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DIPLOMA
IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
STUDENT PROGRAMME HANDBOOK
2011/12
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CONTENT
Section 1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................. 5
1.1 Background ..................................................................................................... 5
1.2 How to Get the Best Use from this Handbook? ............................................... 5
1.3 Special Focus .................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Why Diploma in Civil Engineering? ................................................................. 6
1.4.1 Aims and Objectives of the programme .......................................................... 6
1.4.2 Programme Learning Outcomes ..................................................................... 6
Section 2.0 ACADEMIC CALENDER YEAR 2008 .................................................. 8
Section 3.0 PROGRAMME ORGANISATION ......................................................... 9
3.1 School and the Programmes Offered .............................................................. 9
3.2 Programme ..................................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Diploma (HND) Programme ................................................................. 9
3.3 Academic Team ............................................................................................ 10
3.3.1 Deputy Dean: ..................................................................................... 10
3.3.2 Programme Coordinator (PC) ............................................................. 10
3.3.3 Module Leader/Lecturer / Assessor .................................................... 10
3.3.4 Mentor ................................................................................................ 11
3.3.5 Technicians / Technical Staff .............................................................. 11
3.3.6 School Administrative Staff ................................................................. 12
3.4 Student Feedback to Programme ................................................................. 13
3.4.1 School and Programme Team and Organisation Delivery .................. 13
Section 4.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE............................................................. 14
4.1 Title of the award ........................................................................................... 14
4.2 Duration of Study .......................................................................................... 14
4.3 Total Credit Hours for the Award ................................................................... 14
4.4 Modules and the credits load on the programme .......................................... 14
4.5 Entry Requirements ...................................................................................... 14
4.6 Professional body recognition ..........................Error! Bookmark not defined.
4.7 Programme Structure .................................................................................... 15
Section 5.0 ASSESSMENTS................................................................................. 38
5.1 Module Registration during Senior Student Registration ............................... 38
5.2 Attendance Requirement............................................................................... 38
5.1.1 Failure to attend.................................................................................. 39
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5.1.2 Minimum and Maximum Number of Credits ....................................... 39
5.1.4 Period of Candidature ......................................................................... 39
5.2 Types of Assessment .................................................................................... 40
5.3 Minimum Passing Marks ............................................................................... 40
5.4 Final Examination Results ............................................................................. 40
5.5 Supplementary / Refer Coursework and Examination ................................... 41
5.5.1 Refer Coursework & Re-sit Examination ............................................ 41
5.6 Coursework ................................................................................................... 41
5.6.1 Coursework Submission ..................................................................... 41
5.6.2 Late Coursework Submission under Extenuating Circumstances ...... 41
5.6.3 Marking Coursework and Examination ............................................... 41
5.6.4 Re-Submission of Coursework ........................................................... 42
5.6.5 Feedback to Students on Coursework Assessments ......................... 42
5.6.6 Plagiarism ........................................................................................... 42
5.6.7 Collusion ............................................................................................. 43
5.6.8 Making up or fabricating data. ............................................................ 43
5.8 Verification/Moderations of Assessments...................................................... 44
5.8.1 Final Grade of a Module .................................................................... 44
5.8.2 Modes of Assessment ........................................................................ 44
5.9 Types of Coursework/In-course Assessment ................................................ 45
5.9.1 Home-based Assignment ................................................................... 45
5.9.1 Group Assignment .............................................................................. 45
5.10 Types of End Semester Final Assessment.................................................... 45
5.11 Referred Assignments ................................................................................... 46
Section 6.0 ASSESSMENT BOARD ..................................................................... 47
6.1 Internal Moderation ....................................................................................... 47
6.2 Award Board ................................................................................................. 47
6.2.1 Academic Committee (Board of Examiners) Meeting ......................... 48
Section 7.0 STUDENT SUPPORT ........................................................................ 49
Section 8.0 LABORATORY, COMPUTING AND LEARNING RESOURCES
FACILITIES 50
8.1 Laboratory Facilities ...................................................................................... 50
8.1.1 Opening Hours ................................................................................... 50
8.2 Computer Facilities ....................................................................................... 50
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8.2.1 Opening Hours ................................................................................... 50
8.3 Learning Resources ...................................................................................... 51
8.3.1 Registration & Library Access ............................................................ 51
Section 9.0 INTERMISSIONS AND WITHDRAWAL ............................................. 52
9.1 Add / Drop Subject ........................................................................................ 52
9.2 Differ / Postpone Semester ........................................................................... 52
9.3 Change of Programme or Session ................................................................ 52
Section 10.0 EXEMPTION AND CREDIT TRANSFER ........................................... 54
Section 11.0 COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS .......................................................... 55
11. 1 Academic Appeals and Misconduct .............................................................. 55
11.2 Appeal against Mitigating Circumstances...................................................... 55
11.2.1 Grounds for Appeal ......................................................................... 55
11.3 Grounds not accepted for Appeal .................................................................. 56
11.4 Appeal that Affects Students Academic Performance .................................. 56
11.5 Appeal against not Appearing in Examination ............................................... 56
11.6 Appeals against Result.................................................................................. 56
Section 12.0 BREACHES OF REGULATION......................................................... 58
12.1 Code of Conduct for Examination ................................................................. 58
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Section 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background
The Legenda Education Group appreciates the need for a structure to maintain
quality and standards in implementing Diploma programme. This handbook is
intended to help students in their studies. This handbook explicates the academic
structure of the programme, the overarching principles of the Diploma
programme, assessment methods, examination structures, internal verification
processes, external verification processes, roles and responsibilities of academic
staff teaching on Diploma programmes.
1.2 How to Get the Best Use from this Handbook?
You are given this handbook with information about your chosen programme of
studies and the regulations that govern it. You are advised to read this handbook
prior to the start of the programme and refer when necessary.
1.3 Special Focus
Focus is given towards an appreciation of the analysis and design skills,
limitations and the use and of materials in the design of civil engineering
assemblies. It enables students to develop a range of generic and technical
skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitude that are essential for a
successful career in working life. Students will also be exposed on time-
constrained assignments, technical skills, and design & research skills. After
completing the programme, students may continue their studies to earn higher
qualifications in same or diverse fields.
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1.4 Why Diploma in Civil Engineering? Diploma in Civil Engineering programme provides students with a sound and
broad understanding of Civil Engineering principles. It provides opportunities
for students to gain an internationally recognised qualification to enter
employment as an engineering assistant or to pursue higher education in Civil
Engineering or related area. In addition, students will be exposed to a
comprehensive related studies and engineering application programmes which
will prepare them for an active and useful role in the industry.
1.4.1 Aims and Objectives of the programme
The main aim of Diploma in Civil Engineering programme is to provide the
technical knowledge and procedures that been used in Civil Engineering. This
programme also provide a good grounding in making plans, construction and
management of Civil Engineering works, which should, on graduation give
students the technical knowledge, communication skills and ability to operate
as a Civil Engineer within the construction industry. The skills taught will allow
students to work effectively, with employers such as government agencies,
contractors and consultants.
1.4.2 Programme Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, students will be able to:
Apply the knowledge and skills that they have learned into their daily
tasks.
