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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT DIVISIONDEPARTMENT OF POLYTECHNIC EDUCATIONMINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA

DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(NETWORKING)

The curriculum for this programme has been prepared in accordance to the curriculumdevelopment process set by the Curriculum Development Division, Department of

Polytechnic Education, Ministry of Higher Education. The programme structure andcurriculum have been approved by the Curriculum Board for Study and Training Programmes

at the Polytechnics on the 25th November 2010.

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Endorsement

HAJI MOHD GHAUS BIN AB. KADIRDirector

Curriculum Development and Evaluation DivisionDepartment of Polytechnic Education

Ministry of Higher Education

Galeria PjH, Aras 4, Jalan P4B, Persiaran Perdana, Presint 4, 62100 PutrajayaTel: 603-8891 9000; Fax: 603-8891 9056

Department of Polytechnic Educationhttp://politeknik.gov.my

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PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

INTRODUCTION

In order to keep abreast with rapid technological advancements and evolving

requirements in industries today, Department of Polytechnic Education (DPE) has

worked collaboratively with the nations key industry players in developing and

reviewing the curriculum for Diploma in Information Technology (Networking)

programme. This collaboration aims to equip students with up-to-date knowledge and

relevant skills to meet the global challenges and the requirements of the ICT industries.

This initiative move, namely blended learning, is a form of pedagogy that blends

classroom instructions with structured simulated real-life working experience which

prepares students for a competitive edge in todays workplace.

This is true especially in the ICT area where there is a rapidly growing demand for

highly skilled and technically savvy workforce. The activities of many ICT industries

require increasingly sophisticated ICT workforce. One of the most important factors

gearing towards the growth of productivity is qualified manpower in this area, in order

for the industry to develop and remain competitive in the world market. To address

these issues the Curriculum Development and Evaluation Division (CDED), DPE

cooperates with the industries to develop the curriculum and introduces Diploma in

Information Technology (Networking) programme. This curriculum integrates with the

curriculum of professional certification such as CCENT, CCNA, CompTIA A+ and

ENSA, so as to give the opportunities for the students to sit for professional certificate

examinations. This will give the students an added value and ensure that the knowledge

and skills acquired through this programme are relevant with the needs of the ICT

industries specifically in networking.


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SYNOPSIS

This programme is designed to introduce students to the networking concepts and

theories, the designs, implementation and maintenance of computer networks. This

programme provides knowledge and skills in Computer Hardware, Computer

Organisation, Network Fundamentals, Internet Services, Switching and Routing,

Network Design, Server Management and Network Security. Students are also given the

opportunity to learn and use the open source software in the following courses: Open

Source Operating System and Database System. Other applications and programming

courses included in the programme are Computing Essentials, Programming

Principles, Programming Fundamentals and Network Programming. Entrepreneurship

and Project Analysis and Design are also incorporated. This programme also provides

the students with transferable skills and multi-skilling which enables them to adapt and

adopt new technologies. In addition to technical courses, students are also taught

Communicative English, Mathematics, Islamic Education, Islamic Civilisation, Co-

Curriculum, Soft Skills and Occupational Safety and Health to enhance their

competencies in soft skills. As the programme emphasizes self-initiated learning and

hands-on competencies, graduates of this programme will be ready to take the

challenges in the world of computer technologies.

JOB PROSPECT

This programme provides the knowledge and skills in computer network technology,

network management and information security, supporting server and interactive

multimedia that can be applied to a broad range of careers in the ICT industrial world

and businesses. The knowledge and skills that the students acquire from the programme

will enable them to participate in the job market such as Maintenance Personnel,

Network Support Personnel, Network Administrator, IT / Information Support

Executive, Computer Technical Support, IT Supporting Engineer, Assistant Network

Engineer,IT Developer and Technical Helpdesk.


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VISION

To be Malaysias number one provider of an innovative human capital through

transformational education and training for the global workforce for 2015.

MISSION

Breaking boundaries for the creation of transformative and creative learning

environment for an innovation led economy.

PROGRAMME AIMS

The Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) graduates in Polytechnics,

Ministry of Higher Education will have knowledge, technical skills and attitude to adapt

themselves with new technological advancement and challenges in Networking fields.

