20122013 fcsit guidebook

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From the Dean’s Desk

A warm welcome to our new members of the Faculty!

It is my pleasure to invite you to the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FoCuS-IT). The acronym FoCuS-IT refers to our target and Focus on Individual Transformation. We are thus committed towards the development of holistic individuals who are not only equipped with sound knowledge and skills but also having the drive and character to meet emerging global challenges. The faculty has thus adopted a four year programme of study in-line with the ACM/IEEE Computing Curricula and in compliance with the Code of Practice of the Malaysian Qualification Framework. The balanced curricular has received the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status and is value-added by Industry-led professional training programme. It is thus not surprising that our students are well sought-after by employees. Our infrastructure and facilities have been constantly upgraded and well-equipped with advanced computing and network facilities on par with leading world class institutions. This combined with our dynamic and well-qualified academics together with a conducive teaching-learning environment, makes the faculty an ideal place to shape up your enterprising and illustrious career.

FOREWORD

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Let me share with you the good news that, as computer scientists, you have the opportunity to shape the world with software dominating every aspect of our lives (i.e. homes, cars, planes, and schools). I hope that you will make the most of your study experience in the faculty and do your best to discover and achieve your true potential. We challenge you to share our dreams and vision and invite you to collaborate with us as partners in bringing about a meaningful change to our society and world.

Professor Dr Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer Dean,

Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

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UNIMAS

UNIMAS

Introduction

The university was officially incorporated on 24th December 1992. With about 30 academic staff, the University opened its doors to the first batch of 118 students on 8th August 1993. The students were registered in the two pioneering faculties, the Faculty of Social Science and the Faculty of Resource Science and Technology. Two academic support centres were also established: the Centre for Applied Learning and Multimedia, and the Centre for Academic Information Services. The following year (1994) saw four more faculties opening their doors for degree courses: the Faculty of Cognitive Sciences and Human Development, the Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts, the Faculty of Engineering, and the Faculty of Information Technology.

The period between January 1995 and the end of December 1996 saw further consolidation in the academic and research structure of the university. Two more faculties began taking in their pioneer batches of students; the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (1995) and the Faculty of Economics and Business (1996). These brought the total numbers of faculties to eight, as originally planned. The Centre for Language & Communication Studies began to offer the TESL programme, in addition to language generic courses. The Institute of Health and Community Medicine, and the Institute of Software Technology were added to the list of research institutes.

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The historic year of 1997 witnessed the pioneering batch of graduates receiving their degrees at the inaugural convocation of the University. The year also saw the establishment of the Institute of East Asian Studies. The year 2000 witnessed the change in the Vice-Chancellor seat, Professor Dato’ Zawawi Ismail, the first Vice-Chancellor succeeded by Professor Datuk Yusuf Hadi as the second Vice-Chancellor of UNIMAS. Prof Datuk Dr Abdul Rashid Abdullah was appointed as the 3rd Vice-Chancellor on 1st February 2005 and from the year 2008 until present, the 4th Vice-Chancellor of UNIMAS is Professor Datuk Dr Khairuddin Ab Hamid.

As of January 2012 the total student population of UNIMAS is 11,160 and the total number of staff is 2,143.

UNIMAS: Vision and Mission Vision “To become an exemplary university of internationally acknowledged stature and a scholarly institution of choice for both students and academics through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and scholarship”. Mission “To generate, disseminate and apply knowledge strategically and innovatively to enhance the quality of the nation's culture and prosperity of its people”.

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FoCuS-IT: “Focus on Individual Transformation”

Background Computer Science is devoted to the applications of modern technologies that are based on computers and telecommunications. The main focus of computer science is the benefits of this technology to human life in the various fields such as industry, education, management, sciences, arts and business. FoCuS-IT has been chosen as the acronym for the Faculty of Computer Science and IT, as it highlights our emphasis and focus in bringing out human excellence through continuous efforts in blossoming and transforming individuals. It is thus our aspiration that every individual who comes into our orbit will evolve and discover their true potential through the blended assimilation of innovative humanistic technologies. The three corporate colors (blue, red, yellow) of UNIMAS and the Faculty colour, silver are used in producing this unique design, depicting us as the producer of individuals who will play a lead role in shaping our future world.IT is in gold indicating a transformation. The faculty was established in November 1993 and is situated at the UNIMAS campus in Kota Samarahan. During its early years, this faculty was known as the Faculty of Information Technology. The faculty was established to fulfill Malaysia needs for more education and research centers in producing scholars in the field “Computer Science” and “Information Technology”. It was necessary for the existence of a center of higher education that is able to develop this discipline parallel with the local industry. This is to achieve the country’s desire to be the hub for education and information technology trainings as well as to increase industrial export in information technology.

FoCuS-IT

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In 2003, the faculty name was changed to the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. The change was done due to the rapid development in computers technologies and the importance of science and technology education. The title of its bachelor degree was changed from Bachelor of Information Technology to Bachelor of Computer Science. Later that year, the faculty was awarded the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) status on the 17th November 2003. This award showed that the faculty has been able to provide excellent education and training, not just to the students as well as to the general public through its innovative and up-to-date programmes.

Faculty: Vision and Mission Vision “To be the centre of excellence, internationally acknowledged in the field of computer science & information Technology”. Mission “To become a centre of excellence, acknowledged for its innovative & contemporary education programme, dynamic research & professional services”.

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Faculty Objectives To achieve the vision and mission mentioned earlier, the faculty has the following objectives:

To contribute to the direction and future advancement of the national profile in global competition and the dependency increase on technology.

To create unique characteristics, that enables the faculty and the

university to be known as the leader in idea development and as a model to be emulated by others.

To educate individuals, staff and students to become members of

the society who are autonomous, responsible and cooperative as well as having the ability to face any future challenge.

To display excellent academic quality and relevance in academia

programme that will enable students to meet criteria required by future employers.

To spearhead innovative development and technology-based

learning practice. To gain excellent research reputation in specialized areas. To extend innovative applications of modern information

technology by providing services to the community.

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Faculty Administrative Staff Management & Support Staffs Telephone Level e-mail

Assistant Registrar Si Normah bin Yusup +6082-58-3766 3 [email protected] Secretary to the Dean Doris Francis Harris +6082-58-3785 3 [email protected] Assistant Secretary to the Deputy Deans Si Maimunah bin Ibrahim +6082-58-3784 3 [email protected] Assistant Administra�ve Officer Noraida bin Johdi +6082-58-3761 3 [email protected] Assistant Accounts Officer Hamizah bin Kawi +6082-58-3778 3 [email protected] Administra�ve Assistant (Finance) Suriani bin Junaidi +6082-58-3782 3 [email protected] Senior Administra�ve Assistant (Clerical/Opera�on) Gadong Tua +6082-58-3757 3 [email protected]

+6082-58-3779 3 [email protected] +6082-58-3781 3 [email protected] +6082-58-3758 3 [email protected] +6082-58-3763 3 [email protected] +6082-58-3780 3 [email protected] +6082-58-3580 G [email protected]

Guest Rela�on Officer Nur Efarizan bin Mogan +6082-58-3762 3 [email protected] General Assistant Mohd Zaki Sharkawi +6082-58-3783 3 [email protected]

Administra�ve Assistant (Clerical/Opera�on) Naimah bin Yusuf Nooridah bin Siman Si Muhaini bin Hairiri Roslie B Remin Arthur Fred anak Waverley Gill Si Hadawa bin Daud

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Management & Support Staffs Telephone Level e-mail

Informa�on Technology Officer Adam Francis +6082-58-3577 G [email protected] Assistant Engineer Mohamad Arif bin Ibrahim Wan Hosen Wan Shekh

+6082-58-3543 LG [email protected]

+6082-58-3602 1 [email protected] Computer Technician Mahadir Sidi Airina Ramli Wilma Nur Syahadah Abdullah Ghazali Ahmad Razylino b Natu

+6082-58-3501 LG [email protected] +6082-58-3583 G [email protected] +6082-58-3579 G [email protected] +6082-58-3594 1 [email protected] +6082-58-3630 1 [email protected]

+6082-58-3535

LG [email protected]

+6082-58-3560 G [email protected]

Technician Razeki bin Jelihi Zulhilmi bin Roslan

Faculty Technical Staff

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Posi�on Permanent Staff Contract Staff Total

Professor 2 2 4

Associate Professor 3 2 5

Senior Lecturer 17 - 17

Lecturer 42 - 42

Tutor 2 - 2

Assistant Registrar 1 - 1

Administra�ve Staff 14 - 14

Informa�on Technology Officer

1 - 1

Technical Staff 9 - 9

Cumula�ve Total

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Faculty Staff Statistics

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Faculty Activities (2011-2013)

Name Category Aim Target Group

FoCuS-IT Open Day 2012 Date: 29th Feb. – 1st March 2012

Open Day

To promote the faculty to the world and at the same �me to let them to par�cipate in various ac�vi�es which is organized along the day.

SPM/STPM/Diploma holders

Professional Cer�ca�on on Requirements Engineering Date: 12th–14th Apr 2012 (Training) /16th April 2012 (Examina�on)

Training, Cer�ca�on

To provide a cer�ca�on model with syllabus and exams, thus fostering further educa�on in the eld of requirements engineering.

Research assistants, academic staffs, students

Mentor Mentee Program

Mentoring

To create an environment for the students to increase self-esteem and be mo�vated to excel.

Staffs / Students

Borneo Heritage Symposium 2012

(Research) Symposium

• To promote & sharing the knowledge in archives digita�ons eld;

• To introduce interna�onal research forum, called “Austrian Forum-Pla�orm for Digital Heritage” into Sarawak research community and its network.

Researcher, historian, museum offices, ICT person, government and private sectors officer

FCSIT Roadmap

(Research) Workshop

To bring together all FCSIT academic staffs, discussing the direc�on of faculty core research and documen�ng the nding so that it can be shared to the whole world.

FCSIT academic staffs and researchers.

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FCSIT Seminar Series

(Research) Seminar

To share knowledge presented by dis�nguished speakers series (internal or external UNIMAS), faculty academic staffs returning from study leave and postgraduate students about their progress of research.

Academic staffs, researchers, postgraduate students

Infosys ‘Campus Connect’ Date:29th June – 10th August 2012 Batch 6th: Universi� M’sia Pahang Batch 7th: Universi� Tun Hussein Onn M’sia

Training, Cer�ca�on

• To develop and roll-out programmes for enhancing the quality and quan�ty of IT talent pool in M’sian Ins�tu�ons of Higher Learning.

• As a prepara�on for students before working on real life customer projects.

3rd or Final year students

19th 2011 Na�onal Dynabook ICT Compe��on

Compe��on

To cul�vate the interests among the students in computer informa�on technology, let the students to master the knowledge and skills about computer and informa�on technology, enhance the ability of mul�ple intelligences. Promo�ng the interac�ons and ideas exchange between the students from different schools, s�mula�ng students to think logically, develop their brain capacity of poten�al and skills of crea�ve arts.

Primary School Students

Faculty Activities (2011-2013)….continued

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3P Program

Training,

Cer�ca�on

To fulll current industry needs.

IT & IT-related nal year students

Faculty Annual Dinner 2012

Annual Dinner

To bring together all faculty staffs and students.

Faculty Staffs/Students

Imagine Cup 2012

Compe��on

A pla�orm for students to express their crea�vity and share their ideas by using Microso� tools and technology.

Students

Interna�onal Workshop on Malay and Indonesian Language Engineering (MALINDO 2012)

(Research) Workshop

To bring together researchers and prac��oners, represen�ng different perspec�ves, to share and to exchange their ideas on the processing of South East Asian Language.

Researchers (academia & industry), students

LaTeX Workshop

Training

To expose lecturers and research students to a be�er approach of preparing technical document.

Academicians, research students

Problem Based Learning (PBL) for Computer-Science based Disciplines

(Research) Workshop

The benets of PBL include, increased reten�on of data; integra�on of knowledge; life-long learning; mo�va�on to learn; development of reasoning and cri�cal thinking skills; development of communica�on and interpersonal skills; and development of the ability to work effec�vely in a team.

Academicians


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Academic Technical Wri�ng (Research) Workshop

To exposes students on the crux of academic technical wri�ng.

Final-year undergraduate students and all postgraduate students

Research Methodology Workshop

(Research) Workshop

This workshop is organized for the faculty academic staff about the importance of outlining the research roadmap for the faculty.

FCSIT Academician

Improving and Focusing Your Academic Wri�ng

(Research) Workshop

To assist research students to improve their academic wri�ng, whether for publica�on or for the PhD or Masters thesis.

Postgraduate students

CITA 2011

(Research) Conference

To bring together researchers and prac��oners from both academia & industry to collabora�vely and coopera�vely shape our future together for we know from this digital era.

