Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

Part-time Student’s

Undergraduate
Handbook
SESSION
2017/2018

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 CONTENTS

1. Forward by the Dean of Faculty 4

2. Welcoming words by the Academic Manager 5
3. Philosophy, Vision & Mission of the University, 6
Mission, Objectives & Client’s Charter of the Faculty
4. Organisation Structure 7
5. Academic Calender 8
6. Learning Centers & Facilities 9
7. FKM External Programmes Office Staff 10
8. Entry Requirements 12
9. Programme Specifications 13
10. Area of Study 16
11. Career Prospects 20
12. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) Programme 21
13. Course Flowchart 24
14. Pre-requisite Course Flowchart 26
15. Academic Regulations & Guidelines 28
16. Credit System 29
17. Specific Requirement for Courses in the Faculty 31
Name
18. Appendix 40
Matrix. No.

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Forward by the
Dean of Faculty
Assalamu’alaikum and Greetings
I am grateful to the ALMIGHTY Allah S.W.T for enabling me to give
a few words in this Undergraduate Handbook 2017/2018. Welcome
to Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
(UTM). I would like to congratulate all the new students for being
offered admission to various degree programs in the faculty. I hope
the opportunity given will be used wisely and you will do your utmost
to acquire the knowledge, experience and exposure necessary to be a
successful Mechanical Engineer. The Undergraduate Handbook contains
brief information of the faculty curriculum and syllabus applicable
to the students of the 2017/2018 session intake. It also serves as your
main source of reference related to your academic affairs and provides
the required information by the students especially on the faculty’s
administration implementation of programmes and courses offered.
This handbook can be used by the students to plan their studies as
well as a reference for the programme structure offered by the faculty.
Additionally a special topic on Academic Advising is included so that
both students and academic advisors can play their roles effectively.
We hope all new students utilize the information provided in this
handbook to benefit from all the services to enhance your educational
experience and create many valuable memories. All users of this
handbook are invited to submit comments and recommendations for
changes through the Academic Office of the faculty. Additions,
deletions and changes to this handbook may occur throughout the year.
On behalf of the faculty I would like to extend my utmost appreciation
and sincere gratitude to all parties involved in the publication of this
Undergraduate Handbook. I wish the new students all the best in their
studies at the faculty and we hope this handbook will be useful to all.
The faculty and staff are very interested in your success and much of
your success is depedent on you. Thank you. Best wishes, Wassalam.
PROFESSOR DR. MOHD. HASBULLAH BIN HJ IDRIS
Dean,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
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Welcoming words by the
Academic Manager
Assalamu’alaikum and Greetings
Congratulations on your decision to pursue your education at
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia for Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)
programme. Your decision to increase your knowledge can positively
affect your future.
This engineering programme is offered by the Faculty of Mechanical
Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia at its own campuses and at
various learning centres and administered professionally by the School
of Professional and Continuing Education (UTMSPACE). During the
execution of the programme, you will face many challenges at many
levels which require full commitment and endurance to enable success.
I hope that you will strive for your utmost to be a successful Mechanical
Engineer.
This Part-time Student’s Undergraduate Handbook contains brief
information of the programme and serves as the main source of reference
related to the curriculum and academic matters applicable to the
students of the 2017/2018 session intake. You can refer to the handbook
and consult your learning centre coordinators to plan your studies. The
learning centre coordinators also act as the Academic Advisors to you
and will provide the necessary advises related to academic issues.
I hope that your time at the university will be enriching and rewarding
and will leave you with many joyful memories.
On behalf of my colleagues, I warmly welcome you.
Wassalam and thank you.
DR. ENGKU NAZIM BIN ENGKU ABU BAKAR
Academic Manager for External Programmes,
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia.
 PHILOSOPHY OF THE UNIVERSITY
The divine law of Allah is the foundation for science and technology.
Organisation Structure
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia strives with total and unified effort to develop Academic administration in relation to UTMSPACE
excellence in science and technology for universal peace and prosperity,
in accordance with His will. Dean
SPACE
VISION OF THE UNIVERSITY
To be recognized as a world class centre of academic and General Manager of Part Time Studies
technological excellence UTMSPACE

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY Academic Manager for External Programmes

To be a leader in the development of human capital and innovative FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
technologies that will contribute to the nation’s wealth creation
Coordinators
VISION OF THE FACULTY
To become a world-class Mechanical Engineering Faculty
Learning Centers Academic Matters

MISSION OF THE FACULTY

To develop the human resource required by the nation through training, Johor Kuala Kota Industrial IT Manager &
development, dissemination of knowledge, research and consultancy Bahru Lumpur Kinabalu Training Examination

Undergraduate Laboratory
OBJECTIVES OF THE FACULTY Kuantan Pulau Pinang Project Courses
• To develop quality human resource at undergraduate and post-graduate
levels. Academic administration in relation to Fac. of Mech. Eng. UTM
• To assist the industry through basic and applied research.
• To forge cooperative network with the industry in areas of mutual Dean
benefit. FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
• To disseminate knowledge through the publication of research papers,
journals, books and reports. Deputy Dean (Academic)
• To develop its staff. FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

CLIENT’S CHARTER Academic Manager for External Programmes

Realizing that the main role of the Faculty is developing human resources in the FACULTY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
field of Mechanical Engineering to fulfill the needs of the country, university
and society, we hereby pledge Coordinators
• To produce capable and ethical Mechanical Engineers;
• To design and implement a world class curriculum recognized by
Learning Centers Academic Matters
Professional Bodies;
• To provide efficient, ethical and professional staffs who are capable of
executing quality academic and administrative tasks in a planned, orderly Johor Kuala Kuantan Industrial IT Manager &
and controlled manner; Bahru Lumpur Training Examination
• To provide suitable and conducive infrastructure for teaching and learning;
• To be concerned of students self-development. Undergraduate Laboratory
Pulau Kota
Project Courses
Pinang Kinabalu
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 Academic Calendar Learning Centers
The University Academic Year is divided into two regular semesters Currently, there are 5 Learning Centers offering the Bachelor of Engi-
namely Semester I and Semester II. Each semester consists of 14 weeks. neering (Mechanical) programme. Locations of the Learning Centre are
Apart from the regular semesters, the University also runs a short as follow:
semester (Semester III), which is held during vacation period at the end
of the academic year. This semester is not taken into account in the Learning Centers Locations
maximum study duration stipulated for a particular program.
01 JOHOR BAHRU FKM UTM Skudai,
Johor
THE ACADEMIC YEAR
03 PULAU PINANG Bangunan D’Piazza Mall, Bayan Baru, Pulau
Semester I Pinang
Lectures 15 weeks 04 KUALA LUMPUR (i) KL International Campus, Jalan Sultan
Revision Week 1 week Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur
Final Examination 3 weeks (ii) Bangunan UTMSPACE, Jalan Tun Razak,
Kuala Lumpur
End of Semester I vacation 5 weeks
05 IPOH Kolej Teknologi Perak, Ipoh, Perak
08 KUANTAN IKIP International College, Kuantan, Pahang
Semester II
11 KOTA KINABALU Kolej Yayasan Sabah, Sembulan, Sabah
Lectures 15 weeks
Revision Week 1 week
Final Examination 3 weeks
End of Semester II vacation 10 weeks

Semester III
(During End of Semester II vacation) Facilities
Lab courses 1 week All Learning Centers are well-equipped with lecture halls, lecture rooms
Lectures and Examination 8 weeks and computer laboratories. All Part-Time students are eligible to make
End of Semester III vacation 1 week use of the libraries of the institution. UTMSPACE supplies the libraries
with specific books relevant to the programs offered.

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 Learning centers &
Coordinators Contacts
FKM External Programmes Academic matters
Office Staff (i) Hj Mohd Zubil 07-5534737/ 019-7906471
bin Bahak mzubil@fkm.utm.my

JOHOR BAHRU (ii) Afandi bin Dzakaria 07-5534653/ 013-3999275

(01) dafandi@fkm.utm.my
Dr. Engku Mohammad Nazim bin
Engku Abu Bakar (iii) Dr.-Ing. Zair Asrar 07-5534699/ 017-7941627
FKM External Programmes Office bin Ahmad zair@mail.fkm.utm.my
Academic (i) Mohd Kamal bin 07-5534738/ 019-7255525
PULAU PINANG
Room: C24 114-02 Ariffin mkamal@fkm.utm.my
Manager (03)
Tel: 07-5534861
&
019-7544816 (ii) Zulkepli bin Hj 07-5534746/ 019-7293510
IPOH (05)
Email: paplfkm@utmspace.edu.my Muhamad zulkepli@fkm.utm.my
nazim@utm.my (i) Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. 07-5534688/ 013-7012871
KUALA Zarhamdy bin Md. Zain zarhamdy@utm.my
LUMPUR
(04) (ii) Hj Mohd. Yunus bin 07-5534759/013-7207887
(i) Izwayda binti Md Noor Abdullah myunus@mail.fkm.utm.my
(ii) Huzaimah binti Jamal
KUANTAN Dr. Zulkarnain bin 07-5534758/ 019-7158520
(08) Abdul Latiff zkarnain@utm.my
Room: The Office of External Programmes
KOTA KINABALU Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Zaini 07-5534647/ 012-7170581
Administrative (C24-114-02)
(11) bin Ahmad azaini@fkm.utm.my
Assistants Tel: 07-5534726
Fax: 07-5577782 INDUSTRIAL Dr. Zulkarnain bin 07-5534758/ 019-7158520
TRAINING Abdul Latiff zkarnain@utm.my
Email: izwayda@utmspace.edu.my
huzaimah@utmspace.edu.my UNDERGRADUATE Afandi bin Dzakaria 07-5534653/ 013-3999275
PROJECT dafandi@fkm.utm.my
LABORATORY Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. 07-5534699/ 013-7012871
COURSES Zarhamdy bin Md. Zain zarhamdy@utm.my
IT MANAGER & Zulkepli bin 07-5534746/ 019-7293510
EXAMINATION Hj Muhamad zulkepli@fkm.utm.my

