| 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 | 01fy100214 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 仲井 まどか [NAKAI Madoka] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Agriculture | Office | 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 ""To know more about viruses" In this part students will learn about viruses which is a major concern in the current world. The basic virology will be lectured at first. Consequently, the spontaneous learning will be encouraged and will be share the presentation of individual topics about viruses. Active qestions and answers will be appreciated. |
| 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 learn general knowledge about viruses. How to construct presentation and actual presentation wil be experienced. 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 : Faculty-Specific Program 6. Introduction Lecture of basic knowledge of viruses. 7. Prepare the presentation 8. Presentation about viruses 1 9. Presentation about viruses 2 10. Presentation about viruses 3 11. Presentation about viruses 4 12. Presentation about viruses 5 13. Presentation about viruses 6 14. Presentation about viruses 7 15. Conclusion |
| 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 addition to 20 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. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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Part I : Handouts and exercise materials are provided during the class Part II : Handouts and exercise materials are provided during the class |
| 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 Part II : |
| 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%)： Marks are given based on the processes to write and brush up a review, as well as a presentation (twice) and comments to others. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| I strongly believe that reading books is one of the most efficient and economical ways to improve your total competence and to absorb new ideas ant thoughts. Let's learn how we can enjoy reading books and let it be useful to our lives. |
| Course keywords |
| Part I : Questioning mind, Autonomous learning Part II : Imput and output, Deepening your own ideas and questions. |
| Office hours |
| Part I : It will be announced during the class. Part II : Lunch time after the class. Of course questions and ask for review correction by email are welcome in any time. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
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| Last update |
| 1/28/2022 3:59:44 PM |