Course title
H05507001
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering

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Course description
Our living space is composed of “Atmosphere”, "Hydrosphere" and "Geosphere", in particular "Geosphere" is an extremely important area in civil engineering including earth supporting activities of daily living. "Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering" is a subject for the geosphere that supports this human life, learning about the composition, the environment, disaster, exploration and so on for the geosphere. In addition to learning the basics of the science for the geosphere, learn the fundamentals of civil engineering to be studied in the future.
Purpose of class
Learn about the composition, environment, disaster, exploration and so on for the geosphere. Learn the fundamentals of civil engineering to acquire in the future by acquiring the basics of the study covering the geosphere.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the composition of the geosphere and explain the history of the geosphere and the basic history of ancient technologies for civil engineering.
  2. Understand the environmental problems and countermeasures related to the geosphere, and analyze and evaluate geosphere environmental problems and devise countermeasures.
  3. Understand the disaster problems and countermeasures related to the geosphere, and analyze and evaluate geo-disaster problems and devise countermeasures.
  4. Understand the significance of geosphere exploration and explain basic matters of various exploration technologies and their applicability.
  5. Understand the forefront of the geosphere and life, and plan and explain the latest technology to modify the geosphere.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Geographical Composition
·Geography of the Geosphere
·Introduction of ancient technology for civil engineering (1)
Homework on geographical composition 180minutes
2. Geographical Composition
·The history of the Japanese archipelago
·Introduction of ancient technology for civil engineering (2)
Homework on geographical composition 180minutes
3. Geographical Composition
·History of fossils, faults and frozen soil
·Introduction of ancient technology for civil engineering (3)
Homework on geographical composition 180minutes
4. Geosphere Environmental Science
·Natural fluctuation and the environment of the geosphere
Homework on geosphere environmental science 180minutes
5. Geosphere Environmental Science
·Waste and the environment of the geosphere
Homework on geosphere environmental science 180minutes
6. Geosphere Environmental Science
·Environmental problems and countermeasures for geosphere and groundwater (1)
Homework on geosphere environmental science 180minutes
7. Geosphere Environmental Science
·Environmental problems and countermeasures for geosphere and groundwater (2)
Homework on geosphere environmental science 180minutes
8. Midterm Examination and Explanation Examination measures on contents of 1st to 7th class 250minutes
9. Geosphere Disaster Science
·Geosphere disasters due to earthquakes
Homework on geosphere disaster science 180minutes
10. Geosphere Disaster Science
·Liquefaction in the geosphere and countermeasures
Homework on geosphere disaster science 180minutes
11. Geosphere Exploration
·Geosphere exploration technology (1)
Homework on geosphere exploration 180minutes
12. Geosphere Exploration
·Geosphere exploration technology (2)
The Leading Edge of Geosphere and Life
·Technology to explore the geosphere (1)
Homework on geosphere exploration and the leading edge of geosphere and life 180minutes
13. The Leading Edge of Geosphere and Life
·Technology to explore the geosphere (2)
Homework on the leading edge of geosphere and life 180minutes
14. Final Examination and Explanation Examination measures on contents of 9th to 13th class 250minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Midterm Exmination Final Exmination Reporting Assignment Active Learning Total.
1. 6% 8% 3% 3% 20%
2. 6% 8% 3% 3% 20%
3. 6% 8% 3% 3% 20%
4. 6% 8% 3% 3% 20%
5. 6% 8% 3% 3% 20%
Total. 30% 40% 15% 15% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Midterm and final examinations are mainly subjects (70%), reporting assignment (15%) and attitude for active learning (15%) are also included in the evaluation. In addition, pass score over 60 points.
Textbooks and reference materials
We will present appropriate reference materials during the lecture.
Prerequisites
Preliminary preparation is not particularly necessary.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • We will accept questions etc in face to face after the class.
  • We will accept questions at any time by e-mail.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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