FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY

Undergraduate Programme Offered:

Bachelor programme

1. Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer System)

2. Bachelor of Computer Science (Multimedia)

3. Bachelor of Computer Science (Computer Network)

4. Bachelor of Software Engineering

 STUDY SCHEME (BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE-COMPUTER SYSTEM)
Notes : L = Lecture , L/T = Laboratory/Tutorial
1ST YEAR
ST
1 SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSK3100 Computer Programming I 3 1 SSK3101 Computer Programming II 3 1
SSK3003 Discrete Structures 3 0 SSK3207 Computer Organization and 3 0
Assembly Language
SKP2101 Malaysian Nationhood 3 0 SIM3251 Statistics for Computer Science 3 0
SKP2203 Asian and Islamic Civilizations 2 0 SKR3200 Computer Network and 3 0
Communication
BBI2422 Reading for Academic Purposes 2 1 PRT2008 Agriculture and Man 2 0

Co-curriculum 0 1 Co-curriculum 0 1
CEL2102 Effective Listening and
Speaking
LAX (6 points)

TOTAL 16 TOTAL 16
2ND YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK3118 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 0 SSK3313 Operating System 2 1

SSK3408 Database Application 3 1 SSK4401 Database Systems 3 0

Development

SSE3001 Introduction to Software 3 0 SSK4602 Intelligent Computing 3 0

Engineering

SKP2204 Ethnic Relations 2 0 SSE3202 Human-Computer Interaction 3 0

BBI2423 Academic Interaction and 2 1 SIM4207 Ethics in Computing 3 0

Presentation

BBI2424 Academic Writing 2 1

TOTAL 15 TOTAL 18

3RD YEAR

CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK3102 Embedded Systems Programming 2 1 SSK4407 Business Analytics 3 0

SSK4505 Computer System Security 3 0 SKR4307 Mobile Application 2 1

SSE4300 Software Project Management 3 0 SSK4949A Bachelor Project 0 2

Electives 9 0 Electives 9 0

LAX (12 points) CEL2103 Writing Academic Texts

TOTAL 18 TOTAL 17

4TH YEAR

CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK4949B Bachelor Project 0 4 SSK4901 Industrial Training 0 12

Electives 12 0

CEL2105/ CEL2106/ CEL2107

LAX (6 points)

TOTAL 16 TOTAL 12
 STUDY SCHEME (BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE-MULTIMEDIA)
Notes : L = Lecture , L/T = Laboratory/Tutorial
1ST YEAR
1ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK3100 Computer Programming I 3 1 SSK3101 Computer Programming II 3 1

SSK3003 Discrete Structures 3 0 SSK3207 Computer Organization and 3 0
Assembly Language
SKM3001 Multimedia Technology 3 0 SKR3200 Computer Network and 3 0
Communication
BBI2422 Reading for Academic Purposes 2 1 SKP2101 Malaysian Nationhood 3 0

SKP2204 Ethnic Relations 2 0 SKM3300 Multimedia Application 3 0

Development
Co-curriculum 0 1 Co-curriculum 0 1
CEL2102 Effective Listening and
Speaking
LAX (6 points)

TOTAL 16 TOTAL 17
ND
2 YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSK3313 Operating System 2 1 SIM4207 Ethics in Computing 3 0
SSK3118 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 0 SKM3200 Computer Graphics 2 1

SSK3408 Database Application 3 1 SSE3001 Introduction to Software

3 0
Development Engineering
SKM4212 Audio Visual Digitisation 2 1 SSK4401 Database Systems 3 0
SKP2203 Asian and Islamic Civilizations 2 0 SKM4213 Digital Image Processing 2 1

BBI2423 Academic Interaction and 2 1 BBI2424 Academic Writing 2 1

Presentation
TOTAL 18 TOTAL 18

3RD YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SKM4400 Multimedia Project Management 3 0 SKM4204 Artificial Intelligence in
3 0
Computer Games
SSE3202 Human- Computer Interaction 3 0 SSK4505 Computer System Security 3 0

PRT2008 Agriculture and Man 2 0 SKM4949A Bachelor Project 0 2

Electives 9 0 Electives 9 0
LAX (12 points) CEL2103 Writing Academic Texts
TOTAL 17 TOTAL 17

4TH YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SKM4949B Bachelor Project 0 4 SKM4901 Industrial Training 0 12

Electives 9 0

CEL2105/ CEL2106/ CEL2107

LAX (6 points)

TOTAL 13 TOTAL 12
STUDY SCHEME (BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE-COMPUTER NETWORK)
Notes : L = Lecture , L/T = Laboratory/Tutorial
1ST YEAR
ST
1 SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK3100 Computer Programming I 3 1 SSK3101 Computer Programming II 3 1

