The demand of Electrical Power engineers in the public and private sectors involving the generation, transmission and distribution activities have been increasing recently. Recommendation by the Board of Engineers of Malaysia (BEM) to reflect the Electrical Engineering as Electrical Power Engineering has led the motivation to set-up of Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) Electrical Engineering programme, offered by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi MARA.
This programme is suitable for students interested in careers in modern electrical and power engineering. It is designed to prove students with the required attributes of an electrical engineer. The graduates should be able to acquire and apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals and acquire in-depth technical competence in a specific area of electrical engineering. They should be able to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems, to communicate effectively and to understand professional and ethical responsibilities. The programme further aims to produce graduates with the necessary tools and personal skills such as team working, time management, presentation skill and self-development, that will enable them to continue to develop their understanding and personal development beyond graduation.
Ex-Matriculation : 4 years
Ex-Diploma : 3 years
Off Campus : 4 – 7 years
March & September
Students are also required to complete an individual final year project. The final year project enables students to develop independent learning ability and creative design skills. In addition Business and Organisation Management is included to equip students with good managerial skills along with technological traits. Students are also prepared for the challenging and competitive environment by following courses like Engineer in Society, Project Management and also state of the art technology in a special course named Selected Topics.
Semester 1
1.Language Enrichment (BEL402)
This course is designed to remedy students’ weaknesses in the use of English and to upgrade their proficiency level. It covers the major aspects of grammar, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
2.Calculus II For Engineers (MAT435)
This course consists of three chapters: methods of integration, functions of two variables and differential equations. In the first chapter, methods discussed are by parts, trigonometric integrals, trigonometric substitution and integration of rational functions. In chapter three, first and second order differential equations will be discussed. Applications in engineering and sciences will be covered in chapters two and three.
3.Electro-Technique (ELE400)
This course combines lectures followed by laboratory work in order to introduce students the basic concepts in electrical engineering theory, and at the same time to acquire the skills in engineering practice. This course combines lectures followed by laboratory work in order to introduce to students the basic concepts in electrical engineering theory, and at the same time to acquire the skills in engineering practice. The knowledge gained in this course will help students when they further their courses in the faculty.
4.Signals And Systems (ESE461)
This subject deals with basic concepts of linear system. The emphasis will be on continuous-time signals and systems, Fourier series and Laplace transform. The above concepts are used in solving typical engineering problems.
5.Circuit Analysis (ELE412)
The course covers the basic network theory. It deals with direct current (D.C.), basic theorem and electrical quantities relationship in circuit network, both in direct and alternating current. Magnetic circuit and balanced 3-phase system are also introduced.
6.Analogue Electronics (ELE422)
This course introduces solid state and some basic electronic devices made from it, followed by the operating concepts of the electronic devices, their characteristics and applications in simple electronic circuits.
7.Electrical Engineering Laboratory I (EEE410)
This course provides the necessary hands-on experience related to electrical circuits and concepts taught in theoretical lectures.
Semester 2
1.Instrumentation And Control Systems (ESE439)
This course covers the elements of classical control systems and the instrumentations involved. The discussions on the instrumentation are limited to the practical transducers and the signal conditioning circuits. The second part of the subject focuses on the aspect of control systems including the mathematical modeling, analysis on the system response and a brief discussion on the typical process controller.
2.Communication Engineering (ECM410)
This subject introduces the basic idea of communication systems. It covers both analog and digital communication theories and applications of the systems.
3.Digital Electronic Fundamentals (ECE422)
This course is to provide a clear understanding on the digital electronics and its applications. Students are also introduced to the basics of FPGA and VHDL modeling.
4.Power Engineering (EPO460)
This subject has two major components; foundations in power system and the introduction to electrical energy and machines. The power system component covers an introductory subject on the generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Major emphasis will be on system representation, basic fault studies and low-voltage distribution system. The electrical energy and machines covers three-phase calculations, basic transformer theory and the common electric machines with major emphasis on DC machines and introductory course on AC machines.
5.Electrical Engineering Laboratory II (EEE420)
This laboratory course provides students with practical hands-on experience on the electrical and electronics circuits with the concepts presented in class.
Semester 3
1.Report Writing (BEL422)
This course introduces students to the practical aspects of preparing and presenting reports both orally and in the written form. Students are taught to employ the language skills and strategies necessary to write reports. Students will also be taught the skills of adapting written texts for oral presentation.
2.Calculus III For Engineers (MAT455)
This course consists of topics in partial derivative, multiple integral, vector analysis and infinite series.
3.Microprocessor System (ECE521)
This course provides students with the essential knowledge on microprocessor systems and program design. The main topics provide guidelines on the operations of a microprocessor.
4.Electromagnetic Theory (ECM520)
The course introduces basic electromagnetic theory through development of concepts and formulation of general laws and their application to specific problems.
