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Resource Science and Technology
Natural resources need to be exploited and utilised in a sustainable way. The growing population of Malaysia, coupled with increased demands for raw materials from industries, has a broad impact on the country’s natural resources and heritage. A deep understanding as well as prudent utilisation and management strategies are of utmost importance in striking a balance between exploitation and conservation of the nation’s natural resources. The country therefore needs to train scientists capable of utilising the latest technology and techniques towards fulfilling this objective. This is in line with the faculty's aspiration to strengthen both the community and industry engagement through commercialization of the natural resources.
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology | UNIMAS Directory | Entry Requirements
Faculty of Resource Science and Technology | UNIMAS Directory | Entry Requirements
Resource Biotechnology
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Biotechnology plays a crucial role in the fields of agriculture, food production, livestock breeding, environmental protection and restoration...
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Animal Resource Science and Management
The native fauna of Malaysia, well known for its uniqueness and diversity, is an important component of the nation’s natural...
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Resource Chemistry
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Chemistry is central to the understanding of basic life processes in living organisms and the physicochemical interactions of non-living...
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Agrotechnology
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The Agrotechnology full time programme is offered for 8 semesters, with the minimum credit required to graduate being 129....
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Aquatic Resource Science and Management
Aquatic Resource Science and Management programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the various aquatic...
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Zoological Technology
Zoological Technology programme focuses on various important fields of research and knowledge that apply various technological tools within the field of zoology...
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Plant Resource Sciene and Management
Programme Plant Science (Bachelor of Plant Science with Honours obtained accreditation in 1993. This programme provides a...
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Bachelor of Science with Honours (Resource Biotechnology)
UW-6-545-001
About Course
Biotechnology plays a crucial role in the fields of agriculture, food production, livestock breeding, environmental protection and restoration, and resource-based industries in Malaysia. The government has recognised the importance of biotechnology which has been identified as one of the national priority Research & Development (R&D) programme. To meet this objective, Resource Biotechnology students will be trained in the latest technologies such as recombinant DNA technology, cell and tissue culture, genetic engineering and other molecular techniques, which are essential for biotechnology research. Final year students can specialise in one of the following major branches of biotechnology: plant, animal, environmental, marine, and medical. In addition, students will be exposed to various social economic applications relevant to biotechnology industries.
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Bachelor of Science in Resource Chemistry
UW-6-442-001
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Chemistry programme is designed as a central discipline in the study of resource science. Students will be taught various sub-disciplines of chemistry with adequate coverage so that graduates will attain a broad understanding of the relevance of chemistry.
The programme has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive training in chemistry. At the same time, students’ sustainable thinking in managing the natural resources will be nurtured. Such skills will enhance the nation’s research capabilities in utilizing our rich natural resources.
All courses in Chemistry programme are supported by small group teaching. Learning takes place in classrooms and laboratory settings in the area of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, environmental and natural products chemistry. Students can specialize by undertaking final year project in a research area of interest, supported by the state-of-the art research facility.
At present, the Chemistry programme has 16academics and 9 support staff. The programme manages 23 research and teaching laboratories, of which 7 are instrument laboratories.
The future ready Chemistry curriculum has been formulated to transform individual into a versatile and competent chemist. Graduates of Chemistry programme can continue professionally in research institutes, industry, government sectors and graduate school after their graduation. It is hoped that they can contribute meaningfully to the nation’s quality of life and economic development through best environmental management practices.
The programme has been designed to provide students with a comprehensive training in chemistry. At the same time, students’ sustainable thinking in managing the natural resources will be nurtured. Such skills will enhance the nation’s research capabilities in utilizing our rich natural resources.
All courses in Chemistry programme are supported by small group teaching. Learning takes place in classrooms and laboratory settings in the area of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, environmental and natural products chemistry. Students can specialize by undertaking final year project in a research area of interest, supported by the state-of-the art research facility.
At present, the Chemistry programme has 16academics and 9 support staff. The programme manages 23 research and teaching laboratories, of which 7 are instrument laboratories.
The future ready Chemistry curriculum has been formulated to transform individual into a versatile and competent chemist. Graduates of Chemistry programme can continue professionally in research institutes, industry, government sectors and graduate school after their graduation. It is hoped that they can contribute meaningfully to the nation’s quality of life and economic development through best environmental management practices.
