Course title
H08700003
International Development Engineering

 henry michael ward
Course description
To tackle future global challenges, this course provides an overview of the importance of social infrastructure for socio-economic development in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and introduces the roles and activities of Japanese industry, academia, and government in supporting the development and maintenance of social infrastructure overseas. Furthermore, to understand how the situation and issues of social infrastructure differ between regions, specific examples of social infrastructure and their challenges will be given for various countries.
Purpose of class
To understand the current situation and issues related to the development and maintenance of social infrastructure around the world, and to deepen interest in international development.
Goals and objectives
  1. Be able to explain the role of social infrastructure in international development
  2. Be able to discuss the development and maintenance of social infrastructure from international perspectives
  3. Be able to explain Japan's role in supporting the development and maintenance of social infrastructure in overseas countries
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Lecture background Download and review materials 30minutes
2. Progress of global growth Download and review materials 30minutes
0minutes
3. Sustainable development and the SDGs Download and review materials 30minutes
4. Current situation and issues of social infrastructure Download and review materials 30minutes
5. Role of Japan in international development Download and review materials 30minutes
6. Japanese support and technical cooperation projects for international development Download and review materials 30minutes
Report 1 240minutes
7. International activities of Japanese companies (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
8. International activities of Japanese companies (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
9. International activities of Japanese universities and professional associations (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
10. International activities of Japanese universities and professional associations (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
0minutes
11. Examples from various countries (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
12. Examples from various countries (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
Report 2 240minutes
13. Examples from various countries (3) Download and review materials 30minutes
Presentation 120minutes
14. Review and final exam Review all lecture contents 360minutes
Total. - - 1350minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report Presentation Final exam Total.
1. 10% 0% 10% 20%
2. 15% 5% 20% 40%
3. 15% 5% 20% 40%
Total. 40% 10% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
50% report and presentation, 50% final exam
Textbooks and reference materials
Handouts, on-line materials
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Monday through Friday, 10:00~17:00
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 2.ZERO HUNGER
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Last modified : Sun Mar 21 17:13:24 JST 2021