Introduction
Mechatronic Engineering is a branch of engineering that combines elements of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, computer science, and control engineering. The curriculum for SKEMH programme is designed with a strong emphasis on preparing students for successful engineering careers in this fast-paced and everchanging field. In view of this, the programme will equip the students with the knowledge of embedded systems, robotics, automation, control engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Mechatronic engineering focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of intelligent and automated systems, blending mechanical components with electronic and software solutions to create innovative products and processes. Mechatronic engineers work on a wide range of applications, including robotics, automotive systems, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and more. They integrate sensors, actuators, microcontrollers, and software algorithms to enable machines to perform tasks autonomously, respond to environmental changes, and communicate with humans and other systems. This multidisciplinary field aims to create efficient, reliable, and versatile systems that enhance automation, improve efficiency, and advance technology across various industries. Those whose expertise revolves around these areas are extremely needed by the existing industries and have an immense advantage in employment.
Programme Specifications
The Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical-Mechatronics) with Honours is a program has been offered for more than two decades by UTM. The program is a four-year program completed with a final year project. The programme is offered only at the UTM Main Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study is subject to the student’s entry qualifications and can be completed within four (4) years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on a full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses equivalent to fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) credits per semester. Assessments are based on coursework given throughout the semester and final examinations.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) – effective 2024/2025 academic session
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| Code | Programme Educational Objectives |
| PEO1 | Become Mechatronic Engineers who are competent, innovative, and productive in addressing stakeholders’ needs. |
| PEO2 | Grow professionally with proficient soft skills. |
| PEO3 | Demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, positive attitude, and societal responsibilities. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) – effective 2024/2025 academic session
All undergraduate programme offered in FKE share a common Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO). After having completed the Bachelor degree programme, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
| PLO | PLO Statements |
| PLO1 (Engineering Knowledge) |
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and electrical engineering specialization to develop solutions to complex engineering problems. |
| PLO2 (Problem Analysis) |
Identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyze complex engineering problem reaching substantiated conclusions using principles of mathematics, sciences and electrical engineering with holistic considerations for sustainable development. |
| PLO3 (Design / Development Solutions) |
Design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net-zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required. |
| PLO4 (Investigation) |
Conduct investigation of complex engineering problems using research methods including research-based knowledge, including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions. |
| PLO5 (Tool Usage) |
Create, select and apply, and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to complex engineering problems. |
| PLO6 (The Engineer & The World) |
Analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to: society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment, in solving complex engineering problems. |
| PLO7 (Ethics) |
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion. |
| PLO8 (Individual & Collaborative Teamwork) |
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to- face, remote and distributed settings. |
| PLO9 (Communication) |
Communicate effectively and inclusively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences. |
| PLO10 (Project Management & Finance) |
Apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments |
| PLO11 (Life-Long Learning) |
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability for
i) independent and lifelong learning ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change. |
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| Code | Programme Educational Objectives | Target |
| PEO1 | Become Mechatronic Engineers who are competent, innovative, and productive in addressing stakeholders’ needs. | 60% of graduates work as engineer AND 10% of graduates work as senior engineer. |
| PEO2 | Grow professionally with proficient soft skills. | 5% of graduates pursued postgraduate studies or enrolled in self-improvement skill-based workshops (or equivalent) AND 1% of graduates become Professional Engineers or attain equivalent professional qualification. |
| PEO3 | Demonstrate high standards of ethical conduct, positive attitude, and societal responsibilities. |
10% of graduates are involved in services to community. |
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
| PLO | PLO Statements |
| PLO1 (Engineering Knowledge) |
Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and electrical engineering to the solution of complex engineering problems. Mengaplikasi pengetahuan matematik, sains dan kejuruteraan elektrik untuk penyelesaian masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks. |
| PLO2 (Problem Analysis) |
Identify, formulate, and conduct research literature to analyse complex engineering problems using engineering knowledge. Mengenalpasti, merumus dan menjalankan kajian literatur untuk menganalisa masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks menggunakan pengetahuan kejuruteraan. |
| PLO3 (Design) |
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems and processes that meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, culture, society, and environment. Mereka bentuk penyelesaian untuk masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks dan mereka bentuk sistem dan proses yang memenuhi keperluan spesifik dengan pertimbangan yang sesuai untuk kesihatan dan keselamatan awam, budaya, masyarakat dan alam sekitar. |
| PLO4 (Investigation) |
Perform research-based analysis, conduct experiments and interpret data for complex engineering problems. Melakukan analisis berasaskan penyelidikan, menjalankan eksperimen dan mentafsir data untuk masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks. |
| PLO5 (Modern Tool Usage) |
Apply engineering practice and use modern engineering, and IT tools for complex engineering problems with an understanding of the limitations of the technology.
