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UTAR's new president

CaptWong — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:26:41 +0800

I've asked the head of foundation studies, and he has confirmed with me that UTAR has a new president now

quoted from the head of foundation studies :
"The new CEO/President of UTAR is Prof. Engr Dato Dr Chuah Hean Teik oficially assumed duty on the 1 April.
(He is also the Deputy President of Institute of Engineers Malaysia).

The previous President had retired - she is 71 yrs old.

Formal announcement will be made later."

From my understanding, Prof. Engr Dato Dr Chuah Hean Teik was the Dean of engineering in MMU..
To those who don't have faith in UTAR, perhaps this change will change your thoughts about UTAR?

I'm personally quite sure that the new president will run UTAR better, but that's just my opinion...
( Almost completed my first sememster, and have no regrets to choose UTAR for my tertiary education )

Books to introduce and one physics question..

CaptWong — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:54:37 +0800

hey guys,

I am now taking foundation in science.. My problem is i am looking for a good and easy-to-understand and concise revision book for physics and mathematics ( calculus ) and also chemistry.. It would be great if you guys can suggest which revision book to buy for each of the subject.. only one book per subject.. I'm now currently studying in UTAR.

Also, a physics question :

What is the effect of large amplitude oscillation? ( this question is from an experiment about the simple pendulum to get the value for g, gravitational accleration )
Will large and small amplitude oscillation give the same value of g ?

Thanks

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UTAR , Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman

CaptWong — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:12:13 +0800

Greetings..

I have a few questions to ask

1) I plan to my pursue my tertiary studies in the field of mechanical engineering, is it a good choice to study at UTAR? Is Mechanical Engineering of UTAR recognized by the government and IEM and BEM? if not, is it a sure thing that UTAR will get the accreditions by the organizations above?

2) With a UTAR certificate, will i secure a job easily? Are UTAR graduates well sought by the industry?? Also, if i were to find a job at overseas, for example, Singapore and Australia, will i get an employement? in other word, is UTAR's degree recognized by oversea companies and organizations??

[addedon]January 15, 2008, 8:43 am[/addedon]need help~ need help~~~~~!!anyone please?

University for Mechanical Engineering (mmu,curtin)

CaptWong — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:29:16 +0800

ok guys, i know questions like this have been asked many times...
But still, i still cannot decide!!

Ok, so, i've now two choices in my mind to study mechanical engineering

MMU VS Curtin university of technology

Which uni is better for me to study mechanical engineering, and also enable me to seek jobs internationally and easily..

I will be glad if anyone would provide me more information about the lecturers and education quality on this two universities... ( please don't just throw me website links.. i want opinions.. thank you )

You guys are also welcomed to suggest other universities that are good at mechanical engineering
Thank you, and merry chirstmas...

University Intakes VS National Service

CaptWong — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 18:54:05 +0800

I did some researches on some university's intakes.... and something is bothering me...
For university like UTAR, they have only Jan and May intake... I understand that they had an August intake this year, but that's for certain courses only...

My question is, if i am selected for the second batch of the national service ( 18 March - 9 June ), that means i can't go to UTAR anymore??? since the intake time is within the National service period...
If the answer is yes, i can... how to apply?? i mean i can't apply in the camp right?? correct me if i am wrong

Thank you

Mechanical Engineering at which U ?

CaptWong — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:54:05 +0800

Yo! I'm a 17 years old students currently in form 5...
I would like to study Mechanical Engineering in Malaysia after i graduate from my school...

I have searched for a few private universities in Malaysia and i have ended up with four choices...
1) Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
2) Universiti Tenaga Nasional
3) Universiti Teknologi Petronas
4) Multimedia University

Which university is better in Mechanical Engineering?? In terms of reputation, and has a good environment to study... $$ is not a major problem...

Thanks..

-EDIT-
What is the course fee in Universiti Teknologi Petronas?? Are they only offering scholarship to students?? or i can pay by myself? because i don't want to be bonded by scholarship contracts..