Researchers (academia & industry), students


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Vice Chancellor Innovation Award UNIMAS has organized an Excellence Award Ceremony 2011 at DeTAR PUTRA on 7th July 2012. During the event, FCSIT won the "Vice Chancellor Innovation Award (Anugerah Inovasi Naib Canselor, AINC 2011)". FCSIT Group Members: Dr Noor Alamshah Bolhassan (L), Prof Dr Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer, Mohamad Nazri b Khairuddin, Dr Nadianatra bt Musa, Dayang Hanani bt Abang Ibrahim, Siti Normah bt Yusup, and Adam ak Francis Project Title: "E-CourseOutline: An Innovation in Helping to Design and Develop Academic Programmes at UNIMAS (Sistem E-CourseOutline: Satu Inovasi dalam Membantu Merekabentuk dan Membangunkan Program-Program Akademik di UNIMAS)".

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Students Awards & Achievements The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology has produced a total of 1246 graduates since its inception in November 1993. Table below provides the statistics on the number of graduates from 2001 to 2011.

Year Number of graduates

2001 94

2002 144

2003 140

2004 177

2005 69

2006 75

2007 106

2008 75

2009 109

2010 101

2011 39

Infosys

Infosys ‘Campus Connect’ Programme is an initiative by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE) in collaboration with Multimedia Development Corporation (MdeC) and Infosys Technologies Limited, India, as a strategic partner, to develop and roll-out programmes for enhancing the quality and quantity of IT talent pool in Malaysian Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL). The core programme for Campus Connect is the Foundation Programme (FP). It is a training programme designed by the Education and Research department of Infosys for entry-level students who, on completion of their undergraduate studies, will be better prepared to work on real life customer projects.

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The training included modules such as Programming Fundamentals, Analysis of Algorithm, Advanced Java Programming and others, together with a week of soft skills training. For further details about this program, please send your enquiry to Mr. Norfadzlan bin Yusup (FCSIT, UNIMAS) who has been appointed as a single point of contact (for UNIMAS zone). This year, a total of 164 High Learning Institutes (HLI) participants from all over Malaysia were selected to go through the programme, including five students from our faculty. They are Mah Yuen Tong, Mohammad Yuhalis Bin Mohd Khalid, Corbin Anak Atek, Nur Aimi Binti Abdullah Sani and Ng Boon Ding.

3P Program 3P known as 'Program Pentauliahan Profesional' is an industry-based certification initiative by the Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) and Prestariang Systems Sdn Bhd (PSSB)to fulfill current industry needs. Prestariang Systems SdnBhd (PSSB) is responsible to provide ICT training and certification together with the supply of licences for the software used in trainings and certification programmes. Targeted for IT & IT-related final year students, 3P will complement the degree/diploma awarded by the Universities & Polytecnics/Community Colleges.

Fast Facts regarding 3P program:

• Globally-Recognised Professional Certifications • Full sponsorship from Ministry of Higher Education for Malaysian

students • Targeted for IT & IT-related final year students • Classes conducted by Certified Master Trainers • Participants receive original Course Materials • Courses & Certifications are in English & Standards set Internationally

by vendors • Each class is for 25 students, fully equipped with 25 PCs each • Participants with minimum of 75% attendance receive Certificate of

Attendance • Programme includes Soft-skill Modules to enhance employability • 3P Database System to track graduates' Employment Status

Source of reference: 3P Website: http://3p.prestariang.com.my/programme/, Retrieved 28th June 2012.

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Imagine Cup

For 2012 Imagine Cup which was held in Australia, our faculty submitted one project called “Neo’s Life Tree”, and has been recognized as a World Semi Final Top 100 Teams. This project was supervised by Dr. Cheah Wai Shiang supervision. The detail about the project is mentioned as following: Category: Game Design Development for Window Phone Project Name: Neo's Life Tree Project Description: Is an interesting interaction Window Phone Game, which is all about meet with Neo-the lone survivor of her planet, Boinky Boinky. She escapes to Earth as her precious planet has been destroyed by mutated pollutants. Amazed by how beautiful Earth is, she decides to make it her new home. But to her horror, armies of mutated pollutants are slowly rising, threatening to crush Earth. Neo refuses to let history repeat itself;with her special orb abilities and Earth's technology, she is ready to fight. Goal/Objective: Ensure environmental sustainability Team Members:Tay Zhen Wei, Hue Boon Kee, and Lim Zhi Xuan. Development Tool: Microsoft XNA Game Studio 4.0 window phone SDK 7.0 Zune Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows Phone Microsoft Expression Encoder 4 Adobe CS5 collection

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The faculty offers five undergraduate programmes: •Computational Science •Information Systems •Multimedia Computing •Network Computing •Software Engineering Further information on each of these programmes are described under Section Department, separately. UNIMAS has two semesters in a year and each semester will have a duration of 17 weeks which consists of 14 weeks of lecture, one week of revision and two weeks of examination.

Academic Term

The university also offers a short semester specifically for students to undergo industrial training, teaching training and practicum for a duration of 8 weeks.

Duration of Study For a Bachelor degree programmes, the duration of study is from 4 to 8 calendar years. However in certain cases, the minimum duration of study is 6 semesters.

ACADEMIC

Academic Information

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Credit Requirements Students enrol for the 2012/2013 session will undergo a four-year program with the following credit requirements:

Prerequisite Course A prerequisite course is a course that must be completed, which a specified minimum grade must be achieved before undertaking another specified course. Prerequisites are listed in the course descriptions in the guidebook. It is very important for a student to pass the prerequisites because if a student fails to obtain at least the minimum grade, this may impede the progression of their degree programme.

Plagiarism and Collusion Plagiarism is the representation of work which has been copied in whole or in part from another person’s work, or from any other source such as the internet, published books or periodicals without due acknowledgement given in the text. Collusion is the presentation of work that is the result in whole or in part of unauthorized collaboration with another person or persons.

Course Type Credit

Faculty Courses Common Core Courses Programme Core Courses Industrial Training Final Year Project I & II

42 21 12 8

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Elec ve Courses 36

Generic Courses 17

Total 136

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Assessment Information The aim of assessment is to guide students' learning to the stated learning outcomes of the courses. This is done by ensuring that expected learning takes place within the courses. Course level learning outcomes describe the level of learning expected in the course, and are assessed by strategies appropriate to that level of learning and the environment provided by the course. Thus, programme outcomes will be achieved by progressively meeting appropriate levels of knowledge, skills and understanding during the years of study. Lecturer of the course will determine the assessment methods to be used. Examples of assessment methods are assignment or project report, examination tests, practical tests, all of which may require varying combinations of individual and group contribution. Final grades given to the student at the end of the course will be determined by the Faculty Examination Board Committee and will be endorsed by Senate of UNIMAS. For more information on grades, please refer to Peraturan Akademik Pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda.

Credit Transfer Student is allowed to apply for credit transfer for certain courses. For more information on credit transfer, please refer to the Peraturan Akademik Pengajian Ijazah Sarjana Muda.

Academic Support System (ASSIST) ASSIST supports online teaching and learning initiative in UNIMAS. It has several systems to support the teaching-learning practices such as Morpheus and Learnfinity. These systems provide many facilities for online interaction between lecturer and student, for example, forum, wiki, blog and others. Besides that, student is able to download lecture notes and find extra information about the course that he registers. A new student is required to register their accounts first before using the systems. For more information, please refer to the Centre for Applied Learning and Multimedia (CALM) or view their website www.calm.unimas.my.

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Course Enrolment Information It is the responsibility of the student to make sure he enrolls in the correct courses each semester. Registration is done online via Anjung UNIMAS. Registering or withdrawing from a course must be done prior to certain dates to prevent academic and financial penalties. It is also the responsibility of the student to know all of the registration deadlines. Certain courses require student to enroll tutorial or laboratory. The student is advised to select a tutorial or laboratory that best suits his timetable. Should there be clashes, student must consult course lecturer to resolve the matter.

Grading System

Grade Marks Range Grade Value Performance

Core Course/Generic Course/Elec ve Course

A 80-100 4.00 Dis nc on

A- 75-79 3.67

B+ 70-74 3.33 Credit

B 65-69 3.00

B- 60-64 2.67

Good C+ 55-59 2.33

C 50-54 2.00

C- 45-49 1.50

D 40-44 1.00

F <40 0.00

Fail

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FACULTY CORE COURSES

Faculty Core Courses

These courses cover knowledge and skills towards specification in certain field or area that are demanded for certain programmes. Each programme not only focuses on its theory and specific practice, but also emphasizes technology and management aspects. Faculty core courses are divided into two categories, which are:

• Common Core Courses

compulsory to all students in every programme.

• Programme Core Course

compulsory to students in their respective programme.

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Common Core Courses

TMC1013 System Analysis and Design

This course provides students with knowledge and experience of conducting systems analysis and design of a system, and its placement within the software development lifecycle. The course emphasizes process, data and event modeling for representing key aspects of information systems. In particular, emphasis will be placed on the mechanisms required for modeling during the acquisition of requirements and the formulation of information system solutions. The course also provides different roles of stakeholders involved in an Information Systems (IS) development projects, and the responsibilities associated with these roles. The course instructs students with an awareness of the software development lifecycle, in particular requirements analysis and design phases. Prerequisite: None

TMC1213 Computer Architecture The course introduces 3 main themes: • internal structure of the digital computer • the classic Von Neumann architecture • relationship between high-level language constructs and their implementation on the computer – investigated through the use of an Assembly Language and C. Prerequisite: None

TMC1233 Operating System This course explores the fundamental concepts which are necessary for a computer operating system. The emphasis of the course is placed on the both hardware and software operation that are managed by computer operating system. Prerequisite: None

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Common Core Courses

TMC1214 Communication and Computer Network

The course is an introductory course on Networks and Computer Communications. It takes a bottom-up overview of the OSI layered model. It will introduce Networking and Communications issue in relation to the 7 layers model throughout the course. It provides an introduction, appreciation and understanding to LAN and WAN design, implementation and application within organisations. Emergent network issues and services of telecoms will be covered from a technical viewpoint. Prerequisite: None

TMC1414 Introduction to Programming This course provides a general introduction to programming in C. It is designed to give students the ability to write simple computer programs in C and to be able to understand such programs written by others. The course covers problem solving skills, writing algorithms, basic C syntax, control structures (loops, if statements, switches), functions and input/output operations. The course forms part of a core courses for the undergraduate program within the faculty, and provide programming foundation for other courses. Prerequisite: None

TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms This course will focus on data structures and associated algorithms that are fundamental to the study of computer science. We will also discuss analysis of algorithms in terms of algorithmic efficiency. The innovative feature of this course is the use of the C++ language. C++ is widely used in the industry worldwide, and is rapidly becoming the language of choice for software development professionals. It is a very desirable asset when acquiring employment. Prerequisites: TMC1414 Introduction to Programming TMC1814 Discrete Mathematics

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Common Core Courses

TMC1814 Discrete Mathematics This course will prepare the student with mathematical foundations for other Computer Science and Information Technology course which including data structures, algorithms, database theory, computer security and operating system. Prerequisite: None

TMC2034 Database Concept and Design This module explores the fundamental concepts necessary for the design, use and implementation of database and document management systems. A particular emphasis is placed on the relational database model. Prerequisite: TMC1014 System Analysis and Design

TMC2413 Object Oriented Software Development This course will enable student to think about solutions to computational problems in an object-oriented manner, capture reusable patterns of design and write programs proficiently and professionally. Prerequisite: TMC1434 Data Structure and Algorithms

TMC3012 Ethics & Professionalism This course covers material on the responsibilities and ethical issue in the working environment, risks and liabilities, the different types of computer misuse and intellectual property issues related to the computer science field. Prerequisite: None

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Common Core Courses

TMC1874 Mathematics for Computing

This course provides an introduction to Statistics and Linear Algebra, fundamental to the development of statistical models, computation framework for posing and solving problems especially in computer science related fields. Inference, with coverage of data collection and analysis is emphasized to evaluate the reported results of statistical studies and to make informed decisions. Although formulas and formal procedures are discussed, it stresses thinking over the blind use of mechanical procedures, the assessment of credibility and value of the inferences made from data. Using a matrix theory and vector space approach, this course also provides an understanding of the major concepts that underlie linear algebra and matrix analysis. Later chapters introduce a key topic such as eigenvector and provide illustrative examples. Prerequisite : None

TMC2434 Software Engineering and Application Development This course consists of a brief introduction to the fundamental principles in Software engineering as well as detail coverage of processes and methodologies involved in Software Development. The subject will cover topics on software requirement, design, development, verification and validation. Students are required to implement the knowledge gain in lectures by conducting a small software development project. Reports on processes and methodologies used for the software development project needs to be produce accordingly to what have been lectured. Prerequisite: TMC1414 Introduction to Programming

