Environmental Science Technology |
YANAGIHARA, Naohisa |
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【Master's program･2nd semester】
14-3-1018 |
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Objectives |
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The Kyoto Protocol is the international agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) signed in Kyoto in December, 1997. The Kyoto Protocol aimed to reduce the collective greenhouse gas emissions of developed countries by at least 14% below the 1990 levels between 2008 and 2012. This aim is referred to as the first commitment period.
The Earth’s temperature is increasing at unprecedented speed. Rising temperatures will raise sea levels, reducing supplies of fresh water as flooding occurs along coastlines worldwide and salt water spreads inland. Based on a provisional calculations, by the end of the 21st century, the average global temperature will increase by about 1.4~5.8 ˚C, and the average sea level will increase 10~80 cm from the present level.
In these lectures, students will first learn about how humans impact the environment. This will be followed by several topics discussing the environment and energy. Students will be expected to understand and think about how to solve these problems.
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Outline |
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<< Course Description >>
This course provides students with knowledge regarding the environmental sciences. It will focus on: (1) a basic understanding of global environmental issues; (2) environmental preservation and safety.
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Requirements (Assignments) |
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<< Prerequisites >>
It is expected that students will have some general broad knowledge of basic science such as general chemistry and biology. On occasion, lectures will follow current environmental issues, so it is recommended that you have access to newspaper and TV reports.
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Schedule |
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(1) Humans and the environment
(2) Global climate change due to CO2 emissions
(3) Global warming due to greenhouse gases other than CO2
(4) Ozone layer depletion
(5) Air pollution and acid rain
(6) New energy sources
(7) Current topics on global warming
(8) Open discussion on topics (1)~(7)
(9) Agrochemicals and dioxin
(10) Effect of pollution on ecosystems
(11) Ecological problems related to waste and recycling
(12) Recycling of plastics
(13) Biomass feedstock
(14) Current topics regarding recycling
(15) Exams
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Grading Policy |
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<< Evaluation >>
At the fifteenth lecture of the course, students must give an oral presentation (20 min talk + 10 min discussion). The final grade for this course will be determined by a combination of marks given for your presentation and your participation in discussions.
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Textbook and Reference |
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<< Textbook and Materials >>
No textbook needed.
Materials and references will be distributed on the first day of the course.
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Note |
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<< Others >>
Lecture materials will mainly be presented with a projector.
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