Faculty of Engineering
Student Handbook
Undergraduate
programmes
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Table of Contents
Welcome Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.0
INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................5
1.1
1.2
2.0
Purpose .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Semester Dates for Academic Year 2015/16 ............................................................................................... 5
THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ........................................................................................................6
2.1
2.2
3.0
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS AND CHAPTERS ................................................................................................ 9
Engineering Professions .......................................................................................................................... 11
EDUCATIONAL POLICY ....................................................................................................................15
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
4.0
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQs .........................................................................................27
4.1
5.0
Course Aims and the Learning Experience ................................................................................................ 15
Student Charter ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Course General Information .................................................................................................................... 16
Absence from Examinations or Non-Submission of Assignments ............................................................... 17
Conduct of Students during Examinations ................................................................................................ 17
Assessment Disciplinary Board................................................................................................................. 21
Revision of Assessment Results................................................................................................................ 23
Material for Assessment .......................................................................................................................... 24
Provisions for Students with a Disability ................................................................................................... 24
Repeal ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................................................................... 25
Examples of Academic Dishonesty ........................................................................................................ 26
Assessment and Feedback.................................................................................................................... 26
Useful Administrative and Other Information ........................................................................................... 31
FACULTY SAFETY REGULATIONS .....................................................................................................33
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
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5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15
5.16
5.17
5.18
Safety Organisation ................................................................................................................................. 33
Departmental Safety Committee ............................................................................................................. 33
Fire......................................................................................................................................................... 33
Accidents or illness.................................................................................................................................. 34
Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences ................................................................................. 34
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations - COSHH .............................................................. 34
Hazardous Operations ............................................................................................................................. 34
Permits to Work...................................................................................................................................... 35
General Laboratory / Workshop Procedure .............................................................................................. 35
Access to Buildings outside Normal Hours ............................................................................................. 36
Supervision of Postgraduate and Project Students ................................................................................. 36
Visitors to Laboratories ........................................................................................................................ 36
Electricity at Work Regulations ............................................................................................................. 36
General Electrical Safety....................................................................................................................... 36
Inspection and Testing of Electrical Apparatus....................................................................................... 37
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 ........................................................................................... 37
Buildings and Equipment...................................................................................................................... 37
Compressed Gas Safety ........................................................................................................................ 37
6.0 E-LEARNING – Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Electronic Student Information Management
System (eSIMS).......................................................................................................................................38
6.1
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) frequently asked questions ................................................................ 38
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Electronic Student Information Management System eSIMS frequently asked questions ........................... 40
7.0
STUDYING ABROAD ON SOCRATES / ERASMUS PROGRAMMES – A STUDENT GUIDE ........................43
7.1
7.2
8.0
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
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ERASMUS frequently asked questions ...................................................................................................... 43
Procedure for Outgoing Students............................................................................................................. 44
Faculty of Engineering Staff Members ............................................................................................46
Faculty Office.......................................................................................................................................... 46
Department of Electronic Systems Engineering ........................................................................................ 47
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering ............................................................................ 48
Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion .............................................................................. 50
Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................................................................... 51
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering ............................................................................... 52
Department of Systems and Control Engineering...................................................................................... 53
FACILITIES and LABORATORIES OFFERED by the FACULTY of ENGINEERING......................................55
9.1 Department of Electronic Systems Engineering ........................................................................................ 55
9.2 Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering ......................................................................... 56
9.3 Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion .............................................................................. 58
9.4 Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................................................................... 59
9.5 Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering............................................................................... 60
9.6 Department of Systems and Control Engineering...................................................................................... 63
ANNEX 1 – B.ENG. (HONS.) IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
ANNEX 2 – B.ENG. (HONS.) IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
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Welcome Introduction
Welcome to this guide to our Faculty. If you are a registered student, this aid will be invaluable to help
you understand how to operate in the exciting environment that is the Faculty of Engineering. This is the
closest thing to an operating instructions manual for engineering students, and will guide you through
your four years of study in the Faculty. If you are a prospective student you can find the details on our
undergraduate courses that include:
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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering (Appendix 1)
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Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Appendix 2)
Whilst it may seem a daunting document, it is structured and subdivided to provide easy reference to
any required information when required; it is a parallel to the structure of our undergraduate degree
courses, which appear to be formidable seen from the point of view of a fresher, but which effectively
deliver what is required to be a professional engineer in the right sequence and when required.
The compilation of this handbook is part of our assurance towards providing students with the necessary
information and procedures, with the aim of achieving superior quality in the delivery of the
undergraduate programme of studies offered by this Faculty. As present or future students you are
invited to be part of this experience, and to contribute by providing feedback and suggestions through
the various channels set-up by this Faculty. Various student organisations and chapters have long been
established. It is strongly recommended that you form part of these organisations. Together with these,
student representatives are also invited to form part of the Faculty Board of Studies, responsible for the
quality and assurance of the different programme of studies offered by this Faculty. Any student
concerns can also be addressed at this board.
I conclude this introduction by thanking the Faculty staff who contributed to our degrees, towards
excellence in knowledge transfer, teaching and research development.
Good luck in your engineering experience at the University of Malta.
Dr. Ing. Andrew Sammut
Dean, Faculty of Engineering
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1
Purpose
1.1.1
The aim of this handbook is to answer the many questions you may have about the different
aspects of studying for a degree at the Faculty of Engineering - University of Malta. The handbook
contains practical information about the University, the Departments and the programme of
studies offered by this faculty, including course regulations, study-unit learning outcomes and
departmental procedures. It is an important reference document which will help you to ensure
that your time here is organised efficiently and to maximum benefit.
1.1.2
The Faculty of Engineering is located at the University's main campus and offers tuition and
supervision to about 500 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, while
conducting research in all fields covered by its departments.
1.1.3
We believe the information provided in this Handbook is correct at date of publishing but may be
subject to revision.
1.2
Semester Dates for Academic Year 2015/16
1.2.1
FIRST SEMESTER
Thursday 1 October 2015 to Saturday 30 January 2016
For first year students Monday 28 September 2015 to Saturday 30 January 2016
For continuing students Opening Ceremony – Thursday 1 October 2015
Christmas Recess
Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016
Examinations
Thursday 14 January to Saturday 30 January 2016
1.2.2
SECOND SEMESTER
Monday 1 February 2016 to Thursday 30 June 2016
Easter Recess
Monday 21 March 2016 to Sunday 3 April 2016
Examinations
Saturday 28 May 2016 to Thursday 30 June 2016
1.2.3
THIRD SEMESTER
(for postgraduate course which include Summer period as the final semester)
Monday 13 June 2016 to Friday 30 September 2016
Summer Recess
Monday 1 August 2016 to Sunday 14 August 2016
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Thursday 1 September 2016 to Saturday 10 September 2016
2.0 THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
The Faculty of Engineering is located at the University's main campus and offers tuition and supervision
to a number of students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels while conducting research in all
fields covered by its departments.
The Faculty is made up of 6 departments:
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Department of Electronic Systems Engineering - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/ese
Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/ime
Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/epc
Department of Mechanical Engineering - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/mec
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/mme
Department of Systems & Control Engineering - http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/sce
The faculty offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses as shown in Figure 1 and
described below.
Undergraduate Degree Programmes
B.Eng. (Hons.) in Electrical & Electrinics
Engineering
B.Eng. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering
Postgraduate Degree Programmes
Masters of Philosophy in
Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering
Masters of Science by research in
Mechanical Engineering
Masters of Science by research in Electrical
Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy in
Mechanical or Electrical
Engineering
Masters of Science in Integrated Product
Development
Figure 1: Undergraduate and postgraduate programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering
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Undergraduate Degree Courses
B.Eng.(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
The B.Eng.(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills
to professionally design, develop, manufacture and maintain mechanical engineering systems. The wide
and dynamic range of applications makes this an exciting and rewarding Degree Course which includes
high level academic tuition and hands-on practice. The course spans over four years, structured as
follows:
Year 1 and 2
Fundamental mechanical engineering topics are covered together with essential ancillary subjects.
Modules cover the following fields: mechanics; structural engineering; thermo-fluids; materials science
and engineering; manufacturing and industrial engineering; drawing and computer-aided design;
electrical, electronics and control technology; computational techniques; mathematics; and other
introductory engineering subjects.
Year 3 and 4
Students are given the opportunity to apply the skills learnt so far in an engineering design project in
their third year. At this stage, whilst retaining fundamental core subjects, students can choose from
amongst three streams: Applied Mechanics and Thermo-Fluids, Applied Materials in Engineering and
Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. Students will in their final year present a thesis based on a
defined engineering project that they are expected to plan, manage and realise.
B.Eng.(Hons) in Electrical Engineering
The B.Eng.(Hons) in Electrical Engineering incorporates both technical and practical knowledge to
provide the ideal springboard for satisfactory industrial careers and further academic development. This
degree is a full-time four-year course, structured as follows:
Year 1 and 2
The first two years consist of initial background courses on electrical and electronic circuits, mechanical
engineering, computer-aided design, modelling of dynamic systems, computer programming and
architecture, electrical machines and microcontrollers.
Year 3 and 4
During the final two years the students take optional courses to further their knowledge and expertise in
the fields of microcontrollers; advanced electronic and power circuit design; electrical and renewable
energy; advanced drives; signal processing; control systems; and artificial intelligence. The technical
knowledge acquired during the course is put to use in a final year thesis, a showcase of the students’
development and their future aspirations.
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Postgraduate Degree Courses
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering by Research
The M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering by research is a 3-semester degree which is based on a research
project implemented by the student. It includes a 5 ECTS unit on research methods, and a research
seminar in which students reading for this degree present their work to the Faculty. Some subject areas
covered in this programme include: Applied Mechanics & Biomechanics, Strength, Stability, and Integrity
of the Structures, Applied Multi-physics Modelling, Composite Structures, Mechanics of Welding and
Joining Technologies, Environmental Engineering, Offshore Renewable Energy, Solar Energy,
Aerodynamics and Wind Energy, Air-conditioning Systems, Heat Transfer in Electrical Machines, Internal
Combustion Engines, Naval Architecture, Laser Material Processing and Surface Engineering for corrosion
and wear resistance, Nanomaterial Modelling, Biomaterials, Austempered Ductile Iron (ADI), Product
Design and Development, Design of Biomedical and Assistive Devices, Artificial Hand Design and
Development, Rapid Prototyping, Tooling and Manufacturing (RPTM) using Fused Deposition Modelling
(FDM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Polymer Processing (injection moulding and thermoforming),
Lean and Agile Manufacturing, Micro and Nano Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, Industrial
Automation, and Robotics.
Students are encouraged to visit the department’s websites for continuous updated Master by Research
areas of studies offered by the respective departments.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering by Research
The M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering by research is a 3-semester degree which is based on a research
project implemented by the student. It includes a 5 ECTS unit on research methods, and a research
seminar in which students reading for this degree present their work to the Faculty. Some subject areas
covered in this programme include: Electrical Drives, Electrical Machine Design, Electric Transportation,
Control and Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources, Energy Storage, Building Services, Power
Systems, Power Electronics, Microgrids, Power Quality and EMC, Electrical Energy Efficiency, Signal,
Image and Biomedical Signal Processing, Computer Vision, Distributed Computational Intelligence,
Machine Learning, Automatic Control, Adaptive and Intelligent Control, Robot Control, Spatio-temporal
System Modelling, Swarm Robotics, Human-machine Interface Design, Analysis and Evaluation, Aircraft
Flight Trajectory, Prediction/Management, Autonomous Navigation Systems, Analogue/Digital Signal
Processing, Air/Road Traffic Management, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Biomedical Electronics,
Industrial Electronics and Precision Instrumention.
Students are encouraged to visit the department’s websites for continuous updated Master by Research
areas of studies offered by the respective departments.
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Master of Science in Integrated Product Development
The M.Sc. in Integrated Product Development is a taught Masters offered by the Faculty of Engineering
and has been running for over 10 years. The Course is built on two fundamental pillars of Product and
Process Engineering, and Business. The programme blends these topics together and even allows the
student an element of specialisation or focus in any one of these two pillars within the programme itself.
This course runs over a 3-year period over a part-time basis and is intended to fortify skills and maximise
performance and success in the industry by integrating all the aspects of product development, including
product function and design, product materials and manufacturing, product use and environmental
impact, product marketing and costing, entrepreneurship and business management.
Doctorate Degree by Research in Engineering
The Ph.D. in Engineering is a 3-4 year doctorate degree based on an innovative research project
implemented by the student, supported by the extensive expertise and research conducted at the
departments in the Faculty and using the comprehensive range of equipment and facilities available.
