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1. INTRODUCTION
Starting from the 2000/2001 academic session, the School of Electrical and
Electronic Engineering offers two study programmes, namely the Electronic
Engineering Programme leading to the Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic
Engineering (Hons) and Electrical Engineering Programme leading to the
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (Hons). As of the 2002/2003
academic session, another programme, the Mechatronic Engineering Programme
leading to the Bachelor’s Degree in Mechatronic Engineering (Hons), has been
offered. The duration of the three mentioned programmes are four years or eight
semesters.
Microelectronics
This package covers the Design and Analysis of Electronic Circuits, Digital
Systems Design, Semiconductors, Electronic Devices and various aspects of
Integrated Electronics.
Computers
This package covers the Computer Organisation, Computer Networking,
Microprocessor Systems Design, Digital Signal Processing, Software
Engineering and Parallel Processing.
Communications
This package covers the Theory of Communication Systems, Antenna and
Propagation, Microwave Engineering, Radar and Satellite Communications.
Electrical Engineering
This package covers Power Generation (both conventional and unconventional
methods), Transmission, Distribution and Consumption, Electrical Machines,
Analysis, Design, Applications, Power System Stability and Power Electronics.
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Mechatronic Engineering
This package covers the Design and Control of Robot Drives, Sensors, and
Robotic Transducers and Manufacturing Systems.
The USM’s mission held by the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering is
to be mutually understanding, working together towards providing quality
education and service which is efficient and professional. This is achieved
through the acquisition of vast knowledge, most advanced innovation and
expertise while at the same time staying true to the noble values.
In line with this, the offering of Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic, Electrical and
Mechatronic Engineering are designed to produce Electrical, Electronic and
Mechatronic engineers with professional qualifications, skilled and
knowledgable, credible and able to find solutions to various engineering
problems through innovative thinking.
With the above characteristics, USM graduates will become graduate engineers
of excellence, calibre and able to achieve the high level of professionalism as
engineers or researchers in their respective fields.
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3. IMPLEMENTATION OF OUTCOME BASED EDUCATION (OBE)
Starting from the 2006/2007 academic session, the new intake of students will
undergo a set of curriculum known as Outcome Based Education.
The school also offers Graduate Study Programmes through research in various
engineering fields for the Masters in Science Degree (M.Sc) or Doctor of
Philosophy Degree (Ph.D). Both courses may be taken in full-time or part-time
mode in the areas as listed below:
• Microelectronics
• Microwave Engineering and RF
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• Image Processing
• Power Engineering
• Control, Robotics and Automation
• Neural Networks
• Embedded Systems Design
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Communication Systems
• Antennas and Propagation
Every candidate of the Masters in Science Degree (M.Sc) programme must fulfil
the University enrolment requirements, and are usually graduates with good
honours degree (at least with CGPA of 2.75) or equivalent qualifications in the
Science or Engineering courses. Candidates with qualifications lower than
Second Class will also be considered if they have a vast experience in some
specific areas of specialisation and approved by the School Board.
5. LABORATORY FACILITIES
All of the labs at the School are equipped with modern and advanced facilities to
support the Undergraduate and Post Graduate study programmes as well as
serving to the needs for academic excellence.
The School has a number of laboratories for both teaching and research
purposes. Among the labs are:
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6. WORK OPPORTUNITIES
Among the areas that offer work opportunities in the private sector are:
• manufacturing and industrialisation
• electrical and electronics
• telecommunications and RF
• information technology and computers
• microelectronics and instrumentation
• electrical machines and drive controls
• power generation and distribution
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8. WEBSITE
http://ee.eng.usm.my
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MAIN OFFICERS
SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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8. LIST OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC STAFFS
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS
DEAN
Professor Mohd Zaid bin Abdullah
PROGRAMME CHAIRMAN
ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
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ACADEMIC STAFFS
PROFESSORS SPECIALISATIONS
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS
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Khoo Bee Ee Machine Vision, Computer Vision,
B. Tech (USM), Ph.D (Wales) Digital Watermarking
E-mail : beekhoo@eng.usm.my
Mohd Fadzli bin Mohd Salleh Image and Video Coding, Visual data
B. Sc. (Brooklyn), M.Sc., (UMIST), Ph.D. Communications, Signal Processing
(Strathclyde) For Cummunications.
E-mail: eefadzli@eng.usm.my
Zulfiqar Ali bin Abd. Aziz Mixed Analogue Signal, Digital Design
B. Eng. (Florida), M.Sc, (Southampton) and FPGA.
E-mail : eezulfiq@eng.usm.my
LECTURERS
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Zaini bt. Abdul Halim Electronics, MEMS.
B.Eng., M.Sc., Ph.D (USM)
E-mail: eezaini@eng.usm.my
TUTORS
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9. CURRICULUM
LEVEL 100
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE125/3 Basic Circuit Laboratory 3 0 6
EEE130/3 Digital Electronics 1 3 3 1
EEE132/3 Electronic Devices 3 3 1
EEL102/2 Engineering Practices 2 0 4
EUM112/4 Numerical Method & Engineering 4 4 1
Statistics.
15 10 13
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 200
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE226/3 Microprocessors I 3 2 2
EEE230/3 Digital Electronics II 3 3 1
EEE270/3 Analogue Electronics II 3 3 1
EEE243/3 Analog. Electronics Laboratory 3 0 6
EEK260/3 Electrical Machines 3 3 1
15 11 11
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 300
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE351/3 Advanced Laboratory 3 0 6
EEE354/3 Digital Control Systems 3 3 1
EUP222/3 Engineers in Society 3 3 1
9 6 8
Elective
EEE322/4 Microwave & RF Engineering 4 2 4
EEE344/4 VLSI Systems 4 3 2
EEE355/4 Robotics & Automation 4 3 2
EEE377/4 Digital Communications 4 3 2
LONG VACATION
15
LEVEL 400
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE499/6 Undergraduate Project 6 0 12
EEM421/4 Quality Techniques 4 4 0
10 4 12
Elective
EEE446/4 IC Measurement & Testing 4 2 4
EEX400/3 Independent Studies 3 0 3
LONG VACATION
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9.1 [B] BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME
LEVEL 100
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE125/3 Basic Circuit Laboratory 3 0 6
EEE130/3 Digital Electronics 1 3 3 1
EEE132/3 Electronic Devices 3 3 1
EEL102/2 Engineering Practices 2 0 4
EUM112/4 Numerical Method & Engineering 4 4 1
Statistics.
