Applied Marine Biology (AMB)
Course Timetable & Syllabus
2024～2025(Updated on April 1, 2024)

Faculty of Agriculture
Tohoku University

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Timetable for the AMB course

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AMB Course Curriculum

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Introduction to Aquatic Production

水圏環境コミュニケーション論

11

Introduction to Natural and Agricultural
Production

陸圏環境コミュニケーション論

12

ModernScience

現代における農と農学

13

Introduction to Physiology and Ecology

生理・生態学概論

14

An
Introduction
toInformation Processing

生物生産情報処理概論

15

Reading of Scientific Paper Ⅰ

科学論文講読Ⅰ

16

Reading of Scientific Paper Ⅱ

科学論文講読Ⅱ

17

Practice
Science

臨海実習

18

Physiology of Biological Resources

資源生物生理学

19

Animal Ecology and Ethology

資源動物生態学

20

Fish Genetics and Breeding Science

水産遺伝育種学

21

Field Practice of Marine Production
Ⅰ・Ⅱ

生産フィールド実習Ⅰ・Ⅱ

22

Fishery Science Practice Ⅰ ・ Ⅱ

学生実験Ⅰ・Ⅱ23

B a s i c C h e m i s t r y, P r a c t i c e

基礎化学実験

24

B a s i c B i o l o g y, P r a c t i c e

基礎生物学実験

25

Aquacultural Biology

水産増殖学

26

Agriculture

on

and

MarineAgricultural

Bioindustrial

Bio-resources2

Fisheries Biology and Ecology

水産資源生態学

27

Aquatic Plant Ecology

水圏植物生態学

28

Marine Biochemistry

水産化学

29

Biological Oceanography

生物海洋学

30

Applied Genetics in Aquatic Organisms

沿岸生物学

31

Aquatic Invertebrate Biology

水圏無脊椎動物学

32

Applied Aquatic Botany

水圏植物学

33

M a r i n e P r o d u c t Te c h n o l o g y

水産利用学

34

Seafood Management

水産食品管理学

35

Planktology

プランクトン学

36

Marine Coastal Ecology(Integrate Aquatic Biology)

沿岸環境学(水 族 生 理 生 態 遺 伝 学 )37

Marine Applied Biochemistry

海洋応用生物化学

38

Introduction to Fisheries Science

水産科学概論39

P r a c t i c a l Tr a i n i n g

実地研修

40

Marine Biology

海洋生物学

41

先端植物生命科学

42

応用動物・酪農科学概論

43

Food and Chemistry

食糧と化学

44

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f S h e l l f i s h P h y s i o l o g y

先端海洋生物生理学

45

Current
Science

topicsIntroduction to
Dairy Scienceof

Agricultural

AppliedAnimal

Plant
and

3

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f F i s h E c o l o g y

先端海洋生物生態学46

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f M a r i n e B i o t e c h n o l o g y( C u r r e n t To p i c s o f F i s h B i o c h e m i s t r y )先端海洋生物工学(先 端 海 洋 生 物 化 学 )47

先端地球海洋生態学(先 端 海 洋 生 物 遺 伝 学 )48

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f C o a s t a l E c o l o g y

先端沿岸生態学

49

Current
Biology

先端海洋分子生物学50

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f P l a n k t o n B i o l o g y

先端プランクトン学

51

Multidisciplinary Internship

学際インターンシップ

52

S c i e n c e , Te c h n o l o g y, a n d I n d u s t r y i nJapan

日本の産業と科学技術

53

C u r r e n t To p i c s o f G l o b a l M a r i n e E c o l o g y( C u r r e n t To p i c s
Organisms)

To p i c sofGenetics

of

Fish

in

Aquatic

Molecular

Important Notice: Information contained on this syllabus may besubject to change at the decision of the course instructor.
For any inquiries, please contact the office of the student affairs sectionof the Faculty of Agriculture (email: agr-kyom@grp.tohoku.ac.jp).

4Timetable 2024 授業時間割表 2024

General Education Subjects

8：50～10：20

10：30～12：00

Mon.
後
期
Fall Semester

2nd Semester

前期

Basic Japanese Ⅰ

物理学 A

生命と自然

Life and Nature
経済と社会

Fri.

歴史学

Basic Japanese Ⅰ
生理・生態学概論
Introduction to Physiology
and Ecology【Kawauchi C204】

HistoryFoundations of Calculus

16：20～17：50

Basic Japanese Ⅰ(Laboratory Tour)

Chemistry A

情報とデータの基礎

Information and Data
Literacy

解析学概論

Physics A

化学Ａ

Economy and Society

Thur.

Intensivecourse14：40～16：10(化学 B)(Chemistry B)

Tues.
Wed.

13：00～14：30

Specialized Subjects

地球物質科学

生命科学 A

Mineralogy, Petrology& Geochemistry
Basic Japanese Ⅰ

Biology A
学問論

Introduction of Academic
Learning

海外短期研修 A
Study-abroad Program A

Spring Semester

3rd SemesterMon.

生命科学 C
Biology C

Tues.

Basic Japanese Ⅱ

Wed.

(物理学 C)(解析学 B)(Physics C)

線形代数学概論

生命科学 B

Foundations of Linear
Algebra(Calculus B)

Biology B

Basic Japanese Ⅱ

Chemistry C

化学 C(物理学 B)

Thur.

自然科学総合実験(Physics B)
水圏無脊椎動物学

Introductory Science Experiments
現代における農と農学

Aquatic Invertebrate Biology

Fri.

【Lecture Room 9】 1st Quarter

IntensivecoursePractice on Marine Bio-resources Science

Modern Agricultureand Agricultural
Science

Basic Japanese Ⅱ

陸圏･水圏環境コミュニケーション論

Introduction to Aquatic
Production / Introduction
to Natural andAgricultural Production

臨海実習

水産遺伝育種学

Fish Genetics and Breeding scienceMon.

Fall Semester

4th Semester

後期【Lecture Room 8】 3rd Quarter

Tues.

Probability & Statistics

数理統計学

Intermediate Japanese

Wed.

Intermediate JapaneseIntermediate Japanese(常微分方程式論)

日本の産業と科学技術(Ordinary Differential
Equations)

Science, Technology
and Industry in Japan

スポーツ ASports A

体と健康

キャリア教育特別講義

Special Lecture of
Career Education

海洋生物学

Thur.

Marine Biology【Lecture Room 8】 4th Quarter
水産科学概論Introduction to
Fisheries ScienceFri.

【Lecture Room 8】

水圏植物学

Mon.

HealthApplied Aquatic Botany【Lecture Room 8】 1st Quarter

資源動物生態学

学際インターンシップ
Multidisciplinary Internship

Animal Ecology and Ethology【Lecture Room 8】 2nd Quarter

水圏植物生態学

Tues.

2nd Quarter

Aquatic Plant Ecology【Lecture Room 8】 1st Quarter
水産化学

Marine Biochemistry【Lecture Room 8】 2nd Quarter
科学論文講読 I

前期

Reading of Scientific Paper I

Spring Semester

5th Semester【Each Laboratory】
1st Quarter

Wed.

プランクトン学 Planktology

学生実験 I・基礎化学実験・基礎生物学実験

Fishery Science Practice I/Basic Chemistry,
Practice/Basic Biology, Practice【Student Laboratory】【Lecture Room 8】 2nd Quarter
科学論文講読 II

Reading of Scientific Paper II【Each Laboratory】
1st Quarter

Thur.

資源生物生理学 Physiology of Biological Resources【Lecture Room 9】 2nd Quarter

沿岸環境学 Marine Coastal Ecology (Available in 2025)

Fri.
Intensivecourse【Lecture Room 8】 1st Quarter

水産増殖学

Aquacultural Biology【Lecture Room 10】 2nd Quarter
生産フィールド実習 I Field Practice of Marine Production I

58：50～10：20

10：30～12：00

13：00～14：30

14：40〜16：10

16：20～17：50

水産資源生態学 Fisheries Biology aｎd Ecology

Mon.

【Lecture Room 8】 3rd Quarter

沿岸生物学 Applied Genetics in Aquatic Organisms【Lecture Room 9】 4th Quarter
生物生産情報処理概論

Fall Semester

6th Semester

後
期

Tues.

Wed.

Thur.

Fri.

An Introduction to Bioindustrial Information Processing【Lecture Room 9】 3rd Quarter
水産利用学Marine Product Technology (Available in 2024)【Lecture Room 9】 3rd Quarter

学生実験 II・基礎化学実験・基礎生物学実験

Fishery Science Practice II/Basic Chemistry,
Practice/Basic Biology, Practice【Student Laboratory】

先端海洋生物工学 /先端海洋分子生物学
Current topics of Marine Biotechnology/
Current topics of Fish Molecular Biology【Lecture Room 8】 3rd Quarter
生物海洋学 Biological Oceanography【Lecture Room 9】 3rd Quarter

Intensivecourse

実地研修 Practical TrainingMon.
先端プランクトン学

Tues.

Wed.

Current topics of Plankton Biology【Lecture Room 9】 1st Quarter
水産食品管理学

先端植物生命科学

Seafood Management

Current topics of Agricultural Plant Science【Lecture Room 8】 1st Quarter【Lecture Room 9】1st Quarter

先端沿岸生態学

Current topics of Coastal Ecology

前期【Lecture Room 9】 2nd Quarter

Spring Semester

7th Semester

先端海洋生物生理学

食糧と化学 Food and Chemistry

Current topics of Shellfish Physiology
Thur.

【Lecture Room 9】1st Quarter【Lecture Room 9】 1st Quarter
先端海洋生物生態学

Current topics of Fish Ecology【Lecture Room 10】 2nd Quarter

応用動物・酪農科学概論

Introduction to Applied Animal and Dairy
Science【Lecture Room 9】 1st Quarter

Fri.

先端地球海洋生態学

Current Topics in Global Marine Ecology【Lecture Room 9】 2nd Quarter

生産フィールド実習 II Field Practice of Marine Production II

IntensivecourseFall

8th Semester

後期

海洋応用生物化学 Marine Applied Biochemistry

Mon.
to
Wed.

卒業論文

Graduation Thesis

Thur.
Fri.
Mon.
Tues.

卒業論文

Graduation Thesis
先端植物生命科学

前期

Current topics of Agricultural Plant Science

Wed.

Spring Semester

9th Semester

Thur.

【Lecture Room 9】1st Quarter

食糧と化学 Food and Chemistry

卒業論文【Lecture Room 9】1st Quarter

Graduation Thesis

卒業論文

Graduation Thesis

応用動物・酪農科学概論

Introduction to Applied Animal and Dairy
ScienceFri.
Intensivecourse【Lecture Room 9】 1st Quarter

海洋応用生物化学 Marine Applied Biochemistry

The following subjects are available in 2025. 以下の科目は 2025 年度に開講します。
沿岸環境学 Marine Coastal Ecology, 資源環境経済学概論 Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics, 応用生物化学 Applied Biological
Chemistry6

AMB Course curriculum Taught in English
Subjects
Introduction to Academic Learning
学問論

History
歴史学

Economy and Society
経済と社会Foundations of Linear Algebra
線形代数学概論

Foundations of Calculus
解析学概論Life and Nature
生命と自然

Introductory Science Experiments
自然科学総合実験

AMB 英語コースカリキュラム
Credits

Instructors

year

Y.Watanabe

1stG. Clinton

1st

J. Ryan

1st

X. Dahan

2nd

X. Dahan

1stS. Katayama

1stN. Nakamura et al.

2ndSports A

2nd

スポーツA

HealthR. Nagatomi

2nd

DAHAN Xavier

1st

国際事情

TBA

1st

国際教養PBLM. TAKAHASHI

1st

国際教養特定課題

C. SUEMATSU/
Y. WATABE

1st

文化理解

T. FUJIMOTO

1st

Y. SAKAMOTO/
N. KOJIMA/
M. MUSHIAKE

1st

多文化間コミュニケーション

HUJA BACKLEY

1st

多文化PBLM. KOJIMA

1st

多文化特定課題

TBA

1st

グローバル学習

TBA

1st

体と健康

Information and Data Literacy
情報とデータの基礎

Understanding International Issues
PBL in Global Issues
Special Topics on Global Issues
Understanding Culture
Exploring Culture and Society
文化と社会の探求

Multicultural Communication
PBL in Multicultural Environment
Special Topics on Multicultural Society
Global Seminar
Global Career

K. TAKEUCHI/
Y. YONEZAWA
Global Leadership Development through K. SUEMATSU/
Y. WATABE/PBL
Y. WATANABE
グローバルPBL
K. YAMAMOTO/
Special Topics on Global Leadership
グローバル特定課題
M. TASHIRO
Study-abroad Semester
TBA
キャリア関連学習

海外長期研修Study-abroad Program A

1st
1st
1st
1st

D. Mott

1st

T. Koike

2nd

カレント・トピックス

TBA

1st

Basic Japanese 1

N. Sugaya et al.

1st

Basic Japanese 2

N. Sugaya et al.

1st

Intermediate Japanese

A. Uchiyama et al.

2nd

海外短期研修（基礎A）

Special Lecture of Career Education
キャリア教育特別講義

Current Topics

7

Categories
Foundations
Navigating Academia
Foundations
Humanities
Foundations
Social Sciences
Foundations
Natural Sciences
Foundations
Natural Sciences
Foundations
Transdisciplinary Subjects
Foundations
Transdisciplinary Subjects
Foundations
Transdisciplinary Subjects
Health Sciences
Foundations
Transdisciplinary Subjects
Health Sciences
Advanced Subjects
Information
ScienceTechnology Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education

Obligatory

Reference

2
2
2
2
2
国費学生必修

2
2
1
2
and 2
2
2
2
2

Advanced Subjects
International Education

2

Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education

2
2
2
2
2

Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
International Education
Advanced Subjects
Career Education
Advanced Subjects
Current Topics
Languages
Japanese
Languages
Japanese
Languages
Japanese

Elective

2
2
1～6
1～2
2

国費学生必修1～2
4
3
3

You may instead select 3
subjects (3 credits) fromthe General Education

Japanese A-J classes.

