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Faculty of Electrical Engineering

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Post Graduate Programs @FKE: Processes and Procedures

Muhammad Nadzir Marsono Postgraduate Academic Manager, FKE

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Contents

About Faculty of Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate programs administration

Research programs

Taught Course programs

Things a student must know

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About FKE

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• UTM has the highest number of

postgraduate students in the engineering

field in Malaysia

• FKE has a good reputation in providing

high quality programs in Electrical

Engineering at the undergraduate and

postgraduate levels

• FKE offer six (6) postgraduate programs

accredited by MQA

Why FKE@UTM

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FKE Quick Facts

Four (4) academic departments

Communication Engineering

Control and Mechatronic Engineering

Electronic and Computer Engineering

Power Engineering

Four centers of excellence

IVAT, WCC, CEES, CAIRO

Fourteen research groups

No less excellent!

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FKE Personnel

Academic staff: 179

Graduate faculties: 152

Academic staff with professional

qualification:16

Non-academic staff: 74

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FKE Postgraduate Programs

Postgraduate (PG) programs

By taught course (4 programs)

By research (2 programs)

Full-time and part-time programs

All PG programs conform with MQF and

accredited by MQA

678 postgraduate students in 2016/2017-1

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• 3.5 years (7 sem)

• Max 8 years (16 sem)

Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering)

by research

• 2 years (4 semesters)


Masters of Philosophy (Electrical Engineering)

by research

• 1.5 years (3 sem)


Masters of Engineering by taughtcourse

M.Eng (Electronics & Telecommunications)

M.Eng (Electrical Power)

M.Eng (Mechatronics & Automatic Control)

M.Eng (Computer & Microelectronics System)

PG Programs

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Our Research Profile • https://pure.utm.my

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Power Engineering

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Control and Mechatronics Eng.

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Electronic and Computer Eng.

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Communication Eng.

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School of Postgraduate Studies

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Postgraduate Programs

Administration

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Role of SPS

Formulate policies for graduate studies

Steer the Postgraduate Committee and coordinate with academic faculties

Facilitates for both the academic and social needs of graduate students

Manages Fee

Financial assistance and scholarships

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Other Units

SRAD - Student Recruitment and Admission Division Handover to AMD once students registered

AMD - Academic Management Division Student registration

Record and data management

ISC - International Student Centre Student support

Visa

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Postgraduate Programs

Administration

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Role of FKE PG Office

Program owner for EE

Create and formulate postgraduate programs in EE

Conduct taught courses for EE PG programs

Conduct assessments Proposal defense for Master and PhD by research

Viva for Master by research and PhD

Full assessment activities for master by taught course

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FKE Administrators

Dean: Prof. Dr. Johari Halim Shah

bin Osman

Deputy Dean (Academics):

Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Wazir bin Mustafa

Deputy Dean (Research):

Prof. Dr. Mohamad Kamal A Rahim

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FKE PG Administration

Deputy Dean (Academics):

Prof. Ir. Dr. Mohd Wazir bin Mustafa

PG Academic Manager:

Assoc. Prof. Dr Muhammad Nadzir

bin Marsono

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Field Coordinators

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Razali Ngah


• Dr. Noor Asmawati Samsuri


• Dr. Asrul Izam Azmi


• Dr. Al Hadi Ab Rahman

Electronics and Computer Engineering

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Field Coordinators • Dr. Suhaila Isaak

Electronics and Computer Engineering

• Dr. Ridzuan Ahmad

Mechatronic and Control Engineering

• Dr. Salinda Buyamin

Mechatronic and Control Engineering

• Dr. Md. Pauzi Abdullah

FKE Research Manager (ex coordinator

for Power Engineering

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Field Coordinators

• Dr. Junaidi Abd Aziz

Power Engineering

• Dr. Saifulnizam Khalid

Power Engineering

• Dr. Kamaludin Mohd Yusof

FKE Facility Manager (acting IT

Coordinator)

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Graduate Secretaries Mdm. Ruhayah Abdullah, Chief Clerk

Viva – PhD

Mdm. Noor Hidayah Mohamed Arif

Viva - Master

Mdm. Nurliza Abdul Rahman

Records

MKEE, PKEE assessments

Mdm. Nurhayati Adenan

Taughtcourse

Ms. Norhamizah Zulkafli

Intake

Examiners nominations

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Postgraduate Counter

Office hours

Sun to Wed: 08:30 to 12:30, 14:30 to 16:30

Thu: 08:30 to 14:30

Please observe office hour

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Website and Notice Board

www.fke.utm.my/postgraduate

Bulletin board in front of PG Office P19a

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FKE Postgraduate

Programs

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Academic Load

Bachelor degree

>120 credits

Bachelors Degrees Projects (6 credits) - 240 hrs

Master of Philosophy degree

40 credits equivalent research - 1600 hrs

Master of Engineering degree

By taught course, minimum 40 credits

10 credits project - 400 hrs

Doctor of Philosophy

By research, eq. 90 credits - 3600 hrs

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Research Programs Masters of Philosophy (Electrical

