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include diversity, ecology, conservation, management and of propagation, cultivation, growth media, environmental
development of these ecosystems will be discussed. parameters, plant disease and control, etc. are discussed.
Various aspects of landscaping are also discussed.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% Assessment Methods:
Final Examination: 60% Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
Medium of Instruction:
English Medium of Instruction:
English
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT2, TS2 Soft Skills:
CS3, TS2, LL2
Main References:
1. Tanaka, N., Ng W. J, and Jinadasa, K.B.S.N. (2011). Main References:
Wetlands for Tropical Applications: Wastewater 1. Boo, C.M., Kartini, OH, and Ou-Yang, C.L. (2006).
Treatment for Constructed Wetlands, Imperial 1001 Garden Plants in Singapore. National Park’s
College Press.pp.1-150. Publication. (2 edition)
nd
2. Keddy, P. A. (2010). Wetland Ecology: Principles and 2. Bryant, G. (2006). Plant propagation A to Z : growing
Conservation. Cambridge University Press.pp.1-497. plants for free. New York, USA. Firefly books
3. Cronk, J. K. and Fenessy, M. S. (2001). Wetland 3. Agrios, G.N. (2005). Plant pathology. Burlington, MA,
Plants. CRC Press.pp.461. USA, Academic Press (5th edition
4. Phang, S. M. (2000). Seagrasses of Malaysia. Univ. 4. Holttum, R.E. & Enoch, I (1997).Gardening in the
Malaya Botanical Monographs.No.2. tropics. Times Editions.
5. Hydro One Networks, Plant Wisely, Save Energy
Too, available at
SIE 3009 PLANT PATHOLOGY http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/dow
nloads/PowerSaver_05_Landscaping.pdf
Introduction to plant pathology and its importance.
Concept of plant diseases. Plant diseases caused by
abiotic factors and non-infectious diseases. Interactions SIE 3011 FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
between pathogens and plant hosts. Koch Postulate.
Plant diseases from infections by viruses, bacteria, Introduction and overview of local and global fisheries and
mycoplasm-like organisms, fungi, algae / lichens, higher aquaculture. Basis of fisheries and aquaculture. Linkage
plants, protozoa, nematodes and insects. Principles, between fisheries production and primary productivity.
management practices and control of plant diseases Single species versus multi species stock assessment.
including biological control using viruses, bacteria and Estimation of key fish stock parameters. Ecosystem based
fungi. fisheries management. Farm designs and species
selection in aquaculture. Sustainable practices and future
Assessment Methods: areas of research. Socio-economics and management of
Continuous assessment : 50% fisheries and aquaculture. Latest issues in fisheries and
Final Examination : 50% aquaculture.
Medium of Instruction: Assessment Methods:
English Continuous Assessment: 60%
Final Examination: 40%
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT2, TS1 Medium of Instruction:
English
Main References:
1. Agrios, G.N. (2005). Plant pathology, 5th Edition. Soft Skills:
Academic Press. CS3, CT3, LL2
2. Schumann , G.L. and D’Arcy, C.J. (2009). Essential
plant pathology, 2 nd Edition. American Main References:
Phytopathology Society. 1. Jennings, S., Kaiser, M. J., & Reynolds, J. D. (2001).
3. Strouts , R.G, and Winter, T.G. (2013). Diagnosis of Marine Fisheries Ecology. Blackwell Publishing. 417
ill-health in trees, 2 nd Edition. Arboricuhural pp.
Association. 2. Haddon, M. (2011). Modelling and Quantitative
4. Buczacki , S.T. and Harris, K. (2014). Pests, Methods in Fisheries, Second Edition. Chapman and
th
diseases and disorders of garden plants, 4 Edition. Hall/CRC. 465 pp.
William Collins. 3. Pillay, T. V. R. & Kutty, M. N. (2005). Aquaculture:
5. Greenwood, P. and Halstead, A. (2003). Pests and Principles and Practices. Blackwell Publishing, 624
diseases. Dorling Kindersley Ltd. pp.
4. Jana, B. B. & Webster, C. C. (2003). Sustainable
Aquaculture: Global Perspectives. Haworth Press.
SIE 3010 HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING 365 pp.
Introduction to Horticulture and Landscaping. Important
horticulture food and non-food crops are included. Aspects

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