Prerequisite: ICNS 153 Mechanisms and interactions in ecosystems; some important ecosystem theories such as control theory, information theory, thermodynamics, and hierarchy theory; the overview of different scientific philosophies in assisting the student for the better understanding of ecosystem theory. ICEN 241 Environmental Pollution I
Prerequisites: ICBI 112 or equivalent
Problems concerning environmental pollution, especially physical, chemical, and biological properties of water and soil; sources and effects of pollutants, technological alternatives for the control, prevention, reduction, and treatment of water and soil pollutions; methods for monitoring and management of environmental pollution. ICEN 301 Basic Environmental Statistics
Prerequisite: ICSC 303
Basic probability and statistics, elementary sampling and monitoring, statistical inferences for means and proportions, detecting and estimating trends, regression and non-parametric statistics, all relate to environmental application. ICEN 311 Environmental Analysis Laboratory
Prerequisite: ICEN 241
Analysis of environmental samples as water, air and soil consisting of physical, chemical and biological parameter analysis; acquisition of representative samples through sample handling, sample storage, analytical method and data interpretation. ICEN 312 Environmental Toxicology
Prerequisites: ICBI 112, ICEN 241
Introduction course concerns principles of environmental toxicology; concepts underlying absorbtion, distribution, metabolism and excretion of toxic agents in living organisms; nature, sources and fate of contaminants in the environment; potential for harmful exposure, especially to the environment; and applied aspects, including ecological test methods, regulation and similar consideration. ICEN 313 Cleaner Technology
Reduction or elimination of waste production; reduction in pollution at source, also involves the changes of procedure, technology and material input. Considering in the production of an economically production process. The significant and application of waste minimization or cleaner technology. ICEN 314 Tropical Ecology
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 included. ICEN 317 Aquatic Ecology
Hydrological cycle; physico-chemical properties of water; light in the aquatic environment; physical limnology; biological activity in lakes; nutrient limitation; trophic interaction in lakes; characteristics of and material flow in streams and rivers; tides and estuaries; practical exercises included. ICEN 318 Aquatic Ecology Field Course
Prerequisites: ICNS 112, ICEN 317/ICBI 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-take habitat types, algal communities, benthic invertebrates, fish communities; student presentations of their results. ICEN 319 Conservation Biology
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. ICEN 320 Population and Community Ecology
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Introduction to 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; field trips, sampling and modeling exercises and experiments included. ICEN 331 Soil, Land Use and Degradation
A basic introduction to soil science and its relationship to land resource management and the environment, soil problems and their solutions. ICEN 332 Introduction to Oceanography
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 included. ICEN 342 Environmental Pollution II
Prerequisite: ICEN 241
Air, noise, solid waste, hazardous waste, and also radioactive pollution; types, sources, and effects of air and noise pollution; methods for prevention, control and measures of air and noise pollution; source, type, effect, and management of solid waste and hazardous waste; application of radioactivity, and management of radioactive waste. ICEN 351 Population and the Environment
Prerequisites: ICBI 112, ICNS 153
An introduction to demography; population growth; fertility, mortality and migration; social and economic factors; population and its impact on the environmental system. ICEN 352 Environmental and Resource Economics
To study necessary basic economic theories including market failure, externality and common right problem before taking up on economic theories and analyses of environment and natural resource. Market instruments as well as the applications are also included. The remaining part of the course devotes to environment and resource valuation techniques, cost-benefit analysis, problem on National Income Account concerning environment and natural resource and any contemporary related issues. ICEN 361 Principles of Environmental Impact Assessment
Prerequisites: ICEN 311, ICEN 312
Environmental changes and its impact on communities; environmental impact analysis; statement techniques, assessment methodology, tools such as EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) for environmental planning and decision making. ICEN 362 Natural Resource Conservation and Management
Prerequisite: ICNS 153
The principles of environmentalism and the history of the conservation movement, natural resource and environment are focusing on intra- and inter- relationship of ecosystem, causes of natural resource and environment destruction, management direction of natural resource and environment. ICEN 391 Sustainable Development
Sustainable development: guiding 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. ICEN 392 Environmental Issues: Past, Present and Future
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 GMOs; water issues; urban issues; contemporary and likely future environmental issues. ICEN 401 Applied Mathematics for Environment Studies
