SEMESTER 01

HBU111 – Kesatria Negara 1 Kursus ini memperkenalkan kepada pelajar mengenai tingkahlaku, sahsiah, kepimpinan dan dan adab berkomunikasimelalui pelajaran komponendisiplin iaitu kawadkaki pasukan beruniform. Pelajar seterusnya diberi input kenegaraan dan kerohanianbagi menerapkan sifat patriotism dan pembentukan akhlak. Aspek kecergasan fisikal diberi melalui latihan jasmani. CTU551 – Islamic and Asian Civilisation Kursus ini membincangkan sejarah dan ilmu ketemadunanmerangkumi Tamadun Islam, Tamadun Melayu, Tamadun Cina, Tamadun India dan isu-isu semasa ketamadunan serta kepentingan dialog peradaban. BEL462 – Reading and Critical Thinking This course is designed to develop student’s ability to read and think critically. It focuses on the relationship between reading and critical thinking and provides students with a structural method for interpreting content of written texts. Tasks and activities suggested are discipline –based. MAT438 – Foundation of Applied Mathematics This subject is a course which consists of calculus and ordinary differential equation. Students will learn calculus dealing mainly with differentiation and integration involving inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic and inverse and inverse hyperbolic functions. It also covers the topics on the first and second order differential equations. QMT405 – Statistics for Technology II This is an elementary course in statistics covering basic topics in descriptive, inferential statistics and probability theory. This course is designed to equip students with the necessary statistical knowledge and tools in pursuance of their studies in technology. The topics covered are descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, box plot, histograms, cumulative frequency curve, measurement of central tendency and dispersion; basic probability theory, probability distributions-elementary sampling theory; estimation and hypothesis testing and basic analysis of variance. CHM420 – General Chemistry This is an introductory chemistry course providing a firm foundation in chemical concepts and principles. This course covers chemical equations and calculations, the mole concept, acids and bases, the periodic table, oxidation-reduction reactions, electronic structure of atoms, chemical bonds and gases CHM431 - Physical Chemistry This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas thermochemistry, thermodynamic, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium, colloids and surface chemistry. Students will define concepts, state and explain laws and theories, make predictions as to the possible outcome of an event, perform investigations via simulations and laboratory exercises and verbally and in writing, discuss the results and relationships with peers and facilitators. The designated lecture session is

used to discuss results of investigations leading to its relation to the existing laws, principles or theories. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and class discussions. The outcomes will be assessed through paper examination, tests and quizzes, laboratory exercises and written laboratory reports. PHY406 – Physics 1 This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of mechanics, matter and thermodynamics. Students will define concepts, state and explain laws and theories, make predictions as to the possible outcome of an event, perform investigations via laboratory exercises and verbally and in writing, discuss the results and relationships with peers and lecturer. The designated lecture session is used to discuss results of investigations leading to its relation to the existing laws, principles or theories. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, informal interviews and classroom engagement.

SEMESTER 02

HBU121-Kesatria Negara II Kursus ini merangkumi empat komponen iaitu discipline, seni mempertahankan diri (Tempur Tanpa Setuju), patriotism, kerohanian, dan rekreasi. Kursus ini juga memperkenalkan pelajar kepada asas ikhtiar hidup. CTU553 – Ethnic Relations Kursus ini menjelaskan konsep-konsep asas hubungan ethnic , budaya dan masyarakat, plurality, masyarakat Alam Melayu dan keperluan mewujudkan masyarakat mengikut acuan Malaysia.Kursus ini turut membincangkan peruntukan perlembagan berkaitan dengan hubungan etnik. Selain dari itu kursus ini turut membincangkan pembangunan politik dan ekonomi, pelan tindakan dan dan strategi kea rah masyarakat berintegrasi.cabaran serta peranan Islam dalam konteks hubungan etnik di Malaysia. BEL422 – Report Writing This course introduces students to the practical aspects of preparing and presenting reports both orally and in written forms. Students are taught to employ the language skills and strategies necessary to write a report based on a combination of primary and secondary research. Students will also be taught the skills of adapting written report for oral presentation. BMD401 – Bahasa Ketiga 1- Mandarin language This course is the first stage of the Mandarin language programme. Students taking this course are exposed to the vocabulary, grammar and Mandarin phrases as well as basic conversational Mandarin in daily situational contexts. Cultural elements are also incorporated in the course. Emphasis is given to consolidating the four communication skills namely listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course aims at equipping students with the ability to communicate using simple Mandarin phrases relevant to foundation level. CSC425 – Introduction to Computer Programming. The course is intended to introduce students to the steps in problem solving. Students will study the basic concepts of structured programming (preferably using C++ programming language and compiler) to understand the software development and programming process. The aim is to produce students who understand the

