BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INDUSTRIAL BIOLOGY PROGRAMME SPECIFICATIONS

1. Programme Name 2. Final Award 3. Awarding Institution 4. Teaching Institution Programme Code 5. Professional or Statutory Body of Accreditation 6. Language(s) of Instruction 7. Mode of Study (Conventional, distance learning, etc) 8. Mode of operation (Franchise, self-govern, etc) 9. Study Scheme (Full Time/Part Time) 10. Study Duration Type of Semester Long Bachelor of Science Industrial Biology Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) UTM UTM TK31 (SQB) Bahasa Melayu and English Conventional Self-govern Full Time Minimum : 4 yrs Maximum : 6 yrs No. of Semesters Full Time Part Time 8 Matriculation or STPM: 1. Pass with minimum grade of B-(CGPA 2.67) in Biology 2. Pass at least with grade C+ (CGPA 2.33) in any two subjects : physics, chemistry, mathematics (additional maths, advance additional maths) 3. Pass at least with distinction in mathematics at the level of SPM/STPM Full Time 14 No. of weeks/semester Part Time -

11. Entry Requirement

Diploma: 1. Diploma holder from UTM or any other institution certified by Malaysian government and related 2. Pass with minimum CGPA of 2.5 3. Other equivalent qualification with minimum CGPA 2.5 4. Candidates with CGPA <2.5 with at least 2 years of working experience in related field

12. Programme Objectives

To produce graduates who are: i. ii. iii. iv. technically competent, creative and resourceful in the field of biotechnology motivated and prepared for further education or for employment in biotechnology-based industries as scientists or technologists in production and research development or explore independent employment and business opportunities able to propose new thoughts or idea from data or information with a critical logical mind-set and high ethical standard able to adapt to the changing social and research environment in order to stay competitive in further education as well as the job market

13. Programme Learning Outcomes Intended Learning Outcomes PLO1 Teaching and Learning Methods (a) Technical Knowledge and Competencies Ability to acquire knowledge as well Lectures, tutorials, seminars, laboratory Examinations, laboratory reports, quizzes, as understand the fundamental and work, directed reading, independent study written assignments, oral presentations applied concepts in applied biology. Assessment

PLO2

Ability to apply the knowledge and practical skills in applied biology Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate theoretical and experimental data Intended Learning Outcomes

Lectures, laboratory work, industrial training, computer hands on session Laboratory work, supervised project, computer-based exercises, industrial training Teaching and Learning Methods (b) Generic Skills Group assignments, industrial training, final year project supervision, laboratory work

Examinations, laboratory reports, oral presentations, written assignments, quizzes, industrial training report Final year project report, oral presentations, written assignments, industrial training report

PLO3

Assessment Oral presentations, written assignments, final year report, final year presentation, laboratory reports, industrial training reports, industrial training log book

PLO4

Ability to present ideas clearly, effectively and confidently through written and oral modes.

PLO5

Ability to think creatively and critically in solving problems

Final year project supervision, group Oral presentations, written assignments, final assignments, industrial training, laboratory year report, final year presentation, final year work, lecture project log book, laboratory reports, industrial training reports, industrial training log book, examinations

PLO6

Ability to lead and work cooperatively in a team to achieve common goals Ability to acquire basic entrepreneurship skills Ability to perform tasks given ethically, honestly and with dedication Ability to acquire new knowledge and skills independently from a variety of sources.

Group assignments, laboratory work, industrial training Lectures, assignments Lectures, assignments, laboratory work

Oral presentations, laboratory reports, industrial training reports, industrial training log book, peer assessment Examinations, oral presentation, written assignments Examinations, written assignments, laboratory reports Final year project report, laboratory reports, industrial training report

PLO7 PLO8

PLO9

Final year project, laboratory work, industrial training

PLO10 Ability to acquire and understand knowledge in contemporary issues locally and internationally

Lectures, assignments

Oral presentation, Examinations, written assignments

14. Classification of Subjects No. University 1. 2. 3. 4. General Language Co-curriculum Umum Universiti Classification Credit Hours 10 6 2 2 24 47 33 5 129 129 credit hours Percentage

i.

15.5

ii. iii. iv. v.

