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Page 1: FIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFING Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik (SEE) Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia July, 2010

FIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFINGFIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFINGSarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik (SEE)Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik (SEE)

Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

July, 2010

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CONTENTSCONTENTS

• 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 DEPARTMENTSBACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENTS

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

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

Departments in FKE ….

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Power Engineering - POWER

Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Power Engineering - POWER

Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON SEESEE

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Power Engineering - POWER

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

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

http://www.fke.utm.my/department/power/http://www.fke.utm.my/department/power/

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Power Engineering - POWER Research activitiesResearch activities

POWER

Power system protection Power system

analysisPower quality

Energy efficiency

AI applicationsin power system

Power system harmonics

Deregulatedpower system

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON

Professors Dr. Zainal Salam (Director of IQCC)

Associate Professor Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris (Head) Dr. Makbul Anwari

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

http://encon.fke.utm.myhttp://encon.fke.utm.my

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

ENCON

Research activitiesResearch activitiesEnergy Conversion Engineering - ENCON

DC-DCconverters Renewable energy

systemsElectricalmachines

Real-time control applications

AC drivesystems

Power electronicconverters

Invertercontrol

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

Institute of High Voltage and High CurrentIVAT

Professors Dr. Ahmad bin Darus (Dean, FKE) Dr. Hussein bin Ahmad (Director, IVAT) Associate ProfessorsDr. 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

LecturersDr. Yanuar Zulardiansyah AriefDr. Muhammad Abu Bakar SidikDr. Nouruddeen Bashir UmarDr. Nor Asiah MuhamadPn. Noor Azlinda En. Zuraimy adzis

TutorMona Riza binti Mohd Esa 

http://www.ivat.com.myhttp://www.ivat.com.my

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

IVAT

Groundingsystem High voltage

transmissionSurge protective

devices

High voltageInsulation

system

Voltage surgearresters

Lightning protectionsystem

PulsePower

Institute of High Voltage and High Current Research activitiesResearch activities

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Background of the DepartmentsBackground of the Departments

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)

Centre of Electrical Energy System (CEES) http://www.fke.utm.my/cees/http://www.fke.utm.my/cees/

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P07 – POWER & ENCONP07 – POWER & ENCON

P05 - We are now HEREP05 - We are now HERE

IVATIVAT

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OVERVIEW OF SEE PROGRAMOVERVIEW OF SEE PROGRAM

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Overview of SEE programOverview of SEE program

• Normal duration: 8 semesters

• Maximum duration: 12 semesters

• Minimum number of credits must be earned: 129

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EE courses

Overview of SEE programOverview of SEE program

Digital Elect 1223Circ Thy 1023 Instru. & Electricak Measurement 1123

Elect Tech 2053 Electro. Dev 2063Sgnl & Netw 2043

I

I

I

I

II

II

II

II

Basic EE 1003 EE Workshop 1712.

Control: Mod & Sim 2113Elect Circuit 2253EMT2523

Lab 2742

Power Engn. Fund 3423 MicroP 3223ElecSystem 3263 Lab 3732

Elec Mch 3433 Control: Analysis & Desg 3113Com Principles3533 Lab 3742P Trn 3rd Sem

Pwr Engin. Sys 4423 Power Elc Drives 4433 Comm System 4513 Lab 4722Profess Eng Practice 4012

Final Yr Prj Prt 1 4812

Power Sys Anlys 4443 Elective 1 Elective 2 Final Yr Prj Prt 2 4824

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Overview of SEE programOverview of SEE program

Basic Electrical Engineering Basic Electrical Engineering SEE1003SEE1003

Root to majority of courses :(pre-requisite)

Circuit ThyCircuit Thy

Electronic DevicesElectronic Devices

Signal & NetwSignal & Netw

To get GOOD grades for most of the courses you need to get GOOD grades for your first year courses

YOU HAVE TO START FROMYOU HAVE TO START FROM NOW ! NOW !

