School of Industrial Technology

Options Courses

Under the category of University or "U" courses, the student is required to obtain the following units (or credits) to graduate.

  • 20 units for the Food Technology programme
  • 18 units for the Bioresource Technology programme
  • 18 units for the Environmental Technology programme

Approved Courses for Options Courses

The student needs to take the following courses to fulfil the credit required:


  • WSU101/2 Sustainability: Issues, Challenges & Prospects (by the Centre for Global Sustainability Studies)
  • HTV201/2 Thinking Techniques (by the School of Humanities). Note that this course is not recommended for international students because it is taught in Bahasa Malaysia.
  • SHE101/2 Ethnic Relations

English Language Courses

The following courses offered by the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation may be taken as a University course to fulfil the compulsory English language requirements (for students with Band 6 in MUET) or as a Skill or Option course:

  • LHP451/2 Effective Reading
  • LHP452/2 Business Writing
  • LHP453/2 Creative Writing
  • LHP454/2 Academic Writing
  • LHP456/2 Spoken English
  • LHP457/4 Public Speaking and Speech Writing
  • LHP458/2 English for Translation (only in Semester 2)
  • LHP459/2 English for Interpretation (only in Semester 1)

Foreign Language Courses

Students can take the foreign language courses offered by the School of Languages, Literacies and Translation as Option or compulsory courses. Students are not allowed to register for more than one foreign language course per semester. They must complete at least two levels of a foreign language course before they are allowed to register for another foreign language course. However, students are not required to complete all four levels of one particular foreign language course. The foreign language courses offered are as follows:

  • Arabic: LAA100/2, LAA200/2, LAA300/2, LAA400/2
  • Chinese: LAC100/2, LAC200/2, LAC300/2, LAC400/2
  • Japanese: LAJ100/2, LAJ200/2, LAJ300/2, LAJ400/2
  • German: LAG100/2, LAG200/2, LAG300/2, LAG400/2
  • Spanish: LAE100/2, LAE200/2, LAE300/2, LAE400/2
  • French: LAP100/2, LAP200/2, LAP300/2, LAP400/2
  • Thai: LAS100/2, LAS200/2, LAS300/2, LAS400/2
  • Tamil: LAT100/2, LAT200/2, LAT300/2, LAT400/2
  • Korean: LAK100/2, LAK200/2, LAK300/2, LAK400/2

 

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Hasil Program Prasiswazah

Objektif Program (OP)

  • OP1: Kompeten bekerja serta berupaya menyelesaikan masalah.
  • OP2: Mempunyai kemahiran berkomunikasi dan bekerja secara pasukan.
  • OP3: Mempunyai kemahiran kepimpinan, sikap yang positif dan beretika profesional.
  • OP4: Berkebolehan menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan masyarakat dan kelestarian alam sekitar.
  • OP5: Mempunyai minat dalam asas keusahawanan dan pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.

Hasil Pembelajaran Program (HPP)

  • HPP1: Menguasai pengetahuan dan kemahiran dalam bidang pengkhususan teknologi.
  • HPP2: Menunjukkan kemahiran teknikal yang menyeluruh dalam bidang pengkhususan.
  • HPP3: Mengenalpasti dan menyelesaikan isu-isu serta permasalahan secara kritis, kreatif dan inovatif.
  • HPP4: Menguasai kebolehan berkomunikasi secara berkesan dalam pelbagai lapisan masyarakat.
  • HPP5: Memaparkan sikap bertanggungjawab dan menguasai kemahiran sosial.
  • HPP6: Memahami dan menguruskan industri secara profesional dan beretika.
  • HPP7: Mengurus maklumat semasa dan menyedari kepentingan pembelajaran sepanjang hayat.
  • HPP8: Menguasai asas pengetahuan keusahawanan untuk pembangunan kerjaya.
  • HPP9: Berfungsi dengan berkesan secara individu dan berpasukan dengan kemampuan untuk memimpin.
  • HPP10:Menunjukkan asas kemahiran digital untuk pembangunan kerjaya.
  • PO11: Mempamerkan kemahiran numerasi dalam semua aspek kehidupan.

