L3018008 Laboratory and Field Works in Animal Production I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code L3018008 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 動物生産学実験I

Subject Name
（Katakana）ドウブツセイサンガクジッケンI

Subject Name in
English Laboratory and Field Works in Animal Production I

Instructor UMEHARA TAKASHI,YONEZAWA TAKAHIRO,NAKAMURA YOSHIAKI,NII TAKAHIRO,ISOBE NAOKI

Instructor
(Katakana) ウメハラ　タカシ,ヨネザワ　タカヒロ,ナカムラ　ヨシアキ,ニイ　タカヒロ,イソベ　ナオキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte

Lesson Style Experiment Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Laboratory work, dissection, and use of chemicals.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 26 : Biological and Life Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Agricultural Sciences

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese quail, chicken, mouse, cattle, sex organs, sperm, ova, embryos, anatomy, microscopy, and genetics.

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) Applied Animal and Plant Science Program
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding regarding natural phenomena related to animal and plant production in levels of molecule, cell, and individual organism and production environment that supports the phenomena

（Abilities and Skills）
・Basic experimentation abilities and skills required for acquiring expertise

・Ability for basic biological analysis and evaluation regarding production function of animals and plants in levels of molecule, cell, and individual organism
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Ability to identify issues that he/she should pursue for a specific phenomenon related to animal and plant production, organize his/her own opinion, logically publish them orally and/or in writing, and discuss the topic

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Understanding the development, reproduction, anatomy and genetics in mammals and birds.

Class Schedule lesson1: Observation of quail embryos I.
lesson2: Observation of quail embryos II.
lesson3: Mode of inheritance of plumage color in quail.
lesson4: Evolution of genes I: Simulation of gene evolution using dice.
lesson5: Evolution of genes II: Phylogenetic analysis using nucleotide sequences.
lesson6: Observation of the sex organs.
lesson7: Evaluation of the sexual cycle by vaginal smear method.
lesson8: Changes in reproductive organs associated with the sexual cycle.
lesson9: Collection of sperm and its morphology.

lesson10: Collection of ova and its morphology.
lesson11: The anatomy of the chicken.
lesson12: The anatomy of the cattle I.
lesson13: The anatomy of the cattle II.
lesson14: The histology (HE and PAS staining)
lesson15: The microscopy of the abomasum and liver.

Each professor assign report.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Collect information by reading various texts of the development, anatomy and genetics of animals.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Use handouts and video as required.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Prepare each class using the texts of the related research fields. Review each class by checking the contents of each class. Don't hesitate to tell us if you have any questions.

Requirements

Grading Method Since this course is a practical training, the students will be evaluated on their efforts in each practical training (60 %). In addition, the assignments made by each instructor will also be evaluated (40 %).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

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	L3018008	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	動物生産学実験I
Subject Name （Katakana）	ドウブツセイサンガクジッケンI
Subject Name in English	Laboratory and Field Works in Animal Production I
Instructor	UMEHARA TAKASHI,YONEZAWA TAKAHIRO,NAKAMURA YOSHIAKI,NII TAKAHIRO,ISOBE NAOKI
Instructor (Katakana)	ウメハラ　タカシ,ヨネザワ　タカヒロ,ナカムラ　ヨシアキ,ニイ　タカヒロ,イソベ　ナオキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte
Lesson Style	Experiment	Lesson Style (More Details)
Laboratory work, dissection, and use of chemicals.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Agricultural Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese quail, chicken, mouse, cattle, sex organs, sperm, ova, embryos, anatomy, microscopy, and genetics.
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)	Applied Animal and Plant Science Program （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding regarding natural phenomena related to animal and plant production in levels of molecule, cell, and individual organism and production environment that supports the phenomena （Abilities and Skills）・Basic experimentation abilities and skills required for acquiring expertise ・Ability for basic biological analysis and evaluation regarding production function of animals and plants in levels of molecule, cell, and individual organism （Comprehensive Abilities）・Ability to identify issues that he/she should pursue for a specific phenomenon related to animal and plant production, organize his/her own opinion, logically publish them orally and/or in writing, and discuss the topic
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Understanding the development, reproduction, anatomy and genetics in mammals and birds.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Observation of quail embryos I. lesson2: Observation of quail embryos II. lesson3: Mode of inheritance of plumage color in quail. lesson4: Evolution of genes I: Simulation of gene evolution using dice. lesson5: Evolution of genes II: Phylogenetic analysis using nucleotide sequences. lesson6: Observation of the sex organs. lesson7: Evaluation of the sexual cycle by vaginal smear method. lesson8: Changes in reproductive organs associated with the sexual cycle. lesson9: Collection of sperm and its morphology. lesson10: Collection of ova and its morphology. lesson11: The anatomy of the chicken. lesson12: The anatomy of the cattle I. lesson13: The anatomy of the cattle II. lesson14: The histology (HE and PAS staining) lesson15: The microscopy of the abomasum and liver. Each professor assign report.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Collect information by reading various texts of the development, anatomy and genetics of animals.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Use handouts and video as required.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Prepare each class using the texts of the related research fields. Review each class by checking the contents of each class. Don't hesitate to tell us if you have any questions.
Requirements
Grading Method	Since this course is a practical training, the students will be evaluated on their efforts in each practical training (60 %). In addition, the assignments made by each instructor will also be evaluated (40 %).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
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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