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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (HONOURS)

PROGRAMME HANDBOOKDraft version

Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) of 28

Revised 10/06/2012About the Faculty of Engineering and IT (IT Division) FOIT

The Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology (FOEIT) is one of the premier computing Faculty in the nation, offering a wide range of computing and IT courses which include INTI-IU programme, computer science, software engineering, network computing, business information technology and multimedia computing. The programmes offered cover the whole spectrum of IT skills required for the nation nowadays.

The curriculum is developed emphasizing an all-rounded development of a student’s cognitive and practical skills. The Faculty is staffed with qualified lecturers and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The Faculty strives to develop an ambient international learning environment for students’ learning and personal development experience to be meaningful, memorable and effective.

The faculty has produced more than 5300 graduates since its inception and most of them have been gainfully employed in reputable companies. This is our strong assurance and commitment of delivering quality programmes for the needs of the k-economy.

The Computing & IT degree programmes are accredited by MQA and recognised by JPA.

The mere fact of having produced more than 5,300 degree graduates since 1998 puts the INTI-IU Faculty of Engineering & IT well ahead of others.

Integrated curriculum imparts industry relevant skills such as Java, C++, .net, Oracle, MySQL, Microsoft SQL server, Linux, Adobe products, PC Troubleshooting, Value Plus, SPSS, etc.

INTI International University has worked alongside Cisco Networking Academy since 2006. By incorporating the CCNA syllabus into our degree programme, we ensure you have the skills to design and manage medium-sized networks. It also presents a path for dvancement in professional certifications like CCNP and CCIE

The strong strategic alliances INTI-IU has with reputable industry leaders such as IBM, SONY, RICOH, Western Digital, ON Semiconductor, Silverlake Sprints, CSC Malaysia, Profitera and more have made possible many invaluable internship and career opportunities for its students.

As a pioneer in internationalising education in Malaysia, IIU today provides access to 330 prestigious universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA and Canada.

INTI-IU is the only overseas institution which has been designated as an Associate College by Coventry University and its franchised programmes with this university has been rated “EXCELLENT” by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the UK.

Free Internet access in all computer labs and student hostel rooms.


1. General Information

Programme Title : Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)

Nature of Programme : 3 years Honours Degree Course

Mode of Study : Full-time

Programme Structure : 9 semesters

Intake : January / May / August

2. Principal Staffs

Position Name Ext.

Dean of FOEIT Professor Dr. Chuang Kwang Li (Eng) 2039

Deputy Dean of FOEIT Associate Professor Jasmine Low Hong Hoon (IT) 2025

Head of Discipline Ms. Yee Yin Yii 2106Programme Officer Ms. Noremelia Bahari 2210

3. Programme Description

Bachelor of Business Information Technology (Hons)

Business Information Technology (BIT) continues to play an increasingly important role in the success of organizations pf all sizes. As companies expand, they rely more on sophisticated tools and specially trained personnel to make technology a competitive advantage. The vast availability of information and explosion of knowledge management tools make accessing information on demand, anytime from anywhere a new reality.

Specialisations include: Business Intelligence (BI)Produces business intelligence analyst or business analysts trained to use the latest BI technology to design and implement information-driven business solutions.

ManagementProduces IT graduates with a good mix of technology and management skills to prepare them for various management roles in the technology area.


Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) - BBITI

Code Course Title Credit HoursLevel 1

MAT2204 Mathematics for Computing 3ITM2202 Introduction to ERP 3MMD2201 Graphic Design and Animations 4ITM2203 Computer Ethics 4PRG2201 Programming Techniques and Algorithms 4ITM2201 Fundamentals of Information Technology 4SDT2201 Systems Analysis and Design 4PRG2202 Object-oriented Programming 4ITE2202 Computer Architecture 4ITE2201 Fundamentals of Operating Systems 4

Level 2ITM3201 Database System Concepts 4HCI3201 Human Computer Interface 4SDT3202 Systems Development Tools and Techniques 4ITM3202 IT Infrastructure 4Business Intelligence Specialisation electives - Choose 2 modulesITM3203 Business Intelligence 4STA3202 Quantitative Methods 4ITE3203 Information Assurance and Security 4Digital Multimedia Specialisation electives - Choose 2 modulesMMD3201 Multimedia Scripting 4MMD3202 Digital Video and Sound Technology 4ITE3203 Information Assurance and Security 4General IT with No Specialisation- Choose 2 modulesITM3203 Business Intelligence 4MMD3201 Multimedia Scripting 4MMD3202 Digital Video and Sound Technology 4ITE3203 Information Assurance and Security 4

Level 3FYP4201 Project I (include research methods) 4FYP4202 Project II 4ITM4202 IT Project Management 4ITE4201 Computational Modelling and Simulations 4PRG4202 Interactive Web Programming 4Business Intelligence Specialisation electives ITE4202 Data Mining Technologies 4ITM4203 Enterprise Architecture 4ITE4203 Search Engine Technologies 4Digital Multimedia Specialisation electives MMD4201 Visual Communication & Typography 4MMD4202 Ludology 4MMD4203 3D Animation & Production Techniques 4General IT with No Specialisation- Choose 3 modulesITE4202 Data Mining Technologies 4ITM4203 Enterprise Architecture 4ITE4203 Search Engine Technologies 4MMD4201 Visual Communication & Typography 4MMD4202 Ludology 4MMD4203 3D Animation & Production Techniques 4

Total Credit Hours 94


Internship 82 Soft Skill Courses (SSC) 41 Communicative Foreign Language (CFL) 2Extra Co-curricular 33 MPW Courses 9Grand Total: 120


4. Entry Requirements

Entry Level Entry RequirementsINTI Foundation Completion of Foundation Programme with CGPA 2.0 and

credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent Diploma A Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems,

Information Technology, Software Engineering or equivalent with a minumum CGPA of 2.5. Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 but above 2.0 maybe admitted subject to internal assessment process

