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Synopsis Programme As120 (Biological Stream)

This 3 semester credit course provides an overview of key concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will explore topics such as cell structure, metabolism, chemical bonding, Newton's laws of motion, and more. They will develop skills through lectures, tutorials, labs, and other hands-on activities. The course aims to give students a foundation in the sciences that they can build on in their further studies.

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Synopsis Programme As120 (Biological Stream)

This 3 semester credit course provides an overview of key concepts in biology, chemistry, and physics. Students will explore topics such as cell structure, metabolism, chemical bonding, Newton's laws of motion, and more. They will develop skills through lectures, tutorials, labs, and other hands-on activities. The course aims to give students a foundation in the sciences that they can build on in their further studies.

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PROGRAMME AS120 - DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE; MQA/SWA12483

SYNOPSIS

SEMESTER 1
Course Course Name Credit Synopsis
Code
This is an introductory course in biology aims to
familiarize students with the concepts and principles
of biology. Students will be introduced to the world of
BIO122 Histology of Cell 3.0 biology, focusing on the processes in science, theory
and Tissue and concepts in cytology, basic biological chemistry
and tissues.
This is an introductory course to provide students a
firm foundation in general chemistry. The course
CHM131 General Chemistry 3.0
covers measurement in scientific study,
stoichiometry, gases, atomic structure, periodic table,
chemical bonding and redox reaction.
Kursus ini menjelaskan kepada pelajar mengenai
tasawwur Islam dan menghubungkaitkan akidah
dengan amalan seharian. Kursus ini juga
membincangkan aplikasi syariah, ibadah dan akhlak
dalam kehidupan serta mengenalpasti isu dan
CTU101 Fundamentals Of
cabaran semasa. Kemahiran membaca dan
Islam
/IDA102 2.0 menghafaz al-Quran turut diterapkan.
/Man And Religion
/ Kursus ini menjelaskan konsep kejadian alam dan
manusia dari perspektif Islam dan sains serta
keperluan manusia kepada agama. Kursus ini turut
membincangkan aspek kepercayaan, amalan
beragama, dan kepentingan akhlak dalam kehidupan
manusia dari aspek cabaran dari teknologi, ideologi
dan sosio-budaya dalam kehidupan beragama.
This course is designed to build the listening,
speaking and reading skills to help students perform
effectively and competently in the social and
academic contexts. This is done through the
integration of language skills with an emphasis on
listening. It aims to raise students’ proficiency to the
ELC121 Integrated 3.0 intermediate level. This course focuses on enhancing
Language Skills I the students’ abilities to use the language by
exploiting a variety of materials in varied situations.
Appropriate consideration is given to the
development of higher-level grammatical
construction, vocabulary expansion and extensive
reading activities which are intended to increase
students’ lexical density.
Calculus is a main component in learning
mathematics. This subject covers the additional
algebraic and trigonometric skills needed by the
MAT133 Pre Calculus 3.0 students before they venture into the world of
calculus. It consists of four major parts: coordinates,
graphs and lines; functions; systems of equations and
inequalities; and trigonometry.
Mechanics I enables students to apply and respond
to the basic and important principles and the related
conditions in the topics that include physical units,
PHY110 Mechanics I 3.0 measurements, one dimensional motion, two-
dimensional motion, Newton’s laws, work and energy,
and linear momentum through learning by lecture,
tutorial discussion and scientific investigations.
This course prepares students with learning skills
essential for varsity life. It exposes students to basic
academic skills; e.g. effective time management,
UED102 Study Skills 0.0 setting goals, learning styles, learning strategies, and
processing information from lectures and texts, which
would help students cope with academic demands at
the tertiary level.
Kursus ini memperkenalkan kepada pelajar
mengenai tingkahlaku, sahsiah, kepimpinan dan
adab berkomunikasi melalui pelajaran komponen
HBU111 National Kesatria I 1.0 disiplin iaitu kawad kaki pasukan beruniform. Pelajar
seterusnya diberi input kenegeraan dan kerohanian
bagi menerapkan sifat patriotisme dan pembentukan
akhlak. Aspek kecergasan fizikal diberi melalui
latihan jasmani.

