Numbering Code	G-AGR05 7EA13 LJ69 G-AGR05 7EA13 LJ78 G-AGR05 7EA13 LJ85	Year/Term	2022 ・ Intensive, Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Intensive
Instructor name	TANAKA CHIHIRO (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Professor) YOSHIMI AKIRA (Part-time Lecturer)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this course, students will learn the general microbial ecology. This course especially focused on the innate problems in the studies of microbial ecology and recent advanced topics achieved by new methodological development for microbial studies.
Schedule and Contents	Students will examine various microbial species that are closely linked to organisms associated with the ago-environment and engage in discussions from the following perspectives: 1) Classification 2) Morphological characteristics 3) Related organisms 4) Life history 5) Physiological characteristics 6) Ecological characteristics 7) Control methods　 Through this process, students will enhance their understanding of microbes. This course will primarily consist of student presentations. The instructor will add explanation if needed.
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Grading will be based on an overall assessment of criteria such as attendance, the content of presentations, and commitment to projects.
Course Requirements	Basic knowledge of microbiology, plant conservation, ecology, physiology, and genetics.