Fundamentals of Computing

Code

SCIFF001

School

Science (Foundation)

Level

0

Credits

10

Semesters

Malaysia April Session, Summer Malaysia

Summary

This module provides a basic understanding of computers and applications:

•Lectures will provide the theoretical base for the subject, include:

Introduction to computer technologies
Input / output devices
Computer Technologies
Information system
Cloud computing
Ecommerce
Ethics and privacy , threats, issues and defences
Emerging trends of future technologies

Target Students

Students enrolled in the Malaysian Campus, Foundation in Science Programme

Classes

• One 2-hour tutorial each week for 2 weeks
• One 2-hour lecture each week for 8 weeks

Assessment

• 30% Assignment: Assignment
• 10% Test: Test
• 60% Final Exam (120-hour-30Mi): Final exam

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
CLO1 - Identify computer technologies, ethics and future trend of technologies.    
CLO2 - Explain types of computer, technologies and computing trend. 

Conveners

• Dr Kalaimagal Ramakrishnan