Understanding Computing

General

• Course Leader Details Forum

                                                                                 
  

  Ms. Noor Zuhaili bt Md Yasin

  Master in Computer Science (Software Engineering), Universiti Putra Malaysia

  Field of study: Software Engineering, Programming

  : zuhaili@nilai.edu.my

  S222, Science Block (School of Computing, FEST)

  : 012 3634344

  Thursday (10-12pm), Friday (3-5pm)

  
  
  

  Topic 1	Introduction
  	1.1	What is computing
  	1.2	Why I chose this field
  	1.3	The use and misuse of computers in organisations
  Topic 2	The computing and IT disciplines
  	2.1	Computer Engineering
  	2.2	Computer Science
  	2.3	Information Systems
  	2.4	Information Technology
  	2.5	Software Engineering
  	2.6	The difference between computer science and information technology
  	2.7	Pervasive theme in information technology
  	Summary
  Topic 3	Career in computing profession
  	3.1	Comparing expectations of graduates
  	3.2	Career opportunities
  	3.3	Different types of curriculum vitae
  	3.4	Producing a good curriculum vitae
  	3.5	Preparation of interview session
  	3.6	Online Career Test
  	3.7	Persuasive communication, negotiation skills and teamwork
  	3.8	Social implications of IT and Information Communication Technology
  	Summary
  Topic 4	Evolution of Computing Fields
  	4.1	Brief history of generations of computer
  	4.2	Improvements of computer over time period
  	4.3	Social impacts of computer evolutions
  	4.4	Health issues
  	4.5	Legal issues
  	Summary

  
  

  Topic 5	Computing Professional Bodies and its Conduct
  	5.1	Definition of professionals
  	5.2	Role of computing professionals
  	5.3	Professional values
  	5.4	Professional ethics in the context of computing
  	5.5	Professional societies and its conducts
  	Summary
  Topic 6	Ethics and Code of Conduct
  	6.1	What is ethics
  	6.2	Personal ethic and work life
  	6.3	Ethics and the effect from technology
  	6.4	Using computers to support ethical conduct
  	6.5	Copyright, patent, trademark
  	6.6	Intellectual properties
  	6.7	Social implications
  	Summary
  Topic 7	Teamwork: How to work in a team and the importance of teamwork
  	7.1	Persuasive Communication and negotiation skill
  	7.1.1	Importance of teamwork
  	Summary

  
  
• INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

  Hi!

  Welcome to OEC3127 Understanding Computing

  OEC3127 covers with general introduction to computing field including computing disciplines, evolution of computing field, computing professions, professional bodies in computing, computing security, ethics and code of conduct and computing portfolio. Specifically, the course provides the students with an overview of the computing disciplines and computing societies; knowledge of workplace and graduates expectations and career opportunities and development of soft skills. This course also introduces the student with hands-on experience through field trip to the relevant IT organization, report writing and teamwork.

  The objective of this course:

  • to help students gain an overview of the field that they have chosen to be involved in.

  • to develop essential knowledge and study skills that will help them perform well as a tertiary student.

  • to initiate the development of soft skills such as team work, communication and organisation skills.

  
  

  CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE

  This course is assessed by both coursework and examination.

  Coursework Percentage: 40%

  Examination Percentage:  60%

  
  

  Good luck & enjoy learning 😊
  

  NZMY~

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

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