Matrix Card Lost

Aiks.. Don't know what happened to my laptop.. Just now I already typed the whole passage but now gone.. I have to re-type.

Last Saturday I bought a formal coat in JUSCO. I ironed it and sprayed it with Febreeze because I really like the coat very much. When I wore it to class this Tuesday, I lost my matrix card.. Not that I'm very superstitious, I'm quite saddened by this case.

When I asked a fellow Mr Eeu for help, he even laughed at me by replying me "So fast?" Meaning, I lost my Student ID or we call it matrix card so fast. Very shameful since I'm only in the university for not more than one month. I planned to scan my first matrix card and upload it here.. but looks like I'm too slow.

Thanks to my partner Hang, or Zhi Hang. He helped me to look for the card as well as accompanied me though the hours when I'm helpless and down. Early this morning he also went to search for my card together with me even my class started 2 hours later. Argh.. It's late. Night daddy mommy granny sis n bro.

Bowling and Carom Selection for SUKAM

Both bowling and carom are very popular here. Many people volunteer to join the game. I myself never even once step foot into the bowling centre. However, thanks to my gang, they pull me to join.

We went to play in Skudai Parade 5th floor this afternoon. I really starts from zero. I don't even know the position I should pose when playing and I don't even know how to hold the ball properly, needless to mention all the terms. I learnt a lot of things today. Such as the word 'strike' is used when u empty the lane. And also they have special shoes for the game. My scores is in fact not bad.. I'm very proud of myself.

In fact, I even strike twice in the 3 rounds of bowling game. Very shy.. Haha.. I'm not a very sports spirited person all the while.



I was selected to represent my college for the carom competition as well. Thrilled! I will surely do my best for KRP. ^^ I hope I will be selected for the bowling game as well. Haha.. :) Bowling is sure a fun activity.

This evening, I went for basketball training as well. I am still okay at the part of ball-dump.. But, when it comes to the real scenario of the game, I'm too soft to block my opponents. I myself also don't like the pushy body contact and so on. Hence for basketball I don't think they will select me. But still, it's a very good experience for me.

Tomorrow is JUSCO Card Member Day

JUSCO is one of the nearest shopping mall to UTM. It's inside the University Park. My friend that happen to be going tomorrow will help me to stock my Marigold Peel Fresh Apple and Grapes with Aloe Vera. Thank god.

I never realize that the Marigold Peel Fresh juices play such important part in my life till now. Upon the first 2 weeks here, I'm constipated. Maybe I still didn't adapt to the food here. Until last Saturday, our senior took us out to JUSCO. I went to 'store' food as if war is coming. Lol. I took the risk to buy the big box of the apple juice. Since I have no fridge, I shared the apple juice with my friends. And I left some for experimenting. It's about one week now and the juice is still in good condition even I don't put it in the fridge. (ps: I don't have a fridge over here in my hostel, and to bring a fridge here, I will need to pay RM50 for it a semester.

Okay, back to last Saturday. After buying, we already missed the bus. It's night and rained heavily. The crowd in the bus and taxi station is sardin-packed. Really frustfrating. It's a miracle that we don't have to stand there for more than 5 minutes. There is a taxi coming and without thinking I act spontaneously by jumping into the taxi. All my seniors and friends were shocked. They still didn't realize what's going on. Thanks to my reflex.

After getting on the taxi, the driver asked whether we know or not the cost of the ride. I replied RM5. He replied again by saying RM6 since we bought a lot of things. He said I'm an 'old-bird'. Lol.. He told me the new freshmen here will only stand there and wait for the taxi to reach the front of their face. Lol.. I just simply said ok and my gang of course laughed out loud, roaring, because we're just into the university for not even 2 weeks yet.

HAhahahaha.. 

Sports and Co-curricular Activities

SUKAM is a big event in UTM and our college Rahman Putra is the host for SUKAM for quite some years. Our college is likely to be the best college in sports compared to other colleges in UTM. Also our college is the most strategic of all in UTM because it's near the central of the university. Everybody is dying to enter our college that has the capacity of 3000 over students. ( mahasiswa/ mahasiswi )

I've been very sporting in all kinds of events since I'm here in UTM because I feel that everything here is once in the life time experience. Also, I heard there's some quotas for active students. I hope KRP wants me.. lol..

For the coming SUKAM I will be taking parts in 8 sports event. Archery, Basketball, Chess, Drought, Carom, Scrabble, Sahibba, and also Aerobic Dance competition. Of course the other 3 of my gang will also go along with me.. This is one of our master plan in UTM.. :)

I also planning to enter the Malaysian Navy Association. I suggested this to my parents and they ended up very disapprovingly. Hmmph.. A hard decision to make. The activities for the Navy is very interesting and highly challenging. If I don't do all those stuff now, I'm not going to have other chances to do them later when I'm old. Maybe I will have to drop this because no girls ( chinese ) wants to enter the Navy with me. :-/

There are also other interesting co-curricular activities here in UTM. A few that catches my attentions are below:-

Culinary Group - All the cooking materials and apparatus are provided. And free food too. lol

SRC Hiking Group- We have trekking, night walk, mountain bike, roping, and kayaking here.

Golf Group- Private golf club and membership.

Scuba Dive- Joining this will have lifetime membership and also lifetime diving licence.

Equins- Private horse-riding club with membership. Joining this will learn a lot of horse riding technique, as well as how to take care of a horse properly including 'horse language'.

 

Suggestions?

The beginning of SEM I

My class starts this week, meaning homework follows too. I have difficulties to remember what I learnt during STPM. Luckily I brought my MR. SIM's Organic Chemistry notes. Phew.. The notes really help a lot. I have a very excellent Prof. Madya teaching me organic chemistry. I think she is the best lecturer I ever have. I want everyone to know her-PROF MADYA DR. ZAINOHA ZAKARIA. She's great!

Also, the educational system in UTM is different. Our courses have speed tests and quizzes at anytime. This is a good thing since we will be working our butts off everyday. :) A kind of motivation for me that always like to laze around. I will have study group with my gang here every night. I really hope these will go on for the next coming years. I feel my life is actually more fulfilling when I do everything seriously.

This semester I have to take microbiology, intermediate mathematics, statistics, organic chemistry, and also Islamic and Asian civilization TITAS. The schedule for classes is very light compared to STPM where we have many lessons cramp together in a week. In here, we have only 2-6 hours of classes everyday. This is a good thing because we have more flexible time to do revision and also to do some sports and other activities.

Answering to daddy's question here, how are the lecturers performing here? To me, every lecturer I have met is a Dr. or Prof Madya, they sure have their capabilities in the fields they are familiar with. So far, I can follow their classes. A short record of appreciation here for having such nice lecturers. However, I don't know why this whole week I've not met my Microbiology lecturer yet. He or she has been absent through the first week. I hope I can get to see the lecturer at tomorrow, which is Friday and also the last day of my first week of lesson here.

Sleep-Over

In the Western countries, friends sleeping over at friends house is considered normal. My parents doesn't let me sleep-over however.

Facing my writer's block due to monotonal life in static these days, my friends suddenly suggested to sleep-over at my room. :) What an experience! And so, Mung Hsia and Yuwei pushed Phaik Chuen's empty bed over beside my bed and the 3 of us had pillow talks till 1 something am..

Suddenly at about 5am I jumped up.. ( I'm not a morning person, but in my hostel bedroom I always jump up an hour or so before my alarm rings. ) And through 'glancing', I managed to see the sleeping face of Mung Hsia and Yuwei.. Haha.. Shh.. Luckily I didn't see any saliva drooling.. ( ps: I think they will belasah me if they see what I write here )

ps2: daddy, the condition of the digi broadband deteriorates..I can't even sign in my MSN. Maybe it's the coverage problem. Inside our campus has the DC (Digi Campus Booth) I think I will go there and ask them to settle this problem for me. Not very happy with the service now.

Carpet Meeting

In England, they have Round Table, but in UTM, what we have is only carpet plus the square table (printer box). haha. Last night I set up the straw carpet in the middle of my bedroom. I used the printer box as the 'square table'. Also, I used Pei Jun's blanket as the table mat. Shhhhhh.......

And so the four of us had our sacred top secret meeting. Malaysia government like to organize jamuan before any events, and so we as the children of Malaysia, we also have the Malt Choc before the meeting starts.

Ok, I have the writer's block now. tada, next topic.

Surprise from daddy

Daddy bought me a 3 in 1 printer today. I'm so thrilled. He bought everything in one hour. Fast! That's great. I will plan my usage properly. Maybe I can start a printing and photocopy or scanning business in UTM. Haha.. What do u think dad? It's a canon PIXMA MP145 Canon. Simple outlook and good functions with maintenance service. Here is the seller's details.. Daddy pls check out..

PINE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY in (JUSCO TMN UNIVERSITY)

Mr Wong 016-7628115

I love you daddy and mommy. I'm homesick after u and grandma with KIM back this afternoon. It's all so soon. 2days stay only. T.T I hope I can see you all longer. Tomorrow is my first day of my class. Statistics.. I already try my best to choose biology subs. Aiks.. Tuesday I will be having organic chem-functional groups some more. I'm praying now. Please pray with me.. Good night everyone. 

Letter from Mommy

Orientation Tips:

1. Be careful and alert all the time.. ( don't cha3 bou1 )

2. Think carefully before joining too much activities.. ( don't over hectic, academic is number one )

3. Please read the registration and course booklets in details.

4. Bring the map always by your side and explore.

5. Don't forget to take care of your health ya..

6. Remember to look at the notice boards for latest info.

7. Don't compete with others, do your best is enough..

8. Don't revise for exam. Study for knowledge. Use SQ3R method proposed by FP Robinson in year 1946- Survey, Question, Read, Recite and Review.

Conclusion:

DO's : LEARN, PLAY, OBSERVE, THINK

DON'Ts: SHOW OFF, POLITICS AMONG FRIENDS, SELFISH, TRAP IN GEOMETRY OF LOVE

Zodiac Story

I've met friends from all over Malaysia. We notice that the mandarin and dialects we speak are different. So one of my friend, Grace suggested that we use the 12 Zodiacs as example to differentiate the different assimilated dialect. So she ask me to speak out the 12 zodiacs in Hokkien.. In Penang, my Hokkien is kinda lame. But here.. I'm queen. lol.. Rat, Cow, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Chicken, Dog, Pig. I can speak really fluently in one 12seconds. This, again is a private joke. lol.. Since then, they frequently tell me to present my 'talent' to different people. :)

Spooky- Ah Piao

Schools are always a good scene for spooky stories. Same thing goes for UTM. Sad cases happened all the while. This remind me to be more careful for the sake of the people that love me.

I prefer myself to be quite gallant but when it comes to 2 things I'm as timid as a little mouse and make myself a joke in front of others. The first thing is cockroach. Even I have a can of insecticide in my hand, I can't even spray at it. Second thing is the spooky stuff.. Ghosts.. One of my friends name them Ah Piao.. I'm scared to death these few days hearing all sorts of stories by the seniors. Every night I'm terrified to off the lights before sleeping. I shut the window panes tight and clip the curtains with dozens of clips before sleeping.

Recently, everyone speaks of Ah Piao.. It's because there is a female student found dead in her bedroom in K09. Her death is due to excessive bleeding after deliver the baby in her own room. The baby died too unattended. They're discovered only after few days in her doom. I sincerely hope and wish that they find peace. Rumours say that the baby belong to one of the fellows in the university. That's all I know. I'm not supposed to say anymore. This is my own respect for the female student. I only quote this for the information of my close family and friends. I hope 'they' don't mind. I'm sorry if I do offended anyone. What a sad story. 

Thanks Daddy for DIGI Broadband

I'm touched because my daddy brings me some presents to Johor. He departed last late night and rush here this morning merely to hand me my DIGI broadband. My grandmother comes along too and also brother KIM. He looks thin but he's quite muscular when he took off his shirt.. lol..Anyway I miss granny a lot. ( She's now beside me :> ) I hope my siblings are all here too. It's been a whole long week since I see them. I cannot play 'pajor' with my little bro too.

My daddy subscribes DIGI broadband to ease my Internet usage in UTM. The DIGI EDGE has a USB modem. Only now that I know USB stands for Universal Serial Bus. That's cute. I've always think that Bill Gates is a playful person. His Windows XP if you would notice, the words X & P form a face with a tongue sticking out. That's how I see it.. And, my sister is happy because my dad subscribes the DIGI business plan together with the broadband service. Thus changing our pre-paid to post-paid. So my sister finally has her own SIM card. Congrats.. ( yy, u r so lucky.. I only register SIM card when I'm 17.. and also registered myself leh ) The SIM here stands for Subscriber Identity Module. Oops.. would you guys think that I'm doing promotion for DIGI? But yes, I love DIGI.. I support DIGI. I use DIGI for my whole life. :)  The best in Malaysia.

Daddy reached early in the morning today, so I finally have the chance to online with my own laptop hence to search some books in the PSZ library. A little bit of intro here about my library: Our library consists of 5 floors with automated borrowing & return books system more so with a built in mini theatre. I guess that will be my favourite corner in the future. I'm grateful to be one of its members.  

Daddy also bring me the bags I ordered from China here to Johor for me. They are all extremely  especially the Boston bags. They are of very high quality. Who says things from China are not reliable?

MHS- Kolej Rahman Putra

What is MHS? It stands for Minggu Haluan Siswa or orientation. I have a lot of fun in this week. I Love UTM, my university. It's so huge. I hope I can know all the routes and its whereabouts in these 4 years in UTM.

Also, within this week I've known bunches of new peoples and friends. My newest besties are Grace, Yu Wei, Meng Xia, Qing Ru, Li Ting, Wei Yi, etc.. I still don't remember the names of other people... However, I'll try my best. Also, I meet a senior from CLHS named KC aka Qi Quan aka SQ.. lol.. those that know this will laugh out loud.. ahemm.. ok, he's a nice guy.. and he's been really helpful.. and most of all, my mom likes him best.. She even took the initiative to ask his phone number for me. She told me he is quite good looking.. lol.. ( the lol here doesn't mean I deny the statement, but it's so not my mom..perhaps she's tired of me already and want to get rid of me.. haha.. :P )

The whole MHS week is very memorable to me. After all, this is my first time to be accepted by a university.  A very jolly and fun week! I've volunteered into the MHS night choir performance.. The actions for the song- I Have A Dream has now become a private joke among my gang.. lol.. can't help to laugh now.. I'll upload the video here after my friend upload it.. ( mom, pls rmb to check for updates ya! )  Also, our gang is the CHARLIE ANGELS EXPLORER GANG.. We've done many humorous things and also like to explore the UTM compound ourselves. Once, we try to be clever to take the shortcut route to the C08 Biosciences classroom, alas, it turns out that we went to the wrong destination. :-/ Thanks to Mr Eew for his tour around the campus, now we manage to see almost the whole parts of UTM Skudai. I begin to love my new life here buzzing with friends.

The day before yesterday, we have a private opening ceremony for my electric stove. We cooked noodles secretly in my room.. That was fantastically fun! Oh, mom, I notice that when I put in the honey into iced water the honey will solidify.. I've never experience such before. Anyway, what a meal we have..

After that we went to JUSCO, and to a fashion shop. I mistaken eye-liner for eye-shadow... lol.. I test the eye-liner at my eyelids. Looks like I need to brush up my English even though I had band6 for my MUET.. So I ended up being named 'eye-liner girl'..zz.. funny. Oh, pa and ma, my friends also call me 'electronic girl'.. It's because I brought so many electrical devices with me.. But I would like to say thank you to both of you. Because of what you give, my life in UTM is comfortable.

Boys Over Flower- Because I'm Stupid Lyrics (by Kim Hyun Joong)

BECAUSE I'M STUPID
ps:Song can be listened at right corner-my fav video





Naemeoriga neomuna nappaseo (I'm really, very foolish)
Neo hanapakke nan moreugo (I know of no one other than you)
Tareun sarameun pogoittneun neon (You're looking at someone else)
Ireon naema-eumdo moreugettji (Yet you have no idea of my feelings like that)

Neoui harue narun eoptgettji (I won't be in your days)
Tto chu'eokjoch'a eoptgettjiman ( I won't be in the memories either, however)
Neoman paraman pogoittneun nan (Only you, I looked only at you)
Chakku nunmuli heureugoisseo (And the tears keep coming)

Neoui dwaetmoseubeul poneungeotdo nan haengbokiya(As I watch you walking past, I'm still happy)
Ajik naui ma-eumeul mollado (Even though u still don't know my heart)
Kkeutnae seuch'ideusi kado oohh..(I should stop this and go)

Niga neomu pogosip'eun nalen (I really want to see the day)
Neomu kyeondigi himdeul naleneun (I'm withstanding the pain each day)
Neoreul saranghanda ipgae maemdola ("I love you" is playing on my lips)
Honja dasi tto CRYING FOR YOU (Alone once again, crying for you)
Honja dasi tto MISSING FOR YOU (Alone once again, missing for you)
Baby,I love you, I'm waiting for you...

Neoui hame nan eoptgettji (I won't be in your days)
Tto kieokjoch'a eoptgettjiman (I won't be remembered either, however)
Neoman paraman pogoittneun nan (Only you, I looked only at you)
Honja ch'neokeul mandeulgo isseo (I"m making memories alone)

Naegen sarangiran areumdaun sangch'eokat'a (Loving you is like having a beautiful wound)
Neoui yeppeun misoreul poado (I look at your pretty smile also)
Hamkke nan utjido mathae (But I cannot laugh with you)

Niga neomu saenggaknaneun nalen (I'm thinking about you so much everyday)
Kaseum sirigo seulp'eun naleneun (My heart is hurting in all these sad days)
Niga pogosip'ta ipgae maemdola ("I want to see you" is playing on my lips)
Honja dasi tto CRYING FOR YOU (Alone once again, crying for you)
Honja dasi tto MISSING FOR YOU (Alone once again, missing for you)
Baby,I love you, I'm waiting for you...

Bye,bye, never say goodbye,
Ireohke chapji mothajiman (Even though I can't hold you like this)
I need you amu maldo mothae I want you (I need you, I can't say anything more, I want you)
Paraedo dasi paraedo (I keep on hoping too, I'll keep hoping)

Niga neomu pogosip'eun nalen (I really want to see the day)
Neomu kyeondigi himdeul naleneun (I'm withstanding the pain each day)
Neoreul saranghanda ipgae maemdola ("I love you" is playing on my lips)
Honja dasi tto MISSING FOR YOU (Alone once again, missing for you)

Niga neomu saenggaknaneun nalen (I'm thinking about you so much everyday)
Kaseum sirigo seulp'eun naleneun (My heart is hurting in all these sad days)
Niga pogosip'ta ipgae maemdola ("I want to see you" is playing on my lips)
Honja dasi tto CRYING FOR YOU (Alone once again, crying for you)
Honja dasi tto MISSING FOR YOU (Alone once again, missing for you)
Baby,I love you, I'm waiting for you...

************** THE END ***************

KIM HYUN JOONG-SS501 Leader

Hey fans of Boys Over Flowers F4 Korean Version.. This is our JiHoo from his childhood photo till now. Enjoy~ :) This is rare to find..

BYE BYE P LICENSE

Bye bye my P license.. Finally I go and do the Driving License after all these time.. This leng lui photo left only one here.. sobs.. i don't have any other copy already.

However, I still don't have my parents permission to drive. Even test drive also cannot. Sometimes I also don't understand what they're thinking. :) Maybe it's for my own good. But, I really hope they can let me try first; not before I even start the engine they already yell...:-?

COURSE CONTENT

This is the new FBB Building in UTM..



Well, right after creating this blog, someone so co-incidentally wooted me in MSN.. And so, he become the first person to know the existence of my new blog. I tell him to guess the blog's url and he told me a name- burning solitude. Sounds manic.. Maybe in his mind I'm so siao alr..

Anyway this post is just to fill up the page. ooooh... I forgot to tell. the course I get is my 2nd choice de Applied Science Industrial Bio for Bioscience & Bioengineering Faculty (ps:purposely write so long so can sound more pro..but in fact i dont know much about this course.i hope it will turn out to be a good one that can solve my 'burning solitude'.. lol) Well, my ps is longer than my sentence.. If someone read this they are ready to turn on their fan or air-cond already..(because sweat)

So if u guys wanna know the content of my course I will attach here at below: (Mommy I post here for u to see ya..)
SQG 1303 Microbiology
Synopsis:
Introduces major theories in the area of microbiology, emphasizing on the basic concepts in microbiology, aseptic techniques and microscopy. Discussion includes different classes of microorganism, especially bacteria: anatomy, nutrient requirement and physical factors influencing growth and metabolism, microbial genetics; microbial diversity include Fungi, Algae and Protozoa; physical and chemical control of microorganisms; diseases caused by microorganisms, industries related to microorganism such as food and environment. Assignments are given to be carried out in their own group. Student will be assessed based on individual and group performance. Upon completion, students should be able to define basic concept in microbiology, to differentiate microorganisms of different classes and their roles in health, industry and environment.

References:
1. Tortora, G.J., Funke, B.R. and Case, C.L., (2001) Microbiology: An Introduction, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company.
2. Madigan M.T., Martinko, J.M. and Parker, J. (2004) Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 10th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall.
1. Ingraham, J.L., (2004) Introduction to Microbiology: A Case-History Approach, Brookes Cole

SQG 1811 Practical in Microbiology
Synopsis:
Designed to expose the students to conducting experiment and analysis in microbiology laboratory. Focus will be given on guiding the students for safe handling of microorganisms. Students will be divided into several groups and required to carry out the outlined experiment during each session of laboratory practices. The experiments are mainly focusing on the basic techniques in handling microorganisms including aseptic technique, media preparation, inoculation and isolation of pure culture. Analysis of microbial growth and biochemical and morphological characterization of microorganisms were also carried out. Students are required to produce laboratory report for each experiment in their own group. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss basic concept in microbiological practices and to perform safe and independent work in microbiology laboratory.

References:
1. Atlas, R.M., Brown, A., Dobra, K.W. and Miller, L. (1984) Experimental Microbiology: Fundamentals and Applications. Macmillan Publishing Company. New York.
2. Harold, J.B. (1996) Microbiological Application: A Laboratory Manual in General Biology. Time Mirror Int. Publishers.
3. Barnett, M.E. (1992) Microbiology Laboratory Exercises. WCB Publishers

SQG 1143 Molecular and Cellular Biology
Synopsis:
Introduces basics of cell biology. Emphasis is on ultrastructure of eukaryotes and prokaryotes, principle of DNA central dogma as well as cell interaction in biology system. Discussion focuses on replication, transcription and translation in bacteria and eukaryotes and their differences. Students will be exposed to methods for data mining and data analysis for conducting sequence alignment, similarity searching, phylogenetic analysis, gene finding and protein structure prediction. Upon completion, students should be able to have a command on the concepts, processes and techniques used on living system as well as available computational tools and databases relevant to biological research.

References:
1. Acquaah, G. (2004) Understanding Biotechnology: An Integrated and Cyber-Based Approach. Pearson, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
2. Karp, G. (2002) Cell and Molecular Biology. John Wiley and Sons, New York.
3. Voet, D. and Voet, J. (2004) Biochemistry. 3rd ed. Wiley International Edition.

SQG 1173 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism
Synopsis:
Introduces some major principles in the biochemistry of the cells in relation to the mechanism of metabolic reaction in eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. Discussion will focus on the properties of water as medium for most of the biochemical reaction, basic structures of biomolecules such as carbohydrate, protein and lipid, metabolism of carbohydrate including catabolism and anabolism of glucose and glycogen, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport chain. Important aspects of protein metabolism, lipid breakdown and synthesis are also discussed. Students are divided into their own groups in order to encourage group discussion for class activities such as assignments, presentations and learning portfolio preparation. Assessment will be carried out based on their group and individual performances. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss the basic structures of biomolecules, concept of metabolic pathways involving enzyme-catalysed reaction, mechanism of energy generation during metabolism and the point of integration for biomolecules metabolism.

References:
1. Voet, D., Voet, J. and Pratt, C.W. (2006) Fundamentals of Biochemistry Life at the Molecular Level, Wiley Asia Student Edition.
2. McKee, T. and McKee, J. R, (2006), Biochemistry An Introduction 2nd edition, WCB/ McGraw Hill
3. Horton, H.R., Moran, L.A., Scrimgeour, K.G., Perry, M.D., and Rawn, J.D. (2006), Principles of Biochemistry 4th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, U.S.A

SQG 1801 Practical in Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism
Pre-requisite: SQG 1173 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolism
Synopsis:
Designed to expose the students to conducting experiment and analysis in biochemistry laboratory. Focus will be given on guiding the students for safe handling of chemicals and equipments. The laboratory sessions will be focusing on the concept of separation and quantitative analysis, qualitative and quantitative analysis of carbohydrate and lipid, quantitative analysis of soluble protein, protein denaturation and enzyme kinetics. Students are required to produce laboratory report for each experiment in their own group. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic concept in biochemical practices and to perform safe and independent work in biochemistry laboratory.

References:
1. Mc.Kee, T and Mc.Kee, J. R (2003). Biochemistry the Molecular Basis of Life. McGraw-Hill Higher Education. New York. 3rd ed.
2. Nelson, D.L and Cox, M.M (2004). Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry. W.H. Freeman 4th ed.
3. Voet, V. (2004) Biochemistry. John Wiley 3rd ed. Asia Student Edition

SQG 2153 Genetic Engineering
Pre-requisite: SQG 1143 Cellular and Molecular Biology
Synopsis:
Facilitates basic knowledge in gene manipulation based on current researches and development in the field of genetic engineering. Developed procedures such as cloning, screening and characterization of foreign heterologous genes in Escherichia coli host will be discussed. Characterization and development of cloning vector will also be covered. Among other things to be included will be DNA isolation, the types of enzymes used in molecular biology, insertion of foreign DNA, preparation of host cell, transformation and screening of cloned DNA as well as the making of genomic and cDNA library. Various kinds of screening DNA libraries will be uncovered together with simple and basic characterization of clones obtained from screening a library. Students will be asked to make a poster as a group assignment. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss the main concepts and techniques of genetic engineering.

References:
1. Acquaah, G. (2004) Understanding Biotechnology: An Integrated and Cyber-Based Approach. Pearson, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
2. Karp, G. (2002) Cell and Molecular Biology. John Wiley and Sons, New York.
3. Voet, D. and Voet, J. (2004) Biochemistry. 3rd ed. Wiley International Edition.

SQG 2821 Genetic Engineering Practical
Pre-requisite: SQG 2153 Genetic Engineering
Synopsis:
Designed to expose the students to conducting experiment in gene manipulation. The laboratory sessions will focus on developed procedures such as cloning, screening and characterization of foreign heterologous genes in Escherichia coli host. Students are required to produce laboratory report for each experiment in their own group. Upon completion, students should be able to apply basic concepts in genetic engineering practices and to perform safe and independent work in genetic engineering laboratory.

References:
1. Maniatis, T., Fritish, E.F. and Sambrook, J. (1989) Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual. 2nd ed. Cold Harbor. N.Y.
2. Glover, D.M. and Hames, B.D. (1995) DNA Cloning 1: A Practical Approach, Core Techniques. 2nd ed. The Practical Approach Series.
3. Karp, G. (2005) Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons. New York.

SQG 2313 Physiology and Screening of Industrial Microorganisms
Pre-requisite: SQG 1303 Microbiology
Synopsis:
This subject introduces the students to the role of microbes and how some of them may be isolated from the environment. The course aims to address the following topics such as identification of potential industrial microbes, microbial growth requirements, enumeration techniques and preparation of stock culture, isolation of strict anaerobes, hyperthermophiles, fungi, alkalophiles, acidophiles and actinomycetes from the environment. Important biotechnological application and benefits of each microbe will also be discussed. Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to understand the roles & importance of microbes, identify & explain various microbial growth requirements, acquire knowledge of how various microorganisms can be screened/isolated from the environment and explain their application in biotechnology.

References:
1. Madigan MT, Martinko, J and Parker, J (2004), Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 10th ed., Pearson Prentice Hall.
2. Tortora, GJ, Funke, BR and Case, CL (2004) Microbiology: An Introduction, The Benjamin/Cummings Publishing Company.
3. Labeda, DP (1989), Isolation of Biotechnological Organisms from Nature, McGraw Hill Publishing, USA.

SQG 2683 Protein Separation Techniques in Biotechnology
Pre-requisite: SQG 1173 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolisme
Synopsis:
Discussion on the protein structure: primary, secondary, tertiary and quarternary structures and chemical characteristics of protein. Getting started with protein purification; preparations of cell free extract, protein quantification, manipulation of proteins in solution, precipitation techniques of soluble proteins. Isolation of membrane and particulate-associated proteins; purification of proteins using chromatographic techniques: gel filtration chromatography, HPLC, ion exchange chromatography, hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC), affinity chromatography. Electrophoretic techniques; preparation of SDS-PAGE, detection and recovery of proteins from polyacrylamide gels, 2-dimensional gel system. Purification of recombinant protein.

References:
1. Rosernberg, I.M. (1996), Protein Analysis and Purification Benchtop Techniques, Birkhauser
2. Scopes, R.K. (1994), Protein Purification Principles and Practice 3ed, Springer
3. Voet, D., Voet, J. and Pratt, C.W. (2006) Fundamentals of Biochemistry Life at the Molecular Level, Wiley Asia Student Edition.

SQG 2712 Biocomputation and Bioinformatics
Synopsis:
Computer applications in Biology using basic software and advanced biocomputational techniques. Students learn to access appropriate public databases and search format. Introduction to DNA, genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics as a whole picture of computer impact in biology field will be conducted throughout the course. Emphasis is on protein analyses from protein sequence to prediction of its structure and function. Upon completion, students should be able to define and apply current bioinformatics techiques widely used in biology field (information retrieving involving sequence annotation, gene submission, multiple alignment, homology similarity search, secondary prediction and phylogenetic analysis).

References:
1. Dan, E.K. and Michael, L.R. (2002) Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics. Pearson Ed.
2. Bergeron, B. (2002) Bioinformatics Computing. 1st ed. Prentice Hall PTR.
3. Jean, M.C. and Cedric, N. (2003) Bioinformatics for Dummies. Dummies

SQG 2513 Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
Synopsis:
This course integrates discipline of chemical engineering, microbiology, molecular biology, enzyme, biochemistry and application in biotechnology. Topics taught include the rational application of microorganism and enzymes in bioprocess industry, bioprocess flowsheeting including upstream and downstream processes. The theory, application, basic construction and relevant engineering calculations are introduced for common unit operations found in bioprocess industries. Such unit operations are the bioreactor, membrane separation system, sedimentation and centrifugation, extraction, heat exchanger, and etc. Sterilization processes are introduced in brief. Upon completion, students should be able to define the biological aspect in bioprocess engineering, and is able to identify as well as critically solve simple engineering problems for various operation units

References:
1. Shuler, M.L and Kargi, K (2002). Bioprocess Engineering Basic concepts. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall.
2. Rao, D. G (2005). Introduction to Biochemical Engineering. Tata Mcgraw-Hill.
3. Himmelblau, D. M. and Riggs, J. B. (2004). Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering. 7th ed.Prentice Hall.

SQG 2831 Practical in Bioprocess Engineering
Pre-requisite: SQG 2513 Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering
Synopsis:
Some of the concepts taught in SSG2513 (Introduction to Bioprocess Engineering is applied in this laboratory practical. These lab practical gives instrumentation hands on and students are required to interpret laboratory data.

References:
1. Shuler, M.L and Kargi, K (2002). Bioprocess Engineering Basic concepts. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall.
2. Rao, D. G (2005). Introduction to Biochemical Engineering. Tata Mcgraw-Hill.
3. Scragg, A.H. (1991) Bioreactors in Biotechnology. A Practical Approach. 1st ed. Ellis Horwood Limited.

SQG 2673 Enzyme Technology
Pre-requisite: SQG 1173 Cellular Biochemistry and Metabolisme
SQG 2683 Protein Separation Techniques in Biotechnology
Synopsis:
This course provides a body of knowledge relevant to the principles of enzymology and techniques employed in the utilisation of enzymes. This course presents a basic introduction to the principles by which enzymes catalyse reactions and provide knowledge of the theory as well as applications of modern approaches to enzyme technology. Student will be exposed to the techniques of isolation, purification and characterization of intracellular and extracellular enzymes They will also be introduced to the economic and commercial considerations concerning the viability of enzyme technologies. Finally this course serves to provide an awareness of the current and possible future applications of enzyme technologies. During this course, students are also required to do a presentation on a topic related to enzyme technology as a group effort.

References:
1. Marangoni A.G. (2003) Enzyme Kinetics: A Modern Approach. John Wiley and Sons Incoperation. New York.
2. Bisswanger, H (2004) Practical Enzymology Wiley-VCH. Weinheim, Germany
3. Cook, P.F. and Cleland, W.W (2007) Enzyme Kinetics and Mechanism. Garland Publishing Inc, US

SQG 2851 Practical in Enzyme Technology
Pre-Requisite: SQG 2673 Enzyme Technology
Synopsis:
This course gives students practical experience on important basic techniques in enzyme technology. Student will have hands on experience on techniques of protein extraction and purification. The students will be exposed to a variety of protein purification techniques such as ammonium sulphate precipitation and affinity chromatography techniques. Student will also be required to carry out characterization of the purified enzyme based on the enzymes’ pH and termperature optima, substrate specificity, Km and Vmax. Student will also be taught techniques for immobilization of enzymes for indutstrial applications. Students will also be given exposure to the industrial applications of enzymes primarily in the dairy and detergent industries.

References:
1. Marangoni A.G. (2003) Enzyme Kinetics: A Modern Approach. John Wiley and Sons Incoperation. New York.
2. Bisswanger, H (2004) Practical Enzymology Wiley-VCH. Weinheim, Germany
3. Scope, R.K. (1994) Protein Purification: Principles and Practice 3rd edition. Springer.

SQG 3162 Technniques in Molecular Biology
Synopsis:
Introduces students to techniques in gene manipulation, protein expression, genomic cloning, cDNA, site directed mutagenesis, PCR, DNA finger printing-RFLP, RAPD, FISH, AFLD and blotting techniques. Emphasis is on the basic concepts in genomic and proteomic studies, DNA sequences, microarray, x-ray crystallography as well as application of transgenic animal and plants. Upon completion, students should be able to define concepts and theories on molecular biology techniques.

References:
1. Keith W, and John W (2005). Principles and Techniques of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6th ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
2. Turner, P.C., McLennan,A.G, Bates, A.D. & White, M.R.H (2000). Instant Notes Molecular Biology. Oxford: BIOS Scientific Publishers. Ltd.
3. Nicholl, D.S.T. (1994.) An Introduction To Genetic Engineering. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

SQG 3242 Tissue Culture Technology
Synopsis:
This course comprises two sections; plant tissue culture and animal cell culture. Plant tissue culture will covers historical aspect of plant cell culture, design and layout of laboratory, equipments and sterilization methods, media preparation and the basic aspects such as cell culture, cellular totipotency and somatic embryogenesis. Additionally, the application of tissue culture to plant breeding, horticulture and forestry will also be discussed. In animal cell culture section, basic aspects of biology of cultured cells, laboratory design and layout, defined medium, serum-free medium, cryopreservation, biosafety and its application will be elucidated. Upon completion, students should be able to differentiate between plant and animal cell cultures in terms of their principles and applications.

References:
1. Razdan, M.K (2003) Introduction to Plant Tissue Culture. Oxford & IBH Publishing Co.
2. Bojwani, S.S and Razdan, M.K. (1996) Plant Tissue Culture: Theory and Practice, a revised edition. Elsevier, N.Y.
3. Freshney, R.I. (2005) Culture of Animal Cells; A manual of basic technique. Fifth edition.John-Wiley & Sons, N.Y.

SQG 3522 Bioprocess Engineering
Synopsis:
Introduces the principles and calculations for mass and energy balances commonly used in bioprocess engineering. Besides, basic thermodynamic and fluid mechanics will be explained. A few case studies of industrial processes such as antibiotic and therapeutic monoclonal antibody production are discussed. From the case studies, the bioprocess plant design- the synthesis of process flowsheet, process optimization, process economic and instrumentation controls are discussed in detail. Practical issues such as process scale up, cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) and ISO will also be taught.

References:
1. Shuler, M.L and Kargi, K (2002). Bioprocess Engineering Basic concepts. 2nd ed. Prentice Hall.
2. Rao, D. G (2005). Introduction to Biochemical Engineering. Tata Mcgraw-Hill.
3. Felder, R. M. and Rousseau, R. W. (2005). Elementary Principle of Chemical Processes. 3rd ed. Wiley.

SQG 3233 Fermentation Technology
Synopsis:
Introduces the basic knowledge of microbial fermentation process, enzyme and biotransformation process. The development, improvement and preparation of stock culture will be discussed. The cost effective medium formulation and nutrient requirement for secondary and primary metabolite will be explained in details. The physiology and kinetic evaluation of certain products in batch, continuous and fed-batch cultures will be explained. Students will have an exposure towards, bioreactor design, rheology of culture fluid, aeration and agitation requirement in fermentation process, scaling up and scaling down. Students are also required to do an assignment and oral presentation of subject related to fermentation technology as a group effort. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the knowledge on fermentation technology and its application in biotechnology and biosciences.

References:
1. Elmansi E.M.T, Bryce C.F.A, Demain and A.L, Allman A.R (2007) . Fermentation Microbiology and Biotechnology. 2nd edition CRC.
2. Stanbury, P.F., Whitacker, A. and Hall, S.J. (1999) Principle of Fermentation Technology. 3rd ed. Pergamon Press.
3. Scragg, A.H. (1991) Bioreactors in Biotechnology: A Practical Approach. 1st ed. Ellis Horwood Limited.

SQG 3152 Bioremediation and Biodegradation
Synopsis:
This subject provides a basic knowledge and understanding of bioremediation and biodegradation in the environment. Provides a basic knowledge of bioremediation and biodegradation to the students, the process by which microorganism are stimulated to rapidly degrade hazardous organic contaminants to environmentally safe levels Different types of contaminants will be discussed in terms of their fate in the bioremediation and biodegradation process. This will include xenobiotics, chlorinated solvents and other halogenated compounds and explosives. Emphasis is on the general concepts and mechanisms of degradation and remediation of pollutants by microorganisms Principles of both biodegradation and bioremediation will be looked into the study of microorganisms and their roles in the biodegradation will be emphasized on. Different technology of bioremediation which include in situ and ex-situ treatment, biostimulation and bioaugmentation will also be discussed in relevant to types of contaminants. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and discuss the useful of the microorganisms in the environment in degrading and remediation of the hazardous organic contaminants and the importance of using biological methods to treat contaminants.

References:
1. Alvarez, P.J.J and Illman ,W.A.(2006).Bioremediation and Natural Attenuation: Process Fundamentals and Mathematical Models. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken New Jersey.
2. Rittmann, B.E and Mc Carty, P.E (2001). Environmental Biotechnology: Principles and Applications. Mc Graw-Hill new york
3. Atlas, R.M and Philip, J. (2005) Bioremediation: Applied Microbial Solutions for Real-World Environmental Cleanup. ASM Press Washington D.C


SQG 3212 Molecular Biotechnology
Synopsis:
Covers the principle and application of biotechnology in the industry as well as current issues involved in molecular biotechnology. Introduces genetic engineering basically from the perspective of advantages, strategies and the products; some of the biotechnology products from the industry and how they are produced; production of transgenic plants as well as the techniques involved; production of transgenic animals and the techniques involved especially transgenic mice and cow together with other animals, farming and human contribution; introduction to eugenics, human genetic engineering and human cloning, techniques in gene therapy with its application; introduction to intellectual property, permission for usage, protection as well as benefits and relationship between biotechnology and intellectual property. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the isolation of microorganism techniques from extreme condition such as anaerobic, hyperthermophilic, subsurface, acidic and alkaline.

References:
1. Dale, J.W. and von Schantz, M (2003) From Genes to Genomes: Concepts and Applications of DNA Technology. John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
2. Karp, G. (2005) Cell and Molecular Biology: Concepts and Experiments. 4th ed. John Wiley & Sons. New York.
3. Watson, J.D., Baker, T.T., Bell, S.P., Gann, A., Levine, M. and Losick, R. (2004) Molecular Biology of the Gene. 5th ed. Pearson Benjamin Cummings, CSHL Press.

SQG 3352 Industrial Microbiology
Synopsis:
Introduces various commercial applications of microorganisms in different types of industries. It will help the students to identify several types of bioprocess designs, process modulation, kinetics and analysis commonly used in industries to support plant operation and their treatment of wastes. Production aspect focuses on both primary and secondary metabolites. Emphasis is on the discussion on secondary metabolite productions such as antibiotic, hormone, drugs and other pharmaceutical products, bioemulsifier and other biopolymers of industrial importance. This course will also give an insight to the biodegradation of high concentration of organic pollutant, biorecovery process, enzyme and immobilization technology used in industries. Upon completion, students should be able to understand basic concept in microbial application and to explain their roles in aiding the industrial operations during upstream and downstream processes.

