- Master of Science Program (International Program)
- Doctor of Philosophy Program (International Program)
Master of Science Program in Biochemical Technology (International Program)
Master of Science (Biochemical Technology)
M.Sc. (Biochemical Technology)
Philosophy of the Program:
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biochemical technology aims at producing international standard researchers and academics with in- depth knowledge in Biomolecule and technology to solve the problems, process development of cumulative research.
Professions after graduation:- Academics/ Lecturers in Institutes focusing on Science, Technology, Power, Food, Agriculture of Engineering.
- Researchers in Biotechnology in institutes, government and industrial sectors
- Compulsory Course non-credits (S/U)
- Thesis 36 Credits
Study Plan
| First Year | ||
| First Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 691 | Seminar I: Mini-review | S/U |
| BCT 698 | Thesis | 8 (0-16-16) |
|
Total |
8 (0-16-16) | |
| Second Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 692 | Seminar II: Scientific Paper Analysis | S/U |
| BCT 698 | Thesis | 8 (0-16-16) |
|
Total |
8 (0-16-16) | |
| First Year | ||
| First Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 698 | Thesis | 10 (0-20-20) |
|
Total |
10 (0-20-20) | |
| Second Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 698 | Thesis | 10 (0-20-20) |
|
Total |
10 (0-20-20) | |
Total program credits 37 credits
Curriculum Component :
- Compulsory Course 9 Credits
- Elective Courses 16 Credits
- Thesis 12 Credits
Study Plan
| First Year | ||
| First Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 641 | Functional Properties of Biochemicals | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT 661 | Biochemical Techniques and Laboratory Skills | 4 (2-6-8) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 1 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 2 | 1 (1-0-3) |
|
Total |
11 (9-6-29) | |
| Second Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 691 | Seminar I: Mini-review | 1 (0-2-2) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 3 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 4 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 5 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 6 | 3 (3-0-9) |
|
Total |
13 (12-2-38) | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 692 | Seminar II: Scientific Paper Analysis | 1 (0-2-2) |
| BCT 699 | Thesis | 6(0-12-12) |
|
Total |
7 (0-14-14) | |
| Second Semester | Credits | |
| BCT 699 | Thesis | 6(0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
LNG 550 Remedial English Course for Post Graduate Students 2 (1 – 2 – 3) (S/U)
LNG 600 Insessional English Course for Post Graduate Students 3 (2 – 2 – 9) (S/U)
Students must enroll LNG 550 and/or LNG 600 or exempt depend on the condition of School of Liberal Arts.
| BCT 601 | Enzyme Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Chemical structure of enzymes. Enzyme kinetics and mechanism of enzyme action. Enzyme regulation and production. Extraction and purification of enzyme. Technique of immobilization. Characteristics of immobilized enzymes. Enzyme engineering. Application of enzymes in industries. |
||
| BCT 602 | Protein and Genetic Engineering |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Structure and function of proteins. Principles of redesigning structure and function of proteins/genes by the techniques of chemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and DNA recombination and technological applications. |
||
| BCT 611 | Carbohydrate Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Classification, structure and function of carbohydrates. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates.Hydrolysis and bioconversion of carbohydrates and applications of products. Modification of carbohydrates. Processing and application of native and modified carbohydrates in industries. |
||
| BCT 612 | Advanced Starch Technology |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Deep context in starch technology and chemistry. Up-to-date starch research. Presentation and panel discussion of current research articles. |
||
| BCT 621 | Lipid Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Sources and classification, chemical structure and chemical reaction of lipids, biosynthesis and degradation of lipids, fat and oil extraction process and technology,industrial process of fats and oilsrefining, modification of lipids, utilization of fats and oils in oleochemical, food and cosmetic industries and as an alternative source of energy. |
||
| BCT 631 | Flavor Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Chemistry and biochemistry of flavors. Theories of3 dimensional chemistry. Sensory perception and analysis of flavors. Flavor production and its application in various food Industries. Natural and synthetic flavors. Current development of flavor in industries. |
||
| BCT 632 | Perfumery Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Systematic smelling classification of odours. The many faces of the fragrance business. The raw materials of perfumery and a summary of their chemistry. Methods of fragrance composition and creation. Application of fragrances and considerations in their formulation. Commercial aspects of fragrance and the effect on creativity. Basic production methods. Quality control and standardization methods. Marketing and meeting the demands of customers and consumers. Learning from the market. An overview of the worldwide business of perfumery and the opportunities. |
||
| BCT 633 | Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Classification, chemistry, physicochemical and functional properties, disease prevention and health promotion, mechanism of action, safety and efficacy testing and regulations for functional foods of bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals |
||
| BCT 634 | Biofuel |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Status of energy from biomass, sources of biomass in Thailand, saccharification of biomass, ethanol production from sugar, starch and agricultural residues, biomass gasification, biogas production, biodiesel production, environmental impacts and economics of biofuels. |