Other discipline Diploma

Any other Diploma with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 and credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent

A Level 2Es (and a credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent)STPM CGPA 2.0 [2 best subjects including General Paper and a credit

in Maths (SPM)]UEC 5Bs (including Maths)CPU 5 passes with an average of 55 (not less than 50 marks for each

subject including a credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent)TEE 5 passes with minimum aggregate of 279 (4 subjects including a

credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent)SAM 5 passes with TER of 55 (not less than 10/20 for each subject

including a credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent)NSW (HSC) 10 units with UAI of 55 (not less than 50 points for each subject

including a credit in Maths at SPM or equivalent)Australian Year 12 4 or 5 passes with TER / UAI / ENTER of 55 including a credit in

Maths at SPM or equivalentOthers Please refer to INTI International University

English Requirement: Entry to Year 1 or Year 2

SPM English Syllabus 1322 Grade 1-6English 1119 Grade 1-6GCE’O’ Level PassIELTS Band 6.0 & aboveTOEFLTOEFL (computer – marked)

550 & above213 or above

Pitman ESOL Higher Intermediate / AdvancedUEC English Grade 1-6

Students who do not meet any of the English requirements above are required to sit for EPT (English Placement Test). A student who fails the EPT will be required to enrol in one or more English Improvement Courses according to their EPT result:

5. Requirements for Graduation


As per Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) guidelines, in order to receive a degree, a student must take those courses required by the university or college, and have accumulated 120 credit hours. MPW subjects are compulsory for ALL students (including foreign students). Students need to do 2 or 3 MPW subject (1 subject will be exempted if a credit in B.M. has been obtained at the SPM level).

6. Modes of Study

In general, INTI International University operates on two long and one short semester.

In long semester, the academic calendar is usually divided into 17 weeks term. A student will normally enroll for 5-6 long semester, 4 to 5 courses per semester. January and August semesters are the long semesters for the degree programmes.

In the short semester, the academic calendar is divided into 10 weeks term with a week of mid-semester break. A student will normally enroll for 2-3 short semester, 2 to 3 courses per semester. May semester is the short semester for the degree programmes.

A minimum course load per a long semester for a full time student in good academic standing is 12 credit hours. The maximum credit hour per a long semester as stipulated by MQA guidelines are 20 credit hours. As for short semester, the minimum credit hour would be 3 credit hours, where as the maximum as per MQA guidelines would be 10 credit hours.

7. INTI-IU Academic Policies and Regulations

All students are encouraged to read and understand IIU academic policies and regulations as contained in this section.

Class Attendance

An academic semester consists of 14 weeks of classes. Students are expected to attend all classes and laboratory sessions they have registered for. Absence from a class is acceptable if the student is medically unfit, in which case, a “Medical Certificate” has to be produced. For humanitarian and other reasons, supporting documents (e.g. letter from parent / guardian) must be submitted to the head of programme at the earliest possible moment. Students are accountable for any work missed during the period of absence.

The disciplinary consequence for unexcused class absenteeism from a given course is stated below:

Malaysian StudentAfter the 3rd absence First warning letter is issuedAfter the 6th absence Second warning letter is issued


After the 9th absence Barring letter is issued. Student will be barred from final examination

International StudentsAfter the 2nd absence First warning letter is issuedAfter the 4th absence Second warning letter is issuedAfter the 6th absence Barring letter is issued. Student will be barred from final

examination

When a student stops attending classes or fail to attend the Final Examination without officially withdrawn from the class, the student is awarded a failed grade for the course involved.

Leave AbsenceA student who intends to apply for leave must obtain approval from the relevant lecturers by completing the “Leave of Absence from Class” form, P-SCH-24/001(available at the faculty office).Supporting document or parent’s/ guardian’s letter is needed from applicant .The form is then submitted to the Head of Programme who may not approve the application.

Add/Drop Courses

Any student who wishes to Add or Drop a course must complete an ADD/DROP form, AR11 (available at the faculty office).

Adding a course - Within first 2 weeksDropping a course - First 2 weeks

Drop with ‘W’ The duration of drop with ‘w’:

o Long Semester – week 3 to week 11o Short semester – week 3 to week 6

No refund or credit of fee. Please check the academic calendar for the last day of drop with “W”

University Calendar

Student must refer to the University calendar for important deadlines and scheduled events for the semester. A copy of the calendar can be obtained from the General Office.

Guidelines For Student Avoidance Of Plagiarism

A. What is Plagiarism?

Plagiarism is the unacknowledged use of another person’s ideas, words or work. The work submitted by a candidate, if not his or her own, must make clear acknowledgment of the work of others by means, for example, of bibliographic notes or the use of quotation marks with acknowledgment of the original author.


Plagiarism may embrace more than a candidate copying the work of others and presenting it as his or her own in dissertation, projects, essays or other submitted work. It also includes reproducing an author’s written material from memory in the examination room in verbatim or near form without acknowledgment. In short, students must not pass off the written works of others as their own either inside or outside the examination room.

B. Methods To Avoid Plagiarism by Students

1. Students should be informed of the consequences of plagiarisms especially in term papers, group projects, report etc.

2. They should be shown the methods in the acknowledgment of another person’s work or idea, e.g. the work to be within quotation marks followed by in brackets, the author’s name and year of publication. The source is then cited in the bibliography section.

3. They should be shown the methods of expressing ideas in their own words and not to copy word for word from a text.

4. In a group project, students should write down the names of the members of the groups to indicate a common source of the data. However, the use and interpretation of the data must be in each student’s own words. He or she must do the write-up individually without reference to others in the group except where due acknowledgement is made.

5. To discourage plagiarism, the title page of all assignments presented for assessment must include the following statement and be signed by the student :

“ I declare that this is my own work except where due references are made”.

