Course title
Plant Microbiology   [Plant Microbiology]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 018108
Instructor(s)
岡崎 伸   [OKAZAKI Shin]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Agriculture Office   Email address

Course description
This course covers both general and molecular microbiology. Methods in both conventional and modern microbiology will be introduced. Plant-associating microorganisms will be introduced with a special emphasis on rhizobia, AM fungi, endophytes and plant pathogens. Application of beneficial microbes in agriculture will also be discussed.
Expected Learning
Obtain basic knowledge of plant-associating microorganisms and their application.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ )
Course schedule
1. Introduction to Microbiology
2. Microbes and the World
3. Laboratory work (I)
4. Laboratory work (II)
5. The Science of Microbiology
6. Plant-Microbe Interactions
7. Laboratory work (III)
8. Utilization of Beneficial Microorganisms in Agriculture
Prerequisites
Practice and review should be conducted with reference materials and handouts.
To conduct learning according to the learning time of our university.
Required Text(s) and Materials
TBA
References
TBA
Assessment/Grading
Participation in lectures and assignments (60%), Final examination or report (40%)
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Microbiology, symbiosis, rhizobia, mycorhiza, endophytes, pathogens, plant disease, molecular biology, next-generation sequencers
Office hours
Office hours: available upon request Shin OKAZAKI
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
3/18/2019 8:49:00 AM