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Chemistry and Biology
Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology)
This diploma course aims to produce chemistry and biology graduates at the subprofessional level. The course equips students with the necessary basic knowledge of scientific concepts and theoretical principles to understand chemical and biological phenomena and processes, and trains students to perform standard chemical and biological laboratory procedures.
The Chemistry and Biology course covers both the practical and theoretical aspects of the subjects. The chemistry syllabi provide a detailed coverage of various topics including atomic and molecular structures, properties of matter, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, analytical techniques and industrial products. The biology syllabi cover a broad spectrum of topics which include cells, energetics, homeostasis and excretion, reproduction and development. The course largely emphasises the application of chemical principles in control of the living environment.
Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Chemistry and Biology)
This Advanced Diploma cum BS Degree course builds on the corresponding diploma course, and is designed to equip students with a greater depth of theoretical knowledge and trains them to become technically competent in the analysis and solution of scientific problems.
The Chemistry and Biology Division is wellequipped with modern facilities for training students to perform high quality laboratory work. Special emphasis is given on various advanced instrumental techniques such as spectroscopy, chromatography, electrophoresis and ultracentrifugation. The course covers a wide range of more specialised topics which include chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, reaction kinetics, mechanisms and stereochemistry, transition elements and coordination compounds, applied zoology, physiology, biochemistry and biotechnology.
| Academic and Professional Progression |
| Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology) | |
| The standard of
the Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology) is equivalent to
the 1st year of a relevant Bachelor Degree. Graduates can further
their studies to: |
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| a)
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Advanced Diploma
in Science cum BS Degree (Junior & Senior Years) (Chemistry and
Biology) at TAR College. |
| b) |
Relevant Bachelor (Honours)
Degree courses at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) or other
universities on advanced standing / credit transfer. |
| Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Chemistry and Biology) | |
| Graduates have been accepted into postgraduate studies in many universities. | |
The Advanced Diploma
in Science (Chemistry and Biology) is recognised as suitable for
progression to a Liverpool John Moores University, UK degree with
prior credit. Advanced Diploma graduates can obtain an Honours Degree
by attending a one-semester top-up programme at the university. |
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| Career Prospects |
| Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology) |
| Graduates of Diploma in Science majoring in Chemistry and Biology may be
employed as quality controllers, technical assistants and laboratory supervisors in
manufacturing industries or medical establishments. Job vacancies are also available
for them to be employed as sales executives in commercial companies.
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| Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Chemistry and Biology) |
Job positions for the Advanced Diploma cum BS Degree graduates to work as
chemists, biologists, production engineers, project engineers, laboratory supervisors
and quality controllers are available in servicing and manufacturing companies.
Employment opportunities also exist for them to become service supports, product
specialists and sales executives in commerce where the promotion to managerial
level is always relatively fast. |
| Minimum Entry Requirements |
| I | Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology ) - Admission to Semester 1 |
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:- | |
| (i) Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English Language | |
| (ii) 5 credit passes which must include Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology | |
| II | Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology) - Admission on advanced standing to Semester 4 |
| Students with the following
qualifications will be accorded credit transfer/advanced standing
of up to 45 credits:- |
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| Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)/A Levels with Principal passes in Chemistry and Biology | |
| Plus | |
| Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:- | |
| (i) Pass in Bahasa Melayu and English Language | |
| (ii) 3 credit passes in Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology | |
| A principal or subsidiary pass at STPM level is
acceptable in lieu of a credit pass for the corresponding
SPM subject. |
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A pass in the General English course conducted by
Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised
as satisfying the English Language requirement for
admission to the Diploma course. |
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| III | Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Junior Year) (Chemistry and Biology) |
| Diploma in Science (Chemistry and Biology) from TAR College or other equivalent qualifications. | |
| Course Schedule |
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Course Schedule
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Diploma in Science
(Chemistry and Biology) |
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| CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit |
| Semester 1 | ||
| AACB1113 | Physical Chemistry | 3 |
| AACB1133 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| AACB1213 | Cells and Their Organisation | 3 |
| AACB1233 | Energetics | 3 |
| AAMS1413 | Pre-Calculus | 3 |
| AELE1023 | English Language | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AACB1123 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| AACB1143 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| AACB1223 | Homeostasis and Excretion | 3 |
| AACB1243 | Response and Coordination | 3 |
| AAMS1423 | Calculus and Algebra I | 3 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| AACB2153 | Chemistry and Society | 3 |
| AACB2253 | Reproduction and Development | 3 |
| Semester 4 | ||
| AACB3135 | Chemical Structure and Energetics | 5 |
| AACB3215 | Diversity of Plant and Animal Life | 5 |
| AACS3415 | Computer Systems and Applications | 5 |
| AAMS3435 | Calculus and Algebra II | 5 |
| AELE2163** | English for Communication | 3 |
| AELE2183* | English Communication Skills | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||
| AACB3145 | Properties of Matter | 5 |
| AACB3245 | Functional Biology | 5 |
| AAMS3445 | Ancillary Statistics and Operations Research | 5 |
| ABDM3513 | Business Organisation and Management | 3 |
| AEMS1112 | Bahasa Malaysia: Kemahiran Berkomunikasi I | 2 |
| Semester 6 | ||
| AEMS1522 | Bahasa Malaysia: Kemahiran Berkomunikasi II | 2 |
| AELE3583 | English for Science | 3 |
| AEMS1612 | Tamadun Islam dan Asia | 2 |
| Co-curricular units (can be taken any time during the course) | 2 |
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* For students with STPM/A Level qualification
** For students promoted from Diploma Semester 3
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Course Schedule
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Advanced Diploma in Science cum BS Degree (Chemistry and
Biology) |
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| CHEMISTRY AND BIOLOGY | ||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit
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| Year 1 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| AACB4114 | Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry | 4 |
| AACB4134 | Kinetics, Mechanisms and Stereochemistry | 4 |
| AACB4214 | Biochemistry I | 4 |
| AACB4234 | Applied Zoology | 4 |
| AEMS3013 | Pendidikan Moral | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| AACB4124 | Transition Elements and Coordination Compounds | 4 |
| AACB4144 | Properties of Organic Compounds | 4 |
| AACB4224 | Physiology I | 4 |
| AACB4044 | Genetics and Biotechnology I | 4 |
| Liberal Arts Unit I | 3 |
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| Semester 3 | ||
| Industrial Training (Optional) | ||
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| AACS5413* | Application Systems Development | 3 |
| AACB5113* | Chemistry Project | 3 |
| AACB5213* | Biology Project | 3 |
| Chemistry / Biology Seminar | 1 |
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| AACB5133 | Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis | 3 |
| AACB5153 | Environmental Chemistry and Technology | 3 |
| AACB5233 | Biochemistry II | 3 |
| AACB5253 | Physiology II | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Unit II | 3 |
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| Semester 2 | ||
| AACB5102 | Materials Science | 2 |
| AACB5123 | Industrial Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| AACB5202 | Developmental Biology | 2 |
| AACB5243 | Biotechnology II | 3 |
| Liberal Arts Unit III | 3 |
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* Students can opt for any one of these: AACS5413, AACB5113 or AACB5213.