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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2015/2016

References Medium of Language
1. Blackwell, J. & Martin, J. (2011). A scientific approach English/Malay
to scientific writing. New York: Springer New York.
2. Davis, Martha, Davis, Kaaron J., Dunagan, Marion M. Soft Skill
(2012). Scientific papers and presentations (3 Ed). CS3,CT3,TS2,EM2,LL2
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UK: Elsevier Inc. References
3. Day, Robert A & Gastel, Barbara. (2006). How to write Bailey, S. (2014). Academic writing: a handbook for
and publish a scientific paper. (5 Ed). Cambridge: 1.
th
Cambridge University Press. international students. Routledge.
2. Fink, A. (2012). How to conduct surveys: A step-by-
step guide. Sage Publications.
SIS3006 Research Project 3. Dougherty, E. (2012). Assignments matter: Making
the connections that help students meet standards.
In this course, students will conduct research related to one
of the areas selected by the student, whether ASCD.
epistemological, environment, ethics or science and
technology policy. Research was conducted in two SIS3008 Philosophy of Islamic Science and
semesters. Assessment for this course is based on the Technology
presentation of the results of the study and the final report
(thesis) prepared by the students.
This course is designed to discuss the concept of
Assessment Methods: philosophy for Muslim, western definition of philosophy,
problems in defining philosophy, several aspect of
Continuous Assessment: 100%
philosophy of knowledge, concept, definition, classification
Medium of Language and employment, differentiation between philosophy and
English/Malay knowledge, branches of knowledge of philosophy, branches
of current knowledge of philosophy, science, philosophy and
Soft Skill Islam, al-farabi philosophy of science, science of cosmology
CT3,EM1 and revelation, research of science of cosmology in Islamic
history, the relationship between Ikhwan al-safa’ and
References
1. Marohaini Yusof. (2001). Penyelidikan kualitatif: philosophy in the study of cosmos and hierarchy of universe,
Pengalaman kerja lapangan. Kuala Lumpur: comparison of philosophy between al-Ghazali and
Penerbit Universiti Malaya. Descartes principle of philosophy
2. Jariah Mohd Jan. (2003). Garis panduan penulisan
laporan penyelidikan, disertasi dan tesis. Kuala
Lumpur: Institut Pengajian Siswazah, Universiti Assessment Methods:
Malaya. Continuous Assessment: 40%
3. Neuman, W.L. (2000). Social Research Methods: Final Exam: 60%

Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. 4 Medium of Language
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Edition. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. English

SIS3007 Industrial Training Soft Skill
CS1,TS2,LS1,EM1
Students will undergo industrial training at least 12 weeks in
the organization (ie private, public or NGO) either in the References
Osman Bakar (1991). Tawhid and Science: Essays on
1.
country or abroad. The training content will be determined the History and Philosophy of Science. Penang.
by the respective employer with advice from the Acikgenc, A. (1996). Islamic Science: Towards a
Department. During the training, students will be exposed to 2.
the activities of organizations that are closely related to key Definition. ISTAC.
elements of Science and Technology studies such as policy 3. Rashed, R. (1996). Encyclopaedia of the History of
Arabic Science. Routledge.
and management, sustainability, ethics and philosophy of
science. The main purpose of this industrial training is to
enable students to use their knowledge gained at university
and integrate it with the actual working environment. It also
provides opportunity for students to acquire practical skills
and experience working on projects alongside industry
expert. This course also provides opportunities for students
to identify potential employers as well as have a better
outlook on career development in the field of science and
technology studies.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

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