Seminar in Microbial Management 1
| Numbering Code |
G-AGR05 5EB39 SJ85 G-AGR05 5EB39 SJ68 G-AGR05 5EB39 SJ78 |
Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.3・4・5 |
| Instructor name |
TANAKA CHIHIRO (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Professor) TAKEUCHI YUUKO (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Assistant Professor) YOSHIMI AKIRA (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Microbes, e.g. fungi, bacteria, and protozoa are important with respect to their contribution either in the form of loss or gain in agricultural and forest productions. This course focuses on studies of these microbes in agricultural or natural ecosystem. Participants review papers in the topics of taxonomy, physiology, molecular biology for microbes, which can be useful for understanding the nature of the organisms and their roles in agriculture and forestry. The participant presents his/her theme using a presentation tool and make discussions with others. | ||
| Course Goals |
By reading, introducing, and discussing the research papers they have selected, students will understand the research background of the topic as well as the latest techniques and recent trends in research, and develop basic skills in scientific and logical reasoning. Students will acquire presentation techniques and debating skills through practical experience. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
A total of 20 weeks will be spent on topics 1 to 4, and 8 weeks on topic 5 alone. One week will be set aside for a feedback period in each of the first and second semesters. 1. Students will introduce examples of basic studies in the fields of taxonomy, molecular genetics, molecular biology, ecology, molecular ecology, and evolutionary science related to the diversity of microbes and the physiological and ecological functions of such microbes, and discuss the details of the studies, including research techniques and analysis methods. 2. We will focus on the latest findings related to the biological interactions observed between microbes and other organisms found in agricultural and forest production processes, and discuss the studies in detail. 3. We will primarily focus on studies related to the techniques for controlling and managing harmful microbes that target plants, and discuss the studies and related findings in detail. 4. Students will introduce studies related to the new applications and functional development of unused microbes for plant protection and discuss the studies and other related findings. 5. Students will deliver presentations on their research plans, progress status, and approaches to conclusions for their research projects. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on the student’s knowledge and understanding of environmental microbiology as demonstrated in presentations and debates. | ||
| Course Requirements | None. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
The presenter must hand out presentation materials in advance, and other students must preview them before the presentation. Students are to review what they have learned in class using distributed and reference materials after each class. |
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