For School of Biotechnology, Assumption University
Practical training course is requisite for students who need to complete the degree in Agro-Industry (course code: AI4293) and Food Technology (course code: FT4193). The students, normally the 3rd year students, have to work with at least one assigned factory/organization. This will benefit them to obtain the knowledge and expertise in the real situation. The course requirement, objectives, regulations and course assessment details are as follows;
- Course requirement
Students who need to register in practical training course for the next year have to complete the following prerequisite courses before taking the training;- Prerequisite course for AI4293
- BS 2011 Introduction to Microbiology
- AI 3204 Processing of Agricultural Products I
- AI 4208 Processing of Agricultural Products II
- AI 3207 Unit Operation for Agro-Industry I
- Prerequisite course for FT4193
- FT 3103 Food Microbiology
- FT 3106 Industrial Food Processing I
- FT 4108 Industrial Food Processing II
- FT 3107 Food Chemistry and Analysis
- Prerequisite course for AI4293
- Course objectives
- To understand the type of limitation of the work
- To obtain the knowledge and experience from the real situation
- To get the advices from the expertise personnel in the working field
- To develop problem solving skills in real working situation
- Course description
In order to complete the degree, the students must complete 300 hours for working related to their field study. - Regulations
- The student has to conduct practical training at the place where the faculty assigned.
- The student has to complete at least 250 – 300 working hours.
- The student is not allowed to negotiate directly with the company such as period of working, working hours, leave of absence, working conditions, rules, working payment, etc.
- The student is required to accept or act in the accordance with the rules of the company he/she works.
- Disciplinary action will be taken against the trainee if ther are any cases of absenteeism, insubordination, tardiness or any acts of mischief reported against him/her.
- Assessment
Level Grade Satisfied S Unsatisfied U Assessment from Assessment form 50% Report 50%
Course schedule
- Practical training orientation June, 2011
- Application filling period July – December 2011
- Final announcement for training lists February 2012
- Practical training period Mar – May 2012
Final announcement for training list
Place lists (Year 2012)
- Practical training in Thailand
- Practical training at abroad