| Course title | |||||
| 知的財産権 [Intellectual Property] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | Fall | |
| Course type | Fall | Course code | 05IC0003 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 布施 元 [FUSE Motoi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Field Science Center | Office | 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. Political, Economic and Social aspects of sustainable use of biological Resources 7. Issues related to nutrient cycling in agroecosystems 8. Biodiversity and seed conservation issues 9. Forest conservation issues 10. Issues related to agroforestry Part III. Case studies using biochar (Oikawa) 11. Making biochar from agricultural waste 12. Bokashi making with biochar 13. Examples of evaluation of biochar 14. Dissemination of biochar utilization technology 15. Summarizing the course: Report preparation |
| 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 |
| References are introduced in class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Achievement of learning is evaluated based on presentation(s) and positive participation in the class (50%) and the term paper (50%). |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| In addition to classroom lectures and group discussions, we intend to offer practical elements. |
| Course keywords |
| microorganisms, local ecosystem, nutrient cycling, biomass, biochar, sustainable agriculture |
| Office hours |
| Please contact me in advance by email. (yosei(at)cc.tuat.ac.jp) |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 3/10/2023 4:49:53 PM |