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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2017/2018

Soft Skills: SIR 2010 IMMUNOLOGY
CS6, CT4, TS4, LL2, EM1, LS1
The course gives an understanding on the importance of
Main References: the immune system in ensuring immunity. The introduction
1. Cann, A.J. Principles of Molecular Virology. Fifth is a discussion on the cells involved in the innate and
Edition (2011). ISBN-13: 978-012384397. adaptive systems. An in depth explanation on the clonal
2. ViralZone: a knowledge resource to understand selection theory, rearrangement process of the receptors,
virus diversity. Hulo C, de Castro E, Masson P, T cell thymic education, B cell selection and production of
Bougueleret L, Bairoch A, Xenarios I, Le Mercier P. antibodies/immunoglobulins will be given. The role of the
Nucleic Acids Res. 2011 Jan;39(Database major histocompatibilty complex in processing and
issue):D576-82. presentation of antigens; activation and signal transduction
3. Greenwood, D., Slack, R.C.B., Barer, M.R., Irving, of T and B cells and importance of cytokines regulation in
W.L. Medical Microbiology. 18th Edition (2012). immune resposes will be discussed. Important immune and
ISBN: 9780702040894 effector mechanisms in inflammation, phagositosis and
complement would be given the main focus. The last
section of the course would give an overview of how each
SIR 2008 MICROBIAL PHYSIOLOGY AND component signals the downstream components in a
BIOCHEMISTRY cascade to generate an immune response with the
cytokines as regulators, and helper T cells in their central
Growth, injuries, starvation and death. Morphogenesis. function with the complement system as the main effector
Structure and function of membranes, movement and component.
chemotaxis. Aggregation and biofilm formation. Energy
production: aerobic and anaerobic. Anapleurotic pathways. Assessment Methods:
Photosyntesis. Biosyntesis of macromolecules. Storage Continuous Assessment: 40%
materials secondary metabolites. Microbs and metals. Final Examination: 60%
Assessment Methods: Medium of Instruction:
Continuous Assessment: 40% English
Final Examination: 60%
Soft Skills:
Medium of Instruction: CS3, CT3, TS3, LL2
English
Main References:
th
Soft Skills: 1. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 8 ed. Abul K.
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL1 Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman (2014).
2. Kuby Immunology. Owen J, Punt J, Stranford S.
Main References: (2013)
1. White, D., Drummond, J., & Fuqua, C. (2011) The 3. Janeway’s Immunobiology. Murphy K (2011).
Physiology and Biochemistry of Prokaryotes, 4th ed.,
Oxford University Press, USA
2. Madigan, M. & Martinko, J. (2014) Brock Biology of SIR 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN MICROBIOLOGY
Microorganisms, 14th ed., Pearson.
3. Snyder, L., Peter, J.E., Henkin, T.M., & Champness, Introduction to the concepts and principles of research in
W. (2014) Molecular Genetics of Bacteria, 4th ed., Microbiology, lab safety and risk assessment, application
ASM Press of statistics and various laboratory techniques in
microbiology, preparation of report and abstract, oral
presentation, thesis writing.
SIR 2009 MICROBIAL ECOLOGY
Assessment Methods:
Microorganism and ecological theory, microbial population Continuous Assessment: 100%
and community dynamics, microorganisms in elemental
cycles, microorganisms in natural environments; growth, Medium of Instruction:
interaction and adaptation. Molecular microbial ecology. English

Assessment Methods: Soft Skills:
Continuous Assessment: 40% CS3, CT3, TS1, YS2, LL1, EM2, LS2
Final Examination: 60%
Main References:
Medium of Instruction: 1. Biological Risk Assessment form, IBBC (2015) UM.
English 2. UM Policy and Procedure on Laboratory Biosafety
and Biosecurity (2015).
Soft Skills: 3. Buku Panduan Keselamatan Makmal UM (2014).
CS3, CT3, TS2, LL1
Main References: SIR 3002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN MICROBIOLOGY
1. Brock Biology of Microorganisms (14th ed): Ed.
Madigan, Martinko & Parker, Publisher Prentice Hall. This course aims to provide a better fit between our
(2014) graduating students and the needs of industry. Industrial
2. Processes in Microbial Ecology. Kirchman DL. (2012) training placement is organized not only to provide students
3. Microbial ecology. Barton LL & Northup DE. (2011) with the necessary experience and exposure related to their
field of specialization but also to offer potential employers
an opportunity to evaluate and train future employees.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

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