FKEE POSTGRADUATE

HANDBOOK

FKEE Edition 2016

POSTGRADUATE
HANDBOOK
Edition 2016
Postgraduate handbook editorial board
Welcome from the Dean
Welcome from the Deputy Dean of Research, Development
and Publication
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering History, Vision and
Mission
Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering
Master of Electrical Engineering (by research)
Master of Electrical Engineering (by coursework)
Elective Subjects
Master’s Project General Activities
Scholarship
Information on Edmodo
Route to Graduate on Time (GOT)
Route to Graduate on Time (GOT) - PhD

Route to Graduate on Time (GOT) - Master by research

Route to Graduate on Time (GOT) - Master by coursework
Project Presentation Process
Turnitin
Forms
Queries

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Dr. Afandi bin Ahmad
Dr. Mohd Khairul bin Ahmad
Dr. Rosli bin Omar
Dr. Maisara binti Othman
Dr. Rahisham bin Abd Rahman
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Soon Chin Fhong
Dr. Mariyam Jamilah binti Homam
Dr. Wan Nurshazwani binti Wan Zakaria
Dr. Mohamad Hairol bin Jabbar
Dr. Shamsul Aizam bin Zulkifli
Dr. Khairun Nidzam bin Ramli
Dr. Siti Hajar Aminah binti Ali
Mr. Noor Fauzi bin Abd Hamid
Mr. Azizam bin Mohd Khairan
Mr. Mohd Hafiz bin Sadiran
Mr. M. Nazeri bin Sarmijan
Mr. Sahalan bin Yasin
Mrs. Latifah binti Bunari
Mrs. Suhaila binti Haron

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As the Dean of the Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (FKEE), it gives me
great pleasure to welcome you to graduate study at FKEE whether you are a current
student, or a prospective student considering an application.

FKEE has offered Master and Doctoral programmes since 2001 and continues to
enhance and develop the postgraduate degree offerings in Electrical and Electronic
Engineering fields. Besides research programmes, FKEE also offer Master by
coursework. At present, FKEE offer a diverse and unique range of Master and Doctoral
programmes. Each programme is designed to both enhance the professional and
personal development of its students to the graduate level of education favoured by the
stakeholders. Recently, we have 237 graduate students from over 13 countries
worldwide, with approximately 100 new students admitted every year.

At FKEE, we appreciate that a graduate programme is the next step in your professional
career, one that presents a challenge but also an opportunity. It better prepares students
for careers in academia, research or professions which require advanced study by
providing the training and qualifications desired by the job market. It is the ultimate aim of
FKEE to assist students in attaining their academic goals and possessing the specialty
knowledge, competencies and skills required for success in the chosen disciplines.
Students who thrive in our programmes are passionate about their subject. Many are
recognized for their scholarship, research and public engagement, and the substantial
contributions to their fields.

I personally look forward to meeting as many of you as possible and I wish you all the
best in achieving your professional goals.

Dr. Afandi bin Ahmad,

Dean,
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia.

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You are basically joining one of the UTHM's largest and most vibrant postgraduate
communities and, along with over 600 other research students, you will benefit from
being a member of FKEE that combines a strong and proven track record of successful
postgraduate support together with an internationally regarded research reputation.

This handbook will help you to make the most of your time here and I hope that it will be
of value to you both now as you start your postgraduate degree right through to your final
year as you look towards submitting your thesis and sitting the viva voce examination
(for research) or project presentation (for coursework).

The length of a coursework master can vary from one and half years to three years. In
addition, full time and part time enrolment are also available. Entry to most coursework
master programme requires a bachelor degree. Work experience may also be required.
The handbook also explains on specific entry requirements for the programme you are
interested.

As a postgraduate student at FKEE, we will strive to provide you with a personalized

environment for intellectual development which is not only dynamic and engaging but
also provides an environment that will allow you to advance and maximize your potential
in your chosen field of graduate study. We believe that postgraduate students greatly
enhance the intellectual life and we are dedicated to helping you succeed in your study
and your research. FKEE has a variety of programmes ranging from research grants to
an innovative scholarship series that are designed to help you succeed in your studies.

Once again, please welcome to FKEE, and I wish you success as you embark on your
postgraduate education.

Dr. Mohd Khairul bin Ahmad,

Deputy Dean of Research, Development and Publication,
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia.

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The Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (FKEE) was set up
on the first May 2004 after the merging of Faculty of Engineering and
Faculty of Engineering Technology. FKEE consist of five departments:

1. Department of Communication Engineering

2. Department of Computer Engineering
3. Department of Electrical Power Engineering
4. Department of Electronic Engineering
5. Department of Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering

To be a leading centre of excellence in the generation and

application of electrical and electronic engineering knowledge.

