Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science
Lecture Code HM650000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 太陽系物質進化学
Subject Name
(Katakana)
タイヨウケイブッシツシンカガク
Subject Name in
English
Material evolution in the solar system
Instructor MIYAHARA MASAAKI
Instructor
(Katakana)
ミヤハラ マサアキ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-6,Thur5-6:SCI B301
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Earth and Planetary Science
Eligible Students 3rd grade
Keywords planetary science, the solar system and meteoritics  
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)
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.
(Abilities and Skills)
・To acquire the ability to apply and develop the basic knowledge of earth and planetary science by organizing it.

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.
(Abilities and Skills)
・To acquire the ability to apply and develop the basic knowledge of earth and planetary science by organizing it. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
We study the evolution of the solar system, especially based on material science. The most up-to-date information about the Moon, Mars and Itokawa obtained through advanced analytical techniques and planetary surveys will be introduced. 
Class Schedule Lesson 1: Overview
Lesson 2: The solar system (Planet, Dwarf planet and Asteroid)
Lesson 3: The solar system (Satellite and Comet)
Lesson 4: The early solar system evolution
Lesson 5: Basic for meteoritics (mineralogy and petrology)
Lesson 6: Basic for meteoritics (classification)
Lesson 7: A planet interior structure
Lesson 8: Asteroid belt and NEOs
Lesson 9: Planetary collision and crater chronology
Lesson 10: The formation and evolution of the Moon
Lesson 11: The formation and evolution of the Mars
Lesson 12: Analysis methods for exterrestrial materials
Lesson 13: Planet survey
Lesson 14: Discussion
Lesson 15: Final exam 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Text books and/or references will be introduced in each lecture. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Power Point 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
You should review by text books and/or references after each lecture. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Short test: 30%, Final exam: 70% 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
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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