S tudent H andbookk - Division of Applied Science and Technology

Associate of Science in 

Information Systems Development 

(ISD) 

S t u d e n t H a n d b o o k

CONTENTS 

Page 

1. Introduction 1 

2. Programme Entrance Requirements 3 

3. Aims and Objectives 5 

4. Programme Structure and Curriculum 7 

5. Keyword Syllabus for Courses 15 

6. Programme Requirements 22 

7. Student Charter 25 

8. Further Studies 31 

9. Staff List 32 

10. Academic Honesty and Research Ethics 37 

Academic Calendar 

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Introduction 

This handbook provides you with important information you need for your 

specific programme. You should read it carefully and keep the handbook for 

reference throughout your time at CCCU. 

The Associate Degree programme you have chosen is one of the many high 

quality programmes being offered by the Community College of City University, 

City University of Hong Kong. 

There are five academic units in the College, namely the Divisions of 

Commerce, Computer Studies, Language Studies and Social Studies, and the 

Centre for Lifelong Learning. Together they offer a wide and expanding range 

of Associate Degree programmes and a PreAssociate Degree programme, 

and other shorter programmes for the benefit of the Hong Kong SAR and the 

wider region. 

The following Associate Degree programmes will be offered in the 2007/08 

academic year: 

Offering Unit 

Division of Commerce 

Programme 

Associate of Business Administration 

(Accountancy) 

(China Business Management) 

(Electronic Commerce and Web Technology) * 

(Financial Services) 

(General Management) 

(Global Business) 

(Global Logistics and Trade Finance) 

(Human Resources Management) 

(Marketing) 

(with Communication Studies in 

English/Chinese)# 

AScISD Programme Handbook 1

Division of Computer 

Studies 

Associate of Business Administration 

(Electronic Commerce and Web Technology) * 

Associate of Engineering 

Associate of Science in 

Applied Business Statistics 

Airport Operations and Aviation Logistics 

Creative and Interactive Media Production 

Digital Media and Entertainment 

Information Systems Development 

Information Technology 

Network and Systems Administration 

Division of Language 

Studies 

Associate of Arts in 

Applied Chinese Studies 

Applied Japanese Studies 

Bilingual Communication Studies 

Digital Visual Design 

English for Professional Communication 

Media and Publication Design 

Public Relations and Communication 

Translation and Interpretation 

Division of Social Studies 

Associate of Social Science 

Associate of Social Science in 

Applied Psychology 

Applied Social Studies 

Applied Studies in Urban Living 

Customer Service Management 

Leisure and Tourism Management 

Public Administration and Management 

Social Work ^ 

Community College 

PreAssociate Degree Programme 

* This programme is jointly offered by the Division of Commerce & Division of Computer Studies 

# This programme is jointly offered by the Division of Commerce & Division of Language Studies 

^ Offered in both government and nongovernment funded mode 

2 AscISD Programme Handbook

Programme Entrance 

Requirements 

Students must satisfy one of the following sets of entrance requirements for 

admission to the Associate of Science in Information Systems Development: 

Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE) Entry: 

‣ E in 1 HKALE subject; or E in 2 HKALE AS subjects, which may include Use of 

English, and Chinese Language and Culture; and 

‣ E in 5 HKCEE subjects, which may include English Language (Syllabus B) and 

Chinese Language. 

Other Qualifications Entry: 

Students who do not satisfy the HKALE entrance requirements may be 

considered based on other qualifications attained. These other qualifications 

may include an academic qualification from a local post secondary institution or 

a professional qualification acceptable to the University. 

Qualification attained by study at a local international school, or a nonlocal high 

school, at Grade 12 or equivalent, are also accepted as satisfying the General 

Entrance Requirements. 

Application whose entrance qualification is obtained in a language other than 

English will need an acceptable result in an approved English language 

qualification such as TOEFL, IELTS, or the NEAB University Entrance Test in 

English. 

Mature Applicants Entry: 

Those who do not possess the formal academic qualifications required for 

admission but are aged 23 or above on 1 September in the year of admission, 

may be granted exemption from the University’s entrance requirements 


that they can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the University aptitude and 

suitability for the programme on the basis of work experience, maturity and 

academic attainment. Mature applicants will normally be expected to have at 

least one year of relevant work experience. 

Shortlisted mature applicants may be required to sit for an entrance examination 

followed by an interview. 


Aims and 

Objectives 

Aims 

The programme aims to provide students with sound practical knowledge of 

computing fundamentals and a thorough understanding of ethical and quality 

issues, management and planning skills that are associated with the computing 

profession. These allow the students to grow with and adapt to new 

technological developments in a practical environment. Graduates of the 

programme will be able to develop quality software and reliable business 

application systems. They will be able to function in these capacities 

independently or as a team player. The programme also equips students with 

the academic foundation required for articulation into bachelor degree studies. 

Objectives 

The program objectives are to: 

1. develop students’ proficiency in computer programming and networking, 

quality awareness, project management, communication skills and team 

work, and inculcate in them the attitude of professional ethics and 

approach to problem solving as well as general awareness of health and 

safety. 

2. develop a range of information technology transferable skills to prepare 

students for general employment for a broad range of careers in 

commercial, industrial, engineering and media computing; 

3. apply proven methods, tools and techniques to the effective and efficient 

development and implementation of reliable information systems in a 

business environment; 


Links with Industry 

The programme is vocationally oriented with regular input from professionals 

such as IT directors, IT managers, system analysts, game developers, and 

support managers. To provide students with an opportunity to appreciate a 

reallife working environment, a twocredit optional course called “Industrial 

Work Experience” is offered to students to allow them to gain experience in an 

industrial setting. With this course, our Division could also maintain a good 

relationship with our employers and understand their needs. 

