In this course, students will acquire basic ideas, frameworks, and knowledge to understand energy and environmental issues in the context of the interrelationships among technology, economy, and social systems, and to seek solutions to various problems.
As a development of Energy Technology and Social System I, this course aims to provide an overview of closely interrelated social issues such as energy, environment, and economic growth, while also acquiring a certain level of knowledge about individual issues. Through this course, students will learn about and deepen their understanding of energy policy and sustainable society.
At the end of this course, students will:
(1) Understand current issues of energy and environment from reading articles
(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 energy policy and sustainable society
✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
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Engaged in research on electric power systems at a private research institute, which is also relevant to this lecture. |
Energy issues, environment issues, economics, energy technology, social systems
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 | |
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Class 1 | Guidance and introduction | Understand entire structure of this course |
Class 2 | Energy industry and performance analysis I | Learn about performance analysis in the energy industry |
Class 3 | Energy industry and performance analysis II | Learn about performance analysis in the energy industry |
Class 4 | Group work | Working with team members to prepare for group presentation |
Class 5 | Energy conservation policy | Understand energy conservation policy |
Class 6 | Fuel conversion trends in shipping business | Understand fuel conversion trends in shipping business |
Class 7 | Group presentation and discussions | Each group reads and presents summary of papers to promote knowledge on energy and environment through discussions |
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.
None specified
Specified in the class.
Evaluation will be based on participation in discussions and final reports.
None