Students are encouraged to visit the department’s websites for continuous updated Master by Research
areas of studies offered by the respective departments.
2.1
2.1.1
STUDENT ORGANISATIONS AND CHAPTERS
University Engineering Students Association - UESA
UESA (University Engineering Students Association) is a non-political student organization which is
directed towards students within the University of Malta. Since its birth, UESA’s main aim is to help the
engineering student familiarize and accustom himself within university life. In addition to this, it’s aim, is
to make campus life much better and more fun by organizing events aimed at young people while giving
the education aspect the required importance.
UESA’s objectives are achieved by building a good relationship with the staff at the faculty so as to serve
as a bridge between the students and the lecturers. UESA is also recognised by the Chamber of
Engineers, by having its own active representative in the chamber’s executive. In 2004, UESA was
officially admitted in the EYE – European Young Engineers council, thus also representing the engineering
student on an international level.
UESA has in recent years gained “an exponential momentum” as described by one our alumni. Also, a
rebranding took place, where the true new face of UESA is represented, that is; fresh, new and modern.
These three words represent the true spirits of every member in the executive.
Website: http://www.uesa-mt.com/
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Kunsill Studenti Universitarji - KSU
The Kunsill Studenti Universitarji (University Students’ Council) is the oldest national student union in
Europe. KSU was founded by Arturo Mercieca (later Chief Justice Sir Arturo Mercieca) in 1901, as the
Comitato Permanente Universitario. The student union involved itself in student politics as well as
national politics. KSU represents all students attending the University, Junior College, Medical School and
the Malta Centre of Restoration – on both a national and international level.
Although times have changed since the organization was founded, the aim of KSU remains unchanged.
Although Malta has progressed greatly since 1901, this does not reduce the importance of the
contribution that each and every student can give to University and society in general. Life and University
should not only consist in studying, and KSU is an ideal forum where every student can express his or her
ideas regarding issues that, strictly speaking, have nothing to do with his or her studies. KSU gives the
student the opportunity not only to attend, but also to form part of University.
Although in itself KSU is a dynamic organization and therefore it is open for change and debate, like other
organizations, it finds its roots in a set of fundamental objectives on which the organization was founded.
Over the past 113 years, KSU has been working:
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To represent students in whatever issues concern them, whether it is on a national or
international level.
To serve as an official link between students and the relevant authorities.
To achieve the democratization of education in Malta.
To coordinate activities with other organizations, and
To cultivate an interest in students in the fields of education, socio-political and cultural issues.
To pressure authorities into assuring the highest level of quality in Higher Education.
Website: http://www.ksu.org.mt/
2.1.3
University of Malta Racing Team - UoMR
UoMR is a team of university students from various courses such as Engineering and B.Com who have
embarked on an exciting project to design, build and race a formula style racing car in a prestigious
competition designed for universities all over the world. Engineering students are particularly
encouraged to join this venture towards extra curriculum engineering related activities.
The team successfully participated in Formula ATA 2014, achieving great results. The design and
manufacturing of a new car which will participate in Formula ATA 2015 has already started, with new
members joining the original members. If you have any suggestions, could offer some help or just would
like some information, please do not hesitate to contact them.
Website: http://uomracing.com/
In this website you will find more information on the team, the car and the competition, with frequent
updates on our progress. In the news section one can find these updates, along with informative car and
engineering related posts, written by ourselves. In addition, one can find all of UoMR’s partners in the
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“Our Sponsors” page, which have made all of this possible, so we appreciate if you could check out their
products and services.
2.2
2.2.1
Engineering Professions
The Chamber of Engineers - CoE
The Chamber of Engineers (CoE) is the main local organisation catering for the interests of Maltese
Professional Engineers. The Chamber was founded on the 28th April 1978.
The Chamber of Engineers is today an ever growing, dynamic and very active organisation which is
continuously discussing ways and means of both enhancing and safeguarding the profession.
At both a local and European level, the Chamber actively participates in international discussion groups
through the Chamber's affiliation with the European Federation of National Engineering Associations
(FEANI). It has also hosted the annual FEANI meeting on two occasions in 1994 and in 2004. The
Chamber's role in Malta is also recognised. The Chamber has a representative voice on a number of local
Authorities and Government Boards.
The CoE organises various activities such as, visits to engineering concerns and projects, and engineering
fora amongst others. The most prestigious activity is the Annual Engineering Conference, organised in
April or May of each year.
In December the chamber organizes an Annual Reception during which the Malta Engineering Excellence
Awards, for Innovation, Leadership and LifeTime Achievement, are presented. A novelty in the calendar
is the Annual Concert.
The Chamber also organises regular lectures which offer an ideal opportunity for attendees to broaden
their knowledge on different Engineering concerns and provides one with an ideal opportunity to meet
fellow engineers with whom one can talk, share experiences, identify common problems and discuss
potential solutions.
The Chamber organises courses for the Engineering Community on Health and Safety, Quality,
Management, Building Services, Technical and Information Technology subjects. The CoE publishes a
regular journal - "Engineering Today" - providing a medium for the exchange of technical articles and
views on subjects relating to the profession.
The Chamber of Engineers offers unique opportunities, both on an individual basis and as a Professional
body, through its ongoing work to enhance the co-operation between Engineers for the good of our
society, and by ensuring that the Engineer's voice is heard at government level.
Students are encouraged to form part of the chamber. The Chamber also supports the Faculty of
Engineering through the award of prizes to students showing an outstanding achievement.
Website: http://www.coe.org.mt/
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Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions – MGPEI
The Malta Group of Professional Engineering Institutions represents locally three of the leading British
Engineering Institutions:
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) - http://www.theiet.org/
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMECHE) - http://www.imeche.org/
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - https://www.ice.org.uk/
MGPEI’s Mission:
 To promote the advancement of electrical, mechanical, civil, manufacturing and information
engineering and to facilitate the exchange of information and ideas.
 To provide a broad range of services to members, to assist them in developing their careers by
improving their capabilities as engineers and to play their full part in contributing to society.
 To raise the standing and visibility of the profession and to maintain a high standard of
professional conduct.
The Malta Group which represents approximately 400 members between the three Institutions, invite
it’s members and even members of the general public to all of the activities organised by the Group. The
Malta Group has a committee of 10 members and committee meetings are held once every month. The
main aims of the committee are to organise activities of a technical nature and interest for the members
and also to encourage communication between the members of the three parent Institutions. The
committee also carries out interviews of prospective members and helps the younger members with the
development of their carriers. All the committee members work on a purely voluntary basis for the
benefit of their colleagues.
Members are obliged by the Institutions Charter to keep up-to-date and competent by continuing
professional development. The activities organised by the Group are aimed in this direction. They also
help to bring the members together in an informal environment, helping to promote good relations
between members as well as to facilitate the co-operation of the members between themselves in the
practice of their profession.
The Group is always on the look-out for opportunities to get people from industry and commercial
organisations related to engineering to give presentations to the members. Although local engineers give
most of the presentations, whenever we can, we make use of the services of engineers/technical
managers coming from international companies who happen to be in Malta on business. This is also a
way of giving the opportunity to commercial organisations to present their engineering products to
engineers and architects practicing in the local field. It is all about co-operation where these
presentations are to the benefit of both the commercial organisations and our members. Presentations
with an international input attract the biggest audiences and are very well received by our members.
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Engineering students are welcome to form part of this group and become members of its representative
institutions. Every year undergraduate students are invited to give a presentation on their undergraduate
project. The best presentation and project is awarded a cash prize. The organization is also in charge of
the local IET Present Around the World Competition that provides engineers with the possibility to
present their work at both local and international level. The winner of the local heat is awarded a cash
prize and all inclusive flight and accommodation to attend represent Malta in the international
competition.
Website: http://www.maltagpei.org.mt/
Chairman: Ing. Joe Camilleri, email: joevcamilleri@gmail.com
Country representatives:
IMechE: Prof. Duncan Camilleri, email: duncan.camilleri@um.edu.mte
IET: Ing. Charles Cuschieri, email: ccuschieri@camilleriandcuschieri.com
ICE: Dr. Ruben P. Borg, email: ruben.p.borg@um.edu.mt
2.2.3
The Royal Institution of Naval Architecture - RINA
The Royal Institution of Naval Architects, founded in 1860, is an internationally renowned and highly
respected professional institution and learned society, whose members are involved at all levels in the
design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Members of RINA are
widely represented in industry, universities and colleges, and maritime organisations in over ninety
countries.
RINA has accredited the B.Eng.(Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, for the area of study in Applied
Mechanics and Thermofluids Engineering, as satisfying the requirements for corporate membership of
RINA. Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Degree and corporate members of RINA attain a
professional qualification demonstrating an accomplishment of high levels of professional standards,
competence and integrity. Corporate members are entitled to apply for registration as a Chartered
Engineer (C.Eng.) by the Engineering Council (UK), depending on their academic achievements,
professional development and experience. The B.Eng.(Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering features on the
Maritime Courses Directory as an International Professional accredited and recognised degree course.
http://www.rina.org.uk/Maritime-Courses-Directory . The institution also awards the “RINA Student
Naval Architect Award” for the best marine related final year undergrduate project, in addition to
“Certificates of Achievement”, presented during the final year project exhibition.
Website: http://www.rina.org.uk
Country representative: Dr. Inġ. Claire De Marco, email claire.demarco@um.edu.mt
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The Institution of Engineering Design - IED
The Institution of Engineering Designers U.K. was established in 1945. It is a professional body for
designers who operate in widely diverse areas of design practice. The Malta Branch started to operate on
28th June 1978 with 21 members. The late Mr. K.J. Wilcocks F.I.E.D. was the first branch secretary and
Mr. O. Cardona F.I.E.D. together with Mr. A. Darmenia Gay M.I.E.D. were the first members of the I.E.D.
committee. From January 2001 to March 2010, Prof. Ing. Jonathan C. Borg acted as the regional
coordinator of the IED Malta branch. At present Dr. Ing. Philip Farrugia holds this post. The Malta Branch
strives to promote professional design practice by annually organizing a number of technical and social
activities for its members.
Website: http://www.iedmalta.org
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3.0 EDUCATIONAL POLICY
3.1
Course Aims and the Learning Experience
Your aim in choosing your degree course is undoubtedly to graduate and qualify as a competent
professional engineer. Our aim is to assist you in the best ways we can to achieve that goal. There are
various elements of knowledge, skills, experience and understanding which are to be found in
competent engineers and your course will give you the opportunity to acquire and develop these. By the
end of your course, we expect that you will:
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have a good working knowledge of the fundamentals of systems and processes which are
generally recognised to be in the domain of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and its
related subjects with principle focus on the related engineering field depending on the chosen
course i.e. mechanical or electrical and electronics engineering.
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be able to understand, model and predict the behaviour of engineering artefacts through the
application of scientific and technological principles
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have had a great deal of practice in creating new solutions, adapting old ones, and in using your
acquired knowledge in the various engineering fields that you choose to follow during the course
We also expect you to develop many new capabilities which are not simply concerned with engineering
technology; in fact we will be disappointed if your outlook does not change radically during your course.
In particular, we expect that you will:
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continue to develop the capacity you already have to learn about many things - a good engineer
can do anything
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increase your skills in communicating and working effectively with others - engineers work in
teams and lead teams
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grow to understand your place as an engineer in a complex and fascinating professional
community - the world is your oyster.
3.2
Student Charter
Departmental staff aim to:
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be responsible and responsive in all matters related to students
respect individual students as partners in the learning process
maximise learning opportunities
minimise bureaucracy and ensure the transparency of procedures
maintain a friendly and caring environment
operate an efficient information system
identify clearly the responsibilities of staff and students
facilitate innovative developments where appropriate
ensure equality of opportunity for all
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Course General Information
The engineering course programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering are governed by the bye-Laws
of 2011 in terms of the General Regulations for University Undergraduate Awards, 2004 for the Degree
of Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - B.Eng. (Hons) - under the auspices of the Faculty of Engineering
3.3.1
Areas of Study
The Degree may be awarded in any one of the following areas of study:
Mechanical Engineering; or
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
3.3.2
Entry Requirements
(1) To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall:
either (a) satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations and be
in possession also of passes at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics
and in Physics;
or (b) be in possession of passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better
in Maltese and English Language, and of either the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in an area
deemed by the Board to be relevant to the Course, or the MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics.
(2) If applicants are graduates of a university or have other qualifications considered to be sufficient, they
may be exempted by the University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions
Committee, from the whole or part of these special course requirements.
3.3.3
Course Duration
The Course shall extend over a period of four years of full-time study.
3.3.4
Course Programme
(1) Applicants shall be required to indicate their choice of area of study at the time of application for
admission.
