Academic Guide for Graduate Students
2024 Edition

Graduate School of Agriculture

Ibaraki University

In this year, the schedule for each term is as follows:
Term I
Term II
Term III
Term IV(the first half of the first semester)(the latter half of the first semester)(the first half of the latter semester)(the latter half of the latter semester)April 11 - June 10
June 11 - August 6
September 27 - November 28
November 29 - February 7

Times of class periods are as follows:First period
Second period
Third period
Fourth period
Fifth period

08:40 － 10:25
10:35 － 12:20
13:10 － 14:55
15:05 － 16:50
17:00 － 18:45

INFORMATIONClass Registration: CampusSquare
CampusSquare is the online Academic affairs system of Ibaraki University.
You must register for classes online during the registration period of each semester.

CampusSquarehttps://csweb.ibaraki.ac.jp/campusweb/

Student Email: Office 365
Your student Email is provided by Microsoft Office 365.
When you log in into student email, go to the website of the Center for Information Technology.
In the upper left hand corner, you will find a button link labeled "Office 365".
Log in using the same credentials you use for CampusSquare.

Institution for Information Management and Strategy, Ibaraki University
https://www.ipc.ibaraki.ac.jp/

If you need help with using CampusSquare or Office 365, please ask your supervisor or tutor.

Table of Contents
Three Policies of the Graduate School of Agriculture ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅰ．Courses and Modules ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅱ．Structure of the Curriculum ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅲ．Class Registration ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅳ．Scholastic Evaluation Standards ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅴ．Guide for Submitting Research Plan and Thesis, and Taking the Final Examination ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅵ．The early completion system ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅶ．Subjects Listing ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Ⅷ．Student lifestyle ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ 16

Phone and Email Directory ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Rules of the Graduate School of Agriculture, Ibaraki University ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Examples of Forms ꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏꞏ

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Three Policies of the Graduate School of Agriculture
Diploma Policy
Our educational goal, as the Graduate School of Agriculture, Ibaraki University, is tonurture advanced professionals in agriculture the ability to act with insight and amultifaceted viewpoint to confront diverse issues in society on a regional and global
level. Therefore, we, Graduate School of Agriculture, Ibaraki University, set out the
Diploma Policy to confer a master’s degree on qualified graduates demonstratingknowledge, ability and attitude in accordance with the following criteria:[Academic skills and research ability in the specialized discipline]
The acquisition of advanced agricultural expertise and practical skills that can beutilized for food production and formation of social infrastructure in a region foradaptation to global environmental changes.
[ C o m p r e he ns i v e p e r s p e c t i v e s i n g l o b a l s o c i e t y ]The ability to comprehensively understand agricultural issues in the 21st century andoversee agriculture in Japan and other countries in Asia based on diverse cultures andvalues.
[Cul tural Sens itivi ty]
The ability to co-operate and communicate openly with people of different cultural andsocial backgrounds resolving global issues from an agricultural perspective in adiscerning and logical manner.
[ Re s p o n s i b i l i t y a s p a r t o f s o c i e t y ]Possessing high ethics and independence as an advanced agricultural professional todevelop and contribute to a sustainable society coexisting with nature with an attitude
to learn continuously.
[Region-Oriented Society Development]
The ability to utilize agricultural expertise and practical skills to contribute to thesolutions of, and continually develop society on a regional level.

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Curriculum Policy
In order to instruct the elements determined in the Graduate School of Agriculture
Ibaraki University Diploma Policy, we set the curriculums consisting of 4 courses in the
major in Agriculture, and offer common subjects and specialized subjects of a particularfield to learn systematically and comprehensively on modern agricultural sciences.
[Nurturing the ability to discover and problem-solve]
Our lectures are based on problem-solving in smaller groups to encourage students todevelop skills in finding and discussing issues on agriculture and food production insocieties, both regional and global, alongside fieldwork with local communities to enrichadvanced agricultural expertise, skills and abilities to research continuously.
[ D e v e l o p i n g c o m p r e h e ns i v e u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f m u l t i p l e i s s u e s ]Students will earn credits on multiple applied subjects of other courses in addition totheir specialized field, thus developing an ability to understand various subjects ofstudy. It will also encourage students to oversee their specialized field within society as
a whole and establish the right mindset in their future careers.
[Educat ion th at nur tures an attit ude to work in regional and global development ]Students will be nurtured to acquire high ethics, professionalism and communication
skills, alongside the advanced expertise to work in the regional and global societies,
through taking common subjects and specialized subjects.
【 Q u a l i t y A s s u r an c e s i n E d u c a t i o n】
To make credits substantial and visible by ensuring study hours and rigorous grading
based on achievement goals for each class subject and clear grading criteria, will carryout strict examination of dissertations and evaluation of final examination results
based on clear dissertation examination criteria and final examination implementation
guidelines. Through mutual cooperation and inspection between faculty member andstudents, we will promote constant educational improvement in response to the rapidlychanging field of agriculture.

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I. Courses and Modules
Major

CoursesModules
Agronomy
Animal Science
Plant and Microbial Sciences

Course in Applied Asian
Agriculture

Food and Life Sciences
Agricultural Engineering
Rural Economics

Agricultural
Science

Animal Science
Microbial Science

Course in Practical
Agricultural Food Science

Plant Science
Food Science
Plant Protection Science

Course in Applied Plant
Science

Plant Production Science
Botanical Resources Science
Agricultural and Environmental Engineering

Course in Regional
Collaboration

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Agricultural Economy and Symbiotic Society

Students must select one module as a “core-module” to acquire the knowledge of the specified research
field.

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Except for the classes in Applied Asian Agriculture, most classes are conducted in Japanese.

-1-II. Structure of the Curriculum
1. Curriculum

The major purpose of the Graduate School at Ibaraki University is to nurture highly specialized
professionals who will lead the processes of building a knowledge-based society, as well as highly
intellectual individuals to support the knowledge-based society. For that purpose, along with theacquisition of knowledge in a specialized field, the school aims to cultivate individuals with extensive
academic knowledge, and fundamental knowledge in their particular field of specialization. To achievethese goals, the Graduate School of Agriculture offers the following subjects:
1) Graduate school common subjects2) Graduate school of agriculture common subjects
3) Core-module subjects4) Other-modules subjects in the course / Applied Subjects
5) Master`s Thesis Subjects
2. Requirements

Requirements for completing the course are at least 2 years of course work, at least 30 units as specified
by the school, receiving necessary advice on research, and passing the Master thesis examination and thefinal examination. Students who achieve excellent results may be able to complete the program after one
year of course work. (Article 14 of the Rules of the Graduate School of Agriculture, Ibaraki University)
Subject Groups

Required units

1) Graduate school common subjects

At least 22) Graduate school of agriculture common subjects

33) Core-module subjects

At least 44) Other-modules subjects in the course / Applied Subjects

At least 55) Master`s Thesis Subjects

14
Total

At least

30* A maximum of 15 units earned for subjects in other graduate schools can be counted towards the degree completion
requirements.
It is basically based on replacing the existing subjects with the subjects of the Graduate School.
However, if there are no ready-to-read subjects in the Graduate School, you will be certified by the subject name you
have acquired.
Students who wish to take subjects from other departments or graduate schools should submit an application form inadvance to the Academic Affairs Section.

