raindrops by condensation, collision, coalescence. Cloud dynamics, rain and snow. Local storms.

67

ZGT 266 Solid Earth Geophysics

3

1

Earthquakes, what and where. Properties of elastic wave propagation. Knott's and Zoeppritz's equations. Seismic waves at distances of 0-10o, 10-103o, > 103o. Travel time tables and the IASPEI 91 velocity model. Recording systems, instrument frequency properties and seismometry. Strong motion analysis. Structure and composition of the crust, mantle and core: crust, Mohorovicic discontinuity, mantle, transition zone and core. Earth rheology: effect of stress, mantle viscosity, shock wave experiments. Thermal history of the earth: submarine and terrestrial heat flow, temperature distribution. Geochronology: radioactivity, age determination methods such as the Rb-Sr, K-Ar, U, Th-Pb, Pb and Carbon-14 methods.

ZGT 268 Exploration Geophysics I

3

1

Introduction to seismic methods: seismic waves, reflection, refraction, diffraction. Geophones, hydrophones, energy sources, recording equipment. Position-fixing methods. Seismic reflection method: data acquisition on land and offshore, data reduction, processing, velocity determination, interpretation, applications. Seismic refraction method: data acquisition, reduction, processing, interpretation, applications.

ZGE 277 Structure of Universe

4

1

Size of the Universe. Electromagnetic waves as carriers of information. Understanding the Solar System. Stars and the H-R diagram. Stellar evolution. Galaxies. Cosmology. Probability of extra-terrestrial lifeforms.

ZAE 282 Materials Science

3

1

Introduction. Structure: Crystal structure and imperfections, phase diagrams, phase transformations, diffusion, deformation of materials, strengthening mechanisms and microstructures, corrosion and oxidation. Materials: Iron, steel and ferrous alloys, non-ferrous metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites.

ZCT 293 Physics Practical II

2 1 A selection of experiments related to physics subjects namely optics, electronics, mechanics and Modern Physics: Spectrometer Grating, Statistical Analysis for Radioactive Measurement, Micro Wave, Variable Pendulum, Single-Slit and Double Slit Diffraction, Back Scattering Of Beta Ray, Laser Interferometer, Stefan Constant, Vacuum Technique, Tin Lead Phase Diagram, Computerized Spectrometer Grating, Interference Microwaves, DC Power Pack, Franck Hertz, Class A Amplifier, Pulse Circuit, Quinke Method, Tensile Test, Measuring Velocity of Lights, Thermal Expansion, Hall Effect, Beta Ray Absorption, Transistor, Poisson Ratio for Glass.

ZGT 295 Geophysics Practical (Two semester)

4

1

Experiments in geophysics and Geophysical Field Camp.

68

ZKT 297 Practical Training

3

1

Students will be introduced to the various basic processes commonly found in machine and electronic workshops. They will be allowed to work on some of these processes. Elements of safety will be emphasized. Students will also be introduced to the basics of technical drawing and they will be given opportunities to practice independent design and analysis. As such students will be required to design and build simple physical models/products based on sound engineering principles and design criteria discussed in previous courses.

ZCE 305 Atomic & Nuclear Physics

3

1

Atomic structure: Hydrogen atom. States in hydrogen atom. Angular momentum. Many electron atom. Electron spin. Pauli exclusion principle. Symmetric and Antisymmetric wave functions. Spin orbit coupling. LS and JJ coupling. Atomic spectra. Selection rules. One valence electron-atom. Zeeman effect, Normal and Anomalous. Nuclear structure: General properties of nuclear - composition, size, form, mass and atomic nuclear charge. Nuclear force and deuteron problem. Radioactivity, alpha decay, gama decay, electron capture. Internal conversion. Nuclear reactions. Nuclear models and magic numbers.

ZCT 307 Solid State Physics I

3

1

Crystal structure, classification of interatomic binding in crystals. Diffraction, reciprocal lattice, Brillouin zone, lattice vibration, dispersion curve, specific heat-models of Einstein and Debye. Free electron theory for metals, electrical conductivity, electron gas heat capacity. Band theory of solids, Kronig-Penney model, holes, effective mass. Semiconductor - intrinsic and extrinsic. Carrier density. Conductivity of impurities, Hall effect. Optical properties: absorption processes, exciton, photoconductivity.

ZCT 314 Statistical Mechanics

3

1

Characteristics of macroscopic and microscopic systems. Probability concepts and counting of states. Postulate of equal a priori probabilities. Microcanonical Ensemble. Definition of absolute temperature and entropy. Canonical Ensemble. Statistics of ideal quantum gases. Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics. Bose-Einstein statistics. Fermi-Dirac statistics. Applications of quantum statistics: specific heat of solids, black body radiation, conducting electrons in solids.

69

ZKT 321 The Engineer in Society

3

1

Engineering profession – duties, responsibilities, work culture, professionalism. Impact of technology on society and environment – responsibility of engineers to develop useful, safe and economical products for the society. Code of ethics and professionalism of the engineer – themes of ethics, views of ethical conduct, meaning of responsibility, ethical dilemma, code of ethics, corporate social responsibility. Basic skills in management and law – globalization impact, organizations, types of managers, management processes and approaches, behavioral management.

ZKE 322 Electronic & Photonic Materials II

3

1

Ferroelectrics: Basic ideas. Displacive ferroelectrics. Relaxor ferroelectrics. Landau theory of displacive transitions. Susceptibility divergence. Materials design of perovskite ceramics for specific applications. Properties of PZT family. Applications of bulk type ferroelectrics; capacitors, pyroelectric detectors, strain sensors and actuators, nonlinear optic crystals. Applications of ferroelectrics thin film; capacitors, DRAM elements in ICs. Processing routes and integration with IC technology.

ZKE 323 Electronic & Photonic Devices and Systems

3

1

Electronic Devices: Zener Diode, Tunnel Diode, FET, MOSFET, UJT, SCR. LASCR, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Source and Detectors: Lamps, LEDs, lasers, PMT, Photodiodes, Phototransistors, Infrared and Microwave Sources and Detectors. Electro-optic Devices: Magneto-optic and acousto-optic modulators, optical switches, liquid crystal display and TV, CCD, integrated optics. Optical Instruments: Microscopes, Interferometer, Radiometer.

ZKE 327 Solid State Lighting I

3

1

Solid State Lighting I will cover a brief introduction to semiconductor material systems and growth techniques used for producing light emitting diodes (LEDs). The basic of structures, properties and operation as well as other applications of LEDs will be taught.

ZME 336 Medical Instruments

4

1

The course will expose the students to the various modern diagnostic instrumentations; in particular X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, medical lasers, microscopy and computers in medicine. The course will helps student to be capable of intelligent self-supervision of such equipments.

70

ZGE 370 Meteorology II

3

1

Air motion: Coriolis force, gravity effect, pressure gradient, friction, equations of motion, scale analysis. Horizontal flow: geostrophic, thermal, gradient winds, continuity equation. Weather and climate, weather modification, boundary layer. Air pollution meteorology, ozone layer, air-sea interaction. Introduction to numerical modelling. Lightning and biometeorology. Meteorological instrumentation and data acquisition techniques. Weather systems, climatological variability due to winds.

ZGT 372 Introduction to Oceanography

3

1

Shape of ocean basins, continental margins, morphology of the ocean floor. Temperature, salinity and density distributions in oceans. Light and sound in sea water. Composition of sea water, chemical and biological reactions in sea water. Air-sea interaction, heat and water cycles. Causes of instability in oceans. Ocean circulation, current measurement. Causes of currents; pressure gradient, Coriolis forces, geostrophic flow, wind-driven circulation. Waves and tides. Marine biology.

ZGT 374 Remote Sensing

4

1

Fundamental theory of remote sensing: units of measurement, electromagnetic energy, electromagnetic spectrum, image characteristics, vision, sources of remote sensing information. Aerial photography: interactions between light and matter, film technology, characteristics of aerial photographs, black-and-white photography, colour science, infra-red colour photography, spectral reflectance, multispectral photography and imagery, sources of aerial photographs. Sensors for environmental monitoring, sensor platforms, sensor packages and satellite data distribution. Radar, LANDSAT, thermal infra-red and remote sensing applications in meteorology: weather analysis and forecasting, remote sensing of the atmosphere. Satellite data applications in meteorology, global climatology, atmospheric moisture distribution, synoptic climatology of weather systems, water in the environment, hydrometeorology, surface hydrology, hydrogeology and oceanography. Remote sensing of soils and landforms by photography. Applications in geological mapping, resource exploration, hydrology, water pollution, etc.

ZAE 376 Astronomy Principles and Practices

4

1

The universe at a glance. Spherical trigonometry. Celestial sphere. Celestial coordinate system. Reckoning time. Calendrical systems. Celestial mechanics. Astrometry. Radiation laws. Observation and measurement system.

ZCT 390 Pure Physiscs Project

8

1

Project/experiment of related areas of thrust.

71

ZAT 394 Applied Physics Project & Seminar

8

1

This course combines the basic knowledge and continuous learning and realized in the form of a scientific project. The success of the student is evaluated in term of the ability to conduct and accomplish the project well through a final year report. The report will explain the quality of the work and the objectives achieved. At the end of the course the student will present the output of the project before the supervisor and an examiner and this will instill the confidence in the student. The seminar component consists of visits to industrial factories and colloquium given by the experts in related fields will widen the horizon in the student’s mind in order to see the expectations from outside world before completing the studies.

ZGT 395 Geophysics Project

8

1

Project in geophysics or related fields.

ZKT 396 Engineering Physics Project

8

1

Project/experiment of related areas of thrust in Engineering Physics programme.

ZMT 397 Medical Physics Project

8

1

This course covers the involvement of students in planing and perform a project which related to radiation biophysics, radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine field.

72

2. Biology i. Agrobiology

Course Code/

Title

Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis

BET 305 Insect Biology and Systematic

4

1

This course covers insects from five fundamental perspectives: structure and function, insect and its environment, insect as a unit and its diversity, applied entomology, and modern molecular approach. The subjects covered include the integument system, nervous system, glands and muscles, breeding and development, sensory mechanism, movement and behavior. Communication between insects and its biotic and abiotic environment will also be discussed. In addition, students will be exposed to the methods and principles of taxonomy and the evolution of the insect class. This course will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of insects, conservation of biodiversity, control of insects, and integrated pest management of some important agriculture pests.

BGT 301 Plant Pathology

3

1

The course introduces the concept of disease as a result of interaction between pathogens and hosts under the influence of environmental factors, definition of basic terminologies in symptomatology andaethiology, inoculumpotential, pathogenicity and virulence, process and mechanism of entrance of pathogens and pathogenesis, and mechanisms by which plants resist a particular disease. Plant pathogens such as viruses and viroids, prokaryotes (mollicutes and bacteria), fungi, nematodes, and higher parasitic plants will be explained with emphasis to their life and disease cycles, production, survival and dispersal of inoculum.

BGT 302 Basic Practical In Plant Pathology

2

1

This course introduces students to the basic methods used in plant pathology. The methods to be learned including media preparation, sterilization techniques, isolation of pathogens, inoculation technique, preservation and maintenance of culture, disease diagnosis, identify signs and symptoms of plant diseases, the collection and preservation of plant disease specimens and microscopy techniques. In addition, field research methods such as experimental design in plant house and in the field were also studied.

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BST 306 Soil Science and Environment

3

1

The aim of this course is for students to understand the basic chemical, physical and biological principles of soils. Students will be able to relate the principles of soil science to ecological systems, agricultural production, world food needs, engineering uses of soils and waste disposal. Soils are complex biogeochemical materials on which plants may grow. The soils have the structural and biological properties that distinguish soils from rocks and sediments. Soil supports dynamic ecological systems and provides plants with support, water, nutrients and air. Soil can support all ecosystems on land including large populations of microorganisms that recycle the materials of life, providing the entire human population with food, fiber, water and building materials, and sites for construction and waste disposal. Human population relies on soils to protect the groundwater by filtering out toxic chemicals and pathogenic microorganisms from wastewater. Soil also plays an important role in carbon sequestration and prevention of global warming. Understanding soil and managing it well is essential to human welfare.

BGT 400 Agriculture, Forest and Stored Product Pests

3

1

This course deals with the biology of pests of economic importance in agricultural, forestry and stored product sectors in Malaysia. The main pests infesting the crops or manufactured products and their roles in the production of these sectors are emphasized. In the agricultural sector, pests of important crops such as rice, oil palm, coconut, cocoa, rubber, vegetables and fruits are emphasized. The main group of pests infesting various parts of forest trees and forest products are discussed. In the stored product sector, discussions encompass the storage system and the role of the stored product pests in causing physical damage or reduction of product quality of various stored products in the market especially cereal grains.

BGT 401 Agrobiology Project / BOE 400 Special Topics in Biology

8 2

1 & 2

In this course, the final year student is offered a research project that introduces the students to research methods for solving scientific problems. This course will require the student to manage time as well as carrying out scientific research. At the end of this course student will have hands-on experience in solving scientific problems through research, and present it as a scientific report in the form of a seminar and an academic thesis. Each student will be assigned a topic and supervised by a lecturer at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2 (4th year of study). The students will be introduced to written research assignments. The students will also be trained to make a literature survey. At the end of the semester, each student is required to write an essay and present their written research assignment. The evaluation of this course will be based on the essay, oral presentation and evaluation by supervisor based on student's effort in completing tasks given.

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BGT 403 Advanced Plant Pathology Laboratory

2

1

In this course, students will be exposed to the various methods used in plant disease management by using biological and chemical methods, and cultural practices. The students will also visit a few research stations/laboratories to study the implementation of integrated plant disease management of key crops in Malaysia. In addition, methods of documentation on signs and symptoms of plant disease will also be studied.

BOE 201 Biological Instrumentation

3

1 & 2

This course will introduce students to the theoretical principles and use of laboratory equipment. The course is divided into two parts, namely theory and practical, with emphasis being given to the practical aspects. Among the principles/techniques that will be discussed are assay principles, extraction and purification and analysis such as Kjeldahl, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis and chromatography. Emphasis will be given to the use of extractor equipment (centrifuge, electrophoresis, chromatography, freeze drying) and analysis equipment (Kjeldahl, atomic spectrophotometer, UV/Vis, flame photometer and pH, CO2& O2 meters). This course is geared for students who are interested in courses that involve the study and efficient use of laboratory equipment in research.

BOT 205 Microscopy and Histological Techniques

3

1 & 2

This course is aimed at introducing students to the basic principles and concepts of microscopy and histological techniques. Applications of light, colour and electromagnetic wave in microscopy; basic principles of bright-field, dark-field, phase contrast, fluorescence, confocal and electron microscopes will be taught. Concepts such as magnification, resolution, contrast, image formation, numerical aperture, illumination, and depth of field will be elaborated. Basic histopathology of animals and plants dealing with the structures of cells, tissues and organs in relation to their functions will be taught and discussed. Students will be given extensive laboratory demonstrations on the different techniques of microscopy and also perform techniques in fixation and preservation of specimens, staining and sectioning, construction and use of the microtome, and the preparation of histological slides.

BTT 306 Techniques in Biotechnology

3

1 & 2

The objective of this course is to enhance students' skills for the biotechnology industry, such as the use of molecular biological techniques required for genetic engineering of microorganisms to the culture process, purification and characterization of proteins. At the end of this course, students are expected to understand the principles involved gene cloning to manipulate DNA and find out how to culture microorganisms to obtain the desired protein. Students will be exposed to several chromatography techniques for purification.

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BMT 310 Bacteriology

3

1

This course starts with brief discussion on prokaryotic (archaeae and bacteria) systematics which cover classification, taxonomy, nomenclature, identification, phylogeny and concept of species. Students will be introduced to the characterisation of prokaryotes by morphological, biochemical, physiological, metabolic, ecological and genetic characteristics, by molecular biological techniques. This will be followed by detailed discussion on chemical constituents of prokaryotic fine structures and their functions. The various groups of prokaryotes will be surveyed to relate their characteristics to their importance to daily life of other organisms. Finally discussion will be centered on methods of enrichment, isolation and maintenance/preservation of prokaryotic cultures.

BMT 308 Mycology

3

1

The course provides basic knowledge on various aspects of fungi which include fungal origin and phylogeny, habitat, mode of life, general and specific characteristics, methods in fungal nomenclature and classification, and examples from various fungal groups. Other aspects include the economic importance of fungi such as fungal application in industries, medically important fungi, fungi as food spoilage, spoilage of timber products and fungi as plant pathogens.

BMT 306 Virology

3

1

This course aims at given better understanding and deeper knowledge of virology. The focus of discussion would be on the three major and largest groups which are bacteriophage, plant virus and animal virus. The molecular virology aspect of this course would take the students into the details components of viruses, as well as, virus-host interaction. The significant of each of the virus groups would also be discussed, i.e., in term of diseases or problems caused by the viruses and various virus applications.

BBT 404 Economic Botany

3

1

This course covers relationship between plants and man. The lectures begin from the origins of agriculture to understanding that led to the influences of plants on the history, economy and culture of man. Aspects of plant diseases and their consideration concerning world problems about plant usage, food sources and the future of plants will be discuss in detail. Emphasis is also on evolution of cereal plants like rice, maize and wheat; centre of origin, Vavilor’s theory about economic plants, the green revolution and problems of food resources. Last but not least, the module looks at plant genetic resources, erosion of plant genetic, resources variability and plant conservation.

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BBT 402 Plant Genetics

3

1

The course is tailored to provide a comprehensive understanding in the area of plant genetics. Emphasis will be given on the areas of advanced Mendelian and non-Mendelian genetics (quantitative genetics) together with their application in agriculture. Various types of mutations and their consequences and also the behaviour of chromosomes in euploids and aneuploids will be discussed. The effect of transposition will also be discussed. Various types of plant breeding systems will also be discussed. Emphasis will also be given on the areas of evolution and chromosomal changes, gene mutation, linkage and gene mapping as well as the application of recombinant DNA technology in plant. In addition the characteristics of the three plant genomes will be discussed. Answering evolutionary and plant population questions using numerous genetic / molecular approaches will be provided.

BST 402 Ecology of Invasive Species

3

1

Invasive species comprise one of the greatest immediate threats to global biodiversity. This course is designed to provide students with an up-to-date perspective on invasive species and focuses on the ecological and evolutionary impacts of such species, the factors influencing their establishment, and the theory and practice of controlling invasive species. In this course, the ecological-management of invasive species will be discussed. It is crucial to understand the role of fundamental ecological concepts, especially the relationship of the invasive species to be manipulated for an effective invasive species management, so that the ecosystem can be protected. Biological and ecological aspects of invasive species need to be studied in order to control and manage their populations in an effort to maintain or improve an ecosystem.

BBT 305 Plant Physiology and Development

4

2

The course introduces the principles of bioenergetics which involves energy metabolisms and assimilation of C and N. The next emphasize is on cell and plant water relations and the uptake of mineral nutrients. The next subjects are plant growth and development and their control by hormones, light and temperature. Discussion proceeds to the physiology and biochemistry of plant acclimation to environment and biotic stress. Lastly, the importance of plant physiology in modern biotechnology will also be reviewed. This organization of ideas represents a logical flow of concepts and information essential to an understanding of plant forms and functions. Students will understand the importance of sunlight as the ultimate source of energy for the planet in order to understand the critical dependence of water relations, growth, development and metabolisms on the fundamental principles of energy flow.

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BGT 402 Tropical Plant Disease Management

4

2

This course discusses various aspects in relation to the basic principles of plant disease management (protection and control) and the effectiveness in tropical areas (especially Southeast Asia). The methods of management include chemical, biological, and cultural controls, use and manipulation of resistant cultivars, and finally through legislation particularly plant quarantine. Integrated disease management and application of biotechnology and molecular biology techniques also will be discussed by using global examples. This course will conclude with a detail discussion on important diseases and pathogens in the tropics (mainly Malaysia) and their effective management currently being practiced.

BGT 404 Horticultural Science

3

2

This course will provide information about the diversity of crops, including agronomic and horticultural crop species important in the tropics. The first part of this course provides basic knowledge in agriculture farming and the standard practice around the world, particularly in Malaysia. Students will be introduced briefly to plant house design and management, plant breeding and cultivation, farm irrigation and fertilization and soil and weed management. The course also covers topics related to organic farming practices and major industrial and food crop. The second part of the course is a general introduction to the principles of crop breeding. At the end of this course, students will be able to apply both conventional and modern methods of plant breeding programs.

BEE 305 Pesticide Science

3

2

This course discusses the continued needs for pesticide (specifically insecticide, fungicide, herbicide and rodenticide) and their pattern of use, the various formulations, laws and regulations governing their use and classification of pesticide. Toxicological aspect such modes of action, resistance mechanism, metabolism of pesticide and their effects on the environment will be discussed in detailed. The students will also learn how toxicity of pesticide is being evaluated, probit analysis and the factors that caused variation in toxicity tests.

BET 306 Insect Ecology

3

2

This course is designed for student to understand the ecology will investigate how insects interact with the environment, each other, with the plants and animals. Emphasis will be given to insect population and community, biodiversity and conservation. Some quantitative approach to insect ecology will also be discussed.

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BOA 301 Industrial Training

4

2

Industrial training will be carried out for 8 weeks in semester 2 during the 3rd year. Students will be assigned in the industry, government and private agencies/institutions which are identified by the school and the students. From industrial training, students will be exposed to working environment. The final assessment of students after completing this course is only pass or fail.

BBT 405 Plant Tissue Culture

3

2

This course provides a comprehensive overview on various aspects of conventional and current development of plant tissue culture technology. Some of these techniques were used as tools for propagation of plantlets and germ plasm conservation. The course also covers the history of plant tissue culture development, the basic requirements of a plant tissue culture laboratory, preparation of culture medium, the establishment of aseptic tissues, factors affecting the growth of the different types of in vitro cultures, development of disease free plants, protoplast cultures, somatic hybridization, haploid cultures and plant cryopreservation techniques. In addition, this course presents an overview of the techniques and the underlying theory of genetic engineering, commercial applications, ethical and regulatory issues in the area of plant biotechnology.

BET 406 Integrated Pest Management

3

2

This course exposes to the students the various environmental factors affecting insect populations, basic principles of surveillance and sampling, economic decision levels, and the various management strategies against insects such as cultural, physical, biological, chemical, genetic, plant resistance and quarantine methods. Other aspects that will be discussed include integration of management strategies, and their suitability from the perspectives of economy, environment and safety to non-target organisms.

BME 401 Soil Microbiology

3

2

Soil microbiology study encompasses soil and the organisms living in it. This field of study includes the sustainable agricultural practices, environmental study, agronomy, plant pathology, food science and ecology. Unifying the seemingly different areas of interest is the fundamental need to understand the relation of the soil environment to the presence and functioning of species and communities of soil organisms Sustainable land use and management which affects soil organisms, methods of determining diversity and functioning of soil microorganisms, means to optimize land use and management towards development of specific soil organisms and their functions will be discussed further. Other topics for this course include soil ecosystem, measurement of soil microbial biomass and the diversity, energy transformations and metabolic activities of soil microbes, process control in soil, soil enzymes as indicators of ecosystem status, the rhizosphere and mycorrhizosphere, nitrogen fixation process and the principles of bioremediation.

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ii. Aquatic Biology Course Code/

Title

Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis

BAT 306 Oceanography

3

1

This course encompasses all four aspects of oceanography – biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography. Lectures will include topics such as sea explorations, the cycle of elements and materials in the marine systems and the introduction to water flow phenomena such as tides, waves and ocean currents. Sampling techniques, use of oceanographic equipment and seawater analysis will be taught during laboratory classes. Field studies to exposure students to experimental design, sampling methods and analysis in oceanography will be conducted. At the end of the course, students should be able to have a basic understanding of oceanography and the processes that keeps our oceans ecologically healthy.

BAT 307 Ichthyology

3

1

This course will discuss various aspects of the biology, taxonomy, evolution and ecology of fish. Emphasis will be given on the aspects of adaptation for living in the aquatic hábitat, including anatomy, and external morphology, physiology, respiratory and circulatory systems, feeding and digestion, excretion and osmotic control, nerves and sensory organs, muscle and movement, reproduction and development of larvae, and also pattern of behaviour. The economic importance, zoogeography, ecology and life history of a few species of fish will be highlighted. At the end of this course, the students should be able to identify the fish species, to understand the behaviour of fishes and their adaptation to the environment and to specify the importance of fish species as a food source of world population and research on fish biology for conservation and management.

BAT 308 Limnology

3

1

Limnology is the study of fresh or saline waters contained within continental boundaries, including lakes, ponds, reservoirs, streams, rivers, wetlands and estuaries. Limnology includes standing and running waters, both salt and fresh, as long as the body of water is not oceanic. Emphasis will be given on the characteristics of these inland water bodies, the biotic community and the dynamic activities within this environment. Both the physical and chemical aspects of these aquatic ecosystems will be discussed.

80

BAT 401 Project in Aquatic Biology / BOE 400 Special Topics in Biology

8 2

1 & 2


BAT 404 Aquaculture

4

1

This course introduces the culture principles of commercially important aquatic organisms of freshwater, brackish water and marine origins. Case studies involving examples from all over the world with a focus on Asian tropical aquaculture will be discussed. The biology of cultured species, the choice of culture sites, culture systems, management strategies, disease prevention, breeding, nutrition as well as the economics and environmental impact of aquaculture will be discussed. Field visits to aquaculture sites will be an important component of this course.

BET 404 Parasites of Aquatic Animals

3

1

This course will expose students to the general aquatic animal parasites with medical, veterinary and economic importance. Students will learn to identify the morphology, function, life cycle, symptoms and pathogenesis of the parasite infection of aquatic animals, especially fish. Emphasis will be given to parasitic infections of freshwater and marine fishes. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and theory they have learned during course field works.


3

1 & 2


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3

1 & 2


BET 304 Introductory Parasitology

4

1

This course covers the introduction to topics in parasitology which include parasites from following protozoa, phyla Platyhelminthes, Nematoda and Acanthocephala. Parasites from the fungi and arthropods will also be discussed in general. Transmission and pathology of the parasitic infection will also be discussed. Students will be exposed to several identification techniques such as identification from gross morphology and the latest detection methods, e.g. molecular techniques. In addition, this course will also discuss the importance and usefulness of parasites in the medical field. At the end of the course, students will learn important methods usually used in parasitic infection control management programme.

BST 305 Environmental Pollution

3

1

This course covers the origin of various types of pollutions that are found in the aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environment. Noise pollution, solid wastes, radioactive wastes and toxic and hazardous residues and their effects on the biota and man will be examined. The course will conclude with a discussion on the principles and implementation of pollution control and environmental monitoring. The main objective of this course is to expose students on various issues pertaining to environmental pollution. Although global issues will be discussed, emphasis will be on local problems. Discussions will involve kinds of pollutants that are received by the aquatic and terrestrial environment as well as air and noise pollution. Sources of various kinds of pollutants such as industrial discharges, municipal wastes, radioactive and other hazardous wastes and their impacts on human health and environment integrity will also be discussed. The course will end with a look at the existing legislation as well as principle of control strategies and environmental monitoring and to assess their effectiveness in protecting the environment.

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3

1


BZT 304 Invertebrate Zoology

3

1

This course will discuss numerous aspects of Invertebrate Zoology, namely on classification and phylogeny, species evolution, invertebrate diversity, adaptation, function, system, physiology and life cycle in various environments. Several phyla will be discussed, including Protozoa, Porifera, Cnidaria, Nematoda, Platyhelminthes, Mollusca, Echinodermata and Annelida.

BZT 305 Vertebrate Zoology

3

1

Vertebrate Zoology is the study of animals with backbones. Evolution from Hemichordata and Protochordata to modern vertebrates will be discussed. Characteristics and evolutionary success of various vertebrate class such as Agnatha, Placoderma, Ostracoderm, Chondrichthyes, Osteichthyes, Amphibian, Reptilian, Aves and Mammal will be discussed with special references and comparison with vertebrate paleontology and current status in vertebrate studies. Topic will focused on several vertebrate issues such as anatomy, structure, adaptation, life cycles, diversity and conservation for each major class of vertebrate. In addition to the published facts about vertebrates, students will be introduced to important ideas in the areas of evolutionary biology, systematics, morphology, and ecology that form the basis of the conceptual understanding of a selected group of animals.

