Rules & Regulations

Stage 1:

1. All participants are required to answer all 20 questions

2. The time given to each participant to answer the questions is based on the question level.

Question Level Duration to answer (may varied)

Low 20 seconds
Medium 30 seconds
High 40 seconds

3. All questions are multiple-choice questions

4. This session will be conducted on Kahoot
5. Topics covered are related to UTP Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum. Below shown the UTP-based
curriculum in both Year 1 and Year 2 and the synopsis of each course.

Course Name Course Synopsis

1. Microelectronics Physics and Devices
2. Circuit Theory
3. Electrical Circuit Analysis Lab
4. Structured Programming and
Interfacing
This course covers topics related to the physics
and devices of microelectronic. It begins with
solid-state physics concepts such as energy-
band theory, carrier concentration, drift and
diffusion. This is followed by the introduction of
fundamental devices namely PN junction diode,
BJT and MOSFET.
This course introduces the fundamental
concepts related to the principles of electrical
engineering, the quantities, units, symbols,
definitions in the field of electrical engineering,
the passive components RLC, the techniques of
analyzing electrical circuits, the concepts of
power, the two and three phases circuits. In
addition, the course will also covers
fundamental operation of operational
amplifiers and their application.
This course covers the electrical engineering
laboratory experiments on topics selected from
and correlated with the concurrent or
prerequisite courses. Attention is given to on
how to use electrical and electronic
measurement meter and simulation software.
This programming course is designed to allow
electrical and electronics students to design
and develop computer programs to solve
electronics systems problems. The course will
adopt a lecture/hands-on approach. Using
these approach students will explore a
structured programming language. Students
will be required to design and develop
computer programs to control external devices
via the PC.
5. Digital Electronics
6. Signals & Systems
7. Electromagnetic Theory
8. Analogue Electronics
9. Network Analysis
10. Probability and Random Processes
11. Communication Systems
This course covers topic related to the
principles and techniques of designing of digital
logic circuit. It introduces the binary number
system, Boolean algebra, digital circuits for
performing digital arithmetic operations. On
more advanced topics, it covers the design of
sequential circuits which includes state
assignment, state minimization, and detection
and elimination of hazards that exist in digital
circuits.
This course covers topics related to theoretical
mathematical foundation of signals and
systems. The focus are on mathematics and
practical issues of signals in continuous and
discrete time, linear time-invariant systems,
convolution, Fourier transforms and Laplace
transforms. MATLAB is used as a learning tool.
At the end of the course the students should be
able to appreciate the basic concepts of EM
field in free space and in material media and
apply the basic laws and techniques used in
calculating EM field. Maxwell’s equations are
used to analyse the propagation of EM plane
waves. Students are also expected to be able to
explain and analyse transmission lines response
and make use of Smith chart to determine load
impedance, admittance, VSWR and other
parameter associated with transmission lines
analysis.
This course is an introductory course in
analogue design. With basic knowledge from
Microelectronic Physics and Devices, students
are expected to learn fundamental circuit
design and analytical techniques using DC and
small signal models. This course covers topics
related to theory, design and analysis of
electronic circuits consisting of R, L and C,
diodes, transistors and their applications.
This course covers topics on principles of
electrical circuit analysis with emphasis on
linear circuit analysis using Laplace Transform
and Fourier Series/Transforms.
This course introduces the students to the
concept and statistical properties of random
variables – both discrete and continuous - for
several types of distributions. Students will
then analyze the significance of correlation and
covariance between two random variables. The
course also considers properties and problem
solutions of stationary and random processes.
This course serves as an introduction to