||
| BCT 641 | Functional Properties of Biochemicals |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Systematic approaches on the chemical and physical properties of sugars and polysaccharides, amino acids and polypeptides, fatty acids and other lipids, nucleic acids, phenols and polyphenols and other biomolecules. Relate these chemical and physical properties to their functionality in various consumer and industrial products. |
||
| BCT 642 | Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Genetics and molecular biology of the model yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), industrial and medically relevant yeasts are focused. The content covers yeast genetics and molecular biology background, gene expression and regulation, growth control and metabolism, stress responses, aging and cell death, the applications of yeasts in industrial biotechnology and medicines, bioinformatics and new tools in yeast research |
||
| BCT 651 | Experimental Design in Biochemical Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Data distribution, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analyses,hypothesis setting, experimental factors and design of experiment,application of computational programs for experimental design and data analysis |
||
| BCT 661 | Biochemical Techniques and Laboratory Skills |
4 (2-6-8) |
|
Lecture and laboratory practice involving solution and sample preparation (buffer preparation, concentration calculation, weight and volume measurement), separation and extraction techniques (solvent extraction, filtration, evaporation and centrifugation), analytical techniques (spectrophotometry, electrochemical technique, polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis and chromatography) |
||
| BCT 662 | Advance in Practical Gas Chromatography |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Principle of gas chromatography in identification of fatty acid esters and flavors without references. Experiment is subjected to individual aim, which focuses on the identification of fatty acids in seed oil, animal fat or microbial oil or flavors. |
||
| BCT 671 | Biochemical Technology Processing |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Principle, process and technology related to extraction, concentration, purification, drying and storage of biomolecules and products from biomolecules |
||
| BCT 681 | Quality Standardfor Food and Cosmetics |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Key performance indicators in food and cosmetic production. Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP). Regulations pertaining to food and cosmetic processing |
||
| BCT 682 | Current Topics in Biochemical Technology |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Discussion and/or lectures on special aspects or advanced topics of current interest in biochemical technology. The topics will be announced at any given semester. |
||
| BCT 691 | Seminar I: Mini-review |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Literature reviews on advanced topics in biochemical technology. Oral presentation and abstract writing in Thai and English. |
||
| BCT 692 | Seminar II: Scientific Paper Analysis |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Summarization and evaluation of the ideas and information in an article of biochemical technology approved by seminar advisor. Thinking carefully and criticizing both the strengths and weaknesses in the material under review. |
||
| BCT 693 | Sciencific Presentation |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Principle of sciencitific writing (thesis proposal and seminar abstract). Scientific writing style and format. Citations and references. Techniques in oral and poster presentation. Practice in thesis |
||
| BCT 698 | Thesis |
36 (0-72-72) |
|
Preparation and presentation of dissertation proposal in the topics related to biochemical technology. Hypothesis setting, literature reviews, designing and conducting experiments. Semester progress report presentation. Writing and defending dissertation.Publication scholarly works are required according tothe academic regulations of graduate studied, KMUTT. |
||
| BCT 699 | Thesis |
12 (0-24-24) |
| Preparation and presentation of dissertation proposal in the topics related to biochemical technology. Hypothesis setting, literature reviews, designing and conducting experiments. Semester progress report presentation. Writing and defending dissertation.Publication scholarly works are required according tothe academic regulations of graduate studied, KMUTT. | ||
| LNG 550 | Remedial English Course for Post Graduate Students |
2 (1-2-6) |
| This course aims to instill the background language and skills necessary for undertaking LNG 600 and to raise the students’ confidence in using English. There will be no predetermined focus of the course, but instead it will concentrate on those areas where the students are weakest and need most improvement. The classroom teaching and learning will be supported by self-directed learning to allow the students to improve their language and skills autonomously. | ||
| LNG 601 | Foundation English for International Programs |
3 (2-2-9) |
|
This course aims to develop English Language skill necessary for use in international graduate programs. The course is designed for mature students in engineering and technology. It will be based on practical skills and focus on real language demands in studying in an international program, including: speaking and listening, lecture note taking, conference and group discussion, verbal report and presentation, report and technical paper writing. |
||
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biochemical Technology (International Program)
Doctor of Philosophy (Biochemical Technology)
Ph.D. (Biochemical Technology)
Philosophy of the Program:
Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biochemical technology aims at producing international standard researchers and academics with in- depth knowledge in Biomolecule and technology to solve the problems, process development of cumulative research.
Professions after graduation:- Academics/ Lecturers in Institutes focusing on Science, Technology, Power, Food, Agriculture of Engineering.