Career Opportunities 

Graduates will have the necessary foundation to develop careers as 

programmers, Webmasters, Internet application developers, system support 

specialists, IT technologists, database administrators, ecommerce application 

developers, media designers, consultants, user trainers, helpline supports, 

and IT sales, etc. 

Students are also equipped for successful careers in areas like accountancy, 

marketing, sales, banking, finance and multimedia in senior positions such as 

system analyst, application development manager, technical support manager, 

or computer security professionals. 


Programme Structure 

and Curriculum 

Structure of the Programme 

The programme is a twoyear fulltime study. Students should accumulate at 

least 60 credit units with the following distribution in order to be eligible for an 

Associate of Science in Information Systems Development award. 

Units 

Essencial Courses 33 

Specialized and Elective courses 18 

Languages 9 

60 (Total without taking IWE) 

Industrial Work Experience (IWE) (optional) 2 

Total: 60/62 

Programme Curriculum on the Essential and Specialized Courses 

This programme equips students with the skills needed to design and develop 

computerbased solutions for business. It prepares students to work in the 

business, engineering, web design, as well as media computing environment. It 

enables students to identify, analyse and solve problems by producing effective 

computer solutions. The essential skills include being able to understand the 

nature of the business requirement, selecting the appropriate software/hardware 

platform, developing Internet applications and interactive computer media, and 

utilising and supporting the networked facilities in cooperation with the enduser to 

produce effective solutions. 

Basic knowledge of computing is not assumed for studying in this programme. 

Students from science, commerce and arts backgrounds are welcome to apply. 

The programme focuses on the design and construction of information systems 

which meet the needs of clients. The software system should be robust, 

maintainable, reliable, economic and costeffective as standalone or in networked 


environment. The programme also focuses on producing graduates who are able 

provide quality technical service as an individual. 

Year 1 of the programme is designed to build up students’ foundation in 

information systems, programming skills, objectoriented design, hardware, 

communication, and multimedia in a variety of essential courses. The addition of 

communication skills (English and Chinese) in the programme offers students the 

chance to maximise employment prospects. Moreover, students need to fulfill 

their University Language Requirement and CCCU English Language 

Requirement by taking courses offered by the Division of Language Studies (and 

the English Language Centre). These widen their horizons and sharpen their 

communication skills. During the summer, students might have the chance of 

taking a 2credit optional course, Industrial Work Experience, in which students are 

placed in a company or organization to gain practical work experience. 

Students will then go on to study some advanced courses in Year 2. Essencial 

courses on data structures and algorithms, database systems and design, 

systems methodologies, professional issues, and project development are offered 

at this level. Specialized courses on database administration, advance database 

administration, information system in business, and software quality 

management are offered at this level. 


The courses in the programme are listed below: 

Year 1 

DCO10102 Introduction to Computer Systems 

DCO10103 Programming in Java 

DCO10104 UserCentered Design and Testing 

DCO10105 ObjectOriented Programming and Design 

DCO20202 Webbased Multimedia Technology 

DCO10301 Networking Fundamentals 

CM10111 Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Studies 

LS22171 English Communication Skills for Computing 

LS12202 Chinese for Computer Studies 

EL1000 English for Academic Purpose 

Summer Term 

Industrial Work Experience (DCO20710) (optional course taken by students) 

Year 2 

DCO20105 Data Structures and Algorithms 

DCO20401 Database Systems and Design 

DCO20611 System Methodologies 

DCO20612 Project Develpment 

DCO20620 Professional Issues in Computing 

DCO20402 Software Quality Management 

DCO20403 Database Administration 

DCO20404 Information Systems in Business 

DCO20405 Advanced Database Administration and Networking 

One elective course offered by the Division of Computer Studies. 

The programme organisation and suggested study progress flowchart for normal 

study is shown on the following page. 


Associate of Science in Information Systems Development (2007/2008 Cohort) 

FullTime 2Year Programme 

Essential Courses Specialized Courses 

Elective 

Optional 

Course 

Total (CU) 

Year 

Semester 

1 A DCO10102 DCO10103 CM10111 LS12202 English 15 

Introduction Programming Mathematics Chinese for 

to Computer in Java and Statistics for Computer Academic 

Systems for Computer Studies Purposes 

Studies (EAP) 

3 3 3 3 3 

B DCO10104 DCO20202 DCO10301 LS22171 DCO10105 15 

UserCentered Webbased Networking English ObjectOriented 

Design and Multimedia Fundamentals Communication Programming 

Testing Technology (CISCO) Skills for and Design 

Computing 

3 3 3 3 3 

S DCO20710 2 optional 

Industrial 

Work 

Experience 

2 

2 A DCO20105 DCO20401 DCO20611 DCO20403 DCO20404 15 

Data Database System DataBase Information DCO 

Structures Systems and Methodologies Administration System Elective 

& Design in Business 

Algorithms 

3 3 3 3 3 3 

B DCO20620 DCO20612 DCO20405 DCO20402 15 

Professional Project Advanced Software DCO 

Issues in Development DataBase Quality Elective 

Computing Administration Management 

& Networking 

3 3 3 3 3 

Total Credit 42 15 

3 2 60 + 2 optional 

DCO Electives: Year 2 Semester A: Year 2 Semester B: 

DCO10958 Computer Game Development DCO20203 Internet Security 

DCO20305 UNIX System Administration 


The core programme can be divided into several main themes, which are 

progressively developed through studying courses at different levels: 

(a) 

Application Programming 

The application programming theme spans the whole programme to train 

students to master problem solving and the implementation of solutions 

using programming languages. 

