Course Description

MUGE 101	General Education for Human Development	2 (1-2-3)
The meaning, significance, and relation of General Education to other vocational/specific subjects; the relation between behavior and mentality; critical thinking; the qualifications of ideal graduates; analysis of causes and consequences of events/ situations/ problems; synthesis of solutions to, precautions against, or improvements in those events / situations to benefit individuals and their community; and the application of knowledge to solve the problems of case studies
MUGE 102	Social Studies for Human Development	3 (2-2-5)
Basic principles and theory in relation to events / situations / major problems of the Thai and global communities, for example, evolution of civilization; important events in historical, political and public administration systems; the economic and health systems, etc.; analysis of causes and consequences of events/situations/problems; synthesis of solutions to, precautions against, or improvements in those events/situations to benefit individuals and their community; and the application of knowledge to solve the problems of case studies
MUGE 103	Arts and Science for Human Development	2 (1-2-3)
Humankind in the past, present and future; events / situations / problems in relation to the evolution of the arts and sciences in the Thai and global communities; concepts of the sufficiency economy; analysis of causes and consequences of events / situations / problems; synthesis of solutions to, precautions against, or improvements in those events / situations to benefit individuals and their community; and the application of knowledge to solve the problems of case studies
LATH 100	Art of Using Thai Language for Communication	3 (2-2-5)
Art of using Thai language and of speaking, listening, reading, writing, and thinking skills for accurate and appropriate communication
LATH 103	English Level 1	3 (2-2-5)
English structure, grammar and vocabulary in the context of daily language use, dealing with integration in four basic skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing); reading strategies, sentence writing, listening for the gist, pronunciation and classroom communication
LATH 104	English Level 2	3 (2-2-5)
Vocabulary, grammar, and contextualized social language; essential communicative skills in small groups; simulations in various situations; writing practice at a paragraph level; and reading and listening from various sources
LATH 105	English Level 3	3 (2-2-5)
Essential strategies for four language skills: reading and listening from various sources, speaking in everyday use and writing at a paragraph level and short essay, including sub-skills i.e., grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary; focusing on English in everyday life and in academic reading and issues that enhance student’s world knowledge
LATH 106	English Level 4	3 (2-2-5)
Reading passages and writing at sentence and paragraph levels about sequence of events and process, function, purpose, method and means, cause and effect, and conditional reasoning; academic English paragraph writing and an introduction to essay writing; listening comprehension; listening for the main idea; listening for specific details; and making inferences
KAEL 211	English for Project Writing and Presentation	3 (3-0-6)
Using English in writing and presenting projects by integrating four language learning strategies: listening, speaking, writing, and reading in order to understand the process of project preparation such as sharing opinions, brainstorming, searching for information, collecting data and writing reports, as well as, knowing techniques to prepare for project presentations in conferences
SCPY 173	Concept in Nanotechnology	2 (2-0-4)
Introduction to nanotechnology, definition and development, effect of size, bottom up approach, self assemble, quantum mechanics and quantum structure, nanomaterial, nanoparticle, nanotube, molecular mimic, molecular simulation, biomimetic, protein engineering, DNA structure as an information transfer, drug delivery system, nanoelectronics and quantum electronic devices, molecular electronics, light interaction and nanodevices, fabrication of nanodevices, equipment used in nanostructures, scanning tunneling microscope, atomic force microscope and surface analysis, future application.
LAFE 146	Personality Development	3 (3-0-6)
Suitable skills, knowledge, ability and approach for self-development; personality development; appropriate self, mental and emotional adjustment; conscientiousness for acceptable ways of living; realization of human value. Knowing how to appreciate and differentiate beauty and virtue which are foundation of humanness.
KAGE 260	Administration and Organization Management	3 (3-0-6)
Principles of management, the roles of managers in planning, organizing, leading, directing, motivating, communicating, coordinating and controlling in order to achieve the organization goals. Introduction to economics, demand-supply, equilibrium, elasticity and category of goods, market system in economics, production cost, national income account, economic growth, elementary finance, how to read financial statements, the important financial ratios, financial planning, investment, investment diversification
ENGE 106	Life, Health and Yoga Practice	3 (2-2-5)
The change of modern life style effects on health, food and, the environment; study of health care of modern medicine, natural therapy, macrobiotics, and others with their effect on health; study of King Rama the ninth’s of economic sustaining theory in relationship with physical and mental health; study and practice of mindfulness in the daily life; study of yoga philosophy, history, and principles; trainion of train yoga asana at the basic and intermediate levels
KAID 209	Introduction to Statistics	2 (2-0-4)
Probability, random variables and probability distributions, mathematical expectation, specialprobability distributions, descriptive statistics, sampling distributions, point estimation, interval estimation, hypothesis testing, elementary use of statistical software.