5.Computer Programming (ECE431)
This course introduces a disciplined approach to solving problems by applying software methods. A popular structured language is studied and used to achieve this objective. Topics include the description of data types, control structures, functions, arrays and pointers.
6.Electrical Engineering Laboratory III (EEE430)
This laboratory course provides students with practical hands on experience with the concepts presented in class.
Semester 4
1.Introduction To Numerical Analysis (MAT575)
This course introduces the basic concept of numerical methods, scientific computing and approximating. This includes the idea of algorithm, rounding errors and error estimation in general.
2.Heat And Fluid (KJM422)
The scope of this course, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics is such that it can be used for the degree in electrical engineering. The contents are basically arranged in two parts. The first four topics present the basic thermodynamics including heat transfer, internal combustion engines, gas power cycles, refrigeration and air conditioning. The remaining of the course deals with the basic of fluid mechanics. Topics included are laminar and turbulence flow, fluid machines and their classification and other typical industrial applications of fluid mechanics.
3.Electrical Machines (EP0540)
This course examines the operating principles, the construction and performance of AC electromechanical machinery. It covers all essential fundamentals but concentrated on the use of appropriate equivalent circuits in the study of the steady state and quasi-steady state characteristics of AC machines.
4.Power System I (EP0520)
This course aims to provide a solid foundation for the study of power system modeling and its analysis. Fundamentals of fault analysis and system protection are also covered.
5.Electrical Engineering Laboratory IV (EP0560)
This course provides the necessary hands-on experience relating to Power System 1 and Electrical Machines concepts taught in theoretical lectures.
Semester 5
1.Statistics For Engineers (QMT500)
This course is designed to introduce various types of distribution, which are required for inferential statistics. Students are exposed to important aspects of statistical methods such as sampling theory, estimation theory, hypotheses testing and analysis of variances. In addition, this course introduces the basic concepts of correlation and regression.
2.Modern Control System In Electrical Engineering (ESE559)
This course gives an introduction to control theory which covers mathematical modeling based on electrical, mechanical (rotational) and servomechanism systems. Introduction to block diagram reduction, signal flow graph (Mason’s Rule) is also introduced. Analysis of control systems for the transient and steady-state response is also covered, up to second order systems. Stability and frequency response analysis using Bode plot, Nyquist and Nichols method. Use of software package Matlab/Simulink is introduced in examples and exercises.
3.Power Electronics (EPO510)
The power electronics course covers power conversion circuits which include rectifiers, AC voltage controllers, DC choppers, switched-mode inverters, harmonics, semiconductor devices and switching circuits.
4.Electrical Engineering Utilization And Practice (EPO521)
This subject deals with current engineering practice. Areas covered are power quality issues, industrial power system planning, design and maintenance, and laws and regulation governing electrical engineering practice.
5.Power System II (EPO522)
The course serves as a good introduction to computer methods for power system analysis and control. It covers, among others, load-flow analysis, economic load dispatch, frequency and voltage control and power system stability.
6.Electrical Engineering Laboratory V (EPO561)
This course provides the necessary hands-on experience related to Electrical Drives, Renewable Energy, High Voltage and Power System 2 concepts taught in theoretical lectures.
Semester 6
1.Technopreneurship (ENT600)
Behind every successful technology company is a visionary, effective and efficient technopreneur. In this course, students will be exposed to entrepreneurship and apply their entrepreneurial skills in developing an advanced technology that could be a basis for the creation and development of a technology-based venture. This subject is designed to inculcate the entrepreneurial skills in students and promote the development of technology-based entrepreneurship knowledge.
2.Electric Drives (EPO640)
The course focuses on the analysis of the steady state operation of drive systems that allows the specification of suitable converters and machines for the speed and position control system. Transient operation is discussed but not studied in detail.
3.Electrical Engineering Laboratory VI (EPO660)
This course provides the necessary hands-on experience related to Power Electronics and Power Utilization and Practice concepts taught in theoretical lectures.
4.Power Engineering Project I (EPO661)
This subject is intended for students to take projects, which will be supervised by a member of the faculty. The selected project will be a technical topic in electrical and electronics engineering. Students are required to conduct a library search and literature review for a project selected by students under the guidance of supervisor. In addition, students are expected to do project planning and preliminary experimental, computer simulation and theoretical investigation of the project.
5.High Voltage (EPO630)
Lectures delivered are augmented with written assignments as well as group assignment followed by a mini seminar and individual oral test. Laboratory sessions may be included for strengthening students’ comprehension on subject matters.
Semester 6 (Elective)
1.Artificial Intelligence in Power Systems (EPO 620)
This course will introduce students to the application of artificial intelligence in power system operations. This subject covers the development of Artificial Intelligence applications in power system operation.
