Department of Aquatic Science Colloquium 2010

Malaysia is at the centre of the Indo-Pacific region, an area blessed with abundant and diverse aquatic life. Many of these aquatic organisms store a vast range of genetic information, which have yet to be investigated, and their economic potential remain untapped. Aquatic resources are also an important source of protein for the local populace. The rapid pace of development in this country, however, has put a lot of stress and pressure on the aquatic ecosystem.

Department of Aquatic Sciences is currently offering one undergraduate programme i.e. Science and Management of Aquatic Resource. This programme aims to provide students with a sound understanding of the various aquatic ecosystems and resources so that these resources may be utilised, for socio-economic and other benefits, in a sustainabe way. Courses are designed for graduates to have the scientific knowledge and expertise to undertake research and development projects, especially on the exploitation and conservation aspects. The programme also emphasises on the promotion of public awareness to the importance of preserving aquatic ecosystems and resources for the benefit of future generations.

What you will learn:

• Aquaculture Management
• Aquatic Botany
• Aquatic Vertebrates
• Biological Oceanography
• Coastal Fisheries Management
• Coastal Zone Management
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Current Issues On Coastal Biomonitoring
• Ecotoxicology
• Limnology
• Mangrove & Estuarine Ecology
• Marine & Freshwater Invertebrates
• Physical Oceanography
• Remote Sensing & GIS

Department Organization

Head of Department: Dr Samsur Mohamad

Course Coordinator: Dr Ruhana Hassan

List of Academic Staff in the Department of Aquatic Sciences

Shabdin Md Long, Prof Dr

Lee Nyanti, Assoc. Prof Dr

Norhadi Ismail, Assoc. Prof Dr

Othman Bojo, Assoc. Prof Dr

Siti Akmar Khadijah Ab.Rahim, Dr

Khairul Adha A. Rahim

Ruhana Hassan, Dr

Samsur Mohamad, Dr

Lim Po Teen, Dr

Aazani Mujahid

Farah Akmal Idrus (Study Leave)

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