Engineering) (MKEE)

Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical

Engineering) (PKEE)

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Research

Continuous assessment (see next slide)

Proposal defense

Sem 3 for PhD

Sem 2 for Mphil

Mid-semester

Oral examination

MKEE & PKEE Program

Structure

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Academic Standing

Overall standing

KB – Kedudukan Baik (Good Pass)

Satisfactory in research assessment

KS – Kedudukan Syarat (Conditional Pass)

Unsatisfactory in research assessment

KG – Kedudukan Gagal (Fail)

Fail in research assessment

Two consecutive KS will lead to termination of

study

KB to submit thesis for oral examination and

qualify for the degree.

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Assessment for Research

Continuous assessment

Submission of Research Progress Report every

semester (see next slide)

Assessment by supervisor

Potential grades

Satisfactory (MM grade) ≥50%

Unsatisfactory (TM grade) ≥30%

Conditional, termination after two consecutive TMs

Fail (GG) < 30%

Termination of study

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Progress Report Submission • Progress report must be submitted every

semester online through GSMS.

• Else will results in TM (Unsatisfactory) grade

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First Assessment Proposal defense

Critical review

Hypothesis

Methodology

Research design

Semester 2 for MKEE, semester 3 for PKEE

Scheduled in mid-semester

Grades

> 50% mark continue research

(40-50)% - re-present following semester

< 40% - termination of study

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Minimum and Maximum Study

Period

Minimum period

6 semesters (30 months) for PhD

2 semesters (12 months) for MPhil

Maximum period

16 semesters for PhD

8 semesters for MPhil

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Graduate-on-Time (GoT)

Graduate-on-Time (GoT) refers to students who

completed their study within normal duration.

42 months (7 semesters) for PhD

24 months (4 semesters) for Mphil

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Fast-Track PhD Assessment for the first 3 semesters

Sem 1: Directed reading

Sem 2: Qualifying for PhD

Converted to MPhil if students could not meet the

PhD standard

Sem 3: Proposal defense

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The candidate must obtain a minimum of CPA 3.33

bachelor’s degree and has presented at least two (2)

conference papers and the paper must be published in

proceeding with ISBN OR publish one (1) index journal

article.

The candidate must obtain a minimum of CPA 3.00 to 3.32

bachelor’s degree and has published at least one (1)

index journal article in Web of Science.

The candidate obtained strong recommendation from

supervisor

The application is forwarded in the second semester of studies or between 9 to 18

months of study programme

The application can be submitted once only.

Appeal for re-evaluation can be done only once not

axceed the duration of 18 months upon registration.

Conversion from Master To PhD

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PhD and MPhil Examination Fee

Examination fee was previously included in

tuition fee

RM2,500 for PhD

RM1,500 for MPhil

Re-viva requires payment of fee

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Student’s Supervision

Main Supervisor from University’s Academic

Staffs (Graduate Staff)

Co-supervisor from University’s Graduate Staffs

OR outside the University

Students may apply to change supervisor or co-

supervisor

Supervision schedules arranged between

supervisors and students (Log Book from

GSMS)

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Responsibilities of a

Supervisor

The supervisor must ensure that the student has a plan for the research to be

conducted and give necessary advice needed whether on academic or personal

matters.

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Roles and Responsibilities of

Research Student

Register Research Courses Every

Semester

Make sure that there is no outstanding fee

every semester

Submit progress report to supervisor

every semester

Schedule a meeting with a Supervisor

Comply all the Post Graduate Rules &

Regulation for Graduation

Make a plan for the research progress

Have a professional relationship with

Supervisor Produce Publication

Practice a good research ethics

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Compulsory Courses for PKEE

and MKEE

Research Methodology (UKEP0010) First semester of study

Conducted in 5 days during the mid-semester break

University Elective (U******3)

Returning students can apply for credit exemption Application must be in the first semester of study

Else has to retake these courses

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Research Course Registration

for PKEE

Semester of study

Research course code

1 PKEE1100

2 PKEE 1200

3 PKEE 2100

4 PKEE 2200

5 PKEE3100

6 PKEE3200

7 PKEE 4100

8 PKEE 4200

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Semester of study


9 PKEE5100

10 PKEE 5200

11 PKEE 6100

12 PKEE 6200

13 PKEE7100

14 PKEE7200

15 PKEE 8100

16 PKEE 8200

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Research Course Registration

for MKEE

Semester of study


1 MKEE1100

2 MKEE 1200

3 MKEE 2100

4 MKEE 2200

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Semester of study


5 MKEE3100

6 MKEE3200

7 MKEE 4100

8 MKEE 4200

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Thesis Submission

Requirement

Supervisor Approval Thesis is

ready to be evaluated

Fulfill the Post Graduate

Academic Rules & Regulation

Format of the thesis must follow

UTM Thesis Manual (2015

Edition)

Plagiarism check Verification

Complete all the required forms

Guidelines & Forms can be download

at www.sps.utm.my

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Plagiarism Check Requirement

Senate University only

allow ≤ 20% Similarity Index

per chapter

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Publication Requirement

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PKEE – one (1) refereed article of two (2)

conference proceedings; accepted or published

in SCOPUS/ERA & WOS index.

