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Multimedia UniversityFaculty of Engineering

Persiaran Multimedia, 63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor

Self Assessment Report

JANUARY 2009

Programme for Accreditation:

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

1.0 General Information …………………………………………………6

2.0 Programme Objectives2.1The Vision and Mission Statements ……………………..………….72.2Published Programme Objectives …………………………….…….. 7

2.3Descriptions of the Programme Objectives ………………………… 8

2.4Processes used to establish and review the Programme Objectives 82.5Steps taken by the University to ensure achievement of the

Programme Objectives ……………………………………………… 11 2.6On-going evaluation of the Programme Objectives ……………….. 12 2.7Continual quality improvement based on the evaluation results …. 13

3.0 Programme Outcomes3.1Published Programme Outcomes ……………………………………. 14

3.2Description of how the Programme Outcomes are linked to the Programme Objectives ………………………………………………… 15

3.3Processes used to establish and review the Programme Outcomes 183.4Description of the data gathered to assess the quality of POs

achievement ……………………………………………………………. 193.5Continual quality improvement based on the assessment results … 21

4.0 Academic Curriculum4.1Programme structure and course contents ………………………….. 224.2Programme delivery and assessment methods ……………………… 26

5.0 Students5.1Students’ performance in relation to Programme Outcomes ………. 285.2Requirement and process for admission of students ……………….. 295.3Student enrolment at the Faculty of Engineering ………………… 295.4Policies and processes for credit transfer ……………………………. 305.5Students’ workload ……………………………………………………… 325.6Students’ activities …………………………………………………….... 34

6.0 Academic and Support Staff6.1Strengths and competencies of staff …………………………………. 36

6.2Staff workload …………………………………………………………… 396.3Sufficiency and competency of technical and administrative staff … 42

7.0 Facilities7.1Adequacy of teaching and learning facilities …………………………. 48

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7.2Teaching laboratories …………………………………………………… 497.3Adequacy of support facilities …………………………………………. 507.4Recent and planned improvements …………………………………… 58

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8.0 Quality Management Systems8.1Commitment from the University ……………………………………… 59

8.2Mechanism for programme planning, curriculum development andreview ……………………………………………………………………. 63

8.3Responses to the external examiners’ reports ………………………. 668.4Quality assurance and benchmarking ………………………………… 69

Appendix A: Programme’s Information ……………………………………….. 73

Appendix B: Method of Assessment …………………………………………… 74

Appendix C: Listing of lecturers/invited speakers from industry/ public bodies ……………………………………………………….. 88

Appendix D: Listing of Tables ……………………………………………………. 93

* Softcopy Document in CD format is enclosed at the last page of this report

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ACRONYMS

ACP Academic Corporate Planning CommitteeADC University Academic Development Committee Alpha year Foundation study year in MMUAQA Academic and Quality Assurance CommitteeBeta year First year of degree study in MMUCQI Continual quality improvementDelta year Third year of degree study in MMUEpsilon year Fourth year of degree study in MMUFOE Faculty of Engineering, Multimedia University.FOSEE Foundation StudyGamma year Second year of degree study in MMULMC Lab Planning CommitteeMMU Multimedia UniversityME Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Electronics Majoring in MultimediaPEOs Programme ObjectivesPOs Programme OutcomesR&D Research and DevelopmentSAC Student Affairs CommitteeSTAD Student Affairs and Sports Division

Supporting documents available in digital format

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Cross Reference for Tables as stated in EAC Manual

EAC Manual Self Assessment Report

Table 1 Course to PO Matrix Table D1 (Appendix D)

Table 2 Distribution of Engineering Courses for an Engineering Programme

Table D2 (Appendix D)

Table 3 List of Elective Courses according to Areas of Field of Specialisation


Table 4 Distribution of General Education Courses for an Engineering Programme


Table 5 Courses Offered (Programme Structure) According to Trimester and Total Credit Hours


Table 6 Distribution of Student Enrolment for all Academic Years for the Past Four Years

Table 5.1

Table 7 Entry Qualification of Final Year Students of the Current Year

Table 5.2

Table 8 Breakdown in terms of Numbers of Academic Staff (Fulltime, Part-Time and Interprogramme) by Year for all Academic Years for the Past Four Years

Table 6.1

Table 9 Analysis of all Academic Staff Part 2, Section C, Document 2, No. 1

(Digital Format)Table 10 Academic Qualification of Academic Staff Table 6.2

Table 11 Professional Qualifications and Membership in Professional Bodies of Academic Staff

Table 6.3

Table 12 Post Held by Academic Staff Table 6.4

Table 13 Academic Staff Teaching Workload Summary for the Current Trimester

Table 6.5

Table 14 Analysis of all Support Staff Table 6.6

Table 15 Post Held by Support Staff Table 6.7

Table 16 Staff:Student Ratio Table 6.8

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1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

Multimedia University (MMU) was established in 1996 with the aim of producing graduates, who are kept abreast on the latest developments in the IT and Multimedia industry, and adept with the ability to innovate, contribute and lead in the new millennium. Its official launch on July 9th, 1999 by the former Prime Minister, YAB Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed signified a heavy responsibility that would encompass the scope of a truly world class institution – to be the catalyst for the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the nation, parallel to the Silicon Valley’s success in the USA.

As the first Government-approved private university in Malaysia, MMU plays an important role in providing world class education within the broad sphere of electrical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, multimedia, computers, digital art, animation, information technology, software development, mechanical engineering and management. With IT and Multimedia evolving at high speed, MMU is strategically placed within the MSC to capture and capitalize continual technology transfer from external industries, and create new inventions, innovations and technologies to benefit the nation. There are two campuses of MMU one located in the multimedia hub of Cyberjaya and the historical town of Melaka, with a combined student population of about 20,000.

Faculty of Engineering (FOE) is one of the major academic units in the University. Its vision is to be a competitive engineering faculty that innovates learning and research as well as supports the production of versatile graduates in facing the challenges of globalisation. The students are given training, both in-depth and broad-based, in fundamental principles, advanced technology and practical aspects of engineering knowledge. As per year 2008 June Intake, the Faculty offers a total of nine degree programmes, seven programmes in the field of electronics (electronics, telecommunications, computer, multimedia, microwave and communications, optical and nanotechnology), one in electrical engineering and one in computer and digital art.

B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia was started in the year 1998, and was accredited for the first time in November 2001 and subsequently in July 2004 the accreditation was renewed. Students are taught both theoretical and practical aspects of electronics engineering, including analog and digital electronics, circuit theory, field theory, introduction to power systems, programming, instrumentation and measurement, control system, data communications, analog and digital communications, microcontroller and microprocessor. Since this program is an electronic engineering with specialization in multimedia, students are also taught multimedia engineering subjects, for example, digital signal processing, digital audio processing, digital image and video processing, digital image and video compression, multimedia management and multimedia networking, etc. In addition to multimedia engineering related subject, students who enroll in this program are also required to study subjects from other disciplines such as advanced microprocessor, and the arts and humanities subjects.

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For all engineering degree programmes, Cyberpreneurship is also introduced in the curriculum. Apart from classroom studies, the students are also expected to excel in the laboratories. Moreover, in their final year, they are required to undergo industrial training, to expose them to the hands-on engineering working environment.

2.0 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

2.1 The Vision and Mission Statements

Vision of the UniversityTo be a premier university that propagates the generation and dissemination of knowledge in cutting edge technologies

Mission of the University1. To deliver quality academic programmes based on state-of-the-art R&D. 2. To attract and nurture quality minds who will contribute towards the global

knowledge economy 3. To inculcate a strong research culture within a dynamic, efficient and

effective team of academic and support staff 4. To be financially self-sustaining via education and the commercialisation of

R&D products and services.

Vision of the Faculty To be a leading engineering faculty for creation, preservation and dissemination of knowledge, training of knowledge workers for nation building, and providing continuous technical support for the ICT industry in Malaysia

Mission of the Faculty1. To produce multi-skilled graduates who are able to spearhead nation-

building in the Information Age 2. To provide opportunities and resources for academic and researchers to

carry out the state-of-the-art research and development work3. To support the growth of nationwide ICT industry through provision of

continuous professional development of knowledge

2.2 Published Programme Objectives

The Programme Objectives of the B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia programme are:

B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia To produce highly competent engineers in electronics engineering with

specialization in multimedia. To develop technical leaders who understand the electronics and multimedia

related industry needs of the country

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All the information related to this Programme can be obtained by the interested stakeholders through various media. In particular, the Programme Objectives have been published in:

1. Faculty’s website (http://foe.mmu.edu.my/)2. Faculty’s handbook (digital), and brochure (hard copy)3. Multimedia Learning System (MMLS, intranet)4. Notice boards at the Faculty and Laboratories

2.3 Descriptions of the Programme Objectives

The B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia Programme is targeted to support the industrial sector of the Malaysian economy, particularly (but not limited to) electronics, multimedia and ICT, by nurturing technically competent electronics with multimedia engineering specialization engineers well trained in basic engineering principles and conversant with management of technology and human relations. Graduates of this Programme are expected to become highly competent practitioners in their fields or to be leaders in research and knowledge creation. In either capacity, they are expected to be prime innovators of ideas, solution providers and catalysts of change in the area of electronics and multimedia engineering and its related fields. This is consistent with the vision and mission of the University as the current development in technology has stimulated new challenges and opportunities.

Since a large segment (about 30% and expected to grow) of the Malaysian economy involves manufacturing and ICT, electrical and electronic engineers constitute an important skilled workforce. As the Malaysian economy evolves towards becoming more knowledge-based, its institutions of higher learning must produce more and more knowledge workers in general and electrical and electronics engineers in particular. In recognition of this trend and inline with the Programme Objectives, the Faculty has recently begun a gradual process of incorporating elements of critical thinking and innovation in the students’ training. It is expected that this approach will better prepare the students to face the challenges of the increasingly complex world in which solutions to problems require novelty of ideas.

Based on the expressed interest of the government and industry, the Programme is responsive to produce engineers of high calibre who will lead, facilitate and support the development of new technologies. Graduates are expected to be actively involved in the nation’s progress towards the realization of Vision 2020.

Please refer to Section 8.2 of this document for further discussion on the rationales for continuing Engineering programme.

2.4 Processes used to Establish and Review the Programme Objectives

As discussed in Sec 2.3, the Programme Objectives (PEOs) are formulated based on the Vision and Mission of the University and the Faculty, after considering the expressed interests from various programme stakeholders and

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constituencies (i.e. government policies and Malaysian Plans, industry needs and domestic and global market trends). In order to assess the achievement of the PEOs, eleven (11) Programme Outcomes (POs) have been identified (refer to Sec 3.1). They are constantly reviewed, updated and linked to the curriculum design in the Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (ACP) Meetings. Any proposal of improvement will be brought to the Faculty Board and later to the University Academic Development Committee (ADC) for further discussions and reviews. Upon approval by the University Senate, the new updates to the curriculum will be implemented by the respective subject lecturers.

The processes used to establish and review the PEOs are summarized in the following figure.

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Constituencies: Academics, Industrial Advisors, External Examiners, Industries, Alumni, Faculty and Engineering Society

Stakeholders: Government, Industry, Employers, Alumni, Students, Community, Parents, Lecturers

Mission, Vision, and EAC Criteria

Measures: e.g. surveys,

examinations, reports, etc.

Senate

Assessment

Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (Standing Committee under the Faculty consisting of 4 elected Faculty members and a chairman appointed by the Dean)

Programme Educational Objectives

Desired Programme Outcomes

Dean of Faculty of Engineering

Faculty Board

University Academic Development Committee (consisting of Deans of Faculties, Senate representatives, chaired by the Vice President 1)

Actual Programme Outcomes

Evaluation and Action taken for continual

improvement

Figure 2.1 The processes used to establish and review the PEOs

All subject lecturers are involved in assessing the achievement of their subject objectives by defining measurable outcomes according to the Programme Outcomes. At the end of every trimester, the programme coordinator will call for a group meeting with all the lecturers in his programme to review the implementation of the subject outcomes. The meeting will discuss issues which arise during the trimester, analyze the outcome-based assessment results, and propose suggestions for quality improvement. A summary report will be submitted to ACP and the Faculty for further discussion and action.

Feedbacks from stakeholders (students, external examiners, industries) are gathered in the subsequent trimester/year and the same processes are performed for continual quality improvement. The following table summarises the involvements of programme’s stakeholders in the process for achieving PEOs.

Table 2.1 The Involvements of Programme’s Stakeholders in the Process for Achieving PEOs

Stakeholders Activities1 Industrial Advisors Faculty Advisor Meeting (Yearly)

Main Functions:To gather feedback from industry regarding the performance of graduates To discuss issues related to quality improvement and the process for achieving PEOs

Documents to be kept:Minutes of the Faculty Advisor Meeting

2 External Examiners Exam paper moderation (Every trimester)External Examiner’s visit (normally once in 2 years)

Main Functions:To moderate final exam papers To provide suggestions for continual quality improvement of the Programme

Documents to be keptExternal Examiners’ Reports

3 Graduates/ Alumni Graduate Job Recruitment Survey (Yearly)

Main Function:To provide Feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of the Programme

Documents to be keptGraduate Job Recruitment Survey Forms

4 Faculty Members Academic Checklist Review Meeting (Every Trimester)

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Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (ACP) Meeting (Monthly)

Student Affairs Committee (SAC) Meeting (Monthly)

Lab Management Committee (LMC) Meeting (Monthly)

Faculty Meeting (Monthly)

Main Functions:To discuss issues related to academic curriculum (ACP), students (SAC) and facilities (LMC).To take necessary action for continual quality improvement of the Programme

Documents to be keptAcademic Checklist Implementation and Monitoring SOP, Summary report of Academic Checklist Review, Minutes of various Meetings

5 Students Online Teaching Evaluation (Every trimester)

Academic Advisory System (Every trimester)

Dean’s Meeting / Dialogue Session with Students (at least once in a year)

Main Functions:To discuss issues related to the Programme, Faculty’s policies and academic studyTo gather feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of every subject

Documents to be keptMinutes of Student Affairs Committee Meeting

2.5 Steps taken by the University to Ensure Achievement of the Programme Objectives

The followings are steps taken by the University and the Faculty to ensure the achievement of the Programme Objectives:

1. The PEOs are linked to the curriculum design where the core and elective subjects are, collectively, composed of all the necessary knowledge and skills for the field of Multimedia and Electronic Engineering, conveyed through effective lectures and supervised laboratory experiments.

2. Every subject in the Programme is reviewed regularly by the lecturer. Any major new development in the field which is relevant to the subject will be immediately incorporated into the syllabus.

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3. The final year project will instil in the student the essential skills to carry out research and give technical presentations.

4. The industrial training programme will give the student a chance to experience and apply his knowledge in a real-world engineering environment.

5. The University subjects, such as Engineer & Society, Accounting & Management, etc. will inculcate good ethics and inspire excellent managerial skills.

6. Surveys from graduates’ employers are analysed and followed by necessary improvements to the learning system.

7. Inputs from industry are regularly acquired in order to prepare graduates who meet their requirements.

2.6 On-going Evaluation of the Programme Objectives

In order to appraise the effectiveness of the Programme, the Programme Objectives are evaluated from time to time, where various stakeholders are involved in these processes:

1. All subject lecturers take part in assessing and evaluating the achievement of the Programme Objectives. At the end of every trimester, a group meeting will be held to review the implementation of the subject outcomes. The meeting will evaluate the outcome-based assessment results and propose suggestions for quality improvement.

2. Feedback from the external examiner on the quality of the Programme is obtained in every trimester. The external examiner will visit the Faculty normally once in two years and give comments on the overall performance of the Programme.

3. Inputs from industries are obtained through survey in order to know their perceptions about the quality of our graduates.

4. The appointed industry advisors will occasionally confer with the faculty members and share their views on the education system.

5. The surveys by students’ Engineering Society provide information on the students’ expectations and measure of success of the existing education system.

6. Surveys will be conducted by alumni society on graduates. Among the questions that can be asked are where the students are currently working at, what positions they are holding and what their job scopes are. Among the indicators to evaluate the achievement of PEOs are (1) the percentage of graduates who secure employment within 6 months after graduation, and (2) the percentage of graduates who are involved in the technological

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development and innovations of Malaysian industries, particularly the manufacturing sector.

2.7 Continual Quality Improvement Based on the Evaluation Results

Based on the data gathered from the above-mentioned evaluation, strengths and weaknesses of the Programme will be studied and analyzed. The evaluation results will be discussed at the Faculty level and used in the continual improvement of the Programme. In particular,

1. Feedback from industries and graduates on the current development of the industrial sector of the Malaysian economy will be analyzed and the necessary improvements in existing curriculum will be implemented to further equip the future graduates in facing the latest challenges.

2. Comments and suggestions from the external examiner and industry advisors will be seriously considered and the necessary improvements will be immediately implemented.

3. All data gathered, results analyzed, and actions taken will be documented and used as performance target/indicator in the subsequent years for assessing the achievement of the Programme Objectives.

Examples of actions taken for continual quality improvement:

1. Based on feedback from industries (through survey during Industrial Training Visit), it was found that the industrial training period of 12 weeks was generally not sufficient to provide adequate exposure for students. Follow-up discussions were brought to Academic and Corporate Committee (ACP) Meeting. The course structure was revised and later approved by Senate to extend the industrial training period from 12 weeks to 16 - 18 weeks (effective from 2006/2007 intakes).

2. Based on inputs from students, it was found that some students have clear ideas of what they want to achieve in their careers but many others need help to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to plan their own development in a structured manner. This issue was raised in the University’s Curriculum Committee Meeting (CCM Minutes, May 2007). The Committee proposed to have at least one Career Counselor for every academic programme. Consequently, the program coordinator is appointed as the career counselor for that programme. The Career Counseling System for FOE students was launched in July 2007. The Career Counselors are expected to listen to the outcomes of students’ self reflections, and assist and guide students in the self-analysis processes using tools such as self-help questionnaires, career talks, workshops and seminars.

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3.0 PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

3.1 Published Programme Outcomes

In order to describe what students are expected to know and be able to perform or attain by the time of graduation, eleven (11) Programme Outcomes have been identified as follows:

1. Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering.

2. Capability to communicate effectively.

3. Acquisition of technical competence in specialized areas of engineering discipline.

4. Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a systems approach.

5. Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study.

6. Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions.

7. Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.

8. Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team.

9. Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.

10. Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as an engineer.

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11. Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning.

The Programme Outcomes are published in:

1. Faculty’s website (http://foe.mmu.edu.my/)2. Faculty’s handbook (digital), brochure (hardcopy)3. Multimedia Learning System (MMLS, intranet)4. Notice board at Faculty and Laboratories

3.2 Description of how the Programme Outcomes are Linked to the Programme Objectives

There are in total 11 Programme Outcomes, where 10 are adopted from the EAC manual with an additional outcome (PO no. 5; Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study).

As shown in the following table, the eleven listed POs encompass the elements of knowledge acquiring ability, in-depth technical competence, problem identification, formulating solutions, systems approach to design, sustainable development, responsibilities, effective communication, leadership, life-long learning and research skills.

Table 3.1 Description of how POs are linked to the PEOs

No. Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Description of how POs are linked to the PEOs

1.

2.

