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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

(Research Field: Epistemology, Metaphysics, Analytic COURSE SYNOPSIS
Philosophy, History of Philosophy, History of Arabo-
Islamic Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science) SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology
Studies

Dr. Nor Aishah Abdullah This course is designed to introduce the students variety
BSc(Mal), MSc, PhD (Mal) of aspect in S&T studies - history, philosophy, sociology,
(Research Field: Critical Thinking, Logical Thinking in management, policy and economy; case studies in S&T.
Science, Science, technology and education) Students will analyze issues in S&T by using S&T
framework – epistemology, ethics, environment, and
Dr. Nurulaini Abu Shamsi entrepreneurship; apply variety of disciplines from S&T
BSc, BHSc(Hons) (Adelaide), MSc(Mal), PhD(Auckland) studies to create local contextual understanding and to
(Research Field: Health Communication, Science apply sustainable S&T intellectually and material. The
Communication, Science Communication and Public elements of this course include 1) history of development
Engagement, Public Health) of S&T in society; 2) critical analysis in science and
technology response; 3) effect of S&T in life; 4) initiative
in sustainable S&T; and 5) future development of
DEGREE LEVELS OFFERED alternative S&T system, vis-à-vis dominant S&T

By Course Work: paradigm.

Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology Studies Assessment Methods:
Master of Sustainability Science Continuous Assessment: 40%
Final Exam: 60%
By Research:
MSc Medium of Language
PhD English

Soft Skill
RECENT RESEARCH TOPICS CS1,CT1,EM1

 Bioethics References:
 Biotechnology and Society 1. Asrar, G.R. (2013). Climate Science for Serving
 Environmental Ethics and Environmental Society (electronic resource): Research, Modeling
Development and Prediction Priorities. Dordrecht: Springer
 Environmental Philosophy Netherlands.
 Ethics in Science and Technology 2. Evangelos, K. (Ed.). (2013). Advances in Network
 Food and Dietary Studies in Islam and Science Analysis and its Applications Berlin, Heidelberg:
 Food Security and Safety 3. Springer Berlin Heidelberg: Imprint: Springer.
Ulrike Felt et al (Ed.). (2017). The Handbook of
 Gender and Science Science and Technology Studies. London: The MIT
 History and Philosophy of Islamic Science Press.
 History and Philosophy of Science
 Innovation Management SIX1002 Ethics and Safety
 Logic and Critical Thinking
 Management of Information Technology This course is designed to expose to the student the
 Public Understanding of Science importance of ethics and safety that arises within the
 Science and Law scientific profession and scientific research. Real cases
 Science and Public Policy of scientific ethical misconduct, as well as the relevant
 Science and Religion principles and standards of ethics in science will be
 Science Communication discussed. The importance of lab safety and
 Science Journalism accreditation will also be explored.
 Sustainable Development
 Technopreneurship Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100%
Medium of Language
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES English

Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the field of science Soft Skill
and technology studies, students who have completed CS2,CT1,EM2
this program have a wide range of job opportunities.
Among them are: References:
1. Mazur,Dennis John. (2007).Evaluating the Science
 Policy and Planning Officer and Ethics of Research on Humans: A Guide for
 Strategic and Corporate Planning Officer IRB.Members.Johns Hopkins University Press.
 Research and Development Manager 2. US National Academy of Sciences. (2010).
Promoting chemical laboratory safety and security
 Industry Liaison Officer in developing countries. National Academies Press:
 Research Project Leader Washington DC.
 Social Programme Manager 3. D'Angelo, J. (2012). Ethics in science: Ethical
 Science Officer Misconduct in scientific research. CRC Press.
 Diplomat and Administrative Officer
 Consultant of S&T
 Techno-entrepreneur
 S&T Journalist
 Researcher
 Academician

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