What is Electrical and Electronics Engineering
According to a research paper published by Tony Nelson Winson and Rashad Yazdanifard, about 23% of Malaysian students change their major in the first 2 years of their higher studies.
That means about one out of every five high school leavers have difficulty deciding what stream they should pursue as their major degree.
Irrespective of the choices available for students, engineering as a choice has always been a popular pick amongst the student community.
This article will help you understand the features of electrical and electronic engineering.
What is Engineering?
The profession of engineering takes the knowledge of mathematics and natural science gained through study, experience, and practice and applies this knowledge with judgment to develop ways to utilize the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. It is vital to have the best knowledge possible to undertake any role successfully in engineering.What is Electrical Engineering Degree?
Let us get to know more about the electrical engineering degree:
The first Electrical Engineer was graduated from Cornell University (US) in 1885. Electrical engineering is the largest branch among engineering representing about 31% of graduates entering globally.
Because of the rapid advances in the technology associated with electronics and computer science, this branch of engineering is growing faster.
The field of electrical is strengthened and reinforced by philosophies and inventions of scientists such as Michael faraday, George Simon Ohm, James Clerk Maxwell, Thomas Alva Edison, Nicola Tesla and Oliver Heaviside, etc.
This Branch of engineering is not only lighting the entire world but also forms the base for electronics, micro and nano electronics, communication, control and mechatronics engineering.
In general electrical and electronics engineering may have core courses such as electromagnetic field theory, electronic devices, electrical circuits, signals and systems, electrical machines, measurement and instrumentation, automation systems, power electronics and power systems, high voltage engineering, digital signal processing etc.
Almost every minute of our life, we depend on communication equipment developed by electrical engineers.
Greater strides have been made in the control and measurement of phenomena that occurs in all types of processes. Furthermore they have plenty of opportunities in project management, quality management and reliability engineering and automation industry.
Energy engineering is another sub topic of electrical and electronics engineering which deals with not only energy generation, also energy utilization, green energy buildings and Heating Venting and Air Conditioning (HVAC).
IR 4.0 related courses such as Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data analytics are part of electrical and electronics engineering
After graduation, electrical and electronic engineers are placed in power generations and utilities, construction, oil and gas industries and semiconductor industries.
Power up against Omicron
Vaccination, diagnostics, and public health tools have helped us survive the Covid-19 pandemic in the past two years. And the good news is that the vaccine still protects against severe diseases and contributes to the low death rate in Malaysia and other countries even though there is a spike in the number of infections. The Dean of Faculty of Applied Sciences, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Vaccine Development, and Chairman of the Covid-19 Task Force, AIMST University, Senior Professor Dr Ravichandran Manickam, has outlined six measures to help us deal with the spike in infections. The article ‘Power up against Omicron’ got featured in the Letters column of NST on 1 August 2022. Click here to read.
Finding our ‘ikigai’ is key to happiness
Get to know more about 'Ikigai,' a Japanese concept that refers to something that gives a person a sense of purpose or a reason for living in an article by Dr Shivali Shamsher from the Anaesthesiology Department at the Faculty of Medicine AIMST University. The article, 'Finding our 'ikigai' is key to happiness,' will explore the four elements that constitute 'Ikigai' and how it relates to students and professionals. It got featured in the columnist section of NST on 24 July 2022. Click here to read.
There is ample room to increase interest rates further
As Malaysia's economy continues its recovery momentum, more rate increases can be expected. With the recent rise in May 2022, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is confident that the country's economic vigour will mitigate any undesirable impact. In line with this, the Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of AIMST University, Professor Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier, has elaborated on the implications of the recent interest-rate hikes for the economy in an article titled, 'There is ample room to increase interest rates further.' The article got featured in the columnists section of NST on 11 July 2022. Click here to read.
The Surework Education Fair
Date : 2nd & 3rd July 2022, 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue : Midvalley KL
Booth : Hall 1, B1-B3
Virtual International Conference on Multidisciplinary Perspective in Business Management, Social Sciences and Technology 2022
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The Surework Education Fair
Date : 25th & 26th June 2022, 11.00 am - 5.00 pm
Venue : Midvalley KL
Booth : Hall 1, E09 -E11
Kedah Expo Polimas
Date : 18th & 19th June 2022
Venue : Polimas Jitra, Kedah
Study Malaysia Higher Education Fair
Date : 18th & 19th June 2022
Venue : Suria Sabah
Time : 11.00am - 5.00pm
Make GST rate low and set up safety nets to placate people
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is regressive and will hurt the poor more. However, if set low and the items consumed by the low-income group are exempted, the GST should have a minimal impact on a more significant segment of the population. The Vice-Chancellor & Chief Executive of AIMST University, Professor Datuk Dr. John Antony Xavier, has enlisted three strategies for a suitable implementation of GST in an article titled ‘Make GST rate low and set up safety nets to placate people.’ The timely article got featured in the columnist section of NST on 13 June 2022. Click here to read.
AIMST University Openday & Scholarshipday
Date : 11th & 12 June 2022
Venue : Ground floor library
Time : 9.00am - 4.00pm
THE STAR EDUCATION FAIR
Date : 4th & 5th June 2022, 11.00am - 7.00 pm
Venue : Spice Arena Penang
Booth number : Booth A04-A08
