Advisor:

Associate Prof Dr Kartinah Zen

Editor:
Dr Irwandi Hipiny

Editorial Team:
Annabel Katek
Nur Efarizan Mogan
Ts Dr Hamimah Ujir

Media PERTEKMA:
Fiona Goi Jwee San
Melvin Jangga anak Rupitan
Milton Bruen anak Pali
Mohd. Nur Haziq Irsyamuddin bin Junaidi

Thank you to all FCSIT family members

for assisting us
in producing this Guidebook.

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 Table of Content
Dean’s Foreword 1
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Brief History, Vision and Mission 3
Executive Committee 4
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
Vision & Mission 5
Facts And Figures 6
Management Team 7
Professors 8
Associate Professors 8-9
Lecturers 10-17
Lecturers (Study Leave) 18
Administrative Staffs 19
Technical Staffs 20
Academic Affairs and Regulations
Academic Regulations 21
Academic Sessions 22
Credit Requirement to Graduate 22
Continuous and Final Assessment 23
Academic Rules 24-25
GPA and CGPA 26
Course Registration/Drop Course 27
Student’s Academic Statuses 28
Passing Rule 29-30
Examination Rules and Regulations 31-37

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 Table of Contents
Facilities and Services
Computer Labs 38
Lab Rules 39
Student Interaction Room (SIR) 40
Academic Courses
Course Types 41
University Elective Courses 42-45
English Language Courses 46-48
Undergraduates Programmes
PLOs and PEOs 49
Course Coding System 50
Computational Science 51-54
Information Systems 55-58
Multimedia Computing 59-62
Software Engineering 63-66
Network Computing 67-70
Academic Calendar 71-72
Life at the Faculty
PERTEKMA 73-74
Advisors Of PERTEKMA 75
Committee of PERTEKMA 76-78
Academic Advisor 79
Service Learning 80
Master in Information Management (MITM) 81
Gamification Center 82
Tourism Innovation Center 83
Important Information 84-89

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 Dean’s Foreword
Salam Sejahtera
First and foremost, alhamdulillah to Allah S.W.T, for giving us the best health
and condition to continue our task. Congratulations and thank you to the editor
and the team for their hard work and effort in completing this guidebook.
For your information, this is the first undergraduate
guidebook produced in e-book format at our Faculty.

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology, also known as

FCSIT, was established back in 1992, and since then we have successfully
graduated nearly 3000 students. Currently, our faculty has 69 lecturers;
2 are Full Professors, 10 Associate Professors, 39 Senior Lecturers and 18
Lecturers. We offer five undergraduate programmes, i.e.,
Computational Science, Information System, Multimedia
Computing, Software Engineering and Network Computing.
Besides that, we also offer Master by Coursework, i.e.,
Master in Information Technology Management (MITM)
and Master and Doctor of Philosophy by research work.

In order to maintain our teaching and learning quality,

our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes are
continuously assessed by the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA) and external examiners from other
universities and industries. Last year, our graduates’
employability rate was 91%. All staffs at the faculty play
an important role towards realizing this great achievement.

Our curriculum promotes both theory and technical skills

and applies critical and analytical skills in Computer Science.
We also emphasize on many soft skills throughout the
learning process. Under our Service-based Learning project,
via the Technopreneuship and Product Development course,
the students had served the community in various ways.
For examples, developing websites, computerized systems,
video and IT training modules. Up to date, more than 100
IT projects had been successfully delivered to villages
and public schools in Kuching, Kota Samarahan and Sibu.

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 Dean’s Foreword

To maintain both physical and mental well-being, we encourage our

students to be involved in various extracurricular activities organized by
the Faculty, Residential Colleges and Center of Student Development.

Our official FCSIT students’ association, Persatuan Teknologi Maklumat

(or PERTEKMA) also conduct many interesting activities throughout
the year. I would like to personally recommend to you to not just
focus on your study but to also enjoy your life as a university student.

In case you need advice and motivation, we have a good mentoring ecosystem
called Academic Advisor. You will be assigned an academic mentor to advice you on
any issues that you may encounter throughout your study in UNIMAS. I would also
like to take this opportunity to promote UNIMAS Mobility Programme, a channel for
students to travel and gain experience from other university all around the world!

I pray that our FCSIT family continue to grow and stamp a significant
footprint here in the University, State, Country and also the World. You, as
an undergraduate student, is an important cog in the wheel, so to speak.
Welcome and and thank you again for joining us in this wonderful journey!

Associate Professor Dr Kartinah Zen

Dean,
Faculty of Computer Science
and Information Technology
12th July 2020

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1 UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
BRIEF HISTORY, VISION & MISSION

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak, the 8th public university in Malaysia, was officially
incorporated on December 24th, 1992. As a contemporary and forward-
looking university, the academic programmes and research initiatives in
UNIMAS are shaped in such a way to cater for the nation’s needs in meeting
the challenges of the 21st century. The programmes and courses in UNIMAS
are constantly evaluated and updated from time to time to ensure their aims are
always dynamic, in line with current needs, and adhere to important quality
control as a step towards obtaining national as well as international recognition.

Vision
To become an exemplary university of internationally acknowledged stature
and a scholarly institution of choice for both students and academics
through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and scholarship.

Mission
To generate, disseminate and apply knowledge strategically and innovatively
to enhance the quality of the nation’s culture and prosperity of its people.

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 UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK
EXECUTIVE COMITTEE
YBhg Prof Datuk Dr Mohamad Kadim Suaidi
Vice Chancellor

YBhg Prof Dr Wan Hashim Wan Ibrahim

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation)

YBhg Prof Dr. Ahmad Hata Rasit

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic & International)

YBhg Prof Dr. Kamarudin Kana

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Student Affairs & Alumni)

Tuan Haji Azlan Ramli

Registrar

Tuan Haji Mazlan Kiflie

Bursar

Prof Dr Chen Chwen Jen

Senior Director, Centre for Applied Learning and Multimedia

Prof Dr Fasihuddin Badruddin Ahmad

Senior Director, Centre for Graduate Studies

Prof Dr Lo May Chiun

Senior Director, Research, Innovation and Enterprise Centre

Prof Madya Dr Shanti Faridah Salleh

Director, UNIMAS Global

Prof Dr Siti Raudzah Ghazali

Director, Centre for Student Development

Encik Harun Maksom

Director, Centre for Information Technology Development and Services

Encik Humphrey Rayang Janang

Director, Development Office

Puan Korina Ibrahim

Director, Tun Abdul Rahman Ya’kub Library (PeTARY)

Puan Mavis Goh

Legal Officer
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2 FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
BRIEF HISTORY, VISION & MISSION

The Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology (FCSIT) was established
back in November 1993. During its conception and early years, the Faculty was
known as the Faculty of Information Technology (FIT). In 2003, the Faculty was
renamed as the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology. The move
was to enable the Faculty to start offering Bachelor degree programmes under the
Computer Science’s Body of Knowledge. To date, the Faculty offers
five Bachelor degree programmes, two Master by Coursework
programmes, and two advanced research degrees, i.e., PhD and MSc.

Vision
To be a Centre of Excellence, internationally acknowledged in the field of Computer
Science and Information Technology.

Mission
To become a Centre of Excellence, acknowledged for its innovative and
contemporary education programme, dynamic research and professional services.

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FACTS AND FIGURES

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
MANAGEMENT TEAM

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMICIANS
Professors

Associate Professors

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

Associate Professors

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians
Senior Lecturers/Lecturers

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Academicians

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FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Study Leave

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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFS

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TECHNICAL STAFFS

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 3 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS & REGULATIONS

Academic Regulations

All registered Undergraduate Students of the University are bound by UNIMAS

Academic Regulations of Undergraduate Studies.

The document is available at the following

URL: bpps.unimas.my/rules-regulations.

Academic Ethics

The following definitions are sourced from UNIMAS Academic Regulations of

Undergraduate Studies:

• Academic offences - Any violations of the Academic Regulations of

Undergraduate Studies and University College Act (UUCA),
1971 (Amended 2009) in Methods of Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
(Students’ Discipline) 1999

• Academic punishments - The punishment imposed on students by the

Disciplinary Committee (Academic) for academic offenses.

• Plagiarism - Presentation of work which had been copied in whole or in

part from another person’s work or from any other sources, e.g., the
internet and published materials, without due acknowledgements.

