POSTGRADUATE STUDIES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ...

POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 

IN ELECTRICAL 

ENGINEERING 

Masters and Doctoral 

Degrees 

Faculty of Electrical 

Engineering 

INSPIRING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE MINDS

Campuses 

Congratulations 

& 

Welcome to 

Faculty of Electrical Engineering 

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 


Postgraduate Committee Members 


• Assoc. Professor Dr. Syed Abdul Rahman Abu Bakar Al-Attas 

• Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Wazir Mustafa 

• Assoc. Professor Dr. Zaharuddin Mohamed 

Postgraduate Working Committee 

Members 


• Assoc. Professor Dr. Mohamad Kamal A Rahim 

• Dr. Razali Ngah 

• Dr. Azhar Khairuddin 


Members 


• Dr. Shaikh Nasir Shaikh Hussin 

• Dr. Muhammad Nadzir Marsono 

• Azlina Mohd Lazim 

• Nurhidayah Mohamed Arif 

• Nurliza Abdul Rahman 


Members 


RESEARCH PROGRAMS 

Masters Research (MEE) & PhD (PEE) 


MEE & PEE Research Students 

• Renew every semester 

• Online registration 

– Get printed 

– Submit a copy to Graduate Counter FKE 

• Semester Assessment (supervisor) 

• Progress (attendance etc) 

• Progress Report – pay attention on the due date 

• Supervisory Report – submit together with 

progress report 


MEE & PEE Research Students 

• Supervisor-Student (Academic Advisor) / HoD 

• Compulsory subjects 

• Research Program 

• Research Methodology 

• University Elective 

• Overseas student (non-Malay ethnic) 

• Overseas student (Malay ethnic) 

• Local student (Malaysia Citizen) 


MASTERS by Research 

Full Time Part Time 

Semester Semester 

Year First Second Year First Second 

1 MEE 1100 MEE 1200 1 MEE 1110 MEE 1210 

2 MEE 2100 MEE 2200 2 MEE 2110 MEE 2210 

3 MEE 3100 MEE 3200 3 MEE 3110 MEE 3210 

4 MEE 4110 MEE 4210 

5 MEE 5110 MEE 5210 


MASTERS by Mixed Mode 




1 MEG 1180 MEG 1280 1 MEG 1190 MEG 1290 

2 MEG 2180 MEG 2280 2 MEG 2190 MEG 2290 

3 MEG 3180 MEG 3280 3 MEG 3190 MEG 3290 

4 MEG 4190 MEG 4290 

5 MEG 5190 MEG 5290 


PhD Program 




1 PEE 1100 PEE 1200 1 PEE 1110 PEE 1210 

2 PEE 2100 PEE 2200 2 PEE 2110 PEE 2210 

3 PEE 3100 PEE 3200 3 PEE 3110 PEE 3210 

4 PEE 4110 PEE 4210 

5 PEE 5110 PEE 5210 

6 PEE 6110 PEE 6210 

7 PEE 7110 PEE 7210 

8 PEE 8110 PEE 8210 

9 PEE 9110 PEE 9210 


Student Category Semester 1 Semester 2 

Oversea student 

Non-Malay Ethnic 

Oversea student 

Malay Ethnic 

(Brunei, Indonesia & 

Singapore) 

UHZ 6113 

UHZ 6313 

Malaysian UHP 6013 

University General Electives 

Malaysian 

Culture 1 

Bahasa 

Malaysia 

Akademik 1 

Seminar 

Pembangunan 

dan Isu-isu 

Global 

UHZ 6123 Malaysian 

Culture 2 

UHZ 6323 

UHW 6023 

INSPIRING CREATIVE AND INNOVATIVE MINDS 

Bahasa 

Malaysia 

Akademik 2 

Falsafah 

Sains dan 

Pembangunan 

Sosial

• 1 st Stage Evaluation Seminar 

– 2 nd Semester (MEE), 3 rd Semester (PEE) 

• literature review 

• Strong fundamental 

• Methodology, convincing (ABLE to defend) 

• > 50% mark proceed 

• (40-50)% - re-present following semester 

• < 40% - terminate/Re-register 

• Viva (Oral Exam) 

• Pass - Graduate 

MEE & PEE Students 


MEE & PEE Students 

• Prior to Viva 

• Submit Thesis submission form 3 months 

before. 