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BST 405 Conservation Ecology and Natural Resources

3

1

This course focuses on the importance and need for ecological conservation for all species and natural ecosystems in the world and in Malaysia in particular. The concept of endangered species and ecosystems will be discussed. The role and design of conservation areas and national parks for protection of species and natural ecosystems will be touched upon. Protection of species or ecosystems under present legislation and strategies for conservation world-wide and in Malaysia will be discussed. The course also covers the elements of natural resources involving soil, geology and earth resources, water, macro and microorganisms, fisheries, wildlife and alternative energy.


3

1


BAT 304 Coastal and Marine Ecosystems

4

2

This course provides a foundation of knowledge on the habitats in the marine and coastal environment and the main types and requirements of biota found in these habitats. This course will introduce the conceptual basis for ecosystem ecology and then consider the characteristics of key marine and coastal ecosystems, including the oceanic, rocky and sandy intertidal and subtidal, mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass systems; productivity of oceans; and energy flow, food webs and nutrient pathways in marine and coastal ecosystems. Emphasis will be on the interaction of the organisms with each other and with their environment. Specific topics covered include: adaptations of marine organisms for life in the intertidal vs. subtidal zones; different modes of feeding and reproduction in marine organisms; and the importance of predation, competition, adult/larval interaction and dispersal mechanism.

84

BAT 305 Benthic Biology and Ecology

3

2

In this course, students will be introduced to the different types of benthic ecosystems, interactive processes of benthic organisms with their environment, including organism-sediment-flow interactions, feeding strategies, recruitmemt, succession and population interactions. This course will cover the analysis of benthic community data to assess spatial and temporal change. Studies of changes in benthic community structure in relation to environmental gradients, and the analysis and interpretation of seasonal impact of bio turbation on benthic community structure will be taught. The importance of benthic organisms in biotic indices and biomonitoring studies which include bio indicator species, benthic organisms and wáter pollution, tolerance values and benthic organisms as tools in biotic indices are included in this course.

BAT 402 Fisheries Management

3

2

This course encompasses the freshwater (inland fishery and paddy field fishery) and marine fishery (capture fishery) in Malaysia. The fisheries principles and methods used in Malaysia will be discussed in relation to the sustainable exploitation of marine fishery resources. Basic concepts on fish stock assessment and fish population dynamics for fisheries management will also be discussed. The principle of ecosystem approach and communities in fishery management is emphasized. The fishery law and administration for conservation and its management are also discussed. The course also includes the fishery industries in term of fishery products, models and marketing strategies. At the end of the course the students should be able to understand and aware the importance of fisheries management for sustainable fishery resources for future generation.

BAT 403 Management of Aquatic Systems

3

2

In this course, students will be introduced to the types of aquatic pollution, the causes of these pollutions and methods of pollution abatement and prevention. The types of pollution discussed will include pollution by heavy metals, organic wastes, natural pollutions, and pollutions by other toxic wastes. The course also includes the conservation and management of the aquatic environment including the riparian systems, limnological systems, marine and coastal systems. Aspects of aquatic system modelling as well as case studies involving local examples will be discussed.


4

2


85

BST 307 Population and Community Ecology

3

2

Population and Community Ecology introduce and expose students to population and community based partly on mathematical approaches. Unique ecological characteristics acquired by a population or community will be discussed and the community distributions are mainly based on multivariate analysis. The first part will focus on habitat distributions based on the vegetation patterns; random, uniform and change. This includes density, degree of survival, biotic capability, age distribution and life tables. Types of association between populations like neutralism, cooperation, mutualism, commensalism, predation, and ecological niches as well as principles of competitive exclusion will be discussed. The second part touches upon the basic characteristics of a natural community including a number of important concepts like form and structure of terrestrial communities, dominance, species diversity and community succession.

BST 308 Tropical Ecosystems and Climate Change

3

2

This course provides an overview to tropical ecosystems and ecology. The main themes revolve around key concepts and characteristics of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems of the tropics with emphasis on Malaysia. The focus will be on the ecology, processes and interactions of biotic and abiotic elements in tropical rain forest, mangrove, inland water bodies, marine and coral reef ecosystems, in relations to global climate change. Current and pressing issues on anthropological impact, especially on climate change locally as well as globally will also be discussed with coverage on ecological principles for this ecosystem conservation.

BMT 307 Environmental Microbiology

3

2

The course emphasizes on the principles of microbial behavior in an ecosystem, growth kinetics in open and closed system, the role of microorganisms in the natural ecosystem such as terrestrial, aquatic, animal, extreme environments, air borne microbial dispersion, development of microbial community and microbial activities, which have economic and social implications. In relation to that, fields such as nitrogen fixation, food spoilage by microorganisms, air pollution and its prevention, the role of microorganisms in sewage and domestic treatment and biodegradation of complex chemical compounds and recalcitrant, will also be discussed. At the end of the course, the students should be able to understand the importance of microbial interactions and the effects on the environment.

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BZT 307 Animal Physiology

3

2

The course delivered physiological concepts utilizing the anatomy, functional and comparative approaches. The concept of homeostasis and its regulation will be introduced. The course will then elaborate on all the major physiological systems in animals including the muscular and skeletal, circulation, nerve, endocrine, digestion, water balance and reproductive system utilizing the concepts of comparative, anatomy and functional approaches.

BST 403 Environmental Management

3

2

The course is developed to introduce environmental management within the context of sustainability. The concept of sustainability is heavily emphasized throughout the course content in many forms and applications. Topics focus on integrated management of potential impacts to the environment during development activities and their mitigation measures. Discussion also covers management of protected areas, various methods in Integrated Waste Management (IWM), approaches and processes in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) operated in the context of Malaysia. The role and importance of stakeholders, legislation, the media and environmental education in the community are further emphasized.

BST 404 Wildlife Ecology and Management

3

2

The purpose of this course is to increase understanding of students about the ecology and management of wildlife in tropical areas especially in Malaysia. The students will be exposed to ecosystem regulation, population dynamic and other aspects in wildlife ecology and management. Field work is one of the important components in this course where students will be exposed to field experience on natural setting and wildlife techniques in wildlife ecology and management.

BZT 404 Animal Conservation Genetic

3

2

This course emphasizes the application of population genetics and molecular analyses to answering biological questions in animal conservation. This course will cover topics on basic concepts and fundamentals of conservation genetics of animals including values of biodiversity and could be categorized into three parts, i.e. loss of biodiversity, principles and analyses of conservation genetics, and genetics and conservation.

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iii. Entomology & Parasitology Course Code/

Title

Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis


4

1



4

1


BET 401 Research Project in Entomology and Parasitology / BOE 400 Special Topics In Biology

8 2

1 & 2


88

BET 402 Medical and Urban Entomology

4

1

This course discusses the biology, behaviour, ecology and management of medically- and veterinary-important insects (mosquitoes, house flies, biting flies, ticks, mites, fleas and lice) and urban insects (cockroaches, termites, ants, bed bugs, bees, wasps and hornet), especially those that are important in the tropics. The role of insects in transmission of tropical diseases (malaria, filariasis, dengue, Japanese encephalitis B, and others) will be discussed. In addition, students will also be exposed to the philosophy of urban entomology, and the concepts of human environment, biocoenoses and urban ecosystem.

BET 404 Parasites of Aquatic Animals

3

1

This course will expose students to the general aquatic animal parasites with medical, veterinary and economic importance. Students will learn to identify the morphology, function, life cycle, symptoms and pathogenesis of the parasite infection of aquatic animals, especially fish. Emphasis will be given to parasitic infections of freshwater and marine fishes. At the end of the course, students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and theory they have learned during course field works.


3

1 & 2



3

1


89


3

1



3

1


BZT 402 Biology of Vertebrate Pest Animals

3

1

This course will discuss on numerous factors which allow classes of vertebrates to live as pest populations and various steps taken to control them, namely physical, chemical, mechanical and biological controlling methods as well as reduction of their source of food and regulatory control measures. Within the context of chemical control, aspects of action, toxicity, physiology and pesticide technology as well as its effect on environment and magnification will be discussed. Combinations of two or more methods of control to manage vertebrate pests, and the best possible approach and its effects on the ecological, environmental and economical aspects will also be discussed.

BGT 400 Agriculture, Forest and Store Product Pests

3

1

This course deals with the biology of pests of economic importance in agricultural, forestry and stored product sectors in Malaysia. The main pests infesting the crops or manufactured products and their roles in the production of these sectors are emphasized. In the agricultural sector, pests of important crops such as rice, oil palm, coconut, cocoa, rubber, vegetables and fruits are emphasized. The main group of pests infesting various parts of forest trees and forest products are discussed. In the stored product sector, discussions encompass the storage system and the role of the stored product pests in causing physical damage or reduction of product quality of various stored products in the market especially cereal grains.

90


3

2


BET 307 Insect Physiology and Biochemistry

3

2

Physiology and biochemistry are biological functions in living organisms. There are many unique aspects of physiology and biochemistry in insects for adaptation in environment. In this course, students are exposed to the functions (e.g. the nervous system, digestive system, etc.), and physiological processes in insects. Emphasis will be given to physiological and biochemical processes that help insects to overcome extreme environmental conditions.

BET 403 Medical and Veterinary Protozoology

3

2

This course will expose students to the important protozoan parasites in human and animals. Students will be exposed to the identification, the morphology, function, life cycle, symptomatology and pathogenesis of parasitic protozoan infections. In this course there are new elements of the latest technology to be introduced, particularly in the application of new technology, such as advanced studies on taxonomy, molecular biology, pathogenesis, immunology and serology of protozoa infections.

BET 405 Medical and Veterinary Helminthology

3

2

This course will expose students to the helmintic parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Students will learn to identify the morphology, function, life cycle, symptoms and pathogenesis of the parasite infections in human and animals. In addition, students will be exposed to diagnostic techniques such as ELISA and also identifying the important symptoms of parasitic infections.


3

2


91


3

2


BMT 311 Immunology

3

2

This course describes the principles and basic concepts of immunology. The areas to be studied include the historical development and the scope of immunology, natural immunity, acquired immunity, the complement system, antigen, antibodies, antigen-antibody interactions, fundamental of cellular immunity responses, hypersensitivity (allergy) – immediate and late type, graft immunity, autoimmunity and immunity against cancer. The application of immunology in the development of diagnostic testing would also be included. The laboratory component would give the students the chances to simulate bacterial infection in animal models (chicken and rabbit). The students would assess the humoral immunity respond by using one of the diagnostic tests.


3

2


92

BZT 306 Animal Behaviour

3

2

This course will introduce animal behavior by reflecting on the history and development of this field, especially in relation to the contribution to leading figures of animal behavior research such as Niko Tinbergen dan Konrad Lorenz. The course will then lead students to understand the two appoaches to the field of animal behaviour, which are the ultimate and proximate causations. The differences, weakness and strengths of both approaches will be discussed. The relationship between animal behavior and the fields of genetics, evolution and ecology will also be emphasized.


3

2


BEE 305 Pesticide Science

3

2

This course discusses the continued needs for pesticide (specifically insecticide, fungicide, herbicide and rodenticide) and their pattern of use, the various formulations, laws and regulations governing their use and classification of pesticide. Toxicological aspect such modes of action, resistance mechanism, metabolism of pesticide and their effects on the environment will be discussed in detailed. The students will also learn how toxicity of pesticide is being evaluated, probit analysis and the factors that caused variation in toxicity tests.


3

2


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iv. Environmental Biology Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

BST 305 Environmental Pollution

3

1

This course covers the origin of various types of pollutions that are found in the aquatic, terrestrial and atmospheric environment. Noise pollution, solid wastes, radioactive wastes and toxic and hazardous residues and their effects on the biota and man will be examined. The course will conclude with a discussion on the principles and implementation of pollution control and environmental monitoring. The main objective of this course is to expose students on various issues pertaining to environmental pollution. Although global issues will be discussed, emphasis will be on local problems. Discussions will involve kinds of pollutants that are received by the aquatic and terrestrial environment as well as air and noise pollution. Sources of various kinds of pollutants such as industrial discharges, municipal wastes, radioactive and other hazardous wastes and their impacts on human health and environment integrity will also be discussed. The course will end with a look at the existing legislation as well as principle of control strategies and environmental monitoring and to assess their effectiveness in protecting the environment.


3

1


94

BAT 306 Oceanography

3

1

This course encompasses all four aspects of oceanography – biological, chemical, geological and physical oceanography. Lectures will include topics such as sea explorations, the cycle of elements and materials in the marine systems and the introduction to water flow phenomena such as tides, waves and ocean currents. Sampling techniques, use of oceanographic equipment and seawater analysis will be taught during laboratory classes. Field studies to exposure students to experimental design, sampling methods and analysis in oceanography will be conducted. At the end of the course, students should be able to have a basic understanding of oceanography and the processes that keeps our oceans ecologically healthy.

BAT 308 Limnology

3

1

Limnology is the study of fresh or saline waters contained within continental boundaries, including lakes, ponds, reservoirs, streams, rivers, wetlands and estuaries. Limnology includes standing and running waters, both salt and fresh, as long as the body of water is not oceanic. Emphasis will be given on the characteristics of these inland water bodies, the biotic community and the dynamic activities within this environment. Both the physical and chemical aspects of these aquatic ecosystems will be discussed.

BST 401 Environmental Biology Research Project / BOE 400 Special Topics in Biology

8 2

1 & 2


95


3

1



3

1



3

1 & 2


96


3

1 & 2


BET 305 Insect Biology and Systematics

4

1


BBT 308 Tropical Plant Ecology

3

1

This course is aim to give exposure to the students on the multiple basic aspects of tropical plant ecology. Students will be introduced to the main component of tropical plants in Peninsular Malaysia. In depth discussion will be on the contribution, interaction and latest status of plant in a tropical region. Woody plant will be the main component studied as a basic knowledge for students in understanding the importance of plant to human, ecology and environment. Through the practical classes, this course will question students how a tropical plant and forest are studied in term of their importance. Finally, at the end of the course students can understand the overall importance of tropical plant and it relation to the health of the tropical forest.

97

BAT 307 Ichthyology

3

1


BAT 404 Aquaculture

4

1

This course introduces the culture principles of commercially important aquatic organisms of freshwater, brackish water and marine origins. Case studies involving examples from all over the world with a focus on Asian tropical aquaculture will be discussed. The biology of cultured species, the choice of culture sites, culture systems, management strategies, disease prevention, breeding, nutrition as well as the economics and environmental impact of aquaculture will be discussed. Field visits to aquaculture sites will be an important component of this course.

BBT 404 Economic Botany

3

1


BZT 403 Plant-Animal Interaction

3

1

This course will focuses on the basic principles of plant-animal interactions. The students are exposed to a deeper understanding and discussion on the level of interaction. Some of the types of interactions that are discussed are symbiosis, mutualism, predation, granivory. This course re-examine all of these interactions from both the perspective of animals and plants. This course also looks into the mechanisms that are involved in the interactions, such as signals, attraction, deception, attack, defense and tolerance.

98


3

2



3

2



3

2


BST 404 Wildlife Ecology and Management

3

2


99


4

2


BAT 304 Coastal and Marine Ecosystem

4

2

This course provides a foundation of knowledge on the habitats in the marine and coastal environment and the main types and requirements of biota found in these habitats. This course will introduce the conceptual basis for ecosystem ecology and then consider the characteristics of key marine and coastal ecosystems, including the oceanic, rocky and sandy intertidal and subtidal, mangroves, coral reefs and seagrass systems; productivity of oceans; and energy flow, food webs and nutrient pathways in marine and coastal ecosystems. Emphasis will be on the interaction of the organisms with each other and with their environment. Specific topics covered include: adaptations of marine organisms for life in the intertidal vs. subtidal zones; different modes of feeding and reproduction in marine organisms; and the importance of predation, competition, adult/larval interaction and dispersal mechanism.


3

2



3

2


100

BMT 307 Environmental Microbiology

3

2

The course emphasizes on the principles of microbial behavior in an ecosystem, growth kinetics in open and closed system, the role of microorganisms in the natural ecosystem such as terrestrial, aquatic, animal, extreme environments, air borne microbial dispersion, development of microbial community and microbial activities, which have economic and social implications. In relation to that, fields such as nitrogen fixation, food spoilage by microorganisms, air pollution and its prevention, the role of microorganisms in sewage and domestic treatment and biodegradation of complex chemical compounds and recalcitrant, will also be discussed. At the end of the course, the students should be able to understand the importance of microbial interactions and the effects on the environment.

BBT 306 Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy

4

2

Course divided into two components; taxonomy and plant biosystematic. Within taxonomy discussion will focus on the nomenclature, the five kingdoms classification, and taxonomic concept. This course also discusses the application of taxonomic keys. Chemotaxonomy and molecular taxonomy or field of study that utilizes chemical and genetic evidences for classificatory purposes will also be discussed. The information from breeding system, plant geography and ecology including the hybridizing species, isolation mechanism, patterns of geographical distribution, concepts of disjunction and vicariance, biogeographical hypothesis and ecological differentiation will also be emphasized. Principles and procedures for conducting numerical taxonomy or phenetic analysis will be highlighted. Evolutionary relationships between species from the phylogenetic method will also be emphasized based on character and distance based characters. The application of DNA sequence for constructing phylogenetic trees will also be given.

101

BBT 307 Ethnobotany

3

2

Ethnobotany is a study on how community of a particular region utilize of their indigenous plants. The use of plants by the world communities has a long history and depends very much on their practice, belief and knowledge. Ethnobotanical data are collected by the cooperation local communities. At the end of this course, the knowledge in ethnobotany will be applied to enhance public awareness towards forest conservation and for sustainable forest management. The knowledge will also contribute to local community development by commercializing the valuable forest products. Ethnobotanical data may also be used in drug discovery research to provide clues and chances of finding active compounds from plants as compared to random approach. This course also requires the understanding of several other fields, such as botany (for identification of plants and collection of voucher specimens), anthropology (to understand the origin, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, social customs, and beliefs of humankind), ecology (for describing the environmental factors and habitat of plants), economy (to determine the value of various forest products), and ethno-medicine (for documentation of the information from traditional medicinal usage).

BAT 402 Fisheries Management

3

2

This course encompasses the freshwater (inland fishery and paddy field fishery) and marine fishery (capture fishery) in Malaysia. The fisheries principles and methods used in Malaysia will be discussed in relation to the sustainable exploitation of marine fishery resources. Basic concepts on fish stock assessment and fish population dynamics for fisheries management will also be discussed. The principle of ecosystem approach and communities in fishery management is emphasized. The fishery law and administration for conservation and its management are also discussed. The course also includes the fishery industries in term of fishery products, models and marketing strategies. At the end of the course the students should be able to understand and aware the importance of fisheries management for sustainable fishery resources for future generation.

BAT 403 Management of Aquatic Systems

3

2

In this course, students will be introduced to the types of aquatic pollution, the causes of these pollutions and methods of pollution abatement and prevention. The types of pollution discussed will include pollution by heavy metals, organic wastes, natural pollutions, and pollutions by other toxic wastes. The course also includes the conservation and management of the aquatic environment including the riparian systems, limnological systems, marine and coastal systems. Aspects of aquatic system modelling as well as case studies involving local examples will be discussed.

102


3

2



3

2


103

v. Animal Biology Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


3

1 & 2



4

1



3

1


104

BZT 308 Animal Taxonomy Practical

2

1

Students will be given an exposure in basic animal classification of invertebrates and vertebrates, adaptation and structural comparison and anatomy of animals to survive in their respective environments. Students will examine museum specimens, learn through video presentation and field visits. Students will conduct a short research on classification and life cycle of selected animal in the laboratory and in the field. At the end of the practical, students are expected to be able to understand the practical approach in basic taxonomy and classification of animals.

BZT 401 Project in Animal Biology / BOE400 Special Topics in Biology

8 2

1 & 2

A final year research project that aims to expose students to research methods for solving various scientific questions related to Microbiology Project sciences. At the end of this course, students are able to carry out scientific research in animal biology and present their research work in written thesis and scientific oral presentations. Each student will be assigned a topic and supervised by a lecturer at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2 (4th year of study). The students will be introduced to written research assignments. The students will also be trained to make a literature survey. At the end of the semester, each student is required to write an essay and present their written research assignment. The evaluation of this course will be based on the essay, oral presentation and evaluation by supervisor based on student's effort in completing tasks given.

BZT 402 Biology of Vertebrate Pest Animals

3

1

This course will discuss on numerous factors which allow classes of vertebrates to live as pest populations and various steps taken to control them, namely physical, chemical, mechanical and biological controlling methods as well as reduction of their source of food and regulatory control measures. Within the context of chemical control, aspects of action, toxicity, physiology and pesticide technology as well as its effect on environment and magnification will be discussed. Combinations of two or more methods of control to manage vertebrate pests, and the best possible approach and its effects on the ecological, environmental and economical aspects will also be discussed.

BZT 403 Plant - Animal Interaction

3

1


105


3

1



4

1



4

1


106

BAT 307 Ichthyology

3

1



3

1



3

1


107

BZT 306 Animal Behaviour

3

2

This course will introduce animal behavior by reflecting on the history and development of this field, especially in relation to the contribution to leading figures of animal behavior research such as Niko Tinbergen dan Konrad Lorenz. The course will then lead students to understand the two appoaches to the field of animal behaviour, which are the ultimate and proximate causations. The differences, weakness and strengths of both approaches will be discussed. The relationship between animal behavior and the fields of genetics, evolution and ecology will also be emphasized.


3

2


BZT 309 Animal Physiology and Behaviour Practical

2

2

This course exposes students to important aspects of the physiology and behaviour of animals. Using a combination of laboratory classes, mini-project and seminar-styled presentations, students will be taught various laboratory techniques, research-based data collection as well as effective presentation of scientific data. At the end of this course, students should be able to conduct physiology based laboratory experiments, carry out scientific literature searches and experimentation for an animal behaviour topic, and give an effective scientific presentation with effective presentation skills.


3

2



4

2


108


3

2



3

2



3

2


109


3

2


BST 404 Wildlife Ecology & Management

3

2


110

vi. Plant Biology Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

BBT 308 Tropical Plant Ecology

3

1

This course is aim to give exposure to the students on the multiple basic aspects of tropical plant ecology. Students will be introduced to the main component of tropical plants in Peninsular Malaysia. In depth discussion will be on the contribution, interaction and latest status of plant in a tropical region. Woody plant will be the main component studied as a basic knowledge for students in understanding the importance of plant to human, ecology and environment. Through the practical classes, this course will question students how a tropical plant and forest are studied in term of their importance. Finally, at the end of the course students can understand the overall importance of tropical plant and it relation to the health of the tropical forest.

BBT 309 Plant Structure and Evolution

4

1

This course is aimed to guide students towards understanding principle of vascular plant structures including morphology and anatomy. The hands on observation of vegetative and reproductive organs modification related to adaptations towards several types of environment will be conducted through practical. The evolution of sexual diversity will also be discussed using the local plant for examples. Lectures are to emphasize on the vegetative development, pollination system, embryology, seeds dissemination and other factors that effect the survival and domination of plants on earth.

BBT 401 Project in Plant Biology / BOE 400 Special Topics in Biology

8 2

1 & 2

A final year research project that aims to expose students to research methods for solving various scientific questions related to Plant Biology sciences. At the end of this course, students are able to carry out scientific research in Plant Biology and present their research work in written thesis and scientific oral presentations. Each student will be assigned a topic and supervised by a lecturer at the beginning of semester 1 or semester 2 (4th year of study). The students will be introduced to written research assignments. The students will also be trained to make a literature survey. At the end of the semester, each student is required to write an essay and present their written research assignment. The evaluation of this course will be based on the essay, oral presentation and evaluation by supervisor based on student's effort in completing tasks given.

111

BBT 404 Economy Botany

3

1



3

1 & 2



3

1 & 2


112

BGT 301 Plant Pathology

3

1

The course introduces the concept of disease as a result of interaction between pathogens and hosts under the influence of environmental factors, definition of basic terminologies in symptomatology and aethiology, inoculumpotential, pathogenicity and virulence, process and mechanism of entrance of pathogens and pathogenesis, and mechanisms by which plants resist a particular disease. Plant pathogens such as viruses and viroids, prokaryotes (mollicutes and bacteria), fungi, nematodes, and higher parasitic plants will be explained with emphasis to their life and disease cycles, production, survival and dispersal of inoculum.


3

1


BMT 308 Mycology

3

1

The course provides basic knowledge on various aspects of fungi which include fungal origin and phylogeny, habitat, mode of life, general and specific characteristics, methods in fungal nomenclature and classification, and examples from various fungal groups. Other aspects include the economic importance of fungi such as fungal application in industries, medically important fungi, as food spoilage, spoilage of timber products and fungi as plant pathogens.

113

BST 405 Conversation Ecology and Natural Resources

3

1



3

1


BGT 302 Basic Practical in Plant Pathology

2

1

This course introduces students to the basic methods used in plant pathology. The methods to be learned including media preparation, sterilization techniques, isolation of pathogens, inoculation technique, preservation and maintenance of culture, disease diagnosis, identify signs and symptoms of plant diseases, the collection and preservation of plant disease specimens and microscopy techniques. In addition, field research methods such as experimental design in plant house and in the field were also studied.

BZT 403 Plant- Animal Interaction

3

1


114

BBT 305 Plant Physiology and Development

4

2

The course introduces the principles of bioenergetics which involves energy metabolisms and assimilation of C and N. The next emphasize is on cell and plant water relations and the uptake of mineral nutrients. The next subjects are plant growth and development and their control by hormones, light and temperature. Discussion proceeds to the physiology and biochemistry of plant acclimation to environment and biotic stress. Lastly, the importance of plant physiology in modern biotechnology will also be reviewed. This organization of ideas represents a logical flow of concepts and information essential to an understanding of plant forms and functions. Students will understand the importance of sunlight as the ultimate source of energy for the planet in order to understand the critical dependence of water relations, growth, development and metabolisms on the fundamental principles of energy flow.

BBT 306 Plant Biosystematics and Taxonomy

4

2

Course divided into two components; taxonomy and plant biosystematic. Within taxonomy discussion will focus on the nomenclature, the five kingdoms classification, and taxonomic concept. This course also discusses the application of taxonomic keys. Chemotaxonomy and molecular taxonomy or field of study that utilizes chemical and genetic evidences for classificatory purposes will also be discussed. The information from breeding system, plant geography and ecology including the hybridizing species, isolation mechanism, patterns of geographical distribution, concepts of disjunction and vicariance, biogeographical hypothesis and ecological differentiation will also be emphasized. Principles and procedures for conducting numerical taxonomy or phenetic analysis will be highlighted. Evolutionary relationships between species from the phylogenetic method will also be emphasized based on character and distance based characters. The application of DNA sequence for constructing phylogenetic trees will also be given.

115

BBT 307 Enthnobotany

3

2

Ethnobotany is a study on how community of a particular region utilize of their indigenous plants. The use of plants by the world communities has a long history and depends very much on their practice, belief and knowledge. Ethnobotanical data are collected by the cooperation local communities. At the end of this course, the knowledge in ethnobotany will be applied to enhance public awareness towards forest conservation and for sustainable forest management. The knowledge will also contribute to local community development by commercializing the valuable forest products. Ethnobotanical data may also be used in drug discovery research to provide clues and chances of finding active compounds from plants as compared to random approach. This course also requires the understanding of several other fields, such as botany (for identification of plants and collection of voucher specimens), anthropology (to understand the origin, physical and cultural development, biological characteristics, social customs, and beliefs of humankind), ecology (for describing the environmental factors and habitat of plants), economy (to determine the value of various forest products), and ethno-medicine (for documentation of the information from traditional medicinal usage).