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ACADEMIC SYSTEMACADEMIC SYSTEM

Academic Advisory SystemAcademic Advisory SystemStatus of a studentStatus of a student

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Academic Advisory systemAcademic 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

University’s policies

Planning to Graduate On Time (GOT)

Effective wayto study

CoursesSelection

Other mattersrelated to academic

Academic systemAcademic system

Academic regulations

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GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORSGET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Department of Power Engineering Department of Power Engineering

Academic Advisory systemAcademic Advisory systemAcademic systemAcademic system

Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin Dr. Ahmad Safawi b. Mokhtar

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GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORSGET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Dr. Mohd. Afendi bin Mohd. PiahDr. Zolkafle BuntatDr. Nor Asiah Muhamad

IVATIVAT

Academic Advisory systemAcademic Advisory systemAcademic systemAcademic system

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GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORSGET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Dr. Mohammad Yusri b. Hassan

CEESCEES

Academic Advisory systemAcademic Advisory systemAcademic systemAcademic system

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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

When ? At the end of every semester

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

1 2 3 4 5 2x5

Courses Credit Marks Grade Grade Point

Credit

Points

SEE3253 (U*) 3 48 D+ 1.3 3.9

SEE4103 3 45 D+ 1.3 3.9

SEE4243 3 68 B 2.7 8.1

SEE4413 3 47 D+ 1.3 3.9

SEE4712 2 77 B+ 3.3 6.6

SSM3763 3 57 C 2.0 6.0

Total 17 32.4

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)

Case 1

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Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

1 2 3 4 5 2x5

Courses Credits Marks Grade Grade

Point

Credit Points

SEE3112 (UG) 2 77 B+ 3.3 6.6

SEE5103 3 77 B+ 3.3 9.9

SEE5414 4 75 B+ 3.3 13.2

SEE4413 3 56 C 2.0 6.0

SEE4712 2 74 B 3.0 6.0

SSM3763 3 77 B+ 3.3 9.9

Total 17 51.60

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)

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPACase 2

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Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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)

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPACase 3

1 2 3 4 5 2x5

Courses Credits Marks Grade Grade

Point

Credit Points

SEE1003 (UG) 3 72 B+ 3.33 9.9

SEE51023 3 46 C- 1.67 5.1

SEE1223(UG) 3 67 B 3.00 9.0

SSE1793(UG) 3 72 B+ 3.33 9.9

Total 12 33.9

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KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik

KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat

KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik

KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat

KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik

KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat

KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal

• The status that we all like you to have• CPA 2.00

• The status that we don’t want you to have• 1.7 CPA 2.00

• The status that will force you to leave UTM !• CPA 1.7

• Obtained 3 KS in a row

• GPA < 1.0, even though CPA is 1.7

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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Is CPA > 2.0 good enough ?

Classes of HonoursClasses of Honours CPA/PNGKCPA/PNGK

First Class Honours CPA/PNGK 3.67

Second Class Honours (Upper Division)

3.00 CPA/PNGK 3.67

Second Class Honours (Lower Division)

2.00 CPA/PNGK 3.00

Industries will look for graduates with high CPA (typically > 3.0)

In 4 years time from now, they will probably demand for higher CPA !

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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Tahun SesiSem GPA CPA1 2000/2001-I 3.0 3.01 2000/2001-II 3.0 3.02 2001/2002-I 3.5 3.22 2002/2003-I 3.7 3.43 2002/2003-II 4.0 3.53 2003/2004-I 4.0 3.64 2003/2004-II 4.0 3.64 2004/2005-I 4.0 3.7

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

2.5

3.0

3.5

4.0

4.5

PNG

PNGK

SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLESSOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

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Tahun SesiSem GPA CPA1 2001/2002-I 3.5 3.51 2001/2002-II 3.5 3.512 2002/2003-I 3.4 3.492 2002/2003-II 3.5 3.53 2003/2004-I 4.0 3.63 2003/2004-II 4.0 3.64 2004/2005-I 4.0 3.74 2004/2005-II 4.0 3.7

