Wawasan Open University Open Distance Learning in Malaysia

School of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Systems and Networks (Hons)

KPT/JPS(KN/PA6946)8/11

Programme description

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

Job prospects

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

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Ser No	Course code	Course title	Credits	Advisory prerequisite
		LAN courses (Take 3 courses)
1	WLA 101/03	Bahasa Kebangsaan A or	3	None
2	WLA 102/03	Bahasa Kebangsaan B	3	None
3	WLA 103/03	Malaysian Studies	3	None
4	WLA 104/03	Pengajian Islam or	3	None
5	WLA 105/03	Pendidikan Moral	3	None
		University Compulsory (Take all)
1.	WUC 106/05	Communication Skills for the Workplace	5	None
2.	WUC 114/05	University Mathematics A	5	None
3.	WUC 121/03	Basic Computing and the Internet	3	None
4.	WUC 131/03	Learning Skills for University Studies	3	None
5.	WUC 202/05	Advanced Writing Skills for University Studies	5	None
		Foundation Courses (Optional)
1.	WUC 101/03	Foundation English	3	None
2.	WUC 111/03	Foundation Mathematics	3	None
		Basic Major Courses (Take all)
1.	TCC 121/05	Programming Fundamentals with Java	5	WUC 121/03
2.	TCC 122/05	Discrete Structures	5	Nil
3.	TCC 123/05	Visual Programming	5	TCC 121/05
4.	TCC 221/05	Computer Organisation	5	TCC 121/05
5.	TCC 222/05	Operating Systems	5	TCC 121/05
6.	TCC 233/05	Database Management Systems	5	TCC 121/05
7.	TCC 234/05	Computer Networks	5	Nil
8.	TCC 235/05	Software Engineering	5	TCC 123/05
		Core Major Courses (Take all)
1.	TCC 238/05	Structured Programming	5	Nil
2.	TSN 301/05	Network Programming	5	TCC 121/05 or TCC 238/05 & TCC 234/05
3.	TSN 303/05	Distributed Systems	5	TCC 222/05 & TCC 234/05
4.	TSN 305/05	Wireless Computing	5	TCC 234/05
5.	TSN 306/10	Systems and Network Administration	10	Nil
6.	TSN 309/10	CSN Project	10	Nil
		Elective Courses (Choose any 2 courses or 10 credit hours)
1.	TCC 236/05	Data Structures and Algorithms	5	TCC 121/05
2.	TCC 237/05	Programming Paradigms	5	TCC 121/05
3.	TSN 304/05	Network Applications	5	TCC 233/05
4.	TCC 239/05	Problem Solving with Object in Java	5	TCC 121/05
5.	TCC 240/05	Object-Oriented Analysis and Design	5	TCC 121/05
6.	TAI 201/05	Human Computer Interaction	5	Nil