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III．Class Registration
1. Applying for classes
After deciding the classes to take, please submit " Lecturer Slip (Class Declaration Form)" to the teacherof each class and get approval of attendance from the teacher.
2. Registering classes
After applying for the classes, please register classes via "CampusSquare (the online academic affairs
system)" during the registration period. After the registration period, there is a "course registration/modification period." During this period, you can modify your registered classes via CampusSquare system.
Please make sure that there are no errors on your registration.
Please make sure to register the classes related to your master's thesis (major studies, special exercises,and presentation exercises) during the registration period of the beginning of your second year.
<Registration period and modification period>
The registration period will be for two weeks in the first semester (mid-April to late) and the latter
semester (late September to early October). Regarding the classes to be taken in Term II and Term IV, theregistration period will be set for one week before the classes begin. The registration period for the intensiveclasses will be established as necessary.
The following is the registration period and modification period in the first year. For the period of thesecond year, please check with the bulletin board on campus.
[The first semester (classes to be taken in Term I and Term II]
Registration period:
Thursday, April 4, 2024 - Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Modification period: Thursday, April 18, 2024 - Wednesday, April 24, 2024
[Classes to be taken in Term II]
Registration period:
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 - Monday, June 17, 2024
[The latter semester (classes to be taken in Term III and Term IV]
Registration period:
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 - Thursday, October 6, 2024
Modification period: Friday, October 4, 2024 - Thursday, October 10, 2024
[Classes to be taken in Term IV]
Registration period:
Friday, November 29, 2024 - Thursday, December 5, 2024
If you do not register classes via "CampusSquare (the online Academic affairs system)", yourgrades will not be accepted. Please make sure to check your registration via CampusSquare
3. Addition and withdrawal of registered classes
If you have some classes you wish to take or you wish to withdraw after the above-mentioned registration
period, you must complete the required form and submit it to the Academic Affairs Section (GAKUMU
Office) by the following deadline. If you do not submit by the deadline, your application will not be
accepted. In addition, the application deadline for the intensive classes is the last day of the course.
If you do not withdraw the course you wish to cancel, the grade of that course will be recorded.
[Application Deadline to the addition of classes]
Classes taken in the first Semester/ Term II:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Classes taken in the latter Semester/ Term IV:
Thursday, October 24, 2024
[Application Deadline to the withdrawal of classes]
Classes taken in the first Semester/Term I:
Classes taken only in Term II and taken from Term I to Term IV:
Classes taken in the latter Semester:Classes taken only in Term IV:

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Friday, December 26, 2024

4. Notice from the University
Notice from the university to the students will be posted on the bulletin board in front of GAKUMU
Office. Whenever you come to the campus, make sure to check the bulletin board.
(Contents of posting: Class cancellation, make-up class, Schedule of intensive class, call, etc.)-3-5. Course Registration Credit Limit (CAP System)
The University has established a limit on the number of credits a student can register for each year toprevent over-registration, to ensure the 45 hours of study required to earn one credit, to make credits
substantial, and to improve the quality of study by taking appropriate courses in each year of study. This iscalled the CAP system.
The annual course registration cap (CAP) is set at 30 credits. However, courses for completion requirements
and intensive courses are excluded from the CAP.
Students who have earned the prescribed credits with excellent grades may be allowed to register for morethan 30 credits (CAP flexibilization) by applying for it according to the procedures specified by the Graduate
School.
The application criteria for CAP flexibilization are as follows.
・Grades: GPA of 3.5 or higher in the most recent semester at the time of application.
・Course registration limit: 38 credits per year (extra 8 credits can be added)
Please check the bulletin board for application procedures.
6. Handling of absences from classes due to unavoidable circumstances
If you miss (or have) a class
If you know in advance that you will be absent from class, please notify your instructor directly duringclass.
If you are absent from a class due to “unavoidable circumstances”, you will be treated as having
attended the class by giving you the opportunity to take a make-up class or study assignment by making
a request.
If a student is absent from a class due to “unavoidable circumstances”, he or she must notify the faculty
member in charge of the class within one week, and contact the Academic Affairs Group to submit theoriginal supporting materials. In addition, please submit a copy of the supporting materials to the faculty
member in charge.
However, if it is difficult to assign make-up lectures or study assignments in a specific class, such as
intensive lectures, it will be clearly stated in the syllabus.
“Unavoidable circumstances” are the following cases.
(1)In the event of contracting an infectious disease stipulated in Article 18 of the Enforcement
Regulations of the School Health and Safety Act (Ordinance No. 18 of the Ministry of Education ofShowa 33. (Remarks 1 and 2)(2)Bereavement leave (Remarks 3)(3)Citizen judge system(4)Service disruption of public transportation
If there are other circumstances, it will be at the discretion of the instructor in charge of the class.
7. Final Exam
If a person who is eligible to take the final examination is unable to take the final examination due to thefollowing circumstances, he or she may apply to the Academic Affairs Group within one week from the day
after the final examination for the subject and submit documents proving the circumstances.
(1)In the event of contracting an infectious disease stipulated in Article 18 of the Enforcement Regulationsof the School Health and Safety Act (Ordinance No. 18 of the Ministry of Education of Showa 33.
(Remarks 1 and 2)(2)Bereavement leave, remarks 3(3)Citizen judge system(4)Service disruption and delay of public transportation(5)Other items that are judged to have unavoidable circumstances* (5)”Other” may be judged as a subject for a make-up exam.
Whether or not you are eligible will be determined by the documents that can confirm the situation, so
please submit it to the Academic Affairs Group.
In addition, for circumstances that can be contacted in advance, such as entrance examinations, as a generalrule, the Academic Affairs Group must be notified in advance when the circumstances are known.
As a general rule, the deadline for the make-up examination is within three weeks from the day after the
final examination of the subject. (If there are special circumstances, it will be within the relevant semester.)
However, if this is not possible, it may be conducted after the relevant semester.
(Remarks 1): Infection diseases stipulated in Article 18 of the Enforcement Regulations of the School
Health and Safety Act.
・Type 1 Infectious Diseases: Ebora hemorrhagic fever, Crimea-Congo hemorrhagic fever, Smallpox, SouthAmerican hemorrhagic fever, plague, Marburg Disease, Lassa fever, poliomyelitis, diphtheria, Sever acuterespiratory syndrome (The pathogen must be a betacoronavirus genus MERS coronavirus) and infectious-4-disease such as Specified avian influenza, New influenza, etc, Designated infectious Diseases, New
infectious Diseases.
・Type 2 Infectious Diseases: Influenza (except infectious disease such as Specified avian influenza, New
influenza, etc), whooping cough, Measles, Epidemic subauricular adenitis, Rubella, chickenpox,
Pharyngeal conjunctival fever, Novel Coronavirus Infection (The pathogen must be a betacoronavirus
genus coronavirus (Limited to those newly reported by the People’s Republic of China to the World HealthOrganization in January of Reiwa 2 that they have the ability to transmit to humans.)
・Type 3 Infectious Diseases: cholera, Bacterial dysentery, Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli infection,
typhoid fever, Paratyphoid fever, Epidemic keratoconjunctivitis, Acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis, andother infectious disease.
Remarks 2: Criteria for the period of suspension of attendance stipulated in Article 19 of the Enforcement
Regulations of the School Health and Safety Act.
Types ofCriteria for the period of suspension of attendance
infectious
diseases
Type 1For those who have contracted a type 1 infection, until they are cured.
Type 2
Infectious diseases of the second class (except tuberculosis and meningococcal meningtis).
For those who have been affected by the following periods. However, this does not apply if
the school doctor or other doctor recognizes that there is no risk of infection due to the medical
condition.
a Influenza (excluding infectious diseases such as specified avian influenza and new
influenza). In this case, 5 days have passed since the onset of symptoms and 2 days havepassed since the fever was resolved.
b In the case of whooping cough, until the characteristic cough disappears or until the end oftreatment with an appropriate antimicrobial substance preparation for 5 days.
c In the case of measles, until 3 days have passed since the fever was resolved.
d In the case of mumps, 5 days have elapsed since the onset of swelling of the parotid gland,
submandibular gland or sublingual gland and until the general condition is good.
e In the case of rubella, until the emanation disappears.
f In the case of chickenpox, until all the rashes have become crusted.
g In the case of pharyngeal conjunctival fever, until 2 days have passed since the main
symptoms have disappeared.
h In the case of a new coronavirus infection, 5 days have passed since the onset of symptoms
and 1 day has passed since the symptoms have subsided.
i In the case of tuberculosis and meningococcal meningitis that there is no risk of infection
due to the medical condition.
Type 3For those who have suffered from a type 3 infectious disease, unitl a doctor recognizes that
there is no risk of infection due to a medical condition.
(Remark 3): In the event of the death of a relative of the student, if the student is absent from class due to afuneral, mourning, or other event deemed necessary due to the death of a relative, the period within the range ofconsecutive days listed in the number of days column in the table below (in the case of traveling to a remote location
for a funeral, the number of days required for the round trip) according to the relative.
Relativedays
Spouse7 daysParentChild

5 daysGrandfather/
GrandmotherGrandson

3 days7 days if the student inherits and receives the inheritance of the altar, etc.
1 day

Siblings

3 days-5-

IV. Scholastic Evaluation Standards
1. Grading Standard
Grade

Score

DescriptionA+

90 － 100

Excellent work.

