A.  Course Description

  1. Pancasila Education

Course Code : MKU-101

Credits          : 2 (1-1)

Description   :

examines the history, position and nature of the Pancasila precepts and practices the values ​​of Pancasila in the life of society, nation and state.

2. Religious Education

Course Code  : MKU-102

Credits           : 3 (1-2)

Description    :

This course is taught to achieve competence in the application of religion and faith in all aspects of life through a comprehensive discussion of divinity, faith, human functions and duties, Islamic law, Human rights, morality, Islamic views on science and technology and the arts, religious harmony, the welfare of the ummah, Islamic culture and democracy in Islam. It is hoped that after studying these materials, students will be able to become perfect human beings, who always adhere to Islamic principles, whatever profession they will be in later.

3. Indonesian

Course Code  : MKU-103

Credits          : 3 (1-2)

Description   :

This course uses an integrated learning approachthatcombines 4 (four) language skills in English, namely,speaking skills, listening skills (listening), reading skills (reading), and writing skills (writing). Therefore, learning English uses a variety of texts, both written and non-written text , which is equipped with deepening exercises for the four language skills. Thus, students are expected to be able to master English both orally and in writing.

4. Civic Education

Course Code  : MKU-104

Credits          : 2 (1-1)

Description   :

Studying introduction to citizenship, national identity, state and constitution, rights and obligations of citizens, Indonesian democracy, human rights and the rule of law, insight into the archipelago, autonomy, Indonesian geostrategy, state defense, regional and world state organizations.

5. English

Course Code    : MKU-105

Credits             : 2 (1-1)

Description      :

Using an integrated learning approachthatcombines 4 (four) English skills, namely listening skills,speakingskills, reading skills (reading), and writing skills (writing). Learning English uses a variety of texts, both written and non-written, which is equipped with deepening exercises for the four language skills so that students are expected to be able to master English both orally and in writing.

6. Computer and Programming (Coding)

Course Code    : MKU-106

Credits             : 3 (1-2)

Description      :

Studying the architecture of a computer, programming logic, and solving simple problems by making computer programs; hardware units that make up a computer and its functions, as well as software that is able to run the computer, and computer ethics is a brainware. This course also discusses algorithms and flowcharts from programming analysis, as well as learning the basics of structured programming with certain programming languages ​​(identifiers, data types, input/output, selection, loops, and arrays), introduction to database components (databases, table, entity, instance, relation), introduction to web programming (html, css, and php), as well as creating a programming project in solving a case study problem.

7. Basic Biology

Course Code      : BIO-111

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Studying the basics of living things, basic biological concepts and characteristics of living things; chemical organization and cellular organization, as well as how the process of survival and the principle of evolution of an organism; diversity of monera and diversity of protists and fungi; plant biology and botany (plant biology) as well as the diversity of the kingdom plantae, the interaction of organisms; organizational structure of animal tissues and organs, histology and organology, ecological organization and diversity of Kingdom Animalia

8. Introduction to Biodiversity

Course Code     : BIO-112

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Introduction to Biodiversity is a compulsory subject for the Undergraduate Biology Study Program to study the basic concepts of biodiversity and the level of biodiversity (biome, ecosystem, community, population, species, and genetics) ). Explanation of the interaction of biodiversity components (endemicity, speciation, intraspecific taxa, introduction, and invasiveness). Various types of biodiversity in the world and the basis for grouping them. Global patterns of distribution and abundance of biodiversity. Biodiversity in the tropics, especially Indonesia, its development and research opportunities.

9. Morphology and Plant Development

Course Code      : BIO-128

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Presents material on the components that make up the structure of the plant body (morphology) in the form of roots, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds. Development of organs and modification of plant organs. Learn terminology for plant description purposes. The concept of plant life forms & habitus. Distinguishing the structure of monocot, dicot, and gymnosperm plants, as well as how structural adaptation and plant growth are.

10. Animal Anatomy and Histology

Course Code     : BIO-119

Credits              : 3 (2-1)

Description       :

In this course, various types and characteristics of basic tissues will be presented which include epithelial tissue, connective tissue, muscle tissue and nervous tissue. The structure and function of various organ systems such as the integumentary system and its derivatives, the skeletal system, digestion, respiration, blood and lymph circulation, excretion, reproduction, nerves, sensory and endocrine organs.

11.Plant Biosystematics

Course Code    : BIO-126

Credits             : 3 (2-1)

Description      :

Discusses the basic principles of taxonomy: Identification, Description, Classification, Character as taxonomic evidence, species concept; nomenclature; The pattern of presentation steps, systematic data processing in program application methods; Taxa recognition; Kinship (Phylogeny): Phylogenetic and Phenetic Approaches; working methods in plant taxonomy and identification as well as Mastering the basic principles of software applications, basic instruments, standard methods for analysis and synthesis.

