UniKL MITEC Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Instrumentation and Control Engineering (BICE) is a hands-on program which concerns on the application and implementation of measurement and control techniques of process variables for monitoring, record, control and performance assessment of a wide range of manufacturing and industrial processes.

The need of Instrumentation and Control in industry

Instrumentation and control systems are used in most industries to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, level, temperature, density, Ph (acidity or alkalinity), mass, conductivity, motion, force and chemical composition. These variables are consistently measured and monitored to ensure the output of a specific process are within a desired acceptable range and at the same time protect the safety of equipment in the system. Small changes in these variables may alter a process which produces a large impact at the end of the result. Corrective action need to be done immediately to control these variables back for a stable process system.

In most industries, a large number of process variables are monitored simultaneously. The advancement of technology in Instrumentation and Control engineering (ICE) fields enable industries to have only a small staff of operating personnel to operate a complex process from a central control room. ICE technology is the tool that enables manufacturers to keep their operations running within specified limits and to set more precise limits to maximize profitability, and at the same time to ensure quality and safety.

UniKL MITEC BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY IN INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING (BICE)
UniKL MITEC BICE is developed to ensure students gain maximum skills in specific control disciplines such as advanced process control (APC), distributed control systems (DCS), programmable logic controllers (PLC), and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). The use of these disciplines will depend on the exact nature of individual job roles.
To ensure the understanding of these specific disciplines, on the first three semesters, BICE focuses on transferring knowledge of electronics fundamentals to the students such as electrical and electronic devices, analog electronic, digital system, signal & system, sensor & actuator, microprocessor & microcontroller, etc.

For the next three semesters, BICE concentrates on the knowledge of process variables in various industrial applications. Applications which are covered in BICE are chemical & bioprocess, environmental, piping, manufacturing material, industrial automation and many more.

Programming is the heart of BICE. Various simulator and programming software will be introduced to the students such as C programming, MATLAB. MULTISIM and LABVIEW.
The hands-on laboratory component is designed to enable student to experience the installation, configuration, calibration, troubleshooting & maintain instruments (pneumatic, analog, digital) as well as implement various techniques of modern control systems in a variety of replicated industrial settings.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• PEO 1
  UniKL graduates who are knowledgeable, competent, and innovative, who will contribute towards the human capital in instrumentation and control engineering, and related industry.
• PEO 2
  UniKL graduates who are well trained in the professional skills to support their role instrumentation and control engineering field such as effective leadership, teamwork skills and interpersonal communication skills.
• PEO 3
  UniKL graduates who are committed to the importance of lifelong learning and continual improvement in the instrumentation and control engineering field.
• PEO 4
  UniKL graduates who practice professionalism with ethics and responsibility towards sustainable development.
• PEO 5
  UniKL graduates who are capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities in instrumentation and control engineering and related field.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

• PLO1 Knowledge :
  Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals and an engineering specialisation to defined and applied engineering procedures, processes, systems or methodologies in instrumentation and control engineering. (SK1-SK4, SP1-SP7)
• PLO2 Problem analysis :
  Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature and analyse broadly defined engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using analytical tools appropriate to their discipline or area of specialisation in instrumentation and control engineering. (SK1-SK4, SP1-SP7)
• PLO3 Design/ development of solutions:
  Design solutions for broadly defined instrumentation and control engineering problems and contribute to the design of systems, components or processes to meet specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations. (SK5, SP1-SP7)
• PLO4 Investigation:
  Conduct investigations of broadly defined instrumentation and control engineering problems; locate, search and select relevant data from codes, data bases and literature, design and conduct experiments to provide valid conclusions. (SK8, SP1-SP7)
• PLO5 Modern Tool Usage:
  Select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools, including prediction and modelling, to broadly defined instrumentation and control engineering activities, with an understanding of the limitations. (SK6, SP1-SP7)
• PLO6 The Engineer and Society:
  Demonstrate understanding of the societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to instrumentation and control engineering practice. (SK7, SP1-SP7
• PLO7 Environment and Sustainability:
  Understand the impact of instrumentation and control engineering solutions in societal and environmental context and demonstrate knowledge of and need for sustainable development. (SK7, SP1-SP7)
• PLO8 Ethics:
  Understand and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of instrumentation and control engineering technology practice. (SK7)
• PLO9 Individual and Team Work:
  Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse technical teams.
• PLO10 Communications:
  Communicate effectively on broadly defined instrumentation and control engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, by being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions. (TA1-TA5)
• PLO11 Project Management and Finance:
  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles, business practices, and technopreneurial competencies, as well as identify business opportunities, and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team and to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
• PLO12 Life Long Learning :
  Recognize the need for, and have the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in specialist technologies.