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Faculty of Science Handbook, Academic Session 2020/2021

and effector mechanisms in inflammation, phagocytosis Main References:
and complement will be given the main focus. The last 1. Slater A, Scott NW and Fowler MR (2003) Plant
section of the course will give an overview of how each Biotechnology: The Genetic Manipulation of Plants
component signals the downstream components in a 2. Molecular Markers in Plants (2012) Robert J. Henry.
cascade to generate an immune response with the John Wiley & Sons
cytokines as regulators, and helper T cells in their central 3. Principles of Plant Genetics and Breeding (2012) George
function with the complement system as the main effector Acquaah John Wiley & Sons
component.

Assessment Methods: SIL 2013 ANIMAL GENETICS AND GENE
Continuous Assessment: 40% MANIPULATION
Final Examination: 60%
The course is an introduction to the genetic principles,
Medium of Instruction: various breeding techniques and manipulation of genes for
English genetic improvement of animal.

Main References: Assessment Methods:
1. Immunology 5th edition Richard A. Goldsby, Thomas J. Continuous Assessment: 40%
Kindt, Barbara, A. Osborne and Janis Kuby Final Examination: 60%
2. Cellular and Molecular Immunology 7th edition Abul K.
Abbas, Andrew, H. Lichtman & Shiv Pillai. Medium of Instruction:
3. Immunobiology: The Immune System in Health and English
Disease 4th edition, Charles A. Janeway, Paul Travers,
Mark Walport and J Donald Capra. Main References:
1. SB Primrose and RM Twyman (2006) Principles of Gene
Manipulation and Genomics.
SIL 2011 GENETIC RESOURCES AND 2. Cockett, Noelle E.; Kole, Chittaranjan (2009). Genome
CONSERVATION Mapping and Genomics in Domestic Animals.

This course covers the following topics: Biological diversity SIL 3001 RESEARCH PROJECT IN GENETICS
(ecosystem, species, genetics), resources and ownership
of the Malaysian forest, estimating and characterising This course intends to introduce practical aspects of the
genetic diversity, inbreeding depression, population principles of Genetics and Molecular Biology. Students will
fragmentation, genetic management in the wild and be exposed to research methodology in Genetics and
captivity, use of biotechnology & genetic tools in Moleculr Biology, critical scientific thinking, methods for
conservation, forensics and DNA barcoding, population problem solving, research ethics, record keeping,
viability analysis. presentation and scientific writing skills.

Assessment Methods: Students are required to:
Continuous Assessment: 40% 1) write a project proposal and carry out literature review
Final Examination: 60% 2) carry out experiments in the laboratory
3) analyse data
Medium of Instruction: 4) write a dissertation
English 5) present the results of the research

Main References: Assessment Methods:
1. Frankham, R., Ballou, J.D., Briscoe, D.A. (2010) Continuous Assessment: 100%
Introduction to Conservation Genetics. Cambridge Consisting of;
University Press. Thesis: 70%
Proposal defence (oral) :
5%
2. Allendorf, F.W., Luikart, G., Aitken, S.N. (2013) Progress defence (oral): 5%
Conservation and the Genetics of Populations. Wiley- Viva: 20%
Blackwell.
3. Primack, R.B (2006). Essentials of Conservation Biology. Medium of Instruction:
Sinauer Massachusetts, USA. English

Main References:
SIL 2012 PLANT GENETICS AND GENE Scientific journals, references related to the topic chosen,
MANIPULATION related websites, discussions with supervisors.

The course introduces principles of genetics and selection SIL 3002 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING IN GENETICS AND
techniques used in plant breeding. Techniques used in MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
biotechnology for gene manipulation will also be discussed.
Case studies and application of molecular-based The course provides students with an exposure to work at
technology and practical sessions will be conducted. a diagnostic or research laboratory outside of the
university’s environment. Students are able to observe the
Assessment Methods: application of information from university courses and to
Continuous Assessment: 40% use it in the course of their attachment to these laboratories.
Final Examination: 60%
Assessment Methods:
Medium of Instruction: Continuous assessment: 100%
English
Medium of Instruction:
English

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