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Common Core Courses TMC3034 Productisation and Technopreneurship This course will provide a foundation to prepare students to become technopreneurs, who will start-up and run technology-based SMEs. The course comprises two parts: firstly, focusing on product development (be it a new product or innovation of existing products) and secondly, on commerciali-sing the product (the nature, process and running of creating a new venture). Successful technopreneurs and venture professionals from industry will be invited to share their experiences. Students will be required to form teams and develop business plans for technology-based ventures that they are interested in starting. Business plans will be scrutinised by practicing venture capitalisation and successful technopreneurs. This course also provides a study of the theory and nature of electronic commerce, particularly those based on Internet technologies. Students will be exposed to introduction to electronic principles commerce, the internet and the web infrastructure for e-commerce, web-base tools for e-commerce and e-commerce software, e-commerce application, security, electronic payment system, and current trends in use of e-commerce. Prerequisite: None

TMP2634 Multimedia Programming This course can be divided into two parts. The first part aims at introducing the students to the Java programming language, and the second part focuses more on designing and developing Java-based multimedia applications. Prerequisite: TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms

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Common Core Courses TMP2654 Web Based System Development This course will provide students an understanding of the web-based system development process, and how it can be applied in different types of information systems. It explores one of many web development frameworks and shows how that framework can help to build applications and solve common business problems. It also introduces fundamental PHP progrmming, MySQL and database concepts, and how to access data from MySQL using PHP. Prerequisite: None

Other Core Courses: TMP4913 Final Year Project I (Refer to Section FYP, at page 91) TMP4935 Final Year Project II (Refer to Section FYP, at page 92) TMY3912 Industrial Training (Refer to Section Industrial Training, at page 93-94)

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Introduction Department of Computing and Software Engineering (CSE) is one of the four research-based departments in the faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT), UNIMAS. The CSE department is well-known in its three research priority areas such as Image Processing, Intelligent Systems, and Formal Methods. It offers a fruitful and stimulating research environment, advancing fundamental discoveries in various areas including multimedia technologies, image processing, geographic information system, intelligent systems, formal methods, object technologies and software engineering. The CSE department provides a home for the academic staffs as well as students in which their professional development can be enhanced through appropriate programme organization, and professional and collegial mentoring. For this, staffs in the CSE department actively participating in both national and international levels research projects, consultations, and industrial collaborations in their area of expertise. The CSE department offered two undergraduate programmes which are Software Engineering (SE) programme and Multimedia Computing (MC) programme.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING &

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

CSE at a Glance

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Academic Staff

Staff Name Email & Phone Number

Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Dr Edwin Mit Head of Department Research interest: natural language seman�cs, object technologies and formal-object so�ware engineering and modeling

[email protected] +6082-583636

3R, Level 3

PhD (So�ware Engineering), University of Salford MSc (So�ware Engineering), University of Bradford BSc (Hons), Computer Science, Universi� Kebangsaan Malaysia

Muhammad Asyraf bin Khairuddin SE Programme Coordinator Research interest: So�ware Engineering, so�ware process


3J, Level 3

MSc (Computer Science), Universi� Teknologi Malaysia BSc Computer (Hons), Universi� Teknologi Malaysia

Suria� Khar�ni Jali MC Programme Coordinator Research interest: Mul�media Compu�ng, Web Technologies, Game Technologies and Image Processing

jskhar�[email protected] +6082-583642

1L , Level 1

MSc in Advanced Compu-�ng: Global and Mul�media Compu�ng, University of Bristol Bachelor of Computer Science (Mul�media)(Hons), Universi� Putra Malaysia

Professor Dr Narayanan Kulathuramaiyer Research interest: Knowledge Management Technology, Ar�cial Intelligence


Dean’s Office, Level 3

PhD (Dr Techn), University of Gratz MSc (Computer Science), Universi� Sains Malaysia BSc Computer, Universi� Sains Malaysia

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Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Professor Dr Wang Yin Chai

Research interest: Image Processing & GIS


3C, Level 3

PhD (Geographical Informa on System), Universi Sains Malaysia BSc Comp. (Hons) with Educa on, Universi Teknologi Malaysia

Assoc Prof Dr Md. Shahid Uz Zaman Research interest: GIS based Vehicle Rou ng, Satellite Image Processing, Database Management, Algorithm and Service Science


3M, Level 3

Ph.D, University of the Ryukyus, Japan M.Sc.(Computer Engi-neering), Shanghai University , China B.Sc. (EEE), RUET, Bangladesh

Dr Jacey-Lynn Minoi Research interest: Computa onal Mul variate Sta s cal Me-thods


2T, Level 2

PhD (Computer Science),Imperial College London MSc (Mul media Techno-logy), University of Manchester Ins tute of Science & Technology (UMIST) BIT Computa onal Science (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

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Academic Staff Staff Name Email & Phone

Number Room

Loca�on Qualica�on

Dr Azman bin Bujang Masli Research interest: Formal Method, Renement


1K, Level 1

PhD, (So�ware Engineering), University of Sheffield Master of So�ware Engineering, University of South Australia BSc Computer (Hons), Universi� Putra Malaysia

Dr Cheah Wai Shiang Research interest: Agent based compu-�ng: Agent oriented RE, agent oriented project management for ICT4D, agent oriented ubiquitous learning, lightweight mobile agent


3O, Level 3

PhD, (So�ware Engineering), Melbourne University MSc Network Compu�ng, Monash University BSc Computer (Hons), Universi� Putra Malaysia

Dr Hj Noor Alamshah bin Bolhassan Research interest: Spa�al Media and Mobile Compu�ng


2R, Level 2

PhD (Computer Science & Engineering), University of Aizu -MSc (Computer Science & Engineering), University of Aizu -BSc Computer Science (Hons), Universi� Kebangsaan Malaysia

Dr Chai Soo See Research interest: Remote Sensing, Image Processing, GIS


1B , Level 1

Phd (Spa�al Sciences), Cur�n University of Technology MSc (Information Technology), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak B Informa�on Technology (Hons), Universi� Malaysia Sarawak

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Number Room


Dr Dayang Nurfatimah bt. Awang Iskandar Research interest: Seman c Web, Image Processing


2U, Level 2

PhD (Computer Science), RMIT University Master of Mul media Compu ng, Monash University BIT (Hons) Computa onal Science, Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Noor Hazlini bin Hj. Borhan Research interest: So ware Engineering, So ware Tes ng, Game-Based Learning


1H, Level 1

MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc Comp. Science (So ware Engineering), Universi Malaysia Pahang

Hamizan bin Sharbini

Research interest: Crowd Simula on and Image Processing


2I, Level 2

MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

Bachelor of Informa on Technology(Hons), Universi Teknologi Petronas

Amelia Ja Robert Jupit Research interest: Game Based-Learning

rjaja @t.unimas.my +6082-583643

1M, Level 1

Master of Informa on Technology, University of New South Wales B Comp Science (Hons) Mul media Compu ng, Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Syahrul Nizam Junaini Research interest: Mobile User Interac on and Social Media Usability


3T, Level 3

MSc in Electronic Imaging and Media Communia ons (Mul media System), University of Bradford BSc Computer (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

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Number Room


Jonathan Sidi Research interest: Interac ve Mul media Design, User-Computer Interac on Design, User-Computer Experience Design


3Q, Level 3

Master in Interac ve Mul media, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia PostGraduate Diploma (Teaching & Learning in Higher Educa on), UNIMAS BSc ( Hons) Comp. (Mul media) Universi Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia Dip. Computer Science, Universi Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Malaysia

Tan Ping Ping Research interest: So ware Tes ng, Informa on Retrieval


2J, Level 2

MSc (Informa on Technology), Universi Malaysia Sarawak Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Norfadzlan bin Yusup Research interest: So compu ng and applica ons, Manufacturing/Machining process op miza on, System development and intelligence system


3L, Level 3

MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc (Computer Science) Universi Teknologi Malaysia

Norazian bin Mohd. Hamdan Research interest: Modelling, Methodologies


2L, Level 3

MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia Bachelor of Informa on Technology (Hons) Universi Tun Abdul Razak

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Number Room


Abdul Rahman bin Mat Research interest: Requirements Analysis & Specica�on, Knowledge-based System


2L, Level 2

MSc Computer Science & Engineering, University of Aizu B Informa�on Technology (Hons), Universi� Utara Malaysia

Eaqerzilla Phang Research interest: Object-Oriented, So�ware Engineering


1U, Level 1

MSc So�ware Engineering, University of Brighton B Computer Science (Hons), Universi� Teknologi Malay-sia

Wee Bui Lin Research interest: So�ware Metrics


2F, Level 2

MSc Real-�me So�ware Engineering, Universi� Teknologi Malaysia BIT So�ware Engineering (Hons), Universi� Malaysia Sarawak

Yan� Rosmunie bin� Bujang Research interest: So�ware Quality

byan�@t.unimas.my

Master of So�ware Engi-neering, Griffith University B Computer Science (Hons), Universi� Sains Malaysia On Study Leave

Mohamad Johan bin Ahmad Khiri Research interest: So�ware Engineering Formal Method

[email protected] Master of Informa�on Technology, Monash Uni-versity BSc So�ware Engineering (Hons) ,Universi� Putra Malaysia On Study Leave

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Number Room


Nurfauza bin Jali Research interest: Requirement Engineering, Model-based engineering

[email protected] MSc Real- me So ware Engineering, Universi Teknologi Malaysia BIT So ware Engineering (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak On Study Leave

Irwandi Hipni bin Mohd Hipiny Research interest: Feature Descriptor, Computer Vision, Ac vity Recogni on

[email protected]

MSc (Computer Science), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia BSc (Computer Science) (Hons), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia On Study Leave

Wang Hui Hui Research interest: Image Processing

[email protected] MSc (Information Technology), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak BIT Software Engineering (Hons), Universiti Malaysia Sarawak On Study Leave

Tutor Emmy Dahliana Hossain

[email protected]

Bachelor of Computer Science (Interac ve Media) with Honours, Universi Teknikal Malaysia Melaka

On Study Leave

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Curriculum Structure : Software Engineering

Year /

Sem

Course Code

Course Name Course Type Credit Hours

Total

1

1

TMX1010 EBX0032 PPD1011 TMC1214 TMC1414 TMC1814 TMC1014

End-User Computing Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan Ketrampilan Diri Computer Architecture Introduction to Programming Discrete Mathematics System Analysis and Design

Generic Generic Generic

Faculty Core Faculty Core Faculty Core Faculty Core

0 2 1 4 4 4 4

19

2

PPD1022 TMX2012 TMC1234 TMC1254 TMC1434 TMC1874

Ko-Kurikulum Berkredit IT Tools for Knowledge Workers Operating Systems Communication and Computer Network Data Structures and Algorithms Mathematics for Computing

Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 4 4

20

2

3

SSX0012 PBI1012 TMP2634 TMC2034 TME2073 TMN2073

Islamic and Asian Civilization English for Professional Purposes Multimedia Programming Database Concept and Design Intelligent Systems Computer Security

Generic Generic

Faculty Core Elective 1 Elective 2 Elective 3

2 2 4 4 3 3

18

4

SSX0022 PBI1032 TMC2434 TMT2033 TMP2654 TMC2413

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia Academic Reading and Writing Software Engineering and App. Development Computer Graphics Web Based System Development Object Oriented Software Development

Generic Generic

Faculty Core Programme Core

Elective 4 Elective 5

2 2 4 3 4 3

18

3

5

PBM2022 TMC3012 TME2113 TME3033 TMC3034 TMP3113 TMP3413

Malaysian Language Ethics and Professionalism Logic Programming Expert Systems Productisation and Technopreneurship Project Management Software Engineering Laboratory

Generic Faculty Core

Programme Core Programme Core

Elective 6 Elective 7 Elective 8

2 2 3 3 4 3 3

20

6 TMY3912 Industrial Training Faculty Core 12 12 4

7

TMP4913 TME4053 TMI4013 TMN3053 TMN4013

Final Year Project I Software Testing Data Mining System Programming Distributed System

Project/Lab Programme Core Programme Core


3 3 3 3 3

15

8

TMP4935 TME4013 TME4093

-

Final Year Project II Formal Methods Advanced Topics in Software Engineering Elective Course


Elective 11

5 3 3 3

14

TOTAL 136

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Programme Core Courses Synopsis

TME2073 Intelligent Systems The course will provide students with the knowledge in Artificial Intelligence concentrating on intelligent systems. The course would include the me-thodologies in developing knowledge representation as well as the various searching techniques that is employed in the development of intelligent systems. The course would also delve into some central areas of artificial intelligence such as problem solving and the application of AI in real world applications such as neural network, expert systems, natural language processing, genetic algorithm, fuzzy logic and intelligent tutoring system. Throughout the course, the student will frequently be required to work with examples.

