School of Science and Technology

Programme Handbook

August 2018

[BSc (Hons) Information Technology]

 Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
2. General Information ..................................................................................... 2
2.1 Sunway University Student Charter ................................................................... 2
2.2 Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) ................................................................ 3
2.3 Student Portal and Learning Management System ......................................... 4
2.4 Academic Calendar for 2018 ............................................................................... 5
2.5 Timetables ............................................................................................................. 6
2.6 Important deadlines ............................................................................................. 6
2.7 Student Feedback ................................................................................................. 6
2.8 Students with Disabilities ..................................................................................... 6
2.9 Subject Enrolment ................................................................................................ 7
2.10 Attendance ............................................................................................................. 7
2.11 Deferment .............................................................................................................. 8
3. Programme Management.............................................................................. 9
3.1 Head of Department ............................................................................................. 9
3.2 Programme Leader ............................................................................................... 9
Programme Coordinator ............................................................................................... 9
3.3 Academic & Administrative Staff ...................................................................... 10
4. The Programme ......................................................................................... 13
4.1 Programme Aims and Objectives ..................................................................... 13
4.2 Programme Learning Outcomes ....................................................................... 13
4.3 Programme Structure ......................................................................................... 14
Programme Structure ............................................................................................ 17
4.4 Curriculum Content ............................................................................................. 19
4.4.1 CSC1024 – Programming Principles ............................................ 19
4.4.2 MTH1114 – Computer Mathematics ............................................ 19
4.4.3 ENG1044 – English for Computer Technology Studies ........ 20
4.4.4 SEG1201 – Database Fundamentals ........................................... 20
4.4.5 PRG1203 – Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals . 21
4.4.6 NET1014 – Networking Principles .............................................. 21
4.4.7 CSC1202 – Computer Organisation ............................................. 22
4.4.8 WEB1201 – Web Fundamentals .................................................... 22
4.4.9 MU1 2143 - Islamic and Asian Civilisations ............................. 22
4.4.10 MU1 2133 - Malay Language for Communication 2 ............. 23
4.4.11 MU1 2153 - Ethnic Relations .......................................................... 23
4.4.12 MU1 2173 - Malaysian Studies 3 .................................................. 24
4.4.13 CSC3024 – Human Computer Interaction ................................. 24
4.4.14 CSC2103 – Data Structures & Algorithms ................................. 24
4.4.15 CSC2104 – Operating System Fundamentals .......................... 25
4.4.16 PRG2104 – Object Oriented Programming ............................... 25
4.4.17 ENG2043 (MU2 2812) - Communication Skills (August
intake 2018) ......................................................................................... 26
4.4.18 NET2201 – Computer Networks ................................................... 26
4.4.19 WEB2202 – Web Programming ..................................................... 27
4.4.20 BIS2212 (MU3 2422) - Social and Professional
Responsibilities (August intake 2018) ....................................... 27
4.4.21 MU4 2422 – Community Service (August intake 2018)....... 28
4.4.22 NET2102 – Data Communications ............................................... 28
4.4.23 NET2103 – Network and System Administration ................... 28
4.4.24 SEG2102 – Database Management Systems............................ 29
4.4.25 SEG2202 – Software Engineering ................................................ 29
4.4.26 MTH2103 – Probability and Statistics (Direct Entry) .......... 29
4.4.27 CSC2205 – C# Programming (Direct Entry)............................. 30
4.4.28 CSC2014 – Digital Image Processing (Direct Entry)............ 30
4.4.29 CSC2074 – Mobile Application Development (August intake
2018) ....................................................................................................... 30
4.4.30 PRG2224 – Enterprise Application Development (August
intake 2018) ......................................................................................... 31
4.4.31 BIS3106 – Project Management ................................................... 31
4.4.32 SEG3104 – Capstone Project (Direct Entry) ............................. 32
4.4.33 PRJ3213 – Capstone Project 1 (August intake 2018) ...... 32
4.4.34 PRJ3223 – Capstone Project 2 (August intake 2018) ...... 33
4.4.35 SEG3203 – Internship....................................................................... 33
4.4.36 BIS3208 – Seminar Series (Direct Entry) ................................ 34
4.4.37 MMD3105 – Multimedia Networking .......................................... 34
4.4.38 NET3106 – Network Security ......................................................... 35
 4.4.39 NET3207 – Network Management ............................................... 35
4.4.40 NET3208 – Mobile Computing ....................................................... 35
4.4.41 CSC3064 – Database Engineering ................................................ 36
4.4.42 CSC3206 – Artificial Intelligence (Direct Entry) ..................... 36
4.4.43 CSC3014 – Computer Vision (Direct Entry) ............................. 37
4.4.44 CSC3034 – Computational Intelligence (Direct Entry) ....... 37
4.4.45 CSC3044 – Computer Security ...................................................... 37
4.4.46 NET3204 – Distributed Systems (August intake 2018) ....... 38
4.4.47 NET3014 – Advanced Computer Networks (August intake
2018) ....................................................................................................... 38
4.4.50 ENG2013 (MU2 2713) - Communication Skills (Direct Entry)
................................................................................................................... 39
4.4.51 MU3 2414 - Social and Professional Responsibilities (Direct
Entry) ...................................................................................................... 40
4.4.52 MU4 2413 – Community Service (Direct Entry) ...................... 40
4.4.53 PSY2164 – Introduction to Psychology 1 (August intake
2018) ....................................................................................................... 40
4.4.54 MKT2224 – Principles of Marketing (August intake 2018). 41
4.4.55 IST1014 – Introduction to Statistics (August intake 2018)
................................................................................................................... 41
4.4.56 MGT1014 – Principles and Practice of Management (August
intake 2018) ......................................................................................... 41
4.4.57 ENT2114 Principles of Entrepreneurship (August intake
2018) ....................................................................................................... 42
5. Assessment ............................................................................................... 43
5.1 Submission of Assignments ............................................................................... 43
5.2 Extensions and Penalties for Late Submissions ............................................. 43
5.3 Grading Scheme .................................................................................................. 43
5.4 Additional requirement to pass a subject ....................................................... 43
5.5 Examination Arrangements ............................................................................... 44
5.6 Absence from Examination ................................................................................ 44
6. Publication of Coursework Marks and Examination Results ............................ 44
6.1 Publication of Results ......................................................................................... 44
6.2 Return of marked assignments......................................................................... 44
7. Academic Malpractice ................................................................................. 45
7.1 Cheating in Examinations and Coursework .................................................... 45
 7.2 Plagiarism ............................................................................................................. 45
7.3 Other forms of dishonest practice not falling within the above definitions
may also amount to malpractice. ................................................................... 45
7.4 Warning Concerning Copyright Restrictions ................................................... 45
8. Progression................................................................................................ 46
8.1 Progression .......................................................................................................... 46
8.2 Repeat .................................................................................................................. 46
8.3 Resit ...................................................................................................................... 46
8.4 Condonement ...................................................................................................... 47
8.5 Exit ........................................................................................................................ 47
9. Programme Award and Results ................................................................... 48
9.1 Honours Degree Award Classification .............................................................. 48
9.2 Calculation of Overall Average .......................................................................... 48
9.3 Appeal against Assessment Board Decision ................................................... 51
10. Graduation ................................................................................................. 54

Appendices
Appendix A : Floor plan for School of Science and Technology
Appendix B : Code of Conduct in Examinations
Appendix C : Guidelines on Academic Malpractice
Appendix D : Arrangements for the Assessment of Students with Disabilities
Appendix E : Turnitin
1. Introduction

This handbook is intended to provide advice and assistance to students and academics about the
BSc (Hons) Information Technology. It serves as a handy reference for practical information
about the organisation of the programme, assessment and award. Students are recommended to
keep and refer to the handbook throughout the duration of their study.

For further details, students are advised to also read the Academic Regulations, the Sunway
University Student Code of Conduct and the Student Resource and Lifestyle Guide. The latest
version of these handbooks can be downloaded from the Student Portal
([Link] within or outside University campus. For any omission or
contradiction between this handbook and the current version of the Academic Regulations, the
latter will prevail.

The programmes offered by the School of Science and Technology are reviewed periodically
to ensure that they are meeting the standards required, professionally and otherwise. Therefore,
the University reserves the right to vary programmes and their availability.

It is hoped that the information contained in this handbook will be of use to students, staff and
sponsors. We welcome your comments and ideas for improvement. Please e-mail your
feedback to Ms. Pooi Fong, pooifongc@[Link].

Prof. Pua Eng Chong

Acting Dean, School of Science and Technology

* Information in the handbook is correct at the time of printing. All information is subject to
change.

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2. General Information

2.1 Sunway University Student Charter

Sunway University is committed to providing a safe and enriching environment to help
students achieve their full potential. The Student Charter outlines the approach Sunway
University takes to support the students’ learning and help them achieve their full potential.
The Charter also outlines the key expectations and responsibilities of a student at Sunway
University.
The Student Charter encourages positive interaction between students and staff. The
success of this partnership requires commitment and participation from both parties. The
Charter is also intended to be an evolving document which will be reviewed periodically
in the light of feedback and experience and is in no way a detailed personal agreement or
contract.

Sunway University is expected to:

 Provide high quality teaching and learning which will enhance student learning
and development;
 Provide a safe and conducive environment for study, research and other activities;
 Ensure that staff are courteous, professional and efficient;
 Maintain effective communication with students, provide accurate and timely
feedback about programmes, services and processes;
 Provide useful feedback on assessment/academic work and opportunities for
discussion;
 Ensure students are treated equally and fairly by rejecting discrimination and
harassment;
 Provide clear information on fees and other costs of studying and payment
methods;
 Provide information on student support services available in the University;
 Ensure that students contribute and participate in decision making through the
Student Council;
 Provide an assessment system which is fair and transparent to all students;
 Provide reasonable access to teaching staff/research supervisors to discuss
programme matters;
 Provide reasonable access to the University facilities and resources (e.g. library,
IT labs);
 Seek student feedback in improving courses and services in the University;
 Provide appropriate guidance in the completion of undergraduate/postgraduate
studies;
 Offer suitable research topics based on the availability of facilities/resources and
qualified supervisors in the field of intended research;
 Appoint qualified examiners to evaluate final thesis/dissertation.

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 Students are expected to:
 Familiarise themselves with the University rules and regulations;
 Be committed in their studies and take the responsibility to monitor their
own progress in the chosen programme;
 Ensure that all requirements and regulations of the programme or research
are followed;
 Respect all University staff and other students; avoid discrimination and
harassment;
 Use University facilities in a responsible manner (including library, IT
labs);
 Activate and utilise the University official student email account in the
duration of study to ensure accurate communication between University
and students (e.g. results notification, outstanding fees);
 Attend classes, submit assessment as required and fulfil attendance
requirement;
 Provide honest feedback and comments about their academic programmes,
learning experience and services through surveys;
 Pay all fees and charges within the deadline set by the University;
 Enrol correctly according to programme requirements and pre-requisites to
ensure graduating in the chosen programme;
 Participate in the election of the Student Council who are representatives of
the student body;
 Recognise that plagiarism is not acceptable;
 Seek advice when required from teaching staff and support services (e.g.
counselling, health, etc.);
 Behave in a responsible manner and act as ambassadors for the University;
 Maintain regular contact with teaching staff/supervisors for advice and
constructive feedback;
 Inform research supervisors if there are special needs required in
completing the postgraduate research;
 Protect any intellectual property throughout the course of research and
ensure all ethical procedures are followed.

2.2 Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

Sunway Education Group respects and is committed to the protection of your personal
information and your privacy. This Personal Data Protection Notice explains how we
collect and handle your personal information in accordance with the Malaysian Personal
Data Protection Act 2010. Please note that Sunway University may amend this Personal
Data Protection Notice at any time without prior notice and will notify you of any such
amendment via our website or by email.
Detailed information is available at [Link]

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2.3 Student Portal and Learning Management System
iZone
iZone is the Sunway University Student Portal through which students can manage their
studies. iZone allows students to enrol for subjects each semester and to obtain your exam
results each semester.
You may access iZone at [Link]

eLearn
eLearn is a web-based learning management system at Sunway University. It is an integral
part of your studies, as it used to obtain up-to-date and relevant information on the
following:
 Class Timetable
 Lecturer’s Timetable
 Subject Syllabus
 Lesson Plan and Lecture Notes
 Assignment Details
You may access eLearn, at [Link]

iMail
iMail is the Sunway University Student Email. All registered students at Sunway
University are issued an official iMail account. The use of iMail accounts is one of the
official communication channels between University and students.

You may access the iMail at [Link]

Valid student login credentials are required in order to access eLearn and iZone and imail.
Contact your programme coordinator or IT Services staff if you face problems with access.

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2.4 Academic Calendar for 2018

SEMESTER DATE DURATION

First semester
Orientation 3 Jan – 5 Jan 2018
Classes commence 8 Jan 2018 7 weeks*
Exam 26 Feb – 6 Mar 2018 1 week

Second semester
Orientation 21 Mar – 23 Mar 2018
Classes commence 26 Mar 2018 14 weeks*
Mid Semester Break 14 May – 18 May 2018 1 week
Exam 9 Jul – 20 Jul 2018 2 weeks

Third semester
Orientation 15 Aug – 17 Aug 2018
Classes commence 20 Aug 2018 14 weeks*
Mid Semester Break 8 Oct – 12 Oct 2018 1 week
Exam 3 Dec – 14 Dec 2018 2 weeks
* Refers to teaching weeks only.
Public Holidays in 2018
Date / Day Occasion
1 Jan 2018 (Mon) New Year’s Day
31 Jan 2018 (Wed) Thaipusam
16 & 17 Feb 2018 (Fri & Sat) Chinese New Year
1 May 2018 (Tue) Labour Day
29 May 2018 (Tue) Wesak Day
2 June 2018 (Sat) Nuzul Al-Quran
15 & 16 June 2017 (Fri & Sat) Hari Raya Adilfitri *
31 Aug 2018 (Fri) Hari Merdeka (National Day)
22 Aug 2018 (Wed) Hari Raya Haji *
9 Sept 2018 (Sun) Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s Birthday
16 Sept 2018 (Sun) Malaysia Day
11 Sept 2018 (Tue) Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
6 Nov 2018 (Tue) Deepavali *
20 Nov 2018 (Tue) Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday
11 Dec 2018 (Tue) Sultan of Selangor’s Birthday
25 Dec 2018 (Tue) Christmas
** Subject to change

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2.5 Timetables
Timetables are posted on eLearn. Additional information, such as allocation of students
to groups for tutorials and laboratory purposes will also be posted from time to time. In
addition, please check the online notice boards regularly, and make sure you are aware of
your timetable commitments, and that you attend at the proper time.

