Cell structure and function, tissue, cell division, ecology, movement of molecules, respiration, and photosynthesis. ICBI 202 Integrated Laboratory in Biological Sciences II 2-cr.
Integrated laboratory exercises on cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. ICBI 203 Comparative Biology of Vertebrates 4-cr.
Prerequisite: ICNS 112
Comparison of homologous structures in vertebrates of various classes, morphological variations of homologous organs among vertebrates; animal evolution; practical exercises included. ICBI 204 Developmental Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Embryogenesis, molecular and cellular aspects of differentiation, morphogenesis in a variety of vertebrates and invertebrates, comparative study of normal and deviate development in well-known mammals. ICBI 206 Medical Ethics 2-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Ethical issues in medical practice and research in biomedical science involving patients or human volunteers; design of field and clinical trials. ICBI 211 General Microbiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Structure, physiology and ecology of viruses, bacteria, protozoa and fungi, especially bacteria; aspects of microbiology importance in health, sanitation, food processing and industry; practical exercises included. ICBI 212 General Biochemistry 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Structure and function of biomolecules; controls and processes of metabolism at the cellular and molecular levels; practical exercises included. ICBI 213 Genetics 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
DNA as genetic material, Mendelian genetics, chromosomal basis of heredity, complex traits, evolutionary genetics, molecular genetics, formulation of genetic hypotheses. ICBI 216 Cell Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Analysis of the structures and functions of cells, cell action, especially the fundamental relationships between structure and function at the cellular and molecular levels. ICBI 221 Animal Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
A survey of the animal kingdom with emphasis on function, structure, evolution, and ecology; demonstrations and practical exercises included. ICBI 231 Plant Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
A survey of the plant kingdom, their functional anatomy and morphology, physiology, evolution, diversity and utilization; practical exercises. ICBI 241 Ecology and Conservation 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Living things and their environment; ecosystems and natural cycles; human intervention, technological progress and ecological balance; ecological and genetic basis for conservation of species, population, and communities; practical exercises and field trips included. ICBI 255 Introduction to Oceanography 4-cr.
History of oceanography; introduction to the earth and geomorphology; evolution of the ocean; plate tectonics; the sea floor; nature of seawater; atmosphere-ocean interactions; circulation patterns and ocean currents; waves and tides; coasts and estuaries; human impact on oceanic system; field trips with practical exercises. ICBI 256 Sustainable Development 4-cr.
Sustainable development: principles and approaches; 1972 Stockholm Earth Summit; 1992 Rio Earth Summit; Agenda 21; 2002 Johannesburg World Summit; outcomes of the summits; the role of UN agencies, NGOs, governments, businesses and individuals; industry and farming and the environment; population; poverty and inequality; food and agriculture. ICBI 257 Environmental Issues: Past, Present and Future 4-cr.
An in-depth study of environmental issues e.g. Exxon Valdez and other oil spills; Bhopal and other chemical leaks; Chernobyl and other radiation leaks; ozone depletion; global warning; loss of biodiversity; deforestation; genetic engineering and Genetically Modified Organism (GMOs); water issues; urban issues; contemporary and likely future environmental issues. ICBI 301 Functional Histology 4-cr.
Microscopic characteristics of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body; a systematic and sequential consideration of fundamental histology of the basic tissues and microscopic organization of the major organ systems; light and electron microscopic features of cells and tissues with direct correlation of structure and function. Laboratory exercises, microscopic structures of cells, tissues and organs from permanent slides, CD-rom, VDO, light and electron micrographs. ICBI 304 Basic Immunology 2-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Current understanding of the cellular and molecular interactions in the inductions, expression, and regulation of the cellular and humoral immune responses; recent knowledge and applications concerning immunity to various microbial infections as well as antigen-antibody interactions; serodiagnosis and detection of cell-mediated immune response. ICBI 305 Human Biology I 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 204
Human anatomy and function. Laboratory exercises include dissections of human cadavers: head, neck, back, anterior chest wall and upper limbs. ICBI 306 Human Biology II 4-cr.
