Seminar in Soil Science2
| Numbering Code |
G-AGR05 6EB38 SE79 G-AGR05 6EB38 SE85 |
Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese and English | Day/Period | Mon.3・4・5 |
| Instructor name |
FUNAKAWA SHINYA (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Professor) WATANABE TETSUHIRO (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Associate Professor) SHIBATA Makoto (Graduate School of Global Environmental Studies Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The seminar includes: an introduction to past articles that are relevant to the interests of each student, as well as a discussion on the approaches involved in these studies, along with their methodologies, the results of individual research work, etc. | ||
| Course Goals | The objective of this seminar is to study past research and knowledge that relates to each student's own research subject. This is designed to help students conduct their research work. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Seven to eight seminars will focus on each of the following topics: 1. Soil management in regard to the agricultural practices applied in tropical and arid regions. In order to determine suitable sustainable-agriculture methods, discussions will be held concerning the conditions that constrain the agricultural practices and soil management of tropical and arid regions. 2. Methodology of analyses on soil minerals and organic matter Different approaches to the analysis of soil minerals and organic matter will be discussed together with the factors affecting the nature of these materials. 3. Nutrient dynamics in the root zones of plants The process of nutrient supply from soils and plant uptake will be discussed based on analytical data. 4. Utilization of soil and environmental information The methodology for analyzing the spatiotemporal variation of soil properties as well as environmental parameters are discussed. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluated is based on attendance as well as participation in discussions. Refer to the 'Guide to Degree Programs' at corresponding academic year for a description of evaluation levels. | ||
| Course Requirements | Not specified. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | As the printed materials used in the seminar are distributed beforehand, students are required to read and understand the contents in advance. | ||
