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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2016/2017

Assessment Methods: 3. Nagabhushanam, R., Diwan, A. D., Zahurnec, B. J. &
Continuous Assessment: 50% Sarojini, R. (2004). Biotechnology of Aquatic Animals.
Final Examination: 50% Science Publisher: USA.
Medium of Instruction:
English SIO 2003 HIGHER PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

Soft Skills: This course cover explaination of how plants function and
CS3, CT3, LL2 grow. Includes metabolism (photosynthesis, respiration,
mineral nutrition), water relations, gas exchange,
Main References: response to environmental stresses, growth and
1. Applied Physics, D.Ewen, N.Schurter, P.E. development in response to environmental cues and
Gundersen, Pearson Education International, 9 th biochemical control of growth.
Edition.
2. Physics: Principles and Applications, D.C. Giancoli, Assessment Methods:
Pearson Education International, 6th Edition. Continuous Assessment: 40%
3. Physics for Scientists and Engineers, S.Jewett, Final Examination: 60%
Thomson Learning
Medium of Instruction:
English
SIO 2001 APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
Soft Skills:
Introduction to industrial microorganisms. Roles of CS4, CT3, TS3
bacteria, alga and fungi for life and the environment.
Microbial culture, growth and control. Bioactive agents and Main References:
genetic engineering. Applications of microbes in medicine, 1. Davies, P, J. (1995). Plant Hormone Physiology,
industry, agriculture, waste treatment and biodegradation Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Kluwer
of pollutants. Microbial processes in production of food, Academics.
drinks, dairy products and bioactive agents 2. Mohr, H. (1995). Plant Physiology. Spring-Verlag.
(pharmaceutical and non pharmaceuticals). 3. Raven, P.H., Evert, R.F. & Eichhorn, S.E. (2005).
Biology of Plants. (7th ed.) Worth Publishers
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60% SIO 2004 CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE

Medium of Instruction: Regeneration of complete plants from various cells,
English tissues and organs from tissue culture systems. Media
preparation and discussion of factors affecting cells,
Soft Skills: tissues and organs growth and ultimately plant
CT3, TS3, EM2 regeneration. Meristem culture and production of
diseases-free plants. Various types of cultures. Clonal
Main References: propagation, somatic embryogenesis. Production of
1. Madigan, M.T. & Martinko, J.M. (2006). Brock Biology haploid and triploid plants. Production of secondary plant
of Microorganisms. 11th ed. Prentice Hall. metabolites in vitro. Importance and contributions of tissue
2. Talaro, K.P. (2009). Foundations in Microbiology. 7th culture technique. Cryopreservation. Animal tissue culture
ed. McGraw-Hill: Boston. and biotechnology
3. Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R., & Case, C.L. (2006).
Microbiology: An Introduction. 9th ed. Benjamin Assessment Methods:
Cummings. Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
SIO 2002 ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Medium of Instruction:
English
Definition and introduction of animal biotechnology in
general, with respect to animal reproductivity, artificial Soft Skills:
insemination techniques in livestock animal, sperm CS3, CT3, TS2, EM2
cryopreservation, production and application of vaccines.
Main References:
Assessment Methods: 1. Rosna Mat Taha. (2004). Kultur Tisu Tumbuhan
Continuous Assessment: 40% Berbunga. Penerbit Universiti Malaya.
Final Examination: 60% 2. Lindsey, K. Plant Tissue Culture Manual. (1991).
Kluwer Academic Publishers: Netherlands.
Medium of Instruction: 3. Pierik, R.L.M. (1987). In vitro culture of Higher Plants.
English Martinus Nijhoff: Dodrecht.
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, EM2 SIO 2005 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Main References:
1. Alan, J. H. & Johnson, A. (1997). Animal An introduction to the theory of basic laboratory
Biotechnology and Ethics. Springer-Verlag. techniques in molecular biology, with emphasis on basic
2. Renaville, R. & Burny, A. (eds). (2001). Biotechnology laboratory functions and techniques. This course
in Animal Husbandry. Kluwer Academic Publishers. concentrates on DNA structure and function along with
techniques of DNA analysis, including cloning, restriction
digests, and polymerase chain reaction.

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