C. Procedure for handling Plagiarism

1. The lecturer/tutor refers the piece of work to Head of the Department / Dean of Faculty;

2. If the student is guilty of plagiarism then a grade of zero will be given for that piece of work;

3. The student will be informed in writing of this decision;4. The student has the right to appeal through proper consultation with

HOP/PO.

Academic Dishonesty

Procedures on the handling of academic Dishonesty committed by a student


1. A suspected Academic Dishonesty (AD) act is one by a student or candidate who in doing so is suspected of cheating in a test, a project, an assignment, a final examination or a component of an assessment that contributes marks to a course evaluation.

2. The evidence of the AD act is then sent to the Examinations Centre/Unit together with a report by the lecturer/officer. The collated report by the Exams Centre is then sent to the relevant Faculty according to the subject involved. (with a copy of the notice sent to the V.P. Academic Affairs and the Dean of the Faculty in which the student is enrolled.

3. The details of the report are as given in the Academic Dishonesty Form issued by the Examinations Centre.

4. The evidence of the AD can be one or more of the following:

(a) unauthorised material brought into the examinations venue by (or found on) the student;

(b) data written on parts of the body such as the palm of the hand, etc. This should be photostated; if possible. If not, the evidence should be described and verified by another lecturer/officer;

(c) communicated with an unauthorised person; or(d) participated in an act that in the opinion of the

officer-in-charge/supervisor/invigilator constitutes an act of AD

5. After the evidence had been obtained, the student under suspicion of AD, should be allowed to complete the test or examination. However, no extra time is given to the student concerned.

6. The student suspected of AD is instructed to contact the officer-in-charge of AD, in the particular Faculty (as per the examinations paper) after the particular examinations paper at the latest or by the next working day.

7. The officer-in-charge of AD will then interview the student for his/her explanation on the AD. The date and time of the AD hearing is then set. (The date of the AD hearing is normally set as soon as possible or in the first week of the new semester if the AD was committed during the final semester examinations.)

8. The following documents are prepared by the officer in-charge for the Faculty Academic Dishonesty Committee’s (F.A.D.C) hearing:

(a) a report by the invigilator/officer containing the evidence; (b) materials such as question paper, colour of answer booklet and loose paper on that

examination day;(c) a report, a summary of the interview, a sample of the student’s handwriting if

relevant, whether the materials confiscated are relevant for the examinations etc. by the officer in-charge of AD;


(d) written statement by the student (including a plan of his/her sitting position in the examination venue);

(e) the student’s file;(f) any other matters that may help the Faculty Academic Dishonesty Committee

(F.A.D.C.) in its deliberation.

9. The composition of the F.A.D.C is as follows:

Chairman : Dean of the Faculty or Person Appointed by the DeanMembers (at least 2) : Head of Programme or Lecturers

10. The Officer-in-charge of AD (secretary) convenes a meeting of the F.A.D.C and attends the meeting, if necessary.

11. A hearing is done for each case.

12. Towards the end of the hearing, the student is informed that, on the basis of the evidence presented, the Committee will make one of the following possible decisions:

a) there is no case against the student and no further action is taken or;

b) there is circumstantial but not concrete evidence against the student, as such:-I. the student is given a warning letter;

II. the student is sent for counselling by CCC and/or the Programme Coordinator. Or;

c) there is a case against the student who is given the following sentences:-

I. the examination paper or in the case of coursework the particular component of the evaluation is given a zero mark;

II. the examination paper is given a failed grade III. the student is suspended for one semester OR asked to withdraw from the

College;IV. the student is not allowed to resit the paperV. the student’s I.C. number (without name) is displayed at appropriate places

in the campus plus his or her offences and punishment;

VI. a letter containing the decisions of the F.A.D.C. together with a warning is sent to the student with a copy to the parents/guardians.

VII. the student is sent for counselling by CCC and/or the Programme Coordinator.

13. Before the student leaves the room, he or she is told to contact the Secretary of the F.A.D.C the next working day to find out the results of the hearing.

14. The decisions of the hearing are recorded in the student’s file and signed by members of the F.A.D.C.


15. The Secretary of the F.A.D.C will then carry out the following:-

i. the form containing the decisions of the Committee is sent to the VP(Academic Affairs) for approval.ii. * inform the student of the results of the hearing;iii. * put up notices with assistance of Student Affairs Dept. (six copies), the

actions taken according to the decisions of the F.A.D.C. or the Appeal Committee.

iv. * inform the lecturer concerned, the Director of the Examinations Centre and the Head of the particular programme, if the weightage of a particular component of the course evaluation is given a zero mark; Finance dept. should be informed, if the student is given a one semester suspension.

v.* return the student’s file to the Office of Admission & Records. vi. * send a standard letter of thanks to the lecturer who reported the

case(s) of Academic Dishonesty.

* The above procedures are only carried out after the student has acknowledged and accepted the decision of F.A.D.C. or in the case of Appeal, it is after the decision of the Appeal Committee.

16. In the event that the student does not accept the decision of the F.A.D.C., he or she may appeal to the Appeal Committee with written fresh evidence/reasons. The Appeal Committee is convened by the respective Head of Programme with the student present.

17. The decision of the Appeal Committee is final. This decision is forwarded to the Faculty concerned by the HOP.

Admissions Policy

The Admissions policy is aimed at providing fair and equal access to a university education to all who has met the minimum entry requirements of the university regardless of nationality, religion, race or gender.

INTI-IU reviews each application in two steps:

1. Eligibility

The University determines whether an applicant has met the minimum entry requirements of the programme that he/she has applied for. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for academic studies.

2. Selection


If the University receives applications from more eligible students than a particular programme can admit, other factors that go beyond the minimum admissions requirements are considered.

Applicants who have met the minimum entry qualification but are rejected, can appeal against the decision in writing to the Director, Admissions & Records.

Programme Transfer Policy

All existing students of IIU are allowed to transfer from one programme to another under the following conditions:

1. Eligibility

The University determines whether an applicant has met the minimum entry requirements of the programme that he/she has applied for. These requirements are designed to ensure that all eligible students are adequately prepared for academic studies.

