Bachelor of Computer Science Software Engineering PDF

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
Undergraduate Handbook 2 (Curriculum and Syllabus)

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) is offered on a

full-time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main
Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme
is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4)
years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester

per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake
courses equivalent to between fourteen (14) to eighteen (18) credit hours
per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and final examinations
given throughout the semester.
General Information
1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

2. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Bachelor of Computer Science
3. Programme Name
(Software Engineering)

4. Final Award
(Software Engineering)
5. Programme Code TC10 (SCSJ)

6. Professional or Statutory Body of
Ministry of Higher Education
Accreditation
7. Language(s) of Instruction English
8. Mode of Study (Conventional,
Conventional
distance learning, etc)
9. Mode of operation (Franchise,
Self-governing
self-govern, etc)
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part
Full Time
Time)
11. Study Duration Minimum : 4 yrs (8
semesters)
Maximum : 6 yrs (12
Semesters)

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No. of Semesters No of Weeks/Semester
Type of
Semester Full Part Full Part
Time Time Time Time
Normal 8 - 14 -
Short - -
Course Classification
No. Classification Credit Percentage

Hours
i. University Courses
a. General 10
b. Language 8 17.6%
c. Co-Curriculum 3
d. IT Entrepreneurship 2
ii. Core Courses 74 56.5%

iii. Elective Courses 34 25.9%
Total 131 100%
A Engineering Courses
(a) Lecture/Project/Laboratory
(b) Workshop/Field/Design Studio Nil Nil
(c) Industrial Training
(d) Final Year Project
Total Credit Hours for Part A

B Related Courses
(a) Applied Nil
Science/Mathematic/Computer Nil
(b) Management/Law/Humanities/
Ethics/Economy
(c) Language
(d) Co-Curriculum
Total Credit Hours for Part B
Total Credit Hours for Part A Nil

and B
Total Credit Hours to Graduate 131 credit hours

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Award Requirements
To graduate, students must:

 Achieve a total of 131 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0
 Pass industrial training (equivalent to 12 credit hours), which 4 credits
will be graded and 8 credits as HW status.

 Complete Software Engineering Projects.
 Pass 5 Professional Skills Certificate (PSC).
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a Bachelor of

Computer Science (Software Engineering) are as follows:
1) Minimum results based on the Malaysian High School Certificate

(STPM) (results would be based on the general requirements as well
as other conditions as the pre-requisites for the programme set by the
university).
University General Requirements:
i. Passed and obtained good results in the Malaysian Certificate

Examination (SPM) or its equivalent.
ii. Passed Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia with credit in the
SPM/equivalent.
iii. Passed the Malaysian High School Certificate (STPM) or its
equivalent and obtained the following:
a) Grade C (NGMP 2.00) General paper, and

b) Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in TWO (2) other subjects
iv. Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with

minimum result of Band 1.
Special Requirements for the Programme
i. Passed with a minimum Grade B- (NGMP 2.67) in TWO (2) of the

following subjects:
a) Mathematics T / Further Mathematics / Computing AND

b) Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology
ii. Passed Mathematics with credits in the SPM /

equivalent examination.
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2) Minimum requirements for Matriculation Certificates (KPM) /
Asasi Sains UM (fulfil the general requirements set by the university
as well as other conditions of the programme).
General University Requirements
i. Passed the Malaysian Certificate Examination (SPM) with good

results.
ii. Obtained passes in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia with credits
in the SPM/equivalent examination.
iii. Passed the Matriculation Certificate Examination
KPM/Asasi Sains UM with a minimum CGPA of
2.80 and passed all the core subjects.
iv. Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with
Special Requirements of the Programme:
i. Passed with a Grade B- (2.67) in two of the following subjects:
a) Mathematics AND
b) Physics/ Engineering Physics / Biology/ Chemistry / Engineering
Chemistry / Computer Science / Computer Engineering
ii. Passed with credits in Mathematics in the SPM/ equivalent

examination.
3) Minimum qualifications for students with Certificates/Diplomas
(fulfill the general requirements set by the university as well as specific

requirements of the programme).
i. Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science from UTM/equivalent with

a minimum CPA of 3.00; or for candidates with a CPA below 3.00
but have a minimum of two or more years of working experience in
the related area of study will be eligible to apply for a place to study
at the university.
ii. Obtained a credit pass in Mathematics in their SPM/equivalent
examination or a minimum grade B- in any of the Mathematics
Courses taken at the diploma level.

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iii. Candidates are required to submit the results transcript of all their
examinations taken during their Diploma study (semester one until
the final semester) to UTM. A copy of the diploma or a letter of
completion of study will also have to be submitted together with
their applications.
iv. Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with minimum
result of Band 1.
Note :-
Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions
and credit transfer awarded by the university.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates

should become professionals who demonstrate the following
competencies:
Code Intended Educational Objectives

PEO1 Obtain employment as software engineer in local and global
industries and organization, where they are competent in
applying the fundamental knowledge, computational principles
and skills in Software Engineering to develop software of
increasing size and complexity across different application
areas.
PEO2 Demonstrate an ability to continue to learn throughout their
career (i.e. professional, technical or postgraduate education)
which can straighten their analytical and critical thinking skills
to position them to advanced software engineering practice and
to contribute to the intellectual foundations of the software
engineering discipline.
PEO3 Involve with a number software project that they are proficient
in applying appropriate methodologies, models and techniques
that provide a basis for analysis, design, development, testing
and implementation, evaluation, maintenance and
documentation of a large-scale Software system.
PEO4 Becoming leaders or technopreneurs in software engineering
discipline with combination skills.
PEO5 Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics and social
responsibility as software engineers.
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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to

demonstrate the following competencies:
Code Intended Learning Outcomes

PLO1 Ability to acquire theory and principles of Computer Science
and Software Engineering and equip with social science and
personal development knowledge.
PLO2 Ability to apply theoretical principles of Computer Science and

Software Engineering for analyzing, designing and developing
computer systems.
PLO3 Ability to integrate and demonstrate knowledge to solve real

world problems through software engineering principles and
methodologies, and to creatively produce software artifacts
using current tools and technique.
PLO4 Ability to present technical solutions to a range of audience.
PLO5 Ability to think critically and creatively in order to solve

problems.
PLO6 Ability to continuously integrate computer science knowledge

and skills through lifelong learning process.
PLO7 Ability to lead and work effectively in a team to achieve
common goals.
PLO8 Ability to adapt and work effectively in varying cultures of

communities, professional fields and environments
PLO9 Ability to behave ethically, responsibly, and professionally
with integrity in carrying out responsibilities and making
decisions.
PLO10 Ability to identify business opportunities and develop
entrepreneurship mind-set and skills.

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UTM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (PSC)
Students are required to enrol and pass all certificate programmes offered
by the Centres of Excellence in the University and the School of
Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) during semester breaks
1. How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE)

2. ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management SystemRequirement (ISO)
3. Occupational Safety and Health Awareness (OSHA)
4. How to Manage Your Personal Finance (HTMYPF)
5. Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students
(TECS):
(i) TECS 1001 (Paper I – Oral Interaction)
(ii) TECS 1002 (Paper II - Writing)
COURSE MENU
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1
Code Course Credit Pre-requisite
SCSI1013 Discrete Structure 3
SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I 3
SCSR1013 Digital Logic 3
SCSP1513 Technology & Information System 3
UHAK1012 Graduate Success Attributes 2
UHAS1172 *Malaysia Dynamic
UHAK1022 **Malaysian Studies 3 2
UICI1012 *Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS)
ULAM1012 **Malaysia Language for Communication 2
TOTAL CREDIT 18
CUMULATIVE CREDITS 18
* For Malaysian students

** For International students
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2
SCSI1113 Computational Mathematics 3
SCSl1143 Probability & Statistical Data Analysis 3
SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II 3 SCSJ1013
SCSR1033 Computer Organisation and Architecture 3 SCSR1013
UICL2302 The Thought of Sciences and Technology 2
ULAB1122 Academic English Skills 2
TOTAL CREDIT 16

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YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1
SCSD2523 Database 3
SCSD2613 System Analysis and Design 3
SCSJ1013
SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm 3
SCSJ1023
SCSR2213 Network Communications 3
SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction 3
UKQXxxx2 Co-curriculum 2
TOTAL CREDIT 17
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2
SCSJ2203 Software Engineering 3
SCSV2223 Web Programming 3
SCSR2043 Operating Systems 3 SCSJ1033
SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming 4 SCSJ1023
ULAB2122 Advanced Academic English Skills 2
Elective Courses - Choose 1 (3 Credits)
Requirements Engineering & Software SCSJ2203

