Academic Programs

Unit code: MC212
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Object-Oriented Programming is an approach to software development that is commonly used today to develop software applications. This unit covers the fundamental principles and practices of object-oriented programming. It provides the opportunity for students to understand and apply the principles of object-oriented programming by creating object-oriented solutions to given problems. The students will develop a solution to a real-world problem as part of this unit’s project. This unit relates to areas of data structures and algorithm, project design and implementation and software engineering methodologies.

Unit code: MC415
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit identifies the diversity of operating systems in current commercial use and provides a theoretical and practical overview of an appropriate selection of these operating systems, based on their relative market share, technical interest and potential for the future. One major operating system (in the first instance UNIX) will provide a focus for in-depth study, the development of user skills and the contextualization of the theoretical concepts on which modem computer operating systems are based.

Unit code: MC106
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit introduces basic ideas and techniques of probability and statistics, including probability distributions, conditional probability and independence, the estimation of population means and variances, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and correlation. This unit is a basic introduction to Mathematical Statistics and forms a basis for all the later units in statistics.

Unit code: MC317
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Building upon the foundations established in Mathematics A from grade 12, this unit addresses the significant role of mathematics in describing and resolving simple and complex problems relevant to real-world situations. The formulation and solution of such problems are supported by appropriate advanced mathematical concepts used for differentiation. Gained will be a deeper understanding of the concepts of limits and derivatives, and how these may be used in applied contexts. Undertaking this unit will allow the development of problem-solving skills.

Unit code: MC315
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Abstract Algebra deals with how attributes of sets of mathematical objects behave when one or more properties associated with real numbers are restricted. In abstract algebra, we investigate these sorts of properties and try to determine which properties hold for any set of mathematical objects under certain operations and which types of structures result when we perform certain operations. Abstract algebra has applications in a variety of diverse fields, including computation, physics, etc. We will begin this course by reviewing basic set theory, relations, and integers to understand how algebraic operations arise and are used. These form the basis for studying advanced algebraic structures such as groups, rings, and fields.

Unit code: IS304
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit introduces Cisco Networking Academy Program students to Routing protocols and their functions. Students learn how to configure and verify router interfaces, demonstrate comprehensive RIPv1 configuration skills, Design and implement a classless IP addressing scheme for a network, use advanced configuration commands with routers implementing EIGRP, apply the basic RIPv2 configuration commands and evaluate RIPv2 classless routing updates and Identify the characteristics of distance vector routing protocols. This unit corresponds to the CCNA2 curriculum and addresses aspects of the ACS Core Areas of Data Communications and Networks as well as the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) curriculum.

Unit code: MC216
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
Mobile device applications have evolved from simple applications to complex applications. In order to design and develop a user friendly and usable simple or complex mobile application, a mobile application designer and developer needs to understand mobile application design and development process. This understanding ensures that the mobile application designer and developer designs with consideration of the limited screen real estate provided by a mobile device and various screen sizes. Thus, this unit covers the fundamental principles and practices of mobile application design and development. Students will gain an understanding and practical experiences in designing, coding, testing and deploying of mobile applications to emulators and actual devices. They will have the technical competence to write simple to intermediate mobile applications in a modern integrated mobile application development environment.

Unit code: MC202
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
The unit introduces the basic concepts of limit and convergence (of real sequences, series and functions) and to indicate how these are treated rigorously, and then show how these ideas are used in the development of real analysis. Complex numbers and the complex plane are also discussed, as well as applications to analysis.

Unit code: MC305
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
As a result of current technological development, the computer can now be found in all layers of our society and the possibilities for communication has now grown immensely. At present, information is being communicated and processed automatically on a large scale. There are numerous examples: facsimiles, automatic banking, teleshopping, computer networks etc. All these examples require a measure for secure storage and transportation of the information. Cryptology is the science in which concerned with methods of providing secure storage and transmission of information in its wider sense. This unit covers the fundamentals of secure storage and transportation of information, as they are currently being developed and used. The objective of this course is to allow the participants to become acquainted with the various possibilities of cryptology, and also with the impossibilities and necessary condition involved in the use of cryptology.

Unit code: IS404
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit builds on the Scaling Networks concepts gained in IS308. The first few topics will revise Routing Protocols (EIGRP & Multi-Area OSPF) and then the focus is on the different WAN technologies. The benefits, configuring and troubleshooting of common WAN protocols like PPP, PPPoE, GRE and single-home eBGP will be covered. The course covers extended IPv6 ACLs and mitigating common LAN security attacks, QoS operation and troubleshooting end-to-end connectivity in a small to medium-sized business network using a systematic approach. The first WAN protocol you will encounter is PPP with CHAP authentication. You will configure access lists to limit network access and determine the IP addresses that are used in NAT. You will also configure a GRE tunnel to allow BGP updates between the East and West domains. You will also configure SNMP and SPAN for network monitoring. Network configurations and connectivity will be verified throughout the assessment by using common CLI commands. Students design and document a major multi-campus internetwork for a hypothetical PNG enterprise as the capstone project.

Unit code: MC417
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
The Linux operating system is commonly found powering Internet and network servers. This unit explores different ways that Linux can be deployed within an organization, with a strong emphasis on command line administration. Students learn how to install, configure and maintain an Enterprise Linux system in a networked environment. Basic administrative tasks are covered such as: creating and managing users, creating and maintaining file systems, determining and implementing security measures and performing software installation and package management. Linux networking topics include installing and supporting SSH, NFS, Samba and the Apache Web server. Common security issues are discussed and several software tools are introduced such as the PAM modules that help secure the operating system and network environment. Comprehensive hands-on exercises are performed throughout the semester to reinforce learning and develop skills and competency. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to maintain Linux systems in a networked business environment.

Unit code: MC408
Credit points: 15
Campus: Madang
This unit offers the opportunity for students to investigate and develop a more holistic, systematic problem-solving approach. Such skills are required to undertake research in real-world contexts and further studies at university. The unit also enables students to work independently on a project, such as a particular information system, computing science or mathematical, which usually requires them to bring together a broad sector of the undergraduate knowledge they have gained on a chosen problem. Students may also find it an advantage to choose a project with which they could demonstrate their competence to a prospective employer. This unit also enables final year students to consider “cutting edge” research and developments by developing a guided report, presented in a series of draft forms, using recent journal literature. Topics may be chosen from a provided list containing key suggested references. Literature research, report writing and oral presentations at a formal seminar are all aspects of the experience in this unit.