2. Selection

If the University receives applications from more eligible students than a particular programme can admit, other factors that go beyond the minimum admissions requirements are considered.

3. Conditions for programme transfer

The applicant agrees to the conditions impose by IIU for the transfer.

Student Records Policy

The purpose of this policy is to define the obligations of the University and its officers in matters pertaining to student records. The policies are as follows:

1. There is protection against unauthorized access. Only authorized staff is given access to the information.

2. Confidentiality of students’ information will be maintained.3. Integrity will be maintained.4. All breaches or suspected breaches will be reported to and investigated by the

Director, Office of Admissions & Records.5. Students’ academic results are permanent

Appeals Procedure

The Academic Board has approved procedures for students to request a review of a Examinations Board's decision and to appeal against such a decision. After promulgation of


examination results, a student who feels that there is due cause may initiate these procedures. A detailed copy of the procedures is available from the Examinations Centre.

Deferment of Studies

For various reasons, students may apply to defer their studies by completing the “Academic Appeal Form” (P-SCH-25/001) which is available in the Faculty office. It is to be noted that the form has to be submitted to the Faculty before 7 of a long semester (and week 4 of short semester), and that there will be no refund of fees after the first day of the semester.

The completer form must be accompanied by a letter from the student stating the reason(s) and period of deferment requested, as well as a letter from the parent / guardian affirming it. Wherever applicable, other supporting documents are to be submitted as well. It is the responsibility of the student concerned to check with the Head of Programme one week after the date of submission whether the application has been approved.

Withdrawal from University

Students who intend to terminate their studies prematurely as well as students who have completed their progarmme of studies, are required to officially withdraw from the college by completing the “ Student Withdrawal Form” (AR/ AR8/ 2001), which is available at the Faculty office. It is to be noted that the withdrawal process will take at least 3 weeks and the deposit is refunded to the parents/guardian. Students who terminate their studies prematurely are required to meet with staff of the Student Care Unit.

8. Grading System

Assessments and AwardsStudents are assessed in each course according to the learning objective and learning outcomes stated in the course structure. The components of assessment are different for different courses. Likewise, coursework and final examinations are given different weights from different courses as they are highly related to the learning outcomes of the courses. Every course structure provides clear and up-to-date information on the components of assessment and the given weights for coursework and final examination.

A) Grading Scheme The official grading scheme of the University College is as follows:

Grade Mark Range Grade Point (GP)A+ 90-100 4.00A 80-89 4.00A- 75-79 3.67B+ 70-74 3.33B 65-69 3.00B- 60-64 2.67C+ 55-59 2.33C 50-54 2.00


C- 45-49 1.50D 40-44 1.00F 0-39 0.00

Note:i) There is no resit examination. Make-up examinations are only allowed for

extenuating circumstances.ii) Students must obtain a GP of 2.00 for core subjects or any subject that is a pre-

requisite for another subject.iii) Students who obtained a GP below 2.00 are required to retake the subject if the

subject is a core subject or a pre-requisite for another subject or if the total credit points obtained is less than the required credit points for the award of a degree.

iv) Students who obtained a GP of 2.00 or above are not allowed to retake thesubject.

B) Status of StudentsStudents must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 or greater to be good standing status and progress to the next higher semester.

The status of students who achieved a GPA of less than 2.00 will be determined as follows:

1st Semester 2nd Semester 3 Semester

GPA < 2.00 GPA<2.00 GPA < 2.00 Warning Probation Dismissal

C) Academic AwardsThe University supports the principle of having academic awards to recognize excellent academic achievement of students. The awards will be presented every semester to students who have successfully completed a full load (a minimum of 12 credit hours) of study in a semester and have not dropped any course or failed any course in that semester. The title of the awards and the required GPA scores are. Student must fulfill the following:

There should be no repeat or failed subjects. Student must enroll for a minimum of 12 credit hours. The 12 credit hours must be

academic subjects. Student must also pass the Soft Skills Course (SSC), Communicative Foreign

Languages (CFL) and Mata Pelajaran Wajib (MPW) in the semester where the subject is taken.

i) President’s List - GPA of 4.00ii) Dean’s list - GPA of between 3.50 and 3.99

D) Degree AwardsA student who has successfully completed the required credit hours specified for the degree programme will be eligible for the award of a degree. The award title will be Bachelors with Honours in the approved name of the programme. The degree classification and cumulative grade point, CGPA are:


Classification CGPAFirst Class Honours 3.50-4.00Second Class Honours-Upper Division 3.00-3.49Second Class Honours-Lower Division 2.50-2.99Third Class Honours 2.00-2.49Fail 0.00-1.99

9. Examinations Regulations

EXAMINATIONS CENTRE (revised March 30, 2009)

The Examinations Centre oversees all examinations and the processing of students’ examination results. Only the Examinations Centre is authorised to release the examination grades after the Examinations Board Meetings. Vital information on Examinations Time-Tables (Finals, Make-ups and Re-sits), quarantine schedules, guidelines on filling multiple choice OMR (Optical Mark Reader) forms, Schedule for release of results’ dates which will include last dates to submit petition for review of grades, etc. are displayed on the Examinations Notice Boards and also posted online (INTI online, etc). Students are advised to read the notices and announcements on the Examinations Notice Boards regularly.

Examination Regulations for Students

Before the Examinations

1. Thoroughly check through the examination time-table displayed on the notice boards outside the Examinations Centre / Unit and ascertain the examination date, time and venue. Wrong reading of the time-table will not be accepted as a reason for being absent from an examination. STUDENTS ARE ADVISED TO BOOK THEIR BUS / FLIGHT TICKETS (IF APPLICABLE) ONLY AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TIME-TABLE.

2. REPORT TO THE EXAMINATIONS CENTRE / UNIT ANY CLASHES (3 subjects in one day or 2 subjects at the same time slot) latest by the EIGHTH week of the semester (for long semesters) and by the FIFTH week of the semester (for short semesters).

