Course title
S24670001
Introduction to Environmental Studies

 kurishima hideaki
Course description
A good and harmonious environment is inevitable for the future of mankind. However, the environment is so complex and multi-faceted that how we grapple with and what we have to do with it is a hard problem to pursue. Subjects in the academic discipline generally called “Environmental studies” are extensive and the approach to it varies.
This course is an introduction to Environmental studies. Instead of dealing with a specific subject and/or a issue, you are to learn the discipline through the areas of humanities and social sciences such as Ethics, Politics, Economics, Sociology, Geography, Anthropology, and so on.
Purpose of class
The purpose is to understand the basic thinking from humanities and social sciences to academic approaches to environment and environmental issues, and to become able to think logically about environment and environmental issues.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Understanding the basic concepts in Environmental studies.
2. Applying the concept of environmental studies to real society.
3. Logically consider environmental and environmental issues.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Purpose and significance of studying about "Environmental studies" Read the syllabus of this course carefully 20分
Review of the class 100分
2. Environment and surrounding Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
3. Environmental problems and issues Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
4. Environmental ethics: 1 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
5. Environmental ethics: 2 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
6. Environmental economics: 1 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
7. Environmental economics: 2 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
8. Midterm review Preparation of the midterm exam or writing of the reports 440分
9. Environmental sociology: 1 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
10. Environmental sociology: 2 Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
11. Environmental issues and Politics Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
12. Environmental management Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
13. Environmental issues and Manufacturing Preparation of the next class 50分
Review of the class 100分
14. Course review and Final exam Preparation of the final exam 440分
15. 。
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Quiz Midterm exam or reports Final exam Total.
1. 5% 10% 10% 25%
2. 10% 20% 20% 50%
3. 5% 10% 10% 25%
Total. 20% 40% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
(1)Grade is given based on the following: Quiz 20%, Midterm exam or Reports 40%, Final exam 40%.
(2)You are required to attend over two-thirds of classes to take the Final exam.
Textbooks and reference materials
No particular texts are required. Suggested readings will be mentioned from time to time in the class.
Prerequisites
(1) When more students than the max acceptance number are intended to take class, selection is made based on an assignment to all the students.
(2) Do not be absent from the first lecture class.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Kurishima：Tuesday(1S) or Wednesday(2S) at Omiya lecturers room, Monday and Friday at Toyosu office
  • Unakami: Lectures room after the lecture
  • Furugori: Lectures room after the lecture
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
Last modified : Wed Sep 02 04:08:46 JST 2020