- Researchers in Biotechnology in institutes, government and industrial sectors
Total program credit 48 credits
Curriculum Component :
- Compulsory Seminar and Workshop Course non-credit (S/U)
- Dissertation 48 Credits
| First year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 791 | Seminar I :Mini-review | S/U |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6 (0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 792 | Seminar II : Scientific Paper Analysis | S/U |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6 (0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
| Second year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 793 | Patent Analysis for Innovation Development | S/U |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 9 (0-18-18) |
|
Total |
9 (0-18-18) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 9 (0-18-18) |
|
Total |
9 (0-18-18) | |
| Third year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 9 (0-18-18) |
|
Total |
9 (0-18-18) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 9 (0-18-18) |
|
Total |
9 (0-18-18) | |
| LNG 601 | Foundation English for International Programs | (S/U) |
| BCT 641 | Functional Properties of Biochemicals | (S/U) |
| BCT 661 | Biochemical Techniques and Laboratory Skills | (S/U) |
- Students must enroll LNG 601 or exempt depend on the condition of School of Liberal Arts.
- Participants who lack basic knowledge in BCT 641 and BCT 661 must register with an S / U evaluation, at the discretion of the course faculty.
Total program credits 74 credits
Curriculum Components:
- Compulsory Course 10 Credits
- Elective Course 16 Credits
- Dissertation 48 Credits
Study Plan
| First year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 641 | Functional Properties of Biochemicals | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT 661 | Biochemical Techniques and Instrumentation | 4(2-6-8) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 1 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 2 | 1 (1-0-3) |
|
Total |
11 (9-6-29) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 791 | Seminar I :Mini-review | 1 (0-2-2) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 3 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 4 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 5 | 3 (3-0-9) |
|
Total |
10 (9-2-29) | |
| Second year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 792 | Seminar II : Scientific Paper Analysis | 1 (0-2-2) |
| BCT 793 | Patent Analysis for Innovation Development | 1 (1-0-3) |
| BCT xxx | Elective Courses 6 | 3 (3-0-9) |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 3(0-6-6) |
|
Total |
8 (4-8-20) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6(0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (1-12-17) | |
| Third year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 7 (0-14-14) |
|
Total |
7 (0-14-14) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 7 (0-14-14) |
|
Total |
7 (0-14-14) | |
| Fourth year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 7 (0-14-14) |
|
Total |
7 (0-14-14) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6 (0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
| Fifth year | ||
| First semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6 (0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
| Second semester | Credits | |
| BCT 799 | Dissertation | 6 (0-12-12) |
|
Total |
6 (0-12-12) | |
| LNG 550 | Remedial English Course for Post Graduate Students | S/U |
| LNG 601 | Foundation English for International Programs | S/U |
| BCT 601 | Enzyme Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Chemical structure of enzymes. Enzyme kinetics and mechanism of enzyme action. Enzyme regulation and production. Extraction and purification of enzyme. Technique of immobilization. Characteristics of immobilized enzymes. Enzyme engineering. Application of enzymes in industries. |
||
| BCT 602 | Protein and Genetic Engineering |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Structure and function of proteins. Principles of redesigning structure and function of proteins/genes by the techniques of chemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology, genetic engineering, and DNA recombination and technological applications. |
||
| BCT 611 | Carbohydrate Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Classification, structure and function of carbohydrates. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates.Hydrolysis and bioconversion of carbohydrates and applications of products. Modification of carbohydrates. Processing and application of native and modified carbohydrates in industries. |
||
| BCT 612 | Advanced Starch Technology |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Deep context in starch technology and chemistry. Up-to-date starch research. Presentation and panel discussion of current research articles. |
||
| BCT 621 | Lipid Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Sources and classification, chemical structure and chemical reaction of lipids, biosynthesis and degradation of lipids, fat and oil extraction process and technology,industrial process of fats and oilsrefining, modification of lipids, utilization of fats and oils in oleochemical, food and cosmetic industries and as an alternative source of energy. |
||
| BCT 631 | Flavor Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Chemistry and biochemistry of flavors. Theories of3 dimensional chemistry. Sensory perception and analysis of flavors. Flavor production and its application in various food Industries. Natural and synthetic flavors. Current development of flavor in industries. |
||
| BCT 632 | Perfumery Technology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Systematic smelling classification of odours. The many faces of the fragrance business. The raw materials of perfumery and a summary of their chemistry. Methods of fragrance composition and creation. Application of fragrances and considerations in their formulation. Commercial aspects of fragrance and the effect on creativity. Basic production methods. Quality control and standardization methods. Marketing and meeting the demands of customers and consumers. Learning from the market. An overview of the worldwide business of perfumery and the opportunities. |
