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Electronic Engineering

This Diploma course aims to produce graduates who have a sound knowledge in the field of electronic engineering, including electronic devices, circuit, digital electronics, communication and instrumentation.

Students from this course are also given a strong foundation in electronic engineering to pursue higher qualification in various specialised fields in electronic engineering.
 
   Academic and Professional Progression
 
The standard of the Diploma in Technology (Electronic Engineering) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)
Advanced Diploma in Technology (Electronic Engineering) at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.
   
   Professional Accreditation / Exemption

Please refer to the 'Professional Accreditation / Exemption'.

   Career Prospects

The career openings for diploma graduates in Electronic Engineering are wide and varied and they are in constant demand by a wide variety of employers. Graduates may find employment as assistant engineers or technical support staff in the electronic, computer and manufacturing industries.

   Minimum Entry Requirements

I Admission to Semester 1
 
  		• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credit which must include:
          - Mathematics
          - Additional Mathematics or Physics where a pass in the other subject is required
          - 1 appropriate subject listed in Schedule A.
        (ii) Pass in English Language
       
     
    Schedule A
    1. Physics
    2. Additional Mathematics
    3. Chemistry
    4. Lukisan Geometri dan Elektronik
    5. Lukisan Kejuruteraan
    6. Teknologi Elektronik
    7. Teknologi Kejuruteraan
    8. Pengajian Kejuruteraan Mekanikal
    9. Pengajian Kejuruteraan Elektrik dan Elektronik
    10. Information & Communication Technology
    11. Any other relevant technical subjects
       
      OR
       
     
  		• Certificate in Technology (Electronic Engineering) from TAR College.
       
    II Admission on advanced standing to Semester 4
     
    Students with the following qualifications will be accorded credit transfer/advanced standing to enable them to complete the Diploma in 1 year.

    Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/A Levels with 2 Principal passes in the subjects listed below:-


    Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics T / Mathematics A, Further Mathematics T.

    Plus

    Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
      (i) 3 credit which must include:
        - Mathematics
        - Additional Mathematics or Physics where a pass in the other subject is required
        - 1 appropriate subject listed in Schedule A.
      (ii) Pass in English Language
         
     
    A principal or subsidiary pass at STPM level is acceptable in lieu of a credit for the corresponding SPM subject.
       
      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 Technology (Electronic Engineering)
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    ATGE1013 Mathematics I
    3
    ATGE1063 Computer Studies
    3
    ATGE1043 Engineering Science I
    3
    ATGE1313 Basic Electronics
    3
    ATGE1323 Principles of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    3
    AELE2163 English for Communication
    3
    ATGE1033 Mathematics II
    3
    ATGE1073 Engineering Science II
    3
    ATEL1244 Engineering Drawing & CADD (Electronic Engineering)
    4
    ATEL1354 Analogue Electronics
    4
    ATGE1364 Digital Electronics & Microprocessors
    4
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
    ATGE2013 Mathematics III
    3
    AELE2183* English Communication Skills
    3
    ATGE2033** Mathematics IV
    3
    ATGE2053 C++ Programming
    3
    ATGE2065 Engineering Materials
    5
    ATGE2344* Applied Engineering Science
    4
    ATEL2004* Electronic Engineering
    4
    ATEL2344 Electronic Instrumentation and Communications
    4
    ATEL2363 Industrial Control and Automation
    3
    ATEL2373** Engineering Mechanics
    3
    AELE3193 English for Engineering
    3
    ATGE3083 Mathematics V
    3
    ATEL3213 Digital Systems and Design
    3
    ATEL3314 Electrical Technology and Circuits
    4
    ATEL3383 Embedded Systems, Design and Applications
    3
    ATEL3394 Software and Information Systems Engineering
    4
    ATGE3023 Presentation and Analytical Skills for Engineering
    3
    ATGE3093 Mathematics VI
    3
    ATGE3373 Industrial Management Studies (Engineering)
    3
      Co-curricular units
    2

      * For students with STPM/A Level qualification.
     ** For students promoted from Diploma Semester 3.