CURRICULUM

Notice (updated Nov 2023):

• RAI Core and Fundamental Subjects – 59 credits:
  • Core Courses (20 credits): Calculus, Advanced Calculus, Physics 1, Physics Lab 1, Physics 2, Physics Lab 2, Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials
  • Fundamental Courses (39 credits): Computer Programming, Differential Equations and Matrix Algebra, Kinematics and Dynamics, Engineering 3D Drawing, Electric Circuit and Electronics, Manufacturing Process, Introduction to Robotics, Feedback Control, Industrial Electronics, AI Technology, Safety and Standardization, Microprocessor and Interface, Robotics Lab (1, 2 and 3)
• Elective Mandatory – 30(coop-abroad) to 36 (regular) credits:
  • 15 credits from RAI (for regular student)
    • 6 compulsory credits: Introduction to Algorithms and Computer Vision
    • 9 credits for student choice
  • 15 credits from RAI (for coop student)
    • 6 compulsory credits: Introduction to Algorithms and Computer Vision
    • 6 credits for student choice
  • 21 credits from SMT
    • 15 compulsory credits: Introduction to Nanotechnology, Sensor Technology, Micro and Nanofabrication, Quantum and Nanoelectronic Devices, Applications and Trends of Smart Materials
    • 6 credits for student choice or faculty selection (e.g., Semiconductor Technology, Smart Materials Technology Capstone Design)
• Elective – 15 credits:
  • 15 credits from SMT
    • 6 compulsory credits: Smart Materials for Energy Storage and Chemistry
    • 9 credits for student choice or faculty selection (e.g., Materials Investigation, Solar Cell and Nanostructure Photovoltaic, Microelectromechanical System (MEMS))
    • MATBOT students do not have RAI Elective subjects, however, the students can enroll it as an extra class (or free elective) as long as they do not exceed the maximum credits per semester (27)
• RAI Capstone – 6 credits:
  • Starting January 2023, ALL students must complete a RAI Capstone project (01416701 RAI ENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN PREPARATION and 01416702 RAI ENGINEERING CAPSTONE DESIGN).
    • REGULAR students should fulfill SMT Elective Mandatory requirements (21 credits).
    • ALTERNATIVE STUDY (co-op/abroad) students can transfer credits to an SMT Elective Mandatory subject, therefore, they should acquire 18 credits.
  • Note: To plan effectively, students must decide on Alternative Study before the start of the 3rd year, 2nd semester. If uncertain, they should enroll in SMT Elective Mandatory initially and drop it later if they secure a spot for Alternative Study. Otherwise, they may need to study with 3rd-year students in the 4th year to earn the required credits.
• Alternative Study – 6 credits:
  • The students are encourage to do a cooperative education or study abroad during the first semester of last year’s study, otherwise, if their credits are insufficient for graduation, he or she has an option to continue their study.
• Free Elective – 6 credits:
  • The students can freely choose any subject that is offered by KMITL (any subject ID)
• General Education (GenEd) – 30 credits:
  • ESL (9 credits): Academic Listening and Speaking, Academic Reading and Writing, Interpretation and Arguments
  • Math (6 credits): Probability and Statistics 1, Math for Data Science and Data Analytics
  • 15 credits for student choice (within subject ID 010065XX)
• Industrial Internship – 0 credit:
  • The students are required to do at least one internship during their study. They can go independently or through program partners. (e.g., Asian Institute of Technology, NSTDA, Kyutech University, Seagate)