Department of Dryland Science
Graduate School of Sustainability Science(Master’s Program)Be the change for drylands.
Make changes in our future.
http://www.ipdre.tottori-u.ac.jp/dds/english/

Message from the HeadThe Department of Dryland Science in Graduate School of Sustainability Scienceof Tottori University is a new department started in 2017. Based on the longexperience of Tottori University with the study of drylands, it aims at training
international professionals and scientists who can contribute to solve global
problems.
Drylands occupy 41% of the Earth’s land areas and about 35% of the world
population lives there. There are global issues such as desertification and droughtin drylands. These issues are common to all human beings and consequently it is
The Head of Department of necessary that people all over the world cooperate to solve them. There is nodrylands in Japan, but Japan is a signatory country to the United Nations
Dryland Science
Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and we have been working on
Norikazu Yamanaka
problems in drylands as a member of the international community.
In order to solve environmental problems, it is fundamental to acquire the knowledge and skills on agriculture,environmental conservation etc., as well as to acquire knowledge of diverse cultures and the quality of the lifeof residents.
We welcome everyone who is interested in various problems occurring in the world and wishes to commit
him/her self in solving these problems.

Outline of the Department of Dryland Science
Our aim is to train students to acquire the knowledge and skills in various fields of dryland science such as
climate, ecosystems, food problems and agriculture.
Especially, in order to contribute to the achievement of the “Sustainable Development Goals” (SDGs),
determined by the United Nations, we are mainly focusing on the six goals below and working on practicalstudies and researches.

Goal 1: NO POVERTY －Poverty in drylands
Goal 2: ZERO HUNGER －Food and agricultural problem in drylands
Goal 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION –Water problems in drylands
Goal 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY –Energy problems in drylands
Goal 13: CLIMATE ACTION –Drought in drylands
Goal 15: LIFE ON LAND –Desertification of drylands■Characteristic and Structure of the Program
We provide two programs in this department; “General Program” and “Special Program in English”.
In the General Program, students are formed to be able to solve problems occurring in drylands by using
knowledge in specific fields. In the Special Program, students take all classes and guidance in English sothat they will be able to work practically and internationally in the future.
Also, the high percentage of foreign students and professors is a distinctive
feature of this department. As Japanese students and international
students learn together, they are always in a global environment.

■Study and Research Fields
29 professors provide comprehensive study and research about drylands.
Study and Research Fields Lists;

Students have presentation anddiscussion in English at “Midterm
Presentation for Master’s Thesis”

Soil and Water Management, Dryland Environmental Resources, Molecular Breeding, Climate Risk management, Conservation Informatics,Crop Production in Drylands, Fluvial Processes and Geomorphology in Drylands, Irrigation and Drainage in Drylands, Agricultural DevelopmentStudies, Plant Nutrition, Revegetation Science in Drylands, Environmental Soil Science, Sustainable Land Management, Plant Eco-Physiology,
Dryland Health and Medicine, Dryland Restoration and Conservation Ecology, Applied Meteorology in Dryland, Dryland Climatology, LandEnvironment and Conservation, Agricultural Water Use and Management, Renewable Energy Engineering, Microbiology in Drylands, Facilities
and Environmental Materials, Eco-environment and Resources in Drylands, Environmental Inorganic Chemical Toxicology, Theoretical Physics,
Plant Cytogenetics, Agricultural Extension Studies

Professors’ information http://www.ipdre.tottori-u.ac.jp/dds/english/member/Study Features■Curriculum Policy
1. In order to let the students to acquire the knowledge and education necessary for engaging in international
activities, the core subjects provide knowledge of cutting-edge dryland science and practical subjects that offer
English academic writing training and practical activities abroad.
2. We systematically provide the knowledge and skills in various fields related to dryland science, such as theclimate, ecosystems, food and agriculture, to deepen expertise and to learn about the quality of people’s lives indryland communities.
3. In addition, educational training, which will allow students to obtain the ability to conduct independent
advanced research on topics related to dryland science, is provided in the form of special exercise in connection
with relevant fields and the supervision of master’s thesis writing.

■The Highest Level Lectures and Activities Abroad by International Professors
Foreign professors will give Top Scientist Lectures (Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ/Ⅳ) and also take students to research trip
abroad (Overseas Practice Exercises) so that students will be able to work internationally in the future.
These lecture will be given in English and students from General Program are also welcome.

Top Scientist Lectures (Ⅰ/Ⅱ/Ⅲ/Ⅳ)
Students gain advanced knowledge of dryland science field by taking these
special lectures given by foreign professors.
<Lecture theme and professors’ countries>
Ⅰ. Geomorphology of Dryland (Italy)
Ⅱ . Environmental and ecological problems in the grassland ecosystem (China)
Ⅲ . Omnibus lecture by guest professors of Arid Land Research Center (Sudan etc.)
Ⅳ . Omnibus lecture by researchers in International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) (Jordan)

Overseas Practice Exercises

The ICARDA researcher
gives an instruction tostudents at breeding
field in Rabat

Field trip is the opportunity for students to experience the real situation andproblems of drylands which they learned in the class. They discuss about theproblems with local residents and also learn the structure of projects, technicalelements and problems working with local researchers and technical experts.
Every year, students visit an ICARDA’s institution, “North Africa Research Platform”,
which is in Rabat, Morocco. Students learn about breeding, analysis of components,
and controlling the pest-disease of wheat and beans which are important species indryland.
Through the field trip, they acquire the knowledge of the agricultural methods andthe relation between farming and agriculture in drylands which are sustainable andenvironmental-friendly, such as the water conservatory irrigation and the no-till
cultivation.

■Example of class (Special Program in English)
Course Title

Instructors

Common Subjects

Researcher Ethics
International Exchange and Cross Cultural Understanding

T.Nagamatsu
K.CatesCore Subjects
in Major Subjects

Top Scientist LectureⅠ1
Scientific Writing
Scientific Writing Advanced

P.Billi
F.PengP.Billi

Advanced Subjects
in Major Subjects

Advanced Theory of Dryland Development
Advanced Theory of Land Management in Drylands
Advanced Theory of Dryland Plant Resources
Overseas Practice Exercises
Domestic Practice Exercises

A.Tsunekawa, M.Tsubo
N.Haregeweyn
H.Tsujimoto, P.An
Head of Department
Head of DepartmentStudents improve theiracademic writing skills
through the “ScientificWriting” classAdmission
Major

Programcapacity

Department of Dryland ScienceGeneral Program
Special Program in English

20■Capacity*There is an entrance examination for October Admission –Pre-arrival Admission– to recruit
creative, independent and enthusiastic students from both internal and external institutions.

■Application Guide
http://www.ipdre.tottori-u.ac.jp/dds/english/admission/AccessTottori Main Campus

Hamasaka Campus

Department of Dryland Science has two campuses; Tottori Main Campus and Hamasaka Campus.
Education is provided on both campuses.
In addition, administrative offices are located in both campus.
The shuttle bus is running between two campuses 4 round-trips a day.

Inquiry(About Department of Dryland Science)(About Admissions)

Tottori University
International Platform for Dryland Research and Education Office

Tottori University,
Faculty of Agriculture Office1390 Hamasaka, Tottori City, Tottori, Japan
680-0001
TEL: +81-(0)857-30-6316
FAX: +81-(0)857-29-6199
Email: ipd-zim@adm.tottori-u.ac.jp

4-101 Koyama Minami, Tottori Japan
680-8550
TEL: +81-(0)857-31-5343
FAX: +81-(0)857-31-5347