Course title
N0440501,N0440502,N0440503,N04405042
Environmental Biology

 KAWASHIMA Hiroto
Course description
Environmental biology is the study of the relationship between the environment and organisms, and the material cycle on Earth. Stable isotopes, which are closely related to living organisms, reflect environmental effects. Students will learn about the latest analytical methods for stable isotopes and the applications of stable isotopes in the fields of biology, food, and the environment.
Purpose of class
The environment in which organisms and humans live is based on a complex interaction of chemical, physical, and biological factors. The objective of this class is to enable students to explain the basics of ecology, material cycles, and the latest stable isotope research.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand and explain the relationship between the environment and organisms
  2. Understand and explain material cycles
  3. Understand and explain stable isotope ratios and their applications
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Basics of environmental biology Summarize and understand basics of environmental biology 190minutes
2. Role of elements in living organisms Summarize and understand role of elements in living organisms 190minutes
3. Relationship between material cycles and organisms Summarize and understand relationship between material cycles and organisms 190minutes
4. Effects of global warming on living organisms Summarize and understand effects of global warming on living organisms 190minutes
5. Risk and resource management Summarize and understand risk and resource management 190minutes
6. Mid-term exam and commentary Summary of lecture 1 to 5 190minutes
7. Isotope environmental chemistry Summarize and understand isotope environmental chemistry 190minutes
8. Isotope analysis Summarize and understand Isotope analysis 190minutes
9. Photosynthetic mechanisms in plants Summarize and understand photosynthetic mechanisms in plants 190minutes
10. Food function and authentication Summarize and understand food function and authentication 190minutes
11. Food chain and concentration Summarize and understand food chain and concentration 190minutes
12. Environmental effects on humans Summarize and understand environmental effects on humans 190minutes
13. Dynamics of chemicals in the environment Summarize and understand dynamics of chemicals in the environment 190minutes
14. Final examinations and commentary Summary of lacture 7 to13 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 小テスト等 中間試験 期末試験 Total.
1. 10% 20% 0% 30%
2. 10% 10% 0% 20%
3. 10% 0% 40% 50%
Total. 30% 30% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be evaluated on the basis of regular points from intermediate exam and mid-term examinations, and final examinations. A total score of 60 points or higher is required to pass the course. Questions will be designed so that 80% of the students will be able to obtain a score if they fully understand the lecture content. Attendance will be checked by ID card.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Introduction to Ecology for College Students　Toshihiko Hara　Kyouritsu Shuppan
Marine Geoenvironmental Science　Hotaka Kawahata　Hotaka Kawahata
Stable Isotope Geochemistry　 Jochen Hoefs　Springer
Prerequisites
Environmental Chemistry
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
    12:30 to 13:00 on Monday
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
Last modified : Sat Sep 09 06:04:11 JST 2023