BBT 403 Plant Molecular Biology

3

2

Students will learn about the size and complexity of plant genome. Insights into the plant nuclear, plastid and mitochondrial DNA, their organization and interactions will be highlighted. They will also be exposed to the process and stages of embryogenesis, seed development and germination, the genes, hormones and regulation involved. One of the vital topics of plant biotechnology that is genetic engineering of plants will also be taught in which an overview about recombinant DNA technology, the strategies for transformation and controlling gene expression and case studies of genetically modified plants/crops will be discovered. The students will also be exposed to the variouscomponents of a plant cells, functions and synthesis. The concept of differential gene expression will be discussed. The genetic basis of flowering, incompatibility, Agrobacterium infection leading to crown gall formation, and the nitrogen fixing nodules in the roots will also be discussed.

116

BBT 405 Plant Tissue Culture

3

2

This course provides a comprehensive overview on various aspects of conventional and current development of plant tissue culture technology. Some of these techniques were used as tools for propagation of plantlets and germplasm conservation. The course also covers the history of plant tissue culture development, the basic requirements of a plant tissue culture laboratory, preparation of culture medium, the establishment of aseptic tissues, factors affecting the growth of the different types of in vitro cultures, development of disease free plants, protoplast cultures, somatic hybridization, haploid cultures and plant cryopreservation techniques. In addition, this course presents an overview of the techniques and the underlying theory of genetic engineering, commercial applications, ethical and regulatory issues in the area of plant biotechnology.


4

2



3

2



3

2


117

BGT 404 Horticultural Science

3

2

This course will provide information about the diversity of crops, including agronomic and horticultural crop species important in the tropics. The first part of this course provides basic knowledge in agriculture farming and the standard practice around the world, particularly in Malaysia. Students will be introduced briefly to plant house design and management, plant breeding and cultivation, farm irrigation and fertilization and soil and weed management. The course also covers topics related to organic farming practices and major industrial and food crop. The second part of the course is a general introduction to the principles of crop breeding. At the end of this course, students will be able to apply both conventional and modern methods of plant breeding programs.

118

3. Chemistry Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

KTT112 Inorganic Chemistry I

4

1 & 2

This course will introduce topics in basic chemistry such as stoichiometry, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry, periodic table, chemical bonding and properties of matter.

KOT122 Organic Chemistry I

4

1 & 2

Electronic structure and bonding. Acids and bases. An introduction to organic compounds: nomenclature and representation of structure. Reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and dienes. Stereochemistry: the arrangement of atoms in space, the stereochemistry of addition reactions. Delocalised electron and resonance. Reactions at a sp3 hybridized carbon: nucleophilic substitution of alkyl halides, elimination of alkyl halides and compounds with leaving groups other than halogen. Structure, synthesis and reactions of alcohols.

KUT101 Chemistry Practical I

2

1 & 2

The experiments were extracted from the book: J. H. Nelson and K. C. Kemp, Laboratory Experiments for Chemistry: The Central Science, 10th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall (2006).

KUT102 Chemistry Practical II

2

1 & 2

The experiments were extracted from the book: J. H. Nelson and K. C. Kemp, Laboratory Experiments for Chemistry: The Central Science, 10th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall (2006).

KFT233 Physical Chemistry I

4

1 & 2

Properties of gases and liquids: gas laws, van der Waals equation, kinetic theory of gases, principle of the corresponding states, Maxwell-Boltzman distribution, effusion, diffusion, viscosity, thermal conductivity, conduction and mobility. Chemical kinetics: rate laws, temperature effect, experimental methods, complex reactions. First law of thermodynamics: work, heat, energy, enthalpy change, heat capacity, adiabatic and isothermal processes, reversible and irreversible processes. Thermochemistry.

KAT245 / Analytical Chemistry I

4

1 & 2

Stoichiometry calculation, statistical data treatment, concepts of equilibrium, gravimetric analysis, acid-base equilibria, acid-base titrations, complexometric titrations, precipitation reactions and titrations, electrochemical cells and redox titrations.

KOT222 Organic Chemistry II

3

1

Identification of organic compounds; mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet/visible spectroscopy and NMR. Structure, synthesis and reactions of ethers, epoxides, ketones and aldehydes. Aromatic compounds: aromaticity, reactions of benzene and substituted benzenes.

119

KTT212 Inorganic Chemistry II

3

1 & 2

Introduction to coordination chemistry: relevant bonding theories and metal-metal bonds. Preparation and characterisation of basic organometallic compounds will be emphasized. Discussion on various techniques to identify the compounds includes FT-IR, FT-NMR, MS and X-ray diffraction. Applications of organometallic compounds.

KIT257 Material Chemistry

3

1

Introduction: Classification of materials; Relation between structure, processing and properties. • Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding • Imperfection in Solid • Diffusion in Solids • Ceramics • Polymers • Metals and Alloys • Composites • Phase Diagrams • Properties of Materials • Corrosion and Degradation of Materials

KUT203 Chemistry Practical III – Inorganic

2

1 & 2

Basic techniques of preparation and characterisation of inorganic compounds. This course includes the following list of experiments. Students need to carry out the experiments selected from the list and they have to refer to the Practical Manual KUT 203/2:- 1. Studies on a metal complex, potassium trioxalatoaluminate (II) trihydrate K3[Al(ox)3].3H2O. 2. Preparation and conductivities of complex compounds [Co(NH3)4CO3]NO3 and [Co(NH3)5Cl]Cl2. 3. Synthesis of bis (triphenylpohosphine) copper(II) borohydride, (Ph3P)2CuBH4. 4. Complex ion composition using JOB’s method. 5. The chemistry of vanadium. 6. Electronic spectra of coordination compounds. 7. Preparation and resolution of the tri(ethylenediamine)cobalt(III) ion into its optical antipodes. 8. Characterisation of the linkage isomers: nitropentaaminecobalt(III) chloride, [Co(NH3)5NO2]Cl2 and nitritopentaaminecobalt(III) chloride, [Co(NH3)5ONO]Cl2 9. The electronic spectra of some copper (II) complexes.

120

KUT206 Organic Chemistry Practical

2

1 & 2

Basic organic techniques in chromatography (thin-layer, column and gas-liquid), fractional distillation, extraction and isolation techniques, spectroscopy (NMR, IR, UV & MS) and classical qualitative analysis are introduced through a series of compulsory experiments. This is followed by several experiments which expose the student to a selection of techniques in physical organic chemistry (such as the investigation of resonance energy related to unsaturated α, β carbonyl system) and preparative organic chemistry involving some distinct reactions e.g. the Diels-Alder, pinacol-pinacolone rearrangement and the Michael conjugate addition).

KUT304 Physical Chemistry Practical

2

1 & 2

This course contains the following set of experiments. Only 12 out of 15 experiments will be selected for each semester. 1. Primary salt effect. 2. Determination of the vapour pressure and molar enthalpy of vapourisation of 2-propanol. 3. Determination of the rate constant of a second order reaction using electrical conductance. 4. Simultaneous determination of chloride-iodide mixture: Evaluation of Ksp for AgCl and Agl. 5. Determination of heat and entropy of solution of potassium hydrogen tartrate (C4H5O6K) at 35ºC. 6. Determination of the dissociation constant of an indicator. 7. Thermodynamics of electrochemical cells. 8. Fractional distillation. 9. Heterogeneous equilibrium: the three component liquid system with incomplete miscibility. 10. Determination of molecular weight of high polymer by viscosity method. 11. Hydrogen bonding between phenol molecules. 12. Electrochemistry of solution. 13. UV spectra of conjugated carbonyl. 14. Adsorption photometry - simultaneous analysis of a two- component mixture of Cr3+ and Co2+ spectrophotometrically. 15. Kinetics of the persulfate-iodide reaction.

KUT305 Analytical Chemistry Practical I

2

1 & 2

Experiments involving ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopy, ion exchange resin, fluoride ion selective electrode, flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography, gas chromatography and electrogravimetry.

121

KFT332 Physical Chemistry II

3

1 & 2

First, Second and third laws of thermodynamics, work, heat and energy, enthalpy change, heat capacity, adiabatic expansion, entropy, Gibbs and Helmholtz energies, chemical potential, fugacity, open system and composition change. Changes of State: physical transformation of pure substances and mixture. Phase diagram, stability of phases, Clapeyron equation, partial molar quantities, thermodynamics of mixing, properties of solution, activity, phase diagram for systems with two and three components. Electrochemistry: Debye Huckel theory, electrochemical cell, electrode potential and thermodynamics of cell.

KAT344 Separation Methods

4

1 & 2

Solvent extraction. Solid-phase extraction. General principles of chromatography. Gas chromatography. High performance liquid chromatrography: partition, adsorption, ion and size exclusion (gel) chromatography. Planar chromatography: thin layer and paper chromatography. Capillary electrophoresis. Selected methods.

KIT258 Unit Operations

3

2

Unit conversion. Material balance: flowsheet prototype of chemical process; general balance equation, technique in material balance, various unit balances, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, extent of reactions, recycles. Energy balance: energy balance equations for closed systems, approximation of enthalpy changes and applications, heat capacity, reactive systems, enthalpy, balance equations and energy balance techniques. Liquid flow: type of liquids, compressible and incompressible. Newtonian and non-Newtonian, flow region, laminar flow and turbulent, Reynolds number, boundary layer, balance equation for materials and energy, momentum equations, flow in pipes. Heat transfer: mechanism, shell and tube heat exchangers, basic equations, general coefficient of heat transfer. Separation process, characteristic of separation, phase equilibrium, binary distillation. Some examples of unit operations equipment.

KAE248 Advanced Practical - Analytical Chemistry

2

2

Practical applications of analytical techniques in areas such as forensic sciences, food and adulteration of milk, cooking oil and drinks, toxic materials, toxic metals

122

4. Mathematics Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

MAA101 Calculus for Science Students I

4

1

Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. know about functions and limits, and their connection with differentiation and integration. 2. find the derivative of functions using various rules of differentiation. 3. evaluate integral of functions using various quadrature methods 4. apply method in differential and integral calculus to problems in life and physical sciences.

MAT100 Foundation Mathematics

3

1

This course is designed to provide first year students with appropriate mathematical foundations in the topics of sets, functions, graphs and the number systems. It also exposes students to methods of mathematical proving which includes the technique of direct proof, contra positive, counterexample, mathematical induction and proof by cases. Having completed this course, students will have a solid foundation to undertake the first year level mathematics courses, particularly Calculus and Linear Algebra.

MAA111 Algebra for Science Students

4

1

Matrices: Matrix operations, elementary row and column operations, elementary matrix, echelon form, row reduced echelon, finding inverse of a matrix. System of linear equations : Homogeneous system and non-homogeneous system, Gauss elimination, Gauss- Jordan elimination. Determinants: Finding a determinant through a minor expansion, properties of determinant, finding the inverse of a matrix using determinant, Cramer’s rule. Vector space : Concept of linear independence, spanning sets and bases, dimensions. Null space, column space and row space of a matrix, inner product space, Gram- Schmidt orthogonalization process. Matrix diagonalization: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, methods of matrix diagonalization.

123

MAA161 Statistics for Science Students

4

1

Numerical and graphical description of data. Empirical law and Chebyshev theorem. Introduction to probability: concept of probability, counting techniques, rules of probability, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem. Random variables and its probability distributions : Discrete distribution: expected value and standard deviation. Special discrete distribution: Bernoulli/binomial distribution, Poisson, hypergeometric. Poisson approximation to binomial distribution. Continuous distributions: expected value and standard deviation. Special continuous distributions: uniform distribution, normal, Chi-square distribution, F distribution. Normal approximation to binomial distribution, Poisson. Sampling distributions: mean, proportions and variance of one and two samples, applications of central limit theorem. Estimation: point estimation, interval estimation for mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Hypothesis testing: mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Chi-square test: multinomial distribution and test of goodness of fit, contingency table-test of independence and test of homogeneity. Tests based on binomial distribution: sign test and Cox-Stuart test. Tests based on rank: Wilcoxon sign rank test and Mann-Whitney test. Run tests: Wald Wolfowitz test, Fisher exact test, Tukey quick test, McNemar test

MAT161 Elementary Statistics

4

1

Numerical and graphical description of data. Empirical law and Chebyshev theorem. Introduction to probability: concept of probability, counting techniques, rules of probability, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem. Random variables and its probability distributions: Discrete distribution: expected value and standard deviation. Special discrete distributions: Bernoulli/binomial distribution, Poisson, hypergeometric. Poisson approximation to binomial distribution. Continuous distributions: expected value and standard deviation. Special continuous distributions: uniform distribution, normal, Chi-square distribution, F distribution. Normal approximation to binomial distribution, Poisson. Sampling distributions: mean, proportions and variance of one and two samples, applications of central limit theorem. Estimation: point estimation, interval estimation for mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Hypothesis testing: mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Chi-square test: multinomial distribution and test of goodness of fit, contingency table-test of independence and test of homogeneity.

124

Tests based on binomial distribution: sign test and Cox-Stuart test. Tests based on rank: Wilcoxon sign rank test and Mann-Whitney test. Run tests: Wald Wolfowitz test, Fisher exact test, Tukey quick test, Mc Nemar test.

MAT181 Programming for Scientific Applications

4

1

Introduction to basic computer concepts: Computer hardware and software. A brief introduction to programming concepts. Problem solving and program design. Introduction to C++ language: Writing simple C++ programs but comprehensive. Program control structures; sequence, selection and repetition. Basic C++ operators. Output formatting. Modular programming: Functions. Strategies in solving complex problems. File processing. Advanced data types: Arrays. Pointers. Enumerations and stuctures. Strings.

MAT201 Advanced Calculus

4

1

Revision on MAT 101. L’Hospital’s rule. Improper integrals. Sequence and series of numbers: Monotone convergence theorem for sequence. Divergence and convergence of series, absolute and conditional convergence, n-th term test, integral test, comparison test, ratio test, root test, alternating series test (may include Raabe test). Taylor polynomials, Taylor Series, approximation of function by Taylor’s polynomial with remainder. Power series, radius of convergence, interval of convergence, differentiation and integration of power series term by term. Function of several variables: Limit and continuity. Partial derivatives, directional derivatives, total differential, chain rule, partial derivatives for implicit functions. Taylor series in two variables. Maximum and minimum, Lagrange multiplier method. Multiple integrals, iterated integrals, change of variables.

125

MAT223 Differential Equations I

4

1

Ordinary differential equations: linear and nonlinear, homogeneous and nonhomogeneous, degree and order. The existence and uniqueness theorem. First order equations: introduction to standard solution techniques. Second order equations with constant coefficients. Standard methods for solving homogeneous and nonhomogeneous equations. Numerical methods : Euler’s method and Heun’s method, simple error analysis. Power series solutions: ordinary points only. Systems of first order linear equations: introduction. Applications: economics, ecology, etc. Software: usage of standard software such as MATLAB is encouraged.

MAT264 Non – Parametric Statistics

4

1

This course explores the fundamental principles and methods of nonparametric statistics. Methods for a wide variety of applied problems will be explored. This course emphasizes the conceptual understanding and application as well as calculations of nonparametric statistics.

MSS212 Further Linear Algebra

4

1

Determinant: definition of determinant using permutation, properties and evaluation of determinants. Vector space: abstract vector space, linear independence, bases, dimensions. Linear transformation: linear transformation and its matrix representation relative to an ordered basis, dual space, isomorphism of vector spaces, eigenspace and diagonalizability. Inner product space: spectral theorem and quadratic form, positive definite, adjoint of a linear transformation, self-adjoint linear transformation. Jordan canonical form: the minimal polynomial, the characteristic polynomial, Caley-Hamilton theorem, quotient space, Jordan canonical form.

MAT323/4 Differential Equations II

4

1

Advanced theory on system of differential equations and its solutions: focus will be given on methods for solving nonhomogeneous systems, autonomous system and its stability. Orthogonal function, Fourier series and the Sturm-Liuoville problem. Partial differential equations: some introduction to partial differential equations that are normally used to solve problems in mathematical physics and methods for solving these equations.

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MAT363 Statistical Inference

4

1

Revision of probability theory. Sampling distributions, order statistics, limiting distribution, stochastic convergence. Point estimation: properties of estimators–consistency, unbiasedness, efficiency and sufficiency. Point estimation using the method of maximum likelihood and the method of moments. Completeness property for a family of distributions. Unbiased estimators with minimum variance. Interval estimation : confidence intervals for small and large samples. Pivotal quantity. Hypothesis testing : statistical hypothesis, types and sizes of errors, power function, critical region, most powerful test, fundamental lemma of Neyman-Pearson, uniformly most powerful test, likelihood ratio tests for testing the mean, variance, equality of two means and equality of two variances for normal distribution, analysis of variance, non-parametric statistics, goodness-of-fit tests.

MAT382 Introductory Numerical Methods

4

1

The goal of this course is to give an introduction into fundamental concepts, ideas and methods of numerical analysis. Both theoretical and algorithmic aspects of numerical methods will be covered. The Students will become familiar with an array of basic numerical methods. They will understand the methods scope, limitations and principle of implementation.

MSG352 Linear & Integer Programming

4

1

Linear programming: revised simplex method, duality theory, dual simplex method, sensitivity analysis. Integer programming model: pure integer and mixed integer model, 0-1 model, cutting plane technique, branch and bound method, implicit enumeration. Goal programming: formulation and solution. Applications to practical problems. Exposure to relevant software packages.

MSG368 Sample Survey and Sampling Technique

4

1

Sampling design: simple random sampling design for finite population – with and without replacement, stratified sampling design, cluster sampling design, systematic sampling design, two-stage sampling design. Regression and ratio estimates. Estimation and bound estimation error. Sample size determination for the above sampling designs.

MSG381 Modelling Laboratory I

3

1

The objectives of this course is to introduce the use of AutoCAD software to transfer hand created drawing using primitive drawing objects and MATLAB software to solve problems in mathematical modeling and numerical computations. Case studies on different aspects of mathematical modeling and computer modeling are presented. Independent learning is encouraged as much as possible to diversify students’ approach using the software.

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MSG386 Operation Research Laboratory

3

1

Use of operations research packages such as SAS/OR, TORA, LINDO, LINGO, QM/POM, Microsoft Project and others will be taught. Applications to real world problem will be emphasized.

MAT101 Calculus

4

2

Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. define and determine a function, limits of functions and their properties 2. determine the derivative of a function by using definition and various differentiation methods 3. evaluate the integration of a function using various methods and properties 4. perform the calculus methods of differentiation and integration in solving problems in life sciences and physical sciences

MAA101 Calculus for Science Students I

4

2

Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. know about functions and limits, and their connection with differentiation and integration 2. find the derivative of functions using various rules of differentiation 3. evaluate integral of functions using various quadrature methods 4. apply method in differential and integral calculus to problems in life and physical sciences

MAA102 Calculus for Science Students II

4

2

Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. determine the convergence of a sequence, series, power series and improper integrals 2. select and use an appropriate test to determine the convergence of the series 3. find the partial derivatives using chain rule, directional derivatives and their applications 4. evaluate a double integral in cartesian and polar coordinates apply the methods in first order differential equation to problems in life and physical sciences. 5. apply the methods in first order differential equation to problems in life and physical sciences.

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MAA111 Algebra for Science Students

4

2

Matrices: Matrix operations, elementary row and column operations, elementary matrix, echelon form, row reduced echelon, finding inverse of a matrix. System of linear equations : Homogeneous system and non-homogeneous system, Gauss elimination, Gauss- Jordan elimination. Determinants: Finding a determinant through a minor expansion, properties of determinant, finding the inverse of a matrix using determinant, Cramer’s rule. Vector space : Concept of linear independence, spanning sets and bases, dimensions. Null space, column space and row space of a matrix, inner product space, Gram- Schmidt orthogonalization process. Matrix diagonalization: Eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Cayley-Hamilton theorem, methods of matrix diagonalization.

MAT111 Linear Algebra

4

2

Upon completion of this course, students are able to 1. display a detailed solution to a system of linear equations 2. apply the concepts of the vector space on the general vector space n R 3. perform the Gram-Schmidt proses to find the orthonormal basis 4. produce the orthogonal complement for a subspace of an inner product space 5. perform a complete diagonalization of a matrix

129

MAA161 Statistics for Science Students

4

2

Numerical and graphical description of data. Empirical law and Chebyshev theorem. Introduction to probability: concept of probability, counting techniques, rules of probability, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem. Random variables and its probability distributions : Discrete distribution: expected value and standard deviation. Special discrete distribution: Bernoulli/binomial distribution, Poisson, hypergeometric. Poisson approximation to binomial distribution. Continuous distributions: expected value and standard deviation. Special continuous distributions: uniform distribution, normal, Chi-square distribution, F distribution. Normal approximation to binomial distribution, Poisson. Sampling distributions: mean, proportions and variance of one and two samples, applications of central limit theorem. Estimation: point estimation, interval estimation for mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Hypothesis testing: mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Chi-square test: multinomial distribution and test of goodness of fit, contingency table-test of independence and test of homogeneity. Tests based on binomial distribution: sign test and Cox-Stuart test. Tests based on rank: Wilcoxon sign rank test and Mann-Whitney test. Run tests: Wald Wolfowitz test, Fisher exact test, Tukey quick test, McNemar test.

130

MAT161 Elementary Statistics

4

2

Numerical and graphical description of data. Empirical law and Chebyshev theorem. Introduction to probability: concept of probability, counting techniques, rules of probability, independence, conditional probability, Bayes Theorem. Random variables and its probability distributions: Discrete distribution: expected value and standard deviation. Special discrete distributions: Bernoulli/binomial distribution, Poisson, hypergeometric. Poisson approximation to binomial distribution. Continuous distributions: expected value and standard deviation. Special continuous distributions: uniform distribution, normal, Chi-square distribution, F distribution. Normal approximation to binomial distribution, Poisson. Sampling distributions: mean, proportions and variance of one and two samples, applications of central limit theorem. Estimation: point estimation, interval estimation for mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Hypothesis testing: mean, proportions and variance of one and two populations. Chi-square test: multinomial distribution and test of goodness of fit, contingency table-test of independence and test of homogeneity. Tests based on binomial distribution: sign test and Cox-Stuart test. Tests based on rank: Wilcoxon sign rank test and Mann-Whitney test. Run tests: Wald Wolfowitz test, Fisher exact test, Tukey quick test, Mc Nemar test.

MSG162 Applied Statistical Methods

4

2

This course introduces the statistical methods appropriate for a single factor study, a two-factor study and a simple regression analysis. The basic principles of experimental design are introduced in the applications of a single factor study and two-factor study. The statistical designs for experiments are concerned with systematic scientific techniques in the process of collecting appropriate data. Analysis of variance is a statistical tool used in the analysis of a single factor and a two-factor study. Correlation and simple linear regression analysis provides statistical techniques for studying the relationship between a dependent variable and an independent variable. Nonparametric methods for a single factor study and correlation are used when certain model assumptions are violated. A wide range of applications are illustrated using these techniques.

131

MAT181 Programming for Scientific Applications

4

2

Introduction to basic computer concepts: Computer hardware and software. A brief introduction to programming concepts. Problem solving and program design. Introduction to C++ language: Writing simple C++ programs but comprehensive. Program control structures; sequence, selection and repetition. Basic C++ operators. Output formatting. Modular programming: Functions. Strategies in solving complex problems. File processing. Advanced data types: Arrays. Pointers. Enumerations and stuctures. Strings.

MAT202 Introduction to Analysis

4

2

Real numbers: Algebraic and order properties, infimum and supremum, completeness axiom, the extended real number system. Countability of sets. Metric spaces: Limit point, interior point, closed and open sets, compact sets, Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem, Heine Borel theorem, Cantor set, connected set. Sequence and series of numbers: Convergent sequence, subsequence, Cauchy sequence, upper and lower limits, absolutely convergent series, addition and multiplication of series, rearrangements. Continuity: Limit of a function, continuous function, continuity and compactness, continuity and connectedness, discontinuities, monotonic functions. Sequence and series of functions: Pointwise convergence and uniform convergence, interchange of limits, equicontinuous families of functions, Stone-Weierstrass theorem.

132

MAT203 Vector Calculus

4

2

Vectors: Vector product, triple product, linearly independent vectors, analytic geometric vector. Vector function: Curve, arc length, tangential vector, Frenet’s formula, curvature, torsion. Differential: Limit, continuity, partial differentiation, differential, directional differentiation, tangent, chain rule, mean value theorem, Taylor’s theorem for function of several variables, divergence, curl. Inverse function theorem, implicit function theorem, global inverse, curvilinear coordinates, and extreme values. Integration: Iterated integration, double integration, line integration, independent path, Green’s theorem, surface integration, divergence theorem, Stoke’s theorem, change of variables in multiple integration. Application of vector calculus : Electromagnetism, fluid and gas flow.

MAT251 Introduction to Operations Research

4

2

Scientific methods and operations research. Applications of operations research in decision analysis. Linear programming: modelling, graphical solution, standard form and simplex method. Sensitivity analysis. Transportation and assignment problems. Project scheduling: PERT-CPM. Project crashing. Project planning. Exposure to some relevant software packages.

MAT263 Probability Theory

4

2

Probability: Expansion of the axioms of probability, the concept of mutually exclusive and independence, conditional probability. Bayes theorem. Random variables, probability density function and distribution function, expectation and moment generating function, Markov and Chebyshev inequality, law of large numbers, distribution function of random variables. Some special distribution: Bernoulli, binomial, Poisson, hypergeometric, negative binomial, uniform, normal, exponential, chi-square, gamma, beta. Bivariate random variables: density function and joint distribution function, conditional probability density function and distribution function, covariance, onditional expectation, independence of two random variables, bivariate normal random variables. Transformation 1-1. Sampling distribution: chi-squares, t and F. Central limit theorem.

133

MSG265 Design and Analysis of Experiments

4

2

Introduction to factorial designs: the general factorial design; two-factor and three-factor factorial designs, statistical analysis of the fixed effects model and the random effects model, model adequacy checking, fitting response curves, blocking in a factorial design. The 2k Design: 22 design and 23 design, a single replicate of the 2k design. Blocking and confounding in the 2k factorial design: blocking a replicated 2k factorial design, confounding in the 2k factorial design, confounding the 2k factorial design in two blocks, confounding the 2k factorial design in four blocks, confounding the 2k factorial design in 2p blocks, partial confounding. Two-level fractional factorial designs: the one-half fraction of the 2k design; definitions and basic principles, design resolution and construction and analysis of the one-half fraction, the one-quarter fraction of the 2k design and the general 2k-p fractional factorial design. Three-level and mixed-level factorial design. Nested and split-plot designs: the two-stage nested design and the general m-stage nested design, design with both nested and factorial factors, the split-plot design; split-plot designs with more than two factors and the split-split-plot design. Taguchi approach. Response surface methods. The analysis of covariance. Industrial visit or industrial talk will be one of the component in this course focusing on the application of design and experiments in industry and real life situation.

MSG287 Statistical Laboratory

3

2

Expose students on the applications of certain statistical packages such as SPSS, SAS, Minitab, Statgraphics to analyse data and interpret their results.

MSG328 Introduction to Mathematical Modelling

4

2

The aims of this course are to: a) expose students to the basic concepts and methodology in modelling, b) introduce standard mathematical tools in modelling. Topics include: (i) interpreting graphs (ii) optimization (iii) ordinary differential equations (iv) data analysis (v) difference equations (vi) simulation. Areas of interest may consist of biology, environment, engineering, and economics.

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MSG382 Modelling Laboratory II

3

2

The objective of these course is to use 3ds Max packages for graphical animations and use Mathematic packages to perform numerical computations, symbolic computations (manipulating formulas) and graphical manipulations (create 2-D and 3-D graphs). Write simple Mathematic programs in procedural, rule-based and functional-based styles to perform desirable tasks and use Mathematics as a tool in solving simple mathematical models. Independent learning is encouraged as much as possible to diversify students’ approach using the software.