2.6 Important deadlines

Students should take note of the following deadlines:
Long Semester Short Semester
(14 weeks) (7 weeks)
Subject Enrolment Before week 1 Before week 1
Last date to Add/Drop subjects End of week 2 End of week 1
Last date for subject withdrawal (with End of week 10 End of week 5
notation “W” in transcript)
* The tuition fee and other fees are stipulated in the fees structure of your programme.
Semester fees must be paid in full on or before the commencement of new semester.

2.7 Student Feedback

Student feedback is considered to be a vital element of the programme since it is through
such feedback that the programme can be improved. There are a number of mechanisms
for student feedback:
 At the end of each semester, an evaluation questionnaire will be issued.
 Each intake is entitled to nominate a student to act as representative on the Student-
Staff Committee. The Committee meets once every long semester and encourages
dialogue between students and staff in areas of administration, learning and
teaching.
 Students are entitled to raise matters of concern or complaint with the lecturer,
project supervisors or Programme Coordinator.
 Where appropriate a complaint may be made directly to the Dean.

2.8 Students with Disabilities

Students are strongly encouraged to disclose any disability (physical or learning difficulty)
information to and seek advice and support from the Programme Chair/Coordinator. The
University will seek to make reasonable adjustments to support the student whilst on the
programme.
The operation of appropriate special arrangements can be supported for students
undertaking assessment, including timed examinations where a valid claim has been made
and agreed in accordance with the relevant procedures (Appendix D). Requests for
special arrangements may be refused where insufficient notice is given.

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 2.9 Subject Enrolment
Students are required to enrol for their respective subjects within the designated enrolment
period.
Students with recognised diploma qualifications are eligible to apply for credit exemption.
Students may also seek credit exemption and/or credit transfer for subjects completed
during a Student Exchange programme, Study Abroad programme, or prior
incomplete/completed studies at Bachelor’s level.
Students are required to complete and submit the Credit Exemption/Transfer Form to the
Registry, along with certified true copies of their official examination results/transcripts
and certificates of his/her academic achievements to the School/Centre. The syllabi for
subjects taken in prior studies may be required for evaluation of equivalency to the subjects
in the programme enrolled at Sunway University. The School/Centre has the authority to
grant or reject any transfer of credits and exemption from subjects in the new programme.

Changes to subject enrolments

Students shall be permitted to change subject enrolments within the first two (2) weeks of
a long semester (14 weeks), or one (1) week of a short semester (7 weeks), which is known
as the Subject Add/Drop period.
Students are not permitted to register for additional subjects after the Subject Add/Drop
period. Tuition fees will not be refunded for subjects withdrawn after the Subject
Add/Drop period.

Subject withdrawal
The last date for subject withdrawal is by end of week ten (10) for a long semester and by
end of week five (5) for a short semester. Subject withdrawal is only permitted if the
student satisfies the following conditions:
i. The student’s minimum academic load as full-time or part-time student is met after the
withdrawal
ii. Only 1 withdrawal is allowed for every academic year (applicable only to ADTP)
Subjects withdrawn after the Subject Add/Drop period will appear in the academic
transcript with the notation ‘W’.

2.10 Attendance
The University has a duty of care to its students and to ensure that each student makes the
most of their learning opportunities while studying at the University. All students are
expected to attend all teaching sessions.

The monitoring of students’ attendance will be done through the iCheck-In. Students are
required to check-in for their teaching sessions within the first 15 minutes of the session or
else the attendance will be recorded as an absent. Students may refer to iCheck-In guide in
iZone.

Reports on the students’ attendance will be emailed to School on a monthly basis.

Students must submit the Notification of Absence Form with supporting documents to
lecturers for approval, five (5) working days before for planned absences or within five (5)
working days of the end of the unplanned absences and then submit the approved form to
School.

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 Students will receive an email reminder in their University email account if their attendance
percentage for a subject fall below 90%. If the attendance percentage for a subject fall below
80% in the subsequent reporting month, an Unsatisfactory Attendance Report (UAR) will
be issued by the School notifying students on the actions to be taken as a consequence of
student’s unsatisfactory attendance.

A copy of the report will be sent to the Registry Office, and International Office for
International Students, for further action.
International Students
The University is obligated under the Malaysian law to inform the Immigration Department
of Malaysia when an international student attendance for a subject fall below 80% or does
not attend three consecutive classes in a semester without valid reasons. Unsatisfactory
attendance may result in termination of student visa or the decline of student visa renewal
or extension.

Students may refer to the following items in respective departments eLearn – Student
Attendance Policy & Procedure.
 Student Attendance Policy
 Student Attendance Monitoring Procedure
 Notification of Absence Form

2.11 Deferment
Deferment, normally for one semester and up to a maximum of one complete academic year,
can be considered for medical reasons and for valid reasons (extenuating circumstances) that
prevent the student from engaging appropriately with the programme. Students should
submit the Deferment form to the Dean of School for approval.

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3. Programme Management
The Dean of School is the main academic officer responsible for a programme. In the School
of Science and Technology, the present Acting Dean is Prof. Pua Eng Chong. The Acting Dean
is assisted by the Heads of Department and Programme Leaders/Coordinators.

3.1 Head of Department

The Head of Department is: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lau Sian Lun
Room no. AE-318 (Level 3, Sunway University), Ext. 7155
E-mail: sianlunl@[Link]

3.2 Programme Leader

The Programme Leader is: Dr Chia Wai Chong
Room no. AE-327 (Level 3, Sunway University), Ext. 7143
E-mail: waichongc@[Link]

Programme Coordinator
The Programme Coordinator is: Cheong Pooi Fong
SST Admin Office (Level 3, Sunway University), Ext. 7327
E-mail: pooifongc@[Link]

The Programme Coordinator is responsible for students’ academic matters. You may
approach the Programme Coordinator regarding matters concerning:
 Counseling
 Subject Registration
 Add or Drop Subject
 Fees Structure
 Subject Exemption
 Credit Transfer
 Completion of Programme
 Defer Studies
 Progress Report
 Leave of Absence

You may approach the Programme Leader regarding matters concerning:

 Withdrawal from Programme
 Transfer Programme

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3.3 Academic & Administrative Staff

Academic Staff

Name (& Designation) Phone E-mail (@[Link]) Location/

ext. Room no.
Prof. Pua Eng Chong 7131 ecpua@[Link]
VC Office
(Acting Dean)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Lau Sian Lun 7155 sianlunl@[Link] AE-318
(Head of Department)
Prof. Lee Chien Sing 7149 chiensingl@[Link] AE-324
(Professor)

Prof. Zaharin Yusoff 7147 zahariny@[Link] AE-326

(Professor)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Chua Hui Na 7138 huinac@[Link] AE-306
(Associate Professor)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Lee Yun Li 7148 yunlil@[Link] AE-325
(Associate Professor)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Teh Phoey 7151 phoeyleet@[Link] AE-322
Lee (Associate Professor)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Yap Kian 7152 kmyap@[Link] AE-321
Meng (Associate Professor)
Assoc. Prof. Dr Yau Kok Lim 7153 koklimy@[Link] AE-320
(Associate Professor)
Dr Angela Lee Siew Hoong 7156 angelal@[Link] AE-317
(Senior Lecturer)
Dr Ch’ng Sue Inn 7139 sueinnc@[Link] AE-307
(Senior Lecturer)
Dr Low Yeh Ching 7135 yehchingl@[Link] AE-303
(Lecturer)

Ling Mee Hong 7135 mhling@[Link] AE-303

(Senior Lecturer)
Muthukumaran Maruthappa 7137 muthuma@[Link] AE-305
(Senior Lecturer)
Dr Chia Wai Chong 7143 waichongc@[Link] AE-327
(Senior Lecturer)
Dr Yeong Lee Seng 7143 leesengy@[Link] AE-327
(Lecturer)

Dr Mohammad Dabbagh 7144 mdabbagh@[Link] AE-328

(Senior Lecturer)

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Dr Mohammad Tahir 7144 tahir@[Link] AE-328
(Senior Lecturer)
Dr Richard Wong Teck Ken 7158 richardwtk@[Link] AE-312
(Lecturer)
Charis Kwan Shwu Chen 7157 charisk@[Link] AE-311
(Lecturer)

Dr Mohsen Kakavand 7133 mohsenk@[Link] AE-301

(Lecturer)

Vahab Iranmanesh 7133 vahabi@[Link] AE-301

(Lecturer)

Lim Woan Ning 7136 woanningl@[Link] AE-304

(Senior Teaching Fellow)
Mohana Sunthari 7136 mohana@[Link] AE-304
(Senior Teaching Fellow)
Jaya Krishna 7145 jkrishna@[Link] AE-310
(Teaching Fellow)
Noor Aishah 7134 aishah@[Link] AE-302
(Teaching Fellow)
Yeap Boon Han 7141 boonhany@[Link] AE-309
(Teaching Fellow)
Wong Eu Jin 7157 eujinw@[Link] AE-311
(Teaching Fellow)
Thilageswaran Vijayan 7137 thilav@[Link] AE-305
(Teaching Fellow)

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Administrative Staff
Name (& Designation) Phone E-mail (@[Link])
ext.
Teo Wei Nie 7186 weiniet@[Link]
(School Manager)
Hani Zalehan 7124 haniz@[Link]
(Assistant Manager)
Sandra Poon (Assistant Manager) 7130 sandrap@[Link]
Puah Soon Keat (Senior Executive – 7125 soonkeatp@[Link]
Administration)

You can approach the staff below from the Administrative Office with regards to the
following matters:

Issue Staff to Consult Form to fill

Absent from exam due to Puah Soon Keat Medical Leave
medical reason Notification
Certificate collection Mr. Alykusno Certificate and
(Registry Office) Transcript Request
Form
Class timetable Angie Chin Chia May
Teaching and Learning
Angie Chin Chia May
Resources

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4. The Programme

The BSc (Hons) Information Technology is a programme accredited by the Malaysian

Qualifications Agency (MQA) and validated by Lancaster University, UK. It is a 3-year degree
programme with a requirement of 120 credits for the award.

4.1 Programme Aims and Objectives

BSc (Hons) Information Technology programme aims to train students to be equipped with
the skills and knowledge necessary for the development of new technological innovations.
Students have an option to do a general Information Technology degree or select electives
to gain more knowledge in the areas of communication networks or computational media.

BSc (Hons) Information Technology is a general degree serves those students who wish to
proceed as generalists in computing or who aspire to continue into graduate study, take up
research positions, or go into cross-disciplinary innovation. While other disciplines may
produce graduates with more immediately relevant job-related skills, the general degree
offers a comprehensive foundation that permits graduates to adapt to and create new
technologies and new ideas.

The objectives of the programme are:

1. Designing and implementing IT know-how: IT development has grown to include web
and mobile application development, user-interface design, network security, as well
as support and maintenance issues.
2. Devising new ways to use IT: innovative ICT solutions for business enterprises that
might lead to some form of entrepreneurial initiatives.
3. Developing effective ways to solve IT problems: development of IT application theory
and knowledge to ensure optimum delivery of effective solutions, e.g. r&D (small r,
big D) environment.

4.2 Programme Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, students are expected to be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles,
theories and impacts relating to Information Technology.
2. Apply theoretical principles of Information Technology and analyse data using
industry relevant software/s.
3. Demonstrate theoretical computing knowledge in analysing, modelling, designing,
developing and evaluating Information Technology solutions, and integrate various
technology solutions.
4. Communicate effectively with peers, clients, superiors and society at large.
5. Demonstrate teamwork, leadership, interpersonal and social skills.
6. Apply skills and principles of lifelong learning in academic and career development.
7. Utilize relevant techniques and demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills in
problem solving.
8. Demonstrate professionalism and social and ethical considerations in accordance with
ethical and legal principles.
9. Apply broad business and real world perspectives daily and demonstrate
entrepreneurial skills.

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 4.3 Programme Structure

Compulsory General Studies Subjects

All students are required to take and pass MPU (Mata Pelajaran Umum) general studies
subjects as part of the graduating requirements. The MPU general studies subjects are
divided into the following categories:
U1: Appreciation of philosophy, values and history
U2: Mastery of skills
U3: Broadening of knowledge about Malaysia
U4: Inculcation of community/societal management skills which are practical in nature
such as community service and co-curriculum

Local students who have not obtained credit in Bahasa Melayu SPM are also required to
take and pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A.

