GENERAL STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme requires full time studies in the University. A full-time student is required to register for a minimum of 18 units in a given semester, as stipulated by the University. The Faculty board, upon the recommendations of the Department may grant permission to register for less than the minimum load. The stated objectives are realizable through the courses available in the department and summarised in the table below.

Basic courses in the first and second years comprise mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing and general studies, humanities, and basic engineering courses common to all engineering students. To prepare students for the higher-level courses, they are required to take all foundation courses. Core subjects in electrical & electronic engineering provide the foundation for higher level studies. Included among the core subjects are microprocessors, analogue and digital electronics, measurement, instrumentation and control, communication, software engineering, circuit analysis, electrical machines, and power systems. In the fifth year, there are three options available; namely, Electronics, Power and Control, to enable the students freely select courses of individual interest. Typically, these options are offered to upgrade the knowledge in such areas or to strengthen link with special areas.

The following standard terminologies are used for different categories of courses:

1. Compulsory: A course which a student must take and pass;

2. Required: A course, which a student must take but not necessarily pass. However, if the course is a pre-requisite to other course(s) then the student must score a minimum mark of 30% to have a pre-requisite pass.

3. Elective: A course specified by the Department, which a student can take in order to increase the total number of his/her units.

4. Pre-requisite: A course, which essentially must be taken prior to taking another specified course. A pre-requisite requirement is fulfilled by completing and passing the pre-requisite; except that a student who fails a course but obtains at least a specified minimum mark (30%) in it shall be deemed to possess the course for pre-requisite purposes but will be credited only with the grade point assigned to his mark. The Faculty Board of Technology may also waive prerequisite courses for suitably qualified candidates on the recommendation of the department.

5. Concurrent: A course, which a student must take during the same semester as another specified course.

Minimum Degree Requirements for B.Sc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering

(5-Year Degree Programme)