College of Foundation & General Studies.

College of Foundation and General Studies, it has been launched on 1 April 2011. The College of Foundation and General Studies consists of 3 distinct departments at University Tenaga Nasional, Putrajaya Campus. They are the Department of Science, Mathematics & Technology, Department of Languages and Communication and Department of Social Sciences.

The objective is to prepare the pathway for students into the various bachelors degree programmes offered in the university. Since June 2003, Universiti Tenaga Nasional has been accepting student that qualified Sijil Penilaian Malaysia (SPM) and it equivalent to apply further studies, into a one-year Foundation programme. 

Students who complete the Foundation programme successfully will be able to further studies in the Degree (Honours) programmes at University Tenaga Nasional also they can further studies other universities in Malaysia or aboard. The Foundation programmes provide an a  of disciplines that need as the main condition for students entrance into UNITEN instead of the qualification.

Besides that, during foundation is the time for them to be independent and learn to study with different environment compare their school life. In addition,  these foundation studies will teach and train our student to be confident in their self being a good student, good leader, good worker and for future life. 

Foundation Programme that offered at University Tenaga Nasional, Putrajaya Campus :-

Foundation in Engineering

            Ø   Electrical and Electronics

            Ø   Electrical Power

            Ø   Mechanical

            Ø   Civil

Foundation in Information Technology

            Ø   Computer Science

            Ø   Information Technology

Department of Science, Mathematics & Technology

            This department offer courses in fundamental sciences and mathematics to students of the College of Foundation and General Studies. However, these course in mathematics, physics and chemistry are develop to make the students are complete with knowledge of science and mathematics foundations before they can proceed to their degree programs.

            In addition, the department offers 11 mathematics, 7 physics and 3 chemistry courses. Most of the courses offered are develop to help engineering, computer science information technology students is to make them ready for that knowledge at their future degree programmes. The purpose is to prepare themselves for more advance courses in engineering, computer science and information technology at degree programmes in future.

            The department has three physics and two chemistry laboratories. All the laboratories are air-conditioned and equipped with the state-of-the-art equipment. Laboratory classes are conducted either by lectures themselves or tutors who are closely supervised by the lecturers. In addition, the department has two research laboratories and on computing laboratory for lectures, postgraduate student and final year engineering students to conduct various research activities related to science and mathematics disciplines. 

Department of Languages and Communication

Offers English courses which are designed to develop overall English proficiency as well as to develop other skills important for communication. These include public speaking skills, presentation skills and writing skills required for academic purposes as well as those required on the job. The courses also expose students to critical reading and thinking skills through class readings, discussions and group project. Apart from language and communication courses, the department also offers several other international language courses such as Mandarin, Japanese, Arabic, French and German. The foreign language class is offered to Degree students who may wish to acquire another language to boost their chances of employability. 

Department of Social Science

Focuses on the developments in the field of social sciences for University Tenaga Nasional students. The courses offered by Department are compulsory LAN subject and student select them based on their interests. Among the subjects are Malaysian Studies, Moral Studies and also other preferred subjects for example Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Comparative Religion. The courses are capable of empowering students with knowledge and benefits after their graduation especially on current issues and global requirements, in addition, the department also conducts various short-term courses annually such as counseling as well as staff and student motivation courses.

            As a progressive Department, a Social Science seminar programme is conducted by the department annually to engage experts in the field for discussions in dialogues which are attended by students and invited lecturers from local and abroad.

ACADEMIC COURSES INFO

Languages and Communication

Foundation Level:

Ø     ENNF 103 : Foundation English I

Ø     ENGF 103 : English For Academic Purposes

Ø     MALF 102 (COE) : Malaysian Culture For Foreign Students

Ø     MALF 104 (COIT) : Malaysian Culture For Foreign Students

Degree Level:

Ø     MALB 103 : Malay Language I for Foreign Students

Ø     TECB 213 : Technical Communication

Ø     ITCB 213 : IT Communication

Ø     MALB 113 : Malay Language

Ø     ENGB 213 : Business English

Ø     ENGB 113 : English Language 1

Ø     ENGB 123 : English Language 11

Electives at Degree Level:

Ø     LACB 113 : Literary Appreciation & Criticism

Ø     ARAB 113 : Basic Arabic

Ø     FPRB 113 : Basic French

Ø     GERB 113 : Basic German

Ø     JAPB 113 : Japanese Language

Ø     MANB 113 : Mandarin Language

Ø     MALB 203 : Malay Language II for Foreign Students

Social Science

Foundation Level:

Ø     ISLF 101 : Islamic Studies for Foundation

Ø     MACF 103 : Introduction to the Malaysian Constitution

Ø     MORF 101 (COE) : Moral Studies for Foundation

Ø     MORF 103 (COIT) : Moral Studies for Foundation

Ø     MTAF 101 (COE) : Foundation Malaysian Territorial Army (UNITEN Corps)

Ø     MTAF 103 (COIT) : Foundation Malaysian Territorial Army (UNITEN Corps)

Ø     FITF102 : Fitness

Ø     GOLF 102 : Golf

Ø     KAYF102 : Kayaking

Ø     SWIF102 : Swimming

Degree Level:

