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Total credit hours for Part A 112 87.5 University general courses 6 4.7 . Humanities 6 4.7 a. Languages 2 1.5 B b. Co-curriculum 2 1.5 c. Entrepreneurship 16 12.5 Total credit hours for Part B 128 100 Total credit hours for Part A and B 128 credit hours 16. Total Credit Hours to Graduate 17. Programme Structures and Features, Curriculum and Award Requirements The course is offered on full-time mode and is based on a two semester academic session with several courses being delivered and assessed in each semester. Assessment is based on final examination and coursework conducted throughout the semester. Award requirements: To graduate, students should: ● Attain a total of not less than 128 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0. ● Pass industrial training. ● Complete and pass the final year undergraduate project. YEAR 1 Course SEMESTER 1 Credit Course SEMESTER 2 Credit code hours code hours Course name Course name UHLM 2 ULRS 2 1012 Malay Language for 1012 Value and Identity 3 ULRS Communication 2 2 SSCP (Nilai dan Jati Diri) 1182 Appreciation of Ethics 3 1163 Sound, Wave and 3 SSCP and Civilizations * SSCP Optics 1143 Mechanics 3 1223 Modern Physics 3 SSCP SSCM 1153 Electricity and 1 1523 Linear Algebra 3 SSCP Magnetism SSCM 1811 Practical Physics I 3 1033 Mathematical 1 SSCM SSCP Methods II 1023 Mathematical Methods 2 1821 Practical Physics II SSCP I 1102 Introduction to Physics Program 100

Total credit hours 14(16*) Total credit hours 15 * International students choose ONE only (ULRS 1182 or UHIS 1022) ** Only for students with MUET below band 4 (Pre-requisite for UHLB 2122) YEAR TWO Course SEMESTER 3 Credit Course SEMESTER 4 Credit code Course name hours code hours Course name UHLB Professional 2 ULRF Service Learning & 2 2122 Communication Skills 1 2XX2 Community Engage 3 2 ment Course 3 ULRS Philosophy and Current 3 XXXX Elective course 3 1022 Issues* 3 XXX3 3 SSCP Basic Electronics 1 SSCP Thermodynamics 1 2313 3 2113 SSCP Computer Programming 3 SSCP Solid State Physics 2333 2413 SSCP Practical Physics III 17 SSCP Mathematical Physics 2811 2613 SSCP Nuclear Physics SSCP Practical Physics IV 2213 2821 SSCM Differential Equations I 1703 Total credit hours Total credit hours 15 YEAR THREE Course SEMESTER 5 Credit Course SEMESTER 6 Credit code Course name hours code hours Course name ULRS Entrepreneurship & 2 UHLB 2 1032 Innovation 3132 Professional 3 Communication Skills 2 SSCM Complex Variables 3 UHLX 2 1 3503 1 1XX2 Foreign Language for 3 SSCP Classical Mechanics 3 SSCP Communication 3 3123 3 3821 SSCP Practical Physics V SSCP Practical Physics VI 3811 101 3643 SSCP Electromagnetism SSCP Quantum Mechanics 3113 Thermal and Statistical 3333 I SSCP Physics Computational 3133 Physics

Electives (Choose 9 Credits) SSCP Relativity 3 3143 3 SSCP Modern Optics 3 3523 3 SSCP Elementary Particle 3153 Energy and SSCP Environmental Physics 3163 Total credit hours 15 Total credit hours 17 SEMESTER 3 SHORT SEMESTER Credit hours SSCU Research Training (HW) 3905 5 Total credit hours 5 YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Course Course name Credit Course Course name Credit code Undergraduate Project I hours code hours Undergraduate SSCU 2 SSCU4 Project II 4 4904 924 3 3 Elective (Choose 12 credits) 3 Elective (Choose 12 credits) 3 3 3 SSCP Astrophysics 3 SSCP Quantum Mechanics 3 4163 4173 II SSCP Electronics and SSCP Advanced Nuclear 4323 Instrumentation 4213 Physics SSCP Signal Processing SSCP Magnetism 4333 4433 SSCP Semiconductor Physics SSCP Low Temperature 4413 4453 Physics and Superconductivity SSCP Condensed Matter 3 4423 Physics Total credit hours 14 Total credit hours 16 102

18. Mapping of Programme Learning Outcomes to Courses LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSES OFFERED Kn C Pr I C Di N Le Pe En E o o a nt o git u a rs tre t wl g cti er m al m d on pr h e nit c p m Ski er er al en i d iv al er un lls a shi Ski eu c g e Ski so ic cy p, lls rial s e Ski lls n ati Ski A Ski a a lls al on lls ut lls n n Ski Ski o d d ll lls n P U o r n m o d y f er a e st n ss a d i n R o di es n n p a g o lis nsi m bil S ity ki lls P Course PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL L Name Code O O O O O O O O O OO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 Core Courses Introductio SSCP n To ✔ ✔ ✔ 1102 Physics Programm e SSCP Mechanics ✔ ✔ 1143 SSCP Electricity ✔ ✔ 1153 and Magnetism SSCP Sound, ✔ ✔ 1163 Wave and Optics SSCP Modern ✔✔ 1223 Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔✔✔ 1811 Physics I 103

SSCP Practical ✔✔✔✔ 1821 Physics II SSCP Thermodyn ✔ ✔ ✔ 2113 amics SSCP Nuclear ✔✔ ✔ 2213 Physics SSCP Basics ✔✔ ✔ 2313 Electronic SSCP Computer ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2333 Programmi ng SSCP Solid State ✔ ✔ ✔ 2413 Physics SSCP Mathemati ✔ ✔ ✔ 2613 cal Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔✔ ✔ 2811 Physics III SSCP Practical ✔✔✔ ✔ 2821 Physics IV SSCP Electroma ✔ ✔ ✔ 3113 gnetism Thermal SSCP And ✔✔ ✔ 3133 Statistical Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔✔ ✔ 3811 Physics V SSCP3 Computati ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 333 onal Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ 3821 Physics VI SSCM Complex ✔✔ ✔ 3503 Variables SSCP Classical ✔ ✔ ✔ 3123 Mechanics SSCP Quantum ✔ ✔ ✔ 3643 Mechanics I SSCM Mathemati ✔ ✔ 1023 cal Methods I SSCM Linear ✔✔ 1523 Algebra SSCM Mathemati ✔ ✔ 1033 cal Methods II SSCM Differential ✔ ✔ ✔ 1703 Equations I 104

SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4902 uate ✔ ✔ Project I ✔✔ ✔ SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4904 uate Project II SSCU Research ✔✔✔✔✔ 3915 Training TOTAL 30 29 11 6 6 4 4 4 5 0 3 Electives Courses SSCP3 Relativity ✔✔ ✔ 143 SSCP3 Elementary ✔ ✔ ✔ 153 Particle Energy SSCP3 and ✔ ✔ ✔ 163 Environme ntal Physics SSCP3 Modern ✔✔ ✔ 523 Optics SSCP4 Astrophysic ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 163 s Electronics SSCP4 and ✔✔✔✔ 323 Instrument ation SSCP4 Signal ✔✔✔ ✔ 333 Processing SSCP4 Semicondu ✔ ✔ ✔ 413 ctor Physics SSCP4 Condense ✔ ✔ ✔ 423 d Matter Physics SSCP Quantum ✔ ✔ ✔ 4173 Mechanics II SSCP Advanced ✔ ✔ ✔ 4213 Nuclear Physics SSCP Magnetism ✔ ✔ ✔ 4433 Low Temperatu SSCP re Physics ✔✔ ✔ 4453 and Supercond uctivity TOTAL 13 13 3 4 1 2 3 2 1 0 0 105