Prerequisite(s): TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms TME2113 Logic Programming The course is divided into two components, which is the theory and practical component. The theory component of the course covers on the environment and development of logic programming. The practical components emphasizes in developing real world applications in Artificial Intelligent using logic programming. Prerequisite(s): TME2073 Intelligent Systems TME3033 Expert Systems The course provides an overview of the structure of an expert systems as well covering on the various methodologies involve in the development an expert systems. In general the course will cover on the roles of the knowledge engineer, the various techniques involve in the knowledge acquisition process and the construction of the different types of knowledge representation and reasoning. Prerequisite(s): TME2073 Intelligent Systems

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TMP3413 Software engineering Lab

This course will provide students with the necessary skills in the development a software product in a team environment. Student will be introduced to the Team Software Process (TSP); an integrated framework that guides development teams in producing high-quality software-intensive systems. The course also consists of an introduction to the methods presented in the TSP which are; how to establish roles; how to conceive, design, and plan a project; and how to track and report on software project’s progress.

Prerequisite(s): TMC2413 Object Oriented Software Development

TMC2434 Software Engineering and Application Development

TME4013 Formal Methods This course introduces the elements of formal methods, its syntax and semantics and its supporting tools. The objectives are, to make student aware of the importance of formal methods in software specification and to enable students construct formal specification using its supporting tool. As more complex computational systems are used within critical applications, it is becoming essential that these systems are formally specified. Such specifications are used to give a precise and unambiguous description of the required system. While this is clearly important in critical systems such as life-support system, industrial process management and air/spacecraft control. In addition, as computational systems become more complex in general, formal specification can allow us to define the key characteristics of systems in a clear way and so provide the basis for verification of properties of systems.

Prerequisite(s): TMC1814 Discrete Mathematics

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TME4053 Software Testing The course will introduce the concept of software testing which emphasizes on software processes. The course provides the foundation knowledge needed in managing a software product. Software issues will be also discussed in order to in still students’ awareness of the current global software issues. Software testing as an important phase in software development will be discussed in detail. Students will be exposed to the some type of testing through practical studies by following the real process of testing including the preparation of all relevant documents. Prerequisite(s): TMC2434 Software Engineering and Application Development TME4093 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering The course will enable students to obtain a broad understanding on topics related to software engineering. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques in theoretical, practical and research area in software engineering such as formal methods, web engineering, software re-engineering and others. Students will explore current issues on software specification, application of formal notations, development of interface design and cost benefit analysis. Prerequisite(s): TMC2434 Software Engineering and Application Development

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Curriculum Structure : Multimedia Computing Year

/ Sem

Course Code


Total

1

1





0 2 1 4 4 4 4

19

2



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 4 4

20

2

3



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 3 3

18

4

SSX0022 PBI1032 TMC2434 TMT2033 TMP2654 TMC2413

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia Academic Reading and Writing Software Engineering and Application Development Computer Graphics Web Based System Development Object Oriented Software Development

Generic Generic



2 2 4 3 4 3

18

3

5

PBM2022 TMC3012 TMT3053 TMI3053 TMC3034 TMP3113 TMP3613

Malaysian Language Ethics and Professionalism Computer Game Design and Development Human Computer Interaction Productisation and Technopreneurship Project Management Interactive Multimedia Laboratory




2 2 3 3 4 3 3

20


7

TMP4913 TMT4053 TMT4073 TMN3093 TMI4013

Final Year Project I Multimodal Interaction Technology Digital Image Processing Computer System Administration and Management Data Mining



3 3 3 3 3

15

8

TMP4935 TMT4093 TMT4113

-

Final Year Project II Advanced Topics in Multimedia Computing Data Visualisation Elective Course


Elective 11

5 3 3 3

14

TOTAL 136

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Programme Core Courses

TMT2033 Computer Graphics

The fundamentals of input , display and hardcopy devices, scan conversion of geometric primitives, 2D and 3D geometric transformations, clipping and windowing, scene modeling and animation, algorithms for visible surface determination, introduction to local and global shading models, colour and real-time rendering methods. Students will be evaluated using programming project and written exams.

Prerequisite(s): TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms TMC1874 Mathematics for Computing TMT3053 Computer Game Design and Development This course introduces the fundamental concepts, architecture, design, techniques and tools of game programming. Hands-on experience is emphasised. Prerequisite(s): TMC1214 Computer Architecture TMT3073 Data Visualisation Visualisation is an important tool to increase the understanding of highly technical and complex techniques in computer graphics and image processing. The course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skill on how to visualise data in a variety of styles and effects. The course focuses on the basic principles of visualisation techniques and image processing. This course provides practical experience in handling and visualising imagery. Special attention is paid to the issues surrounding the visualisation. Prerequisite(s): None

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TMP3613 Interactive Multimedia Laboratory

This course covers theories on multimedia development process. This course will expose students to writing multimedia elements using object oriented language such as Virtual Reality Modeling Language (VRML). They have to program it from scratch. This will enable them to understand the modeling process of interactive 3D worlds. This knowledge will allow them to understand high level modeling tools in the market such as 3D Studio Max. The students will also be exposed to modeling, rendering and animating objects. Prerequisite(s): None TMT4053 Multimodal Interaction Technology This course gives an elementary introduction to concepts, methods and applications of Multimodal Interaction Technology. The course covers the fundamentals of speech processing, speech production models, frequency-domain analysis methods, and applications to speech coding, synthesis, recognition and audio processing. Prerequisite(s): TMP3613 Interactive Multimedia Laboratory

TMT4073 Digital Image Processing In order to process visual information in computer systems we need to know about processing digital images. This course covers the principles and fundamental concepts, theory and techniques of image processing. Each lecture consisting of a discussion of the basic theoretical concepts and including e-xamples that illustrate relevant, practical imaging problems. Image pro-cessing tools will be used to demonstrate the concepts involved. Prerequisite(s): TMC1874 Mathematics for Computing

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TMT4093 Advanced Topics in Multimedia Computing This course covers current and future issues and development in Multimedia Computing. The course will give the students an in-depth knowledge in current areas related to multimedia computing and expose students to research area of this field. Prerequisite(s): None

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Introduction The Department of Computer Systems and Communication Technologies (CSCT) in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT), UNIMAS aims to group researchers and academicians of similar interests for stronger research focus particularly in mobile network services, protocols and infrastructure; wireless broadband communication technologies; wireless sensor networks; rural communications; IP technology; embedded systems; microcontrollers; grid computing and other related areas. Academic staffs within the department are among the experts in the above mentioned areas where they share knowledge and collaborate in joined research projects both within and outside of the university. Staffs in the department have been actively participating in national and international levels research projects, consultations and industrial collaborations in their area of expertise. The CSCT department also contributes toward the Network Computing (NC) undergraduate programme offered under the faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology in term of course contents, expertise in course conducting and supervising related Final Year Projects. Courses that are currently looking after by the CSCT department includes Communications and Computer Networks, Computer Architectures, Operating Systems, System Programming, Network Security, Network Technologies Lab, Microcomputer Interfacing, Distributed Systems, Network Modeling and Simulation, System Administration and Management, and Wireless Networks.

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SYSTEM & COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY

Network Computing Programme (NC)

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Upon graduation, graduates from this programme have the ability to model and build network computing environment which involved the interconnectivity between systems and devices. They also able to plan, design, implement and evaluate computer systems environment including network architecture and operation management.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include computer network administrator, network engineer, system programmer, network programmer, network communication consultant and network support officer.

Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Assoc Prof Dr Tan Chong Eng Head of Department Research interest: Wireless and Broad-band Networks, AI for Communica�on Sys-tems, Green Compu-�ng, Communica�on Architecture


3A, Level 3

PhD (Broadband Wireless), University of Cambridge M Engineering, Universi� Malaysia Sarawak B Engineering (Hons), Universi� Malaysia Sarawak

Dr Halikul bin Lenando Programme Coordina-tor Research interest: Opportunis�c Net-works, Social Net-works, Delay Tolerant Net-works and Data Dis-semina�on in mobile networks.


1D, Level 1

PhD (Mobile Communica-�ons), Cardiff University, Wales, UK MSc Data Communica�on & Network, University of Salford BIT System Technology (Hons), Universi� Malaysia Sarawak

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Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Dr Kar�nah bt. Zen

Research interest: Wireless network, Wireless sensor network, Mobile sensor network, Data link and network layer protocol.

kar�[email protected] +6082-583649 kar�[email protected] +6082-581229

1F, Level 1, FCSIT Level 3, Quality Assurance Division, Chancellory Building

PhD (Wireless Sensor Network), Edith Cowan University MSc Computer (Networking), Universi� Malaya BSc Computer (Hons), Universi� Malaya

Rajan Thangaveloo

Research interest: Data Comm. and Computer Network, Computer Security, Voice Over Internet Protocol VoIP, Network Performance


1T, Level 1

MSc - Network Systems Engineering, University of Plymouth, Uk BEng(Hons) - Computer Engineering, University of Plymouth, UK

Mohamad Nazim bin Jambli Research interest: Wireless Mobile Adhoc, Sensor Networks


1G, Level 1

Master of Informa�on & Communica�on Technology, Griffith University BIT System Technology (Hons), Universi� Malaysia Sarawak

Mohamad Imran bin Hj.Bandan Research interest: Distributed Compu�ng, Low Power System Design (System Level)


2H, Level 2

MSc (Computer Science), Universi� Sains Malaysia BSc Computer (Hons), Universi� Teknologi Malaysia

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Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Seleviawa bt. Tarmizi Research interest: Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Mul hop wireless rou ng, Trust management

swa @t.unimas.my +6082-583651

1J, Level 1

Master of Informa on Technology, Queensland University of Technology B Info Technology (Hons), Universi Utara Malaysia

Noralifah bt. Annuar Research interest: Wireless technology, Wireless sensor network


1I, Level 1

Master of Informa on Technology, Queensland University of Technology BSc Data Communica on & Networking, Universi Teknologi MARA

Azlina bt. Ahmadi Julaihi Research interest: Computer Networking (Network Performance and Management)


2G, Level 2

MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia BIT Informa on System Engineering (Hons), Mul media University

Johari bin Abdullah Research interest: Web Services, Trust


1Q, Level 1

Master of Informa on Technology, Queensland University of Technology B Computer Science (Hons), Universi Putra Malaysia

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Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Ahmad Hadinata bin Fauzi Research interest: Peer to peer, Cloud Compu ng, Network Security, Iden ty Man-agement

[email protected] Master of Network Compu ng, Monash University BSc Computer (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia On Study Leave

Lau Sei Ping

Research interest: Data Compression, Wireless Sensor Net-work

[email protected] MSc Computer Science, Universi Teknologi Malaysia BIT (Computer System Technology)(Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak On Study Leave

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Curriculum Structure : Network Computing

Year /

Sem

Course Code


Total

1

1





0 2 1 4 4 4 4

19

2



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 4 4

20

2

3



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 3 3

18

4

SSX0022 PBI1032 TMC2434 TMN2013 TMP2654 TMC2413

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia Academic Reading and Writing Software Engineering and Application Development Microcomputer Interfacing Web Based System Development Object Oriented Software Development

Generic Generic



2 2 4 3 4 3

18

3

5

PBM2022 TMC3012 TMN2093 TMC3034 TMP3113 TMP3213

-

Malaysian Language Ethics and Professionalism Computer System Administration and Management Productisation and Technopreneurship Project Management Internetworking Technology Laboratory Elective course


Programme Core Elective 6 Elective 7 Elective 8 Elective 9

2 2 3 4 3 3 3

20


7

TMP4913 TMN3033 TMN3053 TMN4013 TMN4033

Final Year Project I Network Performance and Simulation System Programming Distributed System Embedded System



3 3 3 3 3

15

8

TMP4935 TMN4053 TMN4073 TMN4093

Final Year Project II Broadband Network Technology Wireless and Mobile Networks Advanced Topics in Computer Networking

Project/Lab Programme Core Programme Core Programme Core

5 3 3 3

14

TOTAL 136

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TMN2013 Microcomputer Interfacing This course describes in practical terms on how to program a PC to carry out time critical tasks, to sense real-world quantities such as temperature, sound, light and etc. Analysis of data acquired, display the results and performing control tasks are also part of the course. Prerequisite(s): TMC1214 Computer Architecture TMN2073 Computer Security This course aims to give students a thorough understanding of computer security. This includes high-level issues such as security policy (modelling what ought to be protected) and engineering (how we can obtain assurance that the protection provided is adequate). It also involves the protection mechanisms supported by modern processors and operating systems; cryptograph; and a wide variety of attacks ranging from network exploits through malicious code to protocol failure. Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer Network TMN2093 Computer System Administration and Management This course begins with an introduction to systems administration with an emphasis on fundamental concepts and best practices. Topics include authentication and authorization, system backup, exploration of PC connectivity alternatives and the decision making process for designing cost-effective local area networking solutions for a given application. Emphasis is placed on the use of local area networking solutions in client/server architectures. Hands-on laboratory experiences emphasize problem solving and troubleshooting skills through network implementation. Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer Network

