ASIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
CURRICULUM
(Syllabus of new and existing courses for approval)
Course Category: Basic & General (UGXXX)
Basic Courses (Humanities, English & Foreign Languages and General Education)
Basic Sciences (Physics, Mathematic and Chemistry)
General Courses (Basic Engineering & Projects)
NOTATIONS
Convention in Subject Code: UG‘Y’‘NN’
CS:
EL:
IE:
IT UG –
Computer Science
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Under Graduate Course (General Courses)
‘Y’ – Year of Study Indicator; 1 – First Year, 2-Second Year, 3-Third Year, 4-Fourth Year/Technical Elective
‘NN’– Subject Number; a two digit number
Example:
UG202
Required general course offered in the 2nd year with subject number 02.
PART I
List of New, Revised and Approved Courses
A. Basic Courses (Required):
Code
UG303
UG304
Humanities & Social Sciences
Environmental Studies
Humanities
Code
English & Foreign Languages
UG103
UG305
English Communication Skills I
English Communication Skills
II
Foreign Language: Level I
(Spanish Level I)
Foreign Language Level: II
(Spanish Level II)
Technical Writing
Code
General Education
UG107
UG206
UG301
UG402
UG302
Principles of Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
Engineering Economics
Credits
(L-P)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Status
Responsible
Faculty Member
None
None
New Course
New Course
Rajendra P Shrestha
Thomas Hoy
Prerequisites
Status
None
Existing Course
Responsible
Instructor
Language Centre
3(3-0)
UG103
Existing Course
Language Centre
2(2-0)
None
Existing Course
Language Centre
2(2-0)
UG206
Existing Course
Language Centre
3(3-0)
None
New Course
Language Centre
Credits
(L-P)
Prerequisites
Syllabus
Responsible
Faculty Member
2(2-0)
None
New Course
-
3(3-0)
None
New Course
Sangam Shrestha
Prerequisites
Syllabus
None
None
Existing
Existing
Credits
(L-P)
3(3-0)
B. Basic Science (Required):
UG101
UG105
Physics/ Mechanics
Electromagnetism & Optics I
Credits
(L-P)
4(3-1)
4(3-1)
UG109
Chemistry
4(3-1)
None
Revised
Credits
(L-P)
Prerequisites
Syllabus
Code
Code
Physics & Chemistry
Mathematics
UG102
Calculus I
3 (3-0)
None
Existing
UG106
Calculus II
3 (3-0)
UG102
Existing
UG201
Linear Algebra
3 (3-0)
UG102
Existing
UG204
Probability and Statistics
3 (3-0)
None
Existing
UG205
Calculus III
3 (3-0)
UG106
Existing
Responsible
Faculty Member
Erik Bohez
Åke Fäldt
Prof. Sudip
Rakshit
Responsible
Instructor
Pradya
Prempraneerach
Poompat
Saengudomlert
Prof. Pran Hari
Talukdar
Teerapat
Sanguankotchako
rn
Poompat
Saengudomlert
C.
General/Basic Engineering Courses (Required):
Credits
Code
Basic Engineering
(L-P)
UG104
Praxis I
1 (0-1)
UG108
Praxis II
1 (0-1)
Applied Mathematics
UG202
1 (0-1)
Laboratory
UG110
Engineering Drawing
3 (1-2)
UG111
Engineering Mechanics
3 (3-0)
UG203
Material Science
3 (2-1)
Electromagnetism and Optics
UG207
3 (2-1)
II
UG401
Capstone Project I
5 (-)
UG403
Capstone Project II
5 (-)
Prerequisites
Syllabus
None
UG104
Existing Course
Existing Course
CS101
Revised
None
None
None
Existing Course
Existing Course
Existing Course
UG105
Existing Course
None
UG401
Existing Course
Existing Course
Responsible
Instructor
All Faculty
All Faculty
Poompat
Saengudomlert
Than Lin
Bui Thanh Tam
Åke Fäldt
Poompat
Saengudomlert
All faculty
All faculty
PART II
Course Outlines (Revised & New Courses Only)
UG109 CHEMISTRY 4(3-1)
Year I Semester II
Rationale: The objective of this course is to develop fundamental knowledge of physical,
inorganic and organic chemistry pertinent with engineering.