15 10 13
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 200
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEK241/3 Electrical Power Technology 3 3 1
EEK260/3 Electrical Machines 3 3 1
EEE226/3 Microprocessors I 3 2 2
EEE243/3 Analog. Electronics Laboratory 3 0 6
12 8 10
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 300
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEK360/3 Electrical Laboratory 3 0 6
EEK366/4 Electrical Machines& Drives 3 3 6
EEM323/3 Instrumentation And Measurement 3 3 2
Systems
EUP222/3 Engineers in Society 3 3 0
12 9 10
Elective
EEK370/4 Economy & Power System 4 3 2
Management
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 400
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEK499/6 Undergraduate Project 6 0 12
EEM421/4 Quality Techniques 4 4 0
10 4 12
Elective
EEX400/4 Independent Studies 3 - 6
LONG VACATION
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9.1 [C] BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME
LEVEL 100
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE125/3 Basic Circuit Laboratory 3 0 6
EEE130/3 Digital Electronics 1 3 3 1
EEE132/3 Electronic Devices 3 3 1
EMM111/3 Statics 3 3 1
EUM112/4 Numerical Method & Engineering 4 4 1
Statistics.
16 13 10
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 200
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE 226/3 Microprocessors I 3 2 2
EEK260/3 Electrical Machines 3 3 1
EEM 232/4 Mechatronic Systems 4 3 2
EEM 253/2 Mechatronic Design I 2 0 4
EMM212/4 Dynamics & Mechanisms 4 4 1
16 12 10
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 300
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEE354/3 Digital Control Systems 3 3 1
EEM312/4 Robotic & Machine Vision 4 4 2
EEM323/3 Instrumentation and Measurement 3 3 1
Systems
EEM342/3 Mechatronics Laboratory II 3 2 1
EUP222/3 Engineers in Society 3 3 0
16 15 5
Elective
EEM332/4 Testing Design Theory 4 3 1
EEM348/4 Principles of Intelligent Systems 4 3 2
LONG VACATION
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LEVEL 400
SEMESTER BREAK
Semester II
EEM 421/4 Quality Techniques 4 4 0
EEM 499/6 Undergraduate Project 6 0 12
10 4 12
LONG VACATION
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Courses offered for students from other Engineering’s Schoool
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10. COURSE SYNOPSIS
Objective: To study the main electrical components and electrical analysis methods for
DC and AC electrical systems.
Resistive Circuits
Resistors in series and parallel, voltage and current divider circuits,
measuring voltage and current, the Wheatstone bridge, Delta-to-wye ( Δ -
Y) equivalent circuits.
Objective: To learn the basic skills in the programming language C++ and numerical
methods in solving engineering problems.
Storage Classes
Auto, extern, static, register and internal block.
Arrays
Array indices, cells, character strings, multi-dimensional arrays.
File Input/Output
High-level input/output using files and format.
Pointers
Pointer variables, pointer levels and arrays, pointer reference function calls.
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Structure and Unions
Structures and operations on structures, pointers to structures, structure in a
structure, unions.
Numerical Methods
Roots of equations, matrices, simultaneous equations, interpolations,
integration and numerical differentiation.
Objective: Students will be able to see the practical implementation of the circuit and
electronic device theories that were taught to them previously. Practical
means that the circuits that the students study are made up of actual
electronic components. Students will also learn the practical skills required
to design and troubleshoot actual electronic circuitries.
Objective: To introduce the digital electronic systems, major devices and synchronous
and asynchronous circuits.
Synopsis: Introduction
Logical and digital electronics systems design.
Numbering Systems
Numbering systems, numbers represention, arithmetics operation and code
systems.
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Switching Algebra and Standard Boolean Functions
Logical Algebra, digital logic functions, symbols and logic algebra theorem.
References: 1. Tocci, R.J., “Digital Systems: Principles and Applications”, 6th Ed,
Prentice Hall, 1995.
2. Floyd, T.L., “Digital Fundamentals”, 6th ed., Prantice Hall, 1994.
3. Adznan Jantan, “Rekabentuk Logik Sistem Berdigit”, USM, 1989.
Objective: The students will be able to understand the operation of the basic devices in
electronics, such as the diode and the transistor
BJT biasing
Load line, Q point/dc biasing point, base/fixed current biasing, collector
feedback/collector-base biasing, voltage-divider biasing. BJT low frequency
small signal models : hybrid- model and r-parameter model / T model.
References: 1. Floyd, T., “Electronic Devices, 6th. Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997
2. Boylestad, R.L., Nashelsky, L., “Electronic Devices And Circuit
Theory”, 7th Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
3. Hambley, A.R., “A Top-down Approach To Computer Aided Circuit
Design”, Macmillan, 1994.
Objective: To learn the techniques for analyzing electric circuits using the Laplace and
Fourier Transform
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linear and ideal transformer, equivalent circuits for magnetically coupled
coils, ideal transformers equivalent circuits
Fourier Series
Overview of Fourier Series, the Fourier Coefficients, the effect of symmetry
on the Fourier Coefficients, an alternative trigonometric form of the Fourier
series, Fourier series analysis for first order circuits (RL and RC), average
power calculations with periodic functions, the rms value of a periodic
function, the exponential form of the Fourier series, amplitude and phase
spectra
Two-Port Circuits
The terminal equations, the two-port parameters (Z, Y, A, B, H, G),
relationship amongst two-port parameters, analysis of the two-port circuits
with load (such as Zin, I2, VTh, ZTh, I2/I1, V2/V1 and V2/Vg),
relationship among two-port circuits (cascade, series, parallel, series-
parallel, parallel-series)
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3. De Carlo and Lin, “Linear Circuit Analysis: Time domain, Phasor, and
Laplace Transform Approaches”, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey, 1995.
