Outcome-Based Education (OBE) is an educational process that is focused on achieving certain specified outcomes and student-centered learning. The implementation of OBE at SMMRE covers all aspects of OBE, namely:
- Planning
- Implementation
- Assessments / Evaluations
- Continual Quality Improvement (CQI)
SMMRE has always strive to deliver quality education, providing conducive environment and resources to ensure all students could learn, practice and equipped themselves ready to embark on exciting career upon graduation.
The OBE model measures the progress of students in three parameters, through:
Program Educational Objectives (PEO) and Program Outcomes (PO) – Our programs have specified 3 PEOs that students should achieve 3 to 5 years after graduation. The PEOs are properly aligned with the Vision and Mission of USM and SMMRE, and with the POs. It is the combination of courses, co-curricular and extracurricular activities that are designed, delivered and assessed following structured alignment aimed to achieve the intended outcomes (POs) and PEOs. Implementation of OBE ensures all our graduates to be sufficiently equipped with knowledge, technical and soft skills necessary to perform well in their career.
Course Outcomes (CO) – it is the measurable parameter that evaluates each student’s performance and learning process throughout the program. Course outcomes are statements that describe significant and essential learning that learners must achieve and can steadfastly demonstrate at the end of a course. Course outcomes are aligned to the intended POs for the subject, ensuring all POs set for the program are achieved at the end of the program duration. The delivery and assessment for the course are also designed based on proper Bloom taxonomy levels to ensure compatibility and suitability with students’ learning ability.
Materials Engineering/Mineral Resources Engineering/Polymer Engineering
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES (PEO)
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES (PO)
PO1: ENGINEERING KNOWLEDGE
Graduates able to apply the knowledge of mathematics, natural science, computing and engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization related to the practice of Materials/Mineral Resources /Polymer engineering and develop solutions to complex engineering problems (WK1 to WK4)
PO2: PROBLEM ANALYSIS
Graduates have the ability to identify, formulate, conduct research literature and analyze complex engineering problems using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering sciences with holistic considerations for sustainable development (WK1 to WK4)
PO3: DESIGN/DEVELOPMENT OF SOLUTIONS
Graduates have the ability to design creative solutions for complex engineering problems and design systems, components or processes to meet identified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety, whole-life cost, net zero carbon as well as resource, cultural, societal, and environmental considerations as required (WK5)
PO4: INVESTIGATION
Graduates have the ability to conduct investigation of complex engineering problems related to Materials/Mineral Resources/Polymer engineering using research-based knowledge and research methods provide valid conclusions (WK8)
PO5: USE OF TOOLS
Graduates have the ability to select, apply and recognize limitation of appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools to complex engineering problems (WK2 and WK6)
PO6: THE ENGINEER AND THE WORLD
Graduates have the ability to analyze and evaluate sustainable development impacts to society, the economy, sustainability, health and safety, legal frameworks, and the environment relevant to professional Materials/Mineral Resources /Polymer engineering practice in solving complex engineering problems (WK1, WK5, and WK7)
PO7: ETHICS
Graduates have the ability to apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and norms of Materials/Mineral Resources/Polymer engineering practice and adhere to relevant national and international laws. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for diversity and inclusion (WK9)
PO8: INDIVIDUAL & COLLABORATIVE TEAMWORK
Graduates have the ability to function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse and inclusive teams and in multidisciplinary, face-to-face, remote and distributed settings (WK9)
PO9: COMMUNICATON SKILLS
Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, taking into account cultural, language, and learning differences
PO10: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND FINANCE
Graduate can apply knowledge and understanding of engineering management principles and economic decision-making to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments
PO11: LIFE LONG LEARNING
Graduates recognise the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in (i) independent and life-long learning, (ii) adaptability to new and emerging technologies and iii) critical thinking in the broadest context of technological change
