L2021006 Hydrospheric Environmental ScienceII

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Applied Biological Science

Lecture Code L2021006 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 水圏環境学II

Subject Name
（Katakana）スイケンカンキョウガクII

Subject Name in
English Hydrospheric Environmental ScienceII

Instructor LIAO LAWRENCE MANZANO,TOMIYAMA TAKESHI

Instructor
(Katakana) リアオ　ローレンス　マンザーノ,トミヤマ　タケシ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues1-4：ABS C304

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 26 : Biological and Life Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Basic Biology

Eligible Students students from School of Applied Biological Science, but others are also welcome

Keywords aquatic ecosystems, marine conservation, marine resource management

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・To comprehensively understand morphological, ecological, physiological, pathological, biochemical, and genetic features of various creatures in hydrosphere.
・To understand physiological, pathological, biochemical, genetic systems which are required for management and expansion of fishing resource.
・Understanding on relation between form and ecology of hydrosphere organisms and hydrosphere environment

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To introduce the various marine communities and ecosystems
To describe the structure and function of these marine communities and ecosystems
To determine the impact of human activities on these marine communities and ecosystems

Class Schedule lesson1 Nature of life in an aquatic medium and its challenges
lesson2 Survey of different marine communities and ecosystems
lesson3 Intertidal communities and their dynamism
lesson4 Impacts of ocean acidification and pollution
lesson5 Coral reefs in our changing world
lesson6 Coral bleaching and phase shifts in today's reefs
lesson7 Ocean warming and its impact on marine forests
lesson8 Planktonic communities and some aspects of their ecology
lesson9 Harmful algal blooms, microbial loop and ENSO
lesson10 Continental shelf and mesophotic communities
lesson11 Marine invasive species ecology
lesson12 Seagrass communities and carbon sequestration
lesson13 Mangroves, global warming and coastal protection
lesson14 Deep-sea communities, hydrothermal vents and cold seeps
lesson15 Exploitation of sea-bed resources and political impacts

Final examination will be given in the form of essay questions to determine comprehension and knowledge integration
Bibliography project will involve literature survey of special topics.

Attendance and note-taking during lectures, asking questions and active participation will help students have a good learning experience. Lectures in English will be conducted using simple vocabulary and illustrative examples to allow better understanding. Literature search skills using the Internet will be required.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Castro, P. and Huber, M.E. 2010. Marine Biology. 8th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Basic knowledge of biology and general ecology will be helpful. Literature searching skills using Internet, university library resources will be useful. Consultation with course instructor is encouraged at times.

Requirements at least 80% attendance, active participation, submission of bibliography project and passing the final examination.

Grading Method 10% attendance, 10% participation, 30% bibliography project, 50% final examination

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Experience with listening, reading, writing and speaking using middle level English will be available in this class. Students will learn basic skills in literature searching which will be useful for preparation for thesis research.

Message Let us participate and enjoy this class while learning many interesting things about basic marine ecology. Be ready to share your ideas with everyone.

Other The class experience will be helpful for students, especially those who wish to study higher levels of marine biology classes and those thinking of studying abroad as graduate students.

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Applied Biological Science
Lecture Code	L2021006	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	水圏環境学II
Subject Name （Katakana）	スイケンカンキョウガクII
Subject Name in English	Hydrospheric Environmental ScienceII
Instructor	LIAO LAWRENCE MANZANO,TOMIYAMA TAKESHI
Instructor (Katakana)	リアオ　ローレンス　マンザーノ,トミヤマ　タケシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues1-4：ABS C304
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Basic Biology
Eligible Students	students from School of Applied Biological Science, but others are also welcome
Keywords	aquatic ecosystems, marine conservation, marine resource management
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・To comprehensively understand morphological, ecological, physiological, pathological, biochemical, and genetic features of various creatures in hydrosphere. ・To understand physiological, pathological, biochemical, genetic systems which are required for management and expansion of fishing resource. ・Understanding on relation between form and ecology of hydrosphere organisms and hydrosphere environment
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To introduce the various marine communities and ecosystems To describe the structure and function of these marine communities and ecosystems To determine the impact of human activities on these marine communities and ecosystems
Class Schedule	lesson1 Nature of life in an aquatic medium and its challenges lesson2 Survey of different marine communities and ecosystems lesson3 Intertidal communities and their dynamism lesson4 Impacts of ocean acidification and pollution lesson5 Coral reefs in our changing world lesson6 Coral bleaching and phase shifts in today's reefs lesson7 Ocean warming and its impact on marine forests lesson8 Planktonic communities and some aspects of their ecology lesson9 Harmful algal blooms, microbial loop and ENSO lesson10 Continental shelf and mesophotic communities lesson11 Marine invasive species ecology lesson12 Seagrass communities and carbon sequestration lesson13 Mangroves, global warming and coastal protection lesson14 Deep-sea communities, hydrothermal vents and cold seeps lesson15 Exploitation of sea-bed resources and political impacts Final examination will be given in the form of essay questions to determine comprehension and knowledge integration Bibliography project will involve literature survey of special topics. Attendance and note-taking during lectures, asking questions and active participation will help students have a good learning experience. Lectures in English will be conducted using simple vocabulary and illustrative examples to allow better understanding. Literature search skills using the Internet will be required.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Castro, P. and Huber, M.E. 2010. Marine Biology. 8th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Basic knowledge of biology and general ecology will be helpful. Literature searching skills using Internet, university library resources will be useful. Consultation with course instructor is encouraged at times.
Requirements	at least 80% attendance, active participation, submission of bibliography project and passing the final examination.
Grading Method	10% attendance, 10% participation, 30% bibliography project, 50% final examination
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Experience with listening, reading, writing and speaking using middle level English will be available in this class. Students will learn basic skills in literature searching which will be useful for preparation for thesis research.
Message	Let us participate and enjoy this class while learning many interesting things about basic marine ecology. Be ready to share your ideas with everyone.
Other	The class experience will be helpful for students, especially those who wish to study higher levels of marine biology classes and those thinking of studying abroad as graduate students.
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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