Kandungan Kursus SC015 – Sains Komputer (Semester 1)

Kolej Matrikulasi Sarawak

Kursus SC015 memperkenalkan konsep asas sistem komputer, teknologi internet, etika serta pembangunan sistem. Ia merangkumi empat topik utama berikut:

🔹 Topic 1: Computer System

This topic provides foundational knowledge on how computer systems operate.

1.1 System Concept

• Components of a computer system
  
  

• Relationship between hardware, software, data, and users
  
  

1.2 Number System and Representation

• Number systems: binary, decimal, hexadecimal
  
  

• Number conversions
  
  

• Data representation in computers
  
  

1.3 Information Coding Scheme

• ASCII
  
  

• Unicode
  
  

• Data encoding methods
  
  

1.4 Logic Gate and Simple Logic Circuit

• Types of logic gates: AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR, XOR
  
  

• Construction of simple logic circuits
  
  

🔹 Topic 2: Internet Technology

This topic explains the fundamentals of computer networks and internet technologies.

2.1 Basic Concept of Network

• Definition and purpose of computer networks
  
  

• Benefits and applications of networking
  
  

2.2 Network Architecture

• Peer-to-peer and client-server architecture
  
  

• Basic communication models
  
  

2.3 Classification of Network

• LAN, MAN, WAN
  
  

• Basic network topologies
  
  

2.4 Introduction to the Internet

• History and evolution of the Internet
  
  

• How the Internet works
  
  

2.5 Broadband Internet Connection

• Types of broadband technologies: fiber, DSL, satellite, wireless
  
  

2.6 The Internet Address

• IP addressing (IPv4 and IPv6)
  
  

• Domain Name System (DNS)
  
  

🔹 Topic 3: Computer Ethics and Security

This topic builds awareness about ethical issues and basic security practices in computing.

3.1 Areas of Computer Ethics

• Digital copyright and intellectual property
  
  

• Privacy and personal data protection
  
  

• Ethical issues in technology use
  
  

3.2 Netiquette

• Online communication etiquette
  
  

• Responsible behaviour in digital platforms
  
  

3.3 Computer Security Risks and Measures

• Types of security threats (viruses, malware, phishing)
  
  

• Basic protection methods (antivirus, firewalls, secure passwords)
  
  

🔹 Topic 6: System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

The final topic introduces students to the systematic process used in developing information systems.

6.1 System Development Life Cycle

• Main phases of SDLC:
  
  

  • Planning
    
    

  • Analysis
    
    

  • Design
    
    

  • Development
    
    

  • Testing
    
    

  • Implementation
    
    

  • Maintenance
    
    

• Importance of documentation throughout the development process