Telecommunications
This Diploma course aims to produce graduates who have a sound technical and scientific grounding in the fields of electronic engineering and telecommunications. Telecommunication Engineering covers design and development of telecommunication infrastructures such as Public Switched Telephone Network, Mobile Telephone Network, as well as communication devices such as telephone, PABX, handphones, fax machines, PDA etc.
In this era of globalisation, demand for communication services is ever increasing due to increased human interaction and this has been the driving force behind the phenomenal growth enjoyed by the telecommunication industry in the last fifteen years. Judging from this trend, telecommunication graduates will be well sought after by the industry for many years to come.
Students of this course are given a strong foundation in telecommunications to pursue higher qualifications in this field.
This Diploma course aims to produce graduates who have a sound technical and scientific grounding in the fields of electronic engineering and telecommunications. Telecommunication Engineering covers design and development of telecommunication infrastructures such as Public Switched Telephone Network, Mobile Telephone Network, as well as communication devices such as telephone, PABX, handphones, fax machines, PDA etc.
In this era of globalisation, demand for communication services is ever increasing due to increased human interaction and this has been the driving force behind the phenomenal growth enjoyed by the telecommunication industry in the last fifteen years. Judging from this trend, telecommunication graduates will be well sought after by the industry for many years to come.
Students of this course are given a strong foundation in telecommunications to pursue higher qualifications in this field.
| Academic and Professional Progression |
The standard of the Diploma in Technology
(Telecommunications) 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 (Telecommunications) 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 |
Graduates in Telecommunications are in high demand by a wide variety of employers. Graduates of Diploma in Technology (Telecommunications) may find employment as technicians and assistant engineers in the telecommunication, computer networking and remote surveillance & control industries.
| Minimum Entry Requirements |
| I | Admission to Semester
1 |
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Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia
(SPM) as follows:- |
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(i) |
5 credit which
must include: |
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| - Mathematics |
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| - Additional Mathematics or Physics
where a pass in the other subject is required |
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| - 1 appropriate subject listed
in Schedule A. |
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(ii) |
Pass in English Language |
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| 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.
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| 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. |
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| 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
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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 (Telecommunications) |
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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 |
| 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 |
| ATEL2353 | Signal Processing and Circuits | 3 |
| ATEL2373** | Engineering Mechanics | 3 |
| ATEL3263 | Data Communications and Networks | 3 |
| AELE3193 | English for Engineering | 3 |
| ATGE3083 | Mathematics V | 3 |
| ATEL3324 | RF Principles and Telecommunication Systems | 4 |
| ATEL3383 | Embedded Systems, Design and Applications | 3 |
| ATEL3394 | Software and Information System Engineering | 4 |
| ATGE3093 | Mathematics VI | 3 |
| ATGE3023 | Presentation and Analytical Skills for Engineering | 2 |
| ATGE3373 | Industrial Management Studies ( Engineering) | 3 |
| Co-curricular units | 2 |
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* For students with STPM/A Level
qualification.
** For students promoted from Diploma Semester 3.