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 Entry Requirements For Bachelor In BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING (MECHANICAL)
Engineering (Mechanical) Programme PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum Entry Requirements for Diploma holders/ Equivalent. 1. Programme Name Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical)
1. University General Requirements 2. Final Award Bachelor of Engineering
(Mechanical)
1.1 Passed SPM or equivalent with a credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa
3. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia, July paper.
OR 4. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Passed SPM or equivalent with a pass in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa 5. Programme Code SKMM
Malaysia or a credit in Bahasa Melayu/ Bahasa Malaysia, July paper 6. Professional or Statutory Engineering Accreditation Council
before graduating. Body of Accreditation (EAC)
1.2 Obtained a Diploma or equivalent qualification recognized by the 7. Language(s) of Bahasa Melayu and English
Malaysian Government (accredited by MQA) and approved by Instruction
Senate with at least a CPA of 2.75 or obtained a Diploma or equivalent 8. Mode of Study Conventional
qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government (accredited 9. Mode of operation Self-govern
by MQA) with a minimum of two years working experience in an 10. Study Scheme Part Time
engineering environment.
11. Study Duration Maximum: 10 years
2. Program Specific Requirements Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of Weeks/Semester
Regular 2 14
2.1 Passed with a credit in Mathematics and Physics at SPM level or Short 1 8
equivalent. 12. Entry Requirements Diploma or equivalent
OR 13. Programme Objectives (PEO)
Obtained at least ‘C’ Grade in any one of the Mathematics and Physics
To produce graduates who are able to :
courses at Diploma level.
i) Demonstrate their academic and technological excellence professionally
2.2 Do not have any health problems that may affect their studies. and globally, particularly in areas related to mechanical engineering
practices and contribute innovatively to the nation’s wealth creation.
Notes ii) Advance their careers by assuming increasing levels of responsibility,
Candidates are required to submit to UTM, a detailed transcript of the leadership and acquiring professional and advanced academic
examination results during the course of their study for Diploma (from qualifications.
the first semester to the final semester). They are also required to submit iii) Recognize and practice professional, ethical, environmental and societal
a copy of their Diploma or a letter verifying completion of their study. responsibilities and value different global and cultural aspects of their
Successful applicants must take and obtain at least a Band 2 in Malaysian work and society.
University English Test (MUET) within one (1) year from their first iv) Adapt and communicate effectively and be successful working with
multi-disciplinary teams.
registration to the program. The actual year of entry and duration of
study are subject to credit exemption approved by UTM.

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 14. Programme Outcomes (PO) 15. Classification of Courses
PO1 Ability to acquire and apply fundamental knowledge of mathematics, No. Classification Credit Hours Percentage
science and engineering principles to solve complex mechanical engineering
i Programme Core
problems. 79 57
Keywords: Engineering Knowledge
PO2 Ability to identify, formulate and analyse complex mechanical engineering ii. Programme Electives 38 28
problems.
Keywords: Problem Analysis iii. Compulsory University Subject 20 15
PO3 Ability to design solutions for complex mechanical engineering problems Total 137 100
that fulfil health, safety, societal, cultural and environmental needs.
Keywords: Design/Development of solutions Classification of courses for engineering programme
PO4 Ability to investigate complex mechanical engineering problems using A Engineering Courses 117
research-based knowledge and methods to produce conclusive results. 85
Keywords: Investigation
Total credit hours for Part A 117
PO5 Ability to use modern engineering and information technology (IT) tools in B Non-Engineering 20
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complex mechanical engineering activities, with an understanding of the Total credit hours for Part B 20
limitations.
Total credit hours for Part A and B 137 100
Keywords: Modern Tools Usage
PO6 Ability to apply professional engineering practice related to societal, health,
16. Total Credit Hours to Graduate 137
safety, legal and cultural issues with full responsibility and integrity.
Keywords: The Engineer and Society
PO7 Ability to identify the impact of mechanical engineering solutions on
sustainability and demonstrate the needs for sustainable development in
societal and environmental contexts.
Keywords: Environment & Sustainability
PO8 Ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
Keywords: Ethics
PO9 Ability to communicate effectively on complex mechanical engineering
activities both orally and in writing.
Keywords: Communication
PO10 Ability to work productively as an individual, and as a member or leader in a
team that may involve multi-disciplinary settings.
Keywords: Team Working
PO11 Ability to undertake life long learning and manage information including
conducting literature study.
Keywords: Life Long Learning
PO12 Ability to demonstrate and apply knowledge on finance and management
principles and acquire entrepreneurship skill.
Keywords: Project Management, Finance & Entrepreneurship