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

The Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) programme shall produce semi

professionals who are:

1. equip graduates with knowledge, skills and attitude to adapt themselves with

new technological advancement and challenges in computing and networking

fields;

2. ability to practice professionalism and work ethics in fulfilling responsibilities

towards the Creator, clients and society;

3. trained to focus on the application, deployment, configuration and maintenance

needs of networking infrastructure, managing organisation and people over a

wide spectrum; and

4. possess entrepreneurial, leadership and effective communication skills that will

enable them to contribute to the ICT industrial development of the country.


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PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

Upon completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. apply fundamental principles of computing, mathematics and soft skills to be

competent and possess strong understanding in networking;

2. practice technical skills to design a sustainable and resilient network;

3. communicate effectively and function on multidisciplinary teams to meet job

specification;

4. demonstrate analytical and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot and solve

networking problems;

5. demonstrate an awareness of and consideration for society, health, safety, legal

and cultural issues and their consequent responsibilities;

6. apply the most recent technologies for analysis, design and implementation of

networking projects;

7. develop entrepreneurial skills in the related discipline that contributes towards

national growth and be competitive in IT industries;

8. adhere to professional codes of ethics and enhance humanistic values to adapt

to the real challenges in working environment; and

9. demonstrate effective leadership and teamwork skills.


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MATRIX OF PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO) VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) :

The Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) programme shall produce semi professionals who are:

PEOPLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9LD 1 LD2 LD3 LD4 LD5 LD6 LD7 LD8 LD9

1 equip graduates with knowledge, skills and attitude to adapt themselves withnew technological advancement and challenges in computing and networkingfields.

2 ability to practice professionalism and work ethics in fulfilling responsibilitiestowards the Creator, clients and society.

3 trained to focus on the application, deployment, configuration andmaintenance needs of networking infrastructure, managing organisation andpeople over a wide spectrum

4 possess entrepreneurial, leadership and effective communication skills thatwill enable them to contribute to the ICT industrial development of the country.

Learning DomainLD1 KnowledgeLD2 Practical SkillsLD3 Communication SkillsLD4 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving SkillsLD5 Social Skills and ResponsibilitiesLD6 Continuous Learning and Information Management SkillsLD7 Management and Entrepreneurial SkillsLD8 Professionalism, Ethics and MoralLD9 Leadership and Teamwork Skills


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MATRIX OF COURSES VS PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

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COMPULSORY1 AA 101 Islamic Education 1

2 AA 201 Islamic Education 2

3 AA 102 Moral Education 1

4 AA 202 Moral Education 2

5 AE 101 Communicative English 1



8 AA 301 Islamic Civilization

9 AR 101 Co-Curriculum 1

10 AR 201 Co-Curriculum 2

11 AS 101 Soft Skills

12 AW 101 Occupational Safety and Health 1

13 AT 401 Industrial Training

COMMON CORE

14 BA 102 Mathematics

15 FP 101 Programming Principles

16 FP 104 Computer Hardware


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17 FP 105 Computing Essentials

18 BA 202 Discrete Mathematics

19 FP 201 Programming Fundamentals

20 FP 202 Fundamentals of Operating System

21 FP 203 Computer Organisation

22 FP 301 Object Oriented Programming

23 FP 304 Database System

24 FP 501 Open Source Operating System

25 FP 601 Cyberpreneurship

SPECIALISATION

26 FN 211 Network Fundamentals

27 FN 311 Internet Services

28 FN 511 Switching and Routing

29 FN 512 Server Management

30 FN 513 Network Programming

31 FN 521 Networking Project Analysis and Design

32 FN 611 Network Design

33 FN 612 Network Security

34 FN 621 Networking Project


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ELECTIVE

35 * Foreign Language

36 FP 331 Marketing in IT

37 FP 332 Desktop Publishing

38 FP 333 Story Telling

39 FP 531 Statistical Analysis

40 FP 532 Mobile Development

TOTAL 23 19 12 16 2 14 2 4 6


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MATRIX OF COURSES VS LEARNING TAXANOMY

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C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5COMPULSORY

1 AA 101 Islamic Education 1 2 AA 201 Islamic Education 2 3 AA 102 Moral Education 1 4 AA 202 Moral Education 2 5 AE 101 Communicative English 1 6 AE 301 Communicative English 2 7 AE 501 Communicative English 3 8 AA 301 Islamic Civilization 9 AR 101 Co-Curriculum 1