Probability & Statistics

R.Ohno2nd

T.Koike

1st

D. Mott

1st

D. Mott

1st

T.Ichinose

1st

T. Ichinose

1st

K. Inaba

1stBreedlove

1st

M. Ikeda

1st

C. Yonezawa et al.

1st

The field of all
Agriculture 全分野

1stCheryl Ames

1st

Y. Sakai

3rd

H. Yokoi et al.

2nd

H. Yokoi et al.

2nd

臨海実習

M. Ikeda

1stGraduation Thesis

Instruction teacher

卒業論文

教授・准教授4th

Cheryl Ames

2nd

S. Katayama

2nd

M. Nakajima

2nd

M. Ikeda

2nd

M. Ikeda

3rd

H. Yokoi et al.

2rd

H. Yokoi et al.

3rd

数理統計学

Physics Ａ
物理学A

Chemistry A
化学A

Chemistry C
化学C

Biology A
生命科学A

Biology B
生命科学B

Biology C
生命科学C

Mineralogy, Petrology & Geochemistry
地球物質科学

Introduction to Aquatic Production
水圏環境コミュニケーション論

Introduction to Natural and Agricultural Production
陸圏環境コミュニケーション論

Modern Agriculture and Agricultural Science
現代における農と農学

Introduction to Physiology and Ecology
生理・生態学概論

An Introduction to Bioindustrial Information
Processing 生物生産情報処理概論
Reading of Scientific Paper I
科学論文講読I

Reading of Scientific Paper II
科学論文講読II

Practice on Marine Bio-resources Science

Physiology of Biological Resources
資源生物生理学

Animal Ecology and Ethology
資源動物生態学

Fish Genetics and Breeding science
水産遺伝育種学

Field Practice of Marine Production I
生産フィールド実習Ⅰ

Field Practice of Marine Production II
生産フィールド実習Ⅱ

Fishery Science Practice I
学生実験Ⅰ

Fishery Science Practice II
学生実験Ⅱ

Basic Chemistry, Practice
基礎化学実験

Basic Biology, Practice
基礎生物学実験

Aquacultural Biology
水産増殖学

Fisheries Biology aｎd Ecology
水産資源生態学

Aquatic Plant Ecology
水圏植物生態学

Marine Biochemistry
水産化学

Biological Oceanography
生物海洋学

Applied Genetics in Aquatic Organisms
沿岸生物学

Aquatic Invertebrate Biology
水圏無脊椎動物学

2nd
3rd
2nd
3rd

H. Yokoi et al.
H. Yokoi et al.
T. Unuma

2rd

S. Katayama

3rd

M. Aoki

2rd

T. Nakano

2nd

W. Sato-Okoshi

3rd

M. Ikeda

3rd

K. Nagasawa

1st

8

Basics of Discipline
Basics of Mathematics
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Physics
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Chemistry
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Chemistry
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Biology
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Biology
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Biology
Basics of Discipline
Basics of Earth and Space Science
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Faculty Common Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Academic Common Subject
Specialized Subjects
Academic Common Subject
Specialized Subjects
Academic Common Subject
Specialized Subjects
Academic Common Subject
Specialized Subjects
Academic Common Subject
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Academic Common Subject
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Academic Common Subject
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Academic Common Subject
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Academic Common Subject
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Academic group Common Subject

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Academic group Common Subject

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Academic group Common Subject

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Academic group Common Subject

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Academic group Common Subject

Specialized Subjects

Academic group Common Subject

Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects

2
2
2
2
2
2
Substitute for Modern
Scholarship2

現代学問論読替

2
Joint class1

日本人と共修Joint class1

日本人と共修Joint class2

日本人と共修2
2
Joint class1

日本人と共修Joint class1

日本人と共修Joint class日本人と共修

Intensive course

1

集中講義

10
2
2
2
1

Joint class 日本人と共修 Intensive course

1

Joint class日本人と共修
Intensive course

集中講義
集中講義

Joint class4

日本人と共修Joint class6

日本人と共修Joint class1

日本人と共修Joint class1

日本人と共修

2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Applied Aquatic Botany
水圏植物学

Marine Product Technology
水産利用学

Seafood Management
水産食品管理学

Planktology
プランクトン学

Marine Coastal Ecology
沿岸環境学（2023.10入学者より）Marine Applied Biochemistry
海洋応用生物化学

2rd

T. Nakano

3rd

Cheryl Ames

3rd

G. Nishitani

2nd

T. Fujii

2nd

Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects

2

M. Nishikawa

3rd or Specialized Subjects
4th
Technical field Subjects

1

Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects
Specialized Subjectsnd2
Current subject
Specialized Subjectsrd3
Current subject
Specialized Subjectsnd2
Current subject
3rd or Specialized Subjects
4th
Current subject
3rd or Specialized Subjects
4th
Current subjectrd
3 or Specialized Subjects
4th
Current subject
3rd or Specialized Subjects
4th
Current subject
3rd or Specialized Subjects
4th
Current subject
Specialized Subjectsrd3
Current subject
Specialized Subjectsrd3
Current subject

Related Subjects
関連科目

Introduction to Fisheries Science

H. Yokoi et al

水産科学概論

Practical Training

H. Yokoi et al.

実地研修

Marine Biology
海洋生物学

Cheryl Ames

Current topics of Agricultural Plant Science

植物生命科学コース代表

先端植物生命科学

Introduction to Resource and Environmental
Economics 資源環境経済学概論
Introduction to Applied Animal and Dairy Science
応用動物・酪農科学概論

Applied Biological Chemistry

農業経済学コース代表

動物生命科学コース代表

生物化学コース代表

応用生物化学

Food and Chemistry

生命化学コース代表

食糧と化学

Current topics of Shellfish Physiology

K. Nagasawa

先端海洋生物生理学

Current topics of Fish Ecology

H. Murakami

先端海洋生物生態学

Current topics of Marine Biotechnology
先端海洋生物工学（2023.10入学者より）

Current topics in Global Marine Ecology
先端地球海洋生態学（2023.10入学者より）

Current topics of Coastal Ecology
先端沿岸生態学

Current topics of Fish Molecular Biology
先端海洋分子生物学

Current topics of Plankton Biology
先端プランクトン学

Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects
Specialized Subjects
Technical field Subjects

M. Aoki

2
2

available in 2024

22
available in 2025
Previous subject title:(Integrate Aquatic Biology
水族生理生態遺伝学)
Every other year 隔年開講

Intensive course
集中講義

4
2
1
2
Every other year

2

隔年開講

Every other year

2

隔年開講

Every other year

2

隔年開講

Every other year

2

隔年開講

Every other year

2

隔年開講

1
1

H. Yokoi

3rdSpecialized Subjects
Current subject

1

T. Fujii

3rd

Specialized Subjects
Current subject

1

H. Suzuki

3rd

H. Yokoi

3rd

G. Nishitani

3rdSpecialized Subjects
Current subject
Specialized Subjects
Current subject
Specialized Subjects
Current subject

Previous subject title:(Current topics of Fish
Biochemistry
先端海洋生物化学)
Previous subject title:(Current topics of Genetics in
Aquatic Organisms
先端海洋生物遺伝学)

1
1
1

Free Elective Specialized Subjects (These two subjects do not count towards the 134 minimum credits for graduation.)
Subjects
理工系学際基礎セミナー
Fundamentals of Interdisciplinary STEM Seminar
Science, Technology and Industry in Japan
日本の産業と科学技術

Multidisciplinary Internship
学際インターンシップ

Graduation Requirements

Instructors

year

Categories

X. Dahan et al.

1stGeneral Education Expansion Subjects

Y. Watanabe

2nd

S. Katayama et al

2ndSpecialized Subjects
Specialized Subjects

自由聴講科目
Credits
Reference
Obligatory Elective

1※国費学生は必修、私費学生
は履修を強く推奨する1

国費学生必修

1

Intensive course
集中講義
国費学生必修

卒業条件

The minimum number of credits required for graduation is 134. 134 単位以上
1. A minimum of 111 credits from obligatory subjects(Including 49 credits of general education subjects)
49 単位を含む）

2. A minimum of 23 credits from elective specialized subjects 専門選択科目23単位以上

Minimum credits for graduation

卒業に要する最少単位(1) General Education Subjects 全学教育科目

9

必修科目 111 単位以上（全学教育科目

Subjects

Credits

Foundations

Introduction to Academic Learning 学問論

2

基盤科目

Humanities 人文科学

2

Social Sciences 社会科学

2

Natural Sciences 自然科学

4Transdisciplinary Subjects 学際科目

7

Subtotal

17

Advanced

Information Science 情報教育

2

Subjects

International/Career/Current Topics

4

先進科目

国際教育／キャリア教育／カレント・トピックス
Subtotal

6

Languages

Japanese 日本語

10

言語科目

Subtotal

10

Basics of

Basics of Mathematics 基礎数学

2

Discipline

Basics of Physics 基礎物理学

2

学術基礎科

Basics of Chemistry 基礎化学

4目

Basics of Biology 基礎生物学

6

Basics of Earth and Space Science2

Cooperative Innovation Program in Science, Engineering, andAgriculture
for Leading Sustainable and Diverse Industry and Society by
Digital Globalization
The FGL program has been selected by MEXT for a new program
aimed at governmentsponsored students. As a result, starting in FY
2021, FGL will be able to accept 8 governmentsponsored students eachyear for three years. The objective of this program is to create an
educational system based on cooperation between three undergraduate
schools that will foster leaders in the field of global sustainable anddiverse industry and society while driving innovation in university
education.
Those who enter FGL as government-sponsored students will also
belong to this new program. Therefore, in addition to the curricula oftheir undergraduate schools, the government-sponsored students will
have to fulfill the requirements of this program as well. The program
requirements (i.e. requirements for receiving government sponsorship)consist of nine or ten credits in the below six subjects. For details of eachsubject, please see the syllabus. (From 1. to 3. below are General
Education subjects. In the above table, they are indicated by an asterisk(*) to the right of the subject names.)
1. Study Abroad Program A [1 credits] — General Education Subjects
2. Introduction to Academic Learning [2 credits] — General Education
Subjects
3. Life and Nature (Study of Nature, Life and Technology) [2 credits] —General Education Subjects
4. Science, Technology, and Industry in Japan [1 credit] — Specialized
Subjects
5. Multidisciplinary Internship [1 credit] — Specialized Subjects
6. Digital Entrepreneurship Seminar [2 credits] — General Education
Subjects

基礎宇宙地球科学
Subtotal

16

Total

49

(2) Specialized Subjects 専門教育科目
Subjects

Faculty Common Subjects 学部共通科目
Academic Common Subjects 学科共通科目
Academic Group Common Subjects 学科目群共通科目
Technical Field Subjects 専門領域科目
Current Subjects カレント科目
Total

The credits acquired in each semester (example)
Semester
2nd -3rd Semester
4th -5th Semester
6th -7th Semester
8th-9th Semester
Related Subjects
Total

Obligatory

19
16
12
0
15
62

Elective*

(2)
(4)

(17)
(7)
23

Total

Comments*23 or more elective credits

must be acquired from amongthe 30 elective credits listed inparentheses.

選択科目は、括弧の中から 23 単位以上修得
すること。

85

各セメスターの取得単位（例）Obligatory: Including Practice on Marine Bio-resources Science 臨海実習を含む
Elective
Obligatory: Including Field Practice of Marine Production 生産フィールド実習を含む
Elective
Obligatory: Including Field Practice of Marine Production 生産フィールド実習を含む
Elective
Obligatory: Graduation Thesis

Credits

7
2
21
10
24
14
10
88

10

Subject
Instructor(Post)
Position
Subject
Numbering

Introduction to Aquatic Production（水圏環境コミュニケーション論）
M. Ikeda (Prof.)
T. Fujii (Associate Prof.)

Day/Period

Fri./4th

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)
AAL-APS202B

1. Class subject
Biological productivity in aquatic zone and restoration from tsunami disaster

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

1st-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

3

Language
Used inCourseEnglish/Japanese

2. Object and summary of class
Onagawa Town was one of the most prosperous fishing ports in Japan. However, the 9.0- magnitude TohokuPacific Ocean Earthquake generated a tsunami as high as 15 meters in Onagawa, which caused the town to subside by
1 meter, and completely destroyed its central area. The ria coast of Onagawa and coastal region along the Pacific
Ocean had been severely stricken by the tsunami. Various coastal organisms have acclimated to tsunami perturbations
and survived in the area. In order to promote reconstruction of tsunami-stricken areas such as Onagawa with respect toaquatic production (fish catching, aquaculture and fishery processing), it might be a promising measure toscientifically focus on the adaptability of coastal ecosystems in the area against tsunami perturbations, and to raise
public awareness of the uniqueness of the coastal ecosystems and biodiversity. This subject highlights tsunami
damage and the circumstance of reconstruction in Onagawa Town including coastal ecosystems, and brings tounderstand the importance of constructing new relationships between natural biological productivity and humanactivity. Field lecture will be held in May in Onagawa Town with a one-day trip. Classroom lecture will be held in
June at Aobayama Campus. More details will be announced through the Google Classroom.
3. Keywords
marine biodiversity, fisheries, aquaculture, tsunami disaster, reconstruction,
4. Goal of study
At the end of the semester, students will
-understand about tsunami disaster.
-understand the importance of the relationship between natural aquatic production and human activity.
-understand sustainable biological productivity and the application to reconstruction of human society.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class・ Introduction to studies of marine science, biological productivity and restoration
・ Field lecture about tsunami damage, the restoration of coastal ecosystems, and the circumstance ofreconstruction in Onagawa Town (including Onagawa Field Center)・ Class room lecture
・ Group discussion
6. Preparation
For more information, note our announcement in the curriculum guidance during the first week of April.
7. Record end evaluation method
・ Attendance: 40%
・ Activeness: 20%
・ Report: 40%
8. Textbook and references
Preparing textbook
9. Self study
None
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Contact e-mail address:
・ Ikeda: minoru.ikeda.a6@tohoku.ac.jp

11Subject
Instructor(Post)
Position
Subject
Numbering

Introduction to Natural andAgricultural Production（陸圏環境コミュニケーション論）
Professors of Field Science Center etc(Prof.)

Day/Period

Fri./4th

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

1st-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

3

Language
Used inCourseAAL-OAG201B

English/Japanese

1. Class subject
Ecosystems including forest, grassland, farmland, paddy field and biological productivity
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to get understanding of agronomical thinking and sustainable biological productivity
through 1 day filed trip, classroom lectures and discussion time. Field trip will be held in May and the destination is
the Integrated Terrestrial Field Station (Kawatabi in Naruko area). Classroom lecture will be held in May and June.
3. Keywords
agronomical science, integrated terrestrial field, ecosystem, environmental issues, animal waste treatment,
grasslands, farmlands, soil science, forestry
4. Goal of study
At the end of the semester, students will
-experience about fundamental field science-understand agronomical thinking-understand sustainable biological productivity
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1-5. Introduction to Agronomical science (Profs. of Field Science Center)
6. Field lecture about forest ecosystem (Profs. of Forest Ecology)
7. Field lecture about farmlands on hilly and mountainous area (Profs. of Environmental Crop Science)
8. Field lecture about grasslands, farm animals and environmental issues (Profs. of Land Ecology)
9.Field lecture about animal waste treatment, biogas production and recycling system(Profs. of Sustainable Environmental Biology)
10. Field lecture about andosol (volcanic ash soil) and environmental issues on farmland(Profs. of Environmental Crop Science)
11. Field lecture about management of animal feeding and animal welfare (Profs. of Land Ecology)
12. Field observations for integrated terrestrial field (Profs. of Field Science Center)
13. Group discussion (Profs. of Field Science Center)
14. Class room lecture about agriculture and ecosystem (Profs. of Field Science Center)
15. Class room lecture about spatial science and agronomy (Profs. of Field Science and Technology for Society)6. Preparation
Read books related on agronomy, soil science, animal science, forest science and environmental science before thefield trip.
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance and participation for field trip (40%)
Attendance and participation for classes (30%)
Report about field trip (30%)
8. Textbook and references
URL: http://www.agri.tohoku.ac.jp/kawatabi/index.html
9. Self study
Write a report after the field trip. Write down what did you see, what did you feel. We welcome your consideration
based on the group discussion.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Field trip will be held in May (Fri.), 8:00 - 18:30. Gathering Spot is Aobayama Campus (Aobayama Commons) .
Please carry rain cape, protection against cold weather, insurance card and lunch to field trip.
E-mail address: chinatsu@tohoku.ac.jp

12Subject

Modern Agriculture and Agricultural
Science（現代における農と農学）

Day/Period

Fri./3rd

ObjectAMB

Instructor(Post)

K. Sato (Prof.) et al

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

1st-year
students

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Credits

2

Semester3

Subject
Numbering

AAL-OAG203B

Language
Used inCourseEnglish/Japanese

1. Class subject
Grasp of problems according to water, foods, energy, biomaterials, environment and health
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to let participants understand and grasp the many agricultural problems such as water,
foods, energy, biomaterials, environment and health through the unique lecture with laboratory tours. Students can go
to more than 30 laboratories (about 3/4 of all lab. of our faculty) in the course to know and understand thecharacteristics of each laboratory’s state of education and research.
Students will increase knowledge step by step through explanation of stuffs and discussion with each other.
3. Keywords
4. Goal of study
At the end of the semester, students will
-have basic knowledge about the agricultural science including the academic field of plant science, animal science,
fishery science, agricultural chemistry, food science at present stage in our faculty.
-have deeper understanding of the strategy for survival of humans in the future by utilizing the agriculture at highlevels.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The education and research of our Faculty of Agriculture, and the Graduate School of Agricultural Science areoperating in the six different fields of plant science, material environmental economy, applied animal science, marine
bioscience, biochemistry and bioscience. In the lecture, we will explain the dairy situation in each laboratory including
laboratory tours style.
Students will be separated into six groups and will take a lecture by stuffs of the lab. in the rotation system. Eachstudent can visit one to four laboratories in one day.
1. Guidance “Introduction of agricultural sciences”
2-15. Visit to six courses of Plant Science, Resource Environmental Economics, Applied Animal Science, Applied
Marine Biology, Biochemistry, and Biological Chemistry
16. Examination
6. Preparation
7. Record end evaluation method
Students must attend the laboratory tour more than 60% and take an examination (40%) of the last day.
8. Textbook and references
Textbook and references will be notified at the class.
9. Self study
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students who have some questions can visit to ask to each laboratory until 18:00 after lecture time.
Contact persons will be notified at the class.
Contact: kan.sato.d8@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject
Instructor(Post)
Position
Subject
Numbering

Introduction to Physiology and Ecology（生理・生態学概論）
Cheryl L Ames
(Prof.)

Day/Period

Fri./2nd

ObjectAMB

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

1st-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

2

Language
Used inCourseEnglishFaculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

ABS-APS235E

1. Class subject:
Introduction to Physiology and Ecology: a general introduction to physiology and marine ecology.
2. Object and summary of class:A beginner course in the basics of writing about marine physiology and ecology. Through reading, writing andpresentations, students will gain broad basic knowledge of the functional organization of animals (e.g., evolution, nervous
systems) with an emphasis on the marine realm.
3. Keywords:
Nervous system, hormones, life functions, evolution, biodiversity, marine ecosystems, marine resources
4. Goal of study:
Master the basics of physiology and ecology for future application to Applied Marine Biology specialist topics andcourses.
5. Course contents and class schedule(1) Introduction. Basic principles of marine physiology, metabolism and ecology.
(2) Marine animal biodiversity: bathymetric distribution of marine animals.
(3-4) Phylogenetic and evolutionary adaptations of marine animals.
(5-6) The nervous system. 1. Neuron structure & function.
(7-8) The nervous system. 2. Sensory systems.
(9) Mid-term report and examination.
(10-11) The endocrine system. Cell signaling and hormones.
(12) Harvesting Living Marine Resources(13) The Coral Reef Ecosystem(14) Final report, presentation(15) Final examination.
6. Preparation:
All students should complete weekly reading and writing assignments prior to each class. By identifying areas ofdifficulty, each student should aim to improve understanding of the course content.
7. Record and evaluation method:
Attendance and participation during lectures (25%); Reports/quizzes and end-of-term examination (75%)
8. Textbook and references:
Primary reading(s) (students can purchase or borrow a copy from campus library): Morrissey et al. (2018). Introduction to
the Biology of Marine Life (Jones & Bartlett Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access, 11th. ed.) ISBN-13: 978-1-284-090505. Secondary reading(s): Levinton, JS (2018). Marine Biology: Function, Biodiversity, Ecology (Oxford University Press
5th. ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0190625276; Moyes, C.D. & Schulte, P.M. (2016). Principles of Animal Physiology (Pearson, San
Francisco, 3rd. ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0321838179.
9. Self-study:
There is much to learn about these topics. Students are encouraged to review their lecture notes soon after class. Eachlecture will start with a discussion and/quiz of the previous lecture to ensure students have a fundamental grasp of the course
content, which is required to pass the quizzes/examinations.

10. Practical business

11. In addition: This course covers a broad range of topics. Later courses will explore these topics more deeply. Questions
should be addressed to the lecturer directly during or after lecture, or during office hours. ames.cheryl.lynn.a1@tohoku.ac.jp

14Instructor(Post)An Introduction to Bioindustrial
Information Processing（生物生産情報処理概論）
Y. Sakai(Associate Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS336E

Subject

Day/Period

3rd Quarter
Tue./1st-2nd

ObjectAMB

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Introduction to fundamentals of methods for processing biological sequence data
2. Object and summary of class
The first half deals with the methods for computing the similarity between two or more biological sequences, andthe remaining half introduces various methods for other types of sequence processing.
3. Keywords
biological sequence, string, similarity, alignment, phylogenetic tree, gene mapping, short read assembly
4. Goal of study
The goal is to understand the theoretical background with respect to validity or limitation of computer processing of
biological sequences.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1 Preliminaries
2 Similarity between sequences
3 Pairwise alignment (global alignment)
4 Pairwise alignment (local alignment and alignment with affine gap penalty)
5 Multiple alignment (star alignment)
6 Multiple alignment (progressive method)
7 Amino acid substitution matrix
8 BLAST
9 PSI-BLAST and HMM
10 Phylogenetic tree (ultra-metric tree and additive tree)
11 Phylogenetic tree (UPGMA and NJ method)
12 Gene mapping
13 Short read assembly (with reference sequence)
14 Short read assembly (de novo)
15 Suggested answers of the term paper
6. Preparation
Prepare for the next lesson by conducting a Web search on the topic words related to the lesson.
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance: 20%
Term paper: 80%
8. Textbook and references
Recommended book:
Dan Gusfield, ‘‘Algorithms on Strings, Trees, and Sequences’’, Cambridge University Press (1997)
9. Self study
Review the previous lesson using the handout.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office hours: 16:30-18:00 Mon-Wed, and Fri at Room E410
E-mail address: yoshifumi.sakai.c7@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject

Reading of Scientific Paper I（科学論文講読 I）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering1.

1st Quarter
Wed./2nd
Specialized
Subjects

AAL-APS301B

Class subject

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish/JapaneseReading scientific papers in English
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to let students understand the composition and critical reading of scientific paper.
3. Keywords
Critical reading, discussion
4. Goal of study-

Students will
have practical capability to read scientific paper in marine biology.
have knowledge of technical terms on studying field of marine biology.

5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The course will be conducted by AMB laboratories.
Students will take a class in each laboratory three to four times
Scientific paper to read will be provided from each laboratory
The format of a class follows an instruction of instructor of each laboratory
6. Preparation
Read the parts to be dealt in each class in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
The academic achievement will be evaluated by attendance and understanding of class subject of each laboratory.
8. Textbook and references
Scientific paper to read will be provided by each laboratory in advance and students may be recommended toprepare well.
9. Self study
Read the related scientific articles in each field.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students may visit the instructor of each class anytime.

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Reading of Scientific Paper II（科学論文講読 II）

Subject

Day/Period

1st Quarter
Thur./2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

1.

Categories

ObjectPreferable
Participants

Class subject

2nd year
students

Credits

1

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseAAL-APS302B

AMB

English/Japanese

Reading scientific papers in English
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to let students understand the composition and critical reading of scientific paper.
3. Keywords
Critical reading, discussion
4. Goal of study-

Students will
have practical capability to read scientific paper in marine biology.
have knowledge of technical terms on studying field of marine biology.

5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The course will be conducted by AMB laboratories.
Students will take a class in each laboratory three to four times
Scientific paper to read will be provided from each laboratory
The format of a class follows an instruction of instructor of each laboratory
6. Preparation
Read the parts to be dealt in each class in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
The academic achievement will be evaluated by attendance and understanding of class subject of each laboratory.
8. Textbook and references
Scientific paper to read will be provided by each laboratory in advance and students may be recommended toprepare well.
9. Self study
Read the related scientific articles in each field.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students may visit the instructor of each class anytime.

17Instructor(Post)

Practice on Marine Bio-resources
Science （臨海実習）
M. Ikeda (Prof)
T. Fujii (Associate Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject

Subject
Numbering

Day/Period
Categories

Intensive
CourseSpecialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

1st-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

3

Language
Used inCourseAAL-APS410B

English/Japanese

1. Class subject
Observation of marine biodiversity and understanding the importance for sustainable productions.
2. Object and summary of class
To understand the importance of marine biodiversity.
(1) Field trip to the rocky intertidal area and observation of the biodiversity.
(2) Observation of early development of marine invertebrates
3. Keywords
marine ecosystem, biodiversity, production, aquaculture
4. Goal of study
Students will be able to understand the importance for marine biodiversity through the observation of species
diversity and development of marine organisms.
5. Contents and progress schedule of classThree days in 2nd semester (September) Days 1-2:Field trip to the rocky intertidal area and survey the biodiversity.
 Days 3: Observation of early development of marine invertebrates.

6. Preparation
More details will be announced through the Google Classroom.
7. Record end evaluation method Attendance: 40%
 Activeness: 20%
 Report: 40%
8. Textbook and references
Preparing textbook
9. Self study
None
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Contact e-mail address:
 Ikeda: minoru.ikeda.a6@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject

Physiology of Biological Resources（資源生物生理学）

Day/Period

2nd quarter
Thur./1st~2nd

ObjectAMB

Instructor(Post)

Cheryl L Ames
(Prof.)

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Credits

2

Semester

5

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS338E

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject: Physiology of Biological Resources
2. Object and summary of class: This course provides a fundamental overview of the physiological requirements permitting
marine animals to exist and reproduce within a host of environments often differing from their internal states.
3. Keywords: Neuroendocrinology, sensory systems, repair, sexual reproduction.
4. Goal of study: Develop an understanding of the varied ways and means by which cells in a multicellular organism
communicate to maintain the organism's integrity and ensure the production of a new generation. Develop a solid grasp of
the concept of homeostasis and its application in neuroendocrine regulation, sensory perception, repair and sexual
reproduction. Gain a practical understanding of the differences between phylogenetics of gene trees (amino acid sequences)in comparisons with species trees (nucleotide sequences).
5. Course contents and class schedule(1-4) Neurophysiology.
Neurophysiology and classification of chemical transmitters. Reception by target cells. Process of receptor cell receipt andinformation transmission. Action potentials. Origin of the nervous system. Neurons and support cells.
(5-7) Neuroendocrinology.
Hormones (e.g., thyroid hormone, growth hormone, and insulin), the organs and glands that secrete them, and their actions
on different organ systems in the body.
(8). Mid-term report and examination.
(9-11). Sensory perception. Chemoreception, photoreception and mechanoreception. Comparisons between marine
invertebrates and mammals. Sensory cells.
(13-14). Endocrinology of reproduction. Sex hormones. Reproduction and determination of sex. Gonad structure and thedevelopment of gametes. Sex, reproduction and the environment. Control of sex and maturity, courtship, and spawning.
Comparisons between marine invertebrates and mammals.
(15). Final report, presentations, examination.
6. Preparation: All students should complete weekly reading and writing assignments prior to each class. By identifying
areas of difficulty, each student should aim to improve understanding of the course content.
7. Record and evaluation method: Attendance and participation during lectures (25%); Reports/quizzes and end-of-term
examination (75%)
8. Textbook and references: Primary reading(s) (students must purchase or borrow a copy from campus library): Moyes,
C.D. & Schulte, P.M. (2015). Principles of Animal Physiology. (Pearson, San Francisco, 3rd. ed.). ISBN-13:
978-0321838179; Taiz, L et al. (2018). Fundamentals of Plant Physiology. ISBN-13: 978-1605357904. Secondary
reading(s): Morrissey et al. (2016). Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life. 11th. ed. (Jones & Bartlett Includes Navigate
2 Advantage Access) ISBN-13: 978-1-284-09050-5. Ingrouille, M (2006). Plants: Diversity and Evolution. ISBN-13:
978-0521794336. Helfman, G (2009). The Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology. ISBN-13:
978-1405124942. Brusca et al. (2016). The Invertebrates: A synthesis. 3rd Edition. (Sinauer Associates) ISBN-13:
978-1605353753.
9. Self-study: There is much to learn about these topics. Students are encouraged to review their lecture notes soon afterclass. Each lecture will start with a discussion and/quiz of the previous lecture to ensure students have a fundamental graspof the course content, which is required to pass the quizzes/examinations.

10. Practical business

11. In addition: This course covers a broad range of topics. Later courses will explore these topics more deeply. Anyquestions should be addressed to the lecturer directly during or after lecture, or during office hours.
ames.cheryl.lynn.a1@tohoku.ac.jp

19Instructor(Post)

Animal Ecology and Ethology（資源動物生態学）
S. Katayama(Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS239E

Subject

Day/Period
Categories

2nd QuarterMon./1st-2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Relationships among organisms and those between organisms and their environment as fundamental factors
supporting biological production in nature.
2. Object and summary of classMore than 1500 thousand of organisms are recognized to live on the earth now. These numerous organisms maintainvarious interrelationships with surrounding organisms and its environmental factors, which may support biologicalproduction in nature.
The present subject addresses fundamental concepts of ecology necessary to understand mechanisms of nature ineach category of population, community, and ecosystem.
3. Keywords
biological production, population, biological community, marine ecosystem, environment, interspecific relations
4. Goal of study
Students can understand the structure and function of biological nature, and find an outline of the relationships
between organisms and its environment.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1. Species (binomial nomenclature, reproductive isolating, crossbreed)
2. Classification (five kingdoms, three domains) Biological production in each ecological category: producer,
consumer, decomposer.
3. Divergent evolution, natural selection
4. Adaptation, Speciation, & Diversity
5. Niche, fitness, food selection
6. Interspecific relationships (competition, predation etc.), Gause's Law
7. Population; definition, mode of life, population growth models, r-K strategy
8. Competition, strategy and tactics, game theory, Lotka-Volterra model
9. Concept of ecological niche, relationship between niche and competition
10. Community theory, ecological succession, climax
11. Structure and function of ecosystem,
12-13. Biogeochemistry (Element ratios, Element Cycling, Energy Flow and Matter Recycling)
14. Biological and physical cycle in nature
15. Ecosystem service
6. Preparation
Many books are published on ecosystem, environment, and bio-diversity, from which it is required to obtain various
information about contemporary ecological problems.
7. Record end evaluation method
Evaluation will depend on achievement of final examination.
8. Textbook and references
MJ Kaiser et al. “Marine Ecology -Processes, Systems, and Impacts-”, Oxford Univ. Press (2011)
M Begon et al. “Ecology: Individuals, Populations and Communities”, Wiley-Blackwell (1996)
9. Self study
Students should have concern over topics on nature and organisms shown in various media and consider their
biological and ecological meanings.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office hour for inquiry about the course should be offered any time at the Laboratory of Fisheries Biology andEcology (E-311).
E-mail: skata@tohoku.ac.jp20Instructor(Post)Fish Genetics and Breeding science（水産遺伝育種学）
M. Nakajima(Associate Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS240E

Subject

Day/Period
Categories

3rd QuarterMon./3rd, 4thSpecialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

4

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Understand the basic theory of inheritance and the application methods for the genetic improvement in aquaticorganisms.
2. Object and summary of class
In the aquatic organisms, not only genetics in individual level but also population level is important.
Because, the position of conservation in genetic resources has very important in this subject. In this class, the basic
theory of inheritance in individual level, population level, the basic theory of genetic improvement and theconservation of genetic resources will be explained and discussed.
3. Keywords
Genetic improvement, Genetic variation, Linkage, Genetic marker, Quantitative trait, Heritability, Breeding value,
Heterosis, Recombinant DNA
4. Goal of study
1)
Understand the basic theory of genetics in both of individual and population level
2)
Understand the theory of the application methods of genetics for the genetic improvement
3)
Understand the basic theory of genetics for the conservation of genetic resources.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Basic theory of inheritance1) Basic theory and various mode of inheritance2) Genetic variations3) Linkage and recombination
4) Basic theory of genetics in population
5) Genetic drift and inbreeding
6) Natural selection7) Population structure and genetic diversity of population
8) Genetic markers for the analysis of populations and quantitative traits
Basic theory of genetic improvement
9) Basic theory of inheritance in quantitative traits10) Heritability and breeding value11) Basic theory of selection12) Heterosis and hybrid vigor13) Genetic improvement by recombinant DNA
6. Preparation
Please read a book about conservation and genetic improvement.
7. Record end evaluation method
Total results are evaluated by the final examination, reports and the results of the problems set at a lecture ateach time.
8. Textbook and references
Introduction to quantitative genetics, D. S. Falconer, Longman Scientific & Technical, New York, 1989
Genetics for fish hatchery managers, D. Tave, An AVI Books, New York, 1992
Principles of population genetics, D. L. Hartl and A. G. Clark, Sinauer Associates, Inc., Massachusetts
Conservation and the Genetics of Populations, F. W. Allendorf and G. Luikart, Blackwell Publishing, Oxford, 2007
9. Self study
Ask me the things which are not understood. Please do preparations for lecture and a review used text bookshown to the above.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
The office will be opened from 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM to receive the question. The question is also received
by e-mail, masamichi.nakajima.b6@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject

Field Practice of Marine Production Ⅰ・Ⅱ

Day/Period

Intensive
CourseSpecialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)（生産フィールド実習Ⅰ・Ⅱ）
M. Ikeda (Prof.)
T. Fujii (Associate Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Categories

ABS-APS406B

1. Class subject
Practical field and experimental training for marine biodiversity.

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd & 3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5&7

Language
Used inCourseEnglish/Japanese

2. Object and summary of class
To understand the importance of marine biodiversity.
(1) Observation and analysis of marine biodiversity.
(2) Analysis of genetic diversity in marine organisms.
(3) Analysis of marine environments.
3. Keywords
marine ecosystem, biodiversity, genetic diversity, early development, morphogenesis
4. Goal of study
Students will be able to understand the importance for biodiversity in marine ecosystems through the observation of
ecological, species, genetic diversities of marine organisms.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Five days in 4th semester (August) Days 1-2: Quantitative and qualitative of marine biodiversity.
 Days 3-4: Study about adaptation of marine invertebrates to their environment.
 Day 5: Presentation
Five days in 6rd semester (June) Days 1-2: Quantitative and qualitative of genetic diversity in marine organisms.
 Days 3-4: Quantitative and qualitative of marine environments.
 Days 5: Presentation

6. Preparation
More details will be announced through the Google Classroom.
7. Record end evaluation method Attendance: 40%
 Activeness: 20%
 Report: 40%
8. Textbook and references
Preparing textbook
9. Self study
None
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Contact e-mail address:
 Ikeda: minoru.ikeda.a6@tohoku.ac.jp22SubjectFishery Science Practice I・II
（学生実験Ⅰ・Ⅱ）

Day/PeriodMon.- Fri.
/3rd & 4th

ObjectCategories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

2nd & 3rd-year
students

Credits

10

Semester

5&6

Language
Used inCourseAAL-APS308E/AAL-APS309E

AMB

English

1. Class subject
Morphology, function and components of aquatic organisms, analysis of substances in environment
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to let participants understand the taxonomy, constitution of body, function of aquaticorganisms, the way to use analytical instruments and analysis of experimental data.
3. Keywords
Experiments, anatomy, microscopy, chemical analysis, statistics
4. Goal of study
Students will
have basic knowledge for anatomical structure and components of aquatic organisms and analysis ofenvironment.
have deeper understanding of aquatic organisms and marine environment.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The course will be conducted by AMB laboratories.
Anatomy of invertebrate and teleost
Molecular biology and genetics
Taxonomy of aquatic organisms
Histology
Physiology
Analytical chemistry of environment and organisms
Microbiology
Ecology
Statistic analysis
6. Preparation
Understand the materials and methods to be used in each class in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
Students should attend every experiments and absence is not acceptable for any reason. Students should submit reportof each by the deadline suggested in each experiment. The academic achievement will be evaluated by attendance andsubmitted report through entire period.
8. Textbook and references
Text for the course will be provided and students may be recommended to prepare well.
9. Self study
Refer to related books in the library for writing reports.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students may visit the instructor of each experiment anytime.

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Subject

Basic Chemistry, Practice（基礎化学実験）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
NumberingMon.-Fri.
/3rd & 4thSpecialized
Subjects

AAL-APS310E

1. Class subject
Components of aquatic organisms, analysis of substances in environment

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd & 3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

5&6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is for students to understand the body components of organisms and the procedures toextract and analyze chemical components in the environment.
3. Keywords
Experiments, analysis, biogenic substances, chemical components
4. Goal of study
Students will- have basic knowledge of biogenic substances from aquatic organisms and analysis of the environment.
- have knowledge of experimental procedures.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The course will be conducted by AMB laboratories
Anatomy of fin fish
Extraction and analysis of genetic material
Analysis of components of seawater
Evaluation of taste components
Extraction and analysis of body components
6. Preparation
Understand the materials and methods to be used in each class in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
Students should attend every experiment and absence is not acceptable for any reason. Students should submit areport on each theme by the required deadline. Academic achievement will be evaluated by attendance and grading of
all reports submitted .
8. Textbook and references
Texts for the course will be provided.
9. Self study
Refer to related books in the library for writing reports. Prepare well before attending each practical.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students may visit the instructor of each experiment any time.

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Subject

Basic Biology, Practice（基礎生物学実験）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

AAL-APS311E

1. Class subject
Body plan and function of aquatic organisms

Mon.-Fri./
3rd & 4th
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd & 3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

5&6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of the course is to let students understand body plan and function of aquatic organisms studying on
morphology, genetics, cell biology, physiology and statistic analysis.
3. Keywords
Morphology, Genetics, Taxonomy, Cellular tissue
4. Goal of study
Students will
have knowledge of basic biology
have knowledge of experimental procedure
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
The course will be conducted by AMB laboratories.
Anatomy of fin fish
Genetics and analysis of polymorphism
Cell biology of aquatic plant
Histology of marine animals
6. Preparation
Read textbook before the class and understand an outline of experimental procedure in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
Students should attend every experiments and absence is not acceptable for any reason. Students should submit
report of each by the deadline suggested in each experiment. The academic achievement will be evaluated byattendance and submitted report through entire period.
8. Textbook and references
Text for the course will be provided and students may be recommended to prepare well.
9. Self study
Review the results of the experiment and summarize it in the report.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students may visit the instructor of each experiment anytime.

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2nd QuarterFri./1st-2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Subject

Aquacultural Biology （水産増殖学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

T. Unuma(Prof.)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS341E

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Basic concepts of aquaculture including seed production, restocking, cultivation, and fish disease control
2. Object and summary of class
Aquaculture is playing an increasingly significant role in the fisheries industry. In this course, students will learn
basic concepts of aquaculture by studying actual cases in industrially valuable species.
3. Keywords
seed production, restocking, cultivation, pathology, fish, invertebrate
4. Goal of study
Students will
understand the importance of aquaculture in maintaining fisheries resources and increasing
production of marine products.
acquire concrete knowledge of actual cases.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Basic concept of aquaculture
SalmonRed seabreamFlounderYellowtail
Eel
Pathology
Invertebrate
Term-end examination
6. Preparation
Students are encouraged to review high school biology textbooks and supplemental readings prior to the class.
7. Record end evaluation method
Term-end examination (70%) and attendance (30%).
8. Textbook and references
The following book may be helpful.
Modern methods of aquaculture in Japan Vol. 24, ed. by H. Ikenoue & T. Kafuku, Elsevier, 1992
9. Self study
Students are expected to solve the exercises before the next lecture to deepen their understanding.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Students are welcome to visit the office at any time if they have any questions about the lecture content, but should
contact the office by phone or e-mail in advance since the office is often not open.

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Instructor(Post)

Fisheries Biology aｎd Ecology（水産資源生態学）
S. Katayama(Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject

Subject
Numbering

Day/Period

3rd quarterMon./1st~2nd

ObjectAMB

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year students

Credits

2

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglishABS-APS342E

1. Class subject

Life history of marine resources, biology, population dynamics and methodology of population analysis.

2. Object and summary of classCharacteristics of marine organisms are tempo-spacio fluctuations and reproduction. Especially marine resources areaffected by not only environmental condition but also fishing pressure. In this lecture, after short review of world andJapanese fisheries production, life history traits and fluctuating patterns of populations are explained. Methodology of stock
assessment and population are also mentioned for the fisheries management.

3. Keywords
Fish biology, life history strategy, Fisheries, Population analysis
4. Goal of study

To understand the biological characteristics of marine resources and to learn theoretical and technical methods for marine
biology, stock assessment and fisheries management.

5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1. Status of world and Japanese fisheries production
2. Stock identification and population structure
3. Ichthyology (External morphology and sense organs)
4. Ichthyology (Function of gill and feeding)
5. Life history (Spawning and annual cycle)
6. Life history (Migration)
7. Life history (Age and growth)
8. Life history (Early life history)
9. Life history (Maturation)
10. Population analysis (Survey method)
11. Population analysis (Delury method)
12. Population analysis (Yield per recruit model)
13. Population analysis (Cohort analysis)
14. Population analysis (MSY)
15. Fisheries management
6. Preparation
There are no particular prerequisites for this course. Basic biology capabilities will ease the learning.
7. Record end evaluation method
Score of an end-of-term exam

8. Textbook and references

Marine Fisheries Ecology, Jennings et al., 2001 Wiley-Blackwell
Fishes: An Introduction to Ichthyology, Moyle and Cech, 2004 Pearson Prentice Hall
Fisheries Biology, Assessment and Management, M. King, 2007 Wiley-Blackwell

9. Self study
Please do not lose teaching documents and your class note for the final exam.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office hour for inquiry about the course should be offered any time at the Laboratory of Fisheries Biology andEcology (E-311).
Contact: skata@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject
Instructor

Aquatic Plant Ecology（水圏植物生態学）
M. Aoki(Professor)

Day/Period
Categories

1st quarter
Tue./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS343E

ObjectAMB/JYPE

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year & JYPE
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
The ecology of giant kelp forests
2. Object and summary of classThis course provides the basic knowledge about the community ecology of marine kelps through the readings ofsome chapters related to the ecological topics in the book ‘The biology and ecology of giant kelp forests’ by Schiel& Foster (2015).
3. Keywords
Kelp forest, Sea urchin, Barren, Grazing, Population dynamics, Production, Rocky subtidal ecosystem, Phase shift
Global warming
4. Goal of study
The goal is to understand the structure and function of marine kelp communities through the study of the ecology of
giant kelp forests.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class(1) Introduction(2) The abiotic environment-1: Substratum and sedimentation(3) The abiotic environment-2: Temperature, light and nutrient(4) The abiotic environment-3: Water motion(5) Dispersal and connectivity of populations-1: Demography and metapopulations(6) Dispersal and connectivity of populations-2: Reproductive output and source of propagules(7) Dispersal and connectivity of populations-3: Spore dispersal and recruitment windows(8) Session review-1(9) Grazing in kelp communities-1: Kelp-sea urchin interactions(10) Grazing in kelp communities-2: Reversion of barrens to kelp habitat(11) Grazing in kelp communities-3: Other grazers in giant kelp communities(12) Predation and trophic cascades-1: Fish predation on grazers(13) Predation and trophic cascades-2: Lobster predation on grazers(14) Predation and trophic cascades-3: Sea otter predation on grazers(15) Session review-2
6. Preparation
Read the relevant chapters in the textbook in advance.
7. Record and evaluation method
Report and attendance
8. Textbook and references
Reference texts:
Schiel DR and Foster MS (2015) The biology and ecology of giant kelp forests. University of California Press
9. Self study
Review is required.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office phone number: 022-757-4152
Mail address: masakazu.aoki.e6@tohoku.ac.jp28

SubjectMarine Biochemistry （水産化学）

Day/Period

2nd Quarter
Tue./1st-2nd

ObjectInstructor(Post)

T. Nakano (Prof.)

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglishSubject
Numbering

ABS-APS244E

1.
Class subject
Biochemical characterization of aquatic organisms and seafood

AMB

2. Object and summary of class
The organisms inhabiting in water have unique components to adapt to and survive in the environment. To
understand their ways of life, it is essential to understand the chemical components of fish and other marineorganisms. While marine organisms show beneficial effects on human health, some of them possess toxic substancesand some microorganisms and parasites are responsible for food poisoning. The class deals with the biochemical,
nutritional and functional properties of the components in the organisms and the mechanisms of development as wellas adaptation to habitat environment. The other related topics will also be introduced.
3. Keywords
Aquatic organisms, chemical components, catabolic pathways, regulatory systems
4. Goal of study
To get the sufficient knowledge about the characteristics of marine organisms from a biochemical viewpoint.
To understand the mechanisms to survive in water.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1: Biochemical characteristics of marine organisms
2: Metabolism
3: Proteins
4: Lipids
5: Carbohydrates
6: Vitamins
7: Minerals
8: Enzymes
9: Bioactive components
10: Physical aspects of life
11: Functional substances
12: Natural toxins and food poisoning
13: Osmoregulation
14: Final presentations
15: Final report
6. Preparation
Collect the related information in the library and through the web
7. Record end evaluation method
Based on the final exam (70%), class attendance (20%) and lecture notes (10%).
8. Textbook and references
Nelson & Cox: Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry 8th edition (2021)
9. Self study
Read related papers published in recent years.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Contact email: nakanot@tohoku.ac.jp29

Subject
Instructor(Post)
Position
Subject
Numbering

Biological Oceanography（生物海洋学）W. Sato-Okoshi(Professor)

3rd quarterFri./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Day/Period
Categories

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural
Science)
ABS-APS345E

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Review marine environment and adaptive ecology of pelagic and benthic organisms that evolved in theoceans.
2. Object and summary of class
Deepen understanding of plankton, nekton, and benthos that live in vast and deep ocean environments based on
physical and chemical characteristics of the ocean.
3. Keywords
marine environment, ecosystem, biology, ecology, productivity, plankton, nekton, benthos
4. Goal of study
Understand pelagic and benthic environments of the oceans and adaptation of their inhabitants, regional differences,and biological oceanographic basis that support fish and other upper-level production

5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1-2: History of Biological Oceanography
3-4: Physical environment
5-6: Chemical environment
7-9: Marine plankton
10: Nekton
11-13: Marine benthos
14: Marine ecosystems
15: Current topics on Biological Oceanography

6. Preparation
Acquire basic knowledge on oceans and organisms living in them.
7. Record end evaluation methodterm-end test
8. Textbook and references
Biological Oceanography: An Introduction, 2nd ed., Lalli and Parsons, 1997 Butterworth-Heinemann
9. Self study
Understand cause and effect of phenomena taught in class.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
mail address: wsokoshi@tohoku.ac.jp30

Subject

Applied Genetics in Aquatic
Organisms （沿岸生物学）

Day/Period

4th QuarterMon./1st-2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)

M. Ikeda (Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Categories

ABS-APS347E

1. Class subject
Conservation and sustainable yield of marine bio-resources

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
A variety of marine bio-resources have inhabited the coastal areas. These are important food resources and also
reproductive resources. Considering a conservation and sustainable yield of them, though ecological and physiologicalstudies are important, genetic studies should be quite important for the future.
In the present lecture, I will explain the importance of applied genetics for future management of marine bioresources by using actual scientific research in my laboratory.
3. Keywords
marine organisms、genetics and breeding science、population structure、conservation, aquaculture
4. Goal of study
Understanding the present condition of marine production in coastal area of Japan. Also, through the lecture, abilityof consideration and problem solving are required.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1. Introduction
2. Extinction
3. Quantification of Genetic Diversity (I)4. Quantification of Genetic Diversity (II)
5. Quantification of Genetic Diversity (III)
6. Quantification of Genetic Diversity (IV)
7. Inbreeding & Outbreeding Depressions (I)8. Inbreeding & Outbreeding Depressions (I)9. Molecular Identification (VI)
10. Conservation Units (I)11. Conservation Units (II)12. Conservation Units (III)
13. Genetic Rescue
14. Translocations
15. Captive Breeding Program
6. Preparation
No need but you should survey the technical terms in the lecture and write in your notebook.More details will beannounced through the Google Classroom.
7. Record end evaluation method
Examination and Reports
8. Textbook and references
Directing on the lecture
9. Self study
10. Practical business
11. In addition
When you have a question, please contact me by e-mail.
e-mail address: minoru.ikeda.a6@tohoku.ac.jp

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Aquatic Invertebrate Biology（水圏無脊椎動物学）
K. Nagasawa(Associate prof)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject

Subject
Numbering

Day/Period
Categories

ABS-APS348E

1st quarterFri./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

1st year
students

Credits

2

Semester

3

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
To trigger understanding and scientific interest in aquatic invertebrates, students will learn about each phylum ofaquatic invertebrates in evolution, morphology, embryology, physiology, ecology, and fisheries in these animals.
2. Object and summary of class
Much of the biology we have studied consists of knowledge of vertebrates such as mammals and fish. However,these vertebrates represent only 4% of all animal species, and our knowledge of them is too limited to be considered ageneral understanding of animals. On the other hand, we have too few opportunities to learn about the biology of
invertebrates, which represent the remaining 96%. In particular, although many marine invertebrates are known ascommercial species as seafood, their biological information is poorly understood. In this lecture, we will focus on theaquatic invertebrates that inhabit the sea, where life was born, and learn about their diverse lifestyles and thecharacteristics of each animal phylum to understand the aquatic invertebrates systematically.
3. Keywords
Aquatic invertebrates, biodiversity, morphological evolution, development and physiology
4. Goal of study
Students are expected to achieve the following learning objectives.
To acquire a basic knowledge of the morphology and ecology of each phylum of aquatic invertebrates.
To acquire a systematic understanding of the mechanisms that are common system to all animals and those that are
unique to each phylum, and to understand what is essential and what is specialized components in each animal.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1st: Orientation and introduction
2nd: The Evolutional history and Phylogeny of the Invertebrates
3rd: Protozoa, sponges, flatworms, Worms
4th: Molluscs
5th: Deuterostomes
6th: Lophophorates, Arthropods
7th: Feeding
8th: Mechanics and Movement (Locomotion)
9th: Respiration
10th: Excretion, Ionic and Osmotic Regulation, and Buoyancy
11th: Defense
12th: Reproduction and Life Cycle
13th: Development
14th: Control System
15th: Review and supporting explanation of all lectures
16th: Final examination
6. Preparation
None
7. Record end evaluation method
The final examination is graded on a 100-point scale, with 60 points or more as passing as a “C”, 70 points or moreas a “B”, 80 points or more as an “A”, and 90 points or more as an “AA” grade.
8. Textbook and references
The Invertebrates: A Synthesis（R. S. K. Barnes, 2001, Wiley-Blackwell）ISBN 978-0632047611
9. Self study
Review lecture handouts and answer questions in each lecture.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Questions about the lecture content may be submitted by e-mail at any time.
E-mail: kazue.nagasawa.d6*tohoku.ac.jp (replace * to @)32

Instructor(Post)

Applied Aquatic Botany（水圏植物学）
M. Aoki(Professor)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS349E

Subject

Day/Period
Categories

1st quarterMon./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Concepts and methods for the study of marine plant life
2. Object and summary of class
Marine algae are the major primary producers at the marine coastal areas, but most of us know little about them.
Object of the class is to understand the concepts and methods for the study of marine plants such as algae andseagrasses. In this series of lectures, firstly, we will try to understand the basic characteristics of marine plants.
Second, the patterns in the geographical and vertical distributions of marine algae will be discussed. Next, we will
overview the studies on the population and community aspects of marine plants. Analytical methods of population
dynamics and the details of plant-animal interactions will also be discussed. In addition, some topics in seaweed
mariculture and marine pollution will be shown. Finally, monitoring methods of marine plant communities and theactual application of them will be introduced.
3. Keywords
seaweed, kelp, Sargassum, plant-animal interactions, grazers, herbivores
4. Goal of study
For students to be able to understand the basic ideas and methods for the study of marine plants.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class(1) At the beginning: all about WAKAME: Undaria pinnatifida(2) Geographical distribution of marine algae(3) Vertical distribution of marine algae: intertidal zone(4) Vertical distribution of marine algae: subtidal zone
(5) Primary production of coastal marine plants(6) Population analysis of marine plants(7) Monitoring survey of marine plant communities(8) Dispersal ability of marine plants(9) Plant-animal interactions in benthic algae communities(10) Epiphytic animals and tsunami impacts(11) Grazing snails(12) Field experiments(13) Mariculture(14) Pollution(15) Session review
6. Preparation
7. Record and evaluation method
Attendance rates and test scores will be recorded and evaluated.
8. Textbook and references
Handouts will be available at the beginning of each lecture.
9. Self study
Review is required.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office phone number: 022-757-4152
Mail address: masakazu.aoki.e6@tohoku.ac.jp

33Instructor(Post)

Marine Product Technology（水産利用学）
T. Nakano(Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject

Subject
Numbering

Day/Period
Categories

3rd Quarter
Wed./1st-2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ABS-APS350E

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
The biochemical characteristics and effective utilization of marine bioresources

2. Object and summary of class
The biochemical characteristics of marine organisms as foodstuffs will be explained. The attendees are supposed tounderstand the principle of seafood production and the processing methods. Accurate knowledge of the hygienic
control of fish and shellfish will also be dealt to understand the roles of marine organisms as resources for food. The
functions of seafood for human health and the characteristics of seafood for medicinal and industrial materials will bealso discussed.
3. Keywords
Food preservation, Freezing and thawing techniques, Postmortem changes of fish and shellfish
4. Goal of study
To be able to understand the principals and methods of food processing, preservation and the control of seafood
qualities and to get the knowledge for the effective utilization of marine resources.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1 Marine resources for food
2 Characteristics and variation of seafood
3 Nutritional aspects of seafood
4 Processing principals of typical seafood
5 Food poisonings related to seafood
6 Seafood allergy
7 Health-promoting functions of the substances from aquatic organisms
8 Biochemical substances from marine organisms for medicinal and industrial materials
9 Control of muscle protein quality
10 Report writing
11 Term-end exam
6. Preparation
Review the contents of the lectures on Marine Biochemistry
7. Record end evaluation method
Based on the final exam (70%), class attendance (20%) and lecture notes (10%).
8. Textbook and references
Handbook of Marine Natural Products vol.1, vol.2 (Fattorusso, E. et al., ed.) Springer (2012)
Seafood Processing Technology, Quality and Safety (Bosiaris, I.S. ed) Wiley Blackwell (2014)
Food Physics Physical Properties-Measurement and Applications (Figura, L.O. and Teixeira, A.A. ed.) Springer(2007)
Assessment and management of seafood safety and quality Current practices and emerging issues ((Ryder, J., Iddya,
K. and Ababouch, L. ed.) FAP Fisheries and Aquaculture Technical Paper 574 (2014)
9. Self study
Refer to the websites related to the topics and also to the related papers.
10. Practical business
11. In addition34

Subject

Seafood management（水産食品管理学）

Day/Period

1st quarter
Wed./1st~2nd

ObjectAMB

Instructor(Post)

Cheryl L Ames (Prof.)

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseEnglishPosition
Subject
Numbering

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

ABS-APS351E

1. Class subject: Seafood Management.

2. Object and summary of class: This dynamic course, the contents of which keep changing with fluctuating fisheries
resources, instructs on the features of seafood quality and its management with regards to maintaining the safety of seafood.
3. Keywords: Hygiene, HACCP, diseases, food safety, pandemic, disasters, aquaculture, legal and international issues,
traceability, sustainability Blue Economy
4. Goal of study: Develop a solid understanding of methods for ensuring quality and hygiene management of seafood ateach step, from harvest to the consumer's table. Describe the features of seafood quality. State the methods of maintaining
quality in terms of safety. State relevant regulations and public laws for maintaining seafood quality and safety. Describe theessential points of quality management under the HACCP system, and necessity of the FERAT system.
5. Course contents and class schedule.
(1-2). Introduction. Seafood traceability, sustainability, Blue Economy. Seafood production and processing. FERAT:
Fisheries Emergency Rapid Assessment Tool. Fisheries in light of natural disasters and pandemics.
(3-4). Chemistry: Components of seafood affecting color, taste and smell. Harmful chemicals (e.g., histamine, etc.) andphysical substances (foreign objects) affecting food safety.
(5-6). Harmful biological substances (1) Parasites. Bacterial & fungal infections, listeriosis, etc. Preservation of seafood
products: Principles and methods. Fundamentals of hygienic practices.
(7-8). Ecology of Wild-caught and Aquaculture Fisheries. Students produce an outline of his/her selected target seafood
species for final project(9-10). Seafood management (1): Seafood handling regulations, legislation and public laws on seafood hygiene. Basic
seafood handling: visit to Ishinomaki Fish Landing and Market* or Sendai City Fish Market. *(11-12). Seafood management (2): Prerequisites to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point). Seafood
management (3): The HACCP system. Visit to a food processing company. *(13-14). Class debate on sustainable options to replace vital but unsustainable fisheries(15). Final Presentations. Final Report Examination.
*In person or virtual.
6. Preparation: All students should complete weekly reading and writing assignments prior to each class. By identifying
areas of difficulty, each student should aim to improve understanding of the course content.
7. Record end evaluation method: Attendance and participation during lectures (25%); Reports/quizzes and end-of-term
examination (75%)
8. Textbook and references: Primary reading(s) (students can access all main material online):
Secondary Readings: FAO, Fisheries and Aquaculture Department (various publications)
http://www.fao.org/fishery/publications/en ; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (2020)
http://www.fao.org/3/a-i5555e.pdf ; US FDA HACCP Principles & Application Guidelines
https://www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp/haccp-principles-application-guidelines
Seafood Health Facts by Seagrant Delaware: https://www.seafoodhealthfacts.org/ ; Fish and Fishery Products Hazards
and Controls Guidance: https://www.fda.gov/media/80288/download ; Reference texts: Venugopal, V. (2006). Seafood
processing. (Taylor & Francis). Hemminger (2000). Food safety: a guide to what you really need to know. (Blackwell).
ISBN 978-0-8138-2482-6. McElhatton, A. & Marsall, R.J. (2007). Food safety. A practical and case study approach.
(Springer). Boziaris, IS. (2014). Seafood Processing: Technology, Quality and Safety (IFST Advances in Food Science).
ISBN-13: 978-1118346211.
9. Self-study: Weekly reports must be written by students in their own words. Reports will be assessed for theircompleteness, accuracy and unique writing style. Students will write in the context of demonstrating clearly what they havelearned during lectures and readings assignments.
10. Practical business
11. In addition: Any questions should be addressed to the lecturer directly during or after lectures, or during office hours.
ames.cheryl.lynn.a1@tohoku.ac.jp *The class will participate in one off-campus practical excursion as time and schedules
permit.

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2nd Quarter
Wed./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Subject

Planktology（プランクトン学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

G. Nishitani(Associate Professor)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS252E

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Systematics and biology of marine plankton
2. Object and summary of class
An introduction to systematics, physiology, and ecology of marine plankton
3. Keywords
Diatom, dinoflagellate, ciliate, copepod, krill, food chain, microbial food web, vertical migration
4. Goal of study
Understanding structure and role of plankton community in marine ecosystem
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Marine ecological division (1)Classification of marine plankton (1)Characteristics of phytoplankton and zooplankton (2)Food chain and food web in marine plankton (1)Primary production by marine phytoplankton (1)Material circulation (carbon and nitrogen cycles) (2)Ecology and application of useful phytoplankton (2)Ecology and biology of harmful phytoplankton (2)Current topics in marine plankton (2)Examination
6. Preparation
Basic knowledge of biology and ecology, basic understanding of marine ecosystem
7. Record and evaluation method
Presence/absence evaluation & examination
8. Textbook and references
Biological Oceanography: An Introduction, second edition
Lalli and Parsons, 1997, ELSEVIER Butterworth-Heinemann
9. Self study
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Contact email address: ni5@tohoku.ac.jp

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SubjectMarine Coastal Ecology（沿岸環境学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

Toyonobu Fujii (Associate Prof.)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS353E

1st quarterFri./1st-2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
The structure and functioning of marine coastal ecosystems and the impacts of human activities on them.
2. Object and summary of classThis class introduces the fundamentals of marine biology by examining the vibrant life in the oceans with particularreference to the coastal ecosystems. Students will study a range of coastal habitats including shelf seas, coral reefs,
mangroves, estuaries and various shore types. This class covers a diverse set of topics ranging from structure andfunctioning of different coastal ecosystems, through adaptations of organisms for their particular living conditions, toissues relating to the sustainable management of marine coastal resources.
3. Keywords
marine coastal ecosystems, community ecology, biogeography, conservation, anthropogenic influences, sustainable
resource management
4. Goal of study
Students are expected to enhance their skills in marine ecological research methods, reading scientific articles,
critical thinking, communication and scientific writing.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class:
1. Introduction
2. An Introduction to Marine and Coastal Ecosystems: A Global Perspective
3. Estuaries and Muddy, Sandy & Rocky Shores
4. Seagrass Meadows and Kelp Forests
5. Mangroves and Coral reefs
6. Coastal Fisheries and Aquaculture
7. Issues Surrounding Anthropogenic Impacts and Marine Coastal Management
8. Essay Writing Skills Session
9. Case Studies in the Onagawa Bay Coastal Ecosystem: (I) Physical Components
10. Case Studies in the Onagawa Bay Coastal Ecosystem: (II) Biological Components
11. Case Studies in the Onagawa Bay Coastal Ecosystem: (III) Anthropogenic Components
12. Case Studies in the Onagawa Bay Coastal Ecosystem: (IV) Socio-Ecological System Dynamics
13. Revision Session
14. Final Exam
15. Final Exam
6. Preparation
None
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance: 10 %Essay writing: 30 % (Review essay on contemporary topic relating to marine and coastal management (~1500
words))
Final Exam: 60 % (The exam will consist of essay style questions. You will be asked to attempt 2 questions from achoice of 5 questions (2 hours duration))
8. Textbook and references
There is no dedicated textbook for this class. A list of key references will be provided in each lecture.
9. Self study
None
10. In addition
Contact e-mail address: toyonobu.fujii.a8@tohoku.ac.jp37

SubjectMarine Applied Biochemistry(海洋応用生物化学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

M. Nishikawa

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Intensive
CourseSpecialized
Subjects

ABS-APS354E

1. Class subject
Development of nutritional and functional substances from marine bioresource

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd and 4th year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7&9

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
It has been established that the habit of eating fish is beneficial for maintaining and promoting human health. In thisclass, students are supposed to learn the developmental strategies, function evaluation methods, and marketing of thenutritional and functional substances from marine organisms. They are also requested to understand the developmental
steps for food for specified health use (FoSHU) by referring to the commercially available goods.
3. Keywords
Marine bioresource, functional substances, healthy food, FoSHU, pharmaceuticals
4. Goal of study
To understand the chemical structures, pharmaceutical effects, and preparation methods of the nutritional andfunctional substances in marine organisms and further the strategies for industrial applications.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1 Development of nutritional and functional substances from marine bioresource (overview)
2 Development of EHA preparation (including development of FoSHU and pharmaceuticals)
3 Development of DHA preparation (including development of FoSHU)
4 Squalene and squalane
5 Chondroitin sulfate
6 Chitin, chitosan and glucosamine
7 Other substances: fish collagen, ether lipids, astaxanthin, zinc, DNA, etc.
Further details of this subject will be announced later.
6. Preparation
Not necessary
7. Record end evaluation method
Based on the evaluation of reports
8. Textbook and references
None
9. Self study
Collection of the latest information from newspaper, internet, etc. Checking commercially available goods
10. In addition38

Subject

Introduction to Fisheries Science（水産科学概論）

Day/Period

Fri./2nd

ObjectAMB/JYPE

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al.

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year & JYPE
students

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Credits

2
4

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS255E

Semester
Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Introduction to Fisheries Science
2. Object and summary of classThis course provides an overview of fisheries science. Students will learn the fundamentals of fisheries science as it
relates broadly to marine biology, from molecules to ecosystems.
3. Keywords
Fisheries science, fundamentals, overview
4. Goal of study
The goal is to understand the fundamentals of fisheries science from ecology, physiology, genetics, molecularbiology and evolution, and to appreciate fisheries science as it relates to applied marine biology.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Topics on marine ecology and oceanography
1. “The ecology of floating seaweeds” (M. Aoki)
2. “Distributional pattern of seaweeds” (H. Suzuki)
3. “How to know the fish age” (S. Katayama)
4. “How to know the fish migration” (S. Katayama)
5. “Benthos adapted to marine environments” (W. Sato-Okoshi)
6. "Coastal ecosystem dynamics and fisheries resources" (T. Fujii)
7. “Plankton in the ocean” (G. Nishitani)
Topics on physiology, biochemistry and genetics of aquatic organisms
8. “How to cultivate quality sea urchins - I. Feed selection” (T. Unuma)
9. “How to cultivate quality sea urchins - II. Gametogenesis suppression” (T. Unuma)
10. “Food chemistry of fish and shellfish” (T. Nakano)11. “Probiotics and bioactive substances in fish" (T. Nakano)12. “Genetic conservation and sustainable use of resources in aquatic organisms” (M. Nakajima)
13. “Flatfish metamorphosis and aquaculture” (H. Yokoi)
14. "Evolution and fisheries resources" (M. Ikeda)
15. “Molecular phylogenetics: Tools and applications” (C. Ames)
6. Preparation
Refer to recent topics in each field.
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance and paper. Papers in which the contents of each lecture are organized should be directly submitted to the“Classroom” by the next lecture. The final report should be submitted within a week of the final lecture.

8. Textbook and references
No textbook. References (books, articles, videos) will be provided
9. Self-study
Summarize the content of each class promptly.
10. Practical business

11. In addition
Questions, comments, and requests should be sent to the representative instructor,
Prof. Yokoi: hayato.yokoi.a4@tohoku.ac.jp39Practical Training (実地研修）

Day/Period

Intensive
CourseObjectAMB

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.) et al

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Credits

1

Semester

6

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS456E

Language
Used inCourseEnglishSubject

1. Class subject
Practical training at the points of fishery production and research
2. Object and summary of classThis course provides the tours at the point of fishery production and research.
Students will learn fisheries science practically.
3. Keywords
Field trip, investigative tour
4. Goal of study
The goal is to increase awareness of students to learn fisheries science.
5. Contents and progress schedule of classThis course provides the practical tours as below:
1. Aquaculture facility
2. Research institute of fishery
3. Seafood company
4. Fish market
5. Wildlife sanctuary etc.
6. Preparation
Collect information before starting each tour.
7. Record and evaluation method
Attendance and report.
The report should be submitted by the designated deadlines.
8. Textbook and references
No textbook. Reference books will be introduced by each professor.
9. Self study
Refer to related books in the library after each tour.
10. Practical business

11. In addition
Questions, comments, and requests are welcome.
Send them to the representative instructor, Prof. Yokoi: hayato.yokoi.a4@tohoku.ac.jp40

4th quarter
Thu./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Subject

Marine Biology （海洋生物学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

Cheryl L Ames
(Prof.)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

2

Semester

4

Language
Used inEnglishCourse1. Class subject: Marine Biology: Systematics, biodiversity, phylogenetics, habitats and ecological niches of marineorganisms.
Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS257E

2. Object and summary of class: Survey the different types of organisms in the sea in order to develop a fundamental
understanding of marine biodiversity. Assess the effects of natural and anthropogenic disturbances on marine
ecosystems and their inhabitants. Develop an understanding of Metazoa evolution and molecular phylogenetics.
3. Keywords: Marine Biodiversity, Plankton, Evolution, Phylogenetics, Systematics, Ecology
4. Goal of study: Develop an understanding of the main categories of marine animals (Metazoa), become familiar
with the basic body plans and distinguishing features against the background of evolution, ecology and systematics.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Each lecture will provide an overview of the fundamentals of different groups of marine organisms. Students will gain
an understanding of the field of systematics and dynamics of molecular phylogenetics. Practical components may beincorporated through “virtual” class excursions to public museums and aquariums.
(1-2). Introduction. Marine organisms and the food web; producers, consumers, detritivores; the major groups & their
spatial and bathymetric distributions; solar-dependent and solar-independent (hydrothermal) systems.
(3-4). Marine animal (Metazoa) taxonomy, systematics and phylogenetics. Basic body plans (diploblasts versus
triploblasts) and evo-devo (evolution of development). Evolution of the nervous system.
(5-6). Marine Invertebrates (non-bilaterians). Zooplanktonic forms.
(7-8). Bilateria. Deuterostomia and Protostomia. Chordata. Chaetognath, Urochordata, Cephalochordate.
Hemichordate.
(9-10). Mid-term report and exam. Basics of fish systematics. Gnathostomes. Agnatha.
(11-12). Basics of fish systematics. Chondrichthyes. Osteichthyes.
(13-14). Marine mammals. Systematics. Comparison with closest relatives(15). Final report, presentations and exam.
6. Preparation: All students should complete weekly reading and writing assignments prior to each class. By
identifying areas of difficulty, each student should aim to improve understanding of the course content.
7. Record and evaluation method: Attendance and participation during lectures (25%); Reports/quizzes andend-of-term examination (75%)
8. Textbook and references: Primary reading(s) (students can purchase or borrow a copy from campus library):

Morrissey et al. (2018). Introduction to the Biology of Marine Life (Jones & Bartlett Includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access,11th. ed.) ISBN-13: 978-1-284-09050-5. Secondary reading(s): Levinton, JS (2018). Marine Biology: Function,

Biodiversity, Ecology (Oxford University Press 5th. ed.) ISBN-13: 978-0190625276; Helfman, G et al. (2009). The
Diversity of Fishes: Biology, Evolution, and Ecology (Wiley-Blackwell, 2nd. ed) ISBN-13: 978-1405124942. Brusca
et al. (2016). The Invertebrates: A Synthesis (Sinauer Associates, 3rd. ed) ISBN-13: 978-1605353753.
9. Self-study: There is much to learn about these topics. Students are encouraged to review their lecture notes soonafter class. Each lecture will start with a discussion and/quiz of the previous lecture to ensure students have afundamental grasp of the course content, which is required to pass the quizzes/examinations.
10. Practical business: Student projects will contribute to the Tree of Life project.
11. In addition: Questions should be addressed to the lecturer directly during or after lecture, or during office hours.
ames.cheryl.lynn.a1@tohoku.ac.jp *Taxa not covered during this course will be address in the courses Life & Nature,
Planktonology and in Basic Seminars.

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Subject

Current topics of Agricultural Plant
Science (先端植物生命科学）

Day/Period

1st quarter
Wed./3rd~4th
Specialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)

Y. Kanayama (Prof.) et al.

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Categories

ABS-PLA358E

ObjectAMB/JYPE

Preferable
Participants

3rd & 4th-year& AMB students

Credits

2

Semester

7 and 9Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Professors and associate professors in Course of Plant Science introduce current topics of agricultural
plant science.
2. Object and summary of class
The purpose of this class is to enhance students' interests on crop science, horticultural science, soil science,plant pathology, plant breeding and genetics, insect science and bioregulation, environmental plantbiotechnology, environmental crop science and forest ecology.
3. Keywords
Crop, Plant, Soil, Insect, Microorganisms.
4. Goal of study
The goal of this course is for students to understand and broaden the knowledge of agricultural plant science,and to have great interests in our studies on plant production science, environmental plant biotechnology, andapplied plant science. Students will want to study in our course of Graduate School of Agricultural Science.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Each week there will be lectures and discussions of the following topics:
1)
Introduction (Prof. Kanayama)
Horticultural science: Functional properties of fruit and vegetable crops (Assoc. Prof. Kato)
2)
Crop science-1: Climate change impact on crop production (Prof. Homma)
3)
Crop science-2: Crop physiology and production (Assoc. Prof. Kameoka)
4)
Plant pathology-1: Virus infection and plant immune system (Prof. Takahashi)
5)Plant pathology-2: Variety of plant pathogens and plant immunity (Assoc. Prof. Ando)
6)
Plant breeding and genetics-1: Nanohana-Project (Prof. Kitashiba)
7)
Plant breeding and genetics-2: Molecular mechanism of self-incompatibility (Assoc. Prof. Yamamoto)
8)
Soil science: Soil science on the risk alleviation methods for heavy metal contamination in soil and rice (Prof.
Makino)9)
Applied Entomology (Prof. Hori)
10) Environmental plant biotechnology-1: Introduction of genetically modified plants (Prof. Toriyama)11) Environmental plant biotechnology-2: Genetics and genetic engineering of plants (Assoc. Prof. Ito)12) Environmental crop science-1: Soil management and productivity (Prof. Nishida)13) Environmental crop science-2: Role of plant roots in crop production and environmental impacts (Assoc.
Prof. Tajima)
14) Forest ecology-1: Forest molecular ecology (Prof. Suyama)
15) Forest ecology-2: Forest microbial ecology (Assoc. Prof. Fukasawa)
6. Preparation
Briefly understand each field on the website below.
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance (30%), class participation (30%), and report (40%).
8. Textbook and references
http://www.agri.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/organization/faculty/index.html
9. Self study
Study the above website in detail and understand the contents of research in each field. If you want to study in moredetail, ask each faculty for reference books.
10. In addition
Contact: Prof. Yoshinori Kanayama
E-mail: yoshinori.kanayama.a7@tohoku.ac.jp
Office: Room E306

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Subject

Introduction to Applied Animal andDairy Science(応用動物・酪農科学概論)

Day/Period

1st quarterFri./3rd~4th

ObjectAMB/JYPE

Categories

Specialized
Subjects

Preferable
Participants

3rd&4th-year
students

Instructor(Post)ROH Sanggun et al.

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Credits

2

Semester

7 and 9Language
Used inCourseABS-ANS360E

English

1. Class subject Introduction to Applied Animal and Dairy Science
2. Object and summary of class:This class object is to study the basic concepts of applied animal and dairy science. More than ten Professors andAssociate Professors will give the lectures weekly to introduce their specific research fields.
3. Keywords
Animal science, Dairy science
4. Goal of study
The goal of this class is to obtain the background knowledge about animal and dairy science including comparative
physiology, anatomy, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, animal product, immunology, microbiology, environment
biology, and animal behavior.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class:
1) Overview of Animal Reproduction (Assoc. Prof. Kenshiro Hara)
Major interest is to elucidate the physiological mechanism controlling reproduction and development in mammals
and to develop biotechnology in reproduction of domestic, laboratory and endangered animals.
2) Overview of Animal Nutrition (Prof. Kan Sato)
Introduction to metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrate in farm animals. In addition, we introduce molecularand mitochondrial nutrition to improve animal products in dairy cows and chickens.
3) Overview of Animal Breeding and Genetics (Prof. Masahiro Sato, Assoc. Prof. Yoshinobu Uemoto)
For the genetic improvement of economically important traits in livestock population, the concepts of animal
breeding theory with quantitative genetics and genomic information are studied.
4) Overview of Animal Physiology (Prof. Sanggun Roh)Our research area offers the new information about the basic principles of animal physiology and their applications,in order to investigate the molecular mechanism of the endocrine and metabolic systems in the ruminant.
5) Overview of Animal Functional Morphology (Prof. Tomonori Nochi)
Learn about the molecular and cellular mechanisms of lymphoid tissue development by understanding theinterrelationships between cellular function and tissue structure in the immune system.
6) Overview of Animal Microbiology (Assoc. Prof. Ryuta Tobe)
Our laboratory is interested in bacterial genetic engineering, bacterial flora and zoonotic diseases. Our goal ofresearch and education is the production of healthy animals including humans.
7) Overview of Animal Food Science (Prof. Haruki Kitazawa)
Basic and application studies on probiotic/immunobiotic lactic acid bacteria to produce physiologically functional
foods and feeds will be introduced, and their future prospects will also be discussed.
8) Overview of Grazing Management (Prof. Shin-ichiro Ogura, Assoc. Prof. Michiru Fukasawa)
Grazing systems have various functions on animal production and ecological conservation. We introduce theoutline of herbivore grazing and refer to its effects on animal welfare and bio-diversity.
9) Overview of Animal Health and Management (Prof. Kentaro Kato, Assoc. Prof. Chika Tada)
Zoonotic microorganisms and pathogenic microorganisms in the environment of the animal production as well
as functional microorganisms in animal waste treatment systems are studied.
6. Preparation
NO need7. Record end evaluation method Attendance to the lectures 50%, reports 50%
8. Textbook and references We will introduce in each category of class.
9. Self study
10. Practical business
11. In addition

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Subject

Food and Chemistry(食糧と化学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

Yoshikazu TANAKA (Prof.) et al.

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

1st quarter
Thur./3rd~4th
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB/JYPE

Preferable
Participants

3rd&4th-year &JYPE students

Credits

2

Semester

7 and 9Language
Used inCourseABS-AGC362E

English

1. Class subject: Biochemistry and chemistry of food and bioactive natural products
2. Object and summary of class: This class object is to study the basic concepts of biochemistry and chemistry of foodand related bioactive natural products. More than ten Professors and Associate Professors will give the lectures
weekly to introduce their specific research fields.
3. Keywords:
4. Goal of study: The goal of this class is to obtain the background knowledge concerning biochemistry and chemistry
as well as the basic principles of food science and natural products chemistry.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class:
1. Food allergens: why certain types of proteins contained in foods act as allergens? (Prof. Masako TODA)
Biochemical and immunological properties of food allergens that induce food allergies will be introduced.
2. Novel functions of dietary vitamins and its contribution to our health.(Prof. Hitoshi SHIRAKAWA)
This lecture will focus on physiological roles of vitamins in food, and also will mention about the recent knowledgeof their functions for health maintenance.
3. Food and bioactive natural products for human health (Prof. Kiyotaka NAKAGAWA)
This lecture will give you basic understanding of the roles of food and bioactive natural products to prevent against
ageing and oxidative damages (e.g., dementia, cancers, atherosclerosis). This lecture will also address thedevelopment of food for human health.
4. Beneficial health effects of dietary lipids (Assoc. Prof. Takahiro EITSUKA)
Lipids play important roles in the function of our body in both health and disease. This lecture will provide basic
knowledge of health functions of dietary lipids and their mechanisms of action.
5. Chemistry and biochemistry of marine toxins I (Prof. Mari YAMASHITA)
Some of the marine animals contain highly toxic compounds which could cause food intoxication. Isolation,
structural determination, analytical methods and pharmacology of these compounds will be presented.
6. Chemistry and biochemistry of marine toxins II (Assoc. Prof. Keiichi KONOKI)
Isolation, structural determination, analytical methods and pharmacology of marine toxins will be presented. (Thislecture is the second part of lecture about the marine toxins.)
7. Application of high pressure to food processing. (Prof. Tomoyuki FUJII)High pressure technique is one of non-thermal processing of food. In this lecture, the quality of the pressurized foodwill be discussed from the viewpoint of the high pressure effect on food structure.
8. Protein chemistry (Prof. Yoshikazu TANAKA)
To understand function of protein, determining its 3D structure is of significance. In this lecture, basic principle of
3D structure determination is introduced. The practical experiment will be carried out as well.
9. Bioactive molecules and their application for drug discovery (Prof. Minoru ISHIKAWA)
There are many biologically active compounds in natural products. This lecture will focus on bioactive compounds
in human health, their target molecules, and applications for drug discovery and medicinal chemistry.
10. Medicinal chemistry of antibacterial and antiviral agents (Prof. Hirokazu ARIMOTO)
Selected topics in anti-infective agents will be discussed with an emphasis on how organic chemistry is used in the
drug development process.
11. Synthetic and medicinal chemistry of marine natural products (Prof. Makoto SASAKI)
Marine natural products that display important biological activities with remarkable potency and specificity are
known to be useful for understanding/regulating biological events. This lecture will give an overview of the synthetic
and medicinal chemistry of some important marine natural products.
12. Nutrient-inspired biomaterials and its applications for the health purpose (Assoc. Prof. Taiki MIYAZAWA)
There are different types of nutrients in nature, which have a variety of different biological activities and physicalproperties. The challenge of biomaterials, composed primarily of these properties, is one of the important topics forhuman health. The basic outline and application of this research area are introduced in this lecture.
13. Lecture is given by Assoc. Prof. appointed in 2024
14. Lecture is given by Assoc. Prof. appointed in 2024
6. Preparation:
7. Record and evaluation method: Attendance to the lectures 50%, reports 50%
8. Textbook and references: Textbook and references will be introduced by each professor.
9. Self study: Read textbooks and references to advance knowledge about related topics
10. In addition: For inquiry, please contact Prof. Yoshikazu TANAKA: yoshikazu.tanaka@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject
Instructor(Post)

Current topics of Shellfish Physiology（先端海洋生物生理学）
Kazue Nagasawa(Associate Prof.)

Position
Subject
Numbering

Day/Period
Categories

1st quarter
Thu./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)
ABS-APS363E

1. Class subject

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseEnglishRecent research topics in aquatic animal physiology
2. Object and summary of classStudies on aquatic animal physiology have contributed to not only aquaculture production, but also fundamental
biology. In this course, some recent findings in aquatic animal physiology (mainly germ cell biology andneuroendocrinology) will be introduced.
3. Keywords
Germ cells, Reproduction, Neuropeptides, Fish, Shellfish
4. Goal of study
Learning recent findings, scientific interests with science impact, and further application.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1. Germ cell biology in aquatic animals 1 (germ cell classification)
2. Germ cell biology in aquatic animals 2 (germline stem cell)
3. Germ cell biology in aquatic animals 1 (germ cell transplantation 1)
4. Germ cell biology in aquatic animals 2 (germ cell transplantation 2)
5. Neuroendocrinology in aquatic animals 1
6. Neuroendocrinology in aquatic animals 2
7. Discussion and follow up
6. Preparation
None
7. Record end evaluation method
Evaluation is based on class attendance and quiz after each class.
8. Textbook and references
Handouts will be provided.
9. Self study
Review the handouts.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Questions about the lecture content may be submitted by e-mail at any time.
E-mail: kazue.nagasawa.d6*tohoku.ac.jp (replace * to @)45

2nd quarterThur.
1st ~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Subject

Current topics of Fish Ecology（先端海洋生物生態学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

H. Murakami (Assistant Prof.)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseABS-APS364E

1. Class subject
Current topics of Fish Ecology

English2. Object and summary of classThis course covers the fish ecology and fish biodiversity in the marine ecosystem, using environmental DNA.
3. Keywords
Environmental DNA, Fish Ecology, Climate change, Marine ecosystem
4. Goal of study
Through this course, students will be able to understand fish ecology and the methods for ecological study,
environmental DNA in particular.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1 Overview of fish ecology
2 The methods for ecological study
3 What is environmental DNA (eDNA)?
4 eDNA metabarcoding for biodiversity monitoring
5 Species-specific methods of eDNA for biomass estimation
6 Application of eDNA for ecosystem conservation
7 Application of eDNA for fisheries management
6. Preparation
No need.
7. Record and evaluation method
Attendance and participation during lectures (10%), assignments (30%), and reports (60%)
8. Textbook and references
Miya, M. (2022). Environmental DNA metabarcoding: a novel method for biodiversity monitoring of marine fish
communities. Annual review of marine science, 14, 161-185.
9. Self study
No need.
10. Practical businessNo need.
11. In addition
If you have any questions, contact Assistant Prof. Hiroaki Murakami by E-mail(hiroaki.murakami.d2@tohoku.ac.jp) or Prof. Satoshi Katayama by E-mail (satoshi.katayama.c5@tohoku.ac.jp).

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Current Topics of Marine
Biotechnology

Day/Period

3rd quarter
Thur./1st~2nd

Categories

Specialized
Subjects（先端海洋生物工学）
Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-APS365E

1. Class subject
Techniques of molecular biology and marine biotechnology, genome editing

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of classStudents will learn about developmental biology of fish, molecular engineering in fish, and bioinformatics using
computer and web sites.
3. Keywords
Fish development, genome, genome editing, positional cloning, bioinformatics
4. Goal of study
Students will understand the basic mechanisms and strategy of genetic engineering and genomics in fish, andbioinformatics necessary for future researches in the fields of marine biotechnology.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1: Reverse genetics (Knockout fish, CRISPR/Cas9)
2: Forward genetics (Mutant library, Positional cloning)
3: Other basic techniques essential for fish biotechnology
4: Fish genomes
5: Practical training using computer (BLAST search, Multiple alignment, Phylogenetic tree, Ensembl, PubMed)
6: Larval and metamorphic development
7: Transgenic fish
6. Preparation
TBA (Preparation will be notified at the class)
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance, participation and test/report
8. Textbook and references
Reference Books:
Gene Cloning & DNA Analysis; An Introduction. By Brown TA. Willey-Blackwell
Recombinant DNA; Genes and Genomics – A Short Course. By Watson JD. W. H. Freeman and Company
Developmental Biology. By Gilbert SF. Sinauer Associates
9. Self-study
Students are recommended to read above textbooks.
10. Practical businessNo
11. In addition
Office hour: Questions are accepted after class, or by e-mail.
E-mail address: hayato.yokoi.a4@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject

Current Topics in Global Marine
Ecology (先端地球海洋生態学)

Day/Period

2nd quarterFri./3rd~4th
Specialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)

Toyonobu Fujii (Associate Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Categories

ABS-APS366E

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd -year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
The structure and functioning of large marine ecosystems and the impacts of global environmental change onthem.
2. Object and summary of classThis class synthesizes the core concepts of marine ecosystem dynamics in relation to global environmental change
and human impact. Students will go over a range of large marine habitats including coastal waters, polar regions, open
oceans, and deep-sea environments. This class covers a diverse set of topics ranging from structure and functioning ofdifferent large marine ecosystems, through adaptations of organisms for their particular living conditions, to issues
relating to the sustainable environmental management.
3. Keywords
Marine ecosystems, coastal waters, polar regions, deep-sea environments, community ecology, biogeography,
adaptation, conservation, anthropogenic influences, environmental management
4. Goal of study
Students are expected to enhance their skills in marine ecological research methods, reading scientific articles,
critical thinking, communication and scientific writing.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1
An Introduction to Large Marine Ecosystems: A Global Perspective
2
Coastal Waters
3
Deep Sea Environments I
4
Deep Sea Environments II
5Hydrothermal Vents and Polar Regions
6
Issues Surrounding Global Environmental Change and Human Impact on Marine Ecosystems
7
Oral Presentation Session
6. Preparation
None
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance: 10 %Oral presentation: 30 % (10-minute oral presentations will take place during the final lecture session)
Essay writing: 60 % (Review essay on contemporary topic relating to marine conservation (~1500 words))
8. Textbook and references
There is no dedicated textbook for this class. A list of key references will be provided in each lecture.
9. Self study
None
10. In addition
Contact e-mail address: toyonobu.fujii.a8@tohoku.ac.jp

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Subject

Current topics of Coastal Ecology(先端沿岸生態学）

Day/Period

Instructor(Post)

H. Suzuki (Assistant Prof.)

Categories

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

2nd quarter
Wed./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ABS-APS367E

1. Class subject
Ecology of temperate reef communities.
2. Object and summary of classSome current topics in ecology of temperate reef communities will be introduced.
3. Keywords
seaweed, kelp bed, canopy-forming algae, turf algae, herbivore, sea urchin
4. Goal of study
To learn the factors affecting the complex networks in temperate reef communities.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class1) Introduction2) Introduction of recently published papers-1
3) Introduction of recently published papers-2
4) Introduction of recently published papers-3
5) Introduction of recently published papers-4
6) Introduction of recently published papers-57) Review

6. Preparation
Study relevant papers in advance.
7. Record end evaluation method
Report and attendance
8. Textbook and references
Recent papers are given within class.
9. Self study
Review is required.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office phone number: 022-757-4151
Mail address: haruka.suzuki.a6@tohoku.ac.jp

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ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseEnglishSubject

Current Topics of Fish Molecular
Biology（先端海洋分子生物学）

Day/Period

3rd quarter
Thur./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

Instructor(Post)

H. Yokoi (Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

Categories

ABS-APS368E

1. Class subject
Fish Molecular Biology -- Fish as a Model System

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

6

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
In recent decades, fish became more and more used as excellent model system to investigate fundamental questions
not only in aquaculture, but also in basic biology, medicine, and environmental science. This class will discuss why
they are favored and how the model system developed, by showing examples of fish and other animals used as
experimental model system.
3. Keywords
Experimental model animal, genetics, developmental biology, non-conventional model animal
4. Goal of study
Students will understand the potential of fish and the reason why fish are used as an excellent experimental modelin various fields. Some of learned strategies would be helpful for students to design their own research projects in any
fields.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
1. Introduction: Molecular biology as a tool for the research in biology and medicine
2. Advantage of nematode and fly as model system: development, genetics and mutagenesis
3. Advantage of fish as a model system: developmental genetics, genomics and mutagenesis
4. Advantage of frog and chicken as model system: development and micro-surgery
5. Advantage of mouse as a model system: development and stem cell technology
6. Advantage of using multiple model system: comparative approach and evolutionary biology
7. Experimental model system: past, present and future
8. Summary and final exam
6. Preparation
Review the previous classes. Please feel free to ask during the class, if you have any ambiguous points.
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance, participation, quiz and final exam.
8. Textbook and references
Developmental biology (Scott F Gilbert)
Others will be introduced in the class.
9. Self study
Take a look at the Nature or Science magazine to see how model organisms are used in the latest biologicalresearch, and read some of the articles if you find them interesting.
10. Practical business
11. In addition
Office hours, 10:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, please make an appointment beforehand.
Contact, hayokoi@tohoku.ac.jp50Instructor(Post)

Current topics of Plankton Biology(先端プランクトン学）
G. Nishitani(Asso. Prof.)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject

Subject
Numbering

Day/Period
Categories

ABS-APS369E

1. Class subject
Molecular Ecology and utilization of plankton

1st quarter
Tue./1st~2nd
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

3rd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

7

Language
Used inCourseEnglish2. Object and summary of class
Plankton is a very small organism and its morphology cannot be observed without using a microscope. However,plankton is one of the most important components and significantly contributes to the marine ecosystem. In this class,several researches on utilization of plankton and its ecology using the latest molecular techniques will be introduced.
3. Keywords
Phytoplankton, Useful and harmful species, Molecular ecology
4. Goal of study
Students will learn that molecular methods are effective and are important tools for plankton research. Moreover,students will also understand the utilization of plankton for industry and human health.
5. Contents and progress schedule of class
Useful microalgae (phytoplankton) (2)Harmful microalgae (2)Research introduction (2)Report

6. Preparation
Understand an outline of each topic in advance
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance and examination
8. Textbook and references
All handouts will be given within class
9. Self study
10. In addition
E-mail: ni5@tohoku.ac.jp51

Instructor(Post)

Multidisciplinary Internship（学際インターンシップ）
Profs. Katayama S., Ochiai Y, Fujii Y.
(Faculty of Agriculture)

Position

Faculty of Agriculture (Graduate School of Agricultural Science)

Subject
Numbering

ABS-OAR970E

Subject

Day/Period
Categories

2nd quarterMon./5th
Specialized
Subjects

ObjectAMB

Preferable
Participants

2nd-year
students

Credits

1

Semester

5

Language
Used inCourseEnglish

1. Class subject
Introduction of Japanese fisheries and aquaculture productions and seafood processing
2. Object and summary of class
Japan is well-known for fisheries and aquaculture production. The objective of the class is for international
students to gain an understanding of fisheries production systems. Students taking this course will take interestsin the traditional and recent art and technologies of fisheries, aquaculture, distributing, processing and eating fishand shellfish in Japan.
3. Keywords
4. Goal of study
Students will
- learn about the distribution system for raw marine organisms landed at the fish market.
- understand operations of the seafood processing industry.
- discover Japanese excellent techniques of fish aquaculture and its seedling production.
5. Contents and progress schedule of classThis class will consist of two site visits. Each half-day visit will take place at a fishery site in Miyagi Prefecture.
(Two field trips on Saturdays of June.)−

1.

The tour to a factory of a representative company of sasa-kama (one of the delicacies in Sendai area) isscheduled to learn about the processing steps of kamaboko (salt-ground and heated fish paste products).

2.

This field trip to the community in Matsushima where is renowned for a wealth of marine resources(oysters and seaweed aquaculture) will focus on the aquaculture industry, paying particular attention to thecommunity notions of sustainability, in an attempt to understand some of the challenges faced by the coastal
community amid climate change and disaster recovery.

Please select the two topics that you are most interested in and submit your impressions as a report by Aug.
12th.

6. Preparation
7. Record end evaluation method
Attendance and reports
8. Textbook and references
9. Self study
10. In additionskata@tohoku.ac.jp (Prof. Satoshi KATAYAMA)

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Syllabus of “Science, Technology, and Industry in Japan” in Fall 2023
(SB4792, TB14141, ABG3041)
Time & Classroom: Tuesday 4th period (14:40-16:10), in A204*
Most of the classes will be conducted in person in the classroom above.
Google Classroom: “2023 Science, Technology, and Industry in Japan (for 3 FGL
undergraduate courses)”
URL: https://classroom.google.com/c/NTIzODAwMDQ4OTQx
Class Code: 5b74ehh
Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/arn-pxpj-wws
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98044498012?pwd=QTRMZm4rQjBYcHBxSHRYblhRT0gyZz09
Meeting ID: 980 4449 8012
Passcode: 492448
Course coordinator: Yumiko Watanabe (yumiko.watanabe.a5@tohoku.ac.jp) at Global Learning
Center.
Office: “GLC6” in the International Exchange Building (A12 on the Kawauchi campus map)
Course Title: Science, Technology, and Industry in Japan
Course Subject: The past, present, and future of industry, science, and technology and theirrelationships and integration in Japan
Language: English
Aim and outline:
This specialized subject course (one credit) is a multidisciplinary course that has beenorganized by the faculties of science, engineering, and agriculture since 2016. Except for the firstclass, each class will feature a lecture by a specialist in his field. The topic of each lecture will be
related to the science, technology, and industry, and their relationships in Japan and the globe”.
The topics also include issues and efforts in specific fields of industry to implement the 17 SDGs
(Sustainable Development Goals) announced by the United Nations in 2016.
Students will learn how science, technology, and industry in different fields were integrated
and developed, and how they contributed, contribute, and will contribute to our society withdifferent cultures, and in diverse circumstances.
MEXT scholarship students in FGL courses are expected to apply what they learn from thiscourse in another course titled "Multidisciplinary Internship" which will be offered in thespring/summer of 2024.
Goal: The goal of this course is to give students a multidisciplinary perspective and open-minded
attitude in a diverse group of people with different cultural and academic backgrounds.
Schedule of the course#1 Guidance will be given by Y. Watanabe at GLC on October 3, 2023.
#2-8 lectures by guest speakers will be given as listed in the table below.
#3 lecture by Dr. Ebina on October 31 starts at 16: 20.

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Oct. 3Oct. 10
Oct. 17
Oct. 24

渡邉由美子(Yumiko WATANABE)
山田 幹也氏(Mikiya YAMADA)佐藤 實氏(Minoru SATO)
野田 智之氏(Tomoyuki NODA)

Oct. 31 蛯名 武雄氏(16:20) (Takeo EBINA)
Nov. 7
藤森 俊郎氏(Toshiro FUJIMORI)
Nov. 14 富田二三彦氏(Fumihiko TOMITA)
Nov. 21 佐藤 陽一氏(Yoichi SATO)

東北大学・GLC（株）みずほ証券(Mizuho Securities)
東北大学名誉教授・（株）スマートハンドレッド
Emeritus Professor at Tohoku University ・COE of Smar100（株）国際電気通信基礎技術研究所(ATR: Advanced Telecommunications Research InstituteInternational)（国研）産業技術総合研究所(AIST: Advanced Industrial Science & Tech.)（株）IHI(IHI, Corp.)（国研）情報通信研究機構(NICT: Info. & Comm. Tech.)（株）理研食品(Riken Food)

Evaluation method: Attendance, active participation during the class including the submission of a short essay oneach lecture (70%)
The length of the short essay is expected to be approximately one A4 page (~500 words) using
12-point ‘Times New Roman font. You may want to write what you learned from the lectures
and the situation of the lecture topic in your home country.
Please save your file with a name including your student ID and the date of the class in “docx”
or “doc” format. This rule applies to the final report as well.
C2SBxxxxDATE (e.g., 1010 for DATE of October 10)
C2TBxxxxDATE
C2ABxxxxDATE
The deadline for submitting an essay to the classroom is noon (JST) every next Monday after
the class.
 Submit an essay (~1,000 – 1,200 words) about the most important matter in achieving
sustainable development in your home country or any specific region in the globe youlearned from this series of lectures. (30%)
The deadline for this report is noon (JST) on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.
Note: Late submission of an essay and a summary may result in a lower score on your work. A
long delay (more than 1 week) without a reasonable reason will be considered to be a failure of
the submission, and no scores will be given.
Misc.: If you cannot attend a class for any reason, please email the coordinator of this course(yumiko.watanabe.a5@tohoku.ac.jp) as soon as you know you will be absent.

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