List of subjects to be completed in this programme (August 2018 intake):

YEAR 1
Credit
Subject Code Subject Name Value
NET1014 Networking Principles 4
CSC1024 Programming Principles 4
MTH1114 Computer Mathematics 4
ENG1044 English for Computer Technology Studies 4
SEG1201 Database Fundamentals 4
PRG1203 Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals 4
CSC1202 Computer Organisation 4
WEB1201 Web Fundamentals 4
For local students:
Islamic & Asian Civilisations
MU1 2143 3
(Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia)
MU1 2153 Ethnic Relations (Hubungan Etnik) 3
For international students:
Malay Language for Communication 2
MU1 2133 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
MU1 2173 Malaysian Studies 3 (Pengajian Malaysia 3) 3
Year 1 non-computing electives: Choose any 1
MGT1014 Principles and Practice of Management 4
IST1014 Introduction to Statistics 4
YEAR 2
Credit
Subject Code Subject Name Value
CSC3024 Human Computer Interaction 4
CSC2103 Data Structures & Algorithms 4
CSC2104 Operating System Fundamentals 4
PRG2104 Object Oriented Programming 4
ENG2042 Communication Skills 2
(MU2 2812)

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NET2201 Computer Networks 4
WEB2202 Web Programming 4
BIS2212
(MU3 2422) Social & Professional Responsibilities 2
MU4 2422 Community Service 2
Year 2 electives: Choose any 2
NET2102 Data Communications 4
NET2103 Network & System Administration 4
SEG2102 Database Management Systems 4
SEG2202 Software Engineering 4
PRG2224 Enterprise Application Development 4
CSC2074 Mobile Application Development 4
YEAR 3
Credit
Subject Code Subject Name Value
BIS3106 Project Management 4
NET3207 Network Management 4
CSC3044 Computer Security 4
PRJ3213 Capstone Project 1 3
PRJ3223 Capstone Project 2 3
SEG3203 Internship 6
Year 3 electives: Choose any 2
BIS3034 CRM Application Development 4
MMD3105 Multimedia Networking 4
NET3106 Network Security 4
NET3014 Advanced Computer Networks 4
NET3208 Mobile Computing 4
CSC3064 Database Engineering 4
PRG3014 UI/UX Design and Development 4
NET3204 Distributed Systems 4
Year 2 or 3 non-computing electives: Choose any 2
MKT2224 Principles of Marketing 4
ENT2114 Principles of Entrepreneurship 4
MTH2103 Probability and Statistics 4
PSY2164 Introduction to Psychology 1 4

List of subjects to be completed in this programme (August 2018 intake – Direct Entry):

YEAR 2
Credit
Subject Code Subject Name Value
CSC3024 Human Computer Interaction 4
CSC2103 Data Structures & Algorithms 4

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CSC2104 Operating System Fundamentals 4
PRG2104 Object Oriented Programming 4
ENG2013 Communication Skills 3
(MU2 2713)
NET2201 Computer Networks 4
WEB2202 Web Programming 4
BIS2205
(MU3 2414) Social & Professional Responsibilities 4
MU4 2413 Community Service 3
MU1 2143 Islamic & Asian Civilisations 3
(Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia)
MU1 2133 Malay Language for Communication 2 3
(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2)
MU1 2153 Ethnic Relations (Hubungan Etnik) 3
MU1 2173 Malaysian Studies 3 (Pengajian Malaysia 3) 3
Year 2 electives: Choose any 2
NET2102 Data Communications 4
NET2103 Network & System Administration 4
SEG2102 Database Management Systems 4
SEG2202 Software Engineering 4
MTH2103 Probability and Statistics 4
CSC2205 C# Programming 4
CSC2014 Digital Image Processing 4
YEAR 3
Credit
Subject Code Subject Name Value
BIS3106 Project Management 4
SEG3104 Capstone Project 6
SEG3203 Internship 6
Year 3 electives: Choose any 5
BIS3208 Seminar Series 4
MMD3105 Multimedia Networking 4
NET3106 Network Security 4
NET3207 Network Management 4
NET3208 Mobile Computing 4
CSC3064 Database Engineering 4
CSC3206 Artificial Intelligence 4
CSC3014 Computer Vision 4
CSC3034 Computational Intelligence 4
CSC3044 Computer Security 4

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Programme Structure
2018 2019 2020 2021
January January
January
Semester August
(Short semester)
March August (Short March August (Short March
semester) semester)
Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8 Sem 9
August 2018 CSC1202
Intake Computer MU1 2143 / MU1 NET1014 CSC3024 Human BIS2212 (MU3 BIS3106 Project NET3207 SEG3203 CSC3044
Organisation (4) 2133 Islamic & Asian Networking Computer 2422) Social & Management (4) Network Internship (6) Computer
Civilisations / Malay Principles (4) Interaction Professional Management (4) Security (4)
Language for Responsibilities (2)
Communication 2 (U1)
(3)
ENG1044 English MU1 2153 / MU1 PRG1203 Object- NET2201 MU4 2422 CSC2103 Data PRJ3213 PRJ3223
for Computer 2173 Ethnic Relations Oriented Computer Community Service Structure & Capstone Project Capstone
Technology / Malaysian Studies 3 Programming Networks (4) (2) Algorithms (4) 1 (3) Project 2 (3)
Studies (4) (U1) (3) Fundamentals (4)

MTH1114 SEG1201 Database PRG 2104 Object- CSC 2104 Non-computing Elective 3
Computer Fundamentals (4) Oriented Operating System Elective 2 (4) (Year 3) (4)
Mathematics (4) Programming (4) Fundamentals (4)

CSC1024 WEB1201 Web ENG2042 (MU2 WEB2202 Web Non-computing

Programming Fundamentals (4) 2812) Programming (4) Elective 3 (4)
Principles (4) Communication
Skills (2)
Non-computing Elective 2 (Year 2) Elective 1 (Year Elective 4 (Year
Elective 1 (4) (4) 2) (4) 3) (4)

 Information is correct at the time of printing.

 This serves as a guide only. Not all subjects will be offered every semester and subject to availability. Student should take ownership to plan and decide the subjects to be taken every semester. However, they can
seek advice from the Programme Coordinator.
 Local students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu, are required to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A.
 Malaysian & International students are required to pass MPU general studies subjects.
 For Local students: Islamic and Asian Civilisations, Community Service, Ethnic Relations
 For International students: Malay Language for Communication 2, Community Service, Malaysian Studies 3

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 2017 2018 2019
Semester August January March August January March
(Short Semester) (Short Semester)
Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Sem 8 Sem 9
August 2018 WEB2202 Web
Programming (4) BIS2205 (MU3 2414) CSC2103 Data Structure Elective 3 (Year 3) (4) SEG3203 Internship (6) Elective 5 (Year 3) (4)
Intake (Direct
Social & Professional & Algorithms(4)
Entry)
Responsibilities (4)
ENG2013 (MU2 2713) MU1 2143 / MU1 2133 Elective 1 (Year 2) (4) Elective 4 (Year 3) (4) Elective 6 (Year 3) (4)
Communication Skills (3) Islamic & Asian
Civilisations / Malay
Language for
Communication 2 (U1) (3)

NET2201 Computer MU1 2153 / MU1 2173 PRG 2104 Object- BIS3106 Project Elective 7 (Year 3) (4)
Networks (4) Ethnic Relations / Oriented Management (4)
Malaysian Studies 3 (U1)(3) Programming(4)

CSC3024 Human Computer MU4 2413 Community SEG3104 Capstone SEG3104 Capstone
Interaction Service (3) Project 1 (0) Project 2 (6)

MTH1114 Computer CSC 2104 Operating Elective 2 (Year 2) (4)

Mathematics (4) System Fundamentals
(4)

 Information is correct at the time of printing.

 This serves as a guide only. Not all subjects will be offered every semester and subject to availability. Student should take ownership to plan and decide the subjects to be taken every semester. However, they can
seek advice from the Programme Coordinator.
 Local students who did not sit for SPM or did not obtain a Credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu, are required to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A.
 Malaysian & International students are required to pass MPU general studies subjects.
 For Local students: Islamic and Asian Civilisations, Community Service, Ethnic Relations
 For International students: Malay Language for Communication 2, Community Service, Malaysian Studies 3

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4.4 Curriculum Content

4.4.1 CSC1024 – Programming Principles

Credit value: 4
Learning
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Comprehend the basic concepts & common programming terminology.
 Model using problem solving tools to implement, test, and debug solutions
for solving simple problems
 Analyse, design and construct a simple program using various control
structures and functions
 Produce modularise code and follow conventional coding standard.
Synopsis: This course aims to provide students with the understanding of the
fundamentals principles of programming. Students will learn and practice the
basic components of programming, including variables, constants, expressions,
control structures, functions, pointers and arrays. Students will also learn to
apply the best programming practices.

4.4.2 MTH1114 – Computer Mathematics

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain various problems in software engineering from mathematical
modelling point of view
 Apply discrete mathematics, applied probability and statistics approaches to
solve software engineering-related problems
 Use statistical computer packages to analyze software engineering-based
problems
Synopsis: This course aims to provide students with the understanding of the fundamentals
principles of programming. Students will learn and practice the basic components
of programming, including variables, constants, expressions, control structures,
functions, pointers and arrays. Students will also learn to apply the best
programming practices.

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4.4.3 ENG1044 – English for Computer Technology Studies
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Analyse and critically evaluate opinions and arguments presented in
text forms to determine merit and accuracy.
 Write unified, orderly and coherent essays in a variety of genres.
 Write to present their position on specific issues through logical
development of arguments and use of supporting evidence.
 Plan, organise and write a formal report based on their own research
of a specific area of concern.
 Paraphrase and summarise the work of others by using correct citation
and referencing method based on the Havard Referencing style.
Synopsis: This course focuses on reading skills with the main objective to improve
students’ analytical and critical thinking skills. Activities in class will be
geared towards analysing opinions, making inferences and evaluating
arguments made by authors. It also focuses on essay writing at university
level. Students will be exposed to expository, argumentative and
persuasive essay writing. In order to improve the necessary writing skills,
grammar and structure will be reviewed. Proper referencing when using
others’ work in their writing will also be emphasised. This course is also
designed to increase the students’ knowledge and understanding of
business communication. The course covers important business concepts,
vocabulary, and forms (emails, memos, reports) and develops strategies
and writing skills based on audience awareness.

4.4.4 SEG1201 – Database Fundamentals

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe data modelling in database systems
 Explain the underlying concept of database systems
 Design and implement a database system with appropriate tools
 Use MySQL or Oracle SQL for data creation and retrieval
Identify high level database issues
Synopsis: This course covers the underlying concepts of how to analyse, design and
implement a database using relational data modeling, SQL and database
management systems. Database issues will be introduced.

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 4.4.5 PRG1203 – Object Oriented Programming Fundamentals
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the basics of Object Oriented program (operators, arrays,
strings etc.).
 Compile and Execute program using IDE.
 Write a program that use: class variables and class methods,
arrays and Arraylists, using OOP features.
 Identify the concept of data abstraction in real life examples.
 Develop applications using object oriented API.
 Design and implement program using UML notation, proper style
and documentation.
Synopsis: This subject charts a general overview of the basic ideas of OO
programming. The fundamental concepts such as control structures
and methods are introduced. The students will learn the problem-
solving skill and appreciate the significance of Java programming.

4.4.6 NET1014 – Networking Principles

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the basics of Object Oriented program (operators, arrays,
strings etc.).
 Compile and Execute program using IDE.
 Write a program that use: class variables and class methods,
arrays and Arraylists, using OOP features.
 Identify the concept of data abstraction in real life examples.
 Develop applications using object oriented API.
 Design and implement program using UML notation, proper style
and documentation.
Synopsis: This subject charts a general overview of the basic ideas of OO
programming. The fundamental concepts such as control structures
and methods are introduced. The students will learn the problem-
solving skill and appreciate the significance of Java programming.

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4.4.7 CSC1202 – Computer Organisation
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe the basic organisation of a digital computer system.
 Describe the major characteristics, functions and operations of a
Central Processing Unit.
 Solve simple computer arithmetic and digital logic problems.
 Write and interpret basic assembly language instructions and
programs.
Synopsis: The subject aids in the understanding of computer organisation, and the
concept of the digital computer. It includes the study of the various
functional units of digital computers comprising the Central Processing
Unit, memory and input/output organisation, the assembler, arithmetic and
logic that forms the basis of a digital computer system’s problem-solving
capabilities. Supporting and extending this knowledge are the various
processor characteristics, functions and operations, as well as the various
architectures that exist in industrial applications today.

4.4.8 WEB1201 – Web Fundamentals

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain how the Internet works and concepts of Web environment.
 Apply Web design principles and techniques in the designing of Web
pages.
 Design and develop Web pages using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
 Build a Web site with Web usability features.
Synopsis: The course introduces students to the fundamentals of Web development
which includes Web design principles, usability issues to the core of Web
technologies. Students will be exposed to the techniques of Web design,
the different types of Web site layouts, Web site design themes and the
architecture that is deployed.

4.4.9 MU1 2143 - Islamic and Asian Civilisations

Credit 3
value:
Learning Setelah tamat kursus ini pelajar dapat
outcomes:  Menerangkan konsep Tamadun secara tepat.
 Menjelaskan konsep Tamadun sebagai sebuah peradaban dan
Tamadun yang menyumbang kepada pembangunan dan kemajuan
masyarakat berbilang kaum di negara ini.
 Menghuraikan keupayaan memahami Tamadun dalam menangani
pelbagai cabaran yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat Malaysia.
Synopsis: Kursus Tamadun Islam merupakan kursus mata pelajaran wajib yang mesti
diambil oleh pelajar waganegara Malaysia di peringkat Ijazah. Sukatan
pelajaran Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia mengandungi 8 bahagian,
iaitu Bahagian 1: Pengenalan kepada ilmu Tamadun, Bahagian 2:
Pengenalan kepada Tamadun Islam, Bahagian 3: Konsep latar belakang
dan pandangan semesta Melayu, Bahagian 4: Pengenalan kepada Tamadun
India, Bahagian 5: Pengenalan kepada Tamadun Cina, Bahagian 6: Isu-isu
semasa dan cabaran kepada konsep ketamadunan.

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4.4.10 MU1 2133 - Malay Language for Communication 2

Credit 3
value:
Learning Setelah tamat kursus ini pelajar dapat:
outcomes:  Mengenalpasti sistem bunyi, sistem ejaan rumi, kosa kata dan
tatabahasa Melayu dalam ayat mudah.
 Mendengar, memahami pertuturan dan bertutur dalam pelbagai situasi
harian.
 Menganalisis penggunaan teknik-teknik khusus berkomunikasi dalam
perbualan formal atau tidak formal.
 Membina kemahiran pelajar mendapatkan maklumat, meminta dan
memberi cadangan tentang tempat-tempat menarik di Malaysia.
Synopsis: Tahap ini adalah tahap lanjutan yang bertujuan mendedahkan pelajar
kepada cara-cara menghuraikan pendapat tentang sesuatu perkara dengan
berkesan secara individu mahupun melalui perbincangan. Pelajar juga
dilatih memberi ucapan ringkas dengan menggunakan intonasi yang betul,
perkataan yang tepat serta bahasa badan yang sesuai. Pada akhir tahap ini,
kemahiran berbahasa dan berkomunikasi pelajar diaplikasikan secara
keseluruhan melalui pengendalian sebuah majlis atau acara.