Become a skilled and knowledgeable human resource especially in the
development project and construction.
Interact in the construction line and easily for students to manage all
tasks especially in structure design for example concrete and steel, highway
design, hydraulics, mapping, and etc.
Use all the techniques and procedures that they have learned.
Expose all the techniques and procedures that learn from this
programme and to adapt in their chosen field directly. For example, analysis
structure is related to construction sector.
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Definition on the needs and all the important for safety and policy in civil
or construction sector.
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Section 2.0 ACADEMIC CALENDER YEAR 2011 Semester 1: 2011/2012 01, December 2010 February 2011 (12 Weeks)
1. Senior Student Registration 02 04 December 2010 2. Class Commence (7 Weeks) 06 December 2010 22 January 2011 3. *Public Holiday Awal Muharram 07 December 2010 4. *Public Holiday Christmas 25 December 2010 5. * Public Holiday New year 01 January 2011 6. Duration to Pay Supplementary Examination Fee 02 December 2010 04 January 2011 7. Supplementary Examination 28 December 2010 04 January 2011 8. *Public Holiday Yang di Pertuan Besar Negeri Sembilans
Birthday 14 January 2011
9. Final Examination Docket Release 05 January 2011 10. Final Examination 25 -29 January 2011 11. *Public Holiday Chinese New Year 03 04 February 2011 12. Student Vacation 31 January 01 March 2011 13. *Public Holiday Prophet Muhammads Birthday (Maulidur Rasul) 26 February 2011 14. Result Release 01 March 2011
Semester 2: 2011/2012 02, March July 2011 (18 Weeks)
1. Senior Student Registration 02 05 March 2011 2. Class Commence (14 weeks) 07 March 11 June 2011 3. Duration to Submit and Pay Supplementary Examination Fee 02 -18 March 2011 4. Supplementary Examination 21- 26 March 2011 5. Mid Semester Examination Docket Release 18 March 2011 6. Mid Semester Examination 19 25 April 2011 7. *Public Holiday Labour Day 01 May 2011 8. Final Examination Docket Release 17 May 2011 9. *Public Holiday Wesak Day 10 May 2011 10. *Public Holiday Agongs Birthday 6 June 2011 11. Final Examination 15 22 June 2011 12. Student Vacation 23 June 06 July 2011 13. Result Release 06 July 2011
Semester 3: 2011/2012 03, July November 2011 (19 Weeks)
1. Senior Student Registration 06 08 July 2011 2. Class Commence (15 weeks) 11 July 22 October 2011 3. Duration to Submit and Pay Supplementary Examination Fee 06 22 July 2011 4. Supplementary Examination 25 29 July 2011 5. Mid Semester Examination Docket Release 25 July 2011 6. Mid Semester Examination 22 27 August 2011 7. *Public Holiday National Day 31 August 2011 8. *Public Holiday Hari Raya Puasa 30 31 August 2011 9. *Public Holiday Malaysia Day & Sabah Governors Birthday 16 September 2011 10. Final Examination Docket Release 26 September 2011 11. *Public Holiday Deepavali 26 October 2011 12. Final Examination 28 October 04 November 2011 13. Student Vacation 07 30 November 2011 14. *Public Holiday Hari Raya Haji 06 November 2011 15. Result Release 30 November 2011 16. Student Registration for Next Semester 01- 03 December 2011
*Subject to Change
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Section 3.0 PROGRAMME ORGANISATION 3.1 School and the Programmes Offered
This programme is offered at School of Civil Engineering, which is located in
Block A2. School of Civil Engineering also offers following programmes.
Master of Science (Hons) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Civil Engineering
Foundation Studies in Built Environment
3.2 Programme
3.2.1 Diploma (HND) Programme This programme is offered at Legenda Education Group. In the first year of the
programme, students learn the civil engineering principles, mathematical
methods, and other scientific and engineering principles. In addition, students
also develop building relation between theory and practice. The students also
develop common skills such as applying numeracy, managing own time and self-
discipline. The students are also given opportunities to develop communication
skills by arranging discussion, group activities and presentations. In the second
year, students are developing skills towards investigation on civil engineering
problems and analysing and designing circuits and systems. Students are also
developing employability skills to ensure that they are accepted by the industry
as competent engineering assistants with adequate knowledge and necessary
skills.
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3.3 Academic Team
3.3.1 Deputy Dean: Deputy Dean is a Head of the School who maintains standards of all
programmes and oversees the overall administration of the school. Deputy
Dean:
- provides the overall management of the school
- provides ideas, input and feedback to the Senior Management on
strategic planning and management pertaining to the programmes.
- provides students support .
- looks after the resources required for the school
3.3.2 Programme Coordinator (PC)
PC is responsible for the day-to-day operation and the administration of
the programme. Programme Coordinator should be seen if you have any
problem pertaining to academic matters such as timetabling, modules
availability, registration, attendance, and assessments.
Programme Coordinator:
- provides ideas, input and feedback to the Management on strategic
planning and management pertaining to the specific programme that
he/she is managing.
- provides first level support and solution to the students issues,
queries & problems, and forwards them to the academic affairs
department and other relevant departments if they require further
attention and action.
3.3.3 Module Leader/Lecturer / Assessor
Each module (subject) that you study is assigned with a lecturer/assessor.
Module Leader holds the responsibility for the total delivery, assessment
and overall management of the module.
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Module Leader:
- prepares teaching materials, notes, hand-outs, module planning and
assessment strategy for each of the module for effective delivery
- Assists academic affairs department in programme management and
in the handling of internal verification activities.
- provides first level support and solution to the students issues,
queries & problems, and forward them to the Programme
Coordinator/Deputy Dean/Dean if they require further attention and
action
- Ensures that all facilities and resources are proper, adequate and
available for the programme.
3.3.4 Mentor While studying at Legenda Education Group, school assigns a mentor for
individual student. Your mentor is a member of the academic staff who
oversees your academic and personal development and with whom you
may consult on any problem that may affect your studies. Your mentor
will be able to advise you on the appropriate action to take and give further
support or guidance that you may need. You are advised to see your
Mentor at least once in a week.
If you face either personal or academic problems, it is important that you
let your mentor know as soon as possible so that appropriate actions can
be taken and necessary support should be given. It is important that you
keep in contact with your mentor.
3.3.5 Technicians / Technical Staff
You should meet and get to know all the technicians/technical staff that
oversee, run and manage laboratories. The technicians/technical staff
have the overall responsibility for maintaining and updating the
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laboratories and all the equipments. Technicians/technical staff shall
provide support and guidance while students are engaged in conducting
experiments, performing practical or building mini or final projects.
3.3.6 School Administrative Staff
All schools administrative staff who works on your programme are located
in relevant schools as indicated in Section 3.1. If you need any
assistance or help related to the programme, you should contact school
any time.
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3.4 Student Feedback to Programme
In order to maintain and improve the quality of programmes, students experience
would help in several ways to enhance the programme development.
3.4.1 School and Programme Team and Organisation Delivery
Each programme team consists of Programme Coordinator, the academic
staff who teach the programme, technicians/technical and administrative
and library staff and the student representatives.