• Collusion - Presentation of work that is the result in whole or in part of

unauthorised collaboration with another person(s).

• Cheating - To cheat or attempting to cheat or behave in a manner that

can be construed as cheating or attempting to cheat during an
examination.

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 ACADEMIC SESSION

One Academic Year consists of two Semesters, and one Intersession. At

our Faculty, Programme Core and Specialisation are not offered during
Intersession, except for extenuating circumstances.

Academic Calendar for Undergraduate Studies is available here:

bpps.unimas.my/academic-calendar.

Duration of Study
The duration of study for all BSc programmes at our Faculty is 4
Academic Years / 8 Semesters.

Credit Requirement to Graduate

The credit requirement to graduate is the same for all BSc programmes
at our Faculty:
Type Code Credit
Generics / Remedials / PPD, PBI, PBM 7 credits
Reinforcements
*11 credits for
students with
MUET Band 2
or lower
General Education Subjects MPU 10 credits

Programme Core TMF 69 credits

Programme Specialisation TMS – WC00 CS 37 credits

TMI – WC03 IS
TMT – WC09 MC
TME – WC10 SE
TMN – WC11 NC
University Electives KEU 9 credits
Refer to Page 41
Total 132 credits

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 ACADEMIC RULES

Continuous & Final Assessment

Assessments at the Faculty can be categorised into two groups, i.e.,

Continuous vs Final. Continuous assessments are conducted throughout
the Semester with the aim of providing students with immediate
feedbacks for spotting weaknesses and correcting misunderstandings.
Final assessment is conducted at the end of the Semester during the
Examination Weeks and typically in the form of a paper-based examination.

All assessments measure at least one of the stated Course

Learning Outcomes (CLOs). The total marks determines the
Course Grade. Course grades are endorsed by Jawatankuasa
Akademik Fakulti and later approved by the University Senate.
Once Senate approval is issued, the Course Grades are final.

Course Grade Classification

The following course grade classification is effective for 2015/2016
cohort onwards.

Credit Requirement to Graduate

The credit requirement to graduate is the same for all BSc programmes
at our Faculty:
Grade Range Grade Point Classification
A 80-100 4.00 Excellent
A- 75-79 3.67
B+ 70-74 3.33 Credit
B 65-69 3.00
B- 60-64 2.67
C+ 55-59 2.33 Pass
C 50-54 2.00
C- 45-49 1.67
D 40-44 1.00 Failed
F <40 0.00
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 ACADEMIC RULES

Student will receive either a Pass or a Fail for the Grade Classification.
Apart from the two, there are several other Grade Classifications to
cater for different scenarios.

The complete list of all Grade Classifications are listed below:

Grade Remarks
Classification
G Gagal Given to a Course if the Course Grade is D or
Failed lower. The credit point is taken into account
for graduation purposes, except for credits
belonging to Reinforcement Courses.

KBn Kursus Baiki Given to a Course re-taken for the purpose

Improve Course of grade improvement. The letter ‘n’ indicates
the number of times the Course had been
registered by the Student.
KK Kes Gangguan Given to all Courses registered by a Student
Kesihatan whom had to terminate his or her study
Health during an on-going semester due to health
Disturbance reason(s). To qualify, the Student must obtain
a support letter written by a registered medical
practitioner from a Government hospital/clinic
KT Kursus Tambahan Given to a Course registered by a Student
Additional Course outside of his or her Curriculum Structure.

L Lulus Given to a Course if the Course Grade is C- or

Pass higher. The credit point is taken into account
for graduation purposes, except for credits
belonging to Reinforcement courses.

PK Pindah Kredit Given to a Course which had been approved for

Credit Transfer credit transfer by the Dean of the Faculty.

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 ACADEMIC RULES

Student will receive either a Pass or a Fail for the Grade Classification.
Apart from the two, there are several other Grade Classifications to
cater for different scenarios.

The complete list of all Grade Classifications are listed below:

Grade Remarks
Classification
Rn Kursus Ulangan The code is printed on the semester examination
Repeat Course slip for each repeated course(s) registered by the
Student during the current Semester.

Only the latest Course Grade and Grade Point

for the repeated course is taken into account
when calculating Grade Point Average (GPA)
and Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
The letter ‘n’ indicates the number of times the
Course had been registered by the Student.
TD Tarik Diri Given to all Courses registered by a Student
Withdraw whom had been approved by the Dean of the
Faculty to stop voluntarily from continuing his or
her study in UNIMAS.
TL Tidak Lengkap Given to a Course registered by a Student
Incomplete whom had completed at least 70% of the course
requirements, subject to the Dean’s approval.

The student can resume the Course from the

previous checkpoint next Semester.

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 GPA AND CGPA

Grade Point Average (GPA) is the average value of

Student’s accumulated final grades earned in a Semester.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the average value of

Student’s accumulated final grades earned in accumulated Semesters.

How to Calculate your GPA?

Step 1: Course Credit x Grade Point
= Total Grade Point (TGP)
Step 2: Sum all TGP
Step 3: TGP/Total Course Credit

How to Calculate your CGPA?

Step 1: Sum all up your TGP for all
semester = Total TGP
Step 2: Total TGP/Total course credits
already taken

How to archieve your

target CGPA?
Step 1: Sum all up your TGP for all
semester = Total TGP
Step 2: Sum all TGP
Step 3: TGP/Total Course Credit

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 COURSE REGISTRATION/DROP COURSE

At the beginning of each Semester, after completing your Student

Registration, please register for Courses listed in your Study Plan.
To register, please visit the following URL: estudent.unimas.my.
Always check the Semester’s timetable to
ensure that there are no time slot clashes.

You must register a minimum of 8 credits and a maximum of 20 credits

each Semester. For Students with CGPA 2.50 and below, the maximum is
capped at 15 credits per Semester. You need to apply for permission from
the Dean to register out-of-range credits (max is 22 credits). Typically the
deadline to apply Permohonan Luar Julat is before the end of Week 2.

You may drop a Course before the end of Week 4. If you plan to drop
a Course within Week 5 and Week 8, a 100MYR penalty per course
will be imposed. Drop course is no longer allowed after Week 8.

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 STUDENT’S ACADEMIC STATUSES

At the end of a Semester, a Student is given one of the following

Academic Statuses:

Lulus (L) – Passed all Courses and obtained a CGPA of 2.00 or higher.

Lulus Mengulang Kursus (LMK) – Obtained a CGPA

of 2.00 or higher but had failed at least one Course.
Must repeat the failed Course(s) before graduating.

Lulus Bersyarat (LB) – Obtained a CGPA between 1.75

and 1.99. The Student must improve his or her CGPA
next Semester to 2.00 or higher. Failure to do so (i.e.,
two successive LB semesters) will result to a GB status.

Gagal dan Diberhentikan (GB) – Obtained a CGPA less

than 1.75 or failed to improve CGPA to 2.00 or higher after
obtaining an LB status during the previous Semester.

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 PASSING RULE FOR PASSING PROGRAMME CORE
AND SPECIALISATION COURSES

Effective from Semester 2 2018/2019, all FCSIT Undergraduate

Students are subjected to a new passing rule for Programme Core
and Programme Specialisation Courses. The rule is explained below:

Students must achieve at The sum of marks

least 20% of the sub-total obtained for Continuous
for Continuous Assess-
ment(s); and at least 20% & and Final
assessment(s) is equal
of the sub-total for Final
assessment(s), or higher than 45/100
(C-).

The rule does not apply to Generic/Remedial/Reinforcement Courses,

General Education Courses (MPUs) and University Elective Courses (KEUs).

For example,

Student A, B, C and D are taking Course XYZ. The total mark is split
60:40, i.e., 60 marks for Continuous assessment(s), CA, and 40 marks
for Final assessment(s), FA.

To pass the course, each student must fulfil the following condition1,2:

20% of 60,
Obtained a minimum of 12 marks for CA,
&
20% of 40,
Obtained a minimum of 8 marks for FA,
&
CA + FA must be 45/100 (C-) or higher

As approved during the 176th UNIMAS Senate meeting.

1

As stated in the Malaysian Qualifications Agency’s Program Standards: Computing

2

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 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS

CAs FAs Total Outcome

Student A 12/60 8/40 20/100 Fail with grade F. Total

is less than 45/100
Student B 55/60 2/40 57/100 Fail with grade D.
Student did not
manage to obtain the
minimum passing
mark for Final
Assessment(s).
Student C 50/60 8/40 58 Pass with grade C+.
Student D 59/60 0/40 59 Fail with grade D.
(Absent) Student did not manage
to obtain the minimum
passing mark for
Final Assessment(s).