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 Areas Of Study
Mechanical engineering program makes up the core of the
engineering studies at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Students pursuing specialization in a particular field shall take
additional elective courses. The fundamental areas of study in
mechanical engineering are described as follows:
(a) Applied Mechanics
Applied Mechanics is the application of mechanics principles to
real world problems. It is a field of engineering that combines
the fundamental physical sciences with powerful mathematical,
computational and experimental techniques. The term mechanics
refers to the formulation of rules predicting the behavior of
physical system under the influence of any type of interaction with
its environments, particularly due to the action of forces that cause
the behavior or response of the physical system at rest (statics)
or in motion (dynamics). Applied Mechanics covers the following
disciplines: Mechanics of Materials and Structures Mechanics of
Machines Dynamic Systems and Control.
The above sub-fields provide the essential knowledge that
is required by the Mechanical-based engineers to include
Aeronautical, Automotive, Marine, Materials, Manufacturing and
Industrial Engineering counterparts.
Examples of the elective courses in Applied Mechanics are:
Mechanics of Composite Materials, Failure of Engineering
Components and Structures, Mechanical Vibration, Machine
Condition Monitoring, Noise, and Robotics.
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(b) Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is taught at two levels; basic and applied. In
the basic level, focus is given to the understanding of the concept
system, heat, work as well as material properties in relation to
heat and work, and their influence on a particular thermodynamic
system. The second level involves application of theories based
on thermodynamic laws in studying and analyzing primary
devices. Focus is on the methods of generating heat and power,
minimization of fuel usage, efficiency and other parameters.
Thermodynamics is an important field, very much needed
in several industrial sectors such as power generation, petro
chemistry, automotive and building maintenance. It is a course
which is directly involved in power generation/ energy savings,
different engine designs and the supporting systems with high
capability and cost effectiveness.
Examples of the elective courses in Thermodynamics are:
Combustion Processes, Air-Conditioning, Internal Combustion
Engine, Heat Transfer, and Power Plant Technology.
(c) Fluid Mechanics
It is a field of study that deals with fluid properties, surface
hydrostatic force (examples: dam gate, reservoir, pressure and
flow measurement, piping system design, potential flow and
boundary layer) to determine flow type and resulting force,
pumps and turbines. The principles applied include Newton’s
law, thermodynamic laws and basic knowledge in Mathematics.
The scope of study is based on its application in the engineering
field. Examples of the elective courses in Fluid Mechanics are:
Turbo-Machinery, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems, and
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
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(d) Design (e) Materials Science and Materials Technology

Introduction to Design This course is important to the engineer because it provides the
Students are exposed to the concepts and methods to develop basic knowledge in engineering materials such as metals, polymers,
an efficient design process and applying it to solve engineering ceramics and composites so that proper materials can be elected
design problems creatively and effectively. for a particular design or product. This course relates the structure
to the properties of materials so that the behavior of materials can
Component Design be better understood.
Students are exposed to analysis in machine design element failure
theories. This includes failures due to static and fatigue loads. It
involves fatigue strength and endurance level, modified stress,
Goodman diagram and fatigue design under tensile and combined
stresses. The content will encompass the design and selection of
bolts, welding, spring, ball and roller bearings, gears and belts.
At the end of the course, students should have the capabilities to
identify, make analysis and design the machine elements in the
perspective of static and fatigue failure aspect.

System Design
Students are exposed to design methodologies and principles
specific to the practice of mechanical design. Emphasis is on
developing efficient and effective design techniques as well as
project-oriented skills from both technical and nontechnical
considerations. Students are able to identify and apply appropriate
methodology in performing design tasks, recognize the fundamental
principles of mechanical design and practices and formulate and
apply general problem solving strategy in the analysis of situation,
problem and potential problem. Students are able to identify and
apply industry standards in design communication.

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 Bachelor Of Engineering
Career Prospects (Mechanical) Programme

