| Course title | |||||
| 動物病理学各論Ａ（主要臓器） [Systemic Veterinary Pathology A] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 1 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～1 | Semester | Spring | |
| Course type | Spring | Course code | 05EC0112a | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 佐伯 英治, 西藤 公司 [NISHIFUJI Koji] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | 2N404 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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Aims: Students will study the application of forest ecology and forest soil science to understand practical theories and research methods of forest environment conservation and management. Outline: Topics related to forest ecology and forest soil science will be studied through student research and presentations. |
| Expected Learning |
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Students need to gain knowledge of research topics and methods about these area, and you need to gain ability to apply it to forest environment conservation and management. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy: See the curriculum maps. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
| Course schedule |
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The following topics in forest ecology and forest soil science will be investigated and understood through explanations (intensive practice) to third parties in a forest setting. The schedule for the intensive practice will be listed in the syllabus as soon as it is determined. In addition, guidance on the class schedule and procedures will be given in the first class, and students who plan to take the course are required to attend the class. Topics 1. Classification of Forest Soils and Determination of Forest Sites 2. Physical and Chemical Properties of Forest Soils 3. Soil Animals and Microorganisms in Forests 4. Decomposition of organic matter in forests 5. Nutrient Cycling and Balance in Forest Ecosystems 6. Forest Practices and Management 7. Multifunctional Functions of Forests 8. Sustainable Use of Forests and Conservation of Forest Environment |
| Prerequisites |
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This lecture is an elective subject, and is one of the specialized subjects. Students who have not completed undergraduate courses in forest ecology, forest soil science, and silviculture are required to read one or two textbooks on these subjects before taking the course. Students need to preview and review for an amount of time as indicated in the student guidelines of TUAT, in addition to the attendance of lecture (15 hours). |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| The handouts will be provided. |
| References |
| Please see the syllabus in Japanese version. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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Evaluation will be based on participation in discussions on the theme, field presentations during intensive practical training (50%), and the quality of reports after the program (50%). 2022 S:8%, A:58%, B:17%, C:9%, D:8% 2021 S:67%, A:33%, B:0%, C:0%, D:0% 2020 S:40%, A:60%, B:0%, C:0%, D:0% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| We will be going out to a forestry site for intensive practice. The detailed schedule will be discussed in the first class, so please be sure to attend the class. |
| Course keywords |
| Forest Ecology, Forest Soil, Forest Practices, Forest Management, Nutrient Cycling |
| Office hours |
| Please make an appointment by email |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
| Information of the changes such as class schedules by covid-19, please confirm it in the Google Classroom of this subject. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 1/30/2023 9:06:00 AM |