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Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture Program

Graduate
Student
Handbook

Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology


Silpakorn University
Phetchaburi IT campus (PITC) Cha-am, Phetchaburi, Thailand.
Table of contents

Lists of content Page

Silpakorn University 1
Graduate School 3
Faculty of Animal Science and Agricultural Technology 4
Master of Science program in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 5
Curriculum 7
Curriculum Courses 8
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 10
Study Plan 12
Course Description 14
Thesis requirement 21
Grading regulations or criteria 22
Doctor of Philosophy in Science program in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 24
Curriculum 27
Curriculum Courses 28
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) 31
Study Plan 33
Course Description 42
Thesis requirement 45
Grading regulations or criteria 46
Academic policies, procedures and timeline 49
Thesis and Independent Study Process 58
About the campus 62
Introduction to Thai Culture 67
Appendix 72
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SILPAKORN UNIVERSITY
Silpakorn University is presently under the supervision of the Office of the Higher Education
Commission, the Ministry of Education and was originally established as the School of Fine Arts under
the Fine Arts Department in 1933. Primarily, the school has offered the only studying programs in
Painting and Sculpture by waiving tuition fees for the government officers and the students. Its
inception and development owed much to an almost lifetime devotion of Professor Silpa Bhirasri,
an Italian sculptor ( previously called Professor Corrado Feroci) who was commissioned during the
reign of King Rama VI to work in the Fine Arts Department. He subsequently enlarged the classes to
include greater members of the interested public before taking his initiative in setting up the School
of Fine Arts. The School gradually developed and was officially accorded a new status and named,
Silpakorn University, on 12 October 1943. In the early phase of its development, its inaugural faculty
was the Faculty of Painting and Sculpture (presently is named the Faculty of Painting Sculpture and
Graphic Arts). Since 1955, the Faculty of Thai Architecture was established (later changed the name
into the Faculty of Architecture) and two more faculties were consecutively established to
accommodate the university’ s growing academic interests, namely, the Faculty of Archaeology and
the Faculty of Decorative Arts in the following years.

In 1966, Silpakorn University had an educational policy to diversify the main areas of the four faculties
into sub-specializations to respond to the development of its more academic interests and activities.
However, the university underwent a limited physical expansion in Wang Tha Phra Campus. Hence,
a new campus, Sam Chandra Palace Campus, was later established in Nakorn Pathom Province in
the former residential compound of King Rama VI. The first two faculties founded on this campus
were the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education in 1968 and 1969, respectively. Later, three
more faculties were set up, namely, the Faculty of Science in 1972, and the Faculty of Pharmacy in
1985, and the Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Technology in 1991 ( originally was named the
Faculty of Industrial Technology) . In 1999, the Faculty of Music was established completed and
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becomes more academic excellence and specialization in artistic fields. Silpakorn University also
extends the educational capacity through establishing a new campus in Phetchaburi Province for
promoting the higher education in the western Provinces of Thailand since 1997 and the new campus
was named “Phetchaburi Information Technology Campus”. In 2001 and 2002, the Faculty of Animal
Sciences and Agricultural Technology and the Faculty of Management Science were established
consecutively in Phetchaburi Campus. In 2003, the Faculty of Information and Communication
Technology ( ICT) was established as well as Silpakorn University International College ( SUIC) was
established at the same period for providing the international curriculum in different academic fields.
In addition, Silpakorn University also maintains a Graduate School established since 1972 to facilitate
and responsible for all offering graduate programs at Silpakorn University.

PHILOSOPHY "Arts and Sciences create the sustainable nation."


RESOLUTION “To create arts, knowledge and wisdom for the society.”
VISION “Silpakorn University is a Leading Creative University”

CORE VALUE
T = Transparency
E = Excellence
A = Amicability
M = Moral Courage
CORE COMPETENCY
S = Scientific Thinking
I = Integrity
L = Love of Wisdom
P = Public Mind
A = Art Appreciation
K = Knowledgeable
O = Outcomes Oriented Person
R = Responsible Man
N = Need for Achievement
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GRADUATE SCHOOL
The Graduate School was established in 1972 to facilitate the University’s expanding post-graduate studies. It was
meant to serve as a central administrative unit and to coordinate graduate study programs. In carrying out this task,
the Graduate School has also assumed a vital role in formulating policies, controlling academic standards and
quality, promoting graduate research, and providing administrative as well as academic supports for departments
in both developing and launching their graduate study programs. Presently, the Graduate School is offering the
various graduate programs in doctoral degree level and master degree level, both in regular programs and special
programs. In some programs, the courses are offered in weekends apart from the daily working hours for enhancing
more learning opportunities for the groups of working people.

Contact
Sanamchandra Palaces Campus
7th floor, 50th year Building, 6 Rajamankha Nai Road, Amphoe Muang Nakhon Pathom Province 73000, THAILAND
Tel. +66 3 421 8788-91 Fax. +66 3 424 3435

Talingchan campus
2nd floor Office of President. 22 Borommarachachonnani Rd. Talingchan District,
Bangkok 10170, THAILAND Tel. +66 2 849 7502 - 3 Fax. +66 2 849 7503

Wang Tha Phra Campus


31 Na Prha Lan Road, Phra Nakorn District Bangkok 10200, THAILAND Tel./Fax: +66 2 222 7129

Phechaburi Information Technology Campus


1 Moo 3 Samphraya District Amphoe Cha-am Phetchaburi Province 76120

Website: http://www.graduate.su.ac.th
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FACULTY OF
ANIMAL SCIENCES AND AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY (ASAT)
Vision : A leading faculty in agriculture (Top 5 of the nation)
Mission
1. Develop the graduates who are knowledgeable and capable in agricultural skills with the
virture and acknowledgement
2. Research for base of knowledge in agricultural science
3. Transfer the knowledge from research study to community for the development of
agriculture
4. Inherit art, culture and local wisdom
Core Competence
To transfer technology in agriculture for the development of career and knowledge
reliability for community and society
Core Value
A= Accountability
S = Social Responsibility
A= Adaptability
T = Think Positively
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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN BIOSCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE


AGRICULTURE (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)
Philosophy
To create personnel in agriculture with the capability to use scientific process, in combination
with local wisdom and with the emphasis in the conservation of nature and environment,
for the sustainability in agriculture

Degree Title
Master of Science (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
M.Sc. (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)

Total of graduate credits


Plan 1 36 credits
Plan 2 not less than 36 credits

Program format Master of Science, 2-year program


Language English
Admission Thai and foreign students
Educational systems Classroom
The program is administered solely by the Silpakorn University
Program Committee
Name Academic Euducation Background Remark
Position
Miss Chaowanee Assistant Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012 Head of
Laosutthipong Professor M.Sc. (Immunology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2006) program
B.Sc. (Biology) Second class honor, Silpakorn University
(2001)
Miss Pantipa Na Associate Ph.D. (Crop Production Technology) Suranaree
Chiangmai Professor University of Technology (2004)
M.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1999)
B.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1997)
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Name Academic Euducation Background Remark


Position
Miss Panida Duangkaew Assistant Ph.D. (Biochemistry) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012)
Professor B.Sc. (Biology) First class honor, Mahidol University
(2006)
Mr. Mana Associate M.Appl.Sc. (Microbiology) Second Class Honor,
Kanjanamaneesatian Professor Lincoln University, New Zealand (1994)
M.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1988)
B.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1985)
Mr. Narin Assistant Ph.D. (Pathobiology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2007)
Preyavichyapugdee Professor D.V.M. Kasetsart University (1995)

Program status program permission/approval


New program for 2015. Instruction begins in the second semester of Academic Year 2015.
The University Academic Committee granted program approval at Meeting Number 4/2557
Date 1 Month May Year 2014. The University Council granted program permission at Meeting
Number 11/2558. Date 11 Month November Year 2015.

Educational Management System


Bi-semester instructional system. All regulations are in accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulations on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018). Summer courses are available
based on the Program Committee’s judgment.
Instruction Period
Semester 1 July – November
Semester 2 December – April
Summer April – July

Student qualifications
Plan 1 (Thesis)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or related fields with an equivalent
or with the decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan 2 (Thesis and course works)
Graduates of Bachelor degree in science or related fields with an equivalent
GPA not less than 2.50
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Eligible candidates must have all the qualifications specified in Clause 7 of Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2550 (2007).
The eligible candidate for this curriculum must pass the English test as stipulated by
Silpakorn University Regulation 2007 or other similar standards. The result of the test should not
exceed 2 years prior to the admission to study. The curricular academic committee shall consider
temporarily waiving the English test on the case by case basis.

Transfer of credits, courses and cross university registration In accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) .