fundamental ideas of computer programming and algorithms and able to implement the problem solution using C++ programming language. MAT538 – Applied Mathematics This course consists of topic required in engineering and science disciplines. The topics covered include solving of system of linear equations, vectors, partial differentiation, double integral and its applications, numerical methods and Fourier series. PHY407 – Physics II This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of electrostatics, electricity, magnetism, atomic physics and modern physics. Students will define concepts, state and explain laws and theories, make predictions as to the possible outcome of an event, perform investigations via simulations and laboratory exercises and verbally and in writing, discuss the results and relationships with peers and facilitators The designated lecture session is used to discuss results of investigations leading to its relation to the existing laws, principles or theories. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, inventories (CSEM), informal interviews and classroom engagement. MST451 – Introduction to Materials Science This subject has been compiled for students majoring in Material Technology field. This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of atomic arrangements and bonding in solid materials. This course intends to define concepts, state and explain theories of crystallographic arrangement, crystallographic defects and their influence on mechanical, chemical and physical properties of solid materials. Emphasis will be given to relate structure property relationships with the selection of materials for the industrial application. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, informal interviews and classroom engagement. MST410 – Technical Drawing

This introductory course deals with the use of drawing instruments, which is normally used in conventional drawing techniques. The assignments and exercises for this course cover the basic technical drawing techniques such as technical lettering and numbering, line types, dimensioning, principles of orthographic projection, sectioning, isometric drawing, and the development of surfaces.

SEMESTER 03

HBU131 – Kesatria Negara III Kursus ini memperkenalkan kepada pelajar tentang kawad tongkat. Turut dihuraikan ialah ilmu asas kepada peta dan kompas. Selain itu pelajar diterapkan juga dengan kemahiran berkomunikasi, berfikir secara kreatif dan semangat kerja berpasukan.

BMD451 – Bahasa Ketiga II – Mandarin Language II This course is the second stage of the Mandarin language programme. Students taking this course are exposed to the vocabulary, grammar and Mandarin phrases as well as intermediate level conversational Mandarin in daily situational contexts. Cultural elements are also incorporated in the course. Emphasis is given to consolidate the four communication skills namely listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course aims at equipping students with the ability to communicate using simple Mandarin phrases relevant to intermediate level. MST511 – Metals and Alloys This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of Structural details of metallic materials, solidification of metallic materials, equilibrium phase diagrams, ferrous and nonferrous materials, mechanical processing and testing of metallic materials. Students will define concepts, state and explain laws and theories of solidification kinetics and phase equilibrium of metallic materials. Students will analyse phase equilibrium quantitatively and discuss the age hardening of non-ferrous alloys with respect to the equilibrium phase diagram. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, informal interviews and classroom engagement. MST512 – Ceramic Materials This is an introduction to ceramic materials module that aimed to provide students with some fundamental science of ceramics. The course starts with introducing the various classes of ceramic materials and their applications. This shall be followed by detailed explanation on crystal structures of simple and common ceramics and how these structures relate to properties such as strengths and conductivities. Discussion on defects in ceramics such as Schottky and Frenkel follows, to better understand ceramics, how these defects occur and how they could be used to change the properties of ceramics. Mechanisms of how defects are created and formed are also discussed. Phase diagrams are then discussed interactively for students to apply and find out how compositions and temperatures of ceramics could be manipulated to obtain certain phases, crystal structures and microstructures to achieve certain targeted properties. The course ends with presentations from students on selected topics related to ceramics and ceramic industry. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be assessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper tests and examination, informal and formal classroom interviews and presentations. MST513 – Polymeric Materials This course provide an understanding of chemistry and physics of polymers, the relation between structural features and their general and specific properties which include mechanical, thermal, chemical, optical and electrical properties of polymers. Crystallisation and other structural and molecular phenomenon will be taught. Polymerisation techniques available will be explored with an understanding on their advantages and disadvantages of each technique. Emphasis will be given to common polymers such as thermoplastics polyolefin, polyesters, nylon, acrylates and thermosets which include epoxy, unsaturated polyesters, phenolics and amino plastics. Some industrial manufacturing of resin will be explored. Applications of each polymeric material in packaging, engineering, composites and other specialized application for each polymeric material will be covered. MST515 – Basic Materials Analysis and Characterisation This course introduces to students the theory and practical aspects of atomic and molecular optical spectroscopic methods, thermal methods and chromatographic methods of analysis of compounds/materials. The basic concepts of absorption and emission of radiation and Beer-Lambert’s Law will be introduced. The principles, and applications of instruments such as Ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer (UV-VIS), Fourier

