TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY, MALAYSIA

Project Based Engineering: Build Your

Own Race Car

Information Guide—January 2016 Photo by Kristine May

TAYLOR’S UNIVERSITY

Project Based Engineering Design: Build Your Own Race Car

Taylors University is one of Malaysia’s leading universities. Taylor’s

School of Engineering (SOE) adopts a holistic view of engineering

education, grooming engineers who are poised to become leaders ad

innovators of the industry. The heavy emphasis on project based

learning encourages students to discover new dimensions of learning beyond the classroom.

Building a racing car is an experience of a lifetime that is both challenging and rewarding. Participants of

this program will design and develop a prototype Formula-style race car starting from the initial concept

stage right through the planning and concept stages.

Malaysia is a rojak* of various cultures, races and languages, and it is the perfect destination for anyone

who wishes to experience diversity, true cross-cultural communication and to enhance their Asia

intelligence! Studying at Taylor’s University will give you a multiplicity of new experiences and hopefully

lasting friendships made over a short period of time.

*Rojak is a traditional Malaysian fruit and vegetable salad dish. The term “Rojak” is Malay for mixture,

and it is commonly used to describe the multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual nature of Malaysia!

Find out more here: http://www.taylors.edu.my/

Program Overview

2 week study program for students

with a Science or Engineering

background

Conceive, design, implement and

operate a fully functional single-seat

race car

Attend lectures, interactive

workshops and cultural excursions

Weekend homestay experience

Gain international and intercultural experience

Live in the hub of the fastest growing region on earth!

The summer exchange program to Malaysia was one of the best experiences of my life. The culture,

food, people, education, new friends, the beautiful country, clothing, shopping, travel, everything was

just amazing!

Rakib, UTS BUiLDer, 2014

http://www.taylors.edu.my/

Program Details

This is a two week program. Working in teams, students will conceive, design, implement and operate a

single-seater race car that is fully functional. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype

while taking into consideration the requirements of the engine, suspension, aerodynamics, weight and

safety. During the course of the programme, participants will also be trained to utilise computer aided

design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) for application in motorsports or engineering.

Participants will also have the opportunity to acquire practical skills of welding, fabricating and

assembling the car parts, which includes the body panel, steering wheel, dashboard and seat. This

programme, in a nutshell, will provide an avenue for participants to solve engineering challenges in a fun

and interactive environment whilst increasing their exposure to soft skills such as project management,

team management and leadership.

By participating in this course, you will be able to:

Conceive ideas and concepts to build an award winning Formula-style race car

Design a race car utilising computer aided design and manufacturing programmes

Build and test a prototype race car that takes into consideration safety and sustainability

Program Highlights

Welcome Reception

Workshop on Malaysian Culture and

Customs

Kuala Lumpur City Tour

Design Your Own Race Car

Computer Aided Design

Workshops on Design Principals

Chasis Design

Suspension Geometry

Car Handling Fundamentals

Bodywork Design

Test-drive Your Race Car

Farewell Reception

Certificate of Completion

Program Dates

Monday 18 January—Saturday 30 January 2016

Program Cost

USD $1,200

Accommodation

All students will be accommodated Ruemz Hotel on the award winning Taylor’s University Lakeside

Campus. Rooms will be twin-share.

Travel Grants

Applications will be on a competitive basis and ranked on the merit of the application statement. Grants

up to $1,000 will be available.

OS-HELP Loan

Extra financial support can be gained by applying for an OS-Help loan if applicable. This program must be

for academic credit.

Included in Program Cost

Tuition and all materials

Accommodation

Airport Transfer

Welcome & Farewell Reception

Weekend Homestay Program

Malacca Day Trip

Cultural & social activities that form part of the course

Travel and medical insurance through UTS Travel Insurance Policy

Not Included in Program Cost

International airfares from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur

Visa

Personal expenses and spending money

http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/global-exchange/loans-and-payments/os-help-loans

Who can apply

This fantastic trip is open to students with:

An Engineering or Science Background

A current GPA of 1.5 or over

An easy going, flexible and independent character with a

willingness to take initiative to learn.

Willingness to work hard and adapt to different

surroundings and work environments

Strong team working skills

Requirements

If you are selected you must:

Attend a pre departure session

Represent UTS with distinction at all times during the

program

Submit at least two blog posts during the program to UTS to be

used on the UTS:BUiLD Abroad Blog

Submit a reflection piece to BUiLD on your return

Complete a feedback survey on your return

Academic Credit

Students successfully completing the NTU Chinese Language & Cultural Studies course may be eligible for

academic credit towards their UTS course; 6CP electives only.

To receive academic credit, you must submit a concurrent study form to your Faculty Student Centre

and have it approved before being participating in this program.

Next steps

Applications close on Wednesday 30 September 2015 at Midnight.

For more information please contact:

Danielle Kowaliw

Partnerships and Development Officer, UTS: BUiLD

T: 9514 8076 E: Danielle.Kowaliw@uts.edu.au W: www.build.uts.edu.au

http://www.uts.edu.au/current-students/opportunities/build-program/build-abroad/current-programs