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S2 MPU22012 ENTREPRENUERSHIP
COURSE SYNOPSIS
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses on the fundamentals and concept of entrepreneurship in order to inculcate the value and interest in students to choose entrepreneurship as a career. This course can help students to initiate creative and innovative entrepreneurial ideas. It also emphasizes a preparation of a business plan framework through business model canvas.
PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
1. Integrate civil engineering principles and develop critical thinking to solve problem in design works and technically competent in engineering fields.
2. Display practical skills and communicate effectively in global work environment.
3. Possess in lifelong learning, social responsibilities, and entrepreneurship.
4. Build leadership and teamwork skills, right altitude and professional ethics.

S2 DCC20063 ENGINEERING SURVEY
SYNOPSIS:
ENGINEERING SURVEY focus on the basic principles of levelling and total station
traverse survey. This course emphasizes the basic distance measurement, bearing and
angle in order to get the shape of terrain and the position on the field. It also gives
knowledge and practical skills to students in operating and handling survey
instruments, control survey, detail survey, data collection or acquisition, calculation
and plotting of survey works. The course emphasis on the method used to carry out
surveying works especially data collection or acquisition to produce plan based on the
scope of work. It also gives exposure to the need for accurate data to be used for other
surveying work

DCC40132 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PRACTICES focuses on the basic knowledge and
understanding of project management. Students will be introduced to the definition and
basic concept of project management and practices. . Every aspect in project
management is explained starting from the overview of project management, the
influences of organizational structures in project management, project lifecycle,
resources in project management, planning and scheduling, project control and
monitoring, safety control, environmental management plan and quality assurance in
project management. The application of common software such as Microsoft Project
for planning and scheduling also will be exposed to the student.

DJJ30113 MATERIAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (DKM3C)
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING course introduces students a comprehensive coverage of basic fundamentals of materials science and engineering. The course focuses on material structures, properties, fabrication methods, corrosion, thermal processing and material testing mostly of metals and alloys. New fabrication method of powder metallurgy are introduces to student to cater the fabrications of devices, sensors for Industry 4.0 technology.

DJJ40153 PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULICS
PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS provides knowledge and understanding to the importance of pneumatics and hydraulics circuits, equipment and design along with its usage in the industry.

ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY
ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY focuses on the introduction to professional ethics,
theory and philosophy of ethics, values in professional ethics, engineering bylaws and
standards, issues in professional ethics and sustainability. It also relates towards IR 4.0
introduction and green engineering.

DJJ20063 - THERMODYNAMICS
Thermodynamics is the branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy. In particular, it describes how thermal energy is converted to and from other forms of energy and how it affects matter.

DJJ10013-ENGINEERING DRAWING
ENGINEERING DRAWING course provides the students with the fundamentals of technical drawings and the application Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. For technical drawing, it emphasizes on the practical knowledge of drawing instruments and drawing techniques while for CAD the student will learn to navigate and use the software to create 2D drawing design in engineering. Students shall be able to demonstrate competency in using some standard available features of technical drawing and CAD application to create and manipulate objects or elements in engineering drawing.

DJJ40153 Pneumatic and Hydraulics
PNEUMATIC & HYDRAULICS provides knowledge and understanding to the importance of pneumatics and hydraulics circuits, equipment and design along with its usage in the industry.

DJJ6153 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS & MAINTENANCE SESI 1 2021/22
The MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AND MAINTENANCE course covers necessary mechanical components needed in Industries. The topics include maintenance principles and procedures, lubrication, power transmission, bearing, clutches and brake, and also pumps, valves and compressor. This course also provides knowledge and skills regarding maintenance of mechanical components as well as assembly and disassembly of compressors.

MPU22012 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses the principles and concept of entrepreneurship. This course concentrates on the systematic methods of getting business ideas. This course also prepares students on conducting online business using social media marketing. It also emphasizes a preparation of business plan and developing their entrepreneurial skills.

DJJ30122 - CAD DKM3C 1:2021/2022
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN exposes the students to the fundamentals and principles of 3D drawing using 3D CAD software. Students also equip with various method of creating a solid model using extrude, revolve, swept, assembly, simulation and animation. Hands-on exercises drawing of mechanical engineering will also be covered in this course.