Mengaplikasi amalan kejuruteraan dan menggunakan peralatan kejuruteraan dan IT yang moden untuk masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks dengan pemahaman tentang batasan teknologi. |
| PLO6 (Engineer & Society) |
Comprehend the impact of global and contemporary issues, the role of engineers on society, including health, safety, legal and cultural issues, and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practices and complex engineering problems.
Memahami kesan isu global dan kontemporari, peranan jurutera ke atas masyarakat, termasuk isu kesihatan, keselamatan, perundangan dan budaya, serta tanggungjawab yang berkaitan dengan amalan kejuruteraan profesional dan masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks. |
| PLO7 (Environment & Sustainability) |
Comprehend and evaluate the sustainability and impact of professional engineering work in the solutions of complex engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts.
Memahami dan menilai kemampanan dan impak kerja kejuruteraan profesional dalam penyelesaian masalah kejuruteraan yang kompleks dalam konteks masyarakat dan alam sekitar. |
| PLO8 (Ethics) |
Grasp and execute responsibility professionally and ethically in professional engineering practices.
Menguasai dan melaksanakan tanggungjawab secara profesional dan beretika dalam amalan kejuruteraan profesional. |
| PLO9 (Individual & Teamwork) |
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams.
Berfungsi secara berkesan sebagai individu, dan sebagai ahli atau ketua dalam pelbagai kumpulan. |
| PLO10 (Communication) |
Articulate ideas, communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large.
Menyatakan idea, berkomunikasi secara berkesan, secara bertulis dan lisan, mengenai aktiviti kejuruteraan yang kompleks dengan komuniti kejuruteraan dan dengan keseluruhan masyarakat. |
| PLO11 (Project Management) |
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles, and economic decision- making to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.
Menunjukkan pengetahuan dan pemahaman tentang prinsip kejuruteraan dan pengurusan, danmembuat keputusan secara ekonomik untuk mengurus projek dalam persekitaran pelbagai disiplin. |
| PLO12 (Life-Long Learning) |
Recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Mengenalpasti keperluan dan mempunyai persediaan serta keupayaan untuk melibatkan diri dalam pembelajaran kendiri dan pembelajaran sepanjang hayat merangkumi konteks perubahan teknologi yang luas. |
Complex Engineering Problems based on EAC Standard 2020
Complex Problem Solving
The range of complex problem solving is defined as follows :
| No. | Attribute | Complex problems have characteristic WP1 and some or all of WP2 to WP7 |
| WP1 | Depth of knowledge required | Cannot be resolved without in-depth engineering knowledge at the level of one or more of WK3, WK4, WK5, WK6 or WK8 which allows a fundamental-based, first principles analytical approach. |
| WP2 | Range of conflicting requirements | Involve wide-ranging or conflicting technical, engineering, and other issues. |
| WP3 | Depth of analysis required | Have no obvious solution and require abstract thinking, originality in analysis to formulate suitable models. |
| WP4 | Familiarity of issues | Involve infrequently encountered issues. |
| WP5 | Extent of applicable codes | Are outside problems encompassed by standards and codes of practice for professional engineering. |
| WP6 | Extent of stakeholder involvement and level of conflicting requirements |
Involve diverse groups of stakeholders with widely varying needs. |
| WP7 | Interdependence | Are high level problems including many component parts or sub-problems. |
Complex Engineering Activities
The range of complex engineering activities is defined as follows :
| No. | Attribute | Complex activities mean (engineering0 activities or projects that have some or all of the following characteristics: |
| EA1 | Range of resources | Involve the use of diverse resources (and for this purpose resources includes people, money, equipment, materials, information and technologies). |
| EA2 | Level of interactions | Require solution of significant problems arising from interactions between wide ranging or conflicting technical, engineering or other issues. |
| EA3 | Innovation | Involve creative use of engineering principles and research-based knowledge in novel. |
| EA4 | Consequences to society and the environment |
Have significant consequences in a range of contexts, characterized by difficulty of prediction and mitigation. |
| EA5 | Familiarity | Can extend beyond previous experiences by applying principles-based approaches. |
Knowledge Profile
The curriculum shall encompass the knowledge profile as summarised below :
| No. | Knowledge Profile |
| WK1 |
A systematic, theory-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable to the discipline. |
| WK2 |
Conceptually based mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and formal aspects of computer and information science to support analysis and modelling applicable to the discipline. |
| WK3 |
A systematic, theory-based formulation of engineering fundamentals required in the engineering discipline. |
| WK4 |
Engineering specialist knowledge that provides theoretical frameworks and bodies of knowledge for the accepted practice areas in the engineering discipline; much is at the forefront of the discipline. |
| WK5 | Knowledge that supports engineering design in a practice area. |
| WK6 | Knowledge of engineering practice (technology) in the practice areas in the engineering discipline. |
| WK7 | Comprehension of the role of engineering in society and identified issues in engineering practice in the discipline: ethics and the professional responsibility of an engineer to public safety; the impacts of engineering activity: economic, social, cultural, environmental and sustainability. |
| WK8 | Engagement with selected knowledge in the research literature of the discipline. |
