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2023　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    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Tue9-10()  
Group
-
Course number
TIM.C512
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2023/9/6
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This lecture clarifies energy and environmental issues, which have been gaining importance in recent years in a globalizing society, based on various statistical data and materials from the current situation in Japan and abroad. The lecture will also provide basic knowledge to examine energy and environmental issues in relation to technology, economy, and social systems, and to understand the framework for seeking solutions to these issues through specific policies and case studies.
The aim of this course is to provide students with enough knowledge to examine closely interrelated social issues such as energy, resources, and the environment, both from a holistic perspective and in some depth on individual issues. In particular, the course aims to enable students to understand market mechanisms, such as liberalization, and to consider solutions and future prospects in the process of thinking.

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

Group work, group presentations, and discussions will be incorporated as appropriate to foster and consolidate knowledge.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Guidance and Introduction Understand the purpose and outline of this lecture
Class 2 Domestic and International Energy Trends I Understand domestic and international energy trends
Class 3 Domestic and International Energy Trends II Understand domestic and international energy trends
Class 4 Energy Supply and Demand I Understanding Japan's energy supply and demand
Class 5 Energy Supply and Demand II Understanding Japan's energy supply and demand
Class 6 Energy and Environmental Issues I Understand energy and environmental issues
Class 7 Energy and Environmental Issues II Understand energy and environmental issues

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 and presentation in group work and a final report.

Related courses

  • TIM.C513 ： Energy Technology and Social System II

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

None

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