Transform Infrared spectrophotometer (FTIR), Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR)-Fourier Transform Infrared spectrophotometer, Fluorescence spectrophotometer, Inductive Coupled Plasma (ICP), Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC), Thermogravimetric Analyser (TGA,), Gas Chromatograph (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) and Gel Permeation Chromatograph (GPC) will be described, The instrumental components and their functions will also be highlighted. Students will be working in groups on qualitative and quantitative analysis of materials using these instruments and they will have hands-on experience on these instruments. They will have to submit laboratory reports for each of the experiments conducted. MST541 –Biomaterials This subject module provides the student with an overview of various types of biomaterials with some selected examples. Topic such as biodegradable polymeric materials and their relation to the tissue engineering, biologic materials and biomaterials application in soft and hard tissue will be discussed. Interaction and surface modification of biomaterials with surrounding tissue will be covered. A wide range of medical and dental applications such as implants metal, dental implants, therapeutics devices, drug delivery system, clinical diagnostic assays, biotechnological and pharmaceutical bioprocess in using immobilized enzymes and cells will also be included. MKT420 – Principles and Practice of Marketing This course introduce the principles and practice of marketing which include market segmentation, market targeting and market positioning as well as the marketing mix. It also covers the area of consumer behavior, marketing research and marketing environment.

SEMESTER 04 BMD501 – Bahasa Ketiga III – Mandarin language III This course is the second stage of the Mandarin language programme. Students taking this course are exposed to the vocabulary, grammar and Mandarin phrases as well as intermediate level conversational Mandarin in daily situational contexts. Cultural elements are also incorporated in the course. Emphasis is given to consolidate the four communication skills namely listening, speaking, reading and writing. The course aims at equipping students with the ability to communicate using simple Mandarin phrases relevant to advance level. ENT600 – Basic in Entrepreneurship Behind every successful technology company is a visionary, effective and efficient entrepreneur. In this course, students will be exposed to entreneurship and apply their entrepreneural skills in developing an advanced technology that could be a basis to the creation and development of a technology venture. MST553 – Materials Processing I This subject has been compiled for students majoring in Material Technology field. This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of processing of materials. This course intends to define concepts, state and explain theories under the topic of industrial processing of metallic, ceramic and polymer materials and effect of these processing on the performance of materials. . Emphasis will be given to materials response to the various conditions like mechanical and chemical; during the processing. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, informal interviews and classroom engagement. Practical aspects of materials processing will be taught through laboratory experiments.

MST555 – Composite Materials and fabrication This course will introduce to students the commercially available reinforcement and matrix system in terms of their forms properties, mechanical behaviour and fabrication methods of composite materials. Curing technique for the preparation of composites will also be covered. It begins by the introduction and classification of the composites system. The implementation of the reinforcement into the matrix system with interfacial bonding formation are probed and discussed. The properties influenced by different types of composition, structure and orientation of the reinforcement are stressed out. The principles of the different matrix composites of metal, polymer, ceramic, carbon are introduced. Then the concepts of sandwich structures involved wood and foam are discussed followed by an explanations of laminates composites system consisting a different layers of materials. Finally, the rules of mixture are used to determine the density, strength, modulus elasticity, thermal and electrical conductivity of micromechanical properties of the composites are discussed. Macro-mechanical properties are discussed by the stress-strain behavior of lamina and load deformation of laminates. In addition, the students are exposed to the laboratory work of composite fabrication and testing to develop their science skills. CMT555 – Electrochemistry and Corrosion Science The course is aimed at giving the student a wide overall spectrum on the industrial aspects of corrosion science, including corrosion behavior and corrosion protection of metals. MST644 – Magnetic Materials This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of electrostatics, electricity, magnetism, atomic physics and modern physics. Students will define concepts, state and explain laws and theories, make predictions as to the possible outcome of an event, perform investigations via simulations and verbally and in writing, discuss the results and relationships with peers and facilitators The designated lecture session is used to discuss results of investigations leading to its relation to the existing laws, principles or theories. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, inventories (CSEM), informal interviews and classroom engagement. MST 557 – Electronic and Semi-conductor Materials The subject introduces the concept of semiconducting materials, the operation of various semiconductor devices and their circuit applications. Discussions on logic operations are also included to reflect their importance in the electronic industry. The laboratory work provides students with practical hands-on experience following the theories and concepts taught in class. Experiments will be conducted in areas of electronic and electrical components.