Synopsis : Introduction
Fundamental microprocessor system, types of microprocessor, I/O
subsystem, memory subsystem, programming.
Microprocessor Programming
Assembly language, assembly process, programming format, instruction
sets, data transfer, arithmetic, branching, bit manipulation. Arithmetic
operation, fixed point(sign and unsigned), floating point, BCD.
I/O Operation
Controlled programming I/O, interrupt, priority interrupt, Digital data input
and monitoring. Data input using switch, keypad.
Laboratory
Microprocessor laboratory covers all the above topics.
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EEE228/3 – Signals and Systems
Fourier Analysis
Discrete-time signals, properties of DTFT. The sampling theorem,
undersampling, oversampling, Nyquist rate, aliasing, etc.
Z-Transform
Discrete-time system analysis using the z-transform : some properties, z-
transform solution of linear difference equations, system realization.
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Combinational System and VHDL
Combinational System Specification, Combinational Integrated Circuit:
Characteristics and Capabilities, Representation and Analysis of Gate
Networks, Combinational System Design: Two-Layers and Multi-Layers
Computer Organisation
Order Set Architecture, CPU Design, I/O Communication, Memory System,
Specification and Implementation of Microcomputers
Project
Project uses FPGA devices such as Xilinx, Altera, which involves from
schematic design to programming.
References: 1. Ercegovac, M.D., Lang, T., and Jaime, H., “Introduction To Digital
System”, John Wiley and Sons, 1999.
2. Mano, M.M., and Kime, C.R., “Logic And Computer Design
Fundamentals”, Prentice Hall, 1997.
3. Katz, R.H., “Contemporary Logic Design”, Benjamin Cummings,
1994.
4. Bolton, M., “Digital System Design With Programmable Logic”,
Addison Wesley, 1991.
Synopsis: Logic gate IC, NAND TTL gates, Combination Logics, Flip-Flop,
Synchoronous counters and ripples, Shift Registers, Counter Systems,
Schmitt triggers and their applications, Multivibrators and Timer 555,
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Comparators and Multiplexers, “Programmable Logic”, Applications of
PAL and PLD.
Multi-stage Amplifiers
Cascade, cascode, Darlington pairs and transformer-coupled amplifiers.
Large-signal Amplifier
Operation and circuits of class A, class B, class C and class D amplifiers,
push-pull amplifiers. Amplifier distortion, power transistor and heat-sink.
Frequency Response
Basic concepts, Miller’s theorem, decibel, low-frequency response, high-
frequency response, complete frequency response, frequency response of
FET amplifier, frequency response measurement
References: 1. Floyd, T., “Electronic Devices”, 6th. Edition, Prentice Hall, 1997.
2. Boylestad, R.L, and Nashelsky, L., “Electronic Devices And Circuit
Theory”, 7th. Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
Synopsis: Diode and applications, BJT and biasing, FET and biasing, Mulistage
Amplifier , Power Amplifier , Filters , frequency response and Mini Project.
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EEE270/3 – Analogue Electronics II
Feedback Circuits
Feedback concept, types of feedback connection, practical feedback
circuits, feedback amplifier.
Oscillator Circuits
Basic operations, Phase shift, Wien bridge, Crystal oscillator, Unijunction
device.
Active Filters
Basic filter, Filter response characteristics, Low-pass filter, High-pass filter,
Notch-pass filter, Band-pass filter, Measurement of filter response, Filter
design: Butterworth, Chebychev and Elliptic.
Voltage Regulator,
Voltage regulation, Serial regulator, Shunt regulator, Switch regulator, IC
Voltage regulator, Regulator applications.
Objective: Placing the students in various electrical and elctronics industrial sectors in
order to expose them in a real engineering working environments. Students
will be trained in various aspects, such as to analyse , to design ,
management and economy related to engineering carrier as an engineer.
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EEE 320/3- Microprocessors II
Microcontrollers
Detailed architecture of typical 8, 16 and 32 bit microcontrollers, assembely
language programming for the MSC-51 and MCS-96 family, I/O interfacing
examples, design of embedded systems using microcontroller.
Laboratories
1. A Square Wave generator using external ports
2. Running Light using timer operation
3. Monitoring Status through the I/O bits
4. Basic Data Entry Methods- Keypad, DIP switch.
5. Interrupt Programming
6. Event counter programming.
Synopsis S-parameter
Circuit analysis using S-parameters
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Microwave Devices and Passive Components
Transmission line: microstripline/stripline, terminators, attenuators, phase
shifters, directional couplers, hybrid branch, power dividers, Faraday
rotation, circulators, Isolators, SAW devices and resonators.
Filters
Design of filters using image parameter method, insertion loss method,
filter transformation, microstripline filter, narrowband filter, lowpass filter,
bandpass filter and bandstop filters
Amplifier Design
Bipolar transistor, FET, biasing, stability, low noise amplifier
Oscillator Design
One port negative resistance oscillator, Transistor oscillator, dielectric
resonator oscillator, noise in oscillator.
EEE332/4 – Communications
Modulation Techniques
Purpose of modulation, Linear modulations such as AM, DSBSC, SSBSC,
VSB. Phase modulations such as FM and PM. Advantages of FM
compared to AM. Generation and demodulation of AM and FM.
Noises in Communications
Noises and their effect on communication systems. Type of Noises : shot
noise, thermal noise and white noise. Noise temperature and noises in linear
networks: noise figure and noise measurement in dB.
