This programme provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed for success in the growing field of environmental technology. Graduates will acquire skills and techniques in environmental sampling, monitoring, data analysis and information technology tools. They will be familiar with applying the principles of ecosystem-based management for sustainability and have the ability to manage environmental projects from planning to implementation and maintenance. The awareness in environmental quality is increasing globally. The concept of ‘green technology’ has been adopted and emphasized by the government to drive national economic growth with the National Green Technology Policy formed to focus on four pillars; Energy, Environment, Economy and Social. QIUP’s programme provides an opportunity for students to apply their skills through partnerships in the community and stresses the

need for designing and implementing systems to prevent, control and clean-up environmental contamination. Laboratory practice in water quality testing, groundwater movement, computer-aided environmental audits and the chemistry of pollutants provides you with the skills needed to analyse and remediate the urban environment. This is to eradicate recent global phenomena such as haze, bad water quality for drinking, leachate contamination, improper solid wastes and wastewater disposal, and many others which have attracted public concern. The unique combination of technical skills in this diploma program will greatly increase your career options.

Diploma inEnvironmental TechnologyJPT/BPP(MQA/PA6534)10/20

Programme ContentThe following courses are offered in Diploma in Environmental Technology (JPT/BPP(MQA/PA6534)10/20) programme:

Year 1

Practical English IPractical English IICo-Curriculum Actvities

Malaysian StudiesInterpersonal CommunicationSkills / Creative Problem Solving /Bahasa Kebangsaan AStudy of Moral & Ethics /Understanding Precepts of IslamCommunity Service

LocalBahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1Interpersonal CommunicationSkills / Creative Problem SolvingStudy of Moral & Ethics /Understanding Precepts of IslamCommunity Service

International

Compulsory Courses

Matapelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU)Courses

University Courses

Mode StudyFull-time and part-time

Intakes3 intakes in each academic year

DurationFull-time: 2½ yearsPart-time: 4 years

AssessmentStudents’ ability is gauged through both continuous assessments and a final examination. The continuous assessment component comprises tests / quizzes, mid-term examination, practical and projects / assignments.

Minimum Entry RequirementsSijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Science Stream Students:

Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a minimum credit in 3 subjects and a pass in 2 science subjects (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science/Health Sciences)

Non-Science Stream Students:Pass Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) or equivalent with a minimum credit in 3 subjects and a credit in 1 science subject (Biology/Physics/Chemistry/General Science/Applied Science/Health Sciences)

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) Pass with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.0) in any subject or its equivalent

Other Qualifications Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Government of Malaysia

Year 1

Anatomy and PhysiologyBasic Chemistry Practical English 1Malaysian Studies 2Environmental SciencesBasic Mathematics

Semester 1 Semester 3Fundamentals of PhysicsPractical English 2Interpersonal Communication Skills / Bahasa Kebangsaan AEnvironmental AssessmentMicrobiology Food Technology

Land Use and DevelopmentWastewater Disposal SystemCo-Curricular Activity

Semester 2

Semester 4 Semester 6Semester 5

Year 2

Year 3

Community ServiceStudy of Morals and EthicsBuilding Construction TechnologyWater Quality and Surveillance IFundamentals of Information TechnologyOccupational Health and Safety

Semester 7Industrial Training

Water Quality and Surveillance IIEnvironmental ToxicologySolid Waste and Hazardous Waste ManagementAir Pollution and ControlWater and Wastewater Treatment TechnologyEnvironmental Management System

Energy and Environment Operation and Maintenance of Environmental FacilitiesDisaster Management

Compulsory Courses

Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) Pass with a minimum grade of “Maqbul”

Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) Pass with minimum of grade B in three (3) subjects including Mathematics

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