(R/0788/6/0003) (08/27) (MQA/FA6966)
April, July, October
4 years | Full-time
Full-Time
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of engineering that integrates mechanics, electronics, robotics, control and automation. This programme is designed to expose students to the principles and practice of mechatronics.
The syllabus focuses mainly on the delivery of principles and practices that integrate disciplines in mechanical and electronic engineering, as well as computing.
Students will also acquire work skills and develop a broad understanding and knowledge of the engineering industry. Compulsory industrial training is incorporated into the syllabus to make the graduates industry-relevant upon completion of their degree programme.
Upon completion of the programme, graduates can work as engineers in manufacturing, process, automation and control industry, robotic industry and in research and development organisations.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
To be achieved within five (5) years upon graduation
| PEO1 | Graduates employed in the Mechatronics Engineering related fields. |
| PEO2 | Graduates who are involved in conducting research and development and continuously pursuing career development. |
| PEO3 | Graduates who contributes to sustainability and betterment of the society. |
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
To be achieved at the end of graduation
| PLO1 Engineering Knowledge | Apply knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization as specified in WK1 to WK4 respectively to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. |
| PLO2 Problem Analysis | Identify, formulate, research literature and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4). |
| PLO3 Design/Development of Solutions | Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5). |
| PLO4 Investigation | Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions (WK8). |
| PLO5 Tool Usage | Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems, (WK2 and WK6). |
| PLO6 The Engineer and the World | Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7). |
| PLO7 Ethics | Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9). |
| PLO8 Individual and Collaborative Team Work | Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9). |
| PLO9 Communication | Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences. |
| PLO10 Project Management and Finance | Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments. |
| PLO11 Life Long Learning | Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for i) independent and life-long learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change (WK8). |
Range of Problem Identification and Solving
The range of Complex Engineering Problems is defined as follows:
| No. | Attribute | Complex Engineering Problems have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7: |
| WP1 | Depth of Knowledge Required | Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6, or WK8, which allows a fundamental-based, first-principles analytical approach. |
| WP2 | Range of conflicting requirements | Involve wide-ranging and/or conflicting technical, nontechnical issues (such as ethical, sustainability, legal, political, economic, societal) and consideration of future requirements |
| WP3 | Depth of analysis required | Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, creativity, and originality in analysis to formulate suitable models |
| WP4 | Familiarity of issues | Involve infrequently encountered issues or novel problems |
| WP5 | Extent of applicable codes | Address problems not encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering |
| WP6 | Extent of stakeholder involvement and conflicting requirements | Involve collaboration across engineering disciplines, other fields, and/or diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs |
| WP7 | Interdependence | Address high-level problems with many components or sub-problems that may require a systems approach |
Definition of Complex Engineering Activities (CEA)
The range of Complex Engineering Activities is defined as follows:
| No. | Attribute | Complex activities mean (engineering) activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics: |
| EA1 | Range of resources | Involve the use of diverse resources, including people, data and information, natural, financial and physical resources and appropriate technologies, including analytical and/or design software |
| EA2 | Level of interactions | Require optimal resolution of interactions between wide-ranging and/or conflicting technical, nontechnical, and engineering issues |
| EA3 | Innovation | Involve creative use of engineering principles, innovative solutions for a conscious purpose, and research-based knowledge |
| EA4 | Consequences to society and the environment | Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterised by difficulty of prediction and mitigation. |
| EA5 | Familiarity | Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principle-based approaches. |
Knowledge and Attitude Profile1
The curriculum shall encompass the knowledge and attitude profile as summarised in the table below:
| No. | Knowledge and Attitude Profile |
| WK1 | A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline and awareness of relevant social sciences. |
| WK2 | Conceptually-based mathematics, numerical analysis, data analysis, statistics, and formal aspects of computer and information science to support detailed analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline. |
| WK3 | A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals is required in the engineering discipline. |
| WK4 | Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline. |
