SBU3023

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

: Science and Mathematics

: Biology
:2
: 2015/2016
: Biology II
: SBU3023
: 3 (2 + 1)
: None

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

/
/

/
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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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STUDENTs PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT

Course work

Percentage
Details

LO

Mini project report & presentation

LO2; LO3; LO4

30

15

Practical reports

LO1; LO2; LO3; LO4

60

15

Test 1

LO1; LO4

80

10

Test 2 (Take home test)

LO1; LO3, LO4

50

10

Quiz

LO1; LO2; LO4

10

10

Final exam

LO1; LO2; LO3; LO4

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

SOFT SKILS GRADING SCALE:

Scale
4

Excellent

Good

Moderate

Weak

Rubrics as in Buku Kemahiran Insaniah/Soft skills

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WEEK TEACHING SCHEDULE:

*Abbreviation
IL
P
MP
TU

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:

1. How cells reproduce

Overview of cell division
mechanisms. Introduction to the cell
cycle. A closer look at mitosis
process and division of the
cytoplasm.

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

Soft skills

BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM

Learning
&
Teaching
Activities

Assessment

Q
IL
F
P
LR

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2. Meiosis and sexual reproduction

A brief overview relationship
between meiosis process and
sexual reproduction, and
evolution. An overview of meiosis
process.

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM

IL

T1

BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM

IL

LR

LR
F

Details on meiosis process roles in

traits variation (from gamete to
offsprings).

3. Observing patterns and inherited

traits
Mendels insight into inheritance
patterns. Mendels theory on
segregation, independent
assortment. Variations, genes and
environment.

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

Apply discipline knowledge and

critical thinking to define and
analyze problems, and develop
effective solutions.

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4. Chromosomes and human

genetics
The chromosomal basis of
inheritance, karyotyping, crossing
over and inheritance patterns,
altered chromosomes, changes in
chromosome number, some
prospects in human genetics.

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

IL

LR

BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM

IL

TU

Apply discipline knowledge and

critical thinking to define and
analyze problems, and develop
effective solutions.

5. DNA structure and function

Impact and issues, Dolly, Watson
and Creek, discovery of DNA
structure, DNA replication and
repair, reprogramming DNA to clone
mammal.

BKMM
PBPM
KKBP
KKP
EM

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.
Apply discipline knowledge and
critical thinking to define and
analyze problems, and develop
effective solutions.

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6. From DNA to proteins

Ribosomes, transcription of RNA,
deciphering mRNA transcripts,
mutated genes and their protein
products.
7. Prokaryotes and viruses
Characteristics of prokaryotic cells,
the bacteria, the archaea, viruses
and virioids, evolution and infectious
diseases.

8. The simplest eukaryotes protists

and fungi

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

Classify organisms based on their

metabolism and characteristics.
Appreciate the importance of
variation among organisms living
on earth.

Classify organisms based on their

metabolism and characteristics.

Characteristics of protists, the

alveolates, algal blooms, the
Appreciate the importance of
stramenopiles, red algae, green
algae, characteristics of fungi, fungal variation among organisms living
on earth.
symbionts.

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

Classify organisms based on their

metabolism and characteristics.

Evolutionary trends among plants,

bryophytes, the rise of seed -bearing
plants, gymnosperms, angiosperms. Appreciate the importance of
variation among organisms living
on earth.
10. Animal evolution
Overview of animal kingdom, animal
origins, invertebrates; sponges,
cnidarians, flatworms, annelids,
mollusc, groundworms, arthropods,
vertebrates; chordates, fish,
tetrapods, reptiles, birds, mammals.

Classify organisms based on their

metabolism and characteristics.
Appreciate the importance of
variation among organisms living
on earth.

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

Cell division: Mitosis &

Meiosis

Mendels inheritance law

From DNA to Protein

Learning Outcome

Soft skill

Analyse and relate the genetic

defects to the principle of
hereditary.

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

Classify organisms based on

their metabolism and
characteristics.
Appreciate the importance of
variation among organisms
living on earth.

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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