| Course title | |||||
| 国際生物生産資源学Ｉ [International Biological Production and Resource ScienceⅠ] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 05ic0003 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 及川 洋征, 岡崎 伸, 桂 圭佑 [OIKAWA Yosei, OKAZAKI Shin, KATSURA Keisuke] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Graduate School of Agriculture | Office | 2N-403, -404 | Email address | |
| Course description |
| This class aims to learn basic knowledge and current problems on sustainable use of biological resources. Participants examine the case studies on sustainable use of microbiological and organic resources. |
| Expected Learning |
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1. To understand the various indicators of sustainability in biological resource utilization. In particular, the participants will be able to discuss the issues of biological resource utilization widely from macro to micro view points. 2. To understand international issues of the biological resource utilization and the necessity of an interdisciplinary approach to solve them. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/) |
| Course schedule |
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Part I. Utilization of Microbiological Resources (Okazaki) 1. Types and examples of biological resources, especially microbiological resources 2-3. Utilization of biological resources, especially microbiological resources in agriculture: Presentations by students 4-5. Group discussion on the issues in utilization of biological resources. Part II. Sustainable utilization and conservation of biological resources (by Oikawa) 6. Politics, economy and society surrounding sustainable use of biological resources 7. Nutrient cycling and various issues in agroecosystems 8. Biodiversity and conservation of seeds 9. Issues on of biological resource utilization in forest and conservation areas, especially on ecological resources 10. Short presentations on the above topics by participants Part III. Case studies using biochar (by Oikawa) 11. Biochar from agrowastes 12. How to make biochar? 13. Biochar-bokashi making 14. Examples of evaluation of biochar properties 15. Conclusion and report writing |
| Prerequisites |
| Participants need to prepare and review the classes to respond to our standard time of 30 hours course. It is desirable to read related references voluntarily and to present the results of self-learning in the discussions during the class hours or in the term report. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| No textbook is used. Handouts are occasionally provided. |
| References |
| S. Tojo and T. Hirasawa (eds.) 2014 "Sustainable Biomass Systems" Academic Press/Elsevier |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Achievement of learning is evaluated based on the positive participation in discussion of the class (30%) and the term paper (70%). |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| In addition to classroom lectures and group discussions, we intended to offer practical elements. But now we are preparing online classes due to COVID-19 outbreaks. |
| Course keywords |
| microorganisms, local ecosystem, nutrient cycling, biomass, biochar, sustainable agriculture |
| Office hours |
| 15:00 to 18:00 (by e-mail) |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 3/3/2021 4:16:27 PM |