 

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Courses for Exchange Students

Below are the links to courses offered to exchange students.

Semester 1

Semester 1 is typically from September to January every year.

Semester 2

Semester 2 is typically from February to June every year.

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Programme Educational Objective and 11 Program Outcome

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

The general goal of Bachelor of Technology degree programme is to produce graduates who have expertise in Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology to meet the employment needs of the country for various related industries or agencies.

The Bahasa Malaysia version can be found at this link.

Therefore, the academic programmes are designed to produce:

PEO1: Graduates who are competent, creative, innovative and capable of solving problems in Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology on the global and society level for sustainable development.
PEO2: Graduates who can communicate and work in interdisciplinary teams effectively in the Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology field.
PEO3: Graduates who have leadership skills, a positive attitude, and professional ethics in the Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology field.
PEO4: Graduates who can contribute to society's well-being and the sustainability of the environment.
PEO5: Graduates who have an interest in entrepreneurship and constantly strive to acquire new knowledge through research, continuing education and/or professional development activities.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

There are eleven program learning outcomes or "PLO"s for our undergraduate programmes:

PLO1: Acquire the advanced and comprehensive theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialised. (Knowledge)
PLO2: Exhibit extensive technical skills in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialisation. (Technical Skill, Practical Skill, Psychomotor)
PLO3: Identify and resolve issues and problems in a critical, creative, and innovative manner in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialisation. (Thinking Skill and Scientific Approach)
PLO4: Acquire the skill to communicate effectively in all walks of life. (Communication Skill)
PLO5: Display a sense of responsibility and master social skills. (Social and Responsibility Skill)
PLO6: Understand and manage the bioresource/environmental/food industry in a professional and ethical manner. (Professionalism, Value, Attitude, and Ethics)
PLO7: Manage current information and recognise the importance of lifelong learning. (Lifelong Education and Information Management)
PLO8: Acquire entrepreneurial knowledge base for career development. (Management and Entrepreneurship Skill)
PLO9: Function effectively as an individual and in a team with the ability to lead. (Leadership Skill)
PLO10: Demonstrate the basics of digital skills for career development. (Digital Skill)
PLO11: Demonstrate numeracy skills in all aspects of life. (Numeracy)

Mapping PEO - IEG (institutional educational goal)

PEO  PEO Statement  Thinker (T) Balanced (B) Entrepreneurial (E) Articulate (A) Holistic (H)
IEG1  IEG2  IEG3  IEG4  IEG5
PEO1 Graduates who are competent, creative, innovative and capable of solving problems in Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology on the global and society level for sustainable development. ✓         
PEO2 Graduates who can communicate and work in interdisciplinary teams effectively in the Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology field.       ✓   
PEO3 Graduates who have leadership skills, a positive attitude, and professional ethics in the Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology field.    ✓      ✓
PEO4 Graduates who can contribute to society's well-being and the sustainability of the environment.        
PEO5 Graduates who have an interest in entrepreneurship and constantly strive to acquire new knowledge through research, continuing education and/or professional development activities.      

Mapping PLO - IEG (institutional educational goal)

PLO MQF 2.0 Domain Programme Learning Outcome IEG Element
PLO1

Cluster 1 Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge & Understanding (PLO1)

Acquire the advanced and comprehensive theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialised. (Knowledge) IEG1 Thinker (T)
PLO2

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Practical Skills (PLO3a)

Exhibit extensive technical skills in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialisation. (Technical Skill, Practical Skill, Psychomotor) IEG1 Thinker (T)
PLO3

Cluster 2 Cognitive Skills

Cognitive Skills (PLO2)

Identify and resolve issues and problems in a critical, creative, and innovative manner in the area of Bioresource/Environmental/Food Technology specialisation. (Thinking Skill and Scientific Approach) IEG1 Thinker (T)
PLO4

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Communication Skills (PLO3c)

Acquire the skill to communicate effectively in all walks of life. (Communication Skill) IEG4 Articulate (A)
PLO5

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Interpersonal Skills (PLO3b)

Display a sense of responsibility and master social skills. (Social and Responsibility Skill) IEG2 Balanced (B) 
PLO6

Cluster 5 Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism (PLO5)