Programming in Java (DCO10103) introduces the basic concept of 

computer programming using Java. Students are then introduced the 

technique of ObjectOriented Programming and Design (DCO10105). Data 

Structures and Algorithms (DCO20105) focuses on understanding the 

dependence of execution time, bandwidth and memory requirements on the 

data structures and algorithms chosen. Information Systems in Business 

(DCO20404) covers details for the implementation of information systems. 

(b) 

Computer Organisation 

The computer organisation theme provides students with the necessary 

foundation of computer. It consists of the course Introduction to Computer 

Systems (DCO10102) which introduces students to the fundamentals of 

using and maintaining computer systems in networked environments, 

together with the basic components and functions of a computer. 

(c) 

Communication and Networking 

The communication and networking theme primarily supports computer 

communication, networking aspects of computerbased systems, and the 

Internet. It begins with Networking Fundamentals (DCO10301) which 

introduces the students to the basic communication theories, including 

communications components, transmission modes, OSI model and 

industrial standards, data encapsulation, network topologies, network design 

and network addressing schemes. Internet Security (DCO20203) 

introduces the security issues in the Internet environment. 

(d) 

Software Design and Development Methodologies 

This theme begins with UserCentered Design and Testing (DCO10104) 

which focuses on humancomputer interaction, providing training in the basic 

skills of task analysis, and interface evaluation and design. This course is 

then followed by System Methodologies (DCO20611), which focuses on 

requirements, and system analysis and design in a business setting. The 


software quality aspect is then covered in Software Quality Management 

(DCO20402). 

(e) 

Database Systems 

The database systems theme focuses on the analysis, design, and 

implementation of computer systems for business. It begins with Database 

Systems and Design (DCO20401) which provides the skills related to 

database technology and database design. The administration issues are 

covered in Database Administration (DCO20403) which then leads to indepth 

database knowledge in networked environments in Advanced 

Database Administration and Networking (DCO20405). 

(f) 

Computer Media 

Webbased Multimedia Technology (DCO20202) serves the first course to 

lead students to create sophisticated multimedia products using common 

packages. Students take ObjectOriented Programming and Design 

(DCO10105) in the same semester to build up their programming skills to 

generate interactive objects. Students may selct as an elective course to 

learn the knowledge and skills in developing computer games using game 

engine in Computer Game Development (DCO10958) during the 

subsequent year. 

(g) 

(h) 

Professional Issues 

Additional to the ability in developing computerbased systems, the 

graduates from the programme are expected to be able to understand the 

need to operate within an appropriate code of professional ethics and 

conducts, in particular, the health, safety and security issues. The 

application of these professional issues is facilitated through an 

understanding of human behaviour in organisations. Professional Issues in 

Computing (DCO20620) is responsible for teaching these knowledge and 

concepts. 

System Development Project 

System Methodologies (DCO20611) offered in Semester A of Year 2 

on user requirements, system analysis and design in a business setting. It 

helps students in implementing their projects in the subsequent Semester. 

Project Development (DCO20612) provides students with two main 

opportunities: to work in a team, and to integrate and practise the system 

development skills acquired in the programme. Although organised in 

each individual student is primarily responsible for the planning control, 


specifying, designing, implementing, documenting, and presenting his/her 

of the system. 

(i) 

Communication Skills 

Students in the programme are also required to take a Chinese course 

(LS12202) which is specifically designed for computer professionals. As a 

result, graduates are equipped with the necessary Chinese and English oral 

and writing skills to communicate effectively with specialists and nonspecialists 

alike. System Methodologies (DCO20611) and Project 

Development (DCO20612) under the project theme, also require students to 

draw heavily on these communication skills in the writing up of 

documentation and the presentation of their project. 

(j) 

(k) 

Mathematical Foundations 

The Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Studies (CM10111) provides 

the necessary mathematical underpinning for the computing themes. This 

course covers elementary discrete mathematics and statistics for 

computing. 

Industrial Work Experience 

Industrial Work Experience (DCO20710) provides students with the 

opportunity to appreciate a reallife working environment and put their 

learnt concepts and knowledge into practice. Through job placements, 

they understand the practical issues in dealing with computer projects; 

gain selfconfidence, maturity, and selfdiscipline as a member of a team. 

This also improves their skills to communicate effectively with computer 

professionals or professionals in other fields; enhance the level of 

competence in implementing the learnedknowledge and understand the 

practical limitations. More importantly, this training helps them to develop 

commercially realistic applications in an economic and costeffective 

manner. 

(l) 

CCCU English Language Requirement 

The CCCU Academic Board requires that CCCU Associate degree 

students have to take a 3credit general academic English course 

(English for Academic Purposes or ‘EAP’) and a 3credit specified 

subjectrelated English course (English for Working Purposes or ‘EWP’). 