(2) The Course consist of study-units to which 240 credits shall be assigned.
(3) The Board shall publish the programme of study for each area of study before the commencement of
the Course, following the approval of Senate. Subject to changes that the Board may, with the approval
of Senate, be constrained to make, students are bound to follow the study-units and obtain the credits as
indicated in the programme of study of the area of study they are following for the Degree.
3.3.5
Classification of the Award
The overall evaluation of each student's performance shall be based on the results obtained in each year
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of the Course weighted according to the following criteria:
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First Year Average Mark - 10%
Second Year Average Mark - 20%
Third Year Average Mark - 30%
Fourth Year Average Mark - 40%
A Pass degree of Bachelor of Technology B.Tech. shall be awarded to a student who does not qualify for
the award of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) B.Eng.(Hons) degree but who obtains a minimum of
180 credits, unless the student is eligible and opts to repeat the fourth year of the Course.
3.4
Absence from Examinations or Non-Submission of Assignments
When students are absent from Examinations held in either January or May/June for a reason that
Senate considers valid, they shall be allowed to take the missed Examination/s in the September
Supplementary Session as a first sit.
When the mode of assessment is by assignment, and there are reasons for non-submission which the
Board considers valid, students shall be allowed an extension of the deadline by a maximum of three
weeks, or if this is not sufficient because of their circumstances, they shall be allowed to submit the
assignment at the first practicable opportunity, but not later than the end of the September
supplementary session.
When students do not obtain all the requirements to proceed regularly to the following year, having
been absent for a valid reason in a September supplementary session, or having failed an Examination
sat in September as a first sit, they shall progress conditionally, if eligible, and be assessed in the
following academic year.
When final year undergraduate students are absent for a valid reason in the September supplementary
session, or fail an Examination sat in September as a first sit, they shall sit the missed or failed
Examination at the first opportunity in an extended year of study. When an Examination is not due to be
held during the next twelve months, Senate may approve the holding of that Examination at any of the
regular Examination sessions in the next academic year.
When the reason brought forward is not considered sufficient to justify the absence or non-submission,
students shall be deemed to have failed the Assessment and shall receive a mark of 0.
Students are bound to follow any procedure for the notification of absence from Examinations issued by
the Office of the Registrar from time to time.
3.5
Conduct of Students during Examinations
Students shall be admitted to the examination venue ten minutes before the start of the Examination, or
as deemed appropriate by the invigilator, and they shall be seated as directed.
Students may be required to place their national or University identification card on the desk in the
examination venue for the duration of the Examination. Invigilators may, when they have reason to
believe that there is cause to do so, require students to produce further proof of identity.
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Students who are not able to provide acceptable proof of identity may be permitted to continue the
Examination provided that they undertake to produce verification of their identity within a reasonable
period, normally on the same day of the Examination. If verification is not provided, the matter shall be
referred to the Assessment Disciplinary Board that shall, as a minimum, annul the particular Assessment
and assign a mark of 0, unless the students are able to prove that they were prevented from complying
with this regulation for a reason beyond their control.
Students shall not be allowed into an examination venue after the first half an hour of the Examination
unless the invigilator can confirm that no other student has already left the examination venue/s, either
temporarily or permanently.
When students are allowed to enter the examination venue after the commencement of the
Examination they shall not be given additional time to make up for the time lost because of their arriving
late, unless in special circumstances arrangements have been approved in advance by the Registrar.
Students shall not be allowed to leave the examination venue whether temporarily or permanently,
during the first half an hour and during the last ten minutes of an Examination, unless instructions in the
rubric of the examination paper stipulate that students may not leave the examination venue before the
end of the Examination.
Students may be allowed to leave the examination venue temporarily after half an hour from the start of
an Examination and before the last ten minutes of an Examination, provided they are duly supervised
during the temporary absence; normally not more than one student shall be allowed to leave the
examination venue at any one time.
Students may not be re-admitted to the examination venue after they have left it, unless during the
period of absence they have been under approved supervision.
Students are required to write all answers and rough work on the stationery provided by the University.
Answers must be written legibly. Examiners may be permitted by the Board of Examiners not to mark
work that is reasonably considered illegible.
When the invigilator announces the end of the Examination, students shall:
(a) stop writing immediately; and
(b) remain seated in silence until permitted to leave the examination venue by the invigilator.
Students shall not:
(a) during any Examination:
(i) introduce or cause to be introduced into the examination venue, any books, dictionaries, notes
or any other printed or written matter or any other form of recorded matter, any blank paper or
any blank, recording material, any pencil case or similar receptacle, any electronic device for
mathematical calculations or any electronic data processor other than those which the
examiners have expressly permitted to be taken into that particular Examination and so
indicated in the question paper rubric, and any means of communication such as mobile phones,
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Provided that students may be allowed by the invigilator to leave their personal belongings,
including coats and bags, in a place designated for this purpose at the examination venue, and
Provided that visiting students who are not registered on a Course leading to an award of this
University may request and be granted permission to use a bi-lingual, English / native language
dictionary during an Examination; English only dictionaries shall not be allowed;
(ii) allow another person/s to take an Examination in their stead or take an Examination in lieu of
another person (impersonification);
(iii) directly or indirectly give or seek to give assistance to, or seek to obtain or accept assistance
from, any other student;
(iv) by any improper means whatever obtain, or seek to obtain, advantage in the Examination;
give or endeavor to give assistance to other students by having or seeking access to unauthorized
information or material,
or by copying or attempting to copy from, or by communicating or attempting to communicate
with an examiner or any other person during the time appointed for an Examination or with an
examiner about the Examination until the official results are published;
(v) write anywhere other than on the stationery provided by the University;
(vi) write their name on any part of the examination book or make any other mark thereon
calculated to disclose their identity to an examiner, except when specifically directed to write their
name in a space provided for the purpose;
(vii) remove examination books or parts thereof from the examination venue;
(viii) act in any way as to disturb other students taking an Examination, in which case the
Registrar or his delegate may order the student to leave thepremises where the Examination is
being held;
(ix) communicate with any other student in an examination venue, prior to, during, or at the end
of the Examination on any matter or in any way whatsoever;
(x) disobey the directions of the invigilator/s; and
(xi) enter or leave the examination venue without the permission of the examination invigilator as
indicated in these regulations;
(b) in any form of Assessment:
(i) engage in plagiarism - defined as the unacknowledged use, as one's own, of work of another
person, whether or not such work has been published, and as may be further elaborated in
Faculty or University guidelines, provided that in the case of work by two or more students that is
substantially identical, plagiarism shall be deemed to have occurred even if the original source
remains undetermined;
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(ii) submit work or part thereof that has been submitted by the student himself or by any other
student, for the Assessment of another Study-Unit, unless, when submitting part of one's own
work that had previously been submitted, prior permission is obtained from the examiner and the
insertion is clearly indicated;
(iii) allow another student to submit one's own work for Assessment as the other student's own
work;
(iv) make false declarations in connection with any work submitted for Assessment;
(v) in a practicum, clinical placement, field placement, or similar, fail to inform the examiners of
one's own absence or by any means attempt to cover up for one's own or anyone else's absence;
(vi) in any Assessment, collude with other students to cover one's own or other students' breach of
these regulations; and
(vii) in any Assessment, by any means act in any way that may be reasonably considered by the
Assessment Disciplinary Board to constitute an act of cheating, or an attempt at cheating or an act
intended to assist others to cheat in an Assessment.
Students shall abide by any other additional instructions as may be applicable to particular Examinations
due to their specific nature.
Students shall not submit false claims for special arrangements in an Assessment intended to gain an
unfair advantage.
When students are alleged to have committed a breach of any of the provisions in regulation 39, a
report shall be made in writing to the Secretary of the University Assessment Disciplinary Board, and such
reports shall be referred to the Assessment Disciplinary Board appointed by Senate.
(1) Cases of alleged plagiarism in work submitted for Study-Units to which less than 8 credits are
assigned shall be investigated by a Faculty Assessment Disciplinary Board, composed of the Dean of the
Faculty or his delegate, the Head of Department or his delegate and the lecturer responsible for the Unit.
(2) When plagiarism is established to have occurred, the Faculty Assessment Disciplinary Board shall, in
the case of plagiarism deemed to be minor, being the student's first offence:
(a) issue an oral or written reprimand; and/or
(b) reduce the mark of the Assessment or of the relevant Assessment component if applicable
down to, and including, the mark of zero with or without the possibility of reassessment.
(3) In the case of plagiarism deemed to be major, or if minor, being the student's second or subsequent
offence, the Faculty Assessment Disciplinary Board shall refer the case to the University Assessment
Disciplinary Board.
(4) If plagiarism is detected after the result of a Study-Unit has been published or after an award has
been conferred, the University Assessment Disciplinary Board may direct that the result of the Study-Unit
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be annulled and/or that the award be withdrawn.
(5) The University Assessment Disciplinary Board may give direction and more guidelines to Faculty
Assessment Disciplinary Boards on procedures to be used in such cases.
3.6
Assessment Disciplinary Board
The Assessment Disciplinary Board shall be composed of:
the Rector or his delegate, as Chairman
the Registrar, as Vice-Chairman
an academic member appointed by Senate
the Dean of the Faculty offering the course on which the student is registered, or his/her delegate,
provided that these academics have not been involved in the assessment of the student in the studyunit,
and a student or his alternate appointed from among the students' representatives on Senate, provided
that any one case is considered by the same student representative.
The Assessment Disciplinary Board shall have the power to summon before it:
(a) a student against whom a complaint has been made; and
(b) for the purpose of giving evidence at any hearing, any student, any invigilator, and any
academic or administrative member of staff of the University.
(1) The Assessment Disciplinary Board shall impose penalties in cases where it is established that a breach
of the regulations has been committed.
(2) Penalties shall differ in severity depending on the extent and nature of the breach of these
regulations as ascertained by the Assessment Disciplinary Board, previous instances of cheating by the
student, and any extenuating circumstances.
(3) Penalties that may be applied by the Assessment Disciplinary Board include any one or more of the
following:
(a) oral or written reprimand;
(b) imposition of a fine not exceeding €150;
(c) reduction of the mark for the specific Assessment component down to, and including, the
mark of zero with or without the possibility of a reassessment. If reassessment is allowed,
students shall be eligible to not more than a mark of 45% in that component;
(d) reduction of the overall mark for the Study-Unit down to and including the mark of zero with
or without the possibility of a reassessment. If reassessment is allowed, students shall be eligible to
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not more than a mark of 45%;
(e) cancellation of all, or of a number of successfully completed Study-Units taken during the same
semester, with the cancelled Study-Units to be assessed as a first sit at the next available
opportunity when any mark not higher than the original can be obtained;
(f) failure in the year as a whole with the possibility to repeat the year only if eligible in terms of
the regulations or bye-laws governing the Course;
(g) reduction in the classification of the degree;
(h) suspension of studies of up to one academic year; during the period of suspension the
student's right to enter or remain on any property or premises of the University may be limited or
totally withheld;
(i) expulsion from the University; a student who has been expelled may only be allowed
readmission with the permission of Senate that can only be granted after the lapse of three years
from the date of the expulsion; and
(j) any one or more of the penalties listed above suspended for the duration of the student's
studies at the University and conditional to the student not being found guilty of a breach of these
regulations a subsequent time.
(4) A record of any offence and the penalty imposed shall be kept by the University but, except when the
penalty is expulsion from the University, or forced withdrawal from a course, or withholding of a
University award, or suspension from the University for three years or more, shall not be included in the
student's transcript of academic record or divulged to a third party without the express permission of
the student.
Students accused of a breach of the provisions of these regulations have the right to be heard and to bring
any witnesses in their defence, provided that students who fail to appear before the Assessment
Disciplinary Board without justification shall be deemed to have renounced the right to be heard.
Decisions taken by the Assessment Disciplinary Board shall have immediate effect but all decisions taken
are to be communicated to Senate at its first meeting following the taking of any decision.
(1) The Assessment Disciplinary Board may, in special circumstances, reconsider its decision.
(2) For the purpose of this regulation, "special circumstances" means only when new evidence is
available which could not have been provided earlier to the Assessment Disciplinary Board.
(3) Before reconsidering the case, the Assessment Disciplinary Board shall first determine whether such
evidence is new evidence which could not have been provided earlier to the Assessment Disciplinary
Board when the case was being heard.
(4) A request for reconsideration shall be made to the Assessment
Disciplinary Board not later than fifteen days from the date of notification of the Assessment Disciplinary
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Board's decision to the student requesting the reconsideration.