A

80 －

89

Very good. Only marginal mistakes.

B

70 －

79

Satisfactory. Understanding but some basic mistakes.

C

60 －

69

Pass. The work fulfills the requirements.

D

0 －

59

Failure. Further work is required.

・ Units are earned by achieving a C or better. D is considered failing and no unit is earned.
・ Once units are earned, they cannot be rescinded.
・ At least 2/3 of the lessons must be attended to receive a scholastic evaluation.
・ Based on the performance goals indicated in the syllabus, the instructor in charge evaluates by thescholastic evaluation methods, including tests, reports, announcements, etc.
2. Grade Point Average (GPA) System
The GPA system has been adopted to enable students to recognize the relative position of their grades
within the university and to motivate themselves to pursue their studies.
GPA is a numerical value that expresses the level of academic achievement of each student per hour ofstudy and is calculated by multiplying the Grade Point (GP) of each course taken by the number of credits forthat course, summing up all courses taken, and dividing this value by the total number of credits taken(Average).
There are two types of GPA: semester GPA, which is an indicator of academic progress and achievement
during the semester, and total GPA, which is an indicator for the entire duration of the student's enrollment. If
a student retakes a failed course, the "total GPA" will be recalculated by replacing the grades of the retakencourse with those of the failed course.
(1) Calculation of GP
The University evaluates grades on a 100-point scale, which is used as the basis for calculating the GP using
the following formula.
GP = (Score out of 100 - 55) / 10
*However, if GP = less than 0.5, it is assumed to be 0.0.
(2) Calculation of semester GPA and accumulated GPA① Semester GPA
The semester GPA is calculated by the following formula based on grades reported by the base date for eachsemester (the last day of August for the first semester and the last day of February for the second semester).
No recalculation will be made even if grades are added or changed after the base date.
Semester GPA = Sum of (GP of registered courses for the semester x number of credits for the courses) / Total
number of credits for registered courses for the semester②Accumulated GPA
The accumulated GPA is calculated by the following formula based on grades for all terms during thestudent's enrollment. If grades are added or changed, the GPA will be recalculated.
Accumulated GPA = (GP of courses registered during the entire period of enrollment x number of credits forthe courses) / total number of credits for courses registered during the entire period of enrollment*For both ① and ②, calculated values are rounded to the second decimal place.
(3) Courses canceled by the course cancellation deadline will not be counted toward the GPA. Courses for which-6-credits have been approved and courses for which completion requirements have been completed will not becounted toward the GPA.
(4) Semester GPA and accumulated GPA can be checked through the Ibaraki University Information System.

3. Master`s Thesis Subjects

Based on the performance goals indicated in the guide and syllabus, the instructor in charge evaluates
each degree of achievement by the above-mentioned grading standard.
M ajor Field of Research
Performance goals: Each student is assigned a specific research theme in order to learn how to conduct
research, interpret experimental data, identify problems, and draw up subsequent experimental plans.
Students are also expected to acquire the ability to incorporate the contents of special research in their
Master`s thesis.
Special Seminar & Presentation Seminar
Performance goals: Special seminars consisting of a small number of people are conducted to enable
students to acquire detailed knowledge and technological understanding about their field. The
presentation seminar is intended to develop presentation skills through the process of presenting research
results at conferences and school presentation meetings.
4. Master`s Thesis Screening Criteria

Screening Criteria・The student should understand the purpose of the research task, method, and results correctly,
demonstrate scientific inquiry sufficiently, and provide a theoretical description of the thesis.

・To achieve the purpose of research, the student should make effort sufficiently should be made andresearch should be scientifically carried out by the proper method.

Screening Criteria Method
The screening committee (consisting of a chief examiner and two assistant examiners) evaluates thestudent’s performance (pass or fail) by the following examination criteria. Moreover, a public
Master`s thesis presentation is held and the final examination focusing on the thesis is administered.

Evaluation criteria
Ability to discover issues and set
research plans

Ability to analyze Data andinformation, and consideration
Ability to write dissertation andrespond to question

success criteria
Students will be able to set issues after understanding a certain
degree of problems in agriculture, food and the environment,
technical issues and past studies, and formulate appropriate
research plans for solving the issues.
Perform experiment sufficiently and investigations, collect andmanage data, and perform analysis and consideration with logicalconsistency.
Appropriate contents, structure and appearance as master's thesis.
In the oral examination, the contents of the master's thesis can be
explained accurately. In the Q & A session, students canunderstand and answer questions.

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・ The supervisor will discuss with the student about the research plan and the research program at thestart of research, maintains sufficiently discussion with assistant supervisors, and guides the student's
research plan.
・ The supervisor makes the student understand the method of research instruction, and the research
instruction plan for one year.
・ The supervisor provides suitable research instruction so that the research may progress along the
research instruction plan.
・ Assistant supervisors monitor the progress of the student’s research, and work with the supervisor toprovide suitable guidance and instruction.
5. Completion Standard

Completion means that the requirements for curriculum completion (Article 14 of the Rules of the
Graduate School of Agriculture, Ibaraki University) have been satisfied.
Students should have attended for the required number of years (two years or more for regular students,
one year or more for outstanding achievers), and have acquired at least 30 units), and have passed thethesis examination and final examination. To receive credit for units, grade evaluation standards shall beapplied to the above course work and research, special seminars and presentation seminars.
The thesis examination and final examination are used as the criteria for screening the Master`s thesis.

6. Submitting Report of Research Presentation at Academic conferences
Each time you make a presentation at an academic conference, students should obtain the confirmation ofyour supervisor and make Report of Research Presentation at Academic conferences (Form 8) and submit it to
the Academic Affairs Section. Be sure to attach a copy of subscription document（eg. Email） issued by theconference committee.

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Final Examination
1. Submitting a Research Plan

Before starting their research, students should thoroughly discuss the research title and plan with their supervisors,
have thorough discussions with the two assistant supervisors recommended by the supervisors, prepare a researchplan (Form 4) stating the chosen research title and plan, and submit the plan to the Academic Affairs Section. Researchplans should be submitted by June 1 of the first school year. The due date of students entered in October is December
1.

2. Submitting a Research Progress Report

After 1 year, students should thoroughly discuss the progress of their research with their supervisors, prepare a
Research Progress Report (Form 5) detailing theirs and their supervisor’s opinions of the progress of their research,and submit the report to the Academic Affairs Section. The Research Progress Report should be submitted by June 1of the second school year. The due date of students entered in October is December 1.

3. Submitting Master`s Thesis

1

Qualifications for submitting
thesisCourse work for at least one year in the major, with anticipated completion ofMaster program.

Changing Title

If the title of the thesis differs from that stated in the research plan, the revision
should be approved by the supervisor and assistant supervisors, and a Notice of
Changing Title of Thesis (Form 7) should be submitted to the Dean of the
School.

Deadline for Changing Title

To be completed in MarchJanuary 25 (or the next day if January 25 is not a school day)To be completed in September
August 1 (or the next day if August 1 is not a school day)

Submitting thesis for screening

The thesis should be submitted on A4 paper, with an abstract and theApplication for Thesis Examination (Form 6) , Report of Research Presentation
at Academic conferences(Form 8) to the Academic Affairs Section.

