INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah
Department
Programme
Course Title
Course Code
Status
Level
Credit Hours
Contact Hours
Pre-requisites
(if any)
Co-requisites
(if any)
Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
B.Eng. (Mechatronics) (Honours)
Seminar
MCT 3149
Core
3
1
1
Third year standing
Nil
Instructor(s)
Semester
Offered
Course
Synopsis
Course
Objectives
Semester I and II
Weekly presentation on current and relevant topics on engineering fields
and profession by invited speakers from the industry and academia. Talks
on basic research methodology, presentation and report writing, skills,
followed by presentations given by the students on their findings from
literature surveys of selected topics supervised by academic staff.
The objectives of this course are to:
1. Introduce students to the real world concept in engineering design
and principles
2. Draw meaningful summary from various fields related to engineering
discipline in term of engineering application, ethics and professional
development.
3. Expose students to some basic elements or components of real
engineering environment in the industrial place.
4. Introduce students to good presentation and report writing skills.
Learning
Outcomes
Instructional
Strategies
Course
Assessment
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Generate an engineering summarized report based upon the
presentation of the external and internal speaker, which should cover
various aspects such as engineering application, ethics and
professional development.
2. Actively identify on what have been learned from the speakers in
relations to their work in the university and beyond.
3. Develop an engineer who is socially, culturally, globally and
environmentally responsible.
4. Identify key technical and scientific findings effectively using
effective tools.
5. Write a summarized report based on their findings from literature
surveys of the selected engineering-related topics.
6. Prepare presentation using multimedia tools.
7. Perform an oral presentation in groups.
Lectures and presentations
LO
1,2,3,4
4,6,7
1,2,3,4
2,3,4,5
Method
Weekly Seminar Report
Presentation
Quizzes
End-semester Report
%
20
30
30
20
Content Outlines
Weeks
1
2
Topics
Introduction to seminar course and their activities. Selection Part 1
of seminar titles for presentation that is scheduled after
(Kulliyyah
mid-semester break.
Seminar
Manual)
Briefing on literature search using on line system by Part 2
personnel from the library. Preparation for the seminar (Kulliyyah
presentation and report through the guidance and Seminar
consultation with the supervisor.
Manual)
3-4
Latest finding and techniques in engineering fields.
6-8
Expectations of an engineer who practices on industrial or
governmental organizations.
7
Task/Reading
Intellectual properties and its impact to engineering society.
Part 3
(Kulliyyah
Seminar
Manual)
Part 4
(Kulliyyah
Seminar
Manual)
Chapter 3
(Alberts et al.)
8
Quality in performance and services to ensure excellence.
9
Engineering ethics and professionalism to become an
engineer who practices in industrial and government
organization.
10
Hazard, risk assessment and safety lab practice in
engineering lab.
11-14
References
Chapter 1-10
(Ericson II)
Presentations of the selected titles for each group are Part 5
conducted and reports are submitted a week after each (Kulliyyah
presentation.
Seminar
Manual)
Required
Kulliyyah Seminar Manual
(http://eng.iium.edu.my/seminar)
Poltorak, A.I., Lerner, P.J. (2002) Essentials of Intellectual
Property. John Wiley and Sons.
Conti, T., Watson, G.H., Kondo, Yoshio. (2003) Quality
into the 21st Century: Perspectives on Quality and
Competitiveness for Sustained Performance. American
Society for Quality, Quality Press.
Fleddermann, C. (2007) Engineering Ethics. Prentice Hall.
Ericson II, C.A. (2005) Hazard Analysis Techniques for
System Safety. John Wiley and Sons.
Proposed
Start Date
(Semester)
Batch of
Students to
be Affected
Chapter 4-7
(Conti et al.)
Chapter 2-4
(Fleddermann)
Alberts, B., Johnson, A., Lewis, J., Raff, M., Roberts, K.,
Walter, P., editors (2002) Molecular Biology of the Cell, 4th
edition, Garland Publishing Inc.
Semester1, 2012/2013
Semester2, 2009/2010 and onwards
Prepared by
Checked by:
Approved by:
Dr. Raha Ahmad Raus
Assistant Professor
Department of
Biotechnology Engineering
Dr. Md Zahangir Alam
Associate Professor
Head
Department of
Biotechnology Engineering
Dr. Amir A. Shafie
Dean
Kulliyyah of Engineering
Learning Outcomes Matrix: MCT 3149 Seminar
Outcome 9
Outcome 10
Outcome 11
Outcome 12
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
3
Outcome 8
3
Outcome 7
1
Outcome 6
3
Outcome 5
3
Outcome 4
Outcome 3
1. Generate an engineering
summarized report based
upon the presentation of
the external and internal
speaker, which should
cover various aspects such
as engineering application,
ethics and professional
development.
2. Actively identify on what
have been learned from
the speakers in relations to
their
work
in
the
university and beyond.
3. Develop an engineer who
is socially, culturally,
globally and
environmentally
responsible.
4. Identify key technical and
scientific findings
effectively using effective
tools.
5. Write a summarized report
based on their findings
from literature surveys of
the selected engineeringrelated topics.
6. Prepare presentation using
Outcome 2
Course Learning Outcomes
Outcome 1
Programme Outcomes
multimedia tools.
7. Perform
an
oral
presentation in groups.
Total 12
12
8
1
1
3
3
6
3
9
7
7
6
The educational outcomes of Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics)(Honours) conducted
by the Kulliyyah are as follows:
1. The ability to acquire and apply knowledge of mathematics, computers, science, and
engineering.(T)
2. The ability to have in-depth understanding and technical competency in Mechatronics
Engineering discipline. (T)
3. The ability to identify, formulate and provide solutions to Mechatronics Engineering
problems. (T)
4. The ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
.(A/D)
5. The ability to analyze and design a system, component, or process to achieve the required
objectives.( A/D)
6. The ability to understand and apply design principles for sustainable development. ( A/D)
7. The ability to communicate effectively.(S)
8. The ability to function effectively as an individual and in group with the capacity to be a
leader or manager as well as an effective team member.(S)
9. The ability to recognize the need for lifelong learning and to pursue independent learning
for professional development.(S)
10. The ability to understand the responsibility of a professional engineer in the context of
contemporary social, cultural, global and environmental issues.(ESSE)
11. The ability to demonstrate understanding and commitment to professional and ethical
responsibilities.(ESSE)
12. The ability to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal
context through broad-based education.(ESSE)
STUDENT LEARNING TIME (SLT)
MCT 3149 Seminar
1 CREDIT HOURS
1 CONTACT HOURS
No
Learning Activities
SLT (in hours)
Sub-total
1.
Weekly Seminar reports
2.
Other Assessments
Total
20
a. Quiz ( x 4 (Each 20 minutes)
10
b. Presentation
10
c.End report
20
Total
Course Credit (60 ÷40)
40
60
1