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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2017/2018

Main References:
1. Kuby Immunology. Owen J, Punt J, Stranford S. Assessment Methods:
(2013) Continuous Assessment: 100%
2. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 8 ed. Abul K.
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Abbas, Andrew H. Lichtman (2014). Medium of Instruction:
3. Janeway’s Immunobiology. Murphy K (2011). English
Soft Skills:
CS3, CT3, LL2
ISB COURSES OFFERED AS FACULTY ELECTIVE
COURSES (EF) TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER Main References:
INSTITUTES OR DEPARTMENTS IN THE FACULTY OF 1. Zvelebil M. & Baum J. O. (2008). Understanding
SCIENCE Bioinformatics. Garland Science, USA.
2. Arthur M. L. (2008). Introduction to Bioinformatics.
Oxford University Press, UK.
SIX 1006 MALAYSIAN FLORA
Distribution and origin of Malaysian Flora. Floral diversity
and the important characters of algae, fungi, mosses, ferns,
gymnosperms and angiosperms. The importance of flora
in human life and the importance of conservation.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%
Medium of Instruction:
English

Soft Skills:
CS2, CT6, LL2, EM2
Main References:
1. Keng, H. (1986). Order dan Famili Tumbuhan Berbiji di
Tanah Melayu.Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka.
2. Solomon, E.D., Berg, L.R. & Martin, D.W. (2002).
Biology. 6th ed. Saunders College Publishing.
3. Whitmore, T.C. (1993). An Introduction to Tropical
Rainforest. Oxford University Press.

SIX 1007 MALAYSIAN FAUNA

Introduction to faunal diversity in Malaysia; Concept of
biological diversity and related terms; Introduction to
selected Malaysian Fauna: distribution, ecological and
economic significance, conservation status, as natural
resource in relation to man. Some common research
techniques will be taught and practised during field work
sessions.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%

Medium of Instruction:
English
Soft Skills:
CS4, CT3, TS2
Main References:
1. Hickman, C.P., Roberts, L.S. & Larson, L. (1993).
Integrated Principles of Zoology. 9th ed. Mosby.
2. Holmes, D. & Phillipps, K. (1998). The Birds of
Peninsular Malaysia. Oxford University Press.
3. Yong, H.S. (ed). (1998). The Encyclopedia of Malaysia:
Animals. Archipelago Press.

SIX 1008 BIOCOMPUTING
This course is designed for non-ISB students and covers
the analysis of nucleotide sequence, bioinformatics and
biological databases, structures and modelling of proteins.

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