12.Animal Biosystematics

Course Code      : BIO-127

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses the basic principles of animal taxonomy and nomenclature system, structure and function, classification, identification and phylogeny of animals Invertebrates (from Phylum Protozoa to Phylum Echinoderms) and Animal Vertebrates ( from Class Pisces to Class Mammals). Training on using and making key determinations for some examples of Invertebrates and Vertebrates.

13.Biochemistry

Course Code      : BIO-123

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

discusses biooxidation (phosphorylation and oxidation); metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, nucleic acids; structure and function of vitamins, enzymes, blood biochemistry, nutrient, biochemistry and bioenergetics.

14.Anatomy and Plant Development

Course Code      : BIO-217

Credits               : 4 (3-1)

Description        :

Discusses the basics of knowledge related to cell structure, function of cell parts, types of cells that make up tissues, and tissues that make up root organs, stems, leaves, flowers, fruits, and seeds and the process of their formation.

15.Embryology and Animal Development

Course Code      : BIO-218

Credits               : 4 (3-1)

Description        :

Understanding of the principles of embryonic development in vertebrate animals. Gamete formation and gametogenesis which includes spermatogenesis and oogenesis. Fertilization which includes changes that occur in spermatozoa and egg cells at the time of fertilization and shortly after fertilization. Presentation of material about various cleavage that exist in vertebrates until gastrulation occurs, differentiation.

16. Genetics

Course Code      : BIO-214

Credits               : 4 (3-1)

Description        :

Explains and discusses the material and basics of inheritance, chromosomes and genetic material, changes in hereditary material and its effect on gene expression and inheritance and genetic balance in population.

17. Basic Ecology

Course Code     : BIO-215

Credits              :  4 (3-1)

Description       :

Discusses Ecosystem Principles and Concepts, Energy Principles and Concepts, Biogeochemical Cycle Principles and Concepts, Principles related to Limiting Factors, Concepts related to the organization in population level, Species and Individuals in ecosystems, Principles and concepts related to organization at the community level, Development and evolution of ecosystems, Typology of ecosystems through habitat approaches, Applications and Technology to natural resources in ecosystems, Impact of Applications and Technology on environmental health.

18. Basic Microbiology

Course Code  : BIO-219

Credits           : 4 (3-1)

Description    :

Understanding the role of microbes in human life and other organisms as well as in the ecosystem, must recognize microbial biodiversity with its characteristics and characteristics and understand metabolism, genetics and growth so that microbes can developed for various purposes that are beneficial to human life and environmental conservation.

19. English Biology

Course Code : BIO-210

Credits          : 2 (2-0)

Description   :

Covers how to write, understand reading, listen and speak in English with specialization on topics related to biology, understand the terms that are specifically used in biology and writing and speaking in English. In addition, this course also provides the basics of understanding biology journals on an international scale (understanding abstracts, methods and data on international publications).

20. Microbial Physiology

Course Code  : BIO-228

Credits            : 3 (2-1)

Description     :

The course contains subjects that examine the definition, scope of cells, structure (introduction), cell chemistry, nutrition, metabolism, and biosynthesis, enzymnes and biotechnology, macromolecule and molecular genetics, gene manipulation and genetic engineering, control microbial growth, microbial fermentation , inhibition of microbes by antibiotic, archaebacteria and bioinformatics.

21. Environmental Science

Course Code   : BIO-226

Credits             : 2 (2-0)

Description      :

Current environmental problems, causes and forms of environmental damage and their origins, including the impact of environmental damage on abitic and biotic components, and how environmental damage is related with environmental ethics as the background, as well as being able to explain environmental management policies and forms of environmentally friendly environmental management applications which include recycling, reuse, clean production, ecolabelling, ISO, Quality Standards, AMDAL and others in order to support sustainable development. sustainable development.

22. Introduction to Bioconservation

Course Code     : BIO-229

Credits              : 2 (2-0)

Description       :

Discusses Conservation Biology and Biodiversity (Biodiversity), Indonesian Biodiversity, Threats to Biodiversity, Conservation at genetic level, species/population level, Community Level Conservation, Conservation and sustainable development, Conservation practices in Indonesia.

