Foundation in Science

LIST OF COURSES BY PROGRAM WITH SYNOPSIS FACULTY: FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM: FOUNDATION IN SCIENCE No.

Course Code

Course Name

Synopsis

Note (Service/Core Course)

1

IXA 1124

Introduction to Computer & Application

The student will be exposed to the basic Microsoft software application such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point. As an additional, they will also learn about the basic knowledge of computer application and internet use.

Core

2

FMA 1114

Elementary Mathematics I

This subject covers real number system, indices, surds and logarithms, inequalities and absolute values, functions, polynomials, arithmetic and geometric progression, matrices and systems of linear equations, coordinate geometry and conic sections, and trigonometry.

Core

3

FFA 1114

Elementary Physics I

This subject covers physical quantities with mathematical concepts applied in physics, vectors, kinematics motion with free fall and projectile motion. Other topics are impulse, momentum, collision, Newton’s Laws, static equilibrium, properties of matter, and energy.

Core

4

FFA 1121

Physics Lab I

Involve ten experiments which related to measurements, vectors, velocities, simple pendulum, projectile motion, Newton’s 2nd Law, conservation of momentum and kinetic energy, Hooke’s Law, and Young’s Modulus.

Core

5

FKA 1114

Elementary Chemistry I

Review of basic principles in chemistry, introduction to atoms concept, electron structure in atom, periodic table, chemical

Core

bonding, study of matter and kinetic properties. 6

Involve ten experiments which related to measurements, stoichiometry, concentration, periodic table chemical properties, gas law, thermochemistry and kinetic.

Core

FKA 1121

Chemistry Lab I

7

ZEU 1113

Proficiency English 1

This course will expose students to the basic grammatical accuracy and also will acquire the necessary language skills to communicate effectively. The elements covered are parts of speech, strategy in learning vocabulary, skills in reading and writing, and also skill in listening.

Core

8

FMA 1313

Elementary Mathematics II

This subject covers real number system, indices, surds and logarithms, inequalities and absolute values, functions, polynomials, arithmetic and geometric progression, matrices and systems of linear equations, coordinate geometry and conic sections, and trigonometry.

Core

9

FKA 1324

Elementary Chemistry II

The course covers the parts of the equilibrium concepts, the properties of acids and bases, the criteria that enable precipitation, the single component system, ideal and none ideal curve, the Redox reactions, Galvanic cell and Electrolysis cell, the functional groups and its representativereactions and also radioactive reactions.

Core

10

FKA 1221

Chemistry Lab II

Core

11

ZEU 1223

Proficiency English II

Involve ten experiments which related to measurements, stoichiometry, concentration, periodic table chemical properties, gas law, thermochemistry and kinetic This course is the continuous part of the first English course in order to strengthen the grammatical accuracy and skill to communicate in written or spoken among student. It covers higher level of speech,

Core

linear and non-linear texts, writing essay, listen effectively and respond appropriately and participate in discussion and conversation. 12

FOA 1263

Communication Skills

The subject discussed tend to explore some significant areas related to communication field such as planning organization culture, management strategy and decision making communication, workforce diversity, organisation change and development and also teamwork.

Core

13

MPW 1133

Pengajian Malaysia

This subject aims to produce Malaysian citizens who possessed the spirit of patriotism. The subject begins with the history of Malaysian’s independent struggle which cover Malay’s traditional government, western colonialism and the formation of Malaysia. Major discussions will be focussed on the Federal Constitution and administrative system of modern Malaysia such as federalism, parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. The discussions of ethnic-relation and social integration as well as Malaysia’s government policy complete the syllabus.

Core

14

MPW 1143/

Pengajian Islam atau

Pengajian Islam

Core

Pengajian Moral

Pengajian Moral

MPW 1153

This course emphasizes on the understanding of every student as a Malaysian citizen on Islam and it’s civilization. It will produce a citizen, especially Muslim student, who understand Islamic teaching as a balance and strong way of life, and who is able to face any problems and challenges.

This course is designed to introduce the meaning and theories of moral and value systems, value of religion and beliefs, conflict

resolutions and moral issues (i.e. environmental issues, euthanasia, suicide, war, terrorism, business ethics, sexuality, discrimination, borderless information, as well as science and technology). 15

FMA1133

Elementary Statistics

This subject covers on introduction of statistics, descriptive measure of central tendency and variation, probability, discrete and continuous random variable and probability distribution for discrete and continuous random variable

Core

Physical Science 1

FFA 1324

Elementary Physics II

2

FFA 1221

Physics Lab II

3

IXA1213

Introduction to Information System

This subject will describe the basic concepts in electricity and magnetism which covers the topics of electrostatics, capacitors, electrodynamics, magnetism, electromagnetism and electron emission. Topics covered are related to the theoretical part of electricity and magnetism from Basic Physics II. The student will do ten experiments which related to resistance in circuit, internal resistance, resistance capacitance, electromagnetic field

Major

This course covers the basic programming in computer and information system.

Major

Major

Life Science 1

FUA 1114

Introduction to Biology

The course covers the study of cells which include structure and functions in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell, animal and plant cell and also the use of microscopes. The other topics are the biomacromolecules such as carbohydrates, lipid, protein and nucleic acid related to structure and functions, cell

Major

transportations, the human and plant cell specialization. It also includes the topics of chemical reactions based on enzymes mode of action, properties and enzymes inhibition, the photosynthesis in terms of chemical equation, biochemistry, factors that affect its rate of photosynthesis and comparison with respiration, then the aerobic and anaerobic respiration occur in human and plants. 2

FUA 1324

Anatomy For Human And Other Animals

The course covers the topics of the differentiate and describe the feeding mechanisms of organism by referring to its nutrition intake, the respiration mechanism in mammalian and plant, the role of haemoglobin in respiration transportation and stomata reaction in plant, the anatomy of the heart, blood composition and plant transportation system, the body coordination which include neurons, nerve impulses, autonomic, nerves system and drug abuse, the chemical coordination which includes human endocrine glands and hormones, hormone mechanism and plant hormones, basic immunology such as body defence mechanism, antigen and antibody, lymphatic system and AIDS, the animal and plant reproductive system, the human and plant development process, types of growth, measurement and analysis of growth data.

major