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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

SIE 3015 Ecotoxicology SIJ1001 or SIE2007 3
SIE2002 / 2003 / 2004 or
SIE 3016 Soil Ecology and Management 3
SIE2007
(II) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]
Courses Offered by Other Institutes or Departments of Specialisation
(Please refer to the list of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not ISB) within the Faculty of Science)
INSTITUTE / COURSE
DEPARTMENT CODE COURSE NAME CREDIT
Dept. of Chemistry SIX1009 Basic Chemistry 2
Dept. of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Dept. of Physics SIX1011 Contemporary Physics 2
Dept. of Science and Technology Studies SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced
Dept. of Mathematics 4
Mathematics

PROGRAMME GOALS

Programme graduates are knowledgable in biological diversity and ecological values enabling the conservation and
sustainable management of our natural resources as national heritage. Objectives of the Ecology Biodiversity programme
are to:-

1. Equip graduates with knowledge and skills necessary to venture into a competitive but progressive job market in Ecology
and Biodiversity and other related fields of interest.
2. Prepare graduates to enter postgraduate studies in Ecology and Biodiversity and other related fields of interest.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the B.Sc in Ecology Biodiversity programme, graduates are able to:-

1. Attain good knowledge of ecology and biodiversity, enabling them to evaluate issues concerning global climate change,
biodiversity loss, ecological community stability, food security, resource use management and the environment.
2. Devise and implement projects related to ecology and biodiversity systematically by using suitable technical and
practical skills.
3. Discharge their responsibility to resolve environmental problems related to ecology and biodiversity for the interest of
the industry and public.
4. Consider the use and management of natural resources and the environment, in terms of sustainability, ethical
responsibility and professionalism.
5. Communicate information and ideas on ecology and biodiversity clearly and effectively, as well as take responsibility as
a team member and group leader.
6. Use scientific procedures to solve problems related to ecology and biodiversity.
7. Identify requirements for self-improvement and information technology in one’s profession individually.
8. Use their entrepreneurial and managerial skills for project implementation or vocation related to ecology and biodiversity,
with efficient use of resources and time.

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