SEMESTER 05 FSG610 – Project 1 Students are required to carry out an approved research project under the supervision of of one or more lecturers in the faculty. They are required to present their proposals and submit a bound written report to the programme research coordinator. Both presentation and the written proposal shall be assessed and graded.

MST 612– Advanced Materials Analysis and Characterization This is an advanced module that aimed to provide students with additional knowledge on instrumental techniques used in materials testing and characterisation. Instruments such as XRD XRF, SEM, NMR, Mass Spectrometer DMTA are among the instruments covered in the course. Structural elucidation of materials especially for polymers is through interpretation of spectra from mass spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. Principles, instrumentation and sample preparation are also covered. Basic phenomena like chemical shifts, spin spin coupling for NMR and splitting of molecular ion from parent ion are discussed. Thermal analysis using DMTA were also taught which emphasised the effect of transition temperatures for various polymer filled and unfilled system. Instrumental concepts, set up and analysis of data plus applications in materials testing are covered in the laboratories and supported by related experiments to enhance the students’ understanding of the underlying principles and to develop hands on skill on operation of various instruments to characterise materials. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of formal lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper tests and examination, informal and formal classroom interviews and presentations. MST656– Mechanical Testing and Strength of Materials This subject has been compiled for students majoring in Material Technology field. This course will interactively engage students cognitively and scientifically in areas of mechanical behaviour and testing. This course intends to define concepts, state and explain theories under the topic of strength of material, mechanical testing and life cycle of material such as concept of stress and strain, deformation and mechanical testing. Emphasis will be given to materials/component’s response to the mechanical loading conditions and performance of the material. Lecture sessions employ a mixture of lectures and active learning (self and peer discussions). The outcomes shall be accessed through a variety of tools which include the traditional paper examination, concept maps, informal interviews and classroom engagement. PHY501– Non Destructive Testing This subject has been compiled for students majoring in Material Technology field. This course covers the basic physics and practical knowledge in non-destructive testing techniques (NDT). The syllabus includes ultrasonic, eddy current testing, radiography (x-ray and gamma ray), liquid penetrant and magnetic particles testing. MST651– CAD/CAM for Technology This course provides the students an understanding on the concepts of CAD/CAM/CAE practices. It begins with the technology and the systems of CAD/CAM, followed by the application of AutoCAD software and finally on the application of CAM software in manufacturing. Upon completion the students are provided the skills to apply the basic tools necessary to implement CAD/CAM in the course of their work. It also deals with practical and computer programming on the use of computers for designing polymers products specifications and processes and finite element analysis. CMT651– Quality Control and Assurance This course covers both control and quality assurance. Topics covered will be quality cost, quality circles, statistical tools for quality control, quality assurance, companywide planning for quality and introduction to quality management systems and MS ISO9001:2008 requirements.

SEMESTER 06 FSG660 – Project II This is an extension of project I. Students are required to carry out an approved research project under supervision of one or more lecturers in the faculty. They are required to submit a written research thesis and upon completion of a research project, a bound thesis is to be submitted to the faculty and the research outcome will be orally presented. The thesis together with an oral presentation will be assessed and graded. FSG601-Industrial Training The module provides opportunity to the students to have first hand exposure on the materials industry. Student will be exposed more on hands on training in industrial materials work. Students are also expected to be able to record, evaluate and analyze their work for presentation purpose.

MST695 – Selected topics in Materials Science and technology

This course exposes students to the current trends in materials science and technology. In this course students are required to attend and actively participate in invited lectures presented by industrialists and academics on the current development of materials science and technology. Students have to submit reports on the lectures presented. Students are also required to work in groups on special topics and have frequent group discussion on scientific papers relevant to the chosen topics. At the end of the semester, students are required to present the special topic orally and in written form and students are also encouraged to participate actively in the oral presentation.