References:
1. Waites, J.M., Morgan, N.L. and Rockey, J.S. (2001) Industrial Microbiology: An Introduction. Blackwell Publishing. USA.
2. Timmis, K.N. and Stahl, D.A. (2003) Environmental Microbiology. Blackwell Publishing. USA.
3. Fraise, A.P., Lambert, P.A. and Milliard, J.Y. (2004) Principles and Practice of Disinfection, Preservation and Sterilization. 4th ed.

SQG 3572 Biological Control in Environment Conservation
Synopsis:
The course discussed about principle and philosophy of biological control agents and methods in implementing this technique, in order to develop alternatives for conventional pesticides that may be more acute in some commodities than in others. Various specific aspects in this course are; i) the conceptual of agents (types and mechanisms) and targets on quantitative techniques, ecology and behavior of selected natural enemies, ii) measures focus on beneficial arthropods, entomopathogenic nematodes, viruses and microorganisms, iii) as well as on the interaction between crop, pest and beneficial organisms, iv) the future and factors that limit the biological control. The study case and current issues also will be discussed to guaranteed the student alert with the effectiveness and benefit of this application. It is useful in encouraging student ability in debating biological control function of cultural and natural ecosystem management.

References:
1. Hajek, A.E. (2004). Natural Enemies; An Introduction to Biological Control. Cambridge University Press, London.
2. Lenteren, J.C. (2003). Quality Control and Production of Biological Control Agents; Theory and Testing Procedures. CABI Publishing, United Kingdom.
3. Mukerji, K.G. and Chincholkar, S.B. (2007). Biological Control of Plant Diseases. The Haworth Press. Inc. New York

SQG 3142 Gene Therapy
Synopsis:
This course will introduce students to the background history of gene therapy, developments and commonly adopted methods of gene delivery systems. Students will also learn about how gene therapies work, through examples of gene therapy research on different human diseases such as single-gene disorder, cancer and AIDS. Some ethics and regulation on gene therapy will also be discussed. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and distinguish the different types of gene delivery systems and gene therapy treatment on human diseases.

References:
1. Lemoine, N.R and Vile, R.G (2000). Understanding Gene Therapy. BIOS Scientific Publication, London, UK
2. D.D Lasic and N.S Templeton (2000). Gene Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies. Marcel Dekker.
3. W. J. Burdette (2001). The Basic For Gene Therapy. Charles C. Thomas Publisher Ltd.

SQG 3252 Applications of Tissue Culture
Pre-requisite: SQG 3242 Tissue Culture Technology
Synopsis:
This course elaborates the principles and application of plant and animal cell and tissue culture. The potential and the usage of plant tissue culture in biotechnology, research and industry involve transformation techniques, in vitro breeding, protoplast fusion, embryo rescue, haploid, somaclonal variation and current issues in genetically modified crops. The course will also provide knowledge in gene transfer methods in animal and recent development of transgenic animal and tissue engineering technology. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate some useful tissue culture approaches that could be applied for improvement of food quality and exploitation of animal or human cells for medicine production.

References:
1. Halford, N. (2006). Plant Biotechnology: Current and future applications of genetically modified crops. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, England
2. Stacey, G. and Davis, J. (2007) Medicines from Animal Cell Culture. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, Chichester, England
3. Trivedi, P.C. (2006). Plant Biotechnology: Perspectives and prospects. Pointer Publisher, Jaipur, India.

SQG 3332 Food Microbiology
Synopsis:
This course introduces the methods used to determine microorganisms and their products in food as well as factors that influence microorganism’s growth. . The roles and behaviour of microbes in food also will be emphasized, so that students will have a better understanding of the causes of food spoilage during preparation, processing and storage under given conditions. Upon completion, students should be able to explain the food microbiology process and apply information concerning a food and its environment to an analysis of the microbiological hazard associated with the food.

References:
1. Alcamo I.E Fundamental Microbiology (1997). 2nd Edition Sauder College
2. Brock Biology of Microorganism (2002), 9th Edition, Prentice Hall, New Jersay
3. Jay J.M (1993). Modern Food Microbiology, Van Nostrand Reinhold

SQG 3432 Virology
Synopsis:
The subject was designed in order for student to be able to distinguish between viruses and other organisms based on its identification, diseases caused and life cycle. Student will be explained further on the impact and current issues on virus attack, such as AIDS and birds flu, and implementation conducted throughout. They should be able to discuss and give critical evaluation on the epidemiology and control of viral disease as well as ethical issues and dilemma accompanying the viral infectious disease.

References:
1. Dimmock, N.J. Easton, A.J., and Leppard, K.N.. (2007) Introduction to Modern Virology. 6th ed. US: Blackwell Publishing.
2. Wagner, E.k., Hewlett, M.J., Bloom, D.C., and Camerini, D. (2008). Basic Virology 3rd ed. US: Blackwell Publishing.

SQG 3692 Biosensor Technology
Synopsis:
This course aims to provide a broad overview of biosensors, including its fundamental principles and applications (both current and future) in the areas of healthcare, environmental detection, pollution control and monitoring, food and drink analysis, and others. More specifically the course aims to answer the following questions: What is a sensor? How does a sensor become biological in nature? What are the components of a biosensor? What are the types of transducers used in biosensors? What types of biological materials can be used as biosensing elements? How are biosensing elements attached to the transducers, i.e. immobilised? What are the most important factors that govern the performance of a biosensor? In what areas have biosensors been applied? Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to understand and describe the fundamental aspects of a biosensor (biosensing elements and transducers), understand and describe the various ways in which biosensing elements can be immobilized or attached to transducers, understand and explain different types of transducers and how they are used in biosensors, identify a suitable biosensing element and transducer to select or detect a particular analyte(s) and discuss the performance of biosensors on the basis of selectivity, sensitivity, detection limit, reproducibility, lifetime etc.

References:
1. Eggins, BR 1996, Biosensors: An Introduction, John Wiley & Sons, Chichester.
2. Eggins, BR 2002, Chemical Sensors and Biosensors, John Wiley & Son, Chichester.
3. Cooper, JM & Cass, AEG 2004, Biosensors : A Practical Approach 2nd edition, Oxford University Press, USA

Going to UTM 24-06-2009

Hi everyone again.. I've neglected duno how many blogs already. lol.. I always tell you guys to come and read my blog..but I think u all already sien liao la.. Cuz i keep on changing from one blog to another..贪新忘旧.. So finally, i'm going to settle down here..hehe.. This is because I've found a 'the most beautiful name ever' for my blog url (:P) , and also I have seen my biology teacher's blog (ps:definitely not mdm wai yee a.k.a. SamAntha) and my friend's blog (Nee's Box); they actually manage their space pretty well and cute. Aaaaaaannnndddddddd, tada! Another New Born Blog again.. lol..(syok sendiri effect)

Ok, cut the crap.. 2nd, I would like u guys erm do me a favour..Pls follow my blog can anot ar.. lol.. i duwan to feel myself talking to myself like orang gila. Also kinda sia sui if what i write have no viewers or followers.. (ps:come to think of it, it's not really that bad la actually) but still, hey, i would be very grateful if there is someone out there that are willing to 'look' at my thoughts.



