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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 3 (Cont.)

BSLM3102 Laboratory Management 3 45 hrs ---
To equip students with the basic knowledge of instruments, specimens and related tools

in a clinical laboratory and in the management of it. Contents: Clinical analysis
instruments, specimens and related tools; Laboratory safety; Reagent storage and
equipments maintenance; Staff training; Hazard management; Quality control and
substantial quality improvement; Resource management; Laboratory information system
(LIS); Management clinical laboratories in various sizes (large, medium and small).
BSMB3101 Molecular Biology 6 90 hrs ---

To introduce students with the basic knowledge of molecular biology, key concepts,
experimental methods and procedures in current molecular biology laboratory. Contents:
Isolation and extraction of nucleic acids; Purification & quantitation of nucleic acids;
Blotting; molecular cloning; Selection and analysis of recombinant DNA; Polymerase
chain reaction; DNA and protein fingerprinting; DNA sequencing; microarrays;
Bioinformatics and genetic diagnosis.
BSMD3102 Molecular Diagnostics 4 60 hrs ---

To enable students to understand the mechanisms and diagnosis of diseases by using
molecular biology techniques. Contents: Based on the molecular biology techniques to
identify/diagnose parental status, cancer markers or virus; Hybridization, PCR, DNA
matrix, cross gene hybridization (CGS), and study of natural reaction against macrophage
protein 1 (NRAMP1) techniques.
BSPH3101 Public Health Analysis (Chemistry) 3 45 hrs BSAC2101

To equip students with theories and practices in laboratory analysis technologies of food
and water quality in chemical aspects, with emphasis on analytical procedures, quality
standards, and result interpretation. Contents: Water sampling methods; Significance of
water quality to public health; Analytical methods for water quality; Drinking water
treatment; Food sampling methods; Analysis of food additives, residues and
contaminations, as well as analysis of food nutrition.
BSPH3102 Public Health Analysis (Microbiology) 4 60 hrs BSMB1102
To equip students with theories and practices in laboratory analysis technologies in

environmental samples, including food, water and air quality in microbiological aspects,
with emphasis on analytical procedures, quality standards, and result interpretation.
Contents: Sampling methods; Quantitative parameters: total bacterial count, Yeast &
mould count, coliforms, E. coli, Vibrio parahemolyticus, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus
aureus, Enterococcus, Pseudomonas and Clostridium perfringens; Qualitative
parameters: Salmonella, Vibrio cholerae, Listeria monocytogenes, E. coli O157, Shigella,
Campylobacter, Clostridium botulinum, Legionella, and foodborne virus and parasites.
BSRM3102 Research Methods 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the concepts of scientific research, experimental design, data

organization, research project implementation, proposal and thesis writing. Contents:
Research concepts and hypotheses; Literature review; Experiment and research design;
Data organization; Proposal writing; Research program implementation; Data analysis;
Thesis writing; Investigation on critical thinking.

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