SSK3003 Discrete Structures 3 0 SSK3207 Computer Organization and 3 0
Assembly Language
PRT2008 Agriculture and Man 2 0 SKR3200 Computer Network and 3 0
Communication
SKP2101 Malaysian Nationhood 3 0 SKP2203 Asian and Islamic Civilizations 2 0
BBI2422 Reading for Academic Purposes 2 1 SKP2204 Ethnic Relations 2 0

Co-curriculum 0 1 Co-curriculum 0 1
CEL2102 Effective Listening and Speaking

LAX (6 points)
TOTAL 16 TOTAL 15
ND
2 YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSK3118 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 0 SKR3201 Internetworking 3 0
SSK3313 Operating System 2 1 SKR3309 Network Protocol 2 1

SSK3408 Database Application Development 3 1 SKR3202 Distributed and Parallel 3 0

Computing
SKR3504 Network Analysis and Design 3 0 SSK4602 Intelligent Computing 3 0

SSE3001 Introduction to Software Engineering 3 0 BBI2424 Academic Writing 2 1

BBI2423 Academic Interaction and 2 1 Electives 3 0
Presentation
TOTAL 19 TOTAL 18

3RD YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SKR4401 Distributed Systems 3 0 SKR4301 Network Management 3 0
SKR4200 Network Security 3 0 SKR3308 Parallel and Distributed 2 1
Programming
SKR3303 Network Programming 2 1 SIM4207 Ethics in Computing 3 0
SSE3202 Human- Computer Interaction 3 0 SKR4949A Bachelor Project 0 2
SKR4307 Mobile Application 2 1 Electives 6 0
Electives 3 0 CEL2103 Writing Academic Texts
LAX (12 points)
TOTAL 18 TOTAL 17
TH
4 YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SKR4949B Bachelor Project 0 4 SKR4901 Industrial Training 0 12

Electives 9 0
CEL2105/ CEL2106/ CEL2107
LAX (6 points)
TOTAL 13 TOTAL 12
 STUDY SCHEME (BACHELOR OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
Notes : L = Lecture , L/T = Laboratory/Tutorial
1ST YEAR
ST
1 SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSK3100 Computer Programming I 3 1 SSK3101 Computer Programming II 3 1

SSK3003 Discrete Structures 3 0 SSK3207 Computer Organization and 3 0

Assembly Language
SKP2101 Malaysian Nationhood 3 0 SSE3301 Software Requirements Engineering 3 0
SKP2203 Asian and Islamic Civilizations 2 0 SIM3251 Statistics for Computer Science 3 0

PRT2008 Agriculture and Man 2 0 SKP2204 Ethnic Relations 2 0

BBI2422 Reading for Academic Purposes 2 1 Co-curriculum 0 1

Co-curriculum 0 1 CEL2102 Effective Listening and Speaking
LAX (6 points)
TOTAL 18 TOTAL 16
ND
2 YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T

SSK3118 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 0 SSK3313 Operating System 2 1

SSK3408 Database Application Development 3 1 SSE3305 Software Testing 3 0
SSE3304 Software Design 3 0 SSE3306 Human-Computer Interface 3 0
SKR3200 Computer Network and 3 0 SSE4350 Software Architecture 3 0
Communication
BBI2423 Academic Interaction and 2 1 BBI2424 Academic Writing 2 1
Presentation
Electives 3 0

TOTAL 16 TOTAL 18
RD
3 YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSE4306 Software Quality 3 0 SIM4208 Electronic Commerce 3 0
SSE4300 Software Project Management 3 0 SSE4356 Secure Software Development 3 0
SSE4351 Software Maintenance And 3 0 SSE4301 Software Engineering Team Project 2 1
Evolution
Electives 9 0 SSE4949A Bachelor Project 0 2

LAX (12 points) Electives 6 0

CEL2103 Writing Academic Texts
TOTAL 18 TOTAL 17

4TH YEAR
CODE COURSE L L/T CODE COURSE L L/T
SSE4949B Bachelor Project 0 4 SSE4901 Industrial Training 0 12
SIM4207 Ethics in Computing 3 0

Electives 6 0

CEL2105/ CEL2106/ CEL2107

LAX (6 points)
TOTAL 13 TOTAL 12
COURSE SYNOPSIS

Department of Computer Science

SSK3003 Discrete Structures 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : None
This course covers the approaches to mathematical concepts of discrete structures that are backbones of computer
science and how to use them in practice. The student will be guided to deal with the logic, relation, functions,
and algorithms, and their applicability in problem solving.

