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Engineering Curriculum in University and Pre-University in Malaysia and United Kingdom
Engineering Curriculum in University and Pre-University in Malaysia and United Kingdom
University of Southampton
and
University of Malaya
Overview of
Engineering
Malaysia
Education
4 years
United Kingdom
3 years
Aims of the Programme
University of Malaya University of Southampton
Graduates will establish themselves as practicing Provide you with a solid foundation that will develop the
professionals in Electrical Engineering or related fields. skills needed for a wide range of professional engineering
careers as a high quality practitioner and leader in
business, technology, or research
Graduates will contribute to sustainable development and the Provide you with a balance of theoretical, design and
well-being of society. practical subjects which will allow you to exploit your
individual talents.
Graduates will engage in lifelong pursuit of knowledge and Provide a flexible academic structure which is relevant and
interdisciplinary learning appropriate for industrial and attractive to you, your colleagues and industry and which is
academic careers. responsive to advances in technology and the needs of the
industrial and academic community.
Learning Outcomes
University of Malaya University of Southampton
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
fundamentals and Electrical Engineering / Electrical underpinning key mathematics and science skills
Engineering (Communications) specialization to solve appropriate to Electrical or
complex engineering problems. Mechatronic/Electromechanical Engineering,
Identify, formulate, research, analyze and reach Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
substantiated conclusions along with recommendations underpinning principles and concepts applicable to
for complex Electrical Engineering / Electrical Electrical or Mechatronic/ Electromechanical
Engineering (Communications) problems, using Engineering,
principles of mathematics, natural science and
engineering science
Develop solutions for complex Electrical Engineering / Demonstrate specialised technical knowledge in chosen
Electrical Engineering (Communications) systems, specialist applications of engineering
components or processes to meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
culture, society and the environment.
University of Malaya University of Southampton
Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions Demonstrate awareness of financial, economic, social and
towards society and the environment, and demonstrate knowledge environmental factors of significance to engineering.
of and the need for sustainable development.
Apply norms of professional engineering practice ethically. (For the "with Industrial Studies" variant) How to apply your
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with academic skills and knowledge to solving problems in industry.
both engineers and the community at large through discussions,
reports and presentations.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a team member or (For the "with Industrial Studies" variant) The relevance of the
leader in a multi-disciplinary environment. learning outcomes listed above to a successful career in industry.
Utilize systematic approach to select/create appropriate Apply the knowledge and understanding outlined
IT tools, with full understanding of their limitations, to above to the development and evaluation of possible
model, simulate and solve complex Electrical solutions to engineering problems,
Engineering / Electrical Engineering
(Communications) problem.
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to Demonstrate awareness of major issues in Electrical or
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues Mechatronic/ Electromechanical engineering research
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to and development, and their possible exploitation to
professional engineering practice. enhance current practices,
Courses/Modules for Year
1 Engineering Degree
University of Malaya University of Southampton
Digital System 1 No Mathematics for Electronics and Electrical Eng 1,2 Yes
Programming I 1 No Mechanics 2 Yes
Circuit Analysis I 1 No Solid State Devices 2 Yes
Engineering Mathematics 2 2 Yes Electronic Systems 2 Yes
Information Literacy 2 No
Electronic Circuit I 2 No
Programming II 2 No
Courses/Modules for Year
3 Engineering Degree
University of Malaya University of Southampton
Power Electronics 2 No
Co-curriculum 2 No
Industrial Training 3 No
Skills
Foundation Year:
■ develop your knowledge and understanding of the mathematics that underpins
engineering, physics and geophysics;
■ develop your knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles on which
engineering, physics and geophysics are based;
■ develop your ability to apply mathematics to solve engineering physics, and
geophysics problems;
■ prepare you for study on an engineering, physics or geophysics degree course
Courses
Matriculation Technical Science Foundation Year
Course Core Course Core
Mathematics (science) Yes Mathematics A No
Mechanical Science No
Syllabus in Matriculation Electric and Electronics
Engineering Studies – Semester 1
DC CIRCUITS AC CIRCUITS
• Quantities and Units, Ohm’s Law, • Characteristics of AC sources, RLC,
Kirchoff’s Law RL, RC circuits
Electronics
AC Circuit Theory
Electrical Conduction
Discrete Devices
Measurement Devices
Framework of Engineering Curriculum
■ Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. mathematical methods relevant to engineering;
2. the scientific principles and theory relevant to engineering physics
3. the scientific principles and theory relevant to electric fields and circuits
Framework of Engineering Curriculum
Focus Content
Technical Knowledge Engineering Fundamental Knowledge
Professional Skills and Attributes Critical thinking, Analytical Reasoning and
Problem solving, Ethics
Electrical and
Electronics Mechanical
Mathematics Engineering Science
Studies
Engineering
Computer Science
Principles
References