23. Basic Mycology

Course Code  : BIO-314

Credits           : 3 (2-1)

Description    :

Basic Mycology discusses the basic concepts of fungi, fungal characteristics, and fungal systematics; integrates mushroom systematics which consists of 3 Kingdoms namely Kingdom Fungi, Kingdom Stramenophyla and Kingdom Protists. Basic Mycology explains, applies, and communicates systematics of Kingdom Fungi which includes Phylum: Chytridiomycota, Zygomycota, Deuteromycota, Ascomycota, Basidiomycota; Kingdom Stramenophyla which includes phylum: Oomycota, Hyphochytridiomycota, Labyrinthulomycota.

24. Introduction to Biofood and Health

Course Code   : BIO-315

Credits            : 2 (2-0)

Description      :

Explaining the meaning of food biology, health and disease, explaining the impact of food on health and genetics of health, explaining the biology of food processing processes, biology of physiological diseases, and systems immunity, explain the biology of the role of microbes in processing and explain the biology of the role of microbes in food processing and spoilage, explain the biology of fungi as a food source and food poisoning and food poisoning due to non-microbial factors, explain the biology of diseases due to pathogens.

25. Biostatistics

Course Code     : BIO-216

Credits              : 3 (2-1)

Description       :

Discusses basic statistical concepts, data scale, data presentation, central tendency, frequency distribution, Making various statistical graphs, Missing data, data outliers, & data transformation, Testing Requirements for parametric statistical analysis, Non-parametric statistical tests, Mean difference test (Parametric Statistics), Regression and correlation analysis, Completely randomized design & one-factor ANOVA, Randomized Block Design & two-factor ANOVA, Factorial Design & Factorial ANOVA, Mean difference test -average of parametric statistics.

26. Biological Research Methodology

Course Code : BIO-231

Credits             : 2 (2-0)

Description      :

Discusses the concept of scientific method and research method; General research framework; Research problems and titles; Study of citation theory and method; Research categories; research variable; Hypothesis; Research design ; sampling technique; Type of data analysis; Presentation of results, discussion, conclusions and suggestions.

27. Microtechnics

Course Code      : BIO-225

Credits               : 3 (1-2)

Description        :

Discusses the making of biological preparations from plant and animal tissues non-permanently (fresh preparations), semi-permanently (whole mount, squash), and harvesters (paraffin) ; explain about the types of fixatives, dyes and their purposes and uses in making histology preparations.

28. Plant Physiology

Course Code      : BIO-331

Credits               : 4 (3-1)

Description        :

Discusses the basic concepts of Plant Physiology and its relationship with other sciences, The relationship between water and plants, plant nutrients, photosynthesis, photosynthetic transport and its derivatives, respiration, metabolism secondary, morphogenesis, hormones and growth regulators in plants, the concept of motion in plants, defense against stress/stress in plants.

29. Animal Physiology

Course Code      : BIO-312

Credits               : 4 (3-1)

Description        :

discusses the basic concepts of animal physiology, homeostasis, the body’s control system for homeostatic conditions in the body related to the coordination/regulation system in the animal body which includes the nervous and endocrine systems , both function and mechanism of action. Regulation and mechanisms of gas regulation, temperature, osmoregulation and circulation in the animal body. As well as the mechanisms and functions of the gastrointestinal, excretory and reproductive systems.

30. Microbial Bioprospection

Course Code      : BIO-320

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses the basics of microbial bioprospection. Application of microbes in bioremediation, biorefinery, and PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting Rizobacteria). In addition, this material also emphasizes the role of microbes in everyday life, including in the health and food fields such as microbes that produce antibiotics (anti-bacterial, antifungal), Marine Bacteria that produce bioactive compounds, microbes that produce anti-cancer and anti-aging, microbes that play a role in food processing, and microbial biotechnology.

31. Phytochemistry

Course Code      : BIO-324

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

discusses the types and classification of secondary metabolites, biosynthesis and isolation methods. Phytochemistry is the application of plant physiology and ethnobotany as well as science related to testing antioxidant activity and plant species that are useful as medicine.

32. Management of Natural and Biological Resources

Course Code      : BIO-325

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

Discusses the definition of typology of natural and biological resources, biological management, scope of natural and biological resources. Natural and biological problems and analysis, Ethics of natural and biological management, Basic concepts of sustainable development (Sustainable Development). Natural and Biological Inventory, study of laws and regulations in the management of Natural and Biological Resources. Alternative conflict resolution and partnership in the management of natural resources and life. Local wisdom, participation and partnership in natural and biological management. International conventions relating to natural and biological management.

33. Entrepreneurship

Course Code      : MKU-300

Credits               : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

Becoming Entrepreneur, Thinking Change, Thinking Creatively, Action Oriented, Risk Taking, Leadership, Business Ethics, X Factor, Looking for Business Ideas, Production Management, HR Management , Marketing Management, Financial Management and Business Financing, Business Plans and examples of TRC Business Implementation.