Curriculum & Pre-requisite Courses

Graduates of the program are expected to work in Mechanical
Engineering field, one of the oldest and broadest areas of No. Code Course Credit Pre-requisite/s
engineering activity. The career of a Mechanical Engineer 1 SKEU 1002 Electrical Technology 2 Automatic Exemption
involves the efficient application of physical and human 2 SKEU 2012 Electronics 2 SKEU 1002**
resources in improving the standard of living. A Mechanical 3 SKMM 1013 Programming for Engineers 3
Engineer combines the basic knowledge of physical sciences and 4 SKMM 1113 Mechanics of Solid I 3 SKMM 1203*
engineering education with experience and expertise to invent, 5 SKMM 1203 Statics 3
design and manufacture, run and maintain mechanical equipment, 6 SKMM 1213 Dynamics 3 SKMM 1203*
machineries and tools in all branches of industry
7 SKMM 1503 Engineering Drawing 3 Automatic Exemption
including automotive, aerospace, marine/
8 SKMM 1512 Introduction to Design 2 SKMM 1503**
ship building, manufacturing, processing
9 SKMM 1912 Experimental Method 2 Automatic Exemption
and those involving heavy machineries.
10 SKMM 1922 Introduction to Mechanical 2 Automatic Exemption
Graduates in this area are capable of fulfilling Engineering
the task of an engineer cum technologist in 11 SKMM 2123 Mechanics of Solid II 3 SKMM 1113*
the government, semi-government and 12 SKMM 2223 Mechanics of Machine & 3 SKMM 1213*
private firms. Graduate will be able to Vibration
find job opportunities in various sectors 13 SKMM 2313 Mechanics of Fluid I 3 SKMM 1203*
a n d industries as previously 14 SKMM 2323 Mechanics of Fluid II 3 SKMM 2313*
mentioned. 15 SKMM 2413 Thermodynamics 3
16 SKMM 2423 Applied Thermodynamics 3 SKMM 2413*
A Mechanical Engineer 17 SKMM 2613 Materials Science 3
may further his career as a 18 SKMM 2921 Laboratory I 1 Automatic Exemption
product designer (consulting 19 SKMM 3023 Applied Numerical Methods 3 SKMM 1013***
firm), building contractor, SSCE 1793***
manufacturer of machines 20 SKMM 3033 Finite Element Method 3 SKMM 2123***
or engineering products, researcher 21 SKMM 3233 Control Engineering 3 SKMM 1213***
in Research and Development (R&D) SSCE 1793***
departments/ institutes or an academician 22 SKMM 3242 Instrumentation 2 SKEU 2012***
in institutions of higher learning. Indeed, 23 SKMM 3252 Mechatronics 2 SKEU 2012***
SKMM 1013***
the career of a Mechanical Engineering
24 SKMM 3443 Heat Transfer 3 SKMM 2413***
graduates are able to take up various SSCE 1793***
relevant positions without much hassle.
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 No. Code Course Credit Pre-requisite/s University Courses
25 SKMM 3523 Components Design 3 SKMM 1512**
SKMM 2123*** No. Code Course Credit Pre-requisite/s
26 SKMM 2713 Manufacturing Process 3
44 UHAS 1172 Malaysian Dynamics 2
27 SKMM 3813 Industrial Engineering 3
45 UICI 1012 Islamic & Asian Civilization 2
28 SKMM 3915 Industrial Training 5 SKMM 2123***
SKMM 2223*** 46 UICI 2022 Science, Technology & 2
SKMM 2323*** Mandkind
SKMM 2423*** 47 Uxxx xxx2 Humanities Development 2
29 SKMM 3931 Laboratory II 1 SKMM 2921** & Globalization Cluster
Electives
30 SKMM 3941 Laboratory III 1 SKMM 3931**
48 Uxxx xxx2 Entrepreneurship Cluster 2
31 SKMM 4533 System Design 3 SKMM 3523** Electives
32 SKMM 4823 Engineering 3 49 Uxxx xxx2 Innovation & Creativity 2
Management, Safety & Cluster Electives
Economics
50 ULAB 1122 English for Academic 2
33 SKMM 4902 Engineering 2 Communication
Professional Practice
51 ULAB 2122 Advance English for 2 ULAB 1122**
34 SKMM 4912 Undergraduate 2 SKMM 2123*** Academic
Project I SKMM 2223*** Communication
SKMM 2323***
SKMM 2423*** 52 ULAB 3xx2 English Electives 2 ULAB 2122**

35 SKMM 4924 Undergraduate 4 SKMM 4912** 53 UKQx 1xx1 Co-curriculum Electives 1 Automatic Exemption
Project II 54 UKQx 1xx1 Co-curriculum Electives 1 Automatic Exemption
36 SSCE 1693 Engineering 3
Mathematics I
TOTAL CREDITS 137
37 SSCE 1793 Differential Equation 3 SSCE 1693**
38 SSCE 1993 Engineering 3 SSCE 1693**
Mathematics II Notes:

39 SSCE 2193 Engineering 3 * Core courses (passing grade is C, pointer 2.0)

Statistics ** Minimum grade for pre-requisite courses is D+ (pointer 1.0)
*** Minimum grade for pre-requisite courses is D- (with pointer)
Mechanical Electives

No. Code Course Credit Pre-requisite/s

40 SKMM 4ww3 Elective I 3
41 SKMM 4xx3 Elective II 3
42 SKMM 4yy3 Elective III 3
43 SKMM 4zz3 Elective IV 3

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 SKEU 1002 SKEU 2012 SKMM 3242
Total Credits
SKMM 3252
137
SKMM 1013
Bachelor Of Engineering (Mechanical) Programme

SKMM 3023 Core Courses

Automatic Credit
SSCE 1993 Exemption

SKMM 3443
SKMM 2413
UTMSPACE Intake 2017/2018

SKMM 2423
SSCE 1693 SSCE 1793
Course Flowchart

SKMM 3233 SKMM 3915

SKMM 4912 SKMM 4924
SKMM 1213 SKMM 2223

SKMM 4xx3
SKMM 4xx3
SKMM 1203 SKMM 2313 SKMM 2323

SKMM 4xx3
SKMM 3033 SKMM 4xx3
SKMM 1113 SKMM 2123

SKMM 4902
SKMM 3523 SKMM 4533
SKMM 1503 SKMM 1512
Uxxx xxx2
SKMM 2921 SKMM 3931 SKMM 3941 SKMM 4823
SKMM 1912
Uxxx xxx2
SKMM 3813 UKQx 1xx1
SKMM 1922 UICI 1012 UHAS 1172 SSCE 2193 SKMM 2713