MKEE – one (1) accepted or published

publication from journal article, conference

proceeding or book chapter.

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Taught Course Programs

MKEH, MKEL, MKEM, MKEP

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Taughtcourse Programs

Master of Engineering (Computer and

Microelectronic System): MKEH

Master of Engineering (Electronics and

Communications): MKEL

Master of Engineering (Mechatronics and

Automatic Control): MKEM

Master of Engineering (Electrical Power): MKEP

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Duration and Academic Load

Intake in September and February

Normal: 3 semesters (1.5 years)

Maximum: 8 semesters (4 years)

M. Eng. 43 credits

Academic load between 6 to 18 credits

(suggested), 20 credits maximum per semester

No short semester

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Academic Standing for Coursework

MARKS GRADE POINTS LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT

90 - 100 A+ 4.00

EXCELLENT PASS 80 - 89 A 4.00

75 - 79 A- 3.67

70 - 74 B+ 3.33 GOOD PASS

65 – 69 B 3.00

60 – 64 B- 2.67 PASS

55 – 59 C+ 2.33

FAIL

50 – 54 C 2.00

45 – 49 C- 1.67

40 – 44 D+ 1.33

35 - 39 D 1.00

30 – 34 D- 0.67

00 - 29 E 0.0

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Academic Standing

Overal standing

KB – Kedudukan Baik (Good Pass)

CPA 3.0

KS – Kedudukan Syarat (Conditional Pass)

2.67 CPA 3.0

KG – Kedudukan Gagal (Fail)

CPA < 2.67

KS, KB students can proceed with their studies

KB to qualify for the degree.

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Graduation Requirements

Pass all the subjects (43 credits)

Submitted Project Report (hardbound)

Obtain KB (Good Pass: CPA 3.0)

Submit an application for a degree

Paid full fees

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Total Credits to graduate: 43 credits

4 Faculty Compulsory: 12 credits

4 Faculty Electives: 12 credits

1 Faculty Free Electives: 3 credits

1 University Elective: 3 credits

1 Intro to Research Method.: 3 credits

1 Master’s Project: 10 credits

Credits Breakdown

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Courses

15 weeks of lecture

Typical 50%-50% courseworks /final

examination

1 week study week

3 weeks final examination

Weekdays & Weekends

Pass or Fail courses – attendance ≥ 80% and

other individual lecturer’s requirement

Passing grade B –

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Masters Project

One of the requirement for graduation

(coursework program).

Implemented in 2 (consecutive) semesters:-

Master’s Project 1 – 4 credits

Master’s Project 2 – 6 credits

Supervised by ONE graduate faculty member

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Suggested Schedule Sem 1 (12 credits)

3 cores/electives

University course

Sem 2 (16 credits)

3 cores/electives

Intro. to Research Methodology in EE

Project Part 1

Sem 3 (15 credits)

3 cores/electives

Intro. to Research Methodology in EE

Project Part 2

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Repeating Courses

Improving Grade (UG) only for B –

Failing a Core Course – Repeat the course (UM)

Failing an Elective Course – Can be replaced

with other elective course. Grade replacement

will be upon request – official request.

Failing a program in 1st semester – can request

for re-registration (KGDS)

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Appeal and Re-assessment

• Get opinion from supervisor or faculty

– try to solve at the faculty level first

• Send appeal letter to faculty or SPS within 14

days after approval from the Senate Standing

Committee for Examination or Examination

Results and before the Senate meeting on the

results.