34. Evolution

Course Code      : BIO-321

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

explanation of history, development of evolutionary theories from time to time, evolutionary biology mechanisms and patterns, mutation as an evolutionary force, origin of life and its phylogenetic development, evidence evolution, inorganic evolution, organic evolution, natural selection, microevolution, macroevolution, speciation, biogeography, primate evolution.

35. Cell and Molecular Biology

Course Code      : BIO-326

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course discusses the structure of cells, both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, starting from the micromolecule level to organelles and their respective functions. This lecture is carried out with 16 meetings with lecture material in sequence consisting of the origin of life, molecules and energy, membrane structure and functions, from transport of molecules across membranes, mitochondria, chloroplasts, nuclei and genes, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes and peroxisomes, cytoskeleton, communication between cells, adhesion between cells, cell division and apoptosis.

36. Geographic Information System for Biological Resources

Course Code      : BIO-327

Credits               : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

about the history of GIS, introduction to GPS devices and their supports, GIS software installation techniques, advantages and disadvantages of using GIS in research, forms of spatial data, geo processing, data input, data management, spatial data processing, digitization, overlaying, spatial modeling in the field of biological resources, and map layout.

37. Work Practice

Course code : BIO-421

Credits               : 2 (0-1)

Description        :

It is a form of lecture in the form of internship in government institutions/agencies or business units managed individually/privately.

38. Seminar on Proposals

Course Code      : BIO-328

Credits               : 1 (0-1)

Description        :

This course is attended by students who have or are currently preparing a thesis research proposal. Students present their thesis proposals openly in front of students, supervisors and examiners. Students are required to actively participate in every thesis proposal seminar to improve their scientific presentation skills.

39. Community Service Program

Course Code      : MKU-400

Credits               : 4 (0-4)

Description        :

This course includes an explanation of the subjects that students must master before participating in activities at the KKN location. The material provided in accordance with the scientific field will be provided in the faculty briefing which includes the field of competence of the study program / department in dealing with various community problems at the KKN location as outlined in the scientific program. Students are also expected to collaborate with other majors to create multidisciplinary programs in solving problems that exist in society.

40. Seminar on Results

Course  Code     : BIO-412

Credits               : 1 (0-1)

Description        :

Students prepare research reports in the form of thesis manuscripts and present them openly in front of students, supervisors, and examiners.

41. Thesis

Course  Code     : BIO-422

Credits               : 5 (0-5)

Description        :

Students conduct research in accordance with the proposed final project activities. Furthermore, data analysis and interpretation of research results will be carried out. And ends with compiling a report on research results in the form of scientific writings (and/or scientific papers) in the form of a thesis and defending it in the thesis examination.

42. Biology Comprehensive Session

Course  Code     : BIO-423

Credits               : 1 (1-0)

Description        :

Comprehensive trial is an integral and comprehensive examination activity, aimed at assessing the breadth of insight and academic ability achieved by students while attending lectures in the undergraduate biology study program . The exam’s emphasis is on conceptual reasoning and problem solving on biological problems. The test subjects in the comprehensive exam are related to compulsory and elective courses that support student thesis research.

B. Description of Odd Semester Elective Courses

  1. Ethnobotany of Medicinal Plants and Food

Course Code      : BIP-401

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Explains about ethnobotany including potential and opportunities as well as utilization of plants for human welfare, specifically for plants that have the potential as a source of medicine and food, interactions of active compounds in the cell, the potential and opportunities for its use by the people of Bengkulu.

2. Cryptogamae

Course Code      : BIP-403

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course is an optional course for the Undergraduate Biology Study Program, studying, discussing and understanding the classification system, identification, description, and benefits of lower plants, including : algae, fungi, lichens, bryophytes, and pterydophytes.

3. Aquatic Flora

Course Code      : BIP-404

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

discusses the morphological and anatomical structure (botany) as well as the basis for classifying plants in Aquatic Ecosystems (fresh, saline): Sexual reproduction, vegetative, life cycle, distribution, exploration, sampling and provision of samples (herbarium), identification, determination. The role of aquatic flora in the ecosystem, the role of the economy, food and health

4. Macro Propagation

Course Code      : BIP-405

Credits               : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

discusses Cultivation (Plant Reproduction) : Generative reproduction and vegetative reproduction : Hybrids, variations of cuttings (roots, stems, leaves, shoots), grafts, grafting variations , Grafting, The Role of Economics.

