Course title
共生社会政策論   [Policy Studies for Symbiotic Society]
Course category general education courses  Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 14  Semester  
Course type   Course code 02t0312
Instructor(s)
山﨑 亮一, 新井 祥穂   [YAMAZAKI Ryoichi, ARAI Sachiho]
Facility affiliation Graduate School of Engineering Office   Email address

Course description
Intensive Course
2nd semester, Monday 21, Wednesday 23, and Monday 28 August, from 1st to 5th period respectively.
Koganei Campus

Class Code: t3fky55

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. All instructions, lectures and discussion are given and done in English.
Expected Learning
1. Discuss the science and technology for sustainable 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.
Course schedule
[Day 1]
1. Orientation and self-introduction from the participants
2. Lecture on Topic 1 (Plastics Recycling)
3. Lecture on Topic 2 (Artificial Bone)ぶ
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
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 before the lectures
References
NA
Assessment/Grading
Participation in Discussions during the lecture (20%) and oral presentations (80%)
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
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Last update
7/5/2023 2:42:56 PM