Curriculum
With no less than the enrollment of 4 consecutive academic semesters

Number of credits total 36 credits


Plan 1 36 credits
Plan 2 not less than 36 credits

Curriculum Structure
Plan 1 (Thesis Only) 36 credits
Thesis (equivalent) 36 credits
Seminar 2 credits*
Required course 7 credits *
Plan 2 (Thesis + Course works) not less than 36 credits
Required courses 15 credits
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
Seminar 2 credits
Thesis (equivalent) 12 credits
*As non-credit subjects.
Note: All students enrolled in both plans are required to pass the comprehensive examination.
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Curriculum Courses
Plan A1

Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits


( Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be
given as S or U)
715 505 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required course (non-credit) 7 credit
( Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be
given as S or U)
715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3* (3-0-6)
715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1*(1-0-2)
715 507 Integrative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3* (2-3-4)
Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan A2
Required courses 15 credits
715 501 Cell Science and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)
715 502 Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1(1-0-2)
715 505 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
715 507 Integrative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
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Elective courses not less than 9 credits


The elective courses can be chosen from the following list or from the post-graduate courses provided
by the faculty with the decision and content of the curricular academic committee.
1. Animal Production
715 521 Organic Livestock Production for Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
715 522 Animal Genetic Improvement and Conservation 3(3-0-6)
715 523 Animal Farming Management Technology 3(3-0-6)
715 524 Hygiene in Dairy Production 3(3-0-6)
715 525 Animal Pathobiology 3(3-0-6)
715 526 Diagnosis of Aquatic Animal Diseases 3(2-3-4)
2. Plant Production
715 527 Genetic Improvement for Crop Production 3(3-0-6)
715 528 Plant Genetic Resource and Application 3(3-0-6)
715 529 Seed Technology 3(2-3-4)
715 530 Plant Pathology 3(2-3-4)
715 531 Postharvest Physiology and Technology 3(2-3-4)
715 532 Integrated Pest Management 3(2-3-4)
3. Multidisciplinary
715 533 Principle of King Rama IX Wisdom for Agricultural Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
715 534 Natural Resources and Environmental Management 3(3-0-6)
715 535 Ecology and Management of Aquatic Resources 3(3-0-6)
715 536 Soil Fertility and Protection for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
715 537 Microbial Diversity and Agricultural Application 3(2-3-4)
715 538 Food Safety Standard and International Policy 3(3-0-6)
715 539 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 3(3-0-6)
715 540 Modern Technology for Smart Farming Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
715 541 Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics 3(3-0-6)
715 542 Research in Agricultural Areas 3(3-0-6)
715 543 Enzyme Technology 3(3-0-6)
715 544 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Thesis (equivalent to) 12 credits
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 12 credits
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


Cognitive Domain (Knowledge) Psychomotor Affective Domain

No. PLOs (Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised) Domain (Skills) (Attitude)

R U Ap An E C S At

PLO1 Explain the principles of science and biology related to agricultural research 
and practices

PLO2 Explain the concepts of bioscience application to promote agricultural 


sustainability

PLO3 Demonstrate the important of natural resources and environmental  


sustainability

PLO4 Apply the appropriate statistical analysis for solving the specific agricultural 
research problems

PLO5 Demonstrate the responsibility to oneself and society based on ethical  


principles

PLO6 Utilize the English language skills for scientific communication in reading 
and writing the research articles, seminar, and thesis

PLO7 Utilize computer programs and information technology to search the 


agricultural and scientific information and create the presentation media
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Cognitive Domain (Knowledge) Psychomotor Affective Domain

No. PLOs (Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised) Domain (Skills) (Attitude)

R U Ap An E C S At

PLO8 Compile and logically discuss the agricultural research information 

PLO9 Able to communicate with the community or farmers by focusing on 


analysis of critical ideas to apply in research projects

PLO10 Propose and conduct an integrated research project for solving agricultural 
problems by using appropriate bioscience knowledge and research
methodology for sustainable agriculture.
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Study Plan
Plan A1 (Thesis only option)
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3*(3-0-6)

715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 1*(1-0-2)
Agriculture

715 505 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)

Total credits 0

Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)

715 507 Integrative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)

715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 12

Total credits 12

Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 12

Total credits 12
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Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 12

Total credits 12
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Plan A2 (Thesis and coursework option)
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 501 Cell Science and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)

715 502 Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability 3(3-0-6)

715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3(3-0-6)

715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 1(1-0-2)
Agriculture

715 505 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)

Total credits 11

Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)

715 507 Integrative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)

Elective courses 6

Total credits 10
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 6

Elective courses 3

Total credits 9

Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 6

Total credits 6

Course Description

715 501 Cell Science and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)


Cell structure and function, structure of genetic materials, DNA replication,
cell cycle, cell division, gene expression, gene regulation, cell differentiation,
mutation, cell- cell communication, energy flow in biological system, techniques in
molecular biology.
715 502 Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
Integration of bioscience with King Rama IX wisdom, sufficiency economy
philosophy, and local wisdom in sustainable farming models, good agricultural
practices, organic farming, green production, smart farming, zero waste agricultural
practices, integrated agricultural farming system, agricultural product processing and
marketing, relationship and impact of farming on the natural resources and
environment, and knowledge transferring techniques.
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715 503 Research Methodology for Agricultural Sustainability 3(3-0-6)


Research and research questions for agricultural sustainability, errors in
research, research designs, research methods, research tools, population and
sampling, statistical analysis techniques, and research presentation.
715 504 Selected Skills for Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1(1-0-2)
Criteria: Assessment will be given as S or U.
The virtues of researchers, research ethics in human and animals, intellectual
property rights, self- safety and environmental safety in conducting research such as
biological safety, chemical safety, radiation and electricity safety, techniques for
reading and writing scientific works, including research projects, thesis, research
articles and review articles for publication.
715 505 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
Criteria: Assessment will be given as S or U.
Reading on recent agricultural bioscience research literature, improving ability
on critical thinking process, discussion and presentation of research work under
advisory of seminar instructors.
715 506 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
Pre-requisite: 715 504 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I
Criteria: Assessment will be given as S or U.
Compiling the information of scientific research, discussion and presentation
of research in bioscience for sustainable agriculture.
715 507 Integrative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Analysis of the situation and agriculture problems from the farmers,
agricultural operation agencies or agricultural entrepreneurs, concepts and impacts
of integrative research to agriculture, environment, and health, presenting research
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guidelines for solving agricultural problems by applying the knowledge of bioscience


or with other academic fields appropriately.
715 521 Organic Livestock Production for Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
Principle of organic livestock, animal welfare, productivity in organic livestock
production, food security and sustainability in organic livestock, Thai and International
laws, regulations, and product certification systems of organic livestock.
715 522 Animal Genetic Improvement and Conservation 3(3-0-6)
Biodiversity, animal genetic resources, domestic animal diversity, loss of
genetic diversity in domestic animals, reasons and criteria for breed selection and
conservation, methods for conservation of animal genetic diversity, status of breeds,
concepts and principles in genetic improvement of livestock.
715 523 Animal Farming Management Technology 3(3-0-6)
Modern technology in animal housing, hygiene and sanitary control, farm
waste and environmental management, resource management system, public
relations and marketing quality control, evaluation system including product
accreditation underlying animal welfare.
715 524 Hygiene in Dairy Production 3(3-0-6)
Factors affecting milk quality, milking parlor design and management, milking
systems and analysis, milking machine, mastitis and milk quality management, waste
management from dairy farms.
715 525 Animal Pathobiology 3(3-0-6)
Principles of pathology and pathogenesis, inflammation and wound healing,
cellular adaptation after injury, genetic abnormalities and hemodynamic disorders,
metabolic disorders of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, minerals and colorants,
abnormal cell growth and cancer.
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715 526 Diagnosis of Aquatic Animal Diseases 3(2-3-4)


Aquatic animal diseases caused by parasitic, bacteria, fungal and viral,
diagnosis of aquatic animal diseases, prevention and treatment of aquatic animal
diseases, experimental methodology in aquatic animal diseases.
715 527 Genetic Improvement for Crop Production 3(3-0-6)
Genetic theory, conventional breeding and gene manipulation methods for
genetic improvement in plants, utilization of genetic resources for qualitative and
quantitative improvement, socio- economic aspect in adopting genetically modified
crops.
715 528 Plant Genetic Resource and Application 3(3-0-6)
Genetic diversity of plant in the agro- ecosystem in Thailand, methods in
determining genetic diversity of plants, preservation of plant genetic diversity in agro-
ecosystem, identification of indigenous plant species with potential for conservation and
commercial utilization.
715 529 Seed Technology 3(2-3-4)
Seed morphology and physiology of seeds under storage and germination,
process of seed production, methods in determining seed quality, seed pathology
and insect pests of seeds, techniques used in seed storage.
715 530 Plant Pathology 3(2-3-4)
Definition of plant diseases, history of plant disease outbreak of important
economic crop, types of microorganisms causing diseases in plant, mechanisms of
plant defense, important diseases of economic plants, principles of plant disease
management and tactics for plant disease control, biotechnology in plant pathology,
appropriate technology for controlling plant diseases in sustainable crop production.
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715 531 Postharvest Physiology and Technology 3(2-3-4)