Core University Courses ULRS Philosophy ✔ ✔ ✔✔ 1022 and Current ✔ ✔ ✔ Issues UHLM 1012 Malay Language UHMS for 1182 Communic ation 2 Appreciatio n of Ethics and Civilizations ULRS Value and ✔ ✔✔ 1012 Identity ✔ ✔ UBSS Introduction ✔ ✔✔ 1032 to ✔ Entrepreneu UHLB rship 2122 Professional ULRF Communic 2XX2 ation Skills 1 UHLB Service 3132 Learning & Community UHLX Engageme 1XX2 nt Courses Professional Communic ation Skills Foreign Language For Communic ation TOTAL 2 0 0 1 4 7 0 0 4 45 19. Programme Uniqueness ● The program is specially tailored to suit the current industrial needs. ● This program allows students to do their industrial placement at local or foreign companies. ● Established links with local and international industries. ● The program allows students to transfer credit of certain equivalence courses offered by other universities locally and overseas. 106

● Our laboratories are equipped with state of the art facilities and instruments. 20. Career Prospects and Career Path This program prepares graduates to pursue careers in various industries such as industrial supervisor, human resource manager, instrumentation services manager, quality control and production engineer, professional engineers and Occupational Health Officers. In public sectors, the graduate may pursue a career as Science Officer, Research Scientist, Meteorologist, etc. 21. Cross Campus Program Students are given the opportunity to enroll certain courses at participating institutions either locally or abroad. The grades and credits of up to 1/3 of the total credits of the curriculum are transferable. 22. UTM Professional Skills Certificate UTM has designed its own UTM Professional Skills Certificate programme to enhance the knowledge and skills of its students. It provides students with value-added courses so that they will have a competitive-edge when they enter the employment market. Students are given the opportunity to enroll in this programme offered by UTM SPACE. 23. Facilities Available A: Laboratories: 1. Material Characterization laboratory 2. Material Preparations laboratory 3. Crystal Growth laboratory 4. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 1 5. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 2 6. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 3 7. PCB Laboratory 8. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 1 9. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 2 10. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 3 11. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 4 12. Applied Optics Laboratory 1 13. Applied Optics Laboratory 2 14. Applied Optics Laboratory 3 107

15. Sputtering Laboratory 16. Thin Film Laboratory 17. Atomic Force Scanning Microscope (AFM) Laboratory 18. Teaching Laboratory: Material Physics 1 19. Teaching Laboratory: Material Physics 2 20. Teaching Laboratory: Nuclear Physics 21. Astrophysics Laboratory 22. Electronic Workshop 23. General Workshop 24. Tensile Testing Room 25. Non-destructive Testing Laboratory 26. Material Analysis Laboratory 27. Furnaces Room B: List of instruments 1. Single crystal growth apparatus 2. UV-VIS Spectrophotometer 3. CNC machine 4. Photoluminescence Spectrometer 5. Ellipsometer 6. High Temperature Furnace 7. Differential Thermal Analyzer(DTA) 8. Vickers Hardness Equipment 9. General mechanical testing machine 10. Hyper pure Germanium Detector 11. Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) 12. Rapid Thermal Process (RTP) 13. Tensile Machine 14. Corrosion Machine 24. Support for Students and Their Learning ● One week induction programme for orientation and introductory study skills ● Student Handbook (online) ● Extensive library and other learning resources and facilities. ● Online resources: e-learning, UTMACAD, e-portfolio ● Students are assigned to academic advisors to assist them in education planning. 108

25. Methods for Evaluating and Improving the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning Mechanisms for Review and Evaluation of Teaching, Learning, Assessment, the Curriculum and Outcome Standards . Students performance in terms of: ● Kedudukan Bersyarat (KS)/ Kedudukan Baik (KB) ● Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ● Grade Point Average (GPA) ● Graduate on time (GOT) ● Completion rate a. Employability ● Alumni survey ● Market survey b. Lecturer’s performance ● Teaching evaluation by students (e-PPP) ● Annual staff appraisal (e-LPPT) c. Curriculum review ● Faculty academic committee ● Industrial training survey ● Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) report ● External examiner reports ● Survey of Course Outcome (SCO) by students ● Graduate employability report ● Exit Survey d. Delivery system ● Academic Quality Assurance Committee . Audit report i. MQA standard 109

26. Regulation of Assessment . Summary of marks, grades and their evaluation points Marks Grade Evaluation Point 90-100 A+ 4.00 80-89 A 4.00 75-79 A- 3.67 70-74 B+ 3.33 65-69 B 3.00 60-64 B- 2.67 55-59 C+ 2.33 50-54 C 2.00 45-49 C- 1.67 40-44 D+ 1.33 35-39 D 1.00 30-34 D- 0.67 00-29 E 0.00 Role of External Examiners (Visiting Examiners) Visiting Examiners are appointed by the Faculty Academic Committee to ● review and evaluate program curriculum, ● review and evaluate assessment procedure and methods, ● make necessary recommendations to the Academic Committee. 27. Assessment Tools Measur Learning Outcomes ement Tools PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL Durati Action O O O O O O O O O O1 O1 on by 1234567890 1 Survey of ✔ ✔ End of Lectur course ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes er outcom ter e (SCO) 110

Course assessm ✔ ✔ End of Lectur ent ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes er report ter (CAR) End of Exit ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ final Facult survey semes y ter Industri ✔ ✔ End of Facult al ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ trainin y training g survey Employ ✔ ✔ Once Facult er ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ a year y Survey 111

1.11.6 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INDUSTRIAL PHYSICS) WITH HONOURS (SSCFH) 1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 3. Programme Name 4. Final Award Bachelor of Science (Industrial 5. Programme Code Physics) with Honours Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) with Honours UT6440001 (SSCFH) 6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Ministry of Higher Education 7. Language(s) of Instruction Bahasa Malaysia and English Conventional 8. Mode of Study (Conventional, Distance Learning, Self-governing etc) 9. Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self-governing, etc) 10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time 11. Study Duration Minimum: 4 years Maximum: 6 years Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of Weeks per Semester Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time Normal 8 10 18 18 Short 45 8 8 12. Entry Fulfill all university requirements and the following program Requirement requirements: STPM/Matriculation/Foundation Holders: ● Obtained at least CGPA 2.80 at STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in Physics at STPM/Matriculation/Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade B- (CGPA 2.67) in any ONE (1) of the following subjects: Additional Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology; and ● Passed with credit in Mathematics (Grade C) at the Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) level or equivalent; and ● Obtained at least a Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or at least Band score of 6.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). 112

