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2. Rist, G. 2008. The history of development. London: 3. James E. M. Harold, D. 2006. Science and
Zed Books. Technology in World History: An
3. Rogers, P.P. et.al. 2008. An introduction to Introduction. The Johns Hopkins University
sustainable development. London: Earthscan. Press Maryland.

SIS1005 Innovation and Organization SIS2001 Epistemology and Perspective on
Knowledge
This course introduces students to the importance of
technological innovation in various types of organisations This course is designed to introduce the basic concept of
(e.g. business enterprises, universities, public research epistemology – definition of knowledge, meaning, etc. It
institutions, NGOs, etc.). This includes the characteristics also explains several theories of knowledge and tradition
and models of innovation, and main activities in of knowledge from western philosophy, Islamic
innovation. Selected case studies on innovative philosophy and the approach of sociology of knowledge.
technological based organisations such as Google,
Toyota, National University of Singapore and MIMOS are Assessment Methods:
provided for students to identify the key drivers and Continuous Assessment: 40%
innovative cultures required for a successful innovative Final Exam: 60%
organisation. Challenges faced by organisations in
strengthening their innovation capabilities will also be Medium of Language
discussed at the end of the 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
nd
the Pentathlon Framework (2 edn.), Houndmills, Technology Studies
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. 3. Michael B. Paulsen (2015). Higher Education:
2. David Deming. 2010. Science and Technology in Handbook of Theory and Research. (ed. Michael B.
World History Vol 1: The Ancient World and Paulsen). Springer.
Classical Civilization. McFarland and Company:
North Carolina.

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