| Program / Major | mDP | Goals | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamental Mechanical Engineering | F | 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、さまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら設計生産技術を活用することで、立案した構想に従って研究を進め課題を解決することができる。 | Sub |
| Advanced Mechanical Engineering | F | 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、機械工学の学理を応用して異分野を含む融合分野で革新的な機能を創成することができる。 | Sub |
| Environment and Materials Engineering | B | 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 | Sub |
| Chemistry and Biotechnology | B | 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 | Sub |
| Electrical Engineering and Robotics | D | 電気工学や関連する工学の技術分野を課題に適用し、社会の要求を解決するために応用することができる。 | Sub |
| Advanced Electronic Engineering | E | 専門的デザイン課題について解決する能力を身に付けることができる。 | Sub |
| Information and Communications Engineering | F | 社会のニーズに対して技術課題を主体的に発見し、工学分野における分野横断的な知識も活用しつつ、計画的・継続的に取り組んで課題を達成することができる。 | Sub |
| Computer Science and Engineering | G | 技術的課題に対してさまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら主体的に取り組み、継続的に学修する能力を身に付けることができる。 | Sub |
| Urban Infrastructure and Environment | A-1 | ⾃然・⼈⽂・社会科学など、幅広く学問の英知を学び、地球的視野から多⾯的に物事を考える能⼒と素養を⾝に付けることができる。 | Main |
| Urban Infrastructure and Environment | H | ⼯学・専⾨基礎知識を⽤いて⼟⽊分野における社会の要求を解決するための能⼒を⾝に付けることができる。 | Main |
The primary objectives of this course are to help students understand key psychological concepts that are closely related
to civil engineering, deepen their understanding of the relationship between civil engineering and psychology, and develop
problem-solving skills essential for civil engineering professionals.
Civil engineering is often described as “engineering for citizens,” and effective problem-solving in areas such as urban planning
and civil infrastructure requires an understanding of diverse psychological factors, including people’s social and public
attitudes.
This course covers four main themes: (1) the psychology of safety and security in civil engineering, (2) landscape and environmental psychology, (3) communication and decision-making in participatory societies, and (4) problem-solving skills required of civil engineering professionals.
In addition to introducing relevant theories and methods, the course presents real research examples and provides opportunities for students to experience psychological measurement and experimental methods. Through these activities, students will gain a concrete understanding of the types of research conducted at the intersection of civil engineering and psychology, as well as how psychological approaches are applied and contribute to civil engineering practice.
This course covers four main themes: (1) the psychology of safety and security in civil engineering, (2) landscape and environmental psychology, (3) communication and decision-making in participatory societies, and (4) problem-solving skills required of civil engineering professionals.
In addition to introducing relevant theories and methods, the course presents real research examples and provides opportunities for students to experience psychological measurement and experimental methods. Through these activities, students will gain a concrete understanding of the types of research conducted at the intersection of civil engineering and psychology, as well as how psychological approaches are applied and contribute to civil engineering practice.
- Explain key psychological theories and concepts that are closely related to civil engineering.
- Explain the relationship between civil engineering and psychology using concrete examples.
- Explain the problem-solving skills required of civil engineering professionals.
| 小レポート | 試験 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 2. | 20% | 20% | 40% |
| 3. | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| Total. | 40% | 60% | - |
Students will be evaluated based on the following components:
Short reports submitted during class: 40%
Assignments: 15%
Examination: 45%
A total score of 60 points or higher is required to pass the course.
A score of 60 points represents the minimum level at which a student is considered to have acquired the essential knowledge required for this course.
Short reports submitted during class: 40%
Assignments: 15%
Examination: 45%
A total score of 60 points or higher is required to pass the course.
A score of 60 points represents the minimum level at which a student is considered to have acquired the essential knowledge required for this course.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Orientation: Course objectives, overview, and structure | Review the syllabus. | 60minutes |
| 2. | Psychology of Safety and Security (1): What is psychology? Affordance theory |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 3. | Psychology of Safety and Security (2): Social influence (group norms, conformity, pluralistic ignorance) |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 4. | Psychology of Safety and Security (3): Disaster prevention and psychology (various cognitive biases, panic during disasters) |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 5. | Psychology of Safety and Security (4): Disaster prevention education (gaming as a tool for disaster education) |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 6. | Decision-Making and Communication in Participatory Societies (1): Social dilemmas, game theory, and consensus building |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 7. | Decision-Making and Communication in Participatory Societies (2): Discussion methods for problem-solving (Analytic Hierarchy Process: AHP) |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 8. | Problem-Solving Skills Required of Civil Engineering Professionals (1): Problem-solving models, problem-solving skills, and goal-setting processes |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 9. | Problem-Solving Skills Required of Civil Engineering Professionals (2): Processes for generating alternative solutions |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 10. | Problem-Solving Skills Required of Civil Engineering Professionals (3): Rational decision-making processes and deriving optimal solutions |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 11. | Problem-Solving Skills Required of Civil Engineering Professionals (4): Presentations |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 12. | Landscape and Psychology (1): Gestalt psychology and the effects of color |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 13. | Landscape and Psychology (2): Psychological evaluation methods for landscapes |
Write your own thoughts on the questions included in the distributed materials. | 190minutes |
| 14. | Final Examination and Review | Comprehensive review of course content. | 310minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2650minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
No textbook is required for this course.
Necessary materials will be distributed in class.
All lecture slides and handouts used in the course will be made available on ScombZ.
Necessary materials will be distributed in class.
All lecture slides and handouts used in the course will be made available on ScombZ.
- Spring Semester
Wednesday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 3rd period (13:20–15:00) Toyosu Campus - Fall Semester
Wednesday, 2nd period (10:50–12:30), lunch break (12:30–13:20) Omiya Campus
Friday, lunch break (12:30–13:20), 3rd period (13:20–15:00) Toyosu Campus - Please make an appointment in advance by email.
Students may also contact the instructor via email with questions.
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | 該当しない |
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