4.4.11 MU1 2153 - Ethnic Relations

Credit 3
value:
Learning  Pelajar mampu memahami plurality budaya, masyarakat dan
outcomes: kumpulan etnik dalam memupuk perpaduan.
 Pelajar dapat mengetahui cabaran pluralisasi budaya dan
pelaksanaannya dalam konteks pemuafakatan sosial Malaysia yang
menjadi asas keharmonian hubungan etnik.
 Pelajar dapat membangunkan sikap beretika, menghormati budaya
pelbagain etnik di samping mempunyai rasa tanggung jawab antara
satu etnik ke arah mewujudkan masyarakat bersatu padu dan Negara
yang harmoni.
 Pelajar dapat memperkembangkan kemahiran sosial
dakebertanggunjawaban menerusi aktiviti “project-based” di
peringkat kumpulan dan masyarakat.
Synopsis: Sebagai sebuah Negara yang didiami pelbagai kaum, perhubugan etnik
yang amat erat penting supaya pembangunan yang dicapai selama ini dapat
diteruskan. Kursus ini memfokuskan perbincangan tentang Hubungan
Etnik di Malaysia yang mana ianya merupakan proses hubungan social
yang dinamik.

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4.4.12 MU1 2173 - Malaysian Studies 3
Credit 3
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the forces that shaped the independence and sovereignty of the
nation.
 Elaborate on the major components of the nation’s administrative
system and machinery
 Define the role of the Federal Constitution
 Explain the major government policies and discuss each policy’s
contribution towards nation building.
 Discuss the socio-cultural, political and economic influences in the
Malaysian society.
 Receive an informed response to the milieu in which they find
themselves in Malaysia.
 Analyse Malaysia’s role and contributions in the international arena.
Synopsis: This is a 14-week course which aims at providing the students with an
understanding of their role in the process of nation-building and at
inculcating their patriotism to enable them to meet the challenges of
developing Malaysia. Their role in the process of nation-building is
highlighted as well as the challenges facing Malaysia locally and
internationally.

4.4.13 CSC3024 – Human Computer Interaction

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Identify the human factors which are pertinent when designing the
interface of any interactive systems.
 Describe techniques to determine user requirements and evaluate user
experience of different types of interactive systems.
 Describe the different types of interaction styles.
 Devise user research for a small interactive system.
Synopsis: This subject mainly focuses on the underlying principles, theories and
methods of human-computer interaction. Students will be guided for
human aspects of systems design. Examples of innovative and mundane
interactive applications will be provided. This subject also includes
practical application designs for a small but real interactive system.

4.4.14 CSC2103 – Data Structures & Algorithms

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the different types of data structures and its usages in certain
applications.
 Solve practical and complex problems where choice of data structures
and algorithms are essential to implement effective programs with
acceptable time and space requirements.
 Evaluate the computational efficiency of the principal algorithms for
sorting, searching and hashing.
 Decide if a given problem can be given an efficient implementation.

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Synopsis: This course introduces the students to a study of stacks, trees, graphs, hash
tables and priority queues, together with algorithms for traversing and
manipulating these structures. Different implementations are covered,
with emphasis being put on efficiency, program structure and abstract data
types. Different sorting algorithms will be examined. Important elements
in the course include recursive programming as well as evaluation and
description of program efficiency.

4.4.15 CSC2104 – Operating System Fundamentals

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the operating system structure, components, services, roles,
and functions.
 Explain the solutions and issues related to process, memory and
storage managements in an operating system environment.
 Explain the solutions and issues related to security and protection in
an operating system environment.
 Explain the background of distributed systems.
 Compare and contrast solutions, structures and algorithms from
different perspectives.
Synopsis: This course introduces the students operating, its structures, objectives and
functions, it explains the characteristics of modern operating systems,
Process management, storage management, paging and segmentation,
virtual memory, hardware and control structures. It discusses the issues
related to security and protection and provides a basic understanding of
distributed systems.

4.4.16 PRG2104 – Object Oriented Programming

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain advanced object-oriented programming concepts -
inheritance, polymorphism, GUI programming.
 Apply advanced OOP concepts in problem solving with
maintainability and elegant
 Demonstrate how to use java collections framework / library
components and exceptions.
 Write Computer programs that use: object-oriented programming
concepts - inheritance, polymorphism, GUI programming - event-
driven programming, layout managers.

Synopsis: This subject emphasizes the object-oriented concepts of advanced

programming. The students will learn effective ways of writing rigorous
OO programs. The students will be taught to further appreciate the object-
oriented approach through the writing of a GUI application.

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4.4.17 ENG2043 (MU2 2812) - Communication Skills (August intake 2018)
Credit 2
value:
Learning
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Identify and solve specific problems in interpersonal and workplace
communication situations
 Use reliable information to inform and persuade the audience in public
speaking situations
 Present informative and persuasive speeches that are well-developed and
supported with evidence
 Demonstrate effective use of technology to aid speech presentations
Synopsis:
This is an interactive course which combines classroom discussion and a variety of
oral activities meant to give students opportunities to practise and master the basic
concepts in communicating. Students are expected to be able to participate in
classroom discussions which focus on various aspects of communication. In
addition, students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the issues
discussed and the skills needed for effective communication through a variety of
oral and written assignments.

4.4.18 NET2201 – Computer Networks

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain why and how network protocol layering is used in computer
communications.
 Explain how communication network protocols work.
 Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each communication
network protocol.
 Differentiate between key network components such as routers,
switches and end systems.
 Solve networking problems using algorithms at various network
layers.
Synopsis: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an in-depth
understanding of key issues in the effective development and use of
computer networking and telecommunications. This would involve an
analysis of the architecture, standards and protocols that have been
developed and adopted for computer communications.

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 4.4.19 WEB2202 – Web Programming
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Create basic functional web applications using a range of skills
acquired.
 Demonstrate proficiency with PHP syntax and functions.
 Write functional and secure PHP applications and explain security-
related Issues and apply knowledge of PHP.
 Develop a dynamic web site using PHP-MYSQL and the latest web
technologies.
Synopsis: This course is aimed at providing the students with a thorough
understanding of the major issues associated with the development of
Electronic-Commerce solutions and applications in relation to both the
business and commercial application and the technical requirements.

4.4.20 BIS2212 (MU3 2422) - Social and Professional Responsibilities (August intake
2018)
Credit 2
value:
Learning
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Appreciate the concepts and values of ethnics in individual, work and
society.
 Articulate phases of technologies and ethical concepts
 Discuss the various techniques, technologies and law to combat the
cybercrime.
 Discuss on intellectual property, digital divide and online communities
based on ethical context.
Synopsis: This course emphasis on ethics and professional development in
understanding the code of ethics, cybercrime and ways to combat using
techniques, technology and law. It also gives good understanding of
intellectual property and discussion on online communities. It stresses
effective integration through technology and how technology supports the
community.

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4.4.21 MU4 2422 – Community Service (August intake 2018)
Credit 2
value:
Learning
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Produce a proposal of community project with social impact.
 Demonstrate leadership and teamwork skills.
 Demonstrate social responsibility in implementing project.
Synopsis: This course discusses on the concept of community project, proposal
preparation and characteristics of effective project. The aim of this course
is to provide an understanding and appreciation in implementing
community project. The teaching and learning will be conducted in the
form of interactive lecture, group discussion, experience-based learning
through group activities and volunteer spirit. At the end of this course,
students are expected to practice value and ethics, leadership and
teamwork as well as social responsibility.

4.4.22 NET2102 – Data Communications

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe the basics of data communications.
 Compare different approaches in physical layer signalling.
 Solve mathematical models for analogue and digital communications.
 Analyze various transmission impairments for a type of media and
signalling method.
Synopsis: This course teaches the students the basics of digital and analogue data
communication. It explains the basic mechanism used in physical layer
signalling such as wired and wireless links. It gives an overview of the
basics of networking.

4.4.23 NET2103 – Network and System Administration

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Clarify the concepts, roles and importance of network and system
administration technologies.
 Demonstrate competence in installing, configuring and maintaining
server software.
 Demonstrate ability to perform troubleshooting, upgrade and restore
network system.
 Demonstrate ability to plan and manage an organisation’s IT
resources.
Synopsis: This course aims to provide students with a thorough understanding of the
role and importance of network and system administration. The course will
expose students to related issues of managing systems and networks in
organisations. A major component of the course is the practical application
of the knowledge gained from the theoretical content. The material covers
a broad range of conceptual and practical aspects of technical
administration.

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4.4.24 SEG2102 – Database Management Systems
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain in detail the underlying concept of database systems and
apply this knowledge to implement a database system.
 Apply appropriate tools for database implementation
 Explain and address typical database issues
 Identify real world databases’ approaches
 Identify data warehouse and business support database systems
concepts
Synopsis: This course focuses on database management on query performance/data
security/data integrity by using advanced database query language. It
covers the underlying concepts of how to analyse, design and implement a
database by considering the aspects of database query performance, data
security and integrity. Database issues are discussed. Real world databases
design approaches are introduced.

4.4.25 SEG2202 – Software Engineering

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Evaluate the quality of multiple software designs based on key design
principles and concepts and its phases including the deliverables that
are produced
 Apply software process model into different software product
deliverables.
 Identify the principal issues associated with software configuration
and discuss their impact on the software life cycle.
 Develop skills to work in a team.
Synopsis: Software engineering is the discipline concerned with the application of
theory, knowledge and practice for effectively and efficiently building
software systems that satisfy the requirements of users and customers. It is
applicable to small, medium and large scale systems. It encompasses all
phases of the life cycle of a software system. The life cycle includes
requirement analysis and specification, design, construction testing and
operation and maintenance.

4.4.26 MTH2103 – Probability and Statistics (Direct Entry)

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the concepts of probability theory.
 Solve problems related to probability and random processes.
 Apply methods in probability models to solve problems in computing.
 Explain the process of probabilistic mathematical modelling.
 Apply mathematical models to uncertain practical contexts.
Synopsis: Introduce basic concepts of probability and statistical inference with
discussion of applications to computer science. Topics include basic
probability, conditional probability, random variables, common
distributions, statistical inference (estimation, tests, regression).

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4.4.27 CSC2205 – C# Programming (Direct Entry)
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Develop C# applications using object-oriented programming, GUI &
Event driven programming.
 Apply object oriented programming concepts - classes, objects,
composition, inheritance, polymorphism, GUI programming in C#
 Explain the concepts to promote software reusability in C# - generic
methods and collections, reusable data structures, overridden methods
Synopsis: This course introduces C# development language and introduces the
students to the latest trends in programming. It explains the ways C# makes
use of the object oriented principles, and explains the applications of C# in
UI programming, and data structures.

4.4.28 CSC2014 – Digital Image Processing (Direct Entry)

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe the importance and application of digital image processing
in solving real world problems.
 Demonstrate the knowledge in manipulating various types of image.
 Demonstrate the knowledge in applying various types of image
processing technique.
 Select and apply different image processing techniques in solving real
world problems.
Synopsis: This course teaches the students the basics of digital imaging processing.
It also introduces the concepts and algorithms of various types of image
processing techniques, which include image filtering, enhancement,
restoration, compression, and segmentation In addition, the students will
learn to program and implement these techniques as well.

4.4.29 CSC2074 – Mobile Application Development (August intake 2018)

Credit 4
value:
Learning
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Describe the concepts & common approach in building app for Android / iOS.
 Demonstrate the ability in utilizing the Android/iOS application development
tool
 Construct iOS & Android programs using various widgets and components
and libraries
 Construct commercial Google Play store / App Store apps
Synopsis: This subject aims to provide students with a good range of techniques features
in the development of different types of mobile application using Android
SDK, and Apple iOS frameworks. Students will required to acquire the latest
trend and approaches in building applications. The unique attribute of this
subject is the introduction of the group coding sessions in the second half of
the semester. Students will be requested to work in small group of 4-5
members, in order to brainstorm, propose, design, develop and publish a
working mobile application.

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4.4.30 PRG2224 – Enterprise Application Development (August intake 2018)

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the principals, theories, framework and technology involved
developing a large-scale enterprise application.
 Apply object-oriented concepts and design in server sides application
developments supported with database.
 Design and deployed enterprise application using enterprise focused
technologies.

Synopsis: This course introduces the students the fundamental understanding of

technology used in developing Enterprise Application. Basic principles,
theories and technology involved in enterprise system architecture and
solutions are introduces. The students shall be also able to design and
develop enterprise application using current modern enterprise solution
specifically in Web technology. This will allow students to be exposed and
appreciate the solution created for Enterprise.

4.4.31 BIS3106 – Project Management

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Discuss the project management fundamentals and their interactions.
 Analyse the importance of communication, motivation, leadership
qualities and team work in determining the success/failure of project
management.
 Discuss the importance of meeting the quality standards for every
project undertaken.
 Implement a project to manage project schedule, expenses and
resources with the application of suitable project management tool.
Synopsis: This course is designed to establish the concept that effective project
management ensures that a project is completed on time, within budget,
and with high quality. Project estimating and control critically analyze the
performance of an organization. Students also develop skills required to
analyze, evaluate and control programs and projects.

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 4.4.32 SEG3104 – Capstone Project (Direct Entry)

Credit 6
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Discuss the project development life cycle.
 Apply improved skills in developing and documenting project
requirements.
 Analyse the requirements for a project, and to evaluate various design
options and to create an appropriate design that fulfils the users’ needs.
 Design and develop a substantial project, as well as to devise testing
regimes to ensure quality deliverables.
Synopsis: This is the culmination of the degree in Information Systems / Information
Technology. It requires the student to use a range of practices and
techniques in solving a substantial problem. There are aspects of the
Information Systems / Information Technology discipline that cannot be
presented adequately in the formal classroom setting. These skills can be
developed only in the framework of an independent capstone experience.