To train and nurture competent technical and engineering leaders in support of the activities in the electronics and multimedia engineering industry


- The graduates have firm fundamental knowledge and therefore can easily understand and adapt to any change in the technology

- This will ensure that the graduates will be of high caliber equipped with the fundamental technical principles of science and engineering so that they can lead, facilitate and support the development of engineering practices in the industries in Malaysia

- Related to PEO 1

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To produce versatile engineers with the ability to consistently synthesise new technologies in the electronics and multimedia engineering sector

2. Capability to communicate effectively- Communication and networking skills are

enhanced through presentations, exchanging ideas and arguing with solid rational

- To be a good leader, effective communication is a must

- Related to PEOs 1 and 2

3. Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of engineering discipline.

- The graduates have been prepared with comprehensive knowledge in the field of multimedia engineering and trained with practical laboratory experiments

- The broad and comprehensive knowledge obtained by the graduate enables them to give effective and practical solutions to industry problems


4. Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a systems approach.

- To become great technical leaders, the graduates should be able to identify, formulate and model problems as well as finding engineering solutions based on a systems approach


5. Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study

- The graduates are aware of existing up-to-date technologies and have strong knowledge and skills to readily contribute to the development of practical engineering solutions

- The graduates will be able to tackle on problems and improvement by conducting research in the fields of multimedia engineering and this will equip them with the capability of becoming not only as an engineer but also a researcher in developing new technologies.

- Related to PEO 1

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- As a technical leader, the graduates will not only have to think on the design side, but will also have to ensure the design is cost-effective, reliable, and has a great sustainability

- Related to PEO 2


- The graduates are made aware to implement and develop technology through good engineering conduct

- With the additional commitment towards professional and ethical responsibilities, the graduates will be elevated in terms of attitude and awareness towards ethical issues


8. Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team

- The development of an outstanding leader will come with good team work and thus the Programme is aimed at producing engineer who is not only capable of working independently but also as a part of a team



- In order to obtain immaculate innovativeness, a great leader will have to be enriched with various skills encompassing vast areas including technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills


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- The graduates are made aware and understand their roles as engineers for the society. These includes the awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities and the need for sustainable development

- Related to PEO 2

11. Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning

- The graduates are encouraged to explore and learn various technical as well as interdisciplinary skills, establishing strong enthusiasm for continuing professional development and life-long learning


3.3 Processes Used to Establish and Review the Programme Outcomes

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Assessment: Collection & Analysis of Evidence and Data


Evaluation: Interpretation of

Evidence and Data

Programme Educational Objective

Programme Learning

Strategies & Practices

Measurable Performance

Criteria

Programme Outcomes

Feedback for

Continuous Improvemen

t

Mission, Vision, and

EAC Criteria

Figure 3.1 Processes used to establish and review the Programme Outcomes

Based on the Figure 3.1 above, it can be seen that for the whole system to function well and be effective, a clear process is a must. The Programme Objectives and the Programme Outcomes are closely related to each other in the sense that the Programme Outcomes fulfil the requirements underlined by the Programme Objectives, and the Programme Objective is designed to adhere to the Mission and Vision of the University while taking into account the EAC criteria.

Positive learning strategies are designed and planned for all Programme subjects based on the syllabi and these are put into practice as listed in the Programme Outcomes (Sec 3.1). The Programme Outcomes as well as the learning outcomes of each individual subject are published for students to view online. so that they understand the expectations and the level at which the University requires them to be upon completion of the course/subject.

For each subject, clear and measurable performance criteria are designed for student evaluation. Evidences and data are collected and analysed. These are then discussed in Academic Checklist Review meeting (at the end of every trimester) mainly to identify issues related to the effectiveness of the teaching and learning process. This is done at course level.

Evaluation is then performed based on the assessments and key issues are addressed and brought into the attention at a higher level. This will serve as a feedback to indicate whether changes are needed to further enhance and improve the Programme. On top of that, inputs from Academics, Industrial Advisors, External Examiners, Industries, Alumni, Faculty and Engineering Society are also utilized as valuable feedback for continual quality improvement.

3.4 Description of the Data Gathered to Assess the Quality of POs Achievement

In order to assess the quality of POs achievement, both qualitative and quantitative data are gathered. Please refer to Appendix B for the descriptions of assessment methods used in assessing the achievement of each Programme Outcome.

Qualitative data gathered to assess the quality of POs achievement:

1. Presentation skills during final year project presentation, industrial training presentation or any group projects presentation. These are assessed through marking sheets.

2. Participation in any university wide, national or international competitions, particularly on the number of awards received or prizes won. These are assessed through yearly faculty record.

3. Involvement with extra-curricular activities or clubs. Positions held in any of the clubs involved. These are assessed through academic advisory records.

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4. Communication skills while dealing with academic advisors. These are assessed through academic advisory system records.

5. Surveys from, for example, alumni and students. These are assessed by survey forms.

6. Comments from external examiners.

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Quantitative data gathered to assess the quality of POs achievement:1. Mid-term tests, assignments, quizzes and final exams mark.2. Lab reports.3. Final year project presentations and final year project reports.4. Industrial training reports, log books and supervisor reports.5. Job employment survey

3.5 Continual Quality Improvement Based on the Assessment Results

The data gathered in Sec 3.4 are documented and applied to further develop and improve the Programme, as discussed below:

1. Academic Checklist implemented and monitored every trimester in order to review the Programme Outcomes. A summary report for all subjects is prepared by Program Coordinators to highlight specific issues, to propose solutions and to perform outcome-based assessment analyses. Academic & Corporate Planning Committee (ACP) at Faculty level will later review and discuss the summary report to decide whether any amendments are need for improvement.

2. Report of External Examiner will be reviewed in ACP, Academic & Quality Assurance Committee (AQA) and University Senate. Any improvement which needs to be done will be advised accordingly.

3. Feedback from Industrial Advisory Panel meeting will also be reviewed and discussed in ACP and the necessary improvement, as decided, will be submitted to AQA, University Academic Development Committee (ADC), and University Senate.

4. Survey by Engineering Society and Alumni provides information on the students’ feedback and measures of success of the existing education system.

5. Inputs from industries are obtained through survey in order to know their feedback on the quality of our graduates.

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4.0 ACADEMIC CURRICULUM

4.1 Programme Structure and Course Contents

The programme structure and the course contents are designed carefully by keeping the eleven expected Programme Outcomes of this Programme in mind. In order to identify and track the contribution of each subject to the Programme Outcomes, a matrix linking all the subjects to the Programme Outcomes is presented in Table D1 in Appendix D.

The details of how the programme structure and course contents support the achievement of the Programme Outcomes are listed below:

Table 4.1 Description of how the Course Subjects Contribute towards POs

No. Programme Outcomes

Descriptions


- Core subjects on mathematics ( Engineering Mathematics I-II, Mathematical Techniques), Electronics I-III, Digital Logic Design, Microprocessor Systems & Interfacing, Computer Organization and Architecture, Control Theory, Mathematical Techniques, Database System, Introduction to Digital Signal Processing, Circuit Theory, Circuits And Signals, Instrumentation& Measurement Techniques, Operating System, Analog and Digital Communications, Algorithm & Data Structure, Computer and Program Design, Introduction to Machines, Data Communications and Computer Networking, Field Theory and Electromagnetic Theory.

- Basic concepts and theories and their relation to actual engineering systems are applied and extended in Final

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Year Projects and Industrial Training.

- Extensive laboratory experiments to provide in-depth practical knowledge and hands-on experience to students.

2. Capability to communicate effectively.

- Compulsory subject: Technical Communications - students acquire effective report writing and presentation skills.

- Report writing and presentations in mandatory Final Year Projects, Industrial Training and various other subjects. These allow students to understand and acquire confidence in project writing and skilful presentation.

- Participation in various competitions and social activities, e.g. MMU-TM 3G Contest, NS Competition, IET-Intervarsity Competition, Philips Young Inventor Contest, HSBC, MESCORP, etc.

- Introduction to Cyberpreneurship – to develop business planning and presentation skills, proposal writing, negotiating and other skills.

3. Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of engineering discipline.

- Designed to cover core and elective subjects pertaining to the building of in-depth competence in students according to their area of specialisation. Subjects include:Introduction to Multimedia, Multimedia Management and Presentation, Multimedia System Design, Multimedia Networks, Multimedia Database Systems, Distributed Multimedia Systems, Digital Audio Signal Processing, Digital Image and Video Processing, Digital Image and Video Compression, Data and Multimedia Networking, Digital and Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality.

- Final Year Projects are related to the major in order to strengthen students’ in-depth competence.

4. Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach.

- Balanced mix of individual and group projects and assignments - students appreciate problem formulation and solution finding.

- Final Year Projects and design competitions, e.g. TM-MMU 3G Contest, NS Competition, KACIP (by Ericsson), HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards and FMM-Festo Student Design Engineer Award (by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers) strengthen students’ capabilities to adopt a system approach in their projects

- Most subjects have associated laboratory sessions to give students hands-on experience in identifying, formulating and modelling problems.

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- Mini Projects are geared to give emphasis to system / sub-system design methodology.

5. Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study.

- Final Year Projects require students to conduct research, for example, by doing a literature review.

- Participation in various activities, seminars and conferences oriented towards research, such as M2USIC (MMU International Symposium on Information and Communications Technologies), Sterling Lectures, WWAT (Workshop on Wireless Access Technology) and MESCORP.


- TM-MMU 3G Contest, Microsoft.Net Competion, National Semiconductor Competition, KACIP (by Ericsson), FMM-Festo Student Design Engineer Award (by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers), HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards.

- Final Year Projects are implemented within financial constraints: - students appreciate the cost of making a product, budgeting, estimation of expenditure, capital investment, control of costs and finance, reporting results, difference between budget and forecasts, profit and loss, sales, capital and cash-flow.

- Students are required to take the course Basic Economics, Accounting and Management.

- Students are exposed to practical problems involving sustainability and cost-effectiveness during their Industrial Training.


- Students are required to undertake the subjects Engineer & Society, Law for Engineers and Islamic Studies/Moral & Ethics.

- Industrial Training allows students to understand the roles of engineers in society and the importance of professional and ethical conduct.

- All engineering students are members of the Engineering Society within which student chapters of IEM has been formed. One of the objectives of such an organization is to instill the understanding and commitment of students to professional and ethical responsibilities.

- Seminars and talks on the roles of engineers in various industries, the challenges faced in the engineering profession, the technological trend and industrial evolution, delivered by speakers from professional bodies and industries are organized frequently throughout the academic year, both by the Faculty and Engineering Society. Examples of such events are career talks by successful professional engineers

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during the Engineering-Week (E-Week) and Sterling Lecture Series.

8. Ability to work effectively as an individual, and as a member/leader in a team.

- Balanced mix of individual and group projects and assignments.

- For group projects, students are required to organize, divide and agree on job and responsibility distribution.

- Industrial Training gives students the opportunity to participate as an effective part of a team and to appreciate teamwork.

- In addition, the students also learn to work in team through societal activities, e.g. E-Week, MESCORP of Engineering Society and the participation in various Engineering/IT design competitions.


- Group projects and laboratory experiments allow application of scientific knowledge and a practice of managing skill through tasks distribution.

- University subjects such as Technical Communications, Basic Economics, Accounting and Management, Introduction to Cyberpreneurship and Law for Engineers are introduced to the engineering students to train their management and leadership skills.

- Students are to be aware that they can create jobs for themselves after their graduation through the subject of Introduction to Cyberpreneurship.


- Students are required to undertake subjects of Engineer and Society, and Law for Engineers. It is through these subjects that students are exposed to the roles and responsibilities of engineers in the local and global society and environment.

- All engineering students are the members of the Engineering Society within which student chapters of IEM has been formed. One of the objectives of such organization is to instill the understanding and commitment of students to professional and ethical responsibilities.

- Students are required to undertake one co-curricular subject.

11. Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning.

- Students are exposed to actual industrial environment and expectations during their studies via industrial training and seminars by practising engineers from the industry. This helps to enhance students’ understanding of the ever changing industrial environment.

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- Online learning portal for every subject with links to relevant industries (e.g. Fujitsu/Matsushita seminar), standardization bodies and professional bodies.

- Students participate in various workshops, seminars and conferences (e.g. M2USIC (MMU International Symposium on Information and Communications Technologies), AP-NeGeMo, WWAT (Workshop on Wireless Access Technology), Sterling Lectures, I-space Lecture series from Japan universities, etc.)

- Students are encouraged to join the Alumni Society with web portal for engineering alumni - to disseminate information and updates to all the engineering graduates.

- Students are offered to participate in certain optional professional certification courses organised in the University, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco certifications.

The distribution of the engineering courses according to the areas specified by EAC Accreditation Manual is provided in Table D2 and Table D3 respective in Appendix D, while Table D4 in Appendix D presents the distribution of the related non-engineering (general education) courses. It is shown that this Programme is carefully designed to have approximately 75.8% engineering courses (113.82 EAC equivalent credit hours) and 24.2% non-engineering courses (36.36 EAC equivalent credit hours). At the time of graduation, students are expected to possess those skills mentioned in the Programme Outcomes. With the help of these acquired skills they can face the challenges of globalisation in the field of Engineering and can be productive engineers in various industries. This also partially satisfies the vision of the Faculty.

4.2 Programme Delivery and Assessment Methods

Programme Delivery

Lectures are the main approach of delivering the basic information to help the students to understand a particular subject area. Lecture classes are conducted by experienced and dedicated lecturers. Lecturers instruct the students according to the up-to-date syllabus which is continuously improved upon. Lectures are designed not simply to instruct, but also to inspire.

Supervised tutorial classes are conducted for each subject to enhance the students’ understanding of the basic concepts taught in lectures. A typical class size of 35 students would give the students the benefit of personal attention. Group discussion is also encouraged in the tutorial classes. Lecturers and tutors set aside a minimum of four hours per week for consultation, so that students may personally seek their respective lecturer’s and tutor’s guidance on the subject.

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Supervised laboratory sessions are conducted to help students to develop competence in performing experimental work, and to provide training in planning experiments as well as interpreting data. Before each laboratory session, a lab-sheet is provided for the experiment. Students often work in groups, which typically consist of two to three students, and are encouraged to co-operate and discuss their work. At the end of the laboratory session, students are evaluated through oral assessment by the lab supervisor to assess the effectiveness of learning. The students are also required to submit written reports to describe their findings and observations. Recently, the Faculty has gradually implemented a system in which the lab-sheets contain open-ended problems, questions, issues, etc. The main purpose of this exercise is to foster originality in students’ thinking, to prepare them for the increasingly complex world in which many complex engineering problems will require novel solutions.

Moreover, various assignments and projects are offered for the students to gain practical experiences and to test their understanding of concepts that they have come across in the lectures.

All lecture notes, tutorials, laboratory sheets, resources and subject information are available on the online Multimedia Learning System (MMLS) for easy access. The MMLS also supports self-learning through multimedia content.

Table D5 in Appendix D shows the distribution of the courses offered according to trimester. Typically, a student will study 46 subjects (equivalent to 139 credit hours) in 12 trimesters. For many students, the final project is the most rewarding aspect of their 4-year study. This final year project, which counts for 8 credit hours and runs for 2 trimesters, provides the students with the chance to experience research work at first hand with a project of their choice under the guidance of a project supervisor. The project involves problem solving using engineering theories and techniques, and the implementation of the project design. Students are expected to design possible solutions to the problem, taking into account various aspects such as professionalism, costing and engineering viability. At the end of the trimesters, students are required to present their work at seminars. In addition, they must complete an independent written report of the project and submit it for assessment. Since the final year project requires the students to provide original ideas, designs, solutions, etc., in addition to applying what they have learned in the classroom, it is an important part of the students’ training, as it prepares them for the complex engineering problems which they are likely to encounter in their professional life.

As part of the integrated curriculum of the Bachelor of Engineering degree courses, all students are required to undergo industrial training during their final year of study for a minimum period of 12 weeks. The students are placed at various companies throughout Malaysia. This training exposes the students to a real working environment including the companies' organizational structures, business operations and administrative functions. The valuable hands-on experience in the training will reinforce what has been taught at the University.

Assessment Methods

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Students are assessed through various approaches to judge how well they are progressing. For all subjects, students are assessed through final examination (60%) and coursework (40%), except Mini Project (100% coursework). Coursework includes a number of components depending on the particular subject. Some examples are tutorials questions, quizzes, assignments, projects, tests, laboratory work, demonstrations and presentations. Please refer to Appendix B for the details of assessment methods.

To monitor and improve the performance of students in line with the learning outcomes of the Programme, the students’ results (final examination and coursework) are analyzed at the end of the course. A summary report will be submitted to ACP and the Faculty for further discussion and action.

5.0 STUDENTS

5.1 Students’ Performance in Relation to Programme Outcomes

As described in Appendix B, the students’ technical performance and communication skills are constantly monitored based on their results in final exam, mid-term test, Q & A session during tutorial/quizzes, individual assignment report and presentation, viva during lab session, lab report, and industrial training, mini project and final year project reports, demonstrations and presentations.

In addition, in order to monitor and assess students’ performance in relation to Programme Outcome 2, 7, 9, 10, and 11, they are encouraged to participate in SAPS (Students Activities Performance System) Programme. The SAPS Programme is an evaluation system that provides statistical information regarding students’ involvement in co-curricular activities. The objectives of this programme are to identify an all-rounder and active student sub-population within the whole student community. Besides, feedback from industries, external examiner/industrial advisor/EAC, graduate employment statistics and survey (Part 2, Section B, Document 2) show, improve and monitor the performance of the students in line with the learning outcomes of the Programme (Sec 3.1). Moreover, Academic Advisory System, Students Results Analysis Report (Academic and Corporate Planning Committee), Academic Subject Checklist, Academic Evaluation System and Student Meeting with the Dean are conducted every trimester to ensure the students are fully aware of their responsibilities and those of the Faculty. The students are also kept updated on the requirements of the Outcome-based Education and also job opportunities. Quality assurance standard is also established to ensure the effectiveness of curriculum in achieving the Programme Objectives (Sec 8.4).

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5.2 Requirement and Process for Admission of Students

In order to be qualified to study B. Eng. (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia, the candidate must either pass Alpha Engineering or STPM/A Levels/equivalent with at least 3 Principals (inclusive of Mathematics and Physics) or a related 2 year Diploma/equivalent from a recognised institution.

For candidates applying for Alpha Engineering at FOSEE, they must pass SPM/O Levels/equivalent with 5 Credits (inclusive of English, Additional Mathematics, Modern Mathematics, and Physics). The admission requirements have been stated in the Student Admission System and published in the newspaper or university/faculty website, prospectus, faculty handbook or programme application forms.

Candidates can apply for admission by obtaining the form from the admission counter within the University or purchase the forms by mail. Online application is also opened for application for local and international students. Completed forms submitted to the Admission & Scholarship Division will be processed and the list of qualified candidates will be brought to the selection committee for approval. Successful applicants will receive offer letters together with necessary documents and information. The completed documents are to be submitted to Admission & Scholarship Division on the registration day. Candidates who accept offer for admission will be registered in the University’s integrated system, ICEMS (Integrated Computerised Education Management System). Admission of students is done 2 times in an academic session, once June and the other in February respectively.

5.3 Student Enrolment at the Faculty of Engineering

The table below presents the distribution of FOE student enrolment for all academic years for the past four years for Electrical and Electronics Engineering degree.

Table 5.1 Distribution of Student Enrolment (Electrical and Electronics Engineering)

for all Academic Years for the Past Four Years

YEARYEAR

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/20091st Year 494 526 562 5932nd Year 393 455 568 5623rd Year 414 367 355 5534th Year 374 422 342 359

Total No. of Students Per

Year1675 1770 1827 2067

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New students may be accepted to the Faculty of Engineering in June (mainintake) of every year. In 2005-06 academic year we had a total of 1675Electronics & Electrical Engineering students. This number steadilyincreased to the current total of 2067 students in the 2008/2009 academicyear. As of January 2009, the staff-to-student ratio is 1:17.97 for 2008/2009 session.

