Booklet Fakulti Sains 201617

BOOKLET FACULTY OF SCIENCE SESSION 2016 / 2017
Faculty of Science Booklet, Session 2016/2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Dean’s Message 2-4
Introduction to Faculty of Science 5
Vision, Mission and Educational Goals University of 6

Malaya
Academic Calendar 7
Programme Structure 8-9
Institute of Mathematical Sciences 10-29
Institute of Biological Sciences 30-55
Department of Chemistry 56-65
Department of Science and Technology Studies 66-70
Department of Physics 71-81
Department of Geology 83-90
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The Dean’s Welcome Note
Assalamuálaikum wrt. wbt. and

Good day.
On behalf of all staff of the Faculty of

Science, University of Malaya, I warmly
welcome all new undergraduate
students to the Faculty for the
2016/2017 Academic Year. Admission
to the academic programmes offered
by this Faculty has always been very
competitive and I would like to
congratulate all of you for being
selected to join one of the best faculties
in University of Malaya, a premier
Research University in Malaysia.
The Faculty of Science has always

been committed in providing exemplary
and exciting science education which is easily recognisable by its high quality
and employability of graduates. Apart from rigorous training in your scientific
discipline of choice, you will also experience a dynamic intellectual culture and
a vibrant campus life. I hope all of you will make full use of this golden
opportunity during your studies to broaden your horizon, enhance your skills
and engage in various activities that are beneficial for your personal
development. I believe your time spent here will help you to adapt to a fast-
changing world with vigour, confidence and determination. I trust that upon
graduation, you will join the Faculty’s long list of notable alumni who have
and continue to contribute positively to society in various spheres of life.
Once again, congratulations on being accepted as an undergraduate student
at the Faculty of Science, and I wish you all the best in your future
undertakings.
“Pioneering Towards Excellent Education in the Sciences”
Professor Dr. Zanariah Abdullah

Dean
Faculty of Science
University of Malaya
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This booklet provides information that is key to your successful navigation

of the Science programme that you have been offered. In particular, you
are advised to understand the information provided here that will assist
your progress throughout the programme.
Following a comprehensive revision of the curriculum in 2015, t h e

Faculty of Science currently offers nineteen (19) programmes for the
2016/2017 Academic Year as listed below:
Department of Chemistry Institute of Biological Sciences

 Bachelor of Science in  Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry Ecology Biodiversity
 Bachelor of Science in Applied  Bachelor of Science in
Chemistry Biochemistry
 Bachelor of Science in
Department of Geology Bioinformatics
 Bachelor of Science in Geology  Bachelor of Science in
 Bachelor of Science in Applied Genetics
Geology  Bachelor of Science in
Biotechnology
Department of Physics  Bachelor of Science in
 Bachelor of Science in Physics Environmental Management
 Bachelor of Science (Materials  Bachelor of Science in Biohealth
Science) Science
 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Institute of Mathematical Sciences
Department of Science and
 Bachelor of Science in
Mathematics Technology Studies
 Bachelor of Science in Statistics  Bachelor of Science in
 Bachelor of Actuarial Science Science and Technology
 Bachelor of Science in Applied Studies
Mathematics
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The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is generally a 7 - semester programme with

the exception of Bachelor of Actuarial Science which is an 8 semester
programme. The time span of each programme allows undergraduates to
sufficiently plan their pathway without burdening themselves with too many
credits in one semester. You are advised to seek counsel with any of the
appointed members of the panel of academic advisors for your respective
programmes of study whenever you are facing any difficulties and uncertainties
regarding academic and other matters related to your studies at this Faculty.
Undergraduates are also reminded to understand and obey the rules set by
the university as stated in the University of Malaya (First Degree Studies) Rules
& Regulations 2013 together with Undergraduate Faculty of Science Handbook
Session 2016/2017.
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Introduction to Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science is among the oldest and most accomplished

faculties in the University of Malaya. Established in 1959 with four
departments namely Department of Botany, Department of Chemistry,
Department of Mathematics and Department of Zoology. Currently, the
Faculty of Science is the biggest faculty in University of Malaya with nearly
1748 undergraduate students, 1256 postgraduate students, 264 academic
staffs and 270 support staffs.
In addition to functioning as a teaching centre, the Faculty of Science,

staffed with locally and internationally feted researchers, serves as one of
the main and excellent research hub for Science & Technology in the
region. Faculty of Science has established Research Centres including
Photonics, CENAR, CEBAR, UMCiL, Nanocat, CIUM, CRYSTAL,
Mushroom Research Centre, Institute of Ocean and Earth Science and
Glycolipids Self-Assembly and Related Phenomena. Apart from many
modern research facilities and equipment, the faculty also boasts several
research centres including the Ulu Gombak Field Studies Centre and the
Glami Lemi Biotechnology Research Centre (PPBGL) in Jelebu. Hence,
the Faculty of Science continues to be the most productive faculty in
University of Malaya in terms of research activities and scientific
publications.
One of the public attractions at Faculty of Science is Rimba Ilmu – a

tropical botanical garden in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Rimba Ilmu means
"The Forest of Knowledge" in the Malay language. It is modeled after a
rain forest garden concept rather than a formal flower garden. It
emphasises the flora of the Malaysian and Southeast Asia. Rimba Ilmu's
mission is to generate and promote awareness and knowledge of tropical
plant life and its environment, ecology and conservation through the
development and management of facilities and activities appropriate to its
function in a university located within Malaysia's most developed and
populated landscape.
The faculty also manages its very own online scientific journal, the
“Malaysian Journal of Science” which publishes high quality research
outputs of its members besides receiving other worldwide contributions.
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VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA
VISION
To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in

research, innovation, publication and teaching.
MISSION
To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and

education for the nation and for humanity.
Educational Goals
Graduates of the University of Malaya will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in their field of study,

appropriate research and professional practices, and the
processes of critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem
solving.
2. Use effective methods including contemporary technology to

manage information, to achieve diverse professional goals aligned
with professional standards and make decisions based on
appropriate data and information.
3. Engage in continuous self-improvement and professional

growth, support the professional development of others, and
display positive leadership and professional behaviours and
disposition for effective practice.
4. Communicate effectively with other professionals, and the

community, and project a coherent vision of social responsibilities.
5. Appreciate and continue to be guided by the University’s core

values of integrity, respect, academic freedom, open- mindedness,
accountability, professionalism, meritocracy, teamwork, creativity
and social responsibility.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SEMESTER I
Orientation Week 1 week* 28.08.2016 - 04.09.2016
Lectures 7 weeks* 05.09.2016 - 2 1 .10.2016
Mid-Semester I Break 1 week* 22.10.2016 - 3 0 .10.2016
Lectures 7 weeks* 31.10.2016 - 16.12.2016
Revision Week 1 week* 17.12.2016 - 25.12.2016
Semester I Examination 3 weeks 26.12.2016 - 14.01.2017
Semester I Break 4 weeks* 15.01.2017 - 1 2 .02.2017
24 weeks
SEMESTER II
Lectures 7 weeks 13.02.2017 - 3 1 .03.2017
Mid – Semester II Break 1 week 01.04.2017 - 0 9 .04.2017
Lectures 7 weeks* 10.04.2017 - 2 6 .05.2017
Revision Week 1 week 27.05.2017 - 0 4 .06.2017
Semester II Examination 3 weeks 05.06.2017 - 2 4 .06.2017
19 weeks
OFFICIAL BREAK/SPECIAL SEMESTER
Break 9 weeks 25.06.2017 - 2 7 .08.2017
or
Lectures and Examination 8 weeks 28.06.2017 - 20.08.2017
* National Day (31th August 2016)

Eid-ul-Adha (12th September 2016)
Malaysia Day (16th September 2016)
Maal Hijrah (2th October 2016)
Deepavali (29th November 2016)
Maulidur Rasul (12th December 2016)
Christmas (25th December 2016)
New Year (1st January 2017)
Chinese New Year (28th & 29th January 2017)
Thaipusam (10rd February 2017)
Labour Day (1st May 2017)
Wesak Day (10th May 2017)
Nuzul Al-Qu’ran (12th Jun 2017)
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (26th & 27th July 2017)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Table 1: Programme Structure

COURSE COURSE CONTENT CREDIT
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilization 2

(TITAS)
GIG1002/ Ethnic Relations/ Introduction to 2
*GIG1006 Malaysia (*only for international
students)
GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture 2
GIG1004 Information Literacy 2
GIG1005 Social Engagement 2
GNK/GKR/GKV Co-Curriculum 2
GIA-GIXXXXX External Faculty Elective Courses 2
(Except GISxxxx (KELF)
courses)
English Course :
Students with MUET Band 2
Course Code Course Name Credit
UNIVERSITY GLT1002 Mastering English I 2
COURSES GLT1003 Mastering English II 2
(20 credits) GLT1004 Mastering English III 2
Students with MUET Band 3

COMPULSORY
GLT1005 Mastering English IV 3
Choose 1 course
GLT1006 Mastering English V 3
GLT1007 Essential Writing Skills 3
GLT1008 Effective Communication 3
Students with MUET Band 4 6

COMPULSORY
GLT1009 Mastering English VI 3
Choose 1 course
GLT1010 Mastering English VII 3
GLT1011 Technical Writing Skills in
English 3
GLT1012 Presentation Skills in
English 3
GLT1013 Reading Critically 3
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Students with MUET Band 5 & Band 6

GLT1014 Advanced Communication 3
Skills
GLT1015 Advanced Professional 3
Writing
SIX1001 Introduction to Science & 3
Technology Studies
FACULTY
CORE SIX1002 Ethics and Safety 2
COURSES
(8 credits) SIX1003/1004/ Biostatistics/Statistics/ 3
1005 Geostatistics
PROGRAMME Program Core

COURSES* Courses Program
Refer to the Structure of 88-91
(96-98 credits)
Programme at the respective
Program Elective
Institutes/Departments
Courses
Courses taken from other
Faculty Elective Note: Refer to the List of Faculty
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Courses Elective Courses from the various
OVERALL TOTAL** 123-126
Note:
For Bachelor of Actuarial Science programme:

* Programme Core Courses: 117 credits
** Overall Total: 145 credits
Language requirement for International Students:

A student shall fulfil GLT1001 Elementary Malay as a requirement for Graduation
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INSTITUTE OF
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
The Institute of Mathematical Sciences was established as a
department in the Faculty of Science when the University of
Malaya was founded in Kuala Lumpur in 1959. It has grown
into three branches, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics
and Statistics. The Institute offers 6 first degree programs.
The Institute also offers various service courses to other
faculties including the Faculty of Engineering.
For the 2016/2017 session, the Institute offers the following

first degree programs:
 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

 Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
 Bachelor of Science in Statistics
 Bachelor of Actuarial Science
The four Bachelor of Science programs are set up to provide

more opportunities for an undergraduate to major in the field
of mathematics according to his or her interests. All these
programs will assist to fulfill the vacancies of skilled workforce
in science and technology in the public and private sectors in
line with Malaysia's aspiration to become an industrial nation.
STAFF
The Institute has a group of experience lecturers in teaching.

