| Course title | |||||
| 農学基礎ゼミ [Basic Seminar of Agricultural Science] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 01fy100228 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 川端 良子 [KAWABATA Yoshiko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course aims to develop minds for knowledge creation and autonomous learning, and is designed as an introductory course for the Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies. Students will experience different styles of lectures and classes depending on the contents. It consists of two parts. Part I : Common Introductory Program In this program that is common to all first-year students, students will learn about our university and think how they would pursue their academic life here. The university history and TUAT principals are described as well as our research activities, with the aim of encouraging students to engage in university study and to understanding the importance of designing their individual university life. Part II : Faculty-Specific Program The objective of this program is to encourage and develop curiosity and a sense of inquiry, along with presentation and discussion abilities, regarding the current state as well as future directions of renewable energy―a necessity for the creation of a sustainable society in Japan and globally. |
| Expected Learning |
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1) To understand the autonomous learning in the University, and be able to design individual's academic life at University from broad perspectives. 2) To understand the current status of and issues related to various renewable energy sources. 3) To be able to deliver a presentation on survey results for renewable energy and discuss the same with the participants at the seminar. Competency Development： Initiative and Autonomy, Leadership and Facilitation, Knowledge Creation, Presentation Skills, Mission-Oriented Research and Problem Solving, Academic Ethics. |
| Course schedule |
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Part I : Common Introductory Program 1. About the University (I) Brief history of the University. Talks from the President, the Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, and the Dean of the Faculty of Engineering. 2. About the University (II) Talks from the Heads of the Departments. 3. Studying at the University (lecture 1) Identity development and academic life: Challenges experienced in adolescence. (lecture 2) Differences between studying at high school and studying at university. Designing your academic life at the University from broad perspectives, with a systematic approach in mind in taking lectures and studying abroad. 4. Our Initiative for Society (lecture 1) Global warming and emission of greenhouse gas. Our effort in reducing CO2 emission. (lecture 2) TUAT Plastic 5R Campus-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Renewable, Research. Our teaching and research activities in finding the solutions and educating future generations. (lecture 3) Novel Coronavirus Infection: A challenge from 未来疫学(R) (Mirai Ekigaku, literally Future Pathology). 5. Research ethics Code of conduct for research integrity, and scientific misconducts. Falsification, fabrication, and plagiarism are discussed. Part II : Currently, many countries are developing their economies and reducing poverty. However, economic inequality still remains in the world. In such areas, poverty poses serious environmental problems. In this seminar, you will learn about international cooperation and environmental issues through reading and discussing the following issues. 1) Let's grasp the current situation of developing countries in the world 2) Now of mercury pollution in the world and Minamata disease in Japan 3) What are the important points for solving environmental problems in developing countries? 4) Think about environmental issues and international cooperation 6 Introduction (Explanation and face-to-face meeting of the seminar) 7 Reading textbooks: FACT FULNESS 8 Reading textbooks: FACT FULNESS 9 Reading textbooks: "Inconvenient Substances Around the Earth" Chapter 3 10 Reading textbooks: "Inconvenient Substances Around the Earth" Chapter 3 11 Discussion: Environmental Issues and Education 12 Discussion: Environmental Issues and International Cooperation 13 Presentation by students 14 Presentation by students 15 Summary |
| Prerequisites |
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Part I : In addition to 10 hours you spend in the class, you are recommended to review the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class, to plan out the courses to take and design how you would pursue your academic activities ahead. Part II : In completing this course, students will spend the standard amount of time as specified by the University. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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Part I : Handouts and exercise materials are provided during the class Part II : The handouts will be provided. |
| References |
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Part I : ・アカデミック・スキルズ 大学生のための知的技法入門 （慶應義塾大学出版会） 佐藤望（編著），湯川武，横山千晶，近藤明彦 ・思考を鍛える大学の学び入門ー論理的な考え方・書き方からキャリアデザインまで（慶應義塾大学出版会）井下千以子 |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Part I (25%)：Marks are given based on worksheets collected at the end of each class. Part II (75%)： Class contribution (35%), Presentation and discussion on survey results (40%) |
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| Course keywords |
| Part I : Questioning mind, Autonomous learning, Part II : Renewable energy, biomass, solar power, wind power, Feed-in Tariff (FIT) |
| Office hours |
| Part I : It will be announced during the class. Part II : For questions or comments, please contact the following email address: kayoc@cc.tuat.ac.jp |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
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| Last update |
| 2/17/2021 4:07:56 PM |