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FOUNDATION IN ARTS FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE 2019 EDITION 2019 FACULTY OF UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION STUDIES HELP MATRICULATION CENTRE CONTENTS 02 Programme Overview 22 Achievers 04 Programme Structure 24 Signature Modules 05 Entry Requirements 25 Student Activities 06 Elective Recommendation 26 Academic Team 08 Programme Pathways 28 A Day in HELP Subang 2 20 University Recognition FOUNDATION FOR THE FUTURE In current times, there is a pressing need for positive social change. This depends on the right type of education. The underlying fact is that the paradigm of traditional education is ineffective to a certain extent because it is based on an intrinsic mistrust of the human personality. What is needed is a holistic education that respects students’ needs for their development as complete, rational and moral human beings. The premise of the HELP Matriculation Centre (HMC) Foundation in Arts and Foundation in Science programmes is to provide conditions for students to free their minds in order to cultivate a meaningful human intelligence or “creative intelligence”. The programmes further pay tribute to students by helping them recognise the psychological value of their learning experiences to help build self-confidence, self-respect, creative intelligence and moral courage. An added flexibility of the foundation programmes is that students have a choice of pursuing degree studies in business, economics, psychology, mass communication and humanities with the Foundation in Arts programme; or engineering, medicine, pharmacy and other science disciplines with the Foundation in Science programme. The setting up of the Centre for Personal Development and Leadership will further bolster our aim of creating principled and creative graduates. At the HELP Matriculation Centre, there is provision to integrate learning with life, which allows for the development of the human potential and provides an avenue for self-empowerment. Dhanesh Balakrishnan Dean, Faculty of University Foundation Studies and Senior Lecturer HELPHELPAn Internationally MATRICULATION Matriculation CENTRECentreLinked Foundation Programme Why the HELP Foundation? • A Foundation programme that is fully accredited by MQA • A flexible programme which offers a broad-based education providing exposure to a variety of disciplines, thus allowing students to make an informed choice when deciding on a future career • Small class size for effective learning • Experienced and committed teaching faculty with proven track records • Recognition by universities in Australia, United Kingdom, New Zealand, United States of America and other countries • Cultural exchange and networking opportunities from a healthy mix of international and local students • Value added subjects such as Critical Thinking Skills, Study Skills, Personal Development & Leadership and Culture, Arts HMC’s Vision for and Politics to inculcate broader appeal and thinking Tomorrow The department’s vision is to • Leadership training specially designed by experienced provide students with an psychologists and trained facilitators highlighting the internationally recognised following areas: pre-university program which 1. self-confidence and self-esteem is widely accepted. 2. dealing with fear Our Philosophy 3. dealing with change To provide students with a 4. team work holistic education by ensuring that they receive 5. cultivating the right values in order to be an ethical good quality teaching, a employee recognised and accepted • Community service emphasising the importance of being pre-university qualification, kind and empathetic towards others who are less fortunate an opportunity to be involved in extra- curricular activities • Financial assistance available and good pastoral care. 2 HELPAn Internationally Matriculation CentreLinked Foundation Programme 3 ProgramAnPROGRAMME Internationally Structure STRUCTURE Linked Foundation Programme Foundation in Arts Foundation in Science KPT/JPS (R/010/3/0224) (A10668) 07/19 KPT/JPS (R/010/3/0225) (A10667) 07/19 Programme Programme • 50 Credit hours • 50 Credit hours • 3 Semesters / 14 weeks per semester • 3 Semesters / 14 weeks per semester • 13 subjects (9 core + 4 elective) • 13 subjects (8 core + 5 elective) • Coursework / Assignments – 50% and Examination - 50% • Coursework / Assignments – 50% and Examination - 50% Semester 1 subjects (5 core = 18 credit hours) Semester 1 subjects (5 core = 18 credit hours) • Intermediate English (4 credit hours) • Intermediate English (4 credit hours) • Finite Mathematics (4 credit hours) • Calculus (4 credit hours) • Computing Principles (4 credit hours) • Computing Principles (4 credit hours) • Study Skills (3 credit hours) • Study Skills (3 credit hours) • Personal Development and Leadership (3 credit hours) • Personal