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Equations, Computer Programming, Principle of Electric and Electronics, Principle of
Measurements and Instrumentation, Microprocessor Technology, and Statistics. The practical
work and workshops are designed to enhance students' knowledge and skills. In addition,
students will also study courses such as Third Language, Ethnic Relations, Technical English
Language, Islamic and Asian Civilizations (TITAS) and Co-Curriculums.

In Year 3, students will undergo core curriculum programmes which cover advanced courses
as well as compulsory university courses. Students are then required to undergo industrial
training for at least 10 weeks, during the short semester (after semester 6) in selected
industries. The objectives are to strengthen the engineering knowledge and theory as well
as their hands-on skills. It is expected that this training will provide our graduates with
enough technical knowledge before advancing into a real career in industry.

Fourth year students (final year), who are in their 7th and 8th semester, shall carry out Final
Year Project (FYP), programme core and elective courses which are focused on advanced
knowledge of Mechanical Engineering. In addition, students will also sit a number of
important courses such as Critical & Creative Thinking, Engineers & Society, Sustainability &
Environment, Engineering Seminar, Entrepreneurship Technology, and Engineering
Management & Economy. The courses are designed to provide students with soft skills such
as engineering management, entrepreneurship, communication English, and moral
development programme. The intended outcome is to produce mechanical engineering
graduates with knowledge in their specialised field, as well as in non-technical fields.

The minimum number of credits required for an award of Bachelor of Mechanical
Engineering is 131. The breakdown of course categories and credits required are as follows:
university compulsories (W) -18 credits, common cores (P)-48 credits, programme cores (K)
-53 credits, and electives (E)-12 credits.

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