SSK3100 Computer Programming I 4(3+1)

Prerequisite : None
This course covers introduction to programming, emphasizing on the problem solving technique. Students will
learn to apply basic programming concepts toward solving problems, develop programs, as well as effectively
use basic and abstract data types, control structures, code modularization and arrays using the latest programming
language.

SSK3101 Computer Programming II 4(3+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers the object oriented programming technique. Students will be introduced to object paradigm
including classes, inheritance, and polymorphism applications. Several case studies will be used in the object-
oriented programming problem solving. Programming languages such as Java or C# is used in developing
program.

SSK3102 Embedded Systems Programming 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3313
The course introduces the fundamental conceptss and requirements of developing an embedded system. It covers
the software and hardware of the embedded platform, their environments, and embedded programming
approaches. The students will learn to write program and develop applications for embedded system. An
embedded platform such as Arduino or Android will be used to implement the system.

SSK3118 Data Structures and Algorithms 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course covers the concept of storing data in memory and analysing the algorithm that manipulate the data
in order to determine its efficiency.

SSK3207 Computer Organization and Assembly Language 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers computer organization and basic development of digital computer. The Assembly language
will be applied to illustrate the functions and interactions between the computer main components.

SSK3313 Operating System 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SSK3207
This course covers the fundamentals of operating systems. It aims to equip the student with an understanding of
the functions and major components of a modern operating system. Formal principles are illustrated with
examples and case studies of one or more contemporary operating systems.

SSK3408 Database Application Development 4(3+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course covers the database design and development of applications using relational database technology.
Each step of the development, which consists of database design, queries, and application, will be studied.
Current Database Management System software will be used. Practical works will be given as individual and in
groups.
SSK4102 Embedded Systems Development 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SSK3102
This course covers the development of applications for embedded system utilizing the available sensors and
peripherals. It includes system development architecture, programming language for embedded environment,
operating system supports, peripherals and sensors, and network communication supports. Students will develop
embedded applications based on several case studies.

SSK4106 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the fundamental techniques for designing efficient algorithms and analyzing their This course
covers the fundamental techniques for designing efficient algorithms and analyzing their running times. Several
design and analysis techniques of algorithms will be discussed. In addition, students will be introduced to graph
algorithms, string matching and NP-completeness.

SSK4205 Compiler Design 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course introduces the concepts of programming language translation such as formal grammar and compiler
design phases. Methods for syntax analysis such as top-down and bottom-up parsing are also discussed. Students
will produce a simple compiler using available tool such as LEX and YACC.

SSK4207 Computer Architecture 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3207
This course covers the design of computer systems and components. Students will also learn advanced techniques
for computer design including parallel processing, pipelining, multiprocessors, and multi-computers.

SSK4303 Operating System Design 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3313
This course covers the internal design of an operating system, specifically the kernel design and algorithms
related to internal management of an operating system. A selected existing operating system is also discussed as
a case study.

SSK4401 Database Systems 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118 and SSK3408
This course covers different data models used to conceptually and logically model databases. The models include
entity-relationship, relational, object-oriented, and relational-object. This course also introduces distributed
databases as well as new database applications.

SSK4403 Database Administration 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK4401
This course covers the database administration concepts. Students will learn theoretical and practical aspects in
database administration to assure the availability dan security of the database, as well as to monitor the database
performance.

SSK4407 Business Analytics 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3408
The course covers the fundamental concepts of business analytics. It covers data handling from the organization,
technical and management perspectives. The life-cycle of analytic project includes identifying
operational/transactional data sources, data transformation, data warehouse design and modelling, and analytical
reporting. This course covers the usage of tools for extracting and analyzing data from various sources
SSK4409 Big Data Analytics 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SSK3408
This course covers the introduction to big data technology and the importance of big data analytics. It includes
big data technology, tools and techniques that are used in various industries. The usage of tools in big data
analytics will be discussed

SSK4505 Computer System Security 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3313
This course covers mathematical principles in data security and how it is used in operating systems, database
systems and computer networking. Information theory, number theory and complexity will also be discussed.
Basic algorithms for data security such as encryption and cryptography will be emphasized.

SSK4506 Database Security 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the concepts and issues on database security, which involve authentication, demystifying
authorization and access control, and auditing. Database security techniques used in Database Management
Systems (DBMS) such as Oracle are discussed.

SSK4507 Cryptography 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the concept of cryptography and its applications. Two categories of cryptography techniques,
namely symmetric ciphers and public-key are discussed. Message authentication and functions for message
authentication are also discussed. Appropriate cryptography techniques are implemented in the application
system development.

