Course title
International Cooperation of Science and Technology   [International Cooperation of Science and Technology]
Course category Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 01md1004
Instructor(s)
川端 良子   [KAWABATA Yoshiko]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Agriculture Office 2-223  Email address

Course description
The goal of this course is to understand fundamental theory and methods of international cooperation. Humans have always inhabited two worlds. One is the natural world that preceded us and of which we are a part. The other is the world of social institutions and artifacts that we create for ourselves using science and Technology, and political organization. Both worlds are essential to our lives, but integrating them successfully causes enduring tensions. In this course, we introduce relationships between natural world and environmental science and technology. This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies.
Expected Learning
To understand the environmental problems and to be able to explain its concept with appropriate examples.
Competency development: Multicultural understanding, Global awareness, Communication skills, Presentation skills, Knowledge on Science and Technology.
Compentency Development: Initiative and Autonomy, leadership and Coordination, Intercultural Understanding, Global Awareness, Innovative Thinking, Communication, Presentation, Mission-Oriented Research and Problem-Solving
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma Policy: See the Curriculum maps. (URL: https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ )
Course schedule
The characteristic of natural environments on the earth and the knowledge about the historic background, are very important for recognizing the environmental problems. In this course, we introduce the pollution, and how to restoration. Especially, we will discuss the international technical cooperation using the science and technology of Japan. In the group presentation, student confirms directionality of the activity by oneself.

1. Orientation
2. The cause of general water pollution
3. Red tide
4. Pollution in Japan
5. Cause of Minamata disease
6. Counterplan of pollution in Japan
7. Grass-roots movement for pollution
8. Technical Cooperation
9. Grass-root project in TUAT
10. Project of self-sustaining of women in Uzbekistan
11. Group discussion (What kind of Technical Cooperation is important?)
12. Group discussion (How to relate with SGDs?)
13. Group discussion (How to present?)
14. Group Presentation
15. Discussion of Group presentation
** The above schedule may change depending on the progress.
Prerequisites
2 credits
The presentations in English are necessary in this course.
In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, you are recommended to prepare for and review the classes, using the handouts provided and spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to understand the mechanisms of International Cooperation of Science and Technology.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Distribute the text in the class.
References
Assessment/Grading
・Presentation(40%):Understand the basic knowledge of technical cooperation and can actively share and discuss knowledge in the group.
・Exam 30%:to assess basic knowledge and understanding on International cooperation and its application
・Written report 30%:to assess the understanding of the conept of International cooperation and the ability to explain the related research and application examples.
Message from instructor(s)
The positiveness is important in this class.
Course keywords
Science& Technology, Environmental problem, Technical cooperation
Office hours
After class
Remarks 1
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
English
Language Subject
Last update
3/29/2021 11:58:10 AM