Advanced Lecture in Forest Science XIV
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 7BA88 LJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | Target Student | |||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Intensive | |
| Instructor name | Part-time Lecturer (Part-time Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Biomass is renewable resource which come from plant mainly. To use biomass, we should realize the precise structure of plant cell wall which consist of cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. However this complex structure has not been clear in details. For the purpose of plant cell wall utilization, pretreatment could be necessary before enzyme reaction and microorganism treatment. In this lecture, we will understand the characteristics of biomass, and then learn the basic structure of plant cell wall components and also explain the decomposition mechanism of microorganisms. Finally the future prospects of biomass utilization will be discussed for sustainable development. | |||
| Course Goals | Learners who complete this short course will acquire the fundamental and advanced knowledge on biomass especially for (1) composite structure of plant cell wall, (2) protocol for analysis of plant cell wall, and (3) mode of action of enzyme or microorganisms for decomposition of biomass. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Origin and characteristics of biomass 2. Relationship for evolution of plant and microorganism 3. Structure of cellulose 4. Structure of hemicellulose 5. Biosynthesis of cellulose 6. Comparison of pretreatment of biomass 7. Mode of action of plant cell wall decomposition enzyme 8. Prospect for biomass utilization for sustainable development |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Refer to current year's 'Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. | |||
| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Participants should have learned basic and related subjects on forest science and biological chemistry. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Not fixed. Distributions will be provided as necessary. | ||
| References, etc. | None. | |||