Absent from Final

Exam - Not eligible to
sit for PUK (UNIMAS
Academic Regulation
# 10.4.3)

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

All students are reminded to comply with the examination

rules as described below. Failure to do so may result in
the student being disallowed to sit for the examination, or
be asked to leave the examination room/hall immediately

Dress Code:

™ Students who are found not properly attired according

to the University’s Dress Code WILL NOT be admitted into
the examination room/hall. Please ensure that you strictly
comply with the dress code of the University.

™ Slippers, short skirts/short pants, sleeveless shirts ARE

NOT ALLOWED.

™ The Chief Invigilator reserves the right to instruct any

candidate to change their clothes if it does not comply
with the University Dress Code.

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

Before the Examination:

™ Students are NOT ALLOWED to bring any electronic

gadgets, including handphones, smart devices, electronic
dictionaries/translators or any other electronic gadgets
into the examination room/hall (except for calculator, if
permitted)

™ Students are NOT ALLOWED to bring in pencil cases, any

form of paper from outside or any items that are not
permitted by the Chief Invigilator.

™ Students are advised to be present at least 15 minutes

before an examination starts. Any students, who is 30
minutes late after the examination starts, WILL NOT be
admitted into the examination room/hall.

™ Students are required to bring along their EXAMINATION

SLIP and MATRIC CARD/ IDENTITY CARD (IC) to every
examination.

™ Students are strictly reminded NOT TO WRITE ANY

NOTES OR SYMBOLS ON THE EXAMINATION
SLIP either related or not related to the examination.

™ Valuables such as purse/wallet should be placed on the

floor under the table. The University will not be
responsible for the loss of any belongings, within
or outside the examination room/hall.

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

During the Examination:

™ When entering the examination room/hall, please be silent

and take your seat quietly. Students are not allowed to
talk to each other.

™ Students must sit according to their assigned seat

number. Please take note of your seat number and venue
for each examination. The seating list should be made
available before the Examination Week starts.

™ Students are not permitted to leave the examination

room/hall during the first 30 minutes after the
examination has started and the last 15 minutes before
the end of the examination.

™ Students MUST NOT turn over or start to read the

examination paper until told to do so.

™ Students are required to place the examination slip and

matric card/identity card at the top right corner of their
desk for the verification of identity.

™ Students are strictly reminded NOT TO WRITE ANY

NOTES OR SYMBOLS ON THE EXAMINATION
SLIP either related or not related to the examination.

™ Permission to use the toilet will only be given to one

student at any one time.

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

During the Examination:

™ Each student is given five (5) minutes to visit the toilet

and only once for each examination. The student must
leave his/her jacket (if any), empty his/her pockets, and
leave his/her wallet (if any) under the table before going
to the toilet. Permission to use the toilet during
examination is upon approval of the Chief Invigilator.

™ Students are responsible to ensure that their answer

scripts are submitted at the end of the examination. If
the student failed to submit his/her answer script, the
student is deemed to have sat for and failed the
examination.

™ At the end of the examination, students are required to

stop writing immediately and remain seated silently while
the answer scripts are collected and counted.

™ Students are not allowed to communicate with other

candidates or give or receive any items that can be
considered as cheating (this includes the time when
answer scripts are being collected).

™ Students who are caught or suspected of cheating in the

examination are liable for disciplinary action. All materials
which are found to violate any examination rules and
regulations will be confiscated.

™ Students must obey all instructions given by the Chief

Invigilator at all times.

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

Students Absent From the Examination:

™ If a student has registered for a course but does not

attend the examination, the student shall be
deemed to have sat for and failed the examination unless
the Faculty concerned is satisfied that there is a
sufficiently good reason for his/her absence.

™ Students who are absent due to health or other

emergency cases should send the official
supporting document(s) to the Dean or Deputy Dean
(Undergraduate) no later than 48 hours after
the examination has ended.

Toilet Break:

™ Students are advised to visit the toilet BEFORE the

examination begins.

™ Only ONE student is allowed to use the toilet at any one

time during the examination.

™ Maximum length for toilet break is FIVE (5) MINUTES

only.

™ A student may visit the toilet only ONCE during each

examination.

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EXAMINATION RULES AND REGULATIONS

Toilet Break:

™ To request permission for a toilet break, the following

procedure must be observed:

• Student raises his/her hand.

• The invigilator will approach the student and will
write down the student matric number and time-
out in a form.
• The student must leave his/her jacket (if any),
empty his/her pockets, and leave his/her wallet
(if any) under the table.
• When the student returns, the invigilator writes
down the time-in and signs the form.
• No other students are allowed to leave the venue
as long as the student has not yet returned to
his/her seat.
Note:

ALL STUDENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BRING IN THEIR

HANDPHONES OR ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES EXCEPT FOR
CALCULATOR* TO THE EXAMINATION ROOM/HALL. ANYONE
FOUND TO BE IN POSSESSION OF ANY ELECTRONIC DEVICES WILL
BE APPREHENDED AND THE GADGET SHALL BE CONFISCATED.

The University is not responsible for the loss of any

belongings, within or outside the examination room/hall.
*Only if permitted

Final Exam Advisory

Examination day checklist:
✅ •Exam slip
✅ •Matric card / NRIC / Passport
✅ •Stationaries (including Calculator)

PROHIBITED ITEMS:
🚫 •Any electronic devices
🚫 •Pencil Case
🚫 •Notes, Books et cetera
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 FINAL EXAM ADVISORY

NO
HANDBAGS/ PLEASE
ELECTRONIC
POUCHES/ LOCK YOUR
GADGETS
CLUTCHES BAGS DURING
ARE NOT EXAMINATION
RECOMMENDED
TO BE
BROUGHT INTO
EXAMINATION

Note:

You may put your electronic gadgets inside a clear plastic bag* labelled with
your name, matric number and handphone number. Place the bag at a location
in front of the examination room/hall as instructed by the Chief Invigilator.

*Students must prepare their own clear plastic bags

Please note that:

™ Items are left at your own risk.

™ The university will not be responsible for the loss of any belongings,
within or outside the examination room/hall.

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4 FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Computer Labs

™ Our labs are only open for:

™ Registered FCSIT Students
™ UNIMAS Students taking our Faculty’s course.
™ UNIMAS Students with written permission from the Faculty’s
Assistant Registrar or Information System Officer.

UNIMAS Single ID is required to access the computers .

Opening Hours (subject to change during Semester break):

Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 12:00pm
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

List of Computer labs accessible to Undergraduate Students:

Lab Name Block Lab Name Block

Open Sourse Lab LG Teaching Lab 1 LG
Multimedia Lab 1 G Teaching Lab 2 LG
Multimedia Lab 2 G General Lab LG
Network Lab 1 1 Computational G
Science Lab
Network Lab 2 1 Information G
System Lab
Artificial Intelli- 1 Final Year Project G
gence Lab Lab

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 RULES IN FACULTY’S LAB

Please observe the following rules when using the Faculty’s lab facilities:

™ Ensure your Matric card is visible at all time.

™ Wear proper attire adhering to UNIMAS’s guidelines.
™ Do not bring any bags to the computer desk. Place them at the
designated shelves.
™ Do not bring any food or drinks inside.
™ Do not make/receive any phone call when inside the lab.
™ Do not alter the computer default settings without prior
permission from the Lab Technician.
™ Do not install any software or drivers without prior permission from the
Lab Technician.
™ Do not remove or relocate any computer equipment, wires,
cables et cetera without prior permission from the Lab
Technician.
™ Faulty hardware must be reported to the Lab Technician at once.
Student at fault is responsible to replace any damaged or lost
equipment.
™ Switch off the computer after use.
™ If you wish to bring in your own personal devices, e.g., laptops,
sensors, Arduinos, Raspberry Pis et cetera, please register the
device with the Lab Technician first.

Please abstain from doing any actions that may damage the lab facilities and/or the
Faculty’s network such as introducing viruses, installing malware and performing
network attack of any kind. Disciplinary action awaits caught offenders.