They are also active in doing research and have been
publishing many writings in local and international journals.
The research activities encompass a broad spectrum; from
findings and knowledge which are abstract in nature, to those
with direct applications in the industry. The Institute also
strives to establish and forge a close relationship with industry
and other research institutions. This will strengthen the
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quality of teaching and supervising of projects/theses for

students in Bachelors, Masters and Doctoral levels.
HEAD:
Professor Dr. Mohd Bin Omar, BSc, MSc(Hull), PhD(Exeter)
DEPUTY HEAD:
Associate Prof. Dr. Chooi Wai Leong, BSc, MSc, PhD
Associate Prof. Abdul Hadi Yaakub, BSc(Nevada),
MSc(Illinois)
PURE MATHEMATICS UNIT
COORDINATOR:
Dr. Angelina Chin Yan Mui, BSc, MSc, PhD(Q'ld)
PROFESSOR:
Dr. Angelina Chin Yan Mui, BSc, MSc, PhD(Q'ld)
Dr. Suzeini Abd Halim,BSc(UNSW), PhD(Wales)
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Dr. Chooi Wai Leong, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Deng Chai Ling, BSc, MSc, PhD
LECTURER:
Dr. Loo Tee How, BSc, MSc, PhD
Mr. Mohamad Bakri Zubir,BSc, MSc(Exeter)
Dr. Ong Siew Hui,BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Oon Shea Ming, BSc, MSc, PhD(UHP)
Dr. Tan Ta Sheng, BA, CASM, MMath, MA, PhD(Cambridge)
Dr. Wong Kok Bin,BSc, MSc, PhD
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APPLIED MATHEMATICS UNIT
COORDINATOR:
Dr. Wan Ainun Mior Othman, BSc(UNCC), MSc(N Carolina
State), PhD(USM)
PROFESSOR:
Dr. Bernardine R. Wong Cheng Kiat, BSc, MSc, PhD,
CPhys, MInstP, FIPM
Dr. Kurunathan Ratnavelu, BSc, MSc, PhD(Flinders),
CPhys, MInstP, FASc
Dr. Mohd Omar, BSc, MSc(Hull), PhD(Exeter)
Dr. Noor Hasnah Moin, BSc, MSc(Sussex), PhD(Sheff)
Dr. Wan Ainun Mior Othman, BSc(UNCC), MSc(N Carolina
State), PhD(USM)
LECTURER:
Dr. Amizah Malip,(BSc (UIA) Msc,PhD (UK)
Dr. Kumaresan Nallasamy, PhD(Gandhigram)
Dr. Kwa Kiam Heong, Bsc, MSc(UM), PhD(Ohio State)
Mr. Mohd Abu Omar Awang, BSc(Lond), MPhil(East Anglia),
ARCS
Dr. Noor Fadiya Mohd Noor, BSc(UTM), MSc(UTM),
PhD(UKM)
Dr. Siti Suzlin Supadi,BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Sivanandam Sivasankaran, MSc, MPhil,
PhD(Bharathiar)
Dr. Zailan Siri, BSc, MSc(UPM), PhD(UKM)
STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE UNIT
COORDINATOR (B.Sc in STATISTICS):

Dr. Ong Seng Huat, BSc, MSc, PhD
COORDINATOR (BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE):

Dr. Shaiful Anuar Abu Bakar, BSc(UiTM), MSc(Heriot-Watt),
PhD(Manchester)
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PROFESSOR:
Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed, BSc(Bristol), MSc(Reading),
PhD(UiTM)
Dr. Nor Aishah Hamzah, BSc(Southampton), MSc(Leeds),
PhD(Bristol), DipEd(UKM), MIS(UK)
Dr. Ong Seng Huat, BSc, MSc, PhD
Mr. Abdul HadiYaakub, BSc(Nevada), MSc(Illinois)
LECTURER:
Dr. Adriana Irawati Nur Ibrahim, BSc(USM), MSc,
PhD(Bath)
Dr. Dharini Pathmanathan, BSc, MSc, PhD
Dr. Khang Tsung Fei, BSc, MSc(UM), PhD(NUS)
Dr. Koh You Beng, BSc(UMS),MSc(UM), PhD(HKU)
Dr. Ng Choung Min,BSc(UTM), MSc, PhD
Dr. Ng Kok Haur, BSc(UPM), MSc(UPM), PhD
Dr. Nur Anisah Mohamed, BSc, MSc(UM), PhD(Newcastle)
Dr. Rossita Mohamad Yunus,BSc, MSc(UM), PhD(USQ)
Dr. Shaiful Anuar Abu Bakar, BSc(UiTM), MSc(Heriot-Watt),
PhD(Manchester)
Mr. RozhanYahya, Adv. Dip, MBA
COORDINATOR (B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics):

Dr. Wong Kok Bin,BSc, MSc, PhD
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RESEARCH AREAS
Research areas in the Institute of Mathematical Sciences
include:
Group theory, ring theory, multilinear algebra, graph theory,

combinatorial graph theory, supply chain management,
operations research, numerical analysis, robust statistics,
probability distribution theory, nonlinear time series, image
processing and regression analysis.
COMPUTER FACILITIES
To date the Institute has a computer lab equipped with 6
tablet PCs, 10 laptops, 2 workstations, 90 Pentium IV
computers, 3 laser printers, 1 colour printer, 4 heavy duty dot
matrix printers, all interconnected in a network system. The
lab is also equipped with 5 LCD projectors, 1 visualizer, and 2
scanners. The lab utilizes state of the art software such as
Matlab (with various Toolboxes), Mathematica v6, MathType
v5.2, Minitab R14, Visual C++, S-PLUS v8, Scientific Word
5.5, PcTeX 32 and MathCAd v13. In addition, three of the
lecture halls are equipped with a LCD projector and a
visualizer each.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Please refer to program charts for courses.
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FURTHER DEGREE
Apart from teaching and supervising in the Bachelors level,

the staff of the Institute also supervise research projects that
lead to Masters and Doctorate degrees in the three branches
of mathematics.
The modes for further degree programs at the Institute are by

research with dissertation or theses.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The learning of mathematics will help increase one's skills in
problem solving and analysis. It trains the mind to manipulate
information, to form accurate, complicated and abstract ideas
and to enable one to discern complicated arguments. The
training to think quantitatively, logically and analytically in
problem solving may prove valuable in one's chosen career.
Since the use of mathematics is all encompassing in human

endeavour, a graduate career opportunities are almost
limitless and not only confined to teaching and research.
Many graduates from this Institute have found employment in
the financial sectors (banking, accountancy and insurance for
instance), management, business, industry and computing
sectors.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
SESSION 2016/2017
125 CREDITS
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 CREDITS)
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS
GLT Communication in English - 6
GKN/GKR/GKV Co-curriculum - 2
GIG1001 Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) - 2
GIG1002/ Ethnic Relations/ - 2
GIG1006 Introduction to Malaysia
GIG1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture - 2
GIG1004 Information Skills - 2
GIG1005 Social Engagement - 2
GIXxxxx External Faculty Electives Course - 2
2. CORE COURSES (70 CREDITS)
(I) FACULTY CORE COURSES (8 CREDITS) [TF]
COURSE
COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS
CODE
Introduction to Science and Technology
SIX1001 - 3
Studies
SIX1002 Ethics and Safety - 2
SIX1004 Statistics - 3
(II) PROGRAM CORE COURSES (62 CREDITS) [TP]
COURSE
COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS
CODE
LEVEL 1 (24 Credits)
SIM1001 Basic Mathematics - 4
SIM1002 Calculus I - 4
SIM1003 Calculus II SIM1002 4
SIN1001 Introduction to Computing - 2
SIN1002 Introduction to Worksheet - 2
SIN1003 Mathematical Methods I SIM1002 4
SIT1001 Probability and Statistics I SIM1002 4
SIM2001 Advanced Calculus SIM1003 4
SIM2002 Linear Algebra SIM1001 4
SIM2003 Introduction to Combinatorics SIM1001 4
SIM2004 Algebra I SIM1001 4
SIM2005 Introduction to Analysis SIM1003 4
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SIM2006 Complex Variables SIM1003 4

SIM2007 Appreciation of Mathematics SIM1003 2
SIN2001 Mathematical Methods II SIN1003 4
SIN2002 Structured Programming SIM1002 4
LEVEL 3 (4 Credits)
SIN3015 Mathematical Science Project SIM2002 4
3. ELECTIVE COURSES (35 CREDITS) )
(I) PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSES (at least 28 CREDITS) [EP]
SIN1003 and
SIM2008 Theory of Differential Equations 4
SIM2002
SIM2009 Geometry SIM1001 4
SIM3001 Graph Theory SIM2003 4
SIM3002 Combinatorial Mathematics SIM2003 4
SIM3003 Number Theory SIM2002 4
SIM3004 Advanced Linear Algebra SIM2002 4
SIM3005 Matrix Theory SIM2002 4
SIM3006 Algebra II SIM2004 4
SIM3007 Ring Theory SIM2004 4
SIM3008 Group Theory SIM2004 4
SIM3009 Differential Geometry SIM2001 4
SIM3010 Topology SIM2001 4
SIM3011 Complex Analysis SIM2006 4
SIM3012 Real Analysis SIM2005 4
SIM2003 and
SIM3013 Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics 4
SIT1001
SIN3014 Industrial Training SIM2002 5
(II) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]
* Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department within the Faculty of Science
* Refer to the Faculty Elective Courses lists other than from the Institute of Mathematical
Sciences within the Faculty of Science
The exact number of elective courses offered in each year may differ. Core courses, from the
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Bachelor of Science
Actuarial Science programs may be taken as elective courses. Please refer to the respective
programs.
Attention:
1. Students who wish to specialize in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics must take at least 24
credits from courses with codes SIM3***/SIN3***/SIT3***/SIQ3***(except SIN3014) of which at
least 12 credits must be from SIM3***.
2. Students who wish to take SIN3014 or SIN3015 must pass at least 80 credits of the listed
mathematics courses.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS

SESSION 2016/2017
128 CREDITS
SIX1001 - 3
Studies
COURSE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS
CODE
SIM1001 and
SIN2003 Basic Operational Research 4
SIN1002
SIN2004 Partial Differential Equations SIN1003 4
SIN2005 System of Differential Equations SIN1003 4
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SIN2006 Vector Analysis SIM1003 4

SIT2001 Probability and Statistics II SIT1001 4
LEVEL 3 (5 Credits)
3. ELECTIVE COURSES (35 CREDITS) )
SIN2007 Management Mathematic SIM1002 4
SIN2008 Optimization Technique SIM2001 4
SIN1001 and
SIN2009 Computer Graphics 4
SIN2002
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics with
SIN3001 SIN2002 4
Computers
SIN3002 SIN2002 and
Cryptography 4
SIT1001
SIN3003 Computational Fluid Dynamics SIN2004 4
SIN3004 Analysis of Mathematical Models SIN2005 4
SIN3005 Numerical Methods and Analysis SIN2001 4
SIN3006 Production and Inventory Control SIN2003 or SIN2007 4
SIN3007 Heuristic Methods SIN2002 4
SIN3008 Mathematical Programming SIN2003 4
SIN3009 Industrial Operational Research SIN2003 4
SIN3010 Computational Geometry SIN2002 4
SIN3011 Scientific Computing SIN2002 4
SIN3012 Mechanics SIN2006 4
SIN1001 and
SIN3013 Fourier and Wavelets Analysis 4
SIM2002
SIN3015 Mathematical Science Project SIM2002 4
Sciences but within the Faculty of Science
The exact number of elective courses offered in each year may differ. Core courses, from the Bachelor
of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Statistics or Bachelor of Science in Actuarial
Science programs may be taken as elective courses. Please refer to the respective programs.
Attention:
1. Students who wish to specialize in Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics must take at least
20 credits from courses with codes SIN3***/SIM3***/SIT3***/SIQ3***(except SIN3014) of which at
least 12 credits must be from SIN3***.
2. Students who wish to take SIN3014 or SIN3015 must pass at least 80 credits of the listed
mathematics courses.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN STATISTICS

SESSION 2016/2017
127 CREDITS
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE- CREDITS
REQUISITE
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME PRE- CREDITS
REQUISITE
SIX1001 - 3
Studies
COURSE COURSE NAME PRE- CREDITS
CODE REQUISITE
SIT2002 Further Mathematical Statistics SIT2001 4
SIT2003 Stochastic Processes SIT2001 4
20
SIT2004 Regression Analysis SIT1001 4

SIT2005 Data Analysis I SIT1001 4
LEVEL 3 (4 Credits)
SIM2001 and
SIT3001 Introduction to Probability Theory 4
SIT2002
3. ELECTIVE COURSES (35 CREDITS)
SIT2006 Non-parametric Statistics SIT1001 4
SIN3015 Mathematical Science Project 4
SIT3002 Introduction to Multivariate Analysis SIT2001 4
SIT3003 Computer Intensive Methods in Statistics SIT2001 4
SIT3004 Applied Stochastic Processes SIT2003 4
SIT3005 Time Series and Forecasting Methods SIT2001 4
SIT2001 and
SIT3006 Further Topics in Regression Analysis 4
SIT2004
SIT2001 and
SIT3007 Data Analysis II 4
SIT2005
SIT3008 Introduction to Survey Sampling SIT2001 4
SIT3009 Statistical Process Control SIT2001 4
SIT3010 Introduction to Data Mining SIT2001 4
SIT3011 Bioinformatics SIT2001 4
SIT1001 and
SIT3012 Design and Analysis of Experiments 4
SIT2004
SIT3013 Analysis of Failure and Survival Data SIT2001 4
SIT3014 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics SIT2001 4
SIT1001 and
SIT3015 Java Methods for Statistics and Actuarial Science 4
SIN2002
The exact number of elective courses of department offered in each year may be different,
depending on the availability of manpower. Core courses in Bachelor of Science in Mathematics,
Bachelor of Science inApplied Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science can also
be taken as elective courses of department for this program. Please refer to the respective
programs.
Attention: Students who wish to specialize in Bachelor of Science in Statistics must take at least
20 credits from courses with codes SIT3*** (not including SIN3014) listed in this program. Students
who wish to takeSIN3014 or SIN3015 must pass at least 80 course credits listed in this program.
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BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

