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Microbiology
Faculty of Science |
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General Education |
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40 |
credits |
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Social Science and Humanities |
13 |
credits |
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English Language |
9 |
credits |
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Basic Science and Mathematics
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18 |
credits |
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Field of Specialization |
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91 |
credits |
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Core Courses |
37 |
credits |
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- Sciences and Mathematics |
29 |
credits |
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- Basic Engineering |
8 |
credits |
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major Courses |
45 |
credits |
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- Compulsory |
34 |
credits |
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- Elective Major |
9 |
credits |
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- Industrial Training |
2 |
credits |
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Minor/Industrial Cooperative Learning |
15 |
credits |
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Basic Engineer |
45 |
credits |
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The compulsory courses for students in microbiology are as follows:
First year : Calculus I and II, Chemistry I and II, Physics I and
II, Biology I, English, PhysicalEducation, Computer Programming, and
Engineering Drawing. |
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Second year: Analytical Chemistry,
Determinative of Bacteriology, Differential Equations, English, General
Microbiology, Materials and Energy Balance I, and Organic Chemistry I
and II.
Third year: Biochemistry and Instrumental Techniques,
Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Electro technology (Power), Food
Microbiology, Genetics, Industrial Microbiology I and II, Yeasts and
Moulds, and Industrial Training (6 weeks in summer).
Fourth year: Seminar, Senior Project, and Microbial Physiology. |
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Food Science & Technology Program
The bachelor's degree program in food
science & technology offers fundamental concepts in chemical, physical
and biological properties of foods, food components, food safety, food
quality assurance and management, nutritive values in foods, food
processing, food packaging and food product development. Therefore,
students are able to gain knowledge in all aspects of food science.
Students are required to complete at least 139 credits for their
graduation.
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General Education |
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40 |
credits |
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Social Science and Humanities |
13 |
credits |
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English Language |
9 |
credits |
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Basic Science and Mathematics
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18 |
credits |
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Field of Specialization |
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93 |
credits |
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Core Courses |
44 |
credits |
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Sciences and Mathematics |
38 |
credits |
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- Basic Engineering |
6 |
credits |
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major Courses |
34 |
credits |
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- Compulsory |
32 |
credits |
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- Industrial Training |
2 |
credits |
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Minor/Industrial Cooperative
Learning |
15 |
credits |
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The compulsory courses for students in food science and technology are
as follows:
First year : Calculus I and II,
Chemistry I and II, Physics I and II, Biology I, English,
Physical Education, Computer Programming, and Engineering Drawing.
Second year : Calculus III, Organic Chemistry I and II,
Analytical Chemistry, Electro
technology (Power), English, General Microbiology, Basic Techniques in
Analytical Organic Chemistry, Differential Equations, Statistics for
Science, and Food Processing.
Third year : Physical Chemistry I and II,
Food Chemistry and Analysis, Food
Engineering I and II, Biochemistry, Food Plant Sanitation, Food
Microbiology, and Industrial Training (200 hours in summer).
Fourth year : Food Science Colloquium, Senior
Project, and Quality Control of Foods.
Twinning Program
Students must complete the course requirement for the first 2 years at
KMUTT and spend the other 2 years in the same major at a leading
university in developed countries. Students will earn a bachelor's
degree from KMUTT and the participating university.
Industrial
Cooperative Project-Based Learning Program
This program provides students with a 4-month practical training and
learning opportunity as well as problem solving skills in an industrial
environment using the problems of the industry. The department joins
with fermentation and food industry in order to enhance students'
problem solving skills in the industrial world. Students must complete
all requirements of course work and additional practical training and
learning in industry.
Graduate
Program
The graduate program aims to train candidates to become specialists
serving in both industrial and governmental sectors.
A person who wants to be a candidate
in this program should have strong background in microbiology or food
science & technology, and any related fields. |
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Master's Degree Program in
Applied Microbiology
A candidate is required to
register at a minimum of 38 credits including 12 credits of research
work to complete the program. A thesis is based upon research in applied
microbiology. |
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Future Programs in Microbiology
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The department plans to
provide master's and doctoral degree programs as follows:
Master Degree
Program in Industrial Microbiology
The industrial microbiology program is a joint degree program "Jointly
Taught Jointly Awarded" with Victoria University of Wellington, New
Zealand. The department expects to offer this program in the year 2004
or 2005, as an international program.
