Laboratory Course in Hydrological Environment Sciences 1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR05 5EC54 PJ83 | 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 |
NAKAMURA KIMIHITO (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) HAMA TAKEHIDE (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
Learning methods of field survey and laboratory experiments and methods of analyzing acquired data according to research purpose about various phenomena related to the dynamics of water and chemical substances in the environment, which are necessary for research on irrigation, drainage and hydrological engineering. Through a series of processes such as setting research topics with the aim of creating a healthy regional water environment, planning and setting up experiments, and acquiring and analyzing data, problem solving skills are gained. |
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| Course Goals | Relating to the diploma policy of master's course "Attain a high level of specialized knowledge and understanding of research techniques with regards to problems concerning food for mankind, regional and global environmental conservation, production and use of living organisms and the mechanisms involved in the development of life", the attainment target is to extract the regional water environmental problem, to consider the process to solve it, and to implement it, understanding specific methods of field surveys and laboratory experiments. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Experiments and exercises are conducted in order to attain expert knowledge and skills for each theme as follows. 1. Paddy water management (6) Observation and modeling of paddy field, water balance, flow rate calculation in channel and weir, estimation of evapotranspiration, irrigation system management, multi-functionalities, rice yield 2. Upland water management (6) Irrigation planning, water balance, crop yield and quality, water for crop cultivation management, degree of freedom of water use, design of irrigation system, soil water management, soil temperature, physiological properties of crop 3. Management of chemical substances in soil (6) Nitrogen, phosphorous, carbon, heavy metals in environment, redox potential, soil air, green house gases, fertilizer management, groundwater contamination 4. Water environment conservation in watershed (6) Runoff analysis, groundwater flow analysis, land use change, watershed water balance 5. Atmospheric environment (6) Micrometeorology, monitoring and predicting of substances in atmosphere |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluation is based on the engaging attitude, the content of the presentation and report. Refer to current year's 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | It is necessary to have some knowledge about irrigation and drainage, soil physics, hydrology and atmospheric environment. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Progressing against the theme in charge, preparing reports and presentations while checking by a teacher. After the presentation, making improvements based on the discussion. | ||
