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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Students can only choose Courses offered by Department of Chemistry and Department of Science and Technology Studies. The recommended faculty elective
courses are in the following.
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDIT
SCES1200 Principles of Chemistry STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 2
SCES1210 Inorganic Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3
SCES1220 Organic Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3
SCES1230 Physical Chemistry I STPM Chemistry or Equivalent 3
SFES1343 Innovation Systems 3
SFES1322 Innovation and Organization 3
SFES3363 Environmental Policy and Management 3

PROGRAM GOAL

1. The Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program goal is to produce graduates with vast knowledge in Materials Science fiels especially for
electronics and electrical industries, has analytical and problem solving skills, able for life-long learning, application of practical skills in Materials
Science to correlate research results with Materials Science concept.
2. The Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program was formed with vision for Department of Physics Univeristy of Malaya to excel as a centre for
study and research in Materials Science at international level.
3. The mission of the Metrials Science program is to produce quality graduates and to develop students potential who could contribute to society through
holistic learning approach.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the Degree of Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) program, graduates are able to:
1. Demonstrate proficiency in the basic knowledge in Materials Science and latest technology.
2. Demonstrate practical skills in Materials Science and connecting experimental results to related Materials Science concepts.
3. Demonstrate skills and social responsibility in practicing Materials Science.
4. Practicing ethical value and profesionalism as a Materials Science expert.
5. Demonstrate communication, leadership and team work skills particularly in relating scientific and technical information through both written and oral
presentations.
6. Applying scientific skills in problem solving related to Materials Science.
7. Engage in life-long learning to improve knowledge and applications.
8. Apply Materials Science experience and knowledge to explore opportunities in entrepreneurship world.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE) PROGRAM SESSION 2015/2016
COURSE PLANNING FOR 7 SEMESTERS
TOTAL CREDITS: 128 CREDITS

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Students can choose any courses offered by Department of Chemistry and Department of Science and Technology Studies.
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 TOTAL
COMPONENT
COURSE CREDIT COURSE CREDIT CREDITS
GTT#### 3 GTT#### 3
English Language 1 English Language
GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship 2 GIG 1004 Information Literature 2
Culture
University Courses 17
SIX1001 Introduction to Science and 3 GIG1001 Islamic And Asian 2
Technology Studies Civilization (TITAS)

GIG1005 Social Engagement 2
SMES1102 Basic Mathematical SMES1103 Beginning
Methods 3 Mathematical Methods 3
SMES1201 Vibrations and Waves 2 SMES1204 Basic Electronics 2
Departmental Core SMEB1201 Introduction to Materials 2 SMES1205 Experimental Methods 2 20
Courses Science
SMEB1202 Modern Physics for 2 SMES1271 Practical Physics 2
Materials Science
SMES1202 Thermal Physics 2
Departmental Electives
Courses -
Faculty Electives Courses -
Total credits 19 18 37

COMPONENT SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 TOTAL

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