Benchmarking Visit: Department of Science, Kuliyyah of Engineering IIUM to PSM UMPSA
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On August 19, 2024, the Department of Science from the Kuliyyah of Engineering IIUM conducted a benchmarking visit to the Centre for Mathematical Sciences UMPSA. Led by Assoc Prof. Dr. Mohd Sham Mohamad, Deputy Dean (Academic and Student Affairs), the IIUM delegation was warmly welcomed by UMPSA.
The primary goal of the visit was to engage in a comprehensive review and discussion of the mathematics service courses offered at UMPSA. This included a detailed examination of the syllabus, sample question papers, subject flow, and overall course management.
PSM were represented by:
- Associate Professor Dr. Mohd Sham Mohamad – Deputy Dean (Academic & Students Affairs)
- Dr. Norhafizah Md Sarif – Head of Programme (Mathematics Service)
- Dr. Adam Shariff Adli Aminuddin - Head of Programme (Data Analytics)
- Dr. Nadirah Mohd Nasir – Senior Lecturer
- Dr. Nor Hafizah Moslim – Senior Lecturer
- Madam Rahiatul Adawiyah Mohd Ruslan – Executive
In addition, IIUM were represented by
- Dr Kartini Ahmad, Head of Program (Department of Science)
- Professor. Abdumalik Rakhimov, Profesor
- Dr. Musiliu Farayola, Assistant Profesor
- Dr. Hanisah Manshor, Assistant Profesor
- Dr. Abdul Aziz Ahmad, Assistant Profesor
- Dr. Norhanis Aida bt Mohd Nor, Assistant Profesor
This benchmarking visit aims to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the mathematics curriculum, encompassing syllabus content, prerequisite courses, assessment methods, and subject flow. Both UMPSA and IIUM stand to gain valuable insights from this collaborative effort, fostering future collaborations to enhance the quality and effectiveness of their mathematics courses, particularly those designed for engineering students.
Author: Dr Norhafizah binti Md Sarif