Advanced Seminar on Forestry Policy and Economics2
| Numbering Code | G-AGR06 6FB30 SJ43 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 4 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Fri.3・4 |
| Instructor name |
KURIYAMA KOUICHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) MITANI YOUHEI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Seminar on advanced analysis of forest and natural resource economics and policy. Includes timber market, forest production analysis, non-market valuation of forests, experimental analysis on forest owners, national park management and conservation of biodiversity. | ||
| Course Goals | Develop expertise in environmental and forest-related problems. This course will equip students with the economic theories and econometric analytical techniques needed to analyze environmental and forest-related problems. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
About two weeks will be spent on each of the following topics: 1. Introduction 2. Interim report on Master’s thesis (1) 3. Interim report on Master’s thesis (2) 4. Interim report on Master’s thesis (3) 5. Interim report on Master’s thesis (4) 6. Interim report on Master’s thesis (5) 7. Interim report on Master’s thesis (6) 8. Interim report on Master’s thesis (7) 9. Interim report on Master’s thesis (8) 10. Interim report on Master’s thesis (9) 11. Interim report on Master’s thesis (10) 12. Interim report on Master’s thesis (11) 13. Interim report on Master’s thesis (12) 14. Final report on Master’s thesis (1) 15. Feedback The course content is subject to change depending on the students’ learning progress. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Grading will be based on an overall evaluation of criteria such as attendance, the number of reports, and comments made during class. Refer to current year's 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | Basic knowledge of forest policy and forestry economics is required. If you have not studied these subjects, please take related courses or read basic literature in advance. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Make sure that you prepare thoroughly for your report presentations. Use feedback by other students during discussions to further improve your research projects. | ||
