Healthcare Informatics (HNB1114):
Subject Information Sheets:  HNB1114 Student Survey Form 08.doc |  HNB1114 Healthcare Informatics Week 1 Activity.doc | Writing Tips |  Short Course in Technical Writing

Computer Systems and Architecture (RCM1115):
Subject Information Sheets:  Unit of Study Outline |  Tutorial Sheet 1 |

Data Communications and Networks-1 (RCM2111, RCM5805):
Text Book: Data Communications and Networking, 4th Edition, By Behrouz A Forouzan, McGrawHill, 2007. http://www.mhhe.com/engcs/compsci/forouzan/
Subject Information Sheets: Memo-1 RCM2111,  Memo-1 RCM 5805

Research Perspectives (RCM6827) Ethics and IP: Outline| Lecture Notes |  Assignment  | Report Front Sheet | Report Writing Checklist | Writing Tips | Short Course in Technical Writing
Information on topics covered by Nalin Sharda.
1. Introduction to Ethics: a) What are ethics?, b) History of ethics, c) Genesis of ethics, d) Ethical dilemmas;
2. Computer Ethics: Why and how of applying ethics to computers;
3. Research Ethics: How do ethical questions arise and are answered in research;
4. Intellectual Property: a) What is Intellectual Property, b) Copyright Guidelines, c) Fair Use Guidelines, d) Fair Use Principles.
Suggested reading:
- Chapters 5, from Experimental Methodology, by Larry B. Christensen, Pearson Allyn & Bacon; 8th edition, 2000. ISBN: 0-205-39369-1
- Langford, Duncan (1995), Practical Computer Ethics, McGraw-Hill, Inc. New York, NY, USA. ISBN: 0-077-09012-8. Reprint ISBN: 0-85590-776-2
- Reynolds, George (2003), Ethics in Information Technology, Thomson Learning, Boston, USA. ISBN: 0-619-06277-0
- Research Center on Computing & Society at Southern Connecticut State University.
- Online Ethics Center for Engineering and Science.
- American Chemical Society Ethical Guidelines
- Responsible Conduct in Research
Chapters 9, from Theoretical Foundations of Multimedia by Robert S. Tannenbaum, W H Freeman & Co.; Book and CD edition, 1998.  ISBN: 0716783215.

Introduction to Multimedia (RCM5821, RCM2113):
Subject Information Sheets:  Memo-1 About Lectures |  Memo-2 About Practicals | Memo-3 About Reports | Report Front Sheet | Memo4-Report Writing| Video Capturing Guide | Multimedia Design Guide | Writing Tips |  Short Course in Technical Writing
Lecture Notes:  0. Introduction  |  1. Planning  |  2. Elements of Multimedia   |  3. Multimedia Hardware  |  4. Authoring Multimedia  |  5. Developing Multimedia  |  6. Social & Legal Issues  |  7. Communications & Networks  |  8. Business Aspects
Prescribed reading: Above lecture notes and selected chapters from the books referred in the notes.
Practical books:
ILT PowerPoint 2003 Advanced, Thomson Publishing, ISBN 0619204907. RRP $24.95       OR
Flash MX2004: Graphics, Animation and Interactivity, James L. Mohler, Thomson Publishing, 2004. ISBN: 1401835309. RRP $79.95

Networked Multimedia (RCM5822, RCM3111):
2006 Subject Information Sheets: Memo-1 About Lectures |  Memo-2 About Practical | Report Front Sheet | Memo-3 About First Report | VitalAgent | Memo4-Report Writing | Writing Tips |  Short Course in Technical Writing
2006 Lecture Notes: 1. Overview  |  2. Coding Multimedia  | 3. N/W Multimedia Applications  | 4. Temporal Relationships  | 5. Networking Devices  |  6. WANs  | 7. LANs  | 8. Internetworking & ATM | 9. Learning &QoS   |  Mobile Multimedia Information Transmission
Prescribed reading:
Chapters 1,2,6,7,8,9,10,11 and 12, from Multimedia Information Networking, N. Sharda, Prentice Hall, 1999. ISBN: 0132587734.
QUIZ: Chapter1 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 9 | Chapter 10 | Chapter 11 | Chapter 12
2005 Lecture Notes: 1. Overview  |  2. Coding Multimedia  | 3. N/W Multimedia Applications  | 4. Temporal Relationships  | 5. Networking Devices  |  6. WANs  | 7. LANs  | 8. Internetworking & ATM | 9. Future Directions

Additional Seminars:
- Learning from Projects. Handouts
- Technical Writing with The SIMPLE Methodology. Handouts.
Links to Thesis Writing Guidelines Systematic Paper Creation (SParC) Key Factors in Postgraduate Research - A Guide for Students A short course on writing technical reports by Nancy Halligan Writing Tips Technical Writing with The SIMPLE Methodology