SSK4508 Computer Forensics 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3200 and SSK3313
This course covers several computer forensic techniques, which deal with the preservation, identification,
extraction, documentation and interpretation of computer data. Methodology of writing computer forensic
reports, as well as legal aspects and policies are also discussed.

SSK4602 Intelligent Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers concepts and techniques of intelligent computing. The techniques introduced are knowledge
representation, heuristic searching, and machine learning. Some advance topics such as expert systems, natural
language processing, and software agents are also discussed. An appropriate intelligent computing software is
used in the application system development.

SSK4604 Data Mining 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers concepts and techniques of data mining, which include data pre-processing, as well as data
mining functionsand software. The chosen techniques are applied in the data mining application system
development.

SSK4610 Knowledge Based System 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the knowledge-based systems and other programs which are involved with a special
knowledge domain. The key factors that underly knowledge-based systems are knowledge acquisition,
knowledge representation, and the application of large bodies of knowledge to the particular problem domain in
which the knowledge-based system operates. These will be illustrated with examples drawn from existing
systems.
SSK4613 Machine Learning and Neural Networks 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the concepts of machine learning and neural networks. Students will learn algorithms in
machine learning such as version spaces and candidate elimination, decision tree, and genetic algorithms, and
then neural network models and applications will be discussed. An appropriate software tools for machine
learning and neural networks are used in the application system development.

SSK4617 Computing Agents 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the concepts of agent as a computer program or communities of programs that are mutually
cooperative, and its distinction from traditional programs. It also covers types of agents, agent architectures, multi
agent systems, methodologies in agent design, and application agents. The chosen methodology is used in the
agent development.

SSK4618 Robotic System Development 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers introduction to robotics system, which includes the mechanical structure of robot systems,
mechanics of robot manipulators and control systems. The students will be exposed to the fundamental of
automation and robotic programming.

SSK4901 Industrial Training 12(0+12)

Prerequisite : SSE3001 and SSK3408 or Organization Approval
In this course, students are exposed to real working environment in industries/organizations. Training includes
application of the theoretical and practical aspects that have been studied with current practices in the workplace.
Problem solving and communication skills are also emphasized.

SSK4949 Bachelor Project 6(0+6)

Prerequisite : Organization Approval
This course covers the aspects of planning and executing project. These include title selection, conducting critical
review, designing and performing work strategy, collecting and analysing data, documenting and presenting
project output.
Department of Multimedia

SKM3001 Multimedia Technology 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : None
This course covers the basic understanding of multimedia computer hardware and its software. It also provides
exposure to the characteristics of various multimedia elements such as text, image, audio, video, and animation.
The concept of multimedia applications, data manipulation, file format, media storage, multimedia memory
management and configurations, and the techniques of displaying data on the screen of each multimedia elements
are also discussed.

SKM3200 Computer Graphics 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the basic concept in computer graphics. It covers knowledge related to computer graphics
from the hardware and software aspects. It includes concepts and basic techniques for operating with 2D and 3D
wireframe objects. This course reviews computer graphics applications, in which the students need to develop a
simple computer graphics application using appropriate programming techniques.

SKM3201 Computer Graphics Modeling and Rendering 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKM3200
This course covers the use of rendering methods for realistic graphics image generation. It includes techniques
such as 3 dimension modelling, computer graphics rendering for realistic display, andthe usage of ray tracing in
computer graphics. These techniques are implemented in computer graphics programs

SKM3202 Cognitive Psychology for Computer-based Learning 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers the basic concept of inter-relationship between cognitive psychology, education and computer
science that includes discussion on the different perspectives of learning, human memory, learning processes and
knowledge representation. It also covers the approaches used by the computer scientists to develop courseware
and Intelligent Tutoring Systems to support human learning based on the insights from cognitive psychology and
education fields.

SKM3203 Computer Games Analysis and Design 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SKM3300
This course covers the preparation and the strengthening of planning skills in game development. It also covers
the analyses all the variables in a computer games project which focuses on from customers to techniques, game
design, game production phase, computer game project management, marketing and intellectual property.

SKM3300 Multimedia Application Development 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers the usage of computer hardware and software for multimedia applications development,
including the planning stages management and screen display techniques for multimedia elements. This course
also covers the phases of multimedia application planning and development as well as issues of multimedia
product marketing.