||
| BCT 633 | Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Classification, chemistry, physicochemical and functional properties, disease prevention and health promotion, mechanism of action, safety and efficacy testing and regulations for functional foods of bioactive compounds and nutraceuticals |
||
| BCT 634 | Biofuel |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Status of energy from biomass, sources of biomass in Thailand, saccharification of biomass, ethanol production from sugar, starch and agricultural residues, biomass gasification, biogas production, biodiesel production, environmental impacts and economics of biofuels. |
||
| BCT 641 | Functional Properties of Biochemicals |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Systematic approaches on the chemical and physical properties of sugars and polysaccharides, amino acids and polypeptides, fatty acids and other lipids, nucleic acids, phenols and polyphenols and other biomolecules. Relate these chemical and physical properties to their functionality in various consumer and industrial products. |
||
| BCT 642 | Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Genetics and molecular biology of the model yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), industrial and medically relevant yeasts are focused. The content covers yeast genetics and molecular biology background, gene expression and regulation, growth control and metabolism, stress responses, aging and cell death, the applications of yeasts in industrial biotechnology and medicines, bioinformatics and new tools in yeast research |
||
| BCT 651 | Experimental Design in Biochemical Technology | 3 (3-0-9) |
| Data distribution, analysis of variance, regression and correlation analyses,hypothesis setting, experimental factors and design of experiment,application of computational programs for experimental design and data analysis | ||
| BCT 661 | Biochemical Techniques and Laboratory Skills |
4 (2-6-8) |
|
Lecture and laboratory practice involving solution and sample preparation (buffer preparation, concentration calculation, weight and volume measurement), separation and extraction techniques (solvent extraction, filtration, evaporation and centrifugation), analytical techniques (spectrophotometry, electrochemical technique, polymerase chain reaction, electrophoresis and chromatography) |
||
| BCT 662 | Advance in Practical Gas Chromatography |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Principle of gas chromatography in identification of fatty acid esters and flavors without references. Experiment is subjected to individual aim, which focuses on the identification of fatty acids in seed oil, animal fat or microbial oil or flavors. |
||
| BCT 671 | Biochemical Technology Processing |
3 (3-0-9) |
|
Principle, process and technology related to extraction, concentration, purification, drying and storage of biomolecules and products from biomolecules |
||
| BCT 681 | Quality Standardfor Food and Cosmetics |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Key performance indicators in food and cosmetic production. Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP). Regulations pertaining to food and cosmetic processing |
||
| BCT 682 | Current Topics in Biochemical Technology |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Discussion and/or lectures on special aspects or advanced topics of current interest in biochemical technology. The topics will be announced at any given semester. |
||
| BCT 691 | Seminar I: Mini-review |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Literature reviews on advanced topics in biochemical technology. Oral presentation and abstract writing in Thai and English. |
||
| BCT 692 | Seminar II: Scientific Paper Analysis |
1 (0-2-2) |
|
Summarization and evaluation of the ideas and information in an article of biochemical technology approved by seminar advisor. Thinking carefully and criticizing both the strengths and weaknesses in the material under review. |
||
| BCT 693 | Sciencific Presentation |
1 (1-0-3) |
|
Principle of sciencitific writing (thesis proposal and seminar abstract). Scientific writing style and format. Citations and references. Techniques in oral and poster presentation. Practice in thesis |
||
| BCT 698 | Thesis |
36 (0-72-72) |
|
Preparation and presentation of dissertation proposal in the topics related to biochemical technology. Hypothesis setting, literature reviews, designing and conducting experiments. Semester progress report presentation. Writing and defending dissertation.Publication scholarly works are required according tothe academic regulations of graduate studied, KMUTT. |
||
| BCT 699 | Thesis |
12 (0-24-24) |
| Preparation and presentation of dissertation proposal in the topics related to biochemical technology. Hypothesis setting, literature reviews, designing and conducting experiments. Semester progress report presentation. Writing and defending dissertation.Publication scholarly works are required according tothe academic regulations of graduate studied, KMUTT. | ||
| LNG 550 | Remedial English Course for Post Graduate Students |
2 (1-2-6) |
| This course aims to instill the background language and skills necessary for undertaking LNG 600 and to raise the students’ confidence in using English. There will be no predetermined focus of the course, but instead it will concentrate on those areas where the students are weakest and need most improvement. The classroom teaching and learning will be supported by self-directed learning to allow the students to improve their language and skills autonomously. | ||
| LNG 601 | Foundation English for International Programs |
3 (2-2-9) |
|
This course aims to develop English Language skill necessary for use in international graduate programs. The course is designed for mature students in engineering and technology. It will be based on practical skills and focus on real language demands in studying in an international program, including: speaking and listening, lecture note taking, conference and group discussion, verbal report and presentation, report and technical paper writing. |
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