| Study Mode | FULL TIME |
| Level | UNDER-GRADUATE |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intake | Malaysian-April for Semester I intake, International-June for Semester I intake and November for Sem |
The department is committed in preparing well-rounded and skilful graduates by using the interdisciplinary approach in the fields of Science of Technology Studies. The department also dedicated in producing students with imbued leadership spirit, scholarship and entrepreneurship for a successful and meaningful post-tertiary life.
The mission, vision and goal of the Science and Technology Studies program are the same as employed by University Malaya. All of the plan, teaching, learning and research in this department are parallel to the mission, vision and the objective of Quality Management System of University Malaya.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Archive Officer
Science Officer
Diplomat and administrative officer
Administrative Officer of S&T
Consultant of S&T
Legislator of S&T Policy
Manager of R&D
Manager of S&T
Managing Information Technology
Lecturer
Researcher
S&T Advisor
S&T Journalist
Teacher
SUBJECTS
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY STUDIES SESSION 2017/2018 (125 CREDITS) |
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University Courses (20 credits) |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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GIG1001 |
The Islamic and Asian Civilization |
2 |
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GIG1002/ *GIG 1006 |
Ethnic Relations/ Introduction to Malaysia (*only for international students) |
2 |
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GIG1003 |
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture |
2 |
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GIG1004 |
Information Literacy |
2 |
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GIG1005 |
Social Engagement |
2 |
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GLTXXXX |
English Courses |
6 |
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GKN/GKR/GKV |
Co-Curriculum |
2 |
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GIXXXXX |
External Faculty Elective Courses (KELF) |
2 |
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Faculty Core Courses (8 credits) [TF] |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit |
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SIX1001 |
Introduction to Science and Technology Studies |
3 |
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SIX1002 |
Ethics and Safety |
2 |
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SIX1003/1004/ 1005 |
Biostatistics / Statistics / Geostatistics |
3 |
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Program Core Courses (64 credits) [TP] |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Pre-requisite |
Credit |
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LEVEL 1 |
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SIS1001 |
Logic and Critical Thinking |
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3 |
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SIS1002 |
Philosophy of Science and Philosophy of Technology |
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3 |
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SIS1003 |
Science and Technology in Malaysia |
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3 |
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SIS1004 |
Science, Technology and Sustainable Development |
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3 |
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SIS1005 |
Innovation and Organisation |
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3 |
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SIS1006 |
World History of Science |
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3 |
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LEVEL 2 |
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SIS2001 |
Epistemology and Perspective on Knowledge |
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3 |
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SIS2002 |
Research Methodology in Science and Technology Studies |
SIS1002 |
3 |
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SIS2003 |
Science, Technology and Religion |
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3 |
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SIS2004 |
Science Communication and Society |
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3 |
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SIS2005 |
Science and Technology Studies Field Study |
SIS1003 and SIS1004 |
4 |
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SIS2006 |
Environmental and Sustainability Policy |
SIS1004 |
3 |
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LEVEL 3 |
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SIS3001 |
Professional Ethics in Science |
SIS2003 |
3 |
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SIS3002 |
Knowledge and Human Capital in Science |
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3 |
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SIS3003 |
Policy and Management of Science and Technology |
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3 |
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SIS3004 |
Technology Entrepreneurship |
SIS1005 |
3 |
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SIS3005 |
Scientific Writing and Communication |
SIS2002 |
3 |
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SIS3006 |
Research Project |
SIS2002 |
6 |
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SIS3007 |
Industrial Training |
SIS2005 |
6 |
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Program Elective Courses (33 credits) [EP]* |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
Pre-requisite |
Credit |
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SIS2007 |
Managing New Technologies |
SIS1005 |
3 |
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SIS3008 |
Philosophy of Islamic Science and Technology |
SIS1002 |
3 |
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SIH1002 |
Environmental Chemistry |
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2 |
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SIH2004 |
Environmental Pollution |
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2 |
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SIH2007 |
Principles of Waste Management |
SIH1002 |
3 |
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SIH2008 |
Environmental Health and Safety |
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2 |
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SIH2012 |
Climate Change and Energy Science |
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2 |
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SIH2013 |
Renewable Energy Processes |
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3 |
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SIH3012 |
Green Technology and Pollution Prevention |
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3 |
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SIH3013 |
Water and Wastewater Management |
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3 |
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SIH3016 |
Environmental Risk Assessment |
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3 |
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SIH3019 |
Tourism and Environment |
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3 |
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SIM1001 |
Basic Mathematics |
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4 |
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SIM1002 |
Calculus I |
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4 |
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SIN2007 |
Management Mathematics |
SIM1002 |
4 |
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SIQ2001 |
Microeconomics |
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3 |
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SIQ2002 |
Macroeconomics |
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3 |
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SIT1001 |
Probability and Statistics I |
SIM1002 |
4 |
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SIT2001 |
Probability and Statistics II |
SIT1001 |
4 |
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SIT2004 |
Regression Analysis |
SIT1001 |
4 |
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SIF1001 |
Mathematical Methods I |
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3 |
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SIF1002 |
Vibration and Wave |
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2 |
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SIF1005 |
Electronics I |
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2 |
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SIF1006 |
Physics Practical I |
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2 |
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SIF2002 |
Electromagnetism I |
SIF1001 and SIF1002 |
3 |
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SIF2003 |
Electromagnetism II |
SIF2002 |
3 |
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SIF2006 |
Optics |
SIF1001 and SIF1002 |
2 |
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SIF2007 |
Numerical and Computational Methods |
SIF1001 |
3 |
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SIF2008 |
Instrumentation |
SIF1006 |
2 |
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SIC1001 |
Principles Chemistry |
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2 |
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SIC1002 |
Inorganic Chemistry I |
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4** |
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SIC1003 |
Organic Chemistry I |
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4** |
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SIC1004 |
Physical Chemistry I |
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4** |
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SIC2011 |
General Industrial Chemistry |
SIC1001 |
2 |
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SIC2012 |
Nuclear Chemistry |
SIC1001 and SIC1002 |
2 |
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SID2005 |
Food Chemistry |
SIC1003 |
2 |
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SID2006 |
Medicinal Chemistry |
SIC1003 |
2 |
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SID2007 |
Petrochemistry |
SIC1002 and SIC1003 |
2 |
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SIG1001 |
Introduction to the Earth |
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2 |
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SIG1002 |
Earth Surface Processes |
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2 |
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SIG2008 |
Environmental Geology |
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2 |
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SIG2014 |
Karst Landscape and Conservation |
SIG1001 and SIG1002 |
2 |
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SIG3004 |
Geological Hazard |
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3 |
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SIG3011 |
Tectonics and Earth History |
SIG1001 and SIG1002 |
3 |
* Program elective courses (other than courses with SIS code) are offered by other institutes/ d epartments in Faculty of Science. Students are encouraged to seek information about the courses before registratio
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
LOCAL STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the percentage of 80% and above
or
• A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
• Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selected programmes before being accepted by the respective faculties.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Students must obtain:
• TOEFL score of 500 (PBT), 173 (CBT) or 60 (IBT) and above
or
• IELTS Band 5.0 - 6.5 and above Without any of the above English proficiency certificates, students that have been accepted would be issued with a conditional offer letter for subsequent fulfillment of the English language requirements.
Applications must be submitted online at apply.um.edu.my
• For the latest English Language Requirements please refer here
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