English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 

The EAP will be offered by the English Language Centre as ‘EL1000 

English for Academic Studies’. However, if a student has achieved a 

level higher than or equal to any of those in the table below, or equivalent, 

the student will be exempted from the ‘EL1000 English for Academic 

Studies’ course. The student will then need to take one of the approved 

3credit language courses offered by the Division of Language Studies 

(LS). 

Public Examination Taken 

Grade/Score 

HKCEE English Language 

D 

HKALE ASLevel Use of English D 

TOEFL (noncomputerized) 550 

IELTS 5.5 

College English Test Band 6 

English for Working Purposes (EWP) 

All AScISD students are required to take ‘LS22171 English 

Communication Skills for Computing’ to fulfill the 3credit subjectrelated 

English requirement. 


Keyword Syllabus 

for Courses 

DCO10102 Introduction to Computer Systems 

Basic machine architecture, operating system concepts, I/O devices for storage 

and multimedia; basics of processing, storage and communication capacity; 

commands and scripts; concepts of application and utility software; file 

systems; basic network architecture; installation of software and hardware 

devices; data security, compression, encryption; HTML and Internet; health and 

safety issues. 

Prerequisite: Nil 

Assessment: Coursework/Examination: 40% / 60% 

DCO10103 Programming in Java 

Programming process; Algorithms and Pseudo codes; Java Applications and 

Applets; Boolean and Logical Operators; Control Structures; Program Modules 

in Java; MathClass Method; Java API Packages; Scope of Declarations; 

Methods of Class JApplet; Arrays; Passing Arrays to Methods; Class Scope; 

Controlling Access to Members; Overloaded Constructors, Set and Get 

Methods, Static Class Members, Final Instance Variables, Packages, Data 

Abstraction and Encapsulation. 

Programming Language: Java 




DCO10104 UserCentered Design & Testing 

HCI; usercentered development cycle; human memory and perception; 

graphical user interfaces; common widgets and screen design; visualization, 

representation, metaphor; user, task, and environment analysis; heuristic 

evaluation; usability testing and reporting; accessibility; globalization; 

personalization. 

Programming Language: Visual Basic 


Assessment: Coursework / Examination: 40% / 60% 

DCO10105 ObjectOriented Programming and Design 

Files I/O; searching and recursion; exceptions handling; abstract data type; 

inheritance; polymorphism; method overriding; dynamic and static objects; 

operator overloading; standard template library; basic containers and iterators; 

classes in associate libraries. 

Programming Language: C++ 

Prerequisite: DCO10103 


DCO10301 Networking Fundamentals 

Communications basics. Network configuration and devices. Basic 

communication theories. Network protocols. Signaling. Modems. Switching. 

Data communication software. The future of communications. 




DCO10958 Computer Game Development 

Game Design: Introduction the design process of creating a computer game 

involving the stages of first concept, core design, gameplay design, detailed 

design and game balance. Team Building and Management: Introduction the 

current methods of team management, roles and divisions, milestones in game 

development. Describe the technique of using objectoriented technology in 

game development. Game Architecture: Introduction the computer game’s 

components including sound, 3D characters, terrain, motion, interaction, AI, 

gameplay and etc. Describe the use of objectoriented approach to design, 

construct and integrate the building blocks into a computer game. Computer 

Game Engine: Introduction of computer game engine. Describe the technique 

of using a Graphical User Interface (GUI) Computer game engine to implement 

a 3D interactive computer game without coding and programming. 

Programming Language: Virtools 

Prerequisite: Any one of the following courses: 

DCO10102, DCO10955, DCO10957 


DCO20105 Data Structures & Algorithms 

Abstract data types (ADTs); linear containers and tree structures; hashing; the 

design and implementation of the ADTs with a language’s library; Algorithms 

and their performance analysis; Applications on ADTs and algorithms. 



DCO20202 Webbased Multimedia Technology 

Introduction to Multimedia Technology. Skills and concepts. Human Computer 

Interaction. Implication to Information Processing. Computer Music. 2D/3D 

Rendering and Animation. Multimedia Application Development. 

Prerequisite: Any one of the following courses: 

DCO10102, DCO10955, DCO10957 



DCO20203 Internet Security 

Basic Cryptography, symmetric cryptography and public key cryptography. 

Public key infrastructure. Internet transaction security, Secure Socket Layer 

(SSL) and Secure Electronic Transaction (SET). An introduction to cyber law. 

Trusted third party. Client side security, personal certificate and active content. 

Server side security, CGI scripts and Java serverlet. Firewall, design and 

technology, access control list, configuring etc. Internet security policy, access 

controlling and remote authoring. 



DCO20305 UNIX System Administration 

Shell commands and programming. File system. User control. System calls. 

Devices in general. UNIX security. Network administration. UNIX networking. 



DCO20401 Database Systems & Design 

Database Concepts. Data Models. Relational Database Model. Structured 

Query Language (SQL). Database Design. Transaction and concurrency. 

Data Warehouse and Data Mining. 

Programming Language: SQL 



DCO20402 Software Quality Management 

Quality Framework for Software Development. Software Quality Attributes and 

its Specification. Software Quality Standards and Models. Software 

Verification and Validation. Software Testing. Configuration Management. 

Software Reliability and Risk Management. 




DCO20403 Database Administration 

Advanced Data Manipulation Technique. Advanced Data Definition Technique. 

Database Object Handling. Basic Database Administration. 




DCO20404 Information Systems in Business 

The Generic Business Cycle. Information Use in Business Organizations. 

Business on the Internet. Future Trend and Opportunities. Application Design 

Considerations. 



