Introduction to Agricultural and Environmental Engineering I
| Numbering Code | U-AGR03 1C103 LJ83 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 1st year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Fri.1 | |
| Instructor name |
NAKAMURA KIMIHITO (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) FUJISAWA KAZUNORI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering consists of two disciplines; the research areas of water-soil-rural system and food-energy. This course provides an overview of the former research area. In order to realize a sustainable and valuable life, food production, living and natural environments must be maintained and developed in a balanced manner. For this purpose, it is necessary to properly utilize, manage, and conserve natural resources such as water, soil, air, and plants. The course explains existing problems and countermeasures for them as well as showcases future tasks with the social significance of agricultural and environmental engineering. | |||
| Course Goals |
To acquire fundamental knowledges of water, soil and rural system. To understand how the research area of water-soil-rural system can make a contribution to our society with a bridge between theory and field practice. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The lectures will proceed according to the following plan. The first half will be taken by Prof. Fujisawa and the second half by Prof. Nakamura. We may also invite external lecturers to take classes and explain the practical work. 1. Introduction (Fujisawa) 2. Library (Tour, literature search) (Fujisawa) Tour of the library facilities. Explanation and demonstration of document retrieval in the information terminal room. 3. Library (Use of e-journals, databases) (Fujisawa) Browsing e-journals from Japan and overseas in the information terminal room on the Yoshida south campus. Learning to use the databases and to cite references. 4. Formation and function of agricultural water use facilities (Fujisawa) Learning the history and transition of structures for irrigation purpose such as dams, reservoirs, canals, and headworks from their establishment to the present, and the role in agricultural and rural development projects. 5. Agricultural and environmental engineering / Agricultural and rural development projects (Fujisawa) Outlining agricultural and environmental engineering and its role in agricultural and rural development projects, which is one of the government-level projects for agricultural, forestry and fisheries. 6. Mission of Agricultural and Environmental Development Engineering Course (Fujisawa) An overview and introduction of researches in the laboratories of Agricultural Facilities Engineering (AFE) and Water Resources Engineering (WRE). 7. Agricultural and environmental engineering and practices (1) (Fujisawa) Learning the social significance and practical contents of agricultural and environmental engineering from officials of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. 8. Necessity and goals of agricultural and environmental management (Nakamura) Considering the challenges of agricultural and environmental management, which is evolving from the stage of economic development and food production to the stage of sustainable development and environmental conservation. 9. Hydrological cycle and material cycle (Nakamura) Learning the hydrological cycle and material cycle, which need to be understood for sound management of the rural environment. 10. Paddy field and upland field agriculture (Nakamura) Learning water management and management of substances such as nitrogen that may contaminate the environment in paddy fields and upland fields, which are different forms of agricultural land use. 11. Agricultural and environmental management for environmental conservation (Nakamura) Learning positive and negative impacts of agricultural activities on the environment and considering management to enhance positive impacts and control negative impact. 12. Agricultural and environmental management as a response to climate change (Nakamura) Discussing adaptation measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigation measures to cope with the rising temperatures and frequent heavy rainfalls and droughts caused by climate change, which have already started. 13. Mission of Agricultural and Environmental Management Engineering Course (Nakamura) An overview and introduction of researches in the laboratories of Hydrological Environment Engineering (HEE) and Rural Planning (RP). 14. Agricultural and environmental engineering and practices (2) (Nakamura) Learning the social significance and practical contents of agricultural and environmental engineering from local government officials. 15. Feedback (Feedback process will be shared separately) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
[Evaluation Method] Examination (60 points) and assignments (40 points). [Evaluation criteria] The evaluation criteria and policies are in accordance with the "Evaluation Criteria and Policies" described in the Student Handbook of the Faculty of Agriculture for the relevant year. |
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| Course Requirements | Nothing in particular | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Because everything cannot be covered in class, continue gathering information by delving further into the main points and references mentioned. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Textbooks are not specified. Several handouts or PowerPoint slides are shared when necessary. | ||
| References, etc. | Will be introduced during class | |||
