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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020

Main References: SIK 2001 HUMAN ANATOMY
1. Howser V (2014). How to Start a Post-harvest Crop
Business (Beginners Guide), Volume 1. USA: Mic General introduction to the the human body including
James. anatomical terminologies and an overview of the human
2. Williams J (2013). Agricultural Supply Chains and the anatomy. Body structure will be studied based on
Challenge of Price Risk. New York: Routledge. systems. Form-function relationships will be emphasized
3. Shewfelt RL and Prussia SE (2012). Postharvest including on how the human anatomy relates to that of
Handling: A Systems Approach. London: Academic other vertebrates. Practical components of the course
Press. generally parallels and reinforces lecture materials
through the use of models as well as skeletal materials
and specimen demonstration.
SIO 3014 AQUACULTURE NUTRITION
Assessment Methods:
This course will focus on fish nutrition research and feed Continuous Assessment: 50%
development in aquaculture, mechanism of nutrient Final Examination: 50%
digestion, protein nutrition and quality, lipid nutrition and
metabolism, vitamins and mineral requirements and their Medium of Instruction:
deficiencies. Role of carbohydrates in fish feeds, energy English
metabolism, and dietary value of feeds, digestibility and
absorption of nutrients in fish will be covered. Alternatives Soft Skills:
to fishmeal in fish nutrition and methods of formulation of CS4, CT3, EM2
fish feed will also be covered.
Main References:
Assessment Methods: 1. Kenneth S. Saladin (2008). Human Anatomy 2
nd
Continuous Assessment: 40% Edition. McGraw Hill Publishing
Final Examinations: 60% 2. Seeley R., Stephens, T and Tate, P (2008). Anatomy
and Physiology. 8th Edition. McGraw Hill Publishing
Medium of Instruction:
English
SIK 2002 FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH SKILLS IN
Main References: BIOHEALTH SCIENCE
1. Webster, C.D. and Lim, C.(eds)(2002). Requirements
and Feeding of Finfish for Aquaclture. CAB Techniques taught include basic lab practice,
Publishing, UK. spectrophotometry, drug analysis, chromatography,
2. Lim,C., Webster, C.D. (eds.).(2006). Tilapia-Biology, nucleic acid extraction, electrophoresis, techniques in the
Culture and Nutrition. Food Product Press. field of parasitology, hematology, physiology and nutrition.
3. Hertrampf, J.E. and Piedad,-Pascal F.(2000).
Handbook on Ingredients for Aquacultural Foods. Assessment Methods:
Kluwer Academic Publisher. Continuous Assessment: 100%
Consisting of;
Laboratory report 60%
SIO 3015 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Test 40%
Medium of Instruction:
Series of seminars and discussions on current/selected English
topics on biotechnology including commercialization
potentials. Students’ presentation (individual/group) on Soft Skills:
selected topics on biotechnology. CS2, CT5, TS4, EM2, LL2

Assessment Methods: Main References:
Continuous Assessment: 100% 1. SIK 2002 Practical Manual

Medium of Instruction:
English SIK 2003 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY

Soft Skills: Structure and physical characteristic of water; Acid and
CS3, CT3, TS2, LS2, EM2, KK1 base, pH and pK; classification, structure and function of
carbohydrates lipids, amino acids and proteins; nucleic
Main References: acids and molecular biology; characteristic of enzyme and
1. Hinrich and Kleinbach (2002). Energy: Its Use and the regulation of enzyme activity; the use of enzyme in
the Environment. Brooks/Cole Thomson Learning industries; catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrate,
fatty acids, amino acids, nucleic acids.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40%
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOHEALTH SCIENCE Final Examination: 60%
PROGRAMME
Medium of Instruction:
English
Career Prospects
Upon completing the programme, our graduates can work Soft Skills:
as scientists, research officers, lecturers or administrative CS2, CT2, LL2
officers in government or private (local or multinational)
agencies, non-governmental organisations (NGO) or Main References:
international corporations. 1. Biochemistry. Garett & Grisham. 2002. Saunders
College Publishers. Fort Worth/London/Sydney.

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