• Important Date/Announcement 

• Visit FKE Postgraduate Website or 

• Notice board (Level 2, Pathway Block P02-P07) 

– Website (www.fke.utm.my/postgraduate)

TAUGHT COURSE & MIXED 

MODE 


Total Credits to graduate: 41 credits 

4 Faculty Compulsory: 12 credits 

4 Faculty Electives: 12 credits 

2 Faculty Free Electives: 6 credits 

1 University Elective: 3 credits 

1 Master’s Project: 8 credits 

Faculty Compulsory Modules 

Advanced Microprocessor System 

Communication & Computer Networks 

CAD for Electronic Design 

Advanced Digital Communication 

MASTER OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 

in Electronics & Telecommunications 

Faculty Electives: (Choose 4 modules 

from:) 

Wireless Communication Systems 

Advanced Digital Signal Processing 

RF/Microwave & Antenna Design 

Optical Communications 

Microelectronic Devices & Technology 

Integrated Circuit Testing 

Speech/Image Processing 

Software Engineering 

Random Process 

Broadband Multimedia Networks 










in Mechatronics and Automatic Control 

Linear System Theory 

Discrete-Time Systems & Computer Control 

Design of Microprocessor–Based 

Mechatronic Systems 

Advanced Instrumentation & Measurement 


from:) 

Advanced Process Control 

Advanced Digital Control 

Advanced Robotics 

Adaptive & Self-Tuning Control 

Multivariable & Optimal Control Systems 

Nonlinear & Robust Control Systems 

Autonomous Mobile Robotics 

Artificial Intelligence 

System Identification & Estimation 

Real-time Control System Design 









Power System Analysis & Computational 

Methods 

Power System Devices & Apparatus 

Power Electronics System 

High Voltage Insulation & Coordination 


in Power 


from:) 

Electronic Power Conversion 

Electrical Drives 

Power System Control 

Power Transmission & Security 

Power System Protection 

Lightning Protection & Grounding System 

Integrated Resource Planning in Energy 

Sector 

Alternative Energy Technology System 

Power Quality 









Advanced Microprocessor System 

Advanced Digital System Design 

Analog CMOS Design 

Nanoelectronic Devices 


in Computer & Microelectronics Systems 


from:) 

VLSI Circuits & Design 

Software Engineering 

Advanced Digital Signal Processing 

Speech Processing 

Advanced Image Processing 

Advanced Computer Architecture 

Integrated Circuit Testing 







1 Masters Research Dissertation: 21 credits 


RF/Microwave & Antenna Design 

Communication & Computer Networks 

Optical Communications 

Wireless Communications System 


in Communications Engineering 


from:) 

Advanced Digital Communications 

Coding of Multimedia Signal 

Electromagnetic Compatibility 

Advanced Communication Electronics 


Radar & Communication Based System 

Secured Digital Communications 

Multimedia Communication System & 

Services 

Optical Network & Devices 

Satellite Communication 


ELIGIBILITY 

� Applications are open to candidates with a good relevant Bachelors degree 

with honours or its equivalent (about CPA 3.0) 

� Candidates with a period of the relevant practical experience after obtaining 

their first degree have good advantage 

DURATION OF STUDIES 

� Normal: 3 semesters (1 ½ years) 

� Maximum: 6 semesters (3 years) 

� M. Eng. 41 credits (Mixed-Mode 42 credits) 

Entry Requirement & Duration 


ACADEMIC LOAD (SEMESTER) 

� Minimum: 2 Subjects ( 6 credits) 

� Maximum: 18 credits 

� Students may withdraw (TD) subjects with the approval of coordinator. 