To produce dynamic, creative and ethical graduates who will lead in

the application of electrical and electronic engineering for the
prosperity of humankind.

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 Areas of research

 Renewable Energy  Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

 Power Quality  Wireless and Optical Communications
 Electric Drives  Computational Electromagnetic Compati-
 Power Electronics bility
 Industrial Power Systems  Ionosphere and Aerospace Sciences
 High Voltage Engineering  Radio Science and Satellite Communica-
 Power System Protection tions
 Power System Planning  Antenna and Wave Propagation
 Power System Dynamics
 Microwave and RF Engineering
 Power System Stability  Digital Signal Processing
 Wide-Area Monitoring
 Medical Electronics
 High-Performance Computing  Microelectronics
 Embedded System Computing  Nanotechnology
 Image and Vision Systems
 Biomedical Engineering
 Intelligent Systems  Biomedical Imaging
 Virtual Reality Systems
 Plasma Processing Technology
 VLSI Design  Biosensors
 Computer Network and Security
 Cell Engineering
 Telemedicine
 Thin Film
 Industrial Automation  Solar Cell
 Mechatronic and Robotic Systems  Biomedical Modeling & Simulation
 Medical Robotic and Teleoperation  Bioinstrumentation
 Autonomous System
 Advanced Computer Vision
 Advanced Machine Learning/Neural
Networks & Statistical Models
 Rehabilitation Engineering
 System Modelling & Control Engineering

Requirements
1. Master Degree from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or any other institution of higher
learning recognised by the Senate. If the Bachelor Degree is of the related field, other Master
Degrees can also be considered.
2. Other qualifications equivalent to Master Degree with related experience deemed acceptable
by the Senate.
3. A Bachelor Degree with CPA 3.67 and above from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or
any other institution of higher learning recognised by the Senate.

English requirements for international applicant:

Minimum score of TOEFL 500, IELTS 5.0 or MUET Band 3.
Exemption shall be granted to candidate(s) or international students who graduated in Malaysia.

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 Areas of research

 Renewable Energy  Mobile Ad Hoc and Sensor Networks

 Power Quality  Wireless and Optical Communications
 Electric Drives  Computational Electromagnetic Compati-
 Power Electronics bility
 Industrial Power Systems  Ionosphere and Aerospace Sciences
 High Voltage Engineering  Radio Science and Satellite Communica-
 Power System Protection tions
 Power System Planning  Antenna and Wave Propagation
 Power System Dynamics
 Microwave and RF Engineering
 Power System Stability  Digital Signal Processing
 Wide-Area Monitoring
 Medical Electronics
 High-Performance Computing  Microelectronics
 Embedded System Computing  Nanotechnology
 Image and Vision Systems
 Biomedical Engineering
 Intelligent Systems  Biomedical Imaging
 Virtual Reality Systems
 Plasma Processing Technology
 VLSI Design  Biosensors
 Computer Network and Security
 Cell Engineering
 Telemedicine
 Thin Film
 Industrial Automation  Solar Cell
 Mechatronic and Robotic Systems  Biomedical Modeling & Simulation
 Medical Robotic and Teleoperation  Bioinstrumentation
 Autonomous System
 Advanced Computer Vision
 Advanced Machine Learning/Neural
Networks & Statistical Models
 Rehabilitation Engineering
 System Modelling & Control
Engineering
Requirements
1. Bachelor Degree with honours from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or any other
Higher Learning Institutions recognised by the Senate.
2. Other qualifications equivalent to Bachelor Degree with related experience deemed ac-
ceptable by the Senate.
3. Minimum CPA for mixed-mode: 2.75.
4. Minimum CPA for research: 2.75.
5. Other qualifications will be considered.
6. Working experiences in related field for those who do not meet the minimum CPA.

English requirements for international applicant:

Minimum score of TOEFL 500, IELTS 5.0 or MUET Band 3.
Exemption shall be granted to candidate(s) or international students who graduated in
Malaysia.
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 Subjects

Sem Code Course Credit

MEE10900 Research Methodology 0
MKE1003/MEE10103 Adanced Engineering Mathematics 3
MKE1053/MEE10203 Programmable Electronics 3
Year 1 1
MKE1903/MEE10303 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 3
MKE1013/MEE10403 Computational Intelligence 3
MKE1021/MEE10501 Master’s Laboratory I 1
TOTAL CREDIT 13

Sem Code Course Credit

MKE1193/MEE10603 Advanced Power Electronics 3
MKE1011/MEE10701 Master’s Laboratory II 1
MKE1022/MEE10802 Master’s Project I 2
Year 1 2
MKE1**3/ME*1**03 Elective 1 3
MKE1**3/ME*1**03 Elective 2 3
MKE1**3/ME*1**03 Elective 3 3
TOTAL CREDIT 15

Sem Code Course Credit

Year 2 1 MKE2012/MEE20112 Master’s Project II 12
TOTAL CREDIT 12

Requirements
1. Bachelor Degree with honours from Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia or any other High-
er Learning Institutions recognised by the Senate.
2. Other qualifications equivalent to Bachelor Degree with related experience deemed accepta-
ble by the Senate.
3. Minimum CPA is 2.5.
4. Other qualifications will be considered.
5. Working experiences in related field for those who do not meet the minimum CPA.

