Department of Biology: Inspiring Stewardship of Allah’s Creation
The Department of Biology was established in June 2010. It acts as a preparatory platform to provide the fundamental knowledge of Biology for the Biological and Nursing Modules. The Department of Biology comprises 13 academic staff members, three Assistant Science Officers, and one Personal Assistant, all of whom collectively contribute to the department’s mission.
The Sejahtera Academic Framework serves as inspiration for the Department of Biology’s commitment to nurturing students as holistic individuals who recognize their role as khalifah (vicegerents) of Allah S.W.T on Earth. Guided by the principle that all knowledge is a trust from Allah S.W.T, the Department strives to develop engaging educational initiatives that integrate academic excellence with moral and spiritual consciousness.
Programs such as microscopy workshops, study skills, student development, and community engagement were among the initiatives carried out to cultivate students’ appreciation of Allah’s creation, strengthen their environmental stewardship, and foster personal growth in line with Islamic values. These programs aim not only to enhance intellectual capacity but also to inspire a sense of responsibility towards sustaining the balance (mizan) of the environment as commanded by Allah.
In fulfilling its amanah, the Department of Biology also monitors and reports students’ academic performance in programmes: Foundation of Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmacy. Academic Advisors, through the Department Briefing and Sharing Sessions by CFS alumni, encourage students to persevere in their academic journey with sincerity (ikhlas), resilience (sabr), and gratitude (shukr), recognizing that all success ultimately comes from Allah S.W.T.
We pray that ALLAH S.W.T. may grant us the opportunity to continuously educate and nurture our students so that they may benefit the ummah.
Courses Offered
- BIOF 0415 Biology
- BINF 0415 Biology 1 for Nursing
- BIAF 0425 Biology for Allied Health Sciences
- BIDF 0425 Biology for Dentistry
- BIMF 0425 Biology for Medicine
- BINF 0425 Biology 2 for Nursing
- BIPF 0425 Biology for Pharmacy
- BISF 0425 Biology for Sciences
» BIOF 0415 Biology
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the origin of life; the structure of organic compounds and their roles in living organisms; ultrastructure and functions of cell components; transport across membrane; cell cycle; enzyme and kinetics; cellular respiration; photosynthesis, the concepts and mechanism of heredity and genetics; genetic change and variation; DNA and protein synthesis; biotechnology, and population genetics. This course will provide hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods. By completing this course, students will gain basic biological knowledge to prepare themselves for Kulliyyah.
» BINF 0415 Biology 1 for Nursing
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the origin of life; the structure of organic compounds and their roles in living organisms; ultrastructure and functions of cell components; transport across membrane; cell cycle; enzyme and kinetics; cellular respiration; the concepts and mechanism of heredity and genetics; genetic change and variation; DNA and protein synthesis and biotechnology. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BIAF 0425 Biology for Allied Health Sciences
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of human tissues; the life processes in humans with emphasis on digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, immune, and sensory systems; locomotion, homeostasis, and development. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BIDF 0425 Biology for Dentistry
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of human tissues; the life processes in humans with emphasis on digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, and immune systems; locomotion, homeostasis, and development; introduction to oral biology, dental anatomy, craniofacial development, tooth development, and human dentition, and its morphology. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BIMF 0425 Biology for Medicine
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of human tissues; the life processes in humans with emphasis on digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, and immune systems; locomotion, homeostasis, development, and infectious diseases that affects human. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BINF 0425 Biology 2 for Nursing
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of animal tissues; the study of life processes in animal with emphasis on respiratory system, digestive system, circulatory system, endocrine system, nervous system, locomotion, homeostasis, reproduction, development, and immunology; and biodiversity. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BIPF 0425 Biology for Pharmacy
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of human tissues; the life processes in humans with emphasis on digestive, respiratory, circulatory, endocrine, nervous, reproductive, immune, and sensory systems; locomotion, homeostasis, development, and microorganisms with related infectious diseases. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.
» BISF 0425 Biology for Sciences
This course aims to equip students with the following topics such as the variety of animal and plant tissues; the life processes in animals and plants with emphasis on gaseous exchange, digestive system, transport and circulation, hormones, reproduction, and development; omics; ecology; population ecology; conservation and sustainable development. In addition, students will gain hands-on experience in handling the microscope, laboratory equipment, and application of scientific methods.