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Advanced Lecture on Earth Science

This course provides an integrated understanding of atmospheric, hydrological, and geological processes.
Students will learn about atmospheric circulation and the hydrological cycle at global and regional scales, with applications to climate change adaptation and water resource management. Topics include atmospheric dynamics, water and energy balances, urban environmental issues, air pollution, and ocean circulation.
The course also covers fundamental geology, surface weathering processes, agricultural soils, geoarchaeology, and conservation science for cultural heritage, providing a broad perspective on Earth systems and their relationship with human activities.

Adjunct Lecturer Hikita,Adjunct Lecturer Sudo

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Future Design and Backcasting

This course examines backcasting as a key approach to achieving sustainable future societies, including a low-carbon society. Students explore disruptive and inclusive innovation, considering pathways from a 2050 vision back to the present. Through discussions on global environmental issues, the course identifies challenges and explores strategies for sustainable solutions.

Professor Fujino

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Advanced Lecture on Environmental Standards and Management

Basic Policy Accurately grasp changes in the natural environment, understand its role in society, and, with a long-term and international perspective, deepen a broad understanding of global issues closely related to the development goals outlined in the SDGs, such as the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources, the management of chemicals in accordance with international frameworks and the reduction of their release into the air, water, and soil, waste reduction through recycling, the sustainable development of plant resource management and production systems, and information and awareness regarding life cycles in harmony with nature.

Adjunct Lecturer Sudo,Adjunct Lecturer Takeda

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Environmental Economics

This course introduces the fundamental theories and concepts of environmental economics for addressing environmental challenges. Topics include market failures such as monopoly, public goods, and externalities, as well as cost-benefit analysis and environmental valuation. Through these studies, students develop the ability to design and evaluate policy measures for solving a variety of environmental problems.

Professor Aruga(Economy)

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Public Policies and SGDs
(公共政策とSDGs(E))

Conflict is an inherent feature of human interaction; it exists in our day-to-day interaction in one form or another. How could individual and inter-group behaviors provoke conflict dynamics? Are there any patterns in human behaviors and attitudes that perpetrate violence and justify conflict through public policies(cycle of violence)? What key characteristics do we observe in individuals who, after going through violence and trauma, are able to move past these experiences and break the cycle of violence? How can we apply this understanding to facilitate conflict resolution at the individual and the societal level? The course introduces students to key socio-psychological theories, concepts and frameworks and their application to examine conflict. Topics will range from a socio-psychology concept such as social identity theory to more applied themes such as the cycle of violence, and restoration from trauma. The case studies used in this course may include those on South Africa, South Sudan, Singapore and Japan. In this course, students are expected to engage in group discussion, in-class exercises and course assignment. The course requires students’ commitment to creating and nurturing a safe and respectful learning environment, and to providing beneficial learning experience to the class through active participation in class.)

Associate Professor Onaka （Economy）

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Resources Circulation and Control

Health Risk Assessment, Introduction of the Technologies, Types of the Technologies(Energy and Material Recycling), Energy Utilization Technologies of Fossil Resources (Coal Fuel and its Maximum Utilization), Energy Utilization Technologies of Fossil Resources (Petroleum Oil and Natural Gas), Renewable Energy (Power for a Sustainable Future), Thermal Health Risk Assessment of Environmental Pollutants, Recycle of Biomasses and Wastes, Material and Its Recycling, Eco-materials and Its Utilization, Cost Accounting for the Business of Environmental Technologies, Summary of Technologies for Material Utilization and Thermal Recycle.

Associate Professor Suzuki、Professor Emeritus O Seiyo

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Advanced Lecture on Molecular Breeding in Plants

This course explores the molecular basis of plant structure, development, metabolism, and physiological functions. Topics include plant tissues and cells, gene expression, phloem transport, embryogenesis, growth and differentiation, biotic interactions, organ formation, senescence, programmed cell death, and responses to abiotic stresses. Students develop an understanding of major physiological processes in plants, together with current research advances and methodologies in plant science.

Associate Peofessor Ishikawa、Professor Kawai

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Advanced Lecture on Regional Landscape

We discuss urbanism and infrastructure development considering landscape and environmental quality. In addition, environmental psychology and human perception issues are explained to understand the planning and design methods for regional environment.

