JABATAN TEKNOLOGI MAKLUMAT DAN KOMUNIKASI

TEKNOLOGI SISTEM KOMPUTER DAN RANGKAIAN

SILIBUS : Summary of information on each course

1. Name of Course : INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORK
2. Course Code : DKA1113
3. Names of academic staff: 1. En. Muhamad Hasnan Bin Abdullah (KV Alor Setar)
2. En. Shaparrin Bin Othman (KV Jasin)
3. En. Mohd Rani Bin Saringat (KV DSMZ)
4. Pn. Rohani Binti Karim (KV Sg. Buloh)
5. En. Nasrun Naim Bin Tajuddin (KV Balik Pulau)
4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course in the programme:

The course introduces the main components of multi-core computer systems in managing the
processor, memory, secondary/tertiary storage, Input Output devices differentiate between
computer system hardware and software and concept of internet and networking.

5. Semester and Year offered: Semester 1 Year 1

6. Total Student Learning Time (SLT):
Category of Activities Learning Activity Total Hours/ Semester
Lecture 11
Guided learning Tutorial/Practical 56
Student centered learning activities 3
Preparation for assignments/projects 21
Self learning Independent study/revision 13
Preparation for assessment 9
Formal assessments Continuous assessments 7
Total SLT 120
Final examination sitting for theory 2
Formal assessments
Final examination sitting for practical 0

7. Credit Value: 3 credits

8. Prerequisite (if any): None
9. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO):
CLO1 Recognize computer system and computer network hardware and software
according to the latest technology (C3,PLO1)
CLO2 Sketch network topology based on given situation. (P3, PLO2)
CLO3 Present the evolution of computer network according to the history of computer.
(A2, PLO7)
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10. Transferable Skills (Skills and how they are developed and assessed, project and practical experience
and internship):

Related
Transferable Skills T&L Strategy Assessment Strategy
PLO
Written Test, Quiz, Final
PLO1 Knowledge Lecture , Tutorial
Examination
Practical Tests, Final
PLO2 Practical skills Practical, Demonstration
Examination
Information management Case Study, Project,
PLO7 Project, Portfolio
and life long learning skills Group Work

11. Teaching-learning and assessment strategies:

CLO Method of Method of KPI

delivery assessment
CLO1 Recognize computer 50% obtain grade
system and computer C and above
network hardware and
Lecture, Tutorial Written Test
software according to the
latest technology
(C3,PLO1)
CLO2 Sketch network topology 50% obtain grade
Practical, C and above
based on given situation. Practical Test
Demonstration
(P3, PLO2)
CLO3 Present the evolution of 50% obtain grade
computer network Case Study, C and above
Project
according to the history of Project
computer. (A2, PLO7 )

12. Course Synopsis:

This course is designed to introduce students to understand the software and hardware functional,
provides fundamental concepts of computer including hardware, architecture, information processing
and operating systems. Topic includes the network connectivity, network topology and history of internet.

13. Mode of Delivery (e.g. Lecture, Tutorial, Workshop, Seminar etc):

Lecture, Tutorial, Practical, Demonstration, Case Study, Project
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14. Assessment Methods and Types:

No Type of Assessment CLO

Continuous Assessment CLO 1- C3,PLO1 CLO 2- P3, PLO2 CLO 3-A2, PLO7
-Test 20%
1 -Practical work
(i) Practical Test 20%
(ii) Project 20%
Final Examination
2 Theory 10%
Practical 30%
Sub Total 30% 50% 20%
Total 100%

15. Mapping of the course to the Programme Educational Objectives (PEO):

PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4

X X

16. Mapping of the course to the Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO):

Pemetaan kepada PLO

Hasil Pembelajaran
Kursus (CLO) PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9

Recognize computer
system and computer
network hardware and
1 C3
software according to
the latest technology.
(C3,PLO1)
Sketch network
topology based on
2 P3
given
situation.(P3,PLO2)
Present the evolution of
computer network
3 according to the history A2
of computer.
(A2,PLO7)
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17. Content outline of the course and the SLT (lecture & lab hours) per topic:
Refer LAMPIRAN ITEM 17

18. Main and additional references supporting the course:

1. Kurikulum Standard Kolej Vokasional (KSKV), Diploma Teknologi Sistem Komputer dan Rangkaian
(KSK), Pengurusan Akademik, Unit Vokasional, BPTV
2. Geoffrey, S. & Kamaljeet, S. (2015). Introduction to Computer Information Systems. United State:
Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.
3. Severance, C. R (2015). Introduction to Networking: How the Internet Works. United State:
Createspace.
4. Rogler, H. L. (2013). Introduction to Computer Systems. United State: Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.
5. Odom, W. (2012). Introduction to Networking. United State: Pearson.
6. Mohan, P. (2010). Fundamentals Of Computer. Mumbai: Himalaya Publishing House Pvt. Ltd.

19. Other additional information: -

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LAMPIRAN ITEM 17
KURSUS: DKA1113 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORK

SLT (Hours)
Face-To-Face Non Face-To-Face Formal Assessment
Total
Week Topics Preparation
Independent Preparation SLT
For Continuous Final
Theory + SCL Tutorial Practical Study/ For
Assignments Assessment Examination
Revision Assessment
/ Projects
1.0 History of Computer
1.1 Generations of Computer
1-2 2 2 6 3 1.8
1.2 Types of Computer
1.3 Components of Personal Computer
2.0 Organizations of Computer
2.1 Characteristics of Computer and Limitation of
Computer.
3-4 2.2 Central Processing Unit (CPU). 2 2 6 3 1.8
2.3 Input and Output Devices.
2.4 Computer Peripherals
2.5 Storage Devices
3.0 Definition of Computer Memory
3.1 Main Memory
5-6 3.2 Cache Memory 2 2 6 3 1.8
3.3 Internal Processor Memory 9 7 120
3.4 Virtual storage
4.0 Definition of Computer Software
4.1 Operating System
7-8 4.2 Functions of Operating System 2 2 6 3 1.8
4.3 Multiprogramming
4.4 Growth of Windows
5.0 Programming Languages
5.1 Machine language
9-10 2 2 6 3 1.8
5.2 Assembly Language
5.3 High Level Language
6.0 Concept of Networking
6.1 Types of Network
11-12 2 2 6 3 1.8
6.2 LAN Topology
6.3 LAN Components
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7.0 The Internet

7.1 History of the Internet
13-14 7.2 Internet Protocols 2 2 6 3 1.8
7.3 Administration of the Internet
7.4 Growth of the Internet
15 8.0 Revision 14
Teori 2
16-17 9.0 Final Examination
Amali 0
14 14 42 21 13 9 7 2 120
Total SLT 120
Notional Hours 40
Credit Value 3