FIRST YEAR STUDENTS BRIEFING Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Elektrik (SEE) Fakulti Kejuruteraan Elektrik, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia July, 2010

CONTENTS Background of the departments Overview of SEE Program Academic system Secondary School/Matriculation To University Transitions Your role: A university student Your goal: An electrical engineer

BACKGROUND OF THE DEPARTMENTS

Background of the Departments Control And Instrumentation Engineering - CIED Electronics Engineering - INSEED Microelectronics & Computer Engineering - MICE Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering - MER Telematics & Optical Engineering - TOP Radio Communication Engineering - RACED Power Engineering - POWER Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON Departments in FKE ….

Background of the Departments Power Engineering - POWER Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON

Background of the Departments Power Engineering - POWER Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON SEE

Background of the Departments Power Engineering - POWER Professors Ir Dr Abdullah Asuhaimi b. Mohd Zin Associate Professors Dr. Mohd Wazir b. Mustafa (Head) Hjh. Faridah bt. Mohd Taha Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin Senior Lecturers/Lecturers Dr. Ahmad Safawi b. Mokhtar Dr. Md Pauzi b. Abdullah Alias b. Mohd Yusof Faridah bt. Hussin Mohd Fadli b. Rahmat Mohd Hafiz b. Habibuddin Norzanah bt. Rosmin Rasyidah bt. Mohamad Idris Dr. Saifulnizam b. Abd Khalid Hjh. Zaniah bt. Muda

Background of the Departments Power Engineering - POWER Research activities POWER Power system protection Power system analysis Power quality Energy efficiency AI applications in power system Power system harmonics Deregulated power system

Background of the Departments Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON Professors Dr. Zainal Salam (Director of IQCC) Associate Professor Dr. Nik Rumzi Nik Idris (Head) Dr. Makbul Anwari Senior Lecturers/Lecturers Jaafar Shafie Dr. Awang Jusoh Dr. Naziha Ahmad Azli Nik Din Muhamad Mohd Zaki Daud Mohd Rodhi Sahid Dr. Shahrin Md Ayob Dr. Mohd Junaidi Abd Aziz Dr. Tan Chei Wee NorJulia Mohamad Nordin

Background of the Departments ENCON Research activities Energy Conversion Engineering - ENCON DC-DC converters Renewable energy systems Electrical machines Real-time control applications AC drive systems Power electronic converters Inverter control

Background of the Departments Institute of High Voltage and High Current IVAT Professors Dr. Ahmad bin Darus (Dean, FKE) Dr. Hussein bin Ahmad (Director, IVAT) Associate Professors Dr. Zulkurnain bin Abdul Malek Dep. Director (Testing & Tech Trans.) Dr. Mohd. Afendi bin Mohd. Piah Dep Director (Calibration, Consultancy & Continuing Education) Dr. Zolkafle Buntat (Dep. Director (R & D) Dr. Mohd. Muhridza bin Yaacob Lecturers Dr. Yanuar Zulardiansyah Arief Dr. Muhammad Abu Bakar Sidik Dr. Nouruddeen Bashir Umar Dr. Nor Asiah Muhamad Pn. Noor Azlinda En. Zuraimy adzis Tutor Mona Riza binti Mohd Esa

Background of the Departments IVAT Grounding system High voltage transmission Surge protective devices High voltage Insulation system Voltage surge arresters Lightning protection system Pulse Power Institute of High Voltage and High Current Research activities

Background of the Departments To get the latest information about CEES please go to The website is continuously updated (including all current research projects) Centre of Electrical Energy System (CEES)

P07 – POWER & ENCON P05 - We are now HERE IVAT

OVERVIEW OF SEE PROGRAM

Overview of SEE program Normal duration: 8 semesters Maximum duration: 12 semesters Minimum number of credits must be earned: 129