Programme team meet at least one (preferably twice) a semester. The
purpose of the meeting is to discuss and resolve academic related issues,
concerns and problems pertaining to teaching and learning the
programme.
Membership:
1. Programme Coordinator (Chair)
2. Academic staff teaching on the programme
3. School Registrar
4. Representative from library
5. Representative from Academic Affairs Department
6. Representative from Student Affairs Department
7. Technician/Technical Staff
8. At least two student representatives from each cohort (one
preferably overseas student)
3.4.2 Module Feedback
Academic Affairs and Record Department is responsible to obtain student
feedback on every module of the programme. Students are requested to
complete a Student Feedback Form for each module they are taking.
Students are advised that your feedback on the modules is invaluable and
do take time to complete the form accurately.
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Section 4.0 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 4.1 Title of the award
Diploma in Civil Engineering
4.2 Duration of Study
This is a 3-year full time programme.
4.3 Total Credit Hours for the Award 92 Credit Hours
4.4 Modules and the credits load on the programme
There are 26 modules on the programme. This is a modular programme and
students are required to pass 10 modules each year. Four (4) modules are
generally assigned in each long semester and two (2) modules in each short
semester.
Modules on the programme are of 3 and 4 credits. Project is offered in final year
that provides opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and skills they have
acquired during their studies. Each module requires a minimum of 120 hours of
study time (direct and indirect). To qualify for an award, you will be required to
pass all modules at each level.
4.5 Entry Requirements
Pass SPM / SPMV / GCE O Level with 3 credits including Mathematics; or
Pass SMIII (UEC); or
Pass Certificate from Polytechnics, Institusi Kemahiran MARA (IKM) or other
PHEI with CGPA 2.00; or
Pass Certificate programme from PHEI with Standard Minimum certified; or
Other equivalent qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government; or
Equivalent foreign qualifications recognized by Malaysian Government.
o Overseas student must pass relevant English courses by Kolej Linton or other recognized institutions at satisfactory level or equivalent exemption qualifications.All students must hold IELTS 6 or TOEFL 550 or pass English programme offered and run by Legenda Education Group at satisfactory level or equivalent exemption qualifications.
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4.6 Programme Structure Each module has a unique code. Year 1
Sem Module Code Module Title Credit Hours 1 HLE 2013
HMT 2043
MPW 1133
ICF 2033
Academic Communicative English 1
Mathematics 1
Pengajian Malaysia
Computer Applications
3
3
3
3
2 HLE 2023
HMT 2053
BAR 2034
HPY 2073
Academic Communicative English 2
Mathematics 2
Technical Drawing
Principles of Physics
3
3
4
3
3 MPW 1143/ MPW 1153
BCE 2013
Pendidikan Islam/ Pendidikan Moral
Applied Mechanics
3
3
Year 2
Sem Module Code Module Title Credit Hours 1 BCT 2144
BLS 2054
MPW 1113/ MPW 1123
BCE 2194
Science and Materials
Site Surveying Procedures
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / B
Structural Analysis & Design
4
4
3
4
2 BMT 2434
BCT 2154
BCT 2154
Engineering Mathematics
Civil Engineering Construction
Health, Safety & Welfare
4
4
4
3 BCE 2104
BLW 2023
Geotechnical Engineering
Law & Contract
4
3
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Year 3
Sem Module Code Module Title Credit Hours 1 BMG 2104
BCE 2234
BCE 2153
Project Management
Water & Wastewater Engineering
Steel Design
4
4
3
2 BCE 2014
BCE 2074
BCE 2124
Advance Structural Analysis and Design
Fluids and Hydraulics
Highway & Traffic Engineering
4
4
4
3 BCE 2994 Project 4
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Maklumat Terperinci Mata Pelajaran (1)
1.
Course Name
: Computer Applications
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
:
ICF 2033
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
:
3 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester dan Tahun Diajar / Semester and Year
:
Semester 1, Year 1
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
:
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7.
Sistem Penilaian Dan Pecahan Markah / Assessment
:
Assignment 40%
Examination 60%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
:
School of Computer Science an Information Technology
9.
Learning Outcome
:
Students who take this subject will able to interact with computer system,
computer hardware, computer software, information processing concept,
networking and operating system. Students also could use and interact with
Windows operating system and basic applications such as Microsoft Word,
Excel and PowerPoint.
10.
Synopsis
:
This course consists of knowledge and skills on introduction computer
system, computer hardware, introduction to computer systems, computer
hardware and software, information processing, computer network and
operating systems.
11.
Main References
Shelly, Gary B (2001), Discovering Computers 2002 : Concept for Digital World, Thomson/ Course Technology Shelley, Cashman; Vermaat (2005), Discovering Computers 2006 : A gateway to Information , Course Technology Iris Blanc (2003), Performing with Computer Applications : Word processing, Desktop publishing, Spreadsheets, Database, Presentation, and Web Design, Course Technology
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Maklumat Terperinci Mata Pelajaran (1)
1.
Course Name
: Technical Drawing
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
:
BAR 2034
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
: 4 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester dan Tahun Diajar / Semester and Year
:
Semester 2, Year 1
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
:
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7.
Sistem Penilaian Dan Pecahan Markah / Assessment
:
Project 1 - 5%
Project 2 - 5%
Project 3 20 %
Project 4 20 %
Project 5 40%
Presentation - 10%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
:
School of Achitecture and Design
9.
Learning Outcome
:
Students who take this subject will able to interact with computer system, computer
hardware, computer software, information processing concept, networking and
operating system. Students also could use and interact with Windows operating
system and basic applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
10.
Synopsis
:
The aims of this module are:
to develop basic skills of understanding and producing plans and relevant
drawings accurately.
to develop the ability to correctly translate sketched information into detailed
scale drawings appropriately for building team and vice-versa.
11.
Main References
R. S. Narayanan, (2001), Introduction To Design For Civil Engineers, Taylor & Francis
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1. Course Name
Science and Materials
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
BCT 2144
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
4 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester dan Tahun Diajar / Semester and Year
Semester 4, Year 2
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
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7.
Sistem Penilaian Dan Pecahan Markah / Assessment
Test 10%
Assignment 10%
Examination 60%
Laboratory Work 20%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering
9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to:
Investigate and apply scientific principles to construction, structural,
environmental and services operations and determine comfort levels in the
design and use of buildings
Investigate and evaluate the characteristics, properties and use of materials
Analyse the effects of structural behaviour on construction components
Use experimentation to model scientific problems and analyse results
10.
Synopsis
Principles and factor affecting comfort levels: thermal properties of material, heat
losses and heat gains, heating and ventilating, illumination (natural and artificial, sound
transmission and air conditioning, fluid flow). Provision of services: water, gas and
electrical supply and distribution, safe and effective disposal of waste products,
environmental issues relating to all above. Properties, design criteria, specifications
and uses: concrete,metal and alloys including amongst others, iron, steel, zinc,
cooper, brass, aluminium and lead, yimber, clay product such bricks and tiles, plastics
other man-made material, coating and finishes including paints, insulation materials,
vapour barriers and damping proofing barriers. Structural behaviour of materials:
structural behaviour depending on use, loading and the inherent properties of the
material.
