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METALLURGICAL ENGINEERING IN KOLEJ UNIVERSITI KEJURUTERAAN UTARA MALAYSIA J.B. Shamsul, H. Kamarudin, K. Nizar, C.M. Ruzaidi, K. Rafezi, M.Z, Bukhari, M.N. Mazlee, D. Murizam . School of Materials Engineering, Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia, 02600 Jejawi, Arau, Perlis, Malaysia *E-mail:
[email protected] properties (strength, ductility and toughness) together with special physical characteristics, electrical and thermal conductivity that cannot be achieved by other materials. In addition, there are many exciting new engineering alloys and metal composites under development for advanced engineering applications. This programme is focused on the detailed studies of metals and alloys. It provides an understanding of the methods of metal production processes and the behaviour of metals. The subjects related to this programme are engineering alloys, physical metallurgy, mechanical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, welding metallurgy, powder metallurgy, foundry and corrosion engineering.
Abstract This paper presents metallurgical engineering programme in Kolej Universiti Kejuruteraan Utara Malaysia. The university is established as a youngest public institution of higher learning on 25th July, 2001. The university aims to produce engineers who have good technical skills to support the Malaysian National Industrial Plan. This paper is focused on the degree curriculum, entry requirement, facilities, and research on metallurgy in the School of Engineering Materials. Introduction School of Materials Engineering is established in KUKUM in 1st March 2003. KUKUM’s philosophy emphasises the importance of integration between knowledge and technical practice. Based on this philosophy, the curiculum of each programme offered by the School of Materials Engineering has been designed to:
Program Objectives 1. To produce holistic engineers who are highly competent in both engineering theory and practice. 2. To contribute in the supply of human resource to meet current engineering demands. 3. To contribute to the development of strategic engineering disciplines, in line with the requirements outlined in Malaysia’s Industrial Master Plan.
Meet industrial needs Fulfill the requirement of professional bodies such as Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) and the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) Assure the balance of theoretical and practical aspects of engineering knowledge Ensure the contents of the courses are updated
Semester I: Engineering Mathematics I, Electrical Technology, Engineering Skills 1, Materials Structure, Strength of Materials, University English Language Semester II: Engineering Mathematic II, Communication Skill & IT, Computer Programming, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Materials Chemistry, Islamic Civilization and Asia Civilization
School of Materials Engineering offers the following programmes: • •
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (Materials Engineering) Bachelor of Engineering with Honours(Metallurgical Engineering)
Semester III: EngineeringMathematic III, Transportation Phemenomenon in Materials Processing, Materials Properties, Quality Control, Physical Metallurgy, Co-Curriculum
Metallurgical Engineering
Semester IV: Engineering Skills 2, Phase Transformation, Process Control, Electronic
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Materials Engineering, Extractive Metallurgy, Thinking Skill
Physics / Chemistry and Mathematics T / Advanced Mathematics T
Semester V: Mechanical Metallurgy, Materials Characterization, Engineering Fluid Mechanics, Materials Thermodynamics, Engineering Entrepreneurship, Ethnic Relation
Candidates who do not take Physics at STPM level should have pass this subject at SPM level with at least a credit.
Semester VI: Industrial Training
C. Minimum requirements for candidates who has obtained a diploma or its equivalent:
Semester VII: Corrosion Engineering, Applied Metallurgy, Engineering Alloys, Construction Materials, Non Destructive Testing, Thermoelectric Materials, University Malay Language
• The candidate has completed and passed his/her diploma studies before the start of the academic session in KUKUM • The candidate possesses a diploma from public institutions of higher learning or other institutions that are recognised in the fields related to the academic programme chosen. • Examination transcripts from the first until the very last semester should be shown during application. • Candidates should obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
Semester VIII: Engineers in the Society, Welding Metallurgy, Advanced Electronic Packaging Entry Requirement Engineering
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A. Minimum requirements for candidates from the Ministry of Education‘s Matriculation Programmes or its equivalent:
Some exemptions might be given, subject to past examination results at the diploma level.
• Passed satisfactorily in SPM examination or its equivalence; • Obtained credit in Malay Language in SPM examination or its equivalent; • Obtained at least 2.00 CGPA in the Ministry of Education’s Matriculation Program or its equivalent; • Has taken the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) • Passing with at least a ‘C’ (or 2.00) in two subjects of one of the following combinations:
Facilities The School has research facilities such as: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)-JEOL) Universal Testing Machine-500 kN (Gotech) Universal Testing Machine – 50 kN (Instron) Light Microscope with Image Analyzer, Hardness Testing –Rockwell, Brinell, Vickers and Knoop, Fatigue Testing, Impact Testing, Muffle and Tube furnace, Complete set of metallographic preparation, DSC, DMTA, TGA, XRF, XRD, Casting and powder metallurgy facilities, FTIR, NDT facilities test, pin on disc wear test, potentiostat, salt spray and machine workshop.