MSG384 Introduction to Geometric Modelling

4

2

What is geometric modeling: mathematical methods in geometric modeling. Some historical background. Data fitting and parametric interpolation. Geometric smoothness versus parametric smoothness. Representation by parametric and implicit equations. Introduction to differential geometry: tangent, normal, binormal, curvature, torsion, Frenet-Serret formulas, osculating circle, first fundamental and second fundamental forms, Meusnier theorem, mean and Gaussian curvatures. Polynomial interpolation: Lagrange polynomial, Hermite polynomial, Aitken algorithm. Bernstein polynomial: motivation, partition of unity, positivity, symmetry, recursive property and derivatives. Bézier curves and surfaces: derivatives, de Casteljau algorithm, shape preserving properties, degree reduction and elevation, tensor-product. B-splines curves and surfaces: B-splines basis, properties of B-splines curves, B-spline surfaces, relation with Bézier. Parametric and geometric continuity: definition, differences between parametric and geometric continuity, application of these continuity to composite curves and surfaces. Coons surfaces: Boolean sum, compatibility conditions.

MSS311 Modern Algebra

4

2

This course introduces basic abstract algebra concepts, inparticular, grouptheory.Concepts such as equivalencerelation, binary operation and congruencemodulo will be discussed. For grouptheory, students will learn about properties of groups, normal subgroups, factor groups, homomorphism, finitely-generatedabelian groups and symmetric groups. Basic ring theory will also be introduced.

135

MSG354 Network Flows

4

2

Basic concepts of graphs and network Minimum spanning tree problem: Kruskal algorithm, Prim algorithm and applications. Shortest route problem: tree building program, tree changing algorithm, Floyd algorithm, Yen algorithm and applications. Maximum flow problem: cut-set concept, Ford-Fulkerson labelling algorithm and applications. Minimum cost flow problem: Busacker & Gowen algorithm, Klein algorithm, General network simplex method, 'Out-of-Kilter' algorithm and applications. Chinese postman problem: Eulerian circuit and some solutions methods. Travelling salesman problem: Hamiltonian circuit and some branch and bound solution techniques.

MSG355 Inventory Control

4

2

Basic concepts of inventory control. ABC inventory system. General inventory control model. Deterministic inventory models: classic EOQ model, buffer stock, price breaks model, N-period production scheduling model, N-period dynamic EOQ model, multiple-item with storage limitation model. Probabilistic models: continuous review model single period model, multiperiod model. MRP, JIT system. Use of computer packages to obtain solutions.

MSG362 Quality Control

4

2

Upon completion of this course, students are able to: 1. define and describe the concepts of quality, total quality management(TQM) and quality control (QC) 2. analyze, interpret and solve quality-related problems 3. adapt both graphics and quantitative quality measurement and quality analysis tools 4. present orally and in written form pertaining to quality 5. work as a team to solve quality related issues

136

1. Food Programme

Course Code/ Title


Synopsis

GTN 202 Principles of Food Preparation

3

1

This course will introduce students to food chemistry aspect and the basic cooking of various foods such as meat, chicken, fish, vegetables, cereals and bakery products, and also the aspect of cleanliness, sanitation and safety during food preparation. It also covers new technique in food preparation and factors which influence the texture, colour and sensory evaluation of foods. This course will be taught via lecture, practical and discussion session. Students will be assessed through continuous assessment, practical report and final examination.

GTN 208 Nutritional Biochemistry

3

1

This course will introduce students to biochemical reactions and metabolism of several key nutrients of macronutrients and micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals, body fluid and electrolyte balance, inter-interaction between nutrients. It also covers the relationships between nutrients metabolism and its effects on heath and disease occurrence such as obesity and chronic diseases as well as utilization and adaptation regulation of nutrients metabolism in maintaining human general health. This course will be taught via lecture and discussion session. Students will be assessed through countinuous assessment, assignment, presentation and final examination.

GTN 214 Nutrition in the life cycle

4

1

The course will introduce students to nutritional aspects related to human physical growth and development throughout life cycle and nutritional needs and requirements in different life cycle populations. It also covers the whole range of current issues of nutritional risks and disorders throughout the life cycle ranging from foetus to ageing as well as relationship between nutritional disorders and the occurrence of chronic diseases. This course will be taught via lectures and discussion session. Students will be assessed through continuous assessment, assignment, presentation and final examination.

GTN 215 Nutrition for Health and Fitness

3

1

This course introduces students to the role of nutrition in enhancing one's health, fitness and sport performance. It also covers the role of energy and nutrients as the key to all exercise and sports activities. Body composition and weight control will be discussed in relation to losing or gaining weight through diet and exercise. This course will be taught via lectures, tutorials and discussion. Students will be assessed through test, assignment, quiz and final examination.

137

2. Biomedical Programme

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Synopsis

GTB 317 Clinical and laboratory hematology

3

1

This course correlates the basic principles of hematology which comprise of the structure and function of blood cells and other normal blood components previously introduced in Hematology 1 with the blood pathophysiological condition that caused by factor deficiencies which is needed for normal blood function and production or caused by genetic or environmental factors. This course will be focusing on the diseases that involved blood and its related system which is frequently seen in clinical hematology practice for eg: Nutritional anaemias, Hemolytic anaemia, leukemias and genetic hematological malignancies, assessment of blood morphology from full blood picture and bone marrow smear, bleeding disorder caused vascular problem, platelet and clotting factors, thrombotic problem and antithrombotic treatment, automation in hematology and laboratory management.

GTB 318 Pharmacology II

3

1

This course discusses the principles of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, quantitative and systemic pharmacology (autonomic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, endocrine, antimicrobials, central nervous system, anti-coagulant and anti-inflammatory). The latest methodology in the development and production of pharmaceutical drugs and alternative medicines will be introduced. This course is expected to emphasize various aspects of applied pharmacology and efficacy studies in relation to health sciences.

GTB 319 Toxicology

3

1

This course covers the introduction of toxicology, quantitative aspects and kinetics including the effects of dose, effect and tissue responses to toxic agents, the excretion of toxic substances, toxic reaction compounds, toxic substances such as solvent, food additives, herbicides and pesticides, detergents. Toxicity testing, in vitro and in vivo test, toxicokinetic, toxicity to target organs, particularly the human, carcinogen, mutagen teratogen, the mechanism of toxicity, laboratory tests, an antidote, and treatment are also being discussed. Students are exposed to knowledge regarding common toxins, genetoxicity and current issues with regard to harmful chemicals. In addition, students will be trained in the principles and practical techniques used in laboratory tests, such as acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogenecity, the detection of trace elements, the isolation and testing of compounds and the use of tools to study such as spectroscopy and chromatography.

138

GTB 321 Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Management

3

1

Quality assurance has become an essential part of hospital service. It describes as systematic actions necessary to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy given needs. The course introduces students to the concept of total quality management (TQM) in the clinical diagnostic laboratory. TQM in clinical diagnostic laboratory emphasized the deployment of quality assurance principles and practice through the development and implementation of quality assurance plans and phases. Students will also learn the quality systems, ISO 9001 and MS ISO 15189, in relation to the management of clinical diagnostic laboratory.

GTB 322 Medical Bacteriology

3

1

This course provides the students with knowledge on general characteristics of medically important bacteria, the role of organisms in disease and health, the source, reservoirs and transmission of bacterial diseases and its pathogenesis. This course will also provide the students with skills in handling and processing of clinical specimens and various techniques in the identification of pathogenic bacteria (staining, culture, serology, molecular) and the advantages and limitations of these techniques. Knowledge and techniques related to laboratory procedures - antibiotic sensitivity test, serological tests, rapid diagnosis and tests for bacterial infections will also be taught.

GTB 404 Toxicology

3

1

This course covers the introduction of toxicology, quantitative aspects and kinetics including the effects of dose, effect and tissue responses to toxic agents, the excretion of toxic substances, toxic reaction compounds, toxic substances such as solvent, food additives, herbicides and pesticides, detergents. Toxicity testing, in vitro and in vivo test, toxicokinetic, toxicity to target organs, particularly the human, carcinogen, mutagen teratogen, the mechanism of toxicity, laboratory tests, an antidote, and treatment are also being discussed. Students are exposed to knowledge regarding common toxins, genetoxicity and current issues with regard to harmful chemicals. In addition, students will be trained in the principles and practical techniques used in laboratory tests, such as acute and chronic toxicity, carcinogenecity, the detection of trace elements, the isolation and testing of compounds and the use of tools to study such as spectroscopy and chromatography.

139

GTB 407 Industrial training

4

1

This is a core course in which student is given the choice to choose between gaining experiences in a research laboratory or in a healthcare-based laboratory. In the research laboratory, students will be exposed to relevant practical skills in research. The student will be guided and supervised by the laboratory researcher in project to be determined by the supervisor. A student who chooses to perform his/her industrial training in clinical/industrial laboratory will get to experience the running, analysis and evaluation of various clinical or industrial tests. The student will also be exposed to various administrative or management skills in the laboratory

GTB 408 Biomedical Practicum

9

1

This course exposes students to the best practice in clinical diagnostic laboratory services for sustainability of health and quality of life. Students are given opportunities to acquire knowledge and experience as well as to observe, perform, analyze and interpret the test results. Students are also trained to identify and solve problems in laboratory services; to implement quality control program; to do troubleshooting and to manage the diagnostic laboratory. The course is conducted via practical training and discussion. The students are evaluated through practical tests, assignments, presentation and logbook.

GTB 409 Research project

4

1

This course provides the opportunity for the students to carry out biomedicine related research project under the supervision of a lecturer. This course also exposes the students to the best practice in research as well as occupational health and safety during research project briefing. This course is conducted by supervision of research work in the lab, discussion and workshop. Students are evaluated through thesis, seminars and supervision.

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3. Forensic Science Programme

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Synopsis

GTF 402 Ballistics and Chemistry of Explosives

4

1

This course is a combination of ballistic and explosives. This course introduces concepts of ballistics and knowledge for ballistic and explosive investigations. This course also introduces concepts of explosives and various types of firearms dan explosives commonly used by terrorist and criminals. This course is conducted at Chemistry Department by the experts in ballistics and explosives.

GTF 407 Forensic lab/ Practicum

8

1

This course introduces students to training on crime scene management and forensic examination by way of mock crime scenes and moot court. This course is conducted at the Forensic Laboratory, Royal Malaysia Police in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur by qualified police personnel assisted by the forensic experts from the Chemistry Department, Petaling Jaya. The students will have practical training in fingerprints, ballistics, and clandestine laboratory and will be exposed to various chemical and instrumental methods of analysis. The students will also be taken to real crime scenes and will be taught the various procedures followed in the search and collection of evidence materials. This course also provides fundamental knowledge on the Malaysian Legal System and also the police administration in processing of evidence materials at the Chemistry Department. This course provides detailed knowledge on the preparation of reports and presentation of evidence before courts of law. The course will be taught via lectures, tutorial, practical and discussion, Students will be assessed through tests, presentation, practical reports, seminar and final examination.

GTF 408 Forensic Document Examination

2

1

This course introduces students to various techniques to examine sample of forensic documents. The course will be taught via lectures, practical sessions and discussion by document examination experts from Chemistry Department of Malaysia. Students will be assessed through tests, assignments, laboratory reports and final examination.

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1. Civil Engineering Course Code/

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Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis

EAA 110 Civil Engineering Drawings

2

1

This course is designed to expose the students to the basic understanding of technical in engineering drawings. Students will learn to understand and interpret of the element of drawings. During this session, students will be asked to draw and submit individual and group projects that are given to them. After completing this course, students should be able to produce civil engineering drawings using computer aiding drawing (CAD).

EAA 111 Programming for Civil Engineers

2

1

This is an introductory course in Matlab. It comprised the basic techniques in Matlab programming such as data analysis, graphical techniques, modelling and programming so that Matlab can be applied to solve civil engineering problems.

EAG 141 Geology for Civil Engineers

2

1

Introduction to principles of physical geology and engineering geology and applications in civil engineering covering: Internal and external earth structure, rock forming minerals, igneous rock and magma, sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, geologic time, geological structure, hydrogeology, geological map, geological environment and hazard, methodology and application of engineering geology in engineering planning, case study involving geological factors in the planning of civil engineering project component.

EAS 151 Statics and Dynamics

3

1

Topics covered are: - Statics: Vectors; Statics of Particles; Systems of Forces and Moments; Rigid Bodies and Structures in Equilibrium; Centroids, Centers of Mass and Moments of Inertia; Friction - Dynamics: Kinematics and Kinetics of Particles; Method based on Newton’s Law of Motion and Energy Methods in the Solution of Kinetics of Particle Problems

EAS 153 Civil Engineering Materials

3

1

To provide basic knowledge on important civil engineering materials used in the construction industry which include concrete, steel, timber, brickwork and other construction materials.

142

EAA 204 Structures and Strength of Materials Laboratory

2

1

This course covers laboratory work for strength of materials and concrete technology.

EAA 211 Engineering Mathematics for Civil Engineers

2

1

This course covers the topics of errors in numerical calculation, numerical solution of system of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical method for differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations and probability and statistics.

EAH 221 Fluids Mechanics for Civil Engineers

3

1

This course explains the fundamental concepts and theories of fluid mechanics which cover fluid characteristics, hydrostatics and kinematics.

EAG 245 Soil Mechanics

3

1

Principles of Soil Mechanics including: Formation and Types of Soil, Phase Relationship, Clay Mineralogy, Soil Classification and Index Properties, Soil Plasticity, Water in soil, Permeability, Capillarity and Seepage, Stresses in Soil, Compaction, Consolidation and Settlement.

EAS 253 Theory of Structures

3

1

This course covers topics related to analysis of statically determinate structures(such as beams, plane frames, plane trusses, cables, three hinged arches) and analysis of influence lines.

EAA 273 Civil Engineering Practices

2

1

This course provides knowledge to students on the basic concepts of the civil engineering practice that covers interpretation of various engineering drawings, project implementation, site safety and health, site visit, practical work in the construction of small scale structural.

EAA 305 Hydraulics, Geotechnical and Environmental Laboratory

2

1

This course covers laboratory practices and experiments to ensure student familiarize with the use of various testing equipment and enable them to conduct laboratory tests via hands-on. This course covers laboratory work for hydraulic, geotechnical and environmental engineering.

EAP 315 Wastewater Engineering

3

1

This course covers laboratory work for structures, concrete technology and fluid mechanics.

143

EAL 337 Pavement Engineering

3

1

Highway materials: aggregate, binder and filler. Asphalt mixture: type, design and production. Pavement design: flexible, rigid and comparison. Construction: flexible and rigid pavements. Pavement maintenance: program and methods.

EAG 345 Geotechnical Analysis

3

1

This course covers topics related to shear strength, lateral forces, retaining wall, slope, shallow foundation, deep foundation and site investigation.

EAS 353 Reinforced Concrete Structural Design I

3

1

This course covers topics related to Reinforced concrete design: structural elements – beam, column, slab, foundation and stairs; checking of serviceability limit state.

EAA 371 Industrial Training

5

1

The training provides industry exposure to students for 10 weeks long in order to develop the professional skills in civil engineering practice though involvement in real jobs.

EAH 416 River Conservation and Rehabilitation

2

1

This course explains the basic characteristics of natural river, conservation and rehabilitation of rivers.

EAP 415 Solid Waste Management and EIA

3

1

This course is divided into 3 parts: 1. Solid Waste Management – What is solid waste, engineering principles, treatment of solid waste, ultimate disposal. 2. Environmental Impact assessment(EIA) – Introduction; Application of EIA in Malaysia; Preparation of report and case study 3. Environmental Management Plan - Introduction, evaluation of report and case study.

EAA 455 Reinforced Concrete Structural Design II

2

1

This course covers the structural capacity of piles, design of pile cap, flat slab, retaining wall, basement wall and introduction to pre-stressed.

EAA 483 Construction Management

2

1

This course applies project management concepts and applications in the development of construction management covering the knowledge are based on the construction fields.

144

EAK 465 Geographic Information System

2

1

Introduction to Geographic Information System (GIS); database management system. Spatial analysis and data collation. Remote Sensing technology; satellite image processing and its application in civil engineering. Integrated remote sensing and GIS technology. Development of spatial decision support system. Laboratory sessions on software application in spatial data analysis and processing

EAA 493 Integrated Design Project

3

1

Integrate knowledge in planning, design and construction; Preparing the students competency in engineering practices; Provide substantial engineering project and focus and refer to professional standards and manuals; Preparation of a complete report describe civil engineering processes and provide recommendation and draw conclusions; Build up "bridging" to civil engineering professionalism; Provide opportunity of personal creativity and initiative.

EAA 492 Final Year Project

6

1 & 2

This course provides learning experience to the students in various skills throughout the course including research initiative, technical expertise, written and oral reporting skills.

EUP 222 Engineers In Society

3

1 & 2

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles on project and financial management, ethics and laws related to environment and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), professional practice as well as effective project management. A comprehensive problem solving solution through success or failure of a particular project is assessed based on an actual case study.

EAS 152 Strength of Materials

3

2

This course covers the topics of errors in numerical calculation, numerical solution of system of linear and nonlinear equations, numerical method for differentiation and integration, numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations and probability and statistics.

EAK 163 Geomatics Engineering

4

2

This course provides learning experience to the students in various skills throughout the course including research initiative, technical expertise, written and oral reporting skills. Field work is divided into 2 components: Component 1: Practical work encompassing levelling survey, traversing survey, tacheommetric surveying, plotting and reporting on all survey works carried out. Component 2: One week of Annual Intensive Geomatics Practical (AIGP) encompassing intensive practical work at a selected site which includes data processing, display and presentation of work outcomes.

145

EAA 206 Structures, Concrete and Fluids Mechanics Laboratory

2

2

This course covers laboratory work for structures, concrete technology and fluid mechanics.

EAP 215 Water Supply and Treatment Engineering

3

2

Sources and water use, water source assessment; methods to estimate water consumption; water characteristics, quality, testing and standards; physical, chemical and biological process in water treatment; design of water treatment units; problems and solutions of water quality; water reticulation system.

EAP 216 Introduction to Environmental Engineering

3

2

This course covers the introduction to environmental engineering fundamentals; introduction to water pollution, noise management, solid waste, hazardous waste and air quality; and environment management plan and environment impact assessment.

EAH 225 Hydraulics

3

2

This course covers energy loss, flow in pipes, dimensional analysis, similarities law, hydraulic modeling, open channel flow and gradual varied flows.

EAL 235 Highway and Traffic Engineering

2

2

This course covers the introduction to environmental engineering fundamentals; introduction to water pollution, noise management, solid waste, hazardous waste and air quality; and environment management plan and environment impact assessment.

EAS 254 Structural Analysis

3

2

The course covers topics related to analysis of structures using energy, force and displacement methods for statically indeterminate structures (such as trusses, beams and frames) and plastic analysis.

EAA 304 Geotechnical, Highway and Traffic Engineering Laboratory

2

2

This course covers laboratory practices and experiments to ensure students are familiar with the use of various test equipments and enables them to conduct laboratory tests via hands-on. Laboratory tests for this course covers direct shear test, unconfined compression strength test, consolidation test and triaxial test; aggregate tests; binder tests, determination of soil subgrade California Bearing Ratio, asphalt mix design, spot speed, determination of saturation flow at junction, use of software to determine traffic light performance and programming traffic light set up.

EAH 316 Hydraulic Structure

2

2

This course describes aspects of hydraulic outlet structures, diversion works, energy dissipation and dam outlet works, and pumps and pump station.

146

EAP 316 Air Pollution in Civil Engineering

2

2

This course discuss topics related to national legislations related to air pollution; general and specific sources; effects; sampling and measurements; meteorological conditions and effects on dispersions; air pollution control equipments.

EAP 318 Noise Pollution Control

2

2

Introduction of noise pollution; important characteristics of sound, effect and regulation of noise pollution, measurement and analyses of noise, noise pollution control.

EAH 325 Engineering Hydrology

3

2

Engineering hydrology describes the components and hydrological processes of a river catchment. The course includes data acquisition and analysis of rainfall, infiltration, evaporation, ground water, streamflow, characteristics of the data, effect of land use, topography.

EAL 338 Transportation and Road Safety

3

2

This course covers basic aspect of transportation engineering and road safety that includes transportation organization, concept of sustainable transport and public transport, transportation planning and demand modelling, highway and traffic safety.

EAL 339 Sustainable Transport

2

2

Introduction to sustainability, environment, social and economic impact, performance index, sustainable transport system, contributors to sustainability and unsustainability; sustainable asphalt, warm mix asphalt (WMA). recycle asphalt pavement (RAP), porous asphalt, plant based binder, use of waste material as binder modifiers.

EAS 356 Reinforced Concrete Structural Design II

2

2

This course covers determination of structural capacity of piles; effect of lateral force and eccentricity to the pile capacity, design of pile cap, flat slab, retaining wall, basement wall and introduction to pre-stressed concrete.

EAG 346 Geotechnical Design

2

2

Analysis and design of geotechnical engineering covering site investigation works, slope stability (application of computer software for analysis and design), retaining wall and foundation (shallow and deep).

147

EAS 358 Timber and Masonry Engineering

2

2

Introduction to fundamental concepts, design philosophy, properties and mechanical characteristics of timber and masonry structures. Timber design covers flexural, axially loaded members and combined bending and axial forces, diaphragms and shear walls, design of connections and advanced topics in structural timber. In masonry design, it covers design of unreinforced and reinforced masonry walls under gravitational and lateral loading together with simplified design approach for masonry buildings.

EAK 382 Geographic Information Systems

2

2

This course covers the basic introduction to geographic information systems (GIS), functions and components of GIS, introduction to spatial database management, spatial analysis, surface modelling, pathway analysis, and site suitability analysis particularly its applications to civil engineering.

EAP 412 Environmental Studies

4

2

Air Pollution – Definition and sources; classification and characteristics of pollution; impact of pollution; measurements; meteorological aspect on air dispersion; air pollution control. Noise Pollution – Introduction; important characteristics of sound, sources, effect and regulation of noise pollution, measurement and analyses of noise, noise control. Industrial waste management – Terminology and legislation aspect; waste handling-storage, collection, safety aspect; industrial wastewater; Industrial solid waste; waste reduction and cleaner production; treatment and disposal.

EAH 422 Advanced Water Resources Engineering

4

2

This course describes aspects of water resources development planning, storm water management, cross drainage design, river design and irrigation system.

EAL 432 Advanced Transportation and Highway Engineering

4

2

This course covers the transportation planning process relate to the transport demand model application and elements of road geometric design. To comprehend aspects of highway geometrics which encompasses the horizontal and vertical alignment, cross section, highway aesthetics, at-grade intersections, grade-separated intersections and aspects of road safety related to road geometrics.

EAG 442 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

4

2

Advance Geotechnical studies covering Rock Mechanics, Reinforced Earth and Ground Improvements.

148

EAS 453 Pre-stressed Concrete Design

2

2

This course covers materials, equipment and the basic principles in analysis and design of pre-stressed concrete members in accordance to BS 8110.

EAS 454 Advanced Structural Engineering

4

2

This course provides the knowledge of static and dynamic analyses for simple structures using manual computation and commercial software approaches.

149

2. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

EEE105 Circuit Theory 1

3

1

To study the main electrical components and electrical analysis methods for DC and AC electrical systems.

EEE123 Computer Programming for Engineers

3

1

To deliver the basic knowledge of C++ programming language as a preparation for students in using programming tools to solve engineering-r elated problems.

EEE208 Circuit Theory II

3

1

This subject uses the basic concept from Circuit Theory 1 and then expanding the knowledge for analyzing the electrical circuits using Laplace and Fourier Transform. It also covers the topics of mutual inductance, two port circuits and frequency response for AC circuits.

EEE228 Signal and System

3

1

Learn the system analyses for analog and digital systems, sampling process and modulation.

EEE231 Digital Electronic Laboratory

3

1

To enable students to have better understanding on the fundamentals of the basic digital electronics from practical implementation.

EEE232 Complex Analysis

3

1

This course reviews the topics on complex number, comnplex function, analytic function, complex differentiation and integration, conformal mapping and application in potential theory.

EEE241 Analogue Electronics I

3

1

This course emphasizes to analyze amplifier and high frequency circuit of bjt and mosfet.

EEE243 Analogue Electronics Laboratory

3

1

This course comprises of 14 experiments that will be conducted by the students. The experiments are on Diode, BJT, FET, Op-amp, Power Amplifier, filters and rectifiers as well as their applications.

150

EEE270 Analogue Electronics II

3

1

Basic understanding of device operation, model and analysis, and the design approach commonly used and to provide the students with necessary understanding for future microelectronics circuit design and analysis problems.

EEE320 Microprocessor II

3

1

Explain development of embedded system using microprocessor / microcontroller.

EEE332 Communications

4

1

To learn communication systems, communication channels, modulation techniques, information theory and coding.

EEE350 Control System

3

1

To learn the mathematical modeling of physical systems controller design and analysis techniques.

EEE378 Electronic Digit II

3

1

This course is a continuation from digital electronic course (EEE 130). The subject aims to provide an understanding of the formal procedure for analysis and design of combinational and sequential circuit. The concept of memories, programmable logic devices, sequencing and control in computer architecture will also be introduced. Functional and hardware aspects in an integrated manner will be applied on FPGA using Verilog or VHDL language.

EEE382 Probability and Engineering Statistics

3

1

This course covers the concept of probability and engineering statistics. This course will provide students with a variety of engineering examples and applications based on the above topics.

EEE379 Computer Systems and Multimedia

3

1

This course provides students with the knowledge of computer system organization and architecture. It also introduces students to the implementation of multimedia system.

EEE424 Electronic Engineering Design

3

1

To emphasize and reinforce knowledge and skills in planning, management and implementation of integrated Electronic Engineering design, covering various technical aspects to take into account the safety, ethics, culture, community, well-being and environmental.

EEE430 Software Engineering

4

1

To expose the students the techniques of design, maintainance and testing of large scale software where emphasis will be based on object development.

151

EEE440 Modern Communication Systems

4

1

To give an opportunity to the students to learn up-to-date technology and various electronic communication systems.

EEE443 Digital Signal Processing

3

1

To learn the analysis and methods for the design of digital filters.

EEE445 Design of Analog Integrated Circuits

4

1

To learn methodologies of designing Analogue IC

EEE449 Computer Networks

4

1

To provide the students to understand the concepts of protocols, network topologies, and examples application protocol such as e-mail, and open system protocols such as MAP.

EEE453 Control Systems Design

4

1

To study the analysis and design techniques for control systems using state space approach, system identification and optimal control.

EEE125 Basic Circuit Laboratory

3

2

This course comprises of several experiments that will be conducted by the students. The experiments are on multimeter applications, the measurement of voltage, current and resistance in a dc circuit, oscilloscope and function generator, soldering technique, transformer, capacitor, inductor and power measurement in ac circuits, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, diode in series and parallel configuration, diode as limiter and clamper, design of low voltage dc power supply for rectification, regulation and smoothing and construct the circuitry of the bipolar junction transistor (BJT) to analyze and study the characteristic of BJT.

EEE130 Digital Electronic I

3

2

This course deals with the digital electronic systems, major devices and synchronous and asynchronous circuits

EEE133 Electronic Devices and Circuits

3

2

This course reviews the topics on semiconductor material and p-n junction, diode and its application, operation and biasing techniques for Bipolar Junction Transistor (BJT) and operation and biasing techniques for Field Effect Transistor (FET).

EEE226 Microprocessor I

3

2

Study on microprocessor/microcontroller system architecture and programming assembly language.

152

EEE276 Electromagnetic Theory

3

2

In this course students learn the theory and analysis of the electromagnetic fields and transmission lines.

EEE322 Microwaves & RF Engineering

4

2

Introduce the basic RF concepts, components and circuits such as lumped components, distributed components, power dividers, couplers, filters, amplifiers, mixers and oscillators.

EEE344 VLSI System

4

2

To learn methodologies in analysis and design of VLSI Circuits.

