2022 Energy Technology and Social System I

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
Instructor(s)
Goto Mika 
Class Format
Lecture    (Blended)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Sat5-6(CIC)  
Group
-
Course number
TIM.C512
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2022/8/9
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

Energy and environment problems recently increase importance under the circumstance with globalized economy. This course sheds light on the energy and environment issues in Japan and the other nations in the world using various data, documents, and academic papers. This course provides students with a basic knowledge and analytical method and framework through examining concrete policies and analytical examples, by which each student can examine energy and environment problems in the context of technology, economy, and social systems.
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of social issues related to energy, resource, and environment, and establish a basic knowledge of students through which they can consider practical solutions for the issues based on understanding of market liberalization policy and institutions.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will:
(1) Understand current status and issues of energy and environment in Japan and the other nations in the world
(2) Understand how energy and environment problems are related to technology, economy, and social systems
(3) Have in-depth understanding with respect to solutions for energy and environment issues from perspectives of market liberalization and institutions

Keywords

Energy issues, environment issues, economic growth, energy technology, social systems

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Students obtain basic knowledge and ability to understand energy and environment issues from lectures. Group discussions on selected topics are combined with lectures.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Guidance and Introduction Understand the purpose and outline of this lecture
Class 2 Energy and economic growth I Understand the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth
Class 3 Energy and economic growth II Understand the relationship between energy consumption and economic growth
Class 4 Energy and environmental issues Understand energy consumption and environmental issues
Class 5 Recent topic on energy I Understand recent topic on energy
Class 6 Recent topic on energy II Understand recent topic on energy
Class 7 General discussion Discuss energy issues based on previous lectures to deepen overall understanding

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 specified

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Specified in the class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Evaluation will be based on participation in discussions and final reports.

Related courses

  • TIM.C513 : Energy Technology and Social System II

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

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