3.13.23.33.43.5

3.63.73.83.94.04.1

PNG

PNGK

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLESSOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

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Thn SesiSem GPA CPA1 2001/2002-I 3.82 3.821 2001/2002-II 3.41 3.612 2002/2003-I 3.36 3.512 2002/2003-II 2.96 3.363 2003/2004-I 2.25 3.113 2003/2004-II 2.75 3.114 2004/2005-I 2.25 2.914 2004/2005-II 2.28 2.915 2005/2006-I 3.08 2.935 2005/2006-II 3.22 2.95

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

PNG

PNGK

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLESSOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

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Thn SesiSem GPA CPA1 2001/2002-I 4.00 4.01 2001/2002-II 3.78 3.92 2002/2003-I 2.88 3.52 2002/2003-II 1.40 2.93 2003/2004-I 1.21 2.73 2003/2004-II 0.25 2.34 2004/2005-I 1.07 2.14 2004/2005-II 0.00 2.0

0.00

0.50

1.00

1.50

2.002.50

3.00

3.50

4.00

4.50

PNG

PNGK

Status of a studentStatus of a studentAcademic systemAcademic system

SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLESSOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

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A University is a place where you will

Please read the Academic Regulations Handbook !

and becomelearn how to learn,

more independent

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SECONDARY SCHOOL/MATRICULATION SECONDARY SCHOOL/MATRICULATION TO UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONSTO UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONS

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Secondary School/Matriculation to University transitionsSecondary School/Matriculation to University transitions

Secondary school /Matriculation University

Classes are normally small – Teacher memorized students’ names – teacher taught and you listened

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

Understand the lectures in real-time – review is in the form of doing exercises and getting the correct answers

Don’t 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

Larger classes – need to pay more attention – get involve in discussion – don’t make your own conclusion, ask the lecturers

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Secondary School/Matriculation to University transitionsSecondary 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 STUDENTYOUR ROLE: A UNIVERSITY STUDENT

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Some tips ….

Decide a place to study

• Favorite corner in library – empty classroom – in your room• Try to study regularly in the same place at the same time• Review lecture notes within 24 hours of lectures

If you choose to study in a group

• Two heads are better than one• Study on your own first – be prepared before joining the group• Not too many: 4-6 is good

Meet your lecturers

• Meet the lecturers, introduce yourself – building a rapport can make a difference – make use of the lecturers !

• When confused, ask the lecturers – don’t make your own conclusions

Your role: A university studentYour role: A university student

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Some tips ….

During lectures

• Ask questions during lectures, join the discussion• Don’t rely on your memory, take some notes !• Be prepared before attending lectures• Be an active listener• Learn your lecturer’s style

Your role: A university studentYour role: A university student

See your academic advisors regularly

• Advisors familiar with university policies - ask for their opinions• Advisors can offer assistance to almost all academic related

matters• Regular meeting – less stress and more control

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Your role: A university studentYour role: A university student

Source: National Training Laboratories Institute for Applied Behavioral Science

Learning pyramid

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YOUR GOAL: AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERYOUR GOAL: AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

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Your goal: An electrical engineerYour goal: An electrical engineer

Electrical Engineers: A profession that uses science, technology and problem-solving skills to design, maintain products, services and information system

Attributes of a good engineer …

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

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

To secure for a good job, CPA > 3.0

However, high CPA is NOT the only thing considered …

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Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these requirements:

Program OutcomesProgram Outcomes This is what you will gain when you leave UTM in 4 years time

• 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

Your goal: An electrical engineerYour goal: An electrical engineer

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Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these requirements:

Program OutcomesProgram Outcomes

You should be AWARE of these outcomes

You SHOULD gain these attributes when you graduated

Your goal: An electrical engineerYour goal: An electrical engineer

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Your goal: An electrical engineerYour goal: An electrical engineer

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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

TNBTNBTelekomTelekomMotorolaMotorolaIntelIntelAlteraAlteraToshibaToshibaPanasonicPanasonicetc,etc.

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