FIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFING

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FIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFING Sarjana Muda
Kejuruteraan Elektrik (SEE) Fakulti Kejuruteraan
Elektrik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia July,
2010
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CONTENTS

• Background of the departments
• Overview of SEE Program
• Academic system
• Secondary School/Matriculation To University
  Transitions
• Your role A university student
• Your goal An electrical engineer

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BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENTS
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Background of the Departments
Departments in FKE .
Control And Instrumentation Engineering - CIED
Electronics Engineering - INSEED
Microelectronics Computer Engineering - MICE
Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering - MER
Telematics Optical Engineering - TOP
Radio Communication Engineering - RACED
Power Engineering - POWER
Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON
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Background of the Departments
Power Engineering - POWER
Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON
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Background of the Departments
Power Engineering - POWER
SEE
Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON
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Background of the Departments
http//www.fke.utm.my/department/power/
Power Engineering - POWER
Senior Lecturers/Lecturers Dr. Ahmad Safawi b.
Mokhtar Dr. Md Pauzi b. Abdullah Alias b.
Mohd Yusof Faridah bt. Hussin Mohd Fadli
b. Rahmat Mohd Hafiz b. Habibuddin
Norzanah bt. Rosmin Rasyidah bt. Mohamad Idris
Dr. Saifulnizam b. Abd Khalid Hjh. Zaniah
bt. Muda
Professors Ir Dr Abdullah Asuhaimi b. Mohd Zin
Associate Professors Dr. Mohd Wazir b.
Mustafa (Head) Hjh. Faridah bt. Mohd Taha
Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin
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Background of the Departments
Research activities
Power Engineering - POWER
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Background of the Departments
http//encon.fke.utm.my
Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON
Senior Lecturers/Lecturers Jaafar Shafie Dr.
Awang Jusoh Dr. Naziha Ahmad Azli Nik Din
Muhamad Mohd Zaki Daud Mohd Rodhi Sahid
Dr. Shahrin Md Ayob Dr. Mohd Junaidi Abd Aziz
Dr. Tan Chei Wee NorJulia Mohamad Nordin
Professors Dr. Zainal Salam (Director
of IQCC) Associate Professor Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik
Idris (Head) Dr. Makbul Anwari
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Background of the Departments
Research activities
Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON
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Background of the Departments
http//www.ivat.com.my
Institute of High Voltage and High Current IVAT
Lecturers Dr. Yanuar Zulardiansyah Arief Dr.
Muhammad Abu Bakar Sidik Dr. Nouruddeen Bashir
Umar Dr. Nor Asiah Muhamad Pn. Noor Azlinda En.
Zuraimy adzis Tutor Mona Riza binti Mohd Esa  
Professors Dr. Ahmad bin Darus (Dean,
FKE) Dr. Hussein bin Ahmad (Director,
IVAT) Associate Professors Dr. Zulkurnain bin
Abdul Malek Dep. Director (Testing Tech
Trans.) Dr. Mohd. Afendi bin Mohd. Piah
Dep Director (Calibration, Consultancy
Continuing Education) Dr. Zolkafle Buntat
(Dep. Director (R D) Dr. Mohd. Muhridza bin
Yaacob
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Background of the Departments
Research activities
Institute of High Voltage and High Current
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Background of the Departments
http//www.fke.utm.my/cees/
Centre of Electrical Energy System (CEES)
To get the latest information about CEES please
go to http//www.fke.utm.my/cees/index.php The
website is continuously updated (including all
current research projects)
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P07 POWER ENCON
IVAT
P05 - We are now HERE
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OVERVIEW OF SEE PROGRAM
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Overview of SEE program