3.7
Revision of Assessment Results
(1) Subject to the provisions of any relevant regulations or to any procedural guidelines, including the
payment of fees, made by the appropriate University authority, a student may, not later than one week
from the publication of the result of the Assessment, request that an examination paper or any other
work submitted for Assessment be reviewed for the purpose of ascertaining that no error was made in
the award of marks. Students may additionally request that the decision of the revision be elaborated in
a detailed report.
(2) The academic judgement of the original examiner/s is not reviewable by the academic conducting the
revision and a recommendation to alter the result can only be made if the change can be justified by
objective criteria.
The revision shall be undertaken in the first instance by an examiner appointed by Senate and who had
not participated in the marking of the original paper.
If the examiner conducting the revision is in agreement with the published result, the examiner shall
draw up a report and submit it to the Registrar, through the Dean of the Faculty responsible for the Unit,
for onward transmission to the student, if the student has requested a written report in addition to a
decision.
If the examiner conducting the revision is of the opinion that there are objective grounds for changing
the result either upwards or downwards, the examiner shall communicate the findings to the
chairman of the Board of Examiners, who shall convene a meeting of the Board of Examiners, including
the examiner who conducted the revision, to discuss the paper. The Board of Examiners shall follow
mutatis mutandis the procedures outlined in regulations 24 and 25.
If the examiner's recommendation is to revise the marks downwards, the Board of Examiners shall only
agree to the recommendation if it results in a change of grade. A pass grade shall not be downgraded to
a failing grade; if it is found that extra marks in a passing grade have been given by mistake, these marks
shall be removed provided that the final percentage mark is not less than 45%.
When a written report is requested by the student, the report of the examiner conducting the revision
shall inform the student about the quality of his performance in each item from the set comprising the
Assessment.
If after revision, a change in the result, whether upwards or downwards, is found to be necessary, all
records, including the final classification, shall be amended accordingly. Any fee paid in connection with
the request for revision shall be refunded if the change in the marks changes the grade from a fail to a
pass.
For assessments held from academic year 2013/14 onwards the regulations are as follows:
If after revision, a change in the result, whether upwards or downwards, is found to be necessary, all
records, including the final classification, shall be amended accordingly. Any fee paid in connection with
the request for revision shall be refunded in the following cases:
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(i) if the change in the marks changes the grade from a fail to a pass;
(ii) if there is an increase of 10 marks to the original result accompanied by a change in grade;
and
(ii) if an administrative error is detected.
Nothing in these regulations prevents students from discussing Assessment questions, including the
type of answers expected, with the lecturer and/or the Head of Department concerned. Such
consultation is not a prerequisite, nor can it be used to extend the time limit.
An appeal which questions the academic or professional judgement of those charged by Senate with the
responsibility for assessing students' academic performance or professional competence shall not be
permitted.
3.8
Material for Assessment
Any material, whether it is a dissertation, thesis, assignment, presentation, examination script, project,
report etc., which is written, prepared or produced by a student for the purpose of assessment leading to
the award of a certificate, diploma, degree or any other certification issued by the University, shall be
physically maintained by the University, provided that the University shall have discretionary powers to
determine when one or more such materials may be physically returned to the student.
3.9
Provisions for Students with a Disability
Assessment arrangements may be made for students with a disability to enable them to perform to the
best of their ability and to be assessed, provided that such students do not gain undue advantage from
such assistance, and provided that the integrity and academic standards of the Assessments are not
thereby jeopardised. Such arrangements will be made in line with the guidelines for access arrangements
that may be approved by Senate from time to time.
(1) Students with a disability should make their needs known to the University at the earliest
opportunity, normally at the beginning of their course or of each academic year as appropriate, to allow
adequate time for consideration of their needs and eventually for appropriate arrangements to be
made. Prospective University applicants should make their needs known to the University six months
prior to their submitting their application.
(2) Students who make a false claim to gain unfair advantage on other students shall be referred to the
Assessment Disciplinary Board.
The request for access Examination arrangements, or access arrangements for other Assessments,
shall be made in writing to the Registrar, through the Registrar's representative in the Faculty, and shall
include the necessary supporting evidence provided by a specialist in the relative field.
Upon receiving a request for access Examination arrangements, the Registrar shall refer the request for
the advice of the University's disability support committee that shall examine the request and shall make
its recommendations to the Registrar, if need be after having interviewed the student and requested any
further information or evidence as the committee may require.
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It shall be legitimate for the University's disability support committee to request an assessment of the
student making the request by a specialist nominated by the committee.
The recommendations of the University's disability support committee, together with the supporting
evidence, shall be sent to the Registrar who shall normally proceed to ensure that the recommended
access arrangements are made. If, for any reason, the Registrar is not able to act upon a
recommendation, the matter shall be referred to Senate for a final decision. Senate may review a
recommendation by the University's disability support committee if it is referred to it by the Registrar, or
by the Board of Examiners concerned.
When Senate considers it appropriate, the access arrangements shall be subject to the students'
transcript of their academic record being endorsed as follows:
"Access arrangements were made to enable the student to be assessed. Details may be obtained from
the Registrar."
In cases of temporary disability, the Registrar may proceed to grant a request for access arrangements if
he is satisfied that the case so merits, and after seeking advice as may be deemed necessary.
Requests by students for access arrangements due to a temporary disability, when the possibility exists
of postponing the Assessment to the next session, shall be treated sympathetically but the granting of
the request, even when the request is justified, shall not be considered a right of the student. In such
cases, if access arrangements are granted, the expenses associated with such access arrangements shall
be borne by the student.
3.10 Repeal
The University Examinations Regulations, 1997, published as Legal Notice 181 of 1997, and amended by
Legal Notices 30 of 1998 and 201 of 2002 shall be deemed to cease to be in force as from the 30
September 2009, provided that assessments pertaining to the academic year 2008/2009 shall be
regulated by these regulations, and provided that any reference to the University Examinations
Regulations in any statutes, regulations and bye-laws of the University shall be taken to refer to these
new regulations
3.11 Academic Dishonesty
The University regards academic dishonesty as a serious offence. Allegations of academic dishonesty will
be fairly assessed and appropriate action will then be taken. An allegation that has been dismissed as a
disciplinary offence may still incur an academic penalty for poor scholarship.
The University is aware that there are a variety of temptations for students to engage in academically
doubtful or dishonest activities during formal examinations, or in relation to assignments, practical work,
dissertations or thesis preparation. In setting assessed assignments of whatever form, all teaching staff
actively consider how to minimise the opportunities for students to cheat. Promoting a general climate of
academic integrity within the student body is important.
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3.12 Examples of Academic Dishonesty
Cheating in written examinations: Illicit copying or communicating; possession of prohibited materials.
False candidature: Being replaced by a false candidate or impersonating a candidate.
Collusion: The representation of a piece of unauthorised group work as the work of a single candidate.
Commissioning, stealing or acquiring: Submitting an assignment done by another person as the student's
own work.
Duplication: The inclusion in coursework of material identical or substantially similar to material which
has already been submitted for another assessment within the University.
False declaration: Making a false declaration in order to receive special consideration by an Examination
Board/Committee or to obtain extensions to deadlines or exemption from work.
Falsification of data: Presentation of data in laboratory reports, projects, etc based on work purported to
have been carried out by the student, which have been invented, altered or copied by the student.
Plagiarism: The unacknowledged use of another's work as if it were the student's own work. Examples,
which apply both to conventional sources and information downloaded from the internet, are:
I.
inclusion of more than a single phrase from another's work without the use of quotation marks
and acknowledgement of source;
II.
summarising another's work by changing a few words or altering the order of presentation
without acknowledgement;
III.
copying another's work;
IV.
use of another's ideas without acknowledgement or the presentation of work which is
substantially the ideas of another.
3.13
Assessment and Feedback
The Faculty fully subscribes to the approach of assessment and feedback stated by the University. The
Faculty also recognizes that in addition to constituting a formal response to assessment, feedback also
incorporates informal communication between staff and students, either individually or collectively, that
provides information on progress and performance. This implies a more bilateral process in which
students are encouraged to seek feedback by actively engaging with staff as appropriate.
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4.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - FAQs
What are the special course requirements for admission?
To be registered as regular students in the Course, applicants shall:
Either:
(a) satisfy the general requirements for admission as specified in the Admission Regulations and be in
possession also of passes at Advanced Matriculation Level at Grade C or better in Pure Mathematics
and in Physics; or
(b) be in possession of passes in the Secondary Education Certificate Examination at Grade 5 or better
in Maltese and English Language, and of either the MCAST-BTEC Higher National Diploma in an area
deemed by the Board to be relevant to the Course, or the MCAST Diploma in Industrial Electronics.
If applicants are graduates of a university or have other qualifications considered to be sufficient, they
may be exempted by the University Admissions Board, on the advice of the Faculty Admissions
Committee, from the whole or part of these special course requirements.
View bye-laws on website for more information.
What happens if I change my mind after starting a course? Will I be able to change it?
If a student changes his mind he would be able to change the course the following year. He/she would
have to write a resignation letter and re-apply to join the new course.
When was the Faculty of Engineering set-up?
The origins of the Faculty dates back to a request made in 1960 by the Government of Malta to the
then United Nations Special Fund for assistance in promoting engineering studies at various levels. The
request was approved by the Government Council in May 1960 and the Original Plan of Operation was
signed on 22 March 1961.
What level of support would I expect from both tutors and the faculty?
The Faculty of Engineering is well-known for the intense level of support which it provides to all its
students. Students may refer to their tutors if they encounter any difficulties during particular lectures,
who will be willing to help.
What profile of tutors should I expect to find with the Faculty of Engineering?
The Faculty has tutors who in majority have doctorate level of education and extensive academic and
research experience. Some junior staff are studying to attain a doctorate level.
How can I find contact information of faculty and department staff?
View section 4.1 of this handbook.
What shall I do if I need more information or if I have difficulties during the course?
Students may refer to their tutors if they encounter any difficulties during particular lectures. A number
of lecturers also post notes on the VLE for students.
Does the faculty offer tutorials to students who haven't understood a lecture or have difficulties with
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coursework and assignments?
Yes, students who have any difficulties can ask their course coordinator for a tutorial.
Can I read an undergraduate course on part-time basis?
No, the undergraduate course is offered on full-time basis only.
Do mature students who apply for an undergraduate Engineering course receive stipend?
Yes mature students receive stipend.
How old do I have to be to apply as a mature student for an undergraduate course?
To apply as a mature student one has to be 23 or over.
Is it possible for an engineering student to go on an Erasmus exchange visit during the semester? When is
it the best time to go?
Yes, during the 3rd year.
Is attendance compulsory?
Yes
How many students are there in class?
Numbers vary from up to 120 in the first and second years and vary between 10-50 between 3rd year
and 4th year.
Are practical laboratory sessions included in the course?
Yes, practical sessions are included in the course.
Are there practical projects I could participate in?
Yes there are both group and individual projects, which are part of the undergraduate degrees. There
are also opportunities for participating in extra-curricular projects such as the University of Malta
Racing team.
Does the Faculty of Engineering offer any student work placements during their studies?
Although the Faculty does not currently offer placements, several students find placements within
industry in the summer semesters between 2nd and 3rd year and 3rd year and 4th year. In the third
semester between 1st and 2nd year students are given the opportunity to attend a hands-on technical
experience giving the basics of metal sheet forming, welding, electronics, refrigeration, automotive and
electrical installation as part of the curriculum. This is not compulsory but students are encouraged to
attend free of charge. Full attendance will be highlighted in the transcript of results and will constitute
towards continuous professional development for the Engineering warrant.
Would I be given the opportunity for research work in my undergraduate degree?
Undergraduate students can be involved in research in their final year dissertation projects. Graduates
in engineering are encouraged to register for a Masters by Research or a Ph.D if more advanced
research work is to be carried out.
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Are students entitled to a refund for their caution money?
Yes, following the appropriate conduct and observation of rules.
Can I propose my own ideas for a student project?
Student proposals for final year project titles can be accepted.
Should I choose Electrical or Mechanical Engineering?
Entry requirements are identical and both offer good job opportunities. The choice effectively depends
on your preference and your career plans.
Do employers require Electrical or Mechanical Engineering graduates?
Employers require both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering graduates.
Are engineering students given the opportunity to exhibit their work to potential employers?
Yes. The final year projects exhibition is an annual event that serves as a showcase of the practical and
academic work carried out by the students during their final year of the B.Eng. degree program. The
aim of this exhibition is to give prospective students and the general public, particularly those working
in various engineering sectors, an opportunity to view the projects and meet with current students.
What is a study unit?
A part of a Programme of Study to which a specified number of ECTS credits at an indicated level is
assigned, and which is capable of separate assessment. A study-unit may take the form of a series of
lectures, seminars, tutorials, or practical sessions, field placements, projects, research work,
dissertation, private study or a combination of such work, or any other method of teaching.
