WHAT IIS OUTCOME BASE EDUCATIION [OBE] WHAT S OUTCOME BASE EDUCAT ON [OBE] OBE is an educational process that

is focussed at achieving certain specified outcomes in terms of individual student learning. Outcomes are key things students should understand and be able to do or the qualities they should develop. The Educational structures and curriculum in the Programme Bachelor of Civil Engineering USM are designed to achieve those capabilities or qualities and they are regarded as means not ends. If the outcomes are not achieved they are rethought as to ensure there is a Continual Quality Improvement (CQI) within the education system.

WHY DO WE NEED OBE? The Programme Bachelor of Civil Engineering USM requires an official recognition by the Engineering Accreditation Committee and Board of Engineers Malaysia [EAC/BEM] every four years. This accreditation is the provision that enable the civil engineering students to register as BEM graduate member upon graduation and leading to their Registered Professional Engineer carrier after several years. The accreditation exercise is also important to the school of Civil Engineering as part of a Continual Quality Improvement (CQI). There has been a paradigm shift made by EAC/BEM requiring the implementation of outcome-based education (OBE) in the engineering education sector. It has also been initiated and driven by the Quality Assurance Department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia currently known as Malaysia Quality Agency (MQA). OBE is the essential requirement for Malaysia by 2007 to become a fully signatory member of a multinational agreement for the mutual recognition of engineering degrees, i.e. The Washington Accord (WA). This will be an endorsement that the engineering education system has demonstrated a strong, long-term commitment to quality assurance in producing engineers ready for industry practice in the international scene

WHAT IIS THE REQUIIREMENT OF OBE WHAT S THE REQU REMENT OF OBE The EAC/BEM manual states that each engineering program for which an institution seeks accreditation or re-accreditation must have in place: 1. Detailed published Program Educational Objectives (PEO) that is consistent with the mission of the institution;

2. A process based on the needs of the programs various constituencies in which the objectives are determined and periodically evaluated; 3. A curriculum and processes that ensure the achievement of these objectives; and 4. A system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of these objectives and uses the results to improve the effectiveness of the program. 5. The programs must demonstrate that their graduates will have minimum specified outcomes and an assessment process must be in place so that the program can demonstrate that the outcomes are being measured

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES FOR THE PROGRAMME BACHELOR IN CIVIL ENGINEERING USM Program Educational Objectives [PEO] are statements that describe the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first several years following graduation. The School of Civil Engineering has published their program educational objectives that are consistent with the vision and mission of the Universiti Sains Malaysia as follows: 1. To produce graduates who have the proficiency and ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate, and solving civil engineering problems.

2. To produce graduates with fundamental and diverse civil engineering education who can adapt to new technologies, and have ability to apply techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. 3. To produce graduates with multi-disciplinary teamwork and leadership skills, as well as proficiency in written and oral communication to assure effective presentation of technical and social issues. 4. To produce graduates who understand civil engineering practice issues, professional and ethical responsibility, contemporary issues, and impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context. 5. To produce graduates who are able and recognize the need to engage in life-long learning for further personal and professional growth and development through self study, continuing education, or graduate study.

Universiti Sains Malaysias Mission Statement The Universiti Sains Malaysia mission statement is quoted below:We aspire to lead and innovate in achieving excellence at the international level through: advancing and disseminating knowledge and truth; instilling qualities that stress academic excellence and professionalism; developing holistic individuals; and providing a strong commitment towards the society's aspiration, the countrys vision, and universal aspirations.

The Miissiion Sttattementts off tthe Schooll off Ciiviill Engiineeriing The M ss on S a emen s o he Schoo o C v Eng neer ng This mission is reflected within this statement:-

