Hola AMigos
Adjunto informacion que sobre becas para un curso de patologia de peces en
Japon, Tengo entendido que esta becas son para ciudadanos de paises
Latinoamericanos, mayor informacion pueden obtener en las oficinas del JICA
(Agencia de Cooperacion Internacional del Japon) de sus respectivos paises.

Saludos



Blgo. Acui. MILTHON B. LUJAN MONJA
AQUADES
Consultor en Proyectos de Inversion de Acuicultura.
Urb. Santa Cristina C4-16
Nuevo Chimbote, Chimbote
Perú.
Telephone: +51 43 9912190
email: milthon.lujan@...




>From: "Gustavo Somoza" <somoza@...>
>To: "Aquarg" <acuarg@...>
>Subject: [AcuArg] Curso
>Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:00:15 -0300
>
>Estimados amigos:
>
>Adjunto información sobre curso de posgrado en Japón:
>
>THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY August 16,
>2005 - November 24, 2005 INFORMATION ON GROUP TRAINING COURSE IN
>
>FISHPPATHOLOGYAAND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTOOF AQUACULTURE 2005
>
>COURSE NO.: J-05-
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>CORRESPONDENCE For enquiries and further information, please contact the
>JICA office or the Embassy of Japan. Further, address correspondence to:
>Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chugoku International Centre
>(JICA CIC) Address: 3-3-1 Kagamiyama, Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima 739-0046
>Japan
>
>
>
>Preface The Japanese Government extends official development assistance
>(ODA) to developing countries to support self-help efforts that will lead
>to economic progress and a better life for the citizens of those countries.
>Since its foundation in 1974, the Japan International Cooperation Agency
>(JICA) has implemented Japan's technical cooperation under the ODA
>programme. Currently, JICA conducts such activities as training, dispatch
>of experts, provision of equipment, project-type technical cooperation,
>development study, dispatch of cooperation volunteers (JOCV), survey and
>administration of capital grant aid programmes. The training programme for
>overseas participants is one of JICA's fundamental technical cooperation
>activities for developing countries. Participants come from overseas in
>order to obtain knowledge and technology in a wide variety of fields. The
>objectives of the JICA training programme are:(1) to contribute to the
>development of human resources who will promote the advancement of
>developing countries, and (2) to contribute to the promotion of mutual
>understanding and friendship. This training course, which is planned and
>coordinated by JICA Chugoku International Centre (JICA Chugoku), is
>designed for those who belong to institutions of education and research in
>the field of fish pathology and environmental management of aquaculture to
>understand the importance of environment control and practical techniques
>of preventing epizootics, for the purpose of development of aquaculture in
>developing countries. The emphasis is placed on the practical techniques
>for preventing epizootics in fish, and the ecology of aquaculture. The
>subjects covered in the course are: (1) physical coastal oceanography, (2)
>environmental science of red tide, (3) water quality management, (4)
>molecular and environmental microbiology, (5) fish nutrition, (6)
>prevention of epizootics in fish, etc.
>
>
>
>I. ESSENTIAL FACTS Course Title (No.) Fish Pathology and
>Environmental Management of Aquaculture (J-05-00351) Duration August 16,
>2005 - November 24, 2005 Deadline for Application June 17, 2005 *for
>acceptance of JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan) Number of Participants
>7 Language English Target Group Researchers / teaching staffs who have more
>than 3 years of experiences in the field of aquaculture and should be
>younger than 40years old. Course Objectives Participants will be provided
>with the knowledge and techniques to improve their ability to solve
>existing problems in the above-titled area of their countries through: (1)
>understanding comprehensively the ecology of coastal and estuarine
>environment, and (2) learning the practical techniques in diagnosis,
>treatment and prevention of fish diseases. Training Institution National
>Fisheries University Address : 2-7-1 Nagata-honmachi, Shimonoseki-shi,
>Yamaguchi, 759-6595, Japan Tel.:81(*)- 832(***)-86-5111
>Fax.:81(*)-832(***)-86-7434 URL: http://www.fish-u.ac.jp/e-index.html JICA
>Chugoku International Centre (JICAChugoku) Address: 3-3-1 Kagamiyama,
>Higashihiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0046 Japan
>Tel.:81(*)-824(***)-21-5800 Fax.:81(*)-824(***)-20-8082 Accommodations This
>training course is managed by JICA Chugoku but the accommodations are
>provided by JICA Kyushu because of the location of the training site. JICA
>Kyushu International Centre (JICA Kyushu) Address: 2-2-1 Hirano, Yahata
>Higashi-ku, Kitakyushu-shi, Fukuoka, 805-8505 Japan
>Tel.:81(*)-93(***)-671-6311 Fax.:81(*)-93(***)-671-0979 If no room is
>available at JICA KYUSHU, JICA will arrange accommodations for participants
>at other appropriate places. Allowances & Expenses The Government of Japan
>provides the following allowances and covers the following expenses through
>JICA in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Details: Round-trip
>air ticket between an international airport designated by JICA and Japan,
>accommodation allowance, living allowance, outfit allowance, book
>allowance, shipping allowance, expenses for JICA study tours, free medical
>care for participants who become ill after arrival in Japan (costs related
>to preexisting illness, pregnancy and dental treatment are not included),
>etc. (* ; country code for Japan ** ; area code for Japanese local areas
>
>II. CURRICULUM The following major subjects will be covered
>in the course: (1) Lectures The contents of the lectures are as follows; 1.