Professor Fukahori

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Rural environment and ecosystem
(農村環境と生態系(E))

We discuss urbanism and infrastructure development considering landscape and environmental quality. In addition, environmental psychology and human perception issues are explained to understand the planning and design methods for regional environment.(This lecture is conducted in English)

Assistant Professor Jayasanka

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Advanced Lecture on
Environmental Analytical Chemistry

This course introduces the processes of environmental measurement and analysis, using official methods for dioxin analysis as examples of quality-controlled environmental monitoring. The course also examines recent advances and emerging challenges in environmental analytical chemistry, providing students with a foundation for understanding modern environmental assessment techniques.

Professor Otsuka（CESS）

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Advanced Lecture on
Environmental Geosciences

This course provides an overview of geosphere environmental studies and explores recent developments in the field. Students learn basic techniques for analyzing geosphere environmental data through practical exercises using computer programming tools such as Python. This course is conducted in Japanese.

Associate Pfofessor Hamamoto（CESS）

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Advanced Lecture on
Water Environmental Engineering

This course provides an introduction to water environmental conservation and water treatment technologies. Topics include legal frameworks for water protection, water quality monitoring methods, environmental administration by local governments, and practical approaches to water treatment. The course also examines recent developments and challenges in water environmental engineering, providing students with a foundation for understanding sustainable water management.

Associate Pfofessor Mishima（CESS）

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応用学際インターンシップ

This course provides an introduction to water environmental conservation and water treatment technologies. Topics include legal frameworks for water protection, water quality monitoring methods, environmental administration by local governments, and practical approaches to water treatment. The course also examines recent developments and challenges in water environmental engineering, providing students with a foundation for understanding sustainable water management.

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Field WorkⅠ・Ⅱ

This course examines the challenges of nature conservation in urban areas, an increasingly important issue in a rapidly urbanizing world. Focusing on the National Trust movement, which protects natural and cultural heritage through private land conservation, students explore practical approaches to urban conservation. Through case studies and field-based learning, the course considers future challenges and opportunities for conserving nature in cities.

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Exercise on Data AnalysisⅠ・Ⅱ

This course introduces statistical methods for analyzing data obtained from social surveys and environmental investigations. Students learn hypothesis testing, methods for identifying key factors from complex datasets using stepwise analysis, and machine learning approaches such as random forests. The course provides practical skills for data analysis and evidence-based problem solving in environmental and social research.

Adjunct Lecturer Uchida

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Special Exercises on Applied Science
and Technology　in Global Environment I・Ⅱ

This course aims to develop advanced expertise, broad interdisciplinary knowledge, and professional competencies through research activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students engage in specialized research under the supervision of faculty members and strengthen their abilities in scientific communication and presentation.

Professor Takeshi Fujino and Assistant Professor Jayasanka supervise research in the fields of water resources management and ecosystem conservation. Students acquire specialized knowledge and practical research skills related to sustainable water use, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem protection, while also developing effective presentation skills.

Professor Maki Kawai and Associate Professor Masatoshi Yamaguchi supervise research in biotechnology-related fields. Students develop specialized skills in biotechnology research and gain experience in designing, conducting, and communicating scientific investigations.

Professor Kiyotaka Fukahori supervises research in regional and urban landscape studies. Students acquire research skills for analyzing and evaluating regional and urban environments and develop the ability to present research findings effectively.

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Seminar on Applied Science and
and Technology　in Global Environment I・Ⅱ

This course aims to develop advanced expertise, broad interdisciplinary knowledge, and professional competencies through research activities related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students engage in specialized research under the supervision of faculty members and strengthen their abilities in scientific communication and presentation.

Professor Takeshi Fujino and Assistant Professor Jayasanka supervise research in the fields of water resources management and ecosystem conservation. Students acquire specialized knowledge and practical research skills related to sustainable water use, environmental monitoring, and ecosystem protection, while also developing effective presentation skills.

Professor Maki Kawai and Associate Professor Masatoshi Yamaguchi supervise research in biotechnology-related fields. Students develop specialized skills in biotechnology research and gain experience in designing, conducting, and communicating scientific investigations.

 
Professor Kiyotaka Fukahori supervises research in regional and urban landscape studies. Students acquire research skills for analyzing and evaluating regional and urban environments and develop the ability to present research findings effectively.