DJJ20053 ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY SESI II 2021/2022
SYNOPSIS:
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY exposes students to the basic electrical circuit
concepts, the application of electromagnetism in electrical machines and transformers.
The course focuses on the different types of electrical circuits, the relationship between
current and voltage including the resistance. It also provides the skills on the methods
of constructing basic circuits and operation of electrical machines and transformers.
This course also exposes the students to the demonstration of experiments in Electrical
Engineering.

DJJ40163 MECHANICS OF MACHINES
MECHANICS OF MACHINES exposes the students with knowledge on techniques and concepts of mechanics of machines and analyzing problems related to hoists, friction, simple harmonic motion, velocity and acceleration diagram, friction and belt drives. This course also exposes the students to the demonstration of experiments in Mechanics of Machines by using the real equipment.

DJJ40142 - MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 4
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICES 4 allows students in getting use extensively and skillfully operate machine tools, extend their experiences on indexing, precision grinding, CNC machine and able to work in a clean and safe workshop environment.

DJJ40142 - MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 4 (CADCAM)(DKM4A SEMESTER PENDEK)
CADCAM software contains
- use software and user intense
- sketch object in 2D
- generate NC codes

DJJ50203 TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS
The TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE FOR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS course covers necessary mechanical components needed in Industries. The topics include maintenance principles and procedures, lubrication, power transmission, bearing, clutches and brake, and also pumps, valves and compressor. This course also provides knowledge and skills regarding maintenance of mechanical components as well as assembly and disassembly of compressors.

DJJ50212 MAINTENANCE ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT

DJJ 30113 MATERIAL SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING course introduces students a comprehensive coverage of basic fundamentals of materials science and engineering. The course focuses on material structures, properties, fabrication methods, corrosion, thermal processing and material testing mostly of metals and alloys. New fabrication method of powder metallurgy are introduces to student to cater the fabrications of devices, sensors for Industry 4.0 technology.

DJJ40142 MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 4
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICES 4 course allows the students to operate
machine tools, precision grinding, CNC machine and able to work in a clean and safe
workshop environment.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 2 DJJ20042
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 2 exposes the students to arc and gas
welding, foundry and machining works. Safety procedure practice is heavily
emphasized in the workshop.

MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 3 DJJ30082
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 3 exposes the students to the use of
Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding machines. Students also
will perform a task by using lathe and milling machine. In addition students will be
exposed in safety procedures practice will be emphasized in workshop

ENTREPRENEURSHIP DPB2012
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses the principles and concept of entrepreneurship. This course concentrates on the systematic methods of getting business ideas. This course also prepares students on conducting online business using social media marketing. It also emphasizes a preparation of business plan and developing their entrepreneurial skills.

DUW10022 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR ENGINEERING
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR ENGINEERING course is
designed to impart understanding of the self-regulatory concepts and provisions
under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA). This course presents the
responsibilities of workers in implementing and complying with the safety
procedures at work. Understanding of notifications of accidents, dangerous
occurrence, poisoning and diseases and liability for offences will be imparted upon
students. This course will also provide an understanding of the key issues in OSH
Management, Incident Prevention, Fire Safety, Hazard Identification Risk Control
and Risk Assessment (HIRARC), Workplace Environment and Ergonomics and
guide the students gradually into this multi-disciplinary science

DJJ30103 STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
STRENGTH OF MATERIALS provides knowledge on concepts and calculation of
forces on materials, thermal stress, shear force and bending moment, bending stress,
shear stress and torsion in shafts. It also deals with the experiments conducted on
tensile test, bending moment, shearing force and torsion and deflection.

DJF51082 - QUALITY CONTROL SESI 2 : 2022/2023 (DKM5A)
QUALITY CONTROL provides knowledge on basic principle and concept of quality including statistical method in controlling products quality or services. This course also emphasize on the application of Control Chart and Quality Control tools. In addition, this course also explains the importance of International Standard of Quality Assurance Standard, ISO 9000 for an organization.

MPU24021 - INOVASI DAN REKACIPTA
KELAB memfokuskan kepada penguasaan pengetahuan dan kemahiran khusus secara holistik bagi mengukuhkan pembentukan kemahiran insaniah pelajar yang positif

DJF51082 - QUALITY CONTROL
QUALITY CONTROL provides knowledge on basic principle and concept of quality including statistical method in controlling products quality or services. This course also emphasizes on the application of Control Chart and Quality Control tools and also explains the quality improvement technique.

DJJ30122 - CAD
COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN exposes the students to the fundamentals and principles of 3D drawing using 3D CAD software. Students also equip with various method of creating a solid model using extrude, revolve, swept, assembly, simulation and animation. Hands-on exercises drawing of mechanical engineering will also be covered in this course.
DJJ10033 WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY
WORKSHOP TECHNOLOGY provides exposure and knowledge in using hand tools, machine operation such as drilling, lathe, milling and computer numerical control. It also covers on gear measurement and inspection welding process in oxy acetylene, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).

DJJ40173-ENGINEERING DESIGN
ENGINEERING DESIGN provides knowledge on basic engineering design. It emphasizes on mathematical analysis for simple component designs in engineering such as key, rivet and welding joint. It also provides knowledge on gear design and selection of bearing.

DJJ 10022 - MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 1
MECHANICAL WORKSHOP PRACTICE 1 exposes the students to welding, machining and fitting which involve the use of arc and and gas welding machine, lathe machine, drilling machine, grinding, hand tools, marking out tools, measuring and testing tools. Students are also taught to emphasize on safety procedures and cleanliness in the workshop.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO):
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
CLO1 : Measure finished product using appropriate measurement instruments (P3, PLO5)
CLO2 : Perform fitting, welding and machining works according to Standard Operational Procedure (SOP). (P4, PLO5)
CLO3 : Demonstrate an understanding of professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of engineering practices according to the workshop safety regulation. (A3, PLO6)

KOKURIKULUM SUKAN
Sukan adalah aktiviti yang mengandungi latihan kemahiran berguna secara rekreasi dan peraturan-peraturan tertentu dalam mengejar kecemerlangan bagi penguasaan pengetahuan dan kemahiran khusus secara holistik bagi mengukuhkan pembentukan kemahiran insaniah pelajar yang positif.

CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROL SYSTEMS introduces students to the concept and technique of clas sical control system. The main focus is to enable students to describe in detail the neC essary mathem atical tools used in the analysis of a system . Students will be exposed to the prinCiples of analogue electronic controller and tuning of PID controllers, the concept of system Stabilit y and performance, frequenc y response analyst s and Root LocuS rules.

PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS
PROGRAMMING FUNDAMENTALS course provides the skills necessary for the effective of application of computation and computer programming in engineering applications. Students will develop their programming skills through a variety of assignments and labs and by reviewing case studies and example programs. The learning outcome is proficiency in writing small to medium programs in a procedural programming language.

OCCUPATIONAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH FOR ENGINEERING
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH course is designed to impart an understanding of the self-regulatory concepts and provisions under the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA). This course presents the responsibilities of employers and employees in implementing and complying with the safety procedures at work. This course provides an understanding of the key issues in OSH management, incident prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR), fire safety, occupational first aid, Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRAC) and guides the students gradually into this multi-disciplinary science.

DEJ50063 PROCESS MEASUREMENT
PROCESS MEASUREMENT provides knowledge regarding the concept and basic principles of pressure, level, flow and temperature measurement. The course emphasize on identifying and understanding the methods of measuring variables process, general equipment in process system and concept of Distributed Control System (DCS).

DEJ30023 INSTRUMENTATION
INSTRUMENTATION provides knowledge regarding the concept and basic pneumatic system, electro pneumatic system, hydraulic system, and instrumentation drawing and equipment used in the processing industries. The emphasis of the course is to identify and provide knowledge of the general symbols, components in pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as useful information on types of equipment used in a processing system.

DPB 20053 Business Mathematics

DBC 20012 Computer Application
COMPUTER APPLICATION exposes students to different packages of applications software such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, internet security and digital etiquette. This course mainly emphasize on the practical aspects of using applications software and awareness in digital world activity. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills to present ideas and organize project. Students are able to use the information and technology skill attained in future.

DPP5033 PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT
PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT provides an understanding in difference methods of dynamics logistics distribution. It focuses on physical distribution used in logistics and supply chain and describes factors in selecting appropriate channel, strategies, distribution methods, logistics and communication, and elements of distribution logistics. This course also covers the strategy in international distribution management in global logistics and supply chain.

DPB5063 DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT introduces how to develop creativity and innovation and managing risk in starting up a digital business environment. This course will also guide the students on ways to conduct the process of buying and selling and control the business with emphasis on the preparation of i-business plan, thus developing the i-entrepreneurial skills.

DPB6043 BUSINESS PROJECT
BUSINESS PROJECT provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and skills on how to construct new ideas and provide solutions to current issues or challenges faced by businesses. Students will be able to apply business concepts and strategies acquired throughout their studies to address a specific business issue in areas such as accounting, entrepreneurship, human resources, management, insurance, banking and finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, retailing and international business.

DPP40063 INTERNATIONAL TRADE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE aims to broaden the understanding of the main instrument in international trade policy. Students will be exposed to the theories of international trade that dictate the pattern of international trade today. Students should be able to distinguish the influence of international bodies that govern the trade policy and government rules to encourage international trade. Current issues will also be discussed to understand the international trade concept.

DPP40053 INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT aims to introduce basic terms, concepts, principles and methods for successful planning, organizing and controlling of these functional activities. With the emerging demand of e-commerce and e-business, the importance of providing efficient logistics support is a key component of business success. There are several activities covered under logistics such as transportation, order processing, procurement, store, inventory and warehousing, material handling, customer-service standard and product scheduling.

DPP30033 EXPORT & IMPORT PRACTICES
EXPORT AND IMPORT PRACTICES provides knowledge to students in customs documentation and export and import procedures. Throughout this course, students will be exposed to relevant export and import documentation and the procedures being used currently. Definitions of keywords and terms used in the documents of import and export activities are also explained.

DPP30023 INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT is a management approach and strategies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization’s operations. This course is designed for the students to optimize the supply chain management decisions at the operational, tactical and strategic level in this fast-changing business world currently. Besides, it will put the supply chain into the greater exploration of modelling, computation and Information Technology that enable implementation of a solution.

DPB30073 BUSINESS LAW
BUSINESS LAW provides knowledge regarding legal aspects and conducts of
business transactions in Malaysia. The course is related to an introduction to the legal
principles in Malaysia, basic principles of contracts, legal aspects of business entities,
agency and sale of goods.

MPU22012 ENTREPRENUERSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses on the fundamentals and concepts of entrepreneurship in order to inculcate the value and interest in students to choose entrepreneurship as a career. This course can help students to initiate creative and innovative entrepreneurial ideas. It also emphasizes the preparation of a business plan framework through a business model canvas

DPB20033 MACROECONOMICS - DPI 2A , DAT 2B , DAT 2C & DPI 2B ( DEC 2020 )
MACROECONOMICS provides information on the concepts of economics as a whole. The course emphasizes the role of economics sectors in determining the GDP. This course also provides information on the importance of government policy to overcome the economic problem

DPM10013 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING provides knowledge to students regarding the concepts and terminologies in marketing. This course emphasizes the marketing principles; the environment; segmentation, targeting and positioning; and marketing mix focusing on the consumer market.

DPP20013 INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS provides an overview of how international business is conducted by taking into consideration various mechanism for dealing with governments and the changing political landscape, different business laws and regulations, local customs and culture. This course fulfills the need to ensure that students are well versed in global operations.

DPA10183 BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING enables students to develop knowledge in the operational aspects of accounting system and procedures. Students can comply with the accounting techniques to maintain accounting record in preparation of financial statements. Students can also apply in accounting cycle related to principles and practice of accounting

DPB10013 MICROECONOMICS DPI1A ( DEC 2020 )
MICROECONOMICS provides information on concepts, basic principles and related problems. The course emphasizes the demand and supply theory, elasticity and production as well as market equilibrium. This course also provides information on output level determination and market price structure.
DPB20033 MACROECONOMICS (DPI2A & DPI2B) SESSION 2-2021/2022
MACROECONOMICS provides information on the concepts of economics. The
course emphasizes the role of economics sectors in determining the GDP. This course
also provides information on the importance of government policy to overcome the
economic problem.
DPB10013 MICROECONOMICS
MICROECONOMICS provides information on concepts, basic principles and related problems. The course emphasizes the demand and supply theory, elasticity and production as well as market equilibrium. This course also provides information on output level determination and market price structure.