Causes of loss in post- harvest products, physiology of maturity, ripening, and
senescence, genetic control of maturity and senescence, post- harvest loss,
prevention of post-harvest loss, insect pests and diseases of post-harvest products.
715 532 Integrated Pest Management 3(2-3-4)
Definition of pests, key historical events in pest outbreak, effect of pest
outbreak to agriculture, pest control tactics, biological control of insect pests,
integrated pest management (IPM) concept, components and steps of IPM, sampling
techniques and decision tools for IPM, examples of IPM in current practices.
715 533 Principle of King Rama IX Wisdom for Agricultural Sustainability 3(3-0-6)
Principles of King Rama IX wisdom relating to agricultural development,
production system and farm resources management follow the footsteps of
sufficiency economy, agricultural land management in accordance with royal works,
principles of "new theory" in agriculture and rural development, transfer of agricultural
innovation theory of preventing soil degradation and erosion by vetiver grass, and the
theory of teasing the ground due to the royal initiative.
715 534 Natural Resources and Environmental Management 3(3-0-6)
Approaches in natural resource management, stakeholder analysis for natural
resource management, Geographic Information Systems ( GIS) , auditing systems for
natural resource management, biodiversity, and environmental conservation.
715 535 Ecology and Management of Aquatic Resources 3(3-0-6)
Ecology of aquatic ecosystems, methods for aquatic ecology study, water
resource, examination and solving of water resource problems, and management of
aquatic resources.
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715 536 Soil Fertility and Protection for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Nutrient recycling in soil, soil fertility analysis, plant- soil- microbe interaction,
methods of enhancing soil fertility for crop production, and soil protection method
and application for sustainable agriculture.
715 537 Microbial Diversity and Agricultural Application 3(2-3-4)
Habitat of microbes, host- microbe association, isolation and identification of
microbes, detection and utilization of potential microbes for agricultural application,
product formulation, and commercialization of beneficial microbe.
715 538 Food Safety Standard and International Policy 3(3-0-6)
Physical, chemical and biological hazards in food processing and production,
standard and good manufacturing practices in food safety, hazard analysis and critical
control point, maximum residue limiting value related to food safety, and
international food safety policy.
715 539 Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship 3(3-0-6)
Concepts of agribusiness management, principles of agribusiness organization
management, principles of marketing, principles of business initiation analysis and
preparation of business plan.
715 540 Modern Technology for Smart Farming Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Principle of smart farming, electronic and information technologies for smart
farming, application of GIS and meteorology in weather forecast for smart farming system,
digital image processing, and smart sensing system for site-specific farming management.
715 541 Molecular Biology Techniques and Bioinformatics 3(3-0-6)
DNA and RNA extraction, Polymerase Chain Reaction, gel electrophoresis,
cloning, sequencing, molecular hybridization, DNA microarray, immunofluorescence
staining technique, bioinformatics database utilization, nucleic acid analysis and
sequence alignment, bioinformatics for gene cloning and expression, phylogenetic
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analysis, protein bioinformatics database, analysis of protein structure and function,


prediction of post- translational modification of proteins and protein modeling,
proteomics, metabolomics and transcriptomics.
715 542 Research in Agricultural Areas 3(3-0-6)
The concept and importance of research in agricultural areas, communication
and working with farmers, application of theoretical knowledge and practice in
agricultural areas.
715 543 Enzyme Technology 3(3-0-6)
Introduction to enzymes, mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, enzyme structure
specificity and stability, natural and recombinant enzyme production and purification,
industrial enzymes, methods in improvement of enzyme activity using genetic
engineering, and application of enzymes in agricultural approaches.
715 544 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Topics of current interest in Bioscience for Sustainable agriculture.
715 591 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Original research dissertation related to bioscience for sustainable agriculture under
the guidance of advisory committee.
715 592 Thesis (equivalent to) 12 credits
Original research dissertation related to bioscience for sustainable agriculture under
the guidance of advisory committee.
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Thesis requirement
This curriculum requires the students to use the holistic approach to identify research
question and to work on thesis topic based upon the problems of the community development.

Standard learning outcomes


The students possess the understanding of systematic research planning with the
capability to integrate basic and applied knowledge and write the research report which can be
disseminated at the national conferences.
Instruction period
Plan 1 Semesters 2: Year 1 - Semesters 2 Year 2
Semesters 1 and 2: Year 2 students
Plan 2 Semesters 1 and 2: Year 2 students
Number of credits
Plan 1 Thesis equivalents to 36 credits
Plan 2 Thesis equivalents to 12 credits
Preparation
(1) Students (in all study plans) must be individually tasked with a research project. This will
start with the seminar courses in which the students are required to undertake
independent study and present the seminar in the class. During the course of engaging
in seminar, the students will be in a position to identify their interest in any particular
research area and this will be subsequently developed into a thesis proposal.
(2) Approval of thesis proposal by Thesis Examination Committee for graduate study.
( 3) Assignment of the primary thesis advisor of individual student. This proposal must later
be approved in accordance with the standard criteria for graduate study B.E. 2561 (2018).
Assessment
The program’s evaluation must be in accordance with Silpakorn University’s Regulations
on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) as in 26.4 and section 6 in the following topics:
1) Approval of thesis proposal and project, Thesis registration, Conduct of research under
the guidance of a primary thesis advisor and a co-advisor (if any)
2) Student submission of progress report to the primary thesis advisor and a co- advisor ( if
any) every semester, Evaluation report on student’ s thesis progress at the end of every
semester, and Submission to and request for evaluation from the Thesis Examination
Committee.Evaluation result will be reported as IP (in progress) or NP (no progress).
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3) There must be at least 3 but not more than 5 members of Thesis Examination Committee,
which shall consist of the head of the department or a person authorized by the head
of the department (which shall not be the primary advisor of the thesis being examined),
the primary advisor and not more than 3 qualified persons ( at least one of which must
be an external examiner) . The Thesis evaluation results will be reported as 4 levels
including “Excellent”, “Good”, “Passed”, and “Failed”.

Grading regulations or criteria


Assessment and Graduation are consistent with Silpakorn University’ s Regulations on
Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018).

Student’s achievement standard review process


The review processes of student’s achievement standard in all courses are as follows:
Review of student’s learning outcome before graduation
(1) Re-evaluate at the course level, in which the students should evaluate the teaching
in the courses they have taken. The appointed committee will conduct review the
suitability of the examination papers basing upon the teaching plan.
( 2) Re- evaluate at the curricular level under the internal quality assurance of the
university after which the result should have been reported.
Review of student’s learning outcome after graduation
The emphasis is on continuous research of student career achievement and use research
results to improve on instructional process and integrated curriculum as well as to evaluate
curriculum quality. Components to be reviewed are:
(1) Evaluation of employment rate of each class of graduates in terms of graduate’ s job
search period, knowledge, ability, and career confidence.
(2) Interview or questionnaire survey of graduate employer’s opinions and satisfaction at
different intervals, for example, after one or three years of employment.
(3) Evaluation by other educational institutes thought interview or questionnaire survey
on the level of satisfaction on graduate’ s knowledge, readiness and other
qualifications.
(4) Evaluation by graduates with employment in terms of the readiness and knowledge
gained from Bioscience in Sustainable Agriculture and other course provided in the
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program, including the relevancy of these courses to graduate’ s employment.


Opinions on how to improve the curriculum are invited.
(5) Concrete and measurable student’s achievement such as number of patents granted,
number of social and professional awards of recognition.
(6) Assess the view from the external experts or invited lecturers with respect to the
student’s learning capacity or other related traits.
(7) The number of research presented at the conferences or the number of the
publication in the national and international journals.

Graduation criteria
In accordance with the Silpakorn University regulation regarding Postgraduate study 2018
section 7 and/or the revision of this regulation.
Comply with the conditions and rules of the curriculum as follows:
Passed (Obtain “S”) the comprehensive examination
Thesis or part of the thesis conducted has been accepted for publication in the
international peer-reviewed journal/transaction at least 1 paper or present thesis/part of the thesis
in the international conferences with full- paper published in the conference proceeding at least 1
paper.
The students must attend the national or international conference in the field related
to agriculture at least one time. The students need to interact with at least one speaker and the 2-
3 conference participants to develop communication skill in English. The synopsis of this interaction
must be included in the thesis as an appendix.
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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN BIOSCIENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE


AGRICULTURE (INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM)
Philosophy
To create personnel in agriculture with the capability to use scientific process, in combination
with local wisdom and with the emphasis in the conservation of nature and environment,
for the sustainability in agriculture.