Understand and manage the bioresource/environmental/food industry in a professional and ethical manner. (Professionalism, Value, Attitude, and Ethics) IEG2 Balanced (B) 
PLO7

Cluster 4 Leadership, Autonomy, and Responsibility

Personal Skills (PLO4a)

Manage current information and recognise the importance of lifelong learning. (Lifelong Education and Information Management) IEG3 Holistic (H) 
PLO8

Cluster 4 Leadership, Autonomy, and Responsibility

Entrepreneurial Skills (PLO4b)

Acquire entrepreneurial knowledge base for career development. (Management and Entrepreneurship Skill) IEG3 Entrepreneurial (E) 
PLO9

Cluster 4 Leadership, Autonomy, and Responsibility

Leadership, autonomy, and responsibility Skills (PLO3f)

Function effectively as an individual and in a team with the ability to lead. (Leadership Skill) IEG5 Holistic (H) 
PLO10

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Digital Skills (PLO3d)

Demonstrate the basics of digital skills for career development. (Digital Skill) IEG1 Thinker (T) 
PLO11

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Numeracy Skills (PLO3e)

Demonstrate numeracy skills in all aspects of life. (Numeracy) IEG1 Thinker (T) 

The PDF file of the mappings for the following programmes can be downloaded using the link provided:
1. Bachelor of Technology (Food) (Honours)
2. Bachelor of Technology (Bioresource) (Honours)
3. Bachelor of Technology (Environmental) (Honours)

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Programme Educational Objective and 12 Program Outcome

Program Educational Objective (PEO)

The general goal of this degree programme is to produce graduates who have specialized expertise in Bioprocess Engineering Technology field to meet the employment needs of the country for various related industries or agencies.

Therefore, the academic programme is designed to produce:

PEO1: Graduates who are competent, creative, innovative and capable of solving problems related to Bioprocess Engineering Technology at the global and society levels at the context of sustainable development.
PEO2: Graduates who have high leadership qualities and communication skills in addition to active involvement in engineering technology processes independently and in teams of different disciplines.
PEO3: Graduates who graduates with professional and ethical qualities.
PEO4: Graduates who constantly strive to acquire new knowledge through research, continuing education and/or professional development activities.

Program Learning Outcome (PLO)

There are twelve program learning outcomes or "PLO"s for our undergraduate programme:

PLO1: Apply knowledge related to mathematics, science and fundamentals of bioprocess engineering to defined and applied bioprocess engineering technology procedures, processes, systems or methodologies. (Knowledge)
PLO2: Identify, formulate, research literature reviews and analyse broadly defined engineering-related problems reaching proven conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to Bioprocess Engineering Technology. (Problem Analysis)
PLO3: Design solutions to problems related to Bioprocess Engineering Technology to meet the specific needs of public health and safety, culture, society and environment. (Design/Development of Solutions)
PLO4: Investigate problems using appropriate research knowledge and methods. (Investigation)
PLO5: Produce, select and apply the use of modern technological equipment that is appropriate and essential for Bioprocess Engineering Technology activities based on an understanding of the limits of the activity. (Modern Tool Usage)
PLO6: Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess issues related to society, health, safety, law and culture and responsibilities related to the professional practice of Bioprocess Engineering Technology. (The Engineer and Society)
PLO7: Professionally assess the impact of solutions by Bioprocess Engineering Technology on society, environmental contexts and sustainability development. (Environment and Sustainability)
PLO8: Apply principles ethically and committed to professional ethics and the responsibilities and norms of Bioprocess Engineering Technology practice. (Ethics)
PLO9: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in a diverse and multidisciplinary team. (Individual and Teamwork)
PLO10: Communicate effectively on Bioprocess Engineering Technology activities with the community of engineering technologists and society at large. (Communications)
PLO11: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to engineering and management principles while being able to apply these criteria to tasks, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in environments involving various disciplines. (Project Management and Finance)
PLO12: Recognise needs and have the preparation and ability to engage in the lifelong learning process independently as technology shifts to a broader context. (Life Long Learning)

MAPPING PEO - IEG (Institutional Education Goal)