Ø     MORB 112 : Moral Studies I

Ø     MORB 212 : Moral StudiesII

Ø     MORB 312 : Moral Studies III

Ø     ISLB 112 : Islamic Studies I

Ø     ISLB 212 : Islamic Studies II

Ø     ISLB 312 : Islamic Studies III

Ø     MASB 113 : Malaysian Studies

Ø     CIVB 113 : World Civilisation

Ø     DKBB 113 :  Dialek Dan Kepelbagaian Bahasa di Malaysia

Ø     KDKB 113 : Kepimpinan Dan Keusahawanan

Ø     KKSB 113 : Kaunseling Dan Kerja Sosial

Ø     LITB 113 : World Literature

Ø     PFPB113 : Pengantar Falsafah Politik

Ø     PHIB 113 : World Philosophy

Ø     PKIB 113 : Pemikiran Kreatif

Ø     RELB 113 : Comparative Religion

Ø     SPYB113 : Introduction to Social Psychology

Ø     FITB111 : Aerobics Fitness I

Ø     GOLB 111 : Golf I

Ø     GOLB121 : Golf II

Ø     KAYB111 : Kayaking I

Ø     SWIB111 : Swimming I

Ø     SWIB121 : Swimming II
        Ø     SPRB 113 : Sports and Recreation Management at the Workplace

Foundation Programmes 
Foundation in Engineering Programmes Subjects

Semester	Code	Subject Name	Credit Hours
I	MATF115	Introductory Calculus and Analytic Geometry	5
	PHYF115	Physics 1	5
	PHYF111	Physics Laboratory I	1
	ENNF103	Foundation English	3
	CMPF112	Computing Skills	2
	TOTAL CREDIT HOUR		16
II	CHEF114	Chemistry I	4
	CHEF111	Chemistry Laboratory I	1
	MATF126	Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1	6
	PHYF125	Physics 2	5
	PHYF121	Physics Laboratory II	1
	TOTAL CREDIT HOUR		17
III	CHEF124	Chemistry II	4
	MATF144	Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2	4
	PHYF144	Physics 3	4
	ENGF103	English for Academic Purposes	3
	MORF101 / ISLF101	Moral Study for Foundation / Islamic Study for Foundation 1 *	1
	MTAF101	Kor UNITEN *	1
	MALF102	Malaysian Culture for International Student **	2
	TOTAL CREDIT HOUR		17
OVERALL CREDIT HOURS			50

Notes: * For Malaysian students only ** For International students only Foundation in Computer Science Programme Subjects Trimester Code Subject Name Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite Credit Hours (Malaysian Student) Credit Hours (International Student) 1 PPYF103 Critical Thinking None None 3 3 CMPF114 Introduction to Computing None None 4 4 MATF115 Introductory Calculus & Analytic Geometry None None 5 5 ENNF103 Foundation English I None None 3 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 15 15 2 MATF125 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I MATF115 None 5 5 PHYF114 Physics 1 None None 4 4 PHYF111 Physics Laboratory I None PHYF114 1 1 MORF103 / ISLF103 Moral / Islamic Studies* None None 3 0 MALF104 Malaysian Culture For International Students ** None None 0 4 CMPF144 Introduction to Problem Solving Basic Computers None None 4 4 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 17 18 3 CMPF124 Basic Skills for Knowledge Workers None None 4 4 CMPF134 Fundamentals of Data and Information None None 4 4 PHYF134 Physics II for Computer Science None None 4 4 MTAF103 Foundation Malaysian Territorial Army * None None 3 0 ******* Co-Curriculum ** None None 0 2 ENGF103 English for Academic Purposes ENNF103 3 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 18 17 OVERALL CREDIT HOUR 50 50              Notes:                  ** For International students only Foundation in Information Technology Programme Subject Trimester Code Subject Name Pre-Requisite Co-Requisite Credit Hours (Local Student) Credit Hours (International Student) I CMPF114 Introduction to Computing None None 4 4 MATF104 College Algebra None None 4 4 MORF103/ ISLF103 Moral / Islamic Studies* None None 3 0 MALF104 Malaysian Culture for International Student ** None None 0 4 ENNF103 Foundation English I None None 3 3 PPYF103 Critical Thinking None None 3 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 17 18 2 CMPF124 Personal Productivity with IS Technology None None 4 4 CMPF204 Business Mathematic None None 4 4 ENGF103 English for Academic Purposes ENNF103 None 3 3 CMPF214 Introduction to Business None None 4 4 MTAF103 Foundation Malaysian Territorial Army * None None 3 3 ******* Co-Curriculum ** None None 0 2 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 18 17 3 PHYF104 Introduction to Physics None None 4 4 CMPF144 Introduction to Problem Solving and Basic Computer None None 4 4 CMPF134 Fundamentals of Data and Information None None 4 4 MACF103 Introduction to Malaysian Constitution None None 3 3 TOTAL CREDIT HOUR 15 15 OVERALL CREDIT HOUR 50 50                   Notes:                  ** For International students only written by : Mahfuza Mohd Mukhtar