UICI 2022
UKQx1xx1 SKMM 2613 Uxxx xxx2

ULAB 1122 ULAB 2122 ULAB 3xx2

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Instrumentation Courses
Pre-requisite Course Flowchart
SKEU 1002 SKEU 2012 SKMM 3242
Bachelor Of Engineering (Mechanical)
Programme UTMSPACE English Courses
Intake 2017/2018
ULAB 1122 ULAB 2122 ULAB 3xx2

FEM Courses

Undergraduate Project Courses and Industrial Training Course SKMM 1203 SKMM 1113 SKMM 2123 SME 3033

SKMM 1113 SKMM 2123

SKMM 3915 Laboratory Courses
SKMM 1213 SKMM 2223
SKMM 1203 SKMM 1912 SKMM 2921 SKMM 3931 SKMM 3941
SKMM 2313 SKMM 2323
SKMM 4912 SKMM 4924
SKMM 2413 SKMM 2423 Other Courses (No pre-requisites)

Semester I & II Semester III

Numerical Courses Mechatronic Courses SKMM 1013 SKMM 3813 UHAS 1172
SKMM 1203 SKMM 4823 UICI 1012
SKMM 1013 SKEU 1002 SKEU 2012
SKMM 3023 SKMM 3252 SKMM 2413 SKMM 4902 UICI 2022
SSCE 1793 SKMM 1013
SKMM 2613 SKMM 4xx3 ULAB 1112
SKMM 2713 SSCE 2193 UKQX 1xx1
Design Courses
Uxxx xxx2
SKMM 2123
SKMM 3523 SKMM 4533
SKMM 1503 SKMM 1512 General Guidelines for Course Registration

Control Courses Heat Transfer Courses • Ensure the course that you want to register has fullfilled the pre-
requisite requirements (if applicable). Do not register the course
SSCE 1693 SSCE 1793 SKMM 2413 without passing the pre-requisite courses as the final results will be
SKMM 3233 SKMM 3443
SKMM 1203 SKMM 1213 SSCE 1693 SSCE 1793 cancelled.
• When comparing courses to register, priotize the pre-requisite
courses.
Mathematical Courses
• It is advisable to take only two core courses with one accompanying
SSCE 1693 SSCE 1793 course per semester.
SSCE 1993

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 Academic Regulations & Guidelines Credit System
Programme & Course Registration Every course is accorded a credit value except those specified by the
university.
All students are required to register their courses on the dates specified
by the university. Credit Value

Course registration for senior students MUST be done ONLINE. Please
check the correct code and the required pre-requisites (where applicable)
for the course.
The maximum number of credits to be registered by a Part-Time student
is 10 for the normal semester and 6 for the short semester. Students who
wish to take more will have to get the Dean’s permission.
With the knowledge of the Course Lecturer and with the agreement of
the Academic Advisor, a student can apply to withdraw from any course
which has been registered for the semester not later than the specified
date set by the university.
Course Codes & Abbreviations
The credit value is based on the number of meeting hours per semester.
Lectures and Practical Period
1 credit = 14 lecture hours per semester
1 credit = 28 – 42 meeting hours per semester for practical/ studio
Example:
Determination of credits for lectures and equivalent for practical period
• 42 lecture hours per semester, or
• 28 lecture hours per semester + 28 - 42 hours of practical/studio
work per semester, or
• 14 lecture hours per semester + 56 - 84 hours of practical/studio
work per semester, or
• 84 - 126 hours of practical/studio work per semester

The course code offered by the faculty is made up of three letters and
four numbers. For example:
Course credit = 3
Course sequence = 1st
Field of course = Applied Mechanics
Credits Obtained
Credits Obtained is the total number of credits for courses for which
a student has passed. Credits Obtained is computed for each semester
and all semesters. For students with credit exemption, the credits will
be added to the passed course credits in order to determine the overall
Credits Obtained. The Credit Obtained is very closely related to the
Credits for Course Graduation.
Credits Counted

Year of program = 1st Credit Counted is the total number of credits taken by a student in
Area of specialization = Mechanical a semester and in all semesters. The number of credits is used in the
computation of GPA and CPA for the student concerned.
Faculty offering the programme = Mechanical

Type of award = Bachelor

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Credits For Programme Year

The stage of study or the year of the program for a student is determined Specific Requirements For Courses In
by the total number of Credits Obtained. A student is deemed to have
progressed a particular year program if the Credits Obtained is not less
The Faculty
than value in the following table;

To Progress to Year Minimum Total Credits Obtained Pre-requisites Courses

Second 27
Third 60 Passing grade for all courses is 40% (D+) except for core courses; the
Fourth 93 passing grade is 50% (C). A student must fulfil the pre-requisite course
before taking the next course.

For courses with final exam, a student needs to obtain a minimum of

20% from their final exam marks to be considered passing the courses
regardless of coursework marks.