EEE348 Introduction to Integrated Circuit Design

3

2

To learn the methodologies of analyzing and designing analogue and digital integrated circuits.

EEE354 Digital Control System

3

2

To study the principle of digital control system and its analytical techniques.

EEE355 Robotic & Automation

4

2

To provide a fundamental course in understanding the basic robotic and automation set-up and approaches required in designing an automated industrial manufacturing line and also to expose the students to various components and supporting technology required, for example the mechanical system, sensory system and robot control.

EEE377 Digital Communications

4

2

To learn the analysis tools for digital baseband modulation techniques, modulation techniques, source and channel coding.

153

3. Materials & Mineral Resources Engineering - Materials Engineering

Course Code/ Title


Synopsis

EBB 113 Engineering Materials

3

1

The course is an introductory course on engineering materials which is divided into two main parts. The first part includes the classifications of engineering materials that determine their applicability, the structure of the materials explained by bonding scheme of different materials, the structure of crystalline solids and introduction to imperfection in solids and diffusion mechanism. The first part also includes the introduction of phase diagram. The second part covers the behaviors and characteristics of engineering materials including mechanical and electrical properties. In general, this introductory materials science and engineering course deals with the different material types (i.e., metals, ceramics, polymers, composites), as well as the various kinds of properties exhibited by these materials (i.e., mechanical, electrical, magnetic, etc.) which intended to equip the students with necessary knowledge on material science and engineering.

EMM 101 Engineering Mechanics

3

1

This course is an introduction to the mechanics of rigid bodies. It is divided into two areas: Statics and Dynamics. In Statics, the student will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of rigid bodies in static equilibrium. In Dynamics, the student will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of the accelerated motion of a body (a particle). Consideration is given on the fundamental of mechanics and structure analysis, including concepts of free body diagram as well as force, moment, couples, kinematic of motion, momentum, impulse, conservation of energy and equilibrium analyses in two and three dimensions.

EUM 113 Engineering Calculus

3

1

Calculus of one variable: Functions, techniques for solving differentiation and integration, sequence and series, numerical solutions for solving differentiation and integration. Calculus of multivariable: Scalar and vector fields, partial differentiation, chain rule, gradient, directional derivative, Lagrange multiplier. Multiple integral: Double and triple integrals and their applications. First order ordinary differential equation: Solving differential equations: separable equations, homogenous and non-homogenous equations, linear and non-linear equations, exact and non-exact equations, Bernoulli equation and Ricatti equation.

154

Second and higher order ordinary differential equation: Linear and homogeneous equations, non-homogeneous equations with method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, reduction of order, D-operator, power series and Euler’s equation. Laplace transform: Definition and basic properties, step function, Direct Delta, Heaviside function, Laplace transform method for solving ODE. Numerical solutions: Taylor, Euler and Runge Kutta methods for solving ODE.

EBS 110 Engineering Drawing

2

1

This course emphasizes on basic engineering design and drawings through manual method and by using CAD software. It covers basic methodology for traditional and concurrent design as well as basic engineering graphic principles such as drawing size, line styles, texts, conventional symbols, orthographic and isometric projection, multi-view drawings, dimensioning, section, part list and assembly and production drawings as well as standards in engineering drawing.

EBB 155 Engineering Materials Introduction Laboratory

2

1

The course is an introductory course on experimental method related to the basic principles of materials. It consists of ten set of different experiments which the student has to carry out with the assistance of lecturer and technical staff. Students are divided into small group and hands-on experiments are performed. Students are required to record, measure, calculate the result and finally write and submit a report at the end of each session. Each experiment covers various aspects of materials (i.e. metal, ceramics polymers and composites). Safety aspects and regulations on conducting scientific experiments are also briefed and taught.

EBB 202 Crystallography and Bonding in Solids

3

1

The subject discuss about crystal symmetry including point and space group symmetry presented and explained through stereographic projection and crystal models. Bonding in Solids covers atomic models and the general wave equation, Schrödinger equation for quantum number (electronic level of electrons), and types of bonding in solids and its contribution / correlation with materials properties. The principle and application of X-Ray diffraction techniques for the characterization of crystal materials.

155

EBB 236 Materials Thermodynamics

3

1

This course will cover the basic knowledge, comprehension and application of law of thermodynamic to understand the relationship between the properties that matter exhibits as it changes its condition. The first part includes review of thermodynamic concept, statistic thermodynamic and solution. The second part covers the phase equilibrium, thermodynamic of phase diagram, crystal defect, phase transformation unary and heterogeneous system, solution, phase equilibrium, surface and interface, defects in crystal, phase transformation and energy of interfaces.


3

1

This course provides exposure to students the fundamentals principles of engineering ethics such as code of engineering ethics and the responsibility of a professional engineer, basic law covering introduction to Malaysian Laws, engineering accounts and basic introduction to management theory.

EBB 201 Engineering Economy and Management

3

1

The course is on management and engineering economy focusing on their relevance in Materials Engineering. The course is divided into two parts: (i) engineering management and (ii) engineering economy management in general. Topic on the engineering management is divided into several subtopics including the Function of Management Technology (leadership, planning, making decision and organization) and Management Technology whereby the most important aspect in a working structure and project management will be discussed. In the final topic of the course, knowledge on Career Management as an engineer will be thought whereby engineers from industries will be invited to share on experience with the students. In the second part of this course, fundamental concepts, models, and principles of economy related to engineering will be introduced. In addition, importance of cost, time value of money, and changes of value in a project will also be covered briefly; aiming to provide some basic knowledge and understanding of economy and management related to Materials Engineering.

EBB 250 Computer Methods for Engineers

2

1

The course covers the basic of programming related to engineering environment. Visual Basic has been chosen as programming language because of its easy to implement and its object oriented methods. Students are also introduced to various concepts of programming logics, types of data, decision making, procedural and advanced database object. Basic fundamental of MySQL technique of implementation and data linking are also covered.

156

EBB 325 Microscopy Laboratory

2

1

The course is a practical course on techniques and applications of microscopes in materials engineering study. It consists of ten set of different experiments which the student has to carry out with the assistance of lecturer and technical staff. Students are divided into small group and hands-on experiments are performed. Students are required to record, measure, calculate the result and finally write and submit a report at the end of each session. Each experiment covers various aspects of like samples preparation prior to analysis (etching), the use of optical microscope and the use of scanning electron microscope. The students are also invoked in the study of material properties with respect to the microstructure of the materials. Safety aspects and regulations on conducting scientific experiments are also briefed and taught.

EBB 332 Whiteware and Glasses

4

1

This course presents the essential knowledge on the production of glasses and whitewares from raw materials to the final product. Topics in glasses include different types of glass, different methods of producing glasses, raw materials for glasses by melting, batching in glasses by melting, forming processes and properties of glasses. Topics in whitewares include: raw materials for whitewares, processing of these raw materials into slip, plastic and semi-dry powder forms, different shaping methods, drying and different firing methods, moulds for casting (include their raw materials and process), glazes inclusive of decoration, and finally properties of the final product.

EBB 343 Engineering Materials Characterisation

3

1

This course is on materials characterization techniques from the theoretical aspect, instrumentation and applications. It covers three topics: (a) Microstructural Analysis which includes electron microscopy, (b) Thermal Analysis and (c) Spectroscopy: phases and surface analysis for example x-ray techniques and electrons spectroscopy.

EBB 344 Mechanical Metallurgy

4

1

Mechanical metallurgy is the area of metallurgy which is concerned primarily with the response of metals to forces or loads. It is a combination of many disciplines and many approaches to understand the response of materials to forces including strength of materials, theories of elasticity and plasticity, where a metal is considered to be a homogeneous material. The determination of the relationship between the metallurgical behavior and structure is the main interest of this course in order to minimize the possibility of failure. This course emphasizes on testing of metal based on acceptable standards, i.e. tensile, hardness, impact, fatigue, creep and wear, including data analysis and explaining the mechanics of the various failure modes.

157

EBB 300 Engineering Statistic

2

1

This course is emphasizing the role of experimental design in engineering fundamentals and applications of experimental design such as sampling distributions, data analysis, factorial design, regression and correlation.

EBB 350 Industrial Training (Materials Engineering)

5

1

Students are all required to undertake a compulsory ten weeks industrial training during long vacation i.e. after the second semester final examination (third year level). Students will get their placement at various industrial sectors related to materials engineering program. They should experience the real exposure as an engineer in this field. Students will be given training on various aspects, such as analysis, design, management, quality control, and economy, which is related to their future career. The content of training is depending on the respective company and industry. It may vary from one and other. The students have the choice of applying any company or industry by themselves or from the list given by the Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Industrial Linkages & Networking). If the former option is taken, offer from any company or industry must be approved by the Deputy Dean (Student Affairs and Industrial Linkages & Networking). During the training, a Log Book must be prepared by the students. To ensure the performance of the students, a visit by an academic staff to the company or industrial, where the students are trained, will be carried out during the mid term of the training program. After the training, a detail report must be submitted and a Poster presentation must be given by the students.

EBB 408 Materials Selection and Design

3

1

This course integrates all types of materials covered in the preceding semesters of the programme in Materials Engineering, viz. ceramics, metals, polymers and composites. Engineering design, and the role of materials selection in any engineering design process will be focused upon. Various materials selection methodologies will be covered with an emphasis on the Ashby method using material properties and processing charts. Ultimately, the use of computer and specialized software will be incorporated into this engineering skill development. Case studies and project work will be used to reinforce the concepts and capabilities in applying selection of materials in engineering design.

EBB 441 Applied Metallurgy

3

1

Introduction to the various processing techniques to produce metals / metal alloys components or products and also the factors affecting production. The course covers the techniques, parameters involved, common defects associated with each process and methods to eliminate them, and the design aspects. The processes include casting, powder metallurgy, metal deformation, sheet metal working, wire drawing, joining technology, machining and surface technology / treatment.

158

EBB 443 Technical Ceramics

4

1

This course covers topics on the types and mechanisms of sintering in advanced ceramics. The course also covers processing, properties and characterization/testing methods in refractories and thermal insulators, electroceramics, high strength and high toughness structural ceramics. It also discusses toughening mechanism in the structural materials

EBB 407 Research Project (Materials)

6

1

This course has been offered for 2 semesters. It offers further understanding on selected topic in Materials Engineering. Each student is given a title for an individual research project in the first semester. Students are required to carry out literature study, analysis of previous work, research experimental design and prepare a proposal in the first semester. In the second semester, the students are required to carry out experimental work, collecting data, discussion, dissertation writing and oral presentation. The dissertation will be examined by an examiner. In the oral presentation, the student is expected to defend his/her finding in front of a panel of examiners.

EBB 323 Semiconductor Fabrication Technology

3

1

This course focuses on the major process technologies used in the fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs) and other semiconductor devices. Each lecture topic covers important scientific aspects of silicon wafer processing steps. Topics include: crystal growth and wafer preparation, crystal purification techniques, contamination control, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, thin film deposition technology, etching, metallization, process integration, electronic packaging and yield.

EBS 238 Fluid Mechanics

3

1

Basic information on characteristics of floating bodies, forces when constant linear acceleration and constant rotational acceleration is applied. Fluid kinematics, momentum and Bernoulli equation and flow measurements. Boundary layers, control and separation, lift and drop forces. Flow in pipes, pipe network analysis. Flow in open channel, critical flow and normal flow, hydraulic pump, fully developed flow that varies gradually. Hydraulic machines and pressure changes in pipes. Dimensional analysis, similarity models and hydraulic models. Hydraulic machine, impulse turbines, reaction turbines and centrifugal pump. Pressure change in pipes, simple methods, surge tank.

EBB 333 Transport Processes

3

1

The main aim of this course is to give a balanced overview of the field of transport phenomena which includes three closely related topics: (i) momentum transport, (ii) heat transfer and (iii) mass transfer. It presents the fundamentals of the three subjects emphasizing in the mathematical similarity of the equations used to describe the processes, and illustrate how to use them to solve problems.

159

EBB 427 Technology and Application of Engineering Polymers

3

1

This course covers topics on technology and applications of various polymers in engineering applications. It covers the properties and the processing techniques for three types of polymeric materials such as thermoset, thermoplastics and elastomer. Examples of new polymeric materials and commercially available polymeric materials, for instance thermoplastic and thermoset for general and engineering applications are covered in the course. Environmental issues in polymeric materials are also discussed.

EBB 424 Semiconductor Devices and Optoelectronics

3

1

This course is divided into two major topics; semiconductor devices and optoelectronics. The semiconductor devices part covers topic on bipolar junction transistors (BJT), metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) capacitor, field effect transistor (FET), metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (MOSFET), and the latest technology of single-electron transistor (SET). However, part of optoelectronics including light emitting diode (LED), laser, photodiode, photo detector, and photovoltaic materials and device configuration.

EBB 428 Occupational Safety and Health

3

1

Introduction to holistic and global occupational safety and health (OSH) engineering concepts towards efficient industrial development, significance of occupational safety and health in quality assurance, complemented by professional and ethical responsibilities towards safety in the industry. Major course components towards competence in occupational safety and health engineering include importance of OSH in national development, OSH legislation, benefits of OSH training and professionalism, OSH management policies and protocols, OSH performance monitoring, OSH assessment and audit techniques, hazard identification, risk assessment and implementation of safe worksite practices.

EBB 339 Nanomaterials

3

2

The main aim of this course is to equip students with knowledge on nanomaterials especially on the properties of materials in nanoscale, technique of fabrications, characterisations and applications of nanomaterials in various types of industries: electronics, optics, biotechnology, chemicals and other related engineering industries. Different types of nanomaterials will be introduced: metal, ceramics, semiconductors, carbon based material, composite and polymer at different dimensions: 0, 1 and 2 dimensions. Societal impact of nanomaterials will also be discussed.

160

EBB 338 Process Control

3

2

This course covers the structure of feedback control theory from the basic mathematics to a variety of design applications. The design of an over-all process control system (open-loop and close loop) requires a good theoretical understanding of stability, the dynamic characteristics of controllers and general process control loop dynamic characteristics. The course discusses terminology, concepts, principles, procedures and computations used in the design activity to select, analyze, specify and maintain all parts of the control system.

EBB 349 Fluid Power and Turbo Machinery

3

2

This course makes an attempt in the first-half of the semester to relate the basic theory of hydraulics and pneumatics to approved practice of fluid power system in transferring power and accomplishing work. In the second-half of the semester, the course provides a brief introduction to turbomachinery by relating the moment-of-momentum principle along with the application of turbines to supply or extract energy from flowing fluid.

EBB 425 Design and Development of Ceramic Products

3

2

This course covers topics on introduction to ceramic design i.e. design consideration (cost, application requirements, etc.) and approaches (empirical, deterministic, probabilistic). This course also covers on the design and development of clay-based products related to the raw materials, shapes, decoration, tools and techniques. Glaze design, preparation and application of decal on clay-based ceramics. Mould for slip casting (mould materials, design and quality control). Also the design and developments in advanced ceramics according to their application fields such as electronic, constructions, engineering and medicals.

161

- Mineral Resources Engineering Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis


3

1

Calculus of one variable: Functions, techniques for solving differentiation and integration, sequence and series, numerical solutions for solving differentiation and integration. Calculus of multivariable: Scalar and vector fields, partial differentiation, chain rule, gradient, directional derivative, Lagrange multiplier. Multiple integral: Double and triple integrals and their applications. First order ordinary differential equation: Solving differential equations: separable equations, homogenous and non-homogenous equations, linear and non-linear equations, exact and non-exact equations, Bernoulli equation and Ricatti equation. Second and higher order ordinary differential equation: Linear and homogeneous equations, non-homogeneous equations with method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, reduction of order, D-operator, power series and Euler’s equation. Laplace transform: Definition and basic properties, step function, Direct Delta, Heaviside function, Laplace transform method for solving ODE. Numerical solutions: Taylor, Euler and Runge Kutta methods for solving ODE.

EMM 101 Engineering Mechanics

3

1


162


3

1


EBS 101 Engineering Geology

3

1

Introduction to geological principles with emphasis on the application for the purpose of finding solutions to engineering problems. Chemical and physical properties of the erth and the internal structure of the earth. Geological time scale and method to determine geological age. Internal and external processes. Magma activities, earthquake, volcanoes, metamorphism. Weathering, erosion, gravity action. Mineral and rock identification according to its types - igneous rock, sedimentary rock and metamorphic rock. Geologial structure, joint, fault, discontinuity, unconformity, fold, strata. Geological map. Use and interpretation. Apparatus used. Plate tectonic theory. Continent drift, opening and closing of ocean, convection current. Formation of mountains and other earth landforms. Engineering properties on rocks, basics on the stability of slope and tunnels.


2

1


163

EBS 238 Fluid Mechanics

3

1

Basic information on characteristics of floating bodies, forces when constant linear acceleration and constant rotational acceleration is applied. Fluid kinematics, momentum and Bernoulli equation and flow measurements. Boundary layers, control and separation, lift and drop forces. Flow in pipes, pipe network analysis. Flow in open channel, critical flow and normal flow, hydraulic pump, fully developed flow that varies gradually. Hydraulic machines and pressure changes in pipes. Dimensional analysis, similarity models and hydraulic models. Hydraulic machine, impulse turbines, reaction turbines and centrifugal pump. Pressure change in pipes, simple methods, surge tank.


3

1


EBS 201 Mineral Deposit

3

1

Morphological properties of ore bodies. Textural and structural properties of ore and gangue minerals. Fluid inclusions. Geothermometry and geobarometry. Paragenesis sequence. Zoning. Regional and metallorgraphy epoch. Theories on ore genesis. Sulphide stratiform deposits: Pb-Zn stratabound deposits. Alluvial deposits (Au, Sn) including paleoplacer. Banded iron formations. Manganese, phosphate and evaporate deposits. Coal. Residual deposits. Secondary enrichment. Raw materials: ceramic and construction. Sulfide deposits. Stratabound volcanogenic massive. Porphyry Copper. Quartz veins hydrothermal deposits (gold, tin, uranium, copper). Contact metamorphism and metamorphic deposits.

EBS 209 Mineralogy

3

1

To prepare student with a broad and fundamental knowledge of minerals, which is a major constituent of earth material (rock and ore), and formed in various geological environments. Emphasis is given in understanding of mineral definition and characteristics in terms of formation phenomenon, crystallography, mineral chemistry, physical properties, classification system and groups, including mineral identification and analysis techniques.

164

EBB 250 Computer Methods for Engineer

2

1


EBS 311 Mining Methods & Law

3

1

This course covers topics on mining methods for mineral and rock extraction on surface and underground extraction and the related law related to mining and quarrying operation.

EBS 315 Hydrometallurgy

3

1

The course is designed to provide an introduction to the central principles and practices of hydrometallurgical and electrometallurgical unit processes, basic metal and mineral dissolution and separation processes to recover metals and metal compounds from ores, concentrates and secondary resources and how they are used to design and control plant process to successfully produce the desired metals. Major unit processes involved leaching, solution purification, metal recovery, materials production and water pollution control discussed includes lectures, and coursework assignments. The course is also design for student to apply the fundamental aspects of hydrometallurgy, thermodynamics and kinetics of hydrometallurgical processes for the aqueous extraction of metals. Finally, the factors that determine the success of a difficult electrolytic process will also be considered. Modern applications and emerging metal extractive processes used in hydrometallurgy and electrometallurgy will be addressed.

EBS 322 Physical Mineral Processing

3

1

The course covers the standard physical mineral processing methods and equipments that are widely used in the mineral industries. Students are introduced to theories, principles, mechanism and the performance of the processes. The methods covered are gravity concentration using gravity concentrator such as panning, palong, jig, spiral, shaking table, Mozley table, heavy medium separation, wet and dry magnetic separation, high-tension separation and froth flotation. Students are also introduced to material balancing such as process performance and efficiency concepts which include basic calculations of grade, recovery, enrichment ratio and concentration ratio. Designing of flow sheet using real plant examples with the awareness of its impact on environment and sustainability of natural resources are also covered.

165

EBS 336 Analytical Chemistry

3

1

This course deals with the principles and techniques of quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis. The students will learn the basic tools and operations of analytical chemistry, data handling and statistical analysis. The topic also covers guidelines of good laboratory practice (GLP) to assure validation of analyses (QA). General concepts of chemical equilibrium, acid base titrations and equilibria, complexometric titrations, gravimetric analysis and precipitation titrations and redox titrations will be covered in this course. This course is divided into 4 sections. Section A: Concepts in analytical chemistry - will review fundamental concepts such as moles and concentrations of solutions, various types of analysis, importance of statistics in analytical chemistry and sampling. Section B will touch on the classical methods such as titrations, gravimetry and separations (e.g. solvent extraction). Instrumental techniques in Section C will cover spectrochemical analysis which include uv-viz spectrometry and section D will discuss on Atomic spectrometric methods and introduction and application of x-ray Fluorescence spectrometry. Examples and emphasis will be given to geological, ore and mineral samples.

EBB 300 Engineering Statistics

2

1

This course covers the topics: The role of experimental design in engineering fundamentals and applications of experimental design such as sampling distributions, data analysis, factorial design, regression and correlation. Provide an understanding of the concept of complex numbers. Provides approaches to problem solving and mathematical modeling rules.

EBS 423 Mine & Plant Design

4

1

The course begins with the boreholes data and geological data of an area with mineral or rock potential for a mine or for a quarry respectively. Then the students have to apply their own knowledge and other references in producing a report on a design of a mine and plant. The report is akin to a feasibility report that contains the treatment of the data, the planning of a mine, designing of a mine and mineral processing circuit, economic study and recommendations.

EBS 417 Geomechanics

3

1

The course covers the soil mechanics and rock mechanics appropriate for mining and geotechnical practice.

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EBS 429 Environmental Engineering

3

1

Understanding and critique on the various environmental legislations and guidelines. Analysis and Evaluation of environmental pollution; complemented by monitoring and assessment of the critical levels and movement of pollutants supplemented by in-depth studies on the health effects of the various types of pollution. Explanation and appraisal on the various causes, monitoring, assessment and control practices in the industry for effective pollution management and control aimed towards sustainable development. Understanding and description of the mechanisms for creating an Environmental Impact assessment and Environmental Audit. Justification on the importance of energy conservation and environmental-friendly (green) technology.

EBS 430 Final Year Project

1

1

This course offers further understanding on selected topic in Mineral Resources Engineering. Each student is given a title for an individual research project. Research include literature review, analysis of previous work, research experimental design and experimental set up. Executing experimental work, collecting data, discussion, dissertation writing and oral presentation. In the oral presentation, the student is expected to produce a written report and to be defended in front of a panel of examiners.

WUS 101 Entrepreneurship

2

1

This course aims to provide basic exposure to students in the field of entrepreneurship and business, with emphasis on the implementation of the learning aspects while experiencing the process of executing business projects in campus. The mode of teaching is through interactive lectures, practical, business plan proposal, execution of entrepreneurial projects and report presentations. Practical experiences through hands-on participation of students in business projects management will generate interest and provide a clearer picture of entrepreneurship world. The main learning outcome is the assimilation of culture and entrepreneurship work ethics in their everyday life. This initiative is made to open the minds and arouse the spirit of entrepreneurship among target groups that possess the potentials to become successful entrepreneurs. By exposing entrepreneurial knowledge to all students, it is hoped that it will accelerate the effort to increase the number of middle class entrepreneurs in the country

LSP 300 Academic English

2

1

LSP 404 Technical & Engineering English

2

1

167

EUM 114 Advanced Engineering Calculus

3

2

Linear algebra: Determinants, inverse matrix, Cramer’s rule, Gauss elimination, LU (Doolittle and Crout), eigen value and vector eigen, system of linear equation, numerical method for solving linear equation: Gause Seidel and Jacobian. Fourier series: Dirichlet condition, Fourier series expansion, function defined over a finite interval, half- range cosine and sine series. Vector Calculus: Introduction to vectors, vector differentiation, vector integration: line, surface and volume, Green’s, Stoke’s and Gauss Div theorems. Partial differential equation: Method for solving the first and second order PDE, linear and non linear PDE, wave, heat and Laplace equations.

EEU 104 Electrical Technology

3

2

Units, Definitions, Experimental Laws and Simple Circuits System of units, charge, current, voltage and power types of circuits and elements. Ohms law, Kirchhoff’s laws, analysis of a single-loop current, single node-pair circuit, resistance and source combination, voltage and current division. Circuit Analysis Techniques Nodal and mesh analyses, linearity and Superposition, source transformations, Thevenin’s and Norton’s theorems. Inductance and Capacitance The V-I relations for inductor and capacitor, inductor and capacitor combinations, duality, linearity and its consequences. Source-free Transient Response of R-L and R-C Circuits Simple R-L and R-C circuits,exponential response of source free R-L, R-C circuits. Response to Unit Step Forcing Function Response of R-L, and R-C circuits to unit step forcing functions. Response to Sinusoidal Forcing Function Characteristics of sinusoidal forcing functions, response of R-L and R-C circuits to sinusoidal forcing functions. Phasor Concept The complex forcing function, the phasor, phasor relation-ships for for R,L, and C, impedance and admittance. Average Power and RMS Values Instantaneous power, average power, effective values of current and voltage, apparent power and power factor, complex power.

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Power System Circuits An overview of single and three phase systems, wye and delta configurations of three circuits, wye and delta transformations, and power calculations in three phase systems. Magnetic Circuits and Devices Concept and laws of magnetism and analysis of transformers. Introduction to electromechanical energy conversion, operation of machines as generators and motors, power loss, efficiency and operations at maximum efficiency.

EAS 152 Strength of Materials

3

2

Tension, compression and shear, Axially loaded bars, Torsionally loaded circular bars, Laterally loaded beams, Deflection, Stress and strain analysis, Columns.

EML 101 Engineer Practice

3

2

Trainings are based on theoretical and practical concepts which consists of manufacturing process; computer numerical control (CNC), lathe, mill and thread machining, joint process, arc welding, gas welding and MIG welding, metrology measurement, electric and electronic circuits, and safety practice in laboratory and workshop.

EBB 160 Physical Chemistry of Engineering Materials

3

2

This course covers topics on introduction to thermodynamics, kinetics and electrochemistry. The concepts of mass and energy conservation (1st law) and reversibility (2nd law) applied to closed and open (control volume) systems. Thermochemistry, stoichiometry, chemical equilibrium, reaction kinetics. Relations between state functions and their derivatives. Total differentials, partial differentials and their meaning. Introductory description of thermodynamic energy functions (U, H, A and G), departure functions and thermodynamic reference states. Kinetics of reaction-effects of reactant and product concentration, determination order of reaction, effect of temperature on reaction kinetics, activation energy, catalysis. Electrolytes, conductance, electrode potentials, Galvanic cell, determination of emf electrode potential, thermodynamics of electrochemical cell, Nersnt equation , Electrolysis, Faraday’s Law.

EAK 263 Engineering Geomatic

4

2

Introduction to geomatics engineering, vertical control, horizontal control, detailing, earth works. Field work divided into two components: Component 1: Practical work encompassing levelling survey, traversing survey and tacheommetric surveying. Component 2: Annual Intensive Geomatic Practical for one week intensive encompassing all practical work at a site.

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EBS 210 Mining Engineering Laboratory

2

2

Course specially designed for hands-on knowledge and experience on the ability to conduct experiments, data interpretation and data analysis based on basic engineering principles for various aspects of mining engineering. Experiments incorporated in this course include that for effective Geological Identification of rocks and minerals, Grain Size Analysis for soil mechanics, Determination of Soil Plasticity and Liquid Limits, Tensile Strength Analysis, Hardness Testing, Uniaxial Compressive Strength of rock materials, Determination of Point Load 126 Strength Index of rocks and the understanding, calculation and evaluation of Direct Shear Test results.

EBS 215 Comminution & Sizing

3

2

The course covers the basic comminution and sizing processes and technologies for rocks, minerals and mineral related products. Students are introduced to the basic theories and principles of comminution and sizing processes, type of equipments, their operations and performance. Students are also introduced to various concepts which include basic calculations and using simulation softwares in comminution/sizing flowsheet design. Real plant examples with the awareness of its impact on environment and sustainability of natural resources are also covered.