SCMA 111	Calculus	2 (2-0-4)
Limits, continuity, definition and properties of derivatives; derivatives of algebraic functions, logarithmic functions, exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, hyperbolic functions and inverse hyperbolic functions; implicit differentiation, higher-order derivatives, differentials, applications of differentiation; indeterminate forms and l’ Hospital’s rule, functions of several variables and partial derivatives, total differentials and total derivatives, antiderivatives and integration; techniques of integration, improper integrals, applications of integration
SCMA 166	Ordinary Differential Equations	3 (3-0-6)
Complex variables, an introduction to ordinary differential equations, linear first order differential equations, nonlinear first order differential equations; applications of the first order equations, the second order linear equations; applications of the second order equations, high order linear equations; the systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, linear transformations, applications in science
SCCH 135	General Chemistry I	2 (2-0-4)
Atoms, molecules and ions, Atomic structure, Periodic table, Chemical bonding, Chemical thermodynamics, Chemical kinetics, Chemical equilibrium
SCCH 118	Chemistry Laboratory I	1 (0-3-2)
General techniques in chemistry and some experiments related to lectures (SCCH 133 or SCCH 135): determination of gas constant, molecular modeling, thermochemistry, thermodynamics, determination of rate constant and reaction order, and determination of equilibrium constant
SCCH 136	General Chemistry II	3 (3-0-6)
Gases, solids, liquids and solutions, electrochemistry, periodic table and representative elements, transition elements, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry
SCCH 109	Chemistry Laboratory II	1 (0-3-2)
Electrochemistry, Nanoparticles, Organic Synthesis, Inorganic Synthesis, Solid State.
SCBI 124	General Biology I	2 (2-0-4)
Basic concepts in biology, carbon and the molecular diversity of life, cell structure and function, energy and metabolism, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, principles of heredity, molecular biology of gene, evolution, population genetics, ecology and conservative biology.
SCBI 102	Biology Laboratory I	1 (0-3-2)
Microscopy, cell structure and function, lant and animal tissues; cell division, genetics and natural selection, ecology, and behavior
SCBI 125	General Biology II	3 (3-0-6)
Biodiversity and diversity status of Thailand; classification and diversity of Eubacteria, Archaea and Eukarya; reproduction, embryo development and organogenesis; animal form and function, such as food procurement and digestion, respiratory system, circulatory system, excretory system, immune system, homeostasis, hormones, and nervous system.
SCBI 104	Biology Laboratory II	1 (0-3-2)
Diversity of plants and animals including invertebrates and vertebrates; reproduction and development; nervous system and control of body function; circulatory system
SCPY 167	Physics for Applied Science I	3 (3-0-6)
Mechanics : Particle kinematics, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum and collisions, rotational motions, elastic properties of matters, oscillatory motion Fluid mechanics : Fluid statics, fluid dynamics Thermodynamics : Temperature and heat, the first law of thermodynamics, entropy and the second law of thermodynamics Waves : Wave motion, reflection, refraction, superposition of waves, sound and hearing, Doppler effect of sound, standing waves, resonance, electromagnetic wave
SCPY 168	Physics for Applied Science II	3 (3-0-6)
Optics : Geometrical optics, physical optics Electricity and magnetism : Electric force, electric field, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitor, magnetic force, magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, basic electric circuits Quantum mechanics : Blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, atomic spectra, de Broglie’s hypothesis (wave-particle duality), wave function, Schroedinger’s wave equation, hydrogen atom, laser Nuclear physics : Nuclear structure, mass-energy equivalence, binding energy, nuclear forces, radioactive decay, nuclear reaction, interactions of radiation with matter, radiation detection and measurement, classification of particles
SCPY 110	General Physics Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Basic Physics experiments relating to Physics curriculums taught to the first year students in each faculty
KAGS 101	Geology Around Us	3 (3-0-6)
Introductory to our planet, origin, composition, changes of earth crust, volcanoes, earthquake, minerals, rocks, soil and geologic cycle, aerial photography, remote sensing, topographic maps, geological maps etc. numbers of weekend field trips.