2.Digital Design using FPGA for Power Electronics (EPO 611)
This course will study a selected advanced topic and techniques of current interest in power electronic. Teaching and learning will focus on concepts of applying FPGA in designing power electronics controller. It is a hands-on subject.
3.Power Filter and Compensation (EPO 610)
This course covers introduction to non-linear loads, effect of harmonics in electric power system and various possible solutions for harmonics and reactive compensations.
Semester 7
1.Industrial Training (EPO667)
This course is intended to enable student to experience 6 months industrial training in industries. Student will submit a formal report that will be based on work done during the practical training. An evaluation from the supervisor will be included in the report. Selected lecturers will be assigned to visit the workplace to monitor and interview the students and the supervisor at the end of the training.
Semester 8
1.Power Engineering Project II (EPO663)
This subject is intended to enable students to design, to construct and to test projects investigated in Project 1. Student will submit a formal project report that will be based on work done during Project 1 and Project 2.
2.Engineer In Society (EEE610)
This course has been designed to accommodate the “Engineer in Society” syllabus of the Institution of Engineers (IEM), Malaysia and Board of Engineers (BEM), Malaysia. Pre-selected engineering management topics from the original IEM/BEM syllabus have been omitted and other relevant topics are covered in both the examinable and non–examinable sections of the syllabus. Examinable topics includes a wide range of management theories, concepts, Rules and Regulations, Acts, By-laws, Code of Practices, Local and International Standards and other related inter-relationships between the current role of the practicing consultants and supervising engineers and the society and environment at large. The non-examinable topics will cover current engineering issues faced by engineers, society and environment related to engineering progress and development. Lectures for the examinable topics would be conducted in a similar manner.
3.Selected Topics For Power Engineering (EPO666)
This course provides an exposure to current technologies available in Malaysian industries. Every student will choose three different topics on subjects related to his/her discipline. The period for each topic is 16 hours. Each topic will be conducted by lecturer from industry and who is very experienced in his/her own field. Some examples of the coverage for each topic include theoretical applications in industries, case studies, practical experiences, usage of high end equipment, etc.
Semester 8 (Elective)
1.Programmable Logic Controller and Automation (ESE 644)
This course covers two types of system that are usually used in automation process. The first part of the course will cover the controller design based on Programmable Logic Controller and the second part is based on industrial plug and play modules that utilizes personal computer.
2.Advanced Power electronics (EPO 613)
This course covers the introduction to non-linear loads, effect of harmonics in electric power system and various possible solutions for harmonics and reactive compensations.
3.Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals (ECE5413 (ESE 563))
This subject introduces the principles of digital signal processing. The students will be exposed to MATLAB mathematical software to generate computer implementations of the techniques for signals and systems analysis and design.
4.Microcontroller Applications (ECE 627)
This course covers the designing, development and testing of microcontroller based system.
| Part | Component | Code | Course Name (Use Capital Letter) |
Credit Unit | Pre-Requisite [If Avaiable] |
| 1 | UNIVERSITY | HEP1 | CO-CURRICULUM 1 | 1 | |
| 1 | UNIVERSITY | BEL403 | LANGUAGE ENRICHMENT | 2 | |
| 1 | FACULTY | MAT435 | CALCULUS II FOR ENGENERING | 3 | |
| 1 | FACULTY | ELE412 | CURCUIT ANALYSIS | 3 | |
| 1 | FACULTY | ESE461 | SIGNALS AND SYSTEM | 3 | |
| 1 | FACULTY | EPO412 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATOTY I | 1 | |
| 1 | PROGRAM | ELE400 | ELECTRO-TECHNIQUE | 2 | |
| 1 | PROGRAM | ELE422 | ANALOGEU ELECTRONICS | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 18 | ||||
| 2 | UNIVERSITY | HEP2 | CO-CURRICULUM 2 | 1 | |
| 2 | UNIVERSITY | CTU551 | ISLAMIC AND ASIAN CIVILIZATION | 2 | |
