Seminar in Aquatic Environmental Microbiology1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR04 6DB44 SJ81 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 3 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
SAWAYAMA SHIGEKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) NAKAGAWA SATOSHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | There are opportunities of reading articles in marine environmental microbiology and algology, giving presentation of related current topics, and having discussion. | ||
| Course Goals | Understand the basic concepts related to aquatic environmental microbiology. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Introduction, presentation and discussion of relatively basic academic articles (sessions 1 to 15: Shigeki Sawayama, Satoshi Nakagawa) Students will develop analytical skills by summarizing, presenting and discussing the contents of the most current academic articles and frequently referenced papers related to: production of valuable compounds such as cartenoids and biofuels from microalgae; the physiology and ecology of pestalotiopsis and methanogenic bacteria; the physiology and ecology of microbes in extreme environments such as deep-ocean hydrothermal systems and symbiotic marine microbes. In addition, students will enhance their research and presentation skills by developing a research theme, designing and writing a research plan, conducting research, compiling and examining research results, and presenting the results. Feedback: Instructors will be available to answer questions by email during the feedback period. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Refer to 'Given-year Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. | ||
| Course Requirements | Knowledge of cell biology, molecular biology, genetic engineering and microbiology is desirable. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Preview and review academic papers introduced in class. | ||