SESSION 2016/2017
145 CREDITS
SIX1001 - 3
Studies
COURSE COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITE CREDITS
CODE
SIQ1001 Introduction to Accounting - 3
SIQ2001 Microeconomics - 3
SIQ2002 Macroeconomics - 3
SIQ2003 Financial Mathematics and Derivatives SIM1002 4
SIQ3001 Actuarial Mathematics I SIQ2003 4
SIQ3002 Portfolio Theory and Asset Models SIQ2003 4
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SIQ3003 Actuarial Mathematics II SIQ3001 4

SIQ3004 Mathematics of Financial Derivatives SIQ2003 4
SIQ3005 Life Insurance and Takaful SIT2001 4
SIQ3006 Risk Theory SIT2001 and SIQ2003 4
SIQ3007 Industrial Training - 8
SIN2003 Basic Operational Research SIM1001 4
SIT2002 Further Mathematical Statistics SIT2001 4
SIT2003 Stochastic Processes SIT2001 4
SIN3015 Mathematical Science Project 4
SIT3003 Computer Intensive Methods in Statistics SIT2001 4
SIT3004 Applied Stochastic Processes SIT2003 4
SIT3005 Time Series and Forecasting Methods SIT2001 4
SIT3006 Further Topics in Regression Analysis SIT2001 and SIT2004 4
SIQ3008 Foundation of Islamic Finance SIN2002 4
SIQ3009 Pension Mathematics SIQ3001 4
SIQ3010 Survival Model SIT2001 4
1. The exact number of courses (as shown above) that will be offered for any year may be different,
depending on the availability of manpower.
2. Core courses under Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Bachelor of Science in Applied
Mathematics and Bachelor of Science in Statistics may also be taken by a student in Bachelor of
Science in Actuarial Science program as Program Elective Courses. Please refer to the relevant
programs.
3. Actuarial students must take at least 110 of credits before undergoing the practical training
(SIQ3007).
4. Actuarial students are also encouraged to take CIX2001 (Financial Management) and CIC2001
(Basic Corporate Finance) as Program Elective Courses.
Attention:
Courses with codes SIQ**** except SIQ2003 are exclusive for students in Bachelor of Science in
Actuarial Science.
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FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 Credits)* [EF]

Courses taken from other Institute/Department in Faculty of Science
Course
Institute/ Department Course Title Credit
Code
SIX1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Institute of Biological Sciences SIX1007 Fauna Malaysia 3
SIX1008 Biocomputing 2
Dept. of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Dept. of Physics SIX1011 Contemporary Physics 2
Dept. of Science And Technology
SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
Studies
Dept. of Chemistry SIX1009 Basic Chemistry 2
* 9 credits for Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science.
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Room
Name Email Phone
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Professor Dr. Angelina 7967

acym@um.edu.my 110
Chin Yan Mui 4308
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Assoc. Professor Dr.

7967
Wan Ainun Mior wanainun@um.edu.my 111
4309
Othman
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Professor Dr. Ong 7967

ongsh@um.edu.my
Seng Huat 4306 108
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Dr. Shaiful Anuar Abu 7967

saab@um.edu.my 106
Bakar 4304
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ACADEMICADVISOR
Room
Name Email Phone
No
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Professor Dr.
7967
Angelina acym@um.edu.my 110
4308
Chin Yan Mui
Prof. Madya Dr. 7967

wlchooi@um.edu.my 138
Chooi Wai Leong 4332
7967
Dr. Wong Kok Bin kbwong@um.edu.my 121
4317
26
Room
Name Email Phone
No
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Assoc. Professor
7967
Dr. Wan Ainun wanainun@um.edu.my 111
4309
Mior Othman
Assoc. Professor
Dr. Noor Hasnah 7967
noor_hasnah@um.edu.my 123
Moin 4319
7967
Dr. Zailan Siri zailansiri@um.edu.my 143
4335
27
Room
Name Email Phone
No
Bachelor of Science in Statistics
Professor Dr. Ong 7967

ongsh@um.edu.my 108
Seng Huat 4306
Profesor Dr. Ibrahim 7967

imohamed@um.edu.my 135
Mohamed 4329
7967
Dr. Ng Kok Haur kokhaur@um.edu.my 146
4338
28
Room
Name Email Phone
No
Bachelor of Actuarial Science
Dr. Shaiful Anuar 7967

saab@um.edu.my 106
Abu Bakar 4304
Dr. Rossita 7967

rossita@um.edu.my 205
Mohamad Yunus 4342
7967
Dr. Koh You Beng kohyoubeng@um.edu.my 119
4315
References
Handbook :
Website (Faculty of Science)
www.fs.um.edu.my
Buku Kaedah dan Peraturan Universiti Malaya :

Website UM (myum.um.edu.my)
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INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (ISB):

Biological science teaching and research in Malaysia can be
traced back to the early days of 1959, when the Universiti Malaya
was instituted with two Divisions: the Kuala Lumpur and the
Singapore Divisions. The Kuala Lumpur Division at the Universiti
Malaya was officially opened on January 15, 1959. Lessons
began in the Department of Zoology and Botany on the 25th of
May 1959 in borrowed premises until the Faculty of Science
building was officially opened in 1961.
On the 1st of April 1967, the two Departments of Zoology and

Botany became one as the School of Biological Sciences with five
divisions: zoology, botany, ecology, genetics and physiology.
Eight years later on April 1975, the School of Biological Sciences
was separated into the Departments of Botany, Zoology, and
Genetics and Cellular Biology. The other two divisions of Ecology
and Physiology were managed by the Department of Zoology.
Physiology was discontinued in 1978 while Ecology continued to
flourish under the management of the Department of Zoology. In
1980, the Division of Microbiology was formed under the
management of the Department of Genetics and Cellular Biology.
On June 1st 1997, the amalgamation of these three departments
led to the formation of the Institute of Biological Sciences (Institut
Sains Biologi, ISB).
The ISB aims to advance scientific and technological knowledge

in the field of biology, through the establishment of research and
scientific links with institutions in and outside the country. In the
process of doing so, we hope that high quality graduates will be
produced. These young men and women will play important roles
in the development of our nation and the world in the future.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOINFORMATICS

2016/2017 SESSION
(126 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
GIG 1001 Islamic Civilization and Civilization Asia (TITAS) 2
GIG 1002/ Ethnic Relations / Introduction to Malaysia (*only for
2
*GIG 1006 international students)
GIG 1003 Basic Entrepreneurship Culture 2
GIG 1004 Information Literacy 2
GIG 1005 Social Engagement 2
GLT xxxx English Courses (subject to MUET bands; Refer Table 1) 6
GKN/GKR
Co-Curriculum 2
or GKV
GIx xxxx External-Faculty Elective Courses (KELF) 2
SIX 1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 3
SIX 1002 Ethics and Safety 2
SIX 1003 Biostatistics 3
(II) PROGRAMME CORE COURSES (65 CREDITS) [TP]
COURSE
COURSE NAME PRE-REQUISITES CREDITS
CODE
SIJ 1001 Life Processes 2
SIL 1001 Cell Biology 2
SIE 1001 Organism Biology 2
SIH 1001 Population Biology 2
SIK 1001 Biology Practical 2
SIL1001 and
SIV 2001 Fundamentals of Bioinformatics 3
SIK1001
SIV 2002 SIL1001 and
Biological Systems and Processes 2
SIK1001
SIV 2003 Computer Operating System SIX1003 3
SIV 2004 Computer Programming SIX1003 3
SIL1001 and
SIV 2005 Biophysics in Bioinformatics 2
SIK1001
SIV 2006 Algorithms in Bioinformatics SIV2004 3
SIV 2007 System Analysis and Design SIV2004 3
Molecular Biology and Genetic
SIV 2008 SIV2001 2
Engineering
SIV 2009 Analysis of Organismal SIE1001 and 2
31
Systematics SIH1001
SIV 2010 Mathematics in Biology SIX1003 2
SIV 2011 Introduction to Database Systems SIV2004 3
SIV2001 and
SIV 3001 Research Project in Bioinformatics 8
SIV2007
Industrial Training in
SIV 3002 SIV3001 7
Bioinformatics
SIV 3003 Analysis of Molecular Sequence SIV2008 2
SIV 3004 Programming in Bioinformatics SIV2004 3
SIV2001 and
SIV 3005 Biomolecular Modelling 2
SIV2008
SIV2001 and
SIV 3006 Genomics 2
SIV2008
SIV 3011 Current Topics in Bioinformatics SIV2001 or SIV2011 3
(I) PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES (26 CREDITS) [EP]
Choose from all elective courses that are offered
SIV 2012 Bioimage Processing and Analysis SIX1003 3
SIV 2013 Object-Oriented Programming SIV2004 3
SIV 2014 Human Computer Interaction SIX1003 3
SIV3003 and
SIV 3007 Instrumentation in Science Biology 2
SIV3006
Introduction to Geographic
SIV 3008 SIV2007 3
Information System
SIV 3009 Internet Programming SIV2004 3
Data Mining and Machine
SIV 3010 SIV2006 3
Learning
Computational Intelligence in
SIV 3012 SIV2006 3
Bioinformatics
Software Engineering in
SIV 3013 SIV2004 3
Bioinformatics
Graphics and Data Visualization in
SIV 3014 SIV2012 3
Bioinformatics
SIV 3015 Health Informatics SIV2011 3
SIV 3016 Genetics Resource Informatics SIV2008 3
SIL 2009 DNA Recombinant Technology SIL1001 3
SIR 2004 General Microbology SIJ1001 3
SIK 2003 Basic Biochemistry SIJ1001 3
(II) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS ) [EF]
Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialisation
(Please refer to the list of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not ISB) within
the Faculty of Science)
32
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOTECHNOLOGY

2016/2017 SESSION
(128 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 CREDITS )
COURSE CODE COURSE NAME CREDITS
GIG 1001 Islamic Civilization and Civilization Asia (TITAS) 2
GIG 1002/ Ethnic Relations / Introduction to Malaysia (*only for
2
GLT xxxx English Courses (subject to MUET bands) 6
GKN/GKR/GKV Co-Curriculum 2
LEVEL 1 (11 credits)
PRE-
REQUISITES
SIO 1001 Basic Physics 2
SIK 1001 Biology Practical 2*
SIJ 1002 Basic Chemistry 3
Principles of Biochemical
SIJ 2001 SIK 1001 3
Analysis
Structure and Function of SIJ 1001 and
SIJ 2002 3*
Biomolecules SIJ 1002
Energetic, Metabolism and
SIJ 1001 and
SIJ 2003 Regulation of Carbohydrate and 3*
SIJ 1002
Lipid
SIJ 2006 Protein Biochemistry SIJ 1002 3
SIO 2001 Applied Microbiology SIJ 1001 3*
SIO 2002 Animal Biotechnology SIJ 1001 3*
SIO 2003 Higher Plant Physiology SIJ 1001 3*
SIO 2004 Cell and Tissue Culture SIL 1001 3*
Analytical Techniques in
SIO 2005 SIK 1001 2
Biotechnology
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Oral Communication and

SIO 2006 SIK 1001 2
Scientific Writing
Molecular Biology and Genetic SIL 1001 and
SIO 2007 3
Engineering SIK 1001
SIO 2008 Basic Bioinformatics 2
SIJ 2002
Metabolomics and Secondary
SIO 2009 SIL 1001 3
Metabolites
SIO 3001 Bioprocess Technology SIO 2001 3*
Research and Commercialisation
SIO 3002 SIO 2001 2
in Biotechnology
SIO 3003 Renewable Energy SIO 2006 2
SIO 3004 Bioseparation SIO 1001 3*
SIO 2001,
Research Project in
SIO 3005 SIO 2002 and 10*
Biotechnology
SIO 2004
Industrial Training in
SIO 3006 SIO 3002 7*
Biotechnology
PRE-
REQUISITES
Post-Harvest Process
SIO 2010 Engineering and SIL 1001 3*
Technology
SIO 2011 Plant Breeding SIJ 1001 3*
SIO 3007 Algae Biotechnology SIO 2001 3*
SIO 3008 Fungal Biotechnology SIO 2001 3*
Environmental Management
SIO 3009 SIO 2001 3
Biotechnology
SIO 3010 Marine Biotechnology SIO 2001 3
SIO 3011 Plant Morphogenesis SIO 2004 3
SIO 3012 Enzyme Technology SIJ 2003 3*
Bioproduct Business and
SIO 3013 SIO 2003 2
Supply Chain
SIO 3014 Aquaculture Nutrition SIJ 1001 3*
SIO 3015 Current Topics In Biotechnology SIO 2001 2
(II) ELECTIVE COURSES OF FACULTY (5 CREDIT HOURS) [EF]
*Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialisation
(Please refer to courses offered by other institutes or departments within the Faculty of
Science)
* Has practical components.
34
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOHEALTH

2016/2017 SESSION
(126 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
GIG 1001 Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) 2
GIG 1002 or Ethnic Relations / Introduction to Malaysia (*only for
2
GKN/GKR
Co-Curriculum 2
or GKV
2. CORE COURSES (73 CREDITS )
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
COURSE
CODE
LEVEL 1 (10 Credits )
SIE 1001 Biology of Organisms 2
LEVEL 2 ( 28 Credits )
SIJ1001 and
SIK 2001 Human Anatomy 3
SIL1001
Fundamental Research Skills in SIJ1001 and
SIK 2002 2
Biohealth Science SIK1001
SIK 2003 General Biochemistry SIJ1001 3
SIK 2004 Human and Animal Physiology SIJ1001 3
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SIK 2005 Phytochemistry SIJ1001 3

SIJ1001 and
SIK 2006 General Human Genetics 3
SIL1001
SIJ1001 and
SIK 2007 Histology 3
SIK1001
SIK 2008 General Immunology SIJ1001 3
SIK 2009 Microbiology for Health Sciences SIJ1001 3
SIK 2010 Medical Parasitology SIE1001 2
LEVEL 3 (27 Credits )
Completed 4
semesters/
Research Project in Biohealth completed 50
SIK 3001 10
Science credits; Only for
Biohealth Science
students
Industrial Training in Biohealth
SIK 3002 SIK3003 7
Science
Advanced Research Skills in
SIK 3003 SIK2002 2
Biohealth Science
SIK 3004 Biology of Hormones SIK2004 2
SIK 3005 Pharmacology SIK2005 3
SIK 3006 Neurobiology SIK2004 3
(I) PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES (26 CREDITS ) [EP]
(Choose from Elective Courses offered)
COURSE
CODE
SIK 2011 Ethnobotany SIE1001 3
SIK 2012 Medical Entomology SIE1001 2
SIK 2013 Pharmacognosy SIK2005 3
SIK 2014 Physiology of Reproduction SIJ1001 3
Complementary and Alternative
SIK 2015 SIJ1001 3
Medicine
SIK 2016 Principles of Protein Structure SIJ1001 2
SIK 2017 Nutrition Science SIJ1001 3
SIK 3007 Scientific Communication Skills SIK2002 2
SIK 3008 Analysis of Drugs SIJ1001 2
SIK 3009 Basic Herbal Medicine SIK2005 3
SIK 3010 Analytical Biochemistry SIK2003 3
SIK 3011 Cancer Biology SIK2006 3
36
SIK 3012 Stem Cell Biology SIK2006 3

SIK 3013 Microbial Bioprospecting SIK2009 3
SIK 3014 Clinical Enzymology SIK2003 3
SIK 3015 Genetics and Human Health SIK2006 3
SIK 3016 Histopathology SIK2007 3
Microscopy Methods in Health
SIK 3017 SIK2007 3
Science
SIK 3018 Primary Metabolism SIK2003 2
SIK 3019 Chronic Diseases SIK2004 3
SIK 3020 Diseases Of Central Nervous System SIK3006 3
SIK 3021 Basic Forensic Science SIK2002 3
Taxonomy in Medicinal Plant
SIK 3022 SIE1001 3
Research
SIK 3023 Bioassay Techniques SIK2002 2
SIK 3024 Current Topics in Biohealth Science SIK1001 3
(Please refer to the list of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not
ISB) within the Faculty of Science)
37
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOCHEMISTRY

2016/2017 SESSION
(124 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
2
GKN/GKR
Co-Curriculum 2
or GKV
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
COURSE
CODE
SIL 1001 Cellular Biology 2
SIK 1001 Practical in Biology 2
SIJ 1002 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3
LEVEL 2 ( 27 Credits)
SIK1001 and for
SIJ 2001 Principles of Biochemical Analysis Biochemistry 3
students only
SIJ1001, SIJ1002
Structure and Function of
SIJ 2002 Not to be taken with 3
Biomolecules
SIK 2003
38
SIJ1001 and
Energetics, Metabolism and SIJ1002;
SIJ 2003 3
Regulation of Carbohydrate and Lipids For Biochemistry
students only
Metabolism and Regulation of Amino SIJ1001 and
SIJ 2004 2
Acids and Nucleic Acids SIJ1002
SIJ 2005 Molecular Biology SIJ2002 3
SIJ 2006 Protein Biochemistry SIJ1002 3
SIJ1002 and
SIJ 2007 Enzymes: Mechanism and Control 2
SIJ2002
SIJ 2008 Biochemistry Practical I SIK1001 4
SIJ 2009 Biochemistry Practical II SIJ2008 4
SIJ2008 and
SIJ2009; For
SIJ 3001 Research Project in Biochemistry 10
Biochemistry
students only
SIJ 3003 Plant Molecular Biology SIJ2005 3
SIJ2002; Not
avalaible to
SIJ 3004 Clinical Biochemistry and Physiology 3
students from the
Faculty of Medicine
SIJ 3005 Cellular & Molecular Immunology SIJ2005 3
SIJ 3006 Neurochemistry SIJ2002 3
Membrane, Hormone and Cell
SIJ 3007 SIJ2002 3
signalling
SIJ2005;
SIJ 3008 Advanced Molecular Biology For Biochemistry 3
students only
(Choose from Elective Courses offered)
COURSE
CODE
Insect Biochemistry SIJ1001 and
SIJ 2010 3
SIJ1002
SIJ 2011 Environmental Biochemistry SIJ1001 3
SIJ 2012 Nutritional Biochemistry SIJ1001 3
SIJ1001 and
SIJ 2013 Special Topics in Biochemistry 3
SIJ1002
Complete 6 normal
SIJ 3002 Industrial Training in Biochemistry semesters, 5
SIJ3001;
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For Biochemistry
students only
SIJ 3010 Biochemical Pharmacology SIJ2005 3
SIJ2005, SIJ3008;
Post-genomic Technology &
SIJ 3011 For Biochemistry 3
Bioinformatics
students only
Applied Biochemistry and
SIJ 3012 SIJ1001 3
Biotechnology
SIJ 3013 Natural Product & Drug Discovery SIJ2002 3
SIJ 3014 Molecular Structural Biology SIJ2006 3
SIJ 3015 Epigenetics and RNA Biology SIJ2005 3
SIJ 3016 Biochemistry of Cancer SIJ2005 3
40
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

2016/2017 SESSION
(126 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
2
GKN/GKR or
Co-Curriculum 2
GKV
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
COURSE
CODE
SIH 1002 Environmental Chemistry 2
SIH 1003 Plant & Environment 2
SIH 2001 Research Methods 2
SIH 2002 Scientific Writing Method 2
SIK1001 and
SIH 2003 Soil Science 3
SIH1002
SIH 2004 Environmental Pollution 2
Instrumentation for Environmental
SIH 2005 SIH1002 2
Chemical Analysis
41
SIH 2006 Biological Monitoring SIH1001 3

SIH 2007 Principles of Waste Management SIH1002 3
SIH 2008 Environmental Health and Safety 2
Introduction to Geographic
SIH 2009 2
Information System
SIH 3003 Ecology 3
Environmental Ethics, Policy and
SIH 3004 3
Law
SIH2006 and
SIH 3005 Environmental Impact Assessment 3
SIH2009
SIH 3006 Environmental Management System SIH2004 3
SIH 3007 Integrated Waste Management SIH2007 3
SIH 3008 Sustainable Development 2
Research Project in Environmental SIH2001 and
SIH 3001 10
Science and Management SIH2002
COURSE
CODE
SIH 2010 Limnology 3
SIH 2011 Management of Coastal Resources 3
Climate Change and Energy
SIH 2012 2
Science
SIH 2013 Renewable Energy Processes 3
SIH 2014 Environmental Forensic SIH1002 2
SIH 3009 Slope Eco-engineering Techniques 3
SIH 3010 Geospatial Analysis SIH2009 3
SIH 3011 Agriculture and Environment SIH2003 3
Green Technology and Pollution
SIH 3012 3
Prevention
SIH 3013 Water and Wastewater Management 3
SIH 3014 Industrial Ecology SIH2007 2
Bioclimatic Concept and
SIH 3015 3
Applications
SIH 3016 Environmental Risk Assessment 3
Technology and Management of
SIH 3017 3
Hazardous Wastes
SIH 3018 Environmental Microbiology 3
SIH 3019 Tourism and Environment 3
SIH3002 Industrial Training 5
42
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECOLOGY BIODIVERSITY

2016/2017 SESSION
(125 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
2
GKN/GKR
Co-Curriculum 2
or GKV
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
LEVEL 2 ( 26 Credits)
SIE1001 and
SIE 2001 Principles of Systematics 4
SIK1001
SIE 2002 Plant Diversity SIE1001 4
SIE 2003 Invertebrate Biology SIE1001 4
SIE 2004 Mycology SIE1001 3
SIE 2005 Vertebrate Biology SIE1001 4
SIE 2006 Phycology SIE1001 3
SIE1001 and
SIE 2007 Population and Community Ecology 4
SIH1001
43

Research Project in Ecology and SIE2001 and
SIE 3001 10
Biodiversity SIE2007
Industrial Training in Ecology and SIE3003 or
SIE 3002 5
Biodiversity SIE3004
SIE2002/2003/
Biodiversity Governance and
SIE 3003 2004/2005 or 3
Conservation
SIE2006
SIX1003 and
SIE 3004 Quantitative Ecology 3
SIE2007
SIE 3005 Behavioural Ecology and Ethology SIE1001 3
(Choose any of the offered elective courses accordingly)
Plant Structure, Function and
SIE 2008 SIJ1001 3
Physiology
Animal Structure, Function and
SIE 2009 SIJ1001 3
Physiology
SIE 2010 Urban Zoology SIE1001 3
SIE 2011 Terrestrial Ecology SIH1001 3
SIE 2012 Aquatic Ecology SIH1001 3
SIE 2013 Molecular Ecology SIL1001 3
SIE 3006 Economic Botany SIE2002 3
SIE2002 or
SIE 3007 Ecology and Management of Weeds 3
SIE2007
SIE 3008 Wetland Ecology and Management SIE2007 3
SIE 3009 Plant Pathology SIE2002 3
SIE 3010 Horticulture and Landscaping SIE2002 3
SIE2003 or
SIE 3011 Fisheries and Aquaculture 3
SIE2005
SIE 3012 Parasitology SIE2003 3
SIE 3013 Economic Entomology SIE2003 3
SIE2002/2003 or
SIE 3014 Integrated Pest Management 3
SIE2005
SIJ1001 or
SIE 3015 Ecotoxicology 3
SIE2007
SIE2002/2003/2004
SIE 3016 Soil Ecology and Management 3
or SIE2007
44
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GENETICS

2016/2017 SESSION
(126 CREDITS)
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
2
GKN/GKR
Co-Curriculum 2
or GKV
COURSE CREDITS
COURSE NAME
CODE
COURSE
CODE
SIL1001; Only for
students from
SIL 2001 Fundamentals of Microbial Processes 3
Genetics
Programme
SIL 2002 Cytogenetics SIL1001 3
SIL 2003 Microbial Genetics SIL1001 3
SIL1001; Only for
students from
SIL 2004 Bioinformatics and Phylogenetics 3
Genetics
Programme
SIL 2005 Evolutionary Genetics SIL1001 3
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SIL 2006 Population Genetics SIL1001 3

SIL 2007 Quantitative Genetics SIL2006 3
SIL 2008 Molecular Genetics SIL1001 3
SIL 2009 Recombinant DNA Technology SIL1001 3
SIL 2010 Immunogenetics SIL1001 3
SIL 3004 Advanced Genetics SIL1001 3
SIL 3005 Cells to Systems SIL2008 3
SIL 3006 Developmental Genetics SIL2008 3
SIL1001; Only for
students from
SIL 3007 Molecular Biology of Plants 3
Genetics
Programme
SIL 3008 Human Genetics SIL1001 3
Had completed 4
semesters and 50
Research Projects in Genetics and credits; Only for
SIL 3001 10
Molecular Biology students from
Genetics
Programme
COURSE
CODE
LEVEL 2
Genetic Resources and
SIL 2011 SIL2006 3
Conservation
Plant Genetics and Gene
SIL 2012 SIL2009 3
Manipulation
Animal Genetics and Gene
SIL 2013 SIL2009 3
Manipulation
LEVEL 3
Application of Recombinant DNA
SIL 3011 SIL2009 3
Technology
SIL 3012 Cancer and Tumorigenesis SIL2010 3
Genetics and Biotechnology of
SIL 3013 SIL1001 3
Viruses
SIL 3014 Advanced Immunogenetics SIL2010 3
Current Topics in Genetics and 3rd Year Genetics
SIL 3015 3
Molecular Biology students only
3rd Year Genetics
Industrial Training in Genetics and students only; Have
SIL 3002 5
Molecular Biology completed 6
semesters
46
SIL2008 and
SIL 3009 Epigenetics and Gene Regulation 3
SIL2002
SIL 3010 Genome Analysis SIL1001 3
(Please refer to the list of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not ISB)
within the Faculty of Science)
47
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY

SESSION 2016/2017
(123 CREDITS)
2
GIX 1004 Information Literacy 2
GKN/GKR or
Co-Curriculum 2
GKV
COURSE
COURSE NAME CREDITS
CODE
COURSE
CODE
SIC 1001 Principle of Chemistry 2
SIL 2003 Microbial Genetics SIL1001 3
SIL 2009 Recombinant DNA Technology SIL1001 3
SIL1001 and
SIE1001; for
SIR 2001 Eukaryotic Microorganisms 3
Microbiology
students only
SIE1001 and
Instrumentation, Microbiology
SIR 2002 SIR2004; for 3
Methods and Data Management
Microbiology
48
students only
SIR 2004 General Microbiology SIJ1001 3
SIR 2005 Bacteriology I SIE1001 3
SIR 2006 Bacteriology II SIE1001 3
SIR 2007 Virology SIR2004 3
Microbial Physiology and
SIR 2008 SIJ1001 3
Biochemistry
SIR 2009 Microbial Ecology SIE1001 3
SIL 1001; for
SIR 2010 Immunology Microbiology 3
students only
SIR2003 and
SIR3006; required
SIR 3002 Industrial Training in Microbiology duration of training 7
is at minimum of 12
weeks
Scientific Communication in
SIR 3004 SIR2004 3
Microbiology
Industrial and Environmental
SIR 3005 SIR2004 3
Microbiology
SIR2005 and
SIR 3006 Public Health Microbiology 3
SIR2007
SIR2004 and
SIR 2003 Food Microbiology 3
SIR2005
SIR2002 and
SIR 3001 Research Project in Microbiology 8
SIR2004
SIR 3007 Advanced Food Microbiology SIR2003 3
SIR 3008 Pharmaceutical Microbiology SIR2008 3
SIR2004 and
SIR 3009 Microbial Pathogenesis 3
SIR2010
SIR2004 and
SIR 3010 Diagnostic Microbiology 3
SIR2007
SIR2004 and
SIR 3011 Fermentation Technology 3
SIR2001
SIR2004 and
SIR 3012 Agricultural Microbiology 3
SIR2008
SIR 3013 Marine and Estuarine Microbiology SIR2009 3
SIR 3014 Advanced Virology SIR2007 3
Techniques in Molecular SIR2004 and
SIR 3015 3
Microbiology SIL2009
SIR 3016 Advanced Microbial Biochemistry SIR2008 2
49
SIR 3017 Advanced Immunology SIR2010 3

SIK 2010 Medical Parasitology SIE1001 2
(Please refer to the list of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not ISB)
within the Faculty of Science)
50
FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]

List of suitable courses offered by other institutes or departments (not ISB) within the
Faculty of Science
INSTITUTE/ COURSE
DEPARTMENT COURSE TITLE CREDITS
CODE
Dept. of SIX1009
Basic Chemistry 2
Chemistry
SIX1010
Dept. of Geology Earth’s Ecosystem 2
SIX1011
Dept. of Physics Contemporary Physics 2
Dept. of Science
And Technology SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
Studies
Institute of
Mathematical SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced
4
Sciences Mathematics
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PROGRAMME COORDINATORS

Photo Name E-mail Phone
Associate Professor +603 7967
sarinder@
Dr. Sarinder Kaur A/P 6741
um.edu.my
Kashmir Singh
Dr. Ahmad Faris bin +603 7967
ahmad_farisz@
Mohd Adnan 4356
um.edu.my

Associate Prof. Dr.
durriyyah@ +603 7967
Durriyyah Sharifah
um.edu.my 4213
Hasan Adli
Dr. Zazali bin Alias +603 7967

alias@um.edu.my
7117

pozimilow@
Dr. Pozi Milow +603 7967
um.edu.my
6777
Dr. Azidah Abdul Aziz azie@um.edu.my +603 7967

4369

+603 7967
Dr. Nazia Abdul Majid nazia@um.edu.my 5833

Associate Prof. Dr.
gyatan@um.edu.my +603 7967
Geok Yuan Annie Tan
5842
52
PANEL OF ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Photo Name E-mail Phone
Associate Professor +603 7967
sarinder@
Dr. Sarinder Kaur A/P 6741
um.edu.my
Kashmir Singh
Prof. Dr. Amir Feisal

+603 7967
Merican bin Aljunid merican@um.edu.my
6745
Merican
+603 7967
Dr. Chang Siow Wee siowwee@um.edu.my 7022 (ext
2572)
Prof. Dr. Rosna Mat
+603 7967
Taha rosna@um.edu.my
4372
Prof. Dr. Noorlidah +603 7967

noorlidah@um.edu.my
Abdullah 4371
Prof. Dr. Vikineswary +603 7967

viki@um.edu.my
Sabaratnam 4349
Dr. Ahmad Faris bin +603 7967

ahmad_farisz@
Mohd Adnan 4356
um.edu.my

Associate Prof. Dr. durriyyah@um.edu.my
+603 7967
Durriyyah Sharifah
4213
Hasan Adli
nsheena@um.edu.my
Associate Prof. Dr. Siti +603 7967
Nursheena Mohd Zain 4361
53
sujatha@um.edu.my +603 7967

Dr. Sujatha Ramasamy
4182
alias@um.edu.my +603 7967

Dr. Zazali bin Alias
7117
Dr. Adawiyah Sariza adawiyah@ +603 7967

Shuib um.edu.my 4219
simkaeshin@ +603 7967

Dr. Sim Kae Shin
um.edu.my 6752

pozimilow@
Dr. Pozi Milow +603 7967
um.edu.my
6777
Dr. Adi Ainurzaman bin adiainurzaman@ +603 7967

Jamaludin um.edu.my 6705
Dr. Rosazlin Abdullah +603 7967

rosazlin@um.edu.my
4360
azie@um.edu.my +603 7967

Dr. Azidah Abdul Aziz
4369
Prof. Dr. Norma Che +603 7967

ynorma@um.edu.my
Yusoff 4365
mdyusoff@
Associate Prof. Dr. Md +603 7967
um.edu.my
Yusoff Musa 4133

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Dr. Nazia Binti Abdul nazia@um.edu.my +603 7967

Majid 5833
Prof. Dr. Zulqarnain bin +603 7967

zulq@um.edu.my
Mohamed 5890
Associate Prof. Dr. subhabhassu@ +603 7967

Subha A/P Bhassu um.edu.my 5829
Associate Prof. Dr. Geok gyatan@um.edu.my +603 7967

Yuan Annie Tan 5842
hanom_ss@ +603 7967

Dr. Khanom Binti
um.edu.my 5843
Simarani
Dr. Chai Lay Ching +603 7967

lcchai@um.edu.my
5832
References:
Official Handbook for 2016/2017:
Accessible via the official website for Faculty of Science
fs.um.edu.my
Official website for Institute of Biological Sciences (ISB):

biology.um.edu.my
Buku Kaedah dan Peraturan Universiti Malaya at myUM website:

myum.um.edu.my
Academic staff profiles at UMExpert website:

umexpert.um.edu.my
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Department of Chemistry
Faculty of Science
http://fs.um.edu.my/department-institute/department-of-
chemistry
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
The Department of Chemistry is the largest department in the

Faculty of Science. The Department started operation in the
academic year 1959/1960 and is one of the oldest departments in
the faculty. The Department is the first institution of higher
learning in Malaysia to receive the prestigious Royal Society of
Chemistry, UK accreditation for its BSc (Chemistry) and BSc
(Applied Chemistry) programme since August 2012. One of the
objectives of the Department is to provide a centre of excellence
in chemical education and research in Malaysia. Students from
the department are trained to develop their critical, creative and
innovative thinking. The Department is proud to produce
graduates who are highly regarded and much sought after in the
work force market. Presently, the Department has 58 academic
staffs, several of whom are from abroad, and 1 emeritus
professor. Apart from teaching at both undergraduate and
postgraduate degree levels, the staffs also conduct quality
research in fundamental and applied chemistry. Although the
academic staffs have different research interests, they adhere to
the same philosophy in solving chemical-related problems and in
the development of expertise in chemistry. In addition to the
undergraduate program, the department also offers MSc by
research and coursework; and PhD programmes. Since the
establishment, department has produced many MSc and PhD
graduates who assume high positions in both government and
private organization locally and internationally.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY

SESSION 2016/2017
(124 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 Credits)
Course
Course Name Credit
Code
GLTXXXX English Language Communication 6
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilisation 2
GIG1002/
Ethnic Relations/ Introduction to Malaysia 2
1006
GKN/GKR/
Co-Curriculum 2
GKV
GIA-GIW External Faculty Elective courses (KELF) 2
2. FACULTY CORE COURSE (8 Credits) [TF]
Course
Course Name Credit
Code
SIX1001 Introduction to Science and Technology Studies 3
SIX1002 Ethics and Safety 2
SIX1004 Statistics 3
3. PROGRAMME COURSES (96 Credits)
(I) PROGRAMME CORE COURSES (64 Credits) [TP]
Course
Course Name Pre-Requisite(s) Credit
Code
SIC1001 Principles Chemistry 2
SIC1002 Inorganic Chemistry l 4*
SIC1003 Organic Chemistry I 4*
SIC1004 Physical Chemistry I 4*
Basic Mathematics for

SIC1005 3
Chemistry
Level 2 (25 Credits)
SIC2001 Inorganic Chemistry II SIC1001 and SIC1002 4*
SIC1001 and SIC1003

SIC2002 Organic Chemistry II 4*
This course is taken
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together with SIC2007

and SIC2008
SIC1001, SIC1004
SIC2003 Physical Chemistry II 4*
and SIC1005
SIC2004 Analytical Chemistry I SIC1001 and SIC1002 3*
SIC2005 Polymer Chemistry I SIC1003 and SIC1004 3*
Molecular SIC1001, SIC1004
SIC2006 3
Spectroscopy and SIC1005
SIC1003
Spectroscopic Methods
SIC2007 This course is taken 2
in Organic Chemistry
SIC1003
SIC2008 Biomolecules This course is taken 2
SIC3001 SIC2001
Inorganic Chemistry III 4*
SIC3002 SIC2002
Organic Chemistry III 4*
SIC3003 SIC2003
Physical Chemistry III 4*
SIC3001, SIC3002
SIC3004 Project 10
and SIC3003
(II) PROGRAMME ELECTIVES COURSES (25 Credits) [EP]
LEVEL 2 (8 Credits)
Introduction to
SIC2009 Environmental SIC1002 and SIC1003 2
Chemistry
SIC2010 Heterocyclic Chemistry SIC1003 2
General Industrial
SIC2011 SIC1001 2
Chemistry
SIC2012 Nuclear Chemistry SIC1001 and SIC1002 2
SIC2013 Solid State Chemistry SIC1002 and SIC1004 2
Basic Colloid
SIC2014 SIC1004 2
Chemistry
SIC2015 Electrochemistry SIC1004 2
Advanced
SIC3005 Environmental SIC2004 and SIC2009 3*
Chemistry
SIC3006 Analytical Chemistry II SIC2004 3*
SIC3007 Electrosynthesis SIC2015 2
SIC3008 Biosynthesis SIC2002 2
Natural Product
SIC3009 SIC2002 2
Chemistry
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SIC3010 Organic Synthesis SIC2002 2