EBS 219 Introduction to Mining Engineering

3

2

Introduction to holistic and global mining and quarrying engineering concepts towards efficient mineral development, significance of minerals in national and industrial development, complemented by professional and ethical responsibilities in the mineral industry. Major course components towards introductory mining engineering include types of mineral occurrences, prospecting techniques; ore reserve evaluation, drilling and rock fragmentation, mining methods and technology, mineral processing and technology, environmental management, occupational safety and health practices and groundwater management.

EBS 242 Petrography & Ore Microscopy

3

2

To equip students with a broad techniques and methodologies in mineral and rock identification and classification by petrographic study for most of the silicate minerals and ore microscopic study for metallic mineral using polarized microscope (petrographic microscope). Familiarized with petrographic identification, and classification techniques (textural and composition) of various igneous (including pyroclastic rock), sedimentary rock and metamorphic rocks. Provide broad knowledge of microscopic study of metallic ore that have economic important and process mineralogy (mineral processing) and other geological paragenesis study of the ore occurrence.

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EBS 308 Materials Transport Engineering

3

2

The course covers the material handling methods and equipments that are widely used in mining and mineral industries. Students are introduced to theories, principles, mechanism and the performance of the equipments. The topics covered are conveyor belt conveyors, chain conveyors and bucket elevators, screw conveyors and elevators, shaking and vibratory conveyors, fluid transport, rope haul systems, monorails and aerial ropeways, locomotive haulage and hoist and mine winders. Students are also introduced to the basic of calculation of tonnage, speed, motor power, and the efficiency of the equipments. Designing of flow sheet using real plant examples with the awareness of its impact on environment at cost effective are also covered.

EBS 339 Mineral Economics

3

2

Introduction to sampling techniques, methods of investment analysis for new mining projects. Cashflow analysis. Comparison between alternative investment types. Evaluate the costing for investment appraisals. Economic evaluation of mineral resource industry projects. Economic ore evaluation and optimum selection of ore reserve evaluation techniques. Factors effecting planning costs, phases of work for preparation of feasibility studies and preliminary system reports. Ore reserve evaluation techniques using geostatistical method, which includes semi-variography (structural analysis), kriging, global estimation, optimisation of sampling grids, topographical profiling; complemented by triangular, polygonal and weighted/inverse distance evaluation methods.

EBS 328 Prospecting Geochemistry

3

2

Types of geochemical survey: soil, stream sediment, hydrogeochemistry, heavy minerals, lithogeochemistry, and biogeochemical. Environment. Primary versus secondary. Dispersion patterns (primary and secondary), pathfinder elements, path indicator elements. The role of chemical and physical weathering. The role of pH, Eh, adsorption, mobility on dispersion patterns. Basic principles: contamination, orientation surveys, anomalies, false anomalies, reconnaissance survey, regional and detailed surveys. Sampling, sampling media, magnitude of sampling. Statistical treatment of geochemical data - simple statistics, lognormal statistics, geostatistics. The application of statistical interpretation to geochemical survey. Students are required to do field work employing the techniques that they've learned from the course work. They will do sampling, analyze the samples and interpret the geochemical data. Case studies will be used as guides to the usefulness of geochemistry in mineral exploration.

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EBS 323 Pyrometallurgy

3

2

This course is a general introduction to pyrometallurgy. It covers the basic principles and actual industrial practice of extraction and refining of iron, steel, and other important non-ferrous metals. The topics covered are: thermodynamic principles, Ellingham diagram, blast furnace iron making including the physicochemical reactions, direct reduction processes, principles of steel making, major reactions and refining of steel, principles and practice of clean steel making, major process steps in non-ferrous metal extraction, roasting, matte smelting, vapour metallurgy, refining of non-ferrous metals, industrial practice for common non-ferrous metals.

EBS 341 Mineral Processing Laboratory

2

2

Students will conduct practical relating to the operations and in determining the performance and efficiency of equipments in the mineral-processing laboratory. Physical processing Comminution: Crushing and screening, fine grinding and classification methods. Mineral concentration methods: Gravity, flotation, magnetic and high-tension separation. Chemical Processing Leaching: Introduction to several techniques of leaching e.g. Solvent extraction: for refining pregnant solution from the solvent extraction step. Electrowining and Electrorefining processes to recover valuable metal from solution.

EBS 350 Industrial Training

5

2

Students are place at various industries related to mineral resources engineering to gain exposure.

EBS 419 Blasting Technology

2

2

The course covers the basic types of commercial explosives and usage of explosives materials in rock blasting for mining, quarrying and also in construction.

EBS 430 Final Year Project

5

2

This course offers further understanding on selected topic in Mineral Resources Engineering. Each student is given a title for an individual research project. Research include literature review, analysis of previous work, research experimental design and experimental set up. Executing experimental work, collecting data, discussion, dissertation writing and oral presentation. In the oral presentation, the student is expected to produce a written report and to be defended in front of a panel of examiners.

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LKM 400 Bahasa Malaysia IV

2

2

All Malaysian students must take LKM400 and pass with the minimum of grade C in order to graduate

HTU 211 Islamic & Asia Civilisations

2

2

This course aims to increase students’ knowledge on history, principles, values, main aspect of Malay civilization, Islamic civilization and its culture. With the academic exposure to cultural issues and civilization in Malaysia, it is hoped that students will be more aware of issues that can contribute to the cultivation of the culture of respect and harmony among the plural society of Malaysia. Among the topics in this course are Interaction among Various Civilization, Islamic Civilization, Malay Civilization, Contemporary Challenges faced by the Islamic and Asian Civilization and Islamic Hadhari Principles.

SHE 101 Ethnic Relations

2

2

This course is an introduction to ethnic relations in Malaysia. This course is designed with 3 main objectives: (1) to introduce students to the basic concept and the practices of social accord in Malaysia, (2) to reinforce basic understanding of challenges and problems in a multi-ethnic society, and (3) to provide an understanding and awareness in managing the complexity of ethnic relations in Malaysia. At the end of this course, it is hoped that students will be able to identify and apply the skills to issues associated with ethnic relations in Malaysia.

EBS 325 Mineral Chemistry Laboratory

2

1

This laboratory course focuses on the application of “wet“ classical methods of mineral analysis from the acid base titration to the use of modern instrumental techniques in mineral analysis. To perform or carry out chemical analyses using the basic tools and operations of analytical chemistry in the determination, separation and extraction of a mineral or an ore sample, quantitatively through wet chemical analyses and instrumental analyses. The students will be given hands on experience on using analytical tools and volumetric glasswares apparatus in learning the analytical process to acquire analytical data of high accuracy and precision in the mineral chemistry lab like learning to use the analytical balance, accurate sample weighing, learning to carry out chemical measurements, learning the basic principles of titration and determining and preparing standard solutions for a standard calibration plot in instrumental analysis. The students will gain practical experience in using the ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, atomic absorption spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence and x-ray diffraction techniques in the identification and detection of elements and mineral phases and practically conduct the elemental and mineral analysis to quantitatively determine the ions and mineral presence in the ores and unknown samples.

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EBB 343 Characterization of Engineering Materials

3

1


EBS 425 Industrial Minerals

3

1

To develop knowledge and awareness about the important and development of various industrial mineral and other related mineral-based industries including energy mineral in practical and integrated ways. Be able to discuss about the broad aspects of industrial mineral in term of geological occurrence, distribution, marketing, economic and application technology. Broad knowledge about process technology and methods apply in mineral development, exploitation and evaluation techniques.


3

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EBS 329 Engineering Geophysics

3

2

Application of various common geophysical techniques in subsurface condition investigation which have practical and economic objective. To provide students with sufficient knowledge in the basic principles of geophysics and geophysical methods, instrumentation, field procedures, to make simple interpretation and application. The use of the geophysical methods in mineral, mining and oil exploration, archeology and phenomenon/features which are likely to have engineering implication in geological engineering and environmental management.

EBB 338 Process Control

3

2

This course covers the structure of feedback control theory from the basic mathematics to a variety of design applications. The design of an over-all process control system (open-loop and close loop) requires a good theoretical understanding of stability, the dynamic characteristics of controllers and general process control loop dynamic characteristics. The course discusses terminology, concepts, principles, procedures and computations used in the design activity to select, analyze, specify and maintain all parts of the control system.

174

EBS 418 Petroleum Engineering

3

2

The course covers the occurrence of petroleum, geology, exploration, basic reservoir engineering, drilling method, drilling fluid, formation evaluation, production technology, natural gas, transport of crude oil, production sharing contract and the operation areas of Petronas and its contractors.

EBS 432 Environmental Chemistry For Engineering Practice

3

2

This course introduces a new branch of the discipline of chemistry which is the most interdisciplinary that provide us with the specific knowledge on the theoretical basis for understanding the distribution, transformation, toxicity and other environmental properties of chemicals. It also introduces the concept of physical chemistry, analytical knowledge and the fundamental chemical principles of different processes adopted by environmental engineering. It is designed to assist the engineering students and environmental practitionist in understanding how the chemical applications fit their daily needs in environmental chemistry. The fundamental aspects are also utilized in considering the great global environmental chemistry processes including respiration, photosynthesis and chemical evolution. The management of hazardous chemicals and risk assessment are treated as an aspect of environmental chemistry. The first section of the syllabus text will cover a review of basic chemistry topics relevant to environmental engineering which includes physical chemistry, organic chemistry and analytical chemistry. The next section deals with discussion on the major spheres (atmospheres, hydrospheres and pedospheres) and their inter-relationships. The last section deals with processes involving chemical equilibria, followed by chemical processes and the physiochemical processes used in the treatment of industrial wastes water. The basic principles governing some of the most important processes will be covered.

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- Polymer Engineering Course Code/

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WUS 101 Entrepreneurship

2

1

This course aims to provide basic exposure to students in the field of entrepreneurship and business, with emphasis on the implementation of the learning aspects while experiencing the process of executing business projects in campus. The mode of teaching is through interactive lectures, practical, business plan proposal, execution of entrepreneurial projects and report presentations. Practical experiences through hands-on participation of students in business projects management will generate interest and provide a clearer picture of entrepreneurship world. The main learning outcome is the assimilation of culture and entrepreneurship work ethics in their everyday life. This initiative is made to open the minds and arouse the spirit of entrepreneurship among target groups that possess the potentials to become successful entrepreneurs. By exposing entrepreneurial knowledge to all students, it is hoped that it will accelerate the effort to increase the number of middle class entrepreneurs in the country

LSP 300 Academic English

2

1

LSP 404 Technical and Engineering English

2

1

EUM 113 Engineering Materials

3

1

Calculus of one variable: Functions, techniques for solving differentiation and integration, sequence and series, numerical solutions for solving differentiation and integration. Calculus of multivariable: Scalar and vector fields, partial differentiation, chain rule, gradient, directional derivative, Lagrange multiplier. Multiple integral: Double and triple integrals and their applications. First order ordinary differential equation: Solving differential equations: separable equations, homogenous and non-homogenous equations, linear and non-linear equations, exact and non-exact equations, Bernoulli equation and Ricatti equation.

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Second and higher order ordinary differential equation: Linear and homogeneous equations, non-homogeneous equations with method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, reduction of order, D-operator, power series and Euler’s equation. Laplace transform: Definition and basic properties, step function, Direct Delta, Heaviside function, Laplace transform method for solving ODE. Numerical solutions: Taylor, Euler and Runge Kutta methods for solving ODE.

EBP 105 Engineering Mechanics

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EBP 103 Polymer Organic Chemistry

3

1

This course will focus on the carbon compounds and organic polymer. Topics that will be covered include carbon compound and chemical bonds, alcohols, ethers, unsaturated systems, aromatic compounds, carboxylic acids, amine, phenols and aryl halides together with their reactions structural analysis through FTIR spectroscopy. In addition, the course will also covers classification of polymerization, types of polymer synthesis, mechanism of free radical polymerization, cationic polymerization, anionic polymerization and step-growth polymerization, as well as general reaction of polymers.

EBP 201 Polymer Synthesis & Reaction Engineering

3

1

This course introduces concepts and principles of polymer reaction engineering. It covers polymerization mechanisms and kinetics, polymerization processes and polymerization reactors. This course is designed to expose student to the reaction parameters that affect properties of polymer and how these parameter could be modified to tailor the properties of the polymer. The course also emphasis issues related to the polymerization reactors and control.

EBP 202 Polymer Structure

3

1

This course will focus on structure of polymers in their amorphous and crystalline state. Topics that will be covered include polymer chain dimensions, conformation, configuration and statistical analysis of polymer chain. For the amorphous state, subjects such as five regions of viscoelastic behaviour, glass transition theories, secondary transitions and measurement methods for transitions in polymers will be discussed. As for the crystalline state, topics including polymer crystal structure, polymer crystallisation, melting of polymers and methods of monitoring morphological changes will be covered, in addition, topics regarding polymer molecular orientation and the use several characterisation techniques such as microscopy and X-ray diffraction in polymer studies will also be introduced.


3

1


EBP 203 Plastic Materials

3

1

This course will discussed about plastic data base and material selection (definition, software used etc.), specific plastic material, plastic properties and applications, plastic compounding process and additives (identification and selection of additives) and issues relating to recycling of plastic materials.

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EBB 250 Computer Methods for Engineers

2

1


EBB 300 Engineering Statistic & Methametical Modelling

3

1

This course covers the topics: The role of experimental design in engineering fundamentals and applications of experimental design such as sampling distributions, data analysis, factorial design, regression and correlation. Provide an understanding of the concept of complex numbers. Provides approaches to problem solving and mathematical modeling rules.

EBP 306 Engineering Properties of Polymeric Materials

3

1

This subject covers the fundamental aspect of polymer physics. It is involve the stress-strain relationship viz definition, curve, temperature and effect of strain rates. It also covers rubber elasticity including network, thermodynamic, statistical theory of rubber elasticity, elasticity network, stress-strain behaviour, network defects and phenomenological theory. Deformation and yield behaviour for instance necking and crazing failure and also molecular model rubber reinforced plastic. It also discuss on linear viscoelastic viz stress relaxation, Boltzmann superposition principal, creep test, time-temperature superposition conditions, relaxation behaviour. Besides that polymer cracking for instance ductile-brittle change, strength theory, Griffith theory, visco-elastic, mechanical failure, fatigue and environmental stress cracking will be put forward. It also covers the testing which includes the specification and sampling standard procedure and finally testing techniques.

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EBP 308 Rubber: processing and Products

3

1

Rubber processing - compounding techniques, molding and vulcanization. Preparation, vulcanization and properties of synthetic rubbers: butadiene, styrene butadiene, butyl, nitrile, ethylene propylene, thermoplastic elastomer, silicone etc. Rubber products manufacture such as tire, shoes, hose, household and engineering product. Rubber compounds - compounding principal, factors that effecting compounds, the used of compatible agent in compounds, co-vulcanization agents and co-vulcanization behavior and several examples of compound products. Rubber-plastic or thermoplastic elastomer compounds - principal and aim, criteria for compounding, chemical/physics or mixed compounds, rubber reinforced plastic, dynamic vulcanization and several examples of TPE. Rubber recycling - environmental consideration, the need for recycling, latex products such as gloves, dry rubber products such as tire etc. Research innovation- new rubbers, novel vulcanization and rubber reinforcement, rubber compounds and TPE with current recycling techniques.

EBP 310 Plastic Processing

3

1

The main focus of this course is to emphasize on the aspects of technique to produce plastic product such as extrusion, extrusion blown film, injection moulding and so forth including factors that control the quality of plastic products.

EBP 320 Rubber laboratory

2

1

This course covers experiments involved in rubber processing and testing. The experiments will involve on viscosity and plasticity of raw rubber; processing of rubber involving with mixing and compounding; curing; rubber vulcanization. Experiments also cover on rubber testing that include tensile and tearing tests; hardness, resilience, compression set, accelerated ageing and determination of cross-link density. It also covers an experiment that comparing tensile properties and hardness between natural rubber and synthetic rubber and effects of addition of different fillers on hardness, resilience and compression set.

EBP 400 Polymer Product Design and Development

3

1

This course will focus on the factors that are interrelated in product design, development, and manufacturing. Students have to apply their own knowledge and other references in producing a full report on the design of the product. It begins with product design and life cycle considerations in the design and manufacture. Materials and process selection, together with their effect on the design and manufacturing and followed by discussions of the economic factor are also emphasized. This course also focuses on the use of computer-aided tools/software in the product design process.

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EBP 401 Final Year Project

1

1

This course offers platform for students to enhance their knowledge in Polymer Engineering which have been acquired prior to this course. Each student is given a title for an individual research project. Research components that are covered in this course include conducting literature review, analysis of previous work on the given title, research experimental design, experimental set up and executing the experimental work itself. Data collection and analysis, discussion, report writing will be addressed when students prepare their final dissertation. Lastly, the students will be tested with an oral presentation where each student is required to present and defend their research findings in front of a panel of examiners.

EBP 415 Fibre processing

3

1

Introduction to fiber: classification and definition. Introduction to fiber forming polymers. Processing and manufacturing of fiber: polymer solubility, preparation of spinning solution, fiber formation, wet spinning, dry spinning and melt spinning. Fiber after modification: coloring, finishing, lubricating and others. Fiber drawing processes: stretching and orientation as well as drawing techniques. Thermal treatment: techniques of thermal treatment and effect of thermal treatment on fiber properties. Fiber properties: geometrical characteristics of structure, physical, chemical and factors that influence fiber properties. Product and fiber applications.

EBP 418 Plastic Laboratory

2

1

The course contains 10 experiments that cover various types of polymer processing and compounding techniques for both thermoplastic and thermosets. In this course, several characterization techniques will be conducted by students in order to evaluate parameters that are investigated in each experiment. Experiment 1: Studies on polymer melt flow - To measure and study the melt flow behavior of polymer, and its relationship with polymer processing parameter. Experiment 2: Shrinkage and warpage analysis of injection moulded products using Cadmould software - To understand and evaluate the effect of processing parameters on shrinkage and warpage of injection moulded products using Cadmould simulation software. Experiment 3: Preparation of poly(vinyl chloride) compounds - To prepare and characterize the inorganic filler filled PVC compounds Experiment 4: Studies on extrusion technique - To study the effects of extrusion processing parameter on the melt flow and quality for extrudate.

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Experiment 5: Studies on blow film extrusion - To study the effects of blow molding processing parameter on the mechanical properties of thermoplastic film. Experiment 6: Thermoforming of thermoplastics - To study the concept of thermoforming and determine the optimum processing condition of thermoplastics. Experiment 7: Polymer identification - To identify polymeric materials by using simple technique Experiment 8: Studies on injection molding - To determine the optimum cooling time of injection-molded thermoplastic samples. Experiment 9: Plastics compounding by internal mixer - To determine the factors that influences the effectiveness of plastic compounding process by internal mixer 191 Experiment 10: Preparation of thermoset composites - To prepare and characterize the properties of thermoset composites.

EBP 420 Rubber Engineering

2

1

The main focus of this course covers an application of mathematics in rubber elasticity including classical, statistical, and phenomological theory. It also covers an effects of reinforcement on Young’s, shear, and bulk elasticity moduli and concept and behavior of force-deformation including compression, shear, combined compression and shear, torque, bending and buckling. The course also covers the effects of structure and lamination; models of inclined rubber mounting and slender column and application in bridge bearing, dock fender, and others. It also include dynamic mechanical behavior with storage and loss modulus, tan vibrate isolation and transmissibility. The course also covers about the strength and mechanical fatigue of rubbers, tire as a engineering product which include wet grip, rolling resistance and application of finite elements analysis (FEA) in prediction of rubber engineering products.

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3

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EBB 201 Engineering Economy & Management

3

1

The course is on management and engineering economy focusing on their relevance in Materials Engineering. The course is divided into two parts: (i) engineering management and (ii) engineering economy management in general. Topic on the engineering management is divided into several subtopics including the Function of Management Technology (leadership, planning, making decision and organization) and Management Technology whereby the most important aspect in a working structure and project management will be discussed. In the final topic of the course, knowledge on Career Management as an engineer will be thought whereby engineers from industries will be invited to share on experience with the students. In the second part of this course, fundamental concepts, models, and principles of economy related to engineering will be introduced. In addition, importance of cost, time value of money, and changes of value in a project will also be covered briefly; aiming to provide some basic knowledge and understanding of economy and management related to Materials Engineering.

EBB 245 EBB 343 Engineering Materials Characterisation

3

1


EBB 323 Fabrication Technology of Semiconductor

3

1

This course focuses on the major process technologies used in the fabrication of integrated circuits (ICs) and other semiconductor devices. Each lecture topic covers important scientific aspects of silicon wafer processing steps. Topics include: crystal growth and wafer preparation, crystal purification techniques, contamination control, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, thin film deposition technology, etching, metallization, process integration, electronic packaging and yield.

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4. Chemical Engineering Course Code/

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EKC 107 Organic Chemistry

3

1

This course deals with important organic chemical processes and industrial chemical reactions. Typical reactions like hydrogenation, esterification /transesterification, oxidation and polymerization will be described with emphasis on compounds and reactions of industrial importance. Some experiments will be carried out which focus on synthesis of basic organic chemical products to reinforce the theory.

EKC 157 Chemical Engineering Drawing

2

1

The student will be exposed to the basic concepts of standard Engineering Drawing and the application of conventional signs, symbols, lettering, geometry, instrument needed, types of orthographic and isometric presentation including piping system. It also exposes students to application of AUTOCAD and Procede software in engineering process drawing.


3

1

Calculus of one variable: Functions, techniques for solving differentiation and integration, sequence and series, numerical solutions for solving differentiation and integration. Calculus of multivariable: Scalar and vector fields, partial differentiation, chain rule, gradient, directional derivative, Lagrange multiplier.

Multiple integral: Double and triple integrals and their applications.

First order ordinary differential equation: Solving differential equations: separable equations, homogenous and non-homogenous equations, linear and non-linear equations, exact and non-exact equations, Bernoulli equation and Ricatti equation. Second and higher order ordinary differential equation: Linear and homogeneous equations, non-homogeneous equations with method of undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, reduction of order, D-operator, power series and Euler’s equation. Laplace transform: Definition and basic properties, step function, Direct Delta, Heaviside function, Laplace transform method for solving ODE. Numerical solutions: Taylor, Euler and Runge Kutta methods for solving ODE.

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3

1

The course is an introductory course on engineering materials which is divided into three main parts. The first part includes the classifications of materials that determine their applicability, the structure of the materials explained by the quantum-mechanical principle that relates electrons to energies, bonding scheme of different materials, the structure of crystalline solids and introduction to imperfection in solids. The second part covers the mechanical characteristics of materials for service use and methods of assessing the mechanical characteristics of materials. The second part also includes the behaviour of material in thermal equilibrium (free energy concept, phase transformation and examples of phase diagrams), diffusion mechanisms and usual causes of failure in a given material. The third part is on application and processing of specific material (metals, ceramics and polymer). Introduction of electrical, magnetic and optical properties of materials is also presented in the course. In general, this introductory materials science and engineering course deals with the different material types (i.e., metals, ceramics, polymers, composites), as well as the various kinds of properties exhibited by these materials (i.e., mechanical, electrical, magnetic, etc.) which intended to equip the students with necessary knowledge on material science and engineering.

EMM 101 Engineering Mechanicals

3

1


EKC 212 Fluids Flow For Chemical Engineering

4

1

This course will cover the basic principles of fluid transport including the phenomena of fluid and theories related to fluid static, incompressible fluid and compressible fluid. The student will also expose to mass and energy balances of fluid flow in conduits, transportation and metering of fluids, fluidization and flow past immersed bodies as well as agitation and mixing of liquids.

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EKC 214 Energy Balance

4

1

This course provides knowledge on the principles and application of the energy balance in chemical process industry. Students will be introduced to the forms of energy, tables of thermodynamics, concept of latent heats and energy balance for non-reactive and reactive processes. Application of Microsoft Excel for solving energy balance problems will also be introduced as well as having industrial talk for industrial exposure.

EKC 217 Mass Transfer

3

1

Students are introduced to the theories of diffusion and mass transfer. Basic principles of unit operations such as distillation, absorption and extraction are covered.

EKC 246 Computer Programming and Applications

3

1

The course introduces the use of MATLAB in problem solving in engineering with a special emphasis on basic calculations in chemical engineering. It covers arrays, which are the basic building blocks in MATLAB; file usage, built in math functions, and user defined functions; programming using branch and loop constructs; 2-D and 3-D plots, and fitting data to models. Other tools such as Microsoft Excel will be used as well as MATLAB for solving linear and nonlinear equations and function optimization. This course will also provide student with the knowledge of process simulation in chemical engineering design using software. This course also guides students through the key steps in process simulation modelling for chemical processes in which the students will gain hands-on experience on the techniques to troubleshoot common simulation problems.

EKC 271 Biotechnology for Engineers

3

1

This course provides an overview of fundamental concepts in Biotechnology which are pertinent to Engineering and technology. Primary topics include: Cell, cell metabolic pathways, microbial growth kinetics both batch and continuous system, sterilization and enzyme kinetics.

EKC 314 Transport Phenomena

3

1

The course contributes primarily to the student’s knowledge of transport processes in chemical engineering by providing molecular level understanding of transport processes and establishing the modeling tools (mathematics and physics) to predict macroscopic behavior of real systems. This course develops the skills and tools needed for engineering practice, especially for extension of new models to new systems. The course describes the underlying physical processes involved in transport of momentum, heat and mass. This information supports the empirical models for transport parameters widely used in many unit operations analyses.

186

EKC 336 Chemical Reaction Engineering

3

1

This course contains knowledge on the principles of homogeneous reaction kinetics, reaction equilibria, isothermal and non-isothermal, ideal, non-ideal, adiabatic, non-adiabatic reactor design.

EKC 361 Process Dynamics and Control

4

1

This course will provide the knowledge of process dynamics and control in chemical engineering processes. It covers the concept of theoretical model, dynamic behavior of open and closed-loop systems, basic type of controllers, PID controller tuning procedures and controller stability criterion. This course also introduces enhanced single loop control strategies and basic process instrumentation.

EKC 378 Environmental Engineering and Management

4

1

This course introduces the current environmental laws and the essential elements of environmental engineering and management. This includes introduction to environmental management system ISO140001, wastewater treatment, air pollution control, solid waste and hazardous waste management, 3R concept and waste minimization.

EKC 475 Waste Water Treatment Engineering

3

1

This course contains physical, chemical, advanced and biological treatment of wastewater including design, operation, analysis and troubleshooting of treatment plant. In addition it also deals with treatment, reuse and disposal of solids and bio-solids produced during wastewater treatment processes.

EKC 483 Petroleum & Gas Processing Engineering

3

1

The students will be able to understand the operations of downstream processing units of petroleum refining plant and natural gas treating processes. The student will learn about crude oil and petroleum products properties and specifications. The student will gain knowledge about the operation of petroleum refinery and natural gas processing units.

187

5. Mechanical Engineering Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

EMD 101 Engineering Drawing

2

1

An introductory course in the engineering graphics comprises of the application of the principles of geometric drawing and perspective as a preparation for engineering drawings course. Topics include: standards in engineering drawings, freehand sketching, dimensioning and tolerance, engineering drawing practice including the use of standards and conventional representation of machine elements and assembly drawings, and introduction to computer aided drafting.

EML 101 Engineering Practices

2

1

Trainings are based on theoretical and practical concepts which consists of manufacturing process; computer numerical control (CNC), lathe, mill and thread machining, joint process, arc welding, gas welding and MIG welding, metrology measurement, electric and electronic circuits, and safety practice in laboratory and workshop.

