Technology & Information Systems

Description

As a primer subject, this course will introduce students to information systems and technology (IS/IT) and its uses at home and work. Various aspects of IS/IT encompassing hardware, software, network and communications will be introduced. Students will be equipped with basic skills in handling PC installation and productivity tools via practical work in the labs, which shall comprise a major part of the study. This class also conducts industry visits and talks as a part of work-based learning. Both industry visits and talks will expose students to a real working environment, get knowledge from the industry and increase engagement between university and industry. The student also needs to briefly explore the requirements and job specifications for a career in IT.

Course Content

• Chapter 1 : Emerging Technology in Information Communication Technology (ICT)
• Chapter 2 : Computer Hardware
• Chapter 3 : Computer Software
• Chapter 4 : Information System and System Analysis and Design
• Chapter 5 : Databases and Data Analytics
• Chapter 6 : Network and Communications
• Chapter 7 : Privacy, Security and Ethics
• Chapter 8 : Cloud Computing

Week 1 - 08.10.23

• Overview of:
  • Course Information
  • E-portfolio (Github)
  • Design Thinking Project

Week 2 - 15.10.23

• Overview of:
  • Chapter 1: Emerging Technology in ICT
  • Chapter 2: Hardware

Week 3 - 22.10.23

• Overview of:
  • Chapter 3: Software
  • Chapter 4: Information Systems & Methodology
• Activities:
  • PC Assemble (Group 1 - 30pax)
  • Quiz (Subject to change)

Week 4 - 29.10.23

• Overview of:
  • Chapter 5: Databases and Data Analytics
  • Chapter 6: Networks and Communications
• Activities:
  • PC Assemble (Group 2 - 30pax)
  • Quiz (Subject to change)

Week 5 - 05.11.23

• Overview of:
  • Chapter 7: Privacy, Security, and Ethics
  • Chapter 8: Cloud Computing

Week 6 - 12.11.23

• Activities:
  • Industry Talk 1
  • Assignment 1
• Proposed Title: Overview of Jobs in ICT
• Proposed Industry: TBC
• Proposed Date / Time: 14.11.2023 / 2.30-4.30 PM
• Note: Public Holiday: Deepavali (12.11.2023)

Week 7 - 19.11.23

• Activities:
  • Industry Visit 1
  • Assignment 2
• Proposed Industry: UTMDigital
• Proposed Date: TBC
• Proposed Time: TBC

Week 8 - 26.11.23

• MID TERM BREAK

Week 9 - 03.12.23

• Design Thinking Pitch Part I
  • Group 1
  • Group 2
  • Group 3

Week 10 - 10.12.23

• Design Thinking Pitch Part II
  • Group 4
  • Group 5
  • Group 6

Week 11 - 17.12.23

• Design Thinking Pitch Part III
  • Group 7
  • Group 8

Week 12 - 24.12.23

• Activities:
  • Industry Talk 2
  • Assignment 3
• Proposed Title: The Future of Software Development
• Proposed Industry: TBC
• Proposed Date / Time: 26.12.2023 / 2.30-4.30 PM
• Note: Public Holiday: Christmas Day (25.12.2023)

Week 13 - 31.12.23

• Activities:
  • Industry Visit 2
  • Assignment 4

Week 14 - 07.1.24

• Test Preparation and Revision

Week 15 - 14.1.24

• Test
• Proposed Venue: MPK1-10
• Proposed Date: 16/01/2024
• Proposed Time: 2.30-4.30 PM

Week 16 - 21.1.24

• Eportfolio Submission