Mechanistic Organic
SIC3011 SIC2002 2
Chemistry
Physical Organic
SIC3012 SIC2002 2
Chemistry
Advanced Molecular
SIC3013 SIC2003 and SIC2006 2
Spectroscopy
SIC3014 Polymer Chemistry II SIC2005 3*
Computational
SIC3015 SIC2003 3*
Chemistry
SIC3016 Catalysis SIC2001 and SIC2003 2
SIC3017 Composite Materials SIC2003 2
Special Topics in SIC2001, SIC2002
SIC3018 2
Chemistry and SIC2003
Advanced Quantum
SIC3019 SIC2003 2
Chemistry
Note:
* With practical component.
(III) FACULTY ELECTIVES COURSES (7 Credits) [EF]

* Courses offered by other Institute/Department in Faculty of Science.
(Refer to the List of Courses offered by various Institute/Department in Faculty
of Science other than Department of Chemistry)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED CHEMISTRY

SESSION 2016/2017
(124 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COURSES (20 Credits)
Course
Course Name Credit
Code
GLT English Language Communication 6
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilisation 2
GIG1002/
Ethnic Relations/ Introduction to Malaysia 2
1006
GKN/GKR/
Co-Curriculum 2
GKV
GIA-GIW External Faculty Elective courses (KELF) 2
2. FACULTY CORE COURSE (8 Credits) [TF]
Course
Course Name Credit
Code
3. PROGRAMME COURSES (96 Credits)
(III) PROGRAMME CORE COURSES (64 Credits) [TP]
Course
Course Name Pre-Requisite(s) Credit
Code
SIC1002 Inorganic Chemistry l 4*
Basic Mathematics for
SIC1005 3
Chemistry
Level 2 (27 Credits)
SIC1001 and
SIC2001 Inorganic Chemistry II 4*
SIC1002
SIC1001 and
SIC1003
SIC2002 Organic Chemistry II 4*
together with
SIC2007 and
SIC2008
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SIC1001, SIC1004
SIC2003 Physical Chemistry II 4*
and SIC1005
SIC1001, SIC1004
SIC2006 Molecular Spectroscopy 3
and SIC1005
SIC1003
Spectroscopic Methods in This course is taken
SIC2007 2
Organic Chemistry together with
SIC2002
SIC1003
SIC2008 Biomolecules 2
together with
SIC2002
SIC1001 and
SID2001 Industrial Chemistry I 2
SIC1002
Industrial Polymer Chemistry SIC1003 and
SID2002 3*
I SIC1004
SIC1001 and
SID2003 Basic Analytical Chemistry 3*
SIC1002
SIC1003
SID2004 Bioorganic Chemistry 2
together with
SIC2002
Advanced Inorganic
SID3001 SIC2001 4*
Chemistry
Advanced Organic
SID3002 SIC2002 4*
Chemistry
Advanced Physical
SID3003 SIC2003 4*
Chemistry
SIC2001, SIC2002,
SID3004 Industrial Training** SIC2003 and 8
SIC2006
(IV) PROGRAMME ELECTIVES COURSES (25 Credits) [EP]
SID2005 Food Chemistry SIC1003 2
SID2006 Medicinal Chemistry SIC1003 2
SIC1002 and
SID2007 Petrochemistry 2
SIC1003
SID2008 Industrial Organic Chemistry SIC1003 2
Industrial Inorganic SIC1001 and
SID2009 2
Chemistry SIC1002
SID2010 Ionic Liquid SIC1003 2
SID2011 Industrial Electrochemistry SIC1004 2
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Computational Methods in
SID2012 SIC1004 2*
Applied Chemistry
Colloid and Interfacial
SID2013 SIC1004 2
Chemistry
Processing of
SID2014 Thermoplastics and SID2002 2
Thermosets
SID3005 Industrial Chemistry II SID2001 3
Advanced Analytical
SID3006 SID2003 3*
Chemistry
Polymer Composite
SID3007 SID2002 3*
Materials
Industrial Polymer Chemistry
SID3008 SID2002 3*
II
SID3009 Liquid Crystal SIC2003 2
SID3010 Material Chemistry SIC2001 2
Applied Organometallic SIC2001 and
SID3011 2
Chemistry SIC2002
SID3012 Applied Electrochemistry SID2011 2
SID3013 Applied Catalysis SIC2001 2
SID3014 Food Processing and Safety SID2005 2
SID3015 Oleochemistry SID2001 2
SID3016 Applied Chemometrics SID2003 2*
Quality Assuarance in
SID3017 Chemistry SID2003 2
SIC2001,
Instrumentation Techniques
SID3018 SIC2002 and 2
in Chemistry
SIC2003
SIC2001,
Special Topics in Applied
SID3019 SIC2002 and 2
Chemistry
SIC2003
Natural Products and
SID3020 SIC2002 2
Biotechnology Processes
Note:
* With practical component.
** Refer to industrial training handbook.
(III) FACULTY ELECTIVES COURSES (7 Credits) [EF]
* Courses offered by other Institute/Department in Faculty of Science.
(Refer to the List off Courses offered by various Institute/Department in Faculty
of Science other than Department of Chemistry).
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FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 Credits) [EF]

Courses taken from other Institute/Department in Science Faculty
Institute/ Course
Department Course Title Credit
Code
Institute of SIX1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Biological SIX1007 Fauna Malaysia 3
Sciences SIX1008 Biocomputing 2
Dept. of SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Geology
Dept. of Science SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
And Technology
Studies
Institute of SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced 4
Mathematical Mathematics
Sciences
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PROGRAMME COORDINATOR

Name E-mail Phone No.
niniemanan@um.edu.my 7967 7022
Ext: 3873
Room No.
F-2-3
South
Wing
Dr. Ninie Suhana Binti

Abdul Manan

sfcheng@um.edu.my 7967 7172
Room No.
L2 - 36
Assoc. Prof Dr. Cheng

Sit Foon
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ACADEMIC ADVISORY PANEL

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sharifah sharifahm@um.edu.my 7967 6751
Mohamad
Prof. Dr. Azhar Ariffin azhar70@um.edu.my 7967 4080

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cheng sfcheng@um.edu.my 7967 7172
Sit Foon
Dr. Rusnah Syahila binti r_syahila@um.edu.my 7967 7022

Duali Hussen Ext: 2146
Contact information:
Address: Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Science
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Phone number: +603 7967 4204
Fax number: +603 7967 4193
E-mail: ketua_kimia@um.edu.my
Website: http://fs.um.edu.my/department-
institute/department-of-chemistry
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DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES
Department of Science and Technology Studies

Faculty of Science, University of Malaya
50603, Kuala Lumpur
http://sts.um.edu.my
Tel: +603 – 7967 4166
Fax: +603 – 7967 4396
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

STUDIES
In the beginning the Department was known as the History and Philosophy of
Science Unit and its administration was under the purview of the Dean’s Office of
the Faculty of Science. The History and Philosophy of Science Course was
introduced as a compulsory component of the B.Sc. and B.Sc. Ed. Degrees for the
term 1975/76 and it was offered throughout the four years of the undergraduate
curriculum.
The Department of Science and Technology Studies began to offer its own full-
fledged degree program upon accreditation and approval by the University
Academic Planning Committee and the Senate of the University of Malaya.
Henceforth the department began to offer both the Bachelor of Science Degree
(Science & Technology Studies) and Master of Science Degree (Science,
Technology and Sustainability).
Science and Technology Studies Program was offered as two modules (1) History
and Philosophy of Science and (2) Management and Policy S&T. The
Management and Policy S&T module represents a pioneering program both
nationally and regionally and it basically fuses both the management discipline and
policy studies in S&T.
In the present day the program is further enhanced by the introduction of a newly
reviewed curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Science and Technology
Studies where the students are exposed to an integrated study of the philosophical
aspects of S&T and Management and Policy Studies in S&T. The new curriculum
was developed in reflection of current and latest advancements in S&T as well as
the management of research and development of S&T that draws upon global
awareness of the Sustainability of the Society and the Community. To add
dynamism and rigor to the program, guest lecturers from government and private
sectors as well as various relevant industries with expert knowledge in their fields
of specialization will periodically join the teaching staff.
Among the main objectives of Science and Technology Studies is to help expand
and enhance the mobility of the intellect of science students. By offering courses
that include the dimensions of history, philosophy, social science and policy as well
as pure and applied science courses in biology, chemistry, physics, geology and
mathematics, students will be able to attain soft skill, such as critical thinking and
life-long learning. Such skills and the mastery of reflective knowledge in S&T
Studies would prepare the student the necessary character-building as well as the
intellectual and mental energy to assist the nation to formulate and enact effective
policies related to the development of science and technology.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES

SESSION 2016/2017
(125 CREDITS)
University Courses (20 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Credit
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilization 2
GIG1002/ Ethnic Relations/
2
*GIG 1006 Introduction to Malaysia (*only for international students)
GLTXXXX English Courses 6
GIXXXXX External Faculty Electives Courses (EFEC) 2
Faculty Core Courses (8 credits) [TF]
Course Code Course Title Credit

SIX1003/1004/
Biostatistics / Statistics / Geostatistics 3
1005
Program Core Courses (64 credits) [TP]
Course Course Title Pre-requisite Credit

Code
LEVEL 1
SIS1001 Logic and Critical Thinking 3
SIS1002 Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Technology 3
SIS1003 Science and Technology in Malaysia 3
SIS1004 Science, Technology and Sustainable Development 3
SIS1005 Innovation and Organisation 3
SIS1006 World History of Science 3
LEVEL 2
SIS2001 Epistemology and Perspective on Knowledge 3
Research Methodology in Science and Technology
SIS2002 SIS1002 3
Studies
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SIS2003 Science, Technology and Religion 3

SIS2004 Science Communication and Society 3
SIS1003 and
SIS2005 Science and Technology Studies Field Study 4
SIS1004
SIS2006 Environmental and Sustainability Policy SIS1004 3
LEVEL 3
SIS3001 Professional Ethics in Science SIS2003 3
SIS3002 Knowledge and Human Capital in Science 3
SIS3003 Policy and Management of Science and Technology 3
SIS3004 Technology Entrepreneurship SIS1005 3
SIS3005 Scientific Writing and Communication SIS2002 3
SIS3006 Research Project SIS2002 6
SIS3007 Industrial Training SIS2005 6
Program Elective Courses (33 credits) [EP]
Course Course Title Pre-requisite Credit

Code
SIS2007 Managing New Technologies SIS1005 3
SIS3008 Philosophy of Islamic Science and Technology SIS1002 3
SIH1002 Environmental Chemistry 2
SIH2004 Environmental Pollution 2
SIH2007 Principles of Waste Management SIH1002 3
SIH2008 Environmental Health and Safety 2
SIH2012 Climate Change and Energy Science 2
SIH2013 Renewable Energy Processes 3
SIH3012 Green Technology and Pollution Prevention 3
SIH3013 Water and Wastewater Management 3
SIH3016 Environmental Risk Assessment 3
SIH3019 Tourism and Environment 3
SIM1001 Basic Mathematics 4
SIM1002 Calculus I 4
SIN2007 Management Mathematics SIM1002 4
SIQ2001 Microeconomics 3
SIQ2002 Macroeconomics 3
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SIF1001 Mathematical Methods I 3
SIF1002 Vibration and Wave 2
SIF1005 Electronics I 2
SIF1006 Physics Practical I 2
SIF1001 and
SIF2002 Electromagnetism I 3
SIF1002
SIF2003 Electromagnetism II SIF2002 3
SIF1001 and
SIF2006 Optics 2
SIF1002
SIF2007 Numerical and Computational Methods SIF1001 3
SIF2008 Instrumentation SIF1006 2
SIC1002 Inorganic Chemistry I 4*
SIC2011 General Industrial Chemistry SIC1001 2
SIC1001 and
SIC2012 Nuclear Chemistry 2
SIC1002
SID2005 Food Chemistry SIC1003 2
SID2006 Medicinal Chemistry SIC1003 2
SIC1002 and
SID2007 Petrochemistry 2
SIC1003
SIG1001 Introduction to the Earth 2
SIG1002 Earth Surface Processes 2
SIG2008 Environmental Geology 2
SIG1001 and
SIG2014 Karst Landscape and Conservation 2
SIG1002
SIG3004 Geological Hazard 3
SIG1001 and
SIG3011 Tectonics and Earth History 3
SIG1002
Note: Course marked with* has practical component
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Nama E-mail No. Tel

Dr. Mohd Zufri Mamat mdzufri@um.edu.my 03-7967 7165
ACADEMIC PANEL
Nama E-mail No. Tel