4.4.33 PRJ3213 – Capstone Project 1 (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 3 (August intake 2018)

Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Analyze relevant literature to make informed choices in planning the
project.
 Formulate a plan, design, or approaches for the problem space within the
given timeframe.
 Communicate with all stakeholders in an ethical and professional manner
and confidently defend ideas and proposals.
Synopsis: This is the culmination of the degree in Computing. It requires the student to
use a range of practices and techniques in solving a substantial problem related
to their programmes. There are aspects of the Computing discipline from
different Computing programmes that cannot be presented adequately in the
formal classroom setting. These skills can be developed only in the framework
of an independent capstone experience. This course is separated into two
phases. First phase focuses on the proposal stage and phase 2 focusses on the
development, implementation, evaluation and documentation stage.

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4.4.34 PRJ3223 – Capstone Project 2 (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 3 (March intake 2018)

Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Demonstrate the ability of self-conduct and application of respective
programme’s concepts and theory in the project development.
 Communicate professionally the results and finding orally or written.
 Design and develop a substantial project, as well as to devise testing or
validation regimes to ensure quality deliverables.
Synopsis: This is the culmination of the degree in Computing. It requires the student to use
a range of practices and techniques in solving a substantial problem related to
their programmes. There are aspects of the Computing discipline from different
Computing programmes that cannot be presented adequately in the formal
classroom setting. These skills can be developed only in the framework of an
independent capstone experience. This course is separated into two phases. First
phase focuses on the proposal stage and phase 2 focusses on the development,
implementation, evaluation and documentation stage.

4.4.35 SEG3203 – Internship

Credit 6
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Demonstrate interpersonal, technical and analytical skills in the
workplace
 Demonstrate the ability to handle workplace challenges
 Demonstrate the ability to determine own career path based on work
experience in the attached company
Synopsis Students are attached to companies and organisations in positions which
are relevant to their training and education and which will allow them to
apply, develop or extend their current skills and knowledge, as well as
study the production and/or business aspects of the internship company.
The internship attachment is for three months of 6 credits. Students will
attend pre-internship workshop. They will be briefed about the internship
process and accompanying documentations, which include the CV writing,
interview and pre-internship. The department will assign a supervisor to
guide students in seeking and securing placements. They will also be
assigned a workplace supervisor and an academic supervisor who will
oversee their work and training. At the conclusion of the internship, both
supervisors will evaluated the interns under their charge, and the students
will submit a report of their internship experience.

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4.4.36 BIS3208 – Seminar Series (Direct Entry)
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Discuss the finer details in certain computing specialisations
 Analyse and critique journal articles
 Construct viewpoints of topics / articles / documentaries in oral and
written form to different audiences
 Practise Demonstrate a high degree of receptiveness to new ideas and
new perspectives of existing ones
 Produce a Seminar Portfolio that documents the student’s activities,
personal thoughts and achievements as well as other noteworthy
accomplishments throughout the duration of this course
Synopsis: The Seminar Series allows the student free rein to explore personal areas
of interest within the computing discipline. Guest lectures conducted by
industry and/or research experts would stimulate interest in areas of
research and development that might not have been considered, otherwise.
The student would be assigned to undertake readings of specific themes or
other articles of particular interest to the student. The resulting report
would not only reflect the student’s views, but would also serve to develop
his analytical and critiquing abilities. It is hoped that this would eventually
develop an ability to view ideas from a totally impartial and objective
manner, while retaining a healthy curiosity for new perspectives. Finally,
the student must submit a Seminar Portfolio that serves as a personal record
of his learning activities, personal thoughts and achievements as well as
other noteworthy accomplishments throughout the duration of this course.

4.4.37 MMD3105 – Multimedia Networking

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Discuss the requirements of multimedia application and the associated
Quality of Service parameters.
 Explain how multimedia content is delivered over IP networks.
 Explain how a particular network protocol works in supporting
multimedia applications.
 Analyse the different types of network protocol that are used for
multimedia support.
 Evaluate the suitability of a given network protocol with respect to
multimedia content delivery.
Synopsis: The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of
key technical issues related to multimedia networks. It will involve a
thorough analysis of the basic architectures and protocols that have been
developed and adopted by the Internet specifically. Students will also be
exposed to future direction of multimedia networks such as the IP
Multimedia Subsystem in mobile domains.

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4.4.38 NET3106 – Network Security
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe the basics of network security, and distinguish different types
of security mechanisms
 Apply different approaches to cryptography and encryption
 Analyze mechanisms for authentication and user verification
 Evaluate network security services over communication links and web
applications
Synopsis: This course introduces the concept of network security, and highlights that
fundamental issues related to securing network content from any potential
attacks and software damage by viruses. This course explains the concept
of communication link security and the process of verification and identity
authentication which is gaining growing importance with the development
of internet technology.

4.4.39 NET3207 – Network Management

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Clarify the importance of network management to IT enterprise
 Demonstrate the dimensions and the viewpoint of network
management
 Apply the concepts related to network management components,
management building blocks, common management protocols and
reference modules
Synopsis: This course highlights the principles of network management as an
essential factors in successfully operating a network. Companies that
requires heavy dependence on network services requires specialized
network managers to keep those service running synonymously with its
business. This course provides an accessible overview of network
management covering management for networks themselves and the
services running over those networks.

4.4.40 NET3208 – Mobile Computing

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Clarify the characteristics of mobile radio-environment propagation
phenomena.
 Illustrating the techniques for modulation and multiple access.
 Differentiate various types of mobile systems.
 Contrasting the difference of wireless networks that are currently
deployed.
Synopsis: The purpose of this course is to give the student a thorough understanding
of basic mobile networking. It focuses on digital data transfer, future trends
in networking, how mobility influences applications, security, IP networks
as well as an overview in mobile communication.

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4.4.41 CSC3064 – Database Engineering
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain in detail the underlying concept of database systems and
apply this knowledge to implement local/remote database system.
 Explain, apply and evaluate typical database issues and core
functionalities for database Administration /performance/tuning
 Explain and apply the concepts of Distributed and Object Oriented
databases
 Code advanced PL/SQL programming
 Explain emerging data base applications and concepts
Synopsis: This course focuses on advanced topics in design and develop database in
a centralized / distributed environment. Information derived from data is
important to the management, productivity and differentiation of an
organization. Data must be efficiently collected, organized, retrieved and
managed to make it meaningful to the organization. It is the role of the IT
professional to develop, deploy, manage and integrate data to support the
organization. In addition it gives the IT professional on deciding various
ways and the detailed knowledge in administering different types of
database applications.

4.4.42 CSC3206 – Artificial Intelligence (Direct Entry)

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Construct an efficient problem space and implement an appropriate
search algorithm
 Differentiate among the typical knowledge representation schemes
 Justify the design recommendations and implementation of
appropriate expert systems
Synopsis: The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is concerned with solving problems
that are difficult or impractical to solve with other methods. An AI system
has to be able to represent the domain knowledge correctly, deploy
appropriate search algorithms to identify the solution, as well as to interpret
the solution in meaningful ways to the human users. This subject
introduces the student to popular search strategies and to the most common
knowledge representation schemes. One of these schemes, called
production rules, forms the basis of one of the most successful AI
accomplishments in its history – expert systems.

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 4.4.43 CSC3014 – Computer Vision (Direct Entry)
Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of facts in computer
vision.
 Demonstrate theoretical computing knowledge in analyzing,
modeling, designing and evaluating computer vision systems.
 Be able to work independently and in a team to design and implement
a computer vision system.
Synopsis: The aim of computer vision is to make useful decisions about real physical
objects and scenes based on sensed images. This entails the construction
of scene descriptions from images. This subject teaches the students to
extract meaningful information or description from images using low level
image analysis, pattern recognition and motion. From this extracted
information, students are thought on how to use neural networks or fuzzy
systems to come to a decision.

4.4.44 CSC3034 – Computational Intelligence (Direct Entry)

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Analyze typical CI problems and design the most appropriate CI-
based solution
 Evaluate the symbiosis that exists between the component
methodologies to create hybrid CI systems
 Conduct appropriate performance metrics to measure the quality of CI
solutions
Synopsis: Computational Intelligence (CI) is a set of Nature-inspired computational
methodologies and approaches designed to address complex problems of
real-world scenarios to which traditional methodologies and algorithmic
approaches are ineffective / infeasible. It primarily includes Evolutionary
Computation, Neural Networks, and Fuzzy Systems. In addition, the
student will also be introduced to related techniques that stem from these
or gravitate around one or more of them, such as Particle Swarm
Optimization which extends from Evolutionary Computation.

4.4.45 CSC3044 – Computer Security

Credit 4
value:
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Describe the basics of computer security, and distinguish different
types of security mechanisms.
 Apply security mechanisms to various functions and components of a
computer system such as database and software.
 Evaluate security aspects of computer system.
 Develop and revise security solutions to real scenarios.
Synopsis: This course addresses a wide range of areas in computer security, covering
topics in identification and authentication, access control, reference
monitors, Windows security, database security, software security, security
models, security evaluations, encryption and authentication applications.
This course will also explore challenges in the design and analysis of the
security aspects of computer systems. This course enables students to
understand, think about, and analyze computer security issues.

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4.4.46 NET3204 – Distributed Systems (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Discuss distributed systems, the rationale for developing such systems,
principles and protocol, design and implementation issues or potential
problems of the systems.
 Analyse and evaluate the important factors involved client-server
paradigm, middleware technology in term of their performance and
security concerns.
 Evaluate the importance of scalability and reliability in distributed
systems
 Develop simple distributed systems with application of principles and
protocols of distributed computing
Synopsis: This course aims to familiarize students with the middleware tools and
techniques increasingly used to build large scale modern computing
applications and services. It offers an in-depth look at the range of modern
middleware techniques, including AKKA, MOM and RM-ODP. Students
will be able explore hands-on aspects of these technologies as well as the
more theoretical architectures. At the end of the course students will have
a better understanding of the different distributed technologies and will be
better able to make decisions on the choice of middleware technologies
for different problems.

4.4.47 NET3014 – Advanced Computer Networks (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Clarify the concepts of next generation and advanced data communication and
computer networking technologies
 Manipulate audio and video data for communication purpose
 Justify the advanced solutions applied to solve data communication and
computer networking problems

Synopsis: This course is designed to convey knowledge related to the next generation and
advanced communications and networking technologies, such as 5G and cognitive
radio. It also explains the basic concepts of audio / video communication. Students
will be taught with advanced networking knowledge such as routing and switching
protocols.

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4.4.48 BIS3034 – CRM Application Development (August intake 2018)
Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Design and build multi-user cloud CRM applications
 Modify and customize the enterprise CRM applications to improve the user
interface based on the business process need.
 Integrate and implement the Mobile CRM applications
Synopsis: This course is a must for students in need to leverage their developer skills to learn
how to use declarative “clicks not code” capabilities of the cloud platform and
services to create new CRM applications, and web pages to customize the
implementation.

4.4.49 PRG3014 – UI/UX Design and Development (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:
 Explain the importance of MVC to interface programming.
 Create a responsive interface using existing components from an interface
library.
 Identify the commonalities and differences in UIs across different
platforms.
Synopsis: This subject mainly focuses on the design, develop and evaluate stages of the
interaction design cycle. Students will be taught tools to implement their design
ideas so that user evaluations can be done to study the usability and user experience
of the system.

4.4.50 ENG2013 (MU2 2713) - Communication Skills (Direct Entry)

Credit value: 3
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Recognise the process of human communication and models and concepts in
communication.
 Make appropriate and effective communication choices in a variety of
academic, business and social contexts.
 Demonstrate effective communication skills in discussion, presentation and
negotiation.
 Use technology to enhance communication.
Synopsis: This is an interactive course which combines classroom discussion and a variety of
oral activities meant to give students opportunities to practise and master the basic
concepts in communicating. Students are expected to be able to participate in
classroom discussions which focus on various aspects of communication. In
addition, students are expected to demonstrate their understanding of the issues
discussed and the skills needed for effective communication through a variety of
oral and written assignments.

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4.4.51 MU3 2414 - Social and Professional Responsibilities (Direct Entry)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Communicate technical information professionally to local audiences.
 Contribute effectively in creating better teams.
 Describe the various ways in which IT revolutionizes human interactions in a
dynamic Malaysian society.
 Discuss the ramifications of violating intellectual property rights and the legal
consequences of compromised computing resources and services.
 Identify how professionals should maintain their professional behaviours in
the face of organizational expectations and constraints.
Synopsis: In addition to technical skills, a professional must understand the social and
professional context of modern and future technology, and adhere to ethical codes
of conduct. Such skills are essential, particularly in the dynamic Malaysian society.
This course covers the social, professional, ethical and legal aspects of technology
within the Malaysian context. It stresses effective oral and written communication
skills. It also identifies how teamwork in a multi-ethnic environment is integrated
through technology and how technology supports an organisation, as well as the
roles a professional plays in various aspects of technology.

4.4.52 MU4 2413 – Community Service (Direct Entry)

Credit value: 3
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Increase the awareness of personal strength and weakness in working in group.
 Demonstrate leadership and team work.
 Collaborate and communicate well with others.
 Contribute and engage in community service activities.
Synopsis: This subject aims to create awareness of civic responsibility in students and of the
role they can play and the contributions they can make in supporting their
community. The community service activities may take place in public institutions
such as hospital, non-profit organizations, welfare homes and environmental
organizations.

4.4.53 PSY2164 – Introduction to Psychology 1 (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Explain the three core domains of Psychology: Developmental Psychology,
Social Psychology, and Research Methods.
 Describe important psychological theories relevant to the three domains of
psychology.
 Apply conceptual knowledge and practical research skills for each of the three
domains.
 Write practical reports related to each of the three domains.
Synopsis: This is an introduction course on psychology. The goal of this subject is to
introduce students to three of the six core knowledge domains within Psychology.
The domains covered are Research Methods, Developmental Psychology, and
Social Psychology. Research Methods in Psychology covers both the design of
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 used include both quantitative and qualitative methods. Developmental Psychology
covers topics such as childhood, adolescence and life-span development,
development of attachment, social relations, cognitive and language development
and social and cultural contexts of development. Social Psychology covers topics
such as social cognition, attribution, group processes and intergroup relations, close
relationships and social constructionism.