Diploma Holders: ● Obtained a Diploma from UTM or any other institutions approved by the Government of Malaysia and related to the applied course with CGPA of at least 3.00; or ● Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate and related to the applied course with CGPA of at least 3.00; or ● Candidates who obtained a CGPA less than 3.00 but have at least TWO (2) years working experience in related field are eligible to apply; and ● Passed with credit in Mathematics (Grade C) at the Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) level; or ● Obtained at least Grade C in any of Mathematics subjects at the Diploma level; and ● Obtained at least a Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET). The detailed entry requirements can be obtained from the UTM Prospectus or website (http://admission.utm.my). 13. Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) The objectives of the Bachelor of Science (Industrial Physics) program are to provide knowledge, skills, and attributes needed for a successful career. It is therefore anticipated that, graduates of the program will 1. become competent, innovative, productive, and talented physicists for industrial and research needs. 2. become a professional with appropriate soft-skills. 3. have a positive attitude, integrity, and high responsibility to the community and global citizens. PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PEO1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ PEO2 ✔✔✔ PEO3 ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 113

14. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Code Intended Learning Learning and Assessment Outcomes Teaching Methods (a) Technical Knowledge and Competencies PLO1 Relate comprehensive Lectures, tutorials, Examinations, Knowledge and fundamental directed reading, quizzes, tests, Understanding concepts and active learning assignments. (KW) theoretical knowledge in the multi-disciplinary Lectures, tutorials, Examinations, PLO2 field of applied projects quizzes, tests, Cognitive Skills physics. group/individual), computing output, (CG) Apply fundamental directed reading, presentations, and laws and principles of computer-based reports. PLO3 physics using various exercises, active Practical Skills methods to solve learning Project (PS) related problems in FYUP, industrial presentations, applied physics. training, service project reports, PLO7 learning industrial training Numeracy Skills Demonstrate reports. (NS) technical and Active learning, experimental skills projects Oral presentations, using advanced and project reports and specific equipment in peer evaluation. the field of applied physics. Construct procedures based on numerical and graphical information to make the right decisions in the scopes of physics applications. b) Generic Skills PLO4 Work together in Active learning, Oral presentations, Interpersonal project reports, Skills various local and projects (Final year industrial training (IPS) reports. international working undergraduate communities. project (FYUP), group/individual), industrial training. 114

PLO5 Convey ideas through Active learning, Written assignments, Communication verbal and non-verbal projects (FYUP, oral presentations, Skills forms in accurate, group/individual), project reports, (CS) appropriate, and industrial training learning portfolio. confident manner to PLO6 diverse audiences, Active learning, Written assignments, Digital Skills especially within the projects (FYUP, oral presentations, (DS) working communities. group/individual), project reports and Use a broad range of professional learning portfolio. PLO8 information, media development courses, Leadership, and technology industrial training. Autonomy and applications in various Responsibility tasks. (LAR) Exhibit independence Active learning, group Oral presentations, PLO9 and professionalism in projects, service project reports, Personal Skills managing learning and industrial service learning and (PRS) responsibilities within training industrial training broad organizational reports. PLO10 needs. FYUP, co-curricular Entrepreneurial Engage effectively in activities, group work, FYUP reports, Skills self-directed lifelong industrial training learning portfolio (ENT) learning and and industrial professional pathways. Lectures, assignments, training report. PLO11 Relate entrepreneurial case studies, seminar, Written assignments, Ethics and competency within workshop, co- oral presentations Professionalism given tasks and job curricular activities, and group reports. Skills scopes. group work (ETS) FYUP, industrial Research proposal, Adhere to ethical training, lectures, FYUP reports and codes and act immersive experiential industrial training professionally within learning report. the working environments. 15. Classification of Courses Credit Hours Percentage (%) No. Classification 79 61.7 i. Programme Core 115

ii. Programme Electives 33 25.8 iii. University General Courses 6 4.7 . General Courses Cluster 5 3.9 a. Languages 2 1.6 b. Entrepreneurship 3 2.3 c. Free Elective 128 100 Total No Classification Credit Hours Percentage (%) Physics Courses 95 74.2 . Lectures 6 4.7 a. Laboratory/Workshop 5 3.9 6 4.7 A b. Industrial Training Final Year Undergraduate projects 112 87.5 Total credit hours for Part A 6 4.7 8 6.3 B University General Courses 2 1.5 . General Courses Cluster a. Languages 16 12.5 b. Entrepreneurship 128 100 Total credit hours for Part B 128 credit hours Total credit hours for Part A and B 16. Total Credit Hours to Graduate 17. Programme Structures and Features, Curriculum and Award Requirements The course is offered on full-time mode and is based on a two semester academic session with several courses being delivered and assessed in each semester. Assessment is based on final examination and coursework conducted throughout the semester. Award requirements: To graduate, students should: ● Attain a total of not less than 128 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0. ● Pass industrial training. ● Complete and pass the final year undergraduate project. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 116

Course Course name Credit Course Course name Credit code Introduction to Physics hours code hours Program Sound, Wave and SSCP Mathematical Methods I 2 SSCP Optics 3 1102 3 1163 Modern Physics 3 SSCM Mechanics 3 SSCP 3 1023 Electricity and 3 1223 Linear Algebra 3 SSCP Magnetism 1 SSCM Mathematical 1 1143 Practical Physics I 1523 Methods II 2 SSCP 2 SSCM Practical Physics II 1153 Appreciation of Ethics 1033 15 SSCP and Civilizations SSCP 1811 1821 ULRS 1182 ULRS Value and Identity 1012 UHLM Malay Language for 2 1012 Communication 2 * (International Students) * International students Total credit hours 14(16*) Total credit hours * International students choose ONE only (ULRS 1182 or UHIS 1022) ** Only for students with MUET band less than 4 (Pre-requisite for UHLB 2122) YEAR TWO SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Course Course name Credit Course Course name Credit code Basic Electronics hours code hours Computer Programming Thermodynamics SSCP Nuclear Physics 3 SSCP 3 2313 Differential Equations 3 2113 Solid State Physics SSCP Practical Physics III 3 SSCP Mathematical 3 2333 3 2413 Physics SSCP 1 SSCP Practical Physics IV 3 2213 2613 Free Elective SSCM 2 SSCP 1 1703 2821 Service learning & 3 SSCP XXXX Community 2811 XXXX Engagement 2 UKQF Course ULRS Philosophy and Current 2XX2 1022 Issues 117

UHLB Professional 2 15 2122 Communication Skills 1 17 Total credit hours Total credit hours YEAR THREE SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 Course Course name Credit Course Course name Credit code hours code hours Advanced Electronics Instrumentation and SSCP 3 SSCP Data Acquisition 3 3323 Electromagnetism 3 3343 Quantum 3 SSCP Thermal and Statistical 3 SSCP Mechanics 1 3113 Physics 1 3613 2 Practical Physics V 2 Practical Physics VI 2 SSCP Entrepreneurship & SSCP 3133 Innovation 3 3821 Foreign Language 3 SSCP 3 UHLX for Communication 3 3811 1112 Professional 3 ULRS 17 UHLB Communication 16 3032 3122 Skills 2 Electives (Choose 3 Credits) Electives (Choose 6 Credits) SHAC Financial Accounting SHAF Principles of 1023 1013 Marketing SHAD Principles of SHAD Organizational 1033 Management 1043 Behaviours SSCP 3433 Quality Control Total credit hours Total credit hours SEMESTER 3 SHORT SEMESTER Credit hours SSCU Industrial Training (HW) 3905 5 5 Total credit hours YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 7 118 SEMESTER 8

Course Course name Credit Course Course name Credit code Undergraduate Project I hours code hours Undergraduate SSCU 2 SSCU Project II 4 4902 4904 3 Elective (Choose 12 credits) Elective (Choose 12 credits) 3 3 SSCP Group A 3 SSCP Group A 3 4123 Non-destructive Testing 3 4013 3 SSCP and Evaluation 3 SSCP Data Processing 4133 Industrial Electronics 3 4303 3 SSCP Electronics Circuit 3 SSCP Process Control 3 4143 Simulation 4353 3 SSCP Signal Processing 3 SSCP Ultrasonic 3 4383 3 4363 Techniques 3 SSCP Computer Interfacing 3 SSCP Electronics Testing 4393 4373 and Maintenance 3 Group B Communication 3 SSCP SSCP Electronics 3 4223 Radiation Detection 4253 3 SSCP SSCP Group B 3 4233 Radiation Protection 4263 SSCP SSCP Medical Physics 3 4243 Applied Radiation Physics 4273 Occupational SSCP Radiation Dosimetry 3 SSCP Health and Safety 4293 4283 Nuclear Energy SSCP Radiobiology 3 SSCP 4913 4203 Environmental Group C 3 Radiation SSCP 3 SSCP Protection 4623 Material Science 3 4463 Medical Radiation SSCP Ceramic and Amorphous 3 SSCP Protection 4633 Material 3 4473 SSCP Polymer Science SSCP Group C 4643 Vacuum and Thin Film 3 4483 SSCP Technology SSCP Corrosion Sciences 4603 Metallurgy 4443 SSCP SSCP Spectroscopy and 4493 Group D 4403 Material Analysis Introduction to Nonlinear Semiconductor SSCP Optics SSCP Devices 4713 4553 Magnetic Material Microscopy and Material Analysis Group D Applied Optics 119

SSCP Laser Technology 3 SSCP Photonics 3 4523 Fibre Optics Technology 3 4563 3 Optoelectronics 3 Laser in Medicine 3 SSCP Modern Optics 3 SSCP 3 4533 14 4573 Photometry 16 Solid State Laser SSCP SSCP Engineering 4543 4583 SSCP SSCP 3523 4593 Total credit hours Total credit hours 18. Mapping of Programme Learning Outcomes to Courses LEARNING OUTCOMES COURSES OFFERED Kn C Pr Int C Di N Le Pe En E o o ac er o git u a rs tr t wl g tic p m al m d on e h e nit al er m Ski er er al pr i d iv Ski so un lls a shi Ski e c g e lls n ic cy p, lls n s e Ski al ati Ski A e a a lls Ski on lls ut uri n n ll Ski o al d d lls n Ski P U o lls r n m o d y f er a e st n ss a d i n R o di es n n p a g o lis nsi m bil S ity ki lls P Code Course PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL L Name O O O O O O O O O OO 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 Core Courses SSCP Introductio ✔ ✔ ✔ 1102 n To Physics Programme 120

SSCP Mechanics ✔ ✔ 1143 SSCP Electricity ✔ ✔ 1153 and Magnetism SSCP Sound, ✔ ✔ 1163 Wave and Optics SSCP Modern ✔✔ 1223 Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 1811 Physics I SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 1821 Physics II SSCP Thermodyn ✔ ✔ ✔ 2113 amics SSCP Nuclear ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 2213 Physics ✔ SSCP Basics ✔✔ ✔ 2313 Electronic ✔ ✔ SSCP Computer ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2333 Programmi ng ✔ ✔ SSCP Solid State ✔✔ ✔ 2413 Physics SSCP Mathemati ✔ ✔ 2613 cal Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 2811 Physics III SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 2821 Physics IV SSCP Electromag ✔ ✔ ✔ 3113 netism Thermal ✔✔ ✔ SSCP and 3133 Statistical Physics SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ 3811 Physics V SSCP Practical ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 3821 Physics VI SSCP Advanced ✔ ✔ ✔ 3323 Electronics Instrumenta ✔ ✔ ✔ SSCP tion and 3343 Data Acquisition SSCP Quantum ✔✔ 3613 Mechanics 121

SSCM Mathemati ✔ ✔ 1023 cal Methods I SSCM Linear ✔✔ 1523 Algebra SSCM Mathemati ✔ ✔ 1033 cal Methods II SSCM Differential ✔ ✔ ✔ 1703 Equations I SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ 4902 uate ✔ Project I ✔ SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4904 uate Project II SSCU Industrial ✔✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔✔ 3905 Training TOTAL 29 29 11 7 6 1 3 5 7 0 3 Electives Courses SSCP Quality ✔✔ ✔ 3433 Control SSCP Data ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 4013 Processing Non- ✔✔ ✔ ✔ SSCP destructive 4123 Testing and Evaluations SSCP Electronics ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4143 Circuit Simulation SSCP Medical ✔✔ ✔ 4203 Radiation Protection SSCP Radiation ✔✔ ✔ 4223 Detection SSCP Radiation ✔✔ ✔ 4233 Protection SSCP Medical ✔✔ ✔ 4253 Physics SSCP Occupatio ✔ ✔ ✔ 4263 nal Health and Safety SSCP Nuclear ✔✔ ✔ 4273 Energy SSCP Radiation ✔✔ ✔ 4293 Dosimetry 122

SSCP Process ✔✔ ✔ 4303 Control SSCP Ultrasonic ✔✔ ✔ 4353 Technique Electronics ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SSCP Testing and 4363 Maintenan ce SSCP Signal ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 4383 Processing SSCP Computer ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 4393 Interfacing Microscopy ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SSCP and 4403 Materials Analysis SSCP Magnetic ✔✔ ✔ 4443 Materials SSCP Corrosion ✔✔ 4463 Sciences SSCP Semicondu ✔ ✔ ✔ 4483 ctor Devices SSCP Metallurgy ✔ ✔ ✔ 4493 SSCP Laser ✔✔ ✔ 4523 Technology SSCP Fibre Optics ✔ ✔ ✔ 4533 Technology SSCP Optoelectr ✔ ✔ ✔ 4543 onics SSCP Applied ✔✔ ✔ 4553 Optics SSCP Photonics ✔✔ ✔ 4563 SSCP Laser in ✔✔ ✔ 4573 Medicine SSCP Photometri ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4583 c Vacuum ✔✔ ✔ SSCP And Thin 4603 Film Technology SSCP Material ✔✔ ✔ 4623 Science Ceramic ✔✔ ✔ SSCP and 4633 Amorphous Material SSCP Radiobiolo ✔ ✔ 4913 gy 123

TOTAL 32 32 8 3734 3 9 02 ✔✔ ✔ Management Elective Coures ✔ ✔ SHAD Organizatio ✔ 1200 ✔ 1043 nal Behaviours ✔ ✔ ✔ SHAC Financial ✔ 0 0 02 1023 Accounting ✔ ✔ SHAF Principles of ✔✔ ✔✔ 1013 Marketing ✔ Principles of ✔✔ SHAD Managem ✔ ✔ 1033 ent ✔✔ TOTAL 40 0 ✔✔ Core University Courses ULRS1 Philosophy ✔ 022 and Current ✔ Issues UHLM 1012 Malay Language ULRS for 1182 Communica tion 2 Appreciatio n of Ethics and Civilizations ULRS Entrepreneur 1032 ship & Innovation ULRS Value and 1012 Identity UHLB Professional 2122 Communica tion Skills 1 UHLB 3122 Professional Communica tion Skills 2 UKQF Service 2XX2 learning & Community Engagemen t Course UHLX Foreign 1112 Language for Communica tion 124