Dr. Che Wan Jasimah Wan jasimah@um.edu.my 03-7967 4166
Mohamed Radzi
Dr. Wong Chan Yuan wong_chanyuan@um.edu.my 03-7967 7166
Dr. Maisarah Hasbullah maisara@um.edu.my 03-7967 4275
Department of Science and Technology Studies

Faculty of Science
50603 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +603-7967 4166

Fax: +603-7967 4396
Emel: sci_tech@um.edu.my
Website: http://sts.um.edu.my
Reference:
Buku Panduan: Laman Web (Fakulti Sains) http://fs.um.edu.my

Buku Kaedah dan Peraturan Universiti: Laman Web
http://myum.um.edu.my/
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A Br igh t Futu re Made Poss ib le
http://www.fizik.um.edu.my Tel:03-79674206, Fax:03-79674146
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS
The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science,

University of Malaya was established in 1961. From the
beginning, education in Physics was meant to be a union of
theoretical and practical aspects. The Department of Physics,
under the current leadership of the Head of Department, Prof.
Dr. Hasan Abu Kassim, endeavour to impart a thorough
knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physics, as
mathematically and experimentally demonstrated to younger
generation. Academics and researchers of the Department of
Physics are conducting internationally relevant and
competitive research, they also collaborate on joint projects
with the industry to contribute to the development of
knowledge and innovation-based economy, as well as other
components to strengthen multidisciplinary and inter-
disciplinary research. Their scientific work is connected with
innovative teaching techniques, thus providing a creative and
stimulating environment for the education of future
generations of physicists.
The Department offers two programs leading to Bachelor of

Science: Physics Program and Materials Science Program.
Our academics are committed to the flexible delivery of
learning and teaching methods. Depending on the course,
students will enjoy a variety of teaching modes, such as
tutorials, problem-based learning, online learning, practical
experience and laboratory work. At level three, students will
also undergo industrial training and complete a final year
project to strengthen the knowledge and skills obtained and
adapt to the ever-advancing knowledge in science and
technology.
The Department offers graduate study leading to the Master

of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Details
are available in the Graduate Program Guidebook of Faculty
of Science. Students who graduate with the Bachelor of
Science degree from the Department of Physics are
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encouraged to pursue their studies to the higher degree levels

in the field of Physics or other related fields.
Research facilities determine the ways in which nature could

be understood. The Department of Physics has centralised
facilities laboratory to support a wide range of research
activities. Major facilities include TEM, FE-SEM, SEM-EDX,
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XRD, AFM, FT-IR, PL, TLD Reader, OMA, Co irradiator and
HpGe Gamma spectrometer, TGA, DSC, DMA, UV-VIS-NIR
Spectrometer, Field Emission Auger Microprobe, Flame
Hydrolysis Deposition system, Mask Aligner, 1 m grazing
incidence Spectrometer, DC sputtering system etc.
DEGREE PROGRAM
Two programs at the Bachelor’s level, that is, the Bachelor of

Science in Physics and Bachelor of Science (Materials
Science).
Bachelor of Science in Physics Program consists of three

levels, namely Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced
levels. The program starts with introductory courses in
Physics while the Intermediate level builds strong
fundamentals in Physics through courses such as Mechanics,
Quantum Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Mathematical
Methods, Statistical Physics, Numerical and Computation
Methods etc. In the Advanced level, students choose at least
nine elective courses from a total of eighteen electives of
specialised fields and carry-out a final year project in any one
of these fields. Industrial training is a compulsory course.
Bachelor of Science (Materials Science) Program consists

of four levels. The first level gives emphasis on the basic
Physics necessary for further study of Materials Science.
Level two investigates material’s properties and material’s
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characterization methods such as the Mechanical Properties

of Materials, Electrical Properties of Materials, Materials
Characterization and Magnetic Properties of Superconducting
Materials just to name a few. Level three and four consist
of courses that are more current, such as Semiconductor
Materials and Devices, Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology,
Organic Electronics, LabView Programming, Vacuum and
Plasma Technology, Bio Materials, Electrochemistry,
Advanced Materials Processing Technology, Smart Materials,
Computation and Simulation, Photonic Materials and Devices.
Students are also required to carry-out the project in one of
the fields above. Industrial training is a compulsory course.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS

SESSION 2016/2017
(126 CREDITS)
University Courses (20 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Credits
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) 2
GIG1002/ Ethnic Relations/Introduction to Malaysia
2
GIG1006
GLTXXXX English Language Communication 6
GIA-GIW External Faculty Elective Courses (KELF) 2
Faculty Core Courses (8 Credits) [TF]
SIX1002 Ethics and Security 2
Program Core Courses (64 Credits) [TP]
Course Code Course Title Pre-requisite Credits
SIF1001 Mathematical Methods I 3
SIF1002 Vibrations and Waves 2
SIF1003 Thermal Physics 2
SIF1004 Modern Physics 2
SIF1005 Electronics I 2
SIF1006 Physics Practical I 2
SIF2001 Quantum Mechanics I SIF1001 & SIF1004 3
SIF2002 Electromagnetism I SIF1001 & SIF1002 3
SIF2003 Electromagnetism II SIF2002 3
SIF2004 Mechanics SIF1001 3
SIF2005 Statistical Physics SIF1001 & SIF1003 3
SIF2006 Optics SIF1001 & SIF1002 2
Numerical and Computational
SIF2007 SIF1001 3
Methods
SIF2008 Instrumentation SIF1006 2
SIF2009 Practical Electronics SIF1005 2
SIF2010 Practical Physics II SIF1006 2
SIF2011 Applied Physics Practical SIF1006 4
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SIF3001 Nuclear Physics SIF2001 3
SIF3002 Atomic and Molecular Physics SIF2001 3
SIF3003 Solid State Physics SIF2001 & SIF2005 3
Project (Note: starts on
All first year courses,
Semester I; 4 credits in
SIF3004 SIF2001, SIF2007, 8
Semester I and 4 credits in
SIF2011
Semester II)
All first year courses,
Industrial Training (Taken in
SIF3005 SIF2001, SIF2007, 4
Special Semester)
SIF2011
PROGRAM ELECTIVE COURSES (27 credits) [EP]
Course Code Course Title Pre-requisite Credits
Modern Optics and Laser
SIF2012 SIF1002 3
Physics
SIF2013 Photonics SIF2012 3
Cosmology and General
SIF2014 SIF1004 3
Relativity
SIF2015 Astrophysics SIF2014 3
SIF2016 Materials Science SIF1003 & SIF1004 3
SIF2017 Semiconductor Devices SIF1005 & SIF2016 3
SIF2018 Radiation Physics SIF1004 3
SIF2019 Gas Discharge Physics SIF1003 3
SIF2020 Electronics II SIF1005 3
SIF2021 Digital Electronics SIF2020 3
SIF2022 Mathematical Methods II SIF1001 3
SIF3006 Optoelectronics SIF2006 & SIF2013 3
SIF3007 Elementary Particle Physics SIF2001 & SIF2014 3
SIF3008 Condensed Matter Physics SIF2001 & SIF2017 3
Plasma Physics and
SIF3009 SIF2002 & SIF2019 3
Technology
SIF3010 Microprocessor SIF2009 & SIF2021 3
SIF3011 Quantum Mechanics II SIF2001 & SIF2022 3
SIF3012 Computational Physics SIF2007 3
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ELECTIVE FACULTY COURSES (7 credits) [EF]

Courses offered by other Institutes/Department in Science Faculty
Institute/ Department Course
Course Title Credits
Code
SIX 1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Institute of Biological
SIX 1007 Malaysia Fauna 3
Sciences
Dept. of Geology SIX1010 Earth’s Ecosystem 2
Dept. of Science and SIX1012 Logical Thinking in Science 3
Technology Studies
Institute of SIX1013 Fundamentals of Advanced 4
Mathematical Sciences Mathematics
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE)

SESSION 2015/2016
(128 CREDITS)
1. UNIVERSITY COUSES (24 Credits)
GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilization (TITAS) 2
GIG1002/GIG1006 Ethnic Relation or Introduction to Malaysia 2
GIG1004 Information Literature 2
GLT**** English Language Communication 6
2. PROGRAM CORE COURSES (104 Credits)
(I) DEPARTMENTAL CORE COURSES (70 Credits) [TP]
Basic Mathematical STPM Mathematics
SMES1102 3
Methods /Equivalent
Beginning Mathematical
SMES1103 SMES1102 3
Methods
STPM Physics/
SMES1201 Vibrations and Waves Equivalent & STPM 2
Mathematics /Equivalent
STPM Physics/
SMES1202 Thermal Physics Equivalent & STPM 2
STPM Physics
SMES1204 Basic Electronics /Equivalent & STPM 2
STPM Physics/
SMES1205* Experimental Methods Equivalent & STPM 2
STPM Physics/
SMES1271* Practical Physics Equivalent & STPM 2
SMEB1201 Introduction to Materials STPM Physics/
Science Equivalent & STPM 2
SMEB1202 Modern Physics for STPM Physics/ 2
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Materials Science Equivalent & STPM

* Courses to be taken concurrently.
SMEB2201 Quantum Mechanics for SMES1103 &
Materials Science SMEB1201 & 3
SMEB1202
SMEB2202 Electrical Properties of SMEB1201 &
Materials SMES1204 2
SMEB2203 Optical Properties of SMEB1201 &
Materials SMES1201 2
SMEB2204# Materials SMEB1201 &
Characterisation SMEB1202 3
SMEB2205 Thermal Properties of SMES1202 &
Materials SMEB1201 &
SMEB1202 3
SMEB2206 Polymer Physics SMEB1201 & SMEB1202 3
SMEB2207 Computer Programming SMES1103 2
SMES2205 Statistical Physics SMES1103 & SMES1202 3
SMEB2101 Magnetic and SMEB1201&
Superconductor SMEB1202 2
Properties of Materials
SMEB2102 Mechanical Properties SMEB1201&
of Materials SMEB1202 3
SMEB2271# Materials Science SMEB1201 &
Laboratory I SMEB1202 &
SMES1271 2
# Courses to be taken concurrently.

Materials Science
SMEB3271 Laboratory II SMEB2271 2
SMEB2202 &
Semiconductor
SMEB3201 SMEB2203 & 3
Materials and Devices
SMEB2201
SMEB2204 &
SMEB3202 Composite Materials SMEB2206 & 3
SMES2205
SMEB3201 &
SMEB3271 &
SMEB3291 Industrial Training 4
SMEB2207 &
SMEB3202
SMEB3201 &
SMEB3181 Project I 4
SMEB3271 &
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SMEB2207 &
SMEB3202
LEVEL 4 (6 Credits)
SMEB4181 Project II SMEB3181 6
(II) DEPARTMENTAL ELECTIVES COURSES (24 Credits) [EP]
SMEB2207 &
SMEB3301 Labview Programming 3
SMEB2271
Vacuum and Plasma SMES2205 &
SMEB3402 3
Technology SMEB2205
Nano Materials and
SMEB3302 SMEB3201 3
Nanotechnology
SMEB3303 Biomaterials SMEB3202 3
Photonic Materials and SMEB3201 &
SMEB3304 3
Devices SMEB2204
SMEB3305 Organic Electronics SMEB3201 3
SMEB3306 Smart Materials SMEB3202 3
SMEB4301 Electrochemistry SMEB3202 3
Advanced Materials
SMEB4302 SMEB3402 3
Processing Technology
Computation and SMEB2207 &
SMEB4303 3
Simulation SMEB3201
(III) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (10 Credits) [EF]
Students can only choose Courses offered by Department of Chemistry and
Department of Science and Technology Studies. The recommended faculty
elective courses are in the following.
STPM Chemistry or
SCES1200 Principles of Chemistry 2
Equivalent
STPM Chemistry or
SCES1210 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
Equivalent
STPM Chemistry or
SCES1220 Organic Chemistry I 3
Equivalent
STPM Chemistry or
SCES1230 Physical Chemistry I 3
Equivalent
SFES1343 Innovation Systems 3
Innovation and
SFES1322 3
Organization
Environmental Policy
SFES3363 3
and Management
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Prof Madya Dr. Siti Rohana Binti Majid

Office : C206, Blok C, Jabatan Fizik, Sains Fakulti
Tel. No.: 03-79674089
Fax No.: 03-79674146
Email: shana@um.edu.my
Dr. Norhasliza Binti Yusof