Optimum Receiver
Optimum filter concepts. Matched filter and correlation detection. Filters
for synchronous digital systems, intersymbol interference, Nyquist filter
thoerems, applications of cosine type filter and phasor diagram.
Introduction to decision–making theory.
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Synopsis: Digital Circuit Techniques and Layout Design
MOS Transistor Equations, NMOS and CMOS Inverter Design, Voltage
Transfer Curve (VTC), Transient Characteristic, Estimation of Rise Time
and Fall Time, Noise Margin, Body Effect and Channel-Length
Modulation, Operation of MOS Pass-Transistor, Leakage Current, Drift
Velocity Saturation Effects, MOS Parasitic Effect, Parasitic Capacitance
Estimation, RC Delay Effects for MOSFET Pull-Up and Pull-Down Chains,
Pseudo-NMOS Inverter, MOSFET W/L Ratio Determination Techniques,
CMOS Latch-Up Effect and Techniques to Avoid Latch-Up, Guard Rings,
I-V Equations for Non-uniform FET Composite, FET Structures, Effects of
Drain and Source Resistances, Layout Technique and Placement Design,
Electromigration, Estimation of VDD Rail-to-Rail and VSS Rail-to-Rail,
domino-CMOS Circuit Technique, NORA-CMOS Circuits, I/O Pad and
Three-Phase Buffer Circuits, ESD Protection, Clock Distribution
Techniques, Scaling Effects.
VLSI Architecture
Implementation of Signal Processing and Communication Algorithms,
CMOS Circuit, Series Processing and Systolic Architecture Design, Critical
Delay, System Phase, Floor Planning, Top-Down and Bottom Up Design
Consideration, Block and Cell Placement Consideration.
VLSI Testing
Design and Testability, Self Test, Built-In Self Test, D-Algorithm, Test
Vector Generation, BIBLO and pseudo-random Tests, Sensitivity Design.
Projects
Implementation of Signal Processing and Communication Algorithms,
CMOS Circuit
Objective: To learn the methodologies of analyzing and designing analogue and digital
integrated circuits.
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Synopsis: Intoduction
Microelectronics history, Design representativ, Abstraction levels of digital
system desig: System, Function, Circuits, Layouts, Physical,Design level,
CAD and IC design process, Logic technologies, ASIC and probrammable
IC (FPGA) technologies
Memory Systems
ROM, addressing, SRAM, DRAM, cache memories.
VHDL
Digital system simulation, Basic concept of VHDL language,
Characterization modeling, Structure modeling, Sequence processing, Type
of Data, Sub-program, Package and Library, Basic Input/Output ,
Simulation and Synthesizing, Test bench in VHDL, VITAL application,
CPU design and implementation of FPGA
References: 1. Buchanan, W., “Microelectronic Systems”, John Wiley and Sons, 1997.
2. Pellerin, D., “Electronic Design Automation For Windows”, Prentice
Hall, 1995.
3. Yalamanchili, S., “VHDL Starter’s Guide”, Prentice Hall, 1998.
4. Perry, D., “VHDL”, McGraw Hill, 1998.
5. Morant, M.J., “Integrated Circuit Design And Technology”, Chapman
and Hall, 1990.
Time-domain Analysis.
Peak amplitude and frequency, bandwidth, bode-plot polar and Nyquist
plots, stability criteria, gain and phase margins.
References 1. Kuo, B.C., “Automatic Control System”, 7th ed., Prentice Hall, 1995.
2. Ogata, K., “Modern Control Engineering”, 4rd ed., Prentice-Hall, 1999.
3. Franklin G.F., Powell J.D. and Emani-Naeni A., “Feedback Control
Systems”, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley, 1994.
4. Che Mat Hadzer Mahmud, “Sistem Kawalan Automatik,” USM, 1999.
Synopsis: Control
Speed control system, PID controller.
Microelectronics
VHDL, FPGA [Design and simulation].
Electronics
Filter design [passive/active] for Butterworth and Chebyshev, Aplication of
Op-Amps circuits(5 – 6 circuits)
Communications
Amplitude modulation and detection [AM and FM], PLL.
Power Electronics
Buck and Boost-chopper, Controlled- Rectifier ( 1-φ, 3-φ)
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EEE 354/3 - Digital Control Systems
Objective: To study the analysis and design techniques for digital control systems.
Open-loop System
Pulse Transfer Functions, Digital Filters, Modified z-Transform, System
With Time Delay, asynchronous sampling, Discrete State Equation.
Closed-loop Systems
Basic concept, Transfer Function Derivation, Variable State Space Model.
Time-response
Time Response, Mapping of s-Plane to z-Plane, Steady-State Accuracy,
Simulation.
Stability
Stability Concept, Bilinear Transformation, Routh-Hurwitz Criterion, Jury
Stability Test, Root Locus, Nyquist Criterion, Bode Diagram, Frequency
Response.
References: 1. Phillips C.L. and Nagle H.T., “Digital Control System Analysis and
Design”, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1995.
2. Franklin G.F., Powell J.D. and Workman M.L., “Digital Control of
Dynamic Systems”, 3rd ed., Addision Wesley, 1997.
3. Marizan Sulaiman, “Sistem Kawalan Diskret”, Universiti Sains
Malaysia, 1995.
System Overview
Basic components, Robotic system, Function of robotic system, Robot
specification
Mechanical Systems
Dynamic component, Modeling, Transformation and Kinematic Mechanical
concept, Motion Transformation, Actual components, Mechanical system
modeling, Kinematic analysis, End effector, Resolution, Repeatibility,
Accuracy, Force, Lagrangian, Matrix transformation, and Jacobian.
Actuator Control
Position servo closed loop control, Friction and effect of gravity, Frequency
domain, Robot arm control, Stepper motor, DC motor, Actuator, Pneumatic
system and servo driver
Sensory Device
Non-Optical position sensor, Optical position sensor, Incremental encoder,
Velocity sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Tactile and Touch
sensor, Force and Torque sensors.
