Undergraduate Catalog, Academic Year 2011 - Sirindhorn ...

Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology
Undergraduate Catalog 2011
effectively. Differential and Integral calculus,
Trigonometric functions, Logarithmic functions, Limits,
chain rule, L'Hospital rule; Motion in three dimensions,
Rotational motion, Angular momentum, Equilibrium of
rigid bodies, Fluid mechanics, Harmonic oscillation;
Thermodynamics, Chemical equilibrium, Atomic
structure.
SCS 176 Chemistry Laboratory 1(0-3-0)
Corequisite: SCS 126 or consent of Head of School
This laboratory course is designed to not only provide
hands-on experience to students taking SCS 126 but also
strengthen the understanding of the subjects taught in
the course. Through a series of laboratory exercises,
students will learn how to use selected apparatus
essential for chemistry experiments and how to safely
handle chemical substances.
environments. Current issues involved with the impacts
of science and technology on moral, ethical and human
values.
TU 140 Thai Studies 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
Evolution of Thai society-settlement, government,
economy, social values, and way of life; factors that
determine Thai society and culture; artistic and
technological creativity; geography and natural
resources; trends in social and cultural development.
SCS 183 Physics Laboratory I 1(0-3-0)
Corequisite: SCS 138 or consent of Head of School
A series of physics experiments is designed to
demonstrate theories taught in SCS 138. Students will
have opportunities to use state-of-the-art apparatus in a
modern laboratory to recapitulate fundamental concepts
covered in the SCS 138 course.
SCS 184 Physics Laboratory II 1(0-3-0)
Corequisite: SCS 139 or consent of Head of School
A series of physics experiments is designed to
demonstrate theories taught in SCS 139. Students will
have opportunities to use state-of-the-art apparatus in a
modern laboratory to recapitulate fundamental concepts
covered in the SCS 139 course.
TU 110 Integrated Humanities 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
To study the past of humankind through ages, reflecting
beliefs, thoughts, intellectual and creative development
of human beings. To instill analytical thinking, with an
awareness of the problems that humanities are
confronting, such as, impact of technological
development, violence, wars, and world crises, in order
that we could continue to live efficiently amidst this
changing world.
TU 120 Integrated Social Sciences 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
The Integrated Social Sciences course shows that this is
important for human beings by studying the origin of
social sciences in the modern world, the separation of
social science from science, and the acceptance of the
scientific paradigm for the explanation of social
phenomena. Analysis of significant disciplines, concepts
and theories in social science by pointing out their
strengths and weaknesses when applied to social
problems. Analysis of contemporary issues with the
application of social theories so that each issue is
understood from the individual perspective, group
perspective and macro–social, national and world
perspectives.
TU 130 Integrated Sciences and Technology 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: None
Basic concepts in science, scientific theories and
philosophies. Standard methods for scientific
investigations. Important evolutions of science and
technology influences on human lives. Impacts of science
and technology on economics, societies and
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