The School of Agricultural Technology’s friendly environment fosters a stimulating international curriculum that prepares our students for a variety of careers, not only in agricultural science and research, but also for success in any other field they choose. Agricultural technology draws on the best exciting developments in biological and climate science to sustain healthy communities. Our graduates develop an appreciation of regional and international issues and the leadership skills to make a difference in their profession.
The School of Agricultural Technology offers degree programs at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, combining agricultural science and technology with a broad background in the social and natural sciences. The courses also pay attention to important graduate skills in communication, information technology, project management, problem-solving, foreign language study, sufficience economic, and cultural and environmental sensitivity.
The undergraduate degree in the Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.). Students choose between two career tracks, one emphasizing agricultural technology and the other emphasizing agro-industry. The Program in agricultural technology has three majors; crop production technology, animal production technology, and aquatic animal production technology. The program in agro-industry has majors in food technology and biotechnology.
Postgraduate programs leading to the Master of Science (M.Sc.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) are offered in agricultural science, specializing in plant science, animal science and fisheries science, and in agro-industry with a specialization in biotechnology.
B.Sc. in Agricultural Technology
1. Crop Production Technology
Students trained for careers in this area have expertise in plant propagation, fertilization, pest management and disease identification, as well as in marketing and shipping of plants. Crop production rests on a scientific and commercial base that includes courses in planting of commercial crops, plant physiology, soil, water and nutrient management, plant breeding and propagation, farm management, finance and marketing. Many graduates will work in agricultural research and development, or with commercial vegetable, fruit, flower and chemical industries, and in other related areas.
2. Animal Production Technology
Animal scientists are trained in breeding, nutrition and production of animals and farm management. The courses in this area cover knowledge of animal nutrition, anatomy and physiology, breeding and animal parasites and diseases, as well as farm management , finance and marketing to prepare students to work in a wide variety of careers the range from live animal management to research and development in the food industry. Graduates enter the workforce with hands-on experience and knowledge of the critical areas of farm management, animal production and care. They find rewarding positions such as feed scientist, veterinarian, as well as in animal production and animal research.
3. Aquatic Animal Production Technology
Students in this program receive a strong training in chemistry, mathematics and biology, while learning how to apply these subjects to the production of fresh and salt water animals. Students gain expertise in aquatic animal genetic, propagation, production, nutrition, disease prevention, water quality and aquatic ecology. Graduates of the program work in many different industries including commercial shrimp and fisheries, aqua-feed, private laboratories, chemical suppliers, research and development and others. Some graduates choose to continue their education with masters and doctoral degrees.
B.Sc. in Agro-industry
4. Food Technology
Food technology is an exciting area that applies basic science, mathematics and engineering to convert agricultural commodities into edible foods and beverages. Student strained in this area have expertise in food processing, food chemistry, food microbiology, food engineering and management and administration of food industries, food quality control and assurance and food product development. Graduates are prepared for positions in food quality and standards, product development, research and technical services.
5. Biotechnology
Biotechnology draws on many areas of science and technology, with cutting edge applications in biological process engineering, food biotechnology, environmental control by biotechnology, and strain and line improvement by genetic engineering. Biotechnologists must be conscious of the competing demands of the food industries and alternative energy interests and appreciate the impact of science in the community. Graduates from this program will be able to work in food industry and as scientists and researchers in government and private sectors and as free-lance professional scientists.
Contact person:
Professor Dr. Tharmmasak Sommartya
Dean of the School of Agricultural Technology
Walailak University
222 Thaiburi, Thasala District
Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161
THAILAND
Tel: +66 75 672370
Fax: +66 75 672302
Email:stharmma@wu.ac.th
Mrs. Chunphen Koolrawang
Secretary of the School of Agricultural Technology
Walailak University
222 Thaiburi, Thasala District
Nakhon Si Thammarat 80161
THAILAND
Tel: +66 75 672301, +66 75 672303
Fax: +66 75 672302
Email:iat@wu.ac.th
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