STUDENT’s

STUDY GUIDE

Diploma in Civil
Engineering

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Department of Civil Engineering

 Endorsement

This Student’s Study Guide for this programme has been prepared and approved to be used
by Session I 2022/2023

Sr. Hj. Mohd Fikri bin Ismail

Director
Polytechnic of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin
Ministry of Higher Education

KM08, Jalan Paka, 23000 Dungun Terengganu Darul Iman

Tel: 609-8400800 ; Fax: 609-8458781
http://www.psmza.edu.my

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 This edition of Student’s Study Guide is issued without going through the evaluation and
editing process. The quality of this edition will be improved from time to time based on
feedback and new information received.

Distribution of this Student’s Study Guide is only allowed in the area or premises of PSMZA
only.

Typeset by:
Ts. Khairul Azam bin Elias
Department of Civil Engineering,
Polytechnic of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin,
KM 08, Jalan Paka,
23000 Dungun, Terengganu Darul Iman

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 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

I wish to welcome and congratulate all the junior students of Department of Civil
Engineering, Polytechnic Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin. Diploma in Civil Engineering provide
practical training and knowledge for students to prepare themselves with skills in civil
engineering to fulfill the nation's needs in public and private sectors. So, I hope all the
students will use the opportunities wisely.

This booklet, Student’s Study Guide is a primary reference for students during their
studies in polytechnic. It helps students to plan and understand the programme structure in
other way to allow early preparation for further their studies in the next semester.

With the implementation of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in PSMZA, I hope

the students can involve in all assessments that have been planned and grab the
opportunities in order to complete their studies in polytechnic successfully.

I believe if the students are able to adapt themselves in the campus environment,
always concentrate during lectures and active in all the activities planned, polytechnic’s
dream to produce quality graduates will become a reality.

Mohd Shahrezal bin Abd Hamid

Head of Civil Engineering Department
Department of Civil Engineering
Polytechnic Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin

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 Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

Firstly, I wish to congratulate all the junior students of Department of Civil

Engineering, Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin.

This Student’s Study Guide contains all the important instruments in Diploma of Civil
Engineering such as Programme Learning Outcome (PLO), synopsis of each course and
complete programme structure for students to plan and complete their studies successfully.
This is important as PSMZA is in their way to implement the Outcome Base Education
(OBE) and of course the students should know all the outcomes learning in their studies.

Finally during 3 years of their studies, I hope the students are able to manage their
time and grab the oppurtunities in order to obtain a good results to help PSMZA to produce
competitive human capital in generating economy led by innovation.

Congratulations and Good Luck!

Ts. Khairul Azam bin Elias

Head of Programme (DKA)
Civil Engineering Department
Department of Civil Engineering
Polytechnic Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin

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CONTENT PAGE
INTRODUCTION 7
VISSION AND MISSION OF POLYTECHNIC & JKA 7
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (JKA) 8
CURICULUM PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING 8
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW 8
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO) 10
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE - MATRIX OF
12
COURSES VS PROGRAMME LEARNING
OUTCOMES (PLO)
15
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
COURSE SYNOPSIS 17
RELATED REFERENCES 33
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES AND FACILITIIES 33
STUDENT’S ACT 33
TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS 34
EXAMINATION 35
ACADEMIC ADVISORY SYSTEM 35
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 35
REFERENCES 36

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INTRODUCTION

Vision of PSMZA

Menjadi Peneraju Institusi TVET yang Unggul

To be the Leading-Edge TVET Institution.

Mission of PSMZA

1. Menyediakan akses yang meluas kepada program TVET berkualiti dan diiktiraf
To provide wide access to quality and recognised TVET programmes

2. Memperkasa komuniti melalui pembelajaran sepanjang hayat

To empower communities through lifelong learning

3. Melahirkan graduan holistik, berciri keusahawanan dan seimbang

To develop holistic, entrepreneurial and balanced graduates

4. Memanfaatkan sepenuhnya perkongsian pintar dengan pihak berkepentingan.

To capitalise on smart partnership with stakeholder

Vision of JKA

JKA aspires to be a center of educational excellence in the field of civil engineering to

produce graduates who are competent, honorable and responsible in accordance with the
Falsafah Pendidikan Negara.

Mission of JKA
Aim to produce semi-professional workforce of competent and competitive, quality and
able to meet the need of Malaysia current industry.

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DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (JKA)

Department of civil engineering is one of the academic departments at the Polytechnic of

Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin (PSMZA), Dungun, Terengganu that has been established in 2002.
JKA aims to produce well-trained student, efficient, skilled in construction industries.
The department is currently led by En. Mohd Shahrezal bin Abd hamid as Head of
Department and assisted by Ts. Khairul Azam bin Elias as Head of Program. JKA has 45
lecturers, 2 Assistant Engineer, 1 Lab Assistant who manage and maintain the lab equipment
and assist administrative work.
JKA offers diploma program which is Diploma in Civil Engineering - that provide practical
training and knowledge for students to prepare themselves with skills in construction
industries to fulfill the nation's needs in public and private sectors.