Prerequisite: ICBI 305
Human anatomy and function. Laboratory exercises include dissections of human cadavers: thorax, abdomen, pelvis, perineum and lower limbs. ICBI 307 Nutrition and Dietetics 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Importance of food and nutrients for good health; significance of physiological, biochemical and sociological factors of nutritional requirements; practical application of food and nutrition to diet planning and implementation suited to vulnerable groups and individual therapeutic needs. ICBI 308 Molecular Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Critical thinking styles, brief of key instruments, reviews on basic functional interactions of macromolecules, molecular biology of genes and genomes, genetic engineering and genome analysis; Group discussion included. ICBI 309 Pathobiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 216
Pathophysiological mechanism of diseases; cell injury and cell death; inflammation and repair; bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections; disturbances of minerals and pigments; disorders of immune response; disturbance of body fluid and blood flow; fever and hypothermia; cellular differentiation and neoplasia; practical exercises included. ICBI 310 Mammalian Physiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Function and control mechanisms of nervous, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems; their interrelationships in homeostasis. ICBI 311 Pharmacology and Toxicology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 212
Principles of pharmacology; how selected drugs and chemicals affect biological systems; naturally occurring toxicants, mycotoxin, bacterial toxins, chemical additives, residues of agricultural chemicals and other environmental contaminants; standard procedures used for evaluation of food products; practical exercises included. ICBI 314 Tropical Ecology 4-cr.
The tropical environment; tropical rainforests and biodiversity; tropical streams, rivers, floodplains and estuaries; tropical lakes, wetlands, mangroves, sea grasses, coral reefs; biogeography; practical exercises and field trips. ICBI 315 Microbial Physiology and Genetics 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211
Microbial growth, metabolism; microbial structures and functions; gene structure and regulation of microbial metabolism; microbial genetic structure; maintenance, expression, and exchange of genetic materials in microbial cells. ICBI 316 Environmental Microbiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211
Influence of aquatic environments on microorganisms; effects of microbial metabolic processes on the quality of water; field survey with laboratory exercises included. ICBI 317 Aquatic Ecology 4-cr.
Hydrological cycle; physico-chemical properties of water; effect of light in the aquatic environment; physical limnology; biological activity in lakes; nutrient limitation; trophic interaction in lakes; characteristics of material flow in streams and rivers; tides and estuaries; practical exercises. ICBI 318 Aquatic Ecology Field Course 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 317/ICEN 317
Field course providing experience in ecological assessments and surveys of aquatic habitats; parameters measured/ascertained include water quality, riparian land use, in-stream and in-lake habitat types, algal communities, benthic invertebrates, fish communities; student presentations. ICBI 319 Conservation Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
The aims and origins of conservation biology, conservation problems and issues, causes of habitat degradation and extinction, conservation genetics, small population biology, the values of communities and ecosystems, reducing and management of endangered species, social and ethical issues in conservation. ICBI 320 Population and Community Ecology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Population growth and dynamics of age-structured populations, population control, theory of competition, herbivory, predations, community, trophic structure and control, community diversity, theories of evolution and maintenance of diversity, laboratory experiments, field trips, sampling and modeling exercises. ICBI 321 Invertebrate Zoology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Morphology, anatomy, physiology and taxonomy of the invertebrates from protozoa to coelomates; phylogenetic relationships; ecology and behavior; demonstrations and practical exercises included. ICBI 322 Vertebrate Zoology 4-cr.
rerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Morphology, physiology, behavior and taxonomy of various vertebrate groups; comparative anatomy in relationship to the evolution of the vertebrates; demonstrations and laboratory exercises included. ICBI 323 Experimental Embryology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 204
Comparative study of reproduction, gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage and morphogenesis; development of organ systems in animals; practical exercises included. ICBI 324 Reproductive Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Anatomy, physiology, histology, biochemistry and endocrinology of vertebrate reproduction; practical exercises included. ICBI 331 Plant Physiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 231
Plant physiology and metabolism; transpiration, translocation and conduction; respiration and photosynthesis; nutrition, growth and differentiation; plant hormones and growth regulators; laboratory exercises included. ICBI 341 Neurobiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICBI 112, ICBI 204
Developmental neurobiology, neuroanatomy, and neurophysiology; some clinical aspects as a result of neuropathological defects or lesions; practical exercises included. ICBI 342 Developmental Neurobiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICBI 112, ICBI 204
Comparative formation of functional nervous systems in vertebrates and invertebrates; neurogenesis; axon guidance; cell migration and cell death; the role of genetic factors on the development of nervous systems and behavior. ICBI 343 Endocrinology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Effects of hormones on brain, body and behavior; principal functions and roles of hormones in relation to body growth and functions, such as growth and sex hormones, adrenal stress hormone and hormones regulating metabolic pathways; medical and veterinary applications of hormone therapy; practical exercises included. ICBI 344 Environmental Science 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Ecological concepts related to the problems of pollution and their impact on agriculture and wildlife communities, natural resources, sustainable development and maintenance of clean environment. ICBI 391 Health Psychology 4-cr.