DCO20405 Advanced Database Administration and Networking 

Networking and Database Server Overview. Database Object Management. 

Storage Structure and Tablespaces. Transaction Management. Backup and 

Recovery. Auditing. Performance Tuning Methodology. 


Prerequisite: DCO20401, DCO20403 


DCO20611 System Methodologies 

System Development Methodologies. Tools for the System Analysts and 

Designers. Problem Definition and Feasibility Studies. Analysis. Logical 

Design. Physical Design and Implementation. Project Management Issues. 




DCO20612 Project Development 

The course aims to facilitate students with an experience in managing, planning 

and controlling software projects through the implementation of an application 

system. It provides an opportunity to integrate the concepts and techniques 

covered in other courses of the programme. Appropriate software quality 

procedures will be applied to the different phases of the software development 

cycle. On completion of this course, students should be able to appreciate 

issues in managing the development of projects; cooperate and work 

collectively as a team to plan, schedule, monitor and control a software 

development project; apply appropriate methods, tools and techniques learned 

during the programme to systematically analyse an application system; 

organise and conduct various procedures to assure software quality; and plan 

and communicate, orally and in writing, a program of work in system 

development. 



DCO20620 Professional Issues in Computing 

Computers and work. Computer usage and society. Computers and 

legislation. Computer crime and professional ethics. Professional bodies. 

Professionalism and professional practice. Safety and Health. 



DCO20710 Industrial Work Experience 

Understand the practical issues in dealing with computer project; gain selfconfidence, 

maturity, and self discipline as a member of a team and be able to 

communicate effectively with computer professionals; enhance the level of 

competence in carrying out the learnt knowledge and understand the practical 

limitation; and be able to help develop a commercially realistic application in an 

economic and cost effective manner. 




CM10111 Mathematics & Statistics for Computer Studies 

Combinatorics. Introduction to graph theory. Sets and relations. Basic 

concepts of statistics. Collection of data. Frequency distributions. Measures 

of central tendency. Measures of variability. Linear regression & correlation. 

Probability. Probability distributions. Computer packages. (Please note that 

this is one of the DCO required courses.) 



LS12202 Chinese for Computer Studies 

Writing skills: writing with purpose; pattern of organization; expository 

writing; summary writing 

Written Chinese for business and commerce: commodity descriptions, 

commercial leaflets, etc. 

Reading related to the business and commercial fields 

Oral skills: briefing, giving instructions, presenting, reporting, etc. 



LS22171 English Communication Skills for Computing 

Write letters and memos; read technical texts on the Internet and present the 

main points; plan and conduct a basic systems interview; write a report based 

on the data collected from the systems interview. 



Remark: 

For those courses with coursework/examination assessment ratio of 50% / 

50%, student has to acquire at least 30% out of 100% for each component in 

order to get a pass. 


Programme 

Requirements 

Programme of Study 

I. Language (9 credit units) 

For students who are NOT exempted from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course: 

Course Code Course Title Credit Units 

EL1000 English for Academic Studies * 3 

LS22171 English Communication Skills for Computing # 3 

LS12202 Chinese for Computer Studies 3 

For students who are exempted from the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course: 


LS22171 English Communication Skills for Computing # 3 

LS12202 Chinese for Computer Studies 3 

Plus 3 credit units of language courses from Division of Language Studies (LS) to be selected from the 

approved course list, except LS22171 and LS12202. 

* English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 

# English for Working Purposes (EWP) 


II. 

Core Study 

Essencial Courses: (33 credit units) 


CM10111 Mathematics and Statistics for Computer Studies 3 

DCO10102 Introduction to Computer Systems 3 

DCO10103 Programming in Java 3 

DCO10104 UserCentered Design and Testing 3 

DCO10301 Networking Fundamentals 3 

DCO20105 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 

DCO20202 Webbased Multimedia Technology 3 

DCO20401 Database Systems and Design 3 

DCO20611 System Methodologies 3 

DCO20612 Project Development 3 

DCO20620 Professional Issues in Computing 3 

Specialized Courses: (15 credit units) 


DCO10105 ObjectOriented Programming and Design 3 

DCO20402 Software Quality Management 3 

DCO20403 Database Administration 3 

DCO20404 Information System in Business 3 

DCO20405 

Advanced Database Administration & 

Networking 

3 

Elective Courses: Choose 1 from the following courses: (3 credit units) 


DCO10958 Computer Game Development 3 

DCO20203 Internet Security 3 

DCO20305 UNIX System Administration 3 

III. 

Optional Course (2 credit units) 


DCO20710 Industrial Work Experience 2 

Students are assigned to work for an organisation for a period of not less than 10 weeks during the summer term. 

Total credit units: 

= Language (9 credits) + Essential Courses (33 credits) + Specialized Courses (15 credits) + 

Electives (3 credits) + Optional (2 credits) 

= 6062 credits 


Assessment 

Students’ progress is assessed by a combination of formal examinations at 

specified times in the year, together with periodic assessments of coursework, 

laboratory exercises and project work. 

The assessment of students’ performance is an appraisal of the extent to which 

students are attaining or have attained the objectives of the programme. The 

Assessment Panel shall consider students’ performance in all components of 

the assessment for those courses in the programme. 

Please read your ‘Student Guide’ Website concerning assessment and note 

the regulations regarding appeals, extenuating circumstances, and application 

deadline for a review of the decision of the Assessment Panel. 


