Course title
H00500003
International Development Engineering

 HENRY MICHAEL WARD
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
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 B ⼟⽊技術が社会と⾃然に対して⼤きな影響を与えることを理解し、技術者として、持続可能な社会を創造するための役割と責任を理解することができる。 Main
Urban Infrastructure and Environment D ⼟⽊材料系、構造⼯学系、地盤⼯学系、⽔⼯学系、⼟⽊計画系、⼟⽊環境系の専⾨基礎知識を体系的に修得することができる。 Main
Purpose of class
To understand the current situation and issues related to the development and maintenance of social infrastructure around the world, and to deepen interest in international development.
Course description
To tackle future global challenges, this course provides an overview of the importance of social infrastructure for socio-economic development in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and introduces the roles and activities of Japanese industry, academia, and government in supporting the development and maintenance of social infrastructure overseas. Furthermore, to understand how the situation and issues of social infrastructure differ between regions, specific examples of social infrastructure and their challenges will be given for various countries.
Goals and objectives
  1. Be able to explain the role of social infrastructure in international development
  2. Be able to discuss the development and maintenance of social infrastructure from international perspectives
  3. Be able to explain Japan’s role in supporting the development and maintenance of social infrastructure in overseas countries
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Report Total.
1. 40% 40%
2. 30% 30%
3. 30% 30%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Evaluation is based on assigned reports (passing grade is 60% or higher).
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance and lecture background Download and review materials 30minutes
2. Progress of global growth Download and review materials 30minutes
3. Sustainable development and the SDGs Download and review materials 30minutes
4. Current situation and issues of social infrastructure Download and review materials 30minutes
Report 1 480minutes
5. Japanese support and technical cooperation projects for international development Download and review materials 30minutes
6. International activities of Japanese companies (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
7. International activities of Japanese companies (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
8. International activities of Japanese universities (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
9. International activities of Japanese universities (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
Report 2 480minutes
10. Examples from various countries (1) Download and review materials 30minutes
11. Examples from various countries (2) Download and review materials 30minutes
12. Examples from various countries (3) Download and review materials 30minutes
Report 3 480minutes
13. Examples from various countries (4) Download and review materials 30minutes
14. International transfer of knowledge and technology, overall class review Review all lecture contents 360minutes
Total. - - 2190minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Handouts, on-line materials
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Monday through Friday, 10:00~17:00
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 1.NO POVERTY
  • 2.ZERO HUNGER
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
  • 8.DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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