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i. Design, essay forms or report on specific topic;
ii. Research works through references, computer software and programming for
problem solving.
iii. Technical report i.e. formal report for experiment/practical.
The laboratory works are becoming more challenging and less prescriptive (open
ended).

Other kinds of assessments on coursework could also be considered upon faculty
approval.

5.4.2 FINAL EXAMINATION

The Final Examination is held for two weeks at the end of the semester. It is the final
evaluation on courses as set by the Faculty. For degree programme, the weightage of the
Final Examination shall be no less than 60%. On the other hand for the diploma programme
the Final Examination shall be no less than 40%. The duration of the Final Examination
depends on the credit hours of the course.

5.4.2.1 CONDITIONS FOR FINAL EXAMINATION

Students are expected to attend all lectures being held in the semester. The student whose
attendance is less than 80% from the total lecture hours of any course will be barred from
sitting for the final examination. This regulation can be referred to the Guidelines for the
Academic Regulation System, UTeM.

5.4.2.2 SPECIAL EXAMINATION

Students are allowed to request for a Special Examination of a course subject to approval
of the Senate. The Academic Management Division will send an official letter to the faculty
to offer and run the special examination to the affected students. The special examination
for Semester I should not be later than 2 weeks after the Semester II begins. For the semester

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