Mechatronics
This course aims to provide students with the necessary technical and scientific knowledge and skills in Mechatronics for employment as technicians and engineering assistants in the mechatronics sub-sector of the manufacturing industry where increasing automation requires the mechanical engineering knowledge related to the operations of the system and the electronics engineering knowledge to operate and maintain the electronic systems to control those operations. The strong foundation in engineering also enable students to pursue higher educational qualifications in mechatronic engineering.
This course aims to provide students with the necessary technical and scientific knowledge and skills in Mechatronics for employment as technicians and engineering assistants in the mechatronics sub-sector of the manufacturing industry where increasing automation requires the mechanical engineering knowledge related to the operations of the system and the electronics engineering knowledge to operate and maintain the electronic systems to control those operations. The strong foundation in engineering also enable students to pursue higher educational qualifications in mechatronic engineering.
| Academic and Professional Progression |
The standard of the Diploma in Technology
(Mechatronics) is equivalent to the 1st year of
a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can
further their studies to: |
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| a) | Advanced Diploma in Technology
(Mechatronics) 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 |
Mechatronics graduates have excellent career prospects with manufacturing and automation organisations either in systems design or as operations and maintenance engineers. Their dual specialisation will enable them to function effectively in both the operating aspects or control aspects of the automated systems in use in so many state of art and modern manufacturing organisations. They play an essential role in maintaining the high quality as well as the availability of the manufacturing systems.
| 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 | ||||
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| II | Admission on advanced standing to Semester 4 | ||||
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Students with the following qualifications will be accorded credit
transfer/advanced standing to enable them to complete the
Diploma in 1 year.
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| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/A Levels with 2
Principal passes in the subjects listed below:- |
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Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics T / Mathematics A,
Further Mathematics T. |
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| Plus | |||||
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Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:- |
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| (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 |
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A principal or subsidiary pass at STPM level is acceptable in lieu
of a credit for the corresponding SPM subject. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Course Schedule |
| Course
Schedule |
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| Diploma in
Technology (Mechatronics) |
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| 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 |
| ATGE1323 | Principles of Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 3 |
| ATGE1124 | Engineering Drawing & Computer-Aided Design and Drafting | 4 |
| AELE2163 | English For Communication | 3 |
| ATGE1033 | Mathematics II | 3 |
| ATGE1073 | Engineering Science II | 3 |
| ATMH1013 | Robotics, Manufacture & Process Engineering | 3 |
| ATGE1313 | Basic Electronics | 3 |
| 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 |
| ATGE2053 | C++ Programmimng | 3 |
| ATGE2033** | Mathematics IV | 3 |
| ATGE2065 | Engineering Materials | 5 |
| ATGE2344 | Applied Engineering Science | 4 |
| ATEL2363 | Industrial Control and Automation | 3 |
| ATME2003* | Engineering Studies (Mechanical Engineering) | 3 |
| ATMH2013 | Mechatronics I | 3 |
| AELE3193 | English for Engineering | 3 |
| ATGE3023 | Presentation and Analytical Skills for Engineering | 3 |
| ATGE3135 | Mechanical & Structural Engineering | 5 |
| ATGE3083 | Mathematics V | 3 |
| ATMH3013 | Mechatronics II | 3 |
| ATGE3125 | Thermodynamic, Fluid & Process Engineering - Option 1 | 5+ |
| ATEL3314 | Electrical Technology & Circuits - Option 2 | 4++ |
| ATGE3093 | Mathematics VI | 3 |
| ATGE3373 | Industrial Management Studies (Engineering) | 3 |
| ATME3222 | Metallurgy & Materials Technology - Option 1 | 2+ |
| ATEL3333 | Introduction to Electronic Systems - Option 2 | 3++ |
| Co-curricular units | 2 |
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| * For students with STPM/A Level
qualification. ** For students promoted from Diploma Semester 3. |
| + Option 1 - Elective units for Mechanical / Engineering option. ++ Option 2 - Elective units for Electronic Engineering option. |