Computer Vision
Vision components, Image representation, Hardware balance, Image
encoding, Object recognition and Classification.
Automation System
Automated System Design, Integration, Monitoring and Sensor Fusion
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EEE376/3 – Electromagnetic Theory
Objective: In this course students learn the theory and analysis of the electromagnetic
fields and transmission lines.
Electrostatic Fields
Basic Laws: Coulomb, Gauss, Electric flux density, Electric field intensity,
and Electric potential. Laplace and Poisson equations, boundary’s
conditions, Electrostatics field in dielectric materials, Capacitance. Energy
in electrostatic fields.
Magnetostatic Fields
Biot-Savart’s law,Ampere’s law, magnetic flux density, magnetic field
intensity and magnetic pontential, boundary’s conditions.
Detection/Receiver
Signal detection in Gaussian Noise Matched filter receiver, correlation
detection, coherent detection, incoherent detection.
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Coding
Shannon-Hartly data compression theorem and the effects. Coding without
noise , removing redundancy and construction of Huffman code. Shannon-
Fana code. Error control coding, types of error and code, techniques of
controlling error. Hamming code and Hamming distance, Cylic code,
convolution code – method of coding and decoding.
References: 1. Simon Haykin, “Digital Communication”, John Wiley & Sons, 1988.
2. Bernand Sklar, “Digital Communication: Fundamentals &
Applications”, John Wiley & Sons, 1988.
3. Bruce Carlson A., “Communication Systems”, 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill,
1986.
Objective: This course provide student the knowledge of computer system organization
and architecture
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Synopsis: Personal Computer Architecture:
Central Processing Unit (CPU), high performance microprocessor (32/64 bit
superscalar)
Memory System:
Implementation of main memory using DRAM, concepts and the
implementation of cache memory
Multimedia Implementation:
Graphics system design, sounds and video, CD-ROM interface
Network Facilities:
Ethernet Facilities, MODEM, Universal Serial Bus (USB), Firewire
Operating System:
Basic structure, scheduling, memory management, Disc Operating Sytem
(DOS), Windows and UNIX
Parallel Architecture:
Multiple Processes, cache memory uniformity and MESI protocol, vector
computation, parallel processing
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References: 1. Stalling W., “Computer Organisation and Architecture”, 5th Edition,
Prentice-Hall, 1999.
2. Messmer H.P., “The Indispensable PC Hardware Book”, Addison-
Wesley, 1997.
Objective: To expose the students the techniques of design, maintainance and testing
of large scale software where emphasis will be based on object
development.
Mini Project
The application of the object-oriented principles
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Waveguide
Parallel plates, rectangular waveguides, circular waveguides, modes in
waveguide:TE , TM, TEM, evanesces mode and dominant mode.
Propagation
Free space , ground wave, sky wave, rain attenuation, scintillation,
vegetation , ionospheric propagation, tropospheric propagation
Laboratories
Rectangular Waveguide, Dipole antenna, Yagi antenna , Hon antenna,
Ground wave propagation and EMC.
Data Communication
Synchronous and Asynchronous data, error detection techniques, interface,
multiplexing and data link control
Computer Networking
Protocol and layered architectures, Open System Interconnection(OSI)
Model, Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and communication
medium, Medium Access Control (MAC), Wide Area Network (WAN),
Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and inter-network system:
Internet Protocol (IP) and TCP/IP architecture.
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Open System
TCP/IP and OSI protocol, transport and protocol operation. Example; MAP
and X400.
References 1. Stallings W., “Data and Computer Communications”, 5th ed., Prentice
Hall, 1997.
2. Tanembaum A.S., “Computer Network”, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1996.
3. Stallings W., “Local and Metropolitan Area Networks”, 5th ed.,
Prentice Hall, 1997.
4. Halsall F., “Data Communications, Computer Networks and Open
Systems”, 3ed., Addision Wesley, 1992.
Objective: To learn the analysis and methods for the design of digital filters
References: 1. John, A.D. and Martin, K., “Analog Integrated Circuit Design”, John
Wiley, 1997.
2. Gray, Hodges and Brodersen, “Analog MOS Integrated Circuits”, IEEE
Press, 1983.
3. Gray and Mayer, “Analysis & Design of Analog Integrated Circuits”,
John Wiley, 1984.
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EEE446/4 – IC Test and Measurement
Objective: To provide foundation knowledge that is required for testing modern mixed
signal devices using ATE equipment. It is to expose the students to
conceptual methods used in the test and measurement equipment, devices
prototype characterization and specification.
Devices Specification
Basic terminologies, test specification versus test condition, verying
functional parameters
Objective: To study the analysis and design techniques for control systems using state
space approach, system identification and optimal control.
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Control System Design using State-space Method
Pole placement and Ackermann's formula. Estimator design: prediction,
current and reduced order. Controller design: separation principle, full state
feedback, state control and integral control.
System Identification
Identification process, type of input signals, type of models, nonparametric
identification, parametric identification, parameter estimation: Least
Squares (LS), recursive LS, stochastic LS algorithm and maximum
likelihood – numerical sequence, application examples.
Laboratory
Simulation of state equation representation, design of state feedback
controller, design of state estimator, system identification LS, IV and RLS,
design of optimal controller LQR.
References 1. Franklin G.F., Powell J.D. and Emani-Naeni A., Feedback Control
Systems, 3rd ed., Addison-Wesley, 1994.
2. Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering, 3rd ed., Prentice-Hall, 1997.
3. Vaccaro R.J., Digital Control: A state-space Approach, McGraw-Hill,
1995.
4. Ljung L, System Identification: theory for the User, 2nd ed., Prentice-
Hall, 1998.
5. Astrom K.J. and Wittenmark B., Computer Controlled Systems Theory
and Design, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1997.
