Laboratory Course in Forest Information2
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 6BC45 EJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 5 | Course Type | Experiment |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
TATENO RYUNOSUKE (Field Science Education and Research Center Professor) KOBAYASHI KAZUYA (Field Science Education and Research Center Associate Professor) SAKANOUE NAO (Field Science Education and Research Center Assistant Professor) NAKANISHI ASAMI (Field Science Education and Research Center Assistant Professor) MATSUOKA SHUNSUKE (Field Science Education and Research Center Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Plans for collecting, analyzing the forest information are proposed from the viewpoints of natural, social and humanity sciences, in order to establish the sustainable forest conservation and management. Following the "Laboratory Course in Forest Information 1", the experiment on the Master's theme is conducted. | ||
| Course Goals |
By completing this course students will develop the ability to: Introduce modifications and innovative ideas to experiments based on their basic understanding of the methods of handling experiment devices and instruments and the analysis techniques necessary for their research topics; Explore and design optimal techniques for conducting the experiments necessary for their research. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Graduate students will select one topic from the following topics from (2) to (5), and conduct 15 turns. Graduate students should consult with their supervisor to select their topics. (1) Experiments on the use and management of the forest resources Basic method using GIS technique will be introduced. Extraction of spatial information and mapping are performed. (2) Evaluation of the forest resource and decision-making Using statistical databases, forest resources and multifunction of the forest environment will be evaluated. Interview and questionnaire will be planed, implemented and analyzed. (3) Field survey in the forested watershed Meteorological and hydrological observation and forest plot survey will be implemented. (4) Sample collection and treatment For biogeochemical survey, sample collection method and sample treatment will be introduced. Sampling plan will be also considered. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Grading will be based on an overall assessment of analysis and reports on experiment results, presentations, and Q&A sessions. Refer to 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | Basic and general knowledge of statistical analysis and chemical experimental techniques is desirable. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are expected to constantly review the key points of experimental methods, as well as the appropriate methods of selecting and cleaning tools and adjusting measurement instruments. Be sure to prepare experiment notes and record daily entries diligently. Digitize all data as soon as possible after it is obtained and conduct a primary analysis. Verify to see if there is a need to add or revise experiments and research. Write reports on key issues, including a review of previously published studies related to the background and significance of the experiments conducted by organizing the information in sections in preparation for writing a Master's thesis. | ||
