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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

SIR 3013 Marine and Estuarine Microbiology SIR2009 3
SIR 3014 Advanced Virology SIR2007 3
SIR 3015 Techniques in Molecular Microbiology SIR2004 and SIL2009 3
SIR 3016 Advanced Microbial Biochemistry SIR2008 2
SIR 3017 Advanced Immunology SIR2010 3
SIK 2010 Medical Parasitology SIE1001 2
(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 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

Dept. of Mathematics SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced 4
Mathematics

PROGRAMME GOALS

1. To produce graduates who possess strong basic knowledge in Microbiology to be applied in various fields related to
Microbiology.
2. To produce graduates who possess skills in Microbiology techniques at basic and advanced levels that are normally
used and are able to design and develop research in Microbiology and related areas such as Biotechnology.
3. To produce graduates who possess the qualifications, knowledge and skills to join related industries, are able to
develop and carry out various projects involving Microbiology.
4. To produce graduates who have solid basic Microbiology concepts in disease progression, environmental problems,
building and development of fermentation technology, identifying the etiologic agents nvolved and able to give correct
recommendation for management.
5. To produce graduates in Microbiological Sciences who are able to continue education to higher degree levels in
related Biological fields in any higher learning institutions locally or overseas.

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the B.Sc in Microbiology Programme, graduates are able to:-

1. Show skills in information management and entrepreneurship that are overall efficient and effective, specifically in
Microbiology.
2. Possess knowledge related to Microbiology.
3. Apply technical and practical skills required in Microbiology.
4. Show ability to execute responsiblities to interested parties in industries, and value the natural environment and
sustainability of natural resources, which will allow their utilisation and development in parallel with transparent social
responsibilities.
5. Show levels of professionalism that are required, and demonstrate commitment to ethical practices in the execution
of all Microbiology matters.
6. Give clear, acceptable and professional suggestions or recommendations, in all forms of communication, able to work
individually, in groups or as leaders in projects and activities related to Microbiology.
7. Analyse issues for evaluation of strategic choices, able to make decision with supporting evidences and to give good
evaluation for solutions with knowledge in Microbiology.
8. Show information and management skills and life-long learning, specifically in Microbiology.

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