6. Franklin G. F., Powell J. D. and Workman M. L., Digital Control of
Dynamic Systems, 3rd ed., Addision Wesley, 1997.
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Optical Communication Channel
This topic will cover the attenuation in optical fiber which limit the distance
of an optical channel transmission line. Types of optical fiber will be
explained such as single mode and multi-mode.
Satellite Antenna
Types of antenna, radiation pattern of satellite antenna.
Link budget
Satellite link model, satellite system parameters, link equation
Multiple accesses
FDM/FM satellite system, multiple accesses, channel capacity.
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3. Palais, JC., “Fiber Optic Communications”, Prentice Hall, 4th Edition,
1998.
Objective: A small scale research project will be undertaken by every final year
student. The aim of the project is to introduce them some problems related
to engineering and accustomizing them with the techniques of investigation,
solving the problems , writing a technical report and present the results in
the form of thesis and seminar.
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10. [B] ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING COURSES
Objective: To have sound knowledge of both electric and magnetic circuits. The course
deals with theoretical as well as practical aspects of Transformers, DC
Generators and Motors, 3-Phase Induction and Synchronous machines.
Transformers
Type, construction, characteristics, and operating principle; V I relations
and power calculations; ideal transformer; modeling of transformer;
equivalent circuit; determination of model parameters (open circuit and
short circuit tests); loading of transformer; voltage regulation; efficiency;
auto transformers; instrument transformers (CT and VT); three-phase
transformers.
DC Generators
Operating principle; construction; commutator action; armature windings;
e.m.f. Equation; self and separately excitation; shunt, series and compound
generators; voltage regulation; losses and efficiency.
DC Motors
Operating principle; torque equation; characteristics of shunt, series and
compound motors; Starting, speed control, and industrial applications of DC
motors.
methods for current, voltage, power and power factor in single phase and
three-phase. Magnetic measurement, Digital instrumentation.
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Laboratory : Experiments will be conducted encompassing basic electric
system (Generator, transformer, transmission, loads, real power, reactive
power, complex power, electrical measurement and instrumentation)
Synopsis Laboratory experiments are on single phase and three phase rectifiers, 3
phase transformer, synchronous generator, transmission line voltage
regulation, distribution system, characteristics and performance of the
synchronous machine, DC machine, induction machine, machine drive
using PWM technique and chopper circuit.
Objective: To learn the power semiconductor devices and power electronics circuits for
industry applications.
Power Diode
PN diode, static model, diode recovery operation, Schottky diodes, dynamic
performance, diode applications, power diode connections.
Thyristor
Turn on requirement, on state voltage, get current requirement basic turn
off, thyristor voltage variation, thyristor operation, two transistor model of
thyristor, TRIAC, GTO, LASCR
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Power Transistor
BJT, on state model and cut off model, safe operating area, MOSFET
modeling and capacitances, MOSFET switching losses, MOSFET turn on
and turn off, MOSFET switching losses, MOSFET sources inductance,
IGBT, FCT, MOS-Controlled.
Design Considerations
Semiconductor junction temperature, single pulse operation, periodic pulses
operation, over current protection, over voltage protection, external
transients, thermal protection.
DC Machines
EMF, voltage and torque equations, losses and efficiency, ideal
characteristics for separately excited, series, shunt machines.
AC Machines
Introduction to voltage and torque equations, armature reaction, excitation
and voltage regulation, synchronous machines (phasor diagram,
characteristics, equivalent circuit, saliency, synchronous reluctance motors),
induction machines (equivalent circuit, characteristics, speed control), linear
motors.
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DC Drive Systems
Control using DC choppers and phase angle controlled rectifiers, dynamic
equations, computer simulation.
AC Drive Systems
Three-phase bridge inverter, variable speed inverter-fed induction and
synchronous motor drives, computer simulation, concept of vector control.
Laboratory
Experiments on AC and DC drive systems with power electronic
controllers.
References: 1. Sen, P.C., “Principles of Electric Machines and Power Electronics”, 2nd
ed., John Wiley & Sons, 1997.
2. Nasar, S.A., “Electric Machines and Power Systems: Volume I”,
McGraw Hill, 1995.
3. Chapman, S.J., “Electric Machinery Fundamentals “, McGraw Hill Int.
Ed., 1999.
Objective: To learn the economic and management aspects of electrical energy system
projects.
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Power System Management
Power system management and optimization power gerating units, power
auditing analysis, increase the quality of the power station, hormonics and
their effects on power system.
Laboratory
Using computer software to study economic dispatch and power system
operation.
Objective: This course will help students to understand the basics of the High Voltage
Technology, Relays, Circuit Breakers, and other protective systems.
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Sinopsis: Introduction:
System voltages; HV phenomena; basic principles and components of
protection; operational and constructional features of relays.
Relays
Characteristics and applications; static relays (classification and basic
components); comparators; static relays in protective schemes.
Feeder Protection
Apparatus of protection; auto-reclosing (single and 3-phase); testing and
maintenance of switchgear.
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Circuit Breakers
Theory of circuit interruption; circuit constants relating to circuit breakers;
theory and practice of conventional circuit breakers; advances in circuit
breakers; testing of circuit breakers.
References: 1. Ravindranath B., & Chander, M., Power System Protection and
Switchgear, New Age International (P) Ltd., New Delhi,2000
2. Weedy, B.M., “Electric Power Systems”, 3rd ed., John Wiley & Sons,
1989.
3. Gallagher and Pearmain, “High Voltage: Measurement, Testing and
Design”, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1983.
4. Naidu and Kamaraju, “High Voltage Engineering”, 2nd ed., Tata
McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1995
5. Davies, T., Protection of Industrial Power Systems, Pergamon Press,
1984
Objective: To study the analysis and design of electric power distribution synopsis
system network.