What is the difference between a compensatable and non-compensatable study unit?
Non-compensatable: this is when a student must obtain at least a 45% to obtain a pass in that study
unit.
Compensatable study unit: if a student obtains between 35-45 % in the particular study unit a
compensated pass could be granted if the overall performance of the student in that year is at least an
overall average of 50 %.
What is the method of assessment of each study unit?
Assessment of study-units may be through coursework, assignments, written or oral examinations,
other methods of assessment as approved by Senate, or combinations of these, to each of which a
percentage of the final mark shall be assigned. The method of assessment for each study-unit shall be
indicated in the detailed description of the study-units that is published in the catalogue of study-units.
What is a credit?
A specific number of credits are awarded following successful completion of each study unit. According
to the European Credit Transfer & Accumulation system (ECTS), one credit is assigned to a student after
successful completion of approximately 25 hours of work, which may include between 5 and 7 lectures,
seminar work, private study, and including the examination time for the coursework for which the
credit is to be awarded. Students require a total of 60 credits in order to progress from one year to
another, or during the final year, to be eligible to graduate.
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How many units can one re-sit in the September session?
A student can re-sit up to 16 credits.
What happens if I fail from a subject in the first year, and even from the September re-sit?
In this case the student can decide to do the re-sit in the second year and if unsuccessful he/she would
be given the last chance in the September session. That is, the student is given 4 chances in total.
What happens if I fail several credits?
If a student fails up to 10 credits (conditional) he/she can re-sit them the year after. If the student has
failed more than 10 credits he/she would have to repeat the year. If the student has already repeated
the year, he/she will be terminated from the course.
What is meant by the following type of study units:
Compulsory study unit - a study-unit which must be followed and passed for the purpose of progression
or successful completion of the Course.
Concurrent study unit - two or more study-units which must be followed together during the same
semester.
Elective study unit - a study-unit in a particular Programme of Study which must be chosen from a
designated list of study-units
Optional study unit - a study-unit chosen from all study-units offered by the University
Pre-requisite study unit - a study-unit which must have been followed in order for a student to be able
to follow a subsequent study-unit.
Is there free Wi-Fi in the lecture rooms?
Yes, Wi-Fi is offered in all lecture rooms.
Is it true that students are not allowed to enter the lecture rooms if they arrive late?
This is up to the lecturer's discretion. If students arrive late in a random manner they might not be
allowed in the lecture room.
Is parking a problem around the Engineering Faculty?
Parking before 8 o'clock isn't a problem, however it is important to arrive earlier to avoid parking
problems. It is recommended to car pool or to use public transport.
Why should I study engineering at the University of Malta?
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the undergraduate degrees offer a comprehensive range of engineering topics
graduates are entitled to a professional warrant in engineering after 2 years work experience
our graduates successfully find employment in local and foreign industries and institutions
over 30% of our graduates successfully read for a postgraduate degree in local or foreign
institutions
the Faculty has a close relationship with local industries providing opportunities for studentindustry interaction
all lectures and course content are in English
Malta is a member state of the European Union and is located in the Mediterranean at a cross
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roads between Europe, Africa and the Middle East
the course programmes are listed under the FEANI index and thus recognised by the European
Union
the mechanical engineering course , applied mechanics and thermofluids engineering stream is
accredited by the Royal Institute of Naval Architecture – RINA U.K.
Can I get a professional warrant after graduating in engineering from the University of Malta?
Law Article 3(2)d (ii) and (iii): “(ii) for the period of not less than one year before or after obtaining the
qualification referred to in sub-paragraph (i) he has undergone practical engineering training approved
by the Board; and (iii) for a period of not less than two years after obtaining the qualification referred
to in sub- paragraph (i) he has trained in the practice of the profession under the supervision of a
practising engineer."
Would I be accepted to read for a Masters or a Ph.D at foreign universities after getting a first degree in
engineering from the University of Malta?
Over 30% of our graduates successfully read for a postgraduate degree in local or foreign institutions,
and students who opt for studying abroad are consistently successful.
Would I be able to work abroad with a degree in engineering from the University of Malta?
Yes
Are the course unit lectures and exams in English?
Yes, lectures and exams are in English.
4.1
Useful Administrative and Other Information
4.1.1 Faculty of Engineering Website and student information
Students are directed to visit the Faculty of Engineering website (http://www.um.edu.mt/eng) for further
information, notices, application forms and guidelines. In particular the current student section
(http://www.um.edu.mt/eng/studentinfo) contains the following information:
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Lecture timetables for the academic year (Mechanical and Engineering students)
Exam timetables for the academic year (Mechanical and Engineering students)
Undergraduate final year project application forms, allocation of projects and guidelines for the
preparation of the dissertation, synopsis, oral presentation and exhibition booklet abstracts
Information on Erasmus exchange programmes
Information of other international exchange programmes
4.1.2 Departmental Enquiries
All general enquiries should be directed to the departmental secretary.
The opening hours, which may be subject to change, are:
Monday - Friday:
07:45 - 17:15
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The class lecturer should indicate the submission date for coursework. Where possible coursework will
be submitted electronically but failing that it should be submitted to, and collected from, departmental
secretaries during opening hours.
4.1.3
Other enquiries
Problem / Query
Study in Europe
Problems with classwork
Course options
Non-academic queries
Academic administration
Academic records
Admission queries
Where to go?
Erasmus Coordinator (Dr Pierluigi Mollicone)
Class Lecturer
Head of Department, year advisor
Student Representative/s
Office of the Registrar
Office of the Registrar
Faculty Officer (Ms Vanessa Debattista)
4.1.4 Access to Buildings outside Normal Hours
If you wish to have access to University premises outside normal hours it is important that you contact
the Lab Officers in charge and the respective Head of Department.
4.1.5 Use of Computing Facilities and Resources
The University will not permit the use of its computer facilities and resources for access to, or
transmission of, information which is considered by the University to be unacceptable; illegal; in breach
of university policies, such as those on Equal Opportunities and Harassment; wasteful of resources or not
commensurate with the provision of facilities for legitimate educational purposes.
Examples of such unacceptable use may include:
 accessing or displaying pornographic material;
 stating defamatory opinions or views concerning individuals or organisations;
 accessing or displaying discriminatory material or material which encourages discrimination;
 engaging in games or chain E-mail;
 publishing information which is intended to misinform and thereby causes anxiety or
inconvenience to another;
 unauthorised use of University logos, titles etc;
 spamming;
 corrupting or destroying another user's data; violating the privacy of other users;
 disrupting the work of others; misuse of networked resources such as the introduction of viruses.
The University actively monitors usage of the University computer facilities and resources which includes
monitoring the access to, publication or receipt of, any Internet materials by any user.
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5.0 FACULTY SAFETY REGULATIONS
Emergency telephone numbers (internal) - 2340 2440
Emergency telephone number (external) 112/196 Fire/Police/Ambulance
5.1
Safety Organisation
Health and safety within the Department is organised in accordance with the University Safety Code
which should be studied by all members of staff. All members of staff will be issued with a copy of these
Regulations and are required to sign a declaration stating that the Regulations have been read and
understood. Supervisory staff should ensure that the attention of students is drawn to the provisions of
the Safety Code and Departmental Safety Regulations.
The Head of the Department has ultimate responsibility for all health and safety matters.
Health and safety management is undertaken by the University's Health and Safety Officer.
The University's Health and Safety Officer can be contacted on Ext 2993 or Ext 3450.
5.2
Departmental Safety Committee
A Departmental Safety Committee has been appointed consisting of at least one person representative
of the main groups of staff working in each area.
5.3
Fire
In the event of a General Fire Alarm the fire exit signs are posted at every floor of the Faculty of
Engineering. Read these carefully and check from time to time for any changes which may be made.
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Fire drills will be held at least once per semester.
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Know the meaning of the audible fire alarms.
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Know every escape route in the building.
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Exit by a different route at each drill.
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Note locations of fire extinguishers - all are clearly marked.
In the event of a fire being discovered:
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Leave the room, close the door and raise the alarm by activating the nearest "break-glass" fire
alarm call point and informing the Faculty Officer (Ext 2440).
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If it is safe to do so, use an appropriate fire extinguisher to attack the fire. Do not use water where
electrical equipment or flammable liquids are involved.
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In the case of laboratory fires, if it is safe to do so, switch off all electrical and fuel supplies to the
equipment involved or, if necessary, to the entire laboratory.
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Do not store combustible materials on or near electric heaters.
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Do not accumulate waste material.
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Keep litter bins covered.
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Keep fire exits clear of obstructions
Accidents or illness
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If possible give immediate assistance to the patient. General First-Aid Guidance notes are
contained in all First-Aid boxes. A First Aid box may be found in all of the Departmental
Laboratories.
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Get help of colleagues.
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Telephone 112/196 giving own name and department, exact location (building, floor, room
number) and nature of incident.
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Say if a doctor is required.
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Do not move the patient from reported position (unless obviously necessary to avoid further
injury) until the arrival of the ambulance services.
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The patient should be accompanied to the hospital by a colleague.
Reporting of Accidents and Dangerous Occurrences
All accidents and dangerous occurrences, however apparently trivial, should be reported to the member
of staff in charge or to the technician in charge of the laboratory. The Convener of the Area Safety
Committee should also be informed.
An official Accident or Occurrence Report Form S.1 should be completed for all accidents and dangerous
occurrences and sent to the University Safety Officer via the Convener of the Area Safety Committee.
Should an incident result in hospital attendance, the Safety Office should be informed by phone as soon
as possible.
5.6
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations - COSHH
Under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1988 (COSHH), it is incumbent upon
anyone involved in the use of hazardous materials to ensure that a safe working practice is agreed upon.
No work is permitted until a RISK ASSESSMENT FORM has been completed. Copies of each assessment
must be lodged with the University's Health and Safety Officer.
All staff and relevant students should be acquainted with the Regulations.
Copies of the approved Guidance handbook on COSHH may be obtained from the University's Health and
Safety Officer or the University Safety Office.
Failure to comply with the Regulations may result in that area of activity being shut down BY LAW.
5.7
Hazardous Operations
Work should not proceed unless a Risk Assessment has been issued and signed.
Suitable protective clothing must be worn for all potentially dangerous operations (e.g.
grinding/welding) supplies of which are available from the technician in charge of the laboratory.
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All areas in which special hazards exist (e.g. lasers) are clearly marked and entry to these regions is
restricted to those personnel having permission to work in them.
All hazardous materials and glassware should only be transported or carried in properly designed safety
containers. Winchesters should be carried only in proper holders, not in the hand. Passenger lifts should
not be used unless special precautions are taken.
5.8
Permits to Work
All persons, other than trained workshop staff, who wish to use machine tools, hand held tools or
welding equipment, etc must have a Permit to Work signed by the Head of Department or his appointed
Deputy and an appropriate Supervisor. Permits will only be granted to persons who can show evidence
of satisfactory training and relevant experience. Permit holders must liaise with the Systems Engineer
before using any equipment.
5.9
General Laboratory / Workshop Procedure
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Protective clothing and safety glasses must be worn at all times.
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Coat racks or lockers are provided and should be used for outdoor clothing (coats, scarves, etc.).
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Food and drink is not permitted in laboratories or workshops.
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Always use machine guards where provided.
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Clean tools and machines after use and deposit all scrap material in the bins provided.
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Keep litter bins covered.
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Observe and obey No Smoking signs.
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Observe and obey all warning signs.
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Horseplay is forbidden.
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When operating equipment in the laboratories, at least two people should be present. One of
these should be a technician or a member of the academic staff. Where working alone is
essential, the completion of a Risk Assessment must be performed and endorsed by the Systems
Engineer or Academic Supervisor prior to the commencement of such work.
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Avoid loose clothing, long hair and badly fitting footwear.
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Keep all chemicals in suitable storage.
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Switch off all gas cylinders, water, gas and other taps when not in use.
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Keep labs and workshops tidy.
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Keep floors clean and free of oil and grease deposits.
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Do not obstruct passages, doorways or other thoroughfares.
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Keep clear of overhead lifting-gear.
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Lifting tackle should only be used by trained personnel under the overall supervision of the
technician in charge and in accordance with appropriate regulations. Replace all guard rails which
may have been removed to facilitate the movement of equipment.
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Do not overload electrical power points.
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Trip hazards, such as trailing cables must not run across working areas.
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Office areas should be kept clean and tidy and free of trailing electrical cables.
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Cables should be inspected regularly and replaced if the insulation shows signs of wear.
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Materials should not be stored on top of filing cabinets or cupboards particularly near eye level.