PEO  PEO Statement  Thinker (T) Balanced (B) Entrepreneurial (E) Articulate (A) Holistic (H)
IEG1 IEG2 IEG3 IEG4 IEG5
PEO1 Graduates who are competent, creative, innovative and capable of solving problems related to Bioprocess Engineering Technology at the global and society levels at the context of sustainable development. ✓         ✓
PEO2 Graduates who have high leadership qualities and communication skills in addition to active involvement in engineering technology processes independently and in teams of different disciplines.      
PEO3 Graduates who graduates with professional and ethical qualities.        
PEO4 Graduates who constantly strive to acquire new knowledge through research, continuing education and/or professional development activities.      

 

MAPPING PLO - IEG (Institutional Education Goal)

PLO MQF 2.0 Domain Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) IEG Element  
PLO1

Cluster 1 Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge & Understanding (PLO1)

Apply knowledge related to mathematics, science and fundamentals of bioprocess engineering to defined and applied bioprocess engineering technology procedures, processes, systems or methodologies (Knowledge). IEG1 Thinker (T) 
PLO2

Cluster 2 Cognitive Skills

Cognitive skills (PLO2)

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Digital skills (PLO3d)

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Numeracy Skill (PLO3e)

Identify, formulate, research literature reviews and analyse broadly defined engineering-related problems reaching proven conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to Bioprocess Engineering Technology. (Problem Analysis IEG1 Thinker (T) 
PLO3

Cluster 2 Cognitive Skills

Cognitive Skills (PLO2)

Design solutions to problems related to Bioprocess Engineering Technology to meet the specific needs of public health and safety, culture, society and environment. (Design/Development of Solutions) IEG1 Thinker (T)
PLO4

Cluster 2 Cognitive Skills

Cognitive Skills (PLO2)

Investigate problems using appropriate research knowledge and methods. (Investigation) IEG1   Thinker (T)
PLO5

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Practical Skills (PLO5)

Produce, select and apply the use of modern technological equipment that is appropriate and essential for Bioprocess Engineering Technology activities based on an understanding of the limits of the activity. (Modern Tool Usage) IEG1 Thinker (T) 
PLO6

Cluster 5 Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism (PLO5)

Apply reasoning based on contextual knowledge to assess issues related to society, health, safety, law and culture and responsibilities related to the professional practice of Bioprocess Engineering Technology. (The Engineer and Society) IEG2 Balanced (B) 
PLO7

Cluster 5 Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism (PLO5)

Professionally assess the impact of solutions by Bioprocess Engineering Technology on society, environmental contexts and sustainability development. (Environment and Sustainability) IEG2 Balanced (B) 
PLO8

Cluster 5 Ethics and Professionalism

Ethics and Professionalism (PLO5)

Apply principles ethically and committed to professional ethics and the responsibilities and norms of Bioprocess Engineering Technology practice. (Ethics) IEG2 Balanced (B)
PLO9

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Practical Skills (PLO5)

Cluster 4 Leadership, AUtonomy, and Responsibility

Leadership, Autonomy, and Responsibility (PLO3f)

Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in a diverse and multidisciplinary team. (Individual and Teamwork) IEG2 Balanced (B)
PLO10

Cluster 3 Functional Works and Skills

Communication skill (PLO3c)

Communicate effectively on Bioprocess Engineering Technology activities with the community of engineering technologists and society at large. (Communications) IEG4 Articulate (A)
PLO11

Cluster 4 Leadership, Authomony, and Responsibility

Entrepreneurial Skills (PLO4b)

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding related to engineering and management principles while being able to apply these criteria to tasks, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in environments involving various disciplines. (Project Management and Finance) IEG3 Enterpreneurial (E)
PLO12

Cluster 4 Leadership, Authomony, and Responsibility

Personal Skills (PLO4a)

Recognise needs and have the preparation and ability to engage in the lifelong learning process independently as technology shifts to a broader context. (Life Long Learning) IEG5 Holistic (H)

 The PDF file of the mappings for the Bachelor of Bioprocess Engineering Technology with Honours programme can be downloaded here.

 

 

 

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Tel: +604 653 2219 | Fax: +604-653 6375 | Email: dean_ind@usm.my