>Physical Coastal Oceanography . Mechanisms of coastal marine phenomena
>(tide, tidal current, density current, drift current and internal waves)
>governing the coastal fisheries . Generation process of the hypoxia and the
>red tide . Introduction on how to analyse observed physical factors such as
>water temperature, salinity and density 2. Environmental Science of Red
>Tide . Taxonomy, biology and ecology of red tide organisms . Environmental
>factor inducing red tide . Harmful effect of red tide 3. Water Quality
>Management . Basic concept of standing stock, flux, and mean residence time
>. Calculation of fluxes . Global cycles of water, carbon, and nitrogen 4.
>Molecular and Environmental Microbiology . Introduction of molecular
>techniques for rapidly identifying bacteria . The discussions on the merit
>of adopting the techniques . The principles of denitrification and the
>importance of interspecies transfer of organic compounds between bacteria
>in anaerobic degradation processes 5. Fish Nutrition . How to feed for
>keeping fishes healthy . Feeding techniques and functional aspects of the
>components of the feeds 6. Fish Pathology . Diseases of freshwater fish,
>marine fish and shrimp caused by bacteria, virus and parasites . Diagnosis
>and treatment 7. Fish and Shrimp Immunology . Comparison of the defense
>systems of fish and shrimp with those of higher animals . Practical methods
>to induce prophylaxes against epizootic disease in aquaculture .
>Vaccination and immunostimulation techniques 8. Fish Handling after Harvest
>. Importance of hygienic and rapid handling of caught-fish . Icing and
>freezing protocol 9. Fish Borne Disease . Biological and chemical Hazards
>caused when consuming fishes 10. Fisheries Cooperative Association .
>Organization . Role of the association in sustainable utilization of the
>natural marine resources 11. Japanese Law relevant to the Trade of Fishes .
>Food Sanitation Law . Quarantine Law . Law concerning standardization and
>proper labelling of agricultural and forest products Lecture is given for 4
>hours per day, from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 15:00. Subject
>(Lectures) Days Hours Percentage Physical Coastal Oceanography 1 4 5
>Environmental Science of Red Tide 1 4 5 Water Quality 2 8 10 Molecular and
>Environmental Microbiology 4 16 20 Fish Nutrition 1 4 5 Fish Pathology 5 20
>25 Fish and Shrimp Immunology 3 12 15 Fish Handling after Harvest 1 4 5
>Fish Borne Disease 1 4 5 Fisheries Cooperative Association 0.5 2 2.5
>Japanese Law relevant to the Trade of Fishes 0.5 2 2.5 Total 20 80 100 (2)
>Experiment and Practical Training The contents of the experiment and
>practical training are as follows; 1. Coastal Oceanography . Measurement of
>coastal marine phenomena using a mooring system (for tidal level, current,
>DO, etc.) and CTD (for temperature, salinity, DO, turbidity, etc.) in a
>fish farm . Data processing with computer system 2. Water Quality .
>Chemical and computer analysis of NH4 and acid volatile sulfur (AVS)
>concentrations 3. Experiments with Red Tide Organisms . Sampling, counting,
>identification and preservation of red tide organisms 4. Molecular and
>Environmental Microbiology . Determination, isolation, and identification
>of marine bacteria with conventional culture methods . Quick identification
>of bacteria with PCR technique <3> . Phylogenetic identification of
>bacteria based on 16S rDNA 5. Fish and Shrimp Immunology . Collecting,
>handling and staining fish leukocytes and shrimp hemocytes . Measurement of
>fish and shrimp phagocytic activity demonstrating relative immunity 6.
>Prevention of Epizootic in Fish . Identification of disease bacteria
>isolated from fish and shrimp with conventional and advanced techniques
>using antibody and PCR *Each experiment is conducted for 5 hours per day,
>from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 16:00. Subject (Experiment and
>Practical Training) Days Hours Percentage Coastal Oceanography 2 10 10
>Water Quality 1 5 5 Experiment with Red Tide Organisms 1 5 5 Molecular
>Environmental Microbiology 6 30 30 Fish and Shrimp Immunology 3 15 15
>Prevention of Epizootic in Fish and Shrimp 4 20 20 Individual Research 3 15
>15 Total 20 100 100 Japanese Language Course Intensive Japanese language
>course of 50 hours will be conducted prior to technical training.
