Microengineering education in IIUM: challenges and successes
This paper reports on the introduction of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or microsystem technologies courses into the manufacturing engineering program at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It includes both, undergraduate and postgraduate courses with MEMS topics. At...
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| Format: | Conference or Workshop Item |
| Language: | English |
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2008
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/27163/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/27163/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/27163/1/051_ICMN_2008_Kuala_Lumpur_228-231.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper reports on the introduction of
microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) or
microsystem technologies courses into the
manufacturing engineering program at the International
Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It includes both,
undergraduate and postgraduate courses with MEMS
topics. At present, topics and courses are included in
the undergraduate curriculum at senior levels and at
postgraduate levels to educate the engineer for the year
2020 and beyond. In addition, it also reports on the
funded projects and research activities involving
undergraduate and postgraduate students for the last
few years. Laboratories and special equipment for such
tiny engineering are also under development. The
major challenges and issues in introducing the MEMS
components in the traditional engineering curriculum
are highlighted in this paper. The assessment of the
MEMS courses and research projects to achieve the
goal is also discussed. |
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