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School of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Networks and Data Communication
JPT/BPP(U)/(MQA/PA0234)02/16

Programme description

Networks play an invaluable role in the functioning of businesses, organisations, academic instituitions, factories, hospitals and even governments. There is a great need for networking specialists who can implement and manage these networks.

This programme is structure to provide graduates with the technical and soft skills necessary to become professionals in network design and administration. They will also be able to assist in the implementation, operation and maintenance of large-scale networks.

Job prospects

The following are examples of career possibilities that students can expect upon graduation.
  • Network Systems Engineer
  • Network Specialist
  • Network Security Specialist
  • Network (Service) Technician

Programme structure Graduation requirements
No. Course code Course title Credits

MPW Courses

1. WLA 101/03 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (untuk pelajar warganegara Malaysia tanpa kredit dalam SPM Bahasa Melayu) or 3
2. WLA 102/03 Bahasa Kebangsaan B 3
3. WLA 103/03 Malaysian Studies (untuk semua pelajar) 3
4. WLA 104/03 Pengajian Islam (untuk pelajar Islam) or 3
5. WLA 105/03 Pendidikan Moral (untuk pelajar bukan Islam) 3
9

University Courses (Take all)
1. WUC 111/03 Foundation Mathematics 3
2. WUC 114/05 University Mathematics A *a 5
3. WUC 117/03 Introduction to Computing and Internet 3
4. WUC 131/03 Learning Skills for University Studies 3
5. WUC 202/05 Advanced Writing Skills for University Studies 5
19

Basic Major Courses (Take all)
1. TCC 122/05 Discrete Structures 5
2. TCC 221/05 Computer Organisation *b 5
3. TCC 222/05 Operating Systems 5
4. TCC 234/05 Computer Networks 5
5. TCC238/05 Structured Programming 5
6. TEE 212/05 Information Theory 5
7. TEE 213/05 Telecommunication Principles 5
35

Core Major Courses (Take all)
1. TSN 301/05 Network Programming *c 5
2. TSN 303/05 Distributed Systems *d 5
3. TSN 304/05 Network Applications 5
4. TSN 305/05 Wireless Computing *e 5
5. TSM 306/10 Systems Network Administration 10
6. TIC 301/05 Digital Communications *f 5
7. TIC 302/05 Network Design *g 5
8.

TND 309/10

NC Project *h

 10
50

Elective Courses (Choose ANY Two)
1. TCC 121/05 Programming Fundamentals with Java *i 5
2. TCC 123/05 Visual Programming 5
3. TCC 233/05 Database Management Systems 5
4. TCC 235/05 Software Engineering 5
5. TCC 240/05 Object Oriented Analysis and Design *j 5
6. TCC 242/05 Web Database Applications *k 5
7. TAI 201/05 Human Computer Interaction 5

Subtotal Credit Hours

10
TUC 209/06 Industrial Training 6
Total 124

Students taking industrial training take only 1 elective, students working in relevant industries may be
exempted from industrial training.

Advisory Prerequisites:

No. Course Code & Title

Advisory Prerequisite
a. WUC 114/05 University Mathematics A WUC 111/03
b.  TCC 221/05 Computer Organisation TCC 121/05
c. TSN 301/05 Network Programming TCC 238/05
d. TSN 303/05 Distributed Systems TCC 234/05
e. TSN 305/05 Wireless Computing TCC 234/05
f. TIC 301/05 Digital Communications TEE 301/05
g. TIC 302/05 Network Design TCC 234/05
h. TND 309/10 NC Project Completed 90 credits
i. TCC 121/05 Programming Fundamentals with Java  WUC 117/03
j. TCC 240/05 Object-Oriented Analysis and Design TCC 121/05
k. TCC 242/05 Web Database Application TCC 233/05
No. Course

Credits
1. MPW 9
2. University 19
3. Basic major 35
4. Core major 50
5. Electives 10
Total 123
Graduation requirements: minimum 123 credits

Important Notes:

1. The course WUC 111/03 Foundation Mathematics which was a foundation (optional) course is now offered as University compulsory course. This change is only applicable to new students from July 2010 intake onwards. Students are eligible for exemption as per conditions set out in the Advanced Standing Announcement.

2. The total credit hours for:

  • new students (July 2010 intake) have been increased to 123.
  • continuing students (from January 2007 to January 2010 intake) still remain at 120.