Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR

Overview of Bachelor Of Mechanical Engineering Hons in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia

Mechanical Engineering is one of the most versatile engineering disciplines. It not only applies principles of sciences and technology in mechanical engineering systems design but also encompasses key elements of materials, chemical, civil, electrical and even green engineering. Mechanical engineer involve in design, manufacture or operation management of every daily and industrial product or systems. Virtually every aspect of modern life is touched by mechanical engineering from smart phones to aircraft and power plants.  

This programme seeks to combine excellence in education and research with service to society. This 4 years programme aims to provide graduates with an in depth knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of the various state of art mechanical systems and devices.

The main objective of this programme is to produce engineering graduates with the ability to acquire and apply knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals as well as gain an in depth technical competence in the mechanical engineering discipline.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Mechanical Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Failure Analyst Engineer
• M&E Engineer
• QC Engineer
• Manufacturing Engineer
• R&D Engineer
• Design Engineer
• Product Engineer

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

• Basic Economics, Accounting and Management
• Circuit Theory
• Dynamics
• Engineering Drawing and CAD
• Engineering Thermodynamics I
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Mathematics for Engineering I
• Mathematics for Engineering II
• Mechanical Workshop Practice
• National Language/Other Language
• Solid Mechanics I
• Statics
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

• Basic Electronics
• Electrical Machines
• English for Engineering
• Engineering Thermodynamics II
• Fluid Mechanics I
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Material Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Design
• Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Project Management
• Solid Mechanics II

Year 3

• Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
• Control Systems
• Engineer in Society
• Fluid Mechanics II
• Heat and Mass Transfer
• Industrial Training
• Integrated Design Project
• Law for Engineers
• Mechanics of Machines
• Operation Research and Optimisation
• Process Control and Instrumentation

Year 4

• Co-Curriculum
• Elective I
• Elective II
• Integrated Design Project
• Mechanical Vibrations
• MPU1*
• MPU1**
• Project
• Project Management

Elective I - Choose 3 course(s)

• Automation and Robotics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Methods in Solid Mechanics
• Database Management System
• Database System Fundamentals
• Internal Combustion Engine
• Lean Six Sigma for Manufacturing Operations
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Manufacturing Technology II
• Materials Selection and Alloy Design
• Micro-Electromechanical Systems
• Nanotechnology: Materials and Fabrications
• Nuclear Engineering
• Principles of Refrigeration
• Quality and Reliability Engineering
• Safety and Health in Manufacturing Industries
• Signals, Circuits and Systems
• Total Productive Maintenance

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Automation in the 4th Industrial Revolution
• Data Analysis for Business Intelligence
• Electronic Commerce
• Entrepreneurship
• Management Principles
• Nuclear Engineering
• Renewable Energy

• MPU I* - Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students

  • MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

    • Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
    • Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-Curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Managing Personal Finance
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
• Management of Sports Activity
• Music Performance
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• A-Levels
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)