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Faculty of Science Postgraduate Booklet, Session 2018/2019

SOA7001 Research Methodology in Environmental Management Technology

This course is designed to instill knowledge relating to a suitable research methodology, partly as a
preparation for dissertation. It includes research hypothesis, literature review, data collection and
analysis, scientific writing and presentation of research proposal. This course will also introduce
essential concepts and techniques to conduct field and laboratory work in environmental
management technology. Topic will cover quality, criteria, and concept of the management,
measurement and analysis of relevant physical, biological and chemical parameters, using laboratory
techniques and field research approaches.

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skill:
Instrumentation Handling

Humanity Skill:
-

References:
1. Walliman, N. 2011. Research methods: The basics. New York: Routledge.
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2. Day, R.A. & Barbara Gastell 2012. How to write and publish a scientific paper. 7 edition.
Cambridge Univ. Press

SOA7002 Dissertation

Student will carry out individual research project in any aspect of the environment under the
supervision of at least a lecturer from University of Malaya. The research should ideally be
completed in two semesters

Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%

Medium of Instruction:
English

Transferable Skill:
Effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving, lifelong learning.

Humanity Skill:
-

References:
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