KAGS 201	Principles of Geoscience	3 (3-0-6)
Basic principles of geology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Processes in earth science, origin and evolution of our planet earth’s major features. Rock, Minerals, Weathering, Erosion, Earthquakes, Mountain building, Volcanoes, Water, and Glaciers. Treatment of physical processes
KAGS 202	Aerial Photography, Remote Sensing and Geomorphology	3 (2-3-6)
Introduction to photogrammetry and geologic interpretation of aerial photographs and satellite image and study of landforms in relation to tectonic, climatic environments and geological processes.
KAGS 211	Crystallography and Mineralogy	3 (3-0-6)
Crystalline state, general study of the six crystal systems. Genesis, associations, physical and chemical properties of common minerals. Classification and identification of common minerals.
KAGS 212	Crystallography and Mineralogy Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory related to lecture, i.e. morphology and crystalline structures, classification of the six crystal systems. Classification and identification of common minerals.
KAGS 213	Petrography and Ore Microscopy	3 (3-0-6)
Introduction to X-ray crystallography, optical properties of none opaque substances and application of optical properties to the identification of none opaque and opaque minerals and their paragenesis under the polarized light. The classification, formation, occurrence and identification of the important minerals, mineral crystals and their chemistry.
KAGS 214	Petrography and Ore Microscopy Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory exercises related to lecture, i.e. identification and classification of transparent and opaque minerals and minerals paragenesis, mineral crystals and chemical composition.
KAGS 223	Lithology	2 (1-3-3)
Megascopic features of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. Classification, identification and description of rocks from hand specimens. Laboratory related to lithology, i.e. megascopic features of rocks classification, identification and description of rocks from hand specimens.
KAGS 225	Sedimentology and Stratigraphy	3 (3-0-6)
Basic principle of stratigraphy and sedimentology, vertical and horizontal relationships of layered earth materials as a key to understanding basin history, past depositional environments and their transformation through time. Examine of sedimentary rock features and compositions as related to origin, dispersion, deposition, diagenesis, classification and general distribution.
KAGS 226	Sedimentology and Stratigraphy Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory exercises related to lecture, i.e. stratigraphic sequences, stratigraphic orientation, rock structure, texture, fossils, depositional history of the basin, paleo-features of the basin and sedimentary rock formation.
KAGS 231	Paleontology	2 (2-0-4)
Fossils both plants and animals, their mode of life, morphology, classification, evolution and stratigraphic sequence.
KAGS 232	Paleontology Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory exercises related to lecture, i.e. identification and classification of fossils, plants and animals.
KAGS 242	Graphic, Field Methods and Report Writing in Geology	3 (2-3-5)
Geometrical techniques for illustrating and describing geologic structures. Orthographic and stereographic projections. Basic field instruments, concept and techniques of geological surveying. Field work on various rock types. Detailed mapping and sampling. Geologic reports. And recommended geological report writing patterns; title, outline, sequences of contents, maps, figure, table, reference cited, etc.
KAGS 260	Regional Geology Field Study	3 (0-9-6)
Field observation of geological processes and studies of stratigraphy, structural geology, geomorphology, and mineral deposits of Western, Central, Eastern, Northeastern Plateau and Northern Highland. Two weeks of lectures and field trip during summer.
KAGS 301	Structural Geology	3 (3-0-6)
Structural features of rocks, their distribution and origins. Introduction to stress and strain, deformation behavior of rock materials, and mechanisms of rock deformation. Origin of the major structural features of the Earth. Basic principles of Rock Mechanics and Engineering properties of earth materials.
KAGS 302	Structural Geology Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory excercies related to lecture, i. e. structural features classification, stress and strain in rocks, stereographic projection of structural features, structural cross-section.
KAGS 304	Tectonics	2 (2-0-4)
Earth Interior and major structural features of the earth and the processes by which they have formed; Sea-floor spreading, continental drift, mountain buildings, the tectonic history of the earth. Present days tectonic framework and possible activities in future.