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Voltage Regulation of Distribution Systems
Service quality and voltage standard, the need for regulation commission,
voltage control, voltage regulator and tap-changers, applications of
regulator and capacitors and voltage profiles.
Laboratory
Application of simulation and software packages in regulation study
(profiles) for distribution systems, experiments on balanced and imbalanced
loads for 3-wire and 4-wire three phase systems and coordination of system
protection.
Objective: To learn in details most of the power electronics circuit and its application
in industries.
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Synopsis: Controlled Rectifiers
Single phase half wave and full wave diode rectifier, single phase and full
wave controlled rectifier, power factor, harmonic for inductive and resistive
load, dc load, multiphase rectifiers.
AC Voltage Controller
Duty cycle control, single phase control resistive load and inductive load,
multiphase ac controller with resistive and inductive load, transformer tap
changers, cycloconverter, design of ac voltage controller circuit.
Inverter
Single phase inverter operation, single phase half bridge and full bridge
inverter, voltage control of single phase inverter, multiphase inverter,
inverter switching circuits.
DC to DC Converter
Control dc converter, step down operation, step up chopper, Buck-Boost
chopper, Cuk chopper, chopper circuit design, chopper comparisons.
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Resonant Converter
Types of resonant converter, basic concept of resonant circuits, resonant
load, zero voltage switching (ZVS), zero current switching (ZCS).
Power Supplies
DC power supply-switched mode dc, resonant and bidirectional .
AC power supplies- switched mode ac, resonant and bidirectional .
Simulation
Use PSPICE and PESIM package to design rectifier, inverter and chopper
circuits.
Synopsis: Introduction
Design consideration, design factors, design limitations, trends in design of
electrical machines, modern electrical machine manufacturing techniques
Magnetic Circuit
Basic principles of magnetic circuit, magnetization curve, leakage and
coupling field, flux and inductance, B-H curve of permanent magnet, load
line and working point
Winding Design
Types of winding configuration: concentrated, distributed, overlapping and
non-overlapping windings, MMF and EMF of winding, winding factors:
chording, distributing and skewing factors, torque constant and EMF
constant, construction, packing factor, end windings
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References: 1. A.K.Sawhney, “A course in Electrical Machine Design”, Dhanpat Rai
& Sons, Delhi, India 1996.
2. Hamdi, E. S., “Design of small electrical machines”, Chichester, John
Wiley & Sons, New York , 1994.
3. Hanselman, D. C., “Brushless permanent-magnet motor design”,
McGraw-Hill , New York, 1994.
4. Kennedy, B. W., “Energy efficient transformers”, McGraw-Hill, New
York, 1997.
5. Gieras, J. F. and Mitchell Wing, “Permanent magnet motor technology
: design and Applications”, Marcel Dekker, New York, 1997.
Objective: A small scale research project will be undertaken by every final year
student. The aim of the project is to introduce them some problems related
to engineering and accustoming them with the techniques of investigation,
solving the problems , writing a technical report and present the results in
the form of thesis and seminar.
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10.[C]: MECHATRONIC ENGINEERING COURSES
Mechanics of Materials:
Concept of Stress and Strain. Torsion. Pure Bending. Stresses and
Deformations in Elastic Range. Plastic Deformation. Mohr’s Circle for
Plane Stress. Energy Method. Optical Technique in Stress and Strain
Analysis. Introduction to Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Objective: This course is intended to acquaint students with the basic concepts and
applications of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics.
Mechanical Design
Strength of mechanical elements, design of mechanical components,
flexible elements and mechanical modeling.
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EEM 241/3 – Mechatronics Laboratory I
Objectives: To understand basic analog and digital electronics circuits. Its operation in
theory and practice, and typical practical circuit problems. Students will
learn how to compare between circuit theory and its practical
implementation.
To learn material characteristics and mechanics from theory and testing.
Students are expected to understand basic material engineering concepts
such as material characteristics and structure. The purpose is to enhance the
understanding of basic material mechanics through experiments.
References: 1. Ercegovac, M.D., Lang, T., and Jaime, H., “Introduction To Digital
System”, John Wiley and Sons, 1999.
2. Mano, M.M., and Kime, C.R., “Logic And Computer Design
Fundamentals”, Prentice Hall, 1997.
3. Boylestad, R.L, and Nashelsky, L., “Electronic Devices And Circuit
Theory”, 7th. Edition, Prentice-Hall, 1999.
4. Ferdinand P.B. & Russel E., “Mechanics of Materials”, McGraw-
Hill, 3rd Ed., 2002
5. Merriam J.L., & Kraise L.G., “Engineering Mechanics (Vol 1 and
2)”, John Wiley, 1987
6. Callister W.D., “Material Science and Engineering: An Introduction”,
5th Ed., John Wiley, New York, 2000
Machine Vision
Introduction, Machine Vision Definition, Machine Vision or Human
Vision, Usage and Requirements.
Image Sensor
Image Illumination, Focusing Mechanism, Sensor Element, Image types,
Image for machine vision, Camera, Lenses, illuminations sequence,
processing and storage hardware, Image processing software, digital image
representation. Image processing algorithm, transformation method,
Histogram, Filtering, Segmentation, Substraction, Averaging, Exapnsion
and Edge Detection.
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References: 1. Doebelin, E.O., “Measurement System Application and Design”, Mc
Graw Hill, 1990.
2. Holman, J.P., “Experimental Methods for Engineers”, Mc Graw Hill,
1989.
3. Usher, M.J., “Sensors and Transducers”, MacMillan, 1985.
Objective: This course acquaints the students with the principles and techniques for
planning and designing experiments in a systematic and scientific
manner.The advantages of such techniques as compared to the traditional
means which are currently employed in the manufacturing industry will be
emphasized.
Refrences: 1. Box George et. al., “Statistics for Experimenters”, Prentice Hall, 1989.
2. Douglas Montogomy, “Design & Analysis of Experiments”, Prentice
Hall, 1988.
