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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

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3 Year Genetics students
SIL 3015 Current Topics in Genetics and Molecular Biology 3
only
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3 Year Genetics students
SIL 3002 Industrial Training in Genetics and Molecular Biology only; Have completed 6 5
semesters
SIL 3009 Epigenetics and Gene Regulation SIL2008 and SIL2002 3
SIL 3010 Genome Analysis SIL1001 3
(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

Logical Thinking in
Dept. of Science and Technology Studies SIX1012 Science 3

Dept. of Mathematics SIX1013 Fundamentals of 4
Advanced Mathematics

PROGRAMME GOALS

1. Producing graduates who possess strong knowledge and skills in Genetics and Molecular Biology field applicable in
various other fields which could contribute to the development of the country and habitually will contribute to
sustainable human and environmental development in an ethical and professional manner.
2. Producing graduates who are skilled in techniques commonly used molecular biology and able to design and carry-
out research in the field of genetics, molecular biology and related areas, for example biotechnology.
3. Producing graduates in Genetics and Molecular Biology who are highly qualified, of high quality, broadminded, and
possess the knowledge and skills required to join the life science and biotechnology industries, including agricultural,
medical, fishery, industrial and pharmaceutical sectors, and are capable of developing and implementing various
projects.
4. Producing graduates of Genetics and Molecular Biology who are highly competitive and able to further their studies
at postgraduate levels in the field of life sciences in any local or international higher learning institutions.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the programme, graduates with a B.Sc in Genetics are able to:

1. Apply the obtained knowledge into practices in Genetics and Molecular Biology field through their understanding of
principles and biological concepts.
2. Adopt a practical, safe and efficient approach in practicing the knowledge of Genetics and Molecular Biology in
laboratories and workplaces as well as able to analyse issues and evaluate appropriate use of resources.
3. Evaluate the needs for sustainable development of the environment in practicing the knowledge of Genetics and
Molecular Biology and the importance of responsible, personal, social and cultural inter-relationships.
4. Value the importance of ethics and the need for professionalism in the practice of Genetics and Molecular Biology.
5. Clearly and effectively communicate information, in both verbal and written manners whilst being a responsible and
productive team player with good interpersonal skills.
6. Utilize, apply and adopt scientific methods in practicing the knowledge of Genetics and Molecular Biology as well as
appreciate the need for self-assessment and improvement in meeting industrial and societal demands.
7. Plan and execute research projects with efficient time management and use of resources.
8. Exhibit efficient and effective management and entrepreneurial skills.

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