DPA10183 BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING enables students to develop knowledge in the operational aspects of accounting system and procedures. Students can comply with the accounting techniques to maintain accounting record in preparation of financial statements. Students can also apply in accounting cycle related to principles and practice of accounting

DPU30013 DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
DIGITAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP introduces how to develop creativity and
innovation and managing risk in starting up a digital business environment. This course
will also guide the students on ways to conduct a business using online marketing
platform such as social media marketing, website, mobile marketing and email
marketing. This course also emphasis on the development of e-business via ecommerce
platform to reach a bigger market.

DPB50163 BUSINESS PROJECT
BUSINESS PROJECT provides students with an opportunity to apply knowledge and
skills on how to construct new ideas and provide solutions to current issues or
challenges faced by businesses. Students will be able to apply business concepts and
strategies acquired throughout their studies to address a specific business issue in areas
such as accounting, entrepreneurship, human resources, management, insurance,
banking and finance, marketing, logistics and supply chain, retailing and international
business.

DPP50093 INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT enables students to explain
the international financial markets as a whole where they are able to discuss types
of foreign exchange and its quotations. It also provides understanding of exchange
rate determinants, forecasting, trade financing and financial risk. Moreover,
students can increase their awareness about ethical issues of international financial
management.

DPP50083 PRINCIPLE OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE
PRINCIPLES OF RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE imparts knowledge about the concept of risk and insurance for international business. This course emphasizes on the relationship between risk and insurance, classes of insurance and also the insurance coverage for international trade activities.

MPU22012 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses on the fundamentals and concepts of entrepreneurship in order to inculcate the value and interest in students to choose entrepreneurship as a career. This course can help students to initiate creative and innovative entrepreneurial ideas. It also emphasizes the preparation of a business plan framework through a business model canvas

DBC20012 COMPUTER APPLICATION
COMPUTER APPLICATION exposes students to different packages of applications software such as word processor, spreadsheet, presentation, project management, internet security and digital etiquette. This course mainly emphasize on the practical aspects of using applications software and awareness in digital world activity. Students will develop teamwork and leadership skills to present ideas and organize project. Students are able to use the information and technology skill attained in future.

DPB30073 BUSINESS LAW
Business Law provides knowledge regarding legal aspect and conducts of business transaction in Malaysia. The course is related to an introduction to the legal principle in Malaysia, basic principles of contracts, legal aspect of business entities, agency and sale of goods.

DPB10023 PRINCIPLE OF MANAGEMENT
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT provide information on basic functions in
management which consists of planning, organizing, leading, controlling, staffing
and decision making as practiced in the organization. This course emphasizes the
principles in management functions to ensure the efficiency and the effectiveness of
in the organizations.

DPM10013 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING
PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING provides knowledge to students regarding the concepts and terminologies in marketing. This course emphasizes the marketing principles; the environment; segmentation, targeting and positioning; and marketing mix focusing on the consumer market.

DPA40093 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 4 offers a comprehensive
coverage of preparation of Financial Statements according to Companies Act 2016
and approved accounting standards. Besides that, students should be able to
apply accounting treatment and other accounting information or accounting
events in company’s financial statement. This course also provides students
with knowledge of leases, accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates
and errors, borrowing cost and impairment of assets.
MPU22012 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses on the fundamentals and concept of entrepreneurship
in order to inculcate the value and interest in students to choose entrepreneurship as a
career. This course can help students to initiate creative and innovative entrepreneurial
ideas. It also emphasizes a preparation of a business plan framework through business
model canvas.

DPB10023 - PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT DAT2A, DAT2B & DAT2C ( DEC 2020 )
PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT provide information on basic functions in
management which consists of planning, organizing, leading, controlling, staffing
and decision making as practiced in the organization. This course emphasizes the
principles in management functions to ensure the efficiency and the effectiveness of
in the organizations.

DPB20033 - MACROECONOMICS
Macroeconomics provides information on the concepts of economics. The course emphasizes the role of economics sectors in determining the GDP. This course also provides information on the importance of government policy to overcome the economic problem.

DPB20053 - BUSINESS MATHEMATICS
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS provides knowledge of various basic mathematical concepts, management problems and basic operational research techniques based on financial and quantitative methods. The course emphasizes the application of mathematical concepts and solutions in business and management. This course provides information and exposes the student to basic practices in the world of business and finance.