Course Syllabus

Second Semester 2019

1. Faculty of Agriculture Master of Science Program in

Tropical Agriculture

2. Course code: 01013592 Course name: Agriculture in

the Tropics
Total credits: 3(3-0-6)
Prerequisite course code and name: -
Day and Time Lecture: Tuesday 9.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. and
Friday 9.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m. at Room 307, Vajiranusorn Building,
Faculty of Agriculture

3. Course instructors
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pasajee Kongsil Course manager
and instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattavipha Songkumarn Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Tassanai Jaruwattanaphan Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Akekawat Vitheepraditl Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thanathip Suwanasopee Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dr. Anchaya Mongkolchaiyaphruek Instructor
Asst. Prof. Sujitta Raungrusmee Instructor
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pitipong Thobunluepop Instructor
 Dr. Thawansak Phaosang Instructor
Assist. Prof. Dr. Kriengkri Kaewtrakulpong Instructor
Dr. Damrongvudhi Onwimol Instructor
Dr. Chalathon Choocharoen Instructor
Ms. Thidakoon Saenudom Instructor
4. Office hours for consultation with students
Asst. Prof. Dr. Pasajee Kongsil email: pasajee.k@ku.th
Tuesday 13.00-16.00
Room 105, Agronomy Department

5. Course objectives
To emphasize knowledge on tropical agriculture, to
familiarize students with the agricultural resources in tropical
regions, the production systems and logistics, economics and
marketing of agricultural products. To increase understanding of
the impact of climate change on food and energy security as
well as laws and regulations related to agriculture and trade in
Thailand.

6. Course Description
Bio-geography and biodiversity in the tropics. Agricultural
technology and production systems, agroindustry, logistics,
economics and marketing of agricultural products. Impacts of
climate change on food and energy security. Laws and
regulations related to biodiversity, agriculture and trade. Field
trip required.
7. Course Outline
N Topics Hrs.
o.
1 Course introduction/Biodiversity in 15
the tropics
2 Agricultural technology and 12
production systems
3 Agricultural logistics 3
4 Economics and marketing of 3
agricultural products
5 Impacts of climate change on food 3
and energy security
6 Laws and regulations related to 3
biodiversity, agriculture and trade.
7 Field trip 3
8 Special topics related to agriculture 3
in the Tropics
Total 45

8. Teaching method

Teaching methods include lecture, case study,

demonstration and discussion

9. Instructional media
 Power point presentation, slide, electronic media, journal,
handout, software

10. Keys for successful studying

Midterm examination/assignment 35%

Final examination/assignment 35%
Special topic in tropical agriculture presentation 20%
Class attendance 10%

11. Evaluation of studying

The criteria for evaluation of successful studying is
considered by grading
Grade Percentage
A 86-100%
B+ 80-85%
B 75-79%
C+ 70-74%
C 65-69%
D+ 60-64%
D 55-59%
F <55%

12. Textbooks and readings

 Dani, S., Food Supply Chain Management and Logistics: From
Farm to Fork. 2015: Kogan Page.
280.
Jaiswal, A.K., Food Processing Technologies: Impact on Product
Attributes. 2016: CRC Press. 759.
Lenne, J.M. and D. Wood, Agrobiodiversity Management for
Food Security: A Critical Review.
2011: CABI. 759.
Strange, R.N. and M.L. Gullino, The Role of Plant Pathology in
Food Safety and Food Security.
2009: Springer Netherland. 155.
Weischet, W. and C. Caviedes, Persisting Ecological Constraints
of Tropical Agriculture. 1993:
Wiley. 319.
Youdeowei, A., F.O.C. Ezedinma, and O.C. Onazi, Introduction to
Tropical Agriculture. 1986:
Longman. 344.
13. Class schedule

Weeks Topics Hrs Lecturers

.
1 Course introduction and Biodiversity in 3 Asst. Prof.
Tue the tropics Dr. Pasajee
11/2/20 Part I: Biodiversity in agronomic crops Kongsil
20
(9.00-
12.00)
 2 Part II: Biodiversity in horticultural 3 Asst. Prof. Dr.
Fri crops Tassanai
14/2/20 Jaruwattanaph
20
an
(9.00-
12.00)
3 Part III: Biodiversity in plant pathogens 3 Asst. Prof. Dr.
Tue and their management Pattavipha
18/2/20 Songkumarn
20
(9.00-
12.00)
4 Part IV: Biodiversity of insects 3 Asst. Prof.
Fri Dr. Akekawat
21/2/20 Vitheepraditl
20
(9.00-
12.00)
5 Part V: Importance of biodiversity in 3 Asst. Prof. Dr.
Tue Animal Science Thanathip
25/2/20 Suwanasopee
20
(9.00-
12.00)
6 Post-harvest technology of tropical 3 Asst. Prof.
Fri agricultural products Dr. Anchaya
28/2/20 Mongkolchaiya
20
phruek
 (9.00-
12.00)
7 Processing of tropical agricultural 3 Asst. Prof.
Tue products Sujitta
3/3/202 Raungrusmee
0
(9.00-
12.00)
8 Impacts of climate change on food 3 Assist. Prof.
Fri and energy security Dr. Pitipong
6/3/202 Thobunluepo
0
p
(9.00-
12.00)
9 Agricultural technology and production 3 Dr. Thawansak
Tue systems Phaosang
10/3/20
20
(9.00-
12.00)
10 Agricultural logistics and supply chain 3 Assist. Prof.
Fri Dr. Kriengkri
13/3/20 Kaewtrakulpon
20
g
(9.00-
12.00)
11 Seed Technology 3 Dr.
Mon Damrongvudhi
16/3/20 Onwimol
20
(9.00-
12.00)
12 Economy and Thai Agricultural 3 Dr. Chalathon
Thu community Choocharoen
19/3/20
20
(9.00-
12.00)
13 Tropical agriculture topic presentation 3 Asst. Prof.
Tue Dr. Pasajee
24/3/20 Kongsil
20
(9.00-
12.00)
14 Field trip 3 Asst. Prof.
Fri Dr. Pasajee
27/3/20 Kongsil
20 (9.00-
12.00)
15 Laws and regulations related to plant 3 Ms. Thidakoon
Tue variety protection Saenudom
31/3/20
20
(13.00-
16.00)
*Date and time for class may be rescheduled in some weeks
upon student/lecturer’s request

( Asst. Prof. Dr.

Pasajee Kongsil)
Course manager