CURICULUM PROGRAM FOR DIPLOMA IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION
Diploma in Civil Engineering provides knowledge, skills and attitude to adapt to new
technology in civil engineering with the ability to demonstrate professionalism and work
ethics in fulfilling responsibilities towards the creator, client and society. This programme
provides theory as well as carries out practical work. This programme also offers courses in
Civil Engineering area such as Engineering Graphics, Water & Water Resources Engineering,
Environment, Strength & Structural Design, Road & Transportation, Engineering
Management and Geotechnics.
This programme is specially designed with hands-on training in addition to the
theoretical learning in civil engineering. They are required to complete the industrial
training to prepare graduates for employment in different sectors of the industry because
the skills and knowledge acquired are used throughout modern industry. They will be able
to use appropriate communication and interpersonal skills to perform tasks in various
situations. Graduates will demonstrate desired behavioural traits like integrity, team work,
problem solving and passion in performing the tasks related to their area of specialization.
They will possess entrepreneurial skills to contribute to the economic growth for the
nation’s development in the construction industries. With these additional skills, they will be
more competitive in the present job market

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SYNOPSIS

This programme is designed to equip students with sound knowledge, skills, attitude
and understanding of the environment, construction industries, construction designs and
infrastructural development of civil engineering. The knowledge and skills acquired will be
useful for success in future or current employment.

JOB PROSPECT

The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the program will enable
them to participate in the job market such as specified as:
a. Technical Assistant
b. Site Supervisor
c. Inspector of Work
d. Assistant Engineer
e. Contractor
f. Health and Safety Officer
g. Research Assistant
h. Quality Control Assistant Engineer
i. Material Coordinator
j. Entrepreneur

PROGRAMME AIM

This programme believes that all individuals have potential to be proactive and
responsible senior technicians to support national agenda in transforming construction
industry to be highly productive, environmentally sustainable with globally competitive
players while focused on safety and quality standards.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The Diploma in Civil Engineering programme shall produce semi-professionals who are:
PEO1 : working in the field of civil engineering
PEO2 : lead or a team member to support their role in industries
PEO3 : engaged in activities to enhance knowledge or starting/embark their own enterprise
PEO4 : fulfill professional and communities responsibilities, conforming to ethical and
environmental values

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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Upon completion of the programme, students should be able to:

PLO1: apply knowledge of applied mathematics, applied science, engineering fundamentals

and an engineering specialisation as specified in DK1 to DK4 respectively to wide practical
procedures and practices

PLO2: identify and analyse well-defined engineering problems reaching substantiated

conclusions using codified methods of analysis specific to their field of activity (DK1 to DK4)

PLO3: design solutions for well-defined technical problems and assist with the design of
systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration
for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations (DK5)

PLO4: conduct investigations of well-defined problems; locate and search relevant codes
and catalogues, conduct standard tests and measurements

PLO5: apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to
well-defined engineering problems, with an awareness of the limitations (DK6)

PLO6: demonstrate knowledge of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and
the consequent responsibilities relevant to engineering technician practice and solutions to
well-defined engineering problems (DK7)

PLO7: understand and evaluate the sustainability and impact of engineering technician work
in the solution of well-defined engineering problems in societal and environmental contexts
(DK7)

PLO8: understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
technician practice

PLO9: function effectively as an individual, and as a member in diverse technical teams

PLO10: communicate effectively on well-defined engineering activities with the engineering

community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend the work of others,
document their own work, and give and receive clear instructions

PLO11: demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles

and apply these to one’s own work, as a member or leader in a technical team and to
manage projects in multidisciplinary environments

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PLO12: recognise the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent updating in
the context of specialised technical knowledge

Notes:

DK1: A descriptive, formula-based understanding of the natural sciences applicable in a sub-

discipline

DK2: Procedural mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics applicable in a subdiscipline

DK3: A coherent procedural formulation of engineering fundamentals required in an

accepted sub-discipline

DK4: Engineering specialist knowledge that provides the body of knowledge for an accepted
sub-discipline

DK5: Knowledge that supports engineering design based on the techniques and procedures
of a practice area

DK6: Codified practical engineering knowledge in recognised practice area. DK7: Knowledge
of issues and approaches in engineering technician practice ethics, financial, cultural,
environmental and sustainability impacts

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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE - MATRIX OF COURSES VS
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

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Notes:

1. The minimum and maximum credit value of Electives must be referred to the programme
standard or professional bodies.
2. ᵃFree Electives are courses which are not included in any programme structure but if
taken, will contribute towards students’ CGPA, provided that institutions adhere to the
Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuniti Free Electives Guidelines.
3. ᵇMPU22042 Bahasa Kebangsaan A is COMPULSORY for students who did not attain credit
in Bahasa Melayu at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level and will contribute to students’
CGPA.
4. Co-curriculum pathways:
a. Path 1 : Sport and Club
b. Path 2 : Uniform Unit (Students are required to PASS Uniform Unit 1 as a prerequisite to
Uniform Unit 2)
5. Clusters:
a. CLS1 : Knowledge & Understanding
b. CLS2 : Cognitive Skills
c. CLS3a: Practical Skills
d. CLS3b: Interpersonal & Communication Skills
e. CLS3c : Digital & Numeracy Skills
f. CLS3d : Leadership, Autonomy & Responsibility
g. CLS4 : Personal & Entrepreneurial Skills
h. CLS5 : Ethics & Professionalism

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 PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

CONTACT
COURSE HOURS CREDIT
COMPONENTS COURSE
CODE L P T HOURS

SEMESTER 1

MPU21032 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban 1 0 2 2

DUE10012 Communicative English 1 1 0 2 2
Compulsory
MPU24XX1 Sukan***
0 2 0 1
MPU24XX1 Unit Beruniform 1***
DUW10022 Occupational, Safety and Health 2 0 0 2

