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Bachelor of Science Program in Agriculture and Innovation

School of Agricultural Technology

Program

TH: หลักสูตรวิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต สาขาเกษตรศาสตร์และนวัตกรรม

EN: Bachelor of Science Program in Agriculture and Innovation

Degree

TH: วิทยาศาสตรบัณฑิต (เกษตรศาสตร์และนวัตกรรม) วท.บ. (เกษตรศาสตร์และนวัตกรรม)

EN: Bachelor of Science (Agriculture and Innovation) B.Sc. (Agriculture and Innovation)

Educational Philosophy
The focus is on producing graduates with both academic knowledge and practical expertise in agricultural innovation. They should possess morality, ethics, and a strong awareness of professional conduct, as well as social responsibility. Emphasis is placed on adhering to professional standards to ensure the production of agricultural products that are safe for consumers.

Desirable Characteristics of the Course
1.To produce graduates in agricultural science who are key contributors to the development of the agricultural sector in alignment with the National 20-Year Strategy (2018-2038) and to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2.To produce graduates in agricultural science with expertise in either plant science or animal science that meets the needs of employers.
3.To produce graduates who possess attributes consistent with the learning outcomes specified by the Higher Education Qualifications Framework, B.E. 2565, across all four domains: knowledge, skills, ethics, and personal characteristics.

Program Highlights

1.The Agricultural Science and Innovation program aims to produce graduates with integrated knowledge and skills in fundamental agriculture, the application of modern agricultural innovations, agricultural product processing to add value, and creating marketing channels for a comprehensive agricultural career. The program offers the following minors:
-Plant Science
-Animal Science
2. The program employs an active learning approach based on The UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF), focusing on individual student support. This ensures that students learn and practice modern, correct agricultural skills, and are prepared to pursue their own agricultural careers.
3.The curriculum is structured in course modules to enhance knowledge and develop essential professional skills for students, as well as for alumni and external individuals through Re-Skills/Up-Skills programs or a Credit Bank system.
4.The program has established networks and collaborations with the agricultural industry both domestically and internationally, providing opportunities for skill development, professional experience, and an 8-month internship. This enables graduates to work effectively in national and international organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
The program aims to produce graduates who align with national and university policies, strategies, and stakeholder needs, and who meet the criteria across four domains as specified by the Higher Education Qualifications Framework, B.E. 2565. The focus is on developing graduates who can think critically and analytically, seek lifelong learning, and have a sense of patriotism, gratitude, discipline, and social responsibility. Graduates of this program are expected to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

  1. Knowledge
    PLO1: Describe fundamental knowledge in social sciences and humanities, science, mathematics, information technology, and agriculture (depending on the chosen minor).
    PLO2: Apply knowledge in science, mathematics, information technology, and agriculture (depending on the chosen minor).

  2. Skills
    PLO3: Skillfully select and use scientific tools and agricultural innovation tools correctly (depending on the chosen minor).
    PLO4: Demonstrate entrepreneurial skills in agriculture.
    PLO5: Communicate effectively in Thai and English for daily life and work in agriculture (depending on the chosen minor), including listening, speaking, reading, writing, and presenting. For students who choose Chinese, demonstrate the ability to communicate in Chinese for daily life.
    PLO6: Utilize information technology to search for, analyze, and present data in general and modern agricultural contexts.
    PLO7: Manage life effectively to maintain good physical and mental health.
    PLO8: Perform agricultural work accurately according to professional standards (depending on the chosen minor).
    PLO9: Conduct research to solve operational problems or develop agricultural innovations (depending on the chosen minor), using analytical and synthetic thinking with critical judgment.

  3. Ethics
    PLO10: Demonstrate honesty, gratitude, punctuality, adherence to rules and regulations, responsibility towards oneself, others, and society, and professional ethics in plant science or animal science (depending on the chosen minor).

  4. Character
    PLO11: Exhibit leadership in working with others, discipline, volunteer spirit, and adaptability in culturally diverse or changing situations.
    PLO12: Act as an agricultural manager using modern agricultural innovations in professional practice.

Total Credits Required for the Program:
129 credits in a semester-based system

Curriculum Structure
1.General Education Courses: At least 26 credits
Students must choose either 9 credits of English or 9 credits of Chinese.
2.Specific Courses: At least 88 credits
3.Elective Courses: At least 6 credits

Career Opportunities Available After Graduation
1.Agricultural Scientist
2.Agricultural Extension Officer
3.Animal Science Specialist
4.Farm Animal Science Specialist
5.Researcher
6.Agricultural Business Entrepreneur

Admission Requirements
1.Must have completed upper secondary education or an equivalent program that includes studying science subjects such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education.
2.Must have completed an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by the university council.
3.Must meet additional criteria deemed appropriate by the academic council for admission.
4.Must not have any serious communicable diseases or conditions that could hinder their studies, in accordance with Walailak University regulations on undergraduate education in the semester-based system, B.E. 2566.