Locations of WiFi access points are marked inside the Floor map (see Page 85)
using this icon

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STUDENT INTERACTION ROOM (SIR)
5 ACADEMIC COURSES IN UNIMAS

Course Types

There are six course types in UNIMAS:

™ Generic Courses
™ Remedial Courses
™ Reinforcement Courses
™ General Education Subjects (MPUs)
™ Programme Core Courses
™ Programme Specialisation Courses
™ University Electives (KEUs)

Generics, Remedials, Reinforcements and MPUs are University Courses offered to

all UNIMAS’s Undergraduate Students.

Programme Core Courses are compulsory to all FCSIT’s Undergraduate Students.

Programme Specialisation Courses are courses specific to your chosen Programme.

You must register 3 non-FCSIT University Elective Courses from a maximum of

TWO clusters. The clusters are:

™ Science, Technology and Medicine

™ Social Sciences and Humanities
™ Business and Management
™ Creative Art and Design
™ Linguistics and Communication

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 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

Cluster Cluster Code and Course Name Semester Faculty

Categories Offered Offered
1 Science, 1. MDU1033 Healthy Lifestyle 1 FMHS
Technology 2. MDU1043 Introduction to Medical 2
and Entomology
Medicine 3. MDU1123 Introduction to Learning 1
Disabilities
4. MDU1073 Introduction to 1
Biomedical Physiology
5. MDU1083 Introduction to Health 1&2
and Behavior
6. MDU1013 Basic First Aid 2
7. MDU1023 Introduction to Medical 2
Genetic
1. TMU1013 Introduction to Computer 1&2 FCSIT
Technologies
2. TMU1023 Ethics in Information 1&2
Technology
3. TMU1043 Multimedia Technology 1&2
4. TMU1053 Mathematics in Daily 1&2
Life
1. STU1013 Introduction to 1&2 FRST
Biotechnology
2. STU1033 Aquatic Science and 1&2
Daily Life
3. STU1043 Introduction to Plant 1&2
Physiology
4. STU2063 Ecotourism Industry in 1&2
Malaysia
5. STU2073 Natural Resource 1&2
Managements

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 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

Cluster Cluster Code and Course Name Semester Faculty

Categories Offered Offered
Science, 1. KNU1013 Introduction to Green 1 FE
Technology Technology
and 2. KNU1033 Energy Environment 1
Medicine and Society
3. KNU1073 Introduction to Solar 1
Photovoltaic System
4. KNU1023 Engineers in Society 2
5. KNU1053 Safety Management in
Workplace 2
6. KNU1103 Introduction to Hydro
Power System 2
7. KNU1093 Water Resources in
Community Development 1&2
1. KMU1053 Theories and 1 FCSHD
Concepts: Human
Computer Interaction
1. BEU1013 Building Anatomy and 1 FBE
Basic Estimating
2. BEU1033 Fundamentals of the 2
Built Environment
2 Social 1. KMU1013 Helping Relationship 1&2 FCSHD
Science and 2. KMU1063 Introduction to Mental 1
Humanities Health
1. SSU1013 Basics of Social Science 1&2 FCSHD
2. SSU1033 Introduction to 1&2
Psychology
3. SSU1023 Basics of Anthropology 1&2
and Sociology
4. SSU1053 Introduction to Social 1&2
Interaction

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 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

Cluster Cluster Code and Course Name Semester Faculty

Categories Offered Offered

3 Business and 1. KMU1023 Introduction to Human 2 FCSHD

Management Resource Development
2. EBU1053 Online Business 1&2 FCSHD
Management
3. EBU1023 Managing Small 1&2
Business Accounts
4. EBU1033 Malaysian Economic 1&2
Environment
5. EBU2043 Introduction to 1&2
Intellectual Property
6. EBU1063 Smart Money 1&2
Management
4 Creative art 1. GKU1013 Modern Malay Drama 1 FACA
and Design and Theatre of Malaysia
2. GKU1033 Digital Photography and 1
Social Media Imaging
3. GKU1043 History of Malaysian 1
Cinema
4. GKU1053 History of Drama and 2
Theatre
5. GKU1063 Introduction to Basic 2
Music
6. GKU1083 Introduction to Stage 2
Directing
7. GKU1093 Basic Figure Drawing 1
1. BEU1023 Creative Sketches 1 FACA

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 UNIVERSITY ELECTIVE COURSES

Cluster Cluster Code and Course Name Semester Faculty

Categories Offered Offered

5 Linguistic and 1. PBUI133- Arabic Language 1&2 FLC

Communication Level 1
2. PBU2143- Arabic Language 1&2
Level 2
3 PBU3153- Arabic Level 3 1&2
4. PBU1043- Japanese Language 1&2
Level 1
5. PBU2053- Japanese Language 1&2
Level 2
6. PBU3063 - Japanese Level 3 1&2
7. PBU1073 - Frence Level 1 1&2
8. PBU2083- Frence Level 2 1&2
9. PBU3093- French Level3 1&2
10 . PBU1103- Mandarin 1&2
Level 1
11. PBU2113- Mandarin Level 2 1&2
12. PBU3123- Mandarin Level 3 1&2
13. PBU0033- Iban Language for 1&2
Communication

Acronym for Faculty Names:

1. FACA: Faculty of Applied and Creative Arts

2. FBE: Faculty of Built Environment
3. FCSHD: Faculty of Cognifive Sciences and Human Development
4. FCSIT: Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
5. FE: Faculty of Engineering
6. FEB: Faculty of Economic and Business
7. FLC: Faculty of Language and Communication
8. FMHS: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
9. FRST: Faculty of Resourse Science and Technology
10. FSSH : Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

English Language Courses in UNIMAS are offered by the Faculty of Language and
Communication.

Please register the English Language Courses as required based on your MUET
band / IELTS band / Intensive English Course Grade / or any equivalent English
proficiency qualification.

Target Group Code and Course Type/ Credit Hours Important Notes
Name
MUET Band PBI1112 Remedial / Offered in
1&2 Preparatory English 1 2 credits Semester 1*
PBI1122 Remedial / PBI1112 is a
Preparatory English 2 2 credits prerequisite**

Offered in
Semester 2*
PBI1102 Generic / PBI1122 is a
Academic English 1 2 credits prerequisite**

Offered in
Semester 1*
PBI1072 Generic / PBI1122 is a
English for Profes- 2 credits prerequisite**
sional Communication
Offered in
Semester 2*

*Subject to change. Please be vigilant for any announcements from the Faculty of
Language and Communication at the beginning of each Semester.
**A Prerequisite is a must-pass Course prior to taking an advanced Course.
**A requisite is a must-complete Course prior to taking an advanced Course. A pass
is not mandatory.

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

English Language Courses in UNIMAS are offered by the Faculty of Language and
Communication.

Please register the English Language Courses as required based on your MUET
band / IELTS band / Intensive English Course Grade / or any equivalent English
proficiency qualification.

Target Group Code and Course Type/ Credit Hours Important Notes
Name
MUET Band 3 PBI1102 Generic / Offered in
/ IELTS 5.5/ Academic English 1 2 credits Semester 1*
TOEFL iBT
42/ Pearson PBI1072 Generic / Offered in
Test of English for 2 credits Semester 2*
English 47/ Professional
Cambridge Communication
English
Qualifications
Test 154

MUET Band PBI1092 Generic / Offered in

4-6/ IELTS Academic English 2 2 credits Semester 1*
6/TOEFL iBT
60/ Pearson Generic / Offered in
Test of En- PBI1082 2 credits Semester 2*
glish 59/Cam- English for
bridge English Occupational
Qualifications Purposes
Test 169

*Subject to change. Please be vigilant for any announcements from the Faculty of
Language and Communication at the beginning of each Semester.
**A Prerequisite is a must-pass Course prior to taking an advanced Course.
**A requisite is a must-complete Course prior to taking an advanced Course. A pass
is not mandatory.
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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES

Note:
™ Prepatory English 1 & 2 will now have two credits, which is means
both courses will be given grades (no long pass/failed only) After
passing PBI1122, MUET Bands 1 & 2 (also International students with
C and C+ for Intensive English) will have to take PBI1102 and PBI1072
too.
™ International students with conditional offer must pass the IELP with a
minimum requirement of IELP band 5.5. Prepatory English 1 & 2
will no longer be offered to IELP students who achieve below band
5.5 in the final exam.