To nurture and sustain excellence in delivering of comprehensive education, imparting knowledge, exploring frontiers of technology, and providing services to the industry and community, at the local and international levels, by applying the most advance knowledge and leading expertise, creating innovative ventures, being truthful and upholding USM's motto We Lead The School of Civil Engineering aims to be a leader in providing the highest quality of undergraduate education available in the country. The task is to provide all students the opportunity for a broad-based educational experience, enabling students to address complex and comprehensive civil engineering problems. In addition, the school seeks to provide students with the fundamentals necessary to advance in the profession in response to changing technology and societal needs and expectations. Lastly, the School of Civil Engineering intends to offer the preparation and fostering of intellectual interest needed for graduate studies and research. In general, our program educational objectives were initially established through:1. Review of the universitys vision and mission statement, 2. Evaluation of the desirable characteristics of our graduates, 3. Drafting or revising the list of objectives, and review by the school board members. 4. Survey to the industry and constituent groups to seek their views and comments regarding our PEOs. Constituent groups include our current students, alumni, and employers of our students and the parents.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES FOR THE PROGRAMME BACHELOR OF CIVIL E N G I N E E R I N G U SM Program Outcomes focus on those abilities that are measurable at the successful end of a students academic program in Civil Engineering at the Universiti Sains Malaysia. Performance Skills and Abilities are emphasized throughout the 4-year undergraduate program in order to prepare students to be successful engineers and to meet the Schools Program Outcomes. 1. Graduates have the proficiency in and the ability to apply the principles of engineering knowledge, mathematics and science in the analysis of civil engineering and related fields. Graduates have the ability to acquire in-depth technical competence in civil engineering Graduates have the ability to identify and solve civil engineering problems Graduates have ability to design civil engineering systems, components or processes to meet the needs and demands of the profession Graduates have the ability to function effectively both as individuals and in a group in the capacity of a leader or a team member Graduates have the ability to consider social, economic, technological, and environmental aspects to solve civil engineering problems professionally and ethically Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in conveying and disseminating knowledge. Graduates have the ability to use the techniques, skills and appropriate engineering methods and tools necessary for sustainable development Graduates can demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast with the latest knowledge and understand contemporary issues in civil engineering

2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9.

10. Graduates have the potential to continue the professional development and advancement through life-long learning. 11. Graduate possesses sufficient management skills to stay competitive in the global market

DIFFERENT LEVELS OF OBE

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES [PEO] PROGRAMME OUTCOMES [PO] COURSE OR SUBJECT OUTCOMES [CO] WEEKLY OR TOPIC OUTCOMES Few years after graduation Upon graduation Upon subject completion Upon weekly / topic completion

TEACHING AND LEARNING PROCESS IN OBE To ensure that faculty members appreciate and deliver the requirement of the OBE system, a standard operating procedure has been established as depicted

DOCUMENT USM Course Academic File [HEA] OBE Course Outcomes Form Teaching Plan List of Weekly Teaching Topics with Outcomes Teaching and Evaluation method List of Experiment/Field Work/Design/Etc. Assessment method [Rubrics or Others] Soft Skill Development- Informal/Formal Cooperative Learning or Problem-based List of Students Course Lecture notes Course Work Documentation Assignments with solutions [Lab Reports, Term Papers etc.] Quiz and Test with solutions Course work marks Individual/group evaluation method [Rubrics or Others] Other Evidence [Digital Photos, VCD, etc.] Examination Question [after completion of semester] Question with Answer Scheme Students Attendance List of student passing coursework Warning letters Other Document Analysis of Examination Examination performance statistics for each questions Comments on performance Suggestions from Exam Board Post Mortem of Course

RESPONSIBILITY Course Manager Course Manager /Program Chairman

Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff/Course Manager Teaching Staff

Teaching Staff/Course Manager

PROGRAM OUTCOMES MATRIX

The program outcome assessment matrix provides a concise summary of how the program outcomes are assessed and the courses to be concentrated when attempting to raise the attainment level of a particular outcome.
Emphasis to the Programme Outcomes** Code EAA110 EAS152 EAS181 EUP222 EAK263 EAS253 EAH221 EAA204 Course 1 Civil Engineering Drawing Strength of Materials Concrete Technology Engineers in Society* Geomatic Engineering* Theory of Structures* Fluid Mechanics for Civil Engineers* Structures and Strength of Materials Laboratory* Hydraulics Soil Mechanics Water Supply and Treatment Engineering Structural Analysis Concrete and Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Civil Engineering Practice Thinking Techniques Geotechnical Analysis* Wastewater Engineering* Reinforced Concrete Structure Design I* Hydraulic, Geotechnical and Environmental Laboratory* Highway Engineering* Construction Technology* Geotechnical Engineering Design Engineering Hydrology Timber Structural and Steel Design Geotechnical, Highway and Transportation Laboratory 2 2 1 0 3 3 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 2 2 0 2 2 0 1 2 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 1 3 2 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 5 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 2 1 6 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 8 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 9 1 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 10 3 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 11 0 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

