Degree：Master of Agriculture Graduate Program in
Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering

Develop the ability to design a sustainable agricultural rural environment.

Studying interdisciplinary field with architecture and civil engineering studies based on agricultural engineering as a core element provides students with the ability to design agricultural infrastructure and rural infrastructure with a broad view from architectural structure to national land infrastructure. Acquire advanced expertise and skills for practical activity in order to enhance excellent agricultural and rural infrastructure as an expert professional who supports regional development.

Graduate Program in Irrigation, Drainage and Rural Engineering

Three Educational Policies

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Education and research of this program

The skills and Education and research of this program

Our target in education

Human resources who acquire advanced knowledge and engineering in irrigation, drainage and rural engineering equipped with the ability to design good agriculture and rural foundation and can contribute to the creation of a sustainable and prosperous community.

Skills to be developed

Future path

National government employee/Local government employee (Technical post), Irrigation, drainage and rural engineering/civil engineering consultant, Environment consultant, Construction company, Construction material supplier, Public utility (railway, electricity), continue to graduate school (doctor’s course), etc.

Program Specialized Course

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Program Specialized Course
Course name Semester Credits
Environmental Mathematics A Semester Ａ Credits １
Environmental Mathematics B Semester Ａ Credits １
Environmental Soil Physics A Semester Ａ Credits １
Environmental Soil Physics B Semester Ａ Credits １
Soil and water conservation Semester Ｂ Credits １
Irrigation Water Management Semester Ｂ Credits １
Rural Eco-engineering　A Semester Ｂ Credits １
Rural Eco-engineering　B Semester Ｂ Credits １
Rural Management for Sustainable Development A Semester Ａ Credits １
Rural Management for Sustainable Development B Semester Ａ Credits １
Advanced Seminar in Agricultural Engineering Semester Ｆ Credits ４
Advanced Research for thesis in Agricultural Engineering Semester Ｆ Credits ６

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Faculty Member

ProfessorOSAWA, Kazutoshi
OSAWA, Kazutoshi
Education specialty and research field
Soil and Water Conservation
Research interest
Dynamics of water, sediment and nutrients in a farmland and agricultural watershed
SDGs
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 10. Reduce inequality within and among countries Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 14. Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorTAMURA, Takahiro
TAMURA, Takahiro
Education specialty and research field
Rural Planning
Research interest
Research on farm work safety, lighter labor of farm work and land improvement
SDGs
Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 11. Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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ProfessorMATSUI, Hiroyuki
MATSUI, Hiroyuki
Education specialty and research field
Agricultural Water Management and Conservation
Research interest
Irrigation, water cycle and water environment management in watershed
SDGs
Goal 9. Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation Goal 13. Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorIIYAMA, Ippei
IIYAMA, Ippei
Education specialty and research field
Soil and Environmental Biophysics
Research interest
Research on transport and retention of energy and water in soils
SDGs
Goal 15. Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss
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Associate ProfessorMORIYAMA, Takumi
MORIYAMA, Takumi
Education specialty and research field
Rural Ecology Engineering
Research interest
Research on conservation and utilization of secondary nature
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