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11.
Main References
Michael S. Mamlouk and John P. Zaniewski, (2005), Materials for Civil and Construction Engineers, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall
Everett A, (2001), Materials, 8th edition, Longman
G.D. Taylor, (2000), Materials in Construction, Longman
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1. Course Name
Site Surveying Procedures
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
BLS 2054
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
4 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester and Year
Semester 4, Year 2
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
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7.
Assessment
Test 10%
Assignment 10%
Examination 60%
Fieldwork 20%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering
9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to:
Demonstrate the ability to use a range of instruments pertinent to the
surveying and setting out process
Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the principles of surveying and
setting out
Calculate from raw data the information required for cartographic detailing and
setting out of construction works
Describe the use of electronic and laser instruments in the construction
industry
Apply and evaluate computer software to calculate and produce surveying
solutions.
10.
Synopsis
Range of instruments: the selection of appropriate instruments for a given jobs such as
linear measurement, Electronics Distance measurement (EDM). Levelling: automatic
levelling and Angular measuring instrument: Combined theodolites and EDMs (Total
Stations). Vertical alignment instruments such as plumb bob, spirit level, etc. Principles
of surveying and setting out: Linear measurement, levelling, angular measurement,
closed traverse and setting out. Cartographic detailing and setting out: Anaysis of raw
data and translation for catographic detail and/or setting out procedures. Electronic
and laser instruments: EDMs and Global Positioning System (GPS) and apply
computer software/spreadsheet to calculate and produce surveying solution.
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11.
Main References
William Irvine, Finlay Maclennan, (2007), Surveying for construction, 5th Edition, HillMcGraw-Hill Publishing Co. George M. Cole, (2005), Fundamentals of Surveying : Sample Examination, 3th edition, Professional Publications (CA)
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1.
Course Name
Structural Analysis and Design
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
BCE 2194
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
4 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester and Year
Semester 4, Year 2
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
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7.
Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering
9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
analyse bending moments and shear forces for simple structures
explore bending deflections for simple structures
explore the behaviour of elastic columns under axial loading
analyse design methods for simply supported beams in steel, reinforced
concrete and timber
analyse design methods for columns in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and
batu-bata..
10.
Synopsis
Calculate bending moments and shear forces for simple structures: analyse
cantilevers and simply supported beams. Bending deflections for simple structures:
Using Mohrs moment area method or Macauleys method, determine deflection for
cantilevers and simply supported beams of uniform section carrying a point load or
ununiformly distributed load. Behaviour of elastic columns under axial loading. Design
methods for simply supported beams in steel, reinforced concrete and timber. Design
methods for columns in steel, reinforced concrete, timber and batu-bata.
11. Main References C. Arya, (2003), Design of Structural Elements: Concrete, Steelwork, Masonry and Timber Design to British Standard, 2 edition, Taylor & Francis Draycott T, (2000 ), Structural Elements Design Manual, 5th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann Williams M, Todd J, (2001), Structures: Theory and Analysis, 2nd edition, Macmillan
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1. Course Name Engineering Mathematics
2.
Kod Mata Pelajaran / Course Code
BMT 2434
3.
Jam Kredit / Credit Hours
4 credit hours
4. Peringkat / Level
Diploma
5.
Semester and Year
Semester 5, Year 2
6.
Prasyarat / Prerequisite
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7.
Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8.
Guru Yang Mengajar / Lecturer
School of Civil Engineering
9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
demonstrate a knowledge of the properties of trigonometric functions
construct and solve algebraic equations representing engineering problems
use techniques of calculus to determine maximum and minimum values and to
calculate areas and volumes
define engineering problems using differential equations and solve these
equations using analytical and numerical methods
analyse problems using probability and statistics.
10.
Synopsis
Properties of trigonometric functions. Construct and solve algebraic equations
representing engineering problems: identify unknowns and derive model equation.
Technique of calculus to determine maximum and minimum values, integration by
parts, substitution and using partial fractions, calculation of area and volumes.
Differential equation models in engineering, analytical solution of linear constant
coefficient differential equations and Eulers method.
11.
Main References
Croft A, Davison R, (2002), Mathematics in Engineering: A modern interactive approach, 2nd Edition, Longmans Stroud K A, (2002), Engineering Mathematics, 7th edition, Macmillan
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1. Course Name Health, Safety and Welfare 2. Course Code BMG 2074 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5.
Semester and Year
Semester 5, Year 2
6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
define the main health, safety and welfare legislation in the construction sector
and the implications of non-compliance
explain the main requirements of an effective health and safety policy along
with the organisational arrangements necessary for its implementation
demonstrate an understanding of hazard and risk identification in design and
construction
undertake risk assessment and formulate control measures to prevent ill
health and injury
review, revise and monitor assessments as required.
10.
Synopsis
Main health, safety and welfare legislation: Health and Safety (HS) at work Act 1974,
HS policy. Hazards and risk identification: methods of hazard identification including
direct observation, examining records or conducting interviews. Risk assessment:
identify those aspects of risk assessment where specialist knowledge is required.
Review and revise: changes in legislation, changes in workplaces practise, impact of
accidents and ill health and their subsequent investigations, feedback from employees
on unsafe conditions, dangerous occurrences or near misses.
11.
Main References
Elearn, (2006), Managing Health, Safety and Working Environment (Management Extra), Pergamon Flexible Learning Health & Safety Executive, (1997), Successful Health & Safety Management, Health & Safety Commission Health & Safety Commission, (1992), Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992, Stationery Office Books
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1. Course Name Civil Engineering Construction 2. Course Code BCT 2154 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 5, Year 2 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the methods and resources
used in earthworks activities
describe the methods and resources used in substructure and some other
below ground activities
describe the methods and resources used in the construction of
superstructures
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the hazards arising from
construction activities, provide an analysis of the associated risks and of the
means of controlling them
select appropriate methods and resources to solve problems arising from
construction activities having proper regard to safety, environmental, quality,
technical and economic considerations.
10.
Synopsis
Principles of undertaking earthworks activities: the formation of cuttings and
embankments, ensuring the stability of slopes, dealing with groundwater problems and
carrying out deep excavations and trenching works. Principles of constructing
foundations: pilling works, dranage workw, culvert construction/underpass. Principles
of cinstructing structures: bridges, commercial building. Principles of identifying
hazards in construction and principles of effective and efficiency management of
construction activities.
11.
Main References
Holmes, R, (2000), Civil Engineering Construction, 3rd edition, Palgrave Tomlinson M J, (2001), Foundation Design and Construction, 7th edition, Prentice-Hall
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1.
Course Name Applied Mechanics 2. Course Code BCE 2013 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 3, Year 1 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Assignment 40%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
Student can understand the concept Motion Law, Forces Resolution, Bending Moment
for cantiviler and supported beam, and heat transfer by conduction, convection and
radiation. Static study, Forces, Vector, Friction Continuation, and Momen Inertia.
Dinamic Analysis, Linear Transformation, Rotation, Kinetic, Load and Forces.
