Goal 15 : Life on Land

Roi Et Rajabhat University and Environmental Education

Roi Et Rajabhat University places great importance on conserving natural resources and the environment. The curriculum integrates content related to biodiversity, conservation of natural resources, and environmental awareness. Students engage in observing, monitoring, analyzing, and classifying various species of plants, animals, and microorganisms in different courses.

General Education Courses

These courses aim to produce graduates with desirable qualities in line with the university’s identity and vision. Roi Et Rajabhat University endeavors to ensure that all graduates are equipped with the ability to utilize resources sensibly, appreciate the significance of biodiversity, and possess a sense of responsibility towards conserving natural resources and the environment. This is achieved through teaching in the following General Education Courses:

[Course Code / Thai Name / English Name / Credits]

  1. GEN3107 สภาพแวดล้อมในพลวัตรของชีวิต Life Dynamics in Environment 3(2-2-5)
  2. GEN3113  ภูมิปัญญาไทยและการบำบัดเสริม Thai Wisdom and Complementary  Therapy 2(1-2-3)
  3. GEN4106 วิทยาศาสตร์และสิ่งแวดล้อมเพื่อคุณภาพชีวิต Science and Environment for Quality of Life 3(2-2-5)                            
  4. GEN4110 การเกษตรกับคุณภาพชีวิต Agriculture and Quality of Life 3(2-2-5)                        
  5. GEN4111 การจัดการทรัพยากรทางการเกษตรและสิ่งแวดล้อมอย่างยั่งยืน Sustainable Agricultural Resources and Environment Management 3(2-2-5)
  6. GEN4112 เกษตรวิถีไทย Thai Lives Agriculture 3(2-2-5)

Reference: General Education Coursebook approved by the Office of the Higher Education Commission, 2019.

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Specialized Courses in the Curriculum

These are courses specifically designed to provide graduates with knowledge, skills, and attributes that are directly applicable to their chosen professions. Roi Et Rajabhat University aims to produce graduates who have a strong sense of conservation of natural resources and the environment, and who are aware of the importance of biodiversity. This is achieved through teaching and learning in various courses and programs, as exemplified below.

Bachelor of Education in Biology Program (4-Year Curriculum) (New Curriculum 2021)

[Course Code / Thai Name / English Name / Credits]

  1. EDB1110 นิเวศวิทยาและการจัดการด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม Ecology and Environmental Management 3(3-0-6)
  2. EDB1111 ปฏิบัติการนิเวศวิทยาและการจัดการด้านสิ่งแวดล้อม Ecology and Environmental Management Laboratory 1(0-3-0)
  3. EDB2201 พฤกษศาสตร์ Botany 3(3-0-6)
  4. EDB2202 ปฏิบัติการพฤกษศาสตร์ Botany Laboratory 1(0-3-0)
  5. EDB2203 สัตววิทยา Zoology 3(3-0-6)
  6. EDB2204 ปฏิบัติการสัตววิทยา Zoology Laboratory 1(0-3-0)
  7. EDB2205 หลักพันธุศาสตร์ Principle of Genetics 3(3-0-6)
  8. EDB2206 ปฏิบัติการหลักพันธุศาสตร์ Principle of Genetics Laboratory 1(0-3-0)
  9. EDB3201 เซลล์และชีววิทยาโมเลกุล Cell and Molecular Biology 3(3-0-6)
  10. EDB3301 สมุนไพรพื้นบ้านกับภูมิปัญญาท้องถิ่น Traditional Herb and Traditional Knowledge 3(2-2-5)
  11. EDB3302 ดัชนีชีวภาพเพื่อบ่งชี้คุณภาพน้ำ Bioindicators for Indicating Water Quality 3(3-0-6)
  12. EDB3303 วิทยาสาหร่ายและการเพาะเลี้ยง Phycology and Algae Culture 3(2-2-5)
  13. EDB3305 ชีวสนเทศศาสตร์ Bioinformatics 3(2-2-5)
  14. EDB3306 สัตว์ทดลองทางชีววิทยา Laboratory Animals in Biology 3(3-0-6)
  15. EDB4301 นวัตกรรมเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพ Innovation in Biotechnology 3(3-0-6)
  16. EDB4302 เภสัชพฤกษศาสตร์และการแปรรูปสมุนไพรเบื้องต้น Ethnopharmacology and Basic

Medicinal Processing 3(2-2-5)

  1. EDB4303 การเพาะเลี้ยงเนื้อเยื่อพืช Tissue Culture of Plants 3(2-2-5)
  2. EDB4304 เห็ดราวิทยาเบื้องต้น Introduction to Mycology 3(3-0-6)

Reference: Curriculum Document for Bachelor of Education in Biology program.

