環境学フィールドワークII

Fieldwork and Case-studies for Environmental Sciences II

To learn the field ecological research methods, including basic forestry and demographic methods. We will conduct assessments of forest stands and soils, and potentially some rare plant species monitoring.

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The schedule includes 3 lecture sessions (all in-person) and 1 field trip: 1: Guidance session (5 Oct 2026) 2: Lecture on environmental assessment (19 Oct) 3: Overnight field trip to Chichibu area (TBA) 4: Final reports and presentations due; students give presentations (18 Jan) Classes including the guidance session will be held in 3rd period in KOMCEE East K211. IMPORTANT POINTS: 1. Guidance session on the first scheduled day of class: Introduction to the course, to field ecology, and important information regarding the field (ATTENDANCE AT THE GUIDANCE SESSION IS REQUIRED! STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND WILL NOT BE ADMITTED INTO THE COURSE!). 2. The field trip IS REQUIRED. There is no online component, and students who do not attend physically will receive a failing grade in the course. 3. ONLY 9 STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE COURSE, due to restrictions on travel and lodging. The 9 students taking the course will be decided on the day of the guidance session. Priority will be given to 4th year ES students, followed by 3rd year ES students. Regardless, students will be allowed only if spaces are still available.