Table 4: Summary of Course Information
1
2
1
2
3
4	3	3
5
6
7
8
PLO 1 PLO 2 PLO 3 PLO 4 PLO 5 PLO 6 PLO 7 PLO 8 PLO 9
PLO 10 PLO 11
√
√
√
√
C1C2	C3D C4A
9
1
2
3
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Open-ended response (if any)
4
C3E = Numeracy Skills, C3F = Leadership, Autonomy & Responsibility, C4A = Personal Skills, C4B = Entrepreneurial Skills, C5 = Ethics & Professionalism
Transferable Skills (if applicable)
(Skills learned in the course of study which can 
be useful and utilized in other settings)
Cognitive skills  
Personal Skills
Digital Skills
Mapping with 
MQF Cluster of 
Learning 
Outcomes
Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking  '√' in the appropriate box.
C1 = Knowledge & Understanding, C2 = Cognitive Skills, C3A = Practical Skills, C3B = Interpersonal Skills, C3C = Communication Skills, C3D = Digital Skills,
CLO3	Lecture, Tutorial
Assignment
CLO4	Lecture, Tutorial
Assignment
CLO1	Lecture, Tutorial
Test, Final Exam
CLO2	Lecture, Tutorial
Test, Final Exam
Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes, Teaching Methods and Assessment Methods
Course Learning 
Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO)
Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
Use appropriate  technologies to improve and discover the cause of performance problems in a system. (P3,PLO6)
Pre-requisite/ co-requisite 
(if any):
None
Course Learning Outcomes 
(CLO)
CLO1 Describe the fundamental concepts and principles of various system paradigms. (C1,PLO1)
CLO2 Explain the way information technology systems can represent stakeholders using different architecture. (C2,PLO2)
CLO3 Demonstrate a procurement process for software and hardware acquisition. (A3,PLO9)
CLO4
Semester and Year offered:Year Offered Semester Remarks:
Credit Value:	3
Course Classification:Elective (core) 
Synopsis:
The system paradigms module introduces students in-depth exploration of system paradigms, which are the underlying frameworks that shape the development and 
operation of complex systems. Students will learn about various paradigms, their historical evolution, key principles, and applications across different fields.
3Name(s) of Academic Staff:
Sherylaidah Samsuddin
Course Name: System Paradigms
Course Code: CTEC3002

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L T P O L T P O
1	2 2
2	2 2
3	2 2
4	2 2
5	2 2
6	2 2
7	2 2
8	2 2
9	2 2
10	2 2
11	2 2
12	2 2
13	2 2
14	2 2
Blockchain for IT Systems
- Introduction to blockchain technology
- Use cases for blockchain in improving 
system performance
4	2
Cloud Computing Solutions
- Benefits and challenges of cloud adoption
- Best practices for cloud resource 
management
4	2
Edge and IoT Computing
- Architectures for edge and IoT deployments
- Security and privacy considerations in edge 
computing
4	2
IT Governance
- IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL)
- Role of governance in IT procurement and 
performance testing
3	4
AI and Machine Learning in IT
- Overview of AI/ML applications in IT
- Case studies of AI/ML improving system 
performance
4	2
Procurement Management in IT
- Principles of IT procurement management
- Best practices for IT procurement
3	4
Risk Management in IT Projects
- Identifying and mitigating risks in IT projects
- Risk management frameworks
3	4
System Lifecycle and Architecture
- Phases of the system development lifecycle 
(SDLC)
- How different architectures influence each 
phase
- Best practices for aligning architecture with 
the system lifecycle
2	4
User-Centric Architecture in IT Systems
- Principles of user-centered design (UCD)
- Techniques for gathering user requirements
- Case studies of user-centric IT systems
2	4
Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA)
- Introduction to SOA and its components
- Benefits and challenges of implementing 
SOA
- Examples of SOA in real-world applications
2	4
Principles of Various System Paradigms
- Procedural programming
- Object-oriented programming
- Functional programming 
- Event-driven programming
1	2
Comparison of System Paradigms
- Impact of Paradigms on System 
Performance
1	2
Enterprise Architecture (EA)
- Overview of enterprise architecture 
frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
- Role of EA in strategic planning
- Case studies of successful EA 
implementations
2	4
NF2F
Independent Learning
(Asynchronous)
Physical
Online/ Technology-
mediated (Synchronous)
Introduction to System Paradigms
- Definition and significance
- Historical development and influential 
thinkers
1	2
Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT)
Note: This SLT calculation is designed for home grown programme only.
Course Content Outline and Subtopics CLO*
Learning and Teaching Activities**
Total SLT
Face-to-Face (F2F)

15
16
17
18
19
20
1	2
2	8
3
4
5
1
2
3
4
5
B
C
C1
C2
50.00
Note: 
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Identify special requirement or resources to deliver the 
course (e.g., software, nursery, computer lab, simulation 
room etc)
N/A
12
References (include required and further readings, and 
should be the most current)
1. Lowdermilk, T., & Rich, J. (2022). User-Centered Design: A Developer's Guide to Building User-Friendly Applications. O'Reilly Media.
2. Brewer, J. L., & Dittman, K. C. (2022). Methods of IT project management (4th ed.). Purdue University Press.
3. Hardy, G. (2021). The IT Governance Handbook: Managing and Controlling Information Technology in the Modern Enterprise. IT 
Governance Publishing.
13Other additional information (if applicable) N/A
Note: Number of PLO indicated is purely for illustration purposes only and the number is subjected to the curriculum design.
% SLT for F2F Online Practical Component
[Total F2F Online Practical / (Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100]
0.00
Please  tick (√) if this course is Industrial Training/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum using 50% of Effective Learning Time (ELT)
* Indicate the CLO based on the CLO's numbering in Item 8
** For ODL programme: Courses with mandatory practical requiremnets imposed by the programme standards or any related standards can be exempted from complying to the minimum 80% 
ODL delivery rule in the SLT.
% SLT for Online & Independent Learning Component:
[(Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) /( Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100]
50.00
% SLT for All Practical Component:
[% F2F Physical Practical + % F2F Online Practical]
0.00
% SLT for F2F Physical Practical Component
[Total F2F Physical Practical /( Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning)  x 100)]
0.00
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SLT for Assessment:	22
GRAND TOTAL SLT:	120
A
% SLT for F2F Physical Component: 
[Total F2F Physical /(Total F2F Physical + Total F2F Online + Total Independent Learning) x 100)]
50.00
SUB-TOTAL SLT: 
Final Exam	40%	2	8
12
Final Assessement	%
Face-to-Face (F2F)	NF2F
Independent Learning for 
Assessment 
(Asynchronous)
Physical
Online/ Technology-
mediated (Synchronous)
SUB-TOTAL SLT: 
Test	20%	2
Assignment	40%
SUB-TOTAL SLT: 	98
Continous Assessement	%
Face-to-Face (F2F)	NF2F
Independent Learning for 
Assessment 
(Asynchronous)
Physical
Online/ Technology-
mediated (Synchronous)