Degree title
Doctor of Philosophy (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)
Ph.D. (Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture)

Total of graduate credits


Plan 1.1 48 credits
Plan 1.2 72 credits
Plan 2.1 not less than 48 credits
Plan 2.2 not less than 72 credits

Program format
Doctor of Philosophy Program
Plan 1.1: 3-year program
Plan 1.2: 5-year program
Plan 2.1: 3-year program
Plan 2.2: 5-year program
Language English
Admission Thai and foreign students
Educational systems Classroom
The program is administered solely by Silpakorn University.
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Program Committee
Name Academic Euducation Background Remark
Position
Miss Chaowanee Assistant Ph.D. (Biotechnology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012 Head of
Laosutthipong Professor M.Sc. (Immunology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2006) program
B.Sc. (Biology) Second class honor, Silpakorn University
(2001)
Miss Pantipa Na Associate Ph.D. (Crop Production Technology) Suranaree
Chiangmai Professor University of Technology (2004)
M.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1999)
B.Sc. (Agriculture) Chiang Mai University (1997)

Miss Panida Duangkaew Assistant Ph.D. (Biochemistry) Mahidol University, Thailand (2012)
Professor B.Sc. (Biology) First class honor, Mahidol University
(2006)
Mr. Mana Associate M.Appl.Sc. (Microbiology) Second Class Honor,
Kanjanamaneesatian Professor Lincoln University, New Zealand (1994)
M.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1988)
B.Sc. (Plant Pathology) Kasetsart University (1985)
Mr. Narin Assistant Ph.D. (Pathobiology) Mahidol University, Thailand (2007)
Preyavichyapugdee Professor D.V.M. Kasetsart University (1995)

Program status program permission/approval


New program for 2015. Instruction begins in the second semester of Academic Year 2015. The
University Academic Committee granted program approval at Meeting Number 4/2557 Date 1 Month
May Year 2014. The University Council granted program permission at Meeting Number 11/2558. Date 11
Month November Year 2015.

Educational Management System


Bi-semester instructional system. All regulations are in accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulations on Graduate Study B.E.2550 (2007). Summer courses are available
based on the Program Committee’s judgment.
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Instruction Period
Semester 1 July – November
Semester 2 December – April
Summer April – June

Student qualifications
Student qualifications according to study plan
Plan 1.1 Graduates of Master Degree or equivalent in agricultural science,
biological science, or related fields with excellent academic record or
with the decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan 1.2 Graduates of Bachelor Degree in agricultural science, biological
science, or related fields with excellent academic record and consent
of the curricular academic committee
Plan 2.1 Graduates of Master Degree in agricultural science, biological science,
or related fields with an equivalent GPA of 3.00 or higher or with the
decision and consent of the curricular academic committee
Plan2.2 Graduates of Bachelor Degree in agricultural science, biological
science, or related fields with excellent academic record and consent
of the curricular academic committee

Eligible candidates must have all the qualifications specified in Clause 7 of Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2550 (2007) (and/or its revised version).
The eligible candidate for this curriculum must pass the English test as stipulated by Silpakorn
University Regulation 2007 or other similar standards. The result of the test should not exceed 2
years prior to the admission to study. The curricular academic committee shall consider temporarily
waiving the English test on the case by case basis.
Candidates who do not meet the qualification must have their cases considered by the
program committee and the Dean of Graduate School.

Transfer of credits, courses and cross university registration (If any): In accordance with Silpakorn
University’s Regulation on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018).
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Curriculum
Number of credits
Plan 1.1 48 credits
Plan 1.2 72 credits
Plan 2.1 not less than 48 credits
Plan 2.2 not less than 72 credits
Curriculum Structure
Plan 1.1 48 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required course (non-credit) 6 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Plan 1.2 72 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required course (non-credit) 7 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
Plan 2.1 48 credits
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
Required courses (non-credit) 3 credits
Required courses 9 credits
Elective courses not less than 3 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan 2.2 72 credits
Seminar 2 credits
Required courses 13 credits
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Note: All students enrolled in every study plans are required to pass (gain “S”)
the qualifying examination (QE).
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Curriculum Courses
Plan 1.1
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required course (non-credit) 6 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Plan1.2
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required course (non-credit) 7 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
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Plan 2.1
Seminar (non-credit) 2 credits
(Course in which no credit will be given as part of the curriculum and its assessment will be given
as S or U)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
Required Courses (non-credit) 3 credits
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3*(2-3-4)
Required Courses 9 credits
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Elective courses not less than 3 credits
The elective courses can be chosen from the following list or can be chosen from the post-graduate
courses provided by the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agriculture Technology with the decision
and content of the curricular academic committee.
715 621 Population Genetics for Agricultural Research 3(3-0-6)
715 622 Molecular Biotechnology in Aquaculture 3(3-0-6)
715 623 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits

Plan2.2
Seminar 2 credits
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
Required Courses 13 credits
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
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715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 1(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Elective courses not less than 9 credits
The elective courses can be chosen from the following list or can be chosen from the post-graduate
courses provided by the Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agriculture Technology with the decision
and content of the curricular academic committee.
715 621 Population Genetics for Agricultural Research 3(3-0-6)
715 622 Molecular Biotechnology in Aquaculture 3(3-0-6)
715 623 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
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Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)


Cognitive Domain Psychomotor Affective
(Knowledge) Domain Domain
No. PLOs (Bloom’s Taxonomy (Skills) (Attitude)
(Revised)
R U Ap An E C S At
PLO1 Apply the principles of cell and molecular biotechnology to a specific 
agricultural research and practice
PLO2 Apply the concepts of sustainability and bioscience to promote 
agricultural and environmental sustainability
PLO3 Choose the appropriate research design and statistical analysis for 
solving the specific agricultural research problems
PLO4 Demonstrate the responsibility to oneself and society based on  
ethical principles
PLO5 Utilize the English language at an excellent level of listening, reading, 
writing, and speaking in scientific communications
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Cognitive Domain Psychomotor Affective


(Knowledge) Domain Domain
No. PLOs (Bloom’s Taxonomy (Skills) (Attitude)
(Revised)
R U Ap An E C S At
PLO6 Interpret the relevant data using the computer programs and 
information technology
PLO7 Logically criticize the agricultural research information 
PLO8 Evaluate the critical information from communication with various 
sectors to apply in research projects
PLO9 Propose and conduct a novel integrated research project using 
appropriate bioscience knowledge and research methodology to
promote sustainable agriculture
PLO10 Formulate a novel knowledge, products, or methods to transfer to the 
communities for promoting sustainable agriculture
Note: Specify the symbol  in each level of the "Cognitive Domain" or "Psychomotor Domain" and "Affective Domain" channels as appropriate.
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Study Plan
Plan 1.1 Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 0

Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Total credits 0

Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12

Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
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Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to) 12
Total credits 12

Plan 1.2
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3*(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable 1*(1-0-2)
Agriculture
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 0
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Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Total credits 0

Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 4 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 4 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 5 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Year 5 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Plan 2.1
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1*(1-0-2)
Total credits 9

Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1*(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3*(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Elective courses 3
Total credits 3
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
Note: * means non-credit subjects.
Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9

Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 9
Total credits 9
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Plan 2.2
Year 1 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable 1(1-0-2)
Agriculture
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
Total credits 11

Year 1 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable 3(2-3-4)
Agriculture
Elective courses 3
Total credits 7
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Year 2 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Elective courses 6
Total credits 12

Year 2 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6

Year 3 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6

Year 3 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
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Year 4 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6

Year 4 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6

Year 5 Semester 1
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6

Year 5 Semester 2
Course code Course title Credit (L-P-S)
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 6
Total credits 6
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Course Description Credits


715 601 Advanced Cell and Molecular Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
Novel discoveries and research approaches on cell and
molecular biology, high throughput genome sequencing
technologies, transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of
gene expression, gene interaction at the network and systems
biology level, post- genomic projects and biological databases,
research article interpretation in the field of cell and molecular
biology, and current cell and molecular biotechnology research in
agricultural application.
715 602 Advanced Bioscience for Agricultural and Environmental 3(3-0-6)
Sustainability
Application of the integrated bioscience with King Rama IX
wisdom, sufficiency economy philosophy, and local wisdom for
promote sustainable agriculture using concepts of good
agricultural practices, organic farming, green production, smart
farming, zero waste agricultural practices, integrated agricultural
farming system, agricultural product processing and marketing,
relationship and impact of farming on the natural resources and
environment.
715 603 Agricultural Research Design and Methodology 3(3-0-6)
Concept and operation of agricultural research, skills in the
utilization of different research methods, key principles of research
project design, intellectual and methodological debates on
research design, ethics in agricultural research practice, techniques
in sampling, surveying, interviewing, case study analysis, focus
groups, interviewing, analyzing, and presenting data.
715 604 Essential Research Skills in Bioscience for Sustainable 1(1-0-2)
Agriculture
* Assessment will be given as S or U.
Application of research ethics and virtues, intellectual
property rights, self-safety and environmental safety in agricultural
research conduction, responsibilities to society and the
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environment, lifelong learning skills, problem- solving skills, and


English skills for the international scientific communications.
715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture I 1(1-0-2)
* Assessment will be given as S or U.
Searching, compiling the information, discussion on
modern research in bioscience for sustainable agriculture,
competency of analytical thinking, and presentation of research in
bioscience for sustainable agriculture under supervision of seminar
instructors.
715 606 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture II 1(1-0-2)
Pre-requisite: 715 605 Seminar in Bioscience for Sustainable
Agriculture I
* Assessment will be given as S or U.
Discuss the concept or principal of bioscience in agriculture
from case study of research project or articles, interpretation of
scientific data from agricultural research, competency of analytical
thinking, critizism, presentation of modern research in bioscience
for sustainable agriculture or topic related to student’s thesis, and
discussion for application of local wisdom to research work.
715 607 Innovative Research in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(2-3-4)
Criteria : Assessment will be given as S or U.
Innovation concept, innovation to create sustainability,
important technologies for research and creativity for current and
future agriculture, application of technology for creation or
extension of agricultural innovation.
715 621 Population Genetics for Agricultural Research 3(3-0-6)
Mendel’s concept, Hardy-Weinberg principle, allele frequency,
evolutionary processes, adaptation and speciation, statistical
analysis for population genetics study, application of Mendel’s
theory for studying population genetics (in both animals and
plants) under Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.
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715 622 Molecular Biotechnology in Aquaculture 3(3-0-6)


Genetic variation at the molecular level in aquatic animals,
genomic tools and genome mapping, gene expression and
functional analysis, cloning and DNA sequencing techniques, gene
transfer and transgenic aquatic organisms, commercial application
of genetic biotechnology in aquaculture.
715 623 Selected Topics in Bioscience for Sustainable Agriculture 3(3-0-6)
Criteria: With the consent of the curricular academic committee.
Topics of current interest in Bioscience for Sustainable agriculture.
715 691 Thesis (equivalent to 48 credits)
Criteria : For student enrolled in plan 1.1
Implementation of research project under the supervision
of advisory committee, thesis defense and publishing the
manuscript in peered review journal.
715 692 Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
Criteria : For student enrolled in plan 1.2
Implementation of research project under the supervision
of advisory committee, thesis defense and publishing the
manuscript in peered review journal.

715 693 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits


Criteria : For student enrolled in plan 2.1
Implementation of research project under the supervision
of advisory committee, thesis defense and publishing the
manuscript in peered review journal.
715 694 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Criteria : For student enrolled in plan 2.2
Implementation of research project under the supervision
of advisory committee, thesis defense and publishing the
manuscript in peered review journal.
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Thesis requirement
This curriculum requires the students to use the holistic approach to identify research
question and to work on thesis topic based upon the problems of the community development.
Standard learning outcomes
The students possess the understanding of systematic research planning with the
capability to integrate basic and applied knowledge and write the research report which can be
disseminated at the national conferences.
Instruction period
Plan 1.1 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 3 Semester 2
Plan 1.2 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 5 Semester 2
Plan 2.1 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 3 Semester 2
Plan 2.2 Year 2 Semester 1 – Year 5 Semester 2
Number of credits
Plan 1.1 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Plan 1.2 Thesis (equivalent to) 72 credits
Plan 2.1 Thesis (equivalent to) 36 credits
Plan 2.2 Thesis (equivalent to) 48 credits
Preparation
(1) Students (in all study plans) must be individually tasked with a research project. This
will start with the seminar courses in which the students are required to undertake independent
study and present the seminar in the class. During the course of engaging in seminar, the students
will be in a position to identify their interest in any particular research area and this will be
subsequently developed into a thesis proposal.
(2) Approval of thesis proposal by Thesis Examination Committee for graduate study.
(3) Assignment of the primary thesis advisor of individual student.
This proposal must later be approved in accordance with the Silpakorn University’ s
Regulations on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) and / or subsequent changes.

Assessment
Thesis evaluation must be in accordance with Silpakorn University’ s Regulations on
Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018) and / or subsequent changes) in the following topics:
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1) Approval of thesis proposal and project, Thesis registration, Conduct of research under
the guidance of a primary thesis advisor and a co-advisor (if any)
2) Student submission of progress report to the primary thesis advisor and a co- advisor
( if any) every semester. Evaluation on student’ s thesis progress must be performed at the end of
every semester. Evaluation result will be reported as IP (in progress) or NP (no progress).
3) There must be at least 5 members of Thesis Examination Committee, which consist
of the external expert examiner, thesis advisors, and curriculum committee. Note that the external
expert examiner shell be a chairman of the examination committee. The Thesis evaluation results
will be reported as 4 levels including “Excellent”, “Good”, “Passed”, and “Failed”.

Grading regulations or criteria


Assessment and evaluation of education are consistent with Silpakorn University’ s Regulations on
Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018).
Student’s achievement standard review process
The review processes of student’s achievement standard in all courses are as follows:
Review of student’s learning outcome before graduation
(1) Re-evaluate at the course level, in which the students should evaluate the teaching
in the courses they have taken. The appointed committee will conduct review the
suitability of the examination papers basing upon the teaching plan.
( 2) Re- evaluate at the curricular level under the internal quality assurance of the
university after which the result should have been reported.
Review of student’s learning outcome after graduation
The emphasis is on continuous research of student career achievement and use research
results to improve on instructional process and integrated curriculum as well as to evaluate
curriculum quality. Components to be reviewed are:
(1) Evaluation of employment rate of each class of graduates in terms of graduate’s
job search period, knowledge, ability, and career confidence.
(2) Interview or questionnaire survey of graduate employer’ s opinions and
satisfaction at different intervals, for example, after one or three years of
employment.
(3) Evaluation by other educational institutes thought interview or questionnaire
survey on the level of satisfaction on graduate’s knowledge, readiness and other
qualifications.
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(4) Evaluation by graduates with employment in terms of the readiness and


knowledge gained from Bioscience in Sustainable Agriculture and other course
provided in the program, including the relevancy of these courses to graduate’ s
employment. Opinions on how to improve the curriculum are invited.
(5) Concrete and measurable student’ s achievement such as number of patents
granted, number of social and professional awards of recognition.
(6) Assess the view from the external experts or invited lecturers with respect to the
student’s learning capacity or other related traits.
(7) The number of research presented at the conferences or the number of the
publication in the national and international journals.

Graduation criteria
Plan 1.1 and Plan 1.2
Pass (Obtain “S”) the qualifying examination to be an eligible candidate for a thesis proposal
examination, present the thesis, and pass the final oral thesis defence examination by the committee
appointed by that institution which must consist of experts from inside and outside the institution
and must be an open system for interested parties to listen.
The thesis work or part of the thesis must be published or at least be accepted to publish
in the qualified national or international journals as announced by the Higher Education Commission
on the criteria for the consideration of academic journals for the dissemination of academic works
at least 2 papers.
Plan 2.1 and Plan 2.2
Complete the courses as specified by the program, which must have an average score of not
less than 3 . 0 0 from the 4 levels score system or equivalent. Pass ( Obtain “ S” ) the qualifying
examination to be an eligible candidate for a thesis proposal examination, present the thesis, and
pass the final oral thesis defence examination by the committee appointed by that institution which
must consist of experts from inside and outside the institution and must be an open system for
interested parties to listen.
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The thesis work or part of the thesis must be published or at least be accepted to publish
in the qualified national or international journals as announced by the Higher Education Commission
on the criteria for the consideration of academic journals for the dissemination of academic works.
Others
In accordance with the Silpakorn University’s Regulations on Graduate Study B.E. 2561 (2018). and /
or subsequent changes and the announcement of the Ministry of Education on the criteria for
graduate curriculum standards B.E. 2558 and / or subsequent changes.
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ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND TIMELINES


This part of the handbook provides graduate students with the rules, procedures, and deadlines
which they must meet while study in this program. Academic Calendar for each academic year is
provided on http://reg4.su.ac.th/registrar/calendar.asp

Enrollment

Student Registration
All new students must register as graduate student of the Graduate School, Silpakorn
University by on- line registration or walk- in registration on time. Students may consult the
program/ faculty staffs for assistance in this process. New student will get their own student ID
number when the registration is completed.

Student Orientation
All new students must attend the orientation held by the program and by the graduate
school. All students will be advised for registration, academic rules, procedures, timeline for the
study, and student life in Silpakorn University.