| 2 | FACULTY | ESE439 | INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL SYSTEM | 3 | ESE461 |
| 2 | FACULTY | ECM460 | COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING | 3 | |
| 2 | FACULTY | EPO462 | POWER ENGINEERING | 3 | |
| 2 | FACULTY | EPO422 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATORY II | 1 | |
| 2 | PROGRAM | ECE422 | DIGITAL ELECTRONIC FUNDAMENTAL | 3 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | ||||
| 3 | UNIVERSITY | HEP3 | CO-CURRICULUM 3 | 1 | |
| 3 | UNIVERSITY | BEL422 | REPORT WRITING | 2 | |
| 3 | FACULTY | MAT455 | CALCULUS III FOR ENGINEERING | 3 | MAT435 |
| 3 | FACULTY | ECE521 | MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM | 3 | ECE421/ECE422 |
| 3 | FACULTY | EPO525 | ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY FOR POWER ENGINEERING | 3 | MAT435 |
| 3 | FACULTY | ECE431 | COMPUTER PROGRAMMING | 3 | |
| 3 | PROGRAM | EPO430 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATORY III | 1 | |
| TOTAL | 16 | ||||
| 4 | UNIVERSITY | CTU533 | ETHNIC RELATIONS | 2 | |
| 4 | UNIVERSITY | APB1 | THIRD LANGUAGE I | 2 | |
| 4 | FACULTY | MAT575 | INTRODUCTION TO NUMERICAL ANALYSIS | 3 | MAT455 |
| 4 | PROGRAM | EPO540 | ELECTRICAL MACHINES | 3 | EPO460 |
| 4 | PROGRAM | EPO520 | POWER SYSTEM I | 3 | EPO460 |
| 4 | PROGRAM | EPO560 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATORY IV | 2 | |
| TOTAL | 15 | ||||
| 5 | PROGRAM | KJM422 | HEAT AND FLUID | 3 | |
| 5 | UNIVERSITY | APB2 | THIRD LANGUAGE II | 2 | |
| 5 | PROGRAM | EPO510 | POWER ELECTRONICS | 3 | EPO460 |
| 5 | PROGRAM | EPO521 | ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UTILIZATION AND PACTICE | 3 | EPO520 |
| 5 | PROGRAM | EPO522 | POWER SYSTEM II | 3 | EPO460 |
| 5 | PROGRAM | ESSE599 | MODERN CONTROL SYSTEM IN ELECTRICAL | 3 | ESE461 |
| TOTAL | 17 | ||||
| 6 | UNIVERSITY | APB3 | THIRD LANGUAGE III | 2 | |
| 6 | UNIVERSITY | ENT600 | TECHNOPRENEURSHIP | 3 | |
| 6 | PROGRAM | EPO561 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATORY V | 2 | |
| 6 | UNIVERSITY | QMT500 | STATISTIC FOR ENGINEERING | 3 | MAT455 |
| 6 | PROGRAM | EPO640 | ELECTRIC DRIVES | 3 | EPO460 |
| 6 | PROGRAM | EPO630 | HIGH VOLTAGE | 3 | EPO460 |
| TOTAL | 16 | ||||
| 7 | PROGRAM | EPO661 | POWER ENGINEERING PROJECT I | 2 | |
| 7 | PROGRAM | EPO660 | ELECTRICAL POWER ENGINEERING LABORATORY VI | 2 | |
| 7 | ELECTIVE/MINOR | ELECTIVE I | 3 | ||
| 7 | ELECTIVE/MINOR | ELECTIVE II | 3 | ||
| 7 | FACULTY | EEE610 | ENGINEERS IN SOCEITY | 3 | |
| 7 | FACULTY | EPO667 | INDUSTRIAL TRANING | 4 | |
| TOTAL | 17 | ||||
| 8 | UNIVERSITY | BEL499 | COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | 2 | |
| 8 | PROGRAM | EPO663 | POWER ENGINEERING PROJECT II | 5 | |
| 8 | ELECTIVE/MINOR | EPO666 | SELECTED TOPIC FOR POWER NEGINEERING | 3 | |
| 8 | ELECTIVE/MINOR | ELECTIVE III | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 13 | ||||
| ELECTIVE I | |||||
| 8 | ELECTIVE | EPO610 | POWER FILTER AND CONPENSATION | 3 | |
| 8 | ELECTIVE | EPO620 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN POWER SYSTEM | 3 | |
| 8 | ELECTIVE | EPO611 | GEDITAL DESIGN USING FGPA FOR POWER ELECTRONIC | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE II & ELECTIVE III | |||||
| 9 | ELECTIVE | EPO621 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND ECONOMICS AND PLANNING | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | EPO613 | ADVANCED POWER ELECTRONICS | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | EPO627 | MICROCONTROLLER APLICATIONS | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | EPO622 | RENEWABLE ENERGY | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | EPO615 | PILSE POWER TECHNOLOGY | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | INTER DISCIPLINARY ELECTIVES | 3 | ||
| INTER DICIPLEINE ELECTIVE | |||||
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ESE563 | DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ESE644 | PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER AND AUTOMATION | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ESE646 | THERMAL CONFORT CONTROL FOR ENERDY EFFICIENCY | 3 | ECE422 |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ESE683 | AUTOMATION AND ROBOTIC | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ECE663 | EXPERT SYSTEM | 3 | |
| 9 | ELECTIVE | ECM616 | EMERGING TOCHNOLOGY | 3 | |
Source : Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM