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Program name: Aquatic insects as Biomonitoring of water quality

Code: 02738432 (3 credits) Organizer: Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and

Sciences Kasetsart University Campus: Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom Student eligibility: 1. Student who study in biology and science program.

2. Student who is attending in science. Learning objectives: Upon completion of this course a student should be able to

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the taxonomy of aquatic insects (adults and immatures) and identify. 2. Describe selected aspects of the biology of aquatic insects. 3. Demonstrate current methods used in aquatic entomology. 4. Have the competency to use aquatic insects as a tool in aquatic ecology studies and bioassessments

Program: 1. Academic Program (Second semester: January-May 2016)

Week Topic Laboratory work

1 Introduction to General Entomology

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2 Aquatic Ecology: Habits and Trophic Levels

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3 Aquatic Ecology: Habits and Trophic Levels (cont.)

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4 Ephemeroptera Preserved material

5 Odonata Preserved material

6 Day off Field Trip-lentic habitat

7 Plecoptera Preserved material

8 Hemiptera Preserved material

9 Megaloptera Preserved material

10 Trichoptera Preserved material

11 Lepidoptera Preserved material

12 Day off Field Trip-Lotic habitat

13 Coleoptera Preserved material

14 Diptera Preserved material

15 Applications Preserved material

16 Day off Field Trip-Ampawa Floating Market

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2. Activities Study, field trip and discussion

Recruitment of Student : Not exceeding 12 persons.

Room of studying : Sc 4-307 Means and Criteria of Assessment :

Quiz (50%) and laboratory exam (50%)

Tuition & University Fee : Totally 60,000 Baht/semester/person. Coordinator : Assist. Prof. Dr. Taeng On Prommi

Lecturer in Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and science Email: [email protected] Office: Sc 1-304 Tel: 034-281105-6 ext. 7610

Academic calendar : Second semester: January-May 2016

Application : 1. Complete application form 2. A scan of passport 3. A photo (passport size) not older than 6 months 4. A motivation letter

5. A recommendation letter from home university 6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 7. Transcript 8. Proof of English proficiency ( for non-native English Speaker) 9. A scan of health & travel insurance card

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Program name: Community Ecology Code: 02738481 (3 credits)

Organizer: Department of Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences,

Kasetsart University Campus: Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom Student eligibility: 1. Student who study in biological science program.

2. Student who is attending in science. Learning objectives: To provide students the opportunity to learn and discuss classic and

current theories and models in community ecology as they apply to animals and plants.

Program: 1. Course description An integrative approach to ecology, stressing the structure and function

of communities. Theoretical explanations for characteristics and patterns for biodiversity across a variety of spatial and temporal scales. Factor affecting community structure, stability, food web relationships, energy transfer and succession. Application used to solve problems concerning the management of natural, altered or reconstructed communities.

2.Academic program (Second semester: January-May 2016)

Week Topics

1 Introduction and course organization

2 Species richness: diversity & abundance

3 Competition & predation

4 Food webs & energy flow patterns

5 Control on communities: Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up

6 Indirect effects

7 Stability & disturbance

8 Spatial dynamics & recruitment-limited patterns

9 Climate change

10 Habitat selection

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Week Topics

11 Succession

12 Human impacts: invasive species

13 Causes and consequences of diversity

14 Applied community ecology

15 Case studies/ student presentation

3.Activities:Lectures,

quizzes,participations and short assignments

2-3 days field trips during the last week of the semester [Don Hoi Lot (Ramsar site), Samut Songkram Province and Bang Taboon estuary, Phetchaburi Province]

Recruitment of Student :

Not exceeding 12 persons.

Room of studying : Sc 2-311 Means and Criteria of Assessment :

Lecture participation (5%), quiz (10%), assignment (15%), presentation (10%), midterm exam (30%), final exam (30%)

Tuition & University Fee :

totally 60,000 Baht/semester/person.

Coordinator : Assit. Prof. Dr. Siraprapha Premcharoen

Email: [email protected] Position: Assistant Professor in Department of Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Kasetsart University at Kamphaeng Saen Office: Sc 1-310 Tel: 034-281105 ext. 7623

Academic calendar : Second semester: January-May 2016

Application : 1. Complete application form 2. A scan of passport 3. A photo (passport size) not older than 6 months 4. A motivation letter

5. A recommendation letter from home university 6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 7. Transcript 8. Proof of English proficiency ( for non-native English Speaker) 9. A scan of health & travel insurance card

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Program name: Fiber Plants and Applications Code: 02738424 (3 credits)

Organizer: Botany Section, Department of Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and

Sciences, Kasetsart University

Campus: Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom Student eligibility: 1. Student who study in Biology, Botany or Agriculture.

2. Student who interested in Fiber plants and applications Learning objectives: 1. To understand type of fiber plant and composition of plant fiber.

2. To understand role of fiber plant and fiber applications for industrial section.

Program:

1. Academic (Second

semester: January-May

2016)

Week Topics

1 Introduction, type of fiber

2 Plant cell wall

3 Chemical and physical properties of fiber

4 Chemistry of cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin

5 Process in fiber applications

6 Wood fiber

7 Bast fiber

8 Leaf fiber and seed fiber

9 Ethnobotany of fiber plant

10 Plant fiber for textile industry

11 Current topic

12 Discussion

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2. Activities Experiment, study and discussion

Recruitment of Student : Not exceeding 20 persons.

Room of studying : Sc 3-204 Means and Criteria of Assessment :

Quiz (50%) and testing in experiment (50%)

Tuition & University Fee : Totally 60,000 Baht/semester/person. Coordinator : Dr. Thitivara Poonsawat

Position: Lecturer in Botany Section, Department of Science, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science. Email: [email protected], [email protected] Office: Sc 1-102 Tel: 085 541 5654

Academic calendar : Second semester: January-May 2016

Application : 1. Complete application form 2. A scan of passport 3. A photo (passport size) not older than 6 months 4. A motivation letter

5. A recommendation letter from home university 6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 7. Transcript 8. Proof of English proficiency ( for non-native English Speaker) 9. A scan of health & travel insurance card

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Program Name: Laboratory in Physics II

Code: 01420114 (1 credit)

Organizer: Department of Physics, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences,

Kasetsart University Campus: Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakorn Pathom Student Eligibility: 1. Student who study in mathematics and science program.

2. Student who is attending in science. Learning Objectives: 1. To get skills on instrumental principles for measurement in

physics. 2. To get knowledge and understanding in the principle of basic physics and electricity. 3. To understand the principles of electrical measurement in physics. 4. To understand and able to use electrical instruments in physics for daily life.

Program: 1. Academic Week Topics

1 Introduction and significant figures and data analysis from graph

2 Electrical instruments in physics

3 Electrical resistivity of materials

4 Magnetic field measurement in horizontal

5 Interference and diffraction of light

6 Oscilloscope

7 Application of galvanometer to voltmeter, ammeter in electrical circuit

8 Reflection of light

9 Capacitor and its properties

10 Alternative circuit

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Week Topics

11 Magnetic field and electromotive force

12 Lens and its application

2. Activities: Experiment, study and discussion

Recruitment of Student : Not exceeding 20 persons. Room of studying : Sc 2-103 Means and Criteria of Assessment :

Quiz (50%) and testing in experiment (50%)

Tuition & University Fee : Totally 60,000 Baht/semester/person Coordinator : Dr. Auttasit Tubtimtae

Lecturer in Department of Physics, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science Email: [email protected] Office: Sc 2-311 Tel: 034-281105 ext. 7647

Academic calendar : Second semester: January - May 2016

Application : 1. Complete application form 2. A scan of passport 3. A photo (passport size) not older than 6 months 4. A motivation letter

5. A recommendation letter from home university 6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 7. Transcript 8. Proof of English proficiency ( for non-native English Speaker) 9. A scan of health & travel insurance card

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Program name: Microbial Resources for Life in Thailand - the Kingdom of

Smiles Code: 01419499 (3 credits)

Organizer: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences,

Kasetsart University Campus: Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom Student eligibility: Student who has basic knowledge in biological sciences or related

fields, for examples: agriculture, public health, food science, environment, industry and so on.