Only for Medical Students

This only applies to 2017/2018 onwards (not applicable to previous intake)

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6 UNDERGRADUATES PROGRAMMES

WC00 WC03 WC09 WC10 WC11

Computational Information Multimedia Software Network
Science Systems Computing Engineering Computing

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon graduation, a Student of the Faculty is expected to possess the following traits:
™ Able to apply the knowledge of Computer Science with programme
specialisation to meet the industry needs.
™ Able to demonstrate technical and programming skills to solve Computer
Science problems.
™ Able to communicate effectively with the industry and society.
™ Able to develop creative and innovative solutions in relative to problems
which involves a scientific approach.
™ Able to demonstrate teamwork skills as well as social responsibility.
™ Able to manage information and perform life-long learning in the broad
context of technological change.
™ Able to build knowledge and skills in management and entrepreneurship.
™ Able to practise professionalism, value, attitude and ethical behaviour in
society.
™ Able to demonstrate leadership skills in the working environment.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Upon 3 – 5 years after graduation, a Student of the Faculty is expected to possess
the following traits:
™ Graduates who are founded and possessing the ability to apply core
knowledge of Computer Science with programme specialisation for meeting
the aspiration of the society.
™ Graduates who can think critically and possess ability to solve problems to
address the requirements of the industry.
™ Graduates with leadership, professionalism and ethics to meet the needs of
the stakeholders.
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 COURSE CODING SYSTEM FOR PROGRAMME CORE
AND SPECIALIZATION

Programme Core and Specialisation are Courses offered by our

Faculty. The following coding system is used to assign a code for both.
Faculty Code Year
of Study

T M F 2 0 0 4 Credit Hours

Course Type:
‘F’ is Programme Core
‘S’ is Programme Specialisation for WC00
CS
‘I’ is Programme Specialisation for WC03 IS
‘T’ is Programme Specialisation for WC09
MC
‘E’ is Programme Specialisation for WC10
SE
‘N’ is Programme Specialisation for WC11
NC

Please be aware that a Course may have multiple code offerings in a

single semester; each with its own individual Course Code. Only register
the correct Course Code as listed inside your Curriculum Structure.

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UW6481001 - Bachelor of Computer Science with
Honours (Computational Science)

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 UW6481001 - COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

Computational Science is the field of study concerned with constructing

mathematical models and its numerical solution techniques, as well as using
computers to analyse and solve scientific, social, and engineering problems.
Graduates of this programme can have careers in the fields such as (but not limited
to) Statistician, Software Developer, System Analyst, Programmer, Production
and Logistic Planner, Operational Research Analyst and Research Scientist.

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UW6481001 - COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

SEMES COURSE CREDIT

YEAR COURSE NAME COURSE TYPE
-TER CODE HOURS

TMF1414 Introduction to Programming Program Core 4

TMF1814 Discrete Mathematics Program Core 4

TMF1014 System Analysis and Design Program Core 4

1 15
Foundation of Entrepreneurship
MPU3222 MPU 2
Inculturation
PPD1041 Soft Skill & Basic Volunteerism Reinforcement 1
PBI1112* Preparatory English 11 Remedial 2*
1 TMF1874 Mathematics for Computing Program Core 4
Communication and Computer
TMF1254 Program Core 4
Network
TMF1434 Data Structure and Algorithms Program Core 4
2 20
TMF1214 Computer Architecture Program Core 4
MPU3182 Philosophy and Current Issues MPU 2
MPUXXXX Credited Co-curricular3 MPU 2
PBI1122* Preparatory English 21 Remedial 2*
TMF2034 Database Concept and Design Program Core 4
Object Oriented Software Program
TMS2833 3
Development Specialisation
TMF2234 Operating System Program Core 4
1 18
Program
TMS2153 Multivariable Calculus 3
Specialisation
PBIXXXX** English Course 12 Generic 2
Appreciation of Ethics and
MPU3192 MPU 2
Civilisation5
2 Program
TMS2033 Differential Equations 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS2813 Computational Science Laboratory 3
Specialisation
TMF2954 Java Programming Program Core 4
2 18
Program
TMS2824 Web Based System Development 4
Specialisation
PBIXXXX** English Course 22 Generic 2

MPU3332 National Heritage4 MPU 2

TMF3113 Project Management Program Core 3

TMF3012 Ethics and Professionalism Program Core 2

Program
TMS3033 Operational Research 3
Specialisation
1 Program 19
3 TMS3133 Numerical Methods 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS3843 Human Computer Interaction 3
Specialisation
ABCXXXX Elective 1 Elective 3
PBM2072 Malay Language6 Generic 2
2 TMF39412 Industrial Training Program Core 12 12
Technopreneurship and Product
TMF4034 Program Core 4
Development
Mathematical Modelling and Program
TMS4053 3
Simulation Specialisation
1 Program 16
TMS4013 Parallel Processing 3
Specialisation
TMF4913 Final Year Project I Program Core 3
4 ABCXXXX Elective 2 Elective 3
Program
TMS4033 Statistical Data Analysis 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS4853 Computer Security 3
2 Specialisation 14
ABCXXXX Elective 3 Elective 3
TMF4935 Final Year Project II Program Core 5

TOTAL 132

1For students with MUET Bands 1 & 2 OR Intensive English (C,C+) ONLY. After passing PBI1122, students will have to take PBI1102 Academic English 1 and
PBI1072 English for Professional Communication in Year 2.
2Students with MUET Bands 3 OR Intensive English (B-,B,B+) OR IELTS 5.5 will have to take PBI1102 Academic English 1 and PBI1072 English for
Professional Communication. Students with MUET Bands 4, 5 and 6 OR Intensive English (A-,A) OR IELTS 6 and above will have to take PBI1092 Academic
English 2 and PBI1082 English for Occupational Purposes.
3Choose ONE only: MPU3432 (Initiative & Innovation) OR MPU3442 (Culture) OR MPU3452 (Leadership) OR MPU3462 (Volunteerism) OR MPU3472
(Entrepreneurship) OR MPU3482 (Community Service) OR MPU3492 (Sports) OR MPU34102 (Public Speaking))
4International students will take MPU3342 Culture and Ethnicity in Malaysia (offered in Semester 2)
5International students will take MPU3142 Malay Language for Communication 2 (offered in Semester 1 and 2)
6International students will take PBM2082 Advanced Malay Language for Communication

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UW6481001 - COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE

54
UW6481002 - Bachelor of Computer Science with
Honours (Information Systems)

55
 UW6481002 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Nowadays, enterprises are moving to a higher level of automation and are highly
dependent on information provided by computer-based system. These complex
systems will become an exceedingly important strategic asset of the organisation.
The study of Information System, therefore, is concerned with the development
of systems that will get the right information to the right people at the right time.

This programme’s four (4) year structure is designed for students who wish to be
competent in deciding how technology are utilise to support organisational/business
objectives or to create new opportunities, determine the supporting process and data,
implementing computer-based systems and also developing new and innovative products.

All courses consist of extensive theoretical and practical studies will require the use of
a wide variety of system development tools. With organisations, people, processes and
technical aspects in system development as its focal point, students will be equipped
with basic organisational theory, decision-making, project management and system
development skills, which are parallel with the latest information technology system.

Graduates of Information System Programme would be able to have careers

in fields such as (but not limited to) Information Systems Officer, System
Analyst, Database Administrator, Database Analyst, Project Manager,
Application Developer, Application Consultant, Business Analyst, Business
Process Analyst, User Interface Designer, Web Content Manager, e-Business
Manager, IT Consultant, IT Architect, Research Officer and Educator.

