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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2025/2026

(II) STUDENT HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT (8 CREDITS) [SHE]
Choose one course from each cluster
CLUSTER CLUSTER TITLE CREDITS
Cluster 1 Thinking Matters: Mind & Intellect 2
Cluster 2 Emotional & Spiritual Intelligence: Heart & Soul 2
GQX0056 Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Cluster 3 Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Technie 2
Cluster 4 Global Issue and Community Sustainability: Making the World a 2
Better Place
** Minor package
(1) Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 credits under the same minor
package in order to be displayed on the transcript.

(2) For further information, student can refer to UMSItS Guide via this link:
https://umsitsguide.um.edu.my/

PROGRAMME GOALS

Programme graduates are knowledgable in biological diversity and ecological values
enabling the conservation and sustainable management of our natural resources as
national heritage. Objectives of the Ecology Biodiversity programme are to:
1. Able to build professions related to ecology and biodiversity and/or related fields.
2. Engage in lifelong learning and interdisciplinary learning related to industrial and
academic careers.
3. Able to contribute to the sustainable development and well-being of society and
nation.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of the B.Sc in Ecology and Biodiversity programme, graduates are able to:-

1. Master the knowledge of ecology and biodiversity to assess issues related to global
climate change, biodiversity degradation, ecological community stability, food security,
natural resource management and the environment.
2. Employ self-learning skills critically and innovatively in solving problems related to
biodiversity and ecology.
3. Design and implement ecology and biodiversity related projects systematically using
appropriate technical and practical skills.
4. Communicate information and ideas clearly and effectively, especially on topics related
to ecological and biodiversity.
5. Utilize the latest scientific methods and technology in managing natural resources.
6. Understand and carry out the obligations effectively in managing biodiversity
resources.
7. Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills in carrying out projects or assignments related to
ecology and biodiversity.
8. Take into account the sustainable, professional and ethical use and management of
natural resources.

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