Office : C205, Blok C, Jabatan Fizik, Sains Fakulti
Tel. No.: 03-79674238
Fax No.: 03-79674146
Email: norhaslizay@um.edu.my
Bachelor of Science (Materials Science)

Associate Prof. Dr. Zurina Binti Osman
Office : A323, Blok A, Jabatan Fizik
Tel. No.: 03-79674288
Fax No.: 03-79674146
Email: zurinaosman@um.edu.my
Dr. Richard Anak Ritikos

Office : A132, Blok A, Jabatan Fizik
Tel. No.: 03-79674147
Fax No.: 03-79674146
Email: richardr@um.edu.my
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PANEL OF ACADEMIC ADVISORS

Name E-mail No. Tel
Prof Madya Dr. Siti Rohana shana@um.edu.my 79674089

Binti Majid
Dr. Norhasliza Binti Yusof norhaslizay@um.edu.my 79674238
Prof. Madya Dr. Zurina Binti zurinaosman@um.edu.my 79674288

Osman
Dr. Richard Anak Ritikos richardr@um.edu.my 79674147
Head of Department
Prof. Dr. Hasan Abu Kassim,

Physics Department Office,
Block A, Department of Physics, Faculty of Science
Tel. No. :03-79674206
Fax No. :03-79674146
Website: http://fizik.um.edu.my
E-learning platform, Spectrum: http://spectrum.um.edu.my/

Helpdesk: http://helpdesk.um.edu.my/
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DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
The Department of Geology is the oldest geology department in the
country. It was founded in Singapore in 1956 and relocated to Kuala Lumpur
in 1960. From its modest beginning, the Department has expanded and
evolved into a multidisciplinary department, committed to the development of
academic excellence in teaching and research with 18 academic staff and 21
supporting staff. From early on in its history, the Department has been
actively engaged in postgraduate research. Master and doctorate graduates
have gone on to become leaders in industries, government agencies and
universities. Currently there are more than 22 local and foreign postgraduate
students in the department. The fields of research being pursued range from
fundamental geology to more applied fields such as geophysics,
geochemistry, hydrogeology and petroleum geology. The department also
have 10 local and foreign master students by coursework in Petroleum
Geology.
In line with the Department’s pursuit of educational excellence, the

facilities are continuously being upgraded. In 1998, a new wing was built to
house new laboratories and additional lecturer offices. The Department has a
computer laboratory, a map laboratory, a library with a comprehensive
collection of geological and geophysical books, and a range of modern and
sophisticated equipment to aid in our teaching, research and consultancy
work. The Department also houses a Geological Museum showcasing
diverse collection of geological items ranging from common rocks and fossils
found in Malaysia to rarely found tektites and replicas of skulls.
The Department is also the hub for the exchange, discussion and
dissemination of geological knowledge in the country and the region. It
houses the Secretariat of the Geological Society of Malaysia (GSM) and
Institute Geology Malaysia (IGM). GSM is a body that actively organizes
workshops, seminars, conferences and fieldworks to promote geology and
geophysics both regionally and internationally while IGM is formed to improve
the professional practice of geology.
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Through the academic staff and alumni, the Department have

established a good rapport with the petroleum, mining and engineering
industries as well as with other universities (local and foreign), relevant
government bodies such as the Mineral and Geoscience Department of
Malaysia and international agencies like UNESCO. Apart from excellent
career opportunities for our graduates, these efforts and contacts have
opened up avenues for joint research, funding, industrial training and
consultancy work for our staff and students.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY

SESSION 2016/2017
(128 CREDITS)
GIG1001 Islamic and Asian Civilization - 2
(TITAS)
GIG1002/ GIG1006 Ethnic Relations/ - 2
Introduction to Malaysia
Introduction to Science and
SIX1001 - 3
Technology Studies
SIX1005 Geostatistics - 3
LEVEL 1 (14 CREDITS)
SIG1002 Earth surface processes 2
SIG1003 Structures and Geological Maps 3
SIG1004 Basic mineralogy 4
Introduction to Minerals, Rocks and
SIG1005 3
Fossils
CODE COURSE PREREQUISITE CREDIT
SIG2001 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology SIG1004 4
SIG2002 Geochemistry SIG1001 & SIG1004 3
SIG2003 Structural Geology I SIG1003 3
SIG2004 Sedimentology SIG1004 & SIG1005 4
Geology Field Course SIG1003, SIG1004 &
SIG2005 8
SIG1005
SIG2006 Basic Paleontology SIG1002 & SIG1005 3
SIG2007 Introduction to Geophysics SIG1001 & SIG1002 3
SIG3001 Geology of Malaysia SIG1001, SIG1002 & 3
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SIG1003
SIG3002 Quaternary Geology SIG2004 3
SIG3003 Economic Geology SIG1004 & SIG1005 3
SIG3004 Geological Hazards 3
Research Project SIG2001, SIG2003,
SIG3005 10
SIG2004 & SIG2005
(I) PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES ( 29 CREDITS) [EP]
LEVEL 2
SIG2009 Geohydrology 3
SIG2010 GIS Application for Geology SIG1003 3
Geological Laboratory
SIG2011 SIG1004 & SIG1005 3
Analytical Techniques
SIG2012 Geological Data Analysis SIX1005 2
Introduction to Engineering
SIG2013 SIG1003 3
Geology
Karst Landscape and
SIG2014 SIG1001 & SIG1002 3
Conservation
LEVEL 3
CODE COURSE PREREQUISITE CREDITS
SIG3006 Stratigraphic Methods SIG2004 3
SIG3007 Geology of South East Asia SIG3001 2
SIG3008 Petroleum Geology SIG2004 4
SIG3009 Organic Petrology I SIG2004 3
SIG3010 Structural Geology II SIG2003 2
SIG3011 Tectonics and Earth History SIG1001 & SIG1002 3
Advanced Igneous SIG2001
SIG3012 3
Petrology
SIG3013 Industrial Training SIG2005 3
SIG3014 Advanced Palaeontology SIG1002 & SIG1005 3
Special Topics in Geology All 2nd LEVEL COMPULSORY
SIG3015 2
COURSES
(I) FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 CREDITS) [EF]
* Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialization
(Please refer Faculty Elective Courses other than the Department of Geology within the
Faculty of Science)
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED GEOLOGY

SESSION 2016/2017
(128 CREDITS)
SIX1001 - 3
Studies
SIX1005 Geostatistics - 3
SIG1002 Earth Surface Processes 2
SIG1003 Structures and Geological Maps 3
SIG1004 Basic Mineralogy 4
Introduction to Minerals, Rocks and
SIG1005 3
Fossils
COURSE CODE COURSE PREREQUISITE CREDIT
SIG2001 Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology SIG1004 4
SIG2002 Geochemistry SIG1001 & SIG1004 3
SIG2003 Structural Geology I SIG1003 3
SIG2004 Sedimentology SIG1004 & SIG1005 4
SII2001 Engineering Geology I SIG1003 3
SIG1003, SIG1004 &
SII2002 Applied Geology Field Course 8
SIG1005
KAES2136 Soil Mechanics 3
LEVEL 3 (21 KREDIT)
Geology of Malaysia SIG1001, SIG1002 &
SIG3001 3
SIG1003
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SII3001 Gravity and Magnetic Methods SIG1001 & SIG1002 2

Exploration and Environmental
SII3002 SIG1002 3
Geochemistry
Seismic Refraction and Electrical
SII3003 SIG1001 & SIG1002 3
Methods
SII3004 Industrial Attachment SII2002 10
(I) PROGRAMME ELECTIVE COURSES ( 30 CREDITS) [EP]
LEVEL 2
SIG2009 Geohydrology 3
SIG2010 GIS Application for Geology SIG1003 3
Geological Laboratory Analytical
SIG2011 SIG1004 & SIG1005 3
Techniques
SIG2012 Geological Data Analysis SIX1005 2
SIG2013 Introduction to Engineering Geology SIG1003 3
SIG2014 Karst Landscape and Conservation SIG1001 & SIG1002 3
LEVEL 3
SIG3003 Economic Geology SIG1004 & SIG1005 3
SIG3004 Natural Hazard 3
SIG3006 Stratigraphic Methods SIG2004 3
SIG3007 Geology of South East Asia SIG3001 2
SIG3008 Petroleum Geology SIG2004 4
SIG3009 Organic Petrology I SIG2004 3
SIG3010 Structural Geology II SIG2003 2
SII3005 Practical Geohydrology SIG2009 4
SII3006 Engineering Geology II SII2001 2
Seismic Reflection and Borehole SIG1001 & SIG1002
SII3007 2
Geophysics
Special Topic in Applied Geology All 2 LEVEL
nd
SII3008 2
COMPULSORY COURSES
* Courses Offered by Other Institute/Department of Specialization
(Please refer Faculty Elective Courses other than the Department of Geology within the
Faculty of Science)
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FACULTY ELECTIVE COURSES (7 Credits)* [EF]

Courses taken from other Institute/Department in Faculty of Science
Course
Institute/ Department Course Title Credit
Code
Institute of SIX 1006 Malaysian Flora 3
Biological
Sciences
SIX 1007 Malaysian Fauna 3
Dept. of Science SIX1012 Logical Thinking in 3

And Technology Science
Studies
Institute of SIX1013 Fundamentals of 4
Mathematical Advanced Mathematics
Sciences
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PROGRAMME COORDINATOR
Name E-mail No. Tel
ntf@um.edu.my 79674153
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ng Tham

Fatt
rosfmuhammad@
79674155
um.edu.my
Dr. Ros Fatihah Muhammad
PANEL OF ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Name E-mail No. Tel
ismaily70@um.edu.my 79674141
Prof. Dr. Ismail Yusoff
azmangeo@um.edu.my 79674230
Prof. Dr. Azman Abdul Ghani
wanhasia@um.edu.my 79674232
Prof. Dr. Wan Hasiah

Abdullah
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Department information:
Address:
Geology Department
Faculty of Science
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA.
Tel : 03-79674203
Fax : 03-79675149
Website: http://geology.um.edu.my
Email: ketua_geologi@um.edu.my
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BOOKLET FACULTY OF SCIENCE SESSION 2016 / 2017

Faculty of Science Booklet, Session 2016/2017

Dean’s Message 2-4

Introduction to Faculty of Science 5

Vision, Mission and Educational Goals University of 6

Programme Structure 8-9

Institute of Mathematical Sciences 10-29

Institute of Biological Sciences 30-55

Department of Chemistry 56-65

Department of Science and Technology Studies 66-70

Department of Physics 71-81

Department of Geology 83-90

The Dean’s Welcome Note

Assalamuálaikum wrt. wbt. and

On behalf of all staff of the Faculty of

The Faculty of Science has always

“Pioneering Towards Excellent Education in the Sciences”

Professor Dr. Zanariah Abdullah

This booklet provides information that is key to your successful navigation

Following a comprehensive revision of the curriculum in 2015, t h e

Department of Chemistry Institute of Biological Sciences

The Bachelor of Science (BSc) is generally a 7 - semester programme with

Introduction to Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is among the oldest and most accomplished

In addition to functioning as a teaching centre, the Faculty of Science,

One of the public attractions at Faculty of Science is Rimba Ilmu – a

VISION, MISSION AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

To be an internationally renowned institution of higher learning in

To advance knowledge and learning through quality research and

Graduates of the University of Malaya will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills in their field of study,

2. Use effective methods including contemporary technology to

3. Engage in continuous self-improvement and professional

4. Communicate effectively with other professionals, and the

5. Appreciate and continue to be guided by the University’s core

* National Day (31th August 2016)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Table 1: Programme Structure

GIG1001 The Islamic and Asian Civilization 2

Students with MUET Band 3

Students with MUET Band 4 6

Students with MUET Band 5 & Band 6

PROGRAMME Program Core

OVERALL TOTAL** 123-126

For Bachelor of Actuarial Science programme:

Language requirement for International Students:

For the 2016/2017 session, the Institute offers the following

 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

The four Bachelor of Science programs are set up to provide

The Institute has a group of experience lecturers in teaching.

quality of teaching and supervising of projects/theses for

PURE MATHEMATICS UNIT

APPLIED MATHEMATICS UNIT

STATISTICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCE UNIT

COORDINATOR (B.Sc in STATISTICS):

COORDINATOR (BACHELOR OF ACTUARIAL SCIENCE):

COORDINATOR (B.Sc. Ed. Mathematics):

Group theory, ring theory, multilinear algebra, graph theory,

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAMS

Apart from teaching and supervising in the Bachelors level,

The modes for further degree programs at the Institute are by

Since the use of mathematics is all encompassing in human