Catalogue Description: Introduction; Atomic structure and the periodic table of the
elements; Introduction to quantum theory; Chemical bonding; The states of matters; Metals
and non metals; Acids, bases and salts; Ionic equilibrium; Electrochemistry; Chemical
thermodynamics; Organic compounds ; Nuclear chemistry.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outlines:
I.
Introduction and Review
1.
Units of measure and conversion
2.
Scientific notation
3.
Significant figures
4.
Stoichiometry review
II.
The Periodic Table and Atomic Structure
1.
The periodic table of the elements
2.
Atomic models
3.
Excitation and ionization energies
4.
Ionization energy
5.
Electron affinity
III.
Introduction to Quantum Theory
1.
The Bohr’s theory of the hydrogen atom
2.
The wave-mechanical description of atoms
3.
Quantum numbers
4.
Atomic orbital
5.
Electron configuration
IV.
Chemical Bounding
1.
Ionic bond
2.
The nature of Covalence
3.
Electronegativity
V.
4.
5.
Gas
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The concept of resonance
Valence bond theory
Pressure of a gas
The gas laws
The ideal gas equation
Gas stoichimestry
Imperfect gases
VI.
Chemical Kinetics
1.
The rate of a reaction
2.
The rate law
3.
Temperature dependence of rate constants
4.
Reaction mechanism
5.
Catalysis
VII.
Chemical Equilibrium
1.
The concept of equilibrium and the equilibrium constant
2.
The relationship between chemical kinetics and chemical equilibrium
3.
Predicting the direction of a reaction
4.
Calculation of equilibrium concentration
5.
Factors affecting chemical equilibrium
VIII.
Acids, Bases and Salts
1.
Lewis concept acids and bases
2.
Bronsted-Lowry concept of acids and bases
3.
Acid-base titration
4.
Acid-bases indicators
5.
Hydrolysis of salts
6.
Ph and buffer solutions
IX.
Thermochemistry and Introduction to Thermodynamics
1.
The nature and types of energy
2.
Energy change in chemical reactions
3.
Introduction to thermodynamics
4.
Enthalpy of chemical reactions
5.
Calorimetry
X.
Chemical Thermodynamics
1.
The three laws of thermodynamics
2.
Spontaneous process
3.
Entropy
4.
Gibbs free energy
5.
Thermodynamics in living systems
XI.
Electrochemistry
1.
Redox reactions
2.
Conductivity
3.
Galvanic cells
4.
Standard reduction potentials
5.
Thermodynamics of redox reactions
Nuclear Chemistry
1.
The nature of nuclear reactions
2.
Natural radioactivity
3.
Uses of isotopes
4.
Effects of radiation
5.
Application of nuclear energy
XII.
XIII.
Organic Chemistry
1.
Classes of organic compounds
2.
Aliphatic hydrocarbons
3.
Aromatic hydrocarbons
4.
Chemistry of the functional groups
Laboratory Sessions:
1.
Introduction
 Laboratory Information and Safety
 Periodic Relationships Among the Elements
2.
Paper Chromatography
3.
Acid-Base Titration and Volumetric Analysis
4.
Chemical Equilibrium – Vinegar Analysis
5.
Gravimetric Analysis and Filtration Techniques
6.
Saponification
Textbook & Materials
Raymond Chang:
Chemistry , 2010
Lawrence S. Brown and Thomas A. Holmes:
Chemistry for Engineering Students, 2nd Edition, Cengage Learning, 2011
References:
The Fu Yen:
Chemistry for Engineers, Imperial College Press, London, 2008
Grading: Lab & Assignments (20%), Midterm (40%), Final Exam (40%)
Instructor(s): Rossarinthip
UG202 Applied Mathematics Laboratory 1(0-1)
Year II Semester I
Rationale: This is an introductory course on the use of computers to solve engineering
problems. On successful completion of this module, students will have the ability to analyze
engineering problems, develop algorithms to solve the problems, implement the algorithms in
the MATLAB programming environment, and produce informative output in both numerical
and graphical form. The problem-solving skills learned in the course can be utilized in upperlevel
Catalogue Description: Matlab Primitives; Functions; Relational Operators and Control Flow;
Graphs Plots; Recursive Programs; Debugging in Matlab; Basic Numerical Analysis; Data
Structures; Numerical Methods for Calculus; Sorting, Searching and Complexity; ObjectOriented Programming; Graphical User Interfaces.
