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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

Soft Skill Soft Skill
CS3,CT1,TS1,LS1 CT1,KK1

References References
1. Articles that related to History S&T in Malaysia in The 1. Goffin, K. & Mitchell, R. (2010), Innovation
Journal of the Malaysian Branch Royal Asiatic Society Management: Strategy and Implementation Using the
2. Drabble J. H. (2000). An Economic History of Malaysia, Pentathlon Framework (2 edn.), Houndmills,
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c. 1800-1990: The Transition to Modern Economic Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
Growth (London). 2. Tidd, J. & Bessant, J. (2011), Managing
3. Molly N. N (2004), Restructuring Higher Education in Innovation: Integrating Technological, Market
Malaysia (Penang). and Organisational Change, England: John
Wiley & Sons.
SIS1004 Science, Technology and Sustainable 3. Trott, P. (2011), Innovation Management and New
Development Product Development (5th edn.), Essex: Prentice Hall.

In this course, student will be exposed to the concept and
the philosophy of development from multi-dimensional SIS1006 World History of Science
perspective including economic, human-nature
relationships, social justice, human development, communal This course is designed to develop knowledge and
worldview and religion. The course also aims to explain the understanding about the development of science since
recent challenges of development by emphasizing ancient time and basic aspect in philosophy of science,
sustainable development as an alternative approach science in Greek civilization, science in Islamic-Arab
towards prosperity. civilization, science in Middle Ages, scientific revolution and

Assessment Methods: modern science.
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Exam: 50% Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Medium of Language Final Exam: 60%
English/Malay
Medium of Language
Soft Skill English/Malay
CS3,CT3,TS2,EM1
Soft Skill
References TS2,LS1,EM2

1. Baker, S. 2006. Sustainable development. London: References
Routledge. 1. Wan Fuad Wan Hassan. 1997.Ringkasan Sejarah
2. Rist, G. 2008. The history of development. London: Sains. Kuala Lumpur: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Zed Books. 2. David Deming. 2010. Science and Technology in
3. Rogers, P.P. et.al. 2008. An introduction to World History Vol 1: The Ancient World and Classical
sustainable development. London: Earthscan. Civilization. McFarland and Company: North Carolina.
3. James E. M. Harold, D. 2006. Science and
SIS1005 Innovation and Organization Technology in World History: An
Introduction. The Johns Hopkins University
This course introduces students to the importance of Press Maryland.
technological innovation in various types of
organisations (e.g. business enterprises, universities,
public research institutions, NGOs, etc.). This includes SIS2001 Epistemology and Perspective on
the characteristics and models of innovation, and main Knowledge
activities in innovation. Selected case studies on
innovative technological based organisations such as This course is designed to introduce the basic concept of
Google, Toyota, National University of Singapore and epistemology – definition of knowledge, meaning, etc. It also
MIMOS are provided for students to identify the key explains several theories of knowledge and tradition of
drivers and innovative cultures required for a successful knowledge from western philosophy, Islamic philosophy and
innovative organisation. Challenges faced by the approach of sociology of knowledge.
organisations in strengthening their innovation
capabilities will also be discussed at the end of the Assessment Methods:
course. Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Exam: 60%
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% Medium of Language
Final Exam: 60% English/Malay

Medium of Language Soft Skill
English CS3,CT2, TS2,EM1,LS1

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