Student Charter 

The Division of Computer Studies (DCO) would like to see staff and students 

work together to improve the quality of teaching and learning by focusing on 

everyone’s responsibility to each other. The Charter sets out your rights and 

obligations as a student in the Division. 

We are committed to equal access to facilities, to fair practice, respect and 

courtesy. It is our belief that the best way to improve the Division is to improve 

communication between students and staff. If you do have a problem, tell the 

person concerned. This is also a standard you can base to assess a 

lecturer/tutor’s performance while filling out the Teaching Feedback 

Questionnaire (TFQ). 

Student Orientation 

You can expect us to give you the following: 

· A suitable introduction to student life at the University. 

· A handbook and a Web site containing the rules and standards that apply to 

your programme, with details about the courses you will study, the choices 

you need to make, and our regulations and procedures for assessment, 

behaviour, discipline, and appeals. 

· A calendar for the academic year and your timetable on the Web. 

· Details of tutorials and other learning support arrangements, including who 

your tutors are, what roles they have and how you can contact them. 

· Details of how to do course registration through the Web. 

· A clear statement about the requirements for passing your programme and 

what will happen if you do not pass key assessments. 

· A class to let you familiarize yourself with the use of computing facilities 

provided by the University. 


· Information about: 

- the Students’ Union; Computer Science Departmental Society; 

- our policies on health, safety, and the learning environment; 

- the Student Development Services; and 

- financial matters, including what kinds of support are provided by the 

Student Development Services in case you are in difficulty. 

We expect you to: 

· Get familiar with the information we give you. 

· Follow our rules and procedures. 

· Fill out the Confidential Student Information Sheet including contact 

telephone numbers and address, and return to the General Office (GO) in 

due course. 

· Actively participate in the activities organised by the Students’ Union, 

Departmental society and the Division. 

Teaching and Learning 

You can expect us to provide the following: 

· Teaching and learning activities that are uptodate, well planned and 

based on market need. 

· A range of ways to encourage and assess learning at each level of study. 

· A schedule of assignments for each course with reasonable time for 

completion. 

· Details of how you will be assessed and the type of feedback you will get. 

· Your assignments marked and returned back to you with feedback from the 

tutor within a reasonable period of time, unless there is a good reason why 

this cannot be done. 

· A suitable learning environment for each type of learning activity. 

· The chance to express your opinion about the programme through 

group/class representatives or by yourself. 

· Regular occasions to discuss your progress and get study advice through 

tutors and lecturers. 

· As much notice as we can if we change the teaching arrangements. 

· A notice on the notice board or through the email if we have to cancel or 

reschedule class. 

· Replacement classes as necessary due to cancelled classes. 

· Information about what is expected in project work, how we will mark it, and 

what formal supervision there will be. 


· An education level which lets you achieve a similar standard to those 

students doing a similar programme in Hong Kong. 

· Continuous support for students with special needs from your Year Tutors. 

· Concise course materials on the Web. 

· A timetable posted on individual lecturer’s door to indicate the consultation 

hours. 

· A detailed description on academic honesty in the ‘Student Guide’ Website. 


· Familiarize yourself with the programme documents and, particularly, the 

academic requirement for graduation. 

· Work enthusiastically through your chosen programme of study. 

· Attend the scheduled classes and explain the reasons for any time off to 

your tutor/lecturer. 

· Hand in coursework on time and tell tutors if you have any problems. 

· Do the assignments and laboratory exercises on your own and do not copy 

from your fellow classmates. 

· Give us evidence of any circumstances that you think have affected your 

study. 

· Contact the tutor/lecturer during tutorial or consultation hours in case you 

have queries about the subject matter. 

· Keep us informed upon change of contact telephone numbers and/or 

addresses by reporting to the General Office (GO) and Academic 

Regulations and Records Office (ARRO) as soon as possible. 

· Read the Notice Board and check your email on regular basis. 

· Browse the Web sites concerned to obtain uptodate information on 

materials on regular basis. 

· Give us your opinion on the teaching and learning activities provided. 


University Life 

You can expect to receive: 

· Information about how students are represented and involved in making 

decisions on University matters through Student Development Services. 

There are several ways to involve yourself in making decisions in the 

University and opportunities to give your opinions and comments and get a 

response. 

· The chance to be represented on decisionmaking boards and groups such 

as the College Board, etc. 


· Participate actively in the nomination and election of student 

· representatives. 

Take advantage of the training opportunity provided and attend relevant 

meetings if you decide to be a student representative. 

Learning Support 

You can expect us to do the following: 

· Make sure that the library has at least one copy of each book and article 

that lecturers recommend in course outlines. 

· Make sure the College Open Access Area is open at appropriate times. 

· Make sure that any planned changes to learning support and computing 

facilities are advertised. 

· Provide a quiet and virusfree environment in the College Open Access 

Area. 

· Provide advice at the help desk if you have problems using computers in 

the computer laboratories and the College Open Access Area. 


We expect you to do the following: 

· Respect the rights of other users by keeping quiet, and refrain from eating 

and drinking in each Computer Laboratory and the College Open Access 

Area. 

· Follow the health and safety procedures and regulations in the laboratories. 

· Return items which you have borrowed when they are due for return. 

· Follow the rules posted in each Computer Laboratory and the College 

Open Access Area and the instructions of the Technical Support Centre 

(TSC) staff. 

· Take reasonable steps to protect computer equipment and not to install 

your own unauthorised software. 