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Bachelor of Science with Honours Aquatic Resource Science and Management
UW-6-421-001
About Course
1Aquatic Resource Science and Management programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the various aquatic ecosystems and resources, to ensure these resources could be utilized for socio-economic and other benefits in a sustainable way.
The programme offers courses that are designed for graduates to have the scientific background, knowledge and expertise to undertake research and development, as well as be innovative, especially in the exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. The programme also emphasizes the promotion of public awareness and the importance of preserving and conserving aquatic ecosystems and resources for the benefit of future generations.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies, private agencies, and non-government agencies.
At present, this programme has 14 academic staffs and 5 support staffs working mutually to assure the highest quality of teaching, learning and research. We are equipped with research and teaching laboratories, museum and instrumentation relevant to the programme needs.
The programme offers courses that are designed for graduates to have the scientific background, knowledge and expertise to undertake research and development, as well as be innovative, especially in the exploitation and conservation of aquatic resources. The programme also emphasizes the promotion of public awareness and the importance of preserving and conserving aquatic ecosystems and resources for the benefit of future generations.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies, private agencies, and non-government agencies.
At present, this programme has 14 academic staffs and 5 support staffs working mutually to assure the highest quality of teaching, learning and research. We are equipped with research and teaching laboratories, museum and instrumentation relevant to the programme needs.
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Bachelor of Plant Resource Sciene and Management
UW-6-421-002
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Plant Resource Science and Management programme provides comprehensive knowledge and management skills for sustainable and conservation of plant resources in the following sectors: agriculture, forestry, landscape and biotechnology. These sectors have been identified as important drivers of economic development in line with our country’s vision 2020 of becoming a high-income nation. In addition, the sectors of agriculture and plantation have been recognized as two of the 12 core areas in the National Economic Key Areas (NKEAs), thus creating vast job opportunities with many options to choose from. These opportunities will be of great advantage for students opting to this programme to establish their career in the related field of plant science and plantation management.
The core and specialized courses provide strong scientific knowledge and application technology for management of agriculture and forest plantation as well as other plant resources. For the elective courses, students will have the opportunity to select any courses of their interest to broaden their knowledge in other fields offered by other programmes within the faculty or from other faculties in UNIMAS.
The generic courses are English Language, Bahasa Melayu, ICT competency, Ethnic Relationship and Entrepreneurship Cultivation which strengthen the student’s soft skill, interpersonal development and capabilities. Students are required to undertake industrial training in any private or government agencies for job experience and self- evaluation for their future career.
At present, this programme has 15 academic and 5 support staff members. The programme manages the Plant Research Centre and equipped with 16 research and teaching laboratories.
The core and specialized courses provide strong scientific knowledge and application technology for management of agriculture and forest plantation as well as other plant resources. For the elective courses, students will have the opportunity to select any courses of their interest to broaden their knowledge in other fields offered by other programmes within the faculty or from other faculties in UNIMAS.
The generic courses are English Language, Bahasa Melayu, ICT competency, Ethnic Relationship and Entrepreneurship Cultivation which strengthen the student’s soft skill, interpersonal development and capabilities. Students are required to undertake industrial training in any private or government agencies for job experience and self- evaluation for their future career.
At present, this programme has 15 academic and 5 support staff members. The programme manages the Plant Research Centre and equipped with 16 research and teaching laboratories.
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Bachelor of Animal Resource Science And Management
UW-6-345-001
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The native fauna of Malaysia, well known for its uniqueness and diversity, is an important component of the nation’s natural heritage. Knowledge of their composition, distribution and population dynamics as well as in-depth understanding of their habitats and ecology are important prerequisites for developing sustainable management and effective conservation strategies.
Animal Resource Science and Management programme focuses on various important fields of research and knowledge application within zoology. During the first year, fundamental courses such as biodiversity, ecology, statistics, general genetics and biochemistry will be introduced. Second year students will be exposed to specialised courses including animal systematics, animal physiology, animal nutrition, evolution and entomology. Crucial to this, students will be trained in the field to conduct data collection and sampling methods involving various animal classes (e.g. mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, fish and other invertebrates). In addition to completing Final Year Project (FYP), environmental laws and management courses including animal pest, captive animal and park and wildlife management were designed to prepare future graduates to solve human-wildlife conflicts and formulate conservation strategies involving threatened and protected animals.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies (e.g. Department of Wildlife & National Park, Sarawak Forest Department, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, etc.), private agencies (e.g. animal farm, zoo, etc.), and non- government agencies (e.g. World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), etc.).