TOTAL 2 0 0 1 3 2 0 1 4 13 19. Programme Uniqueness ● The program is specially tailored to suit the current industrial needs. ● This program allows students to do their industrial placement at local or foreign companies. ● Established links with local and international industries. ● The program allows students to transfer credit of certain equivalence courses offered by other universities locally and overseas. ● Our laboratories are equipped with state of the art facilities and instruments. 20. Career Prospects and Career Path This program prepares graduate to pursue carriers in various industries such as industrial supervisor, human resource manager, instrumentation services manager, quality control and production engineer, professional engineers and Occupational Health Officers. In public sectors, the graduate may pursue career as Science Officer, Research Scientist, Meteorologist and etc. 21. Cross Campus Program Students are given the opportunity to enroll certain courses at participating institutions either locally or abroad. The grades and credits of up to 1/3 of the total credits of the curriculum are transferable. 22. UTM Professional Skills Certificate UTM has designed its own UTM Professional Skills Certificate programme to enhance the knowledge and skills of its students. It provides students with value-added courses so that they will have a competitive-edge when they enter the employment market. Students are given the opportunity to enroll in this programme offered by UTMSPACE, UTMXCITE, UTM Career Centre, Akademi Bahasa, UTM iLeaGue dan UTMCAEL. (More information can be obtained from https://ileague.utm.my/utm-professional-skills-certificate-utm-psc/). 23. Facilities Available A: Laboratories: 1. Material Characterization laboratory 2. Material Preparations laboratory 3. Crystal Growth laboratory 125

4. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 1 5. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 2 6. Teaching Laboratory: Optics 3 7. PCB Laboratory 8. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 1 9. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 2 10. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 3 11. Teaching Laboratory: Instrumentation 4 12. Applied Optics Laboratory 1 13. Applied Optics Laboratory 2 14. Applied Optics Laboratory 3 15. Sputtering Laboratory 16. Thin Film Laboratory 17. Atomic Force Scanning Microscope (AFM) Laboratory 18. Teaching Laboratory: Material Physics 1 19. Teaching Laboratory: Material Physics 2 20. Teaching Laboratory: Nuclear Physics 21. Astrophysics Laboratory 22. Electronic Workshop 23. General Workshop 24. Tensile Testing Room 25. Non-destructive Testing Laboratory 26. Material Analysis Laboratory 27. Furnaces Room B: List of instruments 1. Single crystal growth apparatus 2. UV-VIS Spectrophotometer 3. CNC machine 4. Photoluminescence Spectrometer 5. Ellipsometer 6. High Temperature Furnace 7. Differential Thermal Analyzer (DTA) 8. Vickers Hardness Equipment 9. General mechanical testing machine 10. Hyper pure Germanium Detector 11. Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) 12. Rapid Thermal Process (RTP) 13. Tensile Machine 14. Corrosion Machine 126

24. Support for Students and Their Learning ● One week induction programme for orientation and introductory study skills ● Student Handbook (online) ● Extensive library and other learning resources and facilities. ● Online resources: e-learning, UTMACAD, e-portfolio ● Students are assigned to academic advisors to assist them in education planning. 25. Methods for Evaluating and Improving the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning Mechanisms for Review and Evaluation of Teaching, Learning, Assessment, the Curriculum and Outcome Standards . Students performance in terms of: ● Kedudukan Bersyarat (KS)/ Kedudukan Baik (KB) ● Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ● Grade Point Average (GPA) ● Graduate on time (GOT) ● Completion rate a. Employability ● Alumni survey ● Market survey b. Lecturer’s performance ● Teaching evaluation by students (e-PPP) ● Annual staff appraisal (e-LPPT) c. Curriculum review ● Faculty academic committee ● Industrial training survey ● Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) report ● External examiner reports ● Survey of Course Outcome (SCO) by students ● Graduate employability report ● Exit Survey d. Delivery system ● Academic Quality Assurance Committee . Audit report i. MQA standard 127

26. Regulation of Assessment . Summary of marks, grades and their evaluation points Marks Grade Evaluation Point 90-100 A+ 4.00 80-89 A 4.00 75-79 A- 3.67 70-74 B+ 3.33 65-69 B 3.00 60-64 B- 2.67 55-59 C+ 2.33 50-54 C 2.00 45-49 C- 1.67 40-44 D+ 1.33 35-39 D 1.00 30-34 D- 0.67 00-29 E 0.00 Role of Board of Study (BOS) which the members consist of the External Examiners, Industrial Advisory Panels and Alumni. They are appointed by the Faculty Academic Committee to: ● review and evaluate program curriculum, ● review and evaluate assessment procedure and methods, ● make necessary recommendations to the Academic Committee. 27. Assessment Tools Measur Learning Outcomes ement Tools PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL Durati Action O O O O O O O O O O1 O1 on by 1234567890 1 Course ✔ End of Lectur Exit ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes er Survey ter 128

Course assessm ✔ End of Lectur ent ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes er report ter (CAR) Annual Progra m ✔ End of Facult Assess ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes y ment ter Report (APAR) First Entry ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semes Facult Survey ter first y year End of Exit ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ final Facult Survey semes y ter Industri ✔ End of Facult al ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ trainin y Training g Survey Alumni ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Once Facult Survey a year y 129

1.11.7 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOLOGY) WITH HONOURS (SSCGH) 1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 3. Programme Name 4. Final Award Bachelor of Science (Biology) 5. Programme Code with Honours Bachelor of Science (Biology) with Honours UT642001 (SSCGH) 6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi 7. Language(s) of Instruction Bahasa Malaysia and English 8. Mode of Study (Conventional, Distance Learning, etc) Conventional 9. Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self-governing, etc) Self-governing 10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time 11. Study Duration Minimum: 4 years Maximum: 6 years Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of Weeks per Semester Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time Normal 8 10 14 14 Short 4 58 8 12. Entry Requirement Fulfill all university requirements and the following program requirements: 1. Pass Matriculation/STPM with a minimum CPA of 2.80, B in Mathematics and B- in ONE (1) science course. or 2. Diploma with minimum CPA of 3.00 and at least a credit in Mathematics at SPM level. Programme Entry Requirements: STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation Holders ● Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.80 at STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in Biology at STPM/ Matriculation/Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics and Additional Mathematics or Mathematics; and 130