· Report any defects found in computer equipment to the TSC staff as soon 

as possible. 

· Refrain from occupying computer equipment if you are not using them. 

Career Planning 


· Provide uptodate, accurate and detailed information on what you can do 

after you leave the University, including further education, training and job 

opportunities. 

· Provide career education as part of your study. 

· Arrange for career advisers from Student Development Services to answer 

your questions. 

· Provide job vacancies on the Notice Boards. 

· Help you practise interviewing skills through sessions arranged by Student 

Development Services. 


· Visit the Career Resources Centre to seek career information and 

guidance during the final year of your programme of study. 

· Attend training programmes on interviewing skills offered by the Student 

Development Services. 

· Tell the Career Resources Centre if you cannot go to activities they have 

specially arranged for you. 

· Obtain interview guidelines at 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcyfyuen/new_website/graduate.html 


Complaints 

If you think there is something wrong with the programme or the course you are 

studying, you should complain first to the staff member directly involved in the 

matter. If you are not satisfied with his/her answer, you should speak to: 

· Course Leader (individual course) 

· Year tutor (general matters) 

· Technical Support Centre (TSC) supervisor (computing facilities) 

· Deputy Programme Leaders/Programme Leader, or 

· directly to the Head of Division 


· Provide the names, contact numbers and email addresses of your Year 

Tutors, lecturers, TSC supervisor, Deputy Programme Leaders and 

Programme Leader on the General Notice Board. 


· Be brave to speak up. 

· Talk to your class representatives to rectify the situation. 


Further Studies 

Articulation Opportunities 

Our Associate Degree graduates can articulate into the second year of 

bachelor degree programmes at CityU or other local universities. In addition, 

the College actively cultivates links with internationally recognised universities. 

We have established articulation pathways with about 60 overseas universities. 

This international outreach enables our graduates to enter many bachelor 

degree programmes with advanced standing, thus reducing the time they need 

to complete the programmes. Many of our graduates also go on to earn Master 

degrees or Doctorates from leading overseas universities. 

CCCU Website on Articulation Opportunities: 

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/col/cccu_articulation.htm 

* For more information about Articulation Opportunities, you may also contact the 

Divisional Further Studies and Graduate Affairs Coordinator. 

* Also, Further Studies talks will be arranged regularly throughout the academic year. 


Staff List 

Acting Head 

Choi Yiukuen, Charlie 

BSc CUHK, MSc Leeds; PhD Sund;, 

CEng, MIEE, MACS, MIE(Aust), 

MHKIE, RPE(ENS) 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcykcho/ 

Associate Head 

Cheung Fookwah, Derek 

BCommSc Hwa Kiu Coll of Com & 

Eng;, DipMS HK; MBA Brun;, MHKCS, 

MIDPM, ABIM, MInstM, AMITD 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dccheung/ 

Personal Secretary 

Hui Kingfong, Shirley 

Principal Lecturer 

Chan Chikong, Joseph 

BSc, MSc Wisconsin; MSc, PhD 

Indiana; MACM, MASA, MARO, 

MINNS, MIEEE 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcjcchan/ 

Senior Lecturers 

Ip Yinghar, Cassandra 

Lam Kwokkeung, Terry 

Layfield, Andrew Martin 

BCom, MCom NSW; EdD Bristol; 

FCPA, MHKCS 

GradDip CNAA; MSc Birm 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dctkklam/ 

BSc Sus; MSc Leic; PhD Hull 


Li Siwai, Ivan 

Wong Pakkeung, Patrick 

BSc, MS S Carolina 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcivan/ 

BSc Sask; DipEd CUHK; 

MA St Johns; PhD Hull; 

MHKCS, MACM, MIEEE 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcpkwong/ 

Lecturers 

Chan Yuwing, Terence 

Chang Fong Cheukwai, Rose 

Chau Chicheong 

Cheung Wingchung, Bryan 

Hui Faiki, Riemann 

Lau Honchuen, Albert 

Lau Kinhung, Rossella 

BSc, MBA Sask; CQA 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcywchan/ 

HDip CPHK; BSc N Lond; MBA 

Surrey; MEd HKPU; MHKCS 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcrose/ 

BSc National Taiwan; MSc Mich. 

State; Certified Novell Engineer, 

CISCO Certified Academy Instructor 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcchauch/ 

MSc Essex; DBA, UniSA; CITP, 

MBCS, MIEEE, CCAI; iCarnegie 

Certified Instructor (DB systems, User 

Centered Design, Computer System); 

IBM Management Development 

Program Trainer 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcbryanc/ 

BSc CUHK; MPhil City HK, MHKCS, 

MACS 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dchuirfk/ 

BA City HK; PGDip, MSc Sheff Hallam 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcccclau/ 

BSc Jinan; MSc Utah State, MIEEE 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcrosela/ 


Li Wang Shinyi, Alice 

Liang Tienyau, Samuel 

Ma Waikin, Kenny 

Ong Seowyen, Jane 

Siu Kamtim, Brian 

Tse Ning, Cyril 

BA Indiana 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcalice/ 

BSc N'cle(UK); MSc CPHK; MIEEE 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcsliang/ 

BA Sus; MBA Leic. 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dckenny/ 

BS McG; MS San Diego State; DBA 

UniSA; MIEEE, MACM, CCAI, CCNA, 

CCNP, SCP CISCO Certified 

Networking Academy, Regional 

Instructor & Coordinator, IBM 

Management Development Program 

Trainer 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcsyong/ 

MSc Lond; MPhil City HK; MBCS, 

MACS, MAIM, MHKCS, MHERDA 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dcbksiu/ 

