Limits and continuity; differentiation; curve sketching and some selected applications of the derivative; integration; area between curves; for non-science majors only. ICNS 102 Principles of Mathematics
A brief review of trigonometry; limits and continuity; differentiation and its techniques; derivatives of functions such as trigonometric, logarithmic, exponential and inverse trigonometric; sketching graph; applications of the derivative; antiderivative and integration; area under a curve and between two curves. ICNS 103 Fundamental Mathematics
Algebra and calculus with applications to business and economics; limits and continuity; derivatives and integral of functions of one real variable; partial derivatives; applied maxima and mimima; linear algebra equations; matrics, operations on matrices, and matrix algebra. ICNS 104 Fundamental Statistics
Prerequisite: ICNS 103
Descriptive statistics, modern statistical methods as a basis for decision making in the face of uncertainty; probability theory; discrete and continuous distributions, sampling, hypothesis testing, estimation, simple linear regression analysis. All BA students are required to take this course as part of their GE requirement. ICNS 105 Basic Mathematics
Whole Numbers, Introduction to Algebra, Integers, Rational Numbers, Decimals, Operations with Real Numbers, Solving Equations, Applying, Inequalities, Solving Inequalities, Powers and Polynomials, Factoring Polynomials, Rational Expressions, Ratio and Proportion, Percent, Rectangular Coordinate System, Basic Geometry, Statistics and Graphs, Probability. ICNS 111 Fundamental Biology
An introduction to the principles and methods of biology that directly impact humans and society; the diversity and development of life, origin of life, ecology and evolution. ICNS 112 Principles of Biology
Diversity and development of life, origin of life, cell, energy transformation, genetics, natural selection and evolution, and ecology. ICNS 121 Fundamental Chemistry
Basic principles and methods of chemistry, as applied to everyday life; basic knowledge of elements and compounds and their chemical reactions; solid, liquids and gases in terms of their impact on humans and the environment, including the air and water quality, global climate, and ozone depletion. ICNS 122 Principles of Chemistry
Atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, solids and liquid solutions, stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, ionic equilibria, periodic properties of representative and transition elements. ICNS 131 Fundamental Physics
An introduction to the basic concepts of physics that impact individuals and society on a daily basis; physical quantities, electricity, magnetism, light and sound, with a focus on applying the information learned to everyday life. ICNS 132 Principles of Physics
Measurement, units and dimensions; vectors; description of motion; Newton’s Laws of Motion; work kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy; linear momentum and it’s Law of the Conservation; equilibrium and elasticity; periodic motion; one dimensional wave motion; sound and hearing; hydrostatics; heat and thermal properties of matter; electricity and magnetism; geometrical optics; nuclear physics. ICNS 141 Introduction to Computers
Basic skills in using a personal computer; prerequisite elementary exposure to hardware and software tools useful for basic practices on microcomputer applications; word processing; electronic mail; internet tools; spreadsheets; databases; presentation graphics; and external database retrieval. ICNS 142 Introduction to Internet Technology
Application of Internet as an information tool, designing their own web site and web page; selection of Internet service provider; connecting different types of Internet, advance search techniques, HTML, cascading style sheets, and JavaScript. ICNS 151 Basic Ecology
Describes preliminary ecosystem, animal and plant communities, interdependent connections between living organisms and the environment. It includes issues of effect of human intervention, technological progress, ecological balances, and conservation. Laboratory and field trips are included. ICNS 152 Southeast Asian Ecology
Effect of development and population growth on the ecology in Southeast Asia especially in Thai ecosystems; ecological problems and potential solutions on governmental and individual levels. ICNS 153 Ecosystems and Natural Resources
Human impact on ecosystems and natural resources, global climate change, air quality, management of tropical forests including wildlife, and threats to biological diversity and effects on ecosystems; scientific approaches to investigating the causes and potential solutions. ICNS 154 Science, Technology, and Environment
Progress of science and technology and its impact on humans and the environment; technology’s ability to improve the quality of life; modification of natural systems to achieve human benefits; propagation of plants; ramification of food production; new energy sources; their effects on the environment, such as CFC in aerosol and ozone depletion, nuclear power plants, disposal and treatment of waste materials from industry, and environmental conservation. ICNS 161 Introduction to Geology
Concepts of how continents and land are shaped, rock formations, fossil fuels, underground water, minerals and gems, usage of resources and sustainability. ICNS 162 Southeast Asian Geography
Topography climate and vegetation of the Southeast Asian region; social, political, business development in Southeast Asian countries; effects of these developments on people’s lives. ICNS 171 The Scientific Approach and Society
An examination of scientific methods through the work and ideas of outstanding scientific thinkers, the process of scientific reasoning and theory building, the impact of science on society. ICNS 211 Introduction to Food Science and Technology
Most significant types of foods, their chemical, biochemical, physical properties and microbiological nature; overview of food production and distribution chain from raw material utilization, processing, preservation to finished products, storage and distribution. ICNS 251 Medical Ethics (2-cr.)
Prerequisites: ICNS 112 or equivalent
Ethical issues in medical practice and research in biomedical science involving patients or human volunteers or experimental animal; design of field and clinical trials. ICNS 252 Marine Biology
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 survey with laboratory exercises included. ICNS 253 Environmental Science
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. ICNS 254 Pollution Biology
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. ICNS 256 Sustainable Development
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. ICNS 257 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.