Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science
Lecture Code H0045000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 地球惑星科学概説B
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チキュウワクセイカガクガイセツビー
Subject Name in
English
Introduction to Earth and Planetary Sciences B
Instructor YABUTA HIKARU,SHIBATA TOMOYUKI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ヤブタ ヒカル,シバタ トモユキ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Weds9-10,Fri9-10:SCI E104
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture using projector and blackboard 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Earth and Planetary Science
Eligible Students
Keywords Origins of Life, Organic molecules, Water, Solar System, Small bodies, Early Earth, Habitability, Atmosphere, Ocean, Solar radiation, Climate, Energy balance, Material circulation 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Mathematics
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Being able to understand, learn and explain logical framework and system of basic studying according to each subject and necessary knowledge and skills for constructing learning.

Physics
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・The knowledge and understanding on construction and development process and relations with culture and society of each academic discipline.

Chemistry
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To thoroughly understand and learn knowledge of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.
・Understanding and acquiring logical frameworks and structure of basic studying and knowledge and skills necessary for learning construction.

Biology
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Understanding and learning basic knowledge in scientific fields.

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth.
・To acquire understanding and  technical knowledge about earthquake phenomena and the earth's internal structure.
・To acquire understanding and technical knowledge about the progress of Earth surface environment and biosphere.
(Abilities and Skills)
・Being able to understand, learn and explain logical framework and system of basic studying according to each subject and necessary knowledge and skills for constructing learning.

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth.
・To acquire understanding and  technical knowledge about earthquake phenomena and the earth's internal structure.
・To acquire understanding and technical knowledge about the progress of Earth surface environment and biosphere.
(Abilities and Skills)
・Being able to understand, learn and explain logical framework and system of basic studying according to each subject and necessary knowledge and skills for constructing learning. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This class aims to understand the past and present of the planet Earth through learning the basics on Earth and Planetary Science: Origins and evolution of the Solar System, Earth and Life, and Ocean-atmosphere interactions and circulation.
 
Class Schedule lesson 1: Astrobiology: Where do we come from ? Where are we going?
lesson 2: History of the early Solar System
lesson 3: Formation of Earth ocean and atmosphere
lesson 4: Origins of life
lesson 5: Habitable planets
lesson 6: Solar System explorations
lesson 7: Exoplanets
lesson 8: Structure of Atmosphere
lesson 9: Structure of Atmosphere: Water and Climate
lesson 10: Solar radiation and Motions of atmosphere and seawater: Energy balance
lesson 11: Solar radiation and Motions of atmosphere and seawater: Atmospheric general circulation
lesson 12: Solar radiation and Motions of atmosphere and seawater:
lesson 13: Weather in Japan: Location of Japan, Weather from winter to spring
lesson 14: Weather in Japan: Weather from summer to autumn
lesson 15: Test and Summary

Reports

Lessons 1-7 by Yabuta
Lessons 8-14 by Shibata 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
We will not use a textbook. Handouts will be provided at each class. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) PC projector, Blackboard 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Review using the lecture handouts is desirable. 
Requirements Students are advised to have knowledge in high school physics and chemistry. The classes are understandable for those who did not take a geology class at high school. 
Grading Method Reports (or short-exam) for each class and the term-end examination will be totally scored. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message Because of a basic level of the class, listening well in the classes and immediate understanding would be desirable. It is very important to become interested in Earth and Planetary science through the classes. The class schedule may be changed sometimes. 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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