12. Instrumentation and Measurement
13. Microprocessor & Computer
Architecture
14. Electrical Machines
15. Microelectronic Circuits
16. Mixed Signal System Lab
familiarize students with fast expanding market
of communication systems. Emphasis is given
to digital modulation schemes comprising a
multiplexer/transmitter, a communication
channel and its associated noise, interference
and distortion effects, and a
demultiplexer/receiver.
This course introduces the fundamental
concepts of measurement and instrumentation
systems, errors and uncertainty, and system
accuracy. The course will cover the important
elements in measurement systems; sensors,
signal conditioning and processing, through to
display. A range of physical sensors and
transducers will be introduced, and the
accompanying signal conditioning circuitry will
be discussed, followed by examples of practical
measurement applications.
This course covers topics related to
microprocessor technology, which include the
principle architecture of a
microprocessor/microcontroller, the instruction
sets and machine codes, the system hardware
design, and the programming tasks.
This course covers topic related to the theory
and basic principles of power systems and
electrical machines. It covers the mechanical
and electrical principles common to all types of
machinery. Focus will be given to dc machines,
induction motor and synchronous generator as
it is widely used in the industry. Lab session is
provided for hands-on experience with
electrical machinery and to expose student on
safety aspect of machines.
This course covers topics related to the theory
and techniques in analyzing and designing of
sub-system analogue electronics circuits, in
relation to the gain, frequency response,
cascode, multi-stage, feedback and stability. It
also includes the design of oscillators,
analogue-to-digital converters and digital-to-
analogue converters.
This course focuses on basics of MOS analogue
integrated circuits design such as circuit
analysis (small signal circuit analysis, frequency
compensation, etc.), building blocks (current
mirrors, amplifiers, feedback, oscillators, etc.)
and systems (ADC and DAC).
 6. Each participants’ scores will be summed with their team members
7. The total scores of each team will determine their ranking for Stage 2
8. Only top 30 groups out of 60 would proceed to Stage 2
9. The losing teams will participate in the additional event of EVE 1.0.

Stage 2:

1. Team match arrangement will be determined by their ranking in Stage 1

2. In this stage, 2 teams will fight against each other (duel)
3. Only the team that gives the fastest and correct answer will get the score
4. The duration of each match is 30 minutes, and 10 questions will be tested
5. All questions are subjective
6. Practical skills such as using TinkerCad will be tested
7. Only winning team in the match will proceed to the Final Stage (15 teams)
8. The tiebreaker question will be asked to the team that has the same score after the last
question has been asked.
9. Topics covered are related to UTP Year 1 and Year 2 curriculum. Below shown the UTP-
based curriculum in both Year 1 and Year 2 and the synopsis of each course.

Course Name Course Synopsis

1. Microelectronics Physics and Devices
2. Circuit Theory
3. Electrical Circuit Analysis Lab
4. Structured Programming and
Interfacing
This course covers topics related to physics and
devices of microelectronics. It begins with solid-
state physics concepts such as energy-band
theory, carrier concentration, drift and
diffusion. This is followed by the introduction of
fundamental devices namely PN junction diode,
BJT and MOSFET.
This course introduces the fundamental
concepts related to the principles of electrical
engineering, the quantities, units, symbols,
definitions in the field of electrical engineering,
the passive components RLC, the techniques of
analyzing electrical circuits, the concepts of
power, the two and three phases circuits. In
addition, the course will also covers
fundamental operation of operational
amplifiers and their application.
This course covers the electrical engineering
laboratory experiments on topics selected from
and correlated with the concurrent or
prerequisite courses. Attention is given to on
how to use electrical and electronic
measurement meter and simulation software.
This programming course is designed to allow
electrical and electronics students to design