Pre-Requisite(s): UG102, Calculus I; CS101, Introduction to Computers and Programming
Course outline:
I. Introduction to MATLAB
II.
MATLAB Primitives
1.
Arrays in Matlab
2.
Character arrays
3.
Cell arrays
4.
Struct arrays
III.
Functions
1.
Script Files
2.
Functions and function handles
IV.
Relational Operators and Control Flow
1.
Relational operators
2.
Logical expressions
3.
Control flow
V.
Graphs Plots
1.
Basic Plotting
2.
Built in functions
3.
Generating wave forms
VI.
Recursive Programs
1.
Recursion
2.
Induction
VII.
Debugging in MATLAB
1.
Debugging mode
2.
Error control
VIII.
Basic Numerical Analysis
1.
Solving Linear Equations
2.
Regression
3.
Polynomials
4.
Root finding
IX.
Data Structures
Trees
X.
Numerical Methods for Calculus
1.
Numerical integration
2.
Numerical differentiation
3.
Numerical solutions to ordinary differential equations
XI.
Sorting, Searching and Complexity
1.
Sorting
2.
Searching
3.
Time Complexity of Algorithms
XII.
Object-Oriented Programming
1.
Objects and Classes
2.
Get and Set Methods
XIII.
Graphical User Interfaces
1.
Handle Graphics
2.
Writing Reusable Graphics Objects
Textbook & Materials
Brian D. Hahn, Daniel T. Valentine:
Essential MATLAB for Engineers and Scientists Calculus, 4th Edition, Academic Press,
2010.
References
Stephen J Chapman:
MATLAB for Engineers, 3rd Edition, CL-Engineering, 2004.
Stephen R. Otto, James P. Denier:
An Introduction to Programming and Numerical Methods in MATLAB, 2nd Edition,
Springer.
Grading: Laboratory Exercises (10%), Midterm (40%), Final Exam (50%)
Instructor(s): Poompat Saengudomlert
UG302 Engineering Economics 3(3-0)
Year III Semester I
Rationale: This course provides an understanding of the theory and methods of economic
analysis especially needed for engineering. Topics include cost concepts, the time value of
money, comparison of alternative investments, depreciation and income tax, replacement
analysis, decision making under risk and uncertainty, and break-even analysis.
Catalogue Description:
Engineering Economics Decisions; Cost Concepts and Design
Economics; Time Value of Moeny; Comparing Alternatives; Project Feasibility Analysis;
Sensitivity and Risk Management.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction/ Engineering Economic Decisions
1.
Origins of engineering economics
2.
What are the principles of engineering economics?
3.
Engineering economics and design process
II.
Cost Concepts and Design Economics
1.
Cost estimating and cost terminology
2.
The general economic environment
3.
Cost-driven design optimization
III.
Time Value of Money
1.
Why consider return to capital?
2.
Origin of interest, simple interest and compound interest
3.
The concept of equivalence
4.
Notation and cash-flow diagrams and tables
5.
Determining the minimum attractive rate of return
6.
The present worth method, the future worth method and the annual worth
method
7.
The internal rate of return method and external rate of return method
IV.
Comparing Alternatives
1.
The basic concepts for comparing alternatives
2.
The study (analysis) period
3.
Case 1: Useful lives are equal to the study period
4.
Case2: Useful lives are different among the alternatives
V.
Project Feasibility Analysis
1.
Financial feasibility
2.
Market price analysis
3.
Cost of capital and weighted average
4.
Benefit-cost analysis
VI.
Sensitivity and Risk Management
1.
What are risk, uncertainty and sensitivity?
2.
Sources of uncertainty
3.