SEMESTER 2
Course Course Name Credit Synopsis
Code
This is a course that introduces students to the
concepts and principles of biology. Students will be
BIO150 Metabolism And 3.0
introduced to the various fields of biology, which
Cell Division
includes the study of enzymes, cellular respiration,
photosynthesis, cell division and protein synthesis.
This course deals with selected important principles,
laws, theories, and concepts in physical chemistry.
The topics covered are thermochemistry,
thermodynamics, ionic equilibrium, electrochemistry,
chemical kinetics, phase equilibrium, as well as
colloid and surface chemistry. The understanding of
CHM271 Principles Of 3.0 the concepts and theories of topics is gained via
Physical Chemistry collaborative learning, interactive engagement, and
lecture-discussion and further enhanced by the active
participation of students in hands-on blended learning
and hands-on guided instruction in practical sessions.
The course learning outcomes will be assessed
through written tests, practical, and written case study
report.
Kursus ini menjelaskan konsep tamadun Islam,
perkembangan serta pengaruh dan sumbangannya
kepada peradaban dunia. Kursus ini juga
menjelaskan pemikiran, isu dan cabaran dunia Islam
kontemporari.
/ Kursus ini mempersiapkan pelajar untuk menghayati
etika dan peradaban yang wujud dalam masyarakat
kepelbagaian etnik di Malaysia untuk
memperteguhkan pemikiran kritikal dan analitikal
mereka bagi menangani kehidupan yang lebih
mencabar. Pengisian kursus ini memfokuskan
kepada penghayatan etika dan peradaban dalam
Islamic Thought acuan Malaysia. Pelajar akan didedahkan dengan
And Civilization/ dinamika konsep etika dan peradaban yang menjadi
CTU151 2.0
Introduction To kekuatan kepada pembentukan negara Malaysia
/IDA153 Ethics & berdasarkan susur masa evolusi sejarahnya dari era
Civilization pra-kolonial sehingga ke pasca-kolonial. Kefahaman
tentang pembentukan etika dan peradaban dalam
masyarakat kepelbagaian dibincangkan bagi
meningkatkan penghayatan etika dan peradaban ke
arah pemantapan kesepaduan nasional dan bangsa
Malaysia. Peradaban acuan Malaysia perlu dikupas
serta diperdebatkan dalam aktiviti akademik
berpandukan Perlembagaan Persekutuan sebagai
tapak integrasi dan wahana etika dan peradaban.
Pembinaan kesepaduan nasional amat dipengaruhi
oleh globalisasi dan perkembangan teknologi
maklumat dan komunikasi yang kompleks. Oleh
kerana itu, penghayatan etika dan peradaban
menzahirkan perilaku tanggungjawab sosial dan
digerakkan pada peringkat individu, keluarga,
komuniti, masyarakat, dan negara. Justeru,
perubahan yang berlaku dalam masyarakat dan
pembangunan langsung ekonomi telah membawa
cabaran baru dalam mengukuhkan kelestarian etika
dan peradaban di Malaysia. Amalan Pendidikan
Berimpak Tinggi (HIEPs) dipraktikkan dalam
pengajaran dan pembelajaran bagi mendalami
kursus ini. (pengajaran & pembelajaran).
This course is designed to help students become
confident and independent readers. Specifically,
students will be exposed to intensive reading skills
which include skimming and scanning, recognizing
structures and mechanics used in texts, summarizing
and evaluating texts. By exposing them to a variety of
reading materials and short stories, extensive reading
strategies are introduced to create enjoyable reading
ELC151 Integrated 3.0 experiences outside the classroom and to enrich and
Language Skills II strengthen their knowledge of words.In addition
speaking and listening skills are integrated into the
course to help students perform effectively and
competently in the social and academic interaction.
This course aims to raise their proficiency to high
intermediate level by exploiting a variety of materials
in varied situations.
This is the first course in the calculus series. It starts
with topics on functions and graphs, limits and
MAT183 Calculus I 3.0
continuity, techniques of differentiation and
integration and its applications.
Mechanics II and Thermal Physics enables students
to apply and respond to the basic and important
principles and the related conditions in the topics
PHY210 Mechanics II and 3.0 include Rotational Motion, Static Equilibrium, Simple
Thermal Physics Harmonic Motion, Fluids, Thermal Physics, Ideal Gas
Laws and Kinetic Theory of Gases and Introduction of
Thermodynamics through learning by lecture, tutorial
discussion and scientific investigations.
HBU121 National Kesatria II 1.0 Kursus ini merangkumi empat komponen, iaitu
disiplin seni mempertahankan diri (Tempur Tanpa
Senjata) patriotisme, kerohanian dan rekreasi.
Kursus ini juga memperkenalkan pelajar kepada asas
ikhtiar hidup.

