Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours
(N/523/6/0321) (03/29) (MQA/PA 15090)
Programme Overview
Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours programme is ETAC accredited and registered at MQA. The duration of full-time study generally takes 4 years to complete. Students are required to complete 142 credit hours of courses that includes Engineering Technology core, Humanities, Technopreneur, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence Final Year Project, and Industrial Training. To educate graduates for the innovative design solutions that will be needed of them, the degree takes a systems approach, examining the entire system and breaking it down into subsystems and their constituent components. Graduate from the program can find their career path in mechatronics approach in production and manufacturing, holistic problem solving in a mixed discipline of engineering, simulation and analysis of digital manufacturing and emerging technology in production planning and manufacturing automation.
Provisional Accreditation by Engineering Technology Accreditation Council (ETAC).
Subject Highlights
| Sl.No. | MQA Subject Code | Subject Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BET 1113 | Engineering Mathematics 1 | 3 |
| 2 | BMR 1123 | Computer Programming | 3 |
| 3 | BMR 1133 | Electrical Circuit Analysis | 3 |
| 4 | ENG 613 | English | 3 |
| 5 | TBC | Philosophy and Current issues course (Local Students) Malay Language Communication 2 (International Students) | 3 |
| 6 | BET 1213 | Engineering Mathematics 2 | 3 |
| 7 | BMR 1223 | Electronic Devices 1 | 3 |
| 8 | BMR 1232 | Engineering Materials | 2 |
| 9 | BMR 1242 | Technical Drawing and CAD | 2 |
| 10 | BMR 1253 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 |
| 11 | TBC | Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations | 3 |
| 12 | BMR 1313 | Electronic Devices 2 | 3 |
| 13 | BMR 1323 | Principles of Instrumentation and Measurement | 3 |
| 14 | BMR 1332 | Dynamics | 2 |
| 15 | BMR 2113 | Signal and Systems | 3 |
| 16 | BMR 2123 | Sensors and Transducer | 3 |
| 17 | BMR 2133 | Electrical Machines and Controls | 3 |
| 18 | BET 2143 | Engineering Mathematics 3 | 3 |
| 19 | BMR 2152 | Machine Design | 2 |
| 20 | BMR 2162 | Microcontroller Technology | 2 |
| 21 | MPU 3232 | Leadership Skills and Human Relations | 2 |
| 22 | BMR 2212 | Basic Engineering Metrology | 2 |
| 23 | BMR 2223 | Introduction to Control System | 3 |
| 24 | BMR 2232 | Mechanics of Machines | 2 |
| 25 | BMR 2242 | Manufacturing Process (Basic Metal Workshop) | 2 |
| 26 | BMR 2253 | Digital Systems | 3 |
| 27 | BMR 2262 | Basic Turning and Milling | 2 |
| 28 | MPU 3342 | Malaysian Government and Public Policy | 2 |
| 29 | BMR 2313 | Engineer in Society | 3 |
| 30 | BMR 2323 | PLC and Automation | 3 |
| 31 | BMR 2333 | Pneumatics and Hydraulic Technology | 3 |
| 32 | BMR 3113 | Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer | 3 |
| 33 | BMR 3123 | Integrated Design Project | 3 |
| 34 | BMR 3133 | Mechatronic System Design | 3 |
| 35 | BMR 3143 | Control System Engineering | 3 |
| 36 | BMR 3153 | Industrial Robotics | 3 |
| 37 | BET 3163 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| 38 | BMR 3213 | Actuators and Drives | 3 |
| 39 | BMR 3223 | Final Year Project I | 3 |
| 40 | BMR 3233 | Electromagnetic Field Theory | 3 |
| 41 | MPU 3412 | Community Service | 2 |
| 42 | Elective I | ||
| BMR 3253 | Internet of Things | 3 | |
| BMR 3263 | Digital Control System | 3 | |
| BMR 3273 | Vibration Analysis | 3 | |
| BMR 3283 | Machine Learning | 3 | |
| 43 | BET 3312 | Digital Technopreneur | 2 |
| 44 | BMR 3323 | Robotic Control | 3 |
| 45 | Elective II | ||
| BMR 3333 | Data Communication and Networking | 3 | |
| BMR 3343 | Embedded System Design | 3 | |
| BMR 3353 | Advanced Manufacturing System | 3 | |
| BMR 3363 | Autonomous Robot | 3 | |
| 46 | BMR 4115 | Final Year Project II | 5 |
| 47 | Elective III | ||
| BMR 4123 | Machine Vision | 3 | |
| BMR 4133 | Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) | 3 | |
| BMR 4143 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | |
| BMR 4153 | Swarming Robotic | 3 | |
| 48 | BMR 4212 | Industrial Training | 12 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements :
- Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia or equivalent with a minimum of a full pass or grade C (CGPA 2.0) in Mathematics and one (1) Science-related subjects and pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia or equivalent with at least a pass in English; or
- Passed Diploma in Engineering / Engineering Technology (Level 4, Malaysian Qualifications Framework, MQF) in relevant areas of the LUC that are recognized by the government of Malaysia or equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0.
For international students, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 500 or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.0 or equivalent is required. If the student does not meet this requirement, LUC offers proficiency courses in English to ensure student mastery is sufficient to meet the program requirements. This is done through the evaluation process.
Career Opportunities
Students who obtain a Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours will have the knowledge and abilities needed to occupy a variety of career titles that offer well and are in high demand. The following is a list of the most common job titles held by persons with a mechatronics degree:
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Controls Engineer
- Electromechanical Engineer
Program Aim
PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
- Develop Product and applications in the field of Automation and Mechatronics and be able to use Engineering tools that will Enhance their Productivity.
- Capable of communicating and managing effectively in diverse areas of Mechatronics Engineering.
- Practicing professional ethics, life-long learning, and sustainable development for the betterment of society.
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO)
The programme Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering Technology with Honours follows the 12 ETAC domains to produce graduates who can:
Knowledge: Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies in the field of Mechatronics engineering technology.
Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to Mechatronics engineering technology.
Design/ development of solutions: Design solutions for broadly-defined mechatronics engineering technology problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Investigation: Conduct investigations of broadly-defined mechatronics engineering technology problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions.
Modern Tool Usage: Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly-defined engineering problems, with an understanding of the limitations.
The Engineer and Society: Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to mechatronics engineering technology practice and solutions to broadly-defined engineering problems.
Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of mechatronics engineering technology solutions of broadly-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development.
Ethics: Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering technology practice.
Individual and Teamwork: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams.