TRC4200 Engineering cyber-physical systems
Faculty of Engineering
TRC4200 Engineering cyber-physical systems is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia. It needs TRC3500; TRC3000; ECE3091; or (MEC2402 and (MEC3457 or MAE3408)).
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before TRC4200
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After TRC4200
No unit lists TRC4200 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Additional prerequisite:
Completion of 96 credit points of engineering study which includes the prerequisite units mentioned.
Overview
The unit aims to impart knowledge, skills, and experience required to prepare graduates for the impending digital transformation driving the convergence of technologies that result in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). An introduction will be given to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The evolution of key technologies, transformation to digital chains and the need to seamlessly combine organisational and technological issues into a single framework will be discussed. A real-life scenario will be used to motivate you to apply CPS technologies to design and develop Smart Systems in any domain of their specialisation and interest. Using the concept of Learning Factories (LF) - a platform to impart experience-based knowledge - the developed solution will be built and tested as a group project.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Project proposalProject5%
- Project developmentDemonstration30%
- Project reviewArtefact15%
- Practice session, reflections and attendanceExercise10%
- Project completion: Presentation and reportProject40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply engineering knowledge and skills (information technology, operations technology and Internet-of-things) to synthesise cyber-physical systems.
- 2
Design smart products and processes using an integrated approach to meet design requirements.
- 3
Apply tools to acquire, store, consolidate, analyse, manipulate and visualise data.
- 4
Construct a complete CPS including component selection, software development and test processes to produce an industry-ready process.
- 5
Address project status and requirements to engineers and society at large.
- 6
Engage effectively as a member or leader of a diverse team.
- 7
Manage projects and drive it to successful completion within technical, operational, budgetary, risk and time constraints.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Laboratories33 hours
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachPeer assisted learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
You will work collaboratively in groups where you will discuss plans on how to tackle the development of a CPS system, execute and iteratively devise improvements when carrying out the system development, and report and present the project effectively to an intended audience.
To promote the learning of concepts and principles, you will work with other students in a team to solve real-world problems. You will work collaboratively in groups where you can learn from your peers. Assessment evaluates the project execution, progress, written report(s) and presentation.
The practice sessions are based on lectures/forum contents, case studies and project discussions, intended to keep you up to date with teaching material.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Articles and lecture notes available online.
Technology resources
Software and hardware for the group project.
Where it fits
TRC4200 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
- IOTMNR01Studying electrical and computer systems engineering specialisationInternet of Things (IoT)No reviews yet
- MECHENG03Mechanical engineering technical electivesMechanical engineeringNo reviews yet
- ROBMCTRN04Robotics and mechatronics engineering technical electivesRobotics and mechatronics engineeringNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Veera Ragavan
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Veera Ragavan
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for TRC4200?
You need TRC3500; TRC3000; ECE3091; or (MEC2402 and (MEC3457 or MAE3408)) before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is TRC4200 offered?
In 2026, TRC4200 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia.
How much work is TRC4200?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does TRC4200 have an exam?
No. TRC4200 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include TRC4200?
TRC4200 is part of Internet of Things (IoT); Mechanical engineering; and Robotics and mechatronics engineering.