Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology.

Faculty Of Computer Science & Information Technology

Briefing Programme for New Intake(Semester I, 2011/2012 Academic

Session)

5 September 2011


Overview

• Started as Computer Center within University of Malaya in 1965

• Became Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology in 1994

• Currently has approx. 926 students (as at 5/9/2011)– 482 postgraduate– 444 undergraduate

• And 85 lecturers + 24 administrative + 13 technical staff


Faculty Organizational Chart

Management of FCSIT


An Overview of the Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology

• Faculty currently offers – 6 undergraduate programs

• Bachelor of Computer Science- Artificial Intelligence- Computer Networking and System- Management Information System- Software Engineering

• Bachelor of Information Technology- Management- Multimedia

– 3 Masters programs• Master of Computer Science (MCS)• Master of Software Engineering (MSE)• Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

– Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)


Master of Computer Science(MCS)

• Offered through– Coursework & Dissertation (KD)

• 56 credits 3 core courses + 2 elective courses

• Dissertation : 40 credits– Dissertation only (D)

• Specialization in – Data Communication and Networking– Management Information Systems– Artificial Intelligence– Multimedia


Master of Library & Information Science(MLIS)

• Offered through:– Coursework & Dissertation (KD)


• Dissertation : 40 credits

– Dissertation only (D)


Master of Software Engineering(MSE)

• Offered through:– Coursework & Dissertation (KD)


• Dissertation : 40 credits


Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• By full research only


Programme Handbook

• Refer to FCSIT website : www.fsktm.um.edu.my


Duration of Programme

• The duration of studies depends on a particular programme and the progress of the individual student. Basically, the minimum and maximum periods are as follows:

*Average semesters are the length of time when candidates usually completed their programme.

Programme Duration Master’s PhD

Minimum 2 or 3 semesters 4 semesters

Maximum 8 semesters 12 semesters

* Average 4 semesters 6 semesters


Proposal Presentation

• Faculty Regulations regarding Candidature Defense & Research Seminar:– For Master programs (KD; Coursework & Dissertation)

• Master of Computer Science (MCS)• Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)• Master of Software Engineering (MSE)

–6 months after registration date.


Candidature Defense & Research Seminar

• Faculty Regulations regarding Candidature Defense & Research Seminar:– For Master programs (DS; Fully Research)

• Master of Computer Science (MCS)• Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS)

– 6 months after registration date.

– Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

– 12 months after registration date.


Scholarship for Research Candidates

Contact: Scholarship Unit, IPS, Mrs. Husziatina Mohd Razali @ 03 – 7967 6996


Facilities in the Faculty

• Two buildings– Building A (Main building)

• Dean Office, General Office, Lecture Rooms, BK1 and BK3 on ground floor

• Teaching Labs and Research Labs on 1st floor• Lecturers’ Rooms on 2nd floor

– Building B (Annexe Building)• Lecture halls DK1, DK2, BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4, BT5 and Labs

on ground floor• Lecturers’ Rooms and Research Labs on 1st and 2nd floor

• Wide range of computing facilities• Teaching labs; Research labs, with fairly new computers• Wireless Internet access in Block A and Block B


Lecture Room


Faculty Library

Librarian Assistants :

1. Ms. Niusha Zohoorian Fooladi 2. Ms. Kamilya Assylbekova

Level 1, Building A (Main Building)


Teaching Labs Research Labs

Wireless Internet Access


Dean Office and General Office

Foyer Cafeteria

Building A (Main Building)


CCNA Labs

Postgraduate Labs

CCNA Labs

Building A (Main Building)


Directions of the Faculty

• Increasing emphasis on quality education– Graduate within 4 semesters (Masters)

/ 8 semesters (PhD) (financial rewards for early completion for PhD students)

– Have the necessary knowledge and soft skills

• Increasing emphasis on research and publication– Incentives for students doing research, e.g. financial

support, conference participation, publication, etc.– Increased facilities.– Extra space for Postgraduate in the Wisma R&D.

• Level 15 (Postgraduate & General)


Who to SeeFor More Information

• Academic matters:Program Coordinators

• MCS: Mrs. Sri Devi Ravana• MSE: Dr. Zarinah Mohd Kasirun• MLIS: Dr. Kiran Kaur• PhD: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah

• Program Administrative matters• MCS : Ms. Nurshakila Johanularifin• MSE : Mrs. Norhazariah Husin• MLIS: Ms. Norazirah Mohd Supi• PhD: Mr. Mazrulhisham Mat Yusuf

• General Administrative Matters• Deputy Dean (Postgraduate) : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah• Senior Assistant Registrar : Mrs. Nor Azian Abdul Bari• Assistant Office Secretary : Ms. Noordalilia Ilyana Kiwam• Administration Assistant : Ms. Norhafidzan Ahmad


For More Information• Visit the Faculty website http://www.fsktm.um.edu.my

http://www.fsktm.um.edu.my/


Reminders

• Please register for your courses as per schedule – refer to Institute Graduate Studies (IGS) website (www.ips.um.edu.my)

• Please sign up for SISWAMAIL when you register – much of communication from the University and IGS will be through e-mail / mailing list using your SISWAMAIL address

• Sign up for your program mailing list

[email protected] (MCS)[email protected] (MSE)[email protected] (MLIS)

• Important communication from the faculty will be through mailing list

• Check your e-mail at least once a day; messages from UMMAIL will be removed after one week


Reminders

Starting from Semester I, 2011/2012 Academic Session, after all Curriculum Reviews have been approved, all mix-mode (Coursework & Dissertation) for MCS, MSE and MLIS will be 56 credits.

(which consist of 40 credits on Dissertation)


Reminders

• Study smart – aim to finish your program within stipulated period.

• Practice academic integrity – cheating and plagiarism are serious offences, and can result in students losing their degree.


Marking Scheme

For intake starting 2009 onwards for Master Programmes only.


Conditional Pass

A Conditional Pass means a pass in the course concerned if the CGPA is 3.0 or greater in the semester which the course is taken.


Academic Probationary Period

Any candidate with a GPA below 3.00 in any semester shall be given a Probation and will be placed under an Academic Probationary Period in the following normal semester.

The Period shall continue until the candidate has achieved a GPA of 3.00.

University Of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulation 2010, Page 26


Failed and Terminated

A candidate may be terminated from his programme of study if he/she-

i. does not achieve after three attempts the minimum pass grade for all courses for which the Faculty has made compulsory to obtain in order to pass;

ii. has obtained a GPA of less than 3.00 (even though more than 2.00) for three consecutive Normal Semesters.

iii. has obtained a GPA of less than 2.00 in two consecutive Normal Semesters.

University Of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulation 2010, Page 26

ALERT


Postgraduate Research Excellence Symposium 2011

Date : 26 – 27.9.2011

Time : 8.30 am - 5.30 pm

Venue : To be informed later

• All postgraduate students are highly encouraged to attend.

* New student of 2011 are compulsory.


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