Hydraulics Study, Pressure, Potential Energy, Viscosity, Jet and Dynamic Pressure.
10.
Synopsis
A detailed study of ME Laws of Motion, resolution of forces, drawing shear force and
bending moment for cantilever and supported beams and heat transfer by conduction,
convection and radiation.
11.
Main References
Michigan Historical Reprint Series , (2005), The strength of materials and structures...
By John Anderson ..., Scholarly Publishing Office, University of Michigan Library
Case & John, (1999), Strength of Materials & Structures, 4th edition, Butterworth-Heinemann
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1. Course Name Highway & Traffic Engineering 2. Course Code BCE 2124 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 8, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
explore the concepts, theories and design requirements of highways and
road construction
describe the relevant laws and legislation pertaining to the design,
construction and use of roads and highways in the country.
investigate and describe earthwork processes, and road construction
including highway construction materials and drainage
analyse road pavement structure, highway geometry and design of
interchanges
evaluate environment, community, economical, financial cost aspects of
roads and highways.
10.
Synopsis
Introduction to highway engineering including classification of roads and highways.
Study of highway traffic capacity and statistics. Earthwork processes, and road
construction including highway construction materials and drainage. Understanding
road pavement structure, highway geometry and design of interchanges. Study of road
safety elements including traffic control devices and street lighting. Introduction to law
and legislation pertaining to the design, construction, use and maintenance of roads
and highways. Environment, community, economical, financial cost aspects of roads
and highways
11.
Main References
Nicholas J. Garber, Lester A. Hoel, (2002), Traffic & Highway Engineering, (3rd Edition), Brooks/Cole Macpherson, G., (1993), Highway and Transportation Engineering and Planning, Longman by Jeremy Plant (2007), Handbook of Transportation Policy and Administration (Public Administration and Public Policy), CRC Wood, D and Johnson, J., (1995), Contemporary Transportation 5th Edition, Prentice Hall
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1. Course Name Geotechnical Engineering 2. Course Code BCE 2104 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 6, Year 2 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
explain the Introduction to geology and its role in civil engineering
describe surface processes, weathering, ground water and understanding
the nature of rocks mode of formation in relation to their geographical and
geological distribution.
explain the basic introduction to shear strength, compaction and slope
stability of soil.
demonstrate the laboratory measurements, test and result to obtain the soil
characteristics and properties.
10.
Synopsis
Introduction to geology and its role in civil engineering. Surface processes, weathering,
ground water and understanding the nature of rocks mode of formation in relation to
their geographical and geological distribution. The course also provides introduction to
soil mechanics, which involves the classification and definition of soil. It also provides
a basic introduction to shear strength, compaction and slope stability of soil.
Laboratory measurements, test and result are also carried out to obtain the soil
characteristics and properties.
11.
Main References
Braja M.Das, (2007), Fundamental of Geotechnical Engineering, 3 edition, Cengage-Engineering Roy Whitlow, (2001), Basic of Soil Mechanics, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall
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1. Course Name Water and Wastewater Engineering 2. Course Code BCE 2234 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 7, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
define the water quality from different sources and current pollution issues
pertaining to water.
explain the various methods of water distribution and different stages of water
processing and treatment.
explain the wastewater flows and characteristics, their collection and
distribution systems.
10.
Synopsis
The subject gives learners with brief understanding on water quality from different
sources and current pollution issues pertaining to water. The subject also introduces
learners to various methods of water distribution. Different stages of water processing
and treatment are also introduces. The unit also encourages the study on wastewater
flows and characteristics, their collection and distribution systems. Similarly various
different stages of wastewater processing are also taught.
11.
Main References
Mark J. Hammer & Mark J. Hammer, Jr., (2001), Water and Wastewater Technology, Prentice Hall B.S.N Raju,(1995) Water Supply and Wastewater Supply, McGraw Hill
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1. Course Name Law and Contract 2. Course Code BLW 2023 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 6, Year 2 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Assignment 40% Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
To further develop students knowledge of National Legal System, principles and
procedures involved. Student should be able to define principles and procedures of
law, system of court and law of construction sector. Students should understand
alternative solutions, fundamentals of the Law of Tort and Law of Contract.
10.
Synopsis
The module syllabus covers principles and procedures of law types of contract,
construction process, liabilities and responsibilities of parties, Principles and
procedures of law organization and practice of a company and legal principles and
requirements in Europe/ Malaysia. It also covers basic principles of arbitration,
alternative dispute resolution and adjudication.
11.
Main References
Owen S, (2002), Law for the Construction Industry, Longman B.S.N Tuner D, (2000), Building Contract Claims and Disputes, Longman
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1. Course Name Project Management 2. Course Code BMG 2104 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 7, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
define and appraise the concepts and practice of project management
evaluate the requirements of a project manager in the construction industry
analyse the duties and responsibilities of a project manager
evaluate how the client.s objectives of time, cost, quality and performance can
be improved
describe how the project management process can manage a changing
industry by adding value to the project.
10.
Synopsis
Practice of project management: Concept and practise, definition of project
management, historical developments of project management, comparison with project
management in other industries. Requirements of a project manager in the
construction industry, duties and responsibilities of a project manager and clients
objectives in term of time, cost, quality and performance. Manage a changing industry
by adding value to the project.
11.
Main References
Chartered Institute of Building, (2000), Project management in building, CIOB Chartered Institute of Building, (2000) Code of practice for project management for construction and development, CIOB
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1. Course Name Fluids and Hydraulics 2. Course Code BCE 2074 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 8, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 10%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
Laboratory Work 10 %
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of hydrostatic principles in
relation to civil engineering projects
undertake experimental procedures in fluid kinetics with subsequent analysis
and presentation of results
carry-out analysis of fluid flow in pipelines and channels to determine required
pipe or channel size for a given flow using both manual and automated
methods
select appropriate pump characteristics to suit a given hydraulic situation
analyse hydraulic structures characteristics to determine channel flow.
10.
Synopsis
Hydrostatic pressure: distribution and hydrostatic forces acting on submerged bodies.
Fluid flow concept for pipes and open channels, including streamlines, velocity
variations and velocity profile across a pipe and channel sections. Experimental
procedures to demonstrate steady and unsteady flow in channels analyse of fluid flow
and investigate pump characteristics.
11.
Main References
Robert W. Fox, Alan T. McDonald , (2005), Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, Wiley Boxer G, (1998), Work Out Fluid Mechanics, Palgrave
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1. Course Name Advanced Structural Analysis and Design 2. Course Code BCE 2014 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 8, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Test 20%
Assignment 20%
Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
calculate forces and deflections for pin jointed indeterminate structures
calculate bending moments and shear forces for indeterminate beams
examine the structural behaviour of frames under various loading conditions
examine design methods for continuous beams in steel and reinforced
concrete
examine design methods for simple connections for steel structures.
10.
Synopsis
Calculate forces and deflections for pin jointed indeterminate structures. Calculate
bending moments and shear forces for indeterminate beams. Examine the structural
behaviour of frames under various loading conditions. Examine design methods for
continuous beams in steel and reinforced concrete. Examine design methods for
simple connections for steel structures.