There are currently 18 students in the final year of B. Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia. Their entry qualifications are listed in Table 5.2.

Table 5.2 Entry Qualifications of Final Year Students of the Current Year

ENTRY QUALIFICATION NUMBER

STPM 0

Matriculation/ MMU Foundation 18

Diploma 0

Others (A Level, UEC) 0

TOTAL 18

5.4 Policies and Processes for the Credit Transfer

In the credit transfer policy, normally only subjects at beta level can be considered for credit transfer and to be done within the first two weeks of the first trimester. Diploma students must be of at least 2 years in duration after SPM, and the students must have completed their programme and have been awarded the Diploma. The syllabi of the subjects must cover a minimum of 70% of MMU syllabus and that all the subjects for consideration must have a minimum of B (as per the Faculty’s standard). A maximum of 30 credit hours may be granted through credit transfer into MMU’s academic programmes. Some University subjects are transferable (Bahasa Malaysia/Islamic Studies/Moral and Ethics/Malaysian Studies) and some are not (Co-curriculum/English/Industrial Training).

Student must fill the Credit Transfer Form online for credit transfer purpose. He/she will discuss with the academic staff members of the Credit Transfer

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Committee appointed by the Dean. He/she must bring along with him/her the detailed syllabus and the official transcript. A viva may be conducted to test the level of the student during the discussion. Award of credit transfer will be based on the academic and faculty requirement and shall be at the discretion of the Dean.

Please refer to Part 2, Section B, Document 1, No. 3 (in digital format) for more information on Credit Transfer Policy & Procedure and Rules & Regulations.

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5.5 Student’s Workload

Students in the B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia programme are required to take 139 credit hours. The credit hours can be broken down into 103 in core subjects, 12 in elective subjects, 22 in arts and humanities subject, and 2 in co-curriculum.

Full-time students who are not on probation status (GPA >=2.0) are allowed to register a maximum of 18 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 14 lecture-week trimester; and a maximum of 9 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 8 lecture-week trimester.

Students who are on probation status (GPA <2.0) are allowed to register a maximum of 12 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 14 lecture-week trimester; and a maximum of 6 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 8 lecture-week trimester.

The students are assessed through coursework and exams. . The percentage distribution in most cases is 60% for final examination and 40% for coursework. Coursework include tutorial questions, assignments, tests or quizzes and laboratory work.

Students can obtain consultations and provide feedback on their workload through a number of ways, such as academic advisory system, student meeting with the Dean, and academic evaluation system.

The following table describes how to ensure a balanced workload for the students.

Table 5.3 Description of How to Ensure Balanced Workload for the Students

No. How to ensure balanced workload Responsibility

1. Regulation No. 7 : Academic Load for Normal studentsFull-time students who are not on probation status (GPA >=2.0) shall only be allowed to register a maximum of 18 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 14 lecture-week trimester; and a maximum of 9 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 8 lecture-week trimester.

Faculty and Exam Unit

2. Regulation No. 7 : Academic Load for Under Probation studentsStudents who are on probation status (GPA <2.0) shall only be allowed to register a maximum of 12 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 14 lecture-week trimester; and a maximum of 6 credit hours and a minimum of 1 subject in the 8 lecture-week trimester.


3. SAPS (Student Activities Performance System) STAD and ITSD

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It is a cooperative effort between STAD (Student Affairs and Sports Division) and CITS (Centre for Information Technology and Services) to produce a computerized system that will provide statistical information regarding students’ involvement in co-curricular activities.

The summary of information on students’ participation will serve as a source of motivation to improve themselves in certain areas. It also serves as a mean to provide the students with a chronology of their participation in co-curriculum activities during their study life, in the form of transcript.

4. Academic Advisory System

Upon admission to an engineering programme, every student will be assigned to an academic advisor. The responsibility of an academic advisor is to promote students' sense of responsibility, commitment to the pursuit of intellectual foundations, disciplinary competence, academic success and career advancement awareness.

A student is required to meet his/her academic advisor at least once per trimester to discuss and plan his/her academic study.

A major intent of academic advising is to challenge and encourage students to participate in, and to thrive in MMU Campus and Cyberjaya communities and beyond.

Good academic advising can help students bridge the gaps between personal, academic and career requirements.

Supported by good advising, students will clarify, plan, implement and monitor a programme of study consistent with their values, goals, interests, and abilities. This will lead to success and satisfaction in their personal, academic and career lives.


5. Programme for Students to Meet with the Dean

The Dean will meet the students at every level to talk on specific topic which is deemed to be necessary and important to students such as topics related to their Final Year Project, Class & Lab attendance and tips on how to study, attending lecture/tutorial etc. At the end of the session, a Q&A session is open for students for their feedback/suggestion/comment.

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6. Academic Evaluation System (AES)

The online academic evaluation is conducted at the end of every trimester in Multimedia University to assess the teaching quality, the course content, and the facilities provided as well as to serve as a platform for students to comment about the university and suggest improvement. This exercise has been practised in Multimedia University since 1996. The Academic Programme, Accreditation and Coordination (APAC) Unit is responsible to coordinate the academic evaluation exercise. The academic evaluation exercise is usually conducted 3 weeks before the final examination.

APAC will design a workflow and then announce to all faculties and students for them to update records. The records for Academic Evaluation are captured from the data keyed-in during the course registration.

Students are given two weeks to do the evaluation. They may choose to do the evaluation in the campus, within the comfort of their own home, or anywhere where there is internet connection.

Faculty and APAC

7. Feedback from External Examiner/MQA/EAC through the Meeting with Students session.

During External Examiner/MQA/EAC visits, students are encouraged to attend a special session to meet the panellists and discuss on academic/other related issues. Feedback and suggestions from External Examiner/ MQA/EAC will be tabled and discussed in the Academic and Corporate Planning (ACP) meeting.

Faculty/External Examiners/MQA/EAC

5.6 Student’s Activities

Students can participate in a large variety of clubs and societies of academic related, leisure and student welfare nature that provide experience in management, representation for their welfare and social activities.

There are four faculty-based societies for FOE students, namely Engineering Society (ENGSOC), The Institution of Engineers, Malaysia Student Chapter (MMUIEM), Institution of Engineering and Technology Student Chapter (MMUIET) and The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Student Branch (MMUIEEE). Students liaise with engineering institutions and engineering based companies to organise seminars, exhibitions, field trips and other engineering related activities through these societies.

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Students are represented by the Student Representative Council (SRC) to channel their concerns regarding their welfare and rights to the university management. Students can participate in SRC election to be elected as council member.

Other than the two aforementioned types of organisations, students can also participate in societies and clubs such as Technopreneur Development Club, Red Crescent Society, Outdoors and Recreational Society, Soccer Club etc. for leisure and self-development. The Student Affairs and Sports Division (STAD) regulates and assists in student activities. STAD cooperates with the Centre for Information Technology Services (CITS) to produce the Student Activities Performance System (SAPS), which is a computerised system that records students’ involvement in activities to produce a transcript.

Please refer to Part 2, Section B, Document 4, No. 2 (in digital format) for STAD organization and available student organizations.

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6.0 ACADEMIC AND SUPPORT STAFF

6.1 Strengths and Competencies of Academic Staff

A breakdown in terms of the number of academic staff by year for the past four years is summarized in the following table. Based on the analysis, it can be seen that the total number of full-time staff serving the Electrical and Electronics Engineering program varies between 10 and 20. This includes those on study or sabbatical leave and tutors. The number of full time academic staff from other programme serving B. Eng (Electronics) programme is overall well maintained at the same number.

Table 6.1 Breakdown in terms of Numbers of Academic Staff (Fulltime, Part-Time and Inter-program) by Year for all Academic Years for the Past Four Years

ACADEMIC STAFF SESSION

2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009(a) Total number of full-time staff

(including those servicing other

programme, staff on study or

sabbatical leave & tutors)

146 152 142 133

(b) Full-time equivalent of academic staff

servicing other programme 0 0 0 0

(c) Academic staff (on study or

sabbatical leave – lecturer and tutor) 13 18 15 13

(d) Tutors (exclude those on study leave above) 18 18 18 16

(e) Effective full-time academic staff =

(a)-(b)-(c)-(d) 115 116 109 104

(f) Full-time equivalent of academic staff

from other programme servicing this

programme (from other majoring in

Faculty of Engineering)6 6 6 6

(g) Full-time equivalent of part time academic staff 5 5 5 5

Full-Time Equivalent Academic Staff

(FTES) Contributing to Staff:Student

Ratio = (e)+(f)+(g)126 127 120 115

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Note:

If an academic staff member is involved in teaching more than one degree programme (including off-campus and distance learning), then the full-time equivalent of that particular staff has to be calculated.

For full time equivalent staff calculation, the following will be used as a basis:One Full-Time Equivalent Staff Member should normally have 15 contact hours (lecture/tutorial/lab supervision/student consultation) per week.

An analysis of all academic staff is available in digital format (Part 2, Section C, Document 2, No. 1). We have highly dedicated lecturers to instruct students according to our up-to-date syllabus, which is continuously improved upon. Our tutors are well qualified to reinforce and guide the students in tutorial classes. Out of the 133 full-time academic staff in the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Programme, there are 116 lecturers and 17 tutors. Forty-seven, or 35%, of our lecturers are Ph.D. holders, as shown in the table below. The other 69 lecturers are with Master’s degree. The number of PhD holders is expected to increase as all academic staff with a Master’s degree are required to purse a doctorate study within 6 months after joining the faculty.

Table 6.2 Academic Qualification of Academic Staff in Electrical &

Electronics Engineering

Academic Qualifications Number

Doctorate 47

Masters 69

Bachelor 17

TOTAL 133

The Faculty has set-up four Research Centres (RCs). The main objective of these Research Centres is to group academics and students with similar interests in a specified field of research to start working on identified research projects. These Research Centres are: Centre for Multimedia Security & Signal Processing (CMSSP), Centre for Broadband Communications (CBC), Centre for Robotics and Electrical System (CRES) and Centre for Advanced Devices and Systems (CADS).

As for the professional development, the table below shows the professional qualifications and membership in professional bodies of academic staff. Currently, most of the academic staff teaching Electrical and Electronics Engineering students hold membership in IEEE, IET, IEM and BEM, either as a member, graduate member or graduate engineer. Other prominent professional qualifications and membership are Chartered Engineers, Professional Engineers, and Institute of Physics.

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Table 6.3 Professional Qualifications and Membership in Professional Bodies of Academic Staff

Type of Qualification/Field Number

PEng 3

MIEEE 45

IEM 21

BEM 31

IET 6

Institute of Physics 3

ACM 1

MSCR 1

MNIE 1

Furthermore, the Faculty also promotes strategic co-operation and collaboration between institutions and industries locally, regionally and globally. Intel, Silterra, and Agilent are among the few industries with active collaborations From time to time, seminars and talks are arranged for staff and students to keep in touch with the latest development in sciences, technologies and industries. A list of invited speakers from industry, other academic institutions and public bodies for the past three years is given in Appendix C.

The distribution of positions held by full-time academic staff in Electrical & Electronics group is given in Table 6.4. Table 6.4 Post Held by Academic Staff (for Electrical & Electronics Engineering Programme)

Post Number

Full Time Part Time

Professors 4 -

Assoc. Professors 8 -

Senior Lecturers 17 -

Lecturers 87 -

Tutors 17 -

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TOTAL 133

6.2 Staff Workload

In each trimester, the overall staff workload for every lecturer is not more than 12 contact hours per week. The 12 contact hours include lecture, tutorial and lab experiment supervision. For common subjects (for example Engineering Mathematics 1, Circuit Theory, etc) in which the number of students exceed 100, more than one lecturer will be assigned to teach the subject and the number of students in a lecture session does not exceed 180. Under the team-teaching practise which involves subjects which are taught by more than one lecturer, a lecturer will only teach certain chapters of the subject and there is no need for the lecturer to teach for the whole semester. In doing so, the lecturers involved will have more time to carry out research and consultancy works.

In case students have questions and interest to know more for a particular subject and they would like to consult the lecturer, they are encouraged to do so during the lecturer’s consultation hours and it is the faculty’s practice that each lecturer has to allocate four consultation hours per week for students. Students can still come to consult the lecturer during other office hours but in order to minimize the disturbance to the lecturers for their research work, students are highly encouraged to consult the lecturer during their consultation hours.

Table 6.5 Academic Staff Teaching Workload Summary for the Previous Trimester (Trimester 1, 2008/2009)

Staff Member (Name)

Part or Full Time or From

Other Programme

Courses Taught (Course Code/Credit Hrs.)

Prof. Pankaj Kumar Choudhury

Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Prof M. Matsumoto Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Associate Prof. Lee Wah Pheng

Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Associate Prof. Sim Moh Lim Full time ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications / 3

Dr. Goi Bok Min Full time ECP4166 Advanced Micro Processor

Dr. Wong Hin Yong Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Dr. Ian Chai Full time ECP4136 Java Technology / 3 Dr. Mohammad Faizal Ahmad Fauzi

Full time ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and Applications / 3

Dr. Tan Keng Teh Full time EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I / 3Dr. Tan Ai Hui Full time ETM2046 Analog and Digital

Communications / 3Dr. Tan Su Wei Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program

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Design / 3Dr. Tay Lea Tien Full time ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and

Applications / 3Dr. Nurul Nadia Ahmad Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Dr. Ahmed Watik Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program Design / 3

Dr. Mardeni Bin Roslee Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Dr. Deepak Kumar Full time EMG2016 Electromagnetics Theory / 3

Dr. Yong Thian Khok Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Dr. Tan Yi Fei Full time EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics III / 3

Dr. Tan Wooi Nee Full time EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics III / 3

Dr. Md Shabiul Islam Full time ECP2216 Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems / 3

Dr. Gobbi Ramasamy Full time EEN3076 Power Electronics / 3

Dr. Mohsen Nabipoor Full time EEN4186 VLSI System Design & Modeling Technique

Dr. Chew Kuew Wai Full time EEN4176 Analog Integrated Circuits

Dr. Chang Yoong Choon Full time ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and Applications / 3

Mr. Gan Ming Tao Full time EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I / 3Mr. Ooi Chee Pun Full time EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I / 3

Ms. Ranusha Rajakrishnan Full time EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I / 3

Mr. Ivan Ku Chui Choon Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Ms. Kuan Lee Choo Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Mr. Mohd. Fikry Abdul Karim Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Ms. Hasmila Omar Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Ms. Fatima Ayat Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Mr. Tan Kok Siang Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Mr. Ling Huo Chong Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program Design / 3

Mr. Cheong Soon Nyean Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program Design / 3

Mr. Lo Yew Chiong Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Ms. Teng Hse Tzia Full time EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics III / 3

Mr. Yap Wen Jiun Full time EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics III / 3

Ms. Florence Chong Full time ECP2216 Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems / 3

Mr. Teh Ying Khai Full time ECP2216 Microcontroller and

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http://foe/script/FOEStaff/staff_profile.php?StaffID=1234567908

Microprocessor Systems / 3Mr. Balachandran Ruthramurthy

Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

Mr. Mohd. Hairi Bin Halmi Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

Mr. Teh Chin Hui Full time EMG2016 Electromagnetics Theory / 3

Mr. Wong Sew Kin Full time EMG2016 Electromagnetics Theory / 3

Ms. Yvonne Kam Hwei Syn Full time EMG2016 Electromagnetics Theory / 3

Mr. Ng Yin Hoe Full time ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications / 3

Mr. Hussain S.Athab Full time EEN3076 Power Electronics / 3

Dr. Marinah Othman Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Mr. Faisal Mohd. Yasin Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Mr. Lam Hai Shuan Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Ms. Nisha Kumari Devaraj Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

Mr. Bryan Ng Cheng Kuan Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3

Mr. Siew Wee Ong Full time EPT3016 Mini Project / 3Mr. Tan Wooi Haw Full time ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and

Applications / 3Mr. Mohd Haris Lye Abdullah Full time ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and

Applications / 3Mr. Simon Lau Boung Yew Full time ECP4156 Software Engineering / 3

Ms. Fatahiyah Mohd Anuar Full time EHM3066 Engineer and Society

Mr. Nor Azhar Mohd Arif Full time ETM3046 Communications I

Mr. Gobi Vetharatnam Full time EMG4076 Electromagnetic Interference

Mr. Lim Ka Sing Full time EMG4076 Electromagnetic Interference

Mr. Phua Yeong Nan Full time EMG4076 Electromagnetic Interference

Mr. Chan Mun Leong Full time ECP4206 Object Oriented Programming with C++

Ms. Chua Min Zhi (Tutor) Full time EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I / 3

Ms. Tang Sze Yin (Tutor) Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Mr. Tan Chee Keong (Tutor) Full time ECT1016 Circuit Theory / 3

Ms. Lee It Ee (Tutor) Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Ms. Siti Azlida Ibrahim (Tutor) Full time EEN1016 Electronics I

Mr. Chin Ji Jian (Tutor) Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program Design / 3

Ms. Yip Sook Chin (Tutor) Full time ECP1016 Computer and Program Design / 3

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Ms. Azlindawaty Mohd. Khuzi (Tutor)

Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Mr. Tan Yee Chieh (Tutor) Full time ECT1026 Field Theory / 3

Mr. Mak Kwang Hwai (Tutor) Full time EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics III / 3

Mr. Chung Gwo Chin (Tutor) Full time ECP2216 Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems / 3

Ms. Lee Yee Lien (Tutor) Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

Ms. Nasrin Sadeghianpour (Tutor)

Full time EMG2016 Electromagnetics Theory / 3

Ms. Chan Chee Suit (Tutor) Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

Ms. Nisha Kumari Devaraj (Tutor)

Full time ECT2036 Circuits and Signals / 3

6.3 Sufficiency and Competency of Technical and Administrative Staff

The analysis of all support staff is given in the following table. There are 29 support staff including technical and administrative staff. Their respective position and the analysis on their academic qualification and also years of experience in both industry and academics are also shown in table 6.6.

Table 6.6 Analysis of all Supporting Staff (as of 2008)

No. Name Post Held

Date of First Appointment at the Fac/Sch/Dept.

Academic Qualifications/ Field of Specialization/ Institution and Year of Award

Years of Experience

Govt./ Industry Practice

MMU (Other Dept.)

This Fac/Sch/Dept.

1. Norazlina Nordin (Ms) Manager 1st April 2004

BSc (Hons) Business Administration, Syracuse University, NY, December 1998

-

- 2 years (Student Affairs Division)- 3 years (Student Admission and Scholarship Division)

5 years

2. Khairul Ronita Muhammad (Ms)

Asst. Manager

15th February 2000

Master of IT (Multimedia Computing), Multimedia University, 2006

BA (Hons) Economics, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 1998

- - 8 years

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3. Norazlina bt Mat Riffin (Ms)

Asst. Manager

3rd November 2008

BBA (Hons) International Business, Multimedia University, Melaka

- - 1 month

4. Salasiah Mohamat Sani (Ms)

Senior Tech. Asst. 3rd May 1999

Diploma in Electrical Engineering (Communicataion) -UTM

1 and half years in

Telecommmunication

system installation

(MTL communic

ation Shd.Bhd)5 Month in Manufactu

ring Industry (LIKOM

Manufacturing )

FOE 10Years

5.Khairulazman Samsir @ Mohd Sam (Mr)

Tech. Asst. 03/09/2001Diploma in Electrical Engineering ( Communication)-UTM

4 year in R&D field at Sharp (M) Sdn Bhd and

Panasonic (M) Sdn

Bhd. Specialist

in New circuit

design for audio,

video and tuner

7 years

6. Masuhaila Amir (Ms) Tech. Asst. 2nd February

2000Diploma of Computer Science, UTM, 1996 3 years 7 years

1 Year

8 month

s 7. Mohammad

Rashidi Othman (Mr.)