5. Plant Tissue Culture

Course Code      : BIP-406

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Describes the history, basic techniques, principles and media of plant tissue culture; processes and factors that affect plant growth and development in vitro. Explain the application of tissue culture techniques in plant propagation and plant breeding as well as the development of science and research.

6. Dendrology

Course Code      : BIP-407

Credits               : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

discusses the Tree Structure and its role in various ecosystems and their use; Morphological and anatomical structure of trees of various taxa (Gymnosperms, Angiospermae), Reproduction, Distribution, Role of Ecology, Economy, Food and Health.

7. Biogeography

Course Code      : BIP-408

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

discusses the nature and scope of biogeography (phytogeography and zoogeography), the division of animal areas on earth, the history of changes in the earth’s surface and its relation to the distribution of animals and plants, factors -factors that affect the distribution of plants and animals on the earth’s surface, factors that affect the distribution and species richness of organisms in Indonesia, types of biomes on earth, dispersal and adaptation, animal migration and barriers, endemism, invasive species.

8. Ornithology

Course Code      : BIP-414

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

provides explanations to students about the history of the discovery of bird fossils, detailed systematics and basic morphological differences between bird taxon in the world, bird migration, digestive system, respiratory system, urogenital system , anatomy, uniqueness in birds, as well as avian research techniques.

9. Ichtiology

Course Code      : BIP-415

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course studies the classification, structure and function of organs for survival, reproductive processes, behavior, distribution and growth of fish.

10. Ornamental Plant Botany

Course Code      : BIP-

credit                  : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

Discusses the Role and Botany of Ornamental Plants; Definition, Role of ecology, socio-culture, categories (outdoor and indoor); Cultivation (generative, vegetative reproduction, distribution), Nutrition, Media, Fertilizer, Insecticide, Organic Herbicide, Opportunities and Roles of Ecology, Economy, Food and Health.

11. Environmental Impact Analysis (AMDAL)

Course Code      : BIP-

SKS                    : 3 (3-0)

Description        :

Definition of Amdal, functions, uses and benefits, history of Amdal, link between Amdal and environmental problems. Controversy between development and environmental problems, the link between Amdal and sustainable development, regulations on EIA, understanding of environmental impacts, procedures for administering Amdal including screening, preparation of terms of reference such as scoping in the form of environmental impact assessments as well as organization and resources, preparation of Andal such as analysis and synthesis in the form of estimation and prediction of changes and environmental impacts, as well as evaluation of environmental impacts, preparation of environmental management plans (RKL) and environmental monitoring plans (RPL), the difference between RKL and RKL with environmental management efforts (UKL) and environmental monitoring efforts (UPL).

12. Limnology

Course Code      : BIP-410

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Definition of limnology and its history, classification of lotic and lentic waters, river water ecosystems, river orders and zoning, river abiotic factors (temperature, current, specific gravity, light, surface tension, viscosity/viscosity, dissolved suspension material) and river chemical factors (pH, alkalinity, dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide content, nitrogen, phosphorus, methane and their measurements), river biotic components and their functions, river pollution, impacts and management . Understanding lakes, the process of forming natural and artificial lakes, differences between natural and artificial lakes, typology of natural lakes, The structure of the lake ecosystem includes morphometry, depth zoning based on light penetration, physical and chemical factors of lakes, lake stratification based on tropical and sub-tropical temperatures, primary productivity lake, eutrophication and turnover (circulation) of lake waters, lake biology structure (viruses, bacteria, phytoplankton, neuston, periphyton, nekton, benthos, lake macrophytes), relationship of physicochemical factors with biotic components of lakes, lake pollution, impacts and management .

13. Restoration Ecology

Course Code      : BIP-411

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses the concept of ecosystem as the basis for restoration ecology, Damage and degradation of ecosystems, Basics of ecosystem restoration and the key to its success, Principles of restoration of several ecosystems: Restoration of post-mining critical land , Restoration of aquatic ecosystems, Restoration of post-fire peatlands, Restoration of mangrove forests, Restoration of coral reefs. Carbon Trade and the REDD Program (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation).

14. Human Ecology

Course Code      : BIP-412

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

describes the development of the human mind, the role of humans in the environment, human efforts to preserve their lives, human-dominated ecosystems, building an environmentally conscious society, environmental ethics, material balance, ecological anthropology, family ecology, nutrition, food and human ecological systems, communication in the perspective of human ecology, communication towards learning communities, and community empowerment based on ecology and social justice.

