Course title
International Cooperation of Science and Technology   [International Cooperation of Science and Technology]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester Fall 
Course type Fall  Course code 05IC0009
Instructor(s)
藤江 昌嗣   [FUJIE Masatsugu]
Facility affiliation Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning Office   Email address

Course description
This class provides the series of lectures for understanding various issues related to animal breeding technology and animal rearing technology on a global scale. Topics are the structure, function, behavior and evolution of animals based on molecular biology and genetic knowledge. Lectures also include measures to control international infectious diseases and animal diseases related to public health concerning chemical substances and pathogenic microorganisms related to animal diseases.
Students will deepen their knowledge of issues and solutions to problems around the world through issues such as lectures and group discussions.
Expected Learning
This lecture trains basic knowledge and applied skills essential for understanding scientific logics on agriculture and related issues. Foundation as high-level human resources as a problem-solving scientists and engineers with international applicability.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy:
See the curriculum maps.
https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/
Course schedule
1.(4/13)Principle of animal behavior for survival and reproduction (Toshiyuki Satoh)
2.(4/20)Problem Behavior and Animal Welfare (Toshiyuki Satoh)
3.(4/27)Implication of amino acid metabolism on biological function (Kentaro Nagaoka)
4.(5/11)Pathology of Proteopathy (Tomoaki Murakami)
5.(5/18)Basic principle of evolution (Satoshi Koyama)
6.(5/25)Risk of carcinogenicity and developmental neurotoxicity by chemicals ingested through foods (Makoto Shibutani)
7.(6/1)Pathological characteristic of animal diseases and comparison with human diseases (Toshinori Yoshida)
8.(6/8)Innovation of rapid diagnosis of pathogens(Mami Ohba)
9.(6/15)Innovation of rapid diagnosis of pathogens(Hitoshi Takemae)
10.(6/22)Viral genome mutation and change of host-range(Takahide Taniguchi)
11.(6/29)Infectious Diseases from wild animals and its prevention(Tsutomu Ohmatsu)
12.(7/6)Pathogens, epidemiology and prevention of zoonosis(Hideki Hayashidani)
13.(7/13)Epidemiological analysis of infection(Kanako Ishihara)
14.(7/20)Mammalian epigenetic mechanisms(Masahiro Kaneda)
15.(7/27)Infectious Diseases of pet and wild birds(Yukiko O'Brien)
Prerequisites
In addition to 30 hours in classes and time required for completing assignments, students are recommended to prepare for and review the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the lecture handouts as well as the references.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Materials of this lecture will be organized in each class.
References
None
Assessment/Grading
The submission of the answer of the problem of each lecture and the contents of it (100%)
Message from instructor(s)
We will learn findings on new agriculture from global to local viewpoints.
Course keywords
Applied Zoology
Office hours
Making an appointment with e-mail in advance. You will get some advice.
Remarks 1
Please check the google classrooms of this course for changes in class schedules and other information due to the new coronavirus infection.
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
English
Last update
2/8/2023 8:34:51 AM