5. Digital Electronics
6. Signals & Systems
7. Electromagnetic Theory
8. Analogue Electronics
9. Network Analysis
10. Probability and Random Processes
and develop computer programs to solve
electronics systems problems. The course will
adopt a lecture/hands-on approach. Using
these approach students will explore a
structured programming language. Students
will be required to design and develop
computer programs to control external devices
via the PC.
This course covers topic related to the
principles and techniques of designing of digital
logic circuit. It introduces the binary number
system, Boolean algebra, digital circuits for
performing digital arithmetic operations. On
more advanced topics, it covers the design of
sequential circuits which includes state
assignment, state minimization, and detection
and elimination of hazards that exist in digital
circuits.
This course covers topics related to theoretical
mathematical foundation of signals and
systems. The focus are on mathematics and
practical issues of signals in continuous and
discrete time, linear time-invariant systems,
convolution, Fourier transforms and Laplace
transforms. MATLAB is used as a learning tool.
At the end of the course the students should be
able to appreciate the basic concepts of EM
field in free space and in material media and
apply the basic laws and techniques used in
calculating EM field. Maxwell’s equations are
used to analyse the propagation of EM plane
waves. Students are also expected to be able to
explain and analyse transmission lines response
and make use of Smith chart to determine load
impedance, admittance, VSWR and other
parameter associated with transmission lines
analysis.
This course is an introductory course in
analogue design. With basic knowledge from
Microelectronic Physics and Devices, students
are expected to learn fundamental circuit
design and analytical techniques using DC and
small signal models. This course covers topics
related to theory, design and analysis of
electronic circuits consisting of R, L and C,
diodes, transistors and their applications.
This course covers topics on principles of
electrical circuit analysis with emphasis on
linear circuit analysis using Laplace Transform
and Fourier Series/Transforms.
This course introduces the students to the

11. Communication Systems
12. Instrumentation and Measurement
13. Microprocessor & Computer
Architecture
14. Electrical Machines
15. Microelectronic Circuits
16. Mixed Signal System Lab
concept and statistical properties of random
variables – both discrete and continuous - for
several types of distributions. Students will
then analyze the significance of correlation and
covariance between two random variables. The
course also considers properties and problem
solutions of stationary and random processes.
This course serves as an introduction to
familiarize students with fast expanding market
of communication systems. Emphasis is given
to digital modulation schemes comprising a
multiplexer/transmitter, a communication
channel and its associated noise, interference
and distortion effects, and a
demultiplexer/receiver.
This course introduces the fundamental
concepts of measurement and instrumentation
systems, errors and uncertainty, and system
accuracy. The course will cover the important
elements in measurement systems; sensors,
signal conditioning and processing, through to
display. A range of physical sensors and
transducers will be introduced, and the
accompanying signal conditioning circuitry will
be discussed, followed by examples of practical
measurement applications.
This course covers topics related to
microprocessor technology, which include the
principle architecture of a
microprocessor/microcontroller, the instruction
sets and machine codes, the system hardware
design, and the programming tasks.
This course covers topic related to the theory
and basic principles of power systems and
electrical machines. It covers the mechanical
and electrical principles common to all types of
machinery. Focus will be given to dc machines,
induction motor and synchronous generator as
it is widely used in the industry. Lab session is
provided for hands-on experience with
electrical machinery and to expose student on
safety aspect of machines.
This course covers topics related to the theory
and techniques in analyzing and designing of
sub-system analogue electronics circuits, in
relation to the gain, frequency response,
cascode, multi-stage, feedback and stability. It
also includes the design of oscillators,
analogue-to-digital converters and digital-to-
analogue converters.
This course focuses on basics of MOS analogue
 integrated circuits design such as circuit
analysis (small signal circuit analysis, frequency
compensation, etc.), building blocks (current
mirrors, amplifiers, feedback, oscillators, etc.)
and systems (ADC and DAC).

Stage 3

The Final Stage theme’s question is “Electrical & Electronics”.

1. Participants are free to use any online platform to program their solution
2. Participants are free to use any techniques/ creativity to answer the question.
3. The questions will be given at the end of Stage 2
4. Participants must submit their solution before 12.30 p.m. on 6/2/2022
5. All team members must be prepared to present and demonstrate their solution to the
judges at 2 p.m.
6. All team members must be available and ready at least 10 minutes before their turn.
Late participants will receive time penalty and their marks will be deducted.
7. Additional marks will be given to participants that answered questions ask by judges
correctly
8. Each team are provided with 10-15 minutes to present their solution.
9. Top 3 winners will be selected based on judges’ evaluation, with 5 consolation prizes.
10. Participants are encouraged to participate in a paid Python Workshop organized by EVE
1.0 committees on 22/1/2022.