Faculty Core Programme Core Programme Electives Industrial Training Total

18.6 36.4 25.6 3.9 100

15

Total credit hours to graduate

16

Program structure and features, curriculum and award requirements The Programme is offered in full-time mode and based on a 2 Semester Academic Year with several courses being delivered and assessed in each semester. Assessment is based on coursework and final examination: 1. 40% final examination 2. 60% coursework (assignments, quizzes, tests, tutorials, projects,) Award requirement: To graduate, students should 1. Achieve a total of 129 credit hours with minimum CPA of 2.0 2. Complete the undergraduate project at Year 4 3. Pass industrial training (equivalent to 5 credit hours).

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 Code Courses Credit Prerequisite SEMESTER 2 Code Courses Credit Pre-requisite

SQG 1303 SQG 1182 SQG 1603 SSH 1023 SSH 1103 ULT 1022 UHA 1012

Microbiology Introduction to Biomolecules Bioorganic Chemistry Mathematical Method 1 Statistics Islamic and Asian Civilizations (local) OR Malaysian Language for Communication (Int)

3 2 3 3 3

SQG 1143 SQG 1173 SQG 1212 SSC 2243 SSC 2861 UHB 1412

Cellular and Molecular Biology Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism Introduction to Biotechnology Principle of Analytical Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Practical 1 English for Academic Communication Ethnic Relations (local) OR Arts, customs and belief of Malaysians (Int)

3 3 2 3 1 2 SQG 1182

UHS 1152 UHS 1162 Total 16 credit hour

Total 16 credit hour

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 Code SQG 2153 SQG 2513 SHD 1513 UQ- 2__1 ULT 2122 ULT 2132 UUX 1__2 Courses Genetic Engineering Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering Principles of Management Co-curriculum I / Service learning Islamic Institution OR Islam and Current Issues General University Credit 3 3 3 1 2 Pre-requisite SQG 1143 SQG 1303 SEMESTER 2 Code SQG 2233 SQG 2673 SQG 2613 SHF 1113 UHB 2422 UHS 22 Courses Fermentation Technology Enzyme Technology and Biocatalysis Research Methodology Principles of Marketing Advanced English for Academic Communication Nationhood Elective Credit 3 3 3 3 2 2 Pre-requisite SQG 2513 SQG 1173

Total 14 credit hour

Total 16 credit hour

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1 Code SQG 3523 SQG 3243 UHB 3--2 UQ- 3--1 Courses Bioprocess Engineering Tissue Culture Technology Compulsory English Elective Co-curriculum II / Service learning Credit 3 3 2 1 ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CREDITS) SQG 2153 SQG 1303 SQG 3173 SQG 3213 SQG 3433 SQG 3503 Gene Expression Molecular Biotechnology Virology Immunology 3 3 3 3 Pre-requisite SQG 2513 SEMESTER 2 Code SQG 3193 SQG 3723 SHD 1523 Courses Bioethics in Research & Development Biocomputation and Bioinformatics Organizational Behaviour Credit 3 3 3 Prerequisite SQG 2613

ELECTIVE COURSES (9 CREDITS) SQG 3163 SQG 3313 SQG 3333 SQG 3353 Techniques in Molecular Biology Physiology and Screening of Industrial Microorganisms Food Microbiology Industrial Microbiology 3 3 3 3 3

Biological Control and SQG 3573 Environmental Conservation Total 18 credit hour

Total 15 credit hour Code SQU 3915 Courses Industrial Training (HW) Credit 5 Pre-requisite

Total 5 credit hour

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 Code SQU 4922 SQG 4663 Courses Undergraduate Project I Protein Separation Techniques in Biotechnology Credit 2 3 SQG 2673 Pre-requisite

SEMESTER 2 Code SQU 4924 UHS 3102 Courses Undergraduate Project II Entreprenuship and Enterprise Development Credit 4 2 Prerequisite SQU 4922

ELECTIVE COURSES (9 CREDITS) SQG 4253 SQG 4183 SQG 4273 SQG 4283 SQG 4263 Applications of Tissue Culture Applied Microbial Biochemistry and Biotransformation Biorefinery Technology Industrial Waste Management Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 3 3 3 3 3 SQG 3243 SQG 1173 SQG 4693 SQG 4293 SQG 4323 SQG 4143

ELECTIVE COURSES (9 CREDITS) Biosensor Technology Environmental Biotechnology Bioremediation and Biodegradation Gene Therapy 3 3 3 3 SQG 2673

Total 14 credit hour Total Credit Earned : 129 Total Credit Counts : 124

Total 15 credit hour

17a. Mapping of Program Learning Outcomes to Subjects Acquire knowledge and understanding contemporary issues PLO 10

Analyse, synthesis and evaluate theoretical & experimental data

Apply knowledge and practical skills

Creative thinking and problem solving

Leadership and team working

Acquire knowledge

Ethic and integrity PL0 8

Entrepreneurship

Courses

PLO1

PLO2

PL03

PL04

PL05

PLO6

PL0 7

PL0 9

FACULTY CORE SQG 1303 Microbiology SQG 1182 Introduction to Biomolecules SQG 1143 Cellular and molecular Biology SQG 1173 Cellular Biochemistry & Metabolism SSC 1603 Bioorganic Chemistry SSC 2243 Principle of Analytical Chemistry SSC 2861 Analytical Chemistry Practical 1 SSH 1023 Mathematical Method 1 SSH 1103 Statistics 1 a a a a a a a a a a b b a a a a a a a a 1 a a a a a

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PROGRAM CORE SQG 2153 Genetic Engineering SQG 1212 Introduction to Biotechnology SQG 2513 Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering SQG 2673 Enzyme Technology and Biocatalysis SQG 2233 Fermentation Technology SQG 2613 Research Methodology SQG 3723 Biocomputation and Bioinformatics SQG 3243 Tissue Culture Technology SQG 3523 Bioprocess Engineering SQG 3193 Bioethics in Research and Development SQG 4663 Protein Separation Techniques in Biotechnology SQU 4922 Undergraduate Project I a a a a a a a a a a a a a b a a a b a a b b b a a a a a a a a a a a a a

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Lifelong learning

Communication

SQU 4924 Undergraduate Project II SQU3915 Industrial Training SHD 1513 Principles of Management SHF 1113 Principles of Marketing SHD 1523 Organizational Behavior

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ELECTIVES SQG 3163 Techniques in Molecular Biology SQG 3313 Physiology and Screening of Industrial Microorganism SQG 3213 Molecular Biotechnology SQG 3353 Industrial Microbiology SQG 3333 Food Microbiology SQG 4253 Applications of Tissue Culture SQG 3433 Virology SQG 3503 Immunology SQG 3573 Biological Control and Environmental Conservation SQG 4693 Biosensor Technology SQG 4293 Environmental Biotechnology SQG 4183 Applied Microbial Biochemistry and Biotransformation SQG 4323 Bioremediation and Biodegradation SQG 4273 Biorefinery Technology SQG 3173 Gene Expression SQG 4143 Gene Therapy SQG 4283 Industrial Waste Management SQG 4263 Pharmaceutical Biotechnology a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a b b b a b b b b b a b b b b b b a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a

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UNIVERSITY COURSES ULT 1022 Islamic and Asian Civilizations UHA 1012 Malaysian Language for Communication ULT 2122* Islamic Institutions ULT 2132* Islamic and Current Issues UHB 1412 English for Academic Communication

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UHB 2422 Advanced English for Academic Communications UHB 32 Compulsory elective (2 credit) UHB 3012 English for Career Search UHB 3022 English for Workplace Communication UHB 3032 Reading for Specific Purposes UHB 3042 Writing for Specific Purposes UHB 3052 Effective Oral Communication Skills UHS 1152 Ethnic Relations (LS) OR UHS 1162 Art custom and belief (IS) UHS 22 Nationhood Elective () UHS 2032 UHS 2042 UHS 2052 UHS 2062 UHS 2082 UHS 2092 UHS 2102 UHS 2112 UHS 2122 Teknokrat dan Pembangunan Pengenalan Sosiologi Industri Komunikasi Berkesan Pengenalan Psikologi Industri Pemb. Sosio-Ekonomi Malaysia Etika Profesional Pengenalan Kaunseling Industri Pengenalan Hubungan Antarabangsa Pemikiran Kritis dan Kreatif

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UQ- 2--1 Co-curriculum I UQ- 31 Co-curriculum II UHS 3102 Entrepreneur and Entreprise Development UXX 1__2 General University

Key:
TECHNICAL SKILLS a b = = Major contribution to outcome Moderate contribution to outcome

GENERIC SKILLS Substantial (with assessment)