3. Roy, R., “A Primer On The Taguchi Method”, Van Nostrand Reinhold,
New York, 1990.
Objective: The main objective of this course is to provide students the practical
experience with actuator and drives learnt in theory class. The specific
objectives are as follows:
1. To provide practical experience with various type of motor and motor
control;
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- dynamic and kinematic object
(2) Drive and Actuator
- ac and dc machines
- stepper and servo motors
- hydraulic and pheumatic actuator systems
- electropheumatic and PLC
(3) Integration of mechanical, electronioc and computer systems.
Technical Problem-Solving
Problem-solving using intelligent engines and knowledge base for expert
performance, problem taxonomy, approaches to automatically acquire
knowledge from human experience, approaches to automatically explain
problem-solving behaviours
Design Procedures
Selection, Design and integration of mechatronics system elements such as
sensors, microcontroller, machine vision system, actuator, mechanism and
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structure in the design of a complete mechatronics system practicing the
project design philosophy.
Mini Project
This course also involves group-based mini-projects to nurture group-work
efforts.
Objective: This course examines the key quality tools that are employed in the planning,
manufacturing, and quality improvement processes of manufacturing companies.
Among the tools covered are the 7 basic quality tools, the 7 new quality tools,
failure-mode-effect analysis (FMEA), quality costs ,and process capability analysis.
Synopsis Definitions and Meanings of Quality; Basic Concepts of Quality; Quality
System; Seven Basic QC Tools; Seven New QC Tools; Failure Mode and
Effect Analysis; Statistical Process Control; Statistical Acceptance
Sampling; Process Capability Analysis; Deming Cycle; Quality Costs; Case
Studies
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3. Lewis, E.E., “Introduction To Reliability Engineering”, John Wiley &
Sons, 1996.
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9[D] COMMON COURSES
Objective: To learn the basic skills in the programming language C++ in solving
engineering problems.
Storage Classes
Auto, extern, static, register and internal block.
Arrays
Array indices, cells, character strings, multi-dimensional arrays.
File Input/Output
High-level input/output using files and format.
Pointers
Pointer variables, pointer levels and arrays, pointer reference function calls.
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EEU 104/3 –Electrical Technology
Phasor Concept
The complex forcing function, the phasor, phasor relation ships for for R,L,
and C, Impedance and admittance.
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References 1. Nilsson and Riedel, “Electric Circuits” , 5th ed, Addison-Wesley,
Reading, Massachusetts, 1996.
2. Dorf and Svoboda, “Introduction To Electric Circuits”, 3rd ed, John
Wiley & Sons, 1996.
3. Marizan Sulaiman, “Teknologi Elektrik Dan Peranti Sistem Kuasa”,
Utusan Publications & Distributors, Kuala Lumpur, 1999.
4. Syed Idris Syed Hassan, “Teknologi Elektrik: Analisis Litar”, Utusan
Publications & Distributors, Kuala Lumpur, 1999.
Electronic Circuit
Operational amplifier: characteristics, types of operational amplifier and
applications.
Rectifier
Half-wave rectifier, full-wave rectifier and bridge-rectifier for power
supply.
Digital Electronics
Concepts of logic operations, functions, logic gate synthesis, Boolean
theorems, DeMorgan’s theorems, flip-flops, counters and registers.
Electronic Instrumentation
Instrument: characteristics and elements, standards and calibration.
Measurement: errors, types of errors in measurements, for example
electronic instrumentation and electronic devices.
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EUM 111/4 – Engineering Mathematics
Objectives : This course covers the concepts of ordinary differential equations, Laplace
transforms, partial differential equations, fourier series and calculus vectors.
This course will provide students with a variety of engineering examples
and applications based on the above topics.
Objectives : This course covers the concepts of matrix algebra, numerical methods,
complex numbers and applied probability and statistics. This course will
provide students with a variety of engineering examples and applications
based on the above topics.
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3. H.A. Taha, “Operations Research : An Introduction”, Prentice-Hall,
New Jersey,1997
Objective: The aim of the course is to equip the students with knowledge and
understanding specifically on probability and statistics used in engineering.
References 1. Devore, J.L., “Probability and Statistics For Engineering And The
Sciences”, Duxbury Press. 2000
2. Mendenhall, W. And Sincich, T. , “Statistics For Engineering And The
Sciences”, 4th Edition, Prentice-Hall. 1995
3. Walpole, R.E, Myers, R.H. & Myers S.L. , “Probability and Statistics
For Engineers and Scientist”, 6th Edition, Prentice-Hall. 1998
Please refer to courses’ syllabus offered by School of Material and Mineral Resources
Engineering
EMM111/3- Statics
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EUT201/2 -Thinking Techniques
Concept and definition of thinking techniques and styles. Thinking tools and techniques
used to solve problems in decisions making based on Engineering perspective.
This course aims to enhance students’ familiarity with the history, principles, values and
fundamental aspects of the Islamic, Malay, Chinese and Indian Civilizations. It also
explores the interactions among those civilizations and between them and the
civilizations in the West. It is hoped that via this scholarly exposure to civilization
matters, students would be able to assimilate valuable knowledge that can conduce to the
formation of a generation of young thinkers steeped incultivations of a civilized society
and willing to advance shared and universal virtues in the effort to build Malaysia’s
national culture. Principal topics to be studies include:-
1. Introduction to Civilization,
2. Islamic Civilization and
3. Malay Civilzation as the core of Malaysia’s national Culture
4. Indian Civilization
5. Chinese Civilization
6. Current and Future Issues and Dialogue among civilization
7. Interaction among civilizations.
This course focuse her discussions upon principal concepts pertaining to ethnic relations
and its development in Malaysia. Attention to this matter is essential as an effort to
understand Malaysia’s society with her diversity in race, custom and religion and to
contribute to the continuance of the country’s social integrity and harmony.
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