4.4.54 MKT2224 – Principles of Marketing (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Identify and explain the role of marketing in organisations.
 Evaluate the impact of the environment on marketing.
 Present a coherent marketing mix effectively.
Synopsis: The Principles of Marketing subject is an introduction to the Marketing discipline.
This subject addresses key issues in marketing such as identifying customer needs
and wants, identifying target markets, examining the marketing mix and methods
of conducting marketing research. This subject also highlights the important areas
in marketing that deserve emphasis in today’s globally challenging business world.
These areas include creating customer satisfaction through superior value, quality
and service. This subject can be used as a foundation for those intending to major
in marketing and as an aid to those intending to major in other related fields
(business, management, sociology, psychology).

4.4.55 IST1014 – Introduction to Statistics (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Apply the concepts of statistics in problem-solving.
 Conduct statistical hypothesis testing to arrive at logical conclusions.
 Present statistical analysis and hypothesis testing results on data using
statistical software package through oral presentation and written report in a
team
Statistics has the tools to solve even the most complicated problems within the
Synopsis:
organization. It will introduce students to statistical techniques that will enable
them to study a problem, put forward a hypothesis, collect data, analyze the data
and put forward a solution with a probability assessment attached to it. The critical
skills that the student will acquire will stand them in good stead when they start on
their project work.

4.4.56 MGT1014 – Principles and Practice of Management (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Undertake lifelong learning in academic and career development.
 Communicate effectively with peers, clients, supervisors and society at large.
 Demonstrate teamwork, interpersonal, entrepreneurial and social skills.

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Synopsis: Management requires understanding of the key activities of an organization and
their roles in meeting its goals. This introductory subject is designed to introduce
students to the management function and its role in organisations and society. It
lays out the principles behind this function, i.e. the theory, and relates to how these
principles are applied in today’s business environment, i.e. the practice. This
subject follows a logical sequence. It begins by defining management and
managers. A number of management theories are then introduced. The main body
of the subject deals with the many tasks a manager performs – planning, organising,
strategic management, and decision-making, all the way to control. The final part
of the subject deals with the role of management in the context of a changing
environment to which management must respond if the business is to remain
competitive. Management of this change must be accomplished within a
framework of business ethics and social responsibility, given the increasing
attention now paid to corporate governance.

4.4.57 ENT2114 Principles of Entrepreneurship (August intake 2018)

Credit value: 4
Learning Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to
outcomes:  Develop a degree of familiarity with the theory and practice of
entrepreneurship including entrepreneurial behaviour.
 Gain an understanding of the fundamental processess of enterprise creation
and development.
 Develop understanding of the nature and problems of entrepreneurship in
different context.
Synopsis: The subject is systematically organised around the initiation, planning, growth, and
development of new and emerging ventures. The subject begins with introduction
to entrepreneurial mind-set and examines the entrepreneurial revolution that has
taken root across the globe. The organizational perspective of corporate
entrepreneurship and the rising trend of social entrepreneurship are also among the
first few discussion topics of the subject. The subject then examines the initiation
of entrepreneurial ventures. Topics to be discussed including opportunity
identification, assessment of opportunities, the pathway of starting a new venture
and the development of an entrepreneurial plan. The subject concludes with the
valuation challenge in entrepreneurship that focuses on the importance of business
valuation and the final harvest of a new venture which includes the management of
succession strategy and exit strategy for an enterprise.

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5. Assessment

All subjects will be assessed. Each subject will specify learning outcomes and
assessment criteria by which students can demonstrate the achievement of the subject
learning outcomes. The Sunway University Code of Conduct in Examinations are
included in Appendix B.

5.1 Submission of Assignments

Assignments submission must be made by the deadline and in the format required
(either hardcopy and/or electronic or any other format specified). Electronic copies
must be submitted through “Turnitin” software available in eLearn.
IMPORTANT: Read about Plagiarism in Section 7.2 Plagiarism.

5.2 Extensions and Penalties for Late Submissions

The University requires students to adhere to submission deadlines for any form
of assessment. Penalties shall be applied in relation to unauthorized late
submission of work are as follows:
 Coursework submitted after the deadline but within 1 week will be accepted
for a maximum mark of 40%.
 Any coursework handed in after seven days, and without an agreed
extension will be regarded as a non-submission and awarded zero.
 Submission of resit coursework must adhere strictly to the deadline. No
extension will be given and late submissions will be awarded at zero.
Subject lecturers have the authority to approve extensions of deadlines for
coursework within their own subjects and such agreements will be documented.

5.3 Grading Scheme

Sunway University operates a standard grading scheme based on percentages to
denote student performance in each subject as follows:
Marks (%) Grade Description
70 – 100 A Distinction
60 – 69 B Merit
50 – 59 C Credit
40 – 49 D Pass
0 – 39 F Fail
Only grade P (Pass) or F (Fail) is denoted for Internship subjects.

5.4 Additional requirement to pass a subject

Computing subjects in this programme require the students to pass both continuous
assessment and final examination severally to pass the subject. For this purpose,
all continuous assessments for the subject are taken together by their weighted-
average as a single assessment component, and are not considered separately.
A failure of either assessment component will result in a fail grade, even if the
total mark is 40 or above. Such failure of subject due to failure in either assessment
component is referred to herein as component failure. It is considered similar to a
subject failure with regard to study progression.

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 5.5 Examination Arrangements
An examination is defined as a formal, timed assessment of any duration that is
subject to continuous invigilation. The University operates a strict Code of
Conduct (Appendix B) in relation to the behaviour of examination candidates. A
copy is made available to all examination candidates.
It is the responsibility of the student to attend examinations in accordance with the
published schedule. A student who fail to attend an examination will be awarded
zero mark, unless mitigating circumstances are accepted.
The University may require students to register for examinations and reserves the
right to make a charge for this.
Examination scripts are not generally returned to students. Where the scripts are
retained by the University, it is stored for at least three years from the exam date
before it is destroyed.

5.6 Absence from Examination

Students are expected to be present for all tests and examinations at the time and
place announced. If a student is absent without valid reason (mitigating
circumstances) supported by documentary evidence, this will be recorded on the
mark sheet and a mark of zero will be awarded. Absence due to medical or
extenuating circumstances will only be accepted if the student presents evidence
within three working days to support his/her claim (such as a medical certificate
issued by a doctor). Self-certification without a doctor’s confirmation will not be
accepted.

6. Publication of Coursework Marks and Examination Results

6.1 Publication of Results

Examination results will be posted on iZone after endorsement by the Programme
Assessment Board. All marks are considered provisional until confirmation is
given by the Programme Assessment Board.

6.2 Return of marked assignments

Marks for coursework (e.g. assignments, presentations, learning tasks, etc.) will
be published on eLearn no later than three (3) teaching weeks from the submission
deadline. The University practice for return of marked assignments is normally
within two to four weeks of the submission deadline.
Lecturers may mark the assignments either by annotating the electronic copy or
by writing on the paper copy. It is the student’s responsibility to collect the marked
assignments. Any marked assignments not collected within one month will be
destroyed.

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7. Academic Malpractice
7.1 Cheating in Examinations and Coursework
Students’ attention is drawn to the fact that cheating in examination and
coursework is a serious academic offence that may constitute grounds for
exclusion. Students are reminded of the regulations, which includes cheating as:
 communicating with or copying from any other student during an
examination;
 communicating during an examination with any person other than a
properly authorised invigilator;
 introducing unauthorised written, printed or electronically stored
material into an examination room;
 gaining access to any unauthorised material relating to an examination
during or before the specified time

7.2 Plagiarism
Plagiarism involves the unacknowledged use of someone else’s work, usually in
coursework, and passing it off as if it were his/her own. This category of cheating
includes the following:
 verbatim copying or insertion of another person’s work (published or
unpublished and including material freely available in electronic form)
without appropriate acknowledgement;
 the deliberate and detailed presentation of another person’s concept as
one’s own;
 unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another person’s work
Please note that “Turnitin” is a software to detect plagiarism and the University
reserves the right to use this software on all submitted assignments
7.3 Other forms of dishonest practice not falling within the above definitions may also
amount to malpractice.
7.4 Warning Concerning Copyright Restrictions
The Copyright Act 1987 governs the protection of copyrighted works in Malaysia.
Copyright works refer to literary, musical or artistic works (which includes books,
plays, photographs, sculptures, paintings, computer programs) and films, sound
recordings or broadcasts.

Any unauthorised reproductions, sale or hire, distribution and public exhibition by

way of trade, constitutes infringement of copyright. Offenders can be penalised by
fine or imprisonment or both.

Copying or reproduction for the purposes of non-profit research and private study
does not infringe copyright if it is compatible with "fair dealing".

For more information, please refer to the official portal of Intellectual Property
Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) at
[Link]
Details of the procedures involved in cases of Academic Malpractice can be found
in Appendix C.

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8. Progression

Decisions on progression of a student pursuing an award are made by the Programme

Assessment Board (PAB). Progression in any award is dependent on achieving a
minimum pass of 40% or to have been condoned or had exemptions given, in all
subjects.

8.1 Progression
 A student who passes all subjects in a semester will progress to the
following semester.
 A student who has accumulated 3 failed subjects or more, or 10 credits
of subjects will not be allowed to take new subjects in the following
semester. However, an exception can be made if the failed subjects are
not offered in the following semester whereby the student will be
allowed to take up to a maximum of 3 new subjects in order to fulfil
requirements for full-time study provided that the failed subjects are not
pre-requisites for the new subjects.
 Unless prohibited by professional body regulations, undergraduate
students are given two (2) reassessment opportunities in any subject
which has been failed in the first attempt, except where an irretrievable
fail has been awarded as a result of malpractice. The reassessment may
take place in the form of repeat or re-sit in accordance to the stipulated
conditions (8.3).
Upon failing the first attempt, if the student is given the opportunity to
re-sit and fail again, he/she will have only one (1) reassessment
opportunity left. However, if the student waives the opportunity to re-sit,
he/she will have 2 remaining attempts to repeat the subject. At any point,
the student will be required to repeat the subject at the first available
opportunity.

8.2 Repeat
For a repeat, the student will have to attend classes and take the failed subject in
its entirety. The normal tuition fees as applicable to the subject will be charged.
The student will be allowed to take additional subjects in the semester on top of
the subject/s repeated on condition that the
(a) total credits taken in the semester does not exceed 20 for a full semester
and 10 for a short semester.
(b) accumulated failed credit is below 10 credits.
The maximum mark allocated for a repeat due to failure will be 40%.

8.3 Resit
A resit is an opportunity to make another attempt at the failed assessment
component of the subject (such as sit for another written examination or re-submit
coursework) following a marginal failure (where marks are between 30% and
39%). Each resit is subjected to payment of a resit fee to be determined by the
University
A resit can be considered by the Programme Assessment Board for all subjects
except non-computing subjects, Seminar Series, Capstone Project & Internship.
A resit can be considered under the following circumstances:

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 (a) For subjects where the assessment is fully-based on coursework, a student
who fails marginally may be given an opportunity to re-submit his/her
coursework.
(b) A student with one or two outstanding marginal failures from the final
semester of study will be given an opportunity to resit, in order to complete
and meet the credit requirements for an award
(c) A student who failed a subject due to a marginal failure in either
examination or coursework, whereby the marks acheived for the passed
component is 50 or higher will be given an opportunity to resit for the
examination or re-submit the coursework.
The marks awarded for a resit shall not exceed 40%.

8.4 Condonement
A student who after failing all opportunities to pass a subject but had achieved a
mark of between 35% and 39% in any of the attempts may be given condonement
for the said subject. The failed subject must be proposed to the Programme
Assessment Board for condonement. The maximum that can be condoned is 10
credits for a diploma and 12 credits for a bachelor’s degree.

Condonement can only be applied to student who has obtained an average of 40%
or above for all subjects taken excluding:
i. MPW compulsory subjects
ii. MPU (U1, U3, U4) general studies subjects for diploma programme
iii. MPU (U1 and U4) general studies subjects for honours degree
programme
iv. Capstone Project for degree programme
Project for diploma programme

Although a condonement may allow a student to progress or complete for an award

by receiving credit, the marks achieved in a condoned subject are not altered and
this mark will carry forward to any clssification calculation if relevant, except in
circumstances when:
a) A subject has a stipulated assessment condition which requires a
pass in both coursework and examination, and

b) A student has achieved a total mark above 40%, but failed either the
coursework or examination component.

In the case of the exception stated above, condonement may be applied to the
individual assessment component of either coursework or examination. The
application of condonement will result in the adjustment of the total marks to
the marks achieved in the original attempt and this condoned mark will be used
in any classification calculation where relevant.

8.5 Exit
A student with outstanding failures after all opportunities of reassessment have
been exhausted, and after the application of any condonement allowed, will be
required to exit from the programme.

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9. Programme Award and Results

Awards are recommended by the Programme Assessment Board. In order to be

recommended for the award, students must have:
 Achieved passes in the credit requirements specified for the award.
Condonement and credit exemption are considered as pass for this purpose.
 Passed any additional requirements specified by the programme associated
with the award, including compulsory subjects, defined combinations of subjects and
placements.
 Achieved an Overall Average greater than or equal to 40% from subjects that
are taken into account towards the award classification. An Overall Average in the
range 38% - 39.99% may be considered for the award of a Pass Degree within the
Bachelor award, subject to the fulfilment of the minimum graduating credits.
 Met any required Professional or Statutory Body requirements for the award.