EAH225 EAG245 EAP215 EAS254 EAA203 EAA273

Electives and Options

EUT201 EAG345 EAP313 EAS353 EAA305

3 3 3 2

3 3 3 2

3 3 2 2

3 2 1 2

1 1 1 2

3 1 2 1

1 1 1 1

3 2 2 1

3 1 2 1

2 0 1 1

1 0 0 1

2 1 1 3 3 2 3

1 2 2 3 2 2 2

1 2 1 3 2 2 1

3 3 0 3 2 2 2

1 1 0 3 0 1 3

1 1 1 3 2 1 1

1 1 0 3 0 2 3

2 2 1 2 2 0 1

1 1 1 2 0 1 2

1 1 1 2 0 1 2

0 0 0 2 0 0 0

EAL334 EAA384 EAG346 EAH325 EAS354 EAA304

EAL335

Transportation and Traffic Engineering Computational and Problem Solving in Civil Engineering Advanced Concrete Technology Engineering Management Industrial Training Construction Management* Reinforced Concrete Structure Design II* Integrated Design Project* Solid Waste Management and EIA* River Conservation and Rehabilitation* Geographical Information System* Environmental Studies Advance Water Resources Engineering* Advance Geotechnical Engineering* Final Year Project Pre-stressed Concrete Design Operational Research Advanced Structural Engineering Advance Geomatic Engineering Advanced Highway and Transportation Engineering

Choice Electives

EAA393

2 2 0

2 2 0

1 3 0

1 0 3

1 0 2

1 0 3

2 0 1

0 1 0

2 0 2

0 0 2

0 0 3

EAS355 EUP301

Industrial Attachment

EAA371 EAS483 EAS453 EAA493

1 3 2 3

2 0 2 3

2 0 1 3

2 0 1 2

1 3 1 2

2 3 2 3

1 2 1 2

1 2 1 3

1 2 2 2

1 2 2 3

1 3 0 3

Compulsory Elective

EAP411

Choice Electives

EAH416 EAK465 EAP412 EAH 422

3 1 2

3 1 2

3 2 2

3 2 1

3 3 2

3 2 2

3 1 1

3 2 2

2 1 2

3 1 1

3 1 0

Specialized Electives

3 3

2 3

2 3

2 3

0 2

2 2

0 2

1 2

0 2

0 2

1 2

EAG442

EAA492 EAS452 EUM213 EAS454 EAK462 EAL432

Choice Electives

2 2

2 0

2 2

2 0

2 0

1 1

0 0

1 0

1 0

1 0

0 0

Specialized Electives

3 1 2

2 1 2

3 2 2

1 2 2

3 3 2

1 2 2

3 1 2

2 2 2

2 1 2

2 1 2

3 1 1

* Courses in the second semester

KEY: 0 Very Little or No Emphasis 1 Some Emphasis 2 Moderate Emphasis 3 Strong Emphasis

KEY: **PROGRAM OUTCOMES OF THE SCHOOL OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Graduates have the proficiency in and the ability to apply the principles of engineering knowledge, mathematics and science in the analysis of civil engineering and related fields. Graduates have the ability to acquire in-depth technical competence in civil engineering Graduates have the ability to identify and solve civil engineering problems Graduates have ability to design civil engineering systems, components or processes to meet the needs and demands of the profession Graduates have the ability to function effectively both as individuals and in a group in the capacity of a leader or a team member Graduates have the ability to consider social, economic, technological, and environmental aspects to solve civil engineering problems professionally and ethically Graduates have the ability to communicate effectively in conveying and disseminating knowledge. Graduates have the ability to use the techniques, skills and appropriate engineering methods and tools necessary for sustainable development Graduates will demonstrate an awareness of the need to stay abreast with the latest knowledge and understand contemporary issues in civil engineering Graduates have the potential to continue the professional development and advancement through life-long learning. Graduate possesses sufficient management skills to stay competitive in the global market

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