SKM4200 Computer Animation 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKM3200
This course covers the basic concepts of computer animation. In the beginning, students will be exposed to cel
animation techniques and will later be exposed to the processes involved for adaptation to 2D and 3D computer
animation. Emphasis will be given on the twelve principles of animation to ensure a satisfactory outcome.
Students will also be introduced to basic animation programming for object and character control.
SKM4201 Virtual Reality 3(2+1)
Prerequisite : SKM3200
This course covers the basic concepts of virtual reality and skills involved in developing a virtual reality (VR)
environment. It covers the use of software and hardware for virtual reality, and stresses on photorealistic
computer graphics aspects, real-time computer graphics, interactivity, and the application of artificial intelligence
techniques. At the end of the course, students are required to conduct a case study on the design and construction
of an actual virtual reality environment, and build their own prototype.

SKM4203 Audio Visual Design and Production 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SKM3300
This course covers the production of the audio visual elements in developing applications such as interactive
multimedia projects and games. It includes visual production techniques such as the graphic design principles,
colour theory dan user interface design. Artistic approaches and cinematography basics such as camera
viewpoints, volume enhancement, distance effects and lighting effects will also be discussed. This course also
integrates audio production techniques which can be utilised to develop audio visual presentations. It includes
sound design, sound programming, voice-over, audio team and discusses the audio studio recording requirements

SKM4204 Artificial Intelligence in Computer Games 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course exposes the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) as one of the features in computer games. AI concepts
are applied as an important component in computer games based on recent game examples. This includes specific
AI techniques to be used in computer game.

SKM4207 Data Compression 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the various data compression techniques used on personal and mid-sized computers, explores
different data compression methods, explaining the theory, quantization, coding and image compression.

SKM4209 Natural Language Processing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course provides an introduction to Natural Language Processing (NLP). It covers both linguistic and
statistical approaches to language processing in two major subfields of NLP, which are syntax (language
structures) and semantic (language meaning). The techniques discussed are important in the development of a
system that can understand and produce language, for applications such as information extraction system,
question answering system, information retrieval system, automatic summarization system, and machine
translation system.

SKM4210 Speech Processing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SSK3101
This course covers study of speech processing and state-of-the-art models and algorithms for speech processing.
It includes the symbolic approaches representations for language processing, speech recognition and synthesis,
information extraction, search engines, machine translation, and the generation of spoken language dialogue
agents.

SKM4211 Sound Processing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKM4212
This course is to introduce the fundamentals of sound representation and processing as one of the medias in
digital media. The mathematical and scientific concepts of digital sound processing towards audio content
analysis will be covered. These will include sound transforms, sound feature extraction, compression techniques,
and analysis algorithms. Sound processing methods for applications such as intelligent signal-adaptive sound
processing systems for various categories of sound data which include speech, music, and sound effects will be
discussed.
SKM4212 Audio Visual Digitisation 3(2+1)
Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers audio visual fundamentals to develop audio visual applications and audio visual data content
analysis. It also includes recording and manipulation techniques based on the audio quality, use of various sound
categories such as music, speech and digital sound effects. Students will learn video design concepts, film/video
digitisation techniques for all types of multimedia production, editing digital video for creating good quality
pictures and films. Exposure to various audio visual compression techniques and formats will also be given.
Practical works will be given

SKM4213 Digital Image Processing 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course covers the manipulation of image data for viewing by people and blends the techniques of image
processing. It also uses a unique approach to the practice of digital image processing, which contains all the basic
concepts, definitions, models, and algorithms necessary to understand computer imaging. It covers the elements
of a digital image processing system, the digital image fundamentals, the image transforms, enhancement,
restoration, encoding, segmentation, and description. Practical works will be given

SKM4214 Pattern Recognition 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SSK3118
This course covers pattern recognition techniques to solve practical problems through intuitive understanding of
the application using suitable algorithms. Emphasis will be given to the use and extraction of features until the
process of supervised or unsupervised classification for various patterns. Among the real world applications that
will be looked into are Computer Science, Biological Engineering, Medicine, and Psychology.

SKM4215 Creative Design Elements 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers the technique required to design multimedia elements creatively for the development of a
portfolio. It covers the basic concepts, usability design, and creative interface. This course requires the student
to consider creative design from a conceptual point of view, composition, and design principles for the integration
of elements.

SKM4301 Multimedia Information Retrieval 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3118
This course covers the basic theory and practical aspects of multimedia information retrieval (MMIR) which
involves the techniques of structuring, storing and retrieving multimedia information automatically, the
integration of various techniques that are important for the development of MMIR systems such as information
retrieval (IR) based on text, image, audio, and video. Some case studies of existing retrieval systems are studied.

SKM4310 Computer Game Development 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SKM3203
This course covers the preparation and the strengthening of skills in computer games development. It covers
studies on programming languages and scripting, usage of authoring tools, the fundamentals of game
programming, game architecture and entities, developing game resources, and game testing.

