DEM STUDENTS STUDY GUIDE

STUDENT'S STUDY GUIDE

DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC
ENGINEERING (DEM)

NOR AFIFAH BT MUHAMAD RAMZI
WAN SITI FATIMAH BT WAN AB RAHMAN

ELIZA SHAMSUDIN
WAN HASBULLAH BIN WAN MOHAMED

STUDENT'S STUDY GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 2
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Synopsis 6
Job Prospect 8
Vision and Mision 9
Programme Aims 10
Programme Education Objectives
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)


2.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 13


Programme Structure for Diploma
in Mechanical Engineering

3.0 COURSES LIST 16


Synopsis and Course Learning
Outcome (CLO)

4.0 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS 29
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Grading system
General Regulations Examination

Methods 30
Course Registration Regulations 31
Repeat of Courses 31
Qualification Requirements for
attending Final Examination

Period of Study 32

DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING (DEM)

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CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

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SYNOPSIS

A Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering at

Polytechnic’s Ministry of Education Malaysia is

designed to cover the current wide discipline of

mechatronic engineering with added

specialization subjects in the field of

mechatronic engineering. Core courses offered

include Engineering Drawing, Mechatronic

Workshop Practice, C Programming, Electrical

Technology, Thermofluids, Engineering

Mechanics, Computer Aided Design, Electronic

System, Material Sciences and Engineering,

Industrial Electronics, Digital System,

Programmable Logic Controller, Control System,

Pneumatic & Hydraulics, Power Electronics,

Project, Industrial Automation, and Embedded

System Application.

Graduates are also required to complete one
elective course at semester 4 or 5 with a
minimum total of two credits. Elective courses
include CADCAM, Instrumentation and Control,
and Quality Control.

Common core courses included in the programme
are Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering
Mathematics, Engineering Science and
Engineering and Society.

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Compulsory courses offered include Sains

Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Dalam Islam,

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Nilai

Masyarakat Malaysia, Communicative English,

Entrepreneurship, Sukan, Kelab/Persatuan, dan

Unit Beruniform would provide students with

interpersonal ability, attitude and

professionalism towards their career.

The DEM programme employs the Outcome-
Based Education (OBE) approach as the learning
model in the curriculum. This educational
approach encourages the interaction between
lecturers and students as it requires active
participation from students. The delivery process
focuses on the student-centred learning (SCL)
whereby students are encouraged to participate
actively in face-to-face delivery teaching method
in classroom. SCL requires students to be more
responsible in learning and utilises self-
determined study method. By implementing this,

Students are required to be more active
both individually as well as in teams;
Lecturers will focus more on promoting
learning and facilitating the learning
process;
Students will become independent
learners, as lecturers act mostly to create
a learning environment which is able to
motivate students to be more active in
searching course materials.

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As part of the integrated approach, the
programme adopts a wide variety of teaching-
learning methods as a whole. These methods
include the use of modern technology in the
classroom instruction, tutorials, project based
learning in laboratories and assignments, open-
ended problem solving, seminar presentation and
attendance, project demonstration, service
learning, industrial academic visits and industrial
visiting lecturers.

Each course is accompanied by a course outline
with the plan of weekly teaching and learning
activities. It consists of the identity and
description of the course, instructional analysis,
course learning objectives, course outcomes,
teaching and learning methods, and outlines of
the course content, course schedule, assessments
methods, and the list of supporting literatures.
The content of the course outlines is discussed
with the students at the beginning of the
semester.

The fundamental requirements in OBE is the
identification of the student learning outcomes.

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JOB PROSPECT

This programme provides the knowledge and
skills in Mechatronic Engineering field that can
be applied to a board range 0f careers in
Mechatronic Engineering. The knowledge and
skills that the students acquire from the
programme will enable them to participate in
the job market as:

Assistant Engineer
Technical Assistant
Assistant Service Manager
Service Advisor
Controller system supervisor
Automation and robotic supervisor
Supervisor
Technician
Technical Instructor or Lecturer
Technical Sales Executive/ Engineer
Draughter/ Designer
Assistant Programmer
Technical Instructor
Entreprenuer
Production Technician

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Date:

Department of Polytechnic
and Community Colleges
Education

VISION MISSION

TO BE THE 1.TO PROVIDE WIDE
LEADING-EDGE TVET ACCESS TO QUALITY AND

INSTITUTION RECOGNIZED TVET
PROGRAMMES



2. TO EMPOWER
COMMUNITIES THROUGH

LIFELONG LEARNING



3. TO DEVELOP HOLISTIC,
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND
BALANCED GRADUATES


4. TO CAPITALIZE ON
SMART PARTNERSHIP
WITH STAKEHOLDERS

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Date:

Politeknik Sultan Azlan
Shah

VISION MISSION

TO EMERGE AS A 1.TO PROVIDE
PREMIER INDUSTRY- WIDESPREAD ACCESS TO

LED TVET QUALITY AND
INSTITUTION RECOGNISED TVET

PROGRAMMES



2. TO CONTRIBUTE TO
THE COMMUNITY

THROUGH LIFELONG
LEARNING AND OUTREACH

PROGRAMMES



3. TO PRODUCE HOLISTIC,
ENTREPRENEURIAL, AND
BALANCED GRADUATES


4. TO FULLY BENEFIT
FROM THE SMART
PARTNERSHIPS WITH
STAKEHOLDERS
PARTICULARLY THE
INDUSTRIES

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PROGRAMME AIMS

The programme believes that every individual has potential
and the programme aims to develop adaptable and
responsible Senior Assistant Mechatronic Engineers to

support government aspiration to increase workforce in
engineering related field.

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PROGRAMME
EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The Diploma in Mechatronic Engineering programme shall
produce balanced and competent technical workers who

are:



1. Equipped with industry-relevant knowledge and skills
in mechatronic engineering field.

2. Engaging on lifelong and continuous learning to
enhance knowledge and skills.

3. Instilled with entrepreneurial skills and mind set in the
real working environment.

4. Established strong linkage with society and players in
the industry.

PROGRAMME 10
LEARNING
OUTCOMES (PLO)

Upon completion of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Knowledge: Apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied
science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering
specialisation as specified in DKI to DK4 respectively to wide
practical procedures and practices.

2. Problem analysis: identify and analyse well-defined engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using codified
methods ofanalysis specific to their field of activity (DKI to DK4).

3. Design / development of solution : design solutions for well-defined
technical problems and assist with the design of systems,
components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate
consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and
environmental considerations (DK5).

4. Investigation :conduct investigations of well-defined problems;
locate and search relevant codes and catalogues, conduct
standard tests and measurements.

5. Modern tool usage: apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools to well-defined engineering
problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6).

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6. The engineer and society: demonstrate knowledge of the societal,
health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and
solutions to well-defined engineering problems (DK7).

7. Environment and sustainability: understand and evaluate the
sustainability and impact of engineering technician work in the
solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and
environmental contexts (DK7).

8. Ethics: understand and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of technician practice.

9. Individual and team work: function effectively as an individual, and
as a member in diverse technical teams.

10. Communication :communicate effectively on well-defined
engineering activities with the engineering community and with
society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others,
document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions.

11. Project management and finance: demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of engineering management principles and apply
these to one's own work, as a member or leader in a technical team
and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

12. Life long learning: recognise the need for, and have the ability to
engage in independent updating in the context of specialised
technical knowledge.

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CHAPTER TWO

PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR
DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONIC
ENGINEERING

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CHAPTER THREE

COURSES LIST

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COURSES LIST

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CHAPTER FOUR

EXAMINATION
REGULATIONS

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GRADING SYSTEM

GENERAL REGULATIONS
EXAMINATION METHODS

Students must meet the following requirements
before qualifying for their academic
performance:

Enrolled / register the academic subject
Manage to fulfil all requirement in
registration subject
The attendance of the lecture reaches 80%
as set for a course

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COURSE REGISTRATION
REGULATIONS

1.Course registration will be conducted at the
beginning of the semester within the period
of at least SEVEN days from the official date
of study.

2.Students should get an advice from
Academic Advisor before registering.

3.The amount of credit that a student needs to
take for each semester is between 12 to 20
credit hours or as specified in the Curriculum
and Program Structure Document.

4.Transfer credit and course exclusions can be
applied within THREE weeks first semester
of the lecture.

5.ADDING & REMOVING COURSES can be made
within the 3rd to 6th week of study.
Students should seek the advice and
endorsement of the Academic Advisor and
obtain the approval of the Head of
Department.

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REPEAT OF COURSES

1.Students must register a failed course in the
previous semester before registering other
courses for the current semester.

2.For final semester students failing TWO
courses or more are required to repeat the
failed course in the current semester.

3.For students graduating courses with grades
C-, D + and D are allowed to repeat the
subject only once during their study. The
calculated results are from the best grade.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
FOR ATTENDING FINAL
EXAMINATION

1.Has registered the course.
2.Have attended 80% or more lectures /

tutorials / practices for a predetermined
period.

Percentage of attendance is calculated as
follows;

3.Students who attend less than 80% are not
eligible to sit for the final examination.
Students will be given F grade for the
course. This method also applies to course
assessed by course work only.

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PERIOD OF STUDY

1.Duration of study for a full-time program is

Minimum - FIVE Semesters
Maximum - NINE Semesters

2.Students who are disciplined (suspended
under 174) is included in the calculation of
the duration of study.

3.Students who do not register for a course
without any reasonable reason, the semester
are considered as the duration of study.

4.Any postponement of studies approved by
the Director shall not be considered as the
duration of the study.