International　Development　Engineering

Course title

R1231605

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Course description

This course provides students with the basic knowledge of major environmental problems, mechanisms, technologies, and measures to cope with air pollution, water pollution, waste problems, climate change, and so on. The course is aiming to acquire a basic view for understanding complicated environmental problems and skills of project management and examining the best mix of policies and technologies in line with the concept of sustainable development.
*In 2023, the course will be basically conducted in person. Online participation may be permitted for students who have reasonable needs.

Purpose of class

To learn basic knowledge of major urban environmental problems and measures in line with the concept of sustainable development

Goals and objectives

Students can explain the concept of sustainable development; G-1, G-4, H-2
Students can understand some basic aspects of environmental science and environmental policy as presented in class; G-1, G-4, H-2
Students can use fundamental skills of project management; G-1, G-4, H-2

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction - Overview of international discussion on sustainable development	Searching a related article	30minutes
2.	Water pollution control	Searching a related article	30minutes
3.	Groundwater pollution and soil contamination	Searching a related article	30minutes
4.	Air pollution control	Searching a related article	30minutes
5.	Special lecture on international development	Searching a related article	30minutes
6.	Climate change	Searching a related article	30minutes
7.	Study tour to the environmental related facility (tbc)	Searching a related article	30minutes
8.	Study tour to the environmental related facility (integrated with the 7th class)	Searching a related article	30minutes
9.	Waste management (1)	Searching a related article	30minutes
10.	Waste management (2)	Searching a related article	30minutes
11.	Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)	Searching a related article	30minutes
12.	Skills of project management (1)	Searching a related article	30minutes
13.	Skills of project management (2)	Searching a related article	30minutes
14.	Skills of project management (3) Group presentation	Group work and prepare the final presentation	120minutes
Total.	-	-	510minutes

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Report	Presentation	Active Participation	Total.
1.	25%	0%	10%	35%
2.	25%	10%	10%	45%
3.		10%	10%	20%
Total.	50%	20%	30%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Reports 40%
Group presentation 30%
Homework/ active participation and contribution in class 30%

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

Reference materials will be distributed at the classes.

Prerequisites

It is preferable to bring a note PC with you.

Maximum enrollment is twenty. If the enrollment entry exceeds twenty, those who have higher score of TOEIC will be accepted. Priority will be given to the students in the International Program. Short term international students who have equivalent skill of English can take this class by the approval of instructor.
最大履修人数は20名であり、希望者がそれを上回る場合はTOEICの得点が高い順に20名までとする。国際プログラムの学生は優先的に履修できる。特別留学生で同等の英語力がある学生は、担当教員の承認により履修できる。

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