Development and Leadership (3 credit hours) Semester 2 subjects (2 core + 2 electives = 16 credit hours) Semester 2 subjects (2 core +2 electives = 16 credit hours) • Advanced English (Pre-requisite: Intermediate English) (4 credit hours) • Advanced English (Pre-requisite: Intermediate English) (4 credit hours) • Critical Thinking Skills (4 credit hours) • Critical Thinking Skills (4 credit hours) • 2 Electives • 2 Electives Semester 3 subjects (2 core + 2 electives = 16 credit hours) Semester 3 (1 core + 3 electives = 16 credit hours) • Culture, Arts and Politics (4 credit hours) • Culture, Arts and Politics (4 credit hours) • Statistics (4 credit hours) • 3 Electives • 2 Electives Science electives (must complete two sets) Electives (each elective subject = 4 credit hours) (Each elective subjects = 4 credit hours) • C Programming • Biology I: Molecules, Cells & Energy • Calculus • Biology II: Systems & Functions (Pre-requisite: Biology I) • Economic Principles (may not enroll for Microeconomics & Macroeconomics) • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds & Organic Chemistry 1 • Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry & Organic Chemistry 2 • Fundamentals of Teaching English as a Second Language (Pre-requisite: Chemistry I) • Introduction to Business Principles • Physics I: Mechanics, Light & Optics • Introduction to Finance (Pre-requisite: Principle of Accounting) • Physics II: Fluid Mechanics, Electricity & Magnetism • Introduction to Graphic Design (Pre-requisite: Physics I) • Introduction to Human Communication • Introduction to Literature Electives (each elective subject = 4 credit hours) • Introduction to Legal Studies • C Programming • Introduction to Marketing Principles • Economic Principles • Introduction to Public Relations • Finite Mathematics • Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality • Introduction to Graphic Design • Macroeconomics (Pre-requisite: Microeconomics) • Introduction to Human Communication • Microeconomics • Introduction to Legal Studies • Principles of Accounting • Mathematics for Science • Psychology for Personal Development • Psychology for Personal Development • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills • Statistics • Visual Basic Programming • Visual Basic Programming 4 ProgramAnPROGRAMME Internationally Structure STRUCTURE Linked Foundation Programme Entry Requirements Foundation in Arts • 3B's in UEC. At least a credit in • 5 SPM/SPMV Credits including a pass in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects Additional Bahasa Melayu and History (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) Pre-Requisite • 5 O-Level credits • Other equivalent qualifications recognised Students wishing to • 3 Bs in UEC by the Malaysian Government. pursue the following • Other equivalent qualifications recognised undergraduate by the Malaysian Government. HELP University English requirement: programmes are • A credit in English from SPM/SPMV/O-Level/UEC required to meet the Foundation in Science • TOEFL – 550 following pre-requisites • IELTS – band 5.5 in SPM or equivalent • 5 SPM/SPMV Credits. At least a credit • Other English qualifications will also be qualifications: in Mathematics and 2 Science subjects considered on a case-by-case basis. (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) and a pass in Accounting & Finance Bahasa Melayu and History. Intakes • Credit in Mathematics • 5 O-Level Credits. At least a credit in January, March/April, May, September • Pass in English Mathematics and 2 Science subjects (Biology/Chemistry/Physics) Note: Forecast results are accepted. A conditional offer Business will be given to those who meet the entry requirements. • Pass in Mathematics and English Communication • Credit in English Computer Science / Software Engineering • Credit in Additional Mathematics Information Technology • Credit in Mathematics Psychology • Credit in Mathematics • Credit in One Science / General Science subject • A in English Teaching English as Second Language • Pass in English Dentistry, Medicine and Pharmacy • 5 Bs each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (or Additional Mathematics) and another subject 5 ELECTIVEElectiveAn Internationally RECOMMENDATIONRecommendation Linked Foundation Programme Foundation In Arts Foundation In Science Business Communication Medicine Accounting / Banking / Economics Marketing Communication / Media • Biology I: Molecules, Cells & Energy / Economics Management / Finance Studies / Public Relations major • Biology II: Systems & Functions major • Introduction to Human • Chemistry I: Elements, Compounds • Principles of Accounting Communication & Organic Chemistry 1 • Introduction to Finance / Calculus* • Introduction to Marketing / • Chemistry II: Thermochemistry & • Microeconomics Introduction to Public Relations* Organic Chemistry 2 • Macroeconomics • Public Speaking and