The use of quantitative methods for decision in environmental problems. Mathematical reasoning and the analytical tools are used in resource management and environmental planning. Operation research, simulation and environmental monitoring techniques are covered. ICEN 402 Map and Photo Interpretation
The figure and rotation of the earth, great circles, latitude-longitude and time; introduction to marginal information, map symbol, scale ratio, direction, elevation and relief, position, measurement, and map projection; interpretation of the serial photograph with the naked eyes, pocket and mirror sterioscope; related technology : Imergery,Geographic Information System(GIS) and Global Positioning System(GPS). ICEN 411 Climate Change and Its Impact
Climate and weather pattern, greenhouse gases, causes and effect of greenhouse gases on climate, natural catastrophe, which are related to human behavior and vice versa human activity is a main course to changes of natural ecosystem. ICEN 431 Land Use and Urban Environmental Planning
Prerequisite: ICEN 331
Basic concept, components and processes, land uses and classification; land use controlling factors; land use planning and process, suitability analysis; land-use and natural resources; the economics and regulation of land-use; land-use management and control. ICEN 432 Global Geomorphology
The form of land surface and the process which creates it. The study of submarine feature and with the advent of planetary exploration must now incorporate the landscapes of the major solid bodies of the solar system. Relationship between landforms and the processes currently acting on them. Considering past events for explaining many landforms. ICEN 441 Occupational Health and Safety
Appropriate design of various environmental sanitation facilities, health assessment and safety measures and works for the industrial factory workers, officers etc. Controlling work-related risks. Workable strategy in managing occupational health and safety. ICEN 461 Energy Conservation and Development
World and local energy situation; energy policies and strategies; the relationship between energy, the environment and the economy; renewable resources and social energy requirements; conservation, substitution and technology options; integrated energy management systems. ICEN 462 Coastal Zone and Resource Management
Prerequisites: ICNS 153, ICEN 362
Coastal areas or coastal zone are unique; coastal utilization, impacts on coastal ecosystems, regulations and laws as well as the principles for coastal conservation and management will also be provided. ICEN 463 Forest Management in the field of Environment
Prerequisites: ICNS 153, ICEN 362
Principle of forest management included utilization, silviculture and conservation. Law and regulation concerned with forest management. Causes and effects of forest degradation in Thailand. Sustainable development included watershed management, forest rehabilitation such as reforestation and afforestation, community forestry, protected area management, wildlife management and biodiversity conservation. ICEN 464 Water Resources Management
Prerequisites: ICNS 153, ICEN 362
Understanding of the processes in hydrologic cycle that includes measurement, computation, estimation and determination in each area. Water resources problems, the conception, planning and design of functional elements and facilities to control and utilize water, basic to all water management. ICEN 465 Resource Inventory and Baseline Studies Methods
Appropriate techniques and methodologies for resource inventory, including the survey on geology, soils, hydrology, aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, such as wetland, plant, wildlife, etc. Integrated approaches and methods. ICEN 466 Environmental Management Systems
Prerequisite: ICEN 362
Principle of Environmental Management System of ISO14001. Development and setting of environmental policy, environmental management system planning. EMS implementation and operating, EMS checking and correction, Management review, including management audit. ICEN 467 Environmental Risk Assessment and Management
Prerequisite: ICEN 362
Concept of risk assessment, human health risk assessment and ecological risk assessment, major risk, risk sources, primary control mechanism, transport and secondary control mechanism, target, exposure assessment, risk decision making and risk management, risk communication, environmental risk inventory system. ICEN 468 Environmental Management Policy
Prerequisites: ICEN 362 or ICEN 466
Environmental Management. Public policy and government decision making in environmental issues. The management of environmental research and education. Introduction to environmental law. The legal aspects of environmental protection in theory and practice. The role of environmental movements. ICEN 491 Seminar in Environment Studies (2-cr.)
Student presentations and discussions of research or topics of current interest in environment such as Conflict Resolution, Trade and Environment, Sustainable Development, Environmental Ethics, Public Communication, Decentralization, etc. ICEN 492 Excursions for Environment Studies (2-cr.)
On-site study emphasizes on pollution prevention technology and pollution reduction in various types of industry and industrial estate, including resource management in both regional and local areas; public participation on environmental and resource management; case studies. ICEN 496 Senior Project in Environment Studies (6-cr.)
Small research project in Environment under the supervision of an advisor.