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TMN3033 Network Performance and Simulation The aim of this course is to provide student with an introduction to techniques for performance modelling and analysis of computer systems and communication networks. Primary emphasis will be on analysis of measurements, discrete event simulation and queuing theory. Prerequisite(s): TMC1234 Operating System


TMN3053 System Programming This course is focus on network programming with some common techniques, technologies and tools that are available currently. Topics that will be covered include network development environment, development tools, thread, process, IPC and network programming. Coursework that involve programming will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): TMC1414 Introduction to Programming


TMP3213 Internetworking Technology Lab This course provides a general introduction to hardware, devices and software for developing and managing computer networks. It is designed to give students the ability to plan for a new network or managing existing network infrastructure. Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer Network

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TMN4013 Distributed System This course is concerned with loosely-coupled distributed systems in which computers communicate with one another over a network in order to carry out joint tasks. The main advantages to be gained from distributed systems are resource sharing across networks, tolerance of failures by replicating devices and data, and speed up in computational performance. In order to materialize these advantages, many systems, transperancy is one of the most important considerations. For user, it means that the files and other resources in a distributed system can be accessed without knowledge of their location. For the system bulider, tranparency hides some of the effects of distribution, and simplifies their tasks. Prerequisite(s): TMC1234 Operating System


TMN4033 Embedded System The course will introduce the concept of embedded computing as an extension from previous microcomputer interfacing course. It also addresses hardware and software issues while involving design, develop and deploy of embedded system. The course will also include the study of operating platforms, tools and processes used in development and integration of embedded computing system. Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer Network TMN2013 Microcomputer Interfacing

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TMN4053 Broadband Network Technology This course is meant to introduce the students with the latest computer networking technologies especially in building high speed enterprise backbone networks. Students will have an insight as to what high-speed network are all about. Topics in this course will include technologies such as ATM, Ethernet, and xDSL etc.

Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer

TMN4073 Wireless and Mobile Network This course aims to provide an in depth study of wireless and mobile network and focus mainly on wireless and mobile computing and networking, mobility of the devices and its implications at all network layers. Prerequisite(s): TMC1234 Operating System


TMN4093 Advanced Topics in Computer Network This course covers a broad range of advanced networking and computer system topics, including network protocols, routing, network management, traffic management, and emerging networking technologies. Prerequisite(s): TMC1254 Communication and Computer Network

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTATIONAL

SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS

Computational Science & Mathematics Programme (CS)

Introduction

The Department of Computational Science and Mathematics currently has 10 energetic academicians whose research field ranges from applied mathematics, bioinformatics, computing and operational research. The department is home to researchers and academicians who have wide interests in computer science, engineering and sciences. It is the aim of the department to enhance contacts between mathematicians, statisticians and computer scientists at the university and research scientists in industry. The department’s main mission is to conduct research in collaboration with industry on topics motivated by industrial applications, and to provide assistance to industry.

The department also offers one major in the undergraduate program, which is the computational science major. The students in the computational science program will gain an understanding of science principally through the use and analysis of mathematical models on high-performance computers. It is the department’s hope to raise the profile of the mathematical sciences in the student population.

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Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme would be able to have careers in fields; not constraint to, such as software developers, system analyst, programmer, production and logistics planner, operational research analyst, statistician and research scientist. Students may wonder what’s out there for someone with my interests and background. Well, Computational Science programme will equip you for the emerging fields like bioinformatics, data mining, materials science, finance and economics, climatology, ecology, epidemiology and environmental issues.


Number Room


Dr Sze San Nah Head of Department Research interest: Opera ons research, heuris c


2S, Level 2

PhD (Opera ons Management), University of Sydney MSc Mathema cs,Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc Industrial Mathema cs(Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

Dr Chiew Kang Leng Programme Coordinator Research interest: Informa on Hiding


2Q, Level 2

PhD (Computer Science), Macquarie University MSc (Informa on Technology), Universi Malaysia Sarawak BIT Computer System Technology (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

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Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Assoc Prof Dr Jane Labadin Research interest: Mathema�cal modeling, computa�onal uid dynamics, disease modeling


Admin Office, Level 3

PhD (Computa�onal Mathema�cs), Imperial College London MSc (Computer Science), University of Manchester Ins�tute of Science and Technology BSc (Applied Mathema�cs) (Hons), Imperial College London

Dr Shapiee bin Abd Rahman Research interest: Sta�s�cal Process Control, Experimental Design, Mul�variate Analysis, Query Interfaces


Level 3 PhD (Computer Science & Engineering), University of Aizu MSc (Industrial Sta�s�cs), University of Waikato BSc Management Science (Hons), University of Swansea

Dr Nuha bin� Loling Othman Research interest: Free boundary problem, dam/ltra�on problem , Calculus of Varia�ons


2V, Level 2

PhD (Systems Innova�on), Osaka University MSc ( Computer Science & Engineering), University of Aizu BSc Mathema�cs, Universi� Kebangsaan Malaysia

Ling Yeong Tyng Research interest: Cellular automata, parallel processing


2B, Level 2

MSc Computer Science, California State University, East Bay. BSc Computer Science, Michigan Technological University, Houghton.

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Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Terrin Lim

Research interest: Sta s cal and Network modeling (Disease and clima c)


2C, Level 2

MSc in Bioinforma cs, Imperial College London BIT Mul media Compu ng (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Phang Piau Research interest: Mathema cal modeling, numerical methods


2K, Level 2

MSc Mathema cs, Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc with Ed Mathema cs (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

Sze Jeeu Fong Research interest: Sta s cal modeling, opera ons research


2E, Level 2

MSc (Sta s cs), University of Malaya Bachelor of Educa on Mathema cs (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Izzatul Nabila bin Sarbini Research interest: Mathema cal modeling


1R, Level 1

MSc (Mathema cs), Universi Sains Malaysia Bachelor of Educa on Mathema cs (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Tiong Wei King Research interest: Nonlinear waves, Dispersive shock waves & undular bores, the whitham modula on theory

wk [email protected]

MSc (Mathema cs), Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc & Computer with Ed Mathema cs (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia On Study Leave

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Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Hamimah bin Ujir Research interest: 3D Face Recogni on, 3D Facial expression recogni on

[email protected] MSc (Computer Science), Universi Teknologi Malaysia BSc Computer Graphic (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia On Study Leave

Sarah Flora Samson Juan

Research interest: Speech recogni on & synthesis systems & mathema cal modelling

[email protected] MSciTech Computa on, University of New SouthWales BSc Industrial & Computa onal Mathema cs (Hons), University of Malaya On Study Leave

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Curriculum Structure : Computational Science

Year Sem

Course Code Course Name Course Type Credit Hours

Total

1

1





0 2 1 4 4 4 4

19

2



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 4 4

20

2

3

SSX0012 PBI1012 TMP2634 TMS2153 TMC2034 TME2073

Islamic and Asian Civilization English for Professional Purposes Multimedia Programming Multivariable Calculus Database Concept and Design Intelligent Systems

Generic Generic



2 2 4 3 4 3

18

4

SSX0022 PBI1032 TMC2433

TMS2033 TMP2654 TMP2813

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia Academic Reading and Writing Software Engineering and Application Develop-

ment Differential Equations Web Based System Development Computational Science Laboratory

Generic Generic

Faculty Core

Programme Core Elective 3 Elective 4

2 2 4 3 4 3

18

3

5

PBM2022 TMC3012 TMS3033 TMS3133 TMC3034

- -

Malaysian Language Ethics and Professionalism Operational Research Numerical Methods Productisation and Technopreneurship Elective Course Elective Course




2 2 3 3 4 3 3

20


TMP4913 TMS4033 TMS4053 TMN2073 TMI3053

Final Year Project I Statistical Data Analysis Mathematical Modelling and Simulation Computer Security Human Computer Interaction

Faculty Core Programme Core Programme Core


3 3 3 3 3

15

8

TMP4935 TMS4013 TMT2033

-

Final Year Project II Parallel Processing Computer Graphics Elective Course



5 3 3 3

14

TOTAL 136

4

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TMS2153 Multivariable Calculus

This course serves as an extension of single variable calculus where the calculus of two or more variables are presented. The Maple is used as an enhancement tool to overcome the difficulty of visualizing the properties of these functions. Besides, we emphasis on helping the students to develop the insight into using the proper coordinate system and order of integration to simplify a given multiple integral. Students will also develop the skills and understanding in the calculus of vector-valued functions and parametric equations before go for vector calculus which is essential in many application especially in fluid mechanics, electricity and magnetism. Overall, this subject is very important as the students wish to do mathematical modelling in their final year project. Prerequisite(s): None TMS2033 Differential Equations

This course provides treatment of differential equations while introducing the computer-assisted methods that are now available with Maple software. Maple is chosen among other mathematical package because of its combination of easy access and computational power, as evidenced through symbolic, numerical, and graphical output. The student will be able to solve problems through modeling, solving and interpreting. The student will become familiar with ways to think mathematically, recognize the need for applying mathematical methods to problems, realize that mathematics is a systematic science built on relatively few basic concepts and involving powerful unifying principles, and get a grasp for the interrelation between theory, computing and experiment. Prerequisite(s): None

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TMP2813 Computational Science Laboratory This course will teach students to solve computational science problems, ranging from the natural sciences such as chemistry and biology as well as problems in the engineering and economics fields. Depending on the problems that need to be solved, mathematical and statistical packages such as MatLab and R Statistical Package will be used to assist the students. This will enable the students to understand not only the usage of mathematical tools but also the mathematical aspects of the problem in hand. Prerequisite(s): None

TMS3033 Operational Research This course is concerning with mathematical modeling and analysis to design, evaluate, or improve the operations of a real-world system. This course will introduce student with quantitative approaches to problem solving using methods of operations research. Quantitative approaches which will be introduced in this course are deterministic models, including linear, integer, network, and stochastic methods, including decision analysis, queuing systems, are applied to solve problems in constrained resource management, analysis system, and optimization system. Prerequisite(s): None TMS3133 Numerical Methods This course provides the study and application of numerical methods, which gives the transition from the mathematical model of a problem to an algorithm that we can program to obtain the solution of the problem in the form of numbers. The students will learn to program the given algorithms and test them. Prerequisite(s): None

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TMS4033 Statistical Data Analysis This course will enable students to understand data and situations when regression analysis is the appropriate method to use. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of the regression models, including the basic mathematical steps in fitting a linear statistical model, the use of residual analysis and other diagnostics for examining of the appropriateness of a regression model. Requisite(s): TMC1874 Mathematics for Computing TMS4053 Mathematical Modeling and Simulation The central theme of this course is the practical use of the computer packages MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and simulation. The knowledge of these packages will be developed by applying them to solve and investigate many different processes. Selected systems will be considered, including practical examples of the following types: mechanical, thermal, process, biological and biomedical (e.g. predator-prey, epidemics), traffic, economic, business and financial. The course provides an introduction to computer-based simulation and its applications to engineering, sciences and management. Prerequisite(s): TMS2033 Differential Equations TMS3133 Numerical Methods

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TMS4013 Parallel Processing This course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of parallel computing through a study of parallel programming. Topics covered include data parallelism, multiprocessor architecture, process communication, data sharing, synchronous parallelism, multi-computer architecture, message passing programs, replicated workers, and distributed termination detection. The concepts will be taught through programming assignments to be written in a language available in our digital lab. This course requires extensive programming. Prerequisite(s): TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms TMC1214 Computer Architecture

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION

SYSTEMS

Information Systems Programme (IS)

Introduction Nowadays organizations are moving to higher levels of automation and are highly dependent on information provided by computer-based systems. These complex systems will become an exceedingly important strategic asset of the organization.

The Department’s research focus is to create, disseminate, and apply knowledge at the intersection of human systems and information technology. The Information Systems Department has two main groups: Knowledge Retrieval and Management (KREAM) and Human Centered Computing (HCC). KREAM group focuses on research areas that involved retrieval techniques from large-scale databases, while HCC group focuses on research areas that are concerned with understanding human beings and with the design of computational artifacts. The Information Systems programme will focus at organisations, people, processes and technical aspects in system development. This programme is suitable for students who are interested in designing and implementing effective solutions based on the organisation. Students will apply theories by involving themselves with various projects. All courses include extensive practical project work that includes the use of a wide variety of system development tools which provide the basic background for students to pursue their postgraduate studies as well. These courses not only will fulfil the current industry needs but will also have impact in the research field.

