K7562030 Chemical Process and Engineering Ethics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K7562030 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 化学プロセスと工学倫理

Subject Name
（Katakana）カガクプロセストコウガクリンリ

Subject Name in
English Chemical Process and Engineering Ethics

Instructor KIHARA SHIN-ICHI

Instructor
(Katakana) キハラ　シンイチ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Mon5-8：ENG 111

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture and group discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Chemical Engineering

Eligible Students Cluster III, third-year students of chemical engineering course

Keywords Chemical plants, process design, engineering ethics

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This subject is engineering ethics.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program of Chemical Engineering
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・To improve multiple thinking ability and understanding of relations among human, society, nature, and engineering.
（Abilities and Skills）
・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability
chemical engineering field
・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability
chemical engineering application

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Understanding of engineering ethics

Class Schedule lesson1 Guidance and Engineering Ethics in Chemical Engineering
lesson2 ”Kanemi rice oil disease incident”case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara)
lesson3  Analysis of “Kanemi rice oil disease incident” case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara)
lesson4 “Disastrous nuclear accident in Tokaimura (JCO) ” case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara)
lesson5 Analysis of “Disastrous nuclear accident in Tokaimura (JCO)” case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara)
lesson6 ”The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster “ case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara)
lesson7 Analysis of ” The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster “ case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara)I
lesson8 The issue of whistle-blowing will be discussed and its pros and cons will be discussed (by Kihara).
lesson9 Case studies of chemical engineering improvements in gasoline and kerosene refining processes (by Oyama)
lesson10 Case studies of chemical engineering improvements in naphtha and heavy oil refining processes (by Oyama)
lesson11 Case studies of environmentally sound chemical process design (by Oyama)
lesson12 Case studies and approaches to environmentally sound chemical process design (by Oyama)
lesson13 Introduction of current status of highly-functional carbon materials (by Oyama)
lesson14  Future Expectations of highly-functional carbon materials (by Oyama)
lesson15 How to make patent related to chemical equipment and process (by Oyama)

class reports, homework

The order and number of lectures do not necessarily coincide. The order and number of lectures do not necessarily correspond to each other, and some of the contents may be changed.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Handout text

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handout text, powerpoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please carry out  multifaceted thinking and consideration about the topics given in case study based on the limited information and materials.
Read through the handouts when they are handed out.
Weekly assignments are due each week.
Students are expected to participate in debates and discussions in class.
Students will be given assignments related to the discussions in class, and are expected to submit reports as a review.

Requirements In principle, students are expected to attend all classes.

Grading Method 40 points of reports in lessons, 60 points of extra reports. The passing point is more than 60 points.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Prof. Ohoyama will make lectures based on the carrier in the company.

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.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K7562030	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	化学プロセスと工学倫理
Subject Name （Katakana）	カガクプロセストコウガクリンリ
Subject Name in English	Chemical Process and Engineering Ethics
Instructor	KIHARA SHIN-ICHI
Instructor (Katakana)	キハラ　シンイチ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Mon5-8：ENG 111
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture and group discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Chemical Engineering
Eligible Students	Cluster III, third-year students of chemical engineering course
Keywords	Chemical plants, process design, engineering ethics
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This subject is engineering ethics.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program of Chemical Engineering （Knowledge and Understanding）・To improve multiple thinking ability and understanding of relations among human, society, nature, and engineering. （Abilities and Skills）・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability chemical engineering field ・Definite learning of basic chemistry and chemical engineering and cultivation of application ability chemical engineering application
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Understanding of engineering ethics
Class Schedule	lesson1 Guidance and Engineering Ethics in Chemical Engineering lesson2 ”Kanemi rice oil disease incident”case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara) lesson3 Analysis of “Kanemi rice oil disease incident” case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara) lesson4 “Disastrous nuclear accident in Tokaimura (JCO) ” case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara) lesson5 Analysis of “Disastrous nuclear accident in Tokaimura (JCO)” case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara) lesson6 ”The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster “ case: Identifying Ethical Issues/Problems (by Kihara) lesson7 Analysis of ” The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster “ case and discussion of the solutions (by Kihara)I lesson8 The issue of whistle-blowing will be discussed and its pros and cons will be discussed (by Kihara). lesson9 Case studies of chemical engineering improvements in gasoline and kerosene refining processes (by Oyama) lesson10 Case studies of chemical engineering improvements in naphtha and heavy oil refining processes (by Oyama) lesson11 Case studies of environmentally sound chemical process design (by Oyama) lesson12 Case studies and approaches to environmentally sound chemical process design (by Oyama) lesson13 Introduction of current status of highly-functional carbon materials (by Oyama) lesson14 Future Expectations of highly-functional carbon materials (by Oyama) lesson15 How to make patent related to chemical equipment and process (by Oyama) class reports, homework The order and number of lectures do not necessarily coincide. The order and number of lectures do not necessarily correspond to each other, and some of the contents may be changed.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Handout text
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handout text, powerpoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please carry out multifaceted thinking and consideration about the topics given in case study based on the limited information and materials. Read through the handouts when they are handed out. Weekly assignments are due each week. Students are expected to participate in debates and discussions in class. Students will be given assignments related to the discussions in class, and are expected to submit reports as a review.
Requirements	In principle, students are expected to attend all classes.
Grading Method	40 points of reports in lessons, 60 points of extra reports. The passing point is more than 60 points.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Prof. Ohoyama will make lectures based on the carrier in the company.
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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