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Faculty of Science Handbook, Session 2019/2020

3. Vandermeer J.H & Goldberg, D. E 2013. Population Assessment Methods:
Ecology: First Principles. Princeton University. ISBN Continuous Assessment: 50%
9780691160313. Final Examination: 50%
4. Mittelbach, G.G.2012.Community Ecology. ISBN
9781405124119 Medium of Instruction:
5. Garderner M. 2014. Community Ecology: Analytical English
Methods Using R and Excel. Pelagic Publishing.
Soft Skills:
CS4, CT3, TS3
SIE 2008 PLANT STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND
PHYSIOLOGY Main References:
1. Randall, D, W. Burggren & K. French. 2014. Eckert
This course first introduces the three plant tissue systems Animal Physiology. W.H. Freeman.
and their cellular components followed by discussion on 2. Moyes, CD& PM. Schulte. 2013. Principles of Animal
the structural diversity of the vegetative organs (root, Physiology. Pearson.
stem, leaf and meristem). This is followed by the following 3. Hill, RW, GA. Gordon & M. Anderson. 2012. Animal
topics: leaf morphogenesis and secondary growth in stem Physiology.
and root; morphological and anatomical adaptations in the
organs associated with specific functions and habitat;
mechanisms in water absorption, water transport, phloem SIE 2010 URBAN ZOOLOGY
translocation, photosynthesis in C3, C4 and CAM plants,
the role of stomata in transpiration. Finally, the formation Ecosystems: Natural and man-made, their main features
and development of the reproductive organs, their and differences. The urban ecosystem: a classification of
diversity and adaptations for life on earth are discussed. the habitats. Natural history of urban area. The animal
component in urban areas: biodiversity and adaptations.
Assessment Methods: Brief revision on main taxonomical groups: biology,
Continuous Assessment : 50% ecology and study methods of Invertebrate & Vertebrate.
Final Examination : 50% Pest species and control strategies. Nature conservation
in urban habitats. Animal species and habitat
Medium of Instruction: fragmentation. Alien species and related problems
English (invasive species). Feral species and wildlife. Zoological
data and urban planning. Case studies: the fauna of Kuala
Soft Skills: Lumpur, the insect fauna of residential area.
CS3, CT2, TS1
Assessment Methods:
Main References: Continuous Assessment: 50%
1. MacAdam, J. W. (2009). Structure and function of Final Examination: 50%
st
plants. 1 Edition. Wiley-Blackwell. ISBN-13:978-0-
8138-2718-6/2009 Medium of Instruction:
2. Beck, C. B. (2010). An introduction to plant structure English
nd
and development. 2 Edition. Cambridge University
Press. ISBN: 9780521518055 Soft Skills:
3. Bowes, B. G. & Mauseth, J. D. (2009). Plant CS4, CT3, TS2
nd
structure: A colour guide. 2 Edition. Manson
Publishing. ISBN-13: 9780763763862 Main References:
4. Hodson, M.J. & Bryant, J.A. (2012). Functional 1. Gaston, K. J. (2010) Urban Ecology. Cambridge.
Biology of Plants. Wiley-Blackwell. 2. Mark J. McDonnell, Amy K. Hahs, Jürgen H. Breuste
5. Taiz, L., Zeiger, E., Moeller, I.M., Murphy, A. (2014). (Eds) (2009) Ecology of Cities and Towns: A
th
Plant Physiology and Development. 6 Edition. Comparative Approach. Cambridge.
Sinauer Associates, Inc. 3. Richard T. T. Forman (2014) Urban Ecology: Science
of Cities Cambridge Paperback. ISBN:
9780521188241.
SIE 2009 ANIMAL STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND 4. Clark E. Adams & Kieran J. Lindsey (2009) Urban
PHYSIOLOGY Wildlife Management. CRC Press.

This involves the animal study of the anatomy and
physiology of a wide range of species including humans SIE 2011 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY
that enable them to meet their need to survive and
reproduce. To do this, animals acquire, process and use Major elements of terrestrial ecology: the physical world,
energy to cope with internal and external challenges plants, animals, microbes. Energy and trophic levels. Time
through a variety of physiological, morphological and as a dimension. General vegetation categories and
behavioural adaptations. An integrated approach is taken dependent organismal assemblages. Life forms and
to combine microanatomy, gross anatomy and physiology general adaptations among terrestrial organisms:
in learning of the body systems. Concepts and theories in autotrophs and heterotrophs in different environments;
lectures are expanded and developed in interactive light, water and nutrition. Diurnal and seasonal variations
laboratories and explorative practicals. and cycles. Types and characteristics of tropical
forests. Diversity of life in various
environments. Reproduction in plants and animals:
comparative traits. Reproductive rhythms in plants:

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