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- Undergraduate major in Mechanical Engineering
- Undergraduate major in Systems and Control Engineering
- Undergraduate major in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Undergraduate major in Information and Communications Engineering
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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
- Department of Social and Human Sciences
- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Engineering Sciences and Design
- Instructor(s)
- Nakatani Momoko Yamaguchi Masahiro Kondo Takashi
- Class Format
- Exercise (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(G1-103 (G114))
- Group
- -
- Course number
- ESD.E407
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2024/3/15
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
At university, various advanced technologies are being researched, but looking at society, there are many problems such as environmental issues, aging, poverty, and inequality. As researchers and developers of technology, how can we contribute to solving these social problems? In this class, we will form groups and learn to apply technology to tackle social issues, developing a perspective on how to contribute to solving them using cutting-edge technology.
Student learning outcomes
- Through project-based learning, students can develop the ability to identify and define problems. Students can also gain a deeper understanding of how technology can be utilized to solve social issues.
- By engaging in dialogue with practitioners of social issue solving, students can develop a personal interest in social issues and expand their perspective on the value and applicability of technology.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
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-One of the lecturers has consulting experience in service design. She will deliver lectures on the topic of service design, and the group project process for this course is designed based on her expertise. -One of the lecturers is a practitioner of innovation management. He will provide guidance on approaches to addressing social issues. |
Keywords
Solving social issues, Entrepreneurship, Service design, Exploring technology, Expert interviews.
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
This course aims to explore solutions that utilize existing and emerging technologies, such as information and communication technology, to address social issues. Through listening to and engaging in dialogue with practitioners who are tackling these issues in the field, students will work collaboratively as a team to identify the key challenges and devise potential solutions.
To develop effective solutions, students will explore a diverse range of technologies both within and beyond their own research lab. Ultimately, teams will have the opportunity to present their findings/proposals to the practitioners.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ・Lecture on the latest trends and basic concepts in service development ・Based on videos of practitioners working on solving social issues, decide on a challenge that your own team wants to tackle. | Pre-assignment: Watch video materials. |
| Class 2 | Lecture on methods to establish the 'right question' Consider specific themes and approach plans for a determined topic. Plan interviews with the social entrepreneur and develop a list of questions. | |
| Class 3 | Conduct an interview with a social entrepreneur (practitioner). Propose the approach you are considering and receive feedback. | |
| Class 4 | Organize the feedback received from the social entrepreneur and scrutinize the ideas. | Obtain effective feedback from users |
| Class 5 | Learn methods for co-creating ideas. Use tools such as technology cards to explore solutions for identified problems. Additionally, seek out researchers within and outside the institution who possess relevant technologies and plan and conduct interviews to gain more in-depth knowledge. | Create prototype.Conduct interviews with technology experts. |
| Class 6 | Refine the solution based on the feedback received, and create a prototype. Update the proposed solution, and prepare for the presentation. | Organize technology interviews and prepare for the presentation. |
| Class 7 | Presentation and feedback. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
None required
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Lecture materials will be distributed in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Contribution to group discussions（30%）, presentations（30％）, and attendance & report（40%）.
Related courses
- ICT.D301 ： Service Design Using Information Communication Technology
- ESD.B402 ： Engineering Design Project
- ESD.H402 ： Social Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
No prerequisites.