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Filing cabinets should be filled from the bottom to ensure stability and drawers kept closed.
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Solvents should only be used in well ventilated areas and kept clear of heat sources.
5.10 Access to Buildings outside Normal Hours
Contact Systems Engineer or Head of Department.
5.11 Supervision of Postgraduate and Project Students
Supervisors should establish a mode of working with their students such that the supervisor is aware of
and agrees to, each element of work, that safe working practices are agreed and where appropriate set
down on paper and that regular, active, supervision is established.
5.12 Visitors to Laboratories
Visitors to the laboratories who are not accompanied by a member of staff should report to the relevant
Systems Engineer.
Maintenance staff should report to the relevant Systems Engineer before commencing work in any
laboratory area.
5.13 Electricity at Work Regulations
All offices, storerooms, workshops and laboratories, of whatever kind, within the Faculty must comply
with these Regulations.
It should be noted that the University's Estates & Works Department is responsible for all electrical
services in the University, e.g. isolators, sockets and other such fixed equipment and no one may break
into the electrical system for any reason without the authorisation of the University Electrical Engineer.
5.14 General Electrical Safety
Open-bar electric fires and non-automatic kettles are not allowed in the University.
Multi-way distribution boards with 13 amp shuttered outlets may be used from a socket provided the
total load does not exceed 13 amps and they are designed to BS1363. Adaptors are not permitted.
All staff have individual responsibility to report obviously faulty equipment, e.g. broken plug tops,
damaged cables, etc. to their supervisor or directly to the relevant Systems Engineer. Equipment
thought to be defective should not be used and must be reported immediately to the relevant Systems
Engineer. Such equipment should be removed from service. Users of equipment should regularly inspect
for damage to casings, cables and plugs etc. and for loose screws.
Where specific hazards exist in laboratory/workshop areas they will be clearly marked at the direction of
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the relevant Systems Engineer.
All persons wishing to use new or existing equipment in laboratory areas must liaise with the relevant
Systems Engineer before commencing work.
5.15 Inspection and Testing of Electrical Apparatus
All electrical apparatus is required to be inspected and tested at certain intervals.
All fixed installations are the responsibility of the University Electrical Engineer.
All other equipment which can be plugged into a socket, including extension cables, etc. (and can also
include battery operated equipment) is the responsibility of the Head of Department.
Advice should be sought from the relevant Systems Engineer prior to the introduction of any new
electrical equipment.
5.16 Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005
Loud noise at work can damage hearing therefore, measures have to be put in place to prevent or
reduce risks from exposure to noise at work. It can also be a safety hazard at work, interfering with
communication and making warnings harder to hear.
The Regulations require the employer to assess the risks to your employees from noise at work; take
action to reduce the noise exposure that produces those risks; provide your employees with hearing
protection if you cannot reduce the noise exposure enough by using other methods; make sure the legal
limits on noise exposure are not exceeded; provide your employees with information, instruction and
training; carry out health surveillance where there is a risk to health.
5.17 Buildings and Equipment
Building structural faults should be brought to the attention of the University's Estates Management
Department.
The safety and installation of electrical equipment and the clearance of electrical faults up to the normal
13 Amp socket outlets are the responsibility of the University's Electrical Engineer who is based in
Estates Management.
5.18 Compressed Gas Safety
Only persons within the Department who have been specifically trained may transport, attach or detach
gas cylinders from equipment.
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6.0 E-LEARNING – Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and Electronic Student Information Management
System (eSIMS)
E-learning is 'the use of information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance and/or support
learning'. Currently, e-learning is primarily delivered through the University's Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) maintained by IT Services.
The UoM VLE is a web-based learning environment which provides tutors with a range of tools to
support students with their studies. The UoM VLE contains study-unit areas that are only accessible to
students who are registered to the respective study-units on eSIMS (Student Information Management
System).
6.1
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) frequently asked questions
What is the UoM Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)?
The UoM VLE is a web-based learning environment which provides tutors with a range of tools to
support students with their studies. Tutors use the VLE to post teaching materials and resources such as
course notes, reading lists, online articles, audio and video-clips etc. The UoM VLE supports
communication and collaboration between tutors and students through the use of discussion boards and
chat rooms, and enables students to submit coursework online. The study-unit areas on the VLE are only
accessible to students who are registered to the respective study-units on SIMS (Student Information
Management System).
A new VLE is set up every academic year. The VLE includes all the study-units on offer during that
academic year. For example, the UoM VLE 2011/12 includes only those study-units on offer during
academic year 2011/12.
The UoM VLE is based on the Moodle platform.
What software is required to access the UoM VLE?
You need a web browser and an Internet connection. It is recommended that you use the latest version
of any of the following browsers. The minimum versions required are Google Chrome (v. 30), Mozilla
Firefox (v. 25), Safari 6, and Microsoft Internet Explorer 10. Previous versions are not recommended.
You may require other software to use certain resources in the UoM VLE, such as Adobe Reader to view
PDFs and Adobe Flash Player to view Flash content. Adobe Reader and Flash Player are available for
download.
Remember that you are able to access the UoM VLE from all IT Services open access workstations.
How do I access the UoM VLE?
You can access the UoM VLE by selecting it from the Quicklinks at the top-right corner of any University
of Malta webpage. This will take you to the homepage of the E-Learning website.
Click the UoM VLE image link on the left side of the webpage. If you are not signed in, enter your
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username and password. If you encounter any problems with signing in, click here.
When I try to access the UoM VLE, I get the following error message: 'You do not have access to any studyunit area.' What is the problem?
You are only able to access those study-units that you are registered to on eSIMS. To check whether you
are registered to your study-units, follow these steps:
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Access eSIMS.
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Click on Your Registered Study-Units/Academic Record under Student Course Details.
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Click the Select button next to your current course.
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Select Your Registered Study-Units from the drop-down menu and click Run Report. You will be
presented with a list of all the study-units you are registered to.
Kindly contact your Faculty Office about any missing study-units in eSIMS. Once you have been registered
on a study-unit, it may take up to 24 hours until you are able to access the study-unit area in the VLE.
Note that First Year and Resit students will not be able to access the VLE immediately, until their student
records are settled. They will be able to access the VLE around the third or fourth week of October.
I cannot find my study-unit area. What is the problem?
When you access the UoM VLE, all the study-unit areas that you have access to will be displayed. If you
cannot find a particular study-unit area in the list, make sure that your tutor is using the UoM VLE. Not all
tutors will make use of the UoM VLE. Your tutors should inform you if they are expecting you to use the
UoM VLE for their study-units.
If your tutor is using the UoM VLE but you cannot find the study-unit area, there could be two possible
reasons:
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You are not registered to your study-unit on SIMS. Refer to FAQ 4 for more information.
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Your tutor has not made the study-unit area available to students. It is best to inform your tutor
that you cannot access the study-unit area so that they make it available to students. Your tutors
can contact us if they require assistance.
Can I share the learning resources, past papers etc in the VLE with third parties?
No. The copyright of all material including but not limited to past papers and specimen papers placed on
VLE belongs to, and remains the property of the lecturer concerned and/or the University of Malta. The
material is being made available only to enrolled students of the University for private purposes. It is an
infringement of the copyright law to copy, whether in whole or in part, without the authorisation of the
copyright holder such material and place them in the public domain. The University takes these matters
very seriously and disciplinary action may be taken against students apart from any damages that may be
claimed under applicable Laws.
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When trying to upload a file in the VLE, I receive a warning stating the file I am uploading is too large. What
should I do?
This warning occurs when you are trying to upload a file to the VLE that is larger than the size limit set by
your tutor. The file limit is displayed at the top right of the file upload area, and can be set by your tutor
to any value between 10KB and 20MB.
If your file exceeds the limit:
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use inbuilt crop and compression options in your MS Office software. (Suggested further info:
Microsoft)
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remove large-sized images from within the document/presentation you wish to submit. Note that
images might not be required when submitting for plagiarism detection, but it is recommended
that you inform your tutor about any removed images. (Suggested further info: Microsoft)
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use file compression (zip) software. This does not apply when submitting for plagiarism detection.
(Suggested further info: Microsoft, Mac)
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inform your tutor if you feel that the file size limit is set too low for your submission.
Will I still be able to access my study-unit area/s after the academic year has ended?
At the end of every academic year, the VLE with all the study-unit areas will remain accessible by you
from the Archives & Other VLEs page.
A new VLE will be set up for each academic year. The VLE will include all the study-units on offer during
that academic year. For example, the UoM VLE 2011/12 includes only those study-units on offer during
academic year 2011/12.
Archived VLEs will remain accessible to tutors and students for revision purposes etc.
Does IT Services offer training sessions on the use of the VLE?
IT Services organises 1 hour workshop sessions, which provide students with an introduction to the VLE
and the plagiarism detection software (Turnitin). IT Services offers the possibility of organising these
workshops for study-unit groups upon request.
Does the University support a plagiarism detection tool?
The plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) is available through the UoM VLE. Tutors may request that
besides hard copies, you submit an electronic version of your work through the UoM VLE to be scanned
by Turnitin. More information about Turnitin is available.
6.2
Electronic Student Information Management System eSIMS frequently asked questions
What is the Electronic Student Information Management Systems eSIMS?
eSIMS is the University of Malta portal available to students, academic and administrative staff. It
enables them to view information and perform various tasks online. The word eSIMS stands for
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Electronic Student Information Management System. The portal was launched in 2005. University of
Malta students may use the portal for:
 Enrolling for each academic year
 Registering for each year's study units
 Viewing messages via eSIMS intray
 Viewing/updating personal details
 Viewing registered course details
 Viewing registered study-unit details
 Viewing University of Malta academic record
 Viewing historic and latest results
 Submitting feedback regarding lectures
Academic and Administrative Staff also use eSIMS for various tasks such as contacting students by
course. New tasks are continually being added on eSIMS so that information is made available for the
better convenience of the end user.
Who has access to eSIMS and how is access obtained?
University of Malta students, academic and administrative personnel all have access to the portal. To
login, open your web browser and visit https://secure.um.edu.mt/auth/esims/ and use the user name
and password provided by IT Services to login.
I forgot my username and/or password. What should I do?
You need to contact support staff at IT Services or you can check your User Identification and/or reset
your password by following the underlying link: https://secure.um.edu.mt/activate/
By clicking on the above link, you will be able to reset your password and activate your University
account. SIMS Office staff is unable to deal with queries regarding username and passwords.
I do not have access to the Internet and thus cannot complete tasks online. Can I do it manually?
Online tasks cannot be performed on a paper form. If you do not have access to the Internet at home,
you may access the Internet through computers available at IT Services.
What is the correct procedure for enrolment on eSIMS?
You need to Login in to your eSIMS account. On the main student page (front page) you will find various
containers. The container for enrolment is named `Enrolment for Academic Year 20__/_'. Then just click
on the `Proceed' button available on the container. You will be directed to the welcome screen and may
continue the process by following the step-by-step instructions.
I have already paid my course tuition fee. What is the purpose of enrolling online?
The purpose of enrolment is for students to confirm to the University that they will continue/will start
attending their course. Payment of tuition fees does not automatically enrol students.
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I completed the enrolment task but failed to receive a confirmation email - why?
You should login again on to eSIMS and go back to the enrolment task to check that you have completed
all the required steps, including your agreement to comply with the University's regulations and byelaws. Unless all steps are followed until the final one, you would not have enrolled and this is why no
confirmation email was sent.
When you complete your enrolment task successfully, you will not find the enrolment container on your
eSIMS student main page. If you are sure that you have followed all the enrolment steps, but still receive
no email, you are requested to send an email with a brief description of the problem that you are
encountering, together with your ID Number, Name and Surname to enrolment@um.edu.mt
The option to enrol online is not available on my eSIMS page - why?
You will be given the option to enrol online when your faculty confirms that you have been progressed to
your next year of studies. If you had a re-sit and the result has still not been published or the faculty has
not yet worked out your progression, the enrolment container will not show on eSIMS.
I am encountering technical difficulties accessing or completing the task. What should I do?
While going through the enrolment process you must not click the Back button. If the Back button is
clicked, an error occurs and a message ‘Task is complete’ is shown. If the message ‘Task is complete’ is
shown while going through the enrolment task, you should report this to the SIMS Office by sending an
email consisting of a brief description of the problem, together with your ID Number, Name and
Surname to enrolment@um.edu.mt
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7.0 STUDYING ABROAD ON SOCRATES / ERASMUS PROGRAMMES – A STUDENT GUIDE
ERASMUS is the name given to the European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of StudentS
which comes within the framework of the Socrates programme. It forms a major part of the efforts of
the European Union to ensure that graduates within its member countries should be able to function on
a Union-wide basis within the single European market.
7.1
ERASMUS frequently asked questions
What is the University's involvement in it?
The University of Malta (and in particular the Faculty of Engineering) has entered into the scheme in a
comprehensive way because it believes firmly in its overall aims.
What does the scheme involve?
The scheme provides a wonderful opportunity for students to spend part of their degree course at a
University in another country within the European Union. This study elsewhere counts as a normal part
of the degree curriculum. The various schemes have therefore been designed to ensure
complementarity with studies which the student would otherwise have taken if he or she had remained
at University of Malta. Where language permits, students can attend lectures in their European
university. Alternatively, for students whose language skills are less well-developed, project work may be
undertaken in the host University in collaboration with a supervisor who speaks English.
Credits are awarded for overseas study just as they would be at Malta and are normally awarded at the
September Examination Board once transcripts have been received from the partner institution. Since
performance in earlier years of the course contributes to the class of honours, for this purpose, each
student will be awarded an overall grade for their period of foreign study which will be agreed between
the ERASMUS Exchange Coordinator and the Adviser of Studies.
The minimum length of an exchange is three months (1 Semester) and the maximum is a full academic
year (2 Semesters).
Is language not a difficulty?
The Faculty has recognised that proficiency in another European language is highly desirable for the
success of any student exchange.
What are the benefits for me?
While the exchanges usually mean hard work when you are there, they can also be enormous fun.
University of Malta students studying in Europe have taken the opportunity to travel, to spend time with
students from their European university and sometimes to obtain relevant vacation employment in
Europe.
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How much does it cost me?
A supplementary grant is provided by the ERASMUS Scheme to help towards travel and higher living
costs. It should be stressed that this grant is a supplement and not a substitute for your normal funding
arrangements. Even although you are studying overseas, it is important to ensure that you have applied
for fees through your normal funding body for the academic year in which you will be spending time
overseas, and that you are properly registered, otherwise you will not be eligible for a student loan.
How do I apply for an Erasmus exchange?
The general steps in applying for an ERASMUS exchange are:
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Read upon general information on the ERASMUS website section of the International and EU
Office, which manage the whole process (http://www.um.edu.mt/int-eu/erasmusplus)
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Start looking into which University you would like to visit; start off with the list of available
Universities (http://www.um.edu.mt/int-eu/erasmusplus/outgoing/placements/engineering)
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Go through the Universities' websites to find details on their study-units
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Keep in mind that you should find a University where you will be doing, as much as possible, the
same subjects you would be doing in Malta during the exchange period
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It is very important to keep in mind that you will need to cover compulsory study-units and
prerequisites for subjects you will be doing later on in your course (if this is the case); it is
recommended you try, as much as possible, to choose a semester abroad so that units which are
prerequisites for other semesters/years are done in Malta
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Once you identify the subjects you wish to follow fill in the form
(http://www.um.edu.mt/__data/assets/word_doc/0010/246394/Faculty_of_Engineering_Erasmu
s_Placement_Study-Unit_Approval_Form_v1.doc) and return it as a PDF by e-mail to Mr Michael
Spiteri email: michael.spiteri@um.edu.mt
 At the same time contact the International & EU Office, Administration Building (Ms Maria Evelyn
Vella); remember THEY manage the whole process direct your application; inform them about
your interest and ask for details about the application procedure and important dates
7.2
Procedure for Outgoing Students
UG students wishing to go on an Erasmus exchange are to contact the International & EU Office early in
the academic year. The International & EU Office is the official manager of the process and will direct the
application. In order to facilitate the process the student is required to also follow the Faculty procedure
shown below:
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Step Action
1 Study Unit Approval Form available online
2 Student forwards Study Unit Approval Form to Erasmus coordinator
Erasmus Coordinator forwards Study Unit Approval Form to Head of
3 Department (HoD) of the student’s stream/sub-stream/area of study
4 Head of Department (HoD) accepts/rejects Study Unit Approval Form
Student applies at the International & EU Office; student to check on exact
5 deadline with Int.&EU Office
6 Student is selected by Int.&EU Office
Any changes to the selected study-units are reported in a new Study-Unit
7 Approval Form and sent to the Erasmus coordinator
Erasmus coordinator forwards updated Study Unit Approval Form to Head
8 of Department (HoD) of the student’s stream/sub-stream/area of study
9 Head of Department (HoD) accepts/rejects Study Unit Approval Form
Erasmus coordinator signs Study Unit Approval Form and recommends
10 approval to Int.&EU Office
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8.0 Faculty of Engineering Staff Members
8.1
Faculty Office
Dean
Dr Ing. Andrew Sammut
andrew.sammut@um.edu.mt, 2340 3065
Deputy Dean
Prof. Ing. Michael A. Saliba
michael.saliba@um.edu.mt, 2340 2924
Administrative Officer
Ms Vanessa A. Debattista
vanessa.debattista@um.edu.mt, 2340 2440/21 346700
Administrative Assistant
Ms Maria Spiteri
maria.spiteri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2251
Graduate Trainee
Mr Michael Spiteri
michael.spiteri@um.edu.mt, 2340 3644
Executive Officers
Ms Mary Anne Magro Conti
maryanne.magro-conti@um.edu.mt, 2340 2063
Ms Melanie Ciantar Harrington
melanie.harrington@um.edu.mt, 2340 2063
Clerk
Ms Annabelle Doublet
annabelle.doublet@um.edu.mt, 2340 2251
Beadles
Mr Francis Farrugia
2340 2055/2340 2064
Mr Michael Scicluna
2340 2055/2340 2064
Mr Michael Camilleri
2340 2055/2340 2064
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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Electronic Systems Engineering
Dean, Head of Department and Lecturer
Dr Ing. Andrew Sammut
andrew.sammut@um.edu.mt, 2340 3065
Professor
Prof. Carmel Pulé
carmel.pule@um.edu.mt, 2340 2069
Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. David Zammit-Mangion
david.zammit-mangion@um.edu.mt, 2340 2072
Lecturers
Dr Ing. Brian Zammit
brian.zammit@um.edu.mt, 2340 2143
Dr Ing. Marc Anthony Azzopardi
marc.azzopardi@um.edu.mt, 2340 2405
Dr Ing. Kenneth Chircop
kenneth.chircop@um.edu.mt, 2340 2647
Assistant Lecturers
Mr Paul Zammit
paul.zammit@um.edu.mt, 2340 2533
Ing. Evan Joe Dimech
evan.dimech@um.edu.mt, 2340 3646
Visiting Lecturers
Ing. Brian Cauchi
brian.cauchi@um.edu.mt, 2340 2511
Mr Johann Galea
johann.galea@um.edu.mt, 2340 3419
Mr Marvin Zammit
marvin.zammit@um.edu.mt, 2340 2533/2340 3648
Mr Mark Zammit
mark.d.zammit@um.edu.mt, 2340 2533/2340 3648
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Casual Lecturers
Mr Andre Micallef
Mr Malcolm Tabone
Ing. Conrad Treeby Ward
Systems Engineer
Ing. Reuben Debono
reuben.debono@um.edu.mt, 2340 3657
Senior Lab. Officer
Mr Stephen Louis Caruana
stephen.l.caruana@um.edu.mt, 2340 2084
Lab. Officer
Mr Donald Vella
donald.vella@um.edu.mt, 2340 3762
Mr Kevin Caruana Montaldo
kevin.caruana-montaldo@um.edu.mt, 2340 3763
Executive Officer
Ms Jacqueline Saliba
jacqueline.saliba@um.edu.mt, 2340 2533
Clerk
Ms Romina Spiteri Tagliaferro
romina.tagliaferro@um.edu.mt, 2340 3648
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Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
Deputy Dean, Head of Department and Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. Michael A. Saliba
michael.saliba@um.edu.mt, 2340 2924
Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. Jonathan C. Borg
johnathan.borg@um.edu.mt, 2340 2366
Senior Lecturer
Dr Ing. Philip J. Farrugia
philip.farrugia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2045
Lecturer
Dr Arif Rochman
arif.rochman@um.edu.mt, 2340 2394
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Assistant Lecturers
Ing. Emmanuel Francalanza
emmanuel.francalanza@um.edu.mt, 2340 2060
Ing. Paul Refalo
paul.refalo@um.edu.mt, 2340 2058
Ing. Pierre Vella
pierre.vella@um.edu.mt, 2340 2059
Visiting Senior Lecturers
Ing. Francis E. Farrugia
francis.farrugia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2394
Dr Ing. Conrad Pace
conrad.pace@um.edu.mt, 2340 2058
Visiting Assistant Lecturer
Ing. Amanda Azzopardi
amanda.galea@um.edu.mt, 2340 2448
Systems Engineer
Ing. John Paul Borg
john.p.borg@um.edu.mt, 2340 3073
Assistant Lab. Manager
Mr Michael Attard
michael.j.attard@um.edu.mt, 2340 3050/2340 3446
Senior Lab. Officers
Mr Josef Attard
josef.attard@um.edu.mt, 2340 2085/2340 3446
Mr Joseph Curmi
joseph.curmi@um.edu.mt, 2340 2085
Mr Michael Curmi
michael.curmi@um.edu.mt, 2340 2085
Mr Jesmond Pace
jesmond.pace@um.edu.mt, 2340 2085
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Lab. Officer
Mr Josef Briffa
josef.briffa@um.edu.mt, 2340 3091
Administrative Assistant
Ms Sharlene Cachia
sharlene.cachia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2061
Clerk
Ms Therese Caruana
therese.caruana@um.edu.mt, 2340 2061
8.4
Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion
Head of Department and Senior Lecturer
Dr Ing. Maurice Apap
maurice.apap@um.edu.mt, 2340 2571
Associate Professors
Prof. Joseph Cilia
joseph.cilia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2393
Prof. Ing. Cyril Spiteri-Staines
cyril.spiteri-staines@um.edu.mt, 2340 3078
Senior Lecturer
Dr Cedric Caruana
cedric.caruana@um.edu.mt, 2340 2438
Lecturers
Dr John Licari
john.licari@um.edu.mt, 2340 2062
Dr Ing. Reiko Raute
reiko.raute@um.edu.mt, 2340 3652
Assistant Lecturer
Mr Alexander Micallef
alexander.micallef@um.edu.mt, 2340 2435
Clerk
Ms Nadia Bugeja
nadia.bugeja@um.edu.mt, 2340 3419
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Ms Lorraine Bonavia
lorraine.bonavia@um.edu.mt, 2340 3419
Systems Engineer
Mr Daniel Zammit
daniel.zammit@um.edu.mt, 2340 3817
Project Technician
Mr Carmel Azzopardi
carmel.azzopardi@um.edu.mt, 2340 2073
Lab. Officers
Mr John Patrick Camilleri
john.p.camilleri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2197
8.5
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Head of Department and Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. Tonio Sant
tonio.sant@um.edu.mt, 2340 2437
Professor
Prof. Ing. Robert Ghirlando
robert.ghirlando@um.edu.mt, 2340 2361
Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. Duncan Camilleri
duncan.camilleri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2527
Prof. Ing. Martin Muscat
martin.muscat@um.edu.mt, 2340 2392
Senior Lecturers
Dr Ing. Claire De Marco
claire.demarco@um.edu.mt, 2340 2106
Dr Ing. Mario Farrugia
mario.a.farrugia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2359
Dr Ing. Christopher Micallef
christopher.micallef@um.edu.mt, 2340 2065
Dr Ing. Pieruligi Mollicone
pierlugi.mollicone@um.edu.mt, 2340 2436
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Dr Ing. Zdenka Sant
zdenka.sant@um.edu.mt, 2340 3056
Senior Lab. Officers
Mr Andrew Briffa
andrew.briffa@um.edu.mt, 2340 2082
Mr Kevin Farrugia
kevin.farrugia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2536
Mr James Saliba
james.saliba@um.edu.mt, 2340 2609
Lab. Officer
Mr Daniel Pisani
daniel.pisani@um.edu.mt, 2340 3372
Executive Officer
Ms Stephania Mifsud
stephania.mifsud@um.edu.mt, 2340 2360
Clerk
Ms Vanessa Borg
vanessa.borg@um.edu.mt, 2340 2360
Project Officers/Researchers
Mr Brian Ellul
Ing. Robert. N. Farrugia
Mr Reedemer Axisa
Mr Mark Formosa
Ing. Paul Refalo
8.6
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Head of Department and Lecturer
Dr Ing. Glenn Cassar
glenn.cassar@um.edu.mt, 2340 2140
Professor
Prof. Ing. Maurice Grech
maurice.grech@um.edu.mt, 2340 2439/21 343567
Senior Lecturers
Dr Ing. Stephen Abela
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stephen.abela@um.edu.mt, 2340 2068
Dr Bertram Mallia
bertram.mallia@um.edu.mt, 2340 2057
Dr Joseph Buhagiar
joseph.p.buhagiar@um.edu.mt, 2340 2439
Lecturers
Dr Daniel Vella
daniel.vella@um.edu.mt, 2340 2161
Dr Ing. Ann Zammit
ann.t.triccas@um.edu.mt, 2340 2066
Administrative Assistant
Ms Pierina Cortis
