This course introduces the basic theories of electronic chemistry, reduction-oxidation reaction, atomic structures and main properties of common elements in chemistry.
The course covers the marine ecosystems specifically on mangrove, coral reef and seagrass with introduction to their structures, functions, current situations, confronting problems, important roles to the earth and how to protect them.
This course explores on how marine biological resources can be utilized and developed for the production of valuable products including of seafood nutrition, conventional and innovative seafood processing techniques, bioenergy, functional materials and marine pharmaceuticals.
The course aims on practicing basic microbiological techniques, including aseptic operation, microscopy, cell-staining, sample obtaining, separating and pure culturing on marine organisms.
This course introduces the physiology, genetics and biochemical characteristics of micro-organisms in marine environments as well as their ecological and biogeochemical roles in the ocean.
This course provides hands-on experience with various surveys, experiments, and field activities to build upon theoretical knowledge of marine ecology.
This course introduces the major ecological factors/processes and the adverse impacts of anthropogenic activities to marine organisms and ecosystem, as well as the principles of marine biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management.
The course introduces the taxonomy groups of marine invertebrates and vertebrates, describe their forms and functions, habitats, life cycle and reproduction of each different group, and interpret their importance to the ecosystem and human.
The course provides an insight into biomolecules, metabolism and regulatory pathways of the molecules with special attention to bridge the basis of biochemistry with the practical applications in recombinant gene engineering.
This course exposes the students for field practical experience, focusing on marine organisms sampling methods and analysis techniques.
This course covers the external morphology observation and internal structure dissection of various common marine vertebrates and invertebrates including of the specimen sampling and processing, the use of common equipments (e.g. microscope, stereoscope) and the practical report writing.
This course allows students to conduct laboratory experiments related to biochemistry and molecular biology assays.
This course offers a thorough exploration of the external morphology of aquatic organisms, emphasizing the seamless integration of biology and art techniques such as drawing, labeling, and identification. This holistic approach aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of biological morphology. Through hands-on activities, practical skill development, and collaborative teamwork, students will not only engage with scientific observation but also unleash their creativity, bridging the realms of science and art in a unique and enriching learning experience.
This course introduces the general characteristics and activities of excitable cells as well as explaining and examining the organs and physiological systems such as circulation, respiration, digestion, extraction, energy metabolism, body temperature regulation, nervous system, sense organ and endocrinology of marine animals.
This course explores basic knowledge on biology that covers the cell structures and functions, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, animals and plants biology, community, ecosystem and biosphere, allowing a more holistic assessment and evaluation on the importance of biology and how it relates to conservation of environment.
This course covers the fundamentals of algae classification and utilization, with the introduction to morphology of marine micro- and macroalgae, the mode of reproduction and the life-cycles of different phyla of algae.
This course focuses on the biology of cells in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, covering key concepts related to structure, function and regulatory mechanisms where the cellular and developmental biology techniques will be emphasized through experimental design and data analysis.
This course provides hand-on experience in cellular and developmental biology through the use of various equipment and experiments, including microscopy, histology, as well as cell and tissue culture techniques.