SCSJ2253 3
Modelling
SCSJ2363 Software Project Management 3
TOTAL CREDIT 18
YEAR 3: SEMESTER 1
ULAB3162 English for Professional Purpose 2
ULAx 1122 * Foreign Language Elective
2
UHAK 2xx2 **Generic Skills Elective
UKQE 3001 Extracurricular Experiential Learning 1
SCSJ3104 Applications Development 4

SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence 3 SCSJ2013
SCSJ2154
SCSJ3303 Internet Programming 3 SCSV2223
SCSJ3323 Software Design & Architecture 3 SCSJ2203
SCSJ3603 Knowledge-Based & Expert Systems 3 SCSJ3533
TOTAL CREDIT 18

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YEAR 3: SEMESTER 2
SCSJ3032 Software Engineering Project I 2 SCSJ3104
SCSI1013
SCSJ3203 Theory of Computer Science 3 SCSJ2013
SCSJ3343 Software Quality Assurance 3

SCSJ3563 Computational Intelligence 3 SCSJ3553
SCSJ 3623 Mobile Application Programming 3 SCSJ2154
SCSJ3403 Special Topic in Software Engineering 3
SCSJ2154
SCSJ3483 Web Technology 3 SCSV2223
TOTAL CREDIT 17
YEAR 4: SEMESTER 1
SCSJ4118 Industrial Training (HW) 8 92 credits
SCSJ4114 Industrial Training Report 4 CGPA >= 2.0
TOTAL CREDIT 12
YEAR 4: SEMESTER 2
SCSJ4134 Software Engineering Project II 4 SCSJ3032
SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar 1
UHAK1032 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2
UICL 2xx2 Enrichment of Knowledge Elective 2
SCSJ4383 Software Construction 3 SCSJ2203

SCSJ4423 Real-Time Software Engineering 3 SCSJ2203
SCSJ4463 SCSJ2203
Agent-Oriented Software Engineering 3 SCSJ2154
TOTAL CREDIT 15

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GRADUATION CHECKLIST
To graduate, students must pass all the stated courses in this checklist. It
is the responsibility of the students to ensure that all courses are taken
and passed. Students who do not complete any of the course are not
allowed to graduate.
NO. CODE COURSE CREDIT CREDIT TICK (√)

EARNED COUNT- IF
(JKD) ED (JKK) PASSED
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
CORE COURSES (74 CREDITS)

1 SCSI1013 Discrete Structure 3 3
2 SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I 3 3
3 SCSR1013 Digital Logic 3 3
4 Technology & Information
SCSP1513 3 3
System
5 SCSI1113 Computational Mathematics 3 3
6 Probability & Statistical Data
SCSl1143 3 3
Analysis
7 SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II 3 3
8 Computer Organisation and
SCSR1033 3 3
Architecture
9 SCSD2523 Database 3 3
10 SCSD2613 System Analysis and Design 3 3
11 SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 3
12 SCSR2213 Network Communications 3 3
13 SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction 3 3
14 SCSJ2203 Software Engineering 3 3
15 SCSV2223 Web Programming 3 3
16 SCSR2043 Operating Systems 3 3
17 SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming 4 4
18 SCSJ3032 Software Engineering Project I 2 2
19 SCSJ3203 Theory of Computer Science 3 3
20 SCSJ4118 Industrial Training 8 HL
21 SCSJ4114 Industrial Training Report 4 4
22 SCSJ4134 Software Engineering Project II 4 4
23 SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar 1 1
ELECTIVES COURSES (34 CREDITS)
24 Requirements Engineering &
SCSJ2253 3 3
Software Modelling
25 SCSJ2363 Software Project Management 3 3
26 SCSJ3104 Applications Development 4 4
27 SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence 3 3
28 SCSJ3303 Internet Programming 3 3
29 Software Design &
SCSJ3323 3 3
Architecture
30 Knowledge-Based & Expert
SCSJ3603 3 3
Systems
31 SCSJ3343 Software Quality Assurance 3 3
32 SCSJ3563 Computational Intelligence 3 3

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33 Mobile Application
SCSJ 3623 3 3
Programming
34 Special Topic in Software
SCSJ3403 3 3
Engineering
35 SCSJ3483 Web Technology 3 3
36 SCSJ4383 Software Construction 3 3
37 Real-Time Software
SCSJ4423 3 3
Engineering
38 SCSJ4463 Agent-Oriented Software
3 3
Engineering
TOTAL CREDIT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES (a) 108 100
UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES
Cluster 1: Appreciation of Philosophy, Value & History

(Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
1 UHAS 1172 Malaysia Dynamic (for Local 2 2
Students Only)
UHAK 1022 Malaysian Studies 3 (for
International Students only)
2 UICI 1012 Islamic and Asian Civilisation 2 2
(for Local Students only)
**Malaysia Language for
ULAM1012 Communication for
International Students only)
Cluster 2: Generic Skills
1 UHAK 1012 Graduate Success Attributes 2 2
2 UHAK 1032 Introduction to 2 2
Entrepreneurship
Cluster 3: Expansion of Knowledge
1 UICL 2302 The Thought of Science and 2 2
Technology
2 Enrichment of Knowledge 2
UICL 2xx2 2
Elective
Cluster 4: Co-Curriculum and Service Learning
1 UKQXxxx2 Co-curriculum 2 2
Cluster 5: Language Skill
(Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
1 ULAB 1122 Academic English Skills 2 2
2 ULAB 2122 Advanced Academic English 2 2
Skills
3 ULAB 3162 English for Professional 2 2
Purposes
4 ULAX 1122 Elective Of Foreign Language 2 2
5 UHAK 2xx2 Generic Skills Elective
Cluster 6: Extracurricular Experiential Learning/ Pengalaman Pembelajaran Luar Kurikulum
1 Extracurricular Experiential 1 1
UKQE 3001
Learning
TOTAL CREDIT of UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES (c ) 23 23
TOTAL CREDIT TO GRADUATE (a + b + c) 131 123
OTHER COMPULSORY COURSES

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Professional Skills Certificate (PSC) (UTMSPACE/ School)
1 GLL 1001 How to Get Your Self Employed

2 GLL 1029 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
Requirement
3 GLL 1040 Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
4 GLL 1041 How to Manage Your Personal Finance
Test of English Communication Skill (TECS)
1 TECS 1001 Oral Interaction
2 TECS 1002 Writing
COURSE SYNOPSIS
CORE COURSES
SCSI1013 Discrete Structure

This course introduces students to the principles and applications of
discrete structure in the field of computer science. The topics that are
covered in this course are set theory, proof techniques, relations,
functions, recurrence relations, counting methods, graph theory, trees
and finite automata. At the end of the course, the students should be able
to use set theory, relations and functions to solve computer science
problems, analyze and solve problems using recurrence relations and
counting methods, apply graph theory and trees in real world problems
and use deterministic finite automata finite state machines to model
electronic devices and problems.
SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I

As a fundamental subject, this course equips the students with theory and
practice on problem solving techniques by using the structured approach.
Students are required to develop programs using C++ programming
language, in order to solve simple to moderate problems. The course
covers the following: pre-processor directives, constants and variables,
data types, input and output statements, control structures: sequential,
selection and loop, built-in and user-defined functions, single and two-
dimensional arrays, file operations, pointers, and structured data types.
SCSR1013 Digital Logic

Digital electronics is the foundation of all microprocessor-based systems
found in computers, robots, automobiles, and industrial control systems.
This course introduces the students to digital electronics and provides a
broad overview of many important concepts, components, and tools.
Students will get up-to-date coverage of digital fundamentals-from basic
concepts to programmable logic devices. Laboratory experiments provide
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hands-on experience with the simulator software, actual devices and
circuits studied in the classroom.
SCSP1513 Technology & Information System

As a primer subject, this course will introduce students to information
systems and technology (IS/IT), as well as its uses in daily life both at
home and at work. Various aspects of IS/IT encompassing hardware,
software, network, communications, internet, multimedia, graphics and
systems applications will be introduced. Students will be equipped with
basic skills in handling PC installation and productivity tools via practical
work in the labs, which shall comprise a major part of the study. At the
end of the course, student should be able to distinguish basic IS/IT
component and applications.
SCSI1113 Computational Mathematics

This course is a combination of linear algebra and numerical methods as
preparation for computer science student to apply mathematics
knowledge in core knowledge of computer science. The first part of this
course is an introduction to linear algebra. The topics that are covered in
linear algebra are linear equations, linear combinations, linear
independence, linear transformation, and vector spaces. The second part
of this course covers numerical methods that can be used to solve non-
linear equation, linear systems, eigenvalue problems, interpolation,
differentiation and integration. At the end of the course, students should
be able to apply mathematics knowledge to solve mathematical problems.
Implementation of engineering tools such as MATLAB, would enhance
student to use simple programming technique for solving mathematical
problems.
SCSl1143 Probability & Statistical Data Analysis

This course is designed to introduce some statistical techniques as tools
to analyse the data. In the beginning the students will be exposed with
various forms of data. The data represented by the different types of
variables are derived from different sources; daily and industrial
activities. The analysis begins with the data representation visually. The
course will also explore some methods of parameter estimation from
different distributions. Further data analysis is conducted by introducing
the hypothesis testing. Some models are employed to fit groups of data.
At the end of course the students should be able to apply some statistical
models in analysing data using available software.