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UW6481002 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

SEMES COURSE CREDI T

YEAR COURSE NAME COURSE TYPE
-TER CODE HOURS

TMF1414 I ntroduction to Programming Program Core 4

TMF1814 Discrete Mathematics Program Core 4

TMF1014 System Analysis and Design Program Core 4

1 15
Foundation of Entrepreneurs hi p
MPU3222 MPU 2
I nculturation
PPD1041 Soft Skill & Basic Volunteerism Reinforcement 1
PBI 1112* Preparatory English 11 Remedial 2*
1
TMF1874 Mathematics for Computing Program Core 4
Communication and Computer
TMF1254 Program Core 4
Network
2 TMF1434 Data Structure and Algorithms Program Core 4 18
TMF1214 Computer Architecture Program Core 4
3
MPUXXXX Credited Co-curricular MPU 2
PBI 1122* Preparatory English 21 Remedial 2*
TMF2034 Database Concept and Design Program Core 4
Object Oriented Software Program
TMS2833 3
Development Specialisation
TMF2234 Operating System Program Core 4
1 18
Program
TMS2153 Multivariable Calculus 3
Specialisation
PBI XXXX** English Course 1 2 Generic 2
Appreciation of Ethics and
MPU3192 MPU 2
Civilisation5
2 Program
TMS2033 Differential Equations 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS2813 Computational Science Laboratory 3
Specialisation
TMF2954 J ava Programming Program Core 4
2 Program 20
TMS2824 Web Based System Development 4
Specialisation
PBI XXXX** English Course 2 2 Generic 2

MPU3332 National Heritage4 MPU 2

MPU3182 Philosophy and Current I ssues MPU 2
TMF3113 Project Management Program Core 3

TMF3012 Ethics and Professionalism Program Core 2

Program
TMS3033 Operational Research 3
Specialisation
1 Program 19
3 TMS3133 Numerical Methods 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS3843 Human Computer I nteraction 3
Specialisation
ABCXXXX Elective 1 Elective 3
PBM2072 Malay Language6 Generic 2
2 TMF39412 I ndustrial Training Program Core 12 12
Technopreneurs hi p and Product
TMF4034 Program Core 4
Development
Mathematical Modelling and Program
TMS4053 3
Simulation Specialisation
1 Program 16
TMS4013 Parallel Processing 3
Specialisation
TMF4913 Final Year Project I Program Core 3
4 ABCXXXX Elective 2 Elective 3
Program
TMS4033 Statistical Data Analysis 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS4853 Computer Security 3
2 Specialisation 14
ABCXXXX Elective 3 Elective 3
TMF4935 Final Year Project I I Program Core 5

TOTAL 132

1F o r st udent s w it h MUET Bands 1 & 2 OR Int ensive English (C,C+)

ON LY . Aft er passing PBI112 2, st udent s w ill have t o t ake PBI1102 Academi c English 1 and
PBI1072 English fo r Pr o fessio nal Communicat io n inY ear 2.
2
St udent s w it h MUET Bands 3 OR Int ensive English (B- ,B,B+) OR IELTS 5.5 w ill have t o t ake PBI 1102 Ac ademic English 1 and PBI1072 English fo r
Pr o fessio nal Co mmunicat io n. St udent sw it h MUET Bands4, 5 and 6 OR Int ensive English (A- ,A) OR IELTS 6 and abo ve w ill have t o t ake PBI 1092 Ac ademic
English 2 and PBI108 2 English fo r Occupat io nal Pur po ses.
3Choo se ONE o nly: MPU3432 (Init iat ive & Inno vat ion) OR MPU3442 (Cult ur e) OR MPU3452 (Leader ship) OR MPU3462 (Vo lunt eer ism) OR MPU3472
(Ent r epr eneur ship) OR MPU348 2 (Co mmunit y Ser vice) OR MPU3492 (Spo r t s) OR MPU34102 (Public Speaking))
4 Int er nat io nal st udent s will t ake MPU3342 Cult ur e and Et hnicit y in Malaysia (o ffer ed in Semest er 2)
5Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill take MPU3142 Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n 2 (o ffer ed in Semest er 1 and 2)

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6Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill t ake PBM208 2 Advanced Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n
UW6481002 - INFORMATION SYSTEMS

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UW6481003 - Bachelor of Computer Science with
Honours (Multimedia Computing)

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 UW6481003 - MULTIMEDIA COMPUTING

Multimedia Computing is a study of all aspects regarding software

systems that bring about the synchronisation of multimodal media
types such as video, audio and image. Students are introduced to
a broad knowledge of various multimedia system implementations.

Graduates may find careers in the following capacities (but not limited
to): Full Stack Developer, Web and Mobile App Developer, Game/
Multimedia Software Developer, Research Scientist et cetera.

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UW6481003 - MULTIMEDIA COMPUTING

SEMES COURSE CREDI T

YEAR COURSE NAME COURSE TYPE
-TER CODE HOURS

TMF1414 I ntroduction to Programming Program Core 4

TMF1814 Discrete Mathematics Program Core 4

TMF1014 System Analysis and Design Program Core 4

1 15
Foundation of Entrepreneurs hi p
MPU3222 MPU 2
I nculturation
PPD1041 Soft Skill & Basic Volunteerism Reinforcement 1
PBI 1112* Preparatory English 11 Remedial 2*
1
TMF1874 Mathematics for Computing Program Core 4
Communication and Computer
TMF1254 Program Core 4
Network
2 TMF1434 Data Structure and Algorithms Program Core 4 18
TMF1214 Computer Architecture Program Core 4
MPUXXXX Credited Co-curricular3 MPU 2
PBI 1122* Preparatory English 21 Remedial 2*
TMF2034 Database Concept and Design Program Core 4
Object Oriented Software Program
TMT2673 3
Development Specialisation
TMF2234 Operating System Program Core 4
1 18
Program
TMT2703 UI /UX Design 3
Specialisation
2
PBI XXXX** English Course 1 Generic 2
Appreciation of Ethics and
MPU3192 MPU 2
Civilisation5
2 Program
TMT2033 Computer Graphics 3
Specialisation
Program
TMT2654 Web Based System Development 4
Specialisation
TMF2954 J ava Programming Program Core 4
2 20
ABCXXXX Elective 1 Elective 3

2
PBI XXXX** English Course 2 Generic 2

MPU3332 National Heritage4 MPU 2

MPU3182 Philosophy and Current I ssues MPU 2
TMF3113 Project Management Program Core 3

TMF3012 Ethics and Professionalism Program Core 2

Computer Game Design and Program
TMT3123 3
Development Specialisation
1 Program 19
3 TMT3613 I nteractive Multimedia Laboratory 3
Specialisation
Program
TMT3683 Human Computer I nteraction 3
Specialisation
ABCXXXX Elective 2 Elective 3
PBM2072 Malay Language6 Generic 2
2 TMF39412 I ndustrial Training Program Core 12 12

ABCXXXX Elective 3 Elective 3

Program
TMT4113 Data Visualisati on 3
Specialisation
Program
1 TMT4053 Multimodal I nteraction Technology 3 15
Specialisation
TMF4913 Final Year Project I Program Core 3
Program
4 TMT4663 Data Mining 3
Specialisation
Advanced Topics in Multimedia Program
TMT4093 3
Computing Specialisation
Program
TMT4693 I ntelligent Systems 3
2 Specialisation 15
Technopreneurs hi p and Product Program Core
TMF4034 4
Development
TMF4935 Final Year Project I I Program Core 5

TOTAL 132

1
F o r st udent s w it h MUET Bands 1 & 2 OR Int ensive English (C,C+) ON LY . Aft er passing PBI112 2, st udent s w ill have t o t ake PBI1102 Academi c English 1 and
PBI1072 English fo r Pr o fessio nal Communicat io n inY ear 2.
2
St udent s w it h MUET Bands 3 OR Int ensive English (B- ,B,B+) OR IELTS 5.5 w ill have t o t ake PBI 1102 Ac ademic English 1 and PBI1072 English fo r
Pr o fessio nal Co mmunicat io n. St udent sw it h MUET Bands4, 5 and 6 OR Int ensive English (A- ,A) OR IELTS 6 and abo ve w ill have t o t ake PBI 1092 Ac ademic
English 2 and PBI108 2 English fo r Occupat io nal Pur po ses.
3
Choo se ONE o nly: MPU3432 (Init iat ive & Inno vat ion) OR MPU3442 (Cult ur e) OR MPU3452 (Leader ship) OR MPU3462 (Vo lunt eer ism) OR MPU3472
(Ent r epr eneur ship) OR MPU348 2 (Co mmunit y Ser vice) OR MPU3492 (Spo r t s) OR MPU34102 (Public Speaking))
4

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Int er nat io nal st udent s will t ake MPU3342 Cult ur e and Et hnicit y in Malaysia (o ffer ed in Semest er 2)
5
6Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill take MPU3142 Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n 2 (o ffer ed in Semest er 1 and 2)
Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill t ake PBM208 2 Advanced Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n
UW6481003 - MULTIMEDIA COMPUTING

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UW6481004 - Bachelor of Computer Science with
Honours (Software Engineering)

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 UW6481004 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Software Engineering is a discipline that involves the application

of scientific and engineering principles towards the development,
operation and maintenance of high quality of computer software.

