Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Applied Biological Science
Lecture Code L6009005 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 命の尊厳を涵養する食農フィールド科学演習
Subject Name
(Katakana)
イノチノソンゲンヲカンヨウスルショクノウフィールドカガクエンシュウ
Subject Name in
English
Life, food and agricultural education through experimental studies of dairy farming
Instructor KUROKAWA YUUZOU,SEO AIRA,SUZUKI NAOKI,NII TAKAHIRO,ISOBE NAOKI
Instructor
(Katakana)
クロカワ ユウゾウ,セオ アイラ,スズキ ナオキ,ニイ タカヒロ,イソベ ナオキ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
Have a farming experience at university farm, lodging at a university accommodation.  
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 01 : Agricultural Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords Life of domestic animals, Dairy production, Dairy cows, Food and agriculture education, Environment. 
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)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Designed for students new to animal husbandry and individuals who have not had any classes of animal science, this course will provide practical experience in animal production. Students will be familiarized with farm animals and their product through the course. 
Class Schedule 8th/Sep. (Tue.)
Gather in front of JR Saijo Station. Visiting the University Farm. Course introduction. Explanation about the assignments. Introduction about animal welfare.
9th/Sep.
Farming practices: Feeding dairy cows, milking from dairy cows. Part 1.
Lectures on human animal relationship, agricultural production and environment, and SDGs.
Observation of the internal structures of chickens' body.
Preparation for group presentation.
10th/Sep.
Farming practices: Feeding dairy cows, milking from dairy cows. Part 2.
Exploring the function of the earth that supports the lives of livestock.
Feel the life of dairy cows. Measuring the body temperature of dairy cows.
Milk tasting and butter making.
11th/Sep.
Group presentation and discussion.
Disbanded at Saijo Station around noon. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Handouts are provided. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
(More Details) PC and LCD 
Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Post-class Report
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Read materials related to farm animals, animal production, animal welfare, our daily food and SDGs. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Attitude, presentation and take home assignments 
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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