11.
Main References
Macingley T, Ang T, (2001), Structural Steelwork: Design to limit state theory, 7th edition; Butterworth-Heinemann Mosely W, Hulse R, Bungey J, (2000), Reinforced Concrete Design, 5th edition; Macmillan
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1. Course Name Steel Design 2. Course Code BCE 2014 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 7, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Assignment 40% Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
Students will understand the introduction to steel framed buildings and steel structured
elements. Learning and understanding the principals of steel design using BS 5950.
Understanding the arrangement of steel beams connections, composite beams and
restraint beams. Learning the basic principals of design of axial-load steel column,
column based and foundation based. To study the principals of the design of truss and
composite structures design.
10.
Synopsis
Introduction to steel frame buildings and structural steel elements and basic principles
to steel design using BS 5950. Understanding connections, steel beams, compound
beams, steel columns, base plates design subjected to loading eccentrically and
axially. Steel trusses including bracing and detailing to composite structures and
design.
11.
Main References
BS 5950 Structural Steelwork Design, (2000), British Council
L.J. Morris, (1996), Structural Steelwork Design to BS 5950, Longman
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1. Course Name Project 2. Course Code BCE 2994 3. Credit Hours 4 credit hours
4. Level Diploma
5. Semester and Year Semester 9, Year 3 6. Prerequisite
7. Assessment
Assignment 40% Examination 60%
8. Lecturer School of Civil Engineering 9.
Learning Outcome
After completing this subject, students should be able to
select and determine the extent of the study and determine methods and
procedures
carry out practical activities and investigative work
evaluate observations and results and determine the final outcome
produce a final report for presentation and evaluation.
10.
Synopsis
Select and determine the extent of the study and determine methods and procedures.
Carry out practical activities and investigative work. Evaluate observations and results
and determine the final outcome. Produce a final report for presentation and
evaluation.
11.
Main References
Howard K, Sharp J A, (2001), The Management of a Student Research Project, 4th edition, Gower Aldershot
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Timetables and Notice Board
The timetables for your programme are posted on the notice boards which are
located in the relevant schools. You can also check with school administrative
staff or with the programme coordinator.
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Section 5.0 ASSESSMENTS 5.1 Module Registration during Senior Student Registration
Each student on the programme is required to register as student every semester
with the college. During senior students registration (SSR), registration process
starts with collecting the subject/module and the programme registration forms
from the school counter. After filling up the forms, you should proceed to settle
your outstanding and current payments with Credit Control Department (CCD)
before you register yourself with Academic Affairs Department (HEA) Counter for
the current semester. You must return the subject/module registration form at the
school counters and make sure that you obtain a modules registration docket the
next day after registration. Make sure that all the subjects/modules stated in the
docket are correct.
5.2 Attendance Requirement
You (student) are not allowed to sit and attend classes if you have not registered
with Academic Affairs Department (HEA) and the School, and have not collected
modules registration docket.
Minimum of 80% attendance is compulsory for all the subjects/modules you are
taking in the current semester. In case of short attendance, Academic Affairs
Department (HEA) upon the lecturer /assessors request will issue a warning
letter to your parents.
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5.1.1 Failure to attend
If you are absent due to sickness or any valid reason, you must notify your
lecturer/assessor, programme coordinator or the respective Deputy Dean.
You are required to produce the valid medical certificate or letter written
and signed by the parents/guardian to the relevant lecturer/assessor upon
request. In the case of short attendance, you may fail the modules you are
taking.
5.1.2 Minimum and Maximum Number of Credits You are allowed to take minimum of 6 credits and maximum of 9 credits
during short semester.
You are allowed to take minimum of 12 credits and maximum of 18
credits during long semester.
The minimum and maximum credits are final and are in the MQA and
MOHE guidelines. Deputy Deans cannot waive this ruling at their
discretion. However they have the prerogative to allow a student to
register less than the minimum units allowed, although this is only for
those students who have exceeded the minimum residential requirement.
5.1.4 Period of Candidature
The minimum candidature period is 6 long semesters and 3 short
semesters for the Diploma programme. A student must acquire a
minimum of 92 credits for the certification of the award.
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5.2 Types of Assessment
There is a variety of assessments used under BTEC Higher National Diploma
(HND) and diploma programmes as stipulated in subject/module document.
a) Formal examinations are held in the middle and at the end of each
semester, are normally of 2 hours duration,
b) Practical examination,
c) Assignments and Case Study,
d) Project Reports, and
e) Quizzes and Tests.
5.3 Minimum Passing Marks The minimum passing marks for a module under diploma programme is 50%
which is equivalent to C grade with grade point of 2.0.
5.4 Final Examination Results
5.4.1 The Final Examination results will be displayed on the notice boards
after 2 weeks of the last exam conducted or right after Examination
Board. You are required to check your results on the notice board.
5.4.2 Alternatively, you may also check your results on the official website of
the college.
5.4.3 You may check your result on the day of Senior Students Registration
(SSR) with your programme Coordinator at the School counter.
5.4.4 A copy of the final examination results is sent to your home address after
the issuance of the supplementary examination results, so make sure
that the home address you have provided during registration exercise is
current and correct.
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5.5 Supplementary / Refer Coursework and Examination
5.5.1 Refer Coursework & Re-sit Examination
Students who obtain a grade F or any of these grades D, D+ or C-in a
particular subject/module are required to re-sit in the supplementary
examination only except some module. In such instances, a maximum
grade of C will be awarded in supplementary examination.
Students who obtain a grade F after supplementary examination in any
particular subject/module are required to repeat the subject/module in
the next opportunity. In such instances, students are required to re-
register the subject/module and attend classes as usual.
5.6 Coursework
5.6.1 Coursework Submission
All coursework assessments must be handed in by the published dates.
Students may obtain time extension from lecturer/assessor only on valid
backgrounds. You may refer 5.6.2 for further details.
5.6.2 Late Coursework Submission under Extenuating Circumstances
Assignments may only be handed in late if an authorised extension has
been approved. Ensure that the valid documentation has been produced
under the following extenuating circumstances only:
a) If the candidate is personally sick or hospitalised
b) Any immediate relative passed away at home
5.6.3 Marking Coursework and Examination
All components under each module are marked separately. Components
marks are then added to obtain a total mark. Marks are neither be
disclosed to students nor be printed on transcripts. Total marks obtained
in each module are in accordance with Table 1 and only grade is declared
against each module to students.
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Grade Range of raw marks Grade Point Remarks
A 80 - 100 4.00 PASS
A- 75 - 79 3.67 PASS
B+ 70 - 74 3.33 PASS
B 65 - 69 3.00 PASS
B- 60 - 64 2.67 PASS
C+ 55 - 59 2.33 PASS
C 50 - 54 2.00 PASS
C- 45 - 49 1.67 PROVISIONAL PASS
D+ 40 - 44 1.33 PROVISIONAL PASS
D 30 - 39 1.00 PROVISIONAL PASS
F 0 - 29 0.00 FAIL
Table 1: Grade-Mark Table
5.6.4 Re-Submission of Coursework
A student may be given an extension to complete an assignment ONLY
IF he/she can provide documented evidence of acceptable reason why it
was not possible for him/her to complete the assignment within the
published deadline.
