COURSE OUTLINE

MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE & COMPUTER DEPARTMENT

COURSE : DBS1012 - ENGINEERING SCIENCE

CREDIT(S) :2
PREREQUISITE(S) : NONE
LECTURE HOURS : 30 LECTURE , 15 PRACTICAL
SEMESTER :1
LECTURER : 1. PN. ZARIYAH BINTI ABDULLAH

PROGRAME : DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (DKA)

SYNOPSIS
ENGINEERING SCIENCE is an applied science with theoretical concepts and practical learning sessions
that can be applied in the engineering fields. This course focuses on the Physical Quantities,
Measurement, Linear Motion, Force, Work, Energy, Power, Solid, Fluid, Temperature and Heat.

RATIONALE FOR THE INCLUSION OF THE COURSE/MODULE IN THE PROGRAMME

Knowledge and concept in Engineering Science are required to understand and be used in any other
related courses for the program

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

1. Integrate civil engineering principles and develop critical thinking to solve problem in design
works and technically competent in engineering fields.
2. Display practical skills and communicate effectively in global work environment.
3. Possess in lifelong learning, social responsibilities, entrepreneurship.
4. Build leadership and teamwork skills, right altitude and professional ethics.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

The Diploma in Civil Engineering programme shall produced semi professionals who are:

1. Apply technical, mathematics, science and humanities knowledge using appropriate civil
engineering problems for individual personality development.
2. Solve systematically well defined civil engineering problems using appropriate method
and technique.
5. Demonstrate practical skills in utilizing civil engineering tools, equipment and machinery.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

NO. CLO
1 Solve the basic engineering science problems by using related concept. (C3, LD1)
2 Organise an appropriate experiments to prove related physic principles. (P3, LD2)
Apply related physic principles in various situations to enhance knowledge.
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(C3, LD1)
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TEACHING SCHEDULE

TOPIC WEEK TOPIC/CONTENT CONTACT ASSESSMENT

NO. HOURS METHOD
PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND
1.0 W2-W3 MEASUREMENT
This topic introduces physical quantities
which are consisting of base and
derived quantities. Physical Quantities 4 hours
also categorized into of scalar and lecture
Q1, TE1, LW1
vector quantities. Conversion of 2 hours
physical quantities also will be practical work
explained. Students will be exposed to
use measurement equipment and right
measurement techniques

LINEAR MOTION
2.0 W4-W6 This topic explains about linear motion
which includes displacement, velocity, and
6 hours
acceleration. The methods of problem-
lecture
solving of linear motion using formulas TE 1, LW2
3 hours
and graphs will be shown. Students will be
practical work
exposed to identify displacement,
velocity and acceleration.

FORCE
3.0 W7-W10 This topic explains about forces, Newton’s
6 hours
Second Laws and moment of forces which
lecture TT 1, TE 1,
is applied in equilibrium. Problem-solving
3 hours LW3
using resolution method to find the
practical work
resultant force will be explained.

WORK, ENERGY AND POWER

4.0 W11-W12 This topic explains about the relationship 4 hours
between work, energy and power. lecture
TT1, TE2, LW4
Students will be exposed to energy 2 hours
changes and mechanical efficiency. practical work

SOLID AND FLUID

5.0 W13-W15 This topic explains about solid and fluid 6 hours
materials. Students will be exposed to lecture
TE2, LW5
density and pressure. Pascal’s and 3 hours
Archimedes’ Principles will be described. practical work

TEMPERATURE AND HEAT

6.0 W16-W17 This topic describes temperature and
4 hours
heat. Students will be exposed to the
lecture
process of heat transfer. They will be able TE 2, LW6
2 hours
to solve problems related to heat quantity
practical work
and specific heat capacity.

** Q – Quiz; TE –Theoretical Exercise ; TT – Theory Test; LW – Lab Work

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STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)
NO. TEACHING & LEARNING ACTIVITIES SLT (Hours)
DEPENDENT LEARNING
1 Delivery Method
a. Lecture 30
b. Practical 15
c. Tutorial 0

2 Coursework Assessment (CA)

Lecture-hour assessment
- Theory Test [1] 1
- Quiz [1] 1
- Theoretical Exercises [2]

Practical-hour assessment
- Lab Work [4]

INDEPENDENT LEARNING
3 Coursework Assessment (CA)
- None []

4 Preparation and Review

i. Lecture (Preparation before theory class eg: download lesson 15
notes, review after theory class eg: additional references,
discussion group, discussion) 8
ii. Practical (Preparation before practical class/field work/survey eg:
review notes, checklist/labsheets, post practical activity eg: lab
report, additional references, discussion session, preparation
before study work presentation/critique) 0
iii. Tutorial (Preparation for tutorial) 2
iv. Assessment (Preparation for Test(1)) 1
(Preparation for Quiz(1)) 5
(Preparation for Final Examination)

Final Examination 2
Total 80

GRADING

Continuous Assessment – 60 %
Final Examination – 40 %

NO. ASSESSMENT QUANTITY PERCENTAGE (%)

1 Quiz 1 5
2 Theory Test 1 15
3 Theoretical Exercise 2 10
4 Lab Work 4 30

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ATTENDANCE

The student should adhere to the rules of attendance as stated in the “ARAHAN-ARAHAN
PEPERIKSAAN DAN KAEDAH PENILAIAN”; Bhgn 3 : Peraturan Peperiksaan Dan Penilaian.
- Student must attend not less than 80 % of lecture hours as required for the course.

REFERENCES

1. Khairani Binti Yaakub, Linawati Razak @Ali, Zeyana Binti Abdullah, Norazah Binti Mat Sout,
Engineering Science (2017)

2. Zainal Abidin Sulaiman, Azizan Ismail, Nor Sabirin Mohamed, Ri Hanum Yahaya Subban,
Hashlina Rusdi, Izlina Supa’at, Norazlin Zainal, Ungku Ferwani Salwa Ungku Ibrahim (2010).
College Matriculation Physics Semester I & II. IPTA Publications. (ISBN: 978983399338)

3. Poh , L. Y (2010). Pre-U Text STPM Text Physics Term 1, Kuala Lumpur : Pelangi Sdn. Bhd.
(ISBN: 978-9-8300-5965-5)

4. David Sang, Graham Jones, Richard Woodside, Gurinder Chadha (2010). Cambridge
International As and A level : Physics Coursebook. Cambridge University Publisher. (ISBN:
9780521183086)

5. Lin Poh Tin (2011). Akses@Cerdik Tingkatan 4 Physics (Bilingual). Cerdik Publications. (ISBN:
9789837033818)

6. Yeoh Ti Pheng, KK Chuan, S. Nagappan, Ooi Boon Thai. (2010). Spotlight SPM Physics. Pan
Asia Publications Sdn. Bhd. (ISBN 978-967-335-052-0)

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