Withdrawal must be done within the prescribed dates. 

LECTURES 

� 14 weeks 

� Starts – 6 July 2009 

� Ends – 23 October 2009 

Semester Structure 


ASSESSMENTS 

� Coursework (Tests & Assignments) 

� Final Examinations ( Weekdays & Weekends) 

� Pass or Fail subject – attendance > 80% 

PRE-REGISTRATION 

� Towards the end of each semester 

� Postgraduate Office Counter 

� Class will be opened if number of students > 5 

Assessments & Pre-Registration 


ACADEMIC STANDING 

� KB – Kedudukan Baik (Good Pass) CPA � 3.0 

� KS – Kedudukan Syarat (Conditional Pass) 2.70 � CPA � 3.0 

� KG – Kedudukan Gagal (Fail) CPA < 2.70 

� Students who obtain KS are allowed to proceed with their studies. However 

they must obtain KB at the end to be qualified for the degree. 

AWARD OF M.ENG 

� Pass all the subjects (41 credits) 

� Obtain KB (Good Pass: CPA > 3.0) 

Graduation Requirements 

� Submit an application for a degree 

� Paid of the fees 


MEL Program Curriculum 

YEAR 1 Year 1 YEAR 2 

Semester I Cr Semester II Cr Semester I Cr 

University UHX xxxx 3 

Compulsory Non Technical Subject 

Masters MEL 1813 Master’s Project I 3 MEL 1825 Master’s Project II 5 

Project 

MEL 1123 MEL 1153 

Advanced Microprocessor System 3 CAD for Electronic Design 3 

Faculty MET 1313 MET 1413 

Compulsory Communications & Computer Networks 3 Advanced Digital Communication 3 

Select 1: 3 Select 2: 6 Select 1: 3 

MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal 

Processing MEL 1253 Speech Processing Processing 

MEL 1233 Image Processing MEL 1243 Software Engineering MEL 1233 Image Processing 

Faculty MEL 1183 Advanced Computer MEL 1223 Random Process MEL 1183 Advanced Computer 

Elective Architecture MEL 1163 VLSI Circuits & Design Architecture 

MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic MEL 1113 Nanoelectronic Devices MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic 

Engineering MET 1433 RF/Microwave & Antenna Design Engineering 

MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia MET 1383 Satellite Communication MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia 

Networks MET 1453 Special Topic in Telecom. Eng Networks 

MET 1333 Optical Communications MET 1463 Advanced Communication MET 1333 Optical Communications 

MET 1393 Network Modeling & Electronics MET 1393 Network Modeling & 

Performance Performance 

MET 1423 Wireless Communication MET 1423 Wireless Communication 

System System 

Free Select 2 from 6 

Elective MEP/MEM/MEH/MEG 

Total Credits per semester 12 15 14 


MEP Program Curriculum 





Masters MEP 1813 Master’s Project I 3 MEP 1825 Master’s Project II 5 

Project 

MEP 1633 MEP 1603 

Power System Devices & Apparatus 3 Power System Analysis & 3 

Computational Method 

Faculty MEP 1533 MEP 1553 

Compulsory Power Electronics System 3 High Voltage Insulation & 3 

Coordination 


MEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion MEP 1523 Electrical Drives MEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion 

MEP 1683 Alternative Energy MEP1643 Lightning Protection & Grounding MEP 1683 Alternative Energy 

Technology System System Technology System 

Faculty MEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning MEP 1563 Power Quality MEP 1653 Integrated Resource Planning 

Elective in Energy Sector MEP 1663 Special Topic in Electrical in Energy Sector 

MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage MEP 1673 Power System Protection MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage 

