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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Medium of Instruction:
Soft Skills: English
CS3, CT2, TS2
Soft Skills:
Main References: CS3, TS2, LL2
1. Tanaka, N., Ng W. J, and Jinadasa, K.B.S.N. (2011).
Wetlands for Tropical Applications: Wastewater Main References:
Treatment for Constructed Wetlands, Imperial 1. Boo, C.M., Kartini, OH, and Ou-Yang, C.L. (2006).
College Press.pp.1-150. 1001 Garden Plants in Singapore. National Park’s
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2. Keddy, P. A. (2010). Wetland Ecology: Principles and Publication. (2 edition)
Conservation. Cambridge University Press.pp.1-497. 2. Bryant, G. (2006). Plant propagation A to Z : growing
3. Cronk, J. K. and Fenessy, M. S. (2001). Wetland plants for free. New York, USA. Firefly books
Plants. CRC Press.pp.461. 3. Agrios, G.N. (2005). Plant pathology. Burlington, MA,
4. Phang, S. M. (2000). Seagrasses of Malaysia. Univ. USA, Academic Press (5th edition
Malaya Botanical Monographs.No.2. 4. Holttum, R.E. & Enoch, I (1997).Gardening in the
tropics. Times Editions.
5. Hydro One Networks, Plant Wisely, Save Energy Too,
SIE 3009 PLANT PATHOLOGY available at
http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/dow
Introduction to plant pathology and its importance. nloads/PowerSaver_05_Landscaping.pdf
Concept of plant diseases. Plant diseases caused by
abiotic factors and non-infectious diseases. Interactions
between pathogens and plant hosts. Koch Postulate. SIE 3011 FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
Plant diseases from infections by viruses, bacteria,
mycoplasm-like organisms, fungi, algae / lichens, higher Introduction and overview of local and global fisheries and
plants, protozoa, nematodes and insects. Principles, aquaculture. Basis of fisheries and aquaculture. Linkage
management practices and control of plant diseases between fisheries production and primary productivity.
including biological control using viruses, bacteria and Single species versus multi species stock assessment.
fungi. Estimation of key fish stock parameters. Ecosystem based
fisheries management. Farm designs and species
Assessment Methods: selection in aquaculture. Sustainable practices and future
Continuous assessment : 50% areas of research. Socio-economics and management of
Final Examination : 50% fisheries and aquaculture. Latest issues in fisheries and
aquaculture.
Medium of Instruction:
English Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 60%
Soft Skills: Final Examination: 40%
CS3, CT2, TS1
Medium of Instruction:
Main References: English
1. Agrios, G.N. (2005). Plant pathology, 5th Edition.
Academic Press. Soft Skills:
2. Schumann , G.L. and D’Arcy, C.J. (2009). Essential CS3, CT3, LL2
nd
plant pathology, 2 Edition. American Main References:
Phytopathology Society. 1. Jennings, S., Kaiser, M. J., & Reynolds, J. D. (2001).
3. Strouts , R.G, and Winter, T.G. (2013). Diagnosis of Marine Fisheries Ecology. Blackwell Publishing. 417
nd
ill-health in trees, 2 Edition. Arboricuhural pp.
Association. 2. Haddon, M. (2011). Modelling and Quantitative
4. Buczacki , S.T. and Harris, K. (2014). Pests, Methods in Fisheries, Second Edition. Chapman and
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diseases and disorders of garden plants, 4 Edition. Hall/CRC. 465 pp.
William Collins. 3. Pillay, T. V. R. & Kutty, M. N. (2005). Aquaculture:
5. Greenwood, P. and Halstead, A. (2003). Pests and Principles and Practices. Blackwell Publishing, 624
diseases. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. pp.
4. Jana, B. B. & Webster, C. C. (2003). Sustainable
Aquaculture: Global Perspectives. Haworth Press.
SIE 3010 HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING 365 pp.

Introduction to Horticulture and Landscaping. Important SIE 3012 PARASITOLOGY
horticulture food and non-food crops are included. Aspects
of propagation, cultivation, growth media, environmental This course is to develop the students skill in classification
parameters, plant disease and control, etc. are discussed. of parasite and to empower concepts of parasitology.
Various aspects of landscaping are also discussed. Students should be able to describe the principles of
parasitology. Students will be equiped with the skills of
Assessment Methods: collect and prepare parasite.
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50% Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 50%
Final examination: 50%

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