pierina.cortis@um.edu.mt, 2340 2067
Systems Engineer
Ing. James Camilleri
james.camilleri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2364
Senior Lab. Officer
Mr Noel Tonna
noel.tonna@um.edu.mt, 2340 2364
Lab. Officer
Mr Daniel Dimech
daniel.dimech@um.edu.mt, 2340 2364
8.7
Department of Systems and Control Engineering
Head of Department and Professor
Prof. Ing. Kenneth P. Camilleri
kenneth.camilleri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2070
Associate Professor
Prof. Ing. Simon G. Fabri
simon.fabri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2079
Lecturers
Dr Ing. Marvin Bugeja
marvin.bugeja@um.edu.mt, 2340 3102
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Dr Kenneth Scerri
kenneth.scerri@um.edu.mt, 2340 2080
Dr Tracey Camilleri
tracey.camilleri@um.edu.mt, 2340 3167
Assistant Lecturer
Ms Alexandra Bonnici
alexandra.bonnici@um.edu.mt, 2340 2570
Visiting Lecturer
Ing. Andre Sant
andre.sant@um.edu.mt, 2340 3385
Systems Engineer
Ms Lucianne Cutajar
lucianne.cutajar@um.edu.mt, 2340 2865
Ing. Stefania Cristina
stefania.cristina@um.edu.mt, 2340 2578/2340 2865
Senior Lab. Officer
Mr Noel Agius
noel.e.agius@um.edu.mt, 2340 2083
Clerk
Ms Sanchia Lentini
sanchia.lentini@um.edu.mt, 2340 3385
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9.0 FACILITIES and LABORATORIES OFFERED by the FACULTY of ENGINEERING
The University of Malta houses a number of laboratories and lecture rooms to compliment the teaching
and research activities. Apart from the facilities offered at the Faculty of Engineering all students have
access to other facilities at different departments and faculties. The University of Malta campus includes
all faculties include a state of the art library that provides access to a number of journals. The
laboratories including facilities situated at the Faculty of Engineering include:
9.1
Department of Electronic Systems Engineering
Embedded Systems Laboratory
A computer network with Labview and Altium licenses to design PCBs and control electronic systems
50MHz Arbitrary programmable function generators
200Mhz Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
Triple Output programmable precision bench power supplies
3GHz Mixed Domain Oscilloscope (includes logic analyzer, spectrum analyzer and protocol analyzer)
National Instruments Data Acquisition Boards
FPGA Development Boards
Microcontroller Development Boards
Electronics Laboratory
20Mhz programmable function generators
100Mhz Digital Storage Oscilloscopes
Various bench power supplies
General purpose soldering stations
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Electronics Manufacturing Laboratory
PCB Structuring Laboratory
UV Laser PCB structuring system
CNC PCB structuring system
Multilayer Press
Stereolithographic 3D Printer
Eyepiece-less Stereo Inspection Microscope (21x -120x magnification)
X-ray Inspection facility (up to 5600x magnification)
PCB Finishing Laboratory
Through-hole copper and tin plating facility
Hand operated mechanical through-hole plating facility
Vapour phase Oven
Reflow oven with 8 independently controlled heating zones
Dry film Solder mask Laminator
Brushing machine
Ultrasonic cleaner
PCB Assembly Laboratory
High speed, high accuracy solder paste dispenser
Weller high precision rework station
Advanced soldering/desoldering stations ideal for SMT soldering
Weller Hot air station
Manual pick and place systems
Semi-automatic pick and place systems
Eyepiece-less Stereo Inspection Microscope (10x - 60x magnification)
9.2
Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
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CAD/CAM Systems Laboratory
CAD Systems (2D, 3D, Animation)
CAD/CAM Systems
MoldFlow, 3D Studio max, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor
Tecnomatix - manufacturing development and simulation package,
Statistical process control and AI software
Picza LPX-250 3D Laser scanner
HP Plotter (up to A1 printing)
Concurrent Engineering Research Unit (CERU)
Concurrent Engineering Research Facilities
Thermoplastic Design Guidelines
Robotics and Industrial Automation Laboratory (RIAL)
Mitsubishi RV-6SL 6-DOF revolute industrial robot, 91cm reach, 6kg payload, with controller upgrade,
tracking card, and adjustable gripper, or vacuum gripper. Mounted on a highly reconfigurable table.
Epson E2S651S 4-DOF SCARA robot, 65cm reach, 5kg payload
Two Cognex/DVT smart image sensors (machine vision)
Six Mitsubishi FX1N-24 PLCs
Two flat belt conveyors (one with variable speed)
Machine vision lighting (ring light, strobe)
Other sundry equipmet, oscilloscope, components and tools
Metrology Laboratory
Metrology Equipment Including CMM and Surface Roughness Measurement
Calibration of Metrology Equipment in Roundness, Linear and Angular Measurements
CNC Laboratory
CNC Vertical Milling Machine 2 ½ axis
CNC Vertical Machining Centre 3 axis
Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
CNC Electric Discharge Machining (EDM) with Micro EDM capabilities
Rapid prototyping equipment Plastic – Dimension 1200es
Rapid prototyping equipment Titanium - ARCAM EBM S12 (Electron Beam Machining)
Thermoforming machine
Injection moulding machine (Boy 22E) with a clamping force of 200kN equipped with a second vertical
injection unit
University (Engineering) Workshop
Conventional Machine Tools including centre lathes, milling, surface and cylindrical grinding, gear
hobbing, drilling and welding
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Department of Industrial Electrical Power Conversion
Energy Conversion and Power Quality Laboratory
Grid Connected PV and Wind Systems
Passive/Active Filters for Power Factor Improvement
200V AC 28kVA 3-phase and 200V DC 20kW Supply for Testing Purposes
High voltage and current DC supplies
Electrical Drives and Control Simulation Software
Harmonic Voltage and Current Measurement Set-up
100kVA Flywheel UPS
Power Electronics Laboratory
Vector controlled Induction Motor, Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor and Switched Reluctance
Rigs
Switching Frequency Current Sensing for Power Electronics and Control
High Bandwidth Instrumentation for Power Electronic Measurements
Water Tank for Electric Outboard Testing
Low to Medium Power Machine Loading Units
50kW regenerative machine loading unit
Electrical Machines Laboratory
Domestic Scaled Combined Heat and Power Plant
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Setup
Electrical Mobility Laboratory
Electric Car with Lithium Ion Battery Technology
Electric Boat
Solar Catamaran
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
Thermodynamics Laboratory
Laboratory experiments for thermodynamics and heat transfer
Testing of internal combustion engines
One electrical dynamometer, two water brakes and other smaller dynos
Demonstration type gas turbine
Testing of air conditioning setups, including variable speed (inverter)
Heat transfer in pipe facility
Supersonic nozzle setup
Labview and Keithley data acquisition systems
Structural Mechanics Laboratory
Machine diagnostics
Vibration monitoring
Run-up Run down vibration testing
Order analysis
Modal analysis
Dynamic balancing of machines
Sound level monitoring
Tensile and impact testing
PhotoStress® Plus analysis kit from Vishay Precision Group – Micro-Measurements
CAE Lab - Computer Aided Engineering Laboratory
Computer facilities to run the following engineering software:
Ansys Mechanical and CFD
MATLAB/ Simulink
CAD – Computer Aided Design SOLIDWORKS
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WindPRO (EMD)
WAVE/ VALDYN (Ricardo)
Mechanical Analysis Design Package (Mentor Graphics)
Bentley Academic SELECT
Naval Architecture & Offshore Engineering Software
MAxsurf Enterprise
Multiframe Advanced
Sac Marine Enterprise
SACS Offshore Structure Enterprise
MOSES Advanced
3D CAD and design Modelling
Microstation
ESATAN-TMS: ITP Engines UK is kindly sponsoring the Department of Mechanical Engineering of the
University of Malta with the software licence for the analysis and simulation software ESATAN-TMS for
their undergraduate degree program
Fluids Laboratory
Low wind speed wind tunnel 38 x 38 cm
Low wind speed wind tunnel 900 mm diameter
Wave making generator 8 m long and 750 mm wide and 1 m deep
Multi-channel hot wire anemometry
Fluid mechanics data acquisition systems
9.5
Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
Process Equipment
Plasma Assisted Physical Vapour Deposition (PA-PVD)
Ion Beam-Assisted Deposition
Gas Nitriding Furnace
Vacuum Furnace with 5 bar overpressure
Laser Added Manufacture Centre
Air Furnace
Low temperature foundry furnace
Martempering/ Austempering salt bath
3-axis CNC machining station
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Mechanical Testing Equipment
Tension/ Charpy Impact tester
5 ton multipurpose mechanical testing centre
10 ton bend testing centre
25 ton multipurpose dynamic testing centre
Brinell/ Vickers Macro hardness tester
Knoop/ VickersMicro hardness tester
IRHD/ Shore polymer hardness tester
Pin-on-disk wear tester
Reciprocating sliding tribo-corrosion tester
Rotary bending fatigue tester
Gear tribological tester
Calibration Equipment
Load cell calibration system
Temperature calibration system
Sample Preparation Equipment
NC precision cut off saw
Thermosetting cold mounting station
Hot mounting phenol sintering station
Manual/ automatic sample polishing stations
Automatic electro polishing station
Characterisation Equipment
Optical Microscopy with real time image acquisition
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Incident light Microscope with Nomarsky, UV and dark field attachments
Side projected light stereo microscope
Support metallographic microscopes
Confocal microscope with 3 excitation lasers and multispectral analyser
Potentiodynamic wet cell corrosion testers
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrocopy (LIBS)
Dilatometer with inert gas chamber
3D stylus surface profilometer
Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) with:
In-lens backscattering detector
In-lens secondary electron detector
External secondary electron detector
Solid state angular selective backscatter detector
Electron Probe Micro-analysis (EPMA) within SEM including:
Energy dispersive spectroscope (EDS)
Wavelength dispersive spectroscope (WDS)
Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD)
Ultra high vacuum Integrated Characterisation Facility including:
Surface analysis by electron kinetic energy analysis(XPS) through:
- Hemispherical electron energy analyser
- Ag/ Al Monochromated X-Ray source
- Ag/Mg X-ray source
- High intensity electron source
- Low energy UV source (UPS)
- Rastering ion source
- Large area ion source
Quadrupole mass spectrometer
Low energy electron diffraction (LEED)
Secondary electron detector
Surface analysis by surface probe microscopy through:
- Atomic force microscopy (AFM)
- Scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM)
X-ray diffraction analysis with:
θ/ 2θ Goniometer
Parallel beam / Bragg Brentano optics
Variable temperature (cryo to 450 °C) reaction chamber
High temperature reaction chamber
Thin film attachment
Capillary attachment
4 axis + tilting attachment
SDD/ scintillating detectors
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X-ray powder diffraction with:
θ/ 2θ Goniometer
Cu/ Mo primary X-ray source
Bragg Brentano optics
Variable high temperature reaction chamber
Nano Indentation equipment with:
Wet cell attachment
Resistive high temperature reaction chamber
Peltier cooled low temperature attachment
Dynamic testing attachment
Piezo nanopositioner
9.6
Department of Systems and Control Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Laboratory
Vicon Optical Motion Analysis System
Tekscan Body Pressure Measurement System
Biopotential (e.g. EEG) Acquisition System
Non-invasive Biomedical Data Acquisition System
Diagnostic Ultrasound System
Haptic Feedback System
Rehabilitation Robotic Manipulator
Thermal Imaging System
Spectral Camera
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Signal Processing Boards
Data Acquisition Boards
High-end servers and computing equipment
Matlab and Simulink Research Licences
Control Systems Engineering Laboratory
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) units with state of the art Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs)
Various mobile robot teams and other high end mobile robots
Robotic manipulators
Force, torque, laser and inertia sensors for robotic applications
Embedded and tablet PC for real time computer control of mobile systems
Fingerprint/palm and iris biometric scanners
Stereo cameras with pan/tilt actuation
Analogue and digital area scan cameras and smart cameras with LED illumination
Various digital and analogue video grabbers and camera multiplexers
Electronic test and measurement instrumentation
PC interfaced servos and process control units
Various PC interface units for computer control
A computer network with various licenses for simulation and real-time control of systems
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