Course Registration
A graduate student must maintain his/her enrollment each semester by registering for
course/thesis/dissertation credits and paying the tuition and fee. All graduate students MUST
enroll every semester until their degree has been awarded.
The period of registration for each semester will be announced in advance on the website
http://reg4.su.ac.th/registrar/calendar.asp Regularly,
1st semester (July – November) : 1st half of July
2nd semester (December – April) : 1st half of December

Registration must be performed by on-line registration via http://reg.su.ac.th


Preparation of on-line registration:
1. Student should consult with their academic adviser/ program director about the
course to be registered for approval prior to on-line registration submission. Note:
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All students enrolled in plan 2 ( Thesis and course works) must receive grade not
less than “B” in every subjects.
2. If you have a debt of tuition fee from previous semester, you cannot register.
3. Registration/add-drop of the subjects has to be done during the registration period
in which appeared in the academic calendar.
4. Late registration/ add- drop of the subjects must be approved by academic
adviser/ program director and will be charged for 50 baht per day but not more
than 1000 baht.
5. Student can register for Thesis or Independent study only after they pass the
proposal examination and their Thesis/ Independent study title was approved by
the Graduate School.
6. Student must register for Thesis/Independent study in EVERY SEMESTER until their
degree has been awarded. ( Payment will be charged only in the first time of
registration)

On-line Course Registration Steps


1. Go to website: http://reg.su.ac.th
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2. Select menu “Sign in” and type in your student ID and password.

3. Select menu “ลงทะเบียน” or “Registration” and select the subjects to be enrolled.


If you want to delete the course, press the "[ลบ]" or “DELETE” behind each course.

4. Late registration/ Add/ drop button will appear on the menu bar only during Late
registration or Add/drop period.
5. Select “Back” on the menu bar and select “ผลการลงทะเบียน”. Click on “PDF” to
print the invoice.
6. Payment should be done on time at the bank. Late payment can be done at the
faculty of Graduate School office.
Add/Drop Period
Around one and a half months after the beginning of each semester or the first week period
of the summer session is considered the Add/Drop Period (academic calendar can be found on the
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website http://reg4.su.ac.th/registrar/calendar.asp). Add/Drop is also accomplished by using the on-


line registration.

Course Exceptions/Non departmental courses:


Permission must be obtained from the academic department/instructor to register for such
courses. A student must seek permission and submit the required departmental approval form to
the faculty office prior to the end of the Add/Drop period.

Repeating Courses
Students may repeat or re-grade a course when they are not satisfied with the result. The
latest grade will be used to calculate the Cumulative GPA.
1. For master degree, students who receive grade below B or U in the required courses or
grade C or U in the elective course must repeat course for get grade more than B.
2. For doctorate degree, student who receive grade below B or U in the required and the
courses, must repeat course for get grade more than B.
3. The student who receive grade above B, is not allowed to repeat course in the subject
of required course.
4. The student who receive grade below B, is allowed to repeat course in the subject of
elective course (or change the other elective subject).

Transferring academic credits


Students who wish to transfer credits to Bioscience for sustainable agriculture program
must receive the approval from advisor/ program director and graduate committee of the faculty.
The following criteria must be met in order to transfer credits for courses taken:
- The course, taught in English from an international program, must have been taken
within the past 5 years.
- The submission of an official transcript and course syllabus is required.
- The course must show a grade of no less than a B or its equivalent.
- The course will be eligible for transfer credits if its content matches three- fourths or
more of the content of the equivalent Bioscience for sustainable agriculture program
course.
- The conditions of transferring credits are under the Regulations of Silpakorn University
for graduate student.
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ProbationThe classification will start at the end of the student’ s second semester of the
first academic year. Classification will occur at the end of every semester until graduation.
Graduate student are automatically classified under the following:
1. Regular normal status student
2. Student on probation:
1. Receive U in any subject
2. Receive NP in Thesis progress report
3. Students with a GPA below 3.00 in first semester
4. Students with a Cumulative GPA of 3.00 from second semester
** Student sudden retire when probation continually 2 semesters
Leave of Absence
Students can take a leave of absence in any semester and follow the rule below.
1. Student must be study in Bioscience course at least 1 semester.
2. Student must send the request form to Graduate school within 30 days since the first
date of semester.
3. Student can request to leave, they have the reason below,
3.1 Military selection
3.2 Health leave: When a student’s physical health or mental health precludes successful
completion of his/her academic course work, the student may receive a health leave of absence or
withdrawal from the University, upon recommendation by the appropriate physician.
3.3 Force majeure or other necessary event
4. Student send the request form to Program director course and process to graduate
school.
5. If graduate school permit, student must register and pay for leave fees.
6. Student must pay for maintaining student status in every semester.
7. Period of leave must be count in study program except 3.1
8. Student leave after course registration, will receive “W” in every subject in that
semester
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9. In case 3. 3, student can leave in continually 2 semesters in each leave, but all leaves
do not more than 4 semesters.
10. Once the students would like to return, in order to continue their studies, they have
to request re-admission by sending request form to graduate school 2 weeks before registration start.

Retirement
Student must retire in case as list below:
1. Students with a GPA below 2.50 in first semester
2. Students with probation continually 2 semesters
3. Master degree students cannot pass the second comprehensive examination
4. Doctorate degree students cannot pass the second qualified examination
5. Master degree students with unapproved thesis topic within 3 years
6. Doctorate degree students with unapproved thesis topic within 3 years ( from master
degree) or 5 years (from bachelor degree)
7. Student who is unable to graduate within study plan
8. Student with punish for retire
9. Student who is not follow the regulation of leave and re-admission
10. Student who is not register or maintain student status in regular semester
11. Thesis failed
12. Retirement approval from graduate school
13. Lacking of student property
14. Death
* * Student with retirement in 10, 11, and 13 may allow return, in order to continue their studies
within 2 years after retirement date under consideration of graduate school.

Punishment
1. For those students who have violated the rules and regulations, Silpakorn University Graduate
Committee will discipline them based on the seriousness.
1.1 Probation
1.2 Academic leave
1.3 Dismissal
2. In case of examination violate, Silpakorn University Graduate Committee will discipline them
by following:
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2. 1 If student dishonest or cheat in any type of examination, they must fail in all subjects
in that semester and dismissal.
2. 2 If student do something that implied intent to dishonest or cheat in any type of
examination, they will discipline the punishment from Silpakorn University Graduate Committee.

Resignation
Students who need to resignation, they must send the request form to Graduate School
before examination week in each semester. During the resignation determination period, student still
be the normal student status and must follow the rules and regulations of Silpakorn University.

Foreign language examination


1. Students of every Master and Doctorate degree program in Silpakorn University must
pass at least one language in the foreign language examination.
2. International student must pass the foreign language examination, which is other
language by follow the Graduate rules.
3. Student may not test the foreign language examination in the following case:
3.1 Students pass the foreign language examination from Silpakorn University Graduate
school.
3. 2 Students study and pass the foreign language examination from Graduate school
extracurricular activity training.
3. 3 Students study and pass the foreign language examination within the curriculum
course in non-credit status and receive grade “S”.
3. 4 Students study and pass the foreign language examination within the curriculum
course in credit status and receive at least grade “B”.
3.5 Students pass the foreign language examination from other institute in Thailand or
foreign countries that Silpakorn University Graduate school certification.
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Table: Score of English test follow the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate school
Standard Test Score
TOEFL (iBT) 72-94
TOEFL (ITP) 543-626
IELTS 5.5-6.5
TOEIC 785-940
CUTEP 70-98
Cambridge English 180-199
STEP Test (Silpakorn English Proficiency Test) B2

Qualified and comprehensive examination


Qualified examination (Q.E.) is the academic test for doctorate degree program follow
Silpakorn University Graduate School. This test checks the ability and quality of knowledge for Ph.D.
study and thesis.
1. Type 1 doctorate degree student must pass Q.E. before thesis.
2. Type 2 doctorate degree student must pass Q.E. after finish required courses.
Comprehensive examination: Students that studied and passed all subjects in academic
program can test Comprehensive examination.
All students enrolled in plan 1 and plan 2 in Bioscience master degree are required to
pass the Comprehensive examination.

Grading System
Grade/Achievement
- Grades with points:
A Excellent
B+ Very Good
B Good
C+ Fairly Good
C Fair
D+ Poor
D Very Poor
F Fail
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- Grades alone
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
I Incomplete
W Withdrawal
AU Audit
X Not Reported
Evaluation of qualified/comprehensive examination is recorded as following:
S Satisfactory
U Unsatisfactory
Evaluation of a student’ s Thesis or Independent study in each semester is recorded as
following:
IP In Progress
NP Not progress
Evaluation of a completed student’s Thesis or Independent study is recorded as following:
Excellent (ดีมาก)
Good (ดี)
Passed (ผ่าน)
Failed (ตก)
Note:
For Ph.D student
Plan 1 Student must receive “S” or “Au” in every course
Plan 2 Student must receive not less than “B” in every course
Pass the English test according to the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate School
Pass the qualified examination (received “S”)
Pass the Thesis defense examination with Excellent (ดีมาก), Good (ดี) or Passed (ผ่าน)
For Master degree student
Grade of the required course must not less than “B”. Otherwise, re-grade is required.
Grade of the elective course must not less than “C”. Re-grade can be the same course or
different course available in the program.
Pass the English test according to the regulation of Silpakorn University Graduate School
Pass the qualified examination (received “S”)
Pass the Thesis defense examination with Excellent (ดีมาก), Good (ดี) or Passed (ผ่าน)
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THESIS AND INDEPENDENT STUDY PROCESS

Student prepares his/her Thesis proposal under the guidance of advisor(s). Once ready,
 For i-Thesis system, go to the menu iThesis in your Silpakorn web portal and follow the
steps as guided on the website.
 For registration system in REG website, follow the step below:

•Program director proposes the Thesis Title Consideration committee to Graduate School.
1 •The official documents have to be sent to the Graduate school at least 1 month prior to Thesis
Title Consideration examination date.

