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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2016/2017

Dr. Zuliana Razali, BSc(UM), PhD(UM) References:
1. Brooker, R.J., Widmaier, E.P., Graham, L.E. &
Stiling,P.E. (2010). Biology. 2nd ed. McGraw-Hill: New
SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWS York.
2. Garrett, R.H. & Grisham, C.M. (2001). Principles of
Dr. Shigehiko Uni, BSc(Ehime), MSc(Hiroshima), Biochemistry with a Human Focus. Brooks Cole.
PhD(Osaka) 3. Rost, T.L., Barbour, M.G., Stocking, C.R. & Murphy,
Dr. Wan Khadijah Wan Embong, Dip(UPM), T.M. (2006). Plant Biology. 2nd ed. Brooks Cole.
BSc(Louisiana State), MSc(Louisiana State), PhD(UM)
SIL 1001 CELL BIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME This course is divided into three components namely
Genetics, Cell Biology and Molecular Biology. Content of
The Institute of Biological Sciences (ISB) offers degrees in each is stated below:
BSc for 8 programmes (124-126 credits): Bioinformatics, i) Genetics:
Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biohealth Science, Genetics This component comprises of quick introduction of
and Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Ecology and Mendel’s Law, the concept of alleles, loci, genes and
Biodiversity, Science and Environmental Management. chromosomes and test crosses. Students will be first
Students are accepted into one of these programmes on refreshed on probability calculations, the Punnet
the following criteria: (1) merit; (2) capacity ; (3) square and linkage&mapping methods. The
completion of all pre-requisites for year 1 courses. component will later discusses deeper topics of
inheritance which include Extensions to Mendelian
RESEARCH AREAS Inheritance Concept (Epistasis, Sex linkage), Sex
influenced inheritance and Pedigree analyses. At the
Researchers in ISB carry out research in many different end of this component students will be exposed to
areas. Examples include biodiversity and plant topics such as Human Genetics, Genetic Counselling
conservation, plant and environmental ecology, genetics and finally a brief introduction to Population Genetics
(human and biochemical), plant and animal breeding, and Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium.
cytogenetics, immunology, biohealth sciences, bioassays, ii) Cell Biology
cancer studies, genetic engineering and recombinant DNA This component will discuss on the basic structures
technology, animal and plant virology, bacteriology, and functions of organelles and also processes
microbiology (industrial, food, medical, environmental), involving mitosis and meiosis.Students will also be
animal biotechnology, neurobiology, biosystematics, introduced to prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells; and the
applied entomology, pest control, fresh and marine water differences between these two types of cells.
management, applied toxicology. iii) Molecular Biology
In this component, students will first be refreshed on
JOB OPPORTUNITIES basic aspects of molecular genetics (Historical
account, direct and indirect evidences of DNA as
Our BSc graduates are employed in the education, genetic materials, structure and properties of DNA,
business, management, administration sectors. Some DNA replication, transcription and translation in
choose to further their studies either locally or abroad, and prokaryotes and how to decipher genetics codes). The
may one day return to ISB to become academicians or component will later discusses on regulation of gene
researchers. Others are gainfully employed in local or expression in prokaryotes (lac operon, catabolite
overseas research institutes. repression and trp operon and attenuation), control by
sigma factor, anti-termination, post-transcriptional
control of RNA (trans- and cis-acting regulators),
COURSE SYNOPSES riboswitch as ribozymes and finally the applications of
these knowledge in DNA recombinant technology.
LEVEL 1 COURSES
Assessment Methods:
SIJ 1001 LIFE PROCESSES Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
This course discusses the structures and roles of chemical
components of the cell at the atom, molecule and Medium of Instruction:
macromolecule level. Students will also learn about English
enzymes including catalysis, types and control of activity.
This course also covers membrane biology, Soft Skills:
photosynthesis system and cell respiration as well as CS2, CT3, LL2
growth and development of animals and plants.
References:
1. Principles of Genetics 6th Edition (Snustad and
Assessment Methods: Simmons, 2011). Wiley Publications
Continuous Assessment: 40% 2. GenesX I (Lewin, 2014)
Final Examination: 60% 3. Becker, Smith and Hardin (2010). The world of the cell
(8th edition). Pearson Education Inc. Publ.
Medium of Instruction:
English
SIE 1001 BIOLOGY OF ORGANISMS
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT2, LL3 Characteristics of living organisms; classification based on
evolution, morphology and molecular biology; naming of
organisms based on the binomial system; description of
the major taxa from virus, bacteria, protist, fungi,
bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms, angiosperms, to

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