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Things a student must

know

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Academic Calendar

• Academic Calendar for 2016/2017

Session

– http://www.utm.my/academic/calendar/

• Download Work Schedule for Course

Registration, Application for Award of

Degree and Examination from SPS

website

– http://sps.utm.my/resource-current-student/

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WEEK DATES ACTIVITIES

2 23 Feb 2016 Deadline for registration of courses ONLINE

3 2 Mar 2016 Deadline for late registration (with Penalty)

4 9 Mar 2016 Deadline Amendment to Registration Slip - Online

5 16 Mar 2016 Amendment to Registration Slip (with Penalty)

6 19 Mar 2016 Withdrawal of courses begins

9 13 April 2016 Deadline for course withdrawal

13 11 May 2016 Deadline Submission of Progress Report (Research

Students)

15 25 May 2016 Deadline Submission of Progress Report (Supervisors)

15 25 May 2016 Deadline for Deferment and Withdrawal from Program

Important Dates

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Academic Rules And

Regulations

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Graduation Requirements

Obtained Good Pass (KB);

Pass all the courses required by the program

and pass thesis/dissertation (if required);

Submit an application for conferment of a

degree;

Paid all fees;

Fulfilled other requirements

Students who could not complete within the

maximum duration will be given status of a Fail

Dismissal (KG)

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• Registration for the programmes

– Full Time

– Part Time

• Course Registration

– for every semester

– Open one week before commencement of classes every

semester

– Please refer to ACADEMIC CALENDAR at SPS website

for AMENDMENT and WITHDRAWAL of the courses

– LATE REGISTRATION will be penalized RM 25.00/course

– Failure to register course will be

COMPULSORY

TERMINATED

Registration

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How to register for courses?

• Login to https://my.utm.my

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Course Registration Jargons

Credit Exemption (CE)

Credit Transfer (CT)

Audit (HS)

Compulsory Attendance (HW)

Pass (HL)

Fail (HG)

Insert/Delete

Course withdrawal (TD)

Deferment of study

Repeat Course (UM)

Redeem Grade (UG)

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Courses Offered This

Semester

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Classes and Final

Examinations

• Timetable for classes and final examinations are

now available on our PG website

• These timetables are fixed

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MKEH Program

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Code Subject Status

UXXX 6XX3 UNIVERSITY SUBJECT Core

MKEU 0013 INTRO. TO RESEARCH METH. IN ELEC. ENG. Core

MKEL 1193 ANALOG CMOS DESIGN Core

MKEL 1113 NANOELECTRONICS DEVICES Core

MKEL 1163 VLSI CIRCUITS & DESIGN Elective

MKEL 1223 RANDOM PROCESS Elective

MKEL 1283 HARDWARE SOFTWARE CO-DESIGN Elective

MKEL 1183 ADVANCED COMPUTER ARCHITECHURE Elective

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Code Subject Status



MKEL 1153 CAD FOR ELECTRONICS DESIGN Core

MKET 1413 ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS Core

MKEL 1113 NANOELECTRONICS DEVICES Elective

MKEL 1223 RANDOM PROCESS Elective

MKET 1383 SATELLITE COMMUNICATION Elective

MKET 1433 RF/MICROWAVE & ANTENNA DESIGN Elective

MKEL Program

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Code Subject Status



MKEM 1853 DISCRETE TIME SYSTEM AND COMPUTER

CONTROL Core

MKEM 1863 DESIGN OF MICROPROCESSOR-BASED

MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS Core

MKEM 1733 ADAPTIVE & SELF TUNING CONTROL Elective

MKEM 1713 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Elective

MKEM 1763 SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION & ESTIMATION Elective

MKEM 1773 MULTIVARIABLE AND OPTIMAL CONTROL SYSTEM Elective

MKEM Program

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Code Subject Status



MKEP 1553 HIGH VOLTAGE INSULATION & COORDINATION Core

MKEP 1603 POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS & COMPUTATIONAL

METHOD Core

MKEP 1563 POWER QUALITY Elective

MKEP 1623 POWER TRANSMISSION & SECURITY Elective

MKEP 1643 LIGHTNING PROTECTION & GROUNDING

SYSTEM Elective

MKEP 1673 POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION Elective

MKEP Program

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Postgraduate Students

Society

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Post Graduate Student Society

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No. Of

Courses Course Code

PA1 PA2 PA3 PA4 PA5 PA6

Scholarship of

Knowledge Communication

Leadership

& Teamwork

Research

Skill

Life Long

Learning

Ethics &

Integrity

1 How to Find Your Research Gap & Good

Research Objectives? √ √ √

2 Characteristic of a good literature review

/ Research Methodology √ √ √ √

3 Strategies of Becoming Productive Writer √ √ √ √ √ √

4 GOT Motivation Course √ √ √ √

5 How to survive PhD Proposal? √ √ √ √

6 How to Publish High Impact Publication √ √ √ √ √ √

7 Data Analysis Workshop √ √ √ √ √

8 Overcoming Writing Block √ √ √

9 VIVA Defense Preparation √ √ √ √

PGSS Structured Courses Post Graduate Attribute Mapping – Some Examples

Note : PA – Postgraduate Attribute

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Getting Around

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FKE Buildings

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You are here

P19

P19a

P08 P03

P04

P05 P03

P07 P06

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FKE Map

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Cafeteria

PG Office (L-1)

Class rooms (L-4)

Musolla

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Traffic rules and parking

Staff only

Students

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Thank You &

Welcome to UTM

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