18. Our Uniqueness The Bachelor of Science (Industrial Biology) is a BIOTECHNOLOGY-based program designed to grant a strong academic foundation in biological sciences and chemistry, training in the various biotechnologies and a solid understanding of their application in industry and biomedicine.With the aim of using living organisms, cells and their component parts for products and services, the curriculum is designed to contribute to the modern biotechnology education that provides multidisciplinary knowledge. It also reflects the broad spectrum of bioengineering concept as well as skills to accomplish the needs of biotechnological based industries and also research institutes. As biotechnology is the key of this program, we offer courses that integrate knowledge with the elements of blue biotechnology (environmental biotech), white biotechnology (industrial biotech), green biotechnology (agri-biotech) and red biotechnology (biopharma). These include gene and protein engineering technology, fermentation technology, bioprocess engineering, enzyme technology, plant and animal cell/tissue culture technology and biosensor technology. These technologies are applied in agriculture, health care, forensics, industrial processing and environmental protection / management in many useful ways. 19. Career Prospects and Career Paths

Graduate of the programme can work as: 1. research scientist/officer, 2. science officer / assistant science officer 3. academician (lecturer, teacher, tutor) 4. biotechnologist / biotechnology engineer 5. microbiologist 6. quality control officer 7. quality control engineer 8. product specialist 9. sales executive for biotech product 10. clinical coordinator 11. environmental safety officer 12. laboratory manager or they can further their education by doing a master program in the related field of study.
From the alumni survey graduates from this program are employed in various private and government sectors or research institutes as Microbiologist, Biotechnology Engineer, Research Officer, Clinical Coordinator, Project Manager, Environmental officer, Postdoctoral position and etc. Some of the graduates pursue their study locally or abroad in more advanced field of biotechnology such as cancer and stem cell research, proteomics and metabolic engineering. A number of them became an academia in universities or private institutes or became a Science and Mathematics teacher in secondary schools. 20a Industrial Experience/Training Students from the program of Industrial Biology are required to obtain one period of at least ten weeks approved industrial experience in biological science / biotechnological related industry, or in appropriate laboratories or institutions during the short semester in the third year of their academic session. This placement allows students to apply their knowledge and skills in the workplace as well as further develop these through their new experiences. Placements are arranged through the faculty which is managed by industrial training coordinator monitored by the Deputy Dean. Example of placement institutions include various MARDI stations around the country, Palm Oil Research Institute (PORIM); Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM); Institute of Medical Research (IMR); Malaysia Rubber Board (Lembaga Getah Malaysia); Mylab Diagnostic Centre, Malaysian Vaccines And Pharmaceuticals, Malaysian Technology and Devt. Corporation (MTDC); Sime Darby (M) Bhd.; Vivantis Technologies Sdn. Bhd., Subang Jaya, Selangor; Pokka Ace (M) Sdn. Bhd., Shah Alam; Cerebos (M) Sdn. Bhd., Petaling Jaya; Golden Hope Research Sdn. Bhd.; SIRIM Bhd.; Bahagian Teknologi Negeri Melaka; Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM); Makmal Kesihatan Awam, Johor Bahru; General Hospitals and County Hospitals; Specialist Hospital and private hospitals for instance Timberland Medical Centre, Kuching; Ain Medicare Sdn. Bhd. Kota Bahru; State Veterinary Laboratories; Viteland Nutrition Specialist; Oil Palm Industries like Felda Johor Bulkers, Pacific Edible Oil, Kilang Sawit Wa Ha (Kota Tinggi), Kilang Sawit Sening, Felda Palm Industries, Kota Tinggi, Johor; Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM); Pusat Penyelidikan