KAGS 311	Petrology	2 (2-0-4)
Properties origin resource structural and classification of rock methods of analysis mineralogy, chemical properties of rocks including the tectonic processes by thin section
KAGS 312	Petrology Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Laboratory exercise related to lecture, study of rocks under microscope, structure, texture particle analysis, mineralogical chemical composition and paleo-environment of the deposits.
KAGS 315	Hydrogeology	3 (2-3-5)
Water cycles, origin, occurrence and movement of groundwater, aquifer and well hydraulics, water chemistry and quality contaminant transport, remedation. Groundwater exploration, monitoring technology and hydrologic system analysis. Hydrologic conditions of Thailand.
KAGS 316	Petroleum Geology and Energy Resources	3 (3-0-6)
Petroleum Geology, origin and mobility and petroleum reservoirs; chemical properties of petroleum and other hydrocarbon. Oil and gas potential and reserve. World energy system, oil and gas, hydro-power, bio-gas, solar energy, etc.
KAGS 323	Geology of Thailand	3 (3-0-6)
The tectonic setting, evolution, stratigraphy, and paleontology of Thailand, including the mineral resources and their potential.
KAGS 341	Computer in Geology	1 (0-3-2)
Concept of computer and geological task. Application of Information Technology (IT) and Geographic Information System (GIS) in analyzing information and presentation
KAGS 351	Geophysics	2 (2-0-4)
Basic principles of geophysics. Application of geophysics to the study of subsurface geology: gravity, magnetic, electric fields and seismic methods
KAGS 352	Geophysics Laboratory	1 (0-3-2)
Basic principles of geophysics. Application of geophysics to the study of subsurface geology: gravity, magnetic, electric fields and seismic methods
KAGS 360	Field Geology	4 (0-12-8)
Aerial photos interpretation of study areas. Geological mapping techniques on topographic map. Preparation of a geologic map, geologic section and a geologic report of the area.
KAGS 371	Geohazards	2 (2-0-4)
Natural hazards related to geology and their monitoring and mitigation: endogenic origin, earthquake hazards, volcanic eruption and exogenous origin; landslide, land subsidence, crust collapse, shoreline erosion, flooding, and groundwater contamination etc.
KAGS 381	Geochemistry	2 (2-0-4)
Origin and distribution of the chemical elements. Geochemical cycles operating in the earth’s atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, chemical weathering of earth material and soil geochemistry. Mobilization of elements and geochemical processes. Origin of solid fuel (coal and oilshales) and petroleum.
KAGS 393	Seminar I	1 (0-3-2)
Each student required to present a seminar on his/her project result or any other interesting topic. All registered students are expected to participate in the session.
KAGS 411	Economic Geology and Geology of Ore Deposits	3 (3-0-6)
Origin, occurrence and tectonic setting, mineralogy and classification of metallic and non metallic ore deposits. Theoretical development of the origin of mineral deposits. Physical and chemical environment for mineral formation. Meneral exploration, economic minerals of Thailand
KAGS 461	Geoscience Internship	2 (0-6-4)
Job training in Geoscience other related Geology with private companies or Governmental Sectors concerned
KAGS 491	Senior Project in Geoscience I	2 (0-6-4)
Each student will have to carry out a special senior project (Senior Project in Geoscience) in geosciences and/or relevant subject. He or she is expected to submit the report and gives oral presentation to the Geoscience academic committee at the end of the semester.
KAGS 321	Quaternary Geology	2 (2-0-4)
Recent sediments of Quaternary deposits, lithology, stratigraphy, distribution of the sediments and the important geologic events in Quaternary Period.
KAGS 401	Introduction to Astronomy	3 (3-1-6)
History of astronomy, how to locate object in celescial sphere related to the location on the earth, celescial sphere, how to use star map, times, the relation between Sun, Earth and Moon, Solar system, galaxy, universe, planet, basic astronomy in daily life.
KAGS 402	Geology of Southeast Asia	3 (3-0-6)
Origin and tectonic framework of Southeast Asia, Regional geologic structures, Geology and stratigraphic correlation of the area. Potential and depositional of geology resources in region
KAGS 415	Gemology	3 (3-0-6)
Physical, chemical and optical properties of each type of gemstones, simple techniques on gems identification, gems quality examination with instruments, origin, occurrence of gemstone deposits in Thailand and elsewhere.