Graduates of Software Engineering Programme would be able to have

careers in fields such as (but not limited to) System Analyst, Software Tester,
Software Architect, Software Engineer, Software Developer, Software Project
Manager, Software Administrator and Software Development Consultant.

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UW6481004 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SEMES COURSE CREDI T

YEAR COURSE NAME COURSE TYPE
-TER CODE HOURS

TMF1414 I ntroduction to Programming Program Core 4

TMF1814 Discrete Mathematics Program Core 4

TMF1014 System Analysis and Design Program Core 4

1 15
Foundation of Entrepreneurs hi p
MPU3222 MPU 2
I nculturation
PPD1041 Soft Skill & Basic Volunteerism Reinforcement 1
PBI 1112* Preparatory English 11 Remedial 2*
1
TMF1874 Mathematics for Computing Program Core 4
Communication and Computer
TMF1254 Program Core 4
Network
2 TMF1434 Data Structure and Algorithms Program Core 4 18
TMF1214 Computer Architecture Program Core 4
MPUXXXX Credited Co-curricular3 MPU 2
PBI 1122* Preparatory English 21 Remedial 2*
TMF2034 Database Concept and Design Program Core 4
Object Oriented Software Program
TME2413 3
Development Specialisation
TMF2234 Operating System Program Core 4
1 19
Program
TME2104 Web-based System Development 4
Specialisation
PBI XXXX** English Course 1 2 Generic 2
Appreciation of Ethics and
MPU3192 MPU 2
Civilisation5
2 Program
TME2133 Software Requirement Engineerin g 3
Specialisation
Program
TME2073 I ntelligent Systems 3
Specialisation
TMF2954 J ava Programming Program Core 4
2 19
ABCXXXX Elective 1 Elective 3

PBI XXXX** English Course 2 2 Generic 2

MPU3332 National Heritage4 MPU 2

MPU3182 Philosophy and Current I ssues MPU 2
TMF3113 Project Management Program Core 3

TMF3012 Ethics and Professionalism Program Core 2

Program
TME3033 Expert Systems 3
Specialisation
1 Program 19
3 TME3413 Software Engineering Lab 3
Specialisation
Program
TMS3423 Human Computer I nteraction 3
Specialisation
ABCXXXX Elective 2 Elective 3
PBM2072 Malay Language6 Generic 2
2 TMF39412 I ndustrial Training Program Core 12 12
Technopreneurs hi p and Product
TMF4034 Program Core 4
Development
Program
TME4013 Formal Methods 3
Specialisation
1 Program 16
TME4113 Data Mining 3
Specialisation
TMF4913 Final Year Project I Program Core 3
4 ABCXXXX Elective 3 Elective 3
Advanced Topics in Software Program
TME4093 3
Engineering Specialisation
Program
TME4033 Software Testing 3
2 Specialisation 14
Program
TME4433 Computer Security 3
Specialisation
TMF4935 Final Year Project I I Program Core 5

TOTAL 132

1
F o r st udent s w it h MUET Bands 1 & 2 OR Int ensive English (C,C+) ON LY . Aft er passing PBI112 2, st udent s w ill have t o t ake PBI1102 Academi c English 1 and
PBI1072 English fo r Pr o fessio nal Communicat io n inY ear 2.
2St udent s w it h MUET Bands 3 OR Int ensive English (B- ,B,B+) OR IELTS 5.5 w ill have t o t ake PBI 1102 Ac ademic English 1 and PBI1072 English fo r
Pr o fessio nal Co mmunicat io n. St udent sw it h MUET Bands4, 5 and 6 OR Int ensive English (A- ,A) OR IELTS 6 and abo ve w ill have t o t ake PBI 1092 Ac ademic
English 2 and PBI108 2 English fo r Occupat io nal Pur po ses.
3Choo se ONE o nly: MPU3432 (Init iat ive & Inno vat ion) OR MPU3442 (Cult ur e) OR MPU3452 (Leader ship) OR MPU3462 (Vo lunt eer ism) OR MPU3472
(Ent r epr eneur ship) OR MPU348 2 (Co mmunit y Ser vice) OR MPU3492 (Spo r t s) OR MPU34102 (Public Speaking))
4 Int er nat io nal st udent s will t ake MPU3342 Cult ur e and Et hnicit y in Malaysia (o ffer ed in Semest er 2)
5Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill take MPU3142 Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n 2 (o ffer ed in Semest er 1 and 2)

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6Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill t ake PBM208 2 Advanced Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n
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UW6481005-Bachelor of Computer Science with
Honours (Network Computing)

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 UW6481005 - NETWORK COMPUTING

Network Computing provides the students with a background of core

areas in Network Computing where students are able to model and build
computer network environment. The program focuses on the integration
of hardware and software technologies such as high-speed and high-
performance computer networks, wireless/mobile systems and networks.

Graduates of Network Computing Programme would be able to have careers

in fields such as (but not limited to) Computer Network Administrator,
Network Engineer, System Programmer, Network Programmer,
Network Communication Consultant and Computer Network Officer.

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SEMES COURSE CREDI T

YEAR COURSE NAME COURSE TYPE
-TER CODE HOURS

TMF1414 I ntroduction to Programming Program Core 4

TMF1814 Discrete Mathematics Program Core 4

TMF1014 System Analysis and Design Program Core 4

1 15
Foundation of Entrepreneurs hi p
MPU3222 MPU 2
I nculturation
PPD1041 Soft Skill & Basic Volunteerism Reinforcement 1
PBI 1112* Preparatory English 11 Remedial 2*
1
TMF1874 Mathematics for Computing Program Core 4
Communication and Computer
TMF1254 Program Core 4
Network
2 TMF1434 Data Structure and Algorithms Program Core 4 18
TMF1214 Computer Architecture Program Core 4
MPUXXXX Credited Co-curricular3 MPU 2
PBI 1122* Preparatory English 21 Remedial 2*
TMF2034 Database Concept and Design Program Core 4
Object Oriented Software Program
TMN2223 3
Development Specialisation
TMF2234 Operating System Program Core 4
1 18
ABCXXXX Elective 1 Elective 3
PBI XXXX** English Course 1 2 Generic 2
Appreciation of Ethics and
MPU3192 MPU 2
Civilisation5
2 Program
TMN2073 Computer Security 3
Specialisation
Program
TMN2234 Web Based System Development 4
Specialisation
TMF2954 J ava Programming Program Core 4
2 20
ABCXXXX Elective 2 Elective 3

PBI XXXX** English Course 2 2 Generic 2

MPU3332 National Heritage4 MPU 2

MPU3182 Philosophy and Current I ssues MPU 2
TMF3113 Project Management Program Core 3

TMF3012 Ethics and Professionalism Program Core 2

Program
TMN3213 I nternetworking Technology 3
Specialisation
1 Program 19
3 TMN3073 Wireless and Mobile Network 3
Specialisation
Program
TMN3093 Computer System Administratio n 3
Specialisation
ABCXXXX Elective 3 Elective 3
PBM2072 Malay Language6 Generic 2
2 TMF39412 I ndustrial Training Program Core 12 12
Technopreneurs hi p and Product
TMF4034 Program Core 4
Development
Program
TMN4133 System Programming 3
Specialisation
Program
1 TMN4033 Embedded System 3 16
Specialisation
TMF4913 Final Year Project I Program Core 3
Program
4 TMN4013 Distributed System 3
Specialisation
Advanced Topics in Computer Program
TMN4093 3
Networking Specialisation
Program
TMN4113 Network Performance and Simulation 3
2 Specialisation 14
Program
TMN4053 Broadband Network Technology 3
Specialisation
TMF4935 Final Year Project I I Program Core 5

TOTAL 132

1F o r st udent s w it h MUET Bands 1 & 2 OR Int ensive English (C,C+) ON LY . Aft er passing PBI112 2, st udent s w ill have t o t ake PBI1102 Academi c English 1 and
PBI1072 English fo r Pr o fessio nal Communicat io n inY ear 2.
2St udent s w it h MUET Bands 3 OR Int ensive English (B- ,B,B+) OR IELTS 5.5 w ill have t o t ake PBI 1102 Ac ademic English 1 and PBI1072 English fo r
Pr o fessio nal Co mmunicat io n. St udent sw it h MUET Bands4, 5 and 6 OR Int ensive English (A- ,A) OR IELTS 6 and abo ve w ill have t o t ake PBI 1092 Ac ademic
English 2 and PBI108 2 English fo r Occupat io nal Pur po ses.
3Choo se ONE o nly: MPU3432 (Init iat ive & Inno vat ion) OR MPU3442 (Cult ur e) OR MPU3452 (Leader ship) OR MPU3462 (Vo lunt eer ism) OR MPU3472
(Ent r epr eneur ship) OR MPU348 2 (Co mmunit y Ser vice) OR MPU3492 (Spo r t s) OR MPU34102 (Public Speaking))
4 Int er nat io nal st udent s will t ake MPU3342 Cult ur e and Et hnicit y in Malaysia (o ffer ed in Semest er 2)