Core Courses for SKMM Programme

SKMM 1203 Statics

SKMM 1213 Dynamics
SKMM 2223 Mechanics of Machines & Vibration
SKMM 1113 Mechanics of Solid I
SKMM 2123 Mechanics of Solid II
SKMM 2313 Mechanics of Fluid I
SKMM 2323 Mechanics of Fluid II
SKMM 2413 Thermodynamics
SKMM 2423 Applied Thermodynamics

Industrial Training

Students have to register and complete a 12 weeks industrial training.

The 5 credit registration will be counted in the 10 credit/semester
maximum. A lecturer will be appointed to act as supervisor. Students
have to submit the log book, the Training Report, and the Organization
Evaluation Form to the Faculty.
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 Industrial Training Coordinator after passing all pre-requisite courses.

Undergraduate Project (UGP)

The undergraduate project is divided into 2 parts, namely Undergraduate
Project 1 (SKMM 4912) and Undergraduate Project 2 (SKMM 4924). Refer
to UGP FME UTM Guidelines for more details.
Implementation of UGP
• Student must have fulfilled all pre-requisite requirements.
• Student must have accumulated at least 98 credits.
• Student proposes the subject area which will be evaluated by the
relevant Head of Panel.
• A lecturer will be assigned as supervisor of the project.
• Meetings with supervisors minimum of 3 times/ semester.
• Seminar presentation at the end of the semester at FKM UTM Johor
Bahru.
• Students are required to submit the bounded thesis in order to
graduate.
Course Implementation
Semester I & Semester II
Courses are conducted on SATURDAY and SUNDAY at all Learning
Centers except for Johor Bahru which are conducted on FRIDAY
and SATURDAY. Implementation is based on the same Credit Value
according to Full Time Program.
Semester III
This semester is dedicated for the University Courses and Laboratory
Courses. All Laboratory Courses are carried out at UTM Johor Bahru
campus before the start of the Semester III. Credits for the registration
of Laboratory Courses are included in the 6 credits maximum allowable
for each Short Semester.

Credit Exemption
A student may get credit exemption limited to a maximum of 30%
(41 credits) of the total number of credits for graduation.
Lecture Attendance
Students who do not attend lectures or whose attendance is less than
70% without acceptable reasons will not be allowed to sit for the final
examination, and a zero mark (grade E) will be given to the course.

Part I: Faculty Courses

Exemption of a particular course is subject to the requirements set by
the faculty.

Part II: University Courses

Exemptions are processed by and under the jurisdiction of the relevant
faculty/ department.

Part III: Industrial Training

Students who have at least 2 years working experience in an engineering
environment after the Diploma are eligible to apply for exemption for
Industrial Training. Application can only be forwarded (by filling in the
relevant forms and submitting an Industrial Experience Report) to the
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 This grade is given to courses withdrawn during a
TD specified duration as stipulated by the Senate. Credits
(Withdraw) will not be taken into account when computing Credits
Grading System Counted, Credits Obtained, GPA and CPA.
For core courses students are required to pass with at
A student’s performance in a course is indicated by the grade obtained. least a C grade. However, the credits for a failed UM
The relationship between marks, grades and grade points are as shown course will not be counted in the CPA computation
below. Generally the passing grade for any course is D+ except for UM since they have been taken into consideration during
core courses which are C. However, the passing grade for a particular (Repeat the previous semester. This is to avoid duplication.
course is subject to the Faculty’s requirement with the approval of the Course) A student who fails an elective course and substitute
University Senate. with another elective course, the credits and grade of
the original course will be taken into account in Credits
Mark Grade Grade Point Counted and the CPA.
90 – 100 A+ 4.00 A student may improve any course with a B- grade or
UG lower using the UG status. For a particular course this
80 – 89 A 4.00
(Repeat permission is given once only. The better grade between
75 – 79 A- 3.67 Grade) the previous and current grade will be awarded and
70 – 74 B+ 3.33 used in the computation of GPA and CPA.
65 – 69 B 3.00 HL Pass grade given for the course that is registered as HW
60 – 64 B- 2.67 (Passed status.
55 – 59 C+ 2.33 Attendance)
50 – 54 C 2.00 HG Fail grade given for the course that is registered as HW
(Failed status.
45 – 49 C- 1.67
Attendance)
40 – 44 D+ 1.33
Grade given to students who are unable to sit for the
35 – 39 D 1.00 final examination or to complete the coursework for a
30 – 34 D- 0.67 particular course due to illness as certified by a Medical
00 - 29 E 0.00 Officer of the University or of a government hospital or
due to other reasons acceptable by the Senate. Students
must submit the medical certificate to the faculty not
TS later than 24 hours before the commencement of the
(Incomplete) examination of the said course. The grade is also given to
Apart of the above grades, the following course grades are also used:
students who are unable to submit their undergraduate
project theses within the stipulated time allocated by
the faculty. Credits will not be taken into account when
computing Credit Counted, Credits Obtained, GPA
and CPA.