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Upon successful completion of the programme, students would be capable of deciding how technology can be used to support organisational or business objectives or even to create new opportunities, determining the supporting processes and data, implementing computer-based systems and also to create or develop new and innovative products. Students will be prepared with basic organisational theory, decision-making, project management and system development skills, which are parallel with the latest information technology system.

Career opportunities Students will have good prospect in careers such as Information Systems Officer, System Analyst, Database Administrator, Project Manager, Research Officer and Educator.

Academic Staff


Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Mohamad Nazri Bin Khairuddin Head of Department Research interest: Knowledge Management, Community Informa cs, Ontology, Informa on Systems, eCommerce, Performance Measurement


3K, Level 3

MSc Computer Science (Applied Informa cs) Universi Sains Malaysia BIT (Informa on Systems) Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Rosita Bin Mohamed Othman Programme Coordinator Research interest: Informa on Systems, Knowledge Management, Informa on Retrieval and Extrac on.


2O, Level 2

Master of Computer Science (So ware Engineering), Universi Putra Malaysia BScIT (Hons) (System Management), Universi Kebangsaan Malaysia

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Room Loca�on

Qualica�on

Professor Dr Justo A Diaz Research interest: Impact of informa�on systems in organiza�ons specially enterprise systems and recently use of personal media such as blogs and social media for e-commerce purposes

[email protected] or [email protected] +6082-583657

1O, Level 1

PhD (Physics) The University of California, Berkeley BSc: (Physic and Chemistry), O�awa University

Professor Dr Zaharin bin Yusoff Research interest: Computa�onal Linguis�c, Ar�cial Intelligence

[email protected] 2P, Level 2

PhD, Computer Science , Universi� Sains Malaysia M.Sc, Pure Mathema�cs, University of Kent At Centerbury B.Sc, Mathema�cs University of Kent At Centerbury

Assoc Prof Dr Alvin Yeo Wee Research interest: Human Computer Interac�on, Culture and Usability, ICT for Development, Computa�onal Linguis�cs

alvin@isi�.unimas.my +6082-583660

Ins�tute of Social Informa�cs and Technological Innova�ons (ISITI)

PhD (Computer Science), University of Waikato, New Zealand B Compu�ng & Mathema�cal Sciences (Hons), University of Waikato

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Number Room


Assoc Prof Dr Balisoamanandray Ranaivo-Malançon Research interest: Text Mining, Informa on Extrac on, Processing under-resourced languages, Metadata for language resources


2W , Level 2

PhD (Natural Language Processing), Ins tut Na onal des Langues et Civilisa ons Orientales (INALCO), France. D.E.A. (Natural Language Processing), INALCO, France. Maîtrise (Natural Language Processing), INALCO, France. License (Natural Language Processing), INALCO, France.

Dr Bong Chih How Research interest: Data Mining, Feature Selec on, Informa on Retrieval, Text Understanding, Natural Language Processing, Psychometrics.


3G, Level 3

PhD in Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder MSc in Computer Science, University of Colorado Boulder MSc in Informa on Technology, Universi Malaysia Sarawak BSc in Informa on Technology, Honors, Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Dr Nadianatra Musa Research interest: IS/IT Security Governance, Informa on Systems Security, E-Government Services, IT Governance, The interac on between Formal, Informal and Technical components over IS/IT Security Implementa on within organisa on


1A, Level 1

PhD (IS/IT Security Governance)

MSc of Informa on Systems, University of Tasmania BSc Computer (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

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Number Room


Inson bin Din Research interest: Knowledge Management, Sosial Media, Service Science & IT in Governance


1C, Level 1

MSc (Informa on Systems), University of Leeds BIT (Hons), Universi Utara Malaysia

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Chiu Po Chan Research interest: Human Computer Interac on, Assis ve Technology and ICT for Development


2D, Level 2

MSc (Informa on Techno-logy), Universi Malaysia Sarawak Bachelor of Informa on Technology (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Lee Jun Choi Research interest: Computa onal Content Analysis, Text Processing

[email protected] +6082-583628 / 3816

3N, Level 3

MSc Computer Science, Universi Sains Malaysia Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak

Stephanie Chua Hui Li Research interest: Ar cial Intelligence, data & text mining

[email protected] MSc (Informa on Technology), Universi Malaysia Sarawak BIT So ware Engineering (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sarawak On Study Leave

Dayang Hanani bin Abang Ibrahim Research interest: Informa on Systems, Knowledge Management, Provenance and Reproducibility, Workow Systems, Governance (Provenance)


IE, Level 1

Master of Informa on Management and Systems, Monash University BSc. In Computer Science (Hons), Universi Teknologi Malaysia

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Number Room


Fa hah bt. Ramli Research interest: Ontology, Informa on Retrieval

rfa [email protected] Master of Informa on Technology, Universi Malaya B Informa on Technology (Hons), Universi Malaysia Sabah

On Study Leave

a Suhaila bt. Saee Research interest: Natural Language Processing, Computa onal Linguis c

[email protected] 2A, Level 2

Master of Computer Science , Universiti Putra Malaysia BSc in Computer Science (Hons), Universiti Putra Malaysia On Study Leave

Tutor Jennifer Fiona Wilfred Busu

[email protected] Bsc (Software Engineering), Universiti Putra Malaysia On Study Leave

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Curriculum Structure : Information Systems Year

/ Sem

Course Code


Total

1

1





0 2 1 4 4 4 4

19

2



Generic Generic


2 2 4 4 4 4

20

2

3

SSX0012 PBI1012 TMP2634 TMI2053 TMC2034 TMN2073

Islamic and Asian Civilization English for Professional Purposes Multimedia Programming Information Systems in Organizations Database Concept and Design Computer Security

Generic Generic



2 2 4 3 4 3

18

4

SSX0022 PBI1032 TMC2433 TMI2073 TMP2654 TMC2413

Ethnic Relations in Malaysia Academic Reading and Writing Software Engineering & Application Development Advanced Database Management Systems Web Based System Development Object Oriented Software Development

Generic Generic



2 2 4 3 4 3

18

3

5

PBM2022 TMC3012 TMI3053 TMI3073 TMC3034 TMP3113 TME2073

Malaysian Language Ethics and Professionalism Human Computer Interaction Human Centered Technology Productisation and Technopreneurship Project Management Intelligent Systems




2 2 3 3 4 3 3

20


7

TMP4913 TMI4013 TMI4033 TMP4013 TMN2093

Final Year Project I Data Mining Collective Intelligence Information System Laboratory Computer System Administration and Management

Faculty Core Programme Core Programme Core


3 3 3 3 3

15

8

TMP4935 TMI4093 TMT3073

-

Final Year Project II Advanced Topics in Information Systems Data VisualiSation Elective Course



5 3 3 3

14

TOTAL 136

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Programme Core Course

TMI2053 Information Systems in Organizations The general aim for this course is to increase awareness of how information and its delivery mechanism, the information system, affect an organization’s ability to meet its goals. Case studies and demonstration of technologies employed in organization will be used to sensitize the students awareness of IS in organizations. Prerequisite(s): TMC1014 System Analysis and Design

TMI2073 Advanced Database Management Systems This course is an exposure to advanced knowledge about database system development and also database administration and management. Students will be using several types of databases to develop and administer the database. Current tools will be used to make sure the students gain appropriate knowledge and experience is dealing with the database. This course will give the students opportunities to learn in theory and practice on advanced database concepts and also database administration. This course assumes that students have completed the prerequisite course where they have learned the concepts in data modeling, including Entity-Relationship modeling method and relational database concepts. Students would also need to have a background in Structured Query Language, and basic understanding of operating systems. Prerequisite(s): TMC2034 Database Concept and Design

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TMI3053 Human Computer Interaction Human computer interaction (HCI) is a study of how people interact with computers. This course will introduce the fundamental aspects of HCI. Students will learn and put into practice approaches of design and implementation of usable human-computer interactions, taking into account the Malaysian context. Students will also evaluate interfaces, which incorporate design, administration, analysis and reporting of the usability evaluation. Prerequisite(s): None

TMI2073 Human Centered Technology In language technology, techniques and formalisms from natural language processing (NLP) are used in the development of systems with societal relevance or commercial importance. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the field of NLP, also called Computational Linguistics, or Natural Language Engineering. NLP studies the algorithms to enable the computer to interpret and produce natural languages, i.e. English, Mandarin Chinese, etc. Applications of NLP include information retrieval from the web, human computer interaction, and machine translation. Prerequisite(s): TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithms

TMP3113 Project Management Particular emphasis is placed on the systems and procedures in the areas of planning, organising, scheduling and budgeting. The techniques learnt will be applied in a specific problem area. The human and organisation issues such as good communications, trust and teamwork are also highlighted. Project managers from industry will be invited to speak about experiences of projects they have managed. Students will write their final year project proposal and exposure on planning their final year project. Prerequisite(s): TMC1014 System Analysis and Design

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TMI4013 Data Mining Data Mining studies algorithms and computational paradigms that allow computers to find patterns and regularities in databases, perform prediction and forecasting, and generally improve their performance through interaction with data. It is currently regarded as the key element of a more general process called Knowledge Discovery that deals with extracting useful knowledge from raw data. The knowledge discovery process includes data selection, cleaning, coding, using different statistical, pattern recognition and machine learning techniques, and reporting and visualisation of the generated structures. This course will cover an introduction to the concepts, techniques, and systems of data warehousing and data mining, including the design and implementation of data warehouse and online analytical processing (OLAP) systems, and data mining concepts, methods, systems, implementations, and applications. Prerequisite(s): TME2073 Intelligent Systems

TMI4033 Collective Intelligence With the development and acceptance of the Internet and social networks, there is an increase in the need to galvanise the efforts and capabilities of individuals. The aim of this course is to understand how collective intelligence of communities (all over the world) can be harnessed to achieve specific goals, facilitates creativity, collaboration, and sharing. In order to achieve this, we need to address issues of “collective intelligence” in terms of coordination, cognition, and cooperation from two perspectives, i.e. the human and technology perspective. From the human perspective, we need to understand cognition and cooperation and from the technology aspect, the issues of providing a platform and processes which would allow the communities to work together, and to extract and use information from the enormous amount of data on the Internet. Prerequisite(s): TMI4013 Data Mining


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TMI4093 Advanced Topics in Information Systems This course is to introduce students with a thorough foundation in the theory and practice of creating information strategies and making decisions for organizations. An organization’s information strategy indicates how it intends to use information and knowledge to support or even shape its own overall strategy to meet its goals. It also identifies ways that information technology can further the competitive advantages of the organization by using Decision Support System (DSS) and Business Intelligence (BI) concept. Prerequisite(s): TMI2053 Information Systems in Organizations

TMP4013 Information Systems Laboratory This course introduces scientific methods to the student and exposes to Information Systems’ research areas: word sense disambiguation, machine translation, community informatics and multimodal integration. This course will attempt to reinforce the fundamental knowledge of language technology and advanced information retrieval. The approach to this course is to provide students with case studies and research papers as the learning basis, with an emphasis on lab work. Prerequisite(s): TMI2073 Human Centered Technology


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Generic Courses

Code Course Credit Note

PBI1012 English for Professional Purposes

2

PBI1032 Academic Reading and Wri ng

2

PBI1052 English in Media 2

PBI1062 English for Self-Expression

2 Prerequisite: Undergraduates with MUET Band 4-6 or those who have passed PBI0021-Preparatory English 2 are required to take two (2) of the avail-able courses.