Deadline for submitting thesis forscreening

To be completed in MarchJanuary 25 (or the next day if January 25 is not a school day)To be completed in September
August 1 (or the next day if August 1 is not a school day)

Number of copies to be submitted

3 (with 3 abstracts)

Master`s thesis presentation
meeting

A board of examiners, with the supervisor as the chair and the assistantsupervisors as members, will examine the thesis.

Submitting completed thesis(bound thesis)

Students should submit a copy of the completed thesis that has passed theexamination and been revised according to the instructions of the board of
examiners, to the Academic Affairs Section. The submitted thesis will be
stored in a branch of the affiliated library of the school.

Deadline for completed thesis(bound thesis)

7 days before the Graduation Ceremony

2

3

4

5

4. List of related documents
The documents required for the master's thesis preparation process are as follows.
Name of the form (bold must be
Description of form
submitted)
This is a document for deciding the subject with two assistantForm for Reporting the Researchsupervisors in consultation with the supervisor to start the work
（Form 2））
Supervisor（on the master's thesis.
Form for Reporting to change the This document is to notify you if the supervisor or assistantResearch Supervisor（Form 3）
supervisor changes during your master's thesis.

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Research Progress Report（（Form 5））

Application for Thesis Examination）（Form 6）
Form for Changing the Thesis Title（Form7）
Report of Research Presentation at Academic
conferences（Form 8）
List of Research Presentation at Academic（Form 9））conferences（

This document describes and submits the summarized researchplan and the teaching plan obtained from the supervisor after
discussions with supervisor and assistant supervisor.
From the second year onwards, you will give a presentation on
the progress of your major research at the interim presentation
organized by your course. This document is to be prepared andsubmitted after the interim presentation, after discussion with thesupervisor and assistant supervisor based on the content.
The master's thesis you have created will be recognized as athesis by passing the examination. This document is to besubmitted to request a review.
This document is to be notified with the consent of thesupervisor and assistant supervisor if the subject described in“Research Plan(Form 4)” or “Research Progress Report(Form5)” is changed.
This is a document that reports the contents of presentations at
Academic conferences. If you have not submitted this form
before submitting Application for Thesis Examination, you willneed to create one.
This document is to report the list of presentations reported inthe " Report of Research Presentation at Academic conferences(Form 8)" required for "Presentation Exercise" related tomaster's thesis.

5. Final Examination

The oral presentation and subsequent discussion at the Master`s thesis presentation meeting held by the major shallconstitute the final examination.
Note: All inquiries should be made to the supervisor and Academic Affairs Section.

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VI．The early completion system
The early completion system is the system that allows students who achieved the excellent results during
their studies to shorten the enrollment period by completing the necessary procedures.
You can apply for early completion in one year of enrollment period and early completion in one year
and a half.
1. Application procedure
If you would like to apply for the early completion, please submit the following documents to the
GAKUMU office of the Faculty of Agriculture within the stipulated time limit with the approval of yoursupervisor. Please pick up the documents (1) to (4) at GAKUMU office before you submit.
The application deadline will be the last semester of your study (about half a year before you complete your study)
before the end of the desired semester.
(1). “早期修了認定申請書 (Application for the early completion)”〔Designated Form〕(2). “推薦書 (Letter of recommendation)” 〔Designated Form〕(3). “履歴書 (Resume)”〔Designated form〕(4). “研究業績書 (Research achievement form)”〔Designated Form〕(5). Academic paper (Published research paper, paper under printing, or paper under submission[Please include the document to certify the publication process])
2. Certificate completion
You will be first judged whether you are suitable candidate for the early completion. Then, theexamination will be conducted based on the submitted documents and the master's thesis interim
presentation.
After passing the examination, you must submit your master's thesis (including abstract). If your academic paper you
submitted in the application process was under review, you need to submit the published paper or the acceptance letterfor the publication.
Please notice that your master’s thesis needs to meet the requirements of the academic paper.
3. Requirements of the academic papers in the early completion system
It is necessary that all or part of your master’s theses needs to be published or accepted to be published as
the first author in the journals in Japan or international journals specified below.
[Journals in Japan]
The academic journals with a referee system issued by the academic research associations meeting one of
the following (1) and (2).
(1) The association listed as the Cooperative Science and Research Bodies in the Science Council of Japanand meeting all the following requirements.
①
②
③
④

⑤
⑥

The association has the provision that states the name, purpose, office, qualifications of members,
and representative.
The association has conducted the activities to improve and develop academic research for morethan 3 years.
The association holds at least one annual meeting for academic presentations and discussions bymembers in a year.
The association publishes a journal (the field of the natural sciences must have a peer-review systemor equivalent system) of academic research papers (including summaries and abstracts) at least oncea year.
The association has the General Assembly that decides the policies concerning operations andactivities or the equivalent to this assembly at least once a year.
The association does not limit the members to the specific area or institution.

(2) The association which is not listed as the Cooperation Science and Research bodies in the Science Councilof Japan, but meets all the requirements mentioned above, can be considered by the early completion
examination committee (established by the Graduate School of Agriculture).

[International journal]
The academic journals listed in the Journal Citation Reports provided by Clarivate Analytics.
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VII. Subjects Listing
1. Graduate School Common Subjects★Part-time instructors

Subject Title

No.

Instructor

Units

Term/
Semester

MK101

Academic Presentation★Wakamatsu Hiroko

1

Ⅰ

MK102

Basic International Communication A

Tajima Misako

1

Ⅰ

MK103

Practical International Communication A★Gina Fidalgo

1

Ⅰ

MK104

Academic Discussion★Wakamatsu Hiroko

1

Ⅱ

MK105

Basic International Communication B

Tajima Misako

1

Ⅱ

MK106

Practical International Communication B★Gina Fidalgo

1

Ⅱ

MK107

Academic Information Literacy

Habuchi Hiromasa

1

Ⅱ

MK108

Science and its ethics★Yumoto Noboru

2

Ⅱ

MK109

Atomic Science and Ethics

Tanaka & others

1

Ⅱ

MK110

Biotechnology and Society

Furutani & ★Anzai

1

Ⅱ

MK111

Sensing for Environmental Monitoring

Minato Atsushi

1

Ⅲ

MK112

Intelligent Property Right

Yanagi Mitsuo

1

Ⅲ

MK113

Science of Food

Shiraiwa & others

1

Ⅲ・Ⅳ

MK115

Basic International Communication A

Tajima Misako

1

Ⅰ

MK116

Basic International Communication B

Tajima Misako

1

Ⅱ

MK201

Global Environmental Systems I

Yokoki & Kita

1

Ⅰ

MK202

Sustainable Social System I

Tamura & Kotera

1

Ⅰ~Function, Processing, Safety~ *MK203

Human Systems Ⅱ

Miwa & Gunji

1

Ⅱ

MK204

Global Environmental Systems Ⅱ

Okada & ★Yamamura

1

Ⅲ

MK205

Human Systems I

Ito & others

1

Ⅲ

MK206

Sustainable Social System Ⅱ

Uchida & others

1

Ⅲ

MK207

Overview of agricultural science toward regional sustainability *Komatsuzaki, Narisawa & ★Kaneko

1

Ⅲ・Ⅳ

Units

Term/
Semester

2. Graduate School of Agriculture Common Subjects
Course Title

No.