•Student request for Thesis Title Consideration Examination and propose the Thesis
committee via on-line reg. system, print the document and hand-in the official request
2 document to the Program director/ staff.
•The official documents have to be sent to the Graduate school at least 1 month prior to Thesis
Title Consideration examination date

•Thesis Title Consideration Examination (Proposal examination)


3

•Correction of must be done according to the suggestion of Thesis Title Consideration


4 committee.

•Once finish, student must fill-in the on-line request for Approval of Thesis Title and
Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-Adviser via the reg system.
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•Hand-in the completed filled-in official request to the program director/ staff.

•Program director proposes the official document for Approval of Thesis Title and
6 Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-Adviser for approval from the Graduate School.

•Once approved, student must enroll for the Thesis at that semester (Note that enrollment
must be done with in the registration period) and in every semester until graduation but the
7 payment will be charged only for the first enrollment.
•Note: Student who wishes to request for Approval of Thesis Title and Authorization of Thesis
Adviser/Co-Adviser must enroll in the program at least 2 semesters and have credit earned
not less than 12 credits. Approval of Thesis Title and Authorization of Thesis Adviser/Co-
Adviser must be done within 3 academic years after the first registration.
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•Once the students finish his/her Thesis works under the guidance of advisor(s) and get the
permission to take the Thesis defense examination. Follow the steps below:

8 •Note that they must also pass all courses, comprehensive/qualified examination and
English test.

•Student must filled-in the request form for Thesis Defense Committee via on-line reg
system.

9 •Hand-in the completed filled-in request form to the staff or program director to propose
to the Graduate School 15 days prior to the examination date.

•Graduate School authorizes the Thesis Defense Committee and send out the invitation for
external committee according to student request.
10

•Thesis defense examination


11

•Correction of must be done according to the suggestion of Thesis Defense Committee.


12

•Once the correction is completed, student must hand-in their thesis to the Graduate
School for Thesis format checking.
13

•Student correct the Thesis format according to the suggestion of Graduate School
14

•Hand-in the completed Thesis and all required documents to the Graduate School. Once
you submitted the Thesis, the graduate School will not allow the re-sent or re-correction.
15
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Timeline for Bioscience program study:

Master degree:
Topic Year 1/1 Year 1/2 Summer Year 2/1 Year 2/2
Registration Aug. Jan. - Aug. Jan.
Course work study (plan2)
Thesis:
1. Advisor and thesis topic selection Dec.-Jan. May-Jun.
(send the progress report to Bioscience
committee program)

2. Thesis committee appointment and Jul.


proposal examination
3. Thesis registration Aug
4. Progress report to Graduate school Dec.
(Every semester until defense thesis)

5. Presentation/publication
6. Defense examination Jan.-May
(After passed Comprehensive
examination)
Foreign language examination
(Passed before Comprehensive
examination)
Comprehensive examination Dec.-Jan.
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Doctorate degree:
Topic Year 1/1 Year 1/2 Year 2/1 Year 2/2 Year 3/1 Year 3/2
Registration Aug. Jan. Aug. Jan. Aug. Jan.
Course work study
1. Plan 1.1 and 2.1
2. Plan 1.2 and 2.2
Thesis:
1. Advisor and thesis topic selection May-Jun. Dec.-Jan.
(send the progress report to Bioscience
committee program)

2. Thesis committee appointment and Jul.


proposal examination
3. Thesis registration Aug
.
4. Progress report to Graduate school Dec
5. Presentation/publication Jan.-May

6. Defense examination
(After passed Qualified examination)
Foreign language examination
(Passed before Qualified examination)
Qualified examination Dec.-Jan.
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ABOUT CAMPUS
Map of SU-PITC

Gate 2

Gate 1 (main gate)

Building of Animal Sciences and


Agricultural Technology (ASAT) Faculty

- ASAT Faculty’s Building is on the right hand side of


the main road, near Dormitory 2 and cafeteria. ASAT
Building is used as the lecture room, staffs and
students’ offices, and laboratory.

Academic Building I
- Academic building I is located next to Administration building
- Academic building is the location of various university agencies;
include
1. Faculty of Management Science (2nd- 3rd floor).
2. Viridian Lodge & Restaurant (Viridian Lodge on 4th floor; Viridian
Restaurant on 1st floor).
3. Graduate Service Center (2nd floor).
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Academic Building II
- Academic building II is located on main road beside Administration
building and opposite the Central canteen.

- Academic building II is mainly used as the place for studied


activities and it is also the location of post office (1st floor)
- Post office is located at the 1st floor of this building

Administration Building

- Administration building is located on main road between


Academic building I and Academic building II
- It is the major office of the campus where you can deal with the
university’s staffs.
- Administration building is the location of all 3 faculties main
offices (1st – 3rd floor) and campus office (1st floor).

Main office of ASAT is located on the 4th floor of Administration


building. Once you would like to get the further information
about ASAT, you are able to contact our staffs in this office.
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Instructional Resources Center (Witthayaborikarn Building)

Instructional Resources Center is located on the main road. It is


near Academic building I and Dormitory I. Central Library is on the
1st floor of Instructional Resources Center. Computer center is also
on the 1st floor of Instructional Resources Center. It is opposite the
Central Library.

Food Centers

- There are 2 Food centers in the university. The 1st


one is surrounded by the students’ dormitories. It’s
opposite ASAT building ,you can walk from ASAT.

The 2nd Food center is opposite Academic building II. This


one is used as the main cafeteria for the students and staffs.

Health Care Service


- The Health Care Service Center is located on the 1st floor of
Dormitory 5. The Health Care Services opens from 8.30 a.m. to
9.00 p.m. daily. You may call 032-594115 to make an
appointment.
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Free tram service


- Tram parking or the starting point of tram service is located
at Gate 2 (the gate behind the students’ dormitories).
- There are the stops around the campus where you can wait
and get on the free tram.

- The free tram service starts from 8.00 a.m. to 8.30 p.m. daily.

Gymnasium
- Gymnasium is opposite the students’ dormitories and it is
not too far from ASAT building.

Symbolic places and parks


- Ganesha is one of the famous Hindu gods. He is believed
as the symbolic god of Silpakorn university.

- When you get into the university (from the main gate), you
will meet the enormous Ganesha statue on the circle.
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Public Transportation (Bus / Van service )


Behind of the university (Gate 2), there are the van and mini-bus stops for the one who wants to
travel to Bangkok or the nearby places.
Here are the lists of the van and mini-bus service agencies:

“Ha-Nu-Man 1” (วินหนุมาน 1)
Destination:
- Bangkok Southern Bus (Khon-Song-Sai-Tai-Mai)
- Pin Klao (Bangkok)
Time: from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Tel. : 081-8585-390 , 081-8585-380

“Chang-Kui Buri-Prachaup” (วินช้างกุยบุรี ประจวบคีรีขนั ธ์)


Destination:
- Mo-Chit 2 (Bangkok) (หมอชิต 2)
- Pha-Ram-2 (Bangkok) (พระราม 2)
Time from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Tel. 098-2738-504 , 089-9185-684

“Joa-Ra-Kay-Pran” (วินจระเข้ปราณ)
Destination :
- Bangkok Southern Bus (Khon-Song-Sai-Tai-Mai)
- Pin Klao (Bangkok)
Time: from 5 a.m.to 7 p.m.
Tel. : 081 8585390 / 081 8585 380

**Destination : Silpakorn University, Sanam Chandra Palace Campus in Nakhon Prathom


1. You can catch any buses/vans from the university to Big C Phetchaburi (aound 100 Baht). Then catch
another van/bus to Nakhon Prathom province.
2. Ask for the bus/van from the university to Nakhon Prathom directly.
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INTRODUCTION TO THAI CULTURE


Thailand has its unique culture and tradition that is quite different from the western countries. The
foreigners who come to the country should learn the common dos and don’ts. This will help
them stay happily with Thai society.

