10000219 Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Plant Field Science B: Molecular Phylogeney of Plants)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 10000219 Subject Classification Advanced Seminar

Subject Name 展開ゼミ（植物フィールド科学入門B～分子系統解析編～）

Subject Name
（Katakana）テンカイゼミ（ショクブツフィールドカガクニュウモンB　ブンシケイトウカイセキヘン）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Plant Field Science B: Molecular Phylogeney of Plants)

Instructor TSUBOTA HIROMI

Instructor
(Katakana) ツボタ　ヒロミ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  Year

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Exercise-oriented, discussion, and field practice and work
Observation and research in the field and in botanical gardens; preparation of instructional plans and exhibition panels for guiding

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students 2nd year students and above

Keywords Biodiversity, Plants, Ecosystems, Biology Proficiency Test, Teachers of science, SDGs

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to:
1. Form an independent learning attitude
2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills
3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills
4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills
5. Improve their communication and leadership skills

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Students will learn about the practical aspects of field research and experiments using DNA, which are fundamental in the area of field science related to plants.  Specifically, the students will (1) participate in field navigation and conservation activities at the Higashihiroshima Campus and Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, and participate in plant observation events held by the Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden.  In addition, students will (2) take specimens of collected plants and experience an introduction to molecular phylogenetic analysis by extracting DNA from the specimens. The results of (1) and (2) will be discussed.

Class Schedule lesson1: Guidance, tour of the Higashi-hiroshima Botanical Garden, fundamentals of plant observation
lesson2: Maintenance of the trail on Mt. Gagara, field observation (scheduled for April and May)
lesson3: Plant specimen preparation
lesson4: Field trip for observation at Hiroshima City Botanical Garden
lesson5: Field trip for plant observation (Hikobia Botanical Field Tour, Miyajima Island of Hatsukaichi City etc.)
lesson6: Introduction to molecular phylogenetic analysis
lesson7: Invasive species problem, extermination, discussion
lesson8: Field observation of plants at Higashi-hiroshima Botanical Garden and Mt. Gagara (scheduled for October and November)
- A summary of the contents of each session should be submitted as a report.
- The schedule is currently under adjustment.
- The order of the sessions may change depending on the weather and other factors.
- The 5th lesson will be selected from the "Hikobia Botanical Field Tour" posted in the Digital Museum of Hiroshima University.
- For the contents of the 7th lesson, a written plan and panel should be prepared in advance.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Distribute reference materials as appropriate, and utilize the Hiroshima University Digital Museum.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Contents of Digital Museum of Hiroshima University: https://www.digital-museum.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Read the handouts carefully. Please check the chat rooms of MS Teams and the Digital Museum of Hiroshima University, etc., for information as appropriate.

Requirements (1) The maximum number of participants will be limited to about 8, taking into consideration safety when conducting outdoor activities.  If there are too many applicants, we will ask them to submit a motivation for taking the course (about 400 words) and make a selection.
(2) Attendance is required as a preliminary orientation will be held on the same day as the first class (expected in April. The specific date and time will be determined and notified after the students are confirmed).
(3) Students are required to take out "Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research" in case of unforeseen circumstances during class hours or while returning home. In addition to the above insurance, students are required to purchase "GAKKENSAI Ancillary Liability Insurance" or similar insurance in order to conduct activities outside the university.

Grading Method Participation in all of the following is a prerequisite for grading.
(1) Participate in outdoor activities such as field training and observation sessions.
(2) Submit a report for each lesson.
(3) Participate in discussions based on the plan and the panel.
Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-step evaluation.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it In some contents, field surveys conducted in the field for environmental assessment, etc., and examples of social education, school education, etc., will be shown to learn about the methods and practice of such field surveys.

Message No late arrivals or absences.

Other In principle, students are expected to attend classes after taking the Liberal Arts Seminar.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	10000219	Subject Classification	Advanced Seminar
Subject Name	展開ゼミ（植物フィールド科学入門B～分子系統解析編～）
Subject Name （Katakana）	テンカイゼミ（ショクブツフィールドカガクニュウモンB　ブンシケイトウカイセキヘン）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Plant Field Science B: Molecular Phylogeney of Plants)
Instructor	TSUBOTA HIROMI
Instructor (Katakana)	ツボタ　ヒロミ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Exercise-oriented, discussion, and field practice and work Observation and research in the field and in botanical gardens; preparation of instructional plans and exhibition panels for guiding
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students	2nd year students and above
Keywords	Biodiversity, Plants, Ecosystems, Biology Proficiency Test, Teachers of science, SDGs
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome	In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to: 1. Form an independent learning attitude 2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills 3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills 4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills 5. Improve their communication and leadership skills
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Students will learn about the practical aspects of field research and experiments using DNA, which are fundamental in the area of field science related to plants. Specifically, the students will (1) participate in field navigation and conservation activities at the Higashihiroshima Campus and Miyajima in Hatsukaichi City, and participate in plant observation events held by the Miyajima Natural Botanical Garden. In addition, students will (2) take specimens of collected plants and experience an introduction to molecular phylogenetic analysis by extracting DNA from the specimens. The results of (1) and (2) will be discussed.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Guidance, tour of the Higashi-hiroshima Botanical Garden, fundamentals of plant observation lesson2: Maintenance of the trail on Mt. Gagara, field observation (scheduled for April and May) lesson3: Plant specimen preparation lesson4: Field trip for observation at Hiroshima City Botanical Garden lesson5: Field trip for plant observation (Hikobia Botanical Field Tour, Miyajima Island of Hatsukaichi City etc.) lesson6: Introduction to molecular phylogenetic analysis lesson7: Invasive species problem, extermination, discussion lesson8: Field observation of plants at Higashi-hiroshima Botanical Garden and Mt. Gagara (scheduled for October and November) - A summary of the contents of each session should be submitted as a report. - The schedule is currently under adjustment. - The order of the sessions may change depending on the weather and other factors. - The 5th lesson will be selected from the "Hikobia Botanical Field Tour" posted in the Digital Museum of Hiroshima University. - For the contents of the 7th lesson, a written plan and panel should be prepared in advance.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Distribute reference materials as appropriate, and utilize the Hiroshima University Digital Museum.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Contents of Digital Museum of Hiroshima University: https://www.digital-museum.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Read the handouts carefully. Please check the chat rooms of MS Teams and the Digital Museum of Hiroshima University, etc., for information as appropriate.
Requirements	(1) The maximum number of participants will be limited to about 8, taking into consideration safety when conducting outdoor activities. If there are too many applicants, we will ask them to submit a motivation for taking the course (about 400 words) and make a selection. (2) Attendance is required as a preliminary orientation will be held on the same day as the first class (expected in April. The specific date and time will be determined and notified after the students are confirmed). (3) Students are required to take out "Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research" in case of unforeseen circumstances during class hours or while returning home. In addition to the above insurance, students are required to purchase "GAKKENSAI Ancillary Liability Insurance" or similar insurance in order to conduct activities outside the university.
Grading Method	Participation in all of the following is a prerequisite for grading. (1) Participate in outdoor activities such as field training and observation sessions. (2) Submit a report for each lesson. (3) Participate in discussions based on the plan and the panel. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-step evaluation.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	In some contents, field surveys conducted in the field for environmental assessment, etc., and examples of social education, school education, etc., will be shown to learn about the methods and practice of such field surveys.
Message	No late arrivals or absences.
Other	In principle, students are expected to attend classes after taking the Liberal Arts Seminar.
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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