Course title
General Topics of Japanese Industry   [General Topics of Japanese Industry]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester Spring 
Course type Spring  Course code 05IC0011
Instructor(s)
大野 松彦   [OONO Matsuhiko]
Facility affiliation Field Science Center Office   Email address

Course description
The objective of this class is to deepen the understanding of current status and issues in agriculture, agricultural and rural development, food and nutrition security, environmental conservation, poverty reduction, international cooperation, etc. through comparative review of case studies in Asia and Africa.
Expected Learning
Understand the importance of a holistic approach to food security in developing countries.
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/)
Course schedule
Deliver a lecture on the agriculture, agricultural and rural development in Asia and Africa. Conduct a workshop on issues and measures concerning agricultural and rural development. Students to submit a report based on what you have learnt in the class.
The schedule of 2018 course will be announced later.

1~5. Overview of the agriculture in Asia and Africa
6~10. Issues in agricultural and rural development and international cooperation
11~15. Workshop
Prerequisites
Students entering this class are assumed to have had learned plant physiology and statistics.

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
Crop Production under Stressful Conditions. M. Kokubun and S. Asanuma Eds., Springer
References
Assessment/Grading
Comprehensive assessment (participation, assignment, report, etc.)
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Office hours
Contact me by email in advance (kkatsura@go.tuat.ac.jp).
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
1/10/2023 8:05:38 PM