English requirements for international applicant:

Minimum score of TOEFL 500, IELTS 5.0 or MUET Band 3.
Exemption shall be granted to candidate(s) or international students who graduated in Malaysia.

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 Elective subjects

Code Course Credit

MKE1033/MEP10103 RF and Microwave Engineering 3
MKE1043/MEP10203 Electromagnetic Compatibility 3
MKE1053/MEP10303 Antenna and Propagation 3
MKE1063/MEP10403 Broadband Networks 3
MKE1073/MEP10503 Wireless and Mobile Communication 3
MKE1083/MEP10603 Advanced Optical Communication 3

Code Course Credit

MKE1213/MEN10103 VLSI System Design 3
MKE1223/MEN10203 Modelling MEMS and CAD Design 3
MKE1203/MEN10303 Integrated Circuit Processing 3
MKE1293/MEN10403 Semiconductor Devices and Materials 3
MKE1233/MEN10503 Nanoelectronic Technology 3

Code Course Credit

MKE1243/MEU10103 Advanced Medical Imaging 3
MKE1253/MEU10203 Bioinstrumentation 3
MKE1263/MEU10303 Biomedical Materials 3
MKE1273/MEU10403 Biosensor: Principle and Application 3
MKE1213/MEU10503 Data Processing in Medicine 3

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 Elective subjects

Code Course Credit

MKE1153/MEK10103 Electric Drives and Applications 3
MKE1163/MEK10203 Industrial Power Systems 3
MKE1173/MEK10303 High Voltage Engineering 3
MKE1183/MEK10403 Electrical Power Quality 3
MKE1293/MEK10503 Power System Protection 3
MKE1303/MEK10603 Power System Operation and Control 3

Code Course Credit

MKE1093/MEM10103 Mechatronic System 3
MKE1113/MEM10203 Advanced Digital Control 3
MKE1123/MEM10303 Automation System 3
MKE1133/MEM10403 Advanced Industrial Robotics 3
MKE1143/MEM10503 Robot Vision System 3

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Week Activity Outcome

PS Information/ Display name list

0 Pre e-PS
of titles and supervisors to stu-

1 Briefing for PS1 Guidelines for student – Supervi-

i. Appointment Between Student and Supervisor for Ap-
plication / Proposal of PS Project Title Discussion on project proposal
2-6 ii. Writing of Student’s Personal Data in the Log Book. and finalize the objectives of the
project
iii. Discussion with Supervisor and data collection.
7 Advise of Withdrawal by Supervisor (if necessary) Withdrawal Form (Faculty)
Discussion with Supervisor, data collection, and design
7 -14 Log Book and PS 1 report
process.
13 Submission of Seminar Report to PS 1 Seminar Panel PSM 1 Seminar Paper
Evaluation by Seminar Panel
14 PS 1 Seminar (Evalution Form)

15 Log Book Submission and PSM 1 Final Report Evaluation by Supervisor

Week Activity Outcome

1 Briefing of PS Display List of Continue Student

Implementation of PS 2, testing and measurement,
1 -12 Log Book and PS 2 Report
result analysis, discussion and conclusion.
Submission of Full Report Draft for PS 2 Seminar Record of Submission of Proceed-
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Panel Presentation ing IEEE Paper in the LOG BOOK
Assessment by expertise lecturer /
14 PS 2 Seminar panel Panel

Log Book Improvement and Final Draft of PSM 2 Re- Log Book and Completed Project
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port Report
Submission of Log Book and Final Draft of PSM 2
18 Evaluation by Supervisor
Report to Supervisor
16 Proceeding paper submission based on IEEE format Collection by the Faculty

Submission of PS Project Report with BINDING to the Hard Covered PS Report and e-
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Faculty for graduation report form
* Each weekly activity MUST be recorded in the LOG BOOK for supervisor verification.
* This table is only for guideline. Any changes are subject to discussion between the student and
supervisor.