● Passed with a credit in Mathematics (Grade C) at the Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) level or equivalent; and ● Obtained at least a Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET); and ● Candidates have no physical disabilities (e.g., blind/ paralyzed) Diploma Holders ● Obtained a Diploma from UTM or any other institutions approved by the Government of Malaysia and related to the applied course with a CGPA of at least 3.00; or ● Other equivalent qualifications approved by the Government of Malaysia and the University Senate and related to the applied course with CGPA of at least 3.00; or ● Candidates who obtained a CGPA of less than 3.00 but have at least TWO (2) years working experience in related the field are eligible to apply; and ● Passed with a credit in Mathematics (Grade C) at the Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) level; or ● Obtained at least Grade C in any Mathematics subjects at Diploma level. International Students ● Obtained at least the Senior High School Certificate/Senior Secondary School/other equivalent pre-university examination form the government school (with a period of at least 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); or ● General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level, Diploma in the related field or other equivalent pre-university examinations; or ● Any other certificate that is recognized by the Senate of the University equivalent to the above Programme’s specific requirements, and Language requirements The detailed entry requirements can be obtained from the UTM Prospectus or website (http://admission.utm.my ). 13. Programme Educational Objectives (PEO) The objectives of the BSc (Biology) with Honours program is to produce graduates who: 131

1. Technically Competent in the field of biological sciences, creative, innovative and able to contribute effectively to public or private sectors at national or international levels. 2. Motivated and prepared for further study or for employment in the biological-based industries, research development or outside of their field. 3. Possess ethical values and are competent in solving problems intellectually based on facts and ideas to enable effective lifelong learning. 4. Able to adapt to the changing social and research environment in order to stay competitive in further studies and in the job market. PLO1 PLO2 PLO3 PLO4 PLO5 PLO6 PLO7 PLO8 PLO9 PLO10 PLO11 PEO1 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ PEO2 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ PEO3 ✔ ✔✔✔ ✔ PEO4 ✔ ✔✔ 14. Programme Learning Outcomes (PLO) Code Intended Learning Learning and Assessment Outcomes Teaching Methods (a) Technical Knowledge and Competencies PLO1 Demonstrate Lectures, tutorials, Examinations, quizzes, Knowledge and comprehensive directed reading, tests, written Understanding knowledge and seminars, laboratory assignments, and oral (KW) understanding of works, directed presentations. concepts and reading, and theories relating to independent biology and other research, active disciplines. learning PLO2 Analyze and evaluate Lectures, tutorials, Examinations, quizzes, Cognitive Skills information in order to projects tests, laboratory (CG) solve problems in group/individual), reports, quizzes, biology and other directed reading, written assignments, PLO3 disciplines. computer-based oral presentations, Practical Skills exercises, supervised final year project Conduct biological projects, active reports, and industrial experiments based learning training reports. Lab practical Examinations, Exam lab, laboratory reports, 132

(PS) on guided manuals in FYUP, industrial written and oral order to generate training presentations, final PLO7 data for scientific year project reports Numeracy Skills reports, individually or Active learning, and industrial training (NS) in a group. projects, PBL, Case reports. studies PLO4 Interpret data by Examinations, quizzes, Interpersonal applying principles of tests, oral Skills mathematics by presentations, project (IPS) combining numerical reports and peer and graphic evaluation. PLO5 concepts visually. Communication Skills b) Generic Skills (CS) Interact professionally Active learning, Rubrics for written PLO6 with different projects (Final year assignments, Digital Skills audience for undergraduate laboratory reports, oral (DS) effective project (FYUP), presentations, final collaboration and group/individual), year project report, PLO8 networking industrial training and final year project Leadership, log book, poster Autonomy and Communicate Active learning, presentations, Responsibility scientific ideas projects (FYUP, industrial training (LAR) effectively through group/individual), reports, and industrial written materials and industrial training training log book. oral presentations. Tutorial, PBL, case study, oral presentations, assignments. Use electronic media Active learning, Written assignments, to search, evaluate projects (FYUP, oral presentations, and process group/individual), project reports, information, for data professional learning portfolio. presentation and development courses, management. industrial training Oral presentations, Demonstrate Active learning, group assignments, peer effective leadership projects, service assessment, project responsibility in a learning and industrial report, service team to make training learning and industrial decisions and solve training reports. problems in biology. 133

PLO9 Demonstrate FYUP, assignments, Written assignments, Personal Skills effective personal co-curricular activities, peer assessment, (PRS) skills that can group work, industrial presentation, enhance interactions training laboratory report, PLO10 within communities. industrial training Entrepreneurial Lectures, assignments, logbook, industrial Skills Understand basic case studies, seminar, training report and (ENT) principles of workshop, group work FYUP reports entrepreneurship and Oral presentations, PLO11 identify written assignments, Ethics and entrepreneurial entrepreneur Professionalism opportunities. activities, business Skills Demonstrate plan and case study. (ETS) understanding and awareness of Lectures, assignments, Written assignments, biosafety, ethical, laboratory works, final final year project legal, commercial year projects, reports, industrial and social issues industrial training. training reports, and industrial training logbook. 15. Classification of Courses Credit Hours Percentage (%) 24 18.8 No. Classification 52 40.6 33 25.8 i. Faculty Core 6 ii. Programme Core 6 14.8 2 iii. Programme Electives 2 3 iv. Compulsory University Courses . Humanities 128 100 a. Languages b. Co-curriculum c. Entrepreneurship d. Free Elective Total No Classification Credit Hours Percentage (%) Biology Courses 70 54.7 . Lectures 18 14 A a. Lecture + Laboratory 134

b. Industrial Training 5 3.9 c. Final Year Project 6 4.7 99 77.3 Total credit hours for Part A 4 3.1 Related Courses 6 4.7 6 4.7 . Chemistry 6 4.7 2 1.6 a. Mathematics 2 1.6 3 2.3 b. Humanities 29 22.7 B c. Languages 128 100 d. Co-curiculum 128 credit hours e. Entrepreneurship f. Free Elective Total credit hours for Part B Total credit hours for Part A and B 16. Total Credit Hours to Graduate 17. Programme Structures and Features, Curriculum and Award Requirements The course is offered on full-time mode and is based on two semester academic sessions with several courses being delivered and assessed in each semester. Assessment is based on final examination and coursework conducted throughout the semester. Award requirements: To graduate, students should: ● Attain a total of not less than 132 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0. ● Pass industrial training (equivalent to 5 credit hours). ● Complete and pass the final year undergraduate project. YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 Course Course name Credit Pre- Course Course name Credit Pre- code hours req code hours req SSCG Cellular and SSCB Microbiology 3 1703 Molecular 3 SSCG 1613 (+Lab) Biology 1112 SSCG Cellular 3 SSCG Introduction to 2 1123 Biochemistry 1112 Biomolecules and Metabolism (+Lab) 135

SSCM Statistics 3 SSCG Introduction 2 1103 3 1402 to 3 Mathematical SSCG Biosciences 3 SSCM Methods 1 1103 Bioorganic 1023 SSCK Chemistry 1 1203 Analytical ULRS Appreciation of Chemistry for 1182 Ethics and SSCK Engineering Civilization 1891 UHLM (Local/Internati Analytical 1012 onal) Chemistry Practical Malay Language for 2 Communication 2* ULRS Value and 2 (International 1012 Identity Students) Total credit hours 13/15* Total credit hours 17 * International students choose ONE only (ULRS 1182 or ULRS 1022) ** UHLB 1112 English Communication Skills (Sem 1) only for students with MUET below band 4 (Pre-requisite for UHLB 2122) YEAR TWO SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 Course Course name Credit Pre- Cours Course name Credit Pre- code hours req code hours req Genetic SSCG SSCG Plant SSCG Engineering 3 1703 2323 Physiology 3 SSCG 2713 (+Lab) (+Lab) 1123 Mycology 3 SSCB SSCG Immunology 3 SSCG 1613 2303 2633 SSCG SSCG Basic Genetics 3 2803 Enzymology 3 2753 SSCG (+Lab) 3 UHLB Professional 2 2423 Bioethics in 2122 Communication 2 Research and 2 Skills 1 ULRF Development ULRS 2XX2 Service 1022 Philosophy and Learning and Current Issue Community (Local/Internati Engagement onal) 136

