| Course title | |||||
| 三大学連携特別講義Ⅱ（Engineering for Sustainable Society） [Inter-University Special LectureⅡ(Engineering for Sustainable Society)] | |||||
| Course category | Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 1～1 | Semester | 3rd | |
| Course type | 3rd | Course code | 01md1505 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 野間 竜男 [NOMA Tatsuo] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | 3-211 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course is intended to cultivate a better understanding engineering for sustainable world among students. We focus on the current issues in Japan and also compare with the situations in other countries. These lectures will not only provide students with an important foundation in engineering, but also help them develop ideas of their own research and global point of view. This course is a joint course with "Global Professional Program" a course for TUAT Japanese students. Therefore, participants can discuss with Japanese students in English. All instructions, lectures and discussion are given and done in English. This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies, and is also open to students from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the University of Electro-Communications. |
| Expected Learning |
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1. Discuss the science and technology for suataionable society from a global point of view and be able to understand Japan's science and technology level and its tasks. 2. Be able to discuss various topics on science and technology among participants in English. 3. Participants including international students will make groups and be able to collaborate on presentation. Competency development: Presentation skills, Leadership and Facilitation, Global Awareness, Communication skills, Knowledge on Science and Technology |
| Course schedule |
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[Day 1] 1. Orientation and self-introduction from the participants 2. Lecture on Topic 1 (Plastics Recycling) 3. Lecture on Topic 2 (Artificial Bone) 4. Lecture on Topic 3 (High Pressure Processing of Foods and Superabsorbant Polymers for Agriculture) [Self-Study] 5. Preparation for Individual Presentation [Day 2] 6. Students' Presentation and Discussion 1 7. Students' Presentation and Discussion 2 8. Lecture on Topic 4 (Biomass Energy) 9. Lecture on Topic 5 (Future Energy) [Group-Study] 10. Preparation for Group Presentation 1 11. Preparation for Group Presentation 2 [Day 3] 12. Group Presentation and Discussion 1 13. Group Presentation and Discussion 2 14. Concluding Remarks 15. Appendix and Final Examination |
| Prerequisites |
| Lectures and discussions are all done in English, so English communication skill is necessary. Handouts are distributed beforehand, so it is essential to prepare so that you can understand the technical terms used in the lecture. In addition, for two presentations, it is necessary to review the latest science and technology information through internet and resume by yourselves. In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, you are expected to prepare for and review the classes as above, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts and materials given on or before the lectures |
| References |
| Introduced in the handouts |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Participation in Discussions during the lecture (20%), oral presentations (60%), and final examination (20%) |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| I encourage participants to join the discussion during the lecture, so don't hesitate. |
| Course keywords |
| Japanese, Science, Technology, Sustainable Society and Group Presentation |
| Office hours |
| Friday 12:00-13:00 |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 2/20/2019 9:50:03 AM |