Learning objectives: 1. Get class credits for a life science laboratory that will involve you

in exploring Microbial Resources for Life in Thailand, the Kingdom of Smiles. 2. Laboratory class, workshop, educational tour and field trip that will introduce microbiology to students wishing to explore the enchanting and exotic glimpse of Thailand. 3. Participate in experiences and understanding how Microbial Resources contribute to daily Life using public organizations and private companies in Thailand as an examples 4. Be creative to participate in Microbial Resources research or service projects through experiencing Thai culture/Asian Pop culture or contribute to public health, food production or community development for future career 5. Sight-seeing activities during weekend such as tropical jungles, pristine beaches, exotic markets in Thailand plus exploring the mega-city of Bangkok 6. Meet like-minded students in Thailand, sample fantastic food, experience exotic cultural activities, visit mystical temples and grand palaces, enjoy walking on tropical beaches and swimming among world-famous underwater reefs

Program: 1. Program Syllabus (Second semester : January to May 2016)

Week Topics Activities

1 Introduction of the class Lecture

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Week Topics Activities

2 Overview of Microbial Application,

Microbial Resources, Infectious

Disease, Food Safety, Public Health,

Fermentation and Applied

Microbiology using Molecular Biology.

Lecture and

Lab

3 The Beneficial of Microbial Resources Lecture, Lab and Discussion

4 The Application of Microbial Resources

for Life

Lecture, Lab and Discussion

5 Educational tour within Bangkok and

the United Nation’s World Heritage

Historic City of Ayutthaya Remark 1

Field trip and Discussion

6 Educational tour to Public

Organizations relating to Microbial

Resources Remark 2

Field trip and Discussion

7 Educational tour to Royal Family

Foundation relating to Microbial

Resources Remark 2

Field trip and

Discussion

8 Educational tour to private companies which are recognized nationwide and internationally and relating to

Microbial Resources Remark 2

Field trip and Discussion

9 Educational tour to Pattaya and to the Sattahep Naval Base by the Thai Gulf

Sea Remark 1

Field trip and Discussion

10 Student Presentation (1) Presentation

and Discussion

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Week Topics Activities

11 Student Presentation (2) Presentation

and

Discussion

12 Discussion and Conclusion -

Remark 1 : Knowledge and hands-on experience will be gained about

microbial application, microbial resources, infectious disease, food safety, fermentation and applied microbiology using molecular biology. Remark 2 : Knowledge and hands-on experience will be gained about

microbial application, microbial resources and applied microbiology using molecular biology.

2.Activities: Lecture, Laboratory, Field trip and discussion

Recruitment of Student : Minimum 20 to Maximum 30 persons.

Room of studying : Sc 5-301 and Sc3-308 Means and Criteria of Assessment :

Presentation and Report (40%), Take home Exam (40% ; 20 % each) and Discussion/Class participation (20%)

Tuition &University Fee : totally 60,000 Baht/semester/person. Coordinator : Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jureerat Leesmidt

Position: 1. Associate Professor of Microbiology at Kasetsart University 2. Director, Microbial Resources Center : Princess Pa Foundation-FLAS KU (The Royal Family Foundation) 3. Deputy Director, Number One Heart Royal Project for Agriculture, Miracle of Life Foundation, Princess Ubolratana (The Royal Family Foundation) Email: [email protected] Address: Department of Microbiology Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Campus Nakorn Pathom, THAILAND 73140 Tel: +66 86 883 9995

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Academic calendar : Second semester: January-May 2016

Application : 1. Complete application form 2. A scan of passport 3. A photo (passport size) not older than 6 months 4. A motivation letter

5. A recommendation letter from home university 6. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 7. Transcript 8. Proof of English proficiency ( for non-native English Speaker) 9. A scan of health & travel insurance card

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