Common Core DBM10013 Engineering Mathematics 1 2 0 2 3

DBS10012 Engineering Science 2 1 0 2
DCC10012 Engineering Drawing and CAD 0 4 0 2
Discipline DCC10032 Civil Engineering Materials 3 0 0 2
Core
DCC10022 Brickworks and Concrete Laboratory 0 3 0 2
Total 26 18
SEMESTER 2

Sains, Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Dalam Islam

MPU23052
* 1 0 2 2
MPU23042 Nilai Masyarakat Malaysia **
MPU24XX1 Kelab/Persatuan ***

Compulsory 0 2 0 1
MPU24XX1 Unit Beruniform 2

Common Core DBM20023 Engineering Mathematics 2 2 0 2 3

DCC20042 Plumbing and Carpentry Workshop 0 3 0 2

Discipline DCC20053 Mechanic of Civil Engineering Structure 3 0 1 3

Core DCC20063 Engineering Survey 2 3 0 3
DCC20073 Contract and Estimating 3 0 1 3
Total 25 17
SEMESTER 3

DUE30022 Communicative English 2 1 0 2 2

Compulsory
MPU22012 Entrepreneurship 0 4 0 2
Industrialised Building System (IBS) in
DCC30082 0 4 0 2
Sustainable Construction
DCC30093 Geotechnical Engineering 3 0 1 3

Discipline Core DCC30103 Highway and Traffic Engineering 3 0 1 3

Geotechnical and Highway Engineering
DCC30112 0 3 0 2
Laboratory
DCC30122 Fluids Mechanics 2 0 1 2

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 Total 24 16

CONTACT
COURSE HOURS CREDIT
COMPONENTS COURSE
CODE L P T HOURS

SEMESTER 4

Compulsory DUE50032 Communicative English 3 1 0 2 2

DCC40132 Project Management and Practices 2 1 0 2
DCC40142 Steel Structure Design 2 0 1 2
DCC40152 Water Supply and Waste water Engineering 2 0 1 2
Discipline
Core DCC40163 Theory of Structures 3 0 1 3
Structure, Hydraulics and Water Quality
DCC40172 0 3 0 2
Laboratory
DCC40181 Final Year Project 1 0 4 0 1
Electives DCC50242 Building Information Modelling (BIM) 0 4 0 2
Total 25 16
SEMESTER 5

DCC50194 Final Year Project 2 0 8 0 4

DCC50203 Reinforced Concrete Design 3 0 1 3
Discipline DCC50212 Hydrology 2 0 1 2
Core
DCC50222 Hydraulics 2 0 1 2
DCC50232 Engineering in Society 2 0 0 2
DCC50252 Building Services

Electives 2 0 0 2
DCC50262 Environmental Pollution and Control

Total 22 15
SEMESTER 6

Industrial
DUT600610 Industrial Training 0 0 0 10
Training
Total 0 10
TOTAL CREDIT VALUE 92

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 COURSE SYNOPSIS

COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

ENGINEERING DRAWING & COMPUTER CLO1: Display ability to produce basic
AIDED DRAFTING (CAD) covers the basic engineering drawing using appropriate tool
manual drafting of technical drawing to and equipment correctly. (P3, PLO 5)
enhance engineering student ability to
CLO2: Build 2D plan in engineering drawing
communicate ideas in modern appropriately. (P4, PLO 5)
DCC10012

technology industry. It provides a

platform for student to interpret CLO3: Present an understanding of drawing
engineering drawings, use CAD and process in mini project presentation verbally.
develop their skills in technical (A3, PLO 10)
sketching. Student should be able to
produce engineering drawing using
manual graphics sketching and CAD
software related to IR4.0
BRICKWORKS AND CONCRETE CLO1: perform practical activities using
LABORATORY covers a basic concept of appropriate tools and techniques for
practical works and principles regarding concrete works with safety awareness (P3,
the brickworks and concrete works PLO 5)
including the safety exposure in
workshop. This course emphasizes the CLO2: complete a selected mini project on
related brick laying using mortar mixing brickworks through group participation (P5,
1:3 and student needed to complete a PLO 5)
selected mini project. As for concrete
works the method of statement for CLO3: participate actively in a teamwork
concrete which referred is BS1881. The during practical activities (A3, PLO 9)
DCC10022

cement to be used throughout the work

shall be Portland cement obtained from
an approved manufacturers that
comply with MS 522. Fine and coarse
aggregates shall comply with MS 29. All
testing specification were referred by
MS EN 206. This course also need
students to participate actively in
teamwork during the practical
activities.

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
CIVIL ENGINEERING MATERIALS CLO1: Apply fundamental concept and
course is designed to equip behaviour of different types of material in
students with a comprehensive civil engineering construction (C3, PLO 1)
knowledge and skills related to
construction materials used in civil CLO2: Present orally the use of construction
engineering. It will emphasize on materials in a particular project using visual
types and function of cement, the aids appropriately. (A2, PLO 10)
function of aggregates in
DCC10032

concrete, water, admixtures, CLO3: Display the ability to search various

properties of fresh and hardened resources about current construction
concrete, concrete mix design, and materials to the assigned topics. (C2 , PLO 1)
manufacturing concrete on site.
This course also focuses on the
properties of timber, types and
characteristics of brick and
concrete block, steel and nonsteel,
the types and function of building
finishes materials and the
introduction to building elements.
PLUMBING AND CARPENTRY CLO1: assemble appropriate tools and
WORKSHOP covers basic practical techniques for plumbing works with safety
works of plumbing and carpentry awareness. (P3, PLO 5)
DCC20042