5.6.5 Feedback to Students on Coursework Assessments
Module/Subject Assessor must ensure that all coursework assessments
are returned back to students after marking within two to three weeks
from the date of hand-in to the Module/Subject assessor. Students are
advised to return all marked coursework assessments right after
consulting with Module/Subject Assessor. Students may retain all
coursework assignments and they must be notified that they may be
called back to return all at the end of the semester for various reasons
and this includes internal and external verification exercises.
5.6.6 Plagiarism
Plagiarism means using the work of others in preparing an assignment
and presenting it as your own without explicitly acknowledging or
referencing -- where it came from. Plagiarism can also mean not
acknowledging the full extent of indebtedness to a source. Work can be
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plagiarised from many sources including books, articles, the World
Wide Web, and other students assignments. Plagiarism can also occur
unconsciously or inadvertently. Direct copying is definitely plagiarism.
Paraphrasing of another work without attribution is also plagiarism.
Submitting someone elses unattributed or less than fully attributed work
or ideas is not evidence of your own grasp of the material and cannot
earn you marks.
5.6.7 Collusion
This includes copying someones work with or without
acknowledgement. It includes taking someones work that had been
published before.
Examples include:
copying all or part of someone elses assignment,
allowing someone else to copy all or part of your assignment,
having someone else do all or part of an assignment for you, and
doing all or part of someone elses assignment for them.
5.6.8 Making up or fabricating data. This includes using false data in the writing up of laboratory reports, or
using made-up quotations from interviewees.
Plagiarism or colluded work will be awarded a zero (0) marks, and will be referred for
further action in accordance with the academic regulations of Legenda Education
Group. The college sees plagiarism as a very serious offence. You are advised
strongly to familiarize yourself with the colleges regulation and the definition regarding
plagiarism.
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5.8 Verification/Moderations of Assessments
There are two stages of internal verification process. In the first stage, all the
module/Subject assessors in beginning of the semester are required to
prepare coursework assessments; these assessments are then given to
Internal Verifiers for the moderation. These internally verified assessments are
then handed over to the students.
After assessing of all students coursework and examination scripts by the
Module/Assessor, these assessments are then internally verified for the
assessment decision to ensure the quality and standards prior to the
Examination Board.
5.8.1 Final Grade of a Module
Students shall be assessed through assignments given throughout the
semester. The final grade given for each Module/Subject will be derived
from a summation of all assessments including mid semester and the end
semester examinations.
Details of the nature, type and timing of the assessment for each
Module/Subject must be given to students within the first two weeks of the
commencement of the classes in each semester. All assignments must be
completed and handed-in by the due dates set by the Module Assessor or
specified in the academic calendar, if referral is to be avoided.
5.8.2 Modes of Assessment
Whilst on the programme, students will be required to complete a series of
assessment methods including tests, quizzes and assignments.
Assignments are set in both core and minor Module/Subjects. These
assignments will either be coursework assessments, done whilst the
teaching programme is progressing or, end semester or final assignments,
done after the teaching programme in each semester has been
completed.
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5.9 Types of Coursework/In-course Assessment
Coursework assessment may take on various forms but normally shall be one of
the following:-
5.9.1 Home-based Assignment
Here the assignment is given to students to complete in their own study
time. The assessment may be based on a particular topic, or a case study
or on a particular work place or simply be tasks set in relation to the topics
covered by the particular Module/Subject. The hand-in date for such
assignments must be strictly adhered to and normally the assignment
would be given to students a minimum of three teaching weeks in advance
of the hand-in date.
5.9.1 Group Assignment
This can be either project based, class-based or done in the students' own
time. However, it differs in that a group of students will be responsible for
completion of the assignment. This is to ensure that the skill requirement
for "Working and Relating to Others" is fulfilled.
5.10 Types of End Semester Final Assessment
Normally, all final assignments will be individually based and shall take the
following form:-
5.10.1 Final Examination or Time-Constrained Assessment
This is similar to the class-based assignments but may be done at times
other than the normal class times and in a different venue for example, an
examination hall. They would normally be done under "examination type"
conditions and preferably a closed-book" but may be an "open book
assessments. Once again, these may be based on case studies given
prior to the assessment date or tasks based on Module/Subject content.
This is by far the most common form of end semester assessment but in
all cases, students shall be well informed of the requirements of any such
assessments well in advance of the date on which they are to be taken.
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5.10.2 Home-based Final Assignment
Alternatively and only if deemed appropriate by the Module/Subject
Assessor, and if necessary the Programme Management Team, the final
assignments may be of the home based type. This form of final
assessment will be very much the exception rather than the rule.
5.10.3 Project Based Assessment
In certain Modules such as Project, the whole of the assessment may be
based on the production of a project that continues throughout the
duration of the Module/Subject. If a project is used as the basis for
assessment, it will be assessed at three points during the semester, twice
in-course and once at the end of the Module/Subject programme. This
type of assessment is very much the exception rather than the rule and is
only used in very special cases e.g. Work Project Module/Subject.
5.11 Referred Assignments
Students who have referred in one or more of the in-course or final assignments
will be required to complete further assignments in order to achieve a Pass grade.
These referrals may take any form but will often follow the same format as the
assignment/s in which the student was referred. Referral of in-course assessments
must take place within the period of the semester in which the Module/Subject is
being taken. It is the responsibility of Module/Subject Assessor to provide students
with referral information
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Section 6.0 ASSESSMENT BOARD
The Examination Board, which works in conjunction with the Examination Department,
ensures that examinations are conducted properly, appropriate internal and external
moderations are done and the results of progressing and repeating students adhere to
the rules of progression.
Membership of the Examination Board:
- Vice Chancellor
- Deputy Vice Chancellors(Academic Affairs & Quality Assurance)
- Academic Director (Quality enhancement)
- Deans & Deputy Deans of Schools
- Programme Coordinators
- Lecturers/assessors representing their subjects/modules for each Academic
Programme
- Deputy Registrar ( Academic Affairs Department )
6.1 Internal Moderation
Membership of the Internal Moderation event;
- Programme Coordinator (Chair)
- Dean/Deputy Dean
- Subjects/modules assessors
- Internal Verifiers
- Administrative staff
- Staff from Exam department
6.2 Award Board
The Board of Examiners, during Examination Board, endorses the students overall
results and the award. The endorsed list of students can be from one programme or
may be from many programmes. The board of examiners has the right to endorse or
reject the award.
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6.2.1 Academic Committee (Board of Examiners) Meeting
Attendance at the Board of Examiners meeting is very important.
Members of the academic staff who teach on the programme are required
to attend this meeting. The chairman generally check the quorum before
starting the meeting.
The Board of Examiners will discuss all those cases submitted by students
under different grounds for special attention.
A student who did not appear for an examination due to illness or personal
accident or any other valid ground will be given a chance to appear in a
supplementary examination as a first attempt and the original result will be
awarded.
