Location:

Chon Buri, Thailand

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Bachelor

Specialty:

Computer Science

Program Overview

Program Description:

In the past ten years the Internet has revolutionised all aspects of our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we do business. Wireless communication, online commerce, medicine, and multimedia are examples of new applications that have transformed our world. Information System Engineers developed the fundamental technologies that made the web possible, including high performance microprocessors, gigabit networks and object-oriented computer languages. As an Information Systems Engineering student at Asian University we will provide you with the education and training necessary to design, implement, test, and utilise the hardware and software of computer based systems. This curriculum has components spanning both Computer Science and Computer Engineering programmes. Within the curriculum, you will study all aspects of computer-based systems from electronic design through digital and analogue circuits and design, operating systems, computer architectures, communications, high-level programming language skills, network fundamentals, and specialised courses and their applications including databases, computer graphics, distributed systems, intelligence systems, and multimedia. Students are prepared for employment and aggressively recruited in a wide spectrum of high technology industries that are at the cutting edge of technology.

Year One The first two semesters (year 1) have been designed as a broad based curriculum suited to all the Engineering Faculty programmes. The Communications Skills subjects operate to improve the general use of English and to focus on those communication skills essential to the practicing engineer. Appropriate exemplar materials for this subject will be developed through close co-operation between the Language staff and the science subject specialists. Good use of English is considered to be an integral part of all subjects and a responsibility of every member of staff. Basic introductory subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Materials Science, Computing and Programming, Visualisation & CAD and Manufacturing Technology are included in the first year, as recommended grounding for engineers, and to provide an engineering perspective for all students. These subjects include practical sessions to engender good working practices and skills in laboratories and computer suites. Laboratory safety is also a particular focus of attention in this early stage of the programme. Year Two The second year is characterised both by an increasing degree of specialisation between the various engineering programmes, and by some degree of common teaching. The overlaps, primarily in Mathematics and with Electrical Engineering, Digtial and Analogue Electronics, Fundamentals of EE and the Principles of Communications, serve to illustrate the generality of engineering principles. The study of a selected Social Science is intended to give an understanding of interactions and relationships between technology and society. Students will also have a Humanities Subjects in order to create and foster individual interests. A firm basis is provided in Information Systems Engineering with the subjects: Computer Programming 2, Mathematics for Computing, and Data Structures and Algorithms. Year Three In this year specific Information Systems subjects begin to dominate the curriculum and this extends into the final year. The first part of the Design Project (Part A), will encourage students to carry out the essential pre-planning aspects of their main project (Part B). The first of three elctive subjects is taken in this year. The elective subjects focus on business subjects and specialist areas of software engineering. Information systems engineering subjects at this stage include C and Unix, Database Systems, Software Engineering, Operating Systems, Computer Graphics, Analysis and Design of Software and Computer Networks. Year Four The final year is dominated by the Design Project, giving the opportunity for students to apply their skills and knowledge in a more independent and creative mode of learning. Topics for research will be sought and selected in collaboration with a Supervisor and may involve some degree of external collaborative work on the part of the student and Supervisor. There is also the Software Team Project, and the elective subjects continue in Asian University the fourth year. Specialist topics include Computer Architecture, Distributed Systems and Multimedia.

Although large in campus size, Asian University is small in student numbers. In classes of less than 20 students, interaction is intense and studying is based on projects and cases. No chance to get a good grade for memorizing the textbook - our lecturers aim to make you understand as they do.

Setting Description:

You want to study in fresh air, surrounded by plenty of nature, in a relaxed and quiet environment, and in close interaction with your fellow students and lecturers within small groups? Welcome to Asian University! Established in 1997, Asian University is the first fully international university in Thailand. The university is located in Chon Buri province approximately 150 km from Bangkok, and a short 25 minutes drive from the beach resorts of Jomtien and Pattaya. In small classes with intense teacher-student interaction, innovative educational approaches like active learning, peer-to-peer instruction, and minimally invasive education are the rule, rather than the exception. The courses are taught in English. All lecturers were educated at western universities; about 80 percent are native speakers of English. Beyond their academic qualification, all lecturers draw from extensive practical experience. The university has all the facilities of a modern university, including dormitorie