NYP's Diploma In Information Technology: Modules For The Second Semester Of The First Year

For general information, these are the modules for the second semester during the course of the 1st year in NYP's Diploma In Information Technology:

• IT1201 Computing Mathematics 2
• This subject covers Basic Statistical Concepts and Applications. Topics include basic concepts on Descriptive Statistics, Linear Regression and Correlation, Permutation and Combination, Probability Theory and Probability Distributions, Estimation and Hypothesis Testing.

• IT1202 Internet Application Development
  
• This module teaches students the underlying mechanism of client-server architecture and general understanding of Internet architecture and development of applications for the Internet. Students will be equipped with the necessary skills to develop web-based database applications using Internet scripting languages. Security issues in the development of Internet applications will be discussed.

• IT1204 Data Structures & Algorithms
• This module teaches concepts of data structures and algorithms for effective problem-solving skills and implementation of solution using Java. It focuses on dynamic data structures such as stacks, queues, linked lists, trees and graphs. Algorithms for searching and sorting, including common algorithm design techniques, will also be introduced.

• IT1205 Operating Systems
  
• This module introduces the fundamental concepts of operating systems to students. It provides an overview on different types of operating systems such as Windows XP, Windows 2000, Linux and Unix, as well as their general functions. It discusses essential operating system components and concepts in the area of process management, memory management, storage management and file management in detail.

• IT1210 Communication Skills 2
• This module equips the students with the essential skills to perform well academically in areas such as report writing. It also equips them with skills required at the work place. These include the writing of business letters and minutes of meetings. In addition, this module provides the students with the understanding of communication relationships and strategies, conflict management and negotiation skills, team dynamics and meeting skills.

• IT1213 Data Communications & Networking
• This module is designed to provide basic essential concepts of Data Communications and an introduction to computer networks. It covers the basics of transmission such as analog transmission, digital transmission, multiplexing, layered protocol concepts such as ISO/OSI model and various types of transmission media. In addition, it also provides the fundamental knowledge of networks. Local Area Networks (LAN) and internetworking devices.

• IT1290 IT Innovation Project
• Fosters the creative talent of the students, encourages experimentation, and instils in them an innovation mindset in the realms of information technology. The module focuses not just on generating innovative ideas but also on their implementation, by applying and synthesising the technical know-how and business knowledge the students have acquired.