3. If students have to sit for two subjects which are offered at the same time slot, they will be QUARANTINED. The candidates must ensure that they check the quarantine schedule from the Examinations Centre / Unit. Non-compliance of the quarantine rules may cause the candidate to lose the chance to sit for the Examination paper(s). The details are given under “Quarantine regulations during Final, re-sit and make-up Examinations”.

4. Candidates must ensure they have brought their student ID to be eligible to sit for their Exams. In the event that they have forgotten, they must go to the Office of Admissions and Records to get a temporary ID.

5. Candidates cannot leave the Examinations Venue once they have started their exams.


6. Only materials permitted by the Exams Centre will be allowed to be brought into the Examinations venue. Handphones and/or any electronic devices that can transmit, receive or store data or messages will not be permitted into the Exams venue.

7. Follow the instructions of the invigilator carefully in filling up the attendance slip and signing the declaration on the front page of the answer booklet.

8. A candidate who arrives more than half an hour late will not be allowed to sit for the examination, unless the management through the Examinations Centre / Unit grants permission.

9. Any latecomers will not be given extra time.

During the Examinations

1. Candidates are to remain silent during the entire duration of the examination. 2. If a candidate has any queries or questions concerning the examination, he or she

should raise the hand to get the attention of the invigilator and tell his or her problem.

3. Candidates should not keep pieces of notes in their immediate vicinity while taking the Exams. If found out, the student may have to face disciplinary action.

At the End of the Examinations

1. When the invigilator announces the end of the examination, candidates MUST stop writing immediately and continue to observe silence.

2. Candidates should tie up the answer scripts with the loose sheets (if applicable) and wait for them to be collected. If there are filled-up OMR forms, these must be submitted together as well.

3. No unused examination materials or papers used for rough work should be taken out from the examination room.

4. Candidates should leave the Examination Venues in an orderly manner after being released by the invigilator.

Absent from Final ExaminationsA student who did not sit for a subject in the final examination may be given a re-sit / make-up examination provided the following conditions are fulfilled:

1. The student has informed the Examinations Centre / Unit of his/her absence WITHIN 72 HOURS after the scheduled examination for that particular subject.

2. For absence due to valid reasons such as serious illness or bereavement, etc. proper documents (medical certificate, etc) are to be presented to the Examinations Centre / Unit before any re-sit / make-up examination is granted.

3. For the American Degree Transfer Program, students must fill up the make-up Form and obtain endorsement from the lecturer of the particular subject. The form must be returned to the Centre of American Education (CAE) WITHIN 72 HOURS from the scheduled examination. The candidate can only go for the make-up examinations only after the approval by the Examinations Board: The student must confirm the approval with the Centre of American Education.


The above regulations (1 and 2) also apply to students for other Degree Programmes, Certificate, Foundation and Diploma Courses, Cambridge A-Level Programme, S.A.M Programme, Degree Transfer Programmes and any other programmes that are applicable. For students from these programmes, the respective Head of Programme must recommend the re-sit examination (if applicable) to the Chairman of the Examinations Board for approval.

Resit Examinations during the Resit Exams week

1. All dates of re-sit examinations are displayed on the Examinations Notice Boards. 2. Students who have transferred from other INTI campuses MUST settle any

assessment fees in the previous enrolled campus. If possible, they must re-sit their exams there. If not they must get special permission to re-sit in the current enrolled campus.

3. Students are encouraged to come to the Examinations Centre / Unit for verification if they have any queries.

Note: Not all programmes offer Re-sit Examinations. The students have to confirm their eligibility and status with the Faculties before re-sitting for the exams

Release of Final Examination Results

1. The Examinations Centre / Unit is the sole authority for issuing and releasing of examination grades. Lecturers will inform their students of the continuous assessment marks before the final examinations. Telephone enquiries on grades are not encouraged.

2. The release of results can be accessed by the following means: o SMS using the instructions pasted on the Examinations Notice Boards (only

applicable for certain INTI campuses) o Online through ERAMIS using the instructions pasted on the Examinations

Notice Boards (only applicable for certain INTI campuses) o Hardcopy of Semester Grade Report

Semester Grade Report

All students should go to the Examinations Centre / Unit to obtain a copy of their semester grade report which is the official document.

Petition to Review the Semester Final Grades

A student who wishes to have his/her final grades reviewed must file an official petition to the Examinations Centre. There is a petition fee payable to the Finance Office. Students are advised to refer to the Examinations Notice Boards for the last day for filing such a petition. There is no review of make-up/re-sit grades.


Verification of previous Grades

In the event that students need verification of previous grades, they must do so within the time period of ONE YEAR after the release of that grade concerned after which, the given grades will remain as they are.

Rules and Regulations:-Quarantine, During Final, Resit and Make-up Examinations

1. Students with two (2) subjects in the same time slot or three (3) subjects in one day are required to sit for the examinations in the Quarantine Room (determined by the Examinations Centre / Unit). The relevant information will be pasted on the Examinations Notice Boards before the final exams period. Students are required to check and to inform the Examinations Centre / Unit at least ONE week before the start of the final exams period if their names are not listed.

2. Students must report to the Quarantine Room 15 minutes BEFORE THE START of the examinations.

3. Students cannot leave the Quarantine Room without the permission of the Invigilator and/or the Exams Officer.

4. Students will take both the “clashed” subjects in the Quarantine Room. 5. Students are required to bring their lunch packs and have their food in the

Quarantine Room itself from 11am - 12noon. 6. An invigilator must escort any student who would like to go to the washroom. 7. The invigilators will collect all question papers and materials. 8. Any student caught passing information to other students will be subjected to

disciplinary action, including dismissal, if found guilty. 9. The quarantine students MUST NOT leave the quarantine room even though they

have finished their examination earlier than the scheduled time. Students who leave the quarantine room without authorisation MAY BE disqualified from their examinations.