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 Examinations CPA – Cumulative Grade Point Average
CPA is the cumulative grade point average obtained by a student for all
The end of semester examinations are the final examinations for courses semesters studied. CPA is computed as follows:
taught through lectures. The allocation of marks for this should not
exceed 50% of the overall evaluation mark for the course. Grades for Cumulative Grade Point Average (CPA)
each course will be displayed by the course lecturer and students = (Total Point Value for all semesters)/
may submit an appeal for re-evaluation of the examination grade for (Total Credits Counted for all semesters)
any course to the faculty within a specified duration and following a
specified procedure. Appeals will not be entertained after the expiry
date. Students will be charged with a specific amount for each of the Example of GPA & CPA calculations
courses appealed. Implementations of the final examinations procedure
are also applicable to Part-Time students. The question papers, duration, Semester I
time and dates are identical to Full-Time students but the location is at Total
the relevant Learning Centers. UTMSPACE will provide qualified staff Point Credits Credits
Courses Grade Credit Point
to invigilate and administer the examinations at the Learning Centers. Value Counted Obtained
Value
Special examination may be held for any student who is unable to sit
SSCE 1893 B+ 3.33 3 9.99 3 3
for the end of semester examination due to illness as certified by the
University Medical Officer or by a government hospital. SKMM 2512 B 3.00 2 6.00 2 2
SKMM 2713 A- 3.67 3 11.01 3 3
Special examination may not be held in the following cases: Total 8 27.00 8 8
• Courses which do not have final examinations.
• Students who do not sit for the final examination without a valid For Semester I, GPA = 27.00/8 = 3.38
reason acceptable to the University/ or being barred from sitting For Semester I, CPA = 27.00/8 = 3.38
for the final examination, or any other reasons approved by the
University Senate. Semester II
Total
Point Credits Credits
Courses Grade Credit Point
Academic Performance Value Counted Obtained
Value
The student’s performance is evaluated based on GPA and CPA. SKMM 1313 A 4.00 3 12.00 3 3
SKMM 3813 B+ 3.33 3 9.99 3 3
GPA – Grade Point Average SKEU 2012 A- 3.67 2 7.34 2 2
GPA is the grade point average obtained by a student in a particular Total 8 29.33 8 8
semester. GPA is computed as follows:
For Semester II, GPA = 29.33/8 = 3.67
Grade Point Average (GPA)
For Semester II, CPA = (27.00+29.33)/(8+8) = 56.33/16 = 3.52
= (Total Point Value for the semester)/
(Total Credits Counted for the semester)
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Academic Performance Rating A student is eligible to be awarded a degree after fulfilling the following
conditions:
The academic rating of a student is determined at the end of a regular • Obtained Satisfactory Rating or KB (with a minimum CPA of 2.00)
semester using CPA as the following: • Has passed all courses specified.
• Has applied for graduation and has been certified by the faculty.
Academic Performance Rating CPA • Other conditions as specified.
KB – Satisfactory CPA ≥ 2.00
TM – Unsatisfactory CPA < 2.00

Procedure of Awarding Degree

Degrees are awarded during the two regular semesters. However,

under special circumstances, the Senate may allow the awarding of
degrees during the short semester. Students are required to submit an
application for graduation (award of degree) in a particular semester
within a specified duration. A penalty will be imposed on late application
of degree award. Students who do not submit their application for
the award of a degree during the specified duration will be given a
Satisfactory Rating (Program Completed) or KB (TK).

Students, who do not submit their application for the award of degree
within five years of completion of their program, will not be awarded
with a degree. Students who are not eligible for degrees but submit an
application will be asked to pay a penalty.

A student must pass all courses specified for his/ her program of study.
The total minimum credits and the maximum duration to complete and
pass the program are as follow:

Degree Award Minimum Credits Maximum Semester

Degree of Engineering
137 20
(Mechanical)

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 UTMSPACE ACADEMIC EXELLENCES

Appendix
- UTMSPACE Student’s Academic Exellences-
- UTMSPACE Website & Student Portal -

Penerima Anugerah Dekan; Lukmanulhakim bin Mohd Daud.

Penerima Anugerah Dekan; Hilmi bin Nandan.

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 UTMSPACE WEBSITE
(http://www4.utmspace.edu.my/)
1. First, click “Student Portal”

Penerima Anugerah Dekan; Tan Beng Chiat. Kini menyambung

pengajian di peringkat PhD di UTM.

2. Next, click “Student Portal”

Penerima Anugerah Dekan; Azmarini binti Ahmad Nazri. Kini

menyambung pengajian di peringkat PhD di UTM.

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Or, go directly to the link:
The content of this handbook is true and correct at
STUDENT PORTAL the time of publication. Further information can be obtained from
(https://www.utmspace.edu.my/info/) Undergraduate Handbook 2017/2018.

The Faculty of Mechanical Engineering,

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia reserves the right
to change any information contained herewith.

Please forward any queries to:

THE DEAN
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bahru
Johor Darul Takzim
Email: dekan@fkm.utm.my
Telephone: 07-5534567
Fax: 07-5566159

or

ACADEMIC MANAGER
The Office of External Programmes
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
81310 Johor Bahru
Johor Darul Takzim
Too complicated? Email : paplfkm@utmspace.edu.my
Just scan me ! :) Telephone : 07-55344726

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