SKM4311 Animation for Multimedia Production 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers the basic design principles, design issues, concept of developing animation, and practices in
the development of 2D and 3D animation by using computer application. It includes the practical approach and
requires the students to plan, design and develop 2D and 3D animation according to the related project
requirement.
SKM4312 Educational Multimedia Software Development 3(2+1)
Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers the usage of the instructional design concepts in developing educational multimedia software
and the computer-based instructional methodologies. This course also exposes the use of authoring tools and
studies the effects of the authoring tools towards the design of educational multimedia software.

SKM4313 Augmented Reality Application 3(1+2)

Prerequisite: SKM3200
This course covers the basic concept in augmented reality. It covers basic knowledge related to augmented reality
from the hardware and software aspects. It includes augmented reality interactivity display, techniques for
processing and displaying continuous picture in augmented reality together with 2D and 3D image
transformations in augmented reality environment. The development of augmented reality application is
practically developed using interactive programming and command language.

SKM4400 Multimedia Project Management 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKM3300
This course covers the strategy and planning for a multimedia business, the variables within projects from clients
to techniques and choosing the multimedia team members to implement the project management process. Legal
issues which involve the innovative use of communication, advertising, searching and storage mechanisms that
online media offers are also be studied.

SKM4901 Industrial Training 12(0+12)

Prerequisite : SKM3300 or Organization Approval
In this course, students are exposed to real working environment in industries/organizations. Training includes
application of the theoretical and practical aspects that have been studied with current practices in the workplace.
Problem solving and communication skills are also emphasized.

SKM4949 Bachelor Project 6(0+6)

Prerequisite : Organization Approval
This course covers the aspects of planning and executing project. These include title selection, conducting critical
review, designing and performing work strategy, collecting and analysing data, documenting and presenting
project output.
Department of Communication Technology and Network

SKR3200 Computer Network and Communication 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : None
This course covers the basic concepts of computer communications and the standard networking model. These
include the characteristics of physical transmission, network architecture, types of network, the latest
technologies on computer networks, the major components of data communication systems, local area networks
(LAN) and wide area networks (WAN).

SKR3201 Internetworking 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course covers the addressing, binding, routing, Internet and application protocols, principles, and the
architecture of the global Internet. It is particularly focus on TCP/IP.

SKR3202 Distributed and Parallel Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3200
This course covers the concept of parallel and distributed computing that to be used in distributed systems. It
emphasizes on the main aspect of parallel such as memory and communication models, also strategy in designing
algorithm in order to analyse and evaluate the effectiveness of parallel and distributed computing.

SKR3303 Network Programming 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SKR3200
This course comprises of programming concepts in network systems, technology and strategies for network-
application development. It includes methods to write a program for Application Programming Interface (API).

SKR3305 Python ProgrammingPYTHON 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers Python programming concepts and its applications in managing informations in distributed
environment such as cloud. It emphasises on the skills to extract, parse and analyse data in real world problems
more efficiently using Python. Interactions with unstructured databases in distributed environment is discussed.

SKR3306 C++ Programming 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers the basic programming in the C++ language and presents the fundamental concepts and
techniques used in object-oriented programming. The concepts and techniques are used to create structured,
modular and reuse-able code in designing a computer program.

SKR3307 Shell Programming 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course covers shell programming and its respective concepts, syntax and usage in the Unix environment. It
emphasizes skills of writing shell for the purpose of controlling programs, connecting to other programs and to
enhance the language ability to include new functionalities. Multiple language programming projects are
introduced.

SKR3308 Parallel and Distributed Programming 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKR3202 and SKR3303
This course covers concepts of parallel and distributed programming for multiprocessor computer system which
are either based on the shared or distributed memory. It also covers synchronization, data distribution, load
balancing, scheduling, data partitioning, interconnection networks and data communication. Several parallel and
distributed programs are designed, implemented and performance-evaluated using appropriate software tools.
SKR3309 Network Protocols 3(2+1)
Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course covers the network protocols together with the installation and configuration of network devices.
These include the characteristics of protocols for all standard TCP/IP layers and network configuration of
switches and routers.

SKR3504 Network Analysis and Design 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3200
This course covers the analysis and design of computer networks. Students are exposed to the technical aspects
and constraints in the implementation of a computer network system.

SKR4200 Network Security 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3504
Kursus ini merangkumi konsep dan prinsip kepada keselamatan rangkaian bermula dengan teori asas matematik,
algorithma kriptografi, protokol dan aplikasi keselamatan.
This course covers the concepts and principles of network security begins with relevant mathematical
foundations, cryptographic algorithms, security protocols and applications.

SKR4201 High Speed Networks 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course covers the design of High Speed Network. The course emphasizes on network modeling, network
optimisation, routing, design of high speed switching fabrics, congestion control and traffic characterization.