works. This course emphasizes the

related materials used and active CLO2: complete a mini project for carpentry
participation of student to produce works within a given time frame. (P5, PLO 5)
simple project.
CLO3: participate actively in a teamwork
during practical activities. (A3, PLO 9)
MECHANICS OF CIVIL CLO1: apply the fundamental knowledge and
ENGINEERING STRUCTURES covers principles of mechanic structure in civil
knowledge of facts and basic engineering (C3, PLO 1)
principles of types of forces,
strength of materials and behavior CLO2: analyze structure behavior in
DCC20053

of loaded structures. This course determinate structure based on the problem

provides exposure to the impact given (C4, PLO 2)
of loaded structures on direct and
shear stresses, slope and CLO3: construct the diagram related to stress
deflection. This exposure will be and deflection of determinate beam (P3, PLO
the pre requisite to understand 10)
other courses in Civil Engineering.

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
ENGINEERING SURVEY focus on the CLO1: apply correctly the fundamental
basic principles of levelling and total principles and practices of surveying work.
station traverse survey. This course (C3, PLO 1)
emphasizes the basic distance
measurement, bearing and angle in CLO2: perform Civil Engineering Survey works
order to get the shape of terrain and using appropriate instrument based on
the position on the field. It also gives standard procedure and current surveying
knowledge and practical skills to instrument. (P3, PLO 5)
DCC20063

students in operating and handling

survey instruments, control survey, CLO3: initiate positive leadership and
detail survey, data collection or teamwork by contributing actively in groups
acquisition, calculation and plotting of during fieldwork that yield valid results. (A3,
survey works. The course emphasis on PLO 9)
the method used to carry out surveying
works especially data collection or
acquisition to produce plan based on
the scope of work. It also gives
exposure to the need for accurate data
to be used for other surveying work
CONTRACT AND ESTIMATING is a study CLO1: explain the fundamental concepts of
of construction industry in general, construction industry in general, tender
tender procedure, contract procedure, procedure and contract procedure in
preliminary estimating method, build- Malaysia (C3, PLO 1)
up rate and quantity measurement. The
module emphasies on contract CLO2: estimate the cost of construction
condition and provide exposure to the project by using preliminary estimating
students regarding the procedures and method, build-up rate method and quantitiy
standard practice in the construction measurement (C4, PLO 2)
DCC20073

field based on Standard Form of

Contract (P.W.D. Form 203/ 203A). CLO3: describe the understanding of the
professional engineering ethics and practice
based on Standard Form of Contract (P.W.D
Form 203/203A) efficiently. (A3, PLO 8)

CLO4: perform efficient management of time

and resources through quantity
measurement and build-up rate in
accordance with Public Work Department
Practice. (A5, PLO 11)

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
IBS IN SUSTAINABLE CLO1: assemble suitable green materials and
CONSTRUCTION is designed to Industrialised Building System (IBS)
equip student the concept of components with supervision (P3, PLO 5)
Industrialised Building System
(IBS) in conjunction with CLO2: construct green system and IBS
sustainability of the construction component with compliance to measurement
industry. This course teaches on of Modular Coordination and IBS Score (P4,
elements such as Modular PLO 5)
DCC30082

Coordination and IBS Score, site

management and supervision and CLO3: demonstrate punctuality and
installation of IBS components. responsibility in completing task of
This course will also include assembling green system and IBS (A3, PLO 8)
practical work in assembling green
system, supervision and quality CLO4: organize time and resources efficiently
checking in IBS construction and in site management (A5, PLO 11)
also installation of IBS in a small
scale project pertaining to
sustainable construction.
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING covers CLO 1: apply fundamental of engineering
basic knowledge of the process of soils properties of soils in civil engineering works
and rock formation and the (C3, PLO 1)
characteristics of soil. It also covers soil
improvement works such as CLO 2: analyze geotechnical engineering
compaction, shear strength, seepage, problem using appropriate method in
DCC30093

slope stability, earth pressure and determination of safety, stable earthworks

foundation. and geotechnical structures. (C4, PLO 2)

CLO 3: analyze data to reach conclusion on

assigned topic of case study. (C4, PLO 4)

CLO 4: explain verbally in formal presentation

based on assign topic. (A3, PLO 10)

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC ENGINEERING CLO1: apply appropriate model to solve
is a study on history of highway problem in highway and traffic engineering
construction and the organization (C3, PLO 1)
involved in Malaysia. This course also
provides the students with the CLO2: assesses design performance for
knowledge regarding the method and highway and traffic engineering based on
design involved in traffic engineering. appropriate specification with consideration
DCC30103

This course emphasizes on introduction of public safety, society and environment (C5,
to highway and traffic, pavement PLO 3)
materials, construction of flexible
pavement, construction of rigid CLO3: explain the findings of a case
pavement, traffic control equipment study/assign topic in a formal presentation
and road furniture, flexible pavement (A3, PLO 10)
design, junction design, traffic
management and highway
maintenance.
GEOTECHNICAL AND HIGHWAY CLO1: construct appropriate
LABORATORY covers knowledge in the instrumentation/ measurement techniques/
form of practical through the models/ simulation in geotechnical and
experiments which are carried out highway engineering using standard
based on the concepts and the theories procedure and equipment. (P 3, PLO 5)
DCC30112

learned in the class. The emphasis of

the course is on the method of CLO2: practices the importance of achieving
conducting experiments, analysis and safety in geotechnical and highway according
understanding its relationship with to OSH standard. (A4, PLO 6)
theories learned. The course also
focused on the geotechnical and CLO3: analyse laboratory result in achieving
highway which are the core of the civil objective of geotechnical and highway using
engineering field. engineering report standard. (C4, PLO 4)
FLUID MECHANICS covers the CLO1: explain the fundamental and principles
behaviour and characteristics of in fluid mechanics engineering (C2, PLO 1)
engineering fluid and their application
in hydrostatic and hydrodynamic fluid. CLO2: determine the principles of fluid
DCC30122

