Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "地球規模課題と国際社会: 海洋環境変動と生命" (Global Issues and International Society: Ocean Environmental Changes and Life) is a 1.0-unit course offered to students from 1st to 5th year during the spring semester. The course is taught by instructors 稲葉 一男 and 柴 小菊.

Course Description

The course aims to understand the challenges faced by international society related to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 13 and 14, which focus on climate action and life below water. The course covers topics such as CO2 concentration increase, global environmental issues, ocean acidification, global warming, and biological effects. The goal is to foster the ability and human power to thrive in international society.

Course Method

The course is taught through lectures, and students are expected to participate actively in discussions and presentations.

Relationship to Degree Program and Competence

The course is related to the master's and doctoral levels, focusing on the development of knowledge utilization power, communication skills, and internationality.

Course Objectives

The course objectives include:

• Deepening understanding of global issues and international society
• Recognizing the importance of SDGs and their relation to international society
• Developing the ability to discuss and exchange opinions on international issues
• Fostering internationality and the ability to thrive in international society
• Understanding the impact of ocean environmental changes on life and the role of science in addressing these issues

Keywords

CO2 concentration increase, global environmental issues, ocean acidification, global warming, biological effects, melting of Arctic and Antarctic icebergs

Course Plan

The course plan includes:

• Introduction to the course and its objectives
• Overview of international environmental issues and challenges
• Discussion of ocean environmental changes and their impact on life
• Presentation of research findings and case studies
• Active participation in discussions and presentations

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for the course, but students are expected to have a high motivation for improving their English skills and global sense.

Evaluation Method

The evaluation method includes:

• Participation in class discussions and presentations (30%)
• Submission of a report (70%)

Allocation of Learning Time

The allocation of learning time includes:

• Attending lectures and participating in discussions
• Preparing for and submitting a report
• Engaging in self-study and research outside of class

Teaching Materials and References

The teaching materials and references include:

• United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) website
• Research papers and articles related to the course topics

Other Courses

The course is related to other courses in the "地球規模課題と国際社会" (Global Issues and International Society) series, and students are encouraged to take these courses to deepen their understanding of the topics.