Doctoral Degree
Program in Biosciences
A doctoral degree program in biosciences will be offered in the year
2004. This program aims to train students to be research scientists in
areas of microbiology and food
sciences & technology. Candidates must undertake and complete courses
comprising core and elective subjects plus thesis projects (total of 48
credits). Successful candidates are required to pass an English
proficiency test such as a TOEFL or other English tests of equivalent
standard, an oral defense of thesis as well as a thesis submission
including a qualifying examination, and publish research results in
scientific journals of a high international standing. |
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Faculty Members
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Saipin |
Chaiyanan |
Ph.D |
(Marine Biotechnology/Molecular
Biology, U. of Maryland, U.S.A.) |
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Aporn |
Wongwicharn |
PhD |
(Biosciences and Biotechnology,
U. Strathclyde, U.K.) |
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Pravate |
Tuitemwong |
PhD |
(Food Science, Kansas State U.,
U.S.A.) |
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Wimolsiri
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Pornthaveewat |
D.Eng |
(Materials Engineering, Yamanashi
U., Japan) |
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Nongpanga |
Khunajakr |
PhD |
(Biotechnology, U. of New South
Wales, Australia) |
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Sivawan |
Phoolphundh |
Dr-Ing. |
(Environmental Engineering,
Karlsruhe U., Germany) |
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Worapot |
Suntornsuk |
PhD |
(Food Science, Cornell U., U.S.A.) |
Punchira
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Vongsawasdi |
D. Tech. Sci. |
(Agricultural and Food Engineering,
Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand) |
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Duangtip |
Moonmangmee |
PhD |
(Bioresources Science, Tottori U.,
Japan) |
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Triwit |
Rattanarojpong |
MS |
(Microbiology, Mahidol U.,
Thailand) |
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Jirawat |
Kantakriengwong |
MS |
(Food Science, Kasetsart U.,
Thailand) |
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Chorip |
Lorrungruang |
MS |
(Microbiology, Kasetsart U.,
Thailand) PhD study |
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Chakorn |
Rusameephungphoo |
MS |
(Biomolecular Technology, U.
Nottingham, U.K.) |
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Sukon |
Tantipaiboonvut |
MS |
(Microbiology, Mahidol U.,
Thailand) PhD study abroad |
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Pongsak |
Khunrae |
MS |
(Biotechnology, Mahidol U.,
Thailand) |
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Research
Research is organized in
four themes
Food Safety and
Quality Improvement
Research Directions:
1. Food Safety, Risk Assessment, Quality Control and Management (GMP/HACCP)
2. Development of rapid methodologies and test kits to detect and
enumerate
microorganisms in foods
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Agricultural and
Applied Microbiology
Research Directions:
1. Applied microbiology for food, feed and medicine
2. Enzyme technology for food, feed and medicine
3. Agricultural and food processing
4. Molecular biology
5. Food fermentation and fermented foods |
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Food Product
Development
Research Directions:
1. Improve and upgrade quality of various kinds of fermented food for
industrial-scale
pro-duction such as fish sauce, wines, fermented fish,
fermented soybeans, etc.
2. Develop an effective microbial fermentation of available agricultural
products, such as
alcoholic beverage from various kinds of fruit, rice and
grains etc.
3. Develop food preservatives from natural sources such as Thai
traditional herbs and
edible plants
4. Develop food flavoring compounds
Waste Utilization
and Management
Research Directions:
1. Waste treatment and utilization
2. Applied microbiology for environment
Research Grants
Grants have been obtained from national and international agencies such
as the Ministry of University Affairs, Thailand Research Fund (TRF),
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), Ministry of
Public Health and the International Foundation for Science (IFS). |
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Contact Us |
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Department of Microbiology Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's University
of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) Bangkok 10140 THAILAND Tel. (662)
470-8884, 470-8887 Fax. (662) 470-8891 More information
http://science.kmutt.ac.th |
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