This course involves discussion on fluid mechanics engineering in pipe flow

properties, fluid flow concept and basic appropriately (C4, PLO 2)
equations, moving fluid forces,
dimensional analysis, flow in closed CLO3: describe verbally the fundamental and
conduits and pipe network, and principles in fluid mechanics engineering (A3,
momentum equations PLO 10)

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CLO1: apply correctly the fundamental
PRACTICES focuses on the basic engineering concepts of project management
knowledge and understanding of (C3, PLO 1)
project management. Students will be
introduced to the definition and basic CLO2: manipulate appropriate techniques
concept of project management and and software tool for planning and scheduling
practices. . Every aspect in project related to civil engineering activities (P3, PLO
management is explained starting from 5)
the overview of project management,
DCC40132

the influences of organizational CLO3: perform efficient management of time

structures in project management, and resources in civil engineering field. (A2,
project lifecycle, resources in project PLO 11)
management, planning and scheduling,
project control and monitoring, safety
control, environmental management
plan and quality assurance in project
management. The application of
common software such as Microsoft
Project for planning and scheduling also
will be exposed to the student.
STEEL STRUCTURE DESIGN covers the CLO1: design single storey building for steel
fundamental concepts and basic structure correctly according to Eurocode 3
principles required to design steel (C6, PLO3)
structures including beam, column, roof
truss and connections. This course CLO2: create the design output drawing for
enables student to develop single storey steel structure design according
DCC40142

understanding basic knowledge related to Eurocode 3 using current software (P5,

to the theoretical background for the PLO5)
design of steel structures and the
practical expertise to translate this CLO3: adhere to the engineering ethic
background knowledge into successfully through presentation (A4, PLO8)
performing actual design calculations
according to Eurocode 3 (EC3) for a
single storey steel building

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING CLO1: apply the concept of water supply and
is a study of water resources, water wastewater treatment according to related
characteristics, usage and demand of and current standard. (C3, PLO 1)
water supply, raw water treatment
DCC40152

process and water distribution system. CLO2: explain verbally in formal presentation
This course also includes the based on given task. (A5, PLO 10)
information on the process in sewage
treatment plant, sludge treatment and CLO3: determine the sustainability and
disposal. It also emphasize on the impact of environmental issues regarding to
parameter of drinking water and water and wastewater treatment. (C5, PLO 7)
effluent from sewage treatment plant.
THEORY OF STRUCTURE covers basic CLO1: calculate statically indeterminate
knowledge of facts and principles in beams and portal frame using appropriate
calculate the reactions, bending method (C3, PLO 1)
moments and shear forces for statically
indeterminate beams and portal frame CLO2: analyze joint displacement in statically
using the slope deflection method and determinate trusses and internal forces for
moment distribution method. It also statically indeterminate trusses correctly (C4,
includes basic principles in analyse the PLO 2)
DCC40163

forces in truss members using the

equilibrium joint method for the CLO3: evaluate the influence lines for
statically determinate and using unit statically determinate beams correctly (C5,
load method for the statically PLO 2)
indeterminate trusses. Influence lines
have important application for the
design of structures that resist large live
loads. Evaluation in influence lines
include determination of shear force,
bending moment and the absolute
maximum moment.

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COURSE SYNOPSIS COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
STRUCTURE, HYDRAULICS AND CLO1: construct appropriate
WATER QUALITY LABORATORY instrumentation/ measurement techniques/
covers knowledge in the form of models/ simulation in structure, hydraulics
practical through the experiments and water quality engineering using standard
which are carried out based on the procedure and equipment. (P3, PLO 5)
concepts and the theories learned
DCC40172

in the class. The emphasis of the CLO2: practice the importance of achieving
course is on the method of safety in structure, hydraulics and water
conducting experiments, analysis quality according to OSH standard. (A4, PLO
and understanding its relationship 6)
with theories learned. The course
also focused on the structure, CLO3: analyse laboratory result in achieving
hydraulics and water quality which objective of structure, hydraulics and water
are the core of the civil quality using engineering report standard.
engineering field. (C4, PLO 4)
FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 covers the CLO1: develop the investigation process in
knowledge and displays practice skills in civil engineering based in a clear and concise
civil engineering. The students are manner (C3, PLO 4)
exposed to communication skills, group
works, work planning, decision making CLO2: complete a presentation for project
and creativity using available facilities. proposal using an engineering appropriate
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standard (A3, PLO 10)

CLO3: propose appropriate methodology in

management and resources based on civil
engineering project (A3, PLO 11)

CLO4: display self-education skills in

gathering technical information from various
resources (P3, PLO 12)

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CLO1 : organize the project tasks based on research meth

FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 covers appropriate tools ( P4 , PLO 5 )
knowledge and skills in civil engineering practices. The students will be
exposed to communication skills, group works,CLO2work planning,
: analyze decision
the project results in achieving objective b
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making, recommendation and gain standard and regulation ( C4 , PLO 4 )

creativity by using related facilities to
a design of a system. This course also covers conducting
CLO3 experiments
: write the in the
project report based on project finding u
laboratory/workshop, field works, and academic researches, designing
format ( C3 , PLO 10 )
product or method of civil engineering related fields. The students will be
learn the method to analyze data, prepare CLO4
presentation andthe
: complete report writing.
project presentation confidently and
PLO 10 )

REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN covers CLO1: Design double storey building for
concepts and methods of design for reinforced concerete structure correctly
reinforced concrete structures according to Eurocode 2 (C6, PLO3)
comprising beam and slab. This course
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emphasizes on knowledge and practice CLO2: Display a safe design for double storey
of producing double storey reinforced reinforced concrete structure according to
concrete building design starting from Eurocode 2 (P5, PLO5)
the layout plan, action analysis,
structural design and detailing CLO3: Adhere to the engineering ethic to
according to Eurocode 2 (EC2). complete the design task (A4, PLO8)
HYDROLOGY. This course introduces CLO1 : apply basic concept of applied
students to the concepts of engineering hydrology in civil engineering ( C3 , PLO 1 )
hydrology including hydrologic cycle
and rainfall-runoff processes. It covers CLO2 : solve problem in applied hydrology for
the quantification of rainfall and runoff civil engineering ( C4 , PLO 2 )
processes for engineering design,
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including computation of design CLO3 : construct hydrological analysis using

rainfalls, peak discharges and available software ( P3 , PLO 7
hydrographs. The basic concept of
Urban Drainage Design and compliance
with local guideline of Urban Storm
Water Management Manual for
Malaysia (MSMA) are discuss and
employ in considering sustainability
environmental value.

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HYDRAULICS covers the application in CLO1: explain the fundamental and principles
hydrostatic and hydrodynamic fluids. in hydraulic engineering. (C3, PLO 1 )
This course involves discussion on
hydrostatics concept and basic CLO2: determine the principles of hydraulic
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equations of stability and buoyancy. engineering in pumps and fluid flow (C3, PLO
This course also emphasizes on the 2)
application of constituents of pumps
and open channel flow concept CLO3: demonstrate the ability to work in
appropriately in solving hydraulics team to solve problems on uniform and non-
problem. uniform open channel flow. (A3, PLO 9)

ENGINEERING IN SOCIETY focuses on CLO1: discuss the roles o f engineering in

the introduction to the role of society and the duties o f maintaining health
engineers in the context of their and safety in the workplace. (A2, PLO6)
employment in industry and their
interaction with the wider community. CLO2: justify the importance o f ethical issues
In this course, students will be exposed and rules o f conduct for the profession in
to safety and health of the public, civil engineering associated with
technology, and development in contemporary technology and environmental
industry of civil engineering. This course protection in civil engineering (A3, PLO8)
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also covers the meaning and impacts of

engineering in society, ethical decision CLO3: display skills o f self-education and
making, professional codes of ethics communication techniques in organizing the
and sustainable development in the activities of engineering practice (P4, PLO12)
context of science and engineering
application locally and globally. The
students will be able to display
excellent teamwork skills for working in
group projects and organizing the
activities of engineering practice in the
society.

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BUILDING INFORMATION MODELLING
(BIM) focuses on the designing and CLO1 : construct building models using techniques, resour
analysing building models using tools for basic modelling correctly. ( P3 , PLO 5 )
techniques, resources, and BIM tools.
CLO2 : build building models using techniques, resources
Students will be 3D model in architecture, structure and plumbing approp
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introduced to building models using 5)

BIM process for architectural, structural
and plumbing. It covers BIM clash CLO3 : propose BIM coordination of 3D model consistent
detection and construction scheduling. ethics appropriately. ( A3 , PLO 8 )
This course is a project-based where
CLO4 : perform 5D (costing) in project management effici
students gain knowledge and skills on 11 )
the implementation of BIM
concepts from planning to design stage.
BUILDING SERVICES focuses on the CLO1: choose appropriate building services
basic concepts and the principles of the system with consideration o f safety
systems in a building. The course procedures, rules and regulations by the
emphasizes on the electrical installation authority (C5, PLO4)
system, fire prevention system, building
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transportation system, air conditioning CLO2: identify building services system with
system, maintenance works, and the consideration o f the environmental impact
demolition works. (A4, PLO7)

CLO3: display teamwork in completing a case

study o f a building services system (A5,
PLO9)
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND CLO1: analyze technical concept of
CONTROL is a study on types and environmental pollution problems within
effects of communicable and non- environmental sustainability (C4 , PLO 4 )
communicable diseases to public
health. It also emphasizes on the CLO2: determine the integration of
control and monitoring of pollution sustainable environment element in solving
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from water, air and noise and the solid waste and hazardous waste
effects to general health and management (C5, PLO 7)
environment. It also covers the
knowledge on management of CLO3: display teamwork in solving
municipal solid waste and hazardous environmental problem effectively within
waste. The students are exposed to the community (A5, PLO 9)
Environmental Quality Act 1974 as the
guidelines and procedures in managing
environmental pollution.