SKR4202 High Performance Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SKR3504
This course covers the design of modern computer architectures, programming and software, parallel processors
and shared-memory for high performance computing.

SKR4205 Wireless and Mobile Network 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course comprises the concept the concepts of mobility and its impact on systems and network applications.
It also includes the mobile devices, end users, Internet protocol layers and industry standards. Mobile applications
for each node and network infrastructure that can be accessed through wireless network technology are also
discussed.

SKR4301 Network Management 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course covers the concepts of network management. The operational aspect, and the current standard of
network management systems are also discussed.

SKR4305 Distributed Operating System 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3313 and SKR3200
This course comprises of the concepts and structures of operating system for distributed environments. This
includes the classification of operating systems for local area networks, wide area networks and distributed
systems. Design methods for distributed operating system will be discussed and case studies will be analyzed.

SKR4307 Mobile Application 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SKR3200
This course comprises the concept of mobile application development utilizing suitable tools such as Symbian
EPOC, Window mobile, BREW, OPERA, Web 2 and AJAX. The programming languages such as Java bean,
JSP, ASP and XML are used.
SKR4401 Distributed Systems 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SKR3504
This course covers the area of computer networks which includes client-server systems, distributed databases,
distributed transaction processing, distributed operating systems, distributed application systems and open
systems standards.

SKR4403 Grid Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3202
This course covers the basic technology and architecture concepts of grid computing. Current research issues in
grid architecture, infrastructure and skills in utilising current grid tools and technologies are emphasized.

SKR4404 Cloud Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SKR3200
This course covers the concepts of cloud computing and its deployment. It emphasizes the architecture and model
used, cloud services and elements of virtualization in the cloud system. Approaches for deployment of cloud
services are also discussed.

SKR4901 Industrial Training 12(0+12)

Prerequisite : SKR3504 or Organization Approval
In this course, students are exposed to real working environment in industries/organizations. Training includes
application of the theoretical and practical aspects that have been studied with current practices in the workplace.
Problem solving and communication skills are also emphasized.

SKR4949 Bachelor Project 6(0+6)

Prerequisite : Organization Approval
This course covers the aspects of planning and executing project. These include title selection, conducting critical
review, designing and performing work strategy, collecting and analysing data, documenting and presenting
project output.
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SIM3251 Statistics for Computer Science 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : None
This course covers the fundamental concepts of statistics and statistical methods to analyze data and make
inferences. The teaching focuses on how to use appropriate methods, make decisions, and make interpretation
using statistical terms. Solving problems in computer science will be emphasized.

SIM4200 Information Systems 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course provides students with knowledge about the importance of information management in an
organization. The teaching focuses on the basic concepts of information systems, the tools and the basic
techniques in modeling information system are also introduced to strengthen the understanding and application
of information systems. Students are also required to develop an information system and know the use of
information systems in organizations, at the same time identifying business opportunities.

SIM4207 Ethics in Computing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course provides students with ethics in computerization and its relation to information technology. This
includes issues such as copyright, piracy, intellectual properties, unauthorized access to information technology
and others. Emphasis will also be given to its importance to all levels of computer users such as professional,
businessmen and end users.

SIM4208 Electronic Commerce 3(3 +0)

Prerequisite : SSE3150
This course covers the concepts and philosophy of electronic commerce and related issues, challenges and
advantages of information technology used in the digital economy which includes electronic payment system,
electronic banking, and digital publishing. Emphasis will be given to application development and technology
utilization for the real borderless business world.

SSE3001 Introduction to Software Engineering 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course covers the foundation knowledge and skills in software engineering. Software engineering principles
and methods including current and emerging software engineering practices and supports tools are discussed.
Requirement analysis, design, implementation and testing techniques are emphasised.

SSE3150 Web Application Development 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SSK3101
This course covers the fundamental concepts of web technology and practical in developing web applications.
Students will learn the interaction between client side and server side through technology. Students will design
and develop web applications that consider the quality factors for web through practical.

SSE3202 Human-Computer Interaction 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSK3101
This course covers the introduction to human-computer interaction. Three main components are to understand
user/human, to understand the computer and to understand interaction. Human components include few
psychological aspects. On the other hand, interaction understanding includes techniques used to enable an
effective and efficient interaction between computer and users. Evaluation is also an important component to
ensure the system developed is using user-centered approach.
SSE3301 Software Requirements Engineering 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SSK3100
This course explores software requirements considerations, how to gather the right software requirements, and
document the software requirements effectively. In this course, students need to produce and present software
requirements specification.

