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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

Main References:
1. Harrison, R.G., Todd, P., Rudge, S.R. & Petrides, D.P. SIO 3008 FUNGAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2013) Bioseparations Science and Engineering.
Oxford University Press. This course concerns the structure, biology and role of fungi
2. Stanbury, P.F., Withaker, A. & Hall, S.J. (2013) in the chemical, agriculture, food, medical and
Principles of Fermentation Technology, Butterworth- bioremediation industries. Practical experience in the
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Heinemann, 5 Ed. handling and isolation of fungi, as well as methodology of
3. Butterworth-Heinemann (2012) Bioproduct Recovery the production of useful compounds from fungi are
in Bioprocess Technology. Biotechnology. Open included.
Learning.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 50%
SIO 3005 RESEARCH PROJECT Final Examination: 50%
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Medium of Instruction:
The student will carry out a research project and then write English
a thesis, guided by one or two supervisors. The student is
encouraged to write a project proposal which includes Main References:
sections on literature review and materials and methods, 1. Tkacz, J.S. & Lange, L. (eds). (2004). Advances in
before commencing the actual research. The project covers Fungal Biotechnology for Industry, Agriculture and
two semesters (I and II or II and III). The thesis should be Medicine. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
submitted in either semester II or semester III, respectively. 2. Rai, M. (2009) Advances in Fungal Biotechnology. IK
International Publishing House.
Assessment Methods: 3. de Lourdes, M., Polizeli, T.M. & Rai, M. (2013) Fungal
Continuous Assessment : 100% Enzymes. CRC Press.

Medium of Instruction:
English
SIO 3009 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
BIOTECHNOLOGY
SIO 3006 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
BIOTECHNOLOGY
The importance of biological system and microbes in the
Students will be stationed at their preferred industrial management and treatment of wastes. Characterisation of
placement choice. They will be doing daily chores as various wastes from industrial sectors including
indicated by their site supervisor. At the end of training, xenobiotics. Introduction to conventional systems of
students are required to submit a complete report regarding treatment of wastes and sewage. Innovations in treatment
their industrial training experience. of wastes with microbes and plants. Utilisation of wastes for
production of value-added products.
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 100% Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment: 60%
Medium of Instruction: Final Examination: 40%
English
Medium of Instruction:
SIO 3007 ALGAE BIOTECHNOLOGY English

Algae, including microalgae and macroalgae (seaweeds), Main References:
represent a biotechnological resource of great potential. 1. Environmental Biotreatment Technologies for Air,
Algae Biotechnology is defined as “ the use of algae or a Water, Soil and Wastes. (2002). Mulligan, C.N. ABS
part of it in industrial products, medicine or processes”. Consultings USA.
Topics taught include new biotechnological products like 2. Eweis, J.B., Ergas, S.A., Chang, D.P.Y. & Schroeder,
medicine, polymers, enzymes and technologies for E.D. (1998). Bioremediation Principles. McGraw-Hill.
isolation and production of algal biomass and products; 3. Scragg, A. (1999). Environmental Biotechnology.
mass cultivation, harvesting and bioprocessing, strain Pearson.
improvement, etc. Application of algae biotechnology in
aquaculture and environmental management.
SIO 3010 MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Assessment Methods:
Continuous Assessment: 40% Marine Biotechnology is defined as the use of marine
Final Examination: 60% organisms or their parts in industrial products, medicine or
processes. Topics taught include new marine
Medium of Instruction: biotechnological products like medicine, polymers,
English enzymes and current technologies like genomics,
proteomics and species improvement, etc. Application of
Main References: biotechnology in fisheries, aquaculture and environmental
1. Phang, S.M., Critchley, A.T. & Ang, P.Jr. (eds) (2006). management.
Advances in Seaweed Utilisation and Cultivation in
Asia. UMMReC Publication. Assessment Methods:
2. Richmond, A. (ed). (2003). Handbook of Microalgal Continuous Assessment: 40%
Culture: Biotechnology and Applied Phycology. Wiley- Final Examination: 60%
Blackwell.
3. Richard,A. (2004). Handbook of Microalgal Culture. Medium of Instruction:
Biotechnology and Applied Phycology. Blackwell English
Science Ltd.

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