Tech. Asst. 1st April 1998 Ijazah Sarjana Muda Sains Kumputer UTM , Ogos 2007Diploma Sains Komputer UTM , Mei 1993

- - 6

years

(FOSE

E

Melaka

–

Physic

s and

comput

er lab)

- 4 years (FOE Cyberja

11years

46

ya – computer lab)

8. Mohd. Fadzil B. Hamid (Mr.) Tech. Asst. 1 Nov 1999

Diploma Electrical Engineering.

Matshushita – 2 years,

Sony – 5 years, ST Micro. 4 months.

9 years

9. Sharifah Salakiah Syed Ali ( Ms.) Tech. Asst 03/05/1999

HND Higher National Diploma Engineering In Electronic

- - 9 years

10. Miskiah Darman (Ms.)

Senior Technician 10/04/2000

Sijil Teknologi Maklumat (Electronic) Politeknik Ungku Omar December 1999

Risda Daerah Sepang

1995

- 8 years

11. Aizurah Razali (Ms.) Technician 1st June 2007

Diploma Kej. Elektronik, Politeknik Kota Bharu(1999)

5 years exp in

manufacturing

industry

-1 year

6 month

12. Hasrullizam Mohammad (Mr.) Technician 3rd May 1999 Sijil Elektronik Industri

(ILP) - 1996

-Klang Continer Terminal

(KCT) ( 1996)

International

Broadcester (1998)

10Years

13. Idris Mohd Shamsudin (Mr.) Technician 1st June 2007

Diploma Electronic Power, Politeknik Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah,Shah Alam.

6 Month Industry

Practice At Matsushita Panasonic Seksyen 21 Shah

Ala

-

1 Years

6 Month

14. Khairul Fahmy Assha’ari (Mr.) Technician 18DEC 2005

Dip Electronic Engineering, UTM, March 2002

3 years experience in factory industry

- 3 years

15. M. Saiful Lizan Adnan (Mr.) Technician 14 April 2000

Certificate of Electronic Communication (Politeknik) - 1999

RTM – 6 month

8 years

16. Mohd Fazly Mahamud (Mr.) Technician September 11,

2001Diploma in Electronic Engineering 2003 2 Years 7

Year

17. Mohd. Khairil Azwan Mat Ali (Mr.) Technician 17 January

2005

Diploma in electronic communication (Politeknik)

3 years

18. Norafizah bt Abdul Latif (Ms.) Technician 17 July 2000

Diploma in Computer & Management, Year 2000

8 years

19. Norizan bt Mohamed (Ms.)

Technician 24 Jan 2005 Diploma Electronic Communication, Dec 2001

Dec 2001- Mac 2003

Agilent Techonolo

4

47

gies Sdn Bhd,

Penang

20. Nurul Bakisyah (Ms.)

Technician 1/3/2006Diploma in Electronic Engineering, UTM KL 1996-1999

Jan-June2000 Finepulse Sdn Bhd, Melaka

July2000-June 2002 AIWA Electronics Malaysia, JBJuly 2002-June 2003Flextronics Malaysia,

JB

2 years

& 9

month

21. Rahidah bt Rahmat (Ms.) Technician 14 Feb 2005

HND in Electronic Engineering, IKMPJ, 2002

RISDA 1months,

Flextronics Ind (M)

Tampoi, 3 years

3 years

22. Syamsul Johar (Mr.) Technician 3rd Jan 2007

H.N.D in Electronics Engneering, Kolej Kemahiran Tinggi MARA P.J

- - 2 Years

23. Zuraidah bt Mat Wazir (Ms.) Technician July 12, 2004

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic Engineering, 1997

7 years as

Instructor at

Informatics College

4 years

24. Mahaniza Jaafar (Ms.) Secretary 25/8/2008

Diploma In Secretarial Science, Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Kuantan, 1993-1995

May 95 - Sep 95 in Colgate

Palmolive

Jan 96 - Sep 96 in

Kulim Packages

S/B

Oct 96 -Jun 99 in

Kulim Tech. Park

S/B

Jul 1999 to

Dec 2007 in

HR

Jan to 24 Aug 2008 in CISR

25 Aug 2008 in

FOE

4 month

25. Sarina Abdullah (Ms.)

Clerk 1ST JULY 1997 SPM 1987 UTM Skudai 4

years

- 7 years (Human Capital Management) - 4 years & 10 months

4 years & 10

months

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(Faculty of Engineering)

26. Nor Aini Salehuddin (Ms.) Clerk 1st June, 2001 SPM

Center For Affiliated & InstructionaI Information ( CAII ) : 1yr

Human Resource Division : 2yr( 2000 )

7yrs

27. Noriyah Samsuri (Ms.) Clerk 17 Jan 2005

Private Secretarial Course (PSC), Institute Kapar, Klang

2 Years Institute Kapar

- 5 Year Institut

Quantum

6 months

in Admission Un

2 and half year

28. Mohd Azwan Khairul Juhari

Lab Engineer June 2006

B.Eng (H) Electronics Majoring in Computer, Multimedia University, Melaka

2 years in School of Computer Science, Stamford College

2 years

29 Muhammad Hamdi Bin Md.Jamil Technician 15 July 2008

Diploma in Electronic Engineering , Advanced Technology Training Centre (ADTEC), Kulim, Kedah.

3 Years Experienc

e in Factory

5 Month

Out of the 29 support staff in Faculty of Engineering, 7 are administrative staff and 22 are technical support staff. The distribution of the position is clearly stated in the table below.

Table 6.7 Post Held by Support Staff

Post Number

Manager 1

Assistant Manager 2

Secretary 1

Lab Engineer 1

Senior Technical Assistant 1

Technical Assistant 5

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Senior Technician 1

Technician 14

Clerk 3

TOTAL 29

The following table shows the staff-to-student ratio for the last fouracademic years. It is seen that the ratio has been decreasing, from1:13.30 for the 2005/2006 academic year to 1:17.97 in 2008/2009 session. Thisratio decreases slightly because the student population grows at aslightly higher rate than the teaching staff, due simply that a few of theexisting staff have, with varying reasons, left the University in 2008,thus vitiating the Faculty's effort to maintain the staff-to-studentratio. Nevertheless, the average staff-to-student ratio is close to 1:15.Recognizing the importance of maintaining a good staff-to-student ratio toprovide high quality education, the Faculty strives to attract newlecturers and retain its existing staff. In early 2008, the Faculty'seffort receives a boost from the University, when it revises itsremuneration scheme for academic staff to make it more competitive. TheFaculty currently is aggressively recruiting new Electronics/ElectricalEngineering lecturers in the relevant areas, with 2 new recruits to jointhe faculty and at least another 5 staff to be recruited within the next 3months.

Table 6.8 Staff-Student Ratio

SESSION 2005/2006 2006/2007 2007/2008 2008/2009 AVERAGE

RATIO126 : 1675 127 : 1770 120 : 1827 115 : 2067 122 : 1835

1 : 13.30 1 : 13.94 1 : 15.22 1 : 17.97 1 : 15.04

7.0 The FACILITIES

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7.1 Adequacy of Teaching and Learning Facilities

The campus has a total of 84 lecture/tutorial hall/classrooms. More than 57% of these classrooms have the capacity size of more than 100m2. All lecture classrooms are equipped with learning support facilities such as OHP, LCD projector, white board, flip chairs, computer, internet connection, tie clip microphone, cordless microphone, speaker and remote control for LCD projector. Technical support team from Facility Management Department (FMD) and Network and Telecommunication Unit (NTU) are working closely with the Faculty to ensure all pieces of equipment are in good condition and up-to-date. Trainings are provided to staff and students on how to operate the facilities from time to time.

Over 100 engineering related journals, 5200 engineering books, are available for both teaching and research purposes. In addition, substantial budget is allocated every year to purchase new books. For example, in 2009: books (RM1.7 million) and journals (RM4.8 millions).

Table 7.1 A Summary of the Lecture Facilities

Category Area Number Capacity Audio / Video Facilities

Lecture Halls (Big)

200m2 – 336m2 12 200-300

LCD projector, visualizer, computer, computer interface unit, white board, microphones, wireless microphone, DVD player.

Lecture Halls (Medium) 170m2 1 170

OHP, computer, computer interface unit, LCD projector, white board, microphones, cordless microphone, DVD player.

Lecture Rooms 110m2 – 184m2 35 100-120

-LCD projector, white board, computer, computer interface kit, cordless microphone. -OHP, microphone (16 rooms)-visualizer (19 rooms)-VCR/DVD player (19 rooms)

Tutorial Rooms 39m2 – 56m2 36 30 – 50

- OHP, white board.- LCD projector, computer interface unit (14 rooms)

TOTAL 84

Please refer to Part 2, Section D, Document 2, No. 7 (in digital format) for the listing of classroom facilities available.

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7.2 Teaching Laboratories

There are currently 28 laboratories in the Faculty. These laboratories are managed and monitored by the Laboratory Management Committee (LMC). LMC holds monthly meetings to discuss issues pertaining to lab management and future plans. The committee also ensures the lab facilities are adequate and meet the requirements of the program.

A brief summary of the available teaching/research laboratories is given below.

Table 7.2 A Summary of the Teaching/Research Laboratories

No Lab Main purpose Category1 Nanotechnology Lab Teaching and R&D on

nanotechnology.Teaching Lab

2 Optical Lab 1 Teaching and R&D on optical engineering.

Teaching Lab

3 Optical Lab 2 Teaching and R&D on optical engineering.

Teaching Lab

4 Project Lab 1 Used for construction, testing & innovation of final year projects /mini projects

Teaching Lab

5 Project Lab 2 Used for construction, testing & innovation of final year projects/mini projects

Teaching Lab


Teaching Lab


Teaching Lab

8 Microprocessor Lab Teaching and R&D on microprocessor interfacing and applications.

Teaching Lab

9 Panasonic Lab Teaching and R&D on VLSI design, computer network and architecture simulation

Teaching Lab

10 Control and Automation Lab

Teaching and R&D on control and automation.

Teaching Lab

11 Machine and Drive Lab Teaching and R&D on machines and drives.

Teaching Lab

12 Energy System Lab Teaching and R&D on energy sources and power systems and machines and ERACS

Teaching Lab

13 Embedded System and DSP Lab

Teaching and R&D on embedded system and DSP.

Teaching Lab

14 Electronics Lab 1 Teaching and R&D on electronics.

Teaching Lab

15 Electronics Lab 2 Teaching and R&D on electronics.

Teaching Lab

16 Intel Advanced Architecture Lab

Teaching and R&D on computer architecture.

Teaching Lab

17 Telecommunication Lab Teaching and R&D on telecommunications.

Teaching Lab

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18 Applied Electromagnetic Lab

Teaching and R&D on electromagnetic.

Teaching Lab

19 Intel Microelectronics Lab Teaching and R&D on microelectronics and VLSI

Teaching Lab

20 Multimedia Design Lab Used for general computing needs and also for teaching and R&D that uses MATLAB, Power System CAD and Multimedia tools.

Computer Lab

21 Multimedia Computing Lab

Used for general computing needs and also for teaching and R&D that uses MATLAB, Power System CAD and Multimedia tools.

Computer Lab

22 PCB Workshop Used for PCB fabrication. Workshop23 Alcatel Lab Used as a research centre for

postgraduate students.Research Lab

24 Microfabrication Lab R&D and Final Year Project on material and device processing

Research Lab

25 Nokia Lab R&D on telecommunications Research Lab26 NTT Research Lab Used as a research centre for

postgraduate students.Research Lab

27 Komag Lab Used for research in thin film technologies and material characterisation

Research Lab

28 Wave Radiation Lab Used for research in electromagnetic wave propagation

Research Lab

In total, there are 19 teaching labs, 6 research labs, 2 computer labs, and 1 workshop. A listing of the teaching and learning equipment in these labs is attached in digital format. In addition to the hardware facilities, all the computer labs are installed with the up-to-date software for teaching, research, and general purposes. The software available in FOE laboratories can be found in the attached digital format as well.

Please refer to Part 2, Section D, Document 1 (in digital format) for the detailed listing of laboratories equipment and software available.

7.3 Adequacy of Support Facilities

GeneralAll the support facilities are fully equipped. For the hostels, they are equipped with home appliances, computers, internet connection, LCD projectors, audio and video, and whiteboards. The campus security is imposed to ensure the safety of students and staff in the campus. In the sport and recreational centres, health centres, as well as student centres, the latest and up-to-date facilities are provided such as gym, football field, basket ball fields and racket games. Proper coaching and supervising are also provided. Transport is also prepared in facilitating student’s life on campus and enhancing character building. The technical support team from Network and Telecommunication Unit (NTU) is working closely with the Student Affairs and Sports Division (STAD) to ensure all

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equipments are in good condition and up-to-date. Trainings are provided to staff and students on how to operate the facilities from time to time.

In order to ensure the effectiveness of STAD, a few units have been developed in both campuses. The units are mainly to cater for the needs of the students which are in tandem with our objectives of prioritizing the needs of the students. The units available in STAD are Student Activities Unit, Student Development Unit, Student Services Unit, Sports Unit, Residential Unit, Transportation Unit, Religious Unit and Counseling Unit. The STAD has monthly meetings to discuss issues pertaining to student affairs, sports, hostel, and future plan, and to ensure adequacy of all facilities.

Library CollectionThe university has two libraries, one at each campus, that provide access to over 120,000 books, 1,200 online journal titles and 200 printed journal titles and a large selection of reference materials where one can find up-to-date information. They also store and furnish information electronically: online databases and journals, e-books, CD-ROM, and videotapes. Friendly and specialist staff in the library would also extend assistance to users finding their ways around the complex world of information and facilitate them to get the best out of it.

Besides a large collection of text and reference books for general engineering, electrical and electronics engineering, etc., the library has many text and reference books specifically useful for the lecturers and students of the B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia course of the university, as partially listed below:

Table 7.5 Collection of B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia Program

Related Books

No. Book Title Author(s) Publisher No. of copies

1Designing Interactive Multimedia Systems M. Dastbaz McGraw-Hill 2

2 Multimedia Communications F. HalsallAddison Wesley 6

3Data Communications and Networking B. A. Forouzan McGraw-Hill 18

4Multimedia Technology and Applications D. Hillman

Delmar Publishers 3

6 Art and Visual Perception Arnheim, Rudolf

Berkeley: University of California Press 1

7 XML How to Program H.M. Dietel et al. Prentice Hall 78 Multimedia Making It Works Tay Vaughan McGraw-Hill 5

10Multimedia Concepts and Practice S. Mcgloughlin Prentice Hall 4

11Speech and Audio Signal Processing

B Gold and N. Morgan John Wiley 2

12 Techniques and Standards for K.R.Rao and J.J. Prentice Hall 1

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Image, Video and Audio Coding Hwang

15Multimedia: A Management Perspective A. F. Alber

Integrated Media Group 1

17 Digital Image Processing K. R. Castleman Prentice Hall 1

18Video Processing and Communications Y. Wang et al. Prentice Hall 1

19 Digital Image ProcessingR.C. Gonzalez and R.E. Woods

Addison Wesley 4

21

Standard Codecs: Image Compression to Advanced Video Coding

Mohammed Ghanbari IEE 1

22Video and Image Processing in Multimedia Systems B. Furht et al. Kluwer 1

23

Image and Video Compression Standards Algorthims and Architectures

V. Bhaskaran and K. Konstantinides Kluwer 2

24Computer Graphics with OpenGL

D. Hearn and M.P. Baker Prentice Hall 2

25 Virtual Reality Systems J. VinceAddison Wesley 4

26Computer Graphics Using OpenGL F. Hill Prentice Hall 2

28The Science of Virtual Reality and Virtual Environments R.S. Kalawsky

Addison Wesley 4

29Multimedia Database Management Systems B. Prabakaran Kluwer 1

30 Modern Database Systems W. KimAddison Wesley 1

31Distributed Systems: Concepts and Design G. Couloris et al.

Addison Wesely 4

32Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms

A. S. Tanenbaum and M. van Steen Prentice Hall 4

34 Multimedia Systems J. F.K. BufordAddison Wesely 3

35 Multimedia Literacy F.T. Hofstetter McGraw-Hill 1

36 Fundamentals of MultimediaZ. N. Li and M. S. Drew Prentice Hall 10

Some of the above listed books / references are also available in the library in digital form (CD). However, the above list is not an exhaustive one. While only the main and important text / reference books are listed here, there are many

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more books on similar subjects and topics by other authors and publishers. Availability of books or references in libraries of other universities like UTM, NTU Singapore, etc. can also be checked through the online catalog system of the library and can be subsequently borrowed through MMU library following some standard procedures.

