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7.1 OBJECTIVES OF LABORATORY WORK AND WORKSHOP

The faculty has developed laboratory work to enhance the understanding of the theory
given during the lecture. The activities have been developed for the students so that it will
not only provide better understanding of the concepts learned but also skills in handling the
equipment and ability to solve the given problem. The laboratories are also utilised for
research and consultation work for the public. Below are the objectives of the laboratory
work:
a. To develop the interest of the students in engineering field by exposing them to the
work procedure and equipment handling in solving engineering problem.
b. To relate the engineering theory by validating data obtained from the experiment.
c. To increase the tools-handling skill and also understanding the concept taught during
the lecture.
d. To simulate and analyse engineering problems that are based on the knowledge
acquired in the lecture.
e. To build up team work among the students during laboratory and workshop activities.
f. To support the research activities.
g. To provide consultation work for other institutions or agencies.

7.2 LABORATORY FACILITIES

In line with the university’s aim, the development of the facilities has rapidly increased to
support teaching & learning, and research activities. As the course curriculum comprises of
laboratory courses, therefore the development of the lab shall reflect the syllabus of the
course.

Most of the laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. These facilities are
used not only for teaching and learning activities, but also for research and consultation
works. In line with the Engineering Accreditation Councils (EAC) requirements, the faculty
managed to reduce the ratio of students to the equipments/tools down to 1:6. Besides that,

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