Physics / Chemistry and Mathematics Candidates who do not take Physics at Matriculation level should have passed this subject at SPM level with at least a credit.
Research activities on metallurgy Research activities on metallurgy area are supported by many research grants such as KUKUM short term, FRGS Ministry of Higher Education, Mosti Science Fund. The research activities are conducted by lecturers and postgraduate students.
B. Minimum requirements for candidates from the Malaysian STPM or its equivalent: • Passed satisfactorily in SPM examination or its equivalent; • Obtained credit in Malay Language in SPM examination or its equivalent; • Passed STPM with at least a ‘C’ (or 2.00) in STPM General Studies; • Has taken the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); • Passing with at least a ‘C’ (or 2.00) in two subjects of one of the following combinations:
KUKUM short term grant 1.Preliminary Investigation of Processing Cobalt Alloys Reinforced with Ceramic Particles for Improved Surgical Implants by Powder Metallurgy
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1.Analysis of binary Al-Mg and binary Al-Sn products with varying compositions for optimum flow ability, tensile strength and hardness.
2.Production of Aluminum Composite from Recycled Automotive Component. 3.Skutterudite Structure and Thermoelectric Property in MγFe4
2.Study of Iron Matrix Composite For Gear Application
4.Preparation and Characterization of Activated Carbon Produced from Sugargane Bagassee
3.Fundamental study of corrosion behaviour PM aluminum matrix composite system
5.Microstructure of clinker cement during production
4.Mass transfer kinetics of metal ions by mixed organophosphorus extractant
6.Synthesising, Characterization and Application of Metal Oxide Based TiO Nano Powders For Sensor and Catalytic Applications
5.Fundamental study of age hardening behaviour in aluminium-copper matrix composite system
7.Fabrication of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) Machine & The Production Of A Functionally Gradient Material (FGM) From Rice Husk
6. Recycling of electronic PCB by using floatation technique Mosti-Science Fund Grant
8.A Study Of Lead-Free Solder (Based On Nemi) For Electronic Application
1.Synthesis and properties of cobalt-chromiummolybdenum bio-compatible materials for biomedical applications.
9.Green Epoxy Molding Compound Assessment For Semiconductor Electronic Applications
2.Development of sintered hard metal alloy from sub-micron powder particle for mechanical seal and wear resistant application through Powder Metallurgy routes (SIRIM-KUKUM).
10.Preliminary Study On Recycled Steel Chip By Powder Metallurgy 11.Effect Of Mg On Microstructures And Properties Of Al-Mg-Si-Cu Aluminum Alloys For Automotive Aluminum Valve
Career Opportunities There are exists a very high demand for metallurgical engineer. Graduates in Metallurgical Engineering have broader scope of employment in government agencies, private sectors, industries and researches institutes. Among related industries include:-
12.Performance Evaluation Of Aluminium Composite From Recycled Automotive Component 13.Kinetic Of Sm (III) Extraction By MTMPPA Using Single Drop Technique
Metal industry, Oil Industry, Electronic packaging industry, Material processing industry, Automotive industry, Services and Maintenance industry, Engineering fabrication industry, Testing, Inspection, and Certification Organization or Department, Quality Control department, Engineering and Product Design department, Research and Development (R&D) institutes.
14.Study Of Aqueous Corrosion Behavior On Metal Matrix Composite 15.Preliminary studies on production of recycle metal filled polymer as conductive polymer 16.Production and properties of Al-calcine dolomite metal matrix composite fabricated by casting method.
The utmost careers for graduates in these fields are:
17.Performance evaluation cobalt implant composite
Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer, Failure Analysis Engineer, Product Development Engineer, Process Development Engineer, Metallurgist, Consultant and Sites Engineer, Research Officer (research institute), Teaching Engineer (in university)
18.Printed circuit board recycling 19. Analysis of sand for sand moulding in Perlis and surroundings. FRGS-Ministry of Higher Education grant 146
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Conclusion School of Materials Engineering, KUKUM has active and well-funded research activities for metallurgical engineering area. This has great benefits for both undergraduates and postgraduates within the School. Undergraduate teaching benefits from the fact that various courses are developed based on the current trends in Metallurgical Engineering and updated of the research activities. The degree programme will be accredited by the Accreditation Engineering Council (EAC) based on Outcome Base Education (OBE). References KUKUM, Prospectus 2005-2006. School Materials Engineering Documentation for EAC, 2006/2007 Panduan Akademik, Program Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan, KUKUM Sidang Akademik 2006/2007. Research Cluster Directory, KUKUM, 2005.
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