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SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II
Pre-requisite : SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I
This course presents the concept of object orientation and object-oriented
programming (OOP) techniques using the C++ programming language. It
equips the students with the theory and practice on problem solving
techniques using the object oriented approach. It emphasizes on the
implementation of the OOP concepts including encapsulations,
associations and inheritance. At the end of this course, students should be
able to apply the OOP techniques to solve problems.
SCSR1033 Computer Organisation and Architecture

Pre-requisite : SCSR1013 Digital Logic
This course was designed to give the understanding of basic concept of
computer organization and architecture. Topics covered in this subject will
be on computer performance, types of data and the representative,
arithmetic manipulation, instruction execution, micro programmable
control memory, pipelining, memory, input/output and instruction format.
At the end of this course, the student should be able to understand the
concept of overall computer component and realize the current
technology in computer hardware.
SCSD2523 Database
This course introduces students to the concept of database system and
how it is used in daily human life and profession. The focus of the course
is to equip students with the knowledge and skills on important steps and
techniques used in developing a database, especially in the conceptual
and logical database design phase. Among topics covered are database
environment, database design, entity relationship diagram, normalization,
and structured query language (SQL). Students will be taught to use a
database management system (DBMS). Students are required to design
and develop the database component of an information system using the
learned techniques, DBMS and a development tool. At the end of the
course, students should be able to apply the knowledge of designing and
developing a good database system.
SCSD2613 System Analysis and Design

The main focus of this course is to provide a practical approach of
systems analysis and designing skills for the students using structured
methodology. Hence the course enables students to study information
system requirements for any system application within an organizational
context. The contents are sequentially organized directly from planning,
analysis, designing and implementation phases. From the resulting output
of the planning and analysis phase shall enable students to form input,

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output and interface design. Hence a prototype design can be
demonstrated.
SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm

Pre-requisite : SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I
This course emphasis on data structure concepts theoretically and
practically with detail algorithms for each of data structure. Students will
learn abstract data type concepts using class and apply the concept in the
implementation of data structures. Apart from it, student will learn
recursive concept as a programming style and algorithm efficiency
analysis with Big O notation. Various sorting and searching techniques will
be discussed as data structure operations. Analysis of each algorithm will
also be explained. Further, students will be exposed to linear data
structures such as linked lists, stack and queue. Non-linear data
structures such as tree and binary search tree will be discussed. Along the
course, students
should be able to implement and apply the theory and concepts of data
structure in the assignments and mini project which are conducted in
group.
SCSR2213 Network Communications

This course will discuss the basic topics of computer network and data
communications. Based on TCP/IP Internet protocol stack, the course will
apply top down approach. Starts with the important and usage of
computer network in commonly applications, the approach will go further
detail in the technical aspect in data communication. At the end of this
course, students
will have an understanding and appreciation of how the network works.
SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction

This course will introduce students to human-computer interaction
theories and design processes. The emphasis will be on applied user
experience (UX) design. The course will present an iterative evaluation-
centered UX lifecycle and will introduce a broader notion of user
experience, including usability, usefulness, and emotional impact. The
lifecycle should be viewed as template intended to be instantiated in
many different ways to match the constraints of a particular development
project. The UX lifecycle activities we will cover include contextual inquiry
and analysis, requirements extraction, design-informing models, design
thinking, ideation, sketching, conceptual design, and formative
evaluation.

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SCSJ2203 Software Engineering
This course is designed to give students an introduction to an engineering
approach in the development of high quality software systems. It will
discuss the important software engineering concepts in the various types
of the common software process models. The students will also learn the
concepts and techniques used in each software development phase
including requirements engineering, software design and software testing.
This course will also expose the students to utilizing object-oriented
method (e.g. UML) and tools in analyzing and designing the software. At
the end of this course, students are expected to be able to appreciate
most of the common software engineering concepts and techniques as
well as producing various software artifacts, documentations, and
deliverables.
SCSV2223 Web Programming

This course is designed to introduce students the fundamental of
knowledge, technologies and components for web application
developments. The basic topics includes the standard HTML for content
creation, CSS for content presentation, JavaScript for client-side logics,
PHP for server-side logics and MySQL for database processing. At the end
of the course, the students should be able to apply the web base
technologies and then implement it all in the creating functional data-
centric online system project.
SCSR2043 Operating Systems

Pre-requisite : SCSJ1033 Computer Organization and
Architecture
This course covers introduction to operating systems, which serve as an
interface between computer hardware and the user. The operating system
is responsible for the management and coordination of processes, sharing
of limited resources of the computer. Students will be exposed to the
techniques and algorithms that may be applied in designing an operating
system. Topics covered include process management, concurrency and
synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file management,
secondary storage management and I/O management. At the end of the
course, the student shall have a clear understanding on the general
concepts that underlie of an operating system.
SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming

Pre-requisite : SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II
This course presents the concepts of object orientation and object-
oriented programming techniques using Java programming language. It
provides students with a thorough look at the basic constructs of the Java
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programming language such as its basic data types and operations. It
also emphasizes on the use of standard Java APIs that allow students to
develop text-based and GUI applications. It will also provide the
programming techniques on exception handling and input/output files. At
the end of this course, students should be able to use the basic constructs
in object-oriented programming and utilize the selected Java APIs.
SCSJ3032 Software Engineering Project I

Pre-requisite : SCSJ3104 Application Development
This is the initial part of a 2-part Final Year Project that every student
must fulfil successfully. Students are introduced to the methodologies of
research and application development through a series of lectures.
Students are guided through a step-by-step practice to complete the
initial stages of proposal, planning and design of a project. Students must
also meet regularly with supervisor(s) who will monitor their continuous
progress. Students are required to prepare a report and present their
initial work.
SCSJ3203 Theory of Computer Science

Pre-requisite : SCSI1013 Discrete Structure
The goal of this course is to provide students with an understanding of
basic concepts in the theory of computation. This course introduces
students to formal languages and automata theory. It will emphasize on
languages, grammars and abstract machines i.e. Regular Language,
Context Free Language, Regular Grammar, Context Free Grammar, Finite
Automata, Push Down Automata and Turing Machine. The course will also
provide practice on the acceptability of input string by these machines. At
the end of the course, students should be able to apply the theory in
constructing these abstract machines and testing them with the right
input strings.
SCSJ4118 Industrial Training (HW)

Pre-requisite : 92 credits AND CGPA >= 2.0
Industrial Training refers to the placement of a student at an organization
for a minimum of 20 weeks to elevate students’ knowledge and skills in a
specific database profession and at the same time produce graduates who
are credible, creative and proficient. This course aims to provide a
platform for the students apply their knowledge learned in the university
and boost their skills which needed by a profession. It is also intend for
the students to gain exposure in every aspect of real career life. The
students will be evaluated based on two components; 1) student
performance evaluation by organisation supervisor and 2) student
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performance evaluation by faculty supervisor. The organization supervisor
is expected to assess the student performance based on work
performance and students personality. The assessment by faculty
supervisor more focusing on students’ generic skills
SCSJ4114 Industrial Training Report