Technology MEP 1623 Power Transmission & Technology 

MEP 1613 Power System Control Security MEP 1623 Power Transmission & 

Security 

Free 3 Select 2 from 6 

Elective MEL/MEM/MEH/MEG 



MEM Program Curriculum 





Masters MEM 1813 Master’s Project I 3 MEM 1825 Master’s Project II 5 

Project 

MEM 1833 MEM 1853 Discrete-Time Systems & 

Linear System Theory 3 Computer Control 3 

Faculty MEM 1863 Design of Microprocessor- MEM 1753 

Compulsory Based Mechatronic Systems 3 Advanced Instrumentation & 3 

Measurement 


MEM 1723 Advanced Process Control MEM 1713 Artificial Intelligence MEM 1723 Advanced Process Control 

MEM 1743 Modeling & Simulation of MEM 1733 Adaptive & Self-Tuning Control MEM 1743 Modeling & Simulation of 

Dynamical Systems MEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Dynamical Systems 

Faculty MEM 1843 Advanced Digital Control MEM 1873 Real-Time Control System MEM 1843 Advanced Digital Control 

Elective MEM 1823 Advanced Robotics Design MEM 1823 Advanced Robotics 

MEM 1763 System Identification & MEM 1783 Nonlinear and Robust Control MEM 1763 System Identification & 

Estimation Systems Estimation 

MEM 1773 Multivariable and Optimal MEM 1793 Special Topic in Control 

Control System 

Engineering 


Elective MEL/MEP/MEH/MEG 



MEH Program Curriculum 





Masters MEH 1813 Master’s Project I 3 MEH 1825 Master’s Project I 5 

Project 

MEL 1123 MEL 1113 

Advanced Microprocessor System 3 Nanoelectronic Devices 3 

Faculty MEL 1193 MEL 1173 

Compulsory Analog CMOS Design 3 Advanced Digital System Design 3 


MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal MEL 1163 VLSI Circuits & Design MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal 

Processing MEL 1133 Integrated Circuit Testing Processing 

MEL 1233 Image Processing MEL 1223 Random Process MEL 1233 Image Processing 

Faculty MEL 1183 Advanced Computer MEL 1243 Software Engineering MEL 1183 Advanced Computer 

Elective Architecture MEL 1253 Speech Processing Architecture 

MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic MEL 1263 Special Topic in Electronic 

Engineering Engineering 


Elective MEP/MEM//MEG 



MEG Program Curriculum 





Masters MEG 1180 Research & Dissertation MEG 1280 Research & Dissertation 

Project 

MET 1423 Wireless Communication 

System 3 

MET 1433 RF/Microwave & Antenna 

Design 3 

Faculty MET 1333 Optical Communications 3 

Compulsory MET 1313 Communications & Computer 3 

Networks 

Select 1: 3 Select 1: 3 

MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal MET 1383 Satellite Communication 

Processing MET 1483 Optical Network & Devices 

MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia MET 1463 Advanced Communication 

Faculty Networks Electronics 

Elective MET 1373 Sonar & Acoustic MET 1453 Special Topic in Telecomm. 

Engineering MET 1473 Radar & Communication Based 

MET 1343 Coding of Multimedia Signal System 

MET 1443 Electromagnetic Compatibility MET 1353 Multimedia Communication 

MET 1363 Secured Digital Comm. System & Services 

MET 1393 Network Modeling & MET 1413 Advanced Digital 

Performance Communication 



MEL Program 

Code Subject Status 

MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor System Core 

MET 1313 

Communication & Computer 

Networks 

Core 

MEL 1143 Advanced Digital Signal Processing Faculty Elective 

MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia Networks Faculty Elective 