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Common Core & Compulsory Courses

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CLO1 : Explain briefly Occupational Safety and
FOR ENGINEERING course is designed Health (OSH) procedures, regulation and its
to impart understanding of the self- compliance in Malaysia. (C2 , PLO 1)
regulatory concepts and provisions
under the Occupational Safety & Health CLO2 : Initiates incident hazards, risks and
Act (OSHA). This course presents the safe work practices in order to maintain
responsibilities of workers in health and safe work environment.
implementing and complying with the (A3 , PLO 8)
safety procedures at work.
Understanding of notifications of CLO3 : Demonstrate communication skill in
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accidents, dangerous occurrence, group to explain the factor that can lead to
poisoning and diseases and liability for accident in workplace. (A3 , PLO 10)
offences will be imparted upon
students. This course will also provide
an understanding of the key issues in
OSH Management, Incident Prevention,
Fire Safety, Hazard Identification Risk
Control and Risk Assessment (HIRARC),
Workplace Environment and
Ergonomics and guide the students
gradually into this multi-disciplinary
science.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP focuses on the CLO1 : propose the value proposition of
fundamentals and concept of entrepreneurial idea using Business model
entrepreneurship in order to inculcate Canvas ( A3 , CLS 3b )
the value and interest in students to CLO2 : develop a viable business plan by
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choose entrepreneurship as a career. organizing business objectives according to

This course can help students to initiate priorities ( A4 , CLS 4 )
creative and innovative entrepreneurial CLO3 : organise the online presence business
ideas. It also emphasizes a preparation in social media marketing platform ( A3 , CLS
of a business plan framework through 4)
business model canvas

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PENGHAYATAN ETIKA DAN PERADABAN CLO1 : membentangkan konsep etika dan
ini menjelaskan tentang konsep etika peradaban dalam kepelbagaian tamadun.
daripada perspektif peradaban yang ( A2 , CLS 5 )
berbeza. Ia bertujuan bagi mengenal
pasti sistem, tahap perkembangan, CLO2 : menerangkan sistem, tahap
kemajuan dan kebudayaan merentas perkembangan, kesepaduan sosial dan
bangsa dalam mengukuhkan kebudayaan merentas bangsa di Malaysia.
kesepaduan sosial. Selain itu, ( A2 , CLS 5 )
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perbincangan dan perbahasan

berkaitan isu-isu kontemporari dalam CLO3 : mencadangkan sikap yang positif
aspek ekonomi, politik, sosial, budaya terhadap isu dan cabaran kontemporari dari
dan alam sekitar daripada perspektif perspektif etika dan peradaban. ( A3 , CLS 4 )
etika dan peradaban dapat melahirkan
pelajar yang bermoral dan profesional.
Penerapan amalan pendidikan
berimpak tinggi (HIEPs) yang
bersesuaian digunakan dalam
penyampaian kursus ini.
SAINS, TEKNOLOGI DAN CLO1 : Melaksanakan dengan yakin amalan
KEJURUTERAAN DALAM ISLAM Islam dalam kehidupan seharian ( A2 , CLS 4 )
memberi pengetahuan tentang konsep
Islam sebagai al-Din dan seterusnya CLO2 : Menerangkan etika dan
membincangkan konsep sains, profesionalisme berkaitan sains teknologi dan
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teknologi dan kejuruteraan dalam Islam kejuruteraan dalam Islam ( A3 , CLS 5 )

serta impaknya, pencapaiannya dalam
tamadun Islam, prinsip serta peranan CLO3 : Menghubungkait minda ingin tahu
syariah dan etika Islam, peranan kaedah dengan prinsip syariah, etika dan kaedah fiqh
fiqh serta aplikasinya dalam bidang sains, teknologi dan
kejuruteraan menurut perspektif Islam ( A4 ,
CLS 4 )
NILAI MASYARAKAT MALAYSIA CLO1 : Membincangkan sejarah dan nilai
membincangkan aspek sejarah dalam pembentukan masyarakat di Malaysia
pembentukan masyarakat, nilai-nilai ( A2 , CLS 4 )
agama, adat resam dan budaya CLO2 : Menerangkan etika dan
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masyarakat di Malaysia. Selain itu, profesionalisme terhadap konsep perpaduan

pelajar dapat mempelajari bagi meningkatkan semangat patriotisme
tanggungjawab sebagai individu dan masyarakat Malaysia ( A3 , CLS 5 )
nilai perpaduan dalam kehidupan di CLO3 : Menghubungkait minda ingin tahu
samping cabaran- cabaran dalam dengan cabaran-cabaran dalam membentuk
membentuk masyarakat Malaysia. masyarakat Malaysia ( A4 , CLS 4 )

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ENGINEERING SCIENCE course CLO1: Use basic physics concept to solve
introduces the physical concepts engineering physics problems (C3, CLS 1)
required in engineering disciplines.
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Students will learn the knowledge of CLO2: Apply knowledge of fundamental

fundamental physics in order to identify physics in activities to mastery physics
and solve engineering physics concept (C3, CLS 1)
problems. Students will be able to
perform experiments and activities to CLO3: Perform appropriate activities related
mastery physics concepts. to physics concept (P3, CLS 3a)
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 1 CLO1: Use mathematical statement to
exposes students to the basic algebra describe relationship between various
including resolve partial fractions. This physical phenomena. (C3, CLS 1)
course also covers the concept of
CLO2: Show mathematical solutions using the
trigonometry and the method to solve
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appropriate techniques in mathematics.

trigonometry problems by using basic (C3, CLS 3c)
identities, compound angle and double
angle formulae. Students will be CLO3: Use mathematical expression in
introduced to the theory of complex describing real engineering problems
number and concept of vector and precisely, concisely and logically. (A3, CLS 3b)
scalar. Students will explore advanced
matrices involving 3x3 matrix.
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS 2 CLO1: Use algebra and calculus knowledge to
exposes students to the basic laws of describe relationship between various
indices and logarithms. This course physical phenomena. (C3, CLS 1)
introduces the basic rules of
differentiation concepts to solve CLO2: Solve the mathematical problems by
problems that relates maximum, using appropriate and relevant fundamental
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minimum and calculate the rates of calculus techniques. (C3, CLS 3c)
changes. This course discusses
integration concepts in order to CLO3: Use mathematical language to express
strengthen student’s knowledge for mathematical ideas and arguments precisely,
solving area and volume bounded concisely and logically in calculus. (A3, CLS
region problems. In addition, students 3b)
will learn application of both
techniques of differentiation and
integration.