15. Soil Biology

Course Code      : BIP-413

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses the scope of soil biology, boundaries/definitions of soil biota, soil profile, general soil type and the role of soil biota in soil formation. Difference between humification and composting. Methods of collection and extraction of samples of soil organisms in the field and in the laboratory, methods of preserving soil organisms, types of soil organisms, classification of soil fauna, soil abiotic factors, application/role of soil biota in agriculture, research studies of soil biology.

16. Animal Ecology

Course Code      : BIP-417

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses animal ecology and its scope, environmental factors for animal life, responses and adaptations in animal breeds (physiological adaptation, structural adaptation, and behavioral adaptation), animal population and community structure, eco-energy concepts, population quantitative analysis, community quantitative analysis, animal sampling methods.

17. Animal Behavior

Course Code      : BIP-416

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

examines the notion of animal behavior; and the factors behind the behavior of the animal; understand different approaches to studying animal behavior; and know the history of the development of animal behavior. Important concepts in studying animal behavior: the role of the stimulus, the types of stimuli, and the methods used in studying animal behavior. Factors that cause the emergence of behavior: internal and external factors; communication behavior and its functions, mating and agonistic behavior in animals, group and solitary living behavior and dominance in groups, the relationship between behavior and evolution: various adaptations and organizations in nature, How to design animal behavior research.

18. Microbial Ecology

Course Code      : BIP-444

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Microbial Ecology course discusses current issues related to microbial ecology, describes types of microbial habitats (marine, fresh water, forest soil and plantations) , air). This material also emphasizes understanding the concept of the role of microbes in ecosystems (in biogeochemical cycles, biomineralization, biofertilizers, and natural decomposers). Knowing the description of the interaction of microbes with microbes, microbes with plants, microbes with animals. In addition, this material also provides an understanding of the concept of microbial community in nature (biofilm formation, quorum sensing). 

19. Microbial Enzymeology

Course Code      : BIP-418

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

course Microbial Enzymeology explains the meaning of enzymes produced by microbes, the mechanism of action of enzymes on microbes, enzyme kinetics (Km and V max), enzyme thermodynamics, and application of productive enzymes produced by microbes, as well as the isolation and purification of enzymes that are commonly performed on microbes. In addition, this course also emphasizes the concept of characterizing various types of enzymes in microbes (the influence of pH, temperature, heavy metals, substrates and stability), as well as production techniques for microbial enzymes on an industrial scale.

20. Applied Mycology

Course Code      : BIP-419

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Applied Mycology is a science that studies the concept of the role of fungi in the field of human health, the concept of the role of fungi in the field of animal health, The role of fungi in the food and beverage sector, mushrooms in the food sector, The role of mushrooms in agriculture.

21. Immunology

Course Code      : BIP-420

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Describes and discusses the immune system and immunocompetent cells, pathological mechanisms involving the immune system and the application of the immune system in the field of reproduction.

22. Nutrition and Nutrition

Course Code      : BIP-421

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

An elective course that describes the basic concepts of nutrition in every human life cycle or age group. In this course students will get a theory about how physiological changes, the importance of nutrition and nutritional needs, nutritional problems that often occur, calculating energy and nutrient needs, as well as translating nutritional needs into daily food menus, as well as nutrition in patients with diabetes mellitus. various disorders of the body system.

23. Pathobiology

Course Code      : BIP-422

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

application of various fields of biology including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. This course examines the causes of disease in general, pathology in the human body system, the mechanism of occurrence of disorders and diseases in the body and how to overcome and treat them.

C. Description of Even Semester Elective Courses

  1. Plant Morphogenesis

Course Code      : BIP-423

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Discusses the stages of plant development, factors that influence morphogenesis, ontogeny differentiation, environment, as well as physiological, regeneration and abnormality.

2. Nutrition and Phytohormones

Course Code      : BIP-424

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

The course on nutrition and phytohormones is an advanced course of Plant Physiology which discusses nutrition and plant hormones with their physiological activities and the mechanism of their formation and benefits. This course also provides an understanding of the potential of plant nutrients and hormones in improving plant products and quality. also discussed about synthetic hormones and their activities.

3. Bengkulu Food Plant Botany

Course Code      : BIP-426

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

This course is an optional course for the Biology Undergraduate Study Program which (1) provides an introduction to food plants that can be found in Bengkulu and some of them become plants. Bengkulu typical food studied from morphology, influencing factors, habitat, benefits and potential in the future. (2) Discussing about food plants classified as vegetables and fruit, cereals, nuts, and tubers that can be used as raw materials for community food.

4. Palinology

Course Code      : BIP-427

Credits               : 2 (1-1)

Description        :

(1) provides identification and identification of pollen and spores (over geological time), and in phylogenetic groups, which are determined in the clade of flowering plants; looked at the changes/evolutionary and ecological significance of different pollinating adaptations in pollen morphology.

