Course title
生理学実習   [Practice in Veterinary Physiology]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester Fall 
Course type Fall  Course code 05AC0001
Instructor(s)
大野 松彦   [OONO Matsuhiko]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office   Email address

Course description
In this lecture, we will discuss plant nutrition, insect management and animal breeding in detail as a study of the environment that supports plant and animal production in agriculture. In particular, we will lecture on the theory and practice of the soil environment which supplies nutrients to crops and the nutrient absorption utilization mechanism by crops, pest control in agricultural production environment, and artificial control of reproduction in mammals.
Expected Learning
The standard of this lecture is to understand plant nutrition, insect management and animal reproduction to which support agricultural production.
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy:
See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
(Ohtsu) Relationship between plant nutrition and agricultural production
(Ohtsu) Macro nutrient 1, N
(Ohtsu) Macronutrient 2, P, K
(Ohtsu) Macronutrient 2, S, Ca, Mg
(Ohtsu) Beneficial elements, Harmful elements
(Motobayashi) Overview of pest management in agricultural production environment
(Motobayashi) Chemical control of insect pests
(Motobayashi) Physical control of insect pests
(Motobayashi) Biological control of insect pests
(Motobayashi) Discussion on the practice of pest management
(Sugimura) Challenges in livestock production
(Sugimura) New technology that can solve the problem of livestock production
(Sugimura) Significance of livestock production
(Sugimura) The future of livestock production
(Nakajima) Grazing management



Prerequisites
In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Materials for the classes will be prepared in English, and teachers talk in Japanese.
Handouts are in google class room. Download it before each class.
References
None, but references may be introduced in lectures by professors. Depending on professors, handouts are uploaded in google classroom.
Assessment/Grading
Report or assignment 60%, Attitude in the class including attendance 40%
Message from instructor(s)
I would like students to develop wide knowledge about plant nutrition, insect management and animal breeding to which support agricultural production.
Course keywords
plant nutrition, insect management and animal breeding
Office hours
Please contact professors in each lecture by email.
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
1/4/2023 2:32:54 PM