9.1 Honours Degree Award Classification

The classification of awards will be based on the average marks of contributing
subjects. The contributing subjects for an Honours Degree are derived from the
results of Year 2 and Year 3 only, excluding the MPU general studies subjects in
U1 and U4 categories. Internship marks are not taken into account for
classification of awards.
The overall average marks for the classification of degree awards, with honours,
are as follows:
Overall Average Honours Classification
70.00 - 100% Class I
60.00 – 69.99% Class II (Division I)
50.00 - 59.99% Class II (Division II)
40.00 – 49.99% Class III
The class of degree will be awarded when the average mark is at or above the class
boundary - 70%, 60%, 50%. A higher class will also be awarded, based on the
overall profile of the student where:
(a) the overall average calculated from all contributing subjects does not fall
below the boundary for that class by more than 2%; and
(b) at least half of the contributing subject credits, attain that class

A student who does not qualify for an Honours Degree may be awarded a Pass
Degree when the following conditions are fulfilled:
(a) Successfully completed the minimum graduating credits.
(b) The average of all subjects in Year 2 and Year 3 is at least 38%.

9.2 Calculation of Overall Average

The Overall Average is calculated using the arithmetic average of all counting
subject marks weighted in accordance with their credit value and expressed to two
decimal places as shown below:
Overall Average (%) = (m1 x c1 + m2 x c2 + … + mn x cn) / (c1 + c2 +…+ cn)
where m = mark awarded, and c = number of credits

An example of degree overall average calculation (for August 2018 intake) is

shown below:

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Subject Credits Marks Grade Marks ×
(%) Credits
Year 1
Networking Principles 4 70 A Not counted
Programming Principles 4 85 A Not counted
Computer Mathematics 4 72 A Not counted
English for Computer Technology
4 65 B Not counted
Studies
Introduction to Statistics 4 50 C Not counted
Database Fundamentals 4 68 B Not counted
Object-Oriented Programming
4 45 D Not counted
Fundamentals
Computer Organisation 4 55 C Not counted
Web Fundamentals 4 52 C Not counted
Ethnic Relations (U1) 3 76 A Not counted
Islamic and Asian Civilisations (U1) 3 56 C Not counted
Year 2
Data Structure & Algorithms 4 68 B 272
Operating System Fundamentals 4 71 A 284
Human Computer Interaction 4 80 A 320
Object-Oriented Programming 4 55 C 220
Communication Skills (U2) 2 68 B 136
Computer Networks 4 72 A 288
Software Engineering 4 65 B 260
Database Management Systems 4 66 B 264
Web Programming 4 66 B 264
Probability and Statistics 4 65 B 260
Social & Professional Responsibilities
2 65 B 130
(U3)
Community Service (U4) 2 75 A Not counted
Year 3
Project Management 4 58 C 232
Network Management 4 63 B 252
Database Engineering 4 64 B 256
Computer Security 4 58 C 232
Capstone Project 1 3 60 B 180
Capstone Project 2 3 60 B 180
Internship 6 - P Not counted
Mobile Computing 4 66 B 264
Principles of Marketing 4 73 A 292
Total 70 4,586

* U2 and U3 subjects are counted in the overall average except when they are classified
as Year 1 subjects

Overall Average = Sum of (Marks x Credits) / Total counted credits

= 4586 / 70
= 65.51 %
Awarded Honours Class II (1)

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 An example of degree overall average calculation (for August 2018 intake – Direct
Entry) is shown below:

Subject Credits Marks Grade Marks ×

(%) Credits
Year 1
Ethnic Relations (U1) 3 76 A Not counted
Islamic and Asian Civilisations (U1) 3 56 C Not counted
Year 2
Data Structure & Algorithms 4 68 B 272
Operating System Fundamentals 4 71 A 284
Human Computer Interaction 4 80 A 320
Object-Oriented Programming 4 55 C 220
Communication Skills (U2) 3 68 B 204
Computer Networks 4 72 A 288
Software Engineering 4 65 B 260
Digital Image Processing 4 66 B 264
Web Programming 4 66 B 264
Social & Professional Responsibilities
4 65 B 260
(U3)
Community Service (U4) 3 75 A Not counted
Year 3
Project Management 4 58 C 232
Multimedia Networking 4 63 B 252
Artificial Intelligence 4 64 B 256
Computer Security 4 58 C 232
Capstone Project 6 60 B 360
Internship 6 - P Not counted
Computer Vision 4 66 B 264
Computational Intelligence 4 73 A 292
Total 69 4,524

* U2 and U3 subjects are counted in the overall average except when they are classified
as Year 1 subjects

Overall Average = Sum of (Marks x Credits) / Total counted credits

= 4524 / 69
= 65.56 %
Awarded Honours Class II (1)

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9.3 Appeal against Assessment Board Decision
Please refer to below flowchart for the appeal against Assessment Board Decision
flowchart:

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10. Graduation

The Graduation pack, which comprises of the following, will be sent to your
iMail before the Graduation Ceremony.

1. Graduation Checklist;
2. MOHE Fresh Graduate Tracer Studies Letter;
3. Invitation Letter to Graduands;
4. Graduation Essential Information;
5. Registration Form; and
6. Alumni Homecoming Flyer

Graduands are required to return the completed registration form and make
payment by the stipulated deadline.

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Appendix A: Floor plan of School of Science and Technology

Level 3: Administration Office

Level 3: Academic Offices

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 Appendix B: Code of Conduct in Examinations
Failure to adhere to the following rules and regulations can result in a student being disqualified for
the examination.

1. Arrival Time
Candidates will be allowed to enter the examination hall/room 10 min. before commencement of
the examination. Candidates arriving after 30 minutes of commencement of the examination will
not be allowed into the examination room.

2. General Instructions
Candidates are required to observe any general instructions which may be given by the Chief
Invigilator and to note carefully any instructions that appear on the front of the examination paper.

3. Authorised Materials
No writing paper or manuscripts may be taken into the examination room, other than those
specifically permitted. Bags must be left at the designated storage area before a candidate
approaches his or her assigned seat. Headwear (such as caps or bandanas), pencil cases, electronic
devices (such as smartphones, PDAs, or iPods) and programmable calculators are not allowed.
Candidates are not allowed to borrow stationeries from another candidate.

4. Communications in the Examination Room

No communication between candidates is allowed as soon as the candidate enters the examination
room until the candidate leaves the examination hall/room. Candidates wishing to communicate
with the Chief Invigilator should raise their hand to attract attention. Any candidate that leaves his
or her seat without permission will be disqualified.

5. Permission to Leave the Examination Room

Candidates are not allowed to leave the examination hall/room within the first 30 minutes and the
last 15 minutes of the examination. Candidates can only leave the examination room once
(normally) to go to the toilet during the examination accompanied by an invigilator.

6. Candidate Behaviour
Smoking and eating are not permitted in the examination hall.

7. Examination Materials
Candidates are not permitted to remove examination materials from the examination room unless
specified by the Chief Invigilator. All examination scripts remain the property of the Examination
Unit.

8. Candidate Responsibilities
Candidates are required to adhere to the instructions for the conduct of the examination as set out
in this document and any other instructions which may be issued to candidates through the Chief
Invigilator.

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 Appendix C: Guidelines on Academic Malpractice

1 General
1.1 Malpractice may be broadly defined as an attempt to gain an advantage over other students
by the use of unfair and unacceptable methods. Common to all cases of malpractice is
the attempt to affect by deceitful means an assessment of academic ability, standing or
progress.
1.2 The University shall have the right to investigate any allegation of academic malpractice
against a student and may take disciplinary action where it decides, on the balance of
probabilities, that an act of malpractice has been committed.
1.3 The University has a zero tolerance policy towards academic malpractice and treats lapses
without leniency. To claim ignorance will not preclude the offender from the penalties
accrued of having unintentionally commit academic malpractice.
2 Types of Malpractice
2.1 Cheating is an infringement of the rules governing conduct in examinations or other forms
of time-constrained assessment. Cheating includes the following:
i. gaining access to any unauthorised material relating to an examination during or
before the specified time;
ii. any form of communication with or copying from any other student or any other
source during an examination, except in so far as the assessment criteria/rubric
may specifically permit;
iii. communicating during an examination with any person other than a properly
authorised invigilator or another authorised member of staff;
iv. introducing any written, printed or electronically stored information into an
examination room, unless expressly permitted by the assessment criteria/rubric
for the examination;
v. making use of electronic calculators and other portable electronic devices except
as permitted under the rubric of the examination, and in the provision for students
with additional assessment requirements;
vi. accessing or receiving information in an examination by electronic means, such
as from a mobile phone;
vii. the placing of unauthorised items on the examination desk (including pencil
cases, mobile phones);
viii. the use of mobile telephones, or other communication devices during an
assessment or examination;
ix. fabricating information in an examination, e.g. use of artificial citations; and/or
x. impersonating another student, or procuring an impersonator.
2.2 Plagiarism consists of unacknowledged use of someone else’s work and attempting to
pass it off as one’s own. It includes the representation of work: written, visual, practical
or otherwise, of any other person, including another student or anonymous web-based
material, or any institution, as the candidate’s own. It may take the form of:
i. the verbatim copying or insertion of another’s work without clear identification
and acknowledgement - including the downloading of materials from the internet
without proper referencing, published or unpublished and including work of
another student;
ii. paraphrasing by, for instance, substituting a few words or phrases or altering the
order of presentation of another person's work, or linking unacknowledged
sentences or phrases with words of one's own;
iii. unacknowledged quotation of phrases from another person’s work;
iv. the deliberate and detailed presentation of another’s concept as one’s own;
v. work that has been completed, altered, translated or corrected by another person,
and is submitted as if it was the student's own work;
vi. work that has already been published in another language, and have been
translated into English by the student themselves or by another person;

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 vii. direct facsimile of an image, a sound or performance without due
acknowledgement of its source;
viii. copying work that was originally completed and submitted by the student and
resubmitted for another purpose, without acknowledgement of this, unless
resubmission is allowed;

2.3 Collusion occurs when there is conscious collaboration, without official approval,
between two or more students in the preparation and production of work which is
ultimately submitted by each in an identical or substantially similar form and/or is
represented by each to be the product of his or her individual efforts. Collusion includes:
i. unauthorised collaboration with another student in completion of work;
ii. submission as entirely his/her own work, work done in collaboration with another
person, with the intention to gain an unfair advantage;
iii. knowingly permitting another student to copy all or part of one's work which that
student then submits as their own unaided work;
iv. falsely claims involvement in approved and assessed group work and colludes
with that group in order to deceive the lecturer or tutor.

2.4 Fabrication of results occurs when a candidate falsely claims to have, for example, carried
out tests, research or observations as part of his/her assessed work, or presents fabricated
results with the object of gaining an advantage. Fabrication may also include:
i. falsifying data or material in the presentation of laboratory reports; fieldwork
reports, projects, work-based learning, etc.;
ii. presentation of artificial references or other source material purporting to
demonstrate a depth of reading or knowledge beyond that undertaken, e.g.
embellishment of the bibliography;
iii. alterations and supplementing the data in order to misrepresent the results;
iv. falsifying evidence in support of applications, for example for mitigating
circumstances or academic appeals.

2.5 Impersonation is the assumption by one person of the identity of another person with
intent to deceive or to gain unfair advantage in the assessment process.

2.6 Breaches of Confidentiality occurs when a student does not follow confidentiality and/or
anonymity protocols and includes:
i. direct naming of an individual or organisation where protocols prohibit this;
ii. inclusion of documentation than links to privileged information;
iii. provision of information that could lead to the identification of individuals or
organisation, e.g. dates of birth, hospital record numbers, addresses or reference
to unusual

2.7 Other forms of dishonest practice not falling within the above definitions may also amount
to malpractice. This includes, but is not limited to:
i. attempting to obtain special consideration by offering or receiving inducements
or favours;
ii. making false declarations to deceive staff and/or to receive special consideration;
iii. procuring another person's work or intentionally buying work from a website or
other source;
iv. the submission of false claims of previously gained qualifications, research or
experience in order to gain credit for prior learning;
v. Ensuring the non-availability of books, journal articles or other reference
materials in the library by deliberately removing or mis-shelving them so that
other students may not be able to find and use the materials.
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3 Student Responsibility
3.1 Students have a responsibility to be aware of the policy and procedures regarding
academic malpractice, to understand the seriousness of academic malpractice and to take
every reasonable step to ensure that academic malpractice does not occur.
3.2 It is the responsibility of the student to take reasonable precautions to guard against
unauthorised access by others to his/her work, both before and after assessment.

4 Procedures for Dealing with Academic Malpractice

4.1 Initial Handling of Academic Malpractice
The initial procedures of handling academic malpractice vary with regard to types of
academic malpractice, level of student, the severity of the infringement and whether there
has been more than one infringement. An investigation of the incident of academic
malpractice will follow after initial procedures.

4.1.1. Academic Malpractice in Examinations

i. Where an invigilator suspects that any form of cheating, as defined in Academic
Malpractice Policy, has occurred in an examination, the invigilator should:
a) inform the students of her/his suspicions and the intention to report the
incident;
b) confiscate any relevant evidence (e.g. any unauthorised material)
c) where possible, have steps (a) and (b) witnessed by another invigilator;
d) annotate the student’s script and endorse the front cover at the point which
the alleged cheating occurred;
e) return the script to the student and permit the student to continue with the
examination and to conclude at the normal stipulated time of the
examination.

ii. Where procedure outlined in 4.1.1 above leads to disturbance or disruption, or

where the procedure is invoked against a student for a second time in an
examination; the invigilator has the authority to expel the student from the
examination. The invigilator must record the action taken in their report of the
examination.

iii. No later than one (1) working day after the conclusion of the examination, the
invigilator will submit the Academic Malpractice Notification Form and a report
to the Director of Student Administration and Programme Chair.

iv. The report from the invigilator should provide account of malpractice (including
the time of the incident and student’s response to the allegation) and be
accompanied by any relevant supporting evidence (including any confiscated
materials). Where possible, the report should include comments and signatures
of other invigilators who were present at the time the alleged malpractice took
place.

v. Thereafter, Academic Malpractice Investigation procedure will take place as

stipulated in Section 4.2 of this document will take place.