PBM2022 Malay Language 2

TMX2012 Power Tools for Knowledge Workers

2

SSX0012 TITAS 2

SSX0022 Ethnic Rela ons in Ma-laysia

2

EBX0032 Founda on of Entrepre-neurship Cul va on

2

Centre of Language Studies

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Elective Courses

Centre of Language Studies

Code Course Semester Credit

PBA0033 Arabic Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

PBA0043 Arabic Language Level 2 Prerequisite: PBA0033 1 & 2 3

PBC0033 Mandarin Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

PBC0043 Mandarin Language Level 2 Prerequisite: PBC0033 1 & 2 3

PBJ0033 Japanese Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

PBJ0043 Japanese Language Level 2 Prerequisite: PBJ0033 1 & 2 3

PBP0033 French Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

PBP0043 French Language Level 2 Prerequisite: PBP0033 1 & 2 3

PBN0033 Iban Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

PBT0033 Tamil Language Level 1 1 & 2 3

Faculty of Computer Science & Informa on Technology


TMC1014 System Analysis and Design 1 & 2 4

TMC1414 Introduc on to Programming 1 & 2 4

TMP1614 Mul media Technology 1 & 2 4

TMC1214 Computer Architecture 1 4

TMC1234 Opera ng System 1 4

TMC1254 Communica on and Computer Network 1 4

TMI2053 Informa on Systems in Organisa ons 1 3

TMN1014 Introduc on to Computer Technologies 2 4

TMS1014 Excursions in Modern Mathema cs 2 4

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Faculty of Cogni ve Sciences and Human Development


KMC1093 Personality Development 1 & 2 3

KMC1083 Basic Helping Skills 1 & 2 3

KMC1033 Social Psychology 1 & 2 3

KMS1024 Human Resource Management 1 4

KMF1014 Introduc on to Cogni ve Science 1 4

KMF1023 Cogni ve Psychology 1 3

KMF2043 Human and Organiza onal Behavior 1 3

KMS1034 Human Resource Development 2 4

KMC1023 Counseling Theory 2 3

Faculty of Resource Science and Technology


STA1033 Aqua c Science & Daily Life 1 & 2 3

STF1023 Introduc on to Ecology 1 3

STF1053 Biodiversity 1 3

STF1093 Sta s c for Biology 1 1 3

STF2053 Nature Resource Management and Legisla on 1 3

STF3023 Remote Sensing and GIS 1 3

STH3013 Environmental Law 1 3

STH3023 Conserva on Biology 1 3

STK1094 Analy cal Chemistry 1 1 4

STB1073 Introduc on to Biotechnology 2 3

STH3033 Cap ve Animal Management 2 3

STH3043 Park & Wildlife Management 2 3

STT3183 Ecotourism Industry in Malaysia 2 3

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Faculty of Social Sciences


SSF1023 Contemporary Psychology 1 & 2 3

SSF2063 Communica on and Society 1 & 2 3

SSA2093 ASEAN Poli cs 1 3

SSA3043 Contemporary Issues in Interna onal Rela ons 1 3

SSB2034 Sociology of Work 1 4

SSB3024 Organiza onal Behavior 1 4

SSB3034 Compara ve Industrial Rela ons 1 4

SSB3044 Labour Management Nego a ons and Conict Resolu on 1 4

SSK3014 Adver sing and Marke ng Communica on 1 4

SSK3033 Interpersonal Communica on 1 3

SSP2013 Malaysian Poli cal System 1 3

SSP2024 Malaysian Legal System 1 4

SSR2024 Environment Dimension of Development 1 4

SSR3033 Theories and Techniques of Regional Planning 1 3

SSR3073 Organiza onal Development 1 3

SSS2024 Human Development and Social Environment 1 4

SSS3023 Social Work Prac ce 1: Woman and Minori es 1 3

SSA2043 Introduc on to Interna onal Economics 2 3

SSA2054 Interna onal Poli cs of Asian Pacic 2 4

SSA3054 Nego a on and Conict Resolu on in Interna-onal Rela ons 2 4

SSB3073 Occupa onal Health and Safety Management 2 3

SSK2044 Public Speaking 2 4

SSK3054 New Technologies of Human Communica on 2 4

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Faculty of Social Sciences (con nued)


SSK3074 Organiza onal Communica on 2 4

SSP2043 Compara ve Poli cal System 2 3

SSP3034 Poli cs in Developing Countries 2 4

SSP3073 Poli cal Ecology 2 3

SSR3054 Remote Sensing and Geographic Informa on 2 3

SSR3064 Demography 2 4

SSS2044 Family and Child Welfare 2 4

SSS2054 Interven on Approach 1: Counseling Skills 2 4

SSS3033 Social Work Prac ce 3: Health and Medical Social Work 2 3

Faculty of Applied and Crea ve Arts


GKG1123 Introduc on to Illustra on 1 3

GKS1013 Introduc on to Cinema 1 3

GKS2063 Asian Cinema 1 3

GKP2053 Human Behaviour In The Organiza on 1 3

GKM2103 Instrument/Vocal & Ensemble III 1 3

GKM3203 Instrument/Vocal & Ensemble V 1 3

GKP1043 Communica on in the Arts 2 3

GKP1073 Cultural and Heritage Studies 2 3

GKV1033 Basic Photography 2 3

GKM2153 Instrument/Vocal & Ensemble IV 2 3

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Faculty of Engineering


KNS1042 Civil Engineering Materials 1 2

KNL1023 Circuit Theory 1 3

KNL1233 Electrical Engineering Technology 1 3

KNJ1013 Sta cs 1 3

KNJ1042 Engineering Materials I 1 2

KNS1063 Strength of Materials 2 3

KNL1053 Analog Electronics 2 3

KNL1253 Digital Electronics 2 3

KNJ1112 Engineering Materials II 2 2

KNJ1053 Fluid Mechanics 2 3

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences


MEC1013 Basic First Aid 1 & 2 3

MEC1023 Introduc on to Medical Gene cs 1 & 2 3

MEC1033 Healthy Lifestyle 1 & 2 3

Faculty of Economics and Business


EBE1053 Principles of Economics 1 & 2 3

EBF1033 Basic Accoun ng 1 & 2 3

EBF1023 Basic Finance 1 & 2 3

EBP1063 Principle of Marke ng 1 & 2 3

EBM1063 Introduc on to Business Management 1 & 2 3

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FYP

TMP4913 FINAL YEAR PROJECT 1 (FYP 1) This is the first part of the two-semester course sequence represents a capstone design experience which involves the system design specification, system implementation and system evaluation. A written report, demonstration and an oral presentation are required. This course requires the student to apply their knowledge to a specific topic. They will have to thus develop their organizational, theoretical and applied skills. By the end of this course, students will be able to: Decide and defend ideas proposed in the Final Year Project (FYP). Arrange, analyze, and design the proposed research or development based project. Display willingness to work independently. Have critical thinking, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurship skills.

Pre-requisite (s) : TMP3113 Project Management

List of Forms for FYP 1:

1. Evaluation Form 2. Assessment Form for FYP 1 Examination

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TMP4935 FINAL YEAR PROJECT 2 (FYP 2)

This is the second part of the two-semester course sequence represents a capstone design experience which involves the system design specification, system implementation and system evaluation. A written report, demonstration and an oral presentation are required. This course requires the student to apply their knowledge to a specific topic. They will have to thus develop their organizational, theoretical and applied skills. By the end of this course, students will be able to: Evaluate related systems and compare them to their new system. Develop a computer science/IT related project. Display willingness to work independently. Have critical thinking skills to market their project/product. List of Forms for FYP 2:

1. Form E1&2 FYP 2 Examination (Examiner 1 and 2) 2. Form E3 FYP 2 Examination (Examiner 3) The first FYP Symposium was held on 26 & 27 June 2012. All FYP 1 & FYP 2 students involved in this symposium. This symposium is organized yearly in order to build the research culture for undergraduate students. For more details on FYP 1 and 2, please visit the following url: http://10.64.113.243/FYPSystem/Login.aspx http://49.50.236.23/fypsystem/login.aspx

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INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

Industrial Training (TMY3912)

Industrial Training forms an integral part of a degree program at Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. Industrial Training program provides an essential prep-professional work experience on a specific field. At Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, students are required to undergo Industrial Training for 24 weeks and it carries a total of 12 credit hours out of 136 credits. This is an opportunity for the students to gain insight knowledge of their chosen carrier and prepares them to the expectation of the industries. Students from all programmes at Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology will go for their Industrial Training during their 3rd year 2nd semester of their studies. It is imperative that all students complete the following courses before they can enroll for their Industrial Training; TMC1434 Data Structures and Algorithm TMC1014 System Analysis and Design TMC3012 Ethics and Professionalism

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During Industrial Training, student’s performance will be assessed based on the following criteria;

Visiting supervisors report Company Supervisors report Students Industrial Training Final Report and Log Book All the above three components will total up to 100% of the evaluation for the Industrial Training. Although students are attached to companies, they are still bound by all UNIMAS academic rules and regulations. For further information, kindly contact the Industrial Training Coordinator in the faculty.

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COMPUTER LABORATORIES

Persons allowed to use the laboratories in the faculty are:

• Current faculty students.

• Students from other faculties who are taking faculty courses.

• Students from other faculties who have obtained permission from the

Assistant Registrar or Information Systems Officer of the faculty.

Laboratory Rules

Students must read, understand and obey all of the rules and regulations

before using laboratory facilities or services of the Faculty of Computer

Science and Information Technology, UNIMAS.

1. Student must display his student card while in the laboratory.

2. Student must wear proper attire according to the university’s dress

code. Student caught wearing short pant, sleeveless shirt or blouse,

miniskirt or torn jeans will not be allowed to enter the laboratory.

RULES & REGULATIONS

Rules & Regulations

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3. Student is allowed to bring in bags, but, must be placed on the rack

provided in the laboratory.

4. Use of mobile phone is prohibited in the laboratory at all times. Food

and drinks are also prohibited in the laboratory.

5. Faulty computer equipment must be reported to the staff in charge

immediately, prior or after usage.

6. Student is responsible to replace any damaged or lost equipment if

found damaging or losing it on purpose.

7. Student is prohibited to change computer settings (i.e., wallpaper,

folder, system file, mouse pointer, and desktop settings including

operating system).

8. Student is not allowed to remove or relocate any computer equipment

from its location without obtaining permission from the Technical Unit.

9. Student must switch off the computer after each use to avoid energy

waste and equipment damage.

Using other computer equipment in the laboratory

1. Student must obtain permission from technical staff in charge of the

laboratory for each computer equipment (i.e, mouse, laptop, etc.) that

is needed to be brought into the laboratory.

2. Student must register his laptop at the Technical Unit before he can use

it in the laboratory.

3. Only laptops that are certified by the Technical Unit allowed in the

laboratory.

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Laboratory user account access

1. Account/password that is given to a user must be kept secret. Student

is not allowed to give the password to other users. Each student is

responsible to his own account.

2. Student is prohibited from using the computer to blackmail, send or

view pornographic material, distributing advertisement or computer

virus, using other user’ s identity and other activities which do not

involve teaching and learning.

Computer files and directories

1. Student is prohibited from bringing personal software into the

laboratory. Any student found doing this will be:

i. suspended from using any computer facility for at least a month

and

ii. the software will be confiscated.

2. File that has been stored in the computer in the laboratory by any

student must be deleted after laboratory work has been completed.

3. Each student is allocated 25MB storage space in the server to store

work. Action will be taken if there is any misuse of this facility.

4. Student must ensure computer or personal storage devices used are

free from any computer virus. Student is urged to backup important

documents or files to avoid virus attacks.

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Laboratory opening hours

Note: Opening hours subject to change.

Technical Services

Technical staff of the faculty is ready to assist in the following:

Printing

The faculty does not provide printing services to the students, however

printing service is available at the Central Academic Information Services

(CAIS) in the university.

Laboratory Reservation

Only lecturers, tutors or lab demonstrators only are allowed to make

reservation for any laboratory for the purpose of teaching, conducting

tests and other teaching activities.

Monday to

Thursday

8.00am to

1.00pm

2.00pm to 7.00pm

Friday 8.00am to

12.00pm

2.30pm to 7.00pm

7.30pm to 9.00pm

7.30pm to 9.00pm

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Disciplinary actions

For any misuse of computer laboratory and its equipment, disciplinary

actions will be taken according to the level of the misconduct. Actions may

include:

1. A minimum of one month account suspension starting from the date of

notice issued by the Assistant Registrar or the Information Systems

Officer of the faculty.

2. Student caught misusing computer facilities will be given disciplinary

actions depending on the level of offence. Any disciplinary actions taken

will be recorded and kept on the student’s personal file. If student

receives a disciplinary notice from the faculty for the 3rd time during his

duration of study, similar notice will be sent to the student’s guardian or

parents.

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EXAMINATION RULES 1. It is compulsory for student to display his student identification card in

the examination hall.

2. Student is forbidden to bring the following items into the examination

hall: • Handphone • Pencil case • Notes or books • Bag

If a student is caught bringing any of the items above into the hall, the

invigilator has the right to confiscate the items from the student.

3. Student is only allowed to bring the following items into the examination

hall:

• Pencils and Pens • Eraser and Liquid Paper • Ruler

4. Attendance is compulsory and will be recorded.

5. Student is forbidden to leave the examination hall during the first and

last 30 minutes of the examination.

6. Student who has to go to the toilet will be accompanied by an invigilator.

7. If a student is caught cheating during examination, invigilator will collect

evidence and the faculty reports the matter to the Disciplinary

Committee of UNIMAS.

8. Student must submit examination paper and answer sheets to the

invigilator at the end of examination; any appeal hereafter will not be

entertained if failed to do so.

