Course title
栄養化学Ⅰ   [Nutritional Chemistry Ⅰ]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year 1  Semester YearLong 
Course type YearLong  Course code 01ia1010
Instructor(s)
佐藤 俊幸, 崔 東寿, 本林 隆, 金子 弥生   [SATO Toshiyuki, CHOI Dongsu, MOTOBAYASHI Takashi, KANEKO Yayoi]
Facility affiliation Veterinary Clinic Office FS-2F / FM Tama  Email address

Course description
This intensive course is one of the subjects for "International Agricultural Science" and "AIMS Program". The course provides basic theories and outdoor practical exercise of charcoal making (biomass carbonization). Participants learn how to make charcoal (biochar) from bamboo and agricultural residues, then, share and exchange the ideas on how to use charcoal for agricultural development and environmental conservation in participants' countries. The intensive course will be held on November 19 and 26, 2023.
Expected Learning
1) To understand the basic theories and skills of charcoal making.
2) to exchange ideas on charcoal application for improving agriculture and environment in home countries.

For the diploma policy perspective, please refer to the curriculum map on the University's website (three policies).
https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
Day 1 (November 19) Field exercise on charcoal making in Tsukui Farm, Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture (9:00- (lunch break) -16:00)
1. Agrowaste and local biomass
2. Pit kiln and smokeless ring device: Making charcoal from bamboo and mulberry branches
3. Chimney-standing device for making rice-husk and fallen-leaf charcoal
4. Weed charcoal making

Day 2 (November 26) Lecture and Exercise in Fuchu Campus (10: 00- (lunch break) -16: 00)
1-2. (Lectures) Basic theories and technologies of charcoal making, Applications of charcoal
3-4. (Exercises) How can we apply charcoal technology for rural livelihoods and environmental conservation?

Prerequisites
1. Joining Gakkensai and Gakkenbai (school insurance) or Gakubai (univ. coop's insurance), or alternative student insurance.
2. Two weeks or more have passed since you came to Japan (to prevent livestock infectious diseases in Tsukui Farm).
3. You must have registered "01ia1010" during the course registration period in early October. Additional registrations during the correction period will not be accepted.
4. In addition to class hours of 16 hours, students are required to refer to reference books and lecture materials, and prepare and review according to the standard number of hours at the university.
Required Text(s) and Materials
No textbook will be used. Some materials will be uploaded on SIRIUS-LMS.
References
References:
FAO. 1987. Simple Technologies for Charcoal Making. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome.
http://www.fao.org/docrep/x5328e/x5328e00.HTM
M. Ogawa and Y. Okimori (2010) Pioneering works in biochar research, Japan. Australian Journal of Soil Research 48(7) 489-500 http://www.publish.csiro.au/sr/Fulltext/SR10006
International Biochar Initiative (website) https://biochar-international.org/
Assessment/Grading
Reaction papers (50%) and report assignments (50%) will be used to evaluate the understanding of this class.
Message from instructor(s)
I am sorry but you have to pay for the transportation expenses and get up early for the field class.
Course keywords
Biochar, local biomass, organic farming, appropriate technology
Office hours
Please contact me in advance by email. (yosei(at)cc.tuat.ac.jp)
Remarks 1
Access to Tsukui Farm will be posted in the Google Classroom.
Remarks 2
Please prepare own lunch and drink, and wear clothes and shoes for conducting fieldwork under hot & cold, dusty (or muddy if rainy), or smoky conditions with "land leeches" sucking our blood.
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
7/26/2023 3:40:51 PM