188


3

1

Calculus of One Variable Concept of Function: domain and range, limit and continuity, L’Hopital Rule. Differentiation: mean theorem concept, techniques of solutions and applications. Integration: Riemann sum concept, techniques of solutions and applications. Solution of Numerical Method Newton Raphson, Simpson Calculus of Multivariable Multivariable Function: scalar and vector, operator with vector function, limits and continuity. Partial Differentiation: chain rule, derivatives differential and vector slope, maximum and minimum values, Lagrange multiplier. Multiple Integration: Double integration and its application, triple integration and its applications, change of variables in multiple integration. Ordinary Differential Equations Solution of First Order ODE: separation of variables, linear, Bernoulli, exact, non exact, homogenous, non homogenous. Solution of Second Order ODE: Homogenous linear with constant coefficients Non Homogenous linear with constant coefficients: method of undetermined coefficient, operator D, variation of parameter. Euler Cauchy equation. Solution of ODE using: Laplace Transform and numerical method (Euler)

EMH 211 Thermodynamics

3

1

The course introduces the energy resources in the word including renewable and fossil based fuels. Properties of thermodynamic fluids and basic concepts are introduced. Thermodynamics phase diagrams of pure substance are introduced followed for opened and closed system. The second law and entropy are introduced followed by thermodynamic cycles. Practical cycle such as steam or Rankine cycle, Brayton, Otto, Diesel and the vapour compression cycle are introduced.

EMM 213 Strength of Materials

3

1

This course is an introduction to the strength of materials where the student will be provided with both the theory and application of the fundamental principles to determine the internal stresses, deflections and torsion of basic load carrying members.

189

EML 211 Engineering Laboratory 1

2

1

This is a practical subject designed to let the students apply fundamental understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering such as solid mechanics, materials properties, fluid mechanics and electrical circuits. The students will learn on a ‘hands-on’ basis the actual application and observe the differences between theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical engineering. They are expected to find references that will enable further understanding of the topic as well as explanation of the differences between theoretical and experimental results. An objective test is conducted at the end of the course to ensure that the students grasp the major lessons learned in the labs.

EMC 201 Measurement System & Instrumentation

3

1

This course is designed to emphasize the importance of mechanical measurements early on in the programme so that the learners will understand the various sensing methods and their applications. The course starts with on overview of the measurement process and standards, followed by signal conditioning and data processing. The second half of the course deals with the measurement of various physical quantities such as pressure, fluid flow, strain, temperature etc.

EPP 201 Manufacturing Technology I

3

1

This course is an introduction to manufacturing technology and processes covering fundamental processes such as metal casting, bulk deformation processes material removal process, fusion and mechanical joining.

EMT 211 Engineering Probability & Statistics

3

1

This course covers topics in the roles of statistics in engineering, fundamentals of probability and their applications, sampling distributions, data analysis, regression and correlations, and design of experiment. The students are exposed with basic approaches in the solutions of engineering problems related to data analysis and sampling distributions.

EMH 332 Applied Thermodynamics

3

1

This course is to enhance the students’ fundamental understanding of the application of thermodynamics systems covering the areas of psychrometry and air conditioning, mixtures, combustion, internal combustion engines (ICE) and reciprocating compressors.

190

EMM 331 Solid Mechanics

1

This is a practical subject designed to let the students try to apply fundamental understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering such as thermodynamics, applied mechanics and manufacturing tolerances. The students will learn on a ‘hands-on’ basis of the actual application and observe the differences between theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical engineering. They are expected to search for references that will enable further understanding of the topic as well as explanation of the differences between theoretical and experimental results.

EML 331 Engineering Laboratory II

2

1

This is a practical subject designed to let the students try to apply fundamental understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering such as thermodynamics, applied mechanics and manufacturing tolerances. The students will learn on a ‘hands-on’ basis of the actual application and observe the differences between theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical engineering. They are expected to search for references that will enable further understanding of the topic as well as explanation of the differences between theoretical and experimental results.

EMC 311 Mechatronics

3

1

The basic principles underlying mechatronic systems involving the integration of mechanical and electrical components with some form of electronic control (computer, microcontroller, PLC, discrete electronics or other) forming an intelligent and flexible machine, are explained. The programmable logic controller (PLC) and microcontroller, are studied in depth. Sensors will be explained as input to the controllers, and various actuators will be explained as the output effectors. Various types of actuation system including electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic drives that can be activated in different ways by programming ladder diagram in the PLC and BASIC language programming for the microcontroller are explained as well.

EPP 331 Manufacturing Technology II

4

1

Further studies on metal working processes, metal casting and joining processes, material removal and machine tool technologies, non-traditional machining (NTM) methods, powder metallurgy, non-metal and polymer processing, process selection for economic manufacturing, basic concepts of automated manufacturing systems technology.

191

EMH 441 Heat Transfer

3

1

From the study of thermodynamics, the energy can be transformed by the interactions of a system with its surroundings. These interactions are known as work and heat. However, thermodynamics deal with the end states of the process during the interactions occurred and provides no information concerning the nature or the time rate these interactions occurred. The heat transfer course will extend the thermodynamics analysis through study of the modes of heat transfer and through the development of relations to analyse the heat transfer rates.

EMH 451 Numerical Method for Engineers

3

1

This course is an introductory course to the finite element method, finite different method and finite volume method, assisting the student to use MATLAB software and programming to solve various engineering problems.

EMD 442 System Design

2

1

To deal with incompletely defined open ended problems in mechanical engineering system and to propose solutions that satisfied realistic constraints such as economics, safety, ethics, aesthetics, social impact that affect engineering decisions. The projects must have elements of theory, experimental and computational to justify solutions to the open-ended problem.

EMD 452 Final Year Project

2 / 4

1 & 2

The final year projects provide a student the opportunities to apply knowledge acquired in the undergraduate study. The course runs for two semesters, with 2 unit in SEM-1 and 4 units in SEM-II. It aims at developing and measuring the capabilities of a student in mechanical engineering. The individual/group projects which are related to topics in mechanical engineering will involve searching of reference materials, analysis of theory (if needed), design and development of apparatus, experiment to verify the validity of theory, discussion and summary of results.

EME 451 Computational Fluid Dynamics

3

1

The goal of this course is to lay the foundations for the numerical solution of partial differential equations (PDE) and be able to perform computational simulation of PDE in fluid dynamics. By the end of this course, students will be able to classify a given set of PDE's and anticipate the sort of numerical difficulties that are associated with them, and apply numerical techniques to overcome the difficulties. Once the foundations have been given to the students, they will use commercial CFD software (Fluent) to simulate real fluid dynamics problems.

192

EME 431 Refregeration & Air Conditioning

3

1

The course is divided into refrigeration and air conditioning. The course introduces the application of refrigeration and air conditioning followed by principles of refrigeration cycles: vapor compression and vapor absorption cycle. Various types of refrigeration systems are elaborated. In air conditioning principles of thermal comfort and psychrometry are explained. Cooling load calculations are done via examples of typical building.

EPC 431 Robotics and Automation

3

1

This course explains the knowledge and technology required to apply robotics for automating manufacturing industry. The contents include automation, robot definition, robot structure, robot application, robot programming, kinematics analysis, end effectors, sensors, actuator and robot controller. The learning is centered on the industrial robotic arm cell and wheel mobile robots that are available in the School of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Throughout the course, the students are required to program the robot from a simple sequential program growing to a complicated program that can complete a task for manufacturing process. While the student programming the robot, the knowledge and technologies that are required in robotic will be thought gradually.

EPE 462 Industrial Machine Vision

3

1

This course has been designed to introduce to the students the basic concepts of machine vision and its application in the manufacturing industry. Starting from the generic machine vision system model, the students will learn how images are acquired, pre-processed and segmented before features are extracted from them. The Matlab Image Processing tool box will be used to demonstrate the fundamental and advanced image processing operations, such as histogram equalization, binarization, filtering, morphological operations and region property measurement.

EMH 102 Fluid Mechanics

3

2

The course is an introductory course to cover basic principles and equations of fluid mechanics with the concept of static and dynamics conditions of fluid. This will present numerous and diverse real-world engineering applications for student to apprehend on how fluid mechanics is applied in engineering practice, and also to develop an intuitive understanding of fluid mechanics by emphasizing the physics of the fluid mechanics.

EMM 102 Statics

3

2

This course is an introductory to engineering mechanics where the students will learn the concept and notation of forces and moments, free body diagram, equilibrium of a particle, force system resultant, equilibrium of rigid body, structural analysis, centre of gravity, centroid, second moment of area, stress and strain, axial loading and mechanical properties of materials.

193

EMD 112 Conceptual Design and CAD

2

2

This course introduces basic concept in design process, techniques and tools used. It exposes the student to design new products or/and improve the existing products through conceptual design. This course will expand the application of computer aided design (CAD) software such as CATIA in the design processes starts with sketching the design idea towards producing a final model. This will provide the student with a better understanding of CAD software applications, able to create 3 dimensional products, assemble the models and also be able to produce mechanical drawing of high enough quality to be used in a design portfolio.

EMT 101 Numerical Computing

2

2

This course covers the fundamental concepts of programming, introduction to programming language, control structures and operators, arrays and plots and data file processing. Mathematical problem application will be demonstrated.

EUM 114 Advanced Engineering Calculus

3

2

Linear algebra Determinants, inverse matrix, Cramer’s rule, Gauss elimination, LU (Doolittle and Crout), eigen value and vector eigen, system of linear equation, numerical method for solving linear equation: Gause Seidel and Jacobian. Fourier series Dirichlet condition, Fourier series expansion, function defined over a finite interval, half- range cosine and sine series. Vector Calculus Introduction to vectors, vector differentiation, vector integration: line, surface and volume, Green’s, Stoke’s and Gauss Div theorems. Partial differential equation Method for solving the first and second order PDE, linear and non linear PDE, wave, heat and Laplace equations.

EMH 222 Fluid Dynamics

3

2

This course is an Introduction to the ideal & viscous fluid flow theories, different forms of fundamental laws in fluid dynamics, boundary layer, concept of compressible flow, adiabatic and isentropic flow with area changes, normal shock wave, converging & diverging flow and turbomachines.

EMM 222 Dynamics and Mechanism

4

2

This course will provide the student with fundamental concepts and principles of particle and planar rigid-body dynamics. The students are then introduced to the applications of mechanisms in mechanical engineering environment.

194

EMD 223 Machine Components Design

2

2

In this course the student will be required to apply the knowledge gained in the previous three semesters, particularly in Design I, Statics, Strength of Materials and Mechatronics, to design machine components such as shafts, keys, bearings, gears, belt & pulley, fasteners and welded joints.

EPM 212 Metrology and Quality Control

3

2

This course combines two complementary areas in manufacturing: Metrology and Quality Control. Metrology, as the front end of quality control, emphasizes on fundamental concepts of dimensional measurement, various measurement instruments (hardware) implementations and data acquisitions. Quality control, on the other hand, focuses on the interpretation and analysis of measurement data based on statistical concepts. Topics included in quality control are introduction to quality concept and its relationship to cost and productivity; quality tools that are used in improvement processes like quality tools, statistical process control; quality design and studies on process capability and improvement.

EMT 212 Fundamentalsof Computational Engineering

3

2

This course covers selected topics in computational mathematics that deal with steady-state equations, evolutionary equations, optimization, dynamics and equilibrium of structures, etc. Applications of the introduced methods for solving physics and engineering problems are emphasized.

EMT 302 Mathematical Modeling in Engineering

3

2

This course focuses on problem solving aspects using mathematical modeling skills in engineering. Introduction to problem identification, appropriate mathematical model generation, data collection, validation and verification of a model will be exposed for solving physics and engineering problems.

EMM 342 Noise & Vibrations

3

2

This course is an introductory course to vibration and noise where the students will be given fundamentals of vibration for a single degrees of freedom system and important concepts of noise. This will provide the student with basic ability to determine the response of the system for a harmonic forcing function and also to select suitable vibration attenuation methods by increasing damping or adjusting system dynamics. The students are then introduced to a two-degrees-of- freedom system to form the basis of future studies on multi-degrees of freedom system. The concept of mode shapes are introduced here and these are then applied to a tuned vibration absorber system as an application of the theories given. For the important concepts in Noise, the students are introduced to fundamental properties of sound waves, the production, transmission and measurement of sound. Then these concepts will be applied in noise control of enclosed system.

195

EMD 332 Machine Design

2

2

This design course covers the aspect of machine design. It emphasises on the process of design which includes market research and patent search to ensure viability and the designed products did not breach existing patent. The application of function decomposition technique to achieve the desired function in the end designs. The design is expected to be presented using solid model and later fabricated in the workshop and tested for its performance to validate the design claims.

EML 342 Engineering Laboratory III

2

2

This is a practical subject designed to let the students try to apply fundamental understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering such as applied thermodynamics, manufacturing processes, control and finite element analysis (FEA). The students will learn on a ‘hands-on’ basis of the actual application and observe the differences between theoretical and practical knowledge in mechanical engineering. They are expected to search for references that will enable further understanding of the topic as well as explanation of the differences between theoretical and experimental result.

EMC 322 Automatics Control

3

2

This course introduces the theory of control system in time domain. It shows how to model a physical system into mathematical equations and program simulation for the system response. It then describes the feedback control system characteristics. After that it explains how to measure the performance and determine the stability of the feedback control systems. Finally, it describes the root locus method and how to use it for designing a feedback control system.

EPM 322 Industrial Engineering

3

2

Industrial engineering application main objective is the effective use of method, capital, time, human resource, space and equipment to achieve high productivity and quality. This introductory course emphasize the techniques and procedures for the planning and designing the effective use of these integrated resources in the manufacturing environment Prerequisite : Minimum Third year standing

EME 401 Applied Finite Element Analysis

3

2

The course covers intermediate level knowledge of the finite element method (FEM). It equips students with the formulations of the FEM including discretization of a physical problem in a unified manner while emphasizing examples in solid mechanics and heat conduction. Analysis in discretization error with energy norm is discussed. The applications of the finite element analysis (FEA) in more complex engineering problems are taught by way of the commercial FEM package, ANSYS. A number of case studies are introduced to the students.

196

EME 422 Energy Conversion System

3

2

The course introduces the types of fuels used in power plants: fossil, renewable and nuclear. The components of power plant are discussed in detail. Economic analysis and emission issues are also elaborated. Fuel cells, solar and biomass systems are discussed in detail.

EME 432 Internal Combustion Engine

3

2

The students should attain a fundamental understanding of the function of modern Internal Combustion Engines, including identification of each major component, knowledge of its function and how it relates to the other components in the engine. The student should also understand the basics of combustion chemistry, thermodynamics and heat transfer as applied to an ICE. Calculations of torque, power, efficiency, air/ fuel ratio and fuel consumption will be required of students in the course. Finally an understanding of various new technologies in engine controls and their relations to fuel economy, vehicle dynamics, cost and emissions will be required.

EPE 482 Optical and Surface Metrology

3

2

Non-contact surface measurements based on optical methods are widely used in the industries for inspection, 3-D measurement, quality control, surface characterization and roughness measurement. Applications of optical surface measurement cover a wide range of industries such as data storage, wafer fabrication, MEMS, optical components, precision manufacturing etc. This course will introduce the underlying principles of optical 3-D measurement methods, their applications and the science of surface measurement.

197

6. Aerospace Engineering Course Code/

Title Unit Semester

Offered Synopsis

ESA272 Aircraft Subsystem Elements

2

1

This course is an introduction to the aircraft systems particularly engine control system, engine cooling system, engine lubricating system, flight control system, fuel system, hydraulic system and environmental control system.

ESA321 Aerospace Structure

3

1

This course is structured to provide a thorough understanding of the different structural elements, loads and analysis techniques that are associated with light-weight aerospace vehicles (aircrafts, launch vehicles, spacecraft, etc.). Applications to other structural systems (civil, mechanical, etc.) can be drawn. The course builds upon a student’s ability to apply principles of mathematics, engineering mechanics and strength of materials to analyze aerospace structural components, assemblies and systems. Upon completing the course, the students are expected to have a good grasp on how to analyze aerospace structural components under various static loadings including buckling. Note: analysis of composite materials and aeroelasticity are covered in ESA 323Aerocomposite Engineering and ESA 322 Structural Dynamics, respectively. The aspects of industrial expectations and responsibilities are emphasized throughout classroom discussions relating to real world scenarios and applications.

ESA323 Aero composite Engineering

3

1

This course provides an overview of composites, design applications, fabrication, structural characteristics, testing and damage assessment of the structural composite used in an aerospace engineering industry. Students will also learn a brief overview of non-polymer composites and their application in the aerospace industry. Also, to appreciate the industrial applications, manufacturing process, numerical analysis as well as computer-aided design of the composite will be delivered in the course.

ESA343 Aircraft Aerodynamics

2

1

This course extends the aerodynamic concepts learned in the previous semester to the aircraft particularly in subsonic region. It aims to provide fundamental exposure for the student to learn about aerodynamic characteristics of the aircraft for airfoil, wing and wing-body combination including the current design technology.

198

ESA366 Flight Performance

3

1

The course syllabus covers the two-dimensional and three-dimensional equations of motion for an aircraft, the aircraft performance during steady flight (e.g., thrust and power, drag divergence, climb, endurance, and range) as well as accelerated flight (e.g., turning, pull-up and pull-down maneuvers, energy concept, and takeoff and landing). Integrated team projects combined with the Aircraft Aerodynamics course will be assigned to enhance students understanding of the concepts learned in the class and from the textbook.

ESA381 Spacecraft Sub-system Element

3

1

This course is an introduction course to give early exposure for spacecraft design by introducing the fundamentals, principles of functioning and typical characteristics of spacecraft subsystem elements.

ESA394 Industrial Training

5

1

Industrial training is completed over 10 weeks (minimum) during the long semester break following the 300 level. Students will be exposed to a real life experience of local industry. Students are expected to contribute effectively to the industry during their training as they have taken various related courses such as engineering practices, laboratory work and design courses. The above mentioned training is designed so that students are prepared to cope with the workload of the industry and also to provide them with adequate trainings.

ESA412 Final Year Project

2

1

Initially, students will go through the process of searching for a project to do (similar to job searching) and making a proper planning strategy before starting the project, reading and compiling necessary and related information through literature review process. During the process of conducting the project, students will be exposed to the aspects of engineering design, conducting experiments, developing software, and/or using theoretical and conceptual approach particularly in designing certain products. Students will be evaluated through their oral presentation and thesis writing. This course usually runs for two-semester duration (even though the students only register for the second semester session).

ESA421 Aerospace Structure Design

2

1

The course teaches aerospace design in general applying techniques of the light structure study and the methods used in the structure calculation and the structure design optimization. Upon completing the course, the students are expected to have a good grasp on how to design and analyze aerospace structural components under relevant loadings. The aspects of industrial expectations and responsibilities are emphasized throughout classroom discussions relating to real world scenarios and applications.

199

ESA471 Aircraft Design I

3

1

The main aim of this course is to offer students a learning environment to learn how to design a conceptual aircraft, which will be used in the subsequent Aircraft Design 2 course that will focus on detailed design, fabrication, and flight tests. Theories on conceptual aircraft design will be covered in the early part of the semester. The major focus of this course will involve students working in multidisciplinary teams to design unmanned aircrafts, or UAVs, with real and practical purposes. Assessment tools to evaluate student performance are designed to constructively align student activities to achieve those outcomes.

ESA481 Spacecraft Design

3

1

This course teaches students the key topics related to spacecraft and mission design, including requirements development, trade studies, the project life cycle, system hierarchy, risk analysis, and cost analysis. The students will also be exposed to concepts regarding team organization, design fundamentals, and work ethics. They will learn that systems engineering is iterative and will develop the judgment that will allow them to compare and evaluate engineering alternatives. They will learn to discuss systems engineering methods and processes as well as engage in systems thinking and applied the knowledge and skill in hands-on group project.

ESA244 Aerodynamics

2

2

Aerodynamics is the study of the airflow around a body. In this case, the body will be an airplane with focus on the inviscid, incompressible flow over airfoils and wings at subsonic speed. To extend the understanding of this subject, some of the aerodynamic topics in this course are relevant to a wide variety of applications from automobiles to sports balls and birds.

ESA251 Control System Theory

3

2

The materials covered in this course include design the control system using the conventional method in the frequency domain and the modern method in the time domain as the basics for understanding the dynamics and the control system of an aircraft.

ESA380 Orbital Mechanics

3

2

This course provides student with knowledge that include the study of the two-body problem, orbital position as a function of time, orbits in three dimension, preliminary orbit determination, orbit perturbations, orbital manoeuvres, relative motion rendezvous and; interplanetary trajectories.

200

ESA312 Aerospace Laboratory

2

2

This is a practical subject to expose the students to the application of and fundamental understanding in the areas of aerospace engineering such as aerodynamics, aerospace structure, dynamic structure, aircraft control system, and satellite attitude control. The students will learn on a ‘hands-on’ basis the actual application and observe the differences between theoretical and practical knowledge in aerospace engineering. They are expected to find references that will enable further understanding of the topic as well as explanation of the differences between theoretical and experimental results.

ESA322 Structural Dynamics

3

2

This course focuses on analytical and numerical methods for the determination of the responses of a structure subjected to external dynamic loading. It starts with analysing dynamic responses of rigid bodies due to various types of harmonic force inputs. Responses of 2-dof and Multi-dof system are also discussed. Students are also introduced to the subject of aeroelasticty.

ESA344 Propulsion Systems

2

2

This course will teach students the fundamentals of aerospace propulsion. The course begins with a review on thermodynamics, engine cycles and chemical kinetics before discussing air-breathing propulsions, which covers turbo-prop, turbofan and turbojet engines and also piston engine. Students will be taught on estimating the performance and emissions generated from the engine. Moreover, student will be introduced to rocket propulsion elements and estimation of performance and preliminary design parameters of rocket propulsion including sizing.

ESA368 High Speed Aerodynamics

3

2

The materials covered include isentropic flows, shock and expansion waves, convergent and divergent nozzles, and frictional and non-adiabatic flows. Team projects based on PBL/SCL approaches will be assigned to enhance students understanding of the concepts learned in the class and from the textbook. These projects will particularly focus on using Matlab to write computer programs using the equations learned in the class to solve compressible flow problems. This programming project is intended to enhance student computational thinking and skills.

ESA369 Flight Stability and Control I

3

2

This course provides students with comprehensive knowledge of longitudinal, lateral and directional stability and control characteristic of the aircraft.

201

ESA382 Spacecraft Sub-system Design

3

2

The materials covered in this course include Structures and Mechanisms System, Power System, Thermal Control System, general information about Command and Data Handling System and Guidance and Navigation System, and brief information about Attitude Determination and Control System, Telemetry, Tracking, and Command System and Propulsion System.

ESA412 Final Year Project

6

2

Initially, students will go through the process of searching for a project to do (similar to job searching) and making a proper planning strategy before starting the project, reading and compiling necessary and related information through literature review process. During the process of conducting the project, students will be exposed to the aspects of engineering design, conducting experiments, developing software, and/or using theoretical and conceptual approach particularly in designing certain products. Students will be evaluated through their oral presentation and thesis writing. This course usually runs for two-semester duration (even though the students only register for the second semester session).

ESA415 Aerospace Policy & Management

3

2

The materials covered are technology of Aerospace engineering disciplines on economics, legal aspects, management and policy as related to aviation, aircraft operation, air-transportation system and space science, application and technology.

ESA472 Aircraft Design II

3

2

The student will continue their design work from Aircraft design 1. The best model from Aircraft Design 1 will be chosen as a baseline for Aircraft Design 2. The student will improve the design in order to meet the design requirement. Several engineering tools such CATIA, FEA, AAA, and CFD will be used to perform the detail drawing and mock-up fabrication, aerodynamics analysis, structural analysis and flight stability analysis.

ESA490 Aerospace Manufacturing Technology

2

2

This course covers introductory topics about manufacturing technology, the economy in terms of product design in the manufacturing industry, automation of manufacturing processes, computer aided manufacturing, integrated manufacturing systems, process planning and manufacturing control and quality control and inspection focusing mainly in the field of aerospace. Students are exposed to the approaches in the manufacturing process from product design to understand the problems in quality control.

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Course

Code/ Title

Unit Semester

Offered

Synopsis

IBG 102 Biology for Technologists

3

1

This course discusses the importance of the Biology discipline as a source of raw materials in the development of the field of Bioprocess. Biological sources comprising of microorganisms, plants and animals are the sources of biological materials of commercial value, e.g. biological biomass, metabolites, natural extracts, pharmaceuticals, macromolecules, etc. Components of biological sources with importance as industrial sources will be discussed. Discussion covers the major macromolecule, biological characteristics, material composition, extraction methods, control of production of the materials and their uses in industrial processes. Various basic techniques and skills in the handling and analysis of biological sources, detecting the presence of the desired biological materials and ensuring the stability of activity will be learned.

IBK 104 Fundamentals of Bioprocess Technology

3

1

This course introduces an important discipline in the development of modern biology. The aspects covered include the definition of the bioprocess discipline, scope and the importance of bioprocess, requirement of supporting knowledge in discipline such as Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Engineering, Process Control and Industrial Management. The position of Bioprocess in the Biotechnology discipline will be clarified. Discussion also will encompass comparisons between chemical process and bioprocess.

IEK 101 Chemical Process Calculations

3

1

This course is about general calculations involved in chemical processes. The students will be exposed to mass and energy balance and the steps needed to solve related problems. These topics will help the students solve problems effectively through correct problem solving methodology, relevant data collection, and data analysis. This course also introduces the student to the properties and phase behavior of steam, gases as well as basics of chemistry and physics.

IUK 108 Statistics with Computer Applications

4

1

This course discusses on probability models for quality control of discrete random variation: random variation, cumulative distribution function, mean, variance and standard deviation. Discrete distribution: hyper geometric distribution, Binomial distribution, Poisson distribution. Continuous distribution. Normal distribution, exponential distribution and uses in reliability modeling.

203

IUK 191 Mathematics I

4

1

This course introduces the concepts of functions and limits of single variable. Linear, polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometry functions will be discussed. The focus will be on the understanding of concept and solving of differentiation and integration with applications. Students are then introduced to differential equations focusing on separable differential equation and first-order linear equations. Matrices and determinants are taught in solving systems of linear equations by using Gauss and Cramer methods.

IBG 205 DNA and Metabolite Technology

3

1

This course will expose students to the importance of gene cloning and genetically modified organism, genetic materials; chromosome, DNA, cloning vector; plasmid, cosmid, bacteriophage, DNA replication, protein synthesis, gene controlling, basic techniques in molecular genetics, gene cloning, metabolite production via recombinant DNA technology; bioethanol, use of glycerol etc, application of recombinant DNA technology in various industries; food, pharmaceutical, agriculture, and etc.

IBG 211 Bioanalysis II

3

1

This covers theory and practical of selected analytical methods; chromatographic: principle and term, classification, techniques of column chromatography, column efficiency, capacity, resolution, thin layer chromatography, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, electrophoresis, capillary electrophoresis etc. Spectrometric methods: principles, instrumentation such as UV/Vis spectrophotometer and fluorometry. Thermal analysis: principles and conditions, analysis and instrumentation and application of DSC, DTA and TGA. X-ray methods: principle of x-ray diffraction techniques, electron microscopy, advantage and disadvantage of electron microscopy. Biosensors and bioassay methods: immunoassay, enzyme assay methods.

IEK 212 Process Heat Transfer

3

1

This course discusses the fundamental principles of heat transmission by conduction, convection, radiation, and evaporation. Applications of these principles to the solution of industrial heat transfer problems and to the design calculations for heat exchange situations will be also discussed.

IBA 206 Practical in Cell and Tissue Culture Technology

3

1

This course involves laboratory-work based on the basic principles of cell tissue culture taught in the IBG 102 (Biology for Technologist). It provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge on plant, insect and animal cell and tissue culture. The course will also provide detailed information such as research methodology, current findings as well as advantages and disadvantages of the three different types of cell culture systems. This course is also designed to meet the needs - of research and industry.