SSE3304 Software Design 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SSE3301 or SSE3001
This course covers the design concepts and software design techniques. The course also emphasizes the object-
oriented design modeling approach. System design and detailed design including design pattern usage are
emphasized.

SSE3305 Software Testing 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3304
This course covers fundamental concepts of software testing. The goal of the course is to provide students with
the skill to select and apply a testing strategy and testing techniques that are appropriate to a particular software
to be tested. In addition the student will able to assess the effectiveness of implemented testing activity by
providing evidence to justify the evaluation made. The course will be supported by a practical work involving
the assessment of software quality.

SSE3306 Human-Computer Interface

Prerequisite : SSE3304
This course consists of the introduction to the meaning and understanding the usability of the system in theory.
This understanding about the importance of usability is implemented through the development of graphical user
interface (GUI). In the development of graphical user interface (GUI), few programming concepts are introduced
such as event-driven programming. The development of user interface will cover few important aspects which
includes interfaces and interaction types, the usage of design principles and guidelines in the graphical user
interface (GUI) development, cognitive aspects and graphical user interface (GUI) components.

SSE4300 Software Project Management 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3301 or SSE3001
This course covers the functions and responsibilities of software management and how to manage software
development project. The emphasis is on the production of quality product in time and within budget. It covers
project scheduling and planning, cost estimation, risk management, human management, document production
and quality management, and configuration management.

SSE4301 Software Engineering Team Project 3(2+1)

Prerequisite : SSE4300
This course covers practical techniques used in Software Engineering (SE) today. The focus is in object-oriented
SE. Students will learn object-oriented SE technique by acting as a team member on a realistic project.

SSE4303 Formal Methods in Software Development 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3301 or SSE3001
This course covers formal methods which can be used in developing software. The usage includes specifying and
verifying software. Formal methods languages which includes Event-B, Z or VDM will be introduced.

SSE4306 Software Quality 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3305
This course covers basic principle of software quality and quality assurance techniques. The teaching focuses on
the importance of preventing problems from happening in producing quality software. Students will also given
the opportunity to engage in activities of inspecting software documents based on selected software quality
standards.
SSE4350 Software Architecture 3(3+0)
Prerequisite : SSE3304
This course covers the concepts, principles, and state-of-the-art methods in software architectures. It stresses on
the non-functional requirements where the main focus is to develop a quality system through complete and
effective architectural design. Some architectural styles will be introduced and the students will be exposed to a
few approaches in analysing the architecture.

SSE4351 Software Maintenance and Evolution 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3301
This course comprises concept, process and techniques, which can support the ability of a software system to
change, evolve and sustain. It covers plans, processes, techniques, tools and changed-control software. Issues
related to software maintenance, which include object-oriented software maintenance and the future of software
maintenance are also discussed. A software maintenance project in groups is implemented.

SSE4353 Component Based Software Development 3(3+0)

Prerequisite : SSE3304
This course covers concept of reusability and component-based software engineering. The course also introduces
component technologies which includes API, Java and web services. Issues on component based software
engineering is also discussed.

SSE4354 Enterprise Systems Development 3(2+1)

Prerequisite: SSE3150
This course extends the basic language skills taught in the Java programming course to cover more advanced
Java based technologies. Students will gain further experience in object-oriented program design through the
development of enterprise system that exploits many leading-edge technologies and techniques. Case studies will
be used to demonstrate the use of these technologies and techniques while developing practical design and
programming skills that will provide a solid foundation for the future. This course will provide students with the
skills to design and develop professional solutions to real enterprise application.

SSE4355 Real-Time Software Engineering 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SSE3304
This course covers foundation knowledge and skills in real-time software engineering. Real-time software
engineering principles and methods including current and emerging software engineering practices in real-time
software development are presented. Requirement analysis, design, verification and validation techniques are
emphasised.

SSE4356 Secure Software Development 3(3+0)

Prerequisite: SSK3313
This course covers secure software development methodologies and examines strategies to integrate security
principles into the software development lifecycle. It includes security in requirements engineering, secure
designs, risk analysis, and developing secure code. Approaches in secure programming based on suitable
programming language and software packages will be discussed.

SSE4901 Industrial Training 12(0+12)

Prerequisite : SSE4300 and Organization Approval
In this course, students are exposed to real working environment in industries/organizations. Training includes
application of the theoretical and practical aspects that have been studied with current practices in the workplace.
Problem solving and communication skills are also emphasized.
SSE4949 Bachelor Project 6(0+6)
Prerequisite: Organization Approval
This course covers the aspects of planning and executing project. These include title selection, conducting critical
review, designing and performing work strategy, collecting and analysing data, documenting and presenting
project output