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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

(II) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]
* Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department within the Faculty of Science
* Refer to the Faculty Elective Courses lists other than from the Institute of Mathematical Sciences but
within the Faculty of Science
Course
Institute/Department Course Title Credits
Code
SIX1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Institute of Biological Sciences SIX1007 Malaysian Fauna 3
SIX1008 Bio Computing 2
Department of Chemistry SIX1009 Basic Chemistry 2
Department of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Department of Physics SIX1011 Contemporary Physics 2
Department of Science and Technology Studies SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
The exact number of elective courses of department offered in each year may be different, depending on the availability
of manpower. Core courses in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics may
also be taken as elective courses of department for this program. Only SIQ2003 in Bachelor of Actuarial Science may
be taken as an elective course of department for this program. Please refer to the respective programs.
Attention:
1. Students who wish to specialize in Bachelor of Science in Statistics must take at least 20 credits from courses with
codes SIT3*** (not including SIN3014) listed in this program.
2. Students who wish to take SIN3014 or SIN3015 must pass at least 80 course credits listed in this program.

PROGRAM GOAL

To produce graduates with a sound knowledge of mathematics and statistics, thinking critically, solving problems,
capable to adapt to diverse environment and capable of life-long learning.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the program, graduates with Bachelor of Science in Statistics are able to:

1. Explain the principles and concepts of mathematics and statistics;
2. Apply the mathematical and statistical principles in solving real world problems;
3. Conduct professional activities with good social skill and demonstrate a sense of responsibility;
4. Practice characteristics associated with professionalism and ethical responsibility in analyzing real life
phenomena;
5. Communicate using critical thinking with effective, accurate and relevant concepts, and exhibit team work and
leadership skills;
6. Convert problems into mathematical and statistical models, and develop scientific strategies to obtain
solutions;
7. Engage in life-long learning to advance knowledge and applications of mathematics and statistics;
8. Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to manage resources needed to complete a task.

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