Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR

Overview of Bachelor Of Mechatronics Engineering With Honours in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia

Mechatronics engineering is an emerging field of engineering that integrates mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer engineering and information technology. It includes robotics and automation systems, precision engineering, micro electromechanical systems (MEMS) and many other leading-edge technologies. 

The core activities within mechatronics focus on the development and integration of intelligent sensors, industrial automations, robotics, actuators, microsystems and advanced decision-making and control strategies.  

This programme is meticulously designed in response to the rapid growth of interest in mechatronics and precision engineering. It aims to produce graduates who demonstrate capabilities as effective problem solvers and are knowledgeable in applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of challenges and problems. They will also display effective communication skills, be able to integrate well into the industry and contribute positively as a professional to the community.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Rotating Equipment Engineer
• Researcher
• Reliability Engineer
• RF Test Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Automation Engineer
• Filed Service Engineer
• Mechanical Design Engineer
• Construction M&E Engineer
• Product Engineer

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year 1

• Basic Economics, Accounting and Management
• Basic Electronics
• Circuit Theory
• Digital Electronics
• Dynamics
• Engineering Drawing and CAD
• Introduction to Electrical Machines and Power Systems
• Manufacturing Technology I
• Mathematics for Engineering I
• Mathematics for Engineering II
• Mechanical Workshop Practice
• Statics

Year 2

• Analogue Electronics
• Computer Aided Design and Manufacture
• Elective II
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Material Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Design
• MPU1*
• Numerical Methods and Statistics
• Project Management
• Signals, Circuits and Systems

Year 3

• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation and Robotics
• Control Systems
• Digital Control Theory
• English for Engineering
• Industrial Training
• Law for Engineering
• Machine Vision
• Mechatronics System Design
• Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems
• Power Electronics

Year 4

• Co-Curriculum
• Elective I
• Engineer in Society
• Mechatronics System Design
• MPU1**
• National Language/Other Languages
• Project
• Sensors and Instrumentation
• Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Elective I - Choose 2 course(s)

• Embedded System Design
• Kinematics and Dynamics of Robot
• Mechanical Vibrations
• Mechanics of Machines
• Micro-Electromechanical Systems
• Modeling of Mechatronics Systems
• Object-Oriented Concepts and Programming Techniques
• Quality and Reliability Engineering

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

• Communication in Interpersonal Relationship
• Creative Thinking and Idea Generation
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Data Analysis for Business Intelligence
• Electronic Commerce
• Entrepreneruship
• Principles of International Business
• Property Market Analysis

MPU I* - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

• Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
• Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

• Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
• Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
• Introduction to French
• Introduction to German Language
• Introduction to Japanese
• Introduction to Korean
• Introduction to Tamil Language
• Introduction to Thai Language

Co-Curriculum - Choose 1 course

• Art, Craft, and Design
• Arts and Cultural Performance
• Community Project
• Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Language, Culture and Social Study Abroad
• Leadership and Teambuilding
• Managing Personal Finance
• Management of Martial Arts Activity
• Management of Sports Activity
• Music Performance
• Oral Communication
• Social Entrepreneurship Project
• Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
• Team Work and Collaborative Project
• Work Ethics and EQ

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• A-Levels
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
• Canadian Pre-University (CPU)