KAGS 424	Sedimentary Petrology	3 (2-3-5)
Process of sedimentation. Sedimentary particles, texture, structure of clastic and none clastic sedimentary rocks. Sedimentary rock classification and study through petrographical and chemical analysis and field observations.
KAGS 425	Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology	3 (2-3-5)
The earth’s magmatism; magmatic crystallization and igneous minerals; estimating, reporting and comparing igneous rock composition; forms of igneous rock bodies; the effects of volatile components; classification of igneous rocks and igneous rocks of Thailand; metamorphism and metamorphic rocks; metamorphic texture; metamorphic facies and series.
KAGS 432	Vertibrate Fossils	3 (3-0-6)
Study of vertebrate fossils: their mode of life, morphology, classification, evolution and stratigraphic sequence. Special emphasis on mammal and dinosaur.
KAGS 433	Invertibrate Fossils and Palynology	3 (3-0-6)
Invertibrate fossils: their mode of life, morphology, classification, evolution and stratigraphic sequence. Special emphasis on the index fossils. Fossils reflect their paleon-enviroment of deposition. Emphasis on fossil pollens and spores, of different periods in geologic times, their mode of occurrence and distribution; reconstruction of the paleon-geography. Camparing ages obtained from C-14 dating and plant year rings. Uses of Playnology in Archeology, coal and petroleum exploration.
KAGS 441	Geotourism	3 (3-0-6)
Origin, geologic processes that shaped the attractive and unique landforms. Developing of the geological attraction. Geology and the Thai settlement in history. Conservation of tourist geologic sites for economic and sustainable development.
KAGS 454	Solid Earth Geophysics	3 (3-0-6)
Understand of the characteristics of, and processes within, the Earth’s interior based on measurements of physical properties taken on the earth’s surface. These include gravity, magnetic, electric and electromagnetic phenomena, seismic waves, and heat flow.
KAGS 455	Petroleum Geophysics	3 (3-0-6)
Integrated geophysical methods for petroleum exploration. Fundamentals of subsurface imaging by multi-channel seismic reflection techniques as used in oil exploration. Covers survey design, acquisition, processing, and interpretation in both 2-D and 3-D seismic reflection data and wire-line logging.
KAGS 456	Environmental and Engineering Geophysics	3 (3-0-6)
Introduction to field methods of geophysical exploration, especially as applied to environmental and engineering problems.
KAGS 473	Engineering Geology	3 (3-0-6)
Studies physical properties of rocks in engineering work, introduction to rock mechanics, nature and soil properties in engineering work, construction activities and environmental impact; water dam construction, minings, rock quarrying, road construction, rock and subsoil tunneling and including the geotechnical survey techniques.
KAGS 474	Geoscience and Environmental Management	3 (3-0-6)
Basic principle of Environmental Geology Management, laws and regulations, concerned, determination and classification of environmental problems caused by natural hazards and those caused by human activites. Management of mineral resources such as petroleum, minerals, construction materials, and water. Evaluation of environmental impact assessment, preparation of EIA studies on various type of projects. Direction and methodology of environmental, controlling and/or solving the existed environmental problems.
KAGS 482	Pedology and Geology for Agriculture	3 (3-0-6)
Geomorphology, physical and chemical properties of soils, soil profiles, soil structure/texture, soil classification techniques, soil potential, concept of soil mapping and soil resources in Thailand. Roles of geologic materials in agriculture and factors that involve plant and animal growth. The principle elements. NPK in fertilizer industry and some important supplementary elements such as silica, magnesium, and iron and their common sources.
KAGS 484	Basin Analysis	3 (3-0-6)
The analysis of large scale aspects of sedimentary basins, such as the lithopsphere mechanics that control vertical movements of the crust, the plate tectonic activity that triggers subsidence of basins, and characteristics of sedimentary basins in specific tectonic setting.
KAGS 492	Senior Project in Geoscience II	2 (0-6-4)
Each student who enrolled this course has to carry out a special senior project (Senior Project in Geoscience II) in geoscience and/or relevant subject and this can be the second phase or the continuation of the KAGS 491. The student is expected to submit his/her report and gives oral presentation to the Geoscience academic committee at the end of the semester.
KAGS 493	Seminar II	1 (0-3-2)
Each student required to present a seminar on his/her project result or any other interesting topic. All registered students are expected to participate in the session.