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Section 7.0 STUDENT SUPPORT
The Legenda Education Group provides counselling and other supports to
the needy students. Details on how to obtain counselling or support could
be obtained from the Student Affairs Department. If you need any
assistance or help, contact your Mentor, Programme Coordinator or
Dean/Deputy dean. If you are facing any difficulty or having a problem, it
is advised to act quickly to solve it.
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Section 8.0 LABORATORY, COMPUTING AND LEARNING RESOURCES FACILITIES 8.1 Laboratory Facilities
The various laboratories available include Geotechnical Lab, Engineering
Drawing Lab, Open Channel Lab, Concrete Lab, Light Structure Lab, Applied
Mechanic Lab, Engineering Surveying Lab, and Highway Lab.
8.1.1 Opening Hours
Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. 4.30 p.m.
Saturday : 8.00 a.m. 12.30 p.m.
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
8.2 Computer Facilities
Students may use any of these computer labs (Programming Lab, Multimedia
Lab, Networking Lab) if the labs are not occupied for the lectures. All the labs are
open for access during office hours. However, the Open Access Lab is always
open for students to access from 8.00 am to 10.00 pm and it is extended till 12
midnight during examination weeks.
8.2.1 Opening Hours
Monday to Friday : 8.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Saturday : 8.00 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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8.3 Learning Resources
8.3.1 Registration & Library Access Students are registered at the library upon enrolment. With a valid student
ID card, students are allowed in the library from the first day until the last
day on which their programme ends.
8.3.2 Opening Hours of Main Library
Monday to Friday : 8.00 am. - 4.30 pm.
Saturday : 8.00 am. - 12.30 pm.
Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
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Section 9.0 INTERMISSIONS AND WITHDRAWAL 9.1 Add / Drop Subject
Student may add/drop Module(s)/subject(s) within 4 weeks in case of Long
Semester and within 2 weeks in case of Short Semester from the date of
commencement of classes.
Student is not allowed to drop or add any of the subjects after the stipulated time.
However, under special circumstances, Dean/ Deputy Dean or Programme
Coordinator may approve the request.
9.2 Differ / Postpone Semester
If any student intends to differ/postpone the current semester, he/she should
apply by filling up the Postponement/Deferment application form supported by
the letter from parents. Incomplete application forms shall not be entertained.
The application forms will only be accepted under the following circumstances.
Personal accident /Hospitalization
Medical/ Health Problem
Or any valid reason
The application forms should be submitted not later than eight (8) weeks from the
day of commencement of classes for the current semester. The students must
make sure that he/she consults with the Programme Coordinator or Deputy Dean
and obtains appropriate advice before submitting the application form.
9.3 Change of Programme or Session
In case a student wants to change programme, make sure he/she consults with
the Programme Coordinator/ Deputy Dean and acquire appropriate advice.
Fill in the form and apply officially at the counter of Academic Affairs
Department for the change of programme after obtaining consents from
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Programme Coordinators/Deputy Deans of the current and the new
programmes.
In case of change of session, make sure the student consults with the
Programme Coordinators/ Deputy Dean and obtain appropriate advice.
Obtain change of session form from the school and apply at HEA counter.
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Section 10.0 EXEMPTION AND CREDIT TRANSFER
a. Student holding SPM qualification with a credit in Bahasa Malayu is
exempted from Bahasa Kebangsaan module in BTEC HND
programme
b. Upon completing Foundation programme, student is exempted from all
MQA modules in BTEC HND programme.
c. Student holding qualification from an accredited private institution, which
is accepted as an entry to BTEC HND programme, is exempted from all
MQA (Wajib) modules.
d. Student holding qualification from any Public Institution, which is
accepted as an entry to the BTEC HND programme, he/ she is not
exempted from any MQA Modules. However, he/she may apply and may
get exemption on a case-to-case basis.
e. Student may get credit transfer on following grounds only and on a case-
to-case basis,
i. Credit of the module completed on the previous programme should
be of similar or higher level of programme.
ii. Credits of the completed module on previous programme must be
equal or higher the credits of the module to be exempted.
iii. Module with a Pass or higher grade on the previous programme will
only be applied for exemption.
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Section 11.0 COMPLAINTS AND APPEALS 11. 1 Academic Appeals and Misconduct
Student must appeal in person only at the Academic Affairs Department (HEA)
counter by writing an application stating clearly the decision and the proposal at
different stages.
The students shall not take advantage of the provision but must follow the
procedures in good faith.
11.2 Appeal against Mitigating Circumstances
Prior to a meeting of the Board of Examiners, a student who believes that his/her
academic performance has been adversely influenced by factors beyond his/her
reasonable control and which the Examination Board should take into account in
determining his/her marks or grades, may make a written submission for that
purpose. This is called making representation of special situations. Evidence
must be submitted to Academic Affairs Department (HEA) through Programme
Coordinator and Dean/Deputy Dean of the School.
11.2.1 Grounds for Appeal
Students may appeal on the following grounds:
a) There has been a mistake or irregularity in the conduct of the examination or
assessment, which may have affected the outcome.
b) There has been a material administrative error.
c) A student's performance in the assessment was adversely affected by illness
or other 'personal' circumstances beyond his / her reasonable control.
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11.3 Grounds not accepted for Appeal
Circumstances such as oversleeping, financial problems, holidays, computing
difficulties and unavailability of learning resources are not normally recognized as
being beyond the students reasonable control.
11.4 Appeal that Affects Students Academic Performance
Appeal must be made in writing and accompanied by supporting document from
a third party. An original medical certificate or any other equivalent document
(original) must be provided as evidence of illness including relevant dates, the
nature and duration of the condition.
11.5 Appeal against not Appearing in Examination
The student must inform for not appearing in the examination to the Programme
Coordinator or Deputy Dean or Mentor within 48 hours from the date of
examination.
Student must appeal in writing stating the reason accompanied by the valid
evidence produced by the third party.
11.6 Appeals against Result
The student may appeal against result (decision made by Board of Examination)
by filing an appeal form at the Department of Academic Affairs Department
counter after the official issuance of the final examination results. Student who
appeals against academic judgement is not eligible for appearing in
supplementary examination. Student may appeal by submitting a completed
prescribed Appeal Form along with the original payment slip (issue by CCD) of
RM30 at the Academic Affairs Counter.
Three academic staff not involved in assessment or internal verification will be
assigned to reassess the students work.
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All the decisions by three staff members will then be submitted to Academic
Affairs Department within the specified time. The decision made by the Academic
Affairs Department will be made known to the student in 2 weeks after the
complaint launched by the student. This is to inform that student can only appeal
against results in the following semester.
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Section 12.0 BREACHES OF REGULATION 12.1 Code of Conduct for Examination
a. Please clear your payments with Credit Control Department (CCD) and
obtain colour slip to collect examination docket from Academic Affairs
Department counter. Make sure that the exam time, venue and other
information stated in the docket are the same with the exam time table
publicized on various notice boards including of the relevant school.
b. Students who have not collected the examination dockets are not allowed
to enter and sit for the exam.
c. Students are not allowed to enter the exam hall after first 30 minutes, and
cannot leave the exam hall in the last 30 minutes