Pre-requisite : 92 credits AND CGPA >= 2.0
Industrial Training Report refers to the placement of a student at an
organization for a minimum of 20 weeks to experience and apply their
theoretical knowledge in the industrial training. The students will be
evaluated based on four components; 1) technical report, 2) oral
presentation, 3) log book and 4) ethics. The aim of the technical report is
to educate the students in producing related technical report and able to
explain a specific detail on the tasks that have been done during the
training. Students need to follow specified format in writing the technical
report and submit it within the predetermined date. The students are
required to present their training achievement to Industrial Training
supervisors (organization and supervisor). Students need to fill in the
online log book daily for the purpose of close monitoring between the
students and supervisors. Student also needs to practice the good ethical
values and work conduct throughout the training. The passing mark is
60%.
SCSJ4134 Software Engineering Project II

Pre-requisite : SCSJ3032 Software Engineering Project I
This is the second part of a 2-part Final Year Project that every student
must fulfil successfully. In this installation, students are required to
execute the next phases of their development plan from Part1. Students
are now required to code and integrate the different modules that make
up the proposed project. Students will test the developed modules and
the final fully-integrated project following software development and
research testing practices. Students must meet regularly with
supervisor(s) who will monitor their continuous progress. Students are
required to prepare a report and present their final work.
SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar

This 1-credit course will provide module and training for students on how
to generate digital income through crowdsourcing platforms and methods.
Crowdsourcing is a method to generate online income which the work is
offered and implemented digitally in global platforms.

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ELECTIVE COURSES
SCSJ2253 Requirements Engineering & Software Modelling

Pre-requisite : SCSJ2203 Software Engineering
This course provides an introduction to requirement engineering and a
thorough look at the software modeling. It will include requirements
engineering topics include types of requirements, requirements elicitation
techniques, requirements specification: text-based and model-based,
requirements validation and negotiation, as well as requirements
management. At the end of this course, the students shall have the skills
necessary to conduct requirements engineering process with appropriate
principles and methods.
SCSJ2363 Software Project Management

This course is designed to provide students with in depth knowledge on
software project planning, cost estimation and scheduling, project
management tools, factors influencing productivity and success,
productivity metrics, analysis of options and risks, software process
improvement, software contracts and intelectual property and approaches
to maintenance and long term software development. At the end of this
course, students should be able to know how to manage a software
development lifecycle.
SCSJ3104 Applications Development

Application Development is a comprehensive service learning course
which requires student to solve a real community problem by developing
an application. Students will learn how to practice design thinking,
adopting Agile development methodology. This involves an iterative
process starting from community engagement, requirement elicitation
and analysis, design solution, application construction and iterative
verification process. Students are required to do reflection on the
outcome of the project. In this course students should be able to develop
their soft skills such as leadership, team collaboration, documentation
process and communication skill.
SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence

Pre-requisite : SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm
This course offers students a new perspective on the study of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) concepts. The essential topics and theory of AI are
presented, but it also includes practical information on data input and
reduction as well as data output (i.e. algorithm usage). In particular, this
course emphasizes on theoretical and practical aspects of various search
algorithms, knowledge representations, and machine learning methods.
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The course features practical implementations through assignments
undertaken both individually and in groups
SCSJ3303 Internet Programming

Pre-requisite : SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming
This course covers the development of web component with Servlets and
Java Server Pages (JSP) Technologies. This course will enable students to
obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to quickly build web
applications based on Servlet and JSP technologies using the NetBeans
IDE and Glassfish/Tomcat web container. Students are exposed to the
current methods for analyzing, designing, developing, and deploying web
applications with Java technologies. At the end of this course, student
should be able to develop a web-based application using Servlet, JSP and
JavaBeans technologies.
SCSJ3323 Software Design & Architecture

Pre-requisite : SCSJ 2203 Software Engineering
This course provides the students with an in-depth look at the theory and
practice of software architecture and design. It introduces the important
concepts related to software architecture and design. It emphasizes on
the design and (faithful) implementation of a large scale software using
the widely accepted architecture styles and design patterns. It will also
expose students to the use of the industrial strength design notations
(e.g. UML) and CASE tools (e.g. Ent Arch, Visual Studio). In addition, it
provides other aspects of a large and complex software design such as
user interface design, management, leadership, and ethics. At the end of
this course, the students should be able to use the techniques,
architectural styles, and design patterns in software design.
SCSJ3603 Knowledge-Based & Expert Systems

Pre-requisite : SCSJ 3533 Artificial Intelligence
This course is designed to expose the students to knowledge-based
system that requires expert knowledge in the system development. It
emphasizes the theory, concepts and important components in expert
system. The students will be introduced the difference between expert
system and conventional systems. Students will be experience developing
an application using any expert system tools with appropriate
methodologies. Having some skill in AI programming, but not essential, is
an advantage in the development of the system prototype. The students
are expected to be able to work in a team and adhere to professional
ethics.

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SCSJ3343 Software Quality Assurance
The content of the course discusses the Software Quality issues much
beyond the classic boundaries of custom-made software development by
large established software houses. It dedicates significant attention to the
other software development and maintenance environment that reflect
the current state of industry. This course is designed to provide students
with in depth knowledge on software testing and its test process. The
course covers the basic principles of software testing and test activities
that include the test plan, test design, monitoring, implementation and
test closure. The students will also learn various categories of test design
techniques and methods used in both black-box and white-box testing. At
the end of this course, students should be able to recognize various types
and levels of testing as well as categorizing and applying software testing
process and techniques.
SCSJ3563 Computational Intelligence

Pre-requisite : SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence
The aim of this course is to expose the students to current methods and
algorithms utilized in area of computational intelligence. The methods
include knowledge representation of vague data and inferences using
fuzzy logic, learning using neural network and searching using
evolutionary algorithms. Students will be equipped with the theories and
the necessary skills to model the domain problems suited to the
associated techniques or algorithms. This course will cover the topics on
fuzzy logic, neural network and evolutionary algorithms. Hands-on class
on how to apply the techniques in solving non-linear problems is also
introduced. Conducting a paper review of related journals will expose the
students to appreciate the contributions of CI-related techniques in
solving real-world problems besides developing academic research writing
skill.
SCSJ 3623 Mobile Application Programming

Pre-requisite : SCSJ2154 Object-Oriented Programming
This course is concerned with the development of application for mobile
and wireless handheld devices such as personal digital assistants (PDA)
and mobile phones. These mobile applications are either
native/installation-based, or web applications delivered over HTTP. In this
course, the emphasis is placed on the processes, tools and frameworks
required to develop applications for current and emerging mobile
computing devices. A current and dominant technology will be selected as
a basis for teaching programming techniques and design patterns related
to the development of these standalone applications and mobile portals to
enterprise and m-commerce systems. Students will work at all stages of
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the software development life-cycle from inception through to
implementation and testing. In doing so, students will be required to
consider the impact of user characteristics, device capabilities, networking
infrastructure and deployment environment, in order to develop software
for the targeted mobile environment.
SCSJ3403 Special Topic in Software Engineering

This course provides students with current issues related to software
engineering in general and specifically in software development life cycle
that includes planning, analysis, design, implementation, and
maintenance. The key objective of this course is to equip the students
with the knowledge in current issues mainly the research done to solve
related problems. Based on the given topic in current research, the
students should argue and think critically what could be other alternatives
besides the current solutions.
SCSJ3483 Web Technology

Pre-requisite : SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming
The content of the course is divided into 2 main parts. The first is on the
state of the art of web technology (Web2.0 and Web3.0). The student will
be introduced to various topics such as web services, frontend web
application, world wide web data (JSON), mobile technologies, social
network, collaborative content management and semantic web. The
second part is on the technologies/API and actual development on the
next evolution of web application - the frontend web application. The
students will be introduced to various related APIs and technologies for
the development of frontend web and hybrid mobile application.
Javascript as the main development language. jQuery as the library for
managing frontend view. Bootstrap and framework7 for responsive CSS.
AJAX and JSON for communicating and data transfer to the backend. PHP
Slim framework for the RESTFul backend API development. Finally,
Phonegap/Cordova as compiler for compiling Javascript frontend web
application into hybrid mobile app.
SCSJ4383 Software Construction

This course provides students with two main phases in software
development life cycle that are software construction and evolution. The
knowledge subareas for software construction include software
construction fundamentals, managing construction, practical
considerations. In addition, the knowledge subareas for software
evolution or maintenance include software maintenance fundamentals,
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key issues in software maintenance, maintenance process, and
techniques for software maintenance. The key objective of this course is
to equip the students with the skills to manage software construction
towards maintainable software that is easy to maintain in future.
SCSJ4423 Real-Time Software Engineering

This course equips the students with knowledge in embedded real-time
systems and real-time software development particularly on how software
engineering approaches assist real-time software development. The
knowledge unit for this course area emphasize the following topics; real-
time concepts, embedded real-time development methodologies, real-
time operating systems, embedded real-time hardware fundamental and
real-time analysis. The objective of this course is to introduce students
with key software engineering practices in real-time software
development and give practical experience to the students in developing
embedded real-time software using appropriate software methods and
tools.
SCSJ4463 Agent-Oriented Software Engineering

The course begins with an overview of the software agent multiagent
system (MAS). Then we focus on agent system architecture and
infrastructure from a software engineering viewpoint, including
requirements for agent-based systems, modeling and design of agent-
based systems, development process for agent-based systems. Topics
such as agent architecture, agent communication language and
knowledge sharing, agent coordination and belief desire intention for
agent modelling are discussed. Java Agent Development Framework
(JADE) is used for development and will be in line with the material
presented. GAIA will be used as framework for the design of the MAS
requirement specification. For managing knowledge for the agent, Java
rule agent (JSR94) will be introduced.

