Diploma In Computing

This unit introduces students to the idea of programming; how a program expresses our perception of a problem and our solution; how to construct programs; and the concepts and techniques used in programming.

This unit introduces students to the study and thinking skills that students need in order to study efficiently and effectively in post-secondary education. It also aims to give the students the opportunity to develop the communication skills they need to interact appropriately with their peers and lecturers in the learning situations they will encounter.

It provides a practical philosophy based on action. This unit is to help students be the best in college by showing students how to master the academic and personal skills needed to succeed in higher education--how to manage their time, improve their reading and note-taking skills, work toward their career goals. It is also shows students that the skills one needs for success in college are the same skills one needs for success in life.

Mathematics has universal appeal in the sense that it is a subject that is both living and powerful. Students learning mathematics will find it most useful and fascinating. Its deep underlying logic encourages analytical thinking and deduction and this is especially important for Information Technology professionals.

This unit aims to provide a good foundation in mathematics for students who want to do a course in computing. The main emphasis in this unit is to hone the students’ ability in solving quantitative problems in the areas of Algebra, Geometry, Numerical Approximations, Probability and Statistics.

Mathematics is a subject taken by most ‘A’ level students in Singapore. This unit therefore aims to provide adequate mathematical foundation comparable to ‘A’ level Mathematics so that students will not be disadvantaged when they enter the BTEC HND course and also to prepare students for university studies.

This unit aims to provide students with no computer background an understanding of computer fundamentals particularly with respect to personal computer hardware and software, security/privacy issues, the World Wide Web and enterprise computing. It provides an overview of the most up-to-date technology in an ever-changing discipline.

Problem solving and programming skills are practical skills acquired by example and drill. Having introduced the students to the idea of programming, this unit goes into selected application domains to demonstrate the paradigm and show programming techniques and language features in action.

This unit aims to extend the students’ abilities in the study and communication skills to which they were introduced and which they began to develop in the Study Skills and Communication I unit. There will be emphasis on good planning, organization, style and accuracy in written communication and on fluency and appropriateness in oral communication. The students will read up on and discuss current, local and global issues to widen their general knowledge and develop their social responsibility.

It encourages the student to become a mindful learner and thinker leading to greater success. This unit helps students achieving information literacy by learning how to find, evaluate, and use information of all kinds.

This unit is a continuation of the Mathematics I unit’s effort to provide a good foundation in mathematics that encourages analytical thinking and deduction – skills that are essential for Information Technology professionals. However, the main focus of this unit will be in solving quantitative problems using mathematical modelling in the areas of Trigonometry and Calculus.

Information Technology helps man to handle and use information. In this unit, students will be exposed to the applications and influences of current and emerging technologies on society.

The emphasis of this unit is to teach the fundamentals of information technology and its applications and provide opportunities for students to learn through exploration and self-discovery.

This unit introduces students to a wide range of personal computing tools and office technologies such as email, word-processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, document imaging system and presentation tools.