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5Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill take MPU3142 Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n 2 (o ffer ed in Semest er 1 and 2)
6Int er nat io nal st udent s w ill t ake PBM208 2 Advanced Malay Language fo r Co mmunicat io n
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7 LIFE AT THE FACULTY

PERTEKMA

PERTEKMA (Persatuan Teknologi Maklumat) is the Faculty’s Undergraduate Students

Association. All faculty students are automatically members of PERTEKMA. It
was established and registered under the Centre for Students Development (now
known as Student Affairs and Alumni Division) on the 1st of November 1997. The
main objective of establishing PERTEKMA is to provide a platform for students and
faculty members to communicate and interact effectively. Currently, PERTEKMA is
under the supervision of the Faculty Deputy Dean of Student Affairs and Alumni
portfolio assisted by other academic staff members. PERTEKMA committee members
are selected from the Faculty’s undergraduate students which are elected yearly.
Currently, there are 14 portfolios designated to manage the students’ activities.

Other objectives of PERTEKMA are as follows:

™ To serve as an official channel for the faculty and its students to share and
disseminate both academic and non-academic information.
™ To assist students in both academic and personal problems especially on
matters related to the students’ rights.
™ To provide student assistance for the faculty to conduct events and
programs organized by the faculty
™ To act as a platform for students to nurture their talents through various
activities involvement.

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Some of the activities organized by PERTEKMA annually include social

activities such as “Hari Bersama PERTEKMA” also known as HBP, IT WEEK,
FCSIT annual dinner and sports events. Our HBP event that is held annually
is a welcoming event for our new FCSIT students. The main aim of the event is
to familiarize new student with campus life by providing activities such as
campus tour, talks on learning resources provided by the university, ice breaking
session with student representatives as well as other engaging activities.

Our next annual activity is the FCSIT Annual Dinner which is attended by both
staff and students of the faculty. Invitation are open to all students of the faculty
from different year of study and programme. The aim of the dinner is to create
an informal setting where students and staff members can mingle and have fun
together. Students and guests enjoy live performances, play games, have lucky
draws while having their dinner outside the campus. The FCSIT annual dinner have
different themes every year hence guest dress code is based on the current theme.

IT Week one of the largest event conducted by PERTEKMA every year at the faculty.
Some activities held during this event include e-sports games, IT Talk & Workshop
on the latest technology and career events are some of the attractions offered
during the event. Outside companies are also invited to showcase their products
such as 3D printing, game simulator, virtual reality games and drone piloting
short classes. Concurrently we will also be having a food bazaar selling different
types of food and drinks from food trucks and vendors from outside the campus.

PERTEKMA will also be having various sports events throughout the year
such as such as the Dean’s Futsal Cup. The aim of the sports events is to
allow students to break away from their mundane routine and to promote a
healthy lifestyle by engaging in regular physical activities. Sports activities
allows student to exercise and socialize with one and another in a healthy way.

As a summary PERTEKMA is not just a student organization but we see ourselves

as one big family. PERTEKMA will always be there for our fellow brother and
sisters in the faculty. In our hearts, we live by the motto #pertekmasayangsemua.

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 ACADEMIC ADVISOR

Students are each assigned an Academic Advisor that acts as a mentor for the
entire duration of study in UNIMAS. If the Student changes his or her Faculty,
he or she will be re-assigned to a new Academic Advisor at the new Faculty.
Academic Advisor System (ACADS) is an online web app for Academic
Advisor (also known as Mentor) to access information about his or her mentee.
These include information such as personal data, academic performance,
class attendance and disciplinary actions (if any). The web app also allows
the setting up of appointment between the Academic Advisor and the Mentee.
Mentee must attend a meeting with his or her Mentor at
least once every Semester, except during Industrial Training.

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 Service Learning

Service learning (SL) is a “form of experiential learning that occurs through a cycle of
action and reflection as students apply what they are learning to address real community
needs” (Malaysia Education Blueprint 2015-2025, pg. 1-9). Existing studies have shown
that integrating academics and community service delivers greater development of
student soft skills, enriches learning experiences and improves academic performance.

In line with the aspiration of the Ministry of Higher Education, Faculty of Computer
Science & Information Technology (FCSIT) has decided to reap these benefits as
another milestone in achieving better teaching and learning quality into one faculty core
course, namely Technopreneurship and Product Development since session 2016/2017
Semester 1. The course imbued students with the knowledge in running technology-based
entrepreneurial ventures with technology products and services as their core business.

In addition, the incorporation of SL element into this course enables the students to be
viewed as social technopreneur by looking at the social impacts that could be created.
A main requirement for SL implementation is to gather real user requirements through
visits to the community sites. The sites normally covers villages or schools in Kuching, Kota
Samarahan and nearby districts in Sarawak. The main outcome from the SL activities are
reflections by the students, stakeholders, faculty supervisors and community supervisors

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 MASTER IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (MITM)

Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) mission is to be

the first-choice institution, recognised for its dynamism, innovative and first-rate
tertiary education programmes, visionary goals alongside excellent research and
professional services in related expertise, FCSIT offers a wide range of courses in
the field of computer science and information technology (IT), and provides suitable
opportunities in research to fulfil the demands of the country and its modern graduates.

The programme will provide students with an understanding of IT project management

concepts and principles. Besides the project management, another important
component is to expose the students with an overview of business intelligence and
its practical applications in the business environment. This programme is suitable for
students with little or no programming experience. It aims to build an understanding
of computational thinking concepts, approaches and tools. Computational thinking is a
fundamental skill that focuses on the process of abstraction and combines mathematical
and engineering thinking when solving problems. In addition, the program also explores
ethics related to IT, highlighting issues and ethical use of IT as a communication medium.

MITM programme is opened to candidates from various background who are aiming
to tailor their postgraduate studies according to their needs or their employer’s. The
programme provides a wide and in-depth knowledge of the areas of IT and its state-
of-the-art application. The course contents cover in the programme are relevant and
in-line with the needs to produce a highly skilled workforce in the field of IT. Besides,
the elements of Industrial Revolution 4.0 are implemented in this programme.

The programme is offered at our main Campus in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak. Students
are required to complete 40 credit units of courses and pass with a minimum grade of
B- along with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00. Candidates
must complete the following modules: six core modules, totaling 23 credits. Two
specialisation courses, totaling 8 credits and one project paper with 9 credits.

To know more obout this programme, please visit

http://www.fcsit.unimas.my/programmes

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 GAMIFICATION CENTER

Research Center (Gamification Center)

UNIMAS Gamification Center is a derivative of the CreativeCulture programme
Malaysia & UK (NEWTON, AHRC), an initiative that has achieved impact in innovative
and creative teaching and learning by championing educational game resources.

For more information, please visit https://creativeculture.my/

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 TOURISM INNOVATION CENTRE (TIC)

Tourism Innovation Centre (TIC), formally known as Centre of Research for Image
Analysis and Spatial Technologies (IMAST), was first established back in 2007,
as one of the two research centres anchored at the Faculty of Computer Science
and Information Technologies. TIC’s research focus is in the area of E-tourism
that combines the integration of tourism innovation and spatial rechnologies.

For more information, please visit http://www.fcsit.unimas.my/tourism-innovation-

center

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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GROUND FLOOR (G FLOOR)

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FIRST FLOOR (1ST FLOOR)

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SECOND FLOOR (2ND FLOOR)

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FCSIT UNIMAS PERTEKMA

https://t.me/fcsitunimas @pertekma_official

@fcsit_unimas Media PERTEKMA

@unimas_fcsit

FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

UNIVERSITI MALAYSIA SARAWAK

94300 KOTA SAMARAHAN
SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
TEL: +6082 583 766 / 583 778 / 583 761
FAKS: +6082 583 764
www.fcsit.unimas.my

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