Course at MER Department
We're offering a course for Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical-Mechatronics(SEM) and Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical-Robotics(SER).
We're also offering 3 types of postgraduate courses:
- Master of Engineering in Mechatronics & Control Automation by Coursework
- Master of Engineering in Electrical by research
- Philosophy of Doctor (PhD)
Mechatronics and Control Engineering is a multi-disciplinary subject, with applications across a wide range of industrial sectors. The MEng (Mechatronics and Automatic Control) programme aims to equip graduates, with both the theoretical and the practical skills necessary to apply modern control techniques to a wide range of industrial problems and/or embark on further research. This course covers all the major aspects of control theory and mechatronics and its application to the design of control systems. Students will also acquire expertise in the use of computer packages for control design. All members of the academic staff are active in research in the area of Control and Mechatronics Engineering, applied to areas ranging from process control to robotics, and opportunities exist for outstanding students on the MEng programme to continue with research leading to a PhD. Two modes of taught course programmes are offered:
- Full-time: The full-time study requires a minimum duration of three semesters. The programme is offered at the University’s Main Campus in Johor. Teaching and learning is conducted with formal lectures, tutorials and assignment and/or laboratory work.
- Part-time: The part-time programme takes four normal semesters and one 8-week short semester (about two years). The programme is available at the University’s City Campus in Kuala Lumpur. Teaching and learning involves modular teaching and distance learning, with lectures being delivered on weekends.
- Intake: Semester 1 (June) and Semester 2 (November).
- Eligibility: Entry to the programme is usually on the basis of a good quality Bachelor degree or equivalent from a tertiary institution recognised by UTM. Candidates with a period of the relevant practical experience after obtaining their first degree have additional advantage.
- Assessment: Students’ progress is assessed (continuously) throughout the semester by a coursework assessment component and a final examination for each module. The Masters project, which is to be completed in two semesters, is assessed through a 3-credit research proposal seminar and a 5-credit final thesis. For the Master degree to be awarded, the candidate must complete a minimum of 34 credits, and achieve a final academic grade of at least 3.0 CGPA.
Compulsory Modules
- MEL1012 Artificial Intelligence MEM1112 Advanced Process Control
- MEL1022 Advanced Microprocessor Systems MEM1122 Advanced Digital Control
- MEM1032 Linear System Theory MEM1132 Advanced Robotics
- MEM1042 Computer Controlled System MEM1142 Adaptive and Self-Tuning Control
- MEP1052 Power Electronics System MEP1422 Electrical Drives
- MEL1062 Industrial Electronics & Instrumentation
Elective Modules
- MEM1112 Advanced Process Control
- MEM1122 Advanced Digital Control
- MEM1132 Advanced Robotics
- MEM1142 Adaptive and Self-Tuning Control
- MEP1422 Electrical Drives
- MEL1042 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- MEL1242 Software Engineering
Dr Zaharuddin Mohammed, Coordinator of Master Programme is happy to answer your question. Please email your queries to zahar@fke.utm.my.
Master Of Engineering In mechatronics & Control Automation By Research
A full-time study in this programme requires a normal duration of 18 – 24 months (3 to 4 semesters). The minimum period of candidature is one year. A Masters candidate is supervised by a lecturer from the “graduate faculty”. Assessment is by semester progress reports, and the degree is awarded based on a oral examination (viva voce) of the Masters thesis submitted by the student at end of study.
The PhD programme in Electrical Engineering is by research only. The minimum period of candidature is two years. However, the normal period of full-time study requires a duration of 3 years or six semesters. (One semester is 15 - 16 weeks ). The PhD candidate is supervised by a lecturer (or a panel of lecturers) from the “graduate faculty”. In the case of panel supervision, co-supervisors may come from industry. The progress of a PhD candidate is assessed through a research progress report submitted at the end of each semester. The degree is awarded based on a comprehensive examination (viva voce) of the doctoral thesis submitted by the candidate on completion of study.
- Computer control systems Co-Design of embedded systems
- Real-time software engineering for mechatronic systems Design of robots and robotics work cells
- Application of advanced control in robotics Multi-agent intelligent mobile robots
- Internet-based telerobotics Biologically inspired robots
- Industrial automation and computer integrated manufacturing Identification and control of Industrial Processes
- Advanced transducer application Sensor technology
- Process tomography for flow measurement Vision systems
- Neural network, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithms Intelligent control systems
- Artificial Intelligence applications Control of flexible structures
- Input command shaping control Active vibration control
- Optimisation Control of power systems
- Control of High Speed Trains Automotive Control
- Robust Control of Uncertain Systems