The library also subscribes to a large number of international journals that are useful for the lecturers and students in the campus, especially for those in the B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia course. These include all major journals and proceedings of the IEEE, IET, Springer Verlag, Elsevier Science, Science publications, etc. Besides these, some other journals relevant to B.Eng (Hons) Electronics majoring in Multimedia course are subscribed by the library, as partially listed below:

Table 7.6 A Listing of International Journals in the Library

No. Journal Title Publisher1. ACM Journal of Computer Documentation ACM

2. ACM Letters On Programming Languages and Systems (LOPLAS)

ACM

3. Acta Materialia Elsevier

4. Aeu- International Journal of Electronics Elsevier

5. Applied Artificial Intelligence Taylor and Francis Ltd.

6. Applied Mathematics and Computation Elsevier

7. Applied Optics Optical Society of America

8. Archives of Applied Mechanics Springer

9. CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology Elsevier

10. Communications of The ACM ACM

11. Computers & Fluids Elsevier

12. Computers and Industrial Engineering Elsevier

13. Computers and Operations Research Elsevier

14. Electric Power Systems Research Elsevier

15. Electrochemical and Solid-State Letters The Electrochemical Society

16. Electrochimica Acta Elsevier

17. Energy Elsevier

18. Energy Conversion and Management Elsevier

19. Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements Elsevier

20. EURASIP Journal On Applied Signal Processing Hindawi Publishing

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Corporation

21. European journal of operational research Elsevier

22. Finite Elements in Analysis and Design Elsevier

23. Fluid Dynamics Research Elsevier

24. Geocarto Int. Taylor and Francis Ltd.

25. IET Proceedings: Circuits, Devices and Systems IEEE

26. IEEE Annals of the History of Computing IEEE

27. IEEE ASSP Magazine IEEE

28. IEEE Internet Computing IEEE

29. IEEE Transactions On Acoustics, Speech and Signal Processing IEEE

30. IEEE Transactions On Advanced Packaging IEEE

31. IEEE Transactions On Aerospace and Electronic Systems IEEE

32. IEEE Transactions On Antennas and Propagation IEEE

33. IEEE Transactions On Applied Superconductivitiy IEEE

34. IEEE Transactions On Automatic Control IEEE

35. IEEE Transactions On Biomedical Engineering IEEE

36. IEEE Transactions On Circuits and Systems IEEE

37. IEEE Transactions On Circuits and Systems I: Fundamental Theory and Applications

IEEE

38. IEEE Transactions On Circuits and Systems II: Analog and Digital Signal Processing

IEEE

39. IEEE Transactions On Components and Packaging Technologies IEEE

40. Information Management & Computer Security MCB University Press

41. International Journal of Electrical Engineering Education Manchester University Press

42. International Journal Of Computational Engineering Science (IJCES).

World Scientific

43. International Journal of Computational Geometry and Applications (IJCGA)

World Scientific

44. International Journal Of Computational Intelligence And Applications (IJCIA).

World Scientific

45. International Journal of Computer Processing Of Oriental Languages (IJCPOL)

World Scientific

46. International Journal of Control (ISSN: 0020-7179)

47. International Journal of Engineering Science Elsevier

48. International Journal of Foundations of Computer Science (IJFCS)

World Scientific

49. International Journal of Image and Graphics (IJIG) World Scientific

50. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics Elsevier

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51. International Journal of Intelligent Systems and Technologies and Applications

Inderscience

52. International Journal of Neural Systems (IJNS) World Sicentific

53. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics Pergamon

54. International Journal of Operations & Production Management Emerald

55. International Journal of Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence

World Scientific

56. International journal of production research Taylor & Francis

57. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management Emerald

58. International Journal Of Software Engineering And Knowledge Engineering

World Scientific

59. International Journal of Remote Sensing (ISSN:0143-1161)

60. International Journal On Artificial Intelligence Tools (IJAIT) World Scientific

61. International Journal on Interactive Design and Manufacturing Springer

62. Internet Research: Electronic Networking Applications and Policy MCB University Press

63. Journal of Applied Mechanics ASME

64. Journal Of Architectural Engineering American Society Civil Engineering (ASCE)

65. Journal Of Circuits, Systems And Computers. World Scientific

66. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics Elsevier

67. Journal of Computational Physics Elsevier

68. Journal of Electromagnetic Waves and Applications Springer

69. Journal of the Electrochemical Society The Electrochemical Society

70. Journal of Experimental Algorithmics (JEA) ACM

71. Journal of Materials Processing Technology Elsevier

72. Journal of Materials Science Springer

73. Journal of Optical Society Optical Society of America

74. Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics, Image Science and Vision

Optical Society of America

75. Journal of Power Sources Elsevier

76. Journal of solar energy engineering ASME

77. Journal of Sound and Vibration Elsevier

78. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology – Part A&B American Institute of Physics

79. Journal of Vibration & Accoustics ASME

80. Knowledge-Based Systems (ISSN:0950-7051) Elsevier

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81. Manufacturing Science & Engineering ASME

82. Materials and Structures Springer

83. MRS Bulletin Material Research Society

84. Neural Networks Elsevier

85. Nonlinear Dynamics Springer

86. Operations management Elsevier

87. Optics Communications Elsevier

88. Optics Express: The International Electronics Journal of Optics Optical Society of America

89. Optics Letters Optical Society of America

90. Parallel Processing Letters (PPL) World Scientific Publishing

91. Remote Sensing of Environment Elsevier

92. Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells Elsevier

93. Thin Solid Films Elsevier

94. Physics of Fluids American Institute of Physics

95. Quality Engineering Taylor & Francis

96. Science Magazine American Association for the Advancement of Science

97. Transport in Porous Media Springer

With the emerging internet technology and easy access to the world wide web, the library has started subscribing to many online journals making it easier for the students and lecturers to search and read the journals from their office or home without the need for physically going to the library. Some of the online journals currently subscribed by the library are mentioned above. Even for some of the journals listed above, the library is currently subscribing the online edition only.

Below is a list of some publishers from whom the library subscribes all or some of their online journals. The lecturers and students can have direct access to these journals through any computer connected to the LAN of the campus.

1. IEEE Xplore2. IET (through IEEE Xplore)3. Kluwer4. Springer Verlag5. Elsevier Science6. Science Direct7. Taylor & Francis8. Science publications

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9. SIAM 10. MIT press11. World Scientific 12. Blackwell Publishing13. MCB University Press

Please refer to Part 2, Section D, Document 3 (in digital format) for the listing of titles of books/journals/magazines available in library.

Recreation FacilitiesThe Cyberjaya campus of MMU has very good recreational and sport facilities which cater for the physical and mental development of students. These include a gymnasium, indoor sport complex, swimming pool, several playground, play-courts etc. as listed below. All of them are well equipped with equipment necessary for all types of skill games, body building, etc. There are also various clubs and societies in Cyberjaya campus for the students to join and participate.

Table 7.7 Recreation Facilities Available in Cyberjaya campus, MMUFacilities Activities/Remarks

1. Main field Football, cricket, track events2. Swimming pool Swimming 3. Gymnasium Gymnasium4. Indoor sports complex Multipurpose games5. Mini stadium Track events, multipurpose games6. Sepak Takraw court Sepak Takraw – 6 courts7. Basketball court Basketball – 1 court8. Tennis court Tennis – 3 courts9. Volleyball court Volleyball – 4 courts10. Badminton court Badminton – 3 courts

Please refer to Part 2, Section B, Document 4 (in digital format) for list of clubs and societies, sport equipment as well as details on accommodation facilities, healthcare management and counselling.

7.4 Recent and Planned Improvements

The university believes in the philosophy that education is a continuing process. As such, the university is committed to providing continuous improvement of the facilities so as to keep in pace with the developing world. In view of this, there is continuous development in the laboratory, library and computational facilities provided to the lecturers and the students. Every year a large share of money is granted for the purchase of new books, journals, laboratory equipment, computers and softwares.

Following the introduction of the new Engineering programmes, many new books useful for the course have been purchased for the library, as partially listed in Table 7.5. Also, some journals related to engineering have been subscribed, both in printed form as well as online editions. Recent version of softwares like Matlab, etc. and more licenses for some existing softwares have been purchased so as to cope with the increasing number of students in this course.

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As part of the laboratory development process, the Faculty is in the process of purchasing additional units of teaching lab equipments for the labs subject to the available budget. Teaching software has also been reviewed from time to time in light of evolving softwares. As discussed in Sec 8.1(b), the Faculty has budgeted RM1.5 million per year, for the next 5 years, to maintain, upgrade, and purchase new equipment for lab facilities.

To meet the increasing demand from the students and lecturers, the library at the Cyberjaya campus will be purchasing more copies of some of the important text books. Also, some new reference books and journals will be purchased soon. Some of these have already been ordered or under processing.

Please refer to the next section (Sec 8.1) for further discussions on the commitment of the University and the Faculty in providing adequate facilities for continual improvement.

8.0 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

8.1 Commitment from the University

(a) Institutional Support

Multimedia University has provided sufficient institutional support to achieve the Programme Objectives of the programme, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronics Majoring in Multimedia, through its corporate vision, which is to become a world class university that leads in learning and research within the broad sphere of engineering, multimedia and information technology (Sec 2.1).

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This commitment is also reflected through its mission statements, which is to become an international centre of excellence for learning and research in engineering, multimedia and information technology; as well as becoming a prime innovator of ideas, solution provider and catalyst of change in the sphere of engineering, multimedia and information technology.

(b) Operating Environment

Apart from that, Multimedia University’s operating environment is excellent for the Electronic Majoring in Multimedia Engineering programme. Through its vision and mission statements, the University has always encouraged its staff and students to actively pursue research, innovation and entrepreneurship. These have resulted in the cultivation of a conducive environment in the Faculty of Engineering for the staff and students to constantly improve themselves.

The Faculty has also provided sufficient facilities, labs and staff which would help to achieve the Programme Objectives (Sec 6 and Sec 7). To achieve the vision and mission of Multimedia University, the Faculty of Engineering has set a 5-year strategic plan which is reviewed annually.

The following table shows a summary of the current strategic plan of the Faculty of Engineering.

Table 8.1 Strategic Plan of the Faculty of Engineering for 2009-2013No. Items Year 2009 Year 2010 Year 2011 Year 2012 Year

20131. New

Undergraduate Programmes

- - To obtain approval:B.Eng (Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics

To run:B.Eng (Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics

-

2. New Postgraduate Programmes

To obtain approval:(a) MEng in Electronics and Systems (Cyberjaya)

To offer:(a) MEng in Electronics and Systems (Cyberjaya) To obtain approval:(a) MEng in Electronics and Systems (PSDC)

- To offer:(a) MEng in Electronics and Systems (PSDC)

- -

3. Human Resource:i) Number of new staff required

2 5 2 3 3

4. Funding for facility/Lab equipment

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As for the year 2010, faculty plans to launch another postgraduate programme, Master of Engineering in Electronics and Systems at Cyberjaya campus while in the year 2011, faculty plans to launch the Master of Engineering in Electronics and Systems at PSDC (Penang Skill Development Center). For the new undergraduate programme, the faculty plans to launch Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronics in year 2012.

Apart from that, Multimedia University’s Faculty of Engineering and Technology in the Melaka campus has a total of 5 undergraduate progammes in engineering which were accredited by EAC and 2 post-graduate programmes in engineering which were accredited by MQA, while the Faculty of Engineering has 7 undergraduate programmes in engineering accredited by EAC and 1 to be accredited, and 4 post-graduate programmes in engineering accredited and 2 yet to be accredited by MQA. The large amount of engineering courses provided and planned by the University is a testament of its excellent operating environment.

In addition, the Faculty has budgeted RM1.5 million per year, for the next five years, to be used for the maintenance of facilities and lab equipments as well as for the purchase of new equipments. The large amount of budget was allocated in order to enable the labs to be equipped with the latest technology and experiment devices.

Please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 1, No. 4 (in digital format) for the list of courses approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia, and accredited by MQA/EAC.

(c) Financial Resources

Multimedia University has adequate financial resources to maintain the overall quality and continuity of the engineering programme. For the year 2008, a total of RM15,066,337.42 was allocated to the budget of the Faculty of Engineering , which is an increase of RM847,909 compared to year 2007. A separate RM5,335,460 budget was allocated to the library for the purchase of books and journal subscriptions to make sure there are enough references for the students to improve their knowledge and enhance their critical thinking.

The current level of financial resources allocated for the Faculty is adequate since most of the equipment and staff required for the Programme, Bachelor of

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Engineering (Honours) Electronics Majoring in Multimedia, have already been acquired.

Please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 1, No. 5 (in digital format) for the details of the budget and financial report of the Faculty.

(d) Constructive Leadership

Under the leadership of its first president, Multimedia University has progressed from its humble origins of only one campus with 128 students to its current state of having two campuses with more than 20,000 students enrolled. This remarkable achievement is expected to be enhanced under the leadership of the new president. At the faculty level, creative leadership is available to the Faculty of Engineering through the appointment of highly qualified and experienced senior staff in sufficient numbers. For the academic side, there are currently 4 professors, 8 associate professor, and 17 senior lecturers for the Engineering programme. Besides, 1 Manager, 2 assistant managers and senior technical assistants provide the leadership for the supporting staff.

As such, the level of constructive leadership is definitely excellent in terms of achieving not only the Programme Objectives of the Electronics Majoring in Multimedia Engineering programme, but also the University’s mission and vision.

(e) Policies and Mechanisms for Attracting, Appointing, Retaining and Rewarding well-qualified Staff and Provision of Professional Development

Multimedia University has always provided excellent remuneration to their staff compared to other universities in Malaysia. This has helped to attract new staff to work in the University and retain the services of the existing staff. Qualified staff would be able to apply for promotion whenever they have met the criteria laid out in the policy for appointment and promotion. The promotion criteria are reasonable and allow the staff to have a tangible target to reach for.

Each year, assessment for each staff will be done by their immediate superiors. Members of staff that have achieved the target set by the superior are rewarded with bonuses and annual increment in salary.

There are also provisions for all staff to further develop their professional skills, since Multimedia University has provided sponsorships to staff to attend training and conferences. Opportunities for professional development are not limited to academicians, but to support staff as well. This is evident in the policy which stated that the eligibility to obtain sponsorship would be any staff member who is contracted or permanent, academic or non-academic, and has a minimum of six months of service before retirement or end of contract. The current policy for sponsorship to attend training and conference is adequate since any staff can qualify for the sponsorship once they have achieved a reasonable target in their work.

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The University has also provided professional membership reimbursement for its staff. Up to 2 professional memberships fees will be reimbursed for qualified staff. The level of reimbursement is adequate since 100% of the fees are reimbursed for membership in Malaysian professional bodies and membership in international bodies of the higher class category such as Fellow, Corporate membership or Senior members, while for international bodies of the lower class category, professional membership fees reimbursement of 50% or RM 200.00 per claim, whichever is lower, is provided.

The staff members are also encouraged to participate in consultancy for external organizations. The policy is deemed excellent in terms of encouraging the staff to participate in consultancies. There are two types of consultancies, namely class A and class B. Class A consultancy projects are those that are negotiated by MMU Cnergy (a division of Multimedia University for promoting entrepreneurship), where MMU Cnergy will charge a certain percentage of administrative fee. Class B consultancy projects are those that are negotiated personally by the staff with the external parties. Multimedia University will charge a certain percentage of levy depending on the amount involved. For instance for Class B consultancy projects under RM5k, the staff gets to keep all the fees, between RM5k to RM10k, the levy is 5% for Multimedia University, between RM10k to RM30k, it is 10%, and so on. Irrespective of the project's classification, all staffs are subject to the payment of individual levy and on the individual's cumulative total sum accrued over the calendar year.

Please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 3 (in digital format) for the policies and mechanism for attracting, appointing, retaining and rewarding well-qualified staff as well as provision of professional development.

(f) Provision of Infrastructure and Support Services

The level of infrastructure provided is satisfactory as indicated in Sec 7.1 and Sec 7.2. There are 16 lecture classrooms with learning support facilities such as over-head projector (OHP), LCD projector, cordless microphone, speaker and remote control, and 16 tutorial rooms with OHP. As for the labs, there are 28 laboratories in the Faculty which are headed by the Laboratory Management Committee (LMC). All the labs are equipped with equipment which is used for improving the learning experience of the students, as well as for research.

The level of support services provided by Multimedia University is adequate as examined in Sec 7.3. Support services are provided by Facility Maintenance Department (FMD) and Network and Telecommunications Unit (NTU) in a partnership where FMD works to ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained in good working condition while NTU strives to maintain the computers and software.

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8.2 Mechanism for Programme Planning, Curriculum Development and Review

The following figure describes the mechanism established for programme planning, curriculum development and content review. Please refer to Sec 2, 3, 4 for the discussion on the processes used to establish and review PEOs and POs (Sec 2.4, Sec 3.3), on-going evaluation based on feedback and inputs from stakeholders (Sec 2.6), tracking the students performance through various assessment methods (Sec 3.4, Sec 4.2, Appendix B), as well as actions taken for continual quality improvement (Sec 2.7, Sec 3.5).

Figure 8.1 Mechanism for programme planning, curriculum development and review

Student Academic Affairs Committee

(Standing Committee) under

the Faculty consisting of 4 elected Faculty members and a

chairman appointed by the Dean

Dean of Faculty of Engineering


Programme Curriculum & Contents

Faculty Board

Rationale:Manpower, Knowledge,

Entrepreneurship,Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC)

Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (Standing Committee under the Faculty consisting of 4 elected Faculty members and a chairman appointed by the Dean)

University Academic Development Committee (consisting of Deans of Faculties, Senate representatives, chaired by the Vice President for Academic)

Senate

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The process of introducing a new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) programme starts in the Academic and Corporate Planning (ACP) Committee under the Faculty. This committee consists of four elected Faculty members and a chairman appointed by the Dean. The committee will propose a new programme based on the requirements of the industry and other stakeholders. The Student Academic Affairs Committee (SAAC) is a separate committee under the Faculty consisting of four elected Faculty members and a chairman appointed by the Dean. The role of SAAC is to gather feedbacks from stakeholders (industry, alumni and students), and give recommendation to ACP.

At the start of the process, the Academic and Corporate Planning committee members received inputs from,the stakeholders involved, such as the academics, industrial advisors, external examiners, industries, alumni, faculty and Engineering Society to determine the required skills and knowledge expected from the graduates. Input from the Student Academic Affairs Committee through students’s survey would be studied and considered, in particular on the learning environment.

The Electronics Majoring in Multimedia Engineering programme was started in the year 1997, and obtained accreditation in 2001 and 2004. Like any other at the University, this Programme is subjected to a periodic evaluation on the need for its continuation. The rationales for continuing the Programme are listed below:

(a) Knowledge Creation and Contribution

The Programme aims to produce knowledge workers in the field of Electronics engineering. A Knowledge worker (K-worker) may be taken to be one who acquires, uses and disseminates knowledge. A K-worker is creative, innovative and can contribute to the development of new knowledge and technologies. In Malaysia, there is an urgent need to increase the supply of skilled labour in Electronic Majoring in Multimedia engineering, both the practitioners and those engaged in research. These include high-level technicians, engineers and professionals who can give value-added services and do R&D work. It is also hoped that the graduates of this degree will later enter into the R&D workforce. In 2002, the number of scientist/engineers and researchers per 10,000 labour force in Malaysia is about 18.0. This is low compared to many developed countries (compared to 74 in US and 80 in Japan as at 1993. It is targeted by the Government to produce at least 50 per 10,000 populations by the year 2010. Thus, it is hoped that given the R&D atmosphere in the Faculty and the interaction between the industry and the Faculty, the graduates can be trained so that they are interested to enter R&D related institutions to create knowledge and new technology in the areas of Electronic Majoring in Multimedia engineering.

(b) Demand of Manpower for the Nation Electronic Majoring in Multimedia engineering is an ever-expanding field as Malaysia proceeds into a fully industrialized country. The field is expanding and branching into various inter-related disciplines, and it is foreseen that the demand for researchers, scientists, engineers, designers across all sectors would continue to increase. Especially sought after are skilled graduates conversant in

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high-end technology for electronics sectors, multimedia, computer and other related sectors as well. Besides traditional areas such as electronic and multimedia computing technology, etc., Electronic Majoring in Multimedia Engineering also covers those areas of engineering concerned with the application of advanced technologies, such as Computer Graphics and Virtual Technology and etc. Therefore, the graduates produced by this Programme will certainly contribute to the much needed engineering work force, where demand has exceeded the output from local institutions of higher learning in Malaysia. It is also the aim of the Malaysian Government to ensure that by 2010, 40% of the 17-23 age group would be able to receive tertiary education, and by 2020, 50%. Out of this population in the tertiary education, there is a target of achieving 60% of the same cohort in science and engineering-based courses. Thus, there is an urgent need to increase the training places for engineers in tertiary education.

(c) Entrepreneurship

The students in this course are also given other trainings, in addition to engineering subjects. These trainings include technical communication skills, basic economics and management, and introduction to cyberpreneurship. Various competitions in business plan writing are also held. It is hoped that these trainings will enable the students to have entrepreneurship in their thinking and will be able to become successful technopreneurs and create wealth for the nation.

(d) Support to Industry

Malaysia’s vision towards a fully industrialized nation and its rapid development in engineering and technology has increased the demand for engineers with excellent academic qualifications. The Electronic Majoring in Multimedia Engineering program is highly relevant to the needs of industry since, as stated in its Programme Objectives, it aims to develop technically competent and broad-minded Electronics and Multimedia engineers who are conversant with the management of technology and human relations. The main roles of the engineers in the industry are to apply proven technologies and procedures, to supervise industrial operations, to design new products, and to contribute to research & development. Thus the graduates of this Programme will be able to contribute towards the pool of Knowledge workers of the nation.

Based on the rationales listed above, the Faculty has concluded that the continuation of the programme, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Electronics Majoring in Multimedia, would be able to meet the requirements of the stakeholders involved.

8.3 Responses to the External Examiners’ Reports

All exam papers are submitted to external examiner, who is appointed by the Senate upon recommendations from Faculty Board, for moderation of the quality and integrity of exam questions every trimester. The External Examiner also visits the Faculty once during their term of appointment to give feedback on improvement of teaching facilities and course content and provide a

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comprehensive evaluation report to the faculty. Prof Dr Francis Yu has visited the faculty in May 2005 and the responses to some of the recommendations are listed below. In addition, a new external examiner (Professor Dr. Wolf-Fritz Riekert, Associate Dean of Information and Communication Department, Stuttgart Media University) has been appointed in October 2006, and arrangement will be made to receive the external examiner’s report in 2009. Among actions taken or in progress are as follow:(1)Quality Examination Paper moderation:(i) The examination papers will be reviewed by internal moderators before sending out for external moderation.(ii) Immediately after receiving the comments from the external examiners on the moderation of examination questions, the subject coordinators will revise the questions accordingly and where requested by the external examiners. The Dean will review the papers to ensure corrections are made before the examination periods.With these measures in place, we believe the quality and level of examination questions will be closely monitored to the appropriate standards befitting the bachelor degree programs.

(2) Staff-student ratio(i) The faculty is constantly striving to maintain a low average staff-student ratio close to or below 1:15 by actively recruiting relevant staff in line with the student number.(ii)The faculty has involved research assistants who are postgraduate students in assisting lecturers during tutorial and lab sessions in related subject areas. This helps to provide extra coaching session and exposure to students.

(3) Laboratory Facilities(i) The faculty is always actively engaging with industry and R & D agency to upgrade the Teaching and Research facilities. For example, we have recently received a sponsored laboratory from Motorola on Wireless Broadband Technology to support R & D and teaching in wireless and multimedia content application, from Scheider Electric on Test Machine Drive Systems, from Nokia on GSM base station for 2-3G communication platform, from Intel on Multicore PC on Multicore processing and parallel computing and Advanced Workstations on Advanced Networked Architecture. MIMOS and TM R & D has also expressed keen support to provide access to their microelectronics design, testing and advanced processing and fabrication facilities to our final year students and postgraduate students in their projects. (ii) In addition, the faculty constantly upgrades the lab facilities on regular basis (twice a year) with an annual RM1.5M budget, in response to the need of student and staff and usage demand.

(4) Students’ exposure to hands-on skills training(i) Students are encouraged to take up a hands-on project based subject in Mini projects (related to their specialized area) where they will be doing a technical project over one trimester with extensive literature review and report writing required to improve their technical hands-on and writing skills, apart from the 2-trimester long final year projects (ii) Lecturers are requested to incorporate more designs and hands-on based assignment for core engineering subjects as part of the coursework components.

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(iii) Laboratory experiments based on routine computer-based training module has been modified to incorporate more hands-on exercise.(iv) Laboratory assignments normally will include on the spot evaluation by the assessor on students immediately after the lab exercise is completed by the students in order to ensure that the students carried out the intended exercise and understand what need to be done.(v) Industrial Training component has been increased from 12 weeks to 16 weeks to allow student to have a longer and more useful exposure to industrial practice and experience starting this year.(vi) Efforts have been made to network final year project with industrial training for student with industry so that students get to work on industry-related technical project over one year. For example, Maxis Academic Enrichment Program where normally 12 students from MMU are selected every year. Students selected will spend about 2 weeks at Maxis for a few trimester breaks during their year 2 and year 3 before going for the final year project and industry training.(vii) The marking of final year project has been revised to incorporate structured marking scheme and marking guidelines for both the students and the supervisors so that they know the emphasis of the project assessment. In addition, the assessment will be tied to program outcomes and objectives, all within a comprehensive marking sheet.(viii) Student are encouraged to participate in technical project competitions such as National Semiconductor Project, Intel Fellowship, Shell Awards, APITTA awards to gain exposure to industrial-related technical projects.

(5) Relevant Curriculum(i) The faculty has maintained its industry advisor panels. From time to time, the faculty interacts with industry directly such as Intel, Motorola, and Agilent in order to get direct feedback on the latest trend and demand in engineering knowledge and skills required for the future. For examples, we have recently revised some subject syllabi and content as core or elective subjects to reflect the some latest trend in related areas, such as Advanced microprocessor, parallel processing and computing, video, audio, image signal processing and embedded systems after receiving feedback from industry.(ii)The faculty is constantly inviting industry and company to give seminars in term of job career, recruitment exercise and technical knowledge in related industry. These include Intel, Panasonic, Hitachi, National Instruments, Teradyne, Agilent, and many more, through one-day career visit or during in-campus career fairs.

(6) Research and Development Emphasis for staff and students(i) The faculty and university have taken steps to restructure the trimester system so that faculty staff will have 3 months of break for R & D work. This may be implemented in 2010. This provide more time for staff to actively involved in R & D and also provide a more efficient platform to supervise students in final year projects with higher quality content.(ii) In addition, workload is fairly distributed among staff, though senior staff would normally have more workload, in view of their experience and higher recognition. Staff who are doing PhD are given lighter workload so that they can spend more time to complete their R &D work.(iii) The university has set up a new R & D division to promote and facilitate R & D activities among staff such as providing sponsorships for attending conference,

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page charges for journal publication, seed funds for high-potential projects, graduate assistantship for young researchers, motivation and guidance workshops to assist in writing sound proposals and training in research methodology. (iv)The university has recently adjusted the salary of staff and incorporated merit based annual assessment and promotion schemes, making it more attractive for staff to be rewarded for R & D work with high quality output. (v) The Faculty members are encouraged to participate in Research Centres which group academics and students with similar interests in a specified field of research to work on identified research projects in synergy. In 2006-2008, faculty received more than RM 5Millions of research funds from external agency. (vi)The faculty has involved research assistants who are postgraduate students in assisting lecturers during tutorial and lab sessions in related subject areas. This helps to provide extra exposure to students and at the same time relieve the load of the lecturers.

8.4 Quality Assurance and Benchmarking

To ensure effectiveness of the curriculum, evaluations by the stakeholders are solicited. These involve students, faculty, industrial advisors, external examiners, engineering society, alumni, government, industry, etc., as stated in the figure below. The evaluations will be analysed and appropriate actions will be taken by the Faculty with pieces of advice from committees appointed by the Dean. These are the Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (ACP), Student Academic Affairs Committee (SAC), Research & Development Committee (R&D) and Industrial Training Committee.

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Figure 8.2 Stakeholders’ involvement in quality assurance and benchmarking

Curriculum

(Academic Corporate Planning)

Student Affairs

(Student Affair Committee)

Industrial Training

(Industrial Training Committee)

R&D

(R&D Committee)

FOE

Eng. Society(includes IEM, IET,IEEE

student chapters)

Alumni SocietyIndustrial AdvisorsExternal Examiners

Faculty

Students

IndustryMOHE / EAC / MQA / IEM / BEM

Other Govt Institutions e.g.

MOSTI, MEWC

.

Senate

Other Universities / Research Ins.

Other supporting units

Industrial needs, future trends, human

resource gaps etc.

Subject, lecturer assessment, comments,

suggestion, etc.

Curriculum review, academic matters, etc

R&D funding, govt. policy, etc

Quality checking on curriculum,

examinations, etc.

Students’ needs, problems,

assessment, feedbacks, etc.

Job competence feedbacks,

employment info, suggestions, etc.

Supporting services

Curriculum, academic matters, rules /

regulation, policy etc.

Programmes assessment, approval,

accreditation, professional

requirements etc.

Industrial places, recruitment, human

resource requirement.

Curriculum comparison,

recognition, joint-dergee, etc.

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(1) CURRICULUM

i) Forming/Enhancing the Curriculum

In general, the syllabus is reviewed on a regular basis, at least once every academic session. An ad hoc committee will be formed by the Faculty Board when the need arises, either as a directive from the University Academic Development Committee (ADC) or Senate or from the initiative of a faculty member. Input will be solicited from the Faculty Academic Advisory Panel, and exchange of ideas will take place. The detailed review and report will be submitted to the Academic and Corporate Planning Committee of the Faculty. At this stage, more views and comments are taken into consideration. For a major revision or a new degree programme, comments from the External Examiners are solicited. Then a draft syllabus will be tabled at the Faculty Board for deliberation. An agreed draft will be tabled for discussion at the University Academic Development Committee. If need arises, views and comments from the University International Advisory Panel can be sought. The final draft is tabled at Senate for final deliberation and approval.

Figure 8.3 The processes in forming a curriculum

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Adhoc-Committee appointed by Faculty

BoardInput from Academic

Advisory Panel

Academic and Corporate Committee (Standing Committee under the Faculty consisting of 4 elected

Faculty members and a chairman appointed by the Dean)

External Examiner’s Comments

Faculty Board

University Academic Development Committee (consisting of Professor/Deans of Faculties/Senate Representatives, chaired By Vice President for Academic)

International Advisory Panel

Senate

ii) Ensuring Effectiveness of the Curriculum

a. Students’ Feedback At the end of each trimester, the students need to fill in a feedback form, which is distributed online during the Academic Evaluation Exercise week, which runs for two weeks. Students will need to provide the feedback on the following areas: Effectiveness of teaching Content of the curriculum(For further details please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 2, No. 9.)

In every trimester, a summary report based on the students’ evaluation on the academic performance of academic staff will be generated. Lecturers and tutors/lab instructors will be awarded a letter of merit from the President should they obtain a scale of 4.00 and above out of 5.00 with:1. 30% participation rate and above for a class that consists of 100 students or

more;2. 50% participation rate and above for a class that consists of 99 students or

less.

On the other hand, those who achieve the scale of 3.00 and below under the same participation guideline above shall be referred to the Effective Teaching Methodology Unit (ETM) for further arrangement. The ETM was set up to promote excellence in teaching and learning at MMU. It aims to improve the academics’ pedagogical and andragogical skills. It also aims to maximize teaching effectiveness by providing relevant trainings and workshops in order for academics to be guides in learning motivators, organizers assessors, evaluators etc. An induction programme that focuses on enhancing pedagogical skills of academics is incorporated as one of the trainings.

b. Feedback from the Academics The Faculty seeks views and gets feedback from academic figures in the related fields (external examiners and the Faculty’s own academic staff) about the curriculum and how it can be improved to suit the present environment. The feedback is obtained via discussion session, forum and seminar conducted by the academic staff. The academic checklist is implemented and monitored every trimester in order to review the Programme Outcomes. A summary for all subjects is prepared by the programme coordinator to highlight specific issues, to propose solutions and to perform outcome-based assessment analyses. The Academic and Corporate Planning Committee (ACP) will later review this summary and decides whether any amendments need to be done for improvement at the faculty level.

Please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 2, No.10 (in digital format) for the academic checklist implementation flowchart.

c. Feedback from Professional Bodies The Faculty will also get feedback from professional bodies in the related field such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia and Institution of Engineers Malaysia

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about the effectiveness of the curriculum to suit the current market need. The professional bodies will study the content of the curriculum and advise the Faculties if it meets market requirement and suggest enhancement to be made, if there is any.

d. Feedback from Engineering Society and Alumni Surveys by MMU Engineering society and MMU Alumni society provide information on the students’ feedback and measures of success of the existing education system.

An example of the surveys is attached in Part 2, Section B, Document 2, i.e.:

Survey of Faculty of Engineering Graduate Employment Data (Based on Industry). Total Participant in the survey: 330 graduates (April – August)

e. Feedback from the Industry The Faculty also seeks feedback from the industry, which employ graduates from MMU and which enroll MMU students in the companies for industrial training. The university wishes to gather from the feedback indicators on the ability of the students to practice the knowledge obtained and their ability to adapt themselves to the working environment.

f. Feedback from External Examiners. All exam papers are submitted to external examiners appointed by the Senate upon recommendations from the Faculty Board. The External Examiners also visit the Faculty to give feedback on improvement of teaching facilities and course content.

An example of a visit report is attached in Part 3, Section B, No. 2. Please refer to Sec 8.3 for the external examiner’s comments.

(2) STUDENT AFFAIRS

i) Student ServicesThe University, through the Student Affairs and Sports Division (STAD), provides services for accommodation, transportation, medical care, and sports and recreation. STAD is responsible to manage the students’ on-campus accommodations, which could accommodate 500 students in the Melaka campus and 2500 students in the Cyberjaya campus. It also assists students to find off-campus accommodation.

STAD is also responsible for the students’ safety and health. All students are required to purchase the University’s insurance package to enable them to obtain treatment at the University’s panel clinics and hospitals. To ensure that students sharpen their leadership skills during their years in MMU, STAD provides students a platform to hold activities through clubs and societies. For this matter, the students’ clubs and societies are allocated some fund from the Student Trust Fund and they may make full use of the facilities available on campus.

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ii) Academic AdviceEach student is assigned to his or her own academic advisor by the Faculty. The students may refer to their respective academic advisors for academic matters and the academic advisor will fill up an assessment in every trimester based on the student’s:

1. Motivation/attitude towards study

2. Involvement in co-curricular activities

3. Communication and presentation skills

4. Professionalism and code of ethics

5. Study plan/time management

6. Attendance in lecture/tutorial /lab

7. Interpersonal skills

8. Achievement of overall programme outcome of the degree course

9. Overall assessment

A snapshot of the online academic assessment report is shown below:

iii)Counseling and Career Guidance ServiceSTAD provides counseling and career guidance services to students who face problems that are non-academic in nature and to students who need career guidance advice. A dedicated counselor is available for students in both Cyerjaya campus and Melaka campus.

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(3) INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Industrial training is managed at the faculty level. There is a committee at the faculty level to help to arrange for the students to undergo their practical training. The industrial training/practical lasts for a minimum duration of 12 weeks at an approved private, government or semi-government agency. From year 2009 onwards, a minimum duration of 16 weeks will be required. The list of participating agencies will be released by the Faculty. Placement at the respective agency will be initiated by applications of the students. Approval of the application is at the discretion of the Faculty. During the training period, students will be given assignment which has been agreed by the Faculty and the participating agency. Training may involve, for example, one or more of the followings: feasibility study, requirement and functional analysis, system analysis and design, testing and implementation, maintenance and installation, security and recovery, programming and documentation, data collection and processing, organizational reengineering etc.

The aim of this practical training is to expose the students to the ‘real’ working environment, and to allow them to get acquainted with the organization structure, business operations and administrative functions. In the meantime, it allows the students to have hands-on experience in their related field so that they can relate and reinforce what has been taught at the University. By doing this, it also fosters cooperation and to develop synergetic collaboration between industry and the University in promoting a knowledgeable society.

Please refer to Part 2, Section A, Document 3 (in digital format) for further details on industrial training.

(4) R&D

MMU is also recognized as a centre for high caliber research. A strong commitment to the continuing expansion of high quality research across all sectors of the University is an important feature of our strategic plan. In particular, major research initiatives in the electronic majoring in Multimedia engineering disciplines are focused on niche areas such as Computer graphics and Virtual Reality and etc. Most of the faculty members are involved in four engineering based Research Centres.

Please refer to Part 2, Section E, Document 1, No. 2 (in digital format) for the details of the Centre of Excellence at FOE.

The Faculty offers the following postgraduate programmes by research:1. Master of Engineering Science (MEngSc)2. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

The minimum and maximum periods of candidature are stated below. Every postgraduate candidate at MMU shall be provided a Supervisor and a co-

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supervisor, appointed by the Board of the Faculty/Academic Centre from among the academic staff of the Faculty/Academic Centre.

Table 8.1 Minimum and Maximum Periods of Postgraduate Study Degree Programme Minimum Period Maximum Period

Master’s Degrees Full time - One (1) yearPart time - Two (2) years

Full time - Three (3) yearsPart time - Five (5) years

Doctor of Philosophy Full time - Two (2) yearsPart time - Three (3) years

Full time - Five (5) yearsPart time - Seven (7) years

Responsibilities of the Supervisor:1. The Supervisor will advise and guide the candidate on the methodology and

direction of the candidate’s research. The Supervisor must keep frequent and regular contact with the candidate.

2. The Supervisor, especially during the early stages of the research, should help the student to draw up the schedule of work and advise and guide the student on the nature and quality of work expected, the research techniques and the sources for getting data.

3. The Supervisor should act promptly when the student submits work for his comments.

4. The Supervisor shall submit to the Board of the Faculty/Academic Centre a report every six months on the progress of the candidate’s research. If at any stage of the research, the progress of the candidate is unsatisfactory, the Supervisor must ensure that corrective measures are taken.

All Master’s degree candidates are required to defend their research proposal within six (6) months from the date of registration and all Ph.D. degree candidates are required to defend their research proposal within nine (9) months from the date of registration. All candidates are required to present a "Work Completion Seminar" at least a month before submitting the Notice of Thesis Submission.

At least one external examiner and one internal examiner shall be appointed by the Senate to examine a Master’s degree thesis. At least two external examiners and one internal examiner shall be appointed by the Senate to examine a Ph.D. degree thesis. An external examiner for a thesis shall be an expert in his or her discipline and shall normally be of professorial status. An examiner shall be responsible to examine the candidate’s thesis and submit a report on the candidate’s work. An external examiner shall be paid an honorarium, the value of which shall be determined by the President.

The quorum at a viva-voce is three (3) members, i.e. the Chairman (Dean of IPS), an internal examiner and the Dean of Research or Senate representative. If a quorum is not reached, the viva-voce will have to be postponed. In the case where all the examiners are external and they are not able to be present for the Board of Examiners meeting, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty (or his representative) shall present the External Examiners’ reports on their behalf. Internal examiners who resign shall be replaced by members of the academic staff within the related field. He shall present the report on behalf of the previous internal examiner.

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APPENDIX A : PROGRAMME’S INFORMATION

Programme: BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (HONS) ELECTRONICS MAJORING IN MULTIMEDIA

Faculty: FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

IHL: MULTIMEDIA UNIVERSITY

EAC Reference Number:

Programme Objectives:

To train a new breed of engineers in the emerging ICT and multimedia technologies

To produce highly competent engineers what are able to support the MSC initiatives

Performance Criteria Assessment Methods Documents To Be Kept

Demonstration of technical competency based on knowledge acquired in multimedia engineering

Performance evaluation by employers based on a prescribed set of work attributes

ITP graduate employment survey form and performance analysis report

Attainment of Managerial/leader position and technical achievement

Achievement feedback ( awards/ honours/significant career position attained) from graduate to Engineering Alumni Society

Engineering Alumni survey form and achievement compilation report

Employment statistics of graduate in the ICT and multimedia industry

Employment survey via MMU Alumni Society

MMU Alumni questionnaires and employment data report

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APPENDIX B: METHOD OF ASSESSMENT

Program Outcome 1: Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering

Performance Criteria Subjects Assessment Methods Documents To Be Kept

Display evidence of formal study of fundamental principles of science and engineering

EEM1016 , EEM1026, -Core subjects on mathematics ( Engineering Mathematics I-II),

EEN1016, EEN 1026, EEN 1046Electronics I-III,

EEN1036Digital Logic Design,

ECP2216Microprocessor Systems & Interfacing,

ECP2046Computer Organization and Architecture,

EPM2036Control Theory,

EEM2056Mathematical Techniques,

ECP3076Database System,

ETM2036Introduction to Digital Signal Processing,

ECT1016Circuit Theory,

ECT2036Circuits And Signals,

EPM1016Instrumentation& Measurement Techniques,

ECP2066Operating System,

ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications

ECO1026Algorithm & Data

Written tests and examinations for the subjects. Coursework for the subjects

Midterm test scripts, final exam scripts, assignment

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Structure,

ECP1016Computer and Program Design,

EPM1076Introduction to Machines,

ECP2056Data Communications and Computer Networking,

ECT1026Field Theory

EMG2016Electromagnetic Theory.

Show the capability of problem-solving by using fundamental principles

EPT4046 Final Year Project and EPT3016 Mini Projects

EPT4066 Industrial Training

Problem-solving sessions in lectures and tutorials

Tutorials, quizzes

Demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental principles of science in engineering studies and working scenario

EPT4046 Final Year Project and EPT3016 Mini Projects


Application of basic concepts in laboratory or programming assignments

On-the-spot evaluation during laboratory sessions

Ability to summarize fundamental concepts used in Mini Projects and Final Year Project

Industrial training report

Lab and programming assignment reports.

Laboratory mark sheets and a sample set of questions (to be filed at each lab and students to be asked at the end of lab session)

Mini Projects reports and Final Year Project reports

Evaluation forms from the company, presentation and report sheets

Program Outcome 2: Capability to Communicate Effectively

Performance Criteria Subjects Assessment Methods Documents to be Kept

Present and document ideas and experimental results properly documented in a specified format, and supported with evidence. The

All Subjects- Lab Experiments, Final Year Project EPT4046, Industrial Training EPT4066, EPT3016 Mini Projects

Coursework and exampresentation of Final Year Project and Industrial Training reportsLab Reports

Exam scripts and assignmentFinal Year Project and Industrial Training reports and mark sheets, lab reports,

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document must contain explanation with sufficient detail, with minimum grammatical and spelling errors.Use multimedia content in oral and visual communication

EPT4046 Final Year Project, EPT4066 Industrial Training Mini ProjectOther Seminars, and Meetings

Presentation of Final Year Project, Industrial Training, Mini projects and other seminars

Final Year Project and Industrial Training, Mini Projects mark sheets, PowerPoint presentation slides. Attendance records in other seminars

Respond to audience’s questions correctly and confidently

EPT4046 Final Year Project, EPT4066 Industrial Training, EPT3016 Mini Project,other seminars and meetings

Presentation of Final Year Project, Industrial Training, Mini projects and other seminars

Final Year Project and Industrial Training, Mini Projects mark sheets, PowerPoint presentation slides. Student attendance records in other seminars

Program Outcome 3: Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of engineering discipline

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Performance Criteria Subjects Assessment Methods Document to be Kept

Demonstrate understanding of advanced technical concept in specialized areas of engineering discipline

All specialized subjects for B.Eng Electronics Majoring in Multimedia:

EMM2016Introduction to Multimedia,

EMM3036Multimedia Management and Presentation,

ETM4116Multimedia Networks,

ECP3076Multimedia Database Systems,

EMM4086Distributed Multimedia Systems,

EMM3026Digital Audio Signal Processing,

EMM3136Digital Image and Video Processing,

EMM3126Digital Image and Video Compression

EMM4076Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality.

Final Year Projects relevant to the students’ major

Written tests and examinations, particularly those for subjects in the related majors

Final Year Project presentations and reports

Midterm, final exam scripts

Final Year Project reports and marks sheets

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Performance Criteria Subjects Assessment Methods Document to be Kept

Practice technical skills in specialized areas of engineering

All specialized subjects for B.Eng Electronics Majoring in Multimedia:

EMM2016Introduction to Multimedia,

EMM3036Multimedia Management and Presentation,

ETM4116Multimedia Networks,

ECP3076Multimedia Database Systems,

EMM4086Distributed Multimedia Systems,

EMM3026Digital Audio Signal Processing,

EMM3136Digital Image and Video Processing,

EMM3126Digital Image and Video Compression

EMM4076Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality.

Programming assignment, design-based assignments, questionnaire during Lab.

Lab and assignment reports.

Practice good design procedure and be aware of the limitations and feasibility of engineering design in sustainable manner

1. 2.

Examples of Design Project for related subjects


Mini Projects involving the design or construction of software and/or hardware


Report, presentation marks sheets

Final Year Project reports and marks sheets

3. Apply specialised technical knowledge into workplace and job assignments

4.


Industrial training, Final Year Project and Mini Projects

Project reports, evaluation forms by the supervisors from attached companies, presentation mark sheets

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Program Outcome 4: Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach


Demonstrate ability to identify the problem when given an engineering problem statement

Design based competitions such as TM-MMU 3G Contest, Maxis mobile content challenge, NS Competition, KACIP (by Ericsson), HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards and FMM-Festo Student Design Engineer Award (by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers) strengthen students’ capabilities to adopt a system approach in their.

*EPT4046 Final Year Project, *EPT3016 Mini Project


Mini Projects or product development related final-year projects according to student’s major

Project reports such as design projects where students are not given a step-by-step guideline

Show ability to formulate model or solution to a problem.

Design based competitions such as TM-MMU 3G Contest, Maxis mobile content challenge, NS Competition, KACIP (by Ericsson), HSBC Young IT Entrepreneur Awards and FMM-Festo Student Design Engineer Award (by Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers) strengthen students’ capabilities to adopt a system approach in their.*EPT4046 Final Year Project, *EPT3016 Mini Projects


Mini Projects or product development related final-year projects according to student’s major

Mini Projects reports, Final Year Project reports, assignment reports, Lab reports.

Display ability to identify problems and apply diagnostic methods to identify causes and achieve satisfactory solutions.

*EPT4046 Final Year Project, *EPT3016 Mini Projects

Mini Projects and Final Year Project

Mini Project reports, Final Year Project reports.

Program Outcome 5: Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study.

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Demonstrate ability to conduct literature survey.

-Participation in various activities, seminars and conferences oriented towards research, such as M2USIC (MMU International Symposium on Information and Communications Technologies), Asia Pacific Wireless Broadband Forum, Sterling Lectures, WWAT (Workshop on Wireless Access Technology) and MESCORP.

EPT4046 Final Year Project, *EPT3016 Mini Projects

Design-based Assignment

Assignment reports and marksheets.

Propose new ideas for solutions to the identified research topics.


Final Year Project and Mini Projects reports and presentations

Final Year Project and Mini Projects reports, products (hardware and software), and mark sheets.

Analyze and evaluate data and results thoroughly.




Suggest potential areas of improvements to the proposed solutions.




Program Outcome 6: Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions


Implement project within financial constraints so that the project spending is within original budget

EPT4046 Final Year Project, EPT3016 Mini Projects, EPT4066 Industrial Training EPT4066

Assessment by project supervisor and moderator on the seminar presentations and reports.

Final Year Project report, Mini Projects report, Industrial Training project report and marking sheets

Demonstrate understanding of cost of making a product, budgeting, estimation of

BHM2042 Basic Economics, Accounting and Management

Written examinations for the subject.

Coursework for the

Midterm test & final exam scripts

Reports

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expenditure, capital investment, control of costs and finance, reporting results, difference between budget and forecasts, profit and loss, sales, capital and cash-flow

subject.

Demonstrate awareness of sustainability in design and development of engineering solution

EHM3066 Engineer and Society

Written examinations for the subject.

Coursework for the subject.

Assignment of the subjects (based on case studies on a particular topic, for example, on the design of power systems, etc.)

Midterm test & final exam scripts

Reports

Example of assignment for all related subjects

Program Outcome 7: Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities


Display evidence of formal study of ethics and professional responsibility

EHM3066 Engineer and SocietyPML1010 Moral and Ethics Studies,BHM3086 Law for Engineers

Written examinations for the subjects. Coursework for the subjects

Midterm scripts, Final exam scripts, Assignment reports

Practice professional conduct and ethical behaviour in the working scenario

EPT4066 Industrial TrainingEHM3066 Engineer and SocietyPML1010 Moral and Ethics Studies,

Student Academic Performance Scheme (SAPS)

Academic Advisory System

Industrial training visit, evaluation by lecturer and company supervisor

Co-curricular activities

Interview during meeting with the academic advisor.

Evaluation forms by Industrial Training visit lecturer and company supervisor, Industrial Training reportSAPS transcript

Academic Advisory System records

Demonstrate ethical conduct in studies

EPT4046 Final Year Project

*All subjects including core and humanities subjects.


Proper referencing to work done by others in report writingEthical conduct during laboratory sessions, assignments, tests and examinations Interview during meeting with the academic advisor

Final Year Project report

Cheating cases to be documented


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Attend classes and other events when required

*All subjects including core and humanities subjects.

*Seminars, Meetings.

Attendance in lectures, tutorials, labs, meetings, seminars, talks etc.

Attendance records

Program Outcome 8: Ability to work independently and in a team


Demonstrate the willingness to share responsibilities and duties and take on different roles when applicable

EPT3016 Mini Projects

Industrial Training (EPT4066).

Group project in various subjects.



Group assignments and programming projects

Industrial training visit by supervisor/lecturer


Interview during meeting with the academic advisor

Coursework marks, final exam marks, assignment and exam scripts.

Evaluation forms by the supervisors from attached companies and the visiting lecturers.

SAPS transcripts.


Demonstrate the ability to analyze ideas objectively to discern feasible solutions by building consensus

EPT3016 Mini Projects

Group project in various subjects.




Focus group discussion during tutorials

Cooperation during laboratory sessions



Coursework marks, final exam marks, assignment and exam scripts.

Tutorial assignments

On-the-spot evaluation mark sheet.

SAPS transcripts


Demonstrate the ability to develop a strategy for action

EPT3016 Mini Project

All related subjects






Coursework marks and assignments.

SAPS transcripts.


Program Outcome 9: Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills

Performance Criteria Subjects Assessment MethodsDocuments To Be Kept

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Design research methodology, justifies and analyzes key results


Final Year Project report and presentation

Final year project report.

Integrate the principles of finance, costing and management accounting in engineering application

BHM2042 Basic Economics, Management and Accounting


Midterm test/Quiz and Final Examination

Final Year Project report and Presentation

Midterm, final exam scripts.

Final Year Project report.

Employ innovative and creative ideas in business plan

BEN2014 Introduction to Cyberpreneurship

Group Assignment Assignment report.

Apply and implement the legal concepts in decision making

BHM3086 Law for Engineers

Tutorial/AssignmentMidterm test/QuizFinal Exam

Midterm, final exam scripts.Assignment reports.

Program Outcome 10: Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as an engineer


Elaborate the history and trend of development of industry.

EHM3066 Engineer and SocietyPML1010 Moral and Ethics Studies,PMS1020 Malaysian Studies

Coursework and written examinations

Midterm and final exam scripts.Assignment reports.

Evaluate objectively the social, cultural, global and environmental implications of engineering works.


EHM3066 Engineer and SocietyPML1010 Moral and Ethics Studies,

Co- curricular Subjects


Assessment by industrial training supervisors, Industrial visits, seminars

Coursework and written examinations

Co-curricular activities.

Evaluation forms by the supervisors from attached companies and the visiting lecturers and reports


The SAP transcripts.

Perform engineering design focusing on EPT4046 Final Year Conduct high quality Project reports and

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improving the quality of life of others, particularly of the under privileged community.

Project, EPT3016 Mini Projects, Seminars

R&D Final Year Projects and mini projects

evaluation forms, Attendance records of seminars.

Describe clearly the elements of global design, manufacture, marketing and distribution.

EPT3016 Mini ProjectsCoursework and written examinations


Program Outcome 11: Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning


Display evidence of capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement




Seminars, Career Talk

Acquisition of new skills (technical, management, communication) during industrial training



Participation in Seminars, Career Talk

Evaluation forms by the Industrial Training supervisors from attached companies



Attendance records of Seminars/Career Talk

Demonstrate competency and initiatives for self-improvement when conducting projects

Examples: EPT3016 Mini Projects, EPT4046 Final Year Project

National Semiconductor Competition, 3G Competition, HSBC Business Plan Competition, MMU-TM 3G Contest, IET-Intervarsity Competition, Philips Young Inventor Contest

Literature review, future recommendations for course projects, mini projects and Final Year Projects

Assessment of competition reports and presentations

Mini Projects and Final Year Project reports, project report for each course

Certificate of participation in design competition

Display self-improvement enthusiasm through continuous professional development and life-long learning in the working scenario and educational institutions

Disseminate information through MMU Alumni website and online learning portal.



Questionnaires and surveys through Alumni, Engineering Society Survey and SAAC Under-probation Student Survey



Collect statistics on graduated students regarding jobs, skills required, etc., student’s welfare and academic achievement


Academic Advisory

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Seminars, Career Talk Participation in Seminars, Career Talk

System records

Attendance records of Seminars/Career Talk

Attend presentation and seminars Display willingness to exchange ideas


M2USIC Conference, AP-NeGeMo Conference, Sterling Lectures, and Fujitsu/Matsushita seminars.

E-Week program, and MESCORP program

Attendance in other presentations followed by feedback

Participation in Seminars, workshops and trainings conducted inside or outside the university

Activities organized by the Engineering Society such as E-Week, MESCORP Conference

Final Year Project presentation form

Certificate of attendance/participation

SAP transcript

APPENDIX C: LISTING OF LECTURERS/INVITED SPEAKERS FROM INDUSTRY/ PUBLIC BODIES

No.

Industry/public bodies/Speaker

Details Date

1. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Electrical Drives: An Application of Power Electronics

27-Aug-08

2. Professor Petar M. Djuric, FIEEE Stony Brook University

The Particle Filtering Methodology in Signal Processing

01-Aug-08

3. Professor Dr. Salina Abdul SamadSMIEEE Institute of Microengineering and Nanoelectronics(IMEN)Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Challenges and Trends inBiometrics

30-Jun-08

4. Prof Keith Martin B.Sc. (Glasgow), PhD (London), CMath FIMA

Modern Cryptography 16-Jun-08

5. Mr. JeaHoon Park, from MSRC, Kyungpook National University, Korea

Side-Channel Attacks (Timing, Power, EM and Faulty Analysis)

17-Apr-08

6. Prof. William CarrAffiliation: Dept of ECE & Dept of Physics, New Jersey Institute of Technology

A MEMS Sensor for Uncooled Long Wave Infrared Imaging

20-Feb-08

7. Gyu-Chul Yi, National CRI Center for Semiconductor Nanorods and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, POSTECH, Pohang

Growth of Semiconductor Nanorods and Heterostructures

14-Feb-08

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8. Intel Fellow and Director of Graphics Ntegrated Chipset Architecture, Mobility Group, Tom A. Piazza

Technology talk: "The Rise of 3D internet, Implications to Research and Development Industry"

7-Nov-07

9. Dr. Kae-Hsiang Kwong (University of Strathclyde)

Seminar: "Research activities in University of Strathclyde, UK"

1-Nov-07

10. Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC)

Training: MDeC Free Linux Training 2007 at MMU Cyberjaya

22 Oct - 10 Nov 07

11. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Omar Mohd Rijal (University of Malaya)

Technical Talk: IEEE Signal Processing Chapter Technical Talk Series 2/2007 - Title 1: Statistical Methods in PTB Detection using Digital Chest Radiograph

22-May-07

12. Madam Norliza Mohd Noor, SMIEEE (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia)

Technical Talk: IEEE Signal Processing Chapter Technical Talk Series 2/2007 - Title 2: Monitoring PTB Disease by Comparing Digital Chest Radiograph

22-May-07

13. Multimedii University (MMU) and National Institute of Information Communications Technology (NICT), Japan

Wireless Spectrum & Signal Propagation Seminar 2007

9-Feb-07

14. Professor David J. Nagel,The George Washington University, USA

Seminar : "The Integration of Micro- and Nano-Scale Structures and Materials for Chemical and Biological Sensors

6-Dec-06

15. Malaysia Centre for Remote Sensing

Seminar : "4th National Microwave Remote Sensing Seminar

28-Nov-06

16. Prof. Mark J. T. Smith from Purdue University

Talk: " Electrical and Computer Engineering Academic Activities at Purdue University".

19-Jun-06

17. Altera Technology Altera Technology: Career Talk and Written Test Session

15-Feb-06

18. Intel Technology Intel Technology (Q and R Department): Career Talk and Interview Session

13-Feb-06

19. Agilent Technology Agilent Technology: Career Talk and Interview Session

8-Feb-06

20. Prof K. Byrappa, senior professor at the University of Mysore, India

Seminar Talk by Prof Byrappaa on Hydrothermal Processing of Advanced Nano Materials

6-Dec-05

21. Mr. E. Fukuda & Mr. H. Kurematsu

Seminar: Fujitsu-MMU short course on "3G and B3G wireless system, and its standardisation"

14-Dec-05

22. Dr. Yasuo Ebara & Prof. Koji Koyamada

Seminar: Introduction of N3VR 23-Nov-05

23. Lim Chot Hun Seminar: DSP-Based Motion Control of Biped Robot

23-Nov-05

24. Prof. Dr. David J. Nagel, Research Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, George Washington University

Seminar: Wireless Sensor Systems and Networks

9-Nov-05

25. Dr. S.Kinoshita, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.

MMU / Fujitsu Short Course on Photonic Systems Technologies

10-Aug-05

26. Prof. Manoj Sachdev Seminar: "Low Power, Robust SRAMs for nano-metric Technologies."

16-Aug-05

27. Dr. Somnuk Phon- Seminar: Emotion and Meanings in Music 19-Jul-05

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Amnuaisuk via Affective Computing28. Chris Tan, Country Manager

of Intel Malaysia , Dr Yow Ho Kwang, Assoc Dean of FOE

Talk (Intel and MMU): "Moore's Law: Past and Future"

30-Jun-05

29. Professor Wolfgang-Martin Boerner, University of Illinois at Chicago's Communications, Sensing & Navigation Laboratory.

Seminar: The radio/radar/SAR-tracking of migratory birds from their breeding via resting to wintering sites

28-Jun-05


Seminar: The Search for Earthquake & Tsunami Electromagnetic Precursors

28-Jun-05


Seminar: Polarimetric SAR Interferometry 27-Jun-05

32. Prof. Yoshinori Sakai of Tokto Institute of Technology

Seminar: "Research Activities Concerning Multimedia Network"

19-May-05

33. Dr R Peter Jones Sterling Lecture Series: Automotive Electronic Systems: New Challenges for Electronic Engineering Computer Engineering and Systems Engineering

16-Mar-05

34. Dr Sally E Clift Sterling Lecture Series: The Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage

16-Mar-05

35. Professor Jonathan E Cooper

Sterling Lecture Series: Good Vibrations ... and some not so good!

15-Mar-05

36. Dr Alan R Chambers Sterling Lecture Series: Energy in the 21st Century

15-Mar-05

37. Professor Rob Thring Sterling Lecture Series: PEM Fuel Cells for the Transportation Application

15-Mar-05

38. Professor William M Banks Sterling Lecture Series: New Materials - Whither Bound?

14-Mar-05

39. Professor Hisamichi Nobuoka, Dr. X. Chen, Dr. K. Honda, Dr. P. Soparth, Mr. Kazunori Inagaki

I-Space Special Lecture on Tsunami: Special Topics in Tsunami Disasters and Its Preventions

15-Mar-05

40. Professor Shin-ichi Yuta (IEEE Fellow), Vice President of U. Tsukuba and Professor Yoshiyuki Sankai, U. Tsukuba

I-Space Special Guest Lectures 2005: 1. Autonomous Robots,which sense,plan and act by themselves, 2. Leading Edge of Future Technology - Robot Suit Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL)

7-Mar-05

41. Mr. Tadamichi Suzuki, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.

MMU / Fujitsu Short Course on Towards Ubiquitous Network World

2-Mar-05

42. Dr. M. Souris, PHD in Computer Sciences (University de La Rochelle). Senior Researcher (ORSTOM, IRD): Computer Sciences and Software Development in Geographic Information Systems

I-Space Live Lecture Series 2005: GIS Software (AIT)

16-Feb-05

43. Dr. Borne, Ph.D (Physical I-Space Live Lecture Series 2005: 2-Feb-05

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Measurements applied in Remote Sensing) University Paris 7, Associate Professor Space Technology Applications and Research (STAR), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

Landscape Design

44. Mr. M. Nakamura & Mr. H. Kurematsu, Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd.

MMU / Fujitsu Short Course on RF Technologies for Ubiquitous Network

2-Feb-05

45. Dr. Nitin Kumar Tripathi, PhD (Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur), Associate Professor Space Technology Applications and Research (STAR), Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

I-Space Live Lecture Series 2005: Introduction to GIS (AIT)

26-Jan-05

46. National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Yokosuka Research Park (YRP) of Japan, Multimedia Development Corporation (MDC), and Multimedia University (MMU)

The 6th Asia-Pacific Seminar on Next Generation Mobile Communications 2005 (AP-NeGeMo2005) Workshop

26-Jan-05

47. Professor Cai Dong Sheng, PhD (Stanford University), Institute of Information Sciences and Electronics, University of Tsukuba, Japan

I-Space Live Lecture Series 2005: Fractal Transform and its Application to Imaging

12-Jan-05

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APPENDIX D: LISTING OF TABLES

TABLE D1 Course to Program Outcomes Matrix for Courses under the Electronic Engineering Majoring in Multimedia Program

(Based on June 2007/2008 Course Structure)

Summary of Program Outcomes (PO):Program Outcome 1: Ability to acquire and apply fundamental principles of science and engineering.Program Outcome 2: Capability to Communicate Effectively.Program Outcome 3: Acquisition of technical competence in specialised areas of engineering discipline.Program Outcome 4: Ability to identify, formulate and model problems and find engineering solutions based on a system approach.Program Outcome 5: Ability to conduct investigation and research on engineering problems in a chosen field of study.Program Outcome 6: Understanding of the importance of sustainability and cost-effectiveness in design and development of engineering solutions.Program Outcome 7: Understanding and commitment to professional and ethical responsibilities.Program Outcome 8: Ability to work independently and in a team.Program Outcome 9: Ability to be a multi-skilled engineer with good technical knowledge, management, leadership and entrepreneurial skills.Program Outcome 10: Awareness of the social, cultural, global and environmental responsibilities as an engineerProgram Outcome 11: Capability and enthusiasm for self-improvement through continuous professional development and life-long learning.

CODE SUBJECT CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO) PO 1 PO 2 PO 3 PO 4 PO 5 PO 6 PO 7 PO 8 PO 9 PO 10 PO

11

ENGINEERING SUBJECTS

EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EEM1026 Engineering Mathematics II 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EEM2036 Engineering Mathematics II 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EEM2056 Mathematical Techniques 80 10 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ECT1016 Circuit Theory 60 10 10 10 0 0 0 5 0 0 5

ECT2036 Circuit and Signals 50 10 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0

EEN1016 Electronics I 60 10 10 5 0 10 0 5 0 0 0

EEN1026 Electronics II 50 10 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0

EEN1046 Electronics III 50 10 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0

EEN1036 Digital Logic Design 50 10 10 15 0 5 0 10 0 0 0

ECP1016 Computer and Program Design 10 10 10 20 0 20 0 10 0 0 20

ECP1026 Algorithm and Data Structure 40 5 15 10 10 10 5 0 0 0 5

ECT1026 Field Theory 60 10 10 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0

EMG2016 Electromagnetic Theory 60 10 10 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0

EPM1016 Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques

60 10 10 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0

EPM1026 Introduction to Machines and Power System

60 10 10 10 0 0 5 5 0 0 0

ECP2216 Microcontroller and Microprocessor Systems

5 10 65 5 5 5 0 5 0 0 0

EPM2036 Control Theory 10 10 40 15 10 5 0 10 0 0 0

ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications

50 10 10 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 0

ECP2056 Data Communications and Computer Networking

60 10 10 10 5 0 0 5 0 0 0

EMM2016 Introduction to Multimedia 70 5 0 10 0 5 0 5 5 0 0

ECP2046 Computer Organization and Architecture

40 5 10 10 5 10 5 10 0 0 5

EMM3026 Digital Audio Signal Processing 10 5 60 10 5 0 0 5 5 0 0

EMM3036 Multimedia Management and Presentation

0 20 30 0 20 10 0 10 10 0 0

ECP4146 Object Oriented Programming with C++

30 10 15 15 5 10 5 5 0 0 5

ECP4156 Software Engineering 50 10 10 10 5 5 10 0 0 0 0

ECP4136 JAVA Technology 40 10 15 10 5 5 5 5 0 0 5

ECP2066 Operating System 15 10 20 10 10 10 5 10 0 5 5

ECP3076 Database System 60 10 10 10 0 0 5 5 0 0 0

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EMM3136 Digital Image and Video Processing

10 5 60 10 5 0 0 5 5 0 0

EMM3126 Digital Image and Video Compression

10 5 60 5 10 5 0 5 0 0 0

ECP4166 Advanced Microprocessors 10 5 40 10 10 10 5 5 0 0 5

EMM4076 Computer Graphic and Virtual Reality

10 10 50 0 10 0 0 10 10 0 0

ECP4196 Embedded System Design 40 5 15 10 5 5 0 10 5 0 5

ECP4126 Computer Security and Disaster Recovery

10 5 60 5 5 5 0 5 0 0 5

ETM4116 Data and Multimedia Networking 40 10 30 10 0 0 0 5 0 0 5

ECP4236 Parallel Processing and Programming

30 5 20 20 5 5 5 5 0 0 5

EMM4116 Multimedia Information Management

0 10 60 10 5 10 0 5 0 0 0

EMM4086 Distributed Multimedia System 0 0 60 10 0 10 0 10 0 0 10

EPT3016 Mini Project 10 10 15 20 10 10 5 5 5 5 5

EPT4046 Project 0 10 15 15 20 15 5 10 5 5 0

EPT4066 Industrial Training 5 15 5 5 5 10 10 15 15 10 5

ARTS AND HUMANITIES SUBJECTS

EHM3066 Engineer and Society 0 10 0 10 0 0 25 10 10 25 10

BEN2010 Introduction to Cyberprenership 0 15 0 0 0 10 10 10 35 10 10

BHM3086 Law for Engineers 0 10 0 0 0 0 50 10 10 10 10

BHM2046 Basic Economics, Accounting and Management 0 10 0 0 0 0 10 10 60 0 10

MPW2143/MPW2153 Islamic Studies / Moral Studies 0 10 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 50 10

LES1010 Technical Communications 0 50 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 10 10

MPW2133 Malaysian Studies 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 10 0 60 10MPW2113/MPW2123/LAB1010/LCB1010/

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Bahasa Kebangsaan B/Foreign Languages: Arab/Chinese/French/German/Hin

0 50 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 10 10

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LFB1010/LGB1010/LHB1010/LIB1010/LJB1010/LKB1010/LMB1010/LRB1010/LSB1010/LTB1010

di/Italian/Japanese/Korean/Tamil/Russian/Spanish/Thai for Beginners

CO-CURRICULUM SUBJECTS

CLJ1010 Japanese Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLJ1020 Japanese Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLF1010 French Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLF1020 French Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLS1010 Spanish Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLS1020 Spanish Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLG1010 German Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLG1020 German Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLM1010 Mandarin Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLM1020 Mandarin Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CAM2010 Advanced Mandarin 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLA1010 Arabic Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLT1010 Thai Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLT1020 Thai Level 2 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLR1010 Russian Level 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CIM1010 Modern Muslim 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CSM1010 Self Leadership And Motivation 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CIC1010 Interpersonal Communication 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CLP1010 Literatures In English 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

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CDA1010 Debate And Argumentation 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CPS1010 Public Speaking 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10CBD1010 Badminton 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CSC1010 Chess 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CVL1010 Volleyball 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CMT1020 Taekwondo 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CCT1010 Theater 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CCM1010 Music Appreciation 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CCG1010 Ghazal 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CCD1010 National Dance 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CTN1030 Tennis 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CBS1020 Basketball 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CDJ1050 Deejay Program 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10CFW1010 Financial Planning And Wealth

Management 0 20 0 0 0 0 10 20 30 10 10

CCA1010 Arabic for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCC1010 Chinese for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCF1010 French for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCG1010 German for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCH1010 Hindi for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCI1010 Italian for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCJ1010 Japanese for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCK010 Korean for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCR1010 Russian for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCS1010 Spanish for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

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CCM1010 Tamil for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

CCB1010 Thai for Communication and Culture 0 30 0 0 0 0 0 20 30 10 10

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TABLE D2 Distribution of Engineering Courses According to the Areas as Stated in Appendix B of the EAC Accreditation Manual

Areas (EAC) Course Code Course Course Type

Hours EAC Equivalent

TotalCreditsLecture

Lab/ Workshop/ Project PBL*/Design Tutorial

Circuit Analysis ECT1016 Circuit Theory Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39ECT2036 Circuit and Signals Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

Digital and Analog Electronics

EEN1016 Electronics I Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39EEN1026 Electronics II Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39EEN1046 Electronics III Core 42 9 - - 5 3.50EEN1036 Digital Logic Design Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

Field Theory and Electromagnetism

ECT1026 Field Theory Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39EMG2016 Electromagnetic Theory Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

Programming Technique

ECP1026 Algorithm and Data Structure Core 42 15 - - 0 3.54

Instrumentation and Control

EPM1016 Instrumentation and Measurement Techniques Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

EPM2036 Control Theory Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39Microprocessor

SystemECP2216 Microcontroller and

Microprocessor Systems Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

ECP4166 Advanced Microprocessor System Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

Communications System

ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications Core 42 6 - - 10 3.57

ECP2056 Data Communications and Computer Networking Core 42 9 - - 3 3.43

ECP2066 Operating System Core 42 - - - 3 3.11

ECP3076 Database System Core 42 - - - 12 3.43

ETM4116 Data and Multimedia Networking Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

Introduction to Electrical Power

System

EPM1026 Introduction to Machines and Power System Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

Computer ECP2046 Computer Organization Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

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Architecture and ArchitectureComputer Application

ECP4126 Computer Security and Disaster Recovery Core 42 - - - 3 3.11

Multimedia Technology and

Applications

EMM2016 Introduction to Multimedia Core 42 - 9 - 4 3.46ETM2036 Introduction to Digital

Signal Processing Core 42 6 - - 5 3.39

EMM3026 Digital Audio Signal Processing Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

EMM3136 Digital Image and Video Processing Core 42 - - 6 3 3.32

EMM3126 Digital Image and Video Compression Core 42 6 - - 3 3.32

Elective Courses (group 1)

EPT3016 Mini Project Elective 14 70 - - - 3.5

EMM3036 Multimedia Management and Presentation Elective 42 - 6 - 3 3.32

ECP4206 Object Oriented Programming with C++ Elective 42 9 - - 3 3.43

ECP4156 Software Engineering Elective 42 - - - 3 3.11ECP4136 JAVA Technology Elective 42 - - - 17.5 3.62

Elective Course (group 2)

EMM4076 Computer Graphic and Virtual Reality Elective 42 6 - - 5 3.39

ECP4196 Embedded System Design Elective 42 9 - - 3 3.42

Elective Course (group 3)

ECP4236 Parallel Processing and Programming Elective 42 10 - - 3 3.36

EMM4116 Multimedia Information Management Elective 42 - - 6 3 3.32

EMM4086 Distributed Multimedia Systems Elective 42 6 - - 3 3.32

Total Contact Hours (Lecture, Tutorial, Lab etc) 15241

Total Equivalent Credit Hours 100.821

Industrial Training EPT4066 Industrial Training Core 16 Weeks 5Final Year Project EPT4046 Project Core Report 8

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS ENGINEERING COURSES 113.821

*PBL = Problem-Based Learning

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1 – Minimum total contact/equivalent hours including two elective subjects to be taken from elective group 1 and one elective subject to be taken from elective group 2 and elective group 3 respectively

2 – A typical student spends about 9 hours a week working on his/her Final Year Project

TABLE D3 List of Elective Courses According to Areas of Field Specialization

AREAS CODE ELECTIVE COURSESHands-on Project EPT3016 Mini ProjectProgramming Techniques ECP4146 Object Oriented Programming with C++Programming Techniques ECP4156 Software EngineeringProgramming Techniques ECP4136 JAVA TechnologyEmbedded Technology ECP4196 Embedded System DesignComputer ECP4236 Parallel Processing and ProgrammingMultimedia Technology EMM4116 Multimedia Information ManagementMultimedia Technology EMM4086 Distributed Multimedia SystemsMultimedia Technology ECP3086 Multimedia Technology and ApplicationsMultimedia Technology EMM3036 Multimedia Management and PresentationMultimedia Technology EMM4076 Computer Graphic and Virtual Reality

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TABLE D4 Distribution of General Education Courses According to the Areas as Stated in Appendix B of the EAC Accreditation Manual

Areas (EAC)Code Course Course

Type

Hours EAC Equivalent

TotalLecture Lab/Workshop/Project Tutorial

Applied Science/Maths/Computer

EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I Core 35 - 15 3.04

EEM1026 Engineering Mathematics II Core 35 - 15 3.04

EEM2056 Mathematical Techniques Core 35 - 15 3.04

ECP1016 Computer and Program Design Core 42 10 3 3.46TOTAL CREDITS HOURS 12.58

Management/Law/AccountancyBHM2046 Basic Economics, Accounting and

Management Core 42 - 3 3

BHM3086 Law for Engineers Core 42 - 3 2.67

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 5.67

Communication Skills/Humanities/Ethics

MPW2143/MPW2153 Islamic Studies / Moral Studies Core 42 - - 3

MPW2133 Malaysian Studies Core 42 3LES1010 Technical Communications Core 45 - - 3MPW2113/MPW2123/LAB1010/LCB1010/LFB1010/LGB1010/LHB1010/LIB1010/LJB1010/LKB1010/LMB1010/LRB1010/LSB1010/LTB1010

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Bahasa Kebangsaan B/Foreign Language Core 42 - - 3

BEN2010 Introduction to Cyberpreneurship Core 14 - - 1

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EHM3066 Engineer and Society Core 42 - 3 3.11

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 16.11

Co-CurriculumCo-Curriculum Core 28 - - 2

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 2TOTAL CREDIT HOURS FOR GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES 36.36

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TABLE D5 Courses Offered (Program Structure) According to Semester and Total Credit Hours

Semester Code Courses Course TypeIHL Credits EAC Equivalent Credits

Engineering Courses

Related Courses

Engineering Courses

Related Courses

I

EEM1016 Engineering Mathematics I Core 3 3.04ECT1016 Circuit Theory Core 3 3.39EEN1016 Electronics I Core 3 3.39ECT1026 Field Theory Core 3 3.39

ECP1016 Computer and Program Design Core 3 3.39

IIEEN1026 Electronics II Core 3 3.39EEN1036 Digital Logic Design Core 3 3.39

III

EEM1026 Engineering Mathematics II Core 3 3.04EPM1026 Introduction to Machines &

Power Systems Core 3 3.39EEN1046 Electronics III Core 3 3.50ECP1026 Algorithm and Data Structure Core 3 3.54EPM1016 Instrumentation and

Measurement Techniques Core 3 3.39

IV

EEM2056 Mathematical Techniques Core 3 3.04ECT2036 Circuit and Signals Core 3 3.39EMG2016 Electromagnetic Theory Core 3 3.39ECP2216 Microcontroller and

Microprocessor Systems Core 3 3.39BHM2046 B Basic Economics,

Accounting and ManagementArts and

Humanities 3 3

MPW2143/MPW2153 Islamic Studies/ Moral Studies Arts and

Humanities 3 3

VEMM2016 Introduction to Multimedia Core 3 3.46ECP2046 Computer Organization and

Architecture Core 3 3.32

VI

ETM2036 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing Core 3 3.39

EPM2036 Control Theory Core 3 3.39ECP2066 Operating System Core 3 3.11

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ECP2056 Data Communications and Computer Networking Core 3 3.43

LES1010 Technical Communications Arts and Humanities 3 3

VII

EMM3026 Digital Audio Signal Processing Core 3 3.32

ETM2046 Analog and Digital Communications Core 3 3.57

EMM3036 Multimedia Management and Presentation Elective 3 3.32

ECP4146 Object Oriented Programming with C++ Elective 3 3.43

EPT3016 Mini Project Elective 3 3.50ECP4136 Java Technology Elective 3 3.62ECP4156 Software Engineering Elective 3 3.11

BHM3086 Law for Engineers Arts and Humanities 3 2.67

VIIIECP3076 Database System Core 3 3.43

MPW2133 Malaysian Studies Arts and Humanities 3 3

IX EEM3126 Digital Image and Video Compression Core 3 3.32

EEM3136 Digital Image and Video Processing Core 3 3.32

ECP4166 Advanced Microprocessors Core 3 3.32

ETM4076 Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality Elective 3 3.39

ECP4196 Embedded System Design Elective 3 3.42EHM3066 Engineer and Society Arts and

Humanities 3 3.11

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MPW2113/MPW2123/LAB1010/LCB1010/LFB1010/LGB1010/LHB1010/LIB1010/LJB1010/LKB1010/LMB1010/LRB1010/LSB1010/LTB1010

Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B/Foreign Language

Arts and Humanities

3 3X EPT4066 Industrial Training Core 5 5

XIEPT4046 Project Core 4 4ECP4126 Computer Security and

Disaster Recovery Core 3 3.11

XII

EPT4046 Project Core 4 4ETM4116 Data and Multimedia

Networking Core 3 3.32

ECP4236 Parallel Processing and Programming Elective 3 3.36

EMM4116 Multimedia Information Management Elective 3 3.32

EMM4086 Distributed Multimedia Systems Elective 3 3.32

BEN2010 Introduction to Cyberpreneurship

Arts and Humanities 1 1

CAM2010 Advanced Mandarin Co-curriculum 2 2CLA1010 Arabic Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLF1010 French Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLF1020 French Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2CLG1010 German Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLG1020 German Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2CLJ1010 Japanese Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLJ1020 Japanese Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2CLM1010 Mandarin Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2

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CLM1020 Mandarin Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2CLR1010 Russian Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLS1010 Spanish Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLS1020 Spanish Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2CLT1010 Thai Level 1 Co-curriculum 2 2CLT1020 Thai Level 2 Co-curriculum 2 2

CSM1010 Self Leadership And Motivation Co-curriculum 2 2

CIC1010 Interpersonal Communication Co-curriculum 2 2CLP1010 Literatures In English Co-curriculum 2 2CIM1010 Modern Muslim Co-curriculum 2 2CPS1010 Public Speaking Co-curriculum 2 2CBD1010 Badminton Co-curriculum 2 2CSC1010 Chess Co-curriculum 2 2CVL1010 Volleyball Co-curriculum 2 2CMT1020 Taekwondo Co-curriculum 2 2CCT1010 Theater Co-curriculum 2 2CCM1010 Music Appreciation Co-curriculum 2 2CCG1010 Ghazal Co-curriculum 2 2CCD1010 National Dance Co-curriculum 2 2CTN1030 Tennis Co-curriculum 2 2CBS1020 Basketball Co-curriculum 2 2CDJ1050 Deejay Program Co-curriculum 2 2

CFW1010 Financial Planning And Wealth Management Co-curriculum 2 2

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 139 150.181

• 1 – Minimum total credit hours, actual value depends on the elective subject taken in Semester VII, IX and XII.• Only one co-curriculum subject will need to be taken in Semester XII.

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