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References 2. David Deming. 2010. Science and Technology in
1. Baker, S. 2006. Sustainable development. London: World History Vol 1: The Ancient World and
Routledge. Classical Civilization. McFarland and Company:
2. Rist, G. 2008. The history of development. London: North Carolina.
Zed Books. 3. James E. M. Harold, D. 2006. Science and
3. Rogers, P.P. et.al. 2008. An introduction to Technology in World History: An
sustainable development. London: Earthscan. Introduction. The Johns Hopkins University
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SIS1005 Innovation and Organization
SIS2001 Epistemology and Perspective on
This course introduces students to the importance of Knowledge
technological innovation in various types of
organisations (e.g. business enterprises, universities, This course is designed to introduce the basic concept of
public research institutions, NGOs, etc.). This includes epistemology – definition of knowledge, meaning, etc. It
the characteristics and models of innovation, and main also explains several theories of knowledge and tradition
activities in innovation. Selected case studies on of knowledge from western philosophy, Islamic
innovative technological based organisations such as philosophy and the approach of sociology of knowledge.
Google, Toyota, National University of Singapore and
MIMOS are provided for students to identify the key Assessment Methods:
drivers and innovative cultures required for a successful Continuous Assessment: 40%
innovative organisation. Challenges faced by Final Exam: 60%
organisations in strengthening their innovation
capabilities will also be discussed at the end of the Medium of Language
course. English/Malay
Soft Skill
Assessment Methods: CS3,CT2, TS2,EM1,LS1
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Exam: 60% References
1. Adam Morton. 1997. A Guide Through the Theory
Medium of Language of Knowledge. Oxford: Blackwell Publishers
English 2. Manuel Velasquez. 1994. Philosophy: A Text With
Soft Skill Readings. Wadsworth.
CT1,KK1 3. Syed Dawilah. 1992. Epistemologi Islam. Penang:
Universiti Sains Malaysia
References
1. Goffin, K. & Mitchell, R. (2010), Innovation
Management: Strategy and Implementation Using SIS2002 Research Methodology in Science and
the Pentathlon Framework (2 edn.), Houndmills, Technology Studies
nd
Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
2. Tidd, J. & Bessant, J. (2011), Managing This undergraduate course provides a comprehensive
Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market introduction to research proposal writing, research
and Organisational Change, England: John methodologies, and foundational research theories and
Wiley & Sons. protocols. Students in the course learn about the cyclical
3. Trott, P. (2011), Innovation Management and New nature of applied research and the iterative process of
Product Development (5th edn.), Essex: Prentice research writing. The curriculum is sequential, helping
Hall. students to identify a study topic, formulate inquiry
questions, organize a literature review, and select
appropriate research designs and methodologies. By
SIS1006 World History of Science the end of the course, students will complete a proposal
that includes an introduction, problem statement
This course is designed to develop knowledge and (significance of study), literature review, methods
understanding about the development of science since section, references, and a project timeline.
ancient time and basic aspect in philosophy of science,
science in Greek civilization, science in Islamic-Arab Assessment Methods:
civilization, science in Middle Ages, scientific revolution Continuous Assessment: 60%
and modern science. Final Exam: 40%

Assessment Methods: Medium of Language
Continuous Assessment: 40% English/Malay
Final Exam: 60% Soft Skill
Medium of Language CS3,CT2,LL1
English/Malay References
Soft Skill 1. Flick, U. (2011). Introducing research methodology:
TS2,LS1,EM2 a beginner's guide to doing a research project. CA:
Sage Publication.
References 2. Jeremy T. Miner, Lynn E. Miner (2013). Proposal
1. Wan Fuad Wan Hassan. 1997.Ringkasan Sejarah Planning & Writing: Fifth Edition. ABC-CLIO.
Sains. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

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