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BIOLOGY II
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Department of Biology
Faculty of Science and Mathematics
Sultan Idris Education University
SESSION 2015/2016
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Date:
INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN
Faculty
Department
Semester
Session
Course Name
Course Code
Credit Hour
Pre requisite
LECTURERS INFORMATION:
Name
: Dr. Raja Farhana Raja Khairuddin
E-mail
: rjfara@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 015-48117781
Room number
: Room PM6, Level 2, Block 1, KSAS
Name
: Pn. Alene Tawang
E-mail
: alene@fsmt.upsi.edu.my
Telephone number : 015-48117633
Room number
: Room Pensyarah 6, Level 3, Block 1, KSAS
COURSE SYNOPSIS:
This course discusses the animal and plant biology, cell division and inheritance,
as well as the classification of organisms. Principles of genetics, including
advances in molecular biology, and current views of evolutionary processes and
classification are emphasized.
RATIONAL OF THE COURSE:
The course is aiming to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of cell
division, genetics, molecular biology and evolution.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of the course, students should be able to:
1. Analyse and relate the genetic defects to the principle of hereditary. (C4)
2. Classify organisms based on their metabolism and characteristics. (P4)
3. Appreciate the importance of variation among organisms living on earth.
(A3)
4. Apply discipline knowledge and critical thinking to define and analyze
problems, and develop effective solutions. (CT3)
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
Skills in this course are developed through tutorial, problems-based learning,
assignments and group discussion. Skills are assessed through coursework
which is presentation, report and class participation.
REFERENCES:
Starr, C., Evers, A., & Starr, L. (2007). Basic Concepts in Biology. 6th Edition.
Singapore: Thompson/Brooks/Cole.
Berg, L. R. (2008). Introductory botany plants, people and the environment. New
York: Saunders College Publishing.
METHODS OF SOFT SKILLS EMBEDDED:
Activity
Interactive
lecture
Laboratory
experiment
Mini project
Tutorial &
discussion
Abbreviation
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKU
KKP
EM
KOM
/
/
BKMM
/
PBPM
KKBP
/
/
/
/
KKU
KKP
EM
/
/
/
/
Skills
Communication Skill
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
Continuous Learning and Information Management
Team Work Skills
Entrepreneurial Skills
Leadership Skill
Professional Ethics and Moral
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Percentage
Details
LO
30
15
Practical reports
60
15
Test 1
LO1; LO4
80
10
50
10
Quiz
10
10
Final exam
80
40
Total
100%
GRADING SCALE:
Grade
Points interval
GPA/CGPA
80 100
4.00
A-
75 79
3.75
B+
70 74
3.50
65 69
3.00
B-
60 64
2.75
C+
55 59
2.50
50 54
2.00
C-
45 49
1.75
D+
40 44
1.50
35 39
1.00
0 34
Excellent
Good
Moderate
Weak
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Activity
Interactive lecture
Practical
Mini project
Tutorial
Abbreviation
T
Q
F
LR
PR
Assessment
Test
Quiz
Final exam
Practical report
Presentation & report
*Optional
Week
Chapter/Topic
Learning outcomes
At the end of each week, the students
should be able to:
Soft skills
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
Learning
&
Teaching
Activities
Assessment
Q
IL
F
P
LR
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BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
IL
T1
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
IL
LR
LR
F
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IL
LR
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
IL
TU
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
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BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
IL
TU
T2
F
IL
PR
TU
MP
IL
PR
TU
MP
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9. Plant evolution
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
KOM
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
IL
PR
TU
MP
IL
PR
TU
MP
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TUTORIAL/LAB/WORKSHOP PLAN
No
Topic
Learning Outcome
Soft skill
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
Analyse and relate the genetic BKMM
defects to the principle of
PBPM
hereditary.
KKBP
KKP
Apply discipline knowledge and EM
critical thinking to define and
analyze problems, and develop
effective solutions.
Analyse and relate the genetic
defects to the principle of
hereditary.
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
Apply discipline knowledge and EM
critical thinking to define and
analyze problems, and develop
effective solutions.
Learning &
Teaching
Activities
P
Assessment
LR
LR
LR
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Taxonomy: Organisms
classification
BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM
LR
Reminder:
1. Students must attend all lectures, tutorials, laboratory, studio or other activities related to the course, including courses with no final
examination (perkara 4.1dan 4.3)
2. Student with attendance of less than 80% will not be allowed to sit for final examination. (perkara 4.2)
3. Perkara 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 can be waived for students who suffer from health problems and must be certified by government or UPSI panel clinic
medical officer.
4. Student who has to represent UPSI/State/Country in activity that is directed by the government or UPSI, is required to obtain a
recommendation letter from the Dean and must be approved by the Academic Affairs Division.
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