Comparative Study of Resources and Environment
| Numbering Code | G-AGR05 6EA01 LJ85 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Thu.2 | |
| Instructor name |
MIYAKE TAKESHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) KATAYAMA AYAKO (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The course consists of two parts. One is related to agrochemicals and environment such as environmental toxicology of pesticides, Integrated Pest Management, and endocrine disruptors. The other is related to relationships between human and animal, domestication of animals, and animal breeding and genetics. | |||
| Course Goals | This course will provide students with an opportunity to gain a wide range of knowledge related to the familiar problems of pesticides and livestock and, by doing so, develop the ability to find good solutions to these problems. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
2-4 weeks of classes are planned for each of the following topics covered in this course: 1. The current state of pesticides and their environmental impact (Akamatsu) In these sessions we will explain and discuss the changes of pesticides, their historical background, laws and regulations related to pesticides, and the present state of the controversial endocrine disrupting chemicals (environmental hormones). 2. Environmental behavior of pesticides (Akamatsu) The behavior of pesticides in the environment and the methods used to predict such behavior will be explained. 3. Directions of pesticides and environmental problems (Akamatsu) In these sessions we will examine issues that need to be resolved to achieve an environmentally sustainable use of pesticides, based on several of examples in Japan. We will then consider possible future approaches that strike a balance between pesticide use and environmental sustainability. 4. Breeding improvement of livestock and genetic diversity (Miyake) In these sessions we will explain how breeding improvement has been used for various species of domestic animals that are considered to be important partners to humans (e.g., dogs, chickens, pigs, cows, horses), and discuss the genetic diversity of these species and the applications of their genetic resources. 5. Technologies designed to improve beef cattle breeding in Japan (wagyu) (Miyake) Wagyu (Japanese black cattle), Japan’s leading beef cattle, commands a high economic value due to its marbled beef, and the technologies used to improve Wagyu breeds are highly regarded around the world. We will provide the historical background of the breeding improvement of Wagyu and the specific breeding methodologies. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation will be based on an overall assessment of attendance, class participation (50%), and short reports (50%) submitted after each class. Refer to current year's 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to search information on the topics covered in each class and to perpare for writing a short report. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Powerpoint files and their printout are used. | ||