Location : Thailand located in South East Asia. It is bordered to the north by Myanmar and Laos,
to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the
west by the Andaman Sea and the southern part of Myanmar.
Climate : Thailand can be described as tropical and humid throughout the year. It normally has 3
main seasons – summer (March – May), rainy (June- October) and mildly winter (November-
February). During the hottest time of the year (March-April), the temperature usually reaches up to
40C.
Language : Thai is national and official language. English is widely understood in a particular group
of young people, especially in Bangkok and other big cities. However, it is better to speak English
clearly and slowly to them.

Religion: Around 90% of Thai people is Buddhist that makes Buddhism is the national religion.
About 5% believes in Islam, especially the population in the southern part of the country. And
some parts of them believe in Christianity and others.

Food : Thai food is a harmonious blend of spicy, sweet and sour. This makes many dishes of Thai
food popular around the world. The best well-known dishes are Tom Yam Goong, Phad Thai and
Som Tam. Thai people prefer eating strong-flavored food so you can find a lot of hot and spicy
food over the country. Most Thai food is usually made up of various ingredients – meat, vegetable
and herb/spices.
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Clothes: The weather in Thailand is mostly hot and humid. Generally, Thais often wear shirt, polo,
pants or any clothes that keep them cool and comfortable. It is always important for the people
to dress comfortably while still being culturally appropriate. Furthermore, when you visit the
temples or other official places, you should dress more appropriate such as long pants, skirts
below the knee, long sleeves and no sandals.

Dos
1. Do dress properly
2. Do be friendly and smile
3. Do keep your body clean. Thai people usually shower twice a day.
4. Do remove your shoes before entering a temple and even some places
5. Do respect the Royal Family and the Buddhist monks
6. Say “Sa-wad-dee-krub” if you are a man and “sa-wad-dee- ka” if you are a woman when
greeting. We do not shake hand , we “wai”.
7. Do speak slowly and clearly

Don’ts
1. Do not touch a Thai person’s head or ruffle their hair
2. Do not be overly affectionate in public
3. Do not touch a Thai woman’s body
4. Do not place your feet up
5. Do not get involve with drugs
6. Do not point at people or things with feet

Common Thai Words and Phrases


Thai is a tonal language that composes of 5 tones : low, falling, high, rising and monotone.
The different tone of a word show different meaning in the content. When Thai people speak out,
they often end the sentences with “ka” if you are a women) and “krub” (if you are a man) in
order to make them sound polite.
Male : Sa wad dee krub. ( Good morning)
Female : Sa wad dee ka. (Good morning)
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Here are the common Thai words you should know


Thai English Thai English
Common expression
sa wad dee Hello chai Yes.
sa bai dee mai? How are you? mai chai No.
sa bai dee Yes, I’m fine. dai Yes, you can.
mai sa bai I’m not good. mai dai No, you can’t.
khob khun Thank you. mai pen rai never mind / no
problem
khob khun mak Thank you very kao jai mai? Do you
much. understand?
laew chur gan See you later. kao jai I understand.
khun + name Mr/ Miss/ Mrs. mai kao jai I don’t
understand.
ther / khun you a rai ? What?
chan I (female) ……dai mai? can I ……?
pom I (male) chuay duay help me
Places and traveling
khun pai nai ma? Where have you liao khwa turn right
been?
tee nai? Where? liao sai turn left
khun cha pai nai? Where are you trong pai keep straight
going? ahead
chan/pom cha pai…. I’m going to …… rong a harn canteen
hong rean classroom prai sa nee post office
hong nam toilet ta na karn bank
hong sa mud library ran ka shop
rong pa ya ban hospital tuek/ a karn building
hoa pak dormitory rod rang tram
tang yak junction wong wien circle
prai sa nee yoo tee Where is the post klai far
nai? office?
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Shopping
tao rai? How much? kai sell
kee baht How much? sue buy
chan/pom tong gan I would like to buy long dai mai? May I try this?
sue nam. some drink.
Ber aria? What size it is? see daeng red
see khiaw Green see khao white
see fa light blue ranka shop
see luang yellow paeng mak too expensive
see nam ngern blue ngern torn change
see dum black lot raka dai mai? Any discount?
Eating
phed spicy tod deep fried
chan mai gin phed. I don’t like spicy phad stir fried
food.
phed mai? Is it spicy? kaeng curry (quite spicy)
nua woa beef kaeng jued soup
nua moo pork tam ma chak aria? What is it made
from?
gai chicken a roi mai? Is it tasty?
pla fish a roi tasty / good
goong shrimp / lobster mai a roi not tasty
phak vegetable nam plao water
khai egg cha yen iced tea
khao rice ka fair coffee
kem salty khoa perm some more
priaw sour whan sweet
Chan/ Pom hew khao I’m hungry im mak very full
Number
nueng 1 sib ed 11
song 2 sib song 12
sam 3 yi sib 20
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si 4 yi sib ed 21
ha 5 sam sib 30
hok 6 paed sib ha 85
ched 7 gao sib gao 99
paed 8 nueng roi 100
gao 9 nueng pan 1,000
sib 10 ched muen 70,000

Popular Thai Food


Rice is the main dish for Thais. They often have steamed rice (khao) together with other
accompanying dishes (kap khao) – curry, soup, stir fried vegetables.
Here is the list of common accompanying dish (kap khao):
Thai (Food) English Thai (food) English
kaeng khiao wan gai green chicken curry khai tom boiled egg
kaeng phed nua red beef curry khai dao fried egg
kaeng som sour curry khai toom steamed egg
nam prik ka pi shrimp paste dip khai cheao omelet
phad phak stir fried vegetables khai look koey boiled egg fried with
tamarind sauce
khao phad fried rice kuay tiew noodle
tom clear soup som tam green papaya salad
tom yam spicy soup tom kha kai chicken and galangal
in coconut milk soup
yam spicy and sour salad pad kra prao moo stir fried pork and
basil
khai pa lo hard-boiled eggs in ka na moo krob crispy pork with kale
sweet gravy
phad kee mao talay noodle fried with moo kra tieam stir fried pork with
spicy seafood garlic
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Appendix
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Important Telephone number


Silpakorn University Phetchaburit IT campus (head office) 032 594029-30
Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology (head office) 032 594037-38
Computer center 032 594029 ext. 41233 / 032 594119
Library 032 594029 ext. 41530 / 032 594043-50
Security office 032 594029 ext. 41200
Post office 032 594029 ext. 41085
Health Care Service 032 594029 ext. 41788 / 032 594115

Program Committee
Director
Assist. Prof.Dr. Chaowanee Laosutthipong e-mail: [email protected]
Committee
Assoc. Prof. Mana Kanjanamaneesathian e-mail: [email protected]
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pantipa Na Chiangmai e-mail: [email protected]
Assist. Prof.Dr. Narin Preyavichyapugdee e-mail: [email protected]
Assist. Prof.Dr. Panida Duangkaew e-mail: [email protected]

Further information of the course


M.Sc Ph.D.
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Proposal format guideline

TITLE (English)

TITLE (THAI)

A Thesis Proposal Presented by

NAME and STUDENT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

(place)
(date of proposal examination)
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Abstract
(not more than 1 page A4) ……..

Objectives
(short description, separated into items in number, 2-5 lines each, clearly describe the
output of your work and lead to solve and/or answer any specific problem(s)) ……..

Background and Preliminary Data


(unlimited pages) ………..

Methodology *
(IMPORTANT PART, state clearly and in detail of activities with aims and detailed procedures,
necessary references quoted, of 1.5 year work for the Master’s (starting from the 2nd semester
of the 1st year in November) or of 3 year work for the doctoral degree, including the
instruments used, data analysis method(s) and/or permit required such as experimental animal,
hazardous materials)…………..etc.

Research Plan
Year 1 Year 2
Activity Nov. 20xx Jun. – Oct. Nov. 20xx
– May 20xx 20xx – May 20xx
1. ………………………………………………..
2. ………………………………………………..

Expected Results

References
(Format – see Graduate Studies’ rule for thesis)
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Faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology, Silpakorn University


Announcement on
Procedure of Making an Academic Appeal and Grade Verification
……………………………………………………………………………………..

To achieve the effectiveness of making an academic appeal / complaint and grade


verification, faculty of Animal Sciences and Agricultural Technology hereby announces the
procedures designed to ensure the process completion for students and declare as the following.

Student submits the


appeal/complaint form to faculty

Return the form for student


revision
Form is initially approved
by faculty staff
Incomplete

1 day Complete

Faculty affirms the approved Faculty informs student of


appeal/complaint appeal/complaint result

3 days 1 day

Staff contacts with course coordinator (anonymous Conclusion from committee is


appeal/ complaint provided) presented to faculty board for approval

5 days 3 days

Committee is appointed to consider the Appeal/ complaint is on committee


appeal/ complaint consideration process
2 days

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