Graduate School of Biosphere Science > Organization


Organization
 


The Graduate School consists of three Departments, that is, Bioresource Science, Biofunctional Science and Technology, and Environmental Dynamics and Management. The school offers the Master's program (two years) and the Doctoral program (three years), and each Department has several divisions and undertakes in several specialties as summarized below:
 

DEPARTMENT OF BIORESOURCE SCIENCE
Sufficient and stable food production from bioresources should be in harmony with the biosphere. It requires advanced technologies for food production and resource management leading to the creation of environmentally sustainable systems that link food production with humans.
For this reason, the Bioresource Science Program provides courses and conducts research relating to the following topics: the various biological functions of land and aquatic animals and their behavior and ecology under both natural and farmed conditions; the evaluation of genetic information and biological diversity; and systems for production, distribution and consumption of food products.
 
The program is also dedicated to producing professionals who can contribute to the development of the relevant fields, by providing training in advanced research skills and specialized technologies.
 

Animal Science Division

Animal Breeding and GeneticsAnimal Reproduction
Animal Reproduction
Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Animal Behavior and Physiology

Animal Histophysiology

Aquatic Biology Division

Fish Neurobiology
Aquatic Pathology
Benthos Ecology
Biology of Aquatic Resources
Aquatic Biochemistry
Aquaculture

Food and Resource Economics Division

Food Production Management
Agricultural Marketing

Field Science in Setouchi Areas Division

Terrestrial Field Science
Aquatic Field Science

 

DEPARTMENT OF BIOFUNCTIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Within the biosphere, animals possess a variety of refined strategies for survival. By elucidating the various biofunctions employed by organisms and utilizing them in an environmentally responsible way, it is possible to build healthy, productive lifestyles for mankind.
For this purpose, this program offers courses and conducts research to analyze and evaluate the various biofunctions of microorganisms, plants, and animals at the cellular and molecular (genes and proteins) levels, searching for new physiologically active substances and seeking to take advantage of biofunctions in an advanced and effective way.

 

Our researchers are also involved in both the development of useful bioresources and molecular breeding. The Food Science and Biofunctions Program focuses on evaluating the quality, functionality, and safety of food resources, and on developing new technologies for processing such resources as high-quality foods. Finally, the program is committed to training professionals in advanced research skills and specialized technologies to enable them to contribute to the creation of healthy and abundant foods while understanding and taking advantage of a variety of biofunctions for the benefit of humans.

Molecular and Applied Biosciences Division

Immunobiology 
Enzyme Chemistry
Microbial Biochemistry

Ecological Biochemistry 

Biological Chemistry

Food Science and Biofunctions Division

Marine Bioresource Chemistry
Food Chemistry

Biomolecular Physical Chemistry 
Food Engineering
Food Microbiology and Hygiene
Molecular Nutrition
Brewing Science and Technology

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL DYNAMICS AND MANAGEMENT
The Environmental Dynamics and Management program pursues educational and research initiatives into strategic topics relating to understanding cyclic material usage in the biosphere, including assessment tools and technologies for prediction of environmental change, control, and recovery. It also seeks to train professionals who will be able to contribute to the promotion of a recycling-based society.
To this end, the program adopts a global vision that incorporates regional issues.

 

Using the Setouchi region as a model study area it implements educational and research agenda that link the field and the laboratory, working in collaboration with outside organizations to design effective environmental and resource management systems and to develop the technologies

Modeling and Management of Environmental
Dynamics Division

Land-Atmosphere Interactions
Atmosphere -Hydrosphere Interactions
Aquatic Ecosystem Management
Plant Nutritional Physiology
Management of Coastal Marine Environment
Land Ecosystem Management

Assessment of Environmental
Dynamics Division

Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
Marine Ecosystem and Evolution
Conservation and Management of Coastal Ecosystems 
Evaluation of Plant Environment
Plant Environmental Science
Assessment of Microbial Environment

 

 

   Saijyo Station / Takehara Station