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Figure 1: Example of activities to study biodiversity index in the green area of Roi Et Rajabhat University, and carbon credit calculation.

Project Report

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Chv0UAIOOu0RwKj0uvzKQT1VL5tSSxMx

Figure 2: Natural dyeing and eco-printing activity using leaves found at Roi Et Rajabhat University

https://sites.google.com/reru.ac.th/reru-environment-safety-report/2023/2023-activities

Figure 3: Surveying of aquatic plants found in Sa Kaeo Ratchaphum, Roi Et Rajabhat University. Photo by Dr. Phutthaphanee Boonmak. (2023)https://sites.google.com/reru.ac.th/reruenvironmentsafetyreport/activities/biodiversity-course

Figure 4: Surveying the biodiversity of aquatic plants found in the Huai Phung Yai Reservoir, Roi Et Province. Photo by Dr. Phutthaphanee Boonmak.(2023)

https://sites.google.com/reru.ac.th/reruenvironmentsafetyreport/activities/biodiversity-course

Bachelor of Political Science program (Curriculum Revision 2021):

Here are the relevant courses related to sustainable natural resource management in the Bachelor of Political Science program (Curriculum Revision 2021):

[Course Code / Thai Name / English Name / Credits]

  1. POL1103 นวัตกรรมการจัดการท้องถิ่นไทย Innovations in Local Management 3(2-2-5)
  2. POL2205 ทุนทางสังคมกับการพัฒนาท้องถิ่นSocial Capital and Local Development 3(2-2-5)
  3. POL3215 สัมมนาการเมืองเรื่องการพัฒนาในอีสาน Seminar on Politics of Development in

Isan3(2-2-5)

  • POL1103 นวัตกรรมการจัดการท้องถิ่นไทยInnovations in Local Management3(2-2-5)

Bachelor of Political Science curriculum (Curriculum Revision 2021)

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The Bachelor of Education Program, Social Studies Major (4-year curriculum, Curriculum Revision 2019)

Here is the list of courses related to sustainable natural resource management in the Bachelor of Education Program, Social Studies Major (4-year curriculum, Curriculum Revision 2019):

[Course Code / Thai Name / English Name / Credits]

  1. SOE3114 สิ่งแวดล้อมและประชากรศึกษา Environment and Population 3 (2-2-5)

Reference: The Bachelor of Education Program, Social Studies Major (4-year curriculum, Curriculum Revision 2019)

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In addition, Roi Et Rajabhat University also offers short-term projects/courses to provide knowledge and understanding of biodiversity and environmental science to students and interested individuals from other institutions, as well as the general public, free of charge. Examples of such activities include:

Figure 5: Academic Service Activity – Insect Biodiversity Practical Training

Photo by Dr. Phutthaporni Boonmak

https://sites.google.com/reru.ac.th/reruenvironmentsafetyreport/activities/biodiversity-course

Activity: Media Production and Public Relations for Conservation and Eco-Tourism Promotion

The Youth Project “Pon Mueang Non Chai Sri Tum Home-Constructed Community” is a collaboration between the Faculty of Fine Arts and Sciences, the Health Promotion Fund Office, the Foundation for Child and Youth Media Institute, and the Deejang E-San Network. The targeted area is Non Chai Sri sub-district, Phon Thong district, Roi Et province.

Figure 6: Training Workshop on Media Production for Conservation and Award-Winning Photos

Source:  https://sites.google.com/reru.ac.th/reruenvironmentsafetyreport/activities/biodiversity-course

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