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (DATA ENGINEERING)

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (DATA ENGINEERING)
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS
The Bachelor of Computer Science (Data Engineering) is offered on a full-

time basis. The full-time programme is offered only at the UTM Main
Campus in Johor Bahru. The duration of study for the full-time programme
is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between four (4)
years to a maximum of six (6) years.
The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester

per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake
courses equivalent to between fourteen (14) to eighteen (18) credit hours
per semester. Assessment is based on courseworks and final examinations
given throughout the semester.
General Information
1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
2. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
3. Programme Name
(Data Engineering)

4. Final Award
(Data Engineering)
5. Programme Code TC16 (SCSP)

6. Professional or Statutory Body of
Ministry of Higher Education
Accreditation
7. Language(s) of Instruction English
8. Mode of Study (Conventional,
2u2i
distance learning, etc)
9. Mode of operation (Franchise,
Self-governing
self-govern, etc)
10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part
Full Time
Time)
Minimum : 4 yrs (8 semesters)
11. Study Duration
Maximum : 6 yrs (12 Semesters)
No. of Semesters No of Weeks/Semester
Type of
Semester Full Part Full Part
Time Time Time Time
Normal 8 - 14 -
Short 4 - 8 -
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Course Classification
No. Classification Credit Percentage

Hours
i. University Courses
a. General 10
b. Language 8 17.6%
c. Co-Curriculum 3
d. IT Entrepreneurship 2
ii. Core Courses 77 58.7%

iii. Elective Courses 31 23.7%
Total 131 100%
A Engineering Courses
(a) Lecture/Project/Laboratory
(b) Workshop/Field/Design Studio Nil Nil
(c) Industrial Training
(d) Final Year Project

B Related Courses
(a) Applied Nil
Science/Mathematic/Computer Nil
(b) Management/Law/Humanities/
Ethics/Economy
(c) Language
(d) Co-Curriculum
Total Credit Hours for Part B Nil

and B
Total Credit Hours to Graduate 131 credit hours

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Award Requirements
To graduate students MUST:
• Achieve a total of 131 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0;

• Pass both industrial training component and final year project
component at the industry (equivalent to 26 credit hours in two
consecutive semesters in Year 4), where:
o 14 credits will be graded at the first semester under the
Professional Development and Practice course codes SCSP4114,
SCSP4124, SCSP4134 and SCSP4112; and
o 12 credits will be graded at the second semester under the
Industrial Integrated Project course codes SCSP4223, SCSP4235
and SCSP4234.
• Pass 5 Professional Skills Certificate (PSC).
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a Bachelor of

Computer Science (Data Engineering) are as follows:
1) Minimum results based on the Malaysian High School

Certificate (STPM) (results would be based on the general
requirements as well as other conditions as the pre-requisites for
the programme set by the university)
University General Requirements:

i. Passed SPM with credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia
OR credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia in July Paper;
ii. Passed STPM with Grade C (GPA 2.00) in Pengajian Am,
AND Grade C (GPA 2.00) in TWO (2) other subjects;
iii. Achieved Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with at
least Band 1.
Special Requirements for the Programme

i. Passed with at least Grade B- (2.67) in 2 (TWO) of the
following subjects:
a. Mathematics T / Further Mathematics / Computing
b. Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology
ii. Passed with credit in Mathematics at SPM level or
equivalent

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2) Minimum requirements for Matriculation Certificates (KPM) /
Universiti Malaya (UM) Foundation Science / Universiti
Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Foundation / Ministry of Education
(MOE) Foundation of Law (fulfil the general requirements set by
the university as well as other conditions of the programme).

i. Passed SPM OR equivalent with credit in Bahasa Melayu /
Bahasa Malaysia OR credit in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa
Malaysia in July Paper.
ii. Passed MOE Matriculation / UM Foundation Science / UiTM
Foundation / MOHE Foundation of Law with at least CPA
2.80.
iii. Passed the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with

i. Passed with a Grade B- (2.67) in two of the following
subjects:
c) Mathematics; AND
d) Physics/ Engineering Physics / Biology/ Chemistry /
Engineering Chemistry / Computer Science / Computer
Engineering
ii. Passed with credits in Mathematics in the SPM/ equivalent
examination.
3) Minimum qualifications for students with Certificates/Diplomas

(fulfill the general requirements set by the university as well as
specific requirements of the programme).

i. Passed SPM or equivalent with credit in Bahasa
Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia OR credit in Bahasa
Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia in July Paper.
ii. Obtained Diploma or other certifications from institutions
recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved
by the University Senate.
iii. Achieved Malaysian University English Test (MUET) with at
least Band 1.

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i. Obtained a Diploma in Computer Science from
UTM/equivalent with a minimum CPA of 3.00; OR for
candidates with a CPA below 3.00 but have a minimum of
two or more years of working experience in the related area
of study will be eligible to apply for a place to study at the
university.
ii. Obtained a credit pass in Mathematics in their
SPM/equivalent examination or a minimum grade B- (2.67)
in any of the Mathematics Courses taken at the diploma
level.
iii. Candidates are required to submit the results transcript of
all their examinations taken during their Diploma study
(semester one until the final semester) to UTM. A copy of
the diploma or a letter of completion of study will also have
to be submitted together with their applications.
Note :-
Year of entry and duration of study will be based on the credit exemptions
and credit transfer awarded by the university.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having exposed to 3 to 5 years working experience, our graduates

should become professionals who demonstrate the following
competencies:
Code Intended Educational Objectives

PEO1 Obtain employment in local and global industries and
organization, where they are competent in applying the
fundamental knowledge, computational principles and skills in
computer network and security areas.
PEO2 Demonstrate the ability to learn and grow throughout their

career and further contribute to the advancement of the
computer network and security discipline.
PEO3 Develop software of increasing size and complexity,

proficiently applying computer network and security theoretical

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knowledge across different application.
PEO4 Become leaders or technopreneurs in computer science

discipline.
PEO5 Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics and social
responsibility as computer scientist.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After having completed the programme, graduates should be able to

demonstrate the following competencies:
Code Intended Learning Outcomes

PLO1 Ability to acquire the theory and principles of Computer
Science and Data Engineering and be equipped with social
science and personal development knowledge.
PLO2 Ability to apply theoretical principles of Computer Science and

Data Engineering for analyzing, designing and developing
computer system and adapt it in practice.
PLO3 Ability to integrate and demonstrate knowledge to solve real

world industry problems through data engineering principles
and methodologies, and propose IT related business solutions
innovatively using current tools and techniques.
PLO4 Ability to present technical solutions to a range of audience
PLO5 Ability to think critically and creatively in order to solve

problems
PLO6 Ability to continuously integrate computer science knowledge

and skills through lifelong learning process.
PLO7 Ability to lead and work effectively in a team to achieve

common goals
PLO8 Ability to work effectively and adapt to the new cultures of

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communities, professional fields and environments.
PLO9 Ability to behave ethically, responsibly, and professionally

with integrity in carrying out responsibilities and making
decisions
PLO10 Ability to identify business opportunities and develop

entrepreneurship mind-set and skills
UTM PROFESSIONAL SKILLS CERTIFICATE (PSC)
Students are required to enroll and pass all certificate programmes

offered by the Centers of Excellence in the University and the School of
Professional and Continuing Education (SPACE) during semester breaks.
1. How to Get Yourself Employed (HTGYE)

2. ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System Requirement (ISO)
3. Occupational Safety and Health Awareness (OSHA)
4. How to Manage Your Personal Finance (HTMYPF)
5. Test of English Communication Skills for Graduating Students
(TECS):
(i) TECS 1001 (Paper I – Oral Interaction)
(ii) TECS 1002 (Paper II - Writing)
COURSE MENU
YEAR 1: SEMESTER 1
SCSP1513 Technology & Information System (WBL) 3
SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I 3
SCSR1013 Digital Logic 3
SCSI1013 Discrete Structure 3
Arts, Customs & Belief of Malaysian
UHAS1162
(International Students) 2
UHAS1172 Malaysia Dynamic
UICI1012 Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) 2
Malaysia Language for Communication
ULAM1012 2
(International Students)
ULAx1112 Elective Foreign Language
TOTAL CREDIT 18

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YEAR 1: SEMESTER 2
SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II 3 SCSJ1013
SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction 3
SCSl1143 Probability & Statistical Data Analysis 3
SCSR1033 Computer Organization and Architecture 3 SCSR1013
UHAK1012 Graduate Students Attributes 2
ULAB1122 Academic English Skills 2
UKQXxxx2 Co-Curriculum 2
TOTAL CREDIT 18
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 1
SCSP2523 Database (WBL) 3
SCSP2613 System Analysis and Design (WBL) 3
SCSJ1013
SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm 3
SCSJ1023
SCSR2213 Network Communications 3
ULAB2122 Advance Academic English 2
Elective Courses – Choose 1 (3 credits)
SCSP2723 System Development Technology (WBL) 3
SCSP2733 Multimedia Data Modeling (WBL) 3
TOTAL CREDIT 17
YEAR 2: SEMESTER 2
SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming 4 SCSJ1023
SCSR2043 Operating Systems 3 SCSJ1033
ULAB3162 English for Professional Purpose 2
UHAK1032 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2
SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar (WBL) 1
UICL2302 The Thought of Science & Technology 2
SCSP2633 Information Retrieval 3
SCSP2753 Data Mining 3
TOTAL CREDIT 17

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YEAR 3: SEMESTER 1
SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence 3
UICL2xx2 Elektif Perluasan Ilmu 2
UKQE3001 Extracurricular Experiential Learning 1
SCSP3133 High Performance Data Processing 3
SCSP3213 Business Intelligence 3
SCSP3623 Database Programming 3
SCSP3713 Database Administration 3
SCSP3223 Data Analytics Programming 3
TOTAL CREDIT 18
YEAR 3: SEMESTER 2
SCSP3204 Software Engineering (WBL) – Modular 4
Enterprise Systems Design and Modeling
SCSP3744 4
(WBL) - Modular
Special Topic in Data Engineering (WBL) -
SCSP3843
Modular
3
Knowledge Management Systems (WBL) -
SCSP3823
Modular
*SCSP3106 Application Development (WBL)
6
*SCSP3416 Management Information Systems (WBL)
* 3 months short internship
NOTE:
 The three courses in this semester will be conducted in modular mode.
 Students are required to go for a 3 months short internship after week 6 to conduct a
case study at the industry.
TOTAL CREDIT 17
YEAR 4: SEMESTER 1
SCSP4114 Professional Development 4 105 credits
SCSP4124 Professional Practice 4 CGPA >= 2.0
SCSP4134 Professional Development and Practice 4
Report
SCSP4112 Initial Industry Project Proposal 2
TOTAL CREDIT 14

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YEAR 4: SEMESTER 2
SCSP4223 Industrial Integrated Project Proposal 3
SCSP4235 Industrial Integrated Project Development 5
SCSP4234 Industrial Integrated Project Development 4
TOTAL CREDIT 15
GRADUATION CHECKLIST
To graduate, students must pass all the stated courses in this checklist. It
is the responsibility of the students to ensure that all courses are taken
and passed. Students who do not complete any of the course are not
allowed to graduate.
NO. CODE COURSE CREDIT CREDIT TICK (√)

EARNED COUNT- IF
(JKD) ED PASSED
(JKK)
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
CORE COURSES (74 CREDITS)

1 SCSI1013 Discrete Structure 3 3
2 SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I 3 3
3 SCSR1013 Digital Logic 3 3
4 SCSP1513 Technology & Information System 3 3
5 SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II 3 3
6 SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction 3 3
7 Probability & Statistical Data
SCSl1143 3 3
Analysis
8 Computer Organization and
SCSR1033 3 3
Architecture
9 SCSP2523 Database (WBL) 3 3
10 SCSP2613 System Analysis and Design (WBL) 3 3
11 SCSJ2013 Data Structure and Algorithm 3 3
12 SCSR2213 Network Communications 3 3
13 SCSJ2154 Object Oriented Programming 3 3
14 SCSR2043 Operating Systems 3 3
15 SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar 3 3
16 SCSJ3553 Artificial Intelligence 3 3
17 SCSP3204 Software Engineering (WBL) 4 4
18 SCSP4114 Professional Development 4 4
19 SCSP4124 Professional Practice 4 4
20 Professional Development and 4
SCSP4134 4
Practice Report
21 Initial Industry Proj2633ect 3
SCSP4112 2
Proposal

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22 Industrial Integrated Project 3
SCSP4223 3
Proposal
23 Industrial Integrated Project 5
SCSP4235 5
Development
24 SCSP4234 Industrial Integrated Project Report 4 4
ELECTIVES COURSES (31 CREDITS)
25 System Development Technology
SCSP2723 3 3
(WBL)
26 SCSP2733 Multimedia Data Modeling (WBL) 3 3
27 SCSP2633 Information Retrieval 3 3
28 SCSP2753 Data Mining 3 3
29 SCSP3133 High Performance Data Processing 3 3
30 SCSP3213 Business Intelligence 3 3
31 SCSP3623 Database Programming 3 3
32 SCSP3713 Database Administration 3 3
33 SCSP3223 Data Analytics Programming 3 3
34 Enterprise System Design and
SCSP3744 4 4
Modeling (WBL) – Modular
35 Special Topic in Data Engineering
SCSP3843 3 3
(WBL) – Modular
36 SCSP3823 Knowledge Management Systems 3 3
37 SCSP3106 Application Development (WBL) 6 6
38 Management Information System
SCSP3416 6 6
(WBL)
TOTAL CREDIT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES (a) 109 109
UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES
Cluster 1: Appreciation of Philosophy, Value & History

(Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities)
1 UHAS1172 Malaysia Dynamic (for Local 2 2
Students Only)
UHAS1162 Arts, Customs & Belief of
Malaysians (for International
Students only)
2 UICI 1012 Islamic and Asian Civilisation (for 2 2
Local Students only)
Cluster 2: Generic Skills
1 UHAK 1012 Graduate Success Attributes 2 2
2 UHAK 1032 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2 2
Cluster 3: Expansion of Knowledge
1 UICL 2302 The Thought of Science and 2 2
Technology
2 UICL 2xx2 Enrichment of Knowledge Elective 2 2
Cluster 4: Co-Curriculum and Service Learning
1 UKQXxxx2 Co-curriculum 2 2
Cluster 5: Language Skill
1 ULAB 1122 Academic English Skills 2 2
2 ULAB 2122 Advanced Academic English Skills 2 2

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3 ULAB 3162 English for Professional Purposes 2 2
4 ULAx 1122 Elective Foreign Language 2 2
5 Bahasa Melayu untuk Komunikasi
ULAM1112 (International Students)
Cluster 6: Extracurricular Experiential Learning/ Pengalaman Pembelajaran Luar Kurikulum
1 Extracurricular Experiential 1 1
UKQE 3001
Learning
TOTAL CREDIT of UNIVERSITY GENERAL COURSES (c ) 23 23
TOTAL CREDIT TO GRADUATE (a + b + c) 131 131
OTHER COMPULSORY COURSES
Professional Skills Certificate (PSC) (UTMSPACE/ School)
1 GLL 1001 How to Get Your Self Employed

2 GLL 1029 ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System
Requirement
3 GLL 1040 Occupational Safety, Health and Environment
4 GLL 1041 How to Manage Your Personal Finance
Test of English Communication Skill (TECS)
1 TECS 1001 Oral Interaction
2 TECS 1002 Writing
COURSE SYNOPSIS
CORE COURSES
SCSI1013 Discrete Structure

