ENGINEERING CURRICULUM IN

UNIVERSITY AND PRE-

UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA AND
UNITED KINGDOM
Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

University of Southampton
and
University of Malaya
 Overview of
Engineering
Malaysia
Education
4 years

United Kingdom

3 years
 Aims of the Programme
University of Malaya University of Southampton

Graduates will establish themselves as practicing Provide you with a solid foundation that will develop the
professionals in Electrical Engineering or related fields. skills needed for a wide range of professional engineering
careers as a high quality practitioner and leader in
business, technology, or research

Graduates will contribute to sustainable development and the Provide you with a balance of theoretical, design and
well-being of society. practical subjects which will allow you to exploit your
individual talents.

Graduates will engage in lifelong pursuit of knowledge and Provide a flexible academic structure which is relevant and
interdisciplinary learning appropriate for industrial and attractive to you, your colleagues and industry and which is
academic careers. responsive to advances in technology and the needs of the
industrial and academic community.
 Learning Outcomes
University of Malaya
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals and Electrical Engineering / Electrical
Engineering (Communications) specialization to solve
complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, research, analyze and reach
substantiated conclusions along with recommendations
for complex Electrical Engineering / Electrical
Engineering (Communications) problems, using
principles of mathematics, natural science and
engineering science
Develop solutions for complex Electrical Engineering /
Electrical Engineering (Communications) systems,
components or processes to meet specified needs with
appropriate consideration for public health and safety,
culture, society and the environment.
University of Southampton
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
underpinning key mathematics and science skills
appropriate to Electrical or
Mechatronic/Electromechanical Engineering,
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
underpinning principles and concepts applicable to
Electrical or Mechatronic/ Electromechanical
Engineering,
Demonstrate specialised technical knowledge in chosen
specialist applications of engineering
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Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions Demonstrate awareness of financial, economic, social and
towards society and the environment, and demonstrate knowledge environmental factors of significance to engineering.
of and the need for sustainable development.

Apply norms of professional engineering practice ethically. (For the "with Industrial Studies" variant) How to apply your
Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with academic skills and knowledge to solving problems in industry.
both engineers and the community at large through discussions,
reports and presentations.

Function effectively as an individual, and as a team member or (For the "with Industrial Studies" variant) The relevance of the
leader in a multi-disciplinary environment. learning outcomes listed above to a successful career in industry.

Recognize the need to undertake life-long learning and possess

the capacity to do so independently.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and

management/finance principles and apply these to one’s own
work as an individual, team member or leader in a multi-
disciplinary environment
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Conduct investigations using relevant research
methodology including literature review, design of
experiments, analysis and interpretation of results to
derive scientifically sound conclusions.
Utilize systematic approach to select/create appropriate
IT tools, with full understanding of their limitations, to
model, simulate and solve complex Electrical
Engineering / Electrical Engineering
(Communications) problem.
Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to
assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to
professional engineering practice.
University of Southampton
Demonstrate knowledge of practical, computational
and programming skills relating to engineering, and
compatible with current industrial practice,
Apply the knowledge and understanding outlined
above to the development and evaluation of possible
solutions to engineering problems,
Demonstrate awareness of major issues in Electrical or
Mechatronic/ Electromechanical engineering research
and development, and their possible exploitation to
enhance current practices,
Courses/Modules for Year
1 Engineering Degree
 University of Malaya University of Southampton

Course Sem Core Course Sem Core

Engineering Mathematics 1 1 Yes Electronic Circuits 1 Yes

English Communication Programme 1 1 No Programming 1 Yes

Ethnic Relations* 1 No Digital Systems and Microprocessors 1 Yes

Laboratory 1 1 No Electrical Materials and Field 1,2 Yes

Digital System 1 No Mathematics for Electronics and Electrical Eng 1,2 Yes
Programming I 1 No Mechanics 2 Yes
Circuit Analysis I 1 No Solid State Devices 2 Yes
Engineering Mathematics 2 2 Yes Electronic Systems 2 Yes

Information Literacy 2 No

Islamic and Asian Civilizations* 2 No

Laboratory 2 2 No
Electronic Physics 2 No

Electronic Circuit I 2 No

Programming II 2 No
Courses/Modules for Year
3 Engineering Degree
 University of Malaya University of Southampton

Course Sem Core Course Sem Core

Integrated Design II 1 Yes Individual Project 1,2 Yes

Laboratory 5 1 No Power System Technology 1 No

Applied Electromagnetics 1 No Engineering Management and Law* 1 No

Numerical Analysis 1 No Other optional module 1 Optional

Control System 1 No Power System Engineering 2 No

Social Engagement 1 No High Voltage Engineering 2 No
Phyton Elective Course 1 Elective
Other Faculty Elective Course 1 Elective

