Participation in a field training program related to forest science conducted by Hokkaido University or other universities will be counted as one credit according to the program. If you participate in two different programs, you will have gained two credits for "Field Science Special Course I" and "Field Science Special Course II".

Please check here for the training programs that are acceptable as "Special Course in Field Science I & II" related to forest science (updated as needed). Other programs may also be eligible for "Special Course in Field Science I & II" credit depending on their content. If you have any questions about the forest science field training in this course, please contact Prof. Nakamura (e-mail: masahironakamura18(at)gmail.com) (Replace "(at)" with "@".)　 

How to take the course

1.　Apply directly to the training program you wish to participate in
For information on participation in individual programs,  contact the program faculty directly. Some programs may not be open to students due to prioritization (e.g., preference given to undergraduates) or limited enrollment. If you wish to confirm in advance whether the program you wish to take is applicable to the "Field Science Special Course I & II", submit documents to Prof.Nakamura with the content and schedule of the program for decision (in the case of practicum related to forest science).

2.　Attend the program and receive a certificate of attendance

Participate in the program in accordance with the instructions of the conducting faculty instructor. It is recommended to check in advance with the faculty instructor who will be conducting the program regarding the issuance of certificates of attendance.

3.　Submit proof of attendance and documentation showing program schedule and content

In the case of "Field Science Special Course I & II" related to forest science, submit to Prof. Nakamura.


Credit Approval
The course registration will be accepted upon submission of a certificate of attendance and documents showing the program schedule and content: no need to register for the course on the web system. The deadline for submission is early March for first-year master's students and mid-January for second-year master's students. The program schedule and content will be confirmed and credits will be awarded.