This course introduces students to the principles and applications of
discrete structure in the field of computer science. The topics that are
covered in this course are set theory, proof techniques, relations,
functions, recurrence relations, counting methods, graph theory, trees
and finite automata. At the end of the course, the students should be able
to use set theory, relations and functions to solve computer science
problems, analyze and solve problems using recurrence relations and
counting methods, apply graph theory and trees in real world problems
and use deterministic finite automata finite state machines to model
electronic devices and problems.
SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I

As a fundamental subject, this course equips the students with theory and
practice on problem solving techniques by using the structured approach.
Students are required to develop programs using C++ programming

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language, in order to solve simple to moderate problems. The course
covers the following: pre-processor directives, constants and variables,
data types, input and output statements, control structures: sequential,
selection and loop, built-in and user-defined functions, single and two-
dimensional arrays, file operations, pointers, and structured data types.
SCSR1013 Digital Logic

Digital electronics is the foundation of all microprocessor-based systems
found in computers, robots, automobiles, and industrial control systems.
This course introduces the students to digital electronics and provides a
broad overview of many important concepts, components, and tools.
Students will get up-to-date coverage of digital fundamentals-from basic
concepts to programmable logic devices. Laboratory experiments provide
hands-on experience with the simulator software, actual devices and
circuits studied in the classroom.
SCSP1513 Technology & Information System

As a primer subject, this course will introduce students to information
systems and technology (IS/IT), as well as its uses in daily life both at
home and at work. Various aspects of IS/IT encompassing hardware,
software, network, communications, internet, multimedia, graphics and
systems applications will be introduced. Students will be equipped with
basic skills in handling PC installation and productivity tools via practical
work in the labs, which shall comprise a major part of the study. At the
end of the course, student should be able to distinguish basic IS/IT
component and applications.
SCSl1143 Probability & Statistical Data Analysis

This course is designed to introduce some statistical techniques as tools
to analyse the data. In the beginning the students will be exposed with
various forms of data. The data represented by the different types of
variables are derived from different sources; daily and industrial activities.
The analysis begins with the data representation visually. The course will
also explore some methods of parameter estimation from different
distributions. Further data analysis is conducted by introducing the
hypothesis testing. Some models are employed to fit groups of data. At
the end of course the students should be able to apply some statistical
models in analysing data using available software.

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Pre-requisite: SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I
This course presents the concept of object orientation and object-oriented
programming (OOP) techniques using the C++ programming language. It
equips the students with the theory and practice on problem solving
techniques using the object oriented approach. It emphasizes on the
implementation of the OOP concepts including encapsulations,
associations and inheritance. At the end of this course, students should be
able to apply the OOP techniques to solve problems.
SCSR1033 Computer Organisation and Architecture

Pre-requisite: SCSR1013 Digital Logic
This course was designed to give the understanding of basic concept of
computer organization and architecture. Topics covered in this subject will
be on computer performance, types of data and the representative,
arithmetic manipulation, instruction execution, micro programmable
control memory, pipelining, memory, input/output and instruction format.
At the end of this course, the student should be able to understand the
concept of overall computer component and realize the current
technology in computer hardware.
SCSV2113 Human Computer Interaction

This course will introduce students to human-computer interaction
theories and design processes. The emphasis will be on applied user
experience (UX) design. The course will present an iterative evaluation-
centered UX lifecycle and will introduce a broader notion of user
experience, including usability, usefulness, and emotional impact. The
lifecycle should be viewed as template intended to be instantiated in
many different ways to match the constraints of a particular development
project. The UX lifecycle activities we will cover include contextual inquiry
and analysis, requirements extraction, design-informing models, design
thinking, ideation, sketching, conceptual design, and formative
evaluation.
SCSP2523 Database (WBL)

This course introduces students to the concept of database system and
how it can be used in daily human life and profession. The focus of the
course is to equip students with knowledge and skills on important steps
and techniques used in developing a database, especially in the
conceptual and logical database design phase. Among topics covered are

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database environment, database design, entity relationship diagram,
normalization, and structured query language (SQL). Students will be
taught to use a database management system (DBMS). Students are
required to work on a project, i.e. to develop a database application
system, for a selected organization. In this project, students are required
to work closely with the organization during the process of analysis,
designing and implementing the system and to use the learned
techniques, DBMS and development tools in the development process. At
the end of the course, students should be able to apply the knowledge of
designing and developing a good database system for a real world
problem.
SCSP2613 System Analysis and Design (WBL)

The main focus of this course is to provide a practical approach of
systems analysis and designing skills for the students using
structured methodology. Hence the course enables students to study
information system requirements for any system application within
an organizational context. The contents are sequentially organized
directly from planning, analysis, designing and implementation phases.
From the resulting output of the planning and analysis phase shall
enable students to form input, output and interface design.
Hence a prototype system can be developed..

Pre-requisite: SCSJ1013 Programming Technique I
This course emphasis on data structure concepts theoretically and
practically with detail algorithms for each of data structure. Students will
learn abstract data type concepts using class and apply the concept in the
implementation of data structures. Apart from it, student will learn
recursive concept as a programming style and algorithm efficiency
analysis with Big O notation. Various sorting and searching techniques will
be discussed as data structure operations. Analysis of each algorithm will
also be explained. Further, students will be exposed to linear data
structures such as linked lists, stack and queue. Non-linear data
structures such as tree and binary search tree will be discussed. Along the
course, students should be able to implement and apply the theory and
concepts of data structure in the assignments and mini project which are
conducted in group.

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SCSR2213 Network Communications
This course will discuss the basic topics of computer network and data
communications. Based on TCP/IP Internet protocol stack, the course will
apply top down approach. Starts with the important and usage of
computer network in commonly applications, the approach will go further
detail in the technical aspect in data communication. At the end of this
course, students will have an understanding and appreciation of how the
network works.
SCSR2043 Operating Systems

Pre-requisit : SCSJ1033 Computer Organization and
Architecture
This course covers introduction to operating systems, which serve as an
interface between computer hardware and the user. The operating system
is responsible for the management and coordination of processes, sharing
of limited resources of the computer. Students will be exposed to the
techniques and algorithms that may be applied in designing an operating
system. Topics covered include process management, concurrency and
synchronization, deadlock, memory management, file management,
secondary storage management and I/O management. At the end of the
course, the student shall have a clear understanding on the general
concepts that underlie of an operating system.

Pre-requisite: SCSJ1023 Programming Technique II
This course presents the concepts of object orientation and object-
oriented programming techniques using Java programming language. It
provides students with a thorough look at the basic constructs of the Java
programming language such as its basic data types and operations. It
also emphasizes on the use of standard Java APIs that allow students to
develop text-based and GUI applications. It will also provide the
programming techniques on exception handling and input/output files. At
the end of this course, students should be able to use the basic constructs
in object-oriented programming and utilize the selected Java APIs.
SCSP3204 Software Engineering

This course is designed to give students an introduction to an engineering
approach in the development of high quality software systems. It will
discuss the important software engineering concepts in the various types

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of the common software process models. The students will also learn the
concepts and techniques used in each software development phase
Including requirements engineering, software design and software
testing. Thi! course will also expose the students to utilizing object-
oriented method (e.g. UML) and tools in analyzing and designing the
software. At the end of this course, students are expected to be able to
appreciate most of the common software engineering concepts and
techniques as well as producing various software artifacts,
documentations, and deliverables. This course will also expose students to
industry's experiences for a montt in administrating high quality software
systems through sharing knowledge sessions and work based learnin1
activities with selected organization.
SCSD3761 Technopreneurship Seminar

This 1-credit course will provide module and training for students on how
to generate digital income through crowdsourcing platforms and methods.
Crowdsourcing is a method to generate online income which the work is
offered and implemented digitally in global platforms.
SCSP4114 Professional Development

Professional Development refers to the placement of a student at an
organization for a minimum of TWENTY (20) weeks. This course aims to
provide a platform for the students to adapt with the working
environment and gain their knowledge and working experience as well as
develop their generic skills in a real career life when performing the tasks
given by the organisation. The students are jointly evaluated by
supervisors from the faculty and the organisation. The evaluation is
focusing on students' generic skills.
SCSP4124 Professional Practice

Professional Practice refers to the placement of a student at an
organization for a minimum of TWENTY (20) weeks. This course aims to
provide a platform for the students to apply their knowledge learned in
the university and at the workplace in solving organization’s problem with
the supervision from organization supervisor. It is also intend for the
students to experience handling real project in order to produce
graduates who are credible, creative and proficient. The students will be
evaluated based on their performance by the organization and faculty's
supervisor. The focus of the evaluation is based on work performance.

