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Microelectronics with Automatic Control
 
The Microelectronics with Automatic Control course covers a wide range of topics in computer, electronic, input/output (I/O) programming, embedded systems, communications and networking for automation and control industries. The course aims to produce graduates with strong analytical and logical thinking skills as well as good hands-on skills.
 
The Microelectronics with Automatic Control course offered in the Microelectronics and Physics Division is well equipped with a wide range of software, hardware and networking facilities to enhance students’ learning.
 
The Diploma in Science course covers computer hardware and peripherals, microprocessor systems and firmware
programming, PC I/O programming and PLC programming for control and automation, computer networking, data communications and telecommunications. Students are prepared with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the Cisco networking professional examination through Cisco’s Netacad (CCNA) programme.
 
   Academic and Professional Progression

The standard of the Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Automatic Control) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)
Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Junior & Senior Years) (Microelectronics with Automatic Control) at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.
   
   Career Prospects
 
The Diploma in Science course prepares graduates for employment in most areas of electronic industries, particularly in the usage of computers in data acquisition and control. Graduates could easily seek jobs as electronic, computer, network, instrumentation, control and automation technicians, assistant engineers or technical support staff.
 
   Minimum Entry Requirements
   
I Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Automatic Control)
 
  		• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credits which must include Additional Mathematics
        (ii) Pass in English Language and Physics
       
      OR
       
     
  		• Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology from TAR College
       
     
    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
       
     
    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course.
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Automatic Control)
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
    AACS1104 Information Technology
    4
    AAMP1024 Basic Electronics
    4
    AAMP1134 Physics I
    4
    AAMS1533 Engineering Mathematics I
    3
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    AACS1514 Introduction to Programming
    4
    AAMP2144 Physics II
    4
    AAMS1543 Engineering Mathematics II
    3
    AELE2163 English for Communication
    3
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AAMP2064 Basic Microprocessors
    4
    AAMP2084 PLC Programming and I/O Interface Circuits
    4
    AAMP3014 Circuits and Signals
    4
    AAMP3024 Electronics I
    4
    AAMP3074 Programmable Controllers
    4
    AAMS2533 Engineering Mathematics III
    3
    AELE3183 English For Science
    3
    AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
    AACS3514 Software Design and Programming Techniques
    4
    AAMP3034 Data Communications and Networks
    4
    AAMP3053 Telecommunications
    3
    AAMP3054 Electronics II
    4
    AAMS3534 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
    4
    ABDM3263 Entrepreneurial Studies
    3
    AAMP3064 PC Instrumentation and Control
    4
    AAMS3543 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
    3
      Co-curricular units
    2