Wawasan Open University Open Distance Learning in Malaysia

School of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems and Networks (Hons)

Programme description

Computer systems and networks proliferate around the world. These networks range from simple LANs (Local Area Networks) to huge networks like WANs (Wide Area Networks) and internetworks such as the Internet. For many people, online businesses, entertainment, banking and data communication have become indispensable. This programme will prepare you to become a proficient technical worker in the computing or related industries, especially those dealing with network and Internet applications.

Job prospects

Upon graduation, you will be well placed to become a Systems Engineer, Data Communications Engineer, Network Consultant, Network Analyst, Network Administrator, Operations Engineer/Manager, Network Infrastructure Designer, Database Administrator, Systems Programmer, Systems Analyst, LAN Manager or WAN Manager.

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Ser No	Course code	Course title	Credits	Advisory prerequisite
		LAN courses (Take 3 courses)
1	WLA 101	Bahasa Kebangsaan A or	3	None
2	WLA 102	Bahasa Kebangsaan B	3	None
3	WLA 103	Pengajian Malaysia	3	None
4	WLA 104	Pengajian Islam or	3	None
5	WLA 105	Pengajian Moral	3	None
		University compulsory courses (Take all)
1.	WUC 112	University Mathematics	3	None
2.	WUC 102	Writing Skills for University Studies	3	None
3.	WUC 103	English for the Workplace	3	None
4.	WUC 201	Communication for the Workplace	3	None
5.	WUC 131	Learning Skills for University Studies	3	None
6.	WUC 121	Basic Computing and the Internet	3	None
		Basic major courses (Take all)
1.	TCC 101	Computing I	3	None
2.	TCC 102	Computing II	3	TCC 101 Computing I
3.	TCC 111	Visual Programming	3	TCC 101 Computing I
4.	TCC 201	Computer Organisation	3	TCC 102 Computing II
5.	TCC 202	Operating Systems	3	TCC 201 Computer Organisation
6.	TCC 205	Structured Programming	3	TCC 101 Computing I
7.	TCC 210	Discrete Structures	3	None
8.	TCC 211	Data Structures	3	TCC 102 Computing II
9.	TCC 212	Algorithms	3	TCC 211 Data Structures
10.	TCC 231	Database I	3	TCC 212 Algorithms
11.	TCC 232	Database II	3	TCC 231 Database I
12.	TCC 325	Software Engineering I	3	TCC 212 Algorithms
13.	TCC 326	Software Engineering II	3	TCC 325 Software Engineering I
14.	TCC 351	Computer Networks	3	TCC 202 Operating Systems
15.	TCC 355	Programming Paradigms	3	TCC 111 Visual Programming, TCC 205 Structured Programming
		Core major courses
1.	TSN 212	Network Programming	3	TCC 205 Structured Programming
2.	TSN 229	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	3	TCC 111 Visual Programming
3.	TSN 318	Information Systems Management	3	TCC 232 Database II
4.	TSN 322	Network Applications	3	TSN 212 Network Programming
5.	TSN 338	System Administration	3	TCC 202 Operating Systems
6.	TSN 368	Distributed Systems	3	TSN 212 Network Programming
7.	TSN 391	CSN Project I	3	Must have acquired at least 84 credits
8.	TSN 392	CSN Project II	3	Student can register for the project when they have completed at least 90 credits.
		Elective courses (Take at least 2)
1.	TMA 125	Matrices and Linear Algebra	3	None
2.	TMA 226	Applied Mathematics	3	WUC112 University Mathematics
3.	TAI 411	Theory of Computation	3	TCC 212 Algorithms
4.	BBM 121	Principles and Practice of Management	3	None
5.	BBM 131	Principles of Marketing	3	None
6.	BBM 113	Statistics I	3	None
7.	BBM 211	Statistics II	3	BBM 113 Statistics I
		Elective courses for Foundation (optional)
1.	WUC 111	Foundation Mathematics	3	None
2.	WUC 101	Foundation English	3	None