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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020

cells in their central function with the complement system Soft Skills
as the main effector component. CS4, CT2, TS3, EM1

Assessment Methods: Main References:
Continuous Assessment: 40% 1. Slater A, Scott NW and Fowler MR (2003) Plant
Final Examination: 60% Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Plants
2. Molecular Markers in Plants (2012) Robert J. Henry.
Medium of Instruction: John Wiley & Sons
English 3. Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding (2012)
George Acquaah John Wiley & Sons
Soft Skills
CS3, CT2, TS3, LL2
SIL 2013 ANIMAL GENETICS AND GENE
Main References: MANIPULATION
1. Immunology 5th edition Richard A. Goldsby, Thomas J.
Kindt, Barbara, A. Osborne and Janis Kuby The course is an introduction to the genetic principles,
2. Cellular and Molecular Immunology 7th edition Abul K. various breeding techniques and manipulation of genes
Abbas, Andrew, H. Lichtman & Shiv Pillai. for genetic improvement of animal.
3. Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and
Disease 4th edition, Charles A. Janeway, Paul Travers, Assessment Methods:
Mark Walport and J Donald Capra. Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Examination: 60%

SIL 2011 GENETIC RESOURCES AND Medium of Instruction:
CONSERVATION English

This course covers the following topics: Biological diversity Soft Skills
(ecosystem, species, genetics), resources and ownership CS4, CT2, TS3, EM1
of the Malaysian forest, estimating and characterising
genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, population Main References:
fragmentation, genetic management in the wild and 1. SB Primrose and RM Twyman (2006) Principles of
captivity, use of biotechnology & genetic tools in Gene Manipulation and Genomics.
conservation, forensics and DNA barcoding, population 2. Cockett, Noelle E.; Kole, Chittaranjan (2009). Genome
viability analysis. Mapping and Genomics in Domestic Animals.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% SIL 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN GENETICS
Final Examination: 60%
This course intends to introduce practical aspects of the
Medium of Instruction: principles of Genetics and Molecular Biology. Students will
English be exposed to research methodology in Genetics and
Moleculr Biology, critical scientific thinking, methods for
Soft Skills problem solving, research ethics, record keeping,
CS3, CT2 presentation and scientific writing skills.

Main References: Students are required to:
1. Frankham, R., Ballou, J.D., Briscoe, D.A. (2010) 1) write a project proposal and carry out literature review
Introduction to Conservation Genetics. Cambridge 2) carry out experiments in the laboratory
University Press. 3) analyse data
4) write a dissertation
2. Allendorf, F.W., Luikart, G., Aitken, S.N. (2013) 5) present the results of the research
Conservation and the Genetics of Populations. Wiley-
Blackwell Assessment Methods:
3. Primack, R.B (2006). Essentials of Conservation Continuous Assessment: 100%
Biology. Sinauer Massachusetts, USA Consisting of;
Thesis: 70%
Proposal defence (oral) : 5%
SIL 2012 PLANT GENETICS AND GENE Progress defence (oral): 5%
MANIPULATION Viva: 20%

The course introduces principles of genetics and selection Medium of Instruction:
techniques used in plant breeding. Techniques used in English
biotechnology for gene manipulation will also be
discussed. Case studies and application of molecular- Soft Skills
based technology and practical sessions will be CS3, CT3, LL2, EM2
conducted.
Main References:
Assessment Methods: Scientific journals, references related to the topic chosen,
Continuous Assessment: 40% related websites, discussions with supervisors.
Final Examination: 60%

Medium of Instruction:
English

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