Curriculam Development

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Electrical Power System Curriculum and Syllabus Development (Post Graduate Programmes) For LAO PDR Dr Weerakon Ongsakul School of Energy AIT , Bangkok 4/28/2009 1

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Field of Study : 

3 School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY AIT’s mission “To develop highly qualified and committed professionals who will play a leading role in the sustainable development of the region and its integration into the global economy"

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4 Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY Addresses these energy issues … Energy and environment Energy economics and planning Renewable energy and energy efficiency Electric Power System Management Energy systems (supply and demand) management Restructuring of energy industries Energy and environment Poverty alleviation Sustainable development

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5 Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY Energy Technology established in 1979, emphasis on Renewable Energy Energy Economics and Planning in 1983 Energy Conservation and Efficiency in 1986 Electric Power System Management in 1994 MBA in Energy Industry Management in 2009 Evolution of energy studies at AIT Preferred background of students: Engineering, science, economics and management New

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6 Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY Alumni / Ongoing Students ENERGY ENERGY Master’s degree = 828 Doctoral degree = 44 Other (D,S,C,F)* = 145 TOTAL = 1,017 Graduates (1981 to Dec 2007) Bangladesh 30 Bhutan 11 Cambodia 18 China 57 Denmark 3 Finland 2 France 2 Germany 1 Indonesia 20 India 52 Kazakhstan 5 Kiribati 1 Korea 3 Loa PDR 26 Other 145 Malaysia 11 Maldives 2 Mongolia 1 Myanmar 28 Nepal 42 Netherlands 1 Pakistan 43 Philippines 55 Singapore 5 Sri Lanka 53 Thailand 202 Tonga 1 Vietnam 162 27 countries Master Ongoing Total = 49M+3S Doctoral Ongoing Total = 33 *Diploma, Special Program, Certificate and Research Fellow Fiel: EP/student/EFoS Alumni & ongoing UPDATE Feb 09 Field of Study

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7 Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY Graduating students (Master’s and Doctoral degrees): 23 Other students (Master’s, Doctoral, Certificate, Special, Research Fellows): 86 Faculty: 9 Publications - Refereed journal publications: 31 - Sponsored research projects: 3 Faculty involvement publication outreach - Associate Editorship - Referees in Solar Energy, Progress in Photovoltaics, Intl Journal of Global energy issues, Energy, …. Selected indicators 2008

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8 School of Environment Resources and Development (SERD) School of Engineering and Technology (SET) School of Management (SOM) Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Agricultural Systems and Engineering Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management Environmental Engineering and Management Food Engineering and Bioprocess Technology Gender and Development Studies Natural Resources Management Pulp and Paper Technology Regional and Rural Development Planning Urban Environment Management Electric Power System Management Energy Economics and Planning Energy Technology Interdisciplinary Cleaner Production Areas of Specialization Fields of study Schools ENERGY MBA in Energy New

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Entry Requirements : 

Entry Requirements 4/28/2009 10 Hold a Bachelor degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT. Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum GPA requirement for admission to the master's program is 2.75 or equivalent at the Bachelor degree level. Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct. AIT requires applicants to demonstrate basic proficiency in writing English before entry. The standard is a score of 4.5 on the IELTS Test for Academic Writing The Language Centre offers an in-house test of English proficiency which is called the AIT English Interviewee Test or AIT-EIT..

English Language Requirements : 

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Course Work : 

Course Work Students should consult their advisor prior to their enrolling their courses. Courses are categorized into two types, namely required courses and elective courses which are determined by each field/area. Required Courses are those which the students must enroll in his /her field /area of study. The Elective Courses are optional to students which may be offered in his/her field/area of study upon their interest Special studies are taught on an individual basis and must include a project report. 4/28/2009 12

Course Subjects : 

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Research : 

Research Master degree student must register for a research study not later than the end of the last week of the third semester and for thesis not later than the end of the last week of the second semester, after consultation with Advisor or Program Committee. The number of thesis/research study/project credits to be registered must be determined in consultation with the Advisor  A thesis is worth 22 credits, a research study is equivalent to 10 credits, a project is worth 6 credits and an internship is given 9 credits. Thesis report is submitted as part of the requirements for the thesis option for the Master's program.   The Thesis/Research Study/Project completed at another graduate school or institution within the D Defense is organized at AIT or at the institution hosting the student as per modalities defined by the School.  The project report format should conform to the guidelines set by AIT for research reports. 4/28/2009 14

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Grading : 

Grading The grade assigned to a student in each course which he/she takes for credit is based on a letter system. The letters which are used have the following significance and grade points for the calculation of grade point average (GPA): It is 4 point credit system. The minimum requirement is 2.75 credit in each paper to pass in the paper. 4/28/2009 16

Degree Requirement : 

Degree Requirement 4/28/2009 17 Satisfactorily complete the minimum credit requirement by following courses approved by the Advisor or Program Committee;   Achieve a final cumulative grade point average of not less than 2.75; Achieve a grade of excellent, very good, good or fair for the thesis, research study, project or internship; and   Pass an oral examination on his/her thesis/research/ project/ internship.

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Conclusion The Energy department is dedicated for shaping a new generation of engineers and managers committed to their country, in an atmosphere of academic excellence and regional camaraderie. 4/28/2009 18

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Regards Dr Weerakon Ongsakul Associate Professor & Coordinator, Energy Field of Study School of Environment Resources & Development Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok. Email: ongsakul@ait.ac.th 4/28/2009 19

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20 Major research projects (2007) Number of research projects: 3 Countries/institutions involved: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, P.R. Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam Total Research Budget: 4,184,800 Baht Institute Overhead: 757,199 Baht Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY

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21 Major research projects on going Number of research projects: 17 Countries/institutions involved: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, P.R. Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam Total Research Budget (on going projects): 38,502,897 Baht Institute Overhead: 3,632,080 Baht Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY

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22 Collaborating Institutions (Research) CHINA: CRED, ERI, CESTT CAMBODIA: ITC, MIME BANGLADESH: BIT, GS INDIA: IISc, IIT, CEA, IGIDR, PSG INDONESIA: CU, FIIEE, ITB JAPAN: FUJI, IGES LAOS: STEA MALAYSIA: FRI NEPAL: CRE, RECAST, RONAST PHILIPPINES: UP, ITDI, SATMP SRI LANKA: UM, SLEMA, CEB, ISB THAILAND: NEPO, DEDP, SIIT VIETNAM: IE, NEDCEN, DOSTE, SOLARLAB Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY

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23 Field of Study ENERGY ENERGY Energy Field of Study’s teaching, research and outreach over the years have addressed the region’s energy issues. Students from different backgrounds learn core courses and electives depending on their area of interest Research outputs are integrated into teaching, and students are exposed to regional issues. Significant publication record of faculty, staff and students. Member of GNESD and TEENET. Summary

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24 ENERGY ENERGY For further information, contact: Energy Field of Study School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD) Asian Institute of Technology P.O. Box 4, Klong Luang Pathumthani 12120 THAILAND Tel: (66-2) 524-5440; 5407 Fax: (66-2) 524-5439 E-mail: epcoord@ait.ac.th http://www.serd.ait.ac.th/ep/ep.html Quote from the citation of the 1989 Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding “ ….. for shaping a new generation of engineers and managers committed to Asia, in an atmosphere of academic excellence and regional camaraderie. ” Field of Study