Law and Ethics in Engineering 2 Yes

Engineering Project Management 2 No

Laboratory 6 2 No
Digital Signal Processing 2 No

Power Electronics 2 No

Co-curriculum 2 No
Industrial Training 3 No
Skills

■ Practical, computational and programming skills

■ Specify, design and construct Electrical system
■ Ability to use CAD and simulation tools to aid in the design of Electrical system
■ Ability to use test and measurement instrument appropriate to the discipline including
awareness of measurements accuracy
■ Ability to recognise any risks or safety aspects involved in the operation of equipment
■ Managing projects and high end equipment
■ Problem solving and analytic skills
Pre-University Curriculum
for Engineering
Overview

Foundation Year Matriculation

Programme
• One year • One year or Two years
• Offers many courses; • Offers only 3 courses;
Engineering, Science, Engineering, Science,
Geophycis, Pharmacy Accounting
Aims of programme

Foundation Year:
■ develop your knowledge and understanding of the mathematics that underpins
engineering, physics and geophysics;
■ develop your knowledge and understanding of the scientific principles on which
engineering, physics and geophysics are based;
■ develop your ability to apply mathematics to solve engineering physics, and
geophysics problems;
■ prepare you for study on an engineering, physics or geophysics degree course
 Courses
Matriculation Technical Science Foundation Year
Course Core Course Core
Mathematics (science) Yes Mathematics A No

Engineering Chemistry Yes Mathematics B No

Engineering Physics Yes Coursework No

Computer Science Yes Routes to Success No

Electric and Electronic Engineering Studies Yes Engineering Principles No

Electricity & Electronics No

Mechanical Science No
 Syllabus in Matriculation Electric and Electronics
Engineering Studies – Semester 1

ENGINEERING PROFESSION ETHICS IN ENGINEERING ENGINEERING

• Introduction to Engineering in • Code of Professional Conduct MANAGEMENT
Malaysia, Role and Function of • Leadership Style and Qualities,
Engineers, Route to Professional Decision Making Tool
Engineer

SAFETY AND HEALTH ENGINEERING MATERIAL BASIC ELECTRICAL

• Occupational Safety and Health CIRCUITS
(OSH) • Timber, Concrete, Metallic, Non-
metallic • Generation, Transmission, Electronic
Components

BASIC ENGINEEERING ENGINEERING DRAWING CAD DESIGN

STATIC • Mechanical, Building, Electrical,
Computer Aided Drafting drawing • Producing designs Using CAD,
• Forces-Concept of Forces, Moment of Individual Presentation
a Force for 2D
Syllabus in Matriculation Electric and Electronic Engineering Studies –
Semester 2

DC CIRCUITS AC CIRCUITS
• Quantities and Units, Ohm’s Law, • Characteristics of AC sources, RLC,
Kirchoff’s Law RL, RC circuits

ELECTROMAGNETISM & SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES

MAGNETIC CIRCUITS • Characteristics of semiconductors,
• Principles, Basic Operations, Diodes and Diode Circuits, Bipolar
Transformers, Electrical Machines Junction Transistors

DIGITAL ELECTRONIC TELECOMMUNICATIONS

• Number System, Logic Gates and • Frequency Spectrum for
Boolean Algebra, Combinational Logic Communications Applications,
Circuits, Sequential Logic Circuits Analogue Communications, Digital
Communications
Syllabus in Engineering Foundation
Circuit Theory

Electronics

AC Circuit Theory

Electrical Conduction

Discrete Devices

Measurement Devices
Framework of Engineering Curriculum

■ Aims of the course:

1. Provide student the solid foundation of knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts
and principles in regards to engineering
2. Develop knowledge and understanding of mathematics and science skills that
underpins engineering
3. Develop ability to apply the scientific principles to solve engineering problems
Framework of Engineering Curriculum

■ Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students are able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
1. mathematical methods relevant to engineering;
2. the scientific principles and theory relevant to engineering physics
3. the scientific principles and theory relevant to electric fields and circuits
Framework of Engineering Curriculum

Focus Content
Technical Knowledge Engineering Fundamental Knowledge
Professional Skills and Attributes Critical thinking, Analytical Reasoning and
Problem solving, Ethics

Interpersonal Skills Teamwork and communication

Framework of Engineering Curriculum
■ Proposed modules;

Electrical and
Electronics Mechanical
Mathematics Engineering Science
Studies

Engineering
Computer Science
Principles
References

■ University of Southampton. Foundation Year

Engineering/Physics/Maths/Geophysics link:
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/foundation-years/engineering-physics-
maths-geophysics.page
■ University of Southampton. Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering,
Electromechanical Engineering (2017-18) Programme Specification
■ University of Malaya. Department of Electrical Engineering. Guidebook for
Undergraduate 2017/2018
■ The Matriculation Programme. Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOEM) Aug
2014