SXXX Free Elective 3 UHLX Foreign 2 XXX3 1XX2 Language 16 11 Communicati on Elective Total credit hours 14*/16 Total credit hours * International students choose ONE only (ULRS 1182 or ULRS 1022) YEAR THREE SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 Course Course name Credit Pre- Course Course name Credit Pre- code hours req code Virology hours req SSCG Animal 3333 Physiology 3 SSCB SSCG 3 SSCB (+Lab) 1613 3603 1613 SSCG Phycology 3 3613 SSCB Research 3 ULRS Entrepreneurshi 2 3403 Methodology 3032 p and UHLB Professional 2 UHLB Innovation 3132 Communicati 2122 on Skills 2 Electives (Choose 9 Credits) Electives (Choose 9 Credits) SSCG Bioenergetics* 3 SSCG SSCG Structure and 3 3113 1123 3803 Functions Physiology 3 Proteins* SSCG Screening of 3 SSCB 3673 Industrial 3 1613 SSCG Biocomputati Microorganisms 3 3823 on and SSCG * Bioinformatics 3 3133 Nutritional * SSCG Biochemistry 3633 Food Extremophiles 3 SSCG Microbiology 3213 Biological SSCB Molecular 3 Control and 3703 Biotechnology 3 Environmental SSCG Gene Conservation 3723 Expression Total credit hours 17 Total credit hours 17 1 137

Note: *Compulsory Elective Courses SEMESTER 3 SHORT SEMESTER Credit hours SSCU Industrial 3905 Training (HW) 5 Total credit hours 5 YEAR FOUR SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 Course Course name Credit Pre- Course Course name Credit Pre- code hours req code hours req Ecology Cell Signaling SSCG SSCG Undergraduate 3 SSCG SSCG Undergraduat 3 1123 4433 Project I 2803 4703 e Project II SSCU SSCU 2 SSCG SSCU 4 4902 4902 2803 4904 SSCG Elective (Choose 9 credits) SSCG Elective (Choose 6 credits) 2713 1123 SSCG Genomics and 3 SSCG Structural 3 4713 Proteomics* 3 4803 Biology 3 SSCG Protein 3 4813 Separation SSCG Synthetic Techniques in 3 4743 Biology SSCB Biotechnology* 4113 Applied 3 Microbial SSCG Biochemistry SSCG Gene Therapy SSCG 4733 and 4723 2803 Biotransformatio n SSCB Biosensor 3 4243 Technology System Biology (+Lab) SSCG Toxicology 3 4333 Total credit hours 14 Total credit hours 13 138

18. Mapping of Programme Learning Outcomes to Courses LEARNING OUTCOMES L Et e hi a cs COURSES OFFERED Kn C Pr I C Di N d Pe En a o og a nt o git u er rs tr n wl niti cti er m al m sh o e d e ve c p m Ski er ip n pr Pr d Ski al er un lls a , al en of g lls Ski so ic cy A Ski eu es e lls na ati Ski ut lls ria sio a l on lls o l n n Ski Ski n Ski ali d ll lls o lls s un m m d y Ski er a lls st n a d n R di es n p g o ns ib ilit y Code Course PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL Name O O O O O O OOO O O 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Core Courses SSCB Microbiolo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1613 gy (+Lab) Introductio SSCG n to ✔ ✔ 1112 Biomolecul es Cellular SSCG and ✔✔ ✔✔ 1703 Molecular Biology Cellular SSCG Biochemist ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1123 ry and Metabolis m (+Lab) SSCG Bioorganic ✔ ✔ ✔ 1103 Chemistry 139

Analytical SSCK Chemistry ✔ ✔ ✔ 1203 for Engineerin g SSCK Analytical ✔ ✔ 1891 Chemistry Practical SSCM Statistics ✔✔ ✔ 1103 SSCM Mathemati ✔ ✔ 1023 cal Methods 1 Introductio SSCG n to ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 1402 Bioscience s SSCG Genetic ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 2713 Engineerin g (+Lab) SSCG Mycology ✔ ✔ 2633 SSCG Basic ✔✔ ✔ 2753 Genetics SSCG Plant 2323 Physiology ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (+Lab) SSCG Immunolo ✔ ✔ 2303 gy SSCG Enzymolog ✔ ✔ ✔ 2803 y (+Lab) SSCG Bioethics in 2423 Research and ✔✔ ✔✔ Developm ent SSCG Animal 3333 Physiology ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ (+Lab) SSCG Phycology ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 3613 SSCG Virology ✔✔ ✔✔ 3603 SSCB Research 3403 Methodolo ✔ ✔ ✔ gy SSCG Ecology ✔✔ ✔ 4433 SSCG Cell ✔✔ ✔ 4703 Signalling 140

SSCU Industrial ✔✔✔✔✔ ✔ ✔ 3905 Training ✔✔ (HW) ✔✔ SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4902 uate Project I SSCU Undergrad ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4904 uate Project II TOTAL 26 26 9 6 11 2 2 4 5 1 5 Electives Courses SSCG Bioenerget ✔ ✔ ✔✔ ✔ 3113 ics* ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ SSCG Physiology ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔✔ 3673 Screening ✔ ✔ ✔ of ✔ ✔ SSCG Industrial ✔ ✔ ✔ 3133 Microorga nisms* ✔ ✔ ✔ SSCG ✔ ✔ 3633 Nutritional ✔ ✔ Biochemist ✔ ✔ SSCG ry ✔ ✔ 3213 ✔ ✔ Food SSCG Microbiolo 3803 gy Biological SSCG Control 3823 and Environme SSCG ntal 3623 Conservati SSCB on 3703 Structure SSCG and 3733 Functions SSCG Proteins* 4713 Biocomput ation and Bioinforma tics* Extremophi les Molecular Biotechnol ogy Gene Expression Genomics and 141

Proteomics * SSCG Protein 4813 Separation Technique ✔ ✔ ✔✔ s in Biotechnol ogy* SSCB Applied 4113 Microbial Biochemist ✔ ✔ ry and Biotransfor mation SSCG System ✔✔ ✔ 4733 Biology SSCG Toxicology ✔ ✔ ✔ 4333 SSCG Structural ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 4803 Biology ✔ ✔ SSCG Synthetic ✔✔ ✔ ✔ 4743 Biology 15 1 ✔ ✔ 4 SSCG Gene ✔✔ ✔ 4723 Therapy ✔ ✔ SSCB Biosensor ✔ ✔ 4243 Technolog ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ y (+Lab) TOTAL 19 19 1 2 10 5 0 Core University Courses ULRS Philosophy ✔ ✔ 1022 and Current ✔ Issues ✔ UHLM ✔ 1012 Malay Language ULRS for 1182 Communic ation 2 UHLB 1112 Appreciatio n of Ethics ULRS and 1012 Civilizations ULRF 2**2 English Communic ation Skills Value and Identity Service Learning 142

