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Microelectronics with Computer Communications
 
The Microelectronics with Computer Communications course covers a wide range of topics in computer, electronics,
communications and networking. The course aims to produce graduates with sound electronic and networking foundations and with strong analytical and logical thinking skills as well as good hands-on skills. Students studying this course are prepared for Cisco’s Netacad (CCNA) examination simultaneously.
 
The Microelectronics with Computer Communications course offered in the Microelectronics and Physics Division is well equipped with a wide range of software, hardware and networking facilities to enhance students’ learning.
 
The course covers wide range yet in-depth knowledge in computer, networking and electronics. The syllabus covers electronics, microcontroller systems, computer systems, object-oriented programming, system analysis, computer networking, data communications and telecommunications. Students are prepared with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed for the Cisco networking professional examination (CCNA).

    Academic and Professional Progression

The standard of the Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Computer Communications) is equivalent to the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further their studies to:
a)
Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Junior & Senior Years) (Microelectronics with Computer
Communications) at TAR College.
b)
Relevant Bachelor (Honours) Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other universities on advanced standing / credit transfer.
   
    Career Prospects
 
Information and communication technology is increasingly being used by industry and commerce as a means of gaining a commercial advantage either by reducing manual costs or by improving the quality of their products or services. Advancement in computer and microelectronic systems is leading to a rapid change in information and communication technology. Under this trend of rapid development in ICT, the demand for ICT personnel in communication and networking will continue unabated.
 
The Diploma in Science course is thus to prepare graduates for employment in all sectors of industries where information and communication technology is employed. Graduates could seek jobs as programmers and network or computer systems hardware/software technical support staff.
 
   Minimum Entry Requirements
   
I Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Computer Communications)
 
  		• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
        (i) 5 credits which must include Additional Mathematics
        (ii) Pass in English Language and Physics
       
      OR
       
     
  		• Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology from TAR College
       
     
    Applicants who only have a pass in SPM Bahasa Malaysia will be required to obtain a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia or equivalent before the award of Diploma.
       
     
    A pass in the English Language (1119 Level) course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Diploma course.
       
       Course Schedule

    Course Schedule
    Diploma in Science (Microelectronics with Computer Communications)
    Unit Code Unit Title
    Credit
    AACS1104 Information Technology
    4
    AAMP1024 Basic Electronics
    4
    AAMP1134 Physics I
    4
    AAMS1533 Engineering Mathematics I
    3
    AELE1023 English Language
    3
    AEMS2022 Hubungan Etnik
    2
    AACS1123 Principles of Information Systems
    3
    AACS1514 Introduction to Programming
    4
    AAMP2144 Physics II
    4
    AAMS1543 Engineering Mathematics II
    3
    AEMS2012 Bahasa Malaysia Lanjutan
    2
    AACS1194 Web Page Design
    4
    AELE2163 English for Communication
    3
    AACS2114 Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
    4
    AAMP3014 Circuits and Signals
    4
    AAMP3024 Electronics I
    4
    AAMS2533 Engineering Mathematics III
    3
    AELE3183 English for Science
    3
    AEMS1412 Tamadun Islam dan Asia
    2
    AACS2184 Analysis and Design of Information Systems
    4
    AAMP3034 Data Communications and Networks
    4
    AAMP3053 Telecommunications
    3
    AAMP3054 Electronics II
    4
    AAMS3534 Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
    4
    ABDM3263 Entrepreneurial Studies
    3
    AAMP3264 Microprocessors
    4
    AAMS3543 Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
    3
      Co-curricular units
    2