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AN OVERVIEW OF FCSIT (FSKTM) Computer Centre was officially formed in – Mainly for the provision of computer facilities and services. Dec The Computer Centre took on an additional role of teaching and research of computer science and information technology Diploma in Computer Science postgraduate programme was introduced. With the inception in the 1974/75 session to the 1999/2001 session, a total of 304 students had been awarded the Diploma. Along the way, started in 1985 – Bachelor Degree as well as Master of Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes were introduced. April proposed for the establishment of a faculty - FCSIT. Formalized the establishment of the Faculty on Sept From Semester I, 1995/1996 Academic Session, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Master of Computer Science & Master of Library & Information Science Programme has been offered. For Semester I, 2013/2014 Academic Session, now is Batch 37. 2

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved ABOUT THE FACULTY Academic Staff: 78 Admin and Technical Staff: 40 Undergraduates: 370 (15% International) Postgraduates: 503 (49% International) PhD students: 198 3

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PROGRAMME OFFERED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES  Master of Computer Science  Master of Software Engineering  Master of Library and Information Science  Doctor of Philosophy Departments Artificial Intelligence Information System Computer System & Technology Software Engineering Library & Information Science 5

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 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’sPhD Minimum2 or 3 semesters4 semesters Maximum8 semesters12 semesters * Average4 semesters6 semesters 6

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 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. 7

Graduate On Time (GOT) Schedule For Masters By Mixed Mode Candidates SemesterActivitiesOutput Semester 1 Register for Part I: Courses Attend Bahasa Melayu course* Attend English Language course** Complete all courses in Semester I and Semester II Attend relevant workshops/ research seminars (Compulsory: EndNote, Turnitin, Stylewriter) Come up with a study plan to decide on programme specific and elective courses to take as suitable foundation for research area of interest OUTPUT OF SEM 1: Completed Bahasa Melayu course Completed English Language course Completed a portion of required courses Familiarized with EndNote, Turnitin, Stylewriter Semester 2 Complete all courses in Semester I and Semester II Consult Coordinator/supervisor to determine broad area of interest to research on. Choose a research topic from a list collated by programme coordinator. OUTPUT OF SEM 2: Completed all courses Familiarized with EndNote, Turnitin, Stylewriter Identified research topic Semester 3 Register for Part II : Dissertation Prepare and present proposal Research Plan (Gantt Chart) Prepare research instruments (if applicable) Plan data collection procedures (identify research site, seek permission) Collect Data/conduct experiment Analyse Data Expand Research Proposal into drafts of Chapters 1, 2, 3 Finalize Draft of Chapter 1 (Introduction) and 3 (Methodology) OUTPUT OF SEM 3: Research Proposal Approved by Panel Completed draft of chapters1, 2 & 3 (Approved by supervisor) Collected data. Analysed data © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 8

Graduate On Time (GOT) Schedule For Masters By Mixed Mode Candidates SemesterActivitiesOutput Semester 4 Begin Chapter 4 (Results/Analysis) and Chapter 5 (Discussion and Conclusion) Prepare and present Candidature Defence Submit 3 months notice Finalize all chapters Submit dissertation for examination OUTPUT OF SEM 5: Reviewed and completed all chapters (Approved by supervisor) Completed Candidature Defense Submitted 3 months’ notice. Submitted dissertation for examination Semester 5 Exam Committee meetingOutcome of Exam Committee meeting © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved Notes: Monitoring Panel 1.Chairman & 1 member who is an expert in the field and a supervisor. A fourth member is allowed to be appointed if necessary. 2.The same panel should follow through the proposal presentation and Candidature Defence. 3.It is strongly recommended that one member is appointed as internal examiner. 4.The main responsibilities of the panel should include the following:- a) Advise the student to improve the research proposal. b) Monitor the progress of the student c) Improve the research plan. *Applicable to all international candidates. ** Applicable to international candidates who are writing their dissertation in languages other than English. 9

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved CANDIDATURE REQUIREMENTS For Master’s by Coursework & Dissertation (Mixed-Mode) i.Proposal Presentation a.Proposal presentation at the beginning of the research component ii.Candidature Defense Presentation a.Present research progress in a Candidature Defence session b.Faculty Regulation : 12 months after registration date 10

For intake starting 2009 onwards for Master Programmes only. © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR COURSEWORK PART Marking Scheme 11

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. © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved Conditional Pass FOR COURSEWORK PART 12

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 © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved Failed and Terminated FOR COURSEWORK PART 13

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 University Of Malaya (Masters Degree) Regulation 2010, Page 26 © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved Academic Probationary Period FOR COURSEWORK PART 14

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved SCHOLARSHIP FOR RESEARCH CANDIDATES Contact: Scholarship Unit, IPS, Mr. Mohd Hadi 03 – /

MAY 2011 – Postgraduate Research Excellence Symposium (PGReS) was introduced. In the year of 2011 to 2013, 163 students have presented their research works. AIM To assist students in achieving excellence in research. OBJECTIVES  To facilitate students activities towards ISI publication  To provide a platform for student to exercise presentation skills  To increase students contributions of publication in ISI Journal  To improve students technical writing skills © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE SYMPOSIUM (PGRES) 16