4.1.2. Plagiarism and other Forms of Malpractice

i. Where the marker of a piece of assessed work suspects that academic malpractice
has occurred, she/he will immediately advise Programme Chair who will, if in

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 agreement with the suspicion, institute a second marking procedure to be carried
out by an appropriate subject lecturer.

ii. Where after the completion of the process second marking and the suspicion is
confirmed, the marker will complete the Academic Malpractice Notification
Form and formally submit to Programme Chair.

iii. Thereafter, Stage 1: Informal Investigation of Academic Malpractice

Investigation procedure whereby the Programme Chair and the first marker will
advise the student of their suspicions and of their intention to report the matter
for Stage 2: Formal Hearing by Panel of Inquiry of Academic Malpractice
Investigation procedure. The student will be given prior notice of this meeting
and should be advised that he/she may be accompanied by a friend. The meeting
should be documented.

iv. Where an undergraduate or diploma first year student is involved, following

investigation, the programme chair may find that the malpractice was
unintentionally committed or committed through naivety, then the programme
chair will have the discretion to deal with the matter informally by awarding the
piece of work a zero and setting a new piece of work in its place for which a full
mark may be awarded. An example of naïve plagiarism would be where work has
been inappropriately referenced as a result of misunderstanding referencing
requirements. Where such discretion has been exercised, a record will be placed
upon the student’s file. Should the student accept this penalty, Stage 2: Formal
Hearing by Panel of Inquiry of Academic Malpractice Investigation procedure
below. A full report of the incident must be submitted to the Director of Student
Administration and Head of Department.

v. Should there be any further incidences of malpractice involving the same student
in the future, the matter must be referred straight to Stage 2: Formal Hearing by
Panel of Inquiry of Academic Malpractice Investigation procedure.

4.2 Academic Malpractice Investigation Procedure

Upon receipt of the Academic Malpractice Notification form, the Programme Chair, will
inform the student in writing of the allegation, enclosing the report and detail procedure
to be followed in such cases. The student will be given five (5) working days from receipt
of letter to respond to the allegation, and will be informed that:
i. if the student does not reply within the time stipulated, the matter will be referred
directly to Stage 2: Formal Hearing by Panel of Inquiry, which will decide on an
appropriate penalty for the malpractice. This presumes lack of response from the
student to be an admission of the malpractice.
ii. if the student wishes to contest the allegation, he/she must give written notice to
that effect to the Programme Chair within the five (5) working days.

The academic malpractice investigation procedures shall be conducted in a form

commensurate with the nature of the malpractice. It will proceed through the following
stages

4.2.2. Stage 1: Informal Investigation

Informal investigation by the Programme Chair, or equivalent, involving an
informal meeting with the student concerned to establish whether there are
grounds for a formal hearing of the Panel of Inquiry to be convened to consider

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progress to Stage 2.
i. An alleged case of malpractice may be dismissed, if it is found through the
informal investigation, that it is a naïve offence.
ii. A naïve offence can only be committed under the case of plagiarism by first
semester diploma or bachelor’s degree students who have not necessarily
acquired the knowledge and skills to prevent plagiarism and there is no deliberate
intent to cheat or deceive. The student must also not have prior incident of
academic malpractice in order to be considered as committing a naïve academic
malpractice offence.
iii. In the case of naïve offence, the Programme Chair may ask students to resubmit
coursework to be marked as ‘normal’, and require students to acquire knowledge
and skills on how to avoid plagiarism.

4.2.3. Stage 2: Formal Hearing by Panel of Inquiry

i. A formal hearing by the Panel of Inquiry may be convened to conduct the
following:
a) investigate an allegation of malpractice, having regard to the evidence
presented by academic staff and by the student;
b) determine whether malpractice has occurred and, if so, the severity of the
malpractice;
c) determine the penalty which should be applied to the malpractice; and
d) inform the Programme Assessment Board of the findings and decision.

ii. The Panel of Inquiry will comprise of:

a) Head of Department (Chair)
b) Two academic member of staff not involved in the delivery of the course.
(one academic staff to be appointed as Secretary)

iii. The Panel of Inquiry may request for written and/or oral evidence at its discretion
from academic staff and students who are involved, and will invite the student
against whom the allegation has been made to attend and present evidence. The
student will be given at least three (3) working days’ notice of the date and time
of the Panel’s meeting.

iv. The student against whom the allegation has been made will have the right to be
accompanied by a friend for support, but this person must be a member of the
University community.

v. A student’s failure to attend or to submit evidence will not prevent the Panel from
proceeding with its investigation. However, if the student is prevented from
attending through ill health or other extenuating circumstances, the Panel may
decide to adjourn its proceedings until a later date agreed by the Panel and
student.

vi. A full written record of the hearing will be made and the outcome will be
communicated in writing to all parties within five (5) working days of the hearing.

4.2.4. Stage 3: Student Appeal

The student against whom an allegation of academic malpractice has been upheld
may make an appeal in writing within five (5) working days of receiving
notification of the outcome of the Panel of Inquiry Hearing in accordance with
Sunway University Student Appeals Policy and Procedure.

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4.3 Assessing the Severity of Academic Malpractice
Each case is different, and the Panel are expected to use their judgment in deciding the
seriousness of an offence and deciding whether there are circumstances that might affect
the severity of the penalty. Panels must attempt to ensure consistency of treatment
between cases, making and recording a judgement about what is a proportionate penalty.

4.3.1. Factors to take into account when determining the penalty and its proportionality
include the following:
i. The candidate’s level of study: the more advanced and experienced the candidate
(the more serious the offence)
ii. The proportion of the piece of work that was subject to malpractice (the higher
the proportion, the more serious the offence)
iii. The candidate’s previous history (a subsequent offence, occurring after a
candidate has already received a warning or a penalty for academic malpractice,
is more serious than a first offence)
iv. The degree of intention to deceive in the piece of work in question (which might
be assessed by, for example, efforts to change wording, poor referencing or lack
of referencing of plagiarised material, evidence from earlier drafts), but also in
the hearing itself by failure to tell the truth.

4.3.2. The judgement made on any case shall give details of the relevant factors taken
into account, stating the degree to which they contributed to the decision and will
state the Panel’s intentions in terms of the impact of the penalty on
progression/degree awarded.

4.3.3. Types of Offence

The types of offence operate on two levels:
i. First or Subsequent Offence

a) First Offence
A first offence may be a minor or major offence. In all first offences, a
student will receive a warning letter from the School which details the
infringement and provide recommendations for students to improve their
study skills. The letter should also carry the warning of consequences of
repeat or subsequent offences. Students may assistance from their lecturers
if they are uncertain on how to avoid subsequent academic malpractice. A
copy of the warning letter will be provided to Registry to be kept in student
file.

b) Subsequent Offences
A second or subsequent offence can only be described as such when any
previous offence has been notified to the student and any associated
investigation has been undertaken and the outcome notified to the student.
Should multiple incidents of malpractice arise simultaneously for the same
student, the Panel will investigate all incidents at the same time as first joint
offence.

All second and subsequent offences (minor or major) must be referred to

Panel of Inquiry for consideration. All such cases will be treated as a serious
academic offence and will be considered under Stage 2: Formal Hearing by
Panel of Inquiry of the Academic Malpractice Investigation procedure.

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The severity of academic malpractice shall be decided on whether it is deemed as
a major or minor offence. The table below offers guidelines on the most common
occurrences of malpractice. It is by no means a comprehensive list, so for
incidents which fall outside these descriptions and which may not be clear-cut,
responsibility for determining the severity of the malpractice will rest with the
Panel of Inquiry.
Minor Offence Major Offence

Cheating in Examinations

Minor Cheating Major Cheating

Examples include: Examples include:
i. Where a student brings into a formal iii. Blatant use of written, printed or
examination hall/room paperwork electronic material not permitted within
relating to the examination, but does not the rubric of the examination.
utilise it during the examination period. iv. Communication with any other student
ii. Where supplementary material is in the examination room.
permitted, but the material introduced v. Inappropriate communication with a
exceeds to some extent the defined limits member of academic staff during the
of the examination criteria. period of the examination.
vi. Obtaining unauthorised material prior
to the examination.
vii. Second minor incident

Plagiarism

Minor Plagiarism Major Plagiarism

Examples include: Examples include:
i. Unattributed use of a few sentences or a ii. Wholesale copying or paraphrasing of
short paragraph, poor referencing, multiple paragraphs or wholesale
incorrect or incomplete citation or papers from a source text without
inappropriate paraphrasing at diploma acknowledgement.
and degree Year 1 levels and as first iii. Appropriating the work of another
incident at degree Year 2 level. student and submitting it as one’s own.
iv. Where any student has employed a
ghost writer, either in person or via web
[At Degree Year 3 level and Master’s level, based provision (e.g. cheat sites), to
such malpractice offence are regarded as produce the assessment on their behalf.
unacceptable and will be considered under v. Accusations by one student of another’s
Major Offence] plagiarism of his/her work after
thorough inquiry.

[Type ii may be regarded under Minor

Offence at Diploma and Degree Year 1
level only. However, if it is a second
offence at Diploma and Degree Year 1
level, it will be considered as a Major
Offence]

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 Minor Offence Major Offence

[Types iii - v must always be considered as

Major Offence, regardless of the level of
study.]

Collusion

Minor Collusion Major Collusion

Examples include: Examples include:
i. Where the submission includes 1-2 iii. Where two or more submissions adopt
paragraphs which are the same as that of the same structure/format at Degree
another student. This could also amount Years 2 and 3 level and at Master’s
to plagiarism. level where not determined by
ii. Where, at Diploma and Degree Year 1 assessment criteria or guidance by tutor.
level, the student misinterprets the iv. Where the same unattributed
assessment criteria and submits the paragraphs are used in the submissions
same/similar work as another student. of more than one student.
For example, where group work is v. Where the work submitted is merely a
required in the preparation, but the paraphrasing of another student’s work.
submission of individual items is This could also amount to plagiarism.
expected. vi. Where the work of one student is
identical to that of another. This could
[These may be considered as minor offence if
also amount to plagiarism.
they are first offence at Diploma and Degree
Year 1 level only]

[At Degree Years 2 and 3 level and Master’s

level, such malpractice offence are regarded
as unacceptable and will be considered
under Major Offence]

Fabrication/Falsification

Minor Fabrication / Falsification Major Fabrication / Falsification

Examples include: Examples include:
i. Where information/data or source material ii. Any work / submission / application
has been invented. falsified by a student in order to gain
academic advantage (including
mitigating circumstances applications
[This example may only be considered under to Assessment Board).
Minor Offence for Diploma and Degree Year iii. Citation of false references, particularly
1 level students] in order to mask plagiarised texts.

[At Degree Years 2 and 3 level and Master’s [The above examples will be considered
level, such malpractice offence are regarded under Major Procedures for all students
as unacceptable and will be considered regardless of their level of study]
under Major Offence]

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 Minor Offence Major Offence

Impersonation

N/A Impersonation can only be considered

under Major Procedures.

5 Penalties Imposed
No circumstances justify academic malpractice, and a penalty must always be applied.
Although students may present evidence of mitigating circumstances (which may be taken
into account when determining the penalty to be applied), it must always be borne in mind
that students are encouraged to bring such circumstances to the attention of their School
at the earliest possible opportunity.

The action taken where academic malpractice has been found, and the severity of the
penalty applied, will depend on the individual circumstances prevailing. Penalties that
may be considered are:

i. Warning in writing to the student (kept on the student’s file until the completion
of their studies).
ii. A requirement to resubmit the relevant piece(s) of work by a specific deadline as
a First Attempt (mark not capped).
iii. A requirement to resubmit the relevant piece(s) of work by a specific deadline as
a Second Attempt capped at the minimum pass mark.
iv. A requirement to resubmit the relevant piece(s) of work by a specific deadline as
a Final Attempt capped at the minimum pass mark.
v. A requirement to repeat the subject and results capped at the minimum pass mark.
vi. Suspension or Expulsion from the programme and the University.
vii. Degree or other award that is held by the student revoked by the University.

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 Appendix D: Arrangements for the Assessment of Students with Disabilities
The University will make special arrangements where possible, to ensure fair assessment of
students with disabilities or unforeseen medical circumstances. The following listing contains
examples of modifications/ adjustments which may need to be made.
Alternative locations for assessment
 Specific location agreed within a conventional examination room
 Adapted examination furniture/ special lighting provided
 Separate room for examinations
 Physical access to the location and to lavatory facilities suitable for the disabled
Adjustments to the timing of assessment
 Extra time agreed
 Rest periods/ breaks agreed within a lengthy time-span.
Use of specific equipment or software
 Use of PC/ laptop for examinations (with restrictions on what can be imported into the
examination setting)
 Use of video/ tape recorder for oral answers

Procedures for Making Special Arrangements

(i) Students who need special arrangements are advised to discuss their requirements with
the Dean of School at the start of the semester and provide up-to-date documentary
evidence to support their need.
(ii) A written request is submitted to the Examination Unit with details of specific
arrangement and approved by the Dean of School.
(iii) The request has to be submitted as soon as possible and at least four weeks before any
examination in order to enable the claim for special needs to be fully considered and
arrangements made. Students who have had additional arrangements in a previous year
should renew the arrangements and to indicate any necessary changes to previous
requirements.
(iv) Students should be aware that additional examination arrangements will be reported to
the chair of the Programme Assessment Board. Exceptional arrangements will need to
receive the approval of the Chair of the Board who may consult with the appropriate
subject lecturers.
Students who require additional examination arrangements to be made in
examinations as a result of unforeseen medical circumstances are required to
follow the same process as outlined above, supported by appropriate medical
certification. Students are required to submit requests and medical certification as
soon as possible following the accident/illness/diagnosis in order to allow time for
such provision to be made.

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Appendix E: Turnitin
Turnitin is a web-based plagiarism detection software owned by [Link], Inc., and is
available to students at Sunway University to check the documents for unoriginal content. The
results can be used to identify similarities to existing sources or can be used in formative
assessment to help students learn how to avoid plagiarism and improve the writing.

The following is the guideline on ‘how to use’ the Turnitin.

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