EE courses Overview of SEE program Digital Elect 1223 Circ Thy 1023 Instru. & Electricak Measurement 1123 Elect Tech 2053 Electro. Dev 2063 Sgnl & Netw 2043 I I I I II Basic EE 1003 EE Workshop Control: Mod & Sim 2113Elect Circuit 2253 EMT 2523 Lab 2742 Power Engn. Fund 3423 MicroP 3223 ElecSystem 3263 Lab 3732 Elec Mch 3433 Control: Analysis & Desg 3113Com Principles3533 Lab 3742 P Trn 3 rd Sem Pwr Engin. Sys 4423 Power Elc Drives 4433 Comm System 4513 Lab 4722 Profess Eng Practice 4012 Final Yr Prj Prt Power Sys Anlys 4443Elective 1 Elective 2 Final Yr Prj Prt

Overview of SEE program Basic Electrical Engineering SEE1003 Root to majority of courses : (pre-requisite) Circuit Thy Electronic Devices Signal & Netw To get GOOD grades for most of the courses you need to get GOOD grades for your first year courses YOU HAVE TO START FROM NOW !

ACADEMIC SYSTEM Academic Advisory System Status of a student

Academic Advisory system Each student will be assigned to an Academic Advisor Role of an Academic Advisor: To advise to students on things related to academic matters University’s policies Planning to Graduate On Time (GOT) Effective way to study Courses Selection Other matters related to academic Academic system Academic regulations

GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS Department of Power Engineering Academic Advisory system Academic system Dr. Azhar b. Khairuddin Dr. Ahmad Safawi b. Mokhtar

GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS Dr. Mohd. Afendi bin Mohd. Piah Dr. Zolkafle Buntat Dr. Nor Asiah Muhamad IVAT Academic Advisory system Academic system

GET TO KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC ADVISORS Dr. Mohammad Yusri b. Hassan CEES Academic Advisory system Academic system

An academic status of every student can be one of the following: KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal How ?Based on your CPA and GPA When ?At the end of every semester You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Status of a student Academic system

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Status of a student Academic system

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Status of a student Academic system

You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Status of a student Academic system x5 CoursesCreditMarksGradeGrade Point Credit Points SEE3253 (U*)3 48D SEE D SEE B SEE D SEE B SSM C Total Prev Sem. Current Sem. All Sem. CE: CC: (82 -3) ( 3 ) CP: (0.00) CPA:2.09 GPA:1.91 CPA:2.13 (168.0/79) Case 1

Status of a student Academic system x5 CoursesCreditsMarksGrade Point Credit Points SEE3112 (UG)2 77B SEE B SEE B SEE C SEE B SSM B Total Prev Sem Current Sem All Sem CE: (122 – 2) CC: (115 – 2) ( 2 ) CP: (331.5 – 2.60) (2.60) CPA:2.86 GPA:3.04 CPA:2.91 (328.9/113) You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Case 2

Status of a student Academic system Prev Sem Current Sem All Sem CE: (40 – 9) CC: (38 – 9) ( 2 ) CP: (98.4 – 10.8) (2.60) CPA:2.48 GPA:2.83 CPA:3.02 (87.6/29) You should know how to calculate your CPA and GPA Case x5 CoursesCreditsMarksGrade Point Credit Points SEE1003 (UG)3 72B SEE C SEE1223(UG)3 67B SSE1793(UG)372B Total1233.9

KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal Status of a student Academic system

KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal Status of a student Academic system

KB – Good Standing - Kedudukan Baik KS – Conditional Pass – Kedudukan bersyarat KG – Fail – Kedudukan gagal The status that we all like you to have CPA  2.00 The status that we don’t want you to have 1.7  CPA  2.00 The status that will force you to leave UTM ! CPA  1.7 Obtained 3 KS in a row GPA < 1.0, even though CPA is  1.7 Status of a student Academic system

Is CPA > 2.0 good enough ? Classes of Honours Classes of HonoursCPA/PNGK First Class Honours CPA/PNGK  3.67 Second Class Honours (Upper Division) 3.00  CPA/PNGK  3.67 Second Class Honours (Lower Division) 2.00  CPA/PNGK  3.00 Industries will look for graduates with high CPA (typically > 3.0) In 4 years time from now, they will probably demand for higher CPA ! Status of a student Academic system

SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES Status of a student Academic system

Status of a student Academic system SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

Status of a student Academic system SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

Status of a student Academic system SOME GOOD AND BAD EXAMPLES

A University is a place where you will Please read the Academic Regulations Handbook ! and become learn how to learn, more independent

SECONDARY SCHOOL/MATRICULATION TO UNIVERSITY TRANSITIONS

Secondary School/Matriculation to University transitions Secondary school /MatriculationUniversity Classes are normally small – Teacher memorized students’ names – teacher taught and you listened Read books  do problems  answers are in the books - memorizing Read and understand the concepts  apply the concepts to new problems – its not just memorizing Understand the lectures in real- time – review is in the form of doing exercises and getting the correct answers Don’t expect to understand the lectures in real-time  review lecture notes within 24 – take notes – understand the previous lectures before attending the new ones – be an active listener Larger classes – need to pay more attention – get involve in discussion – don’t make your own conclusion, ask the lecturers

Secondary School/Matriculation to University transitions Secondary school /MatriculationUniversity 5 days a week – 6 hours a day, a total of 30 hours per week. Homework 1.5 hours per day = 7.5 hours per week. Total commitment required = 37.5 hours per week. Somebody will monitor your time management. 14 credits. This require 14 x 3 = 42 hours per week outside class. Total commitment required = 56 hours per week. Nobody will force you to study; you have to manage your time. You are in control of your own learning.

YOUR ROLE: A UNIVERSITY STUDENT

Some tips …. Decide a place to study Favorite corner in library – empty classroom – in your room Try to study regularly in the same place at the same time Review lecture notes within 24 hours of lectures If you choose to study in a group Two heads are better than one Study on your own first – be prepared before joining the group Not too many: 4-6 is good Meet your lecturers Meet the lecturers, introduce yourself – building a rapport can make a difference – make use of the lecturers ! When confused, ask the lecturers – don’t make your own conclusions Your role: A university student

Some tips …. During lectures Ask questions during lectures, join the discussion Don’t rely on your memory, take some notes ! Be prepared before attending lectures Be an active listener Learn your lecturer’s style Your role: A university student See your academic advisors regularly Advisors familiar with university policies - ask for their opinions Advisors can offer assistance to almost all academic related matters Regular meeting – less stress and more control

Your role: A university student Source: National Training Laboratories Institute for Applied Behavioral Science Learning pyramid

YOUR GOAL: AN ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

Your goal: An electrical engineer Electrical Engineers: A profession that uses science, technology and problem-solving skills to design, maintain products, services and information system Attributes of a good engineer … Problem-solving skills Good Communication skills Team-working Technical knowledge (electrical engineering knowledge) Creative and imaginative To secure for a good job, CPA > 3.0 However, high CPA is NOT the only thing considered …

Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these requirements: Program Outcomes This is what you will gain when you leave UTM in 4 years time Ability to acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering Ability to analyze and interpret data Ability to identify, formulate and solve electrical engineering problems Ability to work with modern instrumentation, software and hardware Ability to design a system, component or process to fulfil certain specifications Ability to communicate effectively Ability to function and be productive in a team Ability to recognize the need for, and to engage in life-long learning Understand the impact of the work of engineers on society Understand ethical and professional responsibility Your goal: An electrical engineer

Our program (SEE) is designed to fulfill these requirements: Program Outcomes You should be AWARE of these outcomes You SHOULD gain these attributes when you graduated Your goal: An electrical engineer

Some job titles for an engineer: Design Engineer Project Engineer Engineering Specialist Chief Engineer Quality Control Engineer Software Engineer Development Engineer Research Engineer Systems Design Engineer Field Engineer Test Engineer Sales Engineer TNBTelekomMotorolaIntelAlteraToshibaPanasonic etc, etc. Your goal: An electrical engineer

HAPPY STUDYING !