(2) Discussing the types and characteristics of pollen (and spores) as plant differentiators and applying them in characterization and looking at the introduction of taxa; kinship (Phylogeny): Phylogenetic and Phenetic Approaches; and master the basic principles of software applications, basic instruments, standard methods for analysis and synthesis.

5. Bengkulu Endemic Plant Botany

Course Code      : BIP-

SKS                   : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

discusses the morphological and anatomical structure (botany) as well as the basis for classifying Bengkulu Endemic plants; ecosystem, generative reproduction, vegetative, life cycle, dispersal, exploration, sampling and provision of samples (herbarium), identification, determination. Ethnobotany of Bengkulu endemic plants, The role of ecology, economy, food and health.

6. Mamalogy

Course Code      : BIP-432

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course studies the characteristics of mammals, classification of mammals, Indonesian mammals, social behavior and breeding of mammals, communication and hearing behavior in mammals, migration and hibernation, evolution mammals, conservation of mammals, surveys and inventories of mammals, mammals as test animals, manufacture of preserved mammal specimens

7. Herpetology

Course Code     : BIP-433

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course is an elective course that studies the biology and diversity of herpetofauna (amphibians and reptiles), especially in Indonesia. This study covers the characteristics of taxa, evolution and phylogeny, classification, taxonomy, anatomy, reproduction, physiology, biogeography, and the important role of herpetofauna in the environment. This course also enhances students’ ability to handle herpetofauna (living and preserved specimens), species identification, and data collection methods designed in the form of mini research (laboratory and field practicum). Among the tetrapod vertebrates, herpetofauna are characterized by their interactions with the environment (physical and biological). By studying these taxa, it can also be used to illustrate many of the basic principles of biological theory.

8. Entomology

Course Code      : BIP-434

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course studies the role of insects in the human condition, morphology, anatomy, development and metamorphosis of insects, factors that influence insect life, insect behavior, key to order determination insect orders, classification and description of several insect orders, insect pest control and insect collection methods.

9. Phytopathology

Course Code      : BIP-441

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Phytopathology is the study of plant diseases, disease causes, prevention, control of disease. Phytopathology describes the causative agents of plant diseases, detection and diagnosis of plant pathogens, diseases that because of it. Phytopathology also describes the epidemiology, measurement and control of inoculum, as well as host metabolism and host mortality due to pathogenic toxins. Phytopathology describes constructive and active defense mechanisms, as well as genetic compatibility and incompatibility. Phytopathology describes the process of controlling plant diseases and plant-pathogenic interactions

10. Management of Coastal Areas

Course Code      : BIP-429

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

Discusses general knowledge about coastal areas and natural resources, distribution, status and important functions of coastal natural resources to the environment. Ecological & Administrative boundaries of coastal areas. Coastal Ecosystem Type. Fisheries and Coastal Aquaculture. Issues or Various Problems in coastal areas. Management Concepts, Planning, Goals, Goals with specific reference to the function, importance of coastal habitats, conservation and restoration. Policy. Laws and organizations related to the conservation and management of Coastal SDA-H. Case Study on  Regional and Coastal Natural Resources Problems and Management.

11. Management of Swamp and Watershed Ecosystems

Course Code      : BIP-430

Credits               : 2 (2-0)

Description        :

Definition of watersheds, watersheds as an ecosystem, components of watershed ecosystems, physical, chemical and biological characteristics and socio-economics of watersheds, hydrological systems DAS, watershed management includes rain, interception, infiltration, evapotranspiration, surface runoff, erosion, sedimentation and flooding as well as conservation of soil resources in the watershed area. Understanding Wetland Ecosystems, definitions and types of swamps; the background, objectives, benefits and regulations of swamp management, the relationship between watershed management and swamp ecosystems, swamp zoning based on tidal water and rainfall, management of non-tidal lowland swamps, management of freshwater tidal swamps, and management of brackish water tidal swamps, understanding of peat swamp forest ecosystems, peat soils, typology, utilization and impact on the abiotic and biotic environment, problems of peatland fires and their management, reclamation of acid peat swamps, utilization of brackish swamp (mangrove) ecosystems, problems and their management, utilization of freshwater swamps and swamps, problems and their management for increasing soil fertility and food productivity.