10. Revision or reading is allowed during the break time between exams.

10. Course Descriptions

Level 1ITE2201 FUNDAMENTALS OF OPERATING SYSTEM (4 cr) This module covers the Applications Programming Interface (API) of an operating system, both from the point of view of how the functions accessed by the API are supported by an operating systems and of the use of an API by a programmer. It introduces the OS resources accessible through the API, including to the facilities of device independent I/O, process management, memory management and allocation, file systems, communications facilities and user interfaces, including textual, graphical and windowing systems. For each of these the underlying operating systems components and their interface to applications programs are studied.

ITE2201 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE (4Cr)This course covers the structure of computer system with concentration in the architecture of microprocessor, memory sub-system, I/O sub-system, and Assembly language. It assumes some programming experience and equips students with knowledge of computer structure, operation and input/output facilities.

ITM2201 FUNDAMENTALS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (4 cr.) This module gives the students an overview of information technology fundamentals. It covers the basics of


the computers, application software, input devices, output devices, operating systems, communications and networks, database management and information system development. Students will also learn to work on Windows environment and use the application packages such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.

ITM2202 Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (3 cr)The course incorporates business concepts with the use of IS solutions. The module gives students an understanding on the automation of business processes. This is module exposes students to SAP ERP and is very much a hands-on course.

ITM2203 COMPUTER ETHICS ( 4 cr.)This module is designed to extend the student’s knowledge of computer ethics and provides an essential study of computer ethics issues. Topics to be covered include the introduction of computer ethics and professional responsibilities, introduction to codes of ethics, computer security, privacy and computing, computing and intellectual property and global computer ethics.

MAT2204 MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTING (3 cr)This course is designed to understand the relationship between mathematics and computer science. A basic course, which introduces them to trigonometric functions, vectors, and various aspects of discrete mathematics required in those aspects of computing, that they may study either contemporaneously or subsequently. This course will provide students with a good foundation in the basics of mathematics as it relates to computer science and able to develop a logical thinking process in students.

MMD2201 GRAPHIC DESIGN AND ANIMATIONS (4 cr.)The module will provide students to critically examine the underlying theory of graphic design as well as 2D animations.

PRG2201 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (4 cr.)This module aims to expose the student to the understanding of abstraction and modularity through the introduction of object-oriented programming and a popular OOP language. An implementation of GUI based object-oriented operations using Java applets and Java application is the main focus of attention. An introduction to object-oriented software design is also included.

PRG2202 PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUES AND ALGORITHMS (4 cr.)This is a first course in programming intended mainly for students on interdisciplinary and joint degree programmes. Although no previous computing knowledge is assumed, it takes into account both the varying levels of previous exposure to computing of the students and also their necessarily diverse interests. This module promotes a methodical approach to program design and development using C programming language. The aim is to engender a responsible approach to the process of creating well-designed, fully tested and documented software.

SDT2201 SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (4 cr.)This module explores the nature and role of information systems and the process of their development. It provides an introduction to information system primarily for students following courses which contain a major element of computing and/or information technology. The module gives students a practical introduction to the information development process, its constituent stages and associated techniques and tools. It establishes a firm foundation for subsequent further study of the information systems and database development processes. This module also explores on how information systems


model the real world domain and teaches the foundations of object-oriented systems analysis using a standard notation. By adopting this approached, this module able to provide a practical introduction to specific modelling tools and place them in the context of a Systems Development Life Cycle.

Level 2HCI3201 HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE (4 cr.)This module serves as an introduction to the range of technologies available nowadays and basic HCI principles. Its major aim is to provide students with an appreciation of the variety tools and technologies available, provide some basic skills in understanding human beings and the relation to the technology. This course will also introduce students to the use of the available technologies as a medium for co-operative working.

ITE3203 INFORMATION ASSURANCE AND SECURITY (4 cr.)This module aims to provide a broad review of the entire field of information security and background on many related elements. As global networks expand the interconnection of the world’s information systems, the smooth operation of communication and computing solutions become vital. However, recurring events such as virus and worm attacks and the success of criminal attacks illustrate the weakness in current technologies and the need to provide heightened security for these systems.

ITM3201 DATABASE SYSTEM CONCEPTS (4 cr.)This subject provides a solid grounding in relational database theory and application, and its place within the implementation of computer based applications. There will be an emphasis on conceptual modeling to design the database, that is implemented and queried using Structured Query Language (SQL).

ITM3202 IT INFRASTRUCTURE (4 cr)Nowadays businesses are expanding to global environment in order to stay as competitive as possible. In order to support the business growth, IT departments in organizations play an important role. IT departments have to face great challenges in integrating different technologies in the aspects of IT infrastructure and at the same time without adding on the cost in order to achieve such objectives. Many enterprise-wide programs need to be developed in order to meet the business needs. A manageable IT infrastructure is the challenge to be tackled in order to assist the businesses to meet their business goals through the strengths of IT technologies.

ITM3203 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE (4 cr.)In this course, we will cover the overview of the functions and components included in business intelligence and competitive intelligence. Topics will include the best practices, tools, methods, and processes used to transform an organization's data into actionable knowledge. It also covers how Business Intelligence can fits into IT in a way to drive the profit of a company. The class format is lecture, individual activities, and discussion. Class participation is highly expected.

MMD3201 MULTIMEDIA SCRIPTING (4 cr.)In this course, we will cover the design of multimedia to how it is closely related to human information processing visual system. This module also emphasizes the multimedia design principles which includes the organization and structure of information on the interface and navigation. This module also emphasizes on the principles of interactive of multimedia and to be implemented into future developments where it covers the enabling techniques of multimedia which student can clearly understand the roles of other technologies. The module also will cover the usage of virtual reality and augmented reality in multimedia and Internet applications.

MMD3202 DIGITAL VIDEO AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY (4 cr.)This module focuses on the techniques and creativity of multimedia elements. Students will be taught on techniques and application to develop elements such as sound, video and advance animation. Upon completion of the course, students shall be able to effectively


create these elements to be incorporated into an interactive multimedia application.