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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

IMAST

Centre of Excellence for Image Analysis and Spatial

Technologies (IMAST) Director: Prof. Dr. Wang Yin Chai

Established in 2007, the Centre of Excellence for Image Analysis and Spatial Technologies (IMAST) is one of two research centres anchored in the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak.

Our Vision IMAST main vision is to be the leading and internationally known in Image Processing & Spatial Technologies research and consultation by providing innovative and creative solutions and services.

Our aim IMAST promote research and consultation activities mainly specialise in Image Processing and Spatial Technologies fields. We also focus on development of software products with reliable and robust to provide high business values to our clients and hence meet their business objectives.

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Research Focus IMAST research focus is in the area of image processing & analysis and spatial technologies. The main research activities are related to Content Based Image Retrieval (CBIR), biometrics, medical images analysis, satellite images interpretation, spatial data acquisition tools, spatial visualisation, spatial modelling and analysis, spatial data mining, environmental and natural disaster, disease control and spatial related problem, and agriculture based management tools. The core expertise of IMAST is in the delivery of image processing based applications such as CBIR based search engine, satellite image interpretation for agriculture industries, spatial modelling and tools for planning, medical application related to disease control & monitoring and biometrics solutions which are of high commercial values.

National & International Collaborators

Found out from ftpRecreate PMS

PELADANG

S A R A W A K

State Farmers’ OrganisationSarawak, Malaysia.

UNITED KINGDOM • CHINA • MALAYSIA

University of SalfordA Greater Manchester University

CERTHThe Centre for Research & Technology Hellas

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CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE

ISITI-CoERI

Research at the Institute of Social Informatics and

Technological Innovations – Centre of Excellence for

Rural Informatics (ISITI-CoERI) Director: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alvin Yeo Wee

The Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations - Centre of Excellence for Rural Informatics (ISITI-CoERI) was established in 2010 as part of UNIMAS’ strategy to build upon its strength in Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), particularly rural ICTs which encompasses the eBario Project. In 1999 UNIMAS launched eBario project in remote community of Bario, Sarawak. By applying a people-centered/ participatory approach, the project aimed to empower and train the Bario community through the application of ICTs in improving their livelihood. After the successful pilot of eBario, the UNIMAS has developed expertise in many focus areas, not only in Rural Informatics, but also Green Technologies, Rural Tourism, Education, ICT Development (ICTD) and ICT for Development (ICT4D). (There is an important distinction between ICTD and ICT4D); ICTD encompasses the development of ICTs accommodating the cultural context and the people using them, and ICT4D involves the application of technologies for social and economic development.

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Given the success of eBario, the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) provided funding to research and replicate another four telecentres at Ba’Kelalan and Long Lamai in Sarawak, and Kpg Buayan and Pulau Larapan in Sabah. These locations involves different indigenous communities; Kelabits in Bario, Lun Bawang in Ba’Kelalan, Penans in Long Lamai, Dusun in Kpg Buayan, and Bajaus in Pulau Larapan. In each of the replications, the ISITI-CoERI employed the approach that entails a means and me-thodology to effectively engage with the rural indigenous population not only from a research perspective, but from a practical standpoint, where ICTs is leveraged and employed to help the communities realise wider social economic and development goals. For example, in Bario, ICTs have been instrumental in helping the tourism industry in particular the lodge owners who employ ICTs to promote and communicate with their clients. This bottom-up approach involving the community at the all stages of the deployment and application of ICTs is a key success factor in empowering the community. ISITI-CoERI has received both international and local recognitions such as Gold Medal from CAPAM in 2006, eAsia Award 2004, IT Premier Award 2003 (presented by Prime Minister of Malaysia) and Industry Innovators Award for Systems Development & Applications by SSPI Washington DC in 2002. Further to the recognition, the institute also obtained funding under Demonstrator’s Application Grant Scheme (DAGS) to replicate the eBario Model to four other sites in Malaysia (as detailed above). In addition, ISITI-CoERI is currently working on diverse and innovative projects i.e. PANGAEA for bridging digital and cultural gaps among children, projects for green technology and alternative energy sources, impact studies to evaluate the service providers’ effectiveness and the efficacy of the technologies deployed, long range WiFi Internet, research into the use of technologies in preserving indigenous languages, and research project on Technology enhanced solutions for remote rural communities in Malaysia to facilitate development of learning and preservation of Local Knowledge and to create health awareness and practices for healthy living (Asia-Pacific Telecommunity J3 funding). Another project funded by the Economic Planning Unit, Prime Minister’s Department, is the feasibility study of telecentre as means to bridge the digital divide in Malaysia, specifically for the Orang Asli in West Malaysia. Under this project, ISITI-CoERI conducted preliminary assessment of actual ICT needs and uses in the communities to be served by these facilities. “The ISITI-CoERI’s research fellows come from the different faculties in UNIMAS and work together in ISITI-CoERI for the betterment of rural communities in Malaysia.”

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Professor Michael Gurstein (Father of Community Informatics) has written in his blog about ISITI-CoERI that “I am not aware of any CI [Community Informatics] project of a similar scale to this one and certainly none that is proceeding as carefully and consciously from a research perspective…”. For potential students interested in in ISITI-CoERI research areas, please visit: http://www.isiti.unimas.my/ or contact Elizabeth Etta ak Nyadang Assistant Registrar Institute of Social Informatics and Technological Innovations Universiti Malaysia Sarawak 94300 KOTA SAMARAHAN SARAWAK MALAYSIA Email: [email protected] Tel: + 60 (82) 58 3669 Fax: + 60 (82) 58 3661 Tel: (Office) +60 (82) 58 3660 Fax: +60 (82) 58 3661

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PERTEKMA

Persatuan Teknologi Maklumat

Founding of PERTEKMA PERTEKMA is the abbreviation for Persatuan Teknologi Maklumat. The association was established and registered under the Centre of Students Development UNIMAS on the 1st November 1997. Students of the faculty are automatically members of PERTEKMA, which is also under the management of the faculty. The foundation of PERTEKMA is mainly to build an intermediate platform for proactive and effective interaction and communication between the faculty and its students. The objectives of PERTEKMA are: • To serve as an official channel for the faculty and the students to

distribute current academic or non-academic information. • To be of assistance to students who face academic or personal

problems and also to be a centre for the students to raise disagreements, enquiries or opinions on any issues on the current system specifically those closely affect students’ rights.

• To serve as a secretariat for any events or programmes that are organized by the faculty or students involving the faculty members.

• To be a platform for the students to be actively involved in activities that are organized by the faculty; and a place for the students to nurture their talents

• To act as an ambassador for the faculty to the general public regarding the development of computer science and information techno-logy. This helps the faculty to introduce academic programmes through social and community service programmes such as Khidmat Sosial and Program Bakti Siswa.

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Organization The PERTEKMA committee members are elected annually among the students from the faculty. For this year session 2012/2013, PERTEKMA has elected 16 committee members. The portfolios were increased from its predecessor years to assist in managing and supervising the increased number of students and activities organised. The PERTEKMA election takes place in the annual students meet and the newly appointed committee members are officially appointed by the Dean of the faculty. The association has three appointed advisors who are also members of the faculty to assist the association in organising the events. Moreover, an ex-officio from the Student Representative Council, who is also a representative for the students from the faculty, will play a role for future communications bet-ween the faculty and the university.

Activities PERTEKMA has been actively organising activities for its members and the faculty in the past years. These activities are both on academic and non-academic. Previously, one of the main activities was to help raise fund for Sarawak Children’s Cancer Society, in conjunction with Faculty Annual Dinner event. Other activities conducted in 2011/12 session are tabulated as below:

Ac vity Date

A Week with Pertekma July 2011

Mentor-Mentee Day August 2011

FoCus IT Open Day February 2012

Recrea onal Day April 2012

Community Service Programme May 2012

Faculty Annual Dinner May 2012

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PERTEKMA COMMITTEE 2012/2013

The PERTEKMA committee for the 2012/13 session is listed as below:

TBA* to be announced

Further information on the association and its activities can be found in

http://pertekma.blogspot.com and our Facebook group, PERTEKMA. You

can also forward your enquiries to [email protected]

Advisors : Noor Hazlini Borhan Hamizan Sharbini Phang Piau

President : Ahmad Safri Bin Yusop

Vice President : Puvanamala Sivavikkraman

Secretary : Kosheila Sundram Pillay

Treasurer : Lo Lee Ching

Academic Exco : Chan Yat Seng

Sports and Recrea onal Exco Logis c & Maintenance Exco Health and Welfare Exco

: : :

Navein A/L Chandran Jason Balang Anak Ricky Panyau Chee Yeh Yun

Self & Religious Dev Exco : Fasihah Bin Fauzi

Publicity and Media Exco : Syamsul Adli Bin Zaharudin

Special Tasks Exco : Irfan bin Mat Rosly

SIR Exco : Tan Mei Synn

Public Rela on Exco : Khairul Anwar

Year 1 Representa ve : TBA*

Year 2 Representa ve : Ahmad Faridul b Ahmad Hidayat

Year 3 Representa ve : TBA*

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MENTOR-MENTEE SYSTEM

Mission The Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology is committed to the recruitment and retention of excellent faculty. The purpose of Mentor Mentee System is basically to attainment of that goal and aims to assist student in maximally developing their learning environment. The Faculty strongly supports and encourages the mentoring mission which includes: • The Academic Deputy Dean serve as an administrative mentor • Faculty lecturers serve as programmatic mentors • Procedures to identify and address problems in the developing stages of the learning of students • A system for documentation established and maintained on a timely basis

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Objectives The main objectives of this Mentor Mentee System include: • Retain new students by helping them to become more familiar with the university culture, and how to accomplish their studies. • Help current students grow and develop professionally as UNIMAS

students. • Foster a cooperative network among the students by helping those meet and network with all lecturers. • Increase the flow of accurate and timely information through the university. • Contribute to student morale, motivation, and a sense of community. • Create a culture that fosters creativity and innovative thinking.

Definition of Mentoring Mentoring is when a role model, or mentor, offers support to another person. A mentor has knowledge and experience in an area and shares it with the person being mentored. For example, in FCSIT, each lecturer has been assigned as a mentor for students to guide them in their studies and help them to become more familiar with university culture.

Activities

• Mentor Mentee Day

Mentor Mentee Day is a half-day celebration organized by FCSIT. It celebrates the positive, long-lasting effects of mentoring and is the beginning of the mentoring session for each new batch in September.

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The goals of Mentor Mentee Day are:

• To develop new relationship between new students and lecturers. • To provide an opportunity for new students to know and get familiar with their mentor. • To host an exciting, fun-filled day for new students and their mentor to share and meet other pairs from across the program.

Mentor Mentee Day is an event associated with PERTEKMA (FCSIT) and normally taking place in or outside campus from 9.00 am – 1:00 p.m on Saturday in September. All first year students and lecturers from FCSIT were involved on that day. They are grouped according to their chosen program of study and have to participate in organized events, sharing experiences, learning, being entertained, and most importantly, having fun.

• Meet Mentor at Least Twice in a Semester

All new and current students are required to meet and discuss their academic plan and performance with their mentor at least twice in a Semester. The mentor will act as an academic advisor in guiding their mentees when they have a problem and motivate them to strive harder. However, other types of problems/questions related to career, emotion, medical, program details, finance, etc., which their mentor cannot handle should be directed to the appropriate channels such as UNIMAS counselor, program coordinator, deputy dean, or dean. The mentees must record all the details of discussion and other related issues in their meeting log book, and the mentor needs to proofread them and sign.

• Motivation Talks The Faculty usually gives the Motivation Talks to all or selected students every semester, in order to encourage and guide them to study smartly in UNIMAS.

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Mentor-Mentee Form Year 1

Agenda Mentee’s Signature Mentor’s Signature

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012/2013

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Aktiviti / ActivitySEMESTER 1

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Aktiviti / ActivitySEMESTER 1

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UNIMAS ANTHEM

UNIMAS Gemilang

Terciptalah suatu sejarah Wujudmu di persada negara Di bumi kenyalang bertuah

Kebanggaan nusa dan bangsa

Berinovasi dan berwawasan Berilmu berpandangan jauh Inilah hasrat dan harapan

Kamilah pendukung warisan

(Chorus) Teguh terunggul namamu UNIMASku yang gemilang Dengan penuh keikhlasan

Kami wargamu di sini berbangga

Berbudaya bersifat sezaman Bersatu hati mencurah bakti

Jasamu tiada bandingan Kau disanjung dan dihormati

Jasamu takkan kami lupakan Sentiasa terpahat diingatan

Menjadi lipatan sejarah Segar mekar dalam kenangan

Repeat Chorus

UNIMAS gemilang (2x)

Lagu: Prof. Mohd. Fadzil b. Abdul Rahman Lirik: Prof. Mohd. Fadzil b. Abdul Rahman

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