| WK5 | Knowledge, including efficient resource use, environmental impacts, whole-life cost, reuse of resources, net-zero carbon, and similar concepts, that supports engineering design and operations in a specific practice area. |
| WK6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline. |
| WK7 | Knowledge of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline, such as the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety and sustainable development. |
| WK8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the current research literature of the discipline, awareness of the power of critical thinking, and creative approaches to evaluate emerging issues. |
| WK9 | Ethics, inclusive behavior, and conduct. Knowledge of professional ethics, responsibilities, and norms of engineering practice. Awareness of the need for diversity by reason of ethnicity, gender, age, physical ability, etc., with mutual understanding and respect, and of inclusive attitudes. |
| Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) | Pass STPM with minimum of Grade C (CGPA 2.00) in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and ONE (1) Physical Sciences. |
| Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) | Pass UEC with minimum Grade B in FIVE (5) subjects, including Mathematics and ONE (1) Physical Sciences. |
| General Certificate of Education Advanced (A-Level) | Pass A-Level in THREE (3) subjects including Mathematics and ONE (1) Physical Sciences. |
| Matriculation / Foundation | Pass Matriculation / Foundation in related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. |
| Diploma (Level 4, MQF) | Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology with a minimum CGPA of 2.00. |
| Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) / Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) | Pass with a minimum of CGPA of 2.50 OR Pass with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and with a minimum of 2 years of working experience in the related field. |
| Other Qualifications | Other equivalent qualifications recognised by MOHE. |
| Malaysian University English Test (MUET) | Band 2 |
| English Proficiency for International Students | IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3.5 or its equivalent |
| General Studies Subjects | Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban/ | 2 | |
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 | |||
| Philosophy and Current Issues | 2 | ||
| Bahasa Kebangsaan (A)/ | 2 | ||
| English for Academic Purposes | |||
| Integrity and Anti-Corruption | 2 | ||
| Community Service | 2 | ||
| University Courses | Digital Skills and Services | 2 | |
| Creativity and Innovation | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship | 3 | ||
| General Interest Course | 3 | ||
| Core Courses | Common Core Subjects | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| Engineering Mathematics 2 | 3 | ||
| Engineering Mathematics 3 | 3 | ||
| Engineer in Society | 3 | ||
| Computer Programming | 4 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming | 3 | ||
| Engineering Economics & Project Management | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship for Engineers | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Subjects (Electrical & Electronics) | Electrical Machines | 3 | |
| Power Electronics and Drives | 3 | ||
| Circuit Theory | 3 | ||
| Electronic Devices and Circuits | 3 | ||
| Digital Logic Design | 3 | ||
| Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation | 3 | ||
| Electronic Circuit Analysis | 3 | ||
| Microprocessor Architecture and Programming | 3 | ||
| IC Applications | 3 | ||
| Machine Vision | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Subjects (Mechanical) | Engineering Mechanics for Mechatronics System | 3 | |
| Engineering Metrology and Quality Control | 3 | ||
| Fundamental of Thermodynamics | 3 | ||
| Strength of Material | 3 | ||
| Mechanics of Machines | 3 | ||
| Quality and Reliability Engineering | 3 | ||
| Advanced Mechatronics Workshop | 2 | ||
| Discipline Core Subjects (Design) | Engineering Drawing & CAD | 3 | |
| Design of Machine Elements | 3 | ||
| Design of Mechatronics System | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Subjects (Mechatronics) | Sensors and Actuators | 3 | |
| Control Systems | 3 | ||
| PLC and Automation | 3 | ||
| Applied Hydraulics and Pneumatics | 3 | ||
| Fluid Power System and Controls | 3 | ||
| Robotic Engineering | 3 | ||
| Discipline Core Subjects (Projects & Internship) | Integrated Design Project | 3 | |
| Research Project (Phase I) | 2 | ||
| Research Project (Phase II) | 4 | ||
| Industrial Training | 6 | ||
| Elective Courses | Micro Electro Mechanical System | 3 | |
| Digital Signal Processing | |||
| Machine Learning | 3 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | |||
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| Week Start | Week End | Academic Week | Activity | Remarks | Public Holidays | ||
| 11-Apr | Registration | (new students only) | |||||
| 13-Apr | 17-Apr | Orientation | (new students only) | ||||
| 20-Apr | 24-Apr | Week 1 | Learning Week | ||||
| 27-Apr | 1-May | Week 2 | Learning Week | Labour Day | 1-May | Fri | |
| 4-May | 8-May | Week 3 | Learning Week | ||||
| 11-May | 15-May | Week 4 | Learning Week | ||||
| 18-May | 22-May | Week 5 | Learning Week | ||||
| 25-May | 29-May | Week 6 | Learning Week | Hari Raya Aidiladha | 27-May | Wed | |
| Wesak Day | 31-May | Sun | |||||
| 1-Jun | 5-Jun | Week 7 | Learning Week | Agong’s Birthday | 1-Jun | Mon | |
| (RPH) Wesak Day | 1-Jun | Mon | |||||
| 8-Jun | 12-Jun | Week 8 | Self-Study Week | ||||
| 15-Jun | 19-Jun | Week 9 | Final Examination | Awal Muharram | 17-Jun | Wed | |
| 22-Jun | 26-Jun | Semester Break | |||||
| 29-Jun | 3-Jul | Semester Break | |||||
