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9.0 ACADEMIC SUPPORT DEPARTMENT

9.1 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE & COMPUTER (JMSK)

Department of Mathematics, Science and Computer (JMSK) which was formly known as Mathematicsand science Unit
was built since 1993. In June 2002, JMSK has moved to a new building which has computer labs facilities and a server
room for campus Information Network System Polytechnic Port Dickson.

JMSK plays important role in coordinating the teaching of Mathematics in Engineering, Technical Science & Computer
Application for all departments. JMSK is also responsible to manage all classrooms, science lab and computer lab so
that the usage among department is coordinated.

9.2 DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES (JPA)

Department of General Studies (JPA) is divided into two units which are English Unit and Islamic Studies Unit.Both units
have their own responsibilities. English Unit is responsible in Technical English subject for Technical stream students
and Commerce for commerce stream students While Islamic Studies Unit is responsible in three subjects which are
Islamic Studies, Islamic Civilisation and Moral Education for Muslims and Non Muslims.

9.3 STUDENT AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT (JHEP)

The Students’ Affair Department plays a very important role in the administrative and managing the activities of students’
affairs in Politeknik Port Dickson. The department is headed by the Head of Students’ Affairs Department. The role of
this department includes the intake and registration of students for every semester, data storage, students’ record and
the discipline of students. Apart from that, the department is also helping the students to manage their loan and
scholarship application. It also functions to control and helps to organise and monitor the students’ activities in Politeknik
Port Dickson. The motto of The Students’ Affairs Department is ‘Courteous, Efficient and Effective’. The department
consists of three units namely; the Intake and Data Unit, the Welfare and Discipline Unit and starting August 2009, the
Graduates and Alumni Unit was introduced under the department.

9.4 LIAISON AND INDUSTRIAL TRAINING UNIT

Main task for Liaison and Industrial Training Unit is to administer students’ industrial training program and connect with
firms and departments about students’ practical training. The objective of this unit is to organise and manage training
placement application, recognise suitable placement, training supervise and industrial training assessment during the
training. Till now, there are more that 2,200 companies around the country listed in Liaison and Industrial Training Unit.
As one of the requirements in the polytechnic system, students have to enroll industrial attachment. Duration of the
training is 20 weeks where students are spread to all firms and departments all over the country. Politeknik Port Dickson
will ensure the students get appropriate training placement, close to their home and which is beneficial to them.

9.5 EXAMINATION UNIT

Examination Unit Politeknik Port Dickson is responsible to handle all affairs related to examination. Among main activities
carried out by Examination Unit are:

i. preparing examination paper
ii. administer final examination
iii. handling certification and student achievement award
iv. enforcement of assessment rules
v. administration

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