Course title
R12316053
International Development Engineering

SODENO Reiko Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
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 2024, the course will be closed.
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
  1. Students can explain the concept of sustainable development; G-1, G-4, H-2
  2. Students can understand some basic aspects of environmental science and environmental policy as presented in class; G-1, G-4, H-2
  3. Students can use fundamental skills of project management; G-1, G-4, H-2
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% -
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
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。
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • 12:00-13:10 on Friday by appointment
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Based on the experience of administration of environmental policies and forming international aid projects for developing countries, basic knowledge on infrastructure, technologies and methods necessary for measures against environmental problems are provided.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 2.ZERO HUNGER
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 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
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
Last modified : Sat Feb 10 04:04:24 JST 2024