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COURSE PRO FORMA
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Contents of this Pro Forma shall not be changed without the Senate’s approval for items indicated with *. Changes
to the other items can be approved at the Academy/Faculty/Institution/Centre level.
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UM-PT01-PK03-BR003(BI)-S04
Engineering
Civil
Bachelor of Engineering (Environmental)
KAES1148
Ecological Field Trip
None
78 hours
2
At the end of this course, students are able to:
1. Identify the complex ecological processes and estimate species
diversity in aquatic and terrestrial habitat.
2. Recognize the physico-chemical parameters of the different
habitat and relate to the diversity of the organisms.
3. Identify how human activities disturb the habitat and affects the
quality of the environment
4. Measure river profile and the hydraulic characteristics of a
stream.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, writing skills and
-Critical thinking and problem solving skill
-Communication skill
-Team work
-Leadership skill
-Report writing skill
Introduction to the basic concepts in ecology which students have learnt
in their Ecology course, physical and biotic environment, complexity and
diversity of the physical and biotic factor of a river system, basics
mapping of a river system, water quality analysis, identifying fauna and
flora within the river ecosystem and identifying habitats, niches and
Lectures, Practical field work and lab, Problem based learning
Examination 60%
Continues assessment 40%
Marks for Continuous Assessment will be posted periodically.
Refer to University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules 2013 and
University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Regulations 2013