There are many issues relating with environmental problems, such as consumption of fossil fuels and resources. We have to
resolve these problems by introducing a certain amount of renewable energy however at the beginning of this action, we have
to know the current situation of the consumption and future demand of energy and material resources. The influence of resource
consumption will cause a lot of burden such as global warming, acid rain, air pollution and waste, so in order to mitigate
the influence by these burdens, we should improve understanding of technology and policy relating with environment and energy
matters.
Through this class, at first by understanding the current situation of energy and material resource, the massive power generation system such as thermal power generation, hydraulic power generation and nuclear power generation, will be given a detailed explanation from the aspect of technology and policy, then by clarifying the problems of these system, next-generation power generation system will be introduced such as PV, wind power, fuel cell system and biomass system.
The ultimate purpose of this course is to acquire the basic qualifications necessary for activities toward a carbon-free society as future working people and industrial people.
Through this class, at first by understanding the current situation of energy and material resource, the massive power generation system such as thermal power generation, hydraulic power generation and nuclear power generation, will be given a detailed explanation from the aspect of technology and policy, then by clarifying the problems of these system, next-generation power generation system will be introduced such as PV, wind power, fuel cell system and biomass system.
The ultimate purpose of this course is to acquire the basic qualifications necessary for activities toward a carbon-free society as future working people and industrial people.
The aim of this course is to help students acquire the necessary skills and knowledge needed to achieve a better understanding
of current situation and problems related with energy and environment.
- To understand the current situation related with energy and material resources
- To study and understand the method of utilization of energy resources to realize the sustainable society
- To understand the policy related with energy and material resources and utilization
- To understand the issues related with the utilization of fossil fuels and the characteristics of renewable energy
| usual performance score | mid-term report | term-end report | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 2. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 3. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| 4. | 5% | 10% | 10% | 25% |
| Total. | 20% | 40% | 40% | - |
Usual performance score (Short report) 20%
Mid-term report (40%)
Term-end report (40%)
over 60% attendance will be necessary
The acceptance criteria for this course are to be able to properly understand and explain the current situation, problems and issues related to energy and environment in their own words.
Mid-term report (40%)
Term-end report (40%)
over 60% attendance will be necessary
The acceptance criteria for this course are to be able to properly understand and explain the current situation, problems and issues related to energy and environment in their own words.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | introduction | refer to the syllabus | 15minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(abstract) | 45minutes | ||
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(abstract,Part1 Chap.1) | 60minutes | ||
| 2. | the current situation and forecast of energy resources | survey on energy and material resources | 60minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part2) | 75minutes | ||
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(Part1 Chap.3) | 60minutes | ||
| 3. | global environmental problems 1(climate change) | survey on the climate change issues | 45minutes |
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(Part1 Chap.1-3,Part2 Chap.1) | 150minutes | ||
| 4. | global environmental problems 2(climate change) | survey on the climate change issues | 45minutes |
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(Part1 Chap.1-3,Part2 Chap.1) | 150minutes | ||
| 5. | large-scale power generation(incineration power plant) | survey on the large-scale power generation technology | 45minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part2) | 150minutes | ||
| 6. | large-scale power generation(nuclear power plant and hydraulic power plant) | survey on the large-scale power generation technology | 45minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part2) | 150minutes | ||
| 7. | electric industry and gas industry and energy saving technology *mid-term report will be announced |
survey on the energy industry and energy saving technology | 45minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part1) | 150minutes | ||
| Strategy for Energy Saving technology 2016 | 60minutes | ||
| 8. | overview of new energy policy and technology | survey on the energy policy in Japan | 45minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part1 Chap.2) | 45minutes | ||
| Technology report of Renewable Energy 2016 | 120minutes | ||
| 9. | new energy technology(photovoltaic generation) | survey on the PV technology | 75minutes |
| Technology report of Renewable Energy 2016 | 120minutes | ||
| 10. | new energy technology(wind power generation) | survey on the wind power technology | 75minutes |
| Technology report of Renewable Energy 2016 | 120minutes | ||
| 11. | new energy technology(fuel cell technology) | survey on the FC technology | 75minutes |
| Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part3 Chap.8) | 120minutes | ||
| 12. | new energy technology(biomass resource utilization) *term-end report will be announced |
survey on the biomass resources) | 75minutes |
| Technology report of Renewable Energy 2016, Biomass white paper | 120minutes | ||
| 13. | waste management and recycling | survey on the waste management | 75minutes |
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(Part1 Chap.3,Part2 Chap.3) | 120minutes | ||
| 14. | future perspective - to the low carbon society- | survey on the low-carbon society and environmental impact assessment | 120minutes |
| Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2023(Part1),Japan's Energy White Paper 2023(Part1) | |||
| Total. | - | - | 2655minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) |
1. Japan's Energy White Paper 2022/2023(Ministry of Energy, Industry and Trading, Agency for Natural Resources and Energy
)
2. Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2022/2023(Ministry of Environment of Japan)
3. NEDO Technology report of renewable energy(2016)
4. NEDO Strategy for Energy Saving technology 2016
lecture material will be open to the participants through HP
2. Annual report on the Environment in Japan 2022/2023(Ministry of Environment of Japan)
3. NEDO Technology report of renewable energy(2016)
4. NEDO Strategy for Energy Saving technology 2016
lecture material will be open to the participants through HP
- after lecture at part-time lecturers room
- by e-mail
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
- 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
- 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
- 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
- 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
- 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
- 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
- 15.LIFE ON LAND
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