BSc Jinan; MPhil City HK; MEd HKPU; 

EdD UWA 

http://personal.cityu.edu.hk/~dccyril/ 

Assistant Lecturer 

Kwok Chunghang, Timothy 

BBA, MPhil City HK 


General Office 

Location: P6801 Academic Building 

Opening hours: Monday Friday 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 

Saturday 

9:00 a.m. 12:00 noon 

Enquiries: 27888763 

Email: 

dco.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk 

Executive Officer 

Lun Kitming, Kimmy 

Clerical Officers 

Au Yinwa, Josephine 

Cheung Lokyi, Twinkle 

Szeto Sukwah, Karen 


Technical Support Centre 

Technical Support & Counter Services 

Location: 

P6720 Academic Building 


Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (Day Time) 

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Evening)* 

Saturday 

Closed* 

Sunday & Public Holidays Closed 

College Open Access Area 

Location: 

P6902 Academic Building 


Daily opening hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

* Support hours would be revised according to different class schedules in different 

semesters. 

Computer Officer 

Yiu Chiwai, Raymond 

Assistant Computer Officers 

Wong Sanchuen, Michael 

Chow Wantin, Francis 

Technicians 

Lo Kaikeung, Ivan 

Computer Programmer 

Lam Chiyung, Tony 

For more information about our programme and the Division, you may visit our homepage: 

http://www.dco.cityu.edu.hk/ 

Email: dco.enquiry@cityu.edu.hk 


Academic Honesty & 

Research Ethics 

Academic honesty and research ethics are your responsibility. City University 

and CCCU advise you that: “You must pursue your studies with academic 

honesty, which is central to the conduct of academic work. You are expected to 

present your own work, give proper acknowledgement of other's work, and 

honestly report findings obtained.” For the source of this quotation and more 

information, please visit: ( 

http://www.cityu.edu.hk/arro/studguide/conductnbehaviour/index.html). 

When you are conducting and reporting research, you should not only follow 

proper conventions for intext citations and references as referred to in the 

above website and as instructed by your tutors, but you must also follow 

important principles in research ethics, especially: 1) respect the participants 

(i.e., subjects), 2) do not harm the participants, and 3) ask participants’ 

permission to do certain things, such as permission to taperecord an interview. 


Academic Calendar 

Semester A 2007/08 

Wk S M T W T F S Events / Public Holidays 

September 2007 Semester A 3 Sep 2007 to 1 Dec 2007 

1 

Wk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Semester A starts 

Wk 2 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Wk 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

Wk 4 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 26 Day following MidAutumn Festival 

30 

October 2007 

Wk 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 

1 National Day 

2 Graduation Date 

Wk 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 

Wk 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 19 Chung Yeung Festival 

Wk 8 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 

Wk 9 28 29 30 31 

November 2007 

1 2 3 

Wk 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 

Wk 11 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 

Wk 12 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 

Wk 13 25 26 27 28 29 30 

December 2007 

1 1 Last Day of Teaching 

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 8 Student Revision Period 

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 10 22 Examination Period 

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 

24 Dec 2007 12 Jan 2008 Semester Break 

25 Christmas Day 

26 First weekday after Christmas Day 

30 31

Semester B 2007/08 


January 2008 Semester B 14 Jan 2008 to 26 Apr 2008 

1 2 3 4 5 

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Wk 1 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 Semester B starts 

Wk 2 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 

Wk 3 27 28 29 30 31 

February 2008 

1 2 

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 

24 Dec 2007 12 Jan 2008 Semester Break 

1 First weekday in January 

6 12 Lunar New Year Break 

7 9 Lunar New Year Holidays 

Wk 4 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 Graduation Date 

Wk 5 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

Wk 6 24 25 26 27 28 29 

March 2008 

Wk 7 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 

Wk 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 

Wk 9 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 

Wk 10 30 31 

23 24 25 26 27 28 29 24 Easter Monday 

April 2008 

1 

1 2 3 4 5 4 Ching Ming Festival 

Wk 11 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Wk 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 

21 Good Friday, 22 Day following Good Friday 

20 26 Easter Break 

Wk 13 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 Last Day of Teaching 

27 28 29 30 28 Apr 3 May Student Revision Period 

May 2008 

1 2 3 1 Labour Day 


11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 Buddha's Birthday 

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 May 7 Jun Semester Break 

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 

June 2008 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Summer Term 2008 


June 2008 Summer Term 10 Jun 2008 to 26 Jul 2008 

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 20 May 7 Jun Semester Break 

Wk 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 

9 Day following Tuen Ng Festival 

10 Summer Term starts 

Wk 2 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 

Wk 3 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 

Wk 4 29 30 

July 2008 

1 2 3 4 5 1 HK SAR Establishment Day 

Wk 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 

Wk 6 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 Graduation Date 

Wk 7 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26 Last Day of Teaching 

27 28 29 30 31 28 Jul 2 Aug Student Revision Period 

August 2008 

1 2 


10 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 30 Term Break 

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 

31

Basketball Competition 

New Year BBQ gathering

2005 Congregation 

Visit to Correctional Services Department

Exchange students in Singapore 

Graduation Dinner 2006

S tudent H andbookk - Division of Applied Science and Technology

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