Ternakan Air Payau, Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia, Kementerian Pertanian Malaysia; Fortitech Asia Pasific Sdn. Bhd., Shah Alam; G-Tachfood Industries Sdn. Bhd., Ulu Tiram, Johor; Syarikat Matterhorn Lin Foong (Temerloh) Sdn. Bhd. Temerloh; Lembaga Kemajuan Perhutanan Negeri Sabah. The placement is assessed by a detailed report on the placement work and an assessment by the employer (industrial supervisor) and faculty supervisor. Successful completion of the training is required for the endorsement of the BSc. Industrial Biology. 20b. Cross Campus Programme Students are given an opportunity to enroll few courses in participating universities and the grades and credits (up to 1/3 of the total credits of the curriculum) can be transferred. At the moment, there are four participating universities i.e. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Malaya and Universiti Malaysia Sarawak. 21. UTM Degree ++ Programme Students are given a chance to enroll in certificate programmes offered by Centres of Excellence in the university during their semester breaks. For example, Certificate of Attendance offered by Centres of Excellence in Collaboration with SPACE. For example, Certificate in Total Quality Management offered by Centres of Excellence in Collaboration with SPACE. 22. Facilities available List of laboratories: 1. Microbiology & Molecular Biology Laboratory 2. Undergraduate Project Laboratory 3. Biochemistry Laboratory with cold room 4. Post Graduate Research Laboratories (1) 5. Post Graduate Research Laboratories (2) 6. Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory 7. Animal Tissue Culture Laboratory List of other special facilities/equipments 1. Instrument room which houses centralized analytical equipment such as : High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Luminometer, top range UV-visible spectrophotometer, Gas Chromatography, Total Organic Carbon analyzer, Gradient and Real Time PCR machines and ACTAprime system for protein purification. 2. Wireless coverage is assessable from all laboratories and classrooms.

23.Support for students and their learning Students and their learning is supported by: (i) Induction processes : Briefing of all new entrants to the university during registration week (ii) Student Programme Book for every academic session (iii) Information services : provided by the Unit Pengurusan Akademik (UPA) and through the universitys web site (iv) Student Support : provided by counselors and psychologists at Unit Perkhidmatan Sokongan Pelajar (UPSP), UTM Medical Centre, accommodation officers, creche facility and others (v) Student Advisors Programme done at the faculty where selected academic staff provides advice on academic path and do a follow up on students performance and achievements (vi) Special programmes on career development - conducted by the university to ensure students accumulate necessary skills during their academic and work career 24. 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

1.

Students performance in terms of: KS/KB CPA

 2.

Graduating students performance GOT Completion rate Analysis of course performance (CRR)

Employability Exit survey Alumni survey Market survey Lecturers performance Teaching evaluation by students (e-ppp) Competency check-list for staff (CV) Annual staf appraisal (SKT) Curriculum review Faculty academic committee Laboratory attachment training survey External examiner reports CO achievement survey by students Generic skills evaluation Delivery system AKNC audit report

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5.

25. Regulation of Assessment Summary of grades, marks and their interpretation Marks 90 - 100 80 89 75 - 79 70 74 65 69 60 64 55 59 50 54 45 49 40 44 35 39 30 34 00 29 Grade A+ A AB+ B BC+ C CD+ D DE Evaluation Point 4.00 4.00 3.67 3.33 3.00 2.67 2.33 2.00 1.67 1.33 1.00 0.67 0.00

Assessment rules and degree classification applies that for every subject, the minimum passing mark is 40%. To qualify for the degree award, students should reached approximately 80% course attendance, completing all of the programmes requirements, achieve passing mark for every subjects examinations and obtain passing mark for the undergraduate research project. The assessment procedures and academic standards are supported by the external examiners appointed for each program. The external examiners roles are to consult the internal examiners for the approval of examination papers as well as other forms of assessment, to approve the examination papers and reviews all assessment marking and results, provides valuable feedback by outlining the strengths or weaknesses of the program that they may decide a candidate viva-voce examination.

26. Assessment Tools

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES Acquire knowledge and understand contemporary issues

Analyse, synthesise and evalute

Creative thinking and problem solving

Leadership and team working

Acquire knowledge

Ethic and integrity

Life-long learning

Apply knowledge

Entrepreneurship

Communication

PLO 1

PLO 2 X X

PLO 3

PLO 4

PLO 5 X X X X

PLO 6

PLO 7 X

PLO 8

PLO 9

PLO 10 ID Survey committee Survey committee Survey committee Survey committee Industrial supervisor/ academic staff Course owner Final year project coordinator/ Supervisors Course owner Course owner Course owner Every 4 Years Every 4 Years Once/year Every 4 Years 3rd year Short semester Once/semest er Start and end of the semester Continuous assessment Continuous assessment Once at the end of semester

Alumni survey Employer survey Exit survey Stakeholders survey Industrial training Peer assessment Final year project assessment Examination Assignment Laboratory exam

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ID ID D ID D ID ID

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Timeline

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Person in-chargre

Direct/indirect