FOUNDATION COMPUTING I

About this Course

Course Description

The Foundation Computing I course focuses on the basic knowledge of computer system, the Internet, communication and networking, and general purpose and engineering application software in producing Information. This course is designed with a logical progression of topics arranged for students, who are entering tertiary education with different learning styles and varied stages of preparedness to further their studies at higher level. The purpose of this course is to produce students with knowledge of computer technology and problem-solving skills in order to develop long-term retention of principles and practice needed in their future studies. The goal will be accomplished by thorough guidance methods, in-class exercises and hands on exercises. By the end of this course, students are expected to acquire and apply knowledge of computer to respective fields of engineering, medicine, health, environment, agriculture, and industry.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Differentiate between traditional and contemporary computing in producing information.
2 ) Demonstrate social skills and responsibility in community service through sharing knowledge of using productivity software
3 ) Display the use of open source computer software and hardware in activating robotic movement.
4 ) Analyse the weaknesses and strengths of ubiquitous open technology in producing information

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 5 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Beginner
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Science & Technology ( ST )

 Syllabus

- Evolution of Computer and the Internet
- Ubiquitous Technologies and Societies, Internet of Things
- Hardware Components & Assessing Hardware
- System Software, OS, Utility, File Management
- Application Software

-Number System
-Logic Gates

-Concept of the Internet and Networking
-Networking Fundamentals, Architecture, Components
-Classification, Topologies, Device, Security

-Major Threats to Digital Assets
-Protecting Digital Property

-Database Fundamental
-Database in Business
-Big Data Fundamental

-Word Processing
-Spreadsheet Software
-Presentation Graphic Software
-Arduino
-Big Data Application

Our Instructor

TS. JASRUL NIZAM BIN GHAZALI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

AMINATUL SOLEHAH BINTI IDRIS

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

TS. DR. SYED MOHD ZAHID BIN SYED ZAINAL ARIFFIN

Course Instructor
UiTM Shah Alam

RAUDZATUL FATHIYAH BINTI MOHD SAID

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

TS. DR. ISMASSABAH BINTI ISMAIL

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

NURHILYANA BINTI ANUAR

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Dengkil

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Anyone who wants to learn fundamentals knowledge on computing.