>
>III. REQUIREMENT FOR APPLICATION Applicants should: (1) be
>nominated by their governments in accordance with the procedures mentioned
>in IV-1 below; (2) be presently engaged in research work or education in
>the field of aquaculture, (3) have more than 3 years of occupational
>experience in the field, (4) be university graduates, (5) be younger than
>40 years old, (6) have sufficient command of spoken and written English
>since the training will be conducted in English - for example, TOEFL (Test
>of English as a Foreign Language) score 500 or above or the Cambridge First
>Certificate is considered equivalent (copy of the proof is preferable); (7)
>be in good health, both physically and mentally, to undergo the training
>(As the training includes much field works (trips), that may give risks to
>pregnant body, pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for
>participation in this training course); and (8) not be serving in any form
>of military services. ATTENTIONParticipants are required: (1) not to change
>course subjects or extend the course period, (2) not to bring any members
>of their family, (3) to return to their home countries at the end of their
>course according to the international travel schedule designated by JICA,
>(4) to refrain from engaging in political activities or any form of
>employment for profit or gain, and (5) to observe the rules and regulations
>of their place of accommodation and not to change accommodations designated
>by JICA.
>
>IV. PROCEDURES FOR APPLICATIONS 1. Government desiring to
>nominate applicants for the course should fill in and forward one (1)
>original and three (3) copies of the Nomination Form (Form A2A3) for each
>applicant, to JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan) by June 17, 2005. 2.
>JICA office (or the Embassy of Japan) will inform the applying government
>whether or not the nominee's application has been accepted no later than
>July 15, 2005. 3. Country Report Applicants are required to submit Country
>Report with the Nomination Form. The contents should include the items
>mentioned in ANNEX. The report will serve basic agenda for discussion on
>common and particular problems among participants, and each participant is
>required to present his/her Country Report at the early stage of the
>training.The reports should be typewritten in English, within 10 pages
>(12-point font, double spaced, A4 size paper). Application without Country
>Report will not be accepted.
>
>V. OTHER MATTERS 1. Pre-departure Information Pre-departure
>orientation is held at JICA overseas offices (or the Embassy of Japan) to
>provide the selected candidates with details on travel to Japan, conditions
>of training, and other matters. Participants will see a video, "TRAINING IN
>JAPAN", and will receive a textbook and cassette tape, "SIMPLE CONVERSATION
>IN JAPANESE". A brochure, "GUIDE TO TRAINING IN JAPAN" will be handed to
>each selected candidate before (or at the time of) the orientation. 2.
>Reports and Presentation (1) Country Report As written in the previous
>page, each applicant is required to write and submit a Country Report
>following the instruction in page 7. Contents of Country Report will be
>under consideration during selection process. Also, participants will have
>a presentation of his/ her Country Report in 15 minutes at the earlier
>stage of the training in order to share knowledge and background with other
>participants as well as professors. Visual materials such as PowerPoint and
>pictures may be helpful for your presentation if you bring them with you.
>(2) Individual Research Participants are required to write a report on
>Individual Research scheduled on the last quarter of the training course.
>The theme in the research that is relevant to the curriculum of the course
>can be decided by discussions between trainees and trainers. 3.
>Certification Participants who have successfully completed the course will
>be awarded a certificate by JICA and National Fisheries University. 4.
>International Exchange Programme with Local Communities JICA encourages
>international exchange between JICA participants and local communities.
>Participants will have a chance to visit elementary schools or junior high
>schools. Therefore, participants are recommended to bring their national
>costumes or crafts and materials such as cassette tapes and photographs
>that will make the exchange programme more fruitful. Annex FISH PATHOLOGY
>AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF AQUACULTURE (JFY 2005) Country Report Name:
>Country: Organisation and present post: E-mail: FAX: Remarks 1: The Report
>should be typewritten in English (12-point font, A4 size paper), and total
>pages of the report should be no fewer than 5 pages (please include
>organisation chart). Remarks 2: Each participant is required to have
>presentation in 15 minutes based on this Country Report at the early stage
>of the training for the purpose of making the training more effective and
>fruitful by comprehending the situations and problems of the participants
>each other. Remarks 3: Participants are invited to give presentation in a
>small scientific symposium that the graduate students of National Fisheries
>University join. Remarks 4: Please itemise your answer and make them
>specific. 1. General condition of aquaculture in your country 2. Existing
>problems that you are facing in preventing epizootic and managing
>aquaculture 3. What kind of techniques is urgently required to solve the
>problems you are facing?
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>Gustavo Somoza
>Laboratorio de Ictiofisiologia y Acuicultura
>Instituto de Investigaciones Biotecnologicas-Instituto Tecnologico de
>Chascomus (IIB-INTECH)
>Camino de Circunvalacion Laguna Km. 6 (B7130IWA). Chascomus
>Provincia de Buenos Aires.
>ARGENTINA
>TE: +54-2241-430323 ext 111
>FAX: +54-2241-424048
>email: somoza@...
>web: www.iib.unsam.edu.ar
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