Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering
Lecture Code K7562031 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,OYAMA TAKASHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
キハラ シンイチ,オオヤマ タカシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues7-10:ENG 116
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, fourth 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 the 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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