• Minimum number of credits must be earned 129

• Normal duration 8 semesters

• Maximum duration 12 semesters

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Overview of SEE program
EE courses
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Overview of SEE program
Basic Electrical Engineering SEE1003
Root to majority of courses (pre-requisite)
To get GOOD grades for most of the courses you
need to get GOOD grades for your first year
courses
YOU HAVE TO START FROM NOW !
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ACADEMIC SYSTEM
Academic Advisory System Status of a student
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Academic system
Academic Advisory system
Each student will be assigned to an Academic
Advisor
Role of an Academic Advisor To advise
to students on things related to academic matters
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Academic system
Academic Advisory system
GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS
Department of Power Engineering
Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin Dr. Ahmad Safawi b.
Mokhtar
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Academic system
Academic Advisory system
GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS
IVAT
Dr. Mohd. Afendi bin Mohd. Piah Dr. Zolkafle
Buntat Dr. Nor Asiah Muhamad
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Academic system
Academic Advisory system
GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS
CEES
Dr. Mohammad Yusri b. Hassan
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Academic system
Status of a student
An academic status of every student can be one of
the following
KB Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik
KS Conditional Pass Kedudukan bersyarat
KG Fail Kedudukan gagal
How ?
Based on your CPA and GPA
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
When ?
At the end of every semester
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Academic system
Status of a student
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
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Academic system
Status of a student
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
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Academic system
Status of a student
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
Case 1
Prev Sem. Current Sem.
All Sem. CE 63 17 80
CC 65 17 79 (82 -3) ( 3 )
CP 135.6 32.4 168.0
(0.00) CPA 2.09
GPA 1.91 CPA 2.13 (168.0/79)
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Academic system
Status of a student
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
Case 2
Prev Sem Current Sem All
Sem CE 105 17 120 (122 2) CC
98 17 113 (115 2) ( 2 )
CP 279.9 51.6 328.9 (331.5 2.60) (2.60)
CPA 2.86 GPA 3.04 CPA 2.91
(328.9/113)
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Academic system
Status of a student
You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA
Case 3
Prev Sem Current Sem All
Sem CE 28 12 31 (40 9) CC
26 12 29 (38 9) ( 2 )
CP 64.5 33.9 87.6 (98.4 10.8) (2.60)
CPA 2.48 GPA 2.83 CPA 3.02
(87.6/29)
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Academic system
Status of a student
KB Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik
KS Conditional Pass Kedudukan bersyarat
KG Fail Kedudukan gagal
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Academic system
Status of a student
KB Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik
KS Conditional Pass Kedudukan bersyarat
KG Fail Kedudukan gagal
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Academic system
Status of a student
KB Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik

• The status that we all like you to have

• CPA ?? 2.00

KS Conditional Pass Kedudukan bersyarat

• The status that we dont want you to have

• 1.7 ? CPA ?? 2.00

KG Fail Kedudukan gagal

• The status that will force you to leave UTM !

• CPA ?? 1.7

• Obtained 3 KS in a row

• GPA lt 1.0, even though CPA is ? 1.7

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Academic system
Status of a student
Is CPA gt 2.0 good enough ?
Industries will look for graduates with high CPA
(typically gt 3.0)
In 4 years time from now, they will probably
demand for higher CPA !
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Academic system
Status of a student
SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES
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Academic system
Status of a student
SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES
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Academic system
Status of a student
SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES
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Academic system
Status of a student
SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES
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A University is a place where you will
learn how to learn,
and become
more independent
Please read the Academic Regulations Handbook !
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SECONDARY SCHOOL/MATRICULATION TO UNIVERSITY
TRANSITIONS
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Secondary School/Matriculation to University
transitions
Secondary school /Matriculation
University
Read books ? do problems ? answers are in the
books - memorizing
Read and understand the concepts ? apply the
concepts to new problems its not just
memorizing
Dont expect to understand the lectures in
real-time ? review lecture notes within 24 take
notes understand the previous lectures before
attending the new ones be an active listener
Understand the lectures in real-time review is
in the form of doing exercises and getting the
correct answers
Classes are normally small Teacher memorized
students names teacher taught and you listened
Larger classes need to pay more attention get
involve in discussion dont make your own
conclusion, ask the lecturers
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Secondary School/Matriculation to University
transitions
Secondary school /Matriculation
University
5 days a week 6 hours a day, a total of 30
hours per week. Homework 1.5 hours per day 7.5
hours per week. Total commitment required 37.5
hours per week . Somebody will monitor your time
management.
14 credits. This require 14 x 3 42 hours per
week outside class. Total commitment required
56 hours per week . Nobody will force you to
study you have to manage your time. You are in
control of your own learning.
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YOUR ROLE A UNIVERSITY STUDENT
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Your role A university student
Some tips .
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Your role A university student
Some tips .
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Your role A university student
Learning pyramid
Source National Training Laboratories Institute
for Applied Behavioral Science
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YOUR GOAL AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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Your goal An electrical engineer
Electrical Engineers A profession that uses
science, technology and problem-solving skills to
design, maintain products, services and
information system
To secure for a good job, CPA gt 3.0
However, high CPA is NOT the only thing
considered
Attributes of a good engineer

• Technical knowledge (electrical engineering
  knowledge)
• Creative and imaginative

• Problem-solving skills
• Good Communication skills
• Team-working

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Your goal An electrical engineer
Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these
requirements
This is what you will gain when you leave UTM in
4 years time
Program Outcomes

• Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of
  mathematics, science and engineering
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to identify, formulate and solve
  electrical engineering problems
• Ability to work with modern instrumentation,
  software and hardware
• Ability to design a system, component or process
  to fulfil certain specifications
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to function and be productive in a team
• Ability to recognize the need for, and to engage
  in life-long learning
• Understand the impact of the work of engineers on
  society
• Understand ethical and professional responsibility

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Your goal An electrical engineer
Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these
requirements
Program Outcomes
You should be AWARE of these outcomes
You SHOULD gain these attributes when you
graduated
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Your goal An electrical engineer
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Your goal An electrical engineer
Some job titles for an engineer
Design Engineer Project Engineer Engineering
Specialist Chief Engineer Quality Control
Engineer Software Engineer Development Engineer
Research Engineer Systems Design Engineer
Field Engineer Test Engineer Sales Engineer
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HAPPY STUDYING !