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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2023/2024
Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2023/2024

overview of the field. It includes identification, handling, SIH3025 INTRODUCTION TO BIOREMEDIATION
treatment and disposal of hazardous waste including e-
waste. This course is intended to provide sufficient Bioremediation is the use of living organisms to
exposure to the varied and complex problems of hazardous accumulate, detoxify, degrade, or remove environmental
waste, as well as, discussing the legislation, regulation, and contaminants. This course provides an overview of the
local and foreign impacts pertaining to its management. bioremediation process including the main sources of
Case studies will be provided to assist student to relate to contaminants and environments where bioremediation can
actual environmental situation globally and locally, and be used, type of remediation strategies as well as the
current issues of the management of hazardous waste. factors that influence the bioremediation rates. The
application of various microorganisms and plants in
Assessment Methods: bioremediation will be discussed. Case studies on the use
Continuous Assessment: 40% of bioremediation strategies in contaminated soil and
Final Examination: 60% groundwater will be reviewed.

Assessment Methods:
SIH3018 ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
The course focuses on the basic and applied concepts of
environmental microbiology. Fundamental concepts in
microbiology such as microbial diversity, ecology and SIH3026 ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING
metabolism, will be explained. Microbial diversity in
terrestrial and aquatic environments as well as their roles in This course will discuss the positive and negative effects
the ecosystems will be described. Further, applications of from human-environment interactions. By understanding
microorganisms in wastewater treatment, bioremediation of the roles of the environment and biospheres, and the effect
polluted and deteriorated environments, and others will be on human health and wellbeing, we are able to improve our
discussed. Students will also gain practical skills in basic quality of life and provide a sustainable approach to the
microbiological techniques. design and management of our environment.

Assessment Methods: Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50% Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50% Final Examination: 50%

SIH3019 TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT SIH3027 GREEN AGRICULTURE

Introduction to tourism and ecotourism. Tourism and This course is designed to introduce students on agriculture
environment in Malaysian scenario including law, policy and environment from the perspective of sustainable
and guidelines. Principles of economic valuation on agriculture. This course exposes students on the source,
environmental resources, in relation to tourism, e.g. impacts and control of environmental problems in
Willingness to Pay (WTP) and Travel Cost Method (TCM). agriculture. Project based learning approach will be
Students will be able to conduct a survey on WTP and TCM conducted to expose students on the solving environmental
via field visits and construct their own set of questionares. issues that are related to agriculture using green
Impacts of tourism to environment and how to achieve technology.
sustainable tourism, in which SWOT analysis will be used.
Case study on selected ecotourism areas, like Protected Assessment Methods:
Areas, World UNESCO Heritage and Ramsar sites. Continuous Assessment: 50%
Final Examination: 50%
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%
SIH4001 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

SIH3022 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT The industrial training is providing students with learning
RESEARCH PROJECT opportunities in the actual working environment for the
duration 19 weeks. In this course, students will gain
Students will conduct a research project individually on practical skill and experiences in solving environmental
environmental issues under at least one supervisor. The issues during their industrial attachment. Students will be
student needs to propose a research proposal and present attached to various organization/ industries and companies
the research findings scientifically through verbal that are related to the environmental sustainability sector
presentation and a writing of an academic journal article. including the aspect of management and technology.

Assessment Methods: Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100% Continuous Assessment: 100%

SIH3023 INTRODUCTION TO ADMINISTRATIVE
MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY AND
MOLECULAR GENETICS PROGRAMME
This course prepares students the necessary knowledge
and skills on administrative management for a working
environment in an organization. It covers theories of Career Prospects
management, planning, organising and management of The career prospects for graduates of this program are
meetings. wide. Graduates will have opportunities to be employed in
Assessment Methods: the public or private sector.
Continuous Assessment: 100%

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