12. Management of Wildlife

Course Code      : BIP-431

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Definition and objectives of Wildlife Management, classification of wild animals, wildlife management and management processes, history of wildlife management, differences in principles between preservation and conservation and management wildlife, national regulations and international agreements related to wildlife management, impacts of population growth, fragmentation and habitat degradation on wildlife populations, habitat management (food sources, water and shelter in the form of canopies and nests), overpopulation management, forms of conflict management between humans and wildlife, types and types of management of endangered wild animals, management of micro and macro habitats, typology of wildlife habitats and their regulations, the impact of species introduction, exotic and invasive species and diseases on wildlife habitats and populations and their management, hunting , wildlife trade and its regulations, wildlife management through ex situ and in situ conservation, use of wild animals by domestication.

13. Plant Ecology

Course Code      : BIP-428

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Studying the relationship/interaction between plants and the environment. Starting from the concept of space and habitat, organisms, populations, plant communities, vegetation, limiting factors, environmental factors, ecosystems, biogeochemical cycles, terrestrial biomes, primary and secondary productivity, studying various types of succession, data collection methods to vegetation analysis.

14. Genetic Conservation

Course Code      : BIP-445

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

The main services that will be delivered to participants in the Genetic Conservation course are why it is necessary to conserve biodiversity, species threat and extinction, understanding genetic conservation, genetic management of endangered species, methodologies in genetic conservation, genetics and extinction, genetic diversity, genetic evolution, genetic consequences of small populations, population genomes, and effects of genetics on small populations

15. Soil Biology

Course Code     : BIP-413

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course discusses basic concepts and principles in soil biology and tropical soil microbiology, especially soils in Bengkulu province. Mastery in the field of soil biology and soil microbiology in discussing the nature of soil biology and global changes, the diversity of life in the soil, soil systems, roots, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa, nematodes, enchytraeidae, macroinvertebrates, acari, collembolans, physiology and biochemistry of soil organisms

16. Food Microbiology

Course Code      : BIP-436

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Food Microbiology is a science that studies the basic concepts of Food Microbes, studying the response of microbial growth in the food environment. Food Microbiology also explains the role of microbes in food, food damage caused by food and diseases caused by microbes originating from food. Food Microbiology also explains how to control microbes in food, how to detect microbes in food and how to store food properly.

17. Parasitology

Course Code      : BIP-437

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Elective course that explains about parasitic hosts, mechanisms of parasites infecting the host body and how to prevent them, geographic distribution, morphology and life cycles that cause disease in humans. The subject of discussion in this course covers the phylum protozoa, types of worms which include nematodes, cestodes and trematodes. Arthropods which include insects, arachnids, and others, as well as fungi and other parasitic infections that cause disease in living things. This course also explains the mechanism of infecting parasites and how to overcome them.

18. Health Bacteriology

Course Code      : BIP-438

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Health Bacteriology is a science that studies the basic concepts of Health Biology and its relationship with other sciences, being able to understand, how plants obtain and distribute nutrients and water, how plants grow and develop, how plants are responsive to the surrounding environment, able to explain microbial biology, how infection and immunity, able to explain pathogenic bacteria and the diseases they cause, able to explain, able to explain pathogenic viruses and the diseases they cause, able to explain pathogenic protozoa, able to explain Helminthes Pathogens, Parasites, and How to Control Infections

19. Human and Population Genetics

Course Code      : BIP-439

Credit Points      : 3 (2-1)

Description         :

This course is a general introduction to empirical and theoretical population genetics that discusses the main forces and processes involved in shaping genetic variation and evolutionary processes in populations nature (mutation, drift, selection, migration, recombination, mating patterns, population size and subdivision of populations), and methods of measuring genetic variation in nature. Understanding the formation of inter- and intra-population genetic variation as part of the conservation strategy and therapeutic management of genetic disorders based on molecular population analysis.

20. Microbial Genetics

Course Code      : BIP-440

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

This course contains the basic principles of Microbes, the basic principles of genetics (DNA and RNA) In general, the structure and function of prokaryotic genes, the composition of genes in prokaryotes (operon), its expression and regulation system, gene expression control, Lac, Tryp and Gal operon. Microbial genetic biotechnology, microbial genetic applications, and microbial genetic biotechnology products.

21. Biological Control

Course Code      : BIP-443

Credits               : 3 (2-1)

Description        :

Biological Control Course  is an elective subject in the Biology Study Program, Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Bengkulu University. This course consists of 3 credits, and is given in (even) semesters. The study studied in this course is the understanding and principles of pest control and management. Types and types of pests, types and types of target pests, symptoms and causes of pest explosions. Ecological aspects in pest control, aspects in the economic threshold and factors that affect the economic threshold. Various methods of pest control (chemical, biological and ecological) within the scope of residential and residential pests (urban pest) and integrated pest control (IPM).