Instructor

AMN001

Asian Agriculture

Asagi, Komatsuzaki & Sakagami

1

Ⅰ - Ⅳ

AMN002Asian Agriculture *Asagi, Komatsuzaki & Sakagami

1

Ⅳ

AMN003

Scientific Literacy

Miyaguchi & others

1

Ⅰ

AMN004

Scientific Literacy *Yarita & others

1

Ⅲ

AMN005

Academic English Skills *★Drakos

1

Ⅲ

Units

Term/
SemesterⅡ

3. Applied Subjects
No.

Course Title

Instructor

AMN011 Statistics

shoyama kikuko

1

AMN013

Capacity Development *★Furuichi Shingo

1

Ⅲ・Ⅳ

AMN015

Field Experimental Course in Tropical Agriculture *Sakagami Nobuo

1

Ⅰ - Ⅳ

AMN016

Exercise in Regional Sustainability *Sakagami Nobuo

1

Ⅰ・Ⅱ

AMN017

Field experimental course in Japan *Tanabata, Komatsuzaki, Sato & Kohari

1

Ⅰ - Ⅳ

AMN018InternshipOkayama1

Ⅰ - Ⅳ

AMN019Agricultural Sciences in the Tropics

Sakagami Nobuo

1

Ⅰ・Ⅱ

AMN020

Advanced Mathematical Statistics

shoyama kikuko

1

Ⅲ

AMN021

Advanced Statistical Analysis

shoyama kikuko

1

Ⅳ

Units

Term/
Semester

4.

Master Thesis Subjects
No.

Course Title

Instructor

AMN031

Major Field of Research *Supervisor

10

1st year - 2nd year

AMN032

Special Seminar *Supervisor

3

1st year - 2nd year

AMN033Presentation Seminar *Supervisor

1

1st year - 2nd year

Notes: The courses denoted by an asterisk( * ) are conducted in English .
Course schedule is subject to change. Please be advised to check regularly the Bulletin Board
The registration period of Master Thesis Subjects
is your 1st semester of 1st academic year .

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5. Subjects for Course in Applied Asian Agriculture
Course Offerings
No.

Subject Title

Instructor

Units 1st Sem. 2nd Sem.

Ⅰ

Ⅱ

Ⅲ

Ⅳ

Agronomy
Animal Science
Plant and Microbial Sciences
Food and Life Sciences

Applied Asian Agriculture

AgriculturalEngineering
Rural
Economics

AMN101

Advanced Crop Science

Asagi

1

1

AMN102

Advanced Horticultural Science

Inoue & mochizuki

1

1

AMN103

Advanced Plant Breeding

Kuboyama

1

1

AMN104

Advanced Bioregulation Chemistry

Hasegawa

1

AMN105

Advanced Plant Protection

Kitashima & Nakajima

1

AMN131

Advanced Lecture on Agronomy I

1

AMN132

Advanced Lecture on Agronomy II

2

AMN106

Advanced Animal Breeding

Ohkubo1

AMN107

Advanced Animal Nutrition

Toyoda1

AMN108Advanced Animal Management

Yasue & Kohari

1

AMN109Advanced Animal Hygiene

Uetsuka1

AMN111

Advanced Animal Cell Engineering

Kanazawa

1

AMN143

Advanced Animal Physiology

Yoshida1

AMN133

Advanced Lecture on Animal Science I

1

AMN134

Advanced Lecture on Animal Science II2

AMN112

Advanced Plant Biochemistry

Asayama & Nakahira

1

1

AMN113

Advanced Microbiology

Nishihara

1

1

AMN114

Advanced Chemical Ecology

Y. Suzuki

1

1

AMN115

Advanced Microbial Ecology

Nishizawa & Narisawa

1

1

AMN116

Advanced Natural Product Chemistry

Toshima1

AMN135

Advanced Lecture on Plant and Microbial Sciences I

1

AMN136

Advanced Lecture on Plant and Microbial Sciences II

2

AMN117

Advanced Food Biochemistry

Shiraiwa & Chohnan

1

AMN118Advanced Food Processing

Miyaguchi

1

1

AMN119Advanced Food Functionality

Kouzuma1

1

AMN120

Advanced Biochemistry

Kojima1

AMN130

Advanced Food Safety

Yarita & H．Suzuki

1

AMN137

Advanced Lecture on Food and Life Sciences I

1

AMN138Advanced Lecture on Food and Life Sciences II

2

AMN122

Advanced Soil Physics

Sakaguchi

1

1

AMN123

Applied Hydrology

Maeda

1

1

AMN124

Advanced Biosystems Engineering

Okayama & Komatsuzaki

1

AMN125

Advanced Water Quality Purification

Kuroda1

AMN139Advanced Lecture on Agricultural Engineering I

1

AMN140

Advanced Lecture on Agricultural Engineering II

2

AMN126

Applied Economics

Uchida & Nagasawa

1

1

AMN127

Advanced Agricultural Policy

Nishikawa

1

1

AMN128Advanced Rural Development

Itami

1

1

AMN129Advanced Geo-informatics

Kinoshita

1

1

AMN141

Advanced Lecture on Rural Economics I

1

AMN142

Advanced Lecture on Rural Economics II

2

Notes: The classes in Applied Asian Agriculture are conducted in English .

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1

1
1
1
1
1
1

1

1

1
1

1
1

6. Subjects for Course in Practical Agricultural Food Science
Course Offerings
No.

Subject Title

Instructor

Units 1st Sem. 2nd Sem.

Ⅰ

Ⅱ

Ⅲ

Ⅳ

Animal Science
Microbial Science
Plant Science

Practical Agricultural Food Science

Food Science

AMN201

動物育種学特論

Ohkubo1

AMN204

動物生化学特論

Toyoda1

AMN206

動物衛生学特論

Uetsuka

1

1

AMN208

放牧生態学特論

Yasue

1

1

AMN209動物福祉管理学特論

Kohari

1

1

AMN210

動物細胞工学特論

Kanazawa

1

1

AMN235

動物生体機構学特論

Yoshida1

1

AMN236

動物科学演習Toyoda & others

1

AMN211

食品微生物利用学特論

Chohnan1

AMN212

遺伝子制御学特論

Asayama1

1

AMN214

応用微生物学特論

Nishihara

1

1

AMN215

地圏生態化学特論

Nishizawa

1

1

AMN216

微生物生態学特論

Narisawa

1

1

AMN231

土壌環境科学特論

Sakagami

1

AMN234

醸造微生物学特論

S. Suzuki

1

1

AMN218

生物化学特論Kojima1

1

AMN219植物分子遺伝学特論

Nakahira

1

AMN220

化学生態学特論

Y. Suzuki

1

AMN221

天然物化学特論

Toshima1

AMN222生物制御化学特論

Hasegawa

1

1

AMN223

食品分子機能学特論

Kouzuma1

1

AMN224

畜産物科学特論

Miyaguchi

1

1

AMN225

食品生化学特論

Shiraiwa

1

1

AMN226

食品機能工学特論

Shoji

1

1

AMN227

食品免疫学特論

Ishikawa

1

1

AMN233

食品安全分析学特論

Yarita1

AMN237

食品保蔵学特論

Nakamura

1

AMN238

食品衛生学特論

H. Suzuki

1

Notes: The classes in Practical Agricultural Food Science are conducted in Japanese .

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1
1

1
1

1

1
1
1

1
1
1

7. Subjects for Course in Applied Plant Science
Course Offerings
No.

Subject Title

Instructor

Units 1st Sem. 2nd Sem.

Ⅰ

Ⅱ

Ⅲ

Ⅳ

Plant Protection
Science
Plant Production Science

Applied Plant Science

Botanical Resources Science

AMN301

植物病害防除学特論

Nakajima

1

1

AMN302

農薬学特論

Kikuta1

1

AMN303

応用昆虫学特論

Kitashima

1

1

AMN304

植物感染機構学特論

Furutani

1

AMN306

栽培学特論

Asagi

1

AMN317

作物学特論

Sakoda1

AMN308

園芸学特論

Inoue

1

AMN309

青果物利用学特論

Mochizuki

1

AMN310

農業生産技術学特論

Sato

1

1

AMN311

作物栄養学特論

Tanabata

1

1

AMN312

植物育種学特論

Kuboyama

1

1

AMN314植物多様性保全学特論

Kokubugata

1

1

AMN315

資源植物学特論

Tanaka1

AMN316

植物化学適応学特論

Murai

1

AMN318

花き園芸資源学特論

Mizuno

1

1
1
1
1
1

1
1
1

Notes: The classes in Applied Plant Science are conducted in Japanese .

8. Subjects for Course in Regional Collaboration
Course Offerings
No.

Subject Title

Instructor

Units 1st Sem. 2nd Sem.

Ⅰ
Agricultural and Environmental
Engineering
Agricultural Economy andSymbiotic Society

Regional Collaboration

AMN402

農業水利学特論

Kuroda1

AMN403

水理学特論

Maeda

1

AMN405

土壌物理学特論

Sakaguchi

1

AMN407

農地環境工学特論

Makiyama

1

AMN416

生物生産機械学特論

Okayama

1

AMN421

農作業学特論Komatsuzaki

1

AMN422

景観整備学特論

Takase1

AMN409

環境経済学特論

Uchida1

AMN412

農業史・環境史特論

Itami

1

AMN413

農政学特論

Nishikawa

1

AMN414

農産物流通特論

TBD

1

AMN417

空間情報学特論

Kinoshita

1

AMN419

食料情報学特論

Nagasawa

1

Notes: The classes in Regional Collaboration are conducted in Japanese .

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Ⅲ

Ⅳ
1

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1
1
1
1
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Ⅷ. Student lifestlye
1. Nurse`s office
We have a nurse`s room for everyone to have a safe and healthy school life. The nurse will attend during theterm written below.
Attending time
Mon~Fri: 8:30~17:15 (Lunch break 12:00~13:00)(※Sat, Sun, Holidays, Summer and Winter vacation will be closed)● Medical check-up
There are two types of medical check-ups. Periodical health check-up and the special health check-up.
[Periodical health check-up]
Every once a year, on April 2nd or 3rd, all students must have a check-up. If any difficulty about the schedule,
ask the nurse.
In case of non-consultation, medical check-up certificate will not be made even if it relates to scholarships,
practical trainings, and any employments. Student will have to set up a consultation individually.
[Special health check-up]
Every once a year around November, students specially needed will have to inform to have their check -up.
The special health check-ups are for students handling dangerous substance.
● Medical check-up certificate
If needed for Scholarships, Job interviews & tests, and other tests, you will be able to print out the certificate
from the printing machine by using the student card (IC card). If the machine is not available, ask the nurse`s
office.
[Printing with the certificate machine]
Time available: 8:30~18:00(Close after time, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays.)※Password are written on post card given when entering University.

[Printing at the Nurse`s office]Inform the certificate grant request sheet to the nurse. ※Attorneys are not accepted.

● Health check-up regulated to employment
If the place of employment requires nothing special, the certificate printed from the certificate machine will
be good. If it requires what are written below will need to go to a medical facility in order to get a checkup. In this case, the payment is on one`s own expense. Ask the nurse first.
・ When the health check-up certificate entries do not fulfill what the place of employments needs.
・ When the place of employment needs the certificate before the check-up date.

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● Introduction to Examination, emergency treatment,
health consultation, medical facilities
At the nurse`s office, there will be common medicines reserved. If any slight injury or cold, please feel free
to visit. The office also introduces close by medical facilities.
The school doctor arrives once a month. If any treatment or questions, please feel free visit the doctor. If
needed, the doctor may introduce you specialist. The schedule for the doctor will be notified at the nurse`s
office. If needed other treatments are available written below.
1)

Mainly available: Body check-up, blood pressure, eyesight test, body fat check-up, and grip test.

2) Following instruction needed: Urine examination, electrocardiography.
If any emergency inside the university, call 029-888-8529 or 029-888-8522.
2. Insurance system
There are insurances such as “Enrollment of Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education andResearch (PAS) and Liability Insurance coupled with PAS”. Insurance are available for injuries during student
activities. Ask the nurse for more info.
● Enrollment of Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education
and Research
Either domestic or oversea, injuries from study activities, or inside the university, school events, officialclasses outside the university, and under attending school are available to use the insurance.
● Liability Insurance coupled with PAS
Either domestic or oversea, damages caused during study activities, school events, or during transfer
between both, the insurance will be available.
● Comprehensive Insurance for Students Lives Coupled with PAS
Covers student lives for 24 hours. This insurance expands covering range of the enrollment and the liability
insurance. This insurance is for students under PAS.
3. Problems and Distress
For students to have a healthy campus life, we have a student consult. Discuss your problems if there are any
difficulty.
Special consultant can offer diverse treatment and service.
Any problems are welcome. We will protect one`s privacy. Please feel free to ask.
[Iba-Dai consulting room Ami]
Problems and distress are consulted here. Talk out what is disturbing you. At the consulting room, the counselor canintroduce you a specialist toward your problem.
The consulting will be done following below.
※Direct consultant: Visit the nurses office or the student consulting room at the 1F of the agriculture building.
OPEN: 8:30〜17:00 (LUNCH: 12:00〜13:00)
CLOSE: SAT, SUN, HOLIDAY, SUMMER and WINTER BREAK※PHONE : 029-888-8528※ADDRESS : 〒300-0393 Inashiki-gun Amimachi Chuo 3-21-1
Ibaraki Daigaku Nougakubu [Iba-Dai nandemo soudanshitu] Ami bunshitu●Consulting are done at the Iba-Dai nandemo soudanshitu, Hitachi office, and Ami office.
●Opening hours differs in season.
※ Please check the handbook. To for more information.

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[ Counselling ]During the student days, your field of activity expands, giving you the time to confront yourself. Relationshipwith friends, seniors, juniors, study, love, and future employment and others may also be considerable. Such as「not able to make friends」,「difficulty in relationship」, 「not in a mood coming to IU」, 「feels washedout」, 「issue of personality」,「crisis counsel」「trouble between teachers or seniors」and so on. Anyone may beembroiled to certain difficulty, causing poor decision leading to confusion.
The meaning of counselling is to readjust your thinking and understanding your situation, understanding what
to do, and what you`re capable by having someone to listen. Helping your thought calm to restore your mental
capacity.
Twice a week a clinical psychologist will come to IU to counsel. If want to have a counsel, make a reservation
at the nurse office.
Problems

Counselling (psychiatrist): Dr. Asada

bothCounselling (clinical psychologist): Dr. Kano (Mon・Wed 10:00~17:00)

mentally and health

Nurse: Mrs. Fukaya

4. Harassment consultation
To prevent sexual , academic and other harassments, we have the 「Regulations relating to harassment
prevention.」to correspond the situation and protect the students study environment.
If suffering to harassment, don`t try to solve by yourself, ask your friends with the understanding or acounselor. The counselor will protect one`s privacy and will keep the details a secret. There will be no inflict,please feel free to reach the consultation.
Division of Agriculture
Sexual harassment
Academic harassment

Counselor from every division will be notified after April.

[Cases of sexual harassment]
・Using job references or study teaching as tools to negotiate to sexual contact.
[Academic harassment]
・Spoiling one`s study will
・Stealing one`s study or idea
Website of Ibaraki University http://www.ibaraki.ac.jp/education/studentssupport/harassment/
Harassment consultation window Tel: 029-228-8016✧ It does not have to be the belonging counselor to have a consaltation.

✧The nurse`s office also listens to harassments.

More details about harassments and harassment consultation will be on website above.

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5. Learning and student life consultation
Problems upon learning and student life are available with your supervisor or counselors written below.
[School・Student committee member]

Details of counsel
Learning

problems

School life problems

Division of AgricultureCounselor from every division will be notified after April.

[Cases of learning problems]
・How to take classes. (Diﬃculties taking credits or constructing time schedules.)・Keeping up in class. Stuck in your study.

・Changing university.

・How to take licenses for the teacher`s program.
・How to study abroad.

・Reconsider the major or graduate course.

[School life problems]
・Skip class, repeat a year, register leave of absence from university.
・Accidents involvement.

・Trouble in job hunting.

・Entrance fee, class fee exemption. How to receive scholorships.
・Trouble with seniors or teachers.
[Learning support]
There are counselors for student life to support your problems and difficulties with relationship, study, and job
hunting. Support to arrange problems and difficulties, find ways of settlement, searching ways to start action, andsupport for the action.
Communication difficulties such as 「Expressing thoughts and words」, 「Understanding others words」. We
also support learning difficulties such as 「Working difficulties coming from lack of concentration」,「How towrite reports and thesis」.
Not only hearing from oneself, but we also start to support people from the friends and supervisors
request. If anyone around needs help, please notify the counselors.
Time available: Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 10:00~16:00※Infos of the learning support counselors will be notiﬁed on the notice bourds
Learning support Place: Counsel room ( next to the nurses room )How to have a counsel: Visit the counsel room when the couselor attends.
If you prefer other times or it was during counselling, make reservation at the nurse`s office.

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Phone and Email Directory
Faculty

Room

Email

Phone

ASAYAMA Munehiko

６１１

munehiko.asayama.777@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8651

UETSUKA Koji

５２０koji.uetsuka.k9@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8539

OHKUBO Takeshi

６２０

takeshi.ohkubo.0533@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8656

KANAZAWA Takuya

６１９

takuya.kanazawa.omm@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8655

Food and Life Sciences

KOUZUMA Yoshiaki

４１３

yoshiaki.kouzuma.98@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8682

KOJIMA Toshio

４０９

toshio.kojima.1@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8673

KOHARI DaisukeiFC ２０５

daisuke.kohari.abw@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8705

SAKAGAMI Nobuo

３１３

nobuo.sakagami.soil@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8688

SHIRAIWA Masakazu

４１０masakazu.shiraiwa.0701@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8680

SUZUKI Hodaka

５２２

hodaka.suzuki.food@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8572

SUZUKI Yoshihito

２０８

yoshihito.suzuki.chemeco@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8668

CHOHNAN Shigeru

３０９

shigeru.chohnan.agr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8672

TOSHIMA Hiroaki

１０７

hiroaki.toshima.spb540@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8662

TOYODA Atsushi

６２４

atsushi.toyoda.0516@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8584

NAKAHIRA Yoichi

６１０yoichi.nakahira.41@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8652

NAKAMURA Akihiro

FI３０６

akihiro.nakamura.daru@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8683

NARISAWA Kazuhiko

４１７

kazuhiko.narisawa.kkm@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8667

NISHIZAWA Tomoyasu

２１２

tomoyasu.nishizawa.agr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8687

NISHIHARA Hirofumi

３０７

hirofumi.nishihara.agr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8685

HASEGAWA Morifumi

１０８

morifumi.hasegawa.1@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8660

MIYAGUCHI Yuji

FI３０７

yuji.miyaguchi.meat@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8580

YASUE Takeshi

５１６

takeshi.yasue.animal@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8576

YARITA Takashi

６２３takashi.yarita.fsa@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8681

YOSHIDA Yuta

５１７

yuta.yoshida.animal@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8573

Email

Phone

Partner Graduate School
Faculty
MURAI Yoshinori
National Museum of TANAKA Nobuyuki
Nature and Science KOKUBUGATA Goro
MIZUNO Takayuki
SHOJI Toshihiko
National Agriculture
and Food Research ISHIKAWA Yuko
Organization
SUZUKI Satoshi

murai@kahaku.go.jp

029-853-8459

nobuyuki_tanaka@kahaku.go.jp

029-853-8979

gkokubu@kahaku.go.jp

029-853-8423

tmizuno@kahaku.go.jp

029-853-8434

tshoji@affrc.go.jp

029-838-8041

yuko@affrc.go.jp

029-838-8055

satosuz@affrc.go.jp

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Faculty

Room

Email

Regional and Comprehensive Agriculture

ASAGI Naomi

３１５

IKEDA Shinya

７２９shinya.ikeda.azabu@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8617

ITAMI Kazuhiro

７２３

kazuhiro.itami.ano@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8630

INOUE Eiichi

３１６eiichi.inoue.a@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8553

UCHIDA Susumu

７２２

susumu.uchida.envr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8632

OKAYAMA Tsuyoshi

５０２

tsuyoshi.okayama.3@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8592

KIKUTA Shingo

４２１

shingo.kikuta.pes@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8561

KITASHIMA Yasuki

４２２

yasuki.kitashima.kanabun@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8559

KINOSHITA Tsuguki

７３０

tsuguki.kinoshita.00@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8635

KUBOYAMA Tsutomu

５０９

tsutomu.kuboyama.a@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8643

KURODA Hisao

２３２

hisao.kuroda.agr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8602

masakazu.komatsuzaki.fsc@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8707

KOMATSUZAKI Masakazu

naomi.asagi.h@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp

Phone

iFC ２０７029-888-8552

SAKAGUCHI Atsushi

２２９

atsushi.sakaguchi.pd52@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8591

SAKODA Midori

３１４

midori.sakoda.uh46@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8551

SATO Tatsuo

iFC ２０４

tatsuo.sato.strawberry@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8704

SHOYAMA Kikuko

６０９

kikuko.shoyama.sx68@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8052

TAKASE Yui

１２５

yui.takase.landscape@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8631

TANABATA Sayuri

iFC ２０６

sayuri.tanabata.i@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8706

NAKAJIMA Masami

４２７

masami.nakajima.pp@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8563

NAGASAWA Jun

７２８

jun.nagasawa.wolf@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8638

NISHIKAWA Kunio

７２４

kunio.nishikawa.agri@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8615

FUKUYO Narufumi

７２５

narufumi.fukuyo.agr@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8616

GRC ４０６ ayako.furutani.asano@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8756

FURUTANI Ayako
MAEDA Shigeya

２３１

shigeya.maeda.15@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8601

MAKIYAMA Masao

２２７

masao.makiyama.0530@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8597

MOCHIZUKI Yuya

３１７

yuya.mochizuki.fuji@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8554

LIN Xiaolan

２３３xiaolan.lin.eh59@vc.ibaraki.ac.jp029-888-8600

Student Educational Affairs Section

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Regulations of Ibaraki University Graduate School of Agricultural Sciences(Gist)
Article 1(Purpose)
Article 2

These regulations are based on the provisions of Article 20, Paragraph 4 of the Ibaraki
University Organization Regulations and Article 4, Paragraph 2 and Article 13,
Paragraph 3 of the Ibaraki University Graduate School Regulations. Necessary mattersshall be stipulated in relation to the above.
The Graduate School of Agriculture aims to develop highly specialized humanresources in the field of agriculture who have the ability to solve problems
independently in the local and international communities, and to develop advanced
specialized knowledge and technology related to sustainable food production that
adapts to global environmental changes by taking a bird's-eye view of agriculture in
Japan and overseas, and to accurately judge trends in different cultures and fields, andto have deep insight. The purpose of this course is to conduct education and research tocultivate the ability to discover and solve issues related to agriculture and theenvironment.

(Configuration)
Article 3
The following courses are offered in the majors of the Graduate School.
Major in Agricultural Science
Course in Applied Asian Agriculture
Course in Practical Agricultural Food Science
Course in Applied Plant Science
Course in Regional Collaboration(Supervisor)
Article 4
A supervisor shall be appointed to guide students' courses.
(How units are calculated)
Article 4-2
In accordance with the provisions of Article 15-2 of the Graduate
School Regulations, the number of class hours per credit for the courses offered by the
Graduate School shall be based on the hours of each of the following items according to
the teaching methods listed in the following items.
(1)Lectures and seminars: 15 hours(2)Experiments, practical training and practical skills: 30 hours
2)Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, if it is deemed necessary,
the number of class hours per credit may be determined separately within the time
stipulated in Article 32, Paragraph1 of the Ibaraki University Regulations whichapplies mutatis mutandis in accordance with the provisions of Article 15-2 of the
Graduate School Regulations.
(Teaching Subjects, Number of Units, and Completion Methods)
Article 5
The courses and the number of credits for the common courses and major courses of the
Graduate School shall be as shown in Appendix 1.
2) The method of taking the course shall be as stipulated in the remarks column of theattached table.
(Course Registration)
Students must notify the Dean of the Graduate School at the beginning of each
Article 6semester of the courses they intend to take.
Article 7
Deletion(Special Provisions for Educational Methods)
Article 8
When it is recognized that there is a special need for education, classes or researchguidance may be provided at night or at a specific time or term.
(Examinations and Recognition of Credits)
Article 9
Unit credits for classes shall be approved based on examinations and other methods.
2) Those who were unable to take the final examination due to unavoidable
circumstances such as illness may be granted a make-up examination upon request.
(Enrollment in courses at other graduate schools or graduate schools, etc.)
Article 10Students may, when deemed necessary by their academic advisors, take courses fromother graduate schools with the permission of the Dean of the Graduate School
concerned.
2) With the permission of the Dean of the Graduate School, students may take courses
from other graduate schools with the permission of the graduate school concerned. In
this case, the Dean of the Graduate School shall consult with the Graduate School in- 22 -

advance on necessary matters.
3) Credits earned pursuant to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs may be
accepted as credits required for completion of the major up to a maximum of 15 credits.
(Research guidance at other graduate schools or research institutes)
Article 11
With the permission of the Dean of the Graduate School, students may receivenecessary research guidance at other graduate schools or research institutes. provided,
however, that the period of receiving such research guidance shall not exceed one year.
2) In the case of the preceding paragraph, the Dean of the Graduate School shallconsult with the relevant graduate school or research institute in advance onnecessary matters.
(Recognition of credits earned prior to enrollment)
Article 12
If the Dean of the Graduate School deems it to be educationally beneficial, credits
earned at the Graduate School or other graduate schools before the student enters the
Graduate School may be deemed to have been earned by taking courses at theGraduate School after entering the Graduate School.
2) The number of credits that can be deemed to have been earned pursuant to theprovisions of the preceding paragraph shall not exceed 15 credits for credits other thanthose earned at the Graduate School, except in the case of transfer and re-enrollment.
3) In addition to the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, procedures for therecognition of credits earned prior to enrollment shall be separately prescribed.
(Long-term students)
Article 13
When a student wishes to systematically complete the curriculum for a certain periodof time beyond the standard period of study due to circumstances such as having a job,he or she may be granted permission as a long-term student in accordance with the
Ibaraki University Graduate School of Long-Term Student Regulations.
2) In addition to what is stipulated in the preceding paragraph, necessary mattersregarding long-term students shall be separately prescribed.
(Grading)
The grade evaluation of exams or research reports, etc. for course subjects shall be
A rticle 14
based on a maximum score of 100 points, and A+ (90 points or more), A (80 points to 90
points), B (70 points to 80 points), C (60 points to 70 points) and D (less than 60 points),
and A+, A, B, and C are accepted.
(Submission and review of Thesis)
Article 15
The Thesis must be submitted to the Dean of the Graduate School with the consent of
the principal supervisor during the specified period.
2) The examination of the Thesis shall be in accordance with the Ibaraki University
Degree Regulations.
(Final Exam)
Article 16
The final examination shall be in accordance with the Ibaraki University Degree
Regulations.
(Completion Requirements)
Article 17
The requirements for completion are to be enrolled in the Graduate School for at least
two years, to have earned at least 30 credits in the subjects prescribed by the Graduate
School, to have received the necessary research guidance, and to pass the dissertation
examination and final examination. However, with regard to the period of enrollment,
it is sufficient for those who have made outstanding achievements to be enrolled in thegraduate school for at least one year.
(Miscellaneous)
Article 18
In addition to what is stipulated in these regulations, necessary matters shall be
determined by the Graduate School Committee.

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Form 2

Deadline (for students of April Admissions):

2024 / 4 / 19 (Fri.)

Deadline (for students of October Admissions):

2024 / 10 / 11 (Fri.)

指
導
教
員
届
Form for Reporting the Research Supervisor
年Year
茨城大学大学院農学研究科長

月日Month Day殿

To the Dean of the Graduate School of Agriculture ,Ibaraki University
年度入学

Admitted in the 20

academic year

学 生 番 号

Student ID number
氏

名

Signature
研究科在学中の指導教員及び論文題目について、下記のとおりお届けいたします。

The following is a report of the research supervisor and the thesis title at the school.

記
１．コアモジュール名Core Module

２．主指導教員名（1 名）Name of Main Supervisor (one person)

副指導教員名（2 名）Names of Assistant Supervisors (two person)

３．論文題目

Thesis title※ 指導教員及び副指導教員２名の署名を得てから提出すること
After obtaining the signature of a total of three supervisors and assistant supervisors,
submit- 24 -

年
Year

Fo rm 3

月日
Month Day指 導 教 員 変 更 願
Request for Approval to change Supervisor
農 学 専 攻 長

殿

To the Chairperson of the Major in Agricultural Science
届出者
茨城大学大学院農学研究科
the Graduate School of Agriculture
農学専攻
コース
Major in Agricultural Scinence
学生番号

courseStudent ID number
氏

名

Signature
指導教員を下記のとおり変更したいので、承認願います。
I would like to ask to change the supervisor as follows.
記
１．主指導教員名 Name of Main Supervisor
Previous：

Next：

２．副指導教員名 Names of Assistant Supervisors
Previous：

Next：

Previous：

Next：

３．変更年月日更理由 Date of change
年
月
日
Year
Month Day
変更理由 Reason of Change※ 変更する主指導教員または副指導教員に事前に了承を得てから提出すること
Before submission, you should be required to have an approval of the main supervisor
or assistant supervisor you change.

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For m 6

Date: (year) (month) (day)Application for Thesis Examination
To the Dean of the Graduate Schoolof Agriculture of Ibaraki University

ApplicantStudent ID Number:
Name:

Based on Article 4 of the Rules for Master’s Degrees of Ibaraki University, I hereby
apply for examination of my Master’s thesis. The following documents are attached:

1. Thesis :3 copies

2. Abstract of the thesis :Title of the thesis

Supervisor

Assistantsupervisors* Signatures are required.

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3 copies

Fo rm 7

Date: (year) (month) (day)Form for Changing the Thesis Title
To the Dean of the Graduate Schoolof Agriculture of Ibaraki University

ApplicantStudent ID Number:
Name:

Title stated in
the plan submitted

New Title

Supervisor

Assistantsupervisors* Signatures are required.

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Fo rm 8

Date:
Year / Month / Day

To the Chairperson of the

Major in Agricultural Science
Student ID Number:

Course:Name:

Report of Research Presentation at Academic conferences
I would like to report that I made a presentation as described below.
Name of theConference
Period andPeriod:Location

Location:

Title of the

Presentation

Abstract of the
Presentation（ If you need more
space, please check ☑
“See the Attached
Paper” and submit theabstract in anotherpaper.）

Supervisor□ See the Attached Paper（Name）(Note 1) Be sure to attach a copy of subscription document（eg. Email） issued by theconference committee.

(Note 2) Be sure to submit the report for each presentation.

(Note 3) If you submit your abstract with the attachment, be sure to include the title andpresenter (only include the first presenter or the responsible presenter) of thepresentaition..

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Fo rm 9

Date:
Year / Month / Day

To the Chairperson of the

Major in Agricultural Science
Student ID Number:

Course:Name:

List of Research Presentation at Academic conferences
I would like to report that I made a presentation during my enrollment period as
described below.

記
Name of the Conference

Period of theConference

Title

Supervisor- 29 -of thePresentation

Graduate School of Agriculture

Ibaraki University

3-21-1, Chuuo, Ami, Inashiki, Ibaraki, 300-0393
TEL: 029-888-8522
FAX: 029-888-8545

HP: https://www.agr.ibaraki.ac.jp/graduate/