Sensitivity analysis
Textbook & Materials:
Park, Chan S.:
Fundamentals of Engineering, Economics Edition, Prentice Hall, 2004
References:
Sullivan, W.G., Wicks, E.M. and Luxhoj, J.T:
Engineering Economy, Prentice Hall, 12th Edition, 2003
Grading: Assignments (30%), Midterm (30%), Final Exam (40%)
Instructor(s): Sangam Shrestha and Vilas Nitivattananon
UG303 Environmental Studies 3(3-0)
Year III Semester II
Rationale: This course provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of human
interactions with the environment. Of central concern are the impact of technology on natural
environments and its implications for human welfare. The program seeks to apply the different
perspectives of the humanities, social sciences, biology, and the physical sciences to
environmental and natural resource issues.
Catalogue Description: Natural Resources; Ecosystems; Environmental Concerns; Environment
and Development.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction
1.
Nature of environmental studies
2.
Interrelationship of natural science, politics, & ethics
3.
Environmental policy, planning and decision making
II.
Natural Resources
1.
Natural resource use concern
2.
Renewable natural resources
3.
Non-renewable natural resources
III.
Ecosystems
1.
Concept, structure and function of an ecosystem
2.
Energy flow in the ecosystem, food chains, ecological succession
3.
Introduction to different ecosystems (forest, grassland, agro-ecosystem, aquatic)
IV.
Environmental Concerns
1.
Global environmental changes
2.
Air and water pollution
3.
Soil and land degradation, biodiversity conservation
V.
Environment and Development
1.
Population and society
2.
Economic development
3.
Environmental and resource conservation
Field Work:
Field visits to see different ecosystems and environmental problem of engineering concern will
be arranged.
Textbook & Materials:
Raven, P., Berg, L., and Hassenzahl, D.:
Environment, 6th Edition, John Wiley and Sons, 2008
References:
Cutter, S., and Renwick, W.:
Exploration, Conservation, Preservation: A geographic perspective on natural resource
use, John Wiley and Sons., New York, 2003
Rana, S.:
Essentials of Ecology and Environmental Science, Prentice-Hall of India, 2003
Grading: Assignments (30%), Midterm (30%), Final Exam (40%)
Instructor(s): Rajendra P Shrestha
UG304 Humanities 3(3-0)
Year III Semester II
Rationale: The course presents a study of the human condition in the framework of world
cultures. Literature, history, and the fine arts (music and the visual arts) are the primary areas
of investigation. Beginning with the earliest individuals and moving toward the present
establishes a sequence that illuminates the shifting values of humankind over time.
Catalogue Description: Religion and Philosophy; Politics; Literature and Drama; Visual Arts.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction
1.
What are the humanities
2.
Happiness and the role of the humanities
II.
Religion and Philosophy
1.
Indian
2.
Chinese
3.
Western
4.
Ancient Greek
III.
Politics
1.
Greek democracy
2.
The Western enlightenment
IV.
Literature and Drama
1.
Classic Indian
2.
Classic Western
3.
Comedy
V.
Visual Arts
1.
Indian religious architecture and Angkor Wat
2.
Western religious architecture
3.
The development of art, the artistic impulse and the aesthetic response
4.
Cinema: Humans and technology
Textbook & Materials:
Lecture Notes, Videos and Readings
Grading: Attendance & Quizzes (10%), Assignments (20%), Midterm (30%), Final Exam (40%)
Instructor(s): Thomas Hoy
UG305 Technical Writing 3(3-0)
Year III Semester II
Rationale: Students will learn to write in a clear, concise style and to present information
logically. Students will also learn to design documents in which format contribute to clarity, use
graphics, and deliver oral presentations.
Catalogue Description: Overview of Technical Research and Report Writing; Information
Structure/Techniques in Technical Writing; Types of Technical Report; Business Letter; Process
and Guidelines in Technical Writing; Graphic Aids; Contemporary Communication.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outline:
I.
Overview of Technical Research and Report Writing
1.
Definition and nature of technical writing
2.
Properties of technical writing
3.
Basic principles of technical writing
4.
Styles in technical writing
5.
The role of technical writing
6.
The Wholistic guide of technical writing
7.
End-products of technical writing
II.
Information Structure/Techniques in Technical Writing
1.
Distinction between technical and literary writing
2.
Formal definition
3.