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SCSP4134 Professional Development & Practice Report
In Professional Development & Practice Report, students will be evaluated
based on four components; 1) technical report, 2) oral presentation, 3)
log book and 4) ethics. The aim of the technical report is to educate the
students in producing technical report and able to explain a specific detail
on the tasks that have been done during the training. Students need to
follow specified format in writing the technical report and submit it within
the predetermined date. The students are required to present their
training achievement to Professional Development & Practice supervisors
(organization and supervisor). Students need to fill in the log book daily
for the purpose of close monitoring between the students and
supervisors. Student also needs to practice the good ethical values and
work conduct throughout the training.
SCSP 4112 Initial Industry Project Proposal

This course required students to write a report for initial industry project.
The objectives are for the students to produce an initial industry project
report. This will require students to identify relevant information
pertaining to the project needs and write a step-by-step report to
complete the initial stages of proposal. In the proposal students need to
identify project title, problem background, proper solutions, project
objectives, project scopes and technical project requirements. Students
will undergo interview sessions by lecturers to validate the proposed
topic.
SCSP 4223 Industry Integrated Project Proposal

This course requires student to report their individual project given at the
organisation or industry. The objective is for the students to apply the
knowledge learned in the university and in the industry, and to produce a
complete report of their lesson learnt in the project involvement
experiences. This will require students to identify relevant information
pertaining to the project needs and write a step-by-step report to
complete the initial stages of proposal, planning, designing, developing
and presenting the project. Students also need to report their progress by
filling-up log book and closely communicate with the supervisors (faculty
and industry) throughout the semester. Through this course students
should acquire knowledge and skills in systems development methodology
and be able to prepare a final year industry integrated project report.

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SCSP4234 Industry Integrated Project Report
This course requires student to fulfil task/project successfully at an
organisation or industry. The objective for the students is to apply the
knowledge learned in the university and boost their skills which needed by
a profession. This will require students to identify relevant information
pertaining to project needs and propose a project according to the user
requirements. Based on the user and organization requirement, the
students need to code, execute and/or integrate modules to fully
implement the project development lifecycle. Students also need to test
the system the fully develop system to the user, organization and faculty.
Students need to report their progress by filling-up log book and closely
communicate with the supervisors (faculty and industry) throughout the
semester. Through this course students should acquire knowledge and
skills in systems development methodology and be able to prepare a final
year project proposal.
SCSP4235 Industrial Integrated project Development

This course requires student to fulfil task/project successfully at an
organization or industry. The objective for the students is to apply the
knowledge learned in the university and boost their skills which needed by
a profession. This will require students to identify relevant information
pertaining to project needs and propose a project according to the user
requirements. Based on the user and organization requirement, the
students need to code, execute and/or integrate modules to implement
the full project development lifecycle. Students also need to test the
system and present the fully develop system to the user, organization and
faculty.
ELECTIVE COURSES
SCSP2723 System Development Technology (WBL)

This course provides fundamental theories and practices of using basic
technologies and components for web application developments. It
focuses on standard XHTML/HTML for content creation, CSS for content
presentation, JavaScript for client-side logics, PHP a server- side
languages for business logics and data processing with MySQL database.
Furthermore, the course will enable the student to build more powerful
web solutions and advance to dynamic, database-enabled,
website/intranet programming and applications using the open- source

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PHP scripting language and MySQL database. The course broadly
comprises the fundamentals of programming with PHP, relational
database design and operations with MySQL, and web solutions using PHP
and MySQL. This course prepares students for the real web development
process. This course will also expose students to industry's experiences
for two months in web application development through sharing
knowledge sessions and work based learning activities with selected
organization.
SCSP2753 Data Mining

This subject presents a comprehensive introduction to the understanding
of knowledge discovery process in databases. Such methodological
understanding is important to tackle projects of all sizes. A number of
data mining techniques with its algorithms are explained. Students
explore into the application of these techniques in both lab and industry.
Students could apply the knowledge learnt to solve real world problems.
SCSP2733 Multimedia Data Modeling

With the explosion of digital multimedia information, large amounts of
non-traditional forms of data such as text, image, video and audio are
available in digital forms. Retrieval and storage of multimedia data is
different from retrieval and storage of structured data. This subject
presents a comprehensive introduction to multimedia databases that
stores these types of data. The schematic description of a multimedia
information retrieval system will be discussed and how its data are stored
and retrieved. Storage structure, indexing, retrieval and analysis of text,
image, video and audio will be covered. Various methods of pattern
recognition to derive high-level description of the data automatic
approaches tom derive semantic annotation of the data will be discussed.
SCSP3133 High Performance Data Processing

High performance computing/parallel computing is widely used,
nowadays, to execute complex systems and computations of complex
problems that need to be solved with minimal time as possible. This
course introduces the students to architectures of parallel computers,
parallel algorithm design and parallel application programming using MPI
and OpenMP packages in either C/C++ or Java programming languages.
Student will experience hands-on programming practices on cluster
computer.

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SCSP3213 Business Intelligence
This course focuses on business intelligence to support a wide variety of
management tasks in industry. Students learn to create business
intelligence solutions, utilizing data mining methods, and applying
artificial intelligence techniques for industrial decision support. Students
will involve with industrial partners to apply the knowledge learnt to solve
real world problems.
SCSP3223 Data Analytic Programming

This course introduces the use of Phython specifically for Data Science.
Students will learn about powerful ways to store and manipulate data to
do da ta analysis. The course is divided into two parts. In Part 1, students
will learn general programming practices and tools. Part 2 will focus more
on data analysis, studying statistical techniques, machine learning and
presentation of findings.
SCSP3713 Database Administration

This course prepares students with a firm foundation in basic database
administration. It focuses on database administration (DBA) skills in
general and specific skills needed to manage an enterprise level, large
scale, relational database management system such as Oracle. The
course looks at concepts underlying a database administration, among
which are the database architecture, installation, configuration and
operation. Students will also learn how to create an operational database
and properly manage the various structures in an effective and efficient
manner including performance monitoring, database security, user
management, DBMS tuning and backup/recovery techniques. The lesson
topics are reinforced with structured hands-on practices. This course
prepares students for the corresponding certification examination (such as
Oracle Certified Associate exam). This course will also expose students to
industry's experiences in administrating databases through sharing
knowledge sessions and work based learning activities with selected
organization.
SCSP3744 Enterprise Systems Design and Modeling (WBL)

This subject presents a data management perspective to the Enterprise
Information Systems in a contemporary organization. The course will
introduce the importance of enterprise information system management,
strategic role of information systems in an organisation, enterprise
system integration, enterprise value system and value chain modelling,

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view integration and implementation compromises, and inter versus intra
enterprise systems. Students will creatively explore real-world industry
case study, identify problems and propose enterprise system solutions.
This course will expose students to industry's experiences in Enterprise
Systems through sharing knowledge sessions and work based learning
activities with selected organization. At the end of the semester, student
should be able to plan and manage the development of enterprise data
and information systems.
SCSP3843 Special Topic In Data Engineering (WBL)

This course presents to the students recent research and industrial issues
pertaining to data engineering, database systems and technologies.
Various topics of interests that are directly or indirectly affecting or are
being influenced by data engineering, database systems and technologies
are explored and discussed. Participation in forums as well as face to face
interaction, with researchers and practitioners on these topics are
encouraged. Students should then be able to conduct their own
investigation and deductions. This course will also expose students to
industry's experiences for a month in managing database systems and
technologies through sharing knowledge sessions and work based
learning activities with selected organization.
SCSP3823 Knowledge Management System

This subject covers the basic concept of Knowledge Management including
the definition and the importance of Knowledge Management, types of
knowledge management systems (KMS), such as document management
systems, decision support systems and group support systems. It
focuses on the development and deployment of KMS. Several knowledge
management tools and technology are introduced and real case studies
are discussed. At the end of the course, students should be able to
develop basic KMS.

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)

Undergraduate Handbook 2 (Curriculum and Syllabus)

The Bachelor of Computer Science (Software Engineering) is offered on a

The programme is offered on full-time basis and is based on a 2-Semester

1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia