| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering Program |
| Lecture Code |
WSQN3401 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
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Subject Name in
English |
Introduction to Soil and Water Conservation |
| Instructor |
NGUYEN VAN THINH |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
グェン ワン ティン |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(4T) Fri1-4：IDEC 206 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face |
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| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
4 |
Language of Instruction |
E
:
English |
| Course Level |
5
:
Graduate Basic
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| Course Area（Area） |
25
:
Science and Technology |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
03
:
Natural Environment |
| Eligible Students |
M1; M2, D1, D2 |
| Keywords |
Basic of soil science; Basic of environmental science; Environmental conservation; Water resource; Soil and water pollution. |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
Over the next 15 lessons, we will explore the fundamental processes of soil formation, the challenges of contamination and salinity, and the critical systems required for water quality management.
This course is designed to be both theoretical and hands-on, concluding with two dedicated laboratory sessions where you will practice soil and water analysis firsthand.
Course Highlights:
- Understanding inorganic and organic soil contaminants.
- Exploring the interaction between natural water resources and soil health.
- Developing strategies for sustainable resource management.
I look forward to a productive semester of discovery and practical learning with all of you. |
| Class Schedule |
Lesson 1: General Introduction of soil and water conservation
Lesson 2: Soil formation and soil characteristics
Lesson 3: Soil classification and its role for agricultural development
Lesson 4: Soil contamination 1 (Inorganic contaminants)
Lesson 5: Soil contamination 2 (Organic contaminants)
Lesson 6: Soil erosion
Lesson 7: Soil salinization
Lesson 8: Soil and water interaction
Lesson 9: Natural water resources
Lesson 10: Water quality management system
Lesson 11: Water contamination and pollution
Lesson 12: Sustainable soil and water management
Lesson 13: Practice for Soil and water analysis (laboratory experiment) 1
Lesson 14: Practice for Soil and water analysis (laboratory experiment) 2
Lesson 15: Conclusion and final test. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
1. Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
2. Fundamentals of Soil Science |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Text, Handouts |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Please read more books related to environmental science, especially the fundamentals of soil and water quality assessment.
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| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Positive participation: 20%; Homework: 20%; Term exam: 60%. |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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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. |