MET 1393 Network Modeling & Performance Faculty Elective 

MET 1423 Wireless Communication System Faculty Elective 

UH 6XX3 University Subject Core 

Choose only one faculty electives 



MEP 1633 Power System Devices & Apparatus Core 

MEP 1533 Power Electronics System Core 

MEP 1513 Electronic Power Conversion Faculty Elective 

MEP 1613 Advanced Power System Faculty Elective 

MEP 1653 

MEP Program 

Integrated Resource Planning in 

Energy Sector 

Faculty Elective 

MEP 1543 Advanced High Voltage Technology Faculty Elective 

MEP 1623 Power Transmission & Security Faculty Elective 


Choose only one faculty elective 



MEM 1833 Linear System Theory Core 

MEM 1863 

Design of Microprocessor-Based 

Mechatronic Systems 

Core 

MEM 1733 Advanced Process Control Faculty Elective 

MEM 1743 

MEM Program 

Modeling & Simulation of Dynamical 

Systems 

Faculty Elective 

MEM 1843 Advanced Digital Control Faculty Elective 

MEM 1883 Autonomous Mobile Robotics Faculty Elective 

MEM 1763 System Identification & Estimation Faculty Elective 




MEH Program 


MEL 1123 Advanced Microprocessor System Core 

MEL 1193 Analog CMOS Devices Core 


MEL 1233 Image Processing Faculty Elective 

MEL 1243 Software Engineering Faculty Elective 




MEG Program 


MET 1423 Wireless Communication System Core 

MET 1333 Optical Communications Core 


MET 1323 Broadband Multimedia Nretworks Faculty Elective 

MET 1363 Secured Digital Communication Faculty Elective 

MET 1393 Network Modeling & Performance Faculty Elective 


Choose only one free elective 


Registration Guidelines 

• Registration (every semester) 

• Online registration (From SPS website - 

http://pendaftaran.utm.my/sps/ 

– Get printed 

– Submit a copy to Graduate Counter FKE (file) 

• Be aware of section – Do not register other than section 01 

and 02. Section Centre 

01 Johor Bahru 

02 Johor Bahru 

03 Kuala Lumpur 

04 MIMOS 

05 Penang 

06 Kulim 







• Choose the right section – in your case there 

is only one section i.e. 01. 

• Do not tick in the HW or HS box. 

• If you’ve made a mistake fill up the insert 

delete form (inside your folder or obtain it 

from PG office). 

• Submit the form to SPS before due date 


Important Dates 

• Important date (Faculty Schedule) 

• Pre Registration, Masters Project title, Withdrawal, 

seminar, talk (aware), Final examinations 

• Visit 

– Notice board (Level 2, Pathway Block P02-P07) 

– Website (www.fke.utm.my) 

• Replacement of grade if repeat the subject 

(core) 

• Fail elective can be replaced by a different 

elective. Grade replacement will be upon 

request – official request. 



Important Dates 

WEEK DATES ACTIVITIES 

2 17 July Deadline registration of subject ONLINE 

3 24 July Deadline for late registration (with 

Penalty) 

4 27 – 31 July Amendment to Registration Slip 

5 3 – 7 August Amendment to Registration Slip (with 

Penalty) 

6 10 August Withdrawal of subjects begins 

10 10 September Deadline for Withdrawal of Subjects 

13 5 – 9 October Deadline for Deferment and Withdrawal 

from Program 


Important Source of Information 

Postgraduate Common Room 

Block P04-316 (Level 3) 

Postgraduate Notice Board 

• Pathway between Block P02 – Block P07 

(Level 2) 

Postgraduate Website Info 

www.fke.utm.my/postgraduate 


• Location – P02 – Main Office 

• Office Hours 

DAY HOURS 

Monday - Thursday 

Postgraduate Office 

8.30 am – 12.00 pm 

2.30 pm – 4.00 pm 

Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm 


• Always wear the metric id card – 

especially when dealing in PG 

counters 

• Wear shoes or snickers not slippers 

while in faculty buildings 

• Wear proper attire to classes and 

offices - examples 

Some Code of Ethics 


Dressing Codes - Gentlemen 


Dressing Codes - Ladies 


Prof. Dr. Johari Halim Shah bin Osman 

Deputy Dean for Postgraduate & Research 

� johari@fke.utm.my � 07-5535203 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Syed Abd Rahman Syed Abu Bakar 

Head Dept. for Postgraduate Studies 

� kjps@fke.utm.my � 07-5535904 


UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA 

Thank You 

& 

Welcome to UTM

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