204

IEA 216 Computer Applications in Industry

3

1

The course emphasizes on the introduction of computer application in environmental technology. It has two parts, viz; Autocad and Matlab. In AutoCAD, students will be exposed to the use of AutoCAD in preparing necessary drawing for government authority approval. Examples on preparing isometric drawing on piping layout will also be introduced. Matlab emphasizes on the use of mathematical notation in computer programming as part of problem-solving method in environmental technology. Students will be introduced to the simple modelling of environmental problems and how computer simulation helps to better understand the problems.

IBG 111 Industrial Microbiology

3

2

This course discusses the involvement of microorganisms in industrial processes, specifically in the production of materials from microorganisms, such as enzymes, antibiotics, organic solvents, cell biomass, etc. Emphasis will also be given to the determination of important industrial microorganisms, selection and isolation methods, maintenance, storage and improvement of industrial microorganisms as well as the involvement of microorganisms in various industries.

IBG 112 Bioanalysis I

3

2

This course covers aspects of modern chemical measurements with emphasis on bioanalysis. This course provides information about the entire analytical methods for scientists in the pharmaceutical industry, research and development, agro-industry and agriculture, health, biology and biochemistry. This course provides exposure to the principles, methods and techniques for quantitative and qualitative analysis of physical and chemical biological samples. This course also involves practical sessions where students will carry out experiment on component analysis based on specific content courses taught in this course.

IEK 108 Process Fluid Mechanics

3

2

This course introduces the students to fluid statics, incompressible and compressible fluid flow, and fluid flow past immersed body. Other topics covered by this course include pumps, metering instrument, and fluid mixing.

205

IEA 112 Society and Environment Project

4

2

This course is an introduction to social science discipline in relation to: (1) The social factors that drive environmental-ecological change in natural and managed systems; and (2) The integration of environmental-ecological and social considerations for a sustainable community. Special focus will be on capitalism, the world political-economic system as a major driving force for global mass manufacturing (of products and waste) along with the environmental-ecological crisis. Students will be encouraged to discuss and articulate their views with regard to the conflicting interests between various sectors in a society such as the government, corporate and non-governmental environmental activists. Students will also propose and conduct relevant community projects individually and in groups in response to the exploitation of natural resources and the generation of waste by industrial society.

IMK 213 Management of Halal Food

3

2

This course introduces basic principles of Halal Haram according to Syariah which include sources of food, slaughtering method, hygiene and sanitation in the preparation of food for Muslims and processing of halal ingredients and additives including packaging, storage and transportation. The course will elaborate on the method and steps in the implementation of Halal system in the industry.

IBG 213 Bioreactor Operation

4

2

This course gives emphasis to the bioreactor design and operation, aeration and agitation, mode and types of fermentation. This course is also a combination of lectures and practical to focus on the skills of the students to operate various types of bioreactor types and operation.

IBG 214 Enzyme Technology

4

2

This course gives emphasize on properties and characteristics of enzyme, mode of action, reaction specificity. Source of enzyme, purification and characterization. Factors affecting enzyme reaction: temperature, pH, enzyme concentration, substrate concentration, end-product concentration, activator, inhibitor. Quantitation of enzyme reaction and enzyme kinetics. Enzyme immobilization techniques; frame matrix, immobilization mechanism; advantage and disadvantage of immobilized enzyme. Application of enzyme in food and non-food industries: milk industry, detergent, biomodification of fat.

206

IUK 208 Experimental Design with Computer Applications

3

2

This course discusses on the Replication, Randomization, Blocking, Definitions (Experiment, Treatment, Factor, Level, Experimental unit, Experimental design, Random, Replicate). Completely Randomized Design: Randomization, Analysis of variance, equal replication and unequal replication, Estimation of the model Parameters, Comparison of Individual Treatment Means: Comparing of pair Treatment Means, Comparing with a control, orthogonal contrast. Randomized Block Design: blocking, Randomized block design, Model and Assumptions, Missing values, Relative efficiency. Latin Square design. Incomplete Block design: balanced incomplete block designs, Partially Balanced incomplete block designs. Factorial Experiments (Designs): General factorial experiments, 2k Factorial experiment, 3k factorial experiment, Confounding, regression analysis, Response surface: Method of steepest ascent, Analysis of second-order model, Location of stationary point, Designs for fitting the first-Order and second-order models. Mixture experiments.

BOI 206 Biochemistry Principles

4

2

This course is an integrated introduction to the structure of macromolecules and a biochemical approach to protein function. It covers two distinct areas of biochemistry. The first part explains the importance of water, function of buffers and understanding of pH and pKa in biochemical process. This part also addresses the hierarchical structure of biological macromolecules such as protein, lipid, carbohydrate and nucleic acid and their assembly into complexes responsible for specific biological processes. Students will also learn the protein function which includes enzyme kinetics. The second part of this course will cover the major metabolic pathways and their interconnection into highly regulated networks. This involves basics of metabolism, enzymes as catalyst of metabolic pathways and energetic principles in general. Details on vital metabolic pathway, gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, electron transport chain, oxidative phosphorylation, fatty acid oxidation and biosynthesis, photosynthesis as well as their regulation will be covered in detail. Laboratory component of the course will expose students to basic experimental approach in biochemistry such as the importance of buffers and pH and enzyme kinetics.

IBG 215 Fundamentals of Stem Cell Technology

3

2

This course covers the fundamental biology of stem cells and its applications including the integration of gene therapy, chemical approach, extracellular matrices and the latest reprogramming technology related to stem cells. The course will also introduce quality control for stem cell processing and the legal regulation behind its applications in treatment. Emphasis will also be given to the two types of stem cells (cord blood and mesenchymal stem cells) which have been commercialized in Malaysia. This course will also include basic laboratory training to isolate, identify and culture bone marrow stem cells from rats.

207

IEK 213 Mass Transfer and Separation Processes

3

2

This course discusses on the concepts of mass transfer, Principles of diffusion, Separation processes: distillation, gas absorption, humidification, drying, centrifugation, filtration and extraction.

IBK 212 Renewable Biomass

2

2

This course will discuss about distribution of biomass generated and their main constituents, as well as their pattern of generation and reuse. The main source of biomass which includes plants, animals and microorganisms and their benefits to human and environmental equilibrium is given emphasis. Generation of biomass as an alternative energy source will be covered. Rationale of single cell protein (SCP) production, nutritional value and safety of SCP will also be discussed.

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Synopsis

CPT111 Principles of Programming

3

1 & 2

The main emphasis of the course is on the basic principles of programming using the C++ programming language. This course covers basic concepts of computer system, introduction to problem solving techniques, basics of programming, control structures, modular programming, data file processing, reference variable, pointers and one dimensional array.

CPT113 Programming Methodology & Data Structures

3

1 & 2

This course exposes students to data design in C++ e.g. arrays, structures, enumeration, characters and strings. This course also strengthens further programming skills in C++ through topics that include recursion, object oriented design, data abstraction, and classes. Fundamental knowledge on abstract data types and data structures e.g. lists, stacks, queues, and binary trees using C++ and object-orientation.

CPT114 Logic & Applications

4

1

This course describes the importance of logical skills in constructing and evaluating arguments including how to apply rules to prove validity of arguments. In addition it will demonstrate how the fundamentals of logic can be applied for formal specification in software engineering and logic programming to solve logical problems particularly for artificial intelligence

CST131 Computer Organisation

4

1

This course introduces the structure and functional units of the computer that are responsible for storing and processing information. It focuses on the functioning of individual components, interaction between components, techniques and technologies used various number systems and simple digital logic circuits.

CAT200 Integrated Software Development Workshop

3

1

This course introduces the practical aspects of collaborative, enterprise and open-source software development. The students are first introduced to the open-source Operating System, Linux and programming in the Java platform. Object-oriented software engineering and graphical user interface are also stressed. Basic concepts of human-computer interaction are also provided especially from the aspects of usability, user-centric design and GUI evaluation. Students are taught various models of software development including open-source software development, pair-programming and code management techniques. Students are required to put into practice the taught concepts through a GUI-based software development project.

209

CMT221 Database Organisation & Design

4

1

The course starts with the discussion on the importance of data to an organisation and how the data should be processed and managed. Then the concept of database is introduced. Database management system (DBMS) will be viewed as a solution to the problems of file processing system. Aspects of relational database design will be covered in detail. Students will also be guided through the database development life cycle, database architecture, various data models, and normalisation process. Database implementation will be covered in the discussion of query languages such as SQL and QBE. The course ends with some discussions on selected current topics in database technologies. The students’ understanding is further enhanced by the implementation of phased project assignments throughout the course.

CST232 Operating Systems

3

1

This course is a study of software that directly controls hardware and provides a framework for other software. The course focuses on principles of operating systems such as memory management and organization, process management, files management, devices management and also introduces embedded system. Main operating systems such as Windows and Unix will be introduced to student to provide experience of using those operating systems.

CAT300 Group Innovation Project

2

1

This course tests skills, competence, analytical skills and individual maturity in planning and solving problems in information systems or other areas related to the area of specialisation. Emphasis will be given to group work and students will carry out the project in a small group. This course is also a preparatory course for the industrial training/ undergraduate research training.

CAT301 Research Methods and Special Topic Study

2

1

The course covers the ethics and types of publication, process of publication and research, and literature review. In addition it provides empirical techniques and their application in computer science research and practices. Students will analyse a special topic of their specialisation. Based on the topic they write a technical paper and present the proposed work in a seminar.

CMT321 Management & Engineering of Databases

3

1

The first part of this course covers concepts, techniques and protocols related to transaction, concurrency control, recovery and security of databases. In the second part of the course, students will learn about the characteristics, components and data design of other types of databases (distributed databases, object-oriented databases) as well as data warehouse, OLAP and data mining. Students also will investigate issues and latest development in database applications and technologies.

210

CMT322 Web Engineering & Technologies

3

1

Web Engineering introduces a structured methodology utilized in software engineering to Web development projects. The course address the concepts, methods, technologies, and techniques of developing Web sites that collect, organize and expose information resources. Topics covered include requirements engineering for Web applications, design methods and technologies, interface design, usability of web applications, accessibility, testing, metrics, operation and maintenance of Web applications, security, and project management.

CMT324 Computer Graphics and Visual Computing

3

1

This course provides a comprehensive knowledge and an in-depth understanding in Computer Graphics and Visual Computing. The course introduces graphics systems and models, graphics programming, and input and interaction in interactive graphics. Geometric objects and transformations and viewing transformation are also covered. The course concludes with discussion on shading, discrete techniques, implementation of graphics primitives, modelling and visualization techniques.

CPT341 Software Design and Architecture

3

1

This course introduces concepts and strategies for software design and architecture. The discussion of the course focuses on software architecture, its structure, viewpoints and styles. This includes the study on design patterns, and families of programs and frameworks. Besides, it highlights software design issues that include software design fundamentals and other issues such as concurrency and distribution of components. The course also introduces supporting tools and evaluation techniques for design process to ensure high quality of design and architecture in the developed software systems.

CPT342 Knowledge Management & Engineering

3

1

Many organisations are acknowledging the importance of knowledge in the delivery of their products and services. This course introduces the fields of knowledge engineering and knowledge management and includes details that set the two fields apart. For knowledge engineering, the course would cover the processes of knowledge acquisition, representation, and reasoning, while for knowledge engineering, the knowledge management framework would be discussed in detail.

CPT343 Software Project Management, Process and Evolution

3

1

The course starts with the discussion on the importance of project management and the processes involved at different phases of a project. Nine knowledge areas of project management will be covered in great detail. Students will also be guided through the project management from projects selection, planning, execution and closing. The course ends with discussion on software evolution. The students’ understanding is further enhanced by the implementation of a real project using Project 2007 and other tools.

211

CPT344 Computer Vision & Image Processing

3

1

This course provides a brief introduction to the basic concepts of formation, representation, enhancement of digital images. It introduces concepts and methodologies for image segmentation, feature extraction and analysis. It incorporates applications to gain experience in the design and implementation of image analysis algorithms.

CPT346 Natural Language Processing

3

1

This course introduces related fundamental concepts with natural language processing to students in order to enhance their understanding of applications that involve theory and techniques of this area. Besides, students will be given appropriate programming exercises to inculcate their ability in developing applications that involve natural language processing.

CST331 Principles of Parallel & Distributed Programming

3

1

This course gives a comprehensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of areas shared by parallel and distributed computing. Students will be exposed to design and implementation of parallel algorithms using message passing. Topics covered include parallel and distributed architecture, data parallelization, shared memory programming, message passing algorithm and modeling of parallel algorithms, client/server computing, portable codes and object oriented model.

CST332 Internet Protocols, Architecture & Routing

3

1

To introduce Internet Protocol namely TCP/IP, ICMP and DNS, as well as static and dynamic routing protocols, distance vector and linkage conditions, RIP and OSPF. The course provides hands-on lab experience to handle router configuration, distance network, frame cast, ATM and virtual private networks. The course discusses campus network architecture and design, network security and firewalls, as well as the use of Access Control List (ACL) to control network access.

CST333 Distributed & Grid Computing

3

1

This course focuses on concepts and principles that arise in the design and implementation of distributed applications. Topics covered includes communication in distributed systems, synchronization, coordination and agreement in distributed systems, distributed services, resource allocation, distributed shared memory, grid computing, cloud computing and advanced topics.

CST334 Network Monitoring & Security

3

1

This course presents fundamentals of network monitoring and network security. In network monitoring, it covers the fundamentals of packet capture, packet analysis, and monitoring element placement and enterprise monitoring. In network security, it covers network security devices, internet security, abnormalities within networks, policies, audits and cyber terrorism.

212

CAT400/ Undergraduate Major Project/ CAT401 Undergraduate Research

8

1 & 2

This course gives an opportunity to students to carry out an in-depth study of their respective specialisation area. This course also enhances student's competence in systems design, analysis of algorithms and using theories that they have learnt from Year I to Year III. Students will build systems using programming languages and tools. This course gives students an intellectual challenge to their abilities to learn new topics without formal classes and to further develop their abilities in literature searching, report writing, verbal presentation, project planning and time management.

CAT402 Professional and Technopreneurship Development

2

1

This course is divided into 2 main components: Professional development and Technopreneurship development. The first part covers the “other employment” option i.e. creating employment via entrepreneurship with IT-based products/services (Technopreneurship). It discusses IT business plan development, from defining the business idea until a business plan is created. Students are also encouraged to participate in the annual business plan competition. The later covers discussion on issues and concern that an IT professional should be aware of and dealt with. This includes ethical issues in computing, social implications, IT/SE professionalism, intellectual property, cyberlaws, freedom of speech, privacy, etc. Aspects of career opportunities and development such as, job application and hunting skills, job interviews, career path and graduate studies will also be covered. A series of workshops/seminars are planned where speakers/technopreneurs are invited to talk on related topics or share their experience with the students. Sharing of knowledge by successful technopreneurs starts with basic understanding of business ideas, how to develop an business plan, getting business off the ground, operating business, marketing plan and sustaining a business.

CMT421 E-Business Strategy, Architecture and Design

3

2

This course introduces e-business essentials which include e-business trends and the information economy, e-business strategy, value chain and supply chain, and e-business infrastructure. In e-business design and architecture, the course covers business models, designing e-business systems, e-business architecture, security issues, and web site design issues. The course also presents techniques in designing software solution for small and small-medium enterprise. E-business management issues such as organization issues, legal and ethical issues are also discussed.

213

CMT422 Multimedia Information System & Management

3

2

This course explains in great detail of fundamental concept, process and method in multimedia information system application (MIRS). Students will be exposed with overall architecture of multimedia information system application, retrieval and search concept of content based retrieval and pattern recognition based retrieval, methods and techniques of content extraction (color histogram, convolution, and gray level co-occurrence matrix (GLCM)) and pattern recognition (K nearest neighbor (KNN), support vector machine (SVM)), method of system(MIRS) evaluation (precision and recall) and concept of digital right management (DRM) to multimedia content.

CMT423 Decision Support Systems and Business Intelligence

3

2

This course is about Internet-based enterprise systems for decision support and business intelligence. The learning outcomes would lead to the understanding, innovative application and exploitation of the current service-oriented software tools, techniques and approaches related to data mining and data mapping, business and competitive intelligence, as well as business performance measurement.

CMT424 Animation & Virtual Reality

3

2

For the part on animation, the course covers animation techniques and technologies, motion capture, procedural animation and deformation. In the second part which is virtual reality (VR), the course covers VR techniques and systems that include display and devices, collision detection, visibility, time critical rendering as well as VR technology, modelling, user interface, and applications in various fields.

CPT441 Software Quality Assurance & Testing

3

2

This course introduces students to the basic concepts and preliminaries for software quality assurance (SQA), as well as its standard practice and management. These include the quality concepts in software development and/or production, the maturity models, and software reliability and its application to software testing. The course also exposes to the students the theory of software testing, and a variety of techniques and practices in performing software testing. These include unit testing, integration testing, system-level testing, regression testing, acceptance testing; test cases, test planning and design, and test execution; test tools and automation; and test team organisation and management.

214

CPT443 Automata Theory and Formal Languages

3

2

This course introduces students to the theoretical foundation of computer science. It deals with the definitions and properties of mathematical models of computation. Students will learn finite state machines, regular grammars and regular expressions that are used to solve problems that can be encoded as regular languages. Besides, finite state transducers and weighted finite state machines are also taught. The properties of regular languages will be discussed. Students will also learn pushdown automata and context free grammars to solve problem that can be defined as context free languages. The properties of context free languages will be discussed. Finally, students will learn Turing machine which is the theoretical computation model that can be used to model any algorithms that modern computer can do.

CST431 Systems Security and Protection

3

2

This course exposes students to the basics of computer security such as threats and how to respond to them. Database and software security are also discussed. Other topics covered are related to intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, firewalls and defending against denial-of-service attacks. Concepts of trusted computing and multi-level security are discussed as well. Various cryptographic techniques and algorithms are also discussed in detail.

CST432 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems

3

2

This course is an introduction to microprocessors and embedded systems. The use of Assembly Language in programming the microprocessor will be learnt via theory and practical components.

CST433 Advanced Computer Architecture

3

2

This course covers advanced topics in Computer Architecture. The course starts with reviewing on bus systems, internal memory, external memory and input/output. The course continues with topics on instruction sets, CPU structure and function, instruction-level parallelism, data parallelism, thread level parallelism and superscalar processors. This course concludes with a topic on control unit operation and microprogrammed control.

CST434 Wireless Network & Mobile Computing

3

2

This course provides vital up-to-date knowledge in wireless and mobile computing industry focusing on the eco-system of Devices, Network and Applications (DNA). The course focuses on three core aspects of the field, wireless transmission, mobile radio technologies and mobility, handover and routing. The course also covers many emerging trends in the field such as mobile terminal technologies, autonomous networks and cross-layer middleware.

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Course Code/ Title


Synopsis

YFP201E Radio Production

3 1 Radio production is a practical oriented course which will expose students to basic techniques and principles involved in the production. Students will be introduced to a variety of equipment used for audio recording, including web radio production techniques. The course will also introduce students to various formats of radio programming such as news, interview, campaign and presentation (DJ). As part of the exercise of the course, students will be required to produce a 30 minutes of the continuity session. Each of the students will perform a different role as a DJ, news reader and interviewers which will help them to better understand the practical aspects of radio production.

YWP201E Photo Journalism

3 1 This course expose students to basic photography techniques to produce journalistic visual, discuss the visual in news reporting and debate legal and ethical issues pertaining to the practice of photo journalism.

YBP325E Creative Communication Production

3

1

This course is a continuation of an earlier course, YBP 221E taken by the students. Through the use of the data collected in YBP221E, students will apply the theory and skills to plan and produce creative communication campaign materials.

YBP221E Planning And Evaluation Of Communication Campaigns

3 2 This course will deal and introduce planning for a social campaign which uses communication as a persuasive medium and tool. Students will be exposed to the fundamental elements and components of planning for a communication campaign as well as applying these elements and components to an actual course-based campaign which they will partake.

YBP307E Publicity, Media and Methods

3 2 The design of this subject is to educate students with the skills and techniques to utilise both the print and electronic media effectively from a public relations perspective. It also prepares students to develop publicity materials and the ability to distinguish different publicity methods to be used to gain positive media coverage.

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Synopsis

SAU219E Economy, Entrepreneurship and Culture

3

1 The course, Economy, Culture and Entrepreneurship takes a

sociological approach to examine economic actions, relations, and processes within their social settings. It discusses the differentiation and reintegration of economy and society, the viability of the market as an economic institution, the centrality of power in economic life, the significance of economic values and economic culture and the globalization of economy and society. Specifically, the course draws attention to the fundamental premise that a deep understanding of the economy and entrepreneurship requires attention to how social structure and institutions shape information flow, trust, cooperation, norms, morality, power and domination in economic action and interaction. The course analyses economic phenomena such as markets, corporations, society, networks, religions, ethnicity, social action values, the state and political community.

SBU326E Industrialization and International Development

3

1 This course gives a general picture on the role of

industrialization in global capitalist economic development process. The objective is to introduce some concepts and issues regarding international industrialization and development. Students are exposed to the process of international industrialization and development of some chosen countries. The experiences of those countries in economic development through industrialization process are discussed. In addition, this course also discusses the impacts of industrialization towards country, society and environment. Several related issues such as demographic changes, labour, pollution are discussed.

SBU411E Environment and Development

4

1 The environment is an important source for development. The

course includes a discussion on the relationship between the production system and the environment; growth and changes in the production system; environmental interaction and development management. The students are also exposed to the different steps in resolving problems related to environment and development and the different approaches and concepts towards achieving sustainable development.

SPU323E Public Sector Management

3

1 This course focuses on the theories and practices of

management and performance of the public sector in general, and in Malaysia in particular, by focusing on several important themes, namely: i) the evolution and context of public sector management; ii) administrative theories and practices of public sector management; iii) public sector reforms and New Public Management; iv) the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) and its implications on the public sector; and finally v) the future direction of the public sector.

217

SPU326E Democratic Government

3

1 This course focuses on the major institutions of modern liberal

democracy and the political cultures in which they are embedded. Much of the emphasis will be on how institutions work and differ in established democracies and in particular how those of the United States are exceptional and differ in many respects from those of other developed countries. The course will however also deal with issues of developing, post-communist and transitional societies and with broad functional issues in the politics of nations around the world.

SEP403E Seminar In Contemporary Economic Issues

3

1 This course involves a lot of discussions among students about

contemporary current economic issues. Students are expected to apply the theories learned throughout the program to analyze current economic problems. This course involves a lot of readings and students are expected to be alert on the development of the current world economy. This course will also discuss alternatives to solving current economic problems that are relevant at a particular time.

SEU335E Public Sector Economics I

3

1 This course looks at the justification for government activities,

the pattern of government expenditure program that is consistent with those justification and the effect of government expenditure on the decisions made. The learning process of this course is divided into three parts. The first part looks at the tools used to evaluate the level of effectiveness of government expenditure. The second part of the course looks at the effect of government expenditure on public good and externality. At the same time, students will be exposed to the political system to see how policy is shaped. The third part of the course will look at the evaluation of part of the government expenditure program such as social security, health, education and subsidy program.

SEU336E Enivronmental and Natural Resources Economics

3

1 This course applies economic principles in the assessment of the

effectiveness of environmental and natural resource management, planning and policy. The course begins by discussing the concepts and issues related to ENR economics and management. The next section is on the environmental problems due to market failure which arises from ill-defined property rights, externalities, market imperfect structures and the provision of public goods. It then continues by relating and extending cost-benefit analysis to environmental quality by showing how damages to the environment can be estimated. The students are then introduced to different valuation methods of estimating the economic values for environmental and ecosystem goods and services, including the market price, hedonic pricing and travel cost methods. The following section deals with the allocation and management of the various types of depletable and renewable resources. The final section covers the economics of pollution control.

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SEU339E Economic Planning and Project Analysis

3

1

This course will discuss the function of economic planning and the relevant theories and methods. The application of the Cost-Benefit analysis is emphasised. The student will also be given exposure to uncertainties, the Sensitivity Analysis, financial costs and benefits and finally the introduction of the cash flow in financial analysis.

SEU411E International Trade

3

1 This course is designed to provide students with a foundation in

trade theory and the appropriate tools of analysis to evaluate the current international events and policies relating to international trade. The course is divided into three parts. The first part of the course deals with topics pertaining to free trade system. Next, we will discuss the impact of tariffs and non-tariffs trade barriers and the motives for countries to introduce these barriers. Finally, we will examine the impact of economic growth on international trade and the welfare of the developing countries.

SEU413E Monetary Economics

3

1 This course discusses how monetary policy is formed and the

role of monetary policy in the economy. The theories of monetary and comparison of theoretical and empirical evidence will also be discussed. Monetary policy practices that exist in various countries also discussed.

SEU416E Public Finance II

3

1 This course is a follow up of the Public Sector Economics I

course that focused on government expenditures. This course therefore analyzes the impact of taxes on income distribution (equity), efficiency and economic behaviour using the tools of micro and welfare economics. Both positive and normative aspects of taxation will be addressed. The positive principles of taxation examine the economic effects of taxation such as who bears the burden of taxes and the economic effects of taxation. The second aspect, the normative principles of taxation, deals with issues on designing a ‘desirable’ tax system. This implies making value judgments regarding what is a good, fair or desirable tax and the economic approaches to achieving these objectives.

SSW411E Human Service Organisation and Administration

3

1 This course provides students with an understanding of the

knowledge and skills necessary in the management of human service organizations. The course also focuses on strategic planning, marketing methods, quality services as well as the various roles of members of the Board in an organization.

219

SEA205E Malaysian Studies

4

1 This course is designed to give students a broad overview of

history, socioeconomics, politics and culture in Malaysia. Students gain insights into the characteristics, dynamics, and peculiarities of Malaysian society; the impact of its history on its present state of nationhood; and the interplay of social, cultural, economic and political factors in its growth and development as an emerging leader among developing countries. The course is delivered through a variety of approaches in order to create an intellectually stimulating atmosphere that allows students to challenge new ideas and assumptions and raise critical issues concerning Malaysia and the rest of the world.

SEA301 Politics and Regionalism in ASEAN

4

1 The course examines politics in Southeast Asian region and the

emergence of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The instructor will first introduce students to the period of political turbulence during the Cold War, marked by the Vietnam War and the involvement of major powers in the region. The course will examine ASEAN’s role in fashioning the regional order that has developed since the end of Cold War. Focus will be given to watershed events in the region’s politics, for example, the Cambodian conflict and peace process. Particular attention will be paid to new regional arrangements for security such as the ASEAN Regional Forum, economic integration mechanisms, and track-two diplomacy among others. We will also look at the new security issues that ASEAN focuses such as environmental and human rights issues, and others. The course will conclude by raising issues pertaining to the involvement of Asian civil society in regional cooperation. Have civil society groups and representatives been able to engage in the state-directed regional cooperation? How do important constituencies like human rights groups, civil society and religious groups engaged and responded meaningfully in the Asian regional bodies such as ASEAN?

SEA302 Economic Transformation in Southeast Asia

4

1 The course is designed to present a macro dynamic picture of

the economic transformation of selected ASEAN countries, including Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Emphasis will be on the understanding of the development in economic policies, trade regimes, the role of the public sector, human resource development, technology transfer, foreign direct investment (FDI) and the industrialization process. Finally, selected few contemporary economic issues confronting the ASEAN countries will be highlighted and discussed.

220

SEA306 Independent Studies/ Directed Readings

4

1 This course is offered to cater to students of the Southeast Asian

Studies minor package who are interested in focusing on specific issue / area of interest on / about Southeast Asia. The student will be assigned to a faculty member with the appropriate expertise who will supervise and evaluate the student’s work. The supervisor concerned would determine the mode of evaluation, although the student is generally expected to produce a semester-end or bibliographical essay or both. The student must first discuss with the Course Coordinator. The Coordinator will then try to find a Supervisor. After consultation/discussion with the Supervisor, the Supervisor must sign the registration form. The student must then get the signature of the Coordinator. The course registration form that has not been signed by the Supervisor and the Coordinator is not valid and therefore the course will not be registered for the student.

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