B. Eng (Hons) in Electronic Engineering with specialism in Information Technology

This programme is specifically designed to provide:

• High-quality undergraduate engineering education by providing students with a curriculum that is firmly grounded electronics engineering and IT fundamentals.
• A study in the areas of electronics coupled with computing, thus enabling students to excel in the development and design of real life software for electronic engineering applications.
• The technical skills to cover the ever demanding expertise in the communication industry, by the inclusion of the study of signals and digital systems.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

• Be working as a practicing professional engineer in the field of Electronics Engineering with Information Technology.
• Have progressed in their   Electronics Engineering with Information Technology careers or other chosen profession and/or are engaged in advanced studies in   Electronics Engineering with Information Technology or other related fields.

PROGRAMME OUTCOMES

The students, upon completion of their study, should attain the following outcomes:

• Ability to gain and apply basic principles of Mathematics, Science and Engineering.
• Ability to identify engineering problems and apply basic engineering principles to solve them.
• Ability to recognize and apply suitable tools and techniques for engineering practical applications.
• Ability to investigate complex engineering problems using research techniques.
• Ability to design solutions for complex engineering problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
• Ability to comprehend and demonstrate current good practices of engineering for sustainable development.
• Ability to practice safety, health, social, cultural, legal and environmental responsibilities as an engineer.
• Ability to execute the responsibilities of an Engineer professionally and ethically.
• Ability to function effectively as an individual or in a team.
• Ability to recognize the need for, and be able to engage in independent and life-long learning
• Ability to demonstrate and apply the knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles.

Year 1
These modules provide an appropriate platform for an Engineering Professional to understand the basic principles of engineering in the areas of Circuit Analysis, Analogue and Digital Electronics, Engineering Materials, Engineering Statics and Dynamics and Design Principles.

In addition, a thorough grounding in principles of IT and management are provided by the Programming and Management modules. Modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Introduction to Management provide the basic academic skills required to meet the demands of employers. Important and relevant skills for managing activities and for your own independent learning are also introduced.

Common Modules

• Analysis of Circuits
• Engineering Materials
• Introduction to Management
• Engineering Statics and Dynamics
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Introduction to C Programming
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Instrumentation and Measurement
• Engineering Design
• Three (3) MQA modules applicable only to Malaysian students

MQA Modules

• Bahasa Melayu (Malay Language)
• Pengajian Malaysia (Malaysian Studies)
• Pendidikan Moral (Moral Studies); or Pendidikan Islam (Islamic Studies)

Year 2
Here, you start specialising in modules that develop the necessary underlying knowledge and skills in Electronics with specialism in Information Technology. Further, in-depth Electronic and Computing skills are developed here with modules such as Electromagnetic Field Theory, Engineering Software and Applications, Analogue Electronics, Digital Electronics, Signals and Linear Systems, Introduction to Power Systems, System Programming and Computer Control, and Programming Concepts in C++. Engineering Mathematics is provided for the better understanding of the engineering modules.

Common Modules

• Analogue Electronics
• Engineering Mathematics 3
• Electromagnetic Field Theory
• Digital Electronics
• Engineering Software Applications
• Signals and Linear Systems
• Introduction to Power Systems

Specialised Modules

• System Programming and Computer Control
• Programming Concepts in C++

Year 3
This specialism develops skills and applications required for you to function as a professional in the field of Electronics with Information Technology via suitable modules such as Control Engineering, Multimedia Applications, Computer Architecture, Microprocessor Systems and Embedded Software, Numerical Methods & Statistic, Power Electronics and Drives and Digital Signal Processing.

There is further development of the ability to apply relevant engineering skills with strong critical thinking and analysis.

Common Modules

• Control Engineering
• Communication Engineering Principles
• Multimedia Applications
• Computer Architecture
• Microprocessor Systems and Embedded Software
• Numerical Methods & Statistic
• Power Electronics and Drives
• Digital Signal Processing

Specialised Modules

• Computer System Low Level Technique

Internship
Industry placement with a suitable organisation for a minimum period of 12 weeks, after completing Year 3 and before the commencement of Year 4.

Year 4
The final year Engineering modules provide the necessary industry application technological skills which will become very useful for employment upon graduation. These modules include, VLSI Design, and Analogue Integrated Circuits and Systems. Your personal and professional development is enhanced by the module in Engineer in Society and Engineering Project Management. You will enhance your technical capability and understand how to innovate, generate and manage the creation of new ideas.

The Project Phase I (Investigation) in Electronics Engineering with specialism in Information Technology will enable students to take on R&D with commercialisation. The Electronics Engineering with specialism in Information Technology Project Phase II (Implementation) also develops the academic and practical aspects of your chosen areas of study and reinforces your independent learning skills. This is where you will demonstrate higher level critical thinking, analysis and solutions development skills which will enhance your employability.

Common Modules

• Engineering Project Management
• Project Phase I (Investigation)
• VLSI Design
• Analogue Integrated Circuits and Systems
• Project Phase II (Implementation)
• Engineer in Society

Note: The specialism will appear only in the academic transcript.