At present, the programme has 11 academicians and 6 support staffs. The programme also manages 7 research laboratories, 2 teaching laboratories and a museum.
Animal Resource Science and Management programme focuses on various important fields of research and knowledge application within zoology. During the first year, fundamental courses such as biodiversity, ecology, statistics, general genetics and biochemistry will be introduced. Second year students will be exposed to specialised courses including animal systematics, animal physiology, animal nutrition, evolution and entomology. Crucial to this, students will be trained in the field to conduct data collection and sampling methods involving various animal classes (e.g. mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, fish and other invertebrates). In addition to completing Final Year Project (FYP), environmental laws and management courses including animal pest, captive animal and park and wildlife management were designed to prepare future graduates to solve human-wildlife conflicts and formulate conservation strategies involving threatened and protected animals.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies (e.g. Department of Wildlife & National Park, Sarawak Forest Department, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, etc.), private agencies (e.g. animal farm, zoo, etc.), and non- government agencies (e.g. World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), etc.).
At present, the programme has 11 academicians and 6 support staffs. The programme also manages 7 research laboratories, 2 teaching laboratories and a museum.
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Bachelor of Science in Agrotechnology with Honours
UW-6-621-001
About Course
The Agrotechnology full time programme is offered for 8 semesters, with the minimum credit required to graduate being 129 credits. This programme will be conducted using an industry mode 2u2i structure where students will undertake courses at the university for three years (3u), and one year (1i) in the industry. The focus of the curriculum of this programme is the combination of basic agriculture and the application of current agricultural technology by taking into account the strategic position of the state of Sarawak which is rich in diversity of agricultural resources. Moreover, the programme will focus on modernising the agricultural sector to ensure food security. The use of modern technology will not only be a catalyst for increasing quantity, quality, and sustainability, but can also make the agricultural sector more cost-effective. Graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies or in the private sector or industry. They have the opportunity to work in various research labs and private agencies, including those in the agriculture industry. Apart from that, they also have the opportunity to venture into other sectors such as tourism, entrepreneurship, and etc. At present, this programme has 7 academicians and 8 support staffs working together to ensure the highest standards of teaching, learning, and research. The programme is supported by relevant research and teaching, laboratory equipment, and industry partners.
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Bachelor of Science in Zoological Technology with Honours
UW-6-621-001
About Course
The native fauna of Malaysia, well known for its uniqueness and diversity, is an important component of the nation’s natural heritage. Knowledge of their composition, distribution and population dynamics as well as in-depth understanding of their habitats and ecology are important prerequisites for developing sustainable management and effective conservation strategies.
Zoological Technology programme focuses on various important fields of research and knowledge that apply various technological tools within the field of zoology. During the first year, fundamental courses such as biostatistics, invertebrate and vertebrate zoology, instrumentation in zoology and animal biochemistry will be introduced. Second year students will be exposed to specialised courses including animal systematics, techniques in molecular ecology, evolution and taxa-based courses (e.g., entomology, parasitology, malacology, mammalogy, ornithology, herpetology, and ichthyology). Crucial to this, students will be trained in conducting field sampling for data collection and sampling methods involving various animal classes. In addition to completing Final Year Project (FYP), environmental laws and management courses including animal pest, captive animal and park and wildlife management were designed to prepare future graduates to solve human-wildlife conflicts and formulate conservation strategies involving threatened and protected animals.
To fulfill the market needs and contribute to the social and national development, graduates from this programme will have the opportunity to work in government agencies (e.g., Department of Wildlife & National Park, Sarawak Forest Department, Sarawak Forestry Corporation, etc.), private agencies (e.g., animal farm, zoo, etc.), and non- government agencies (e.g., World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF), Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), etc.).
At present, the programme has 13 academicians and 6 support staff. The programme also manages 7 research laboratories, 2 teaching laboratories and a museum
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The Faculty of Resource Science and Technology is one of the pioneer faculties in UNIMAS and strives to deliver high-quality academic programmes that are designed based on future ready curriculum framework. All undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at FRST are certified and received full accreditation from the Malaysia Qualifying Agency (MQA) and designed in-line with Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0) elements. The focus of academic and research programmes at the faculty covers a broad array of topics dealing with the science and management of the aquatic, plant, and animal resources, as well as focusing on biotechnology and chemistry of natural resources that are abundant and presents the uniqueness of Sarawak and Borneo as whole.