SDT3202 SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES (4 cr.)The role of this module is to build on the concepts of system development by using tools and techniques and equip the student with the main techniques based on Object Oriented approach. It considers ways in which user involvement and CASE tools can improve the development process. This module is designed to equip the student with the ability to work professionally in a systems development context. It provides the analysts' view of shared techniques and the systems context for engineered software.

STA3202 QUANTITATIVE METHODS FOR BUSINESS (4 cr)This course consists of topics from derivatives, antiderivatives, applications of definite integrals, descriptive statistics, probability and statistical inferences, forecasting techniques and Chi square analysis. Descriptive statistics covers organizing, presenting, and summarizing data. Probability includes Bayes' Theorem and probability distribution. Statistical inferences emphasizes on estimation and hypothesis testing of large sample. Under forecasting techniques concept of simple linear regression and correlation are covered. Level 3FYP4201 Project I (4 cr.)This course provides students with knowledge on how to formulate a research problem by identifying, defining and analyzing problem areas related to the specific field of research. Students will learn how to conduct proper literature review based on the research problem formed. Appropriate research methodologies will be introduced and students will learn how to apply the appropriate research design and data collection and analysis techniques. At the end of the course, students will be able to develop a research proposal for their research.

FYP4202 PROJECT II (4 cr.)The project module is a continuation of work done earlier in Project I. Student will carry on with the design, implement and document a solution to the earlier proposed project. Student is to use appropriate design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation methods. At the end of the course, student will present the final product.

ITE4201 Computational Modeling and Simulation (4 cr)This module aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to build and utilise realistic visual simulation models, and with the understanding needed to transfer that knowledge to other software and contexts. Students gain hands-on experience of developing and building models of realistic scenarios. Students will run models, and will analyse and interpret model outputs.

ITE4202DATA MINING TECHNIQUES (4 cr.)This unit will provide a comprehensive theoretical coverage of various topics in data and web mining. In addition there will be a significant practical component using hands on tools to solve real-world problems. Specifically, we will consider techniques from machine learning, data mining, text mining, and information retrieval to extract useful knowledge from data which are used for business intelligence, document databases, site management, personalization, and user profiling. This unit will first cover a detailed overview of the mining process and techniques, and then concentrate on applications of these techniques to web, e-commerce, document databases and data from advanced applications.

ITE4203 SEARCH ENGINE TECHNOLOGY (4 cr)Search engines have been a tool used in the Information Technology arena for a long time. Reseachers have produced different types of search engines using different algorithms and models. The technology has evolved


whereby searches can be performed in most of the world languages.The objectives of this course include relating the students to the theory, the commercial values and the various considerations when implementing a search engine. It is not the aim of this course to construct a search engine, but to appreciate the advantages and the parameters surrounding the technology.

ITM4202 IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT (4 cr.)This subject is specifically directed to software development project management and thus is not a generic subject in project management. In the not too distant past there has been a lot of soul searching among software development professionals about the topic "software engineering project management". This concern is understandable, given the appalling record developers have created with missed deadlines, cost overruns, failure to deliver quality workable systems, or failure to deliver even a system that represents some sort of solution to the user's problem.

ITM4203 ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (4cr.)This course explores the design, selection, implementation and management of enterprise IT solutions. The focus is on initiating, developing, using, and maintaining an enterprise architecture (EA) and enterprise services. This course addresses an end-to-end process to initiate, implement, and sustain an EA program, and describes the necessary roles and associated responsibilities for a successful EA program. Students also hone their ability to communicate technology architecture strategies to management and stakeholders

MMD4201 VISUAL COMMUNICATION AND TYPOGRAPHY (4 cr.)This module explains how visual perception is used in all forms of communication, such as graphic design, photography, television, video, or interactive media. This module also offers detailed coverage of such essential topics as the anatomy of letters and type families, visual communications and design aesthetics, and designing for legibility. Supplementing these essential topics are theoretical and structural problem-solving approaches by some of the leading design educators.

MMD4202 LUDOLOGY (4 cr.)Computer games are increasingly prevalent, and cause both curiosity and concern in the general public, so understanding these games and play is important. This module introduces the student to the history of video and computer games as an analytical study of games in culture, and then moves to provide an overview of games as signifying and dynamic cultural constructs. This module also encourages the students to analyse games by introducing the core analytical concepts in the contexts of games and game cultures of four periods. It covers the prehistory of games, the 70s, 80s and 90s and also contemporary developments.

MMD4203 3D ANIMATION AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (4 cr.)The aim of this module is to introduce the 3D modeling, animation, lighting and character animation techniques. Through this module, the students build models with a variety of surface types and then make them move with a wide range of animation techniques.

PRG4202 INTERACTIVE WEB PROGRAMMING (4 cr.)This module introduces Extensible Markup Language (XML), AJAX and Mobile Web. XML enables us to create documents and databases whose contents are self-describing, i.e., the distinct items of data within such databases can be individually recognized and separately extracted from the medium in which they are typically stored and presented. This promises a world of ever greater inter-operability, by allowing all sorts of legacy and proprietary IT systems to seamlessly interact. In this module students will be taught the technical aspects of implementing core XML standards and technologies, without neglecting the semantic and commercial constraints. Mobile web allows us to build interactive web pages without add-ons like Adobe Flash such as displaying of video and audio natively and creating real time graphics for mobile devices. Upon completing this module, students will be prepared to take advantage of the Internet and the Web as they take upper-level courses and venture into the rapidly changing programming world.


IXP4888 INTERNSHIP (8 cr.) The aim of this module is to provide the student with the opportunity to undertake a period of supervised work experience which takes place after Level 2 of the academic year. This will provide a practical computing development as well as work experience to the student. The preference is for the student to be involved with one or two larger projects throughout their internship period rather than being used as a programmer on a large number of smaller tasks. The student will liase with Head of Industrial Placement liaison who will monitor the progress of it.