10 AR 201 Co-Curriculum 2 11 AS 101 Soft Skills 12 AW 101 Occupational Safety and Health 1 13 AT 401 Industrial Training

COMMON CORE14 BA 102 Mathematics 15 FP 101 Programming Principles 16 FP 104 Computer Hardware 17 FP 105 Computing Essentials 18 BA 202 Discrete Mathematics 19 FP 201 Programming Fundamentals 20 FP 202 Fundamentals of Operating System


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C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 A1 A2 A3 A4 A521 FP 203 Computer Organisation 22 FP 301 Object Oriented Programming 23 FP 304 Database System 24 FP 501 Open Source Operating System 25 FP 601 Cyberpreneurship

SPECIALISATION26 FN 211 Network Fundamentals 27 FN 311 Internet Services 28 FN 511 Switching and Routing 29 FN 512 Server Management 30 FN 513 Network Programming 31 FN 521 Networking Project Analysis and Design 32 FN 611 Network Design 33 FN 612 Network Security 34 FN 621 Networking Project

ELECTIVE35 * Foreign Language 36 FP 331 Marketing in IT 37 FP 332 Desktop Publishing 38 FP 333 Storytelling 39 FP 531 Statistical Analysis 40 FP 532 Mobile Development

TOTAL 2 5 14 12 7 1 1 6 4 9 7 2 0 11 24 18 10 2


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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NETWORKING)S4

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L P T C L P T C L P T C L P T C L P T C

COMPULSORY

AA 101 Pendidikan Islam* 2 0 1 2

AA 203 Sains Teknologi dan Kejuruteraan Dalam Islam* 2 0 1 2

AB 102 Asas Pendidikan Moral** 2 0 1 2

AB 202 Pendidikan Moral** 2 0 1 2

AE 101 301 501 Communicative English 1, 2 & 3 1 3 0 2 1 2 0 2 1 2 0 2

AC 301 Tamadun Islam 2 0 1 2

AR 101 201 Ko-Kurikulum 1 & 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 1

AS 101 Soft Skills 1 2 0 2

TOTAL 4 7 1 7 2 2 1 3 3 2 1 4 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 0

COMMON CORE

AW 101 Occupational Safety and Health 1 1 0 1 1

BA 102 Mathematics 3 0 1 3

FP 101 Programming Principles 2 2 0 3

FP 104 Computer Hardware 1 2 0 2

FP 105 Computing Essentials 1 4 0 3

BA 202 Discrete Mathematics 2 0 1 2

FP 201 Programming Fundamentals 2 3 0 4

FP 202 Fundamentals of Operating System 2 2 0 3

FP 203 Computer Organisation 2 0 2 3

FP 301 Object Oriented Programming 2 4 0 4

FP 304 Database System 2 2 0 3

FP 501 Open Source Operating System 2 2 0 3

FP 601 Cyberpreneurship 2 0 1 3

TOTAL 7 8 1 11 8 5 3 12 7 8 1 11 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 3

SPECIALISATION

FN 211 Network Fundamentals 2 2 0 3

FN 311 Internet Services 1 4 0 4

FN 511 Switching and Routing 1 4 0 4

FN 512 Server Management 1 3 0 3

FN 513 Network Programming 1 3 0 3

FN 521 Networking Project Analysis and Design 2 2 0 3

FN 611 Network Design 3 2 0 4

FN 612 Network Security 1 3 0 3

FN 621 Networking Project 1 3 0 4

TOTAL 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 3 1 4 0 4 5 12 0 13 5 8 0 11

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

AT 401 Industrial Training 10

TOTAL 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

ELECTIVE

* Foreign Language 1 2 0 2

FP 331 Marketing in IT 2 0 0 2

FP 332 Desktop Publishing 1 2 0 2

FP 333 Story Telling 1 2 0 2

FP 531 Statistical Analysis 2 0 1 2

FP 532 Mobile Development 1 3 0 2

TOTAL ( 2 ELECTIVES COURSES ) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 2 0 0 2

GRAND TOTAL 11 15 2 18 12 9 4 18 11 14 2 19 8 14 0 17 9 8 1 16

CONTACT HOURS/CREDIT 18 18 19 17 16

TOTAL CREDIT

Legend/ Notes:L1 - L6 : Level 1 - Level 6 Total Lecture 51L : Lecture, P : Practical/Lab Total Practical (Practical+Tutorial) 69T : Tutorial, C : Credit Total Contact Hours 150

Lecture Percentage 34 %Students are required to complete a minimum of four credits of elective course Practical Percentage 66 %

Percentage of Specialisation 46 %* For Muslim Students

** For Non Muslim Students

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