2107220 ENVIRONMENTS AND DAILY LIFE

A learning process of environment in daily life; use of case studies and social knowledge which are key information in analyzing the importance of environment in daily life; integrated ecological system; natural resources and related environment; integration of the outcome of the study with related disciplines in order to understand and realize the importance of environment and guidelines for participation for better environmental management.

2142109 AUTOMOTIVE STUDIES

Basic automotive technology; structure of automobiles; selected topics in automotive technology; routine maintenance; automotive industry profile in Thailand; potential/ capabilities of Thai automotive industry; logistics.

2305151 ORGANIC GARDENING

Historical perspectives; organic gardening principles; plant growth and factors affecting it; plant nutrition; plant-microbe interaction; the role of organic matter; soil organic matter management; organic fertilizers; plant disease management in organic gardening; comparison between organic gardening and chemical gardening; postharvest management; certification and marketing of organic produce; selected case studies; benefits of organic gardening.

2313213 DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Types of digital camera; basic elements of digital camera; image size and file type; photographic setting; exposure control; composition; various types of photographic techniques; image editing; image presentation techniques.

3700104 INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE FOR NEW GENERATION

Wellness, composition of wellness; disorders of body, searching for disorders with laboratory methods for maintaining wellness, prevention of diseases and disorders: diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, high blood pressure, obesity, osteoporosis, cancer, anemia, and sexual transmission diseases; integrated healthcare including clinical laboratory testing, immunity strengthening, nutrition, exercises, and relaxation.

0201172 SELF AND CAREER MANAGEMENT

Definition and importance of self management and career planning; learning personal needs to set aims and work plans; principal qualifications in career management and enhancement of efficiency; factors contributing to succeess in the work place; systematic self assessment and continuous self learning.

2541160 CREATIVITY IN URBAN LIVING

Overview of the historical development of arts and creativity in urban living; elements and patterns of urban living; the changes of daily life due to modern city; creative ways of living due to ne technologies and urban patterns.

2800218 VISUAL MEDIA STUDIES

Roles, functions and forms of visual medium; visual communication theory; analysis of contemporary visual media which include printed media, documentary, video installation and films.

2800221 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION ETIQUETTE AND PROTOCOL

Fundamental knowledge of communication protocol in multicultural and global business environments; guidelines for business communication and social etiquettes; protocol of business meetings and communication etiquettes via telephone, cellphone and email; the importance of the first impression, personal appearance and attire; business introduction and management of office politics.

3404117 INTRODUCTION TO LAW

Introduction to the study of laws; nature and sources of law, kinds and characteristics of law; the making, application, and interpretation of law and its abrogation; law of persons: natural and juristic persons; legal rights; nature and kinds of rights; rights under the Civil and Commercial Codes; other laws having economic implication, including antitrust laws and consumer protection law. (Designed for students of Arts)

4000208 INTRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Application economic theory to agriculture including production, market analysis, product management, and related laws; production models, demand and supply system, marking and pricing, agricultural credit, agricultural cooperation, agricultural management, and agricultural processing; Thai agricultural and international product, trade laws; trends of agricultural products.

2234482 INTRODUCTION TO ITALIAN CINEMA

Development of Italian cinema from the Fascist period to the present.

2541152 CREATIVE AND CRITICAL PROBLEM SOLVING

Overview of human problems from daily life to world problems with emphasis on design and planning problem solving; types and nature of problems; problem seeking, problem definitions and problem solving process; positive attitudes for problem solving; symbiosis of creative and critical thinking in problem solving; development of problem solving skills through problem-based learning projects and case studies.

2541155 VISUAL CULTURE

An introduction to the theory and practice of visual culture; the transition from an industrialized modern to an electronic postmodern society; various approaches to the creation and interpretation of visual experience; the shaping of architecture, art, photography, film, television, fashion, graphic design technology and every day objects by the concepts, values and meanings that constitute cultural life in contemporary urban societies, and vice versa.

2541162 POSTMODERN PHOTOGRAPHY

Examination and criticism of photographs and still images as a context and end result in a variety of usages in contemporary society; photographs and still images as a framed history and social documentary; analysis of authenticity, authorship and validity of the images; images generation skills and basic principle of photography techniques.

2541176 JAPANESE DESIGN CONCEPT

Japanese design concept revealing the structure of aesthetic of Japanese products form product design, architecture, landscape, art, crafts, pottery, fashion to manga; the influences of history, nature, and culture in Japanese design.

3503101 CLASSICAL MUSIC ON SCREEN

Development of classical music from the Renaissance period to the present; musical instruments and ensembles; master composers and their works; experiencing different types of classical music on screen.

0201125 MANAGEMENT UNDER DIFFERENT CULTURE

International organizational behavior; globalization; responsibility in different societies and cultures; crisis management; organizational culture and ethics; communication and coordination; conflict management; negotiation and conflict resolution; motivation; organizational structure; leadership; groups and teams; international human resource management; managing diversity; future trend; change management; risk management.

0201151 OUR ENVIRONMENT

The interdisciplinary nature of the environment from the point of view of economics, society, politics and health, with emphasis on the environmental problem, present and future, and the common responsibility of the society.

0201234 LOCAL AND GLOBAL ISSUES

Principles, concepts, and processes of systematic study of current local and global issues arising from differences in social, cultural, and situational elements from both micro and macro global perspectives.

0295106 WELLNESS AND LIFE EXTENSION

Physical development and aging; preparation for aging society, anti-aging and longevity strategies; role of medical health products and services; health promotion; traditional Thai antiaging principle and local wisdom in life longevity; trends in business and guidelines in becoming an entrepreneur.

3914101 RECREATION FOR QUALITY OF LIFE DEVELOPMENT

Theories, principles and concepts of recreation; exercise physiology; types of recreational activities; recreation management by public and private sectors and volunteers; recreational activities and tourism; recreational activities in ASEAN countries; world heritage sites of ASEAN; recreation for tourism and field trips; recreational program planning for quality life development.