5) Teaching Methods

1. For introductory courses, students will be taught and assisted by lab demonstrator throughout semester.

2. For programming courses, students will be assisted in the use of hardware and compilers problems and programming guide.

6) Rules & Regulations

1. Drinking, eating, smoking, and hand phone usage are prohibited inside the laboratories. 2. No one is allowed to open the CPU case, to move or swap any computer peripheral

devices. Occurrence of any hardware problems must be reported to the INSO (Information System Office).

3. Laboratory schedules must be strictly observed. Students must vacate their place upon request by lecturer.

4. Students must at all times, keep the computer laboratory clean and tidy.5. Copying of any software is strictly prohibited, neither the installation of licensed nor the

shareware / freeware (software) is allowed. Such actions will be viewed as theft.6. For update information, please look at UPDATES NOTICE BOARD in the labs.7. The faculty may amend these rules and regulations as and when necessary.

Lab Opening Hours

Monday – Friday : 8.00 am - 6.00 pm (all laboratories)

The Lab is closed on Saturday / Sundays and public holiday.

Lab Operation

The following describes some of the operation / procedures implemented at INSO computer laboratories:

How do we update our lab facility:a. All lab tutorial start at 8am and finish at 6pm.


b. We update software (either new version/new software) based on recommendation from lecturers, which is forwarded to the dean for evaluation.

c. Honor students may propose specific hardware for their project through their supervisors, which is also forwarded to the dean for evaluation.

Handling complaints / feedback from student.a. All request/complain must be immediately reported to our INSO office in 2nd

floor Block A. (ext 2457 or 2466).

Lab will be closed to conduct hardware and software maintenance on every Wednesday from 4pm – 6pm.

15. Faculty list of Computing and IT


1. CHE FUZLINA BINTI MOHD FUAD, MSc in Software Engineering, University of Central

England,UK. BSc in Computer Science, California State University, Fresno, USA.

2. CHITRA A/P BATUMALAI, BSc in Engineering Computers, Newport University, USA

3. CHONG FONG KIM, MBA, IT Management, Multimedia University, B. Information

Technology, University of Southern Queensland, Australia

4. CHONG PUI LIN, MSc Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia, BSc (Hons) in

Computing, Stafforshire University, UK

5. DESHINTA ARROVA DEWI, MSc in Software Engineering, Institute Technology Bandung

(ITB) Indonesia. BSc in Software Engineering, ST. Inten Bandung, Indonesia

6. GOH POH KIM, MBA, University of Central Oklahoma, USA, BBA in Management

Information System, University of Central Oklahoma, USA.

7. HAFIZAH NOR BINTI ABU HASSAN, MSc in Computer Science, University Malaya, BSc.

(Hons) in Computer Science, University Sains Malaysia

8. HARPRITH KAUR A/P RAJINDER SINGH, MSc in Computer Science (MIS), University Putra

Malaysia, BSc (Hons) IT & Business Information Systems, Middlesex University, UK

9. JEYARANI A/P PERIASAMY, MSc Management Information Systems, Coventry University.

B of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic, New Zealand

10. KAVITA A/P SIVASHMUGAN, Master of Multimedia Communication, Multimedia

University. BSc (Hons) in Computing, University of Portsmouth, England

11. KAYALVILY A/P TABIANAN, Master’s of IT, Uniten, Bachelor of Information Systems,

University of Western Sydney, Australia

12. LEOW FUI THENG, B.A (Hons) in Multimedia Computing, Coventry University, UK

13. LOW HONG HOON, Jasmine, MSc Computer Science (Multimedia), University Putra

Malaysia, BSc in Computer Science and Pure Maths, University of Sydney, Australia

14. MOHANA A/P MUNIANDY, BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia,

MSc in Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia

15. PO JIANG LING, MSc in Software Engineering, University Putra Malaysia; BSc (Hons) in

Computer Science, Coventry University

16. PONKOODALINGAM KANNAN, ME (Computer Science & Engineering), Bharathiyar

University, India, BE (Civil Engineering), Bharathiyar University, India


17. PREMYLLA JEREMIAH, MSc in Computer Science, University Malaya. BSc (Hons) in

Computer Science, Coventry University, UK

18. RENEE CHEW SHIUN YEE, Master of Multimedia (E-Learning Technologies) MMU, BA in

Multimedia Studies, University of South Australia

19. SARASVATHI A/P NAGALINGAM, MSc in Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia,

Bachelor of Information Systems, University of Western Sydney, Australia

20. SHUBASHINI A/P RATHINA VELU, MSc in (Strategic Business & IT) University of

Portsmouth UK, BSc Information System, Thames Valley University UK.

21. SOW SEAH KUAN, MSc in Electronic Commerce, Coventry University, BA in Multimedia

Studies, Coventry University, UK

22. SUNITA RANI A/P MANJIT SINGH, MSc in Computer Science, (MIS) University Putra

Malaysia, Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Science and Management

Systems), University Kebangsaan Malaysia

23. THAM YEW WYE, Master of Information Technology, Charles Sturt University, Australia.

BSc (Hons) Computing for Business, University of Northumbria at Newcastle UK

24. YAP CHOI SEN, MSc in Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia. BSc in

Information System Engineering, Campbell University, USA

25. YAP SOO HAR @ YAP KOK CHOON, MSc in Computer Science, University of London,

BSc(Hons) in Mathematics, University Malaya

26. YAP WEI LI, MSc in Computer Science, University Putra Malaysia; BSc (Hons) in Computer

Science, Coventry University

27. YEE YIN YII, MSc in Information Systems, Coventry University, BA in Multimedia Studies,

Coventry University, UK

28. ZAIDATOL HASLINDA Binti ABDULLAH SANI, Master in Information Technology,

University of Tasmania, Australia. Bachelor of Computing, University of Tasmania,

Australia.


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