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The funds that can be obtained by the students are listed below:

1. National Higher Education Fund Cooperation (PTPTN)

2. UTHM Scholarship
3. Biasiswazah Scholarship
4. Instructor Assistance Scheme
5. Graduate Postgraduate Incentive Scheme
6. KPT Scholarship MyBrain15 - MyMaster, MyPhD and MyPhD Industri
7. Research grant from supervisor
8. Research grant from industry

Students are also encouraged to look for other sources of funding such as
employers, financial institutions or government agencies to support their
studies.

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This document is used as a manual instruction for edmodo website in order
to establish a continuous communication between the postgraduate FKEE
administration office and all FKEE postgraduate students. It also hopes all
the latest information regarding to FKEE postgraduate can be given
effectively and quickly.

Software environment that suitable to access this platform must have this
configuration:

Operating system: Window operation

Website: https://www.edmodo.com/

For prospective students, you can login as usual. However, for the first time
user, please register and create a new account as a student as shown in
Figure 1.

First login

To register

Figure 1: Login (for prospective students) and creating a new account

(for new students).

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For non register user, you are required to register as a “I’m a Student”.
Please key in all the information required by the system. Students are sug-
gested to use the main priority email in order to receive all the information
from the Faculty at near future.

Students
registration

Figure 2: Creating a new account.

After registration, please login again and you will be guided to the next page.
At search column of new user types, look for ”Postgraduate Student Window”
as shown in Figure 3. On the top right hand corner, you will find “Group
code”. You should obtain the code for activation from FKEE postgraduate ad-
ministrative office. Once you entered the code, you have completed the reg-
istration process. From time to time, you will be notified through your email if
any new information posted at Edmodo.

Group code

Group name

Figure 3: Postgradute Student Window.

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 Students must plan their research time table and
comply with the maximum period of completing the
study. The period is calculated from the day of
registration to the approval of Senate confirmation.

PhD: Completing maximum period is 42 months.

Master by Research: Completing maximum period is 24
months.
Master by Coursework: Completing maximum period is 18
months.

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Registration

Course registration, nomination for co-supervisor,

Semester 1 proposal defence presentation, progress report
submission

Course registration, nomination for co-supervisor,

Semester 2 proposal defence presentation, progress report
submission

Semester 3 Course registration, progress report submission

Course registration, nomination for internal and

Semester 4 external viva panels, progress report presentation,
progress report submission

Semester 5 Course registration, progress report submission

Course registration, pre-viva presentation, pro-

Semester 6 gress report submission

Course registration, thesis submission for viva

Semester 7 presentation

Graduate

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Registration

Course registration, nomination for co-supervisor,

Semester 1 proposal defence presentation, progress report
submission

Course registration, nomination for co-supervisor,

Semester 2 proposal defence presentation, progress report
submission

Course registration, nomination for internal and

Semester 3 external viva panels, progress report presentation,
progress report submission

Course registration, pre-viva presentation, thesis

Semester 4 submission for viva presentation

Graduate

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Registration

MEE10900 - Research Methodology

MEE10103 - Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Semester 1 MEE10203 - Programmable Electronics
MEE10303 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing
MEE10403 - Computational Intelligence
MEE10501 - Master's Laboratory I

MEE10603 - Advanced Power Electronics

MEE10701 - Master's Laboratory II
MEE10802 - Master's Project I
Semester 2 ME*1**03 - Elective 1
ME*1**03 - Elective 2
ME*1**03 - Elective 3

MEE20112 - Master's Project II

Semester 3 Hard cover project report submission, graduation
form submission

Graduate
(Total credit
hours = 40)

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 Week 7 - 9 Nomination of panels

Week 10 - 12 Process of making time table presentation

Week 13 Time table presentation is released

Week 14 - 15 Process of correcting time table presentation

Week 16 Presentation day

Week 17 Marks submission by panels

Hard cover project report submission and gradu-

Week 18 - 20 ation form submission for Master by Coursework

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Turnitin is an web-based plagiarism detection
and prevention system. It teaches students
how to work with sources and raises awareness
of paraphrasing and quoting techniques in order to
avoid plagiarism. The results can be used to identify
similarities to existing sources or can be used in formative
assessment to help students improve their writing and at the
same time avoid plagiarism. Essentially, students may visit
UTHM library website and click the Turnitin icon. The percentage
of similarities must be at most 30% before proceeding for viva
presentation.

In order to use the software, you must have

Class ID and Class Enrollment Password.
These can be essentially obtained from your
supervisor.

Notes:
For the first time user, supervisor must obtain
the Account ID and Password by e-mailing to
p@uthm.edu.my. The next step is explained in
the next page of the handbook.

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 Dean,
Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering,
Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia,
86400 Parit Raja,
Batu Pahat,
Johor,
MALAYSIA.
Tel: +607-4537502
Fax: +607-4538387

http://fkee.uthm.edu.my/v3

https://www.facebook.com/FKEEatUTHM/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTRpeHlHrqQ

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