An individual’s psychology and the ways it can affect adjustment to illness; prevention of illness through health promotion. ICBI 401 Medical Physiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Human physiology and basic pathophysiology of common diseases in man; functions and control mechanisms of the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal gastrointestinal and endocrine systems; interrelationship between these systems. ICBI 402 Epidemiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211, ICBI 412
Prevalence of endemic health problems caused by infectious diseases or non-infectious disorders; diseases of Southeast Asia in comparison with those in tropical Africa and America; field studies included. ICBI 403 Introduction to Tropical Medicine 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211
Environmental factors in tropical countries which facilitate endemic diseases; geographical distribution and transmission of commonly found diseases caused by microbes, protozoa, and helminthes with special reference to Southeast Asia; non-infectious diseases existing in the region such as nutritional disorders, food poisoning, snake and other venomous bites and stings; preventive tips for aliens living in and travelling to Thailand. ICBI 405 Community Health 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Survey of community health status, primary health care concept, health system analysis and heath manpower development; practical sessions at local hospitals and field trips included. ICBI 406 Ergonomics 2-cr.
Physiological and psychological aspects in the workplace emphasizing the interfacing of man, machine and environment; work station design; work posture; manual materials handling; work-rest cycle, and seating. ICBI 407 Occupational Health and Safety 4 (4-0-8) Environmental factors at work regarding workers’ health and safety, such as air, water, food, chemical or biological materials handled in the production line, including waste and waste disposal; evaluating harmful effects of such factors to control them; prevention of unsatisfaction and risk assessment in the workplace. ICBI 411 Psychopathology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Nature and causes of maladjusted behavior; factors which may affect personality and development. ICBI 412 Parasitology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211
Biology, ecology and physiology of parasites of man and some domestic animals; molecular parasitology; basic research in control and diagnosis of parasite infection; demonstrations and laboratory exercises included. ICBI 413 Microtechniques in Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Theory and practice of preparing plants and animals for microscopic examination, general routines for the preparation of tissue; general histochemistry. ICBI 414 Industrial Microbiology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 211
Morphology, physiology, nutrition and growth of microorganisms; taxonomy and identification of microorganisms important to health; industrial processes; field visits and laboratory exercises included. ICBI 415 Biotechnology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 213, ICBI 308
Technology and the application of scientific principles in relation to animals, plants, microorganisms; production of cellular compounds in public health, agriculture and industry. ICBI 421 Entomology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Insect morphology, physiology, systematics, natural history, and relationships with humans; field survey with laboratory exercises included. ICBI 422 Animal Behavior 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Types and functions of animal behavior; development of behavior, learning, mechanisms of behavior; animal social behavior; evolution of social behavior. ICBI 431 Plant Tissue Culture 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 231
Methods and techniques in plant cell and tissue culture; nutrition and metabolism; growth, differentiation and organogenesis; applications in agriculture, horticulture and forestry through clonal multiplication; laboratory exercises included. ICBI 441 Marine Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Natural history of marine animals, exclusive of protozoa and insects; types of environment in the ocean, shallow tropical seas; the relation of biological distributions to the physical and chemical environment; the effects of environmental change; the application of ecological techniques to local problems; field surveys with laboratory exercises included. ICBI 442 Pollution Biology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Causes and problems of pollution in the environment, including water, soil and air; analysis of the problems of pollution in Thailand. ICBI 464 Cell Technology 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 216
Culturing techniques for plant and animal cells; biotechnology applications; animal cells as hosts for virus cultures; vaccine production, antibody production, industrial production of proteins and hormones; genetic engineering using cell technology. ICBI 465 Cytogenetics 4-cr.
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICBI 213
Genetics of cells and genetic toxicology; mutagenesis and carcinogenesis; chromosome aberrations; genetic diseases; short – term and long – term assay; practical exercises included. ICBI 491 Seminar in Biological Sciences 2-cr.
Student presentations and discussions of research or review of topics of current interest in biological sciences. ICBI 498 Research Project in Biological Sciences 6-cr.
Small research project in biological sciences under the supervision of an advisor.