Department of Biology and Environmental Science

Understanding the origin of the universe, synthesis of the elements, formation of the earth and the various critical issues affecting our world view and our planet through the methods and interconnected concepts of the physical sciences. This course is divided into three parts: Physics, Chemistry, and Geology. 

Understanding the origin of the universe, synthesis of the elements, formation of the earth and the various critical issues affecting  our world view and our planet through the methods and interconnected concepts of the physical sciences. This course is divided into three parts: Physics, Chemistry, and Geology. 

Physics 81.1, as a foundation course, intends to develop student’s analytical skills and values for them to acquire a positive attitude toward science particularly physics. The course covers the fields of mechanics, heat and sound. Different forms of energy will be discussed in the course, namely: mechanical (kinetic and potential), thermal and sound and how these are interrelated are given due emphasis.         

Thesis proposal and preliminary conduct of student undergraduate research under the supervision of a qualified faculty member

Relevant topics exploring classic and current/emerging theories, principles, models, and techniques in the field of biology

Overview of key concepts of research in environmental science, research methods and design in both natural and social science research, data collection and communicating research outputs, and the ethics of research

This course will explore principles that govern the structure and dynamics of ecosystems. Emphasis will be given on the characteristic properties and functions of ecosystems, such as energy and material transfers, the ecological values of ecosystems, responses to change, and how humans interact with and affect the components of ecosystems.

This course will study the relevance of key ecological principles to the practice of ecological restoration using a hierarchical approach, i.e. from individuals to ecosystems. Students will also gain knowledge and skills to develop and implement restoration plans. Emphasis will be given on the inter-disciplinary nature of ecological restoration.

This a general physics lecture course focusing on topics including Mechanics (One-Dimensional and Two-Dimensional Kinematic Equations, Newton's Law of Motion, Conservation of Energy, Momentum and Impulse, Kinematics and Dynamics of Rigid Bodies, Static Equilibrium, Fluid Mechanics) and Heat (Calorimetry, Laws of Gases, 1st and 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics).

Principles, interactions, and contemporary issues concerning living systems

Lectures and laboratory dealing with the fundamental aspects of the activities of plants, such as plant nutrition, absorption and translocation of materials, growth, movement, and reproduction.

The cell as the fundamental structural and functional unit of living organisms: cell morphology and morphogenesis, with emphasis placed on mechanisms of intracellular and transmembrane transport, cellular control, and intercellular and intracellular signaling.

Study on the molecular mechanisms of gene expression and the fundamental aspects of recombinant DNA technology.

Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds: their structure, properties, bonding, stereochemistry, reactions, and reaction mechanisms. 

Concepts behind ecological processes and factors that drive patterns in population, communities and ecosystems in the aquatic environment; the role of anthropogenic activities as drivers of changes and implications of strategies in the management of aquatic resources; scientific and experimental design as well as choice of methods in the field.

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