ULRS and ✔ 3032 Community Engageme ✔ UHLB nt Courses ✔ 2122 ✔ Introduction UHLB to 3132 Entrepreneu rship UHL* 1**2 Professional S*** Communic ***3 ation Skills 1 Professional Communic ation Skills 2 Foreign Language Elective Free Elective TOTAL 2 0 0 1 5 7 004 1 4 19. Programme Uniqueness ● The Bachelor of Science (Biology) is a highly structured programme designed to cover both traditional and modern Biology which emphasizes coursework and training in many aspects of molecular biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, phycology, mycology, ecology, enzymology, immunology, virology, cell signaling, proteomics and genomics, DNA analysis techniques, protein isolation techniques, and recombinant DNA techniques. ● The programme is designed not only to train students in the necessary technical skills but also to provide them with the theoretical basis for continued study. ● Graduates are prepared to pursue further graduate study in bioscience, molecular biology, biochemistry, and other related areas or to obtain employment in academic, industrial, or government research laboratories. 20. Career Prospects and Career Path Graduates of this programme can work as ● Academicians ● Microbiologist ● Research Officers/ Research Scientist/Science Officer ● Clinical Coordinator 143

● Project Manager ● Environmental officer ● Postdoctoral position Most of our graduates have opted to pursue their MSc or PhD degrees locally or abroad in more advanced fields of biosciences such as cell signaling, cancer and stem cell research, protein chemistry, and structural biology. 21. Cross Campus Program Students are given the opportunity to enroll certain courses at participating institutions either locally or abroad. The grades and credits of up to 1/3 of the total credits of the curriculum are transferable. 22. UTM Professional Skills Certificate UTM has designed its own UTM Professional Skills Certificate programme to enhance the knowledge and skills of its students. It provides students with value-added courses so that they will have a competitive edge when they enter the employment market. Students are given the opportunity to enroll in this programme offered by Students are given the opportunity to enroll in this programme offered by UTMSPACE, UTMXCITE, UTM Career Centre, Akademi Bahasa, UTM iLeaGue dan UTMCAEL. (More information can be obtained from https://ileague.utm.my/utm-professional-skills-certificate-utm-psc/) 23. Facilities Available List of Laboratories: 1. Biosensors and Biomolecular Technology Laboratory 2. Bioinformatics Teaching Laboratory 1 and 2 3. Chemistry Teaching Laboratory 1 and 2 4. Fermentation / Enzyme Teaching Laboratory 1 and 2 5. Genetic Engineering Teaching Laboratory 1 and 2 6. Microbiology Teaching Laboratory 1 and 2 7. Central Analytical Laboratory 8. Analytical Service Laboratory 9. Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory 10. Biofilm Research Laboratory 11. Bioinformatics Research Laboratory 12. Bio-nanotechnology Laboratory 13. Bio-refinery Technology Research Laboratory 14. Cancer Research Laboratory 15. Environmental Bioengineering Laboratory 144

16. Enzyme Research Laboratory 17. Extremophiles Laboratory 18. Genomics Laboratory 19. Microbiology Research Laboratory 20. Nanomaterial Laboratory 21. Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory 22. Plant Biotechnology Laboratory 23. Proteomics Laboratory 24. Structural Biology Laboratory 25. Tissue Engineering Laboratory 26. Virus Research Laboratory 27. Water & Wastewater Research Laboratory 24. Support for Students and Their Learning ● One week induction programme for orientation and introductory study skills ● Student Handbook (online) ● Extensive library and other learning resources and facilities. ● Online resources: e-learning, UTMACAD, e-portfolio ● Students are assigned to academic advisors to assist them in education planning. 25. Methods for Evaluating and Improving the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning Mechanisms for Review and Evaluation of Teaching, Learning, Assessment, the Curriculum and Outcome Standards . Students’ performance in terms of: ● Kedudukan Bersyarat (KS)/ Kedudukan Baik (KB) ● Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) ● Grade Point Average (GPA) ● Graduate on time (GOT) ● Completion rate a. Employability ● Alumni survey ● Market survey b. Lecturer’s performance ● Teaching evaluation by students (e-PPP) ● Annual staff appraisal (e-LPPT) 145

c. Curriculum review ● Faculty academic committee ● Industrial training survey ● Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) report ● External examiner reports ● Survey of Course Outcome (SCO) by students ● Graduate employability report ● Exit Survey d. Delivery system ● Academic Quality Assurance Committee . Audit report i. MQA standard 26. Regulation of Assessment . Summary of marks, grades and their evaluation points Marks Grade Evaluation Point 90-100 A+ 4.00 80-89 A 4.00 75-79 A- 3.67 70-74 B+ 3.33 65-69 B 3.00 60-64 B- 2.67 55-59 C+ 2.33 50-54 C 2.00 45-49 C- 1.67 40-44 D+ 1.33 35-39 D 1.00 30-34 D- 0.67 00-29 E 0.00 Role of External Examiners (Visiting Examiners) Visiting Examiners are appointed by the Faculty Academic Committee to ● review and evaluate program curriculum, 146

● review and evaluate assessment procedure and methods, ● make necessary recommendations to the Academic Committee. 27. Assessment Tools Measur Learning Outcomes ement Tools PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL PL Duration Action O O O O O O O O O O1 O1 by 1234567890 1 Course ✔ End of Lecturer Exit ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semester Survey Course assess ✔ End of Lecturer ment ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ semester report (CAR) Exit ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ End of Faculty survey final semester Industri al ✔ ✔ End of Faculty trainin ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ training g survey 147

✔ ✔ Alumni Survey ✔✔ Once a Depart year ment Employ ✔ ✔✔✔✔ er Once a Faculty year Survey Depart Continuo ment Examin ✔ ✔ ✔ us Depart ation Per ment Depart Assign ✔✔✔ ✔✔ Semester ment ment Per Semester Practic al compe ✔✔ ✔ tency exam 148

1.11.8 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INDUSTRIAL BIOLOGY) WITH HONOURS (SSCBH) 1. Awarding Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2. Teaching Institution Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Bachelor of Science (Industrial 3. Programme Name Biology) with Honours Bachelor of Science (Industrial 4. Final Award Biology) with Honours UT6421002 (SSCBH) 5. Programme Code Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia 6. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation Bahasa Malaysia and English 7. Language(s) of Instruction Conventional 8. Mode of Study (Conventional, Distance Learning, etc) Self-governing 9. Mode of Operation (Franchise, Self-governing, etc) 10. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) Full Time 11. Study Duration Minimum: 4 years Maximum: 6 years Type of Semester No. of Semesters No. of Weeks per Semester Full Time Part Time Full Time Part Time Normal 8 10 18 18 Short 458 8 12. Entry Fulfill all university requirements and the following program Requirement requirements: Programme Entry Requirements: STPM/ Matriculation/ Foundation Holders ● Obtained a CGPA of at least 2.80 at STPM/Matriculation/Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade B (CGPA 3.00) in Biology at STPM/ Matriculation/Foundation level; and ● Obtained at least Grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any TWO (2) of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics and Additional Mathematics or Mathematics; and ● Passed with a credit in Mathematics (Grade C) at the Malaysian Certificate of Examination (SPM) level or equivalent; and 149


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