Finally, I have a path to go. I have always wanted to go far away from home.. Now that I manage to get into university UTM in Johor, my heart feels empty. Though underneath I'm quite excited, I am missing my family and my lovely Penang already. This week is a chaotic week. Everyone is busy for me. Thank you everyone. From filling in forms to signatures and certify; and from buying clothes to 'food storage'. Now everything is almost done.

Below is the list forwarded from Choo Ee: If anyone that's going into local university and happen to masuk sini here is some guidance for the pledge. (ps:i wonder do we have fraternities here?)


1。鞋子>>>>formal 鞋，拖鞋{去冲凉，下楼打包食物的。。。]，最重要是穿了舒服的鞋子，因为那一星期要时常走路的。。。。
2。袜子（建议买黑色的，不过没有的话，没关系啦，穿了裤子就看不见袜子料）
3。衣服>>>>formal衣（要准备一件长袖白衣，宣誓有用到），semi formal 的（要有领，袖子要长点的，不要露出身材，意思是很
贴身体的衣服，最好宽一点的）
4。黑裙>>>>（A字形的，宽的，不要窄窄的）
5。slack裤>>宽的 (听说布的长裤可以穿），jeans不可以
6。运动衣+运动裤 （运动裤可准备2/3条）
7。内在美。。。
8。jacket>>>>>有些讲堂会很冷。。。。
9。laptop>>>>（要小心被偷，因我们很少在房间的。。。可在orientation后才带去/pc fair买）
10。pendrive （save功课，讲议）
11。文件（正版的）>>>>>要小心，好好照顾它
12。复印文件（要sah了的-大概5份酱），可准备几份干净的/新的，有需要时可以派上用场
13。照片（美美的）10-15张-在照片后面写名字和IC num
14。床单，枕头（大学有的，不过那些枕头很多人用过，我情愿自己带去），被单（薄薄的应该可以了）
15。眼镜，眼镜盒，隐行眼镜等等（for四眼的美眉）
16。煮水器（像hotel用的那种，小小个的，电器店应该有的买了）>>>>可以让你煲热水泡kopi,milo的。。。大学不给带的，curi curi带去吧了。自己小心点吧
17。热水壶（煲好的热水可倒进去保温，酱的话，就不用一直煲水了）
18。medical report。。。拿到surat tawaran就要去做了。。。
19。食具>>>>汤匙，叉子，刀，碗/plastik饭盒（这些可会用到）,茶杯（班马牌那种，钢的，有盖的最好，可用来泡milo,kopi用.
20。开银行户口，申请ATM　ＣＡＲＤ。。。（为了让父母进钱给你用的）
２１。雨伞（小把的）可放在ｂｅｇ里面，预防下雨时变落汤鸡
２２。闹钟，日厉（小个的），疏子，镜子
２３。一个小篮子（用来装ｓａｍｐｏ，ｂｏｄｙ　ｓａｍｐｏ，洗脸霜，牙膏，牙刷，洗衣粉（回到宿舍，一拿就可以去冲凉了，方便多了）
２４。衣架，桶（２／３个），冲凉勺子（写上ｍａｔｒｉｋ　ｎｕｍ，做记号，等等）
２５。洗碗剂，厕纸，洗衣用的檫子
２６。笔记本，基本文具，ｃａｌｃｕｌａｔｏｒ．．．（黑笔，蓝笔，铅笔，胶子，ｇａｍ，胶檫，Ａ４　Ｐａｐｅｒ）
２７．干粮（饼干，面包，杯面，３合１ｍｉｌｏ，ｋｏｐｉ，奶粉，等等）
２８。ｅｘｔｅｎｓｉｏｎ　ｗａｙｅｒ，ｍｕｌｔｉｐｌｅ　ｓｏｃｋｅｔ
２９。小锁头（带１／２个），拿去锁衣厨的。。。
３０。ｔｉｓｕ，水瓶，指甲剪，剪刀，刀片，扇子，帽子，发束，发夹，裤带，化妆品
３１。针线包。。。。（钮扣掉了，可自己缝回去）
３２。破布，扫把，ｍｏｐ
３３。药（ｐｌａｓｔｅｒ－磨损脚可用，风油，发烧药，肚泄药（保济丸），伤风药等等）备用吧了＞＞＞在大学里，如果生病了，记得去
看医生，我们给了钱的。。。
３４。卫生棉，（大学有卖，可是可能没你常用的牌子，所以可以的话，自己带点去吧）报纸（可先撕开一小张一小张酱）
３５。食水（如果是有车的话，可用ｐｌａｓｔｉｋ瓶装几瓶你自己的ｋａｍｐｕｎｇ水去，怕你会有水土不服的状况出现！！而且学长学姐
放假，２／３个月没用水，可以想象那些水会有点肮脏，所以自己准备几瓶大瓶的吧。）
３６。毛巾（冲凉的，抹面的，抹脚的）
３７。手电筒（小支的），电池
３８。臭丸（ｆｏｒ　ｌｉｐａｓ的），可用ｔｉｓｕ包住，放进衣橱里，酱ｌｉｐａｓ就不会出现了
３９。勾勾（勾衣服用的），记得带万能胶去，粘紧一点，不然等下衣服勾上去就掉下来了。。。（粘在衣橱那边的）
４０。报纸（带多一点），衣橱用报纸铺了才放衣服进去
４１。练（好像以前用来挂ｎａｍｅ　ｔａｇ的颈练酱的）。。。用来勾门锁匙和衣厨锁匙用的。不然等下锁匙不见了／掉了进马桶就完
蛋了，所以挂在胸前是最安全的，冲凉／出街时记得带出去
４２。书包（装Ａ４　ｐａｐｅｒ，笔，ｆａｉｌ，ｐｅｎｄｒｉｖｅ，水瓶，等等）上课时用的
４３。现金。。表带酱多去，等下惹人犯罪
４４。手机充电器
４５。蚊油，跑电的那种（如果你怕蚊子咬你的话）
４６。ｓ字勾。。。可以勾东西，冲凉时也可以拿去勾衣服
４７。去报道那天，可以请你爸爸／哥哥在房间门加多一把门锁。（虽然要花点钱买门锁，可是为了保障你和你的室友的安全，
出点钱没关系啦）因为坏人就算有锁匙开了一个门锁后，如果你在房门内多加一把门锁，他就无法进来了，不过，这方面
也要请你的室友配合咯，是谁最后进房间的，请他锁上那门锁，然后在外面过夜的，也请他们打电话回来通知你们，酱你
们就不用等他，直接锁上。治安不好啊，女生要学会保护自己阿。。。。。。

ok.. the end.. all the above sounds like grandmother story.. but please read carefully. it may become handy.