Description mechanism
4.
Process description
5.
Classification
6.
Cause and effect
7.
Comparison and contrast
8.
Analogy
III.
Types of Technical Reports
1.
Layout and format of formal reports
2.
Memorandum and letter reports
3.
Bulletins
4.
Abstracts
5.
Proposals
6.
Research reports
7.
Feasibility studies
IV.
Business Letter
1.
Definition and purpose
2.
3.
4.
5.
Elements and characteristics
Format and styles
Types of business letters
Resume and cover letters
V.
Process and Guidelines in Technical Writing
1.
Writing process: from audience to rough draft
2.
Audience analysis
3.
Task analysis
4.
Power-revision techniques
5.
Libraries, documentation, cross-referencing
6.
Basic patterns and elements of the sentence
7.
Common grammar, usage, punctuation problems
8.
Common spelling problems
VI.
Graphic Aids
1.
Bar chart and Line chart
2.
Tables
3.
Circle or pie chart
4.
Surface or strata chart
5.
Map chartsg. Flow chartsh. Flow sheetsi. Diagrams
6.
Figures, Photographs and Drawings
VII.
Contemporary Communication
1.
Internet
2.
E-mail
3.
Desktop publishing
4.
Hypertext
Textbook & Materials:
Manalo, E. & Fermin, V.:
Technical and Report Writing, ECC Graphics. Quezon City, 2007
References :
Vicente,C. et. Al.:
Technical Writing, Popular Bookstore, Quezon City, Philippines, 2004
Grading: Homework Assignments (25%), Midterm (25%), Final Exam (50%)
Instructor(s): TBA
UG402 Principles of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2(2-0)
Year IV Semester I
Rationale: Goals include: (1) to provide researchers with many of the skills that they would
need to translate academic research into commercial uses; (2) to sensitize clinical researchers
to the goals of the business community and facilitate their ability to work with the private
sector on technology development; and (3) to make clinical researchers aware of the processes
of academic technology development and transfer. Sessions consist of lectures and case
discussion facilitated by the instructor. Some sessions include members of the business
community as guest lecturers. As an example, students will discuss the financing of new
companies with local venture capitalists. Student products include the evaluation of the
commercial potential of a university technology in which they apply their new knowledge about
commercialization of scientific discoveries.
Catalogue Description: Practice of Entrepreneurship; Developing Innovative Business Model;
Business plan Development; Legal Issues for the Entrepreneur; Financing Technology Ventures.
Pre-Requisite(s): None
Course Outline:
I.
Introduction
1.
Introductions and definitions
2.
Institutions and opportunity
3.
Entrepreneurship and its nature
4.
The economist and behavioral view of entrepreneurship
5.
Innovation, entrepreneurship linkage
6.
Entrepreneurship and management
II.
Practice of Entrepreneurship
1.
The entrepreneurial process
2.
Identification and evaluation of opportunities
3.
Strategic orientation
4.
Entrepreneurial commitment
III.
Developing Innovative Business Model
1.
Innovation concepts
2.
Importance of innovation for entrepreneurship
3.
The innovation process
4.
Sources and types of innovation;
5.
Innovation and social entrepreneurship
6.
Product planning and development
IV.
Business Plan Development
1.
Business proposals
2.
Marketing plan
3.
Technical feasibility
4.
Financial plan (sources of funds and their evaluation)
5.
Organizational and operational plan
6.
Drafting a business plan
V.
Legal Issues For The Entrepreneur
1.
Patents
2.
Trade secrets
3.
Trademarks
4.
Copyrights
5.
Licensing
6.
Domain names
VI.
Financing Technology Ventures
1.
Venture financing
2.
Venture financing – deal structure and terms
3.
Managing venture growth
VII.
Case Studies
Textbook & Materials:
Shane, S.:
Finding Fertile Ground: Identifying Extraordinary Opportunities for New
Ventures, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Wharton School Publishing, 2005.
Shane, S.:
Academic Entrepreneurship: University Spinoffs and Wealth Creation, Aldershot,
UK: Edward Elgar Publishing, 2004.
Grading: Assignment (20%), Midterm (20%), Final Exam (60%)
Instructor(s): To be announced