Course title
R12305002
Basic Urban Infrastructure 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 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
  1. Students can explain the concept of sustainable development
  2. Students can explain major urban environmental problems and those measures
  3. Students can use fundamental skills of project management
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report Presentation Active Participation Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 20% 15% 10% 45%
3. 15% 10% 25%
Total. 40% 30% 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 		Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
2. Air pollution control Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
3. Waste management (1) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
4. Waste management (2) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
5. Study tour to the environmental related facility [tbc] Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
6. Study tour to the environmental related facility (integrated with the 5thclass) Reading the assigned materials and submitting a report 190minutes
7. Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
8. Designing low-carbon society Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
9. Special lecture on urban environment management by guest speaker Reading the assigned materials and submitting a report 190minutes
10. Water pollution control (1) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
11. Water pollution control (2) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
12. Skills of project management (1) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
13. Skills of project management (2) Reading the assigned materials 190minutes
14. Skills of project management (3)
Group presentation 		Group work and prepare the final presentation 250minutes
Total. - - 2720minutes
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
  • 12:30-14:30 on Monday 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
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 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
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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