SEMESTER 3
Course Course Name Credit Synopsis
Code
This subject focus on the structures, functions and
processes of selected biological systems in animals
BIO270 Animal And Plant
and plants.
Physiology
3.0
This course is an introductory course on the structure
and physical properties of hydrocarbons namely
alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds and
CHM258 Fundamental Of 3.0 alkyl halides. This course also covers the
Organic Chemistry nomenclature, preparations, reactions, chemical tests
and uses of organic compounds.
Kursus ini menjelaskan konsep sains dan teknologi
dalam Islam serta sejarah perkembangannya. Juga
membincangkan kemukjizatan al-Quran, al-Sunnah
Science And serta aplikasi kaedah fiqh dan maqasid syariah bagi
Technology In menangani isu etika dalam sains dan teknologi.
CTU211 2.0
Islam/ Islamic
/Kursus ini membincangkan kekeluargaan,
/IDA202 Society And State
kemasyarakatan dan kenegaraan dalam Islam.
Kursus ini juga turut membincangkan cabaran dan isu
kontemporari.
This course is designed to equip students with the
necessary writing skills to help them improve their
written English. This is conducted by integrating
reading, speaking skills with the emphasis is on
writing skills. This course also aims to equip students
with the necessary skills to discuss arguments and
ELC231 Integrated 3.0 issues effectively. It focuses on enhancing the
Language Skills III students’ abilities to use the language by exploiting a
variety of materials in varied situations. Appropriate
consideration is given to the development of higher-
level grammatical construction and vocabulary
expansion which are intended to help increase
students’ lexical density.
This course consists of calculus and ordinary
differential equation. Students will learn calculus
Foundation Of
dealing mainly with differentiation and integration
Applied
MAT238 3.0 involving inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic
Mathematics
and inverse hyperbolic functions. It also covers the
topics on the first and the second order ordinary
differential equations.
In Electricity and Magnetism, topics include Electric
Charge, Electric Field, Electric Potential,
PHY150 Electricity and 3.0
Capacitance, Electric Current, DC Circuits,
Magnetism
Magnetism, Inductance and Alternating Current.
Kursus ini adalah lanjutan kepada pelajaran
kemahiran TTS,sukan air,rekreasi,ikhtiar hidup dan
HBU131 National Kesatria 1.0
tambahan kepada tahap kecergasan mental dan
III
fizikal. Selain itu, pelajar juga diterapkan dengan
kemahiran berkomunikasi, berfikir secara kreatif dan
semangat kerja berpasukan.