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved PG ACHIEVEMENTS Winners of PGRES 2012Winners of PGRES 2013 Department of Artificial Intelligence LIM CHERN HONG (WHA110010) Department of Computer and System Technology ABDUL NASIR KHAN (WHA110003) Department of Library and Information Science NAHID BAYAT (WHA090035) Department of Information System GAN KENG HOON (WHA050004) Department of Software Engineering SIMA ZAMANI (WHA100046) Department of Artificial Intelligence ELFIZAR (WHA090033) Department of Computer and System Technology ZOHREH SANAEI MOGHADDAM (WHA100049) Department of Library and Information Science HUSRIATI HUSSAIN (WGB100012) Department of Information System SHAHARUL ANWAR SHAFIE (WHA100047) Department of Software Engineering SAIF UR REHMAN KHAN (WHA110022) POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH EXCELLENCE SYMPOSIUM (PGRES) 17

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved PG ACHIEVEMENTS FSKTM 3MT 2012FSKTM 3MT 2013 WINNER MR. SAEED REZA AGHABOZORGI SAHAF YAZDI (WHA080005) SV : DR. TEH YING WAH 1 ST RUNNER UP SAMAN MIRZA ABDULLA (WHA080028) SV : ASSOC. PROF. DR. MISS LAIHA MAT KIAH WINNER MR. MUHAMMAD SHIRAZ (WHA100052) SV : ASSOC. PROF. DR. ABDULLAH GANI 1 ST RUNNER UP MRS. AMINEH AMINI (WHA090004) SV : ASSOC. PROF. DR. TEH YING WAH UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA THREE MINUTE THESIS (UM3MT) – FACULTY LEVEL 18

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FACULTY FACILITIES At FCSIT, our classrooms and laboratories are equipped with sophisticated computers and audio-visual tools. Our wireless networks are available from any classrooms, laboratories and the foyers of the faculty’s building. Our e-learning system called Spectrum is used intensively in the delivery of all courses. The faculty has its own library, canteen and surau and there is shuttle bus service in campus. All students are privileged to access UM’s library and other well known digital libraries for free. Students also have free access to UM Sports Centre and many more. 19

Librarian Assistants : 1. Mrs. Sedigheh Famil Dardashti 2. Ms. Maryam Alsadat Derakshan Level 1, Block A (Main Building) © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FACULTY LIBRARY 20

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved Foyer Cafeteria Main Office CCNA Labs FACULTY FACILITIES 21

Web of Science Journals Specialized Research Labs MJCS © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved THE OUTLOOK 22

A ‘leisure space’ is in the making…. Location : First Floor, Block B (Annex Building). © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved IMPROVEMENTS ON FACILITIES (1) 23

Site view : Student Concourse © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSE ONLY 24

Pantry space will be provided © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSE ONLY 25

Photostat / printing & Vending Machine will be provided for students © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSE ONLY 26

Leisure space and discussion area © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSE ONLY 27

Front view : Student Concourse © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSE ONLY 28

The faculty is also in the process of upgrading/replacing the computers for PhD and research labs. © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved IMPROVEMENTS ON FACILITIES (2) 29

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Please register for your courses as per schedule – refer to Institute Graduate Studies (IGS) website ( Please sign up for SISWAMAIL when you register – much of communication from the University and IGS will be through / mailing list using your SISWAMAIL address Sign up for your program mailing list (MCS) (MLIS) (MSE) (PHD) Important communication from the faculty will be through mailing list Check your at least once a day; messages from UMMAIL will be removed after one week © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved REMINDERS 31

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 1.The Laboratory Regulations 2.Programme Handbook: 3.Postgraduate Rules & Regulation : 4.Student Dress Code : 5.FCSIT - Postgraduate Activities : REMINDERS Please read : 32

© Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 1.Identification 2.Book borrowing 3.Other matters that will be enforced from time to time Note : Element of fine will be implemented in the nearer future to those who disobey. DISPLAY STUDENT CARD IN CAMPUS (INCLUDING WISMA R&D) Purposes : 33

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Academic matters: Program Coordinators PhD: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah- MSE: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarinah Mohd Kasirun- MCS: Dr. Sri Devi d/o Ravana- MLIS: Dr. Kiran Kaur d/o Gurmit Singh- Program Administrative matters PhD:Mr. Mazrulhisham Mat Yusuf- MCS : Mrs. Norhazariah Husin - MSE : Mrs. Norhafidzan Ahmad - MLIS:Mrs. Norazirah Mohd Supi- General Administrative Matters Deputy Dean (Postgraduate) : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Miss Laiha Mat Kiah Senior Assistant Registrar: Mrs. Nor Azian Abdul Bari Assistant Office Secretary: Mrs. Noordalilia Ilyana Kiwam © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact No : / 6306 / 6380 / 6316 /

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR ATTENDING A CONFERENCE/SEMINAR FOR POSTGRADUATE CANDIDATES  For SUBSEQUENT APPLICATION, an evidence that a paper HAS BEEN PUBLISHED in an ISI journal needs to be provided. Downloadable Form at © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved CONFERENCE/SEMINAR 36

IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOUR AND ABUSIVE / VULGAR WORDS SERIOUS THOUGHT… Disciplinary action can be taken. © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved WARNING ! 37

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Class : WXGC6110 (Object-Oriented Techniques) Lecturer : Dr. Chiam Yin Kia Day : Tuesday Time : 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm Venue : Tutorial Room 3 (BT 3), Block B, FCSIT Please be informed that the above class will commence on 17 th September 2013, Tuesday ( week 2 ). CLASS INFORMATION © Copyright 2012 FCSIT, University of Malaya. All Rights Reserved 39