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COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 1 focuses CLO1 : Participate in a discussion using
on developing students’ speaking skills effective communication and social skills to
to enable them to communicate reach an amicable conclusion by
effectively and confidently in group accommodating differing views and opinions
discussions and in a variety of social ( A3 , CLS 3b )
interactions. It is designed to provide
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students with appropriate reading skills CLO2 : Demonstrate awareness of values and
to comprehend a variety of texts. The opinions embedded in texts on current issues
students are equipped with effective ( A3 , CLS 3b )
presentation skills as a preparation for
academic and work purposes. CLO3 : Present a topic of interest that carries
identifiable values coherently using effective
verbal and nonverbal communication skills
( A2 , CLS 4 )
COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 2 CLO1 : Describe a product or service
emphasises the skills required at the effectively by highlighting its features and
workplace to describe products or characteristics that appeal to a specific
audience ( A3 , CLS 3b )
services as well as processes or
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CLO2 : Describe processes, procedures and

procedures. This course will also enable instructions clearly by highlighting
students to make and reply to enquiries information of concern ( A3 , CLS 4 )
and complaints. CLO3 : Demonstrate effective communication
and social skills in handling enquiries and
complaints amicably and professionally ( A3 ,
CLS 3b )

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COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH 3 aims to CLO1 : Present gathered data in graphs and
develop the necessary skills in students charts effectively using appropriate language
to analyse and interpret graphs and forms and functions ( A2 , CLS 3b )
charts from data collected as well as to
CLO2 : Prepare a high impact resume and a
apply the job hunting mechanics cover letter, highlighting competencies and
effectively in their related fields. strengths that meet employer’s expectations
Students will learn to gather data and ( A4 , CLS 4 )
present them through the use of graphs
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and charts. Students will also learn CLO3 : Demonstrate effective communication
basics of job hunting mechanics which and social skills in handling job interviews
include using various job search confidently ( A3 , CLS 3b )
strategies, making enquiries, and
preparing relevant resumes and cover
letters. The students will develop
communication skills to introduce
themselves, highlight their strengths
and abilities, present ideas, express
opinions and respond appropriately
during job interviews.
Industrial Training
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL TRAINING exposes
students to related workplace competencies
demanded by industries. This course provides
ENGINEERING INDUSTRIAL TRAINING exposure to students in terms of technology
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literacy, effective communication, practice

social skills and teamwork, policies,
procedures and regulations, professional
ethics and reporting. It also equips students
with real work experience, thus helping
students to perform as novice workers.

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RELATED REFERENCES

Student support services and facilities

1. Hostel 8. Pusat Islam

2. Health service 9. Lecture Hall
3. Insurance 10. Koperasi
4. Financial aid 11. Alumni
5. Sport Facilities 12. Counseling Unit, Career and Entrepreneurship
Unit
6. Library 13. Customer Feedback Form, suggestion box and
website
7. Canteen / Cafeteria 14. ICT facilities ( Cyber Cafe Center, Local Area
Network (LAN) system, Wireless, etc)

Student’s Act

Refer “Buku Panduan dan Peraturan Am Pelajar Politeknik, Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik” for
further information.

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 Teaching and Learning Process

Student in Diploma in Civil Engineering (DKA) should accomplish 6 semesters for teaching
and learning process and for each semester, the steps are as below:-

Start

Course registration • In 7 days after new semester

begin.

Yes Learning process

Yes
Course
addition/dropping • In week 3 until week 6 on
each lecture session

No

learning process

Final examination

Yes
Result

Yes
Repeat a • Can only be taken 3 times
course for each course
No

End

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Examination
Refer “Arahan-arahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian” for further information.

Academic Advisory System

Academic Advisory System (AAS) is a systematic communication system for student to get
guidance, advice and information from the reliable source. AAS help students determine the
direction towards academic excellence and generic student attribute.

Refer “Garis Panduan Kecemerlangan Sistem Penasihatan Akademik Politeknik, Jabatan

Pengajian Politeknik” for further information.

Industrial Training
Industrial Training is a MUST to all students under Diploma Program. Students have to pass
industrial training before being recommended for the graduates of Diploma in Polytechnic,
Ministry of Higher Education.

*Please refer to Industrial Training and Liaison Unit for further information

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REFFERENCES

1. Buku Panduan dan Peraturan AM Pelajar Politeknik, Jabatan Pengajian Politeknik

2. Arahan-arahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian

3. Garis Panduan Kecemerlangan Sistem Penasihatan Akademik Politeknik, Jabatan

Pengajian Politeknik

4. Garis Panduan Pengurusan dan Kaedah Penilaian Latihan Industri Politeknik, Jabatan
Pengajian Politeknik

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 Student's

Study

Unit Jaminan Kualiti, Guide

Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin,
23000 Dungun Terengganu

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