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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SOC7001 Research Methodology

At the end of this course, students will be equipped with philosophy, perspective and research
methodology in biotechnology. Students will learn the techniques and processes involved in
planning, conducting, analyzing, publishing and presentation of research results. In addition,
students will be exposed to a variety of ethical issues in research. This course will provide an
overview on the use of basic statistics in design and implementation of research. In addition, this
course will introduce the concept and application of bioinformatics in biotechnology research.

Assessment Methods
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Introduction
English

Transferable Skills
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Humanity Skills:
CS7, CT7, LL3

References
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1. Douglas C. Montgomery 2008. Design and Analysis of Experiments, 7 Ed. John Wiley & Sons
Ltd.
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2. Zar, J.H. 2009. Biostatistical Analysis. 5 Ed. Prentice Hall.

SOC 7002 Dissertation

The student selects one project topic and carries out the research project specified by the
supervisor. A project proposal including literature review, objectives, methodology & experimental
design and estimated budget, has to be presented to the supervisor before project begins. The
experimental work and thesis writing is conducted in Semester 2 (15 credits) and semester 3 (15
credits) and Semester 3 (15 credits). The competed thesis must be submitted at the end of Semester
3 for examination by the external and internal examiner.

Assessment Methods
Thesis examination by external and internal examiners: 100%

Medium of Instruction
English

Transferable Skills
Laboratory Practical Skills

Humanity Skill:
CS1-5, CT1-5, LL1-2, EM1-2

References:
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1. Oliver P. (2008). Writing your thesis (2 edition). Sage Study Skills Series. Sage.

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