SEMESTER 4
Course Course Name Credit Synopsis
Code
This course exposes the students on the essentials of
computing and deals with the general computer
literacy. Understanding the computer is becoming
more essential to be productive and successful in
today’s world. The course exposes fundamental
concepts in a manner that emphasizes their
CSC134 Computer And 3.0 importance from the user’s point of view. The
Information computer is transforming the way we learn,
Processing communicate and do business. Besides providing an
overview of computers – what they are doing and
what they can do, this course also covers the aspects
including computer security and ethics, modern
trends and issues. The students are expected to have
hands-on experience of using popular application
packages.
An introductory course to a quantitative analytical
chemistry covering both theoretical and practical
aspects of good laboratory procedures including
CHM256 Basic Analytical 3.0 sampling, pre-treatment of sample prior to analysis,
Chemistry volumetric, gravimetric, basic chromatographic
methods, and statistical evaluation of the
experimental data. The outcomes will be assessed
through tests, laboratory practices and video
presentation.
This course gives information about the diversity of
life on earth from the simplest to more complex and
BIO320 Introduction To 3.0
advanced organisms. It focuses on how living things
Biological Diversity
are categorized into groups based on their common
features, unique life history and evolutionary
relationship.
This subject focuses on the biological concepts and
interactions in population, community and ecosystem
BIO330 Introduction To 3.0
ecology. This course will also emphasize on the
Ecology
environmental issues, conservation and the
characterization of terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems
This course is an introductory course on the structure
and physical properties of alcohols, carbonyls,
CHM301 Organic Chemistry 3.0
carboxylic acids and derivatives, and amines. This
II
course also includes the nomenclature, preparations,
reactions, chemical tests and uses of the organic
compounds.
This course introduces the basic knowledge of
statistics and probability, and is divided into five
topics; introduction to statistics, descriptive statistics,
correlation and regression, introduction to probability
and probability distributions. Applications to more
general everyday problems towards science and
STA108 Statistics and 3.0 technology will be included in order to provide a
Probability broader spectrum to the students and at the same
time, develop their interest in the course. Students will
be exposed to data analysis and interpretation of
statistical software output. They will also have the
experience of reporting and presenting the findings
on statistical data analysis using the knowledge they
have learnt in this course.

SEMESTER 5
Course Course Name Credit Synopsis
Code
This course is an introduction to the theory,
application and basic instrumentation for
chromatography (Gas Chromatography and High
CHM260 Basic Instrumental 3.0 Performance Liquid Chromatography) and
Analysis spectroscopy. Molecular absorption spectroscopy
discussed includes Ultraviolet, Visible and Infrared.
The types of atomic spectroscopy covered are Flame
Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) and Flame
Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (AES).
This course will provide knowledge in valence bond
theory and orbital hybridization, molecular orbital
theory, crystalline and solid state, transition metals,
coordination compounds and metallurgy of iron.
Students will define and explain various terms and
CHM361 Inorganic 3.0
theories (crystal field theory and valence bond
Chemistry
theory). They will perform investigations via
laboratory experiments, make predictions as to the
possible outcomes of an experiment and
subsequently discuss the results and the findings in
the form of a written report.
This course provides an overview of the requirements
for launching an entrepreneurial career and starting
up an entrepreneurial venture. After an appreciation
of the concept of entrepreneurship, students will be
exposed to the critical role of opportunity recognition
and evaluation. The course also shed light on the
entrepreneur as the main success factor in the new
venture formation and development. The central
ENT300 Fundamentals Of 3.0 focus of the course is to prepare the students with the
Entrepreneurship essence of entrepreneurship and business planning
skills that is essential for the success of new ventures.
The subject delivery combines both theoretical and
practical aspects of entrepreneurship. Theoretical
aspect is looking at the important elements in
understanding entrepreneurship, while practical
aspect is engaging the student to develop and
propose a viable Business Plan.
This is a management laboratory course which
provides a basic knowledge on the laboratory
management such as general safety guidelines to
ensure a safe environment while working in the
laboratory. Topic such as total quality management
FSG301 Laboratory 3.0 systems in the laboratory will facilitate the mutual
Management recognition of analytical data between the
laboratories and trading partners in a relation to the
regulations and international standards.
This course emphasizes the laboratory techniques
and methods commonly applied in biological studies.
A theory on the application of the technology and
BIO301 Techniques And 3.0 instruments used is also included. The topics include
Skills In Biology techniques in fieldwork investigation, techniques in
microbiology, histological methods, biochemical
analysis and instrumentation, and DNA technology.
This course introduces students to human biology,
focusing on anatomy, physiology, functions,
BIO310 Introduction To 3.0
processes and homeostatic imbalance of organs,
Human Biology
organ systems, and human genetics.

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