Master of Science Program in Sustainable Agriculture
วันที่นำเข้าข้อมูล 21 Jun 2013
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Academic Institution:
Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
Duration: (Since the students have been accepted, pre-course (if any), and all opened semester)
Two year program include 1 summer session.
Two semester/ year:
1st semester: 1 st June-30 October
2nd semester: 1st November – 28th February
Summer session: 15th March - 15th May
Eligible Countries:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Djibouti, El Salvador, Eritrea, Fiji, Gambia, Guinea, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Maldives, Marshalls Islands, Micronesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Island, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Uganda and Vanuatu.
Objectives: to build up the research capacity and research skill by integrative approach that can be applied to enhance the sustainability of agriculture and environment at the international level.
Course Synopsys & Methodology:
The program provide 2 plans of study
Plan A1(research oriented plan) this plan is designed for those who have research experience in agriculture or related sciences for at least 1 year after their bachelor degree graduation).
Plan A2(research oriented plan) this plan is designed for the newly B.S. graduate without research experience
Course Content / Study Topic:
Course description:
| 01019511 | Integrated Pest Management | 3(3-0-6) |
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Conceptual framework, process and philosophy of pest management.
Principles of ecology and socio-economic backgrounds.
Guidelines and implementation of pest management.
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| 01019512 | Agricultural Pest Ecology | 3(3-0-6) |
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Role of agricultural pest ecology in pest management strategies
and crop ecosystem models.
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| 01019521 | Pesticides and the Environment | 3(3-0-6) |
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Properties of pesticides. Movement and fate of pesticides in the
environment and their effectson non-target live organisms.
The safe and effective use of pesticides.
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| 01019531 | Sustainable Crop Production | 3(3-0-6) |
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Crop production development in the context of sustainable agriculture.
Technology of sustainable crop production.
Basic and socio-economic of resources in agriculture.
Farming system resources and development concept.
On-farm testing and technology transfer.
Holistic development of integrated crop production system.
Sustainable crop production in organic farming systems.
Field trip required
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| 01019541 | Sustainable Animal Production | 3(3-0-6) |
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Theory and concept of animal farming system for sustainable production.
Sustainable livestock farm management.
Forage livestock system for sustainable animal production.
Maximized use of resources from livestock production.
Animal diversity for sustainable production.
Environmental impacts from livestock farming.
Management and utilization of waste from livestock farms.
Consumer safety and animal welfare.
Sustainable animal production.
Animal production in organic farming systems. Field trip required.
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| 01019551 | Soil Fertility and Organic Matter | 3(3-0-6) |
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Soil factors affecting plant growth and quality with emphasis
on the bio-availability of minerals.
Management of soil organic matters.
Principles of plant residue and animal decomposition.
Relationship of human activities to the sustainability of soil ecosystem.
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| 01019553 | Natural Resources for Sustainable Agriculture | 3(3-0-6) |
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Natural resources: plant, animal, soil, and water in various types of ecosystems
in both tropical and temperate regions of the world.
Importance of natural resource diversity, utilization approach
and appropriate management of natural resources
in agricultural production system lead to sustainability. Field trip required.
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| 01019561 | Sustainable Agriculture | 3(3-0-6) |
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Conceptual framework of sustainable agriculture and its implications.
The management and conservation of natural resource.
The development of appropriate technology.
Agricultural policy and resource management for the benefit of present
and future agricultural productions and sustainable resources.
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| 01019562 | Technology Transfer for Sustainable Agriculture | 3(3-0-6) |
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Attitude towards chemical-based agricultural production,
sustainable agriculture concept,
advantages and disadvantages of both systems.
Psychology in attitude change and technology transfer
approach lead to sustainability of agricultural production system.
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| 01019563 | Sustainable Agriculture in Socio-economic Dimensions | 3(3-0-6) |
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Economic impact of commercial agricultural system on individual,
family, national and international levels.
Developmental approach lead to self–sustainability at all levels in a society.
Advantages and disadvantages of sustainable agricultural system
from economic and social aspects.
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| 01019591 | Research Methods in Sustainable Agriculture | 3(3-0-6) |
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Research principles and methods in sustainable agriculture problem analysis
for research topic identification,data collecting for research planning,
identification of samples and techniques.Research analysis,
result explanation and discussion,report writing,presentation
and preparation for journal publication.
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| 01019596 | Selected Topics in Sustainable Agriculture | 1-3 |
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Selected topics in sustainable agriculture at the master’s degree level.
Topics are subject to change each semester.
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| 01019597 | Seminar | 1 |
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Presentation and discussion on current interesting topics in
sustainable agriculture at the master’s degree level.
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| 01019598 | Special Problems | 1-3 |
| 01019599 | Thesis | 1-36 |
| Research at the master’s degree level and compile into a thesis. | ||
Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in agriculture or related fields
2. Reference of English language proficiency
Documents Required:
1. Three (3) copies of the TICA application form, affixed with photographs
2. Transcript: 1 original copy
3. B.S. certificate: 1 copy
4. Letters of recommendation: from 3 referee
5. Letter of certification of research experience in agriculture or related fields(optional)
6. Curriculum Vitae
7. Research Proposal includes research title/ background and justification/ research question or hypothesis/ research objectives/ literature review/ research methodology/ expected outcome/ expected benefit for future career
Closing Date for Nominations:
November 30, 2013
Late or incomplete applications/documents will not be considered.
Contact:
Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University
Tel: +(66) 0-2562-0985, +(66) 0-2942-8655 // Internal line: 1190, 1191
Fax: +(66) 0-2562-0985
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.interprogram.ku.ac.th/
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