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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Medium of Language Medium of Language
English English

Soft Skill Soft Skill
CS1,CT1,EM1 CS2,CT3

References: References
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SIX1002 Ethics and Safety
SIS1002 Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of
This course is designed to expose to the student the Technology

importance of ethics and safety that arises within the In this course, students will be exposed to some of the
scientific profession and scientific research. Real cases of philosophical schools of science and philosophy of
scientific ethical misconduct, as well as the relevant technology with an emphasis on the need to understand the
principles and standards of ethics in science will be nature of S & T in confronting the issues and challenges of
discussed. The importance of lab safety and accreditation the current world. Subsequently, students will apply
will also be explored. theoretical knowledge by doing research on the issues
selected via a PBL (Problem Based Learning).
Assessment Methods: Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Exam: 50%
Medium of Language
English Medium of Language
Malay/ English
Soft Skill
CS2,CT1,EM2 Soft Skill
CS1,CT3,TS1,EM1
References:
1. Mazur,Dennis John. (2007).Evaluating the Science References
and Ethics of Research on Humans: A Guide for 1. Okasha, Samir. 2002. Philosophy of Science: A Very
IRB.Members.Johns Hopkins University Press. Short Introduction. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
2. US National Academy of Sciences. (2010). Promoting 2. Eisenstadt, S.N. 2000. Multiple Modernities.
Daedalus, Winter , 129(1): 1-29.
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countries. National Academies Press: Washington 3. Ferre, Frederick. 1995. Philosophy of Technology.
DC. The University of Georgia Press.
3. D'Angelo, J. (2012). Ethics in science: Ethical
Misconduct in scientific research. CRC Press. SIS1003 Science and Technology in Malaysia

SIS1001 Logic and Critical Thinking This course will provide a platform to the students about the
development of science and technology in Malaysia, starting
This course will equip students with the skills to think in British colonial times up to the 21st century. Transfer
critically and systematically in solving the problems faced by model of science and technology will also be introduced to
the theories and concepts learned. Students have the the students. This discussion will take a number of sectors
opportunity to learn the basics and methods of analysis such as agriculture, education, and industry as a case
through oral and written submissions that are authentic and study. The course also covers the development of
not authentic, deductive arguments and inductive government policy in the development of science and
arguments. Students are exposed to some type of Fallacy of technology in Malaysia involving several key players. In
thought and speech, including Ad hominem, Ad Populum, addition, an introduction to the basic policy analysis will also
HASTY Generalization, False Alternatives, Bandwagon be introduced.
Argument, Slippery Slope, and Overstatement.
Assessment Methods:
Assessment Methods: Continuous Assessment: 50%
Continuous Assessment: 40% Final Exam: 50%
Final Exam: 60%
Medium of Language
English

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