Introduction
Students studying in the Department of Biology gain knowledge about plants and animals, and build crucial laboratory research and fieldwork skills. Students spend the first year studying the Foundation Studies course, and the remainder of their degree gaining a solid grounding in general biology. Increasingly, the Cambodian market demands laboratory-trained professionals in the agricultural, medical and food production industries. All the degrees offered by the Department of Biology teach students the skills they will need to work in medical laboratories, plant breeding farms, beer brewing or food production plants. Graduates may also work for environmental organizations, relevant government ministries or undertake further training to become teachers in their own right.
Background
The Department has been supported by various international organizations over the years, including Maryknoll (staff development and preparation of student resources), Australian Volunteers International (capacity building and curriculum development) and AUPELF (financial support). In 2002, with assistance from Dr. Sambath Chung, a professor from the United States, the department developed a genetics lab to demonstrate the basic and fundamental principles of genetics, and to enable original research within the university.
Admission
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Biology is administered by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, based on sound results in the High School Certificate subjects of Biology and Chemistry.
Assessment
Students are assessed through examinations throughout their degree.
Resources
Departmental staffs have access to two departmental computers for research purposes, and overhead projectors to aid the course of their teaching. The department also administers seven laboratories, including an animal genetics laboratory.
Curriculum
Explanation:
The code3(2-1) indicates the number of credits and weekly study load. In this example: '3'= number of credits, '2' = number of lecture hours, and '1' = number of tutorial or practical hours.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
| YEAR TWO | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 32 hours/week | code | 20 credits | 35 hours/week | code | 23 credits |
| General Education | General Education | ||||
| English Language III* | 2(6-0) | English Language IV* | 2(6-0) | ||
| Basic Requirements | Basic Requirements | ||||
| Organic Chemistry | SBI201 | 3(3-0) | Plant Anatomy | SBI211 | 4(4-0) |
| Organic Chemistry Lab | SBI202 | 1(3-0) | Plant Anatomy Lab | SBI212 | 1(0-3) |
| Cytology | SBI203 | 2(2-0) | Biochemistry I | SBI213 | 3(3-0) |
| Invertebrate Zoology | SBI204 | 3(3-0) | Biochemistry Lab | SBI214 | 1(0-3) |
| Invertebrate Zoology Lab | SBI205 | 1(0-3) | Immunology | SBI215 | 2(2-0) |
| Human Anatomy | SBI206 | 3(3-0) | General Genetics | SBI216 | 4(4-0) |
| General Ecology | SBI207 | 2(2-0) | General Genetics Lab | SBI217 | 1(0-3) |
| Freshwater Ecology | SBI208 | 3(2-3) | Marine Ecology | SBI218 | 2(2-0) |
| Freshwater Ecology Lab | SBI209 | 1(0-3) | General Taxonomy | SBI219 | 3(2-3) |
| YEAR THREE | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 32 hours/week | code | 18 credits | 30 hours/week | code | 16 credits |
| General Education | General Education | ||||
| English Language V* | 2(6-0) | English Language VI* | 2(6-0) | ||
| Major Courses | Basic Requirements | ||||
| General Microbiology | SBI301 | 2(2-0) | Project Proposal | SBI311 | 2(2-0) |
| General Microbiology Lab | SBI302 | 1(3-0) | Major Courses | ||
| Vertebrate Zoology | SBI303 | 3(3-0) | Plant Physiology | SBI312 | 3(3-0) |
| Vertebrate Zoology Lab | SBI304 | 1(0-3) | Plant Physiology Lab | SBI313 | 1(0-3) |
| Applied Zoology | SBI305 | 2(2-3) | Animal and Human Physiology | SBI314 | 4(4-0) |
| Applied Zoology Lab. I | SBI306 | 1(0-3) | Animal and Human Physiology Lab | SBI315 | 1(0-3) |
| Plant Reproduction | SBI307 | 3(3-0) | Plant Reproduction Lab.II | SBI316 | 1(0-3) |
| Plant Reproduction Lab.I | SBI308 | 1(0-3) | Plant Breeding Lab.II | SBI317 | 1(0-3) |
| Plant Breeding | SBI309 | 2(2-0) | Applied Zoology Lab.II | SBI318 | 1(0-3) |
| Plant Breeding Lab.I | SBI310 | 1(0-3) | |||
| YEAR FOUR | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | ||||
| 32 hours/week | code | 20 credits | 23 hours/week | code | 16 credits |
| Basic Requirements | Major Courses | ||||
| Ethology | SBI401 | 3(3-0) | Biometry | SBI412 | 2(2-0) |
| Major Courses | Evolution | SBI413 | 2(2-0) | ||
| Comparative Anatomy | SBI403 | 2(2-0) | Animal Embryology | SBI414 | 2(2-0) |
| Animal Taxonomy | SBI404 | 2(2-0) | Molecular Cloning of Genes | SBI415 | 2(2-0) |
| Animal Taxonomy Lab | SBI405 | 1(0-3) | Vascular Plants | SBI416 | 2(2-0) |
| Applied Zoology Lab.III | SBI406 | 1(0-3) | Vascular Plants Lab | SBI417 | 1(0-3) |
| Non-Vascular Plants | SBI407 | 2(2-0) | Applied Zoology Lab. IV | SBI418 | 2(2-0) |
| Non-Vascular Plants Lab. | SBI408 | 1(0-3) | Methodology of Research | SBI419 | 2(2-0) |
| Microbiology for Industry | SBI409 | 2(2-0) | Elective Courses | ||
| Microbiology for Industry Lab. | SBI410 | 1(0-3) | or Thesis | (15 Credits) | |
| Training and Field Trips | SBI411 | 4(3-3) | |||
Resources
File | Download |
|---|---|
| Biology technical terms in English and Khmer | Download |
| General Biology I Microorganisms in Khmer | Download |
| General Biology II Plants and Animals in Khmer | Download |
Contact Info
Head of Department:
Mr. Uk On Norong
Email: biology.info(at)rupp.edu.kh
Office Room: #413 Campus I
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