63493001 Human and Ecological Systems in Transition

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 63493001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Human and Ecological Systems in Transition

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Human and Ecological Systems in Transition

Instructor LIAO LAWRENCE MANZANO,TRAN ANH DUC,ASAOKA SATOSHI,UEDA AKIHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) リアオ　ローレンス　マンザーノ,チャン　アン　ダック,アサオカ　サトシ,ウエダ　アキヒロ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds5-8：IAS K204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Face-to-face unless pandemic situation becomes more severe and university orders online classes

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Natural Environment

Eligible Students students from School of Applied Biological Science, but others are also welcome

Keywords biodiversity, environment, food production, human societies, population, sustainability, SDGs, CN

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Biology
Expected Outcome basic understanding of some current issues affecting humans and the environment
gaining knowledge that will guide decisions towards sustainability

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The class will introduce basic concepts of sustainability applicable to human life and environmental stability. After taking the class, the students are expected to better understand and participate in discussions affecting humans and the environment in both developed and underdeveloped countries.

Class Schedule lesson1 Evolution of the biosphere and biodiversity
lesson2 Biodiversity and its role in human and earth systems
lesson3 Deforestation and its socio-economic impacts
lesson4 Think globally, act locally: Creative solutions to address deforestation
lesson5 Climate change impacts on biological systems
lesson6 Remediation and restoration of disturbed aquatic ecosystems
lesson7 Impacts of alien and invasive plants and animals
lesson8 UN SDGs - Aquatic food production and the blue economy
lesson9 Food waste, food loss and global hunger
lesson10 Sustainable agriculture
lesson11 Human population and its social impacts
lesson12 Fertilizer resources supporting agricultural crop production

lesson13 Declining human population in Japan - is this a problem?
lesson14 Sustainable energy
lesson15 Humans and environmental ethics

Final examination consisting of questions which can be answered with short and practical answers based on lessons learned in class and prior knowledge. Instructors will assist students in completing reports.

Difficult technical words in English will be explained clearly. English will be spoken slowly and clearly by the instructors.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No prescribed text or reference books but occasionally hand-outs and notes will be distributed

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Basic lecture using Power Point slides, occasionally YouTube videos will be assigned for home viewing as supplemental class material

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Average level of English speaking, reading and listening comprehension will be helpful. The class is a good way to practice English listening skills in particular.

Requirements Students can bring their laptops and English-Japanese dictionaries at all times.

Grading Method Submission of written assignments and short reports. Passing of final examinations (written test at the end of the term) - 30% assignment scores + 20% Attitude+ 50% examination/quizzes

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Instructors are available for student consultation outside of class hours. Students can make appointments with instructors to consult about lessons and related matters, especially if more information is needed by students.

Other The instructors will teach using English even if no one among them is a native English speaker. Students are encouraged to use class experience in increasing their confidence and strengthen their skills in English communications. Gaining better language skills can only be achieved through constant practice such as in this class.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	63493001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Human and Ecological Systems in Transition
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Human and Ecological Systems in Transition
Instructor	LIAO LAWRENCE MANZANO,TRAN ANH DUC,ASAOKA SATOSHI,UEDA AKIHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	リアオ　ローレンス　マンザーノ,チャン　アン　ダック,アサオカ　サトシ,ウエダ　アキヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Weds5-8：IAS K204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Face-to-face unless pandemic situation becomes more severe and university orders online classes
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Natural Environment
Eligible Students	students from School of Applied Biological Science, but others are also welcome
Keywords	biodiversity, environment, food production, human societies, population, sustainability, SDGs, CN
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Biology
Expected Outcome	basic understanding of some current issues affecting humans and the environment gaining knowledge that will guide decisions towards sustainability
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The class will introduce basic concepts of sustainability applicable to human life and environmental stability. After taking the class, the students are expected to better understand and participate in discussions affecting humans and the environment in both developed and underdeveloped countries.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Evolution of the biosphere and biodiversity lesson2 Biodiversity and its role in human and earth systems lesson3 Deforestation and its socio-economic impacts lesson4 Think globally, act locally: Creative solutions to address deforestation lesson5 Climate change impacts on biological systems lesson6 Remediation and restoration of disturbed aquatic ecosystems lesson7 Impacts of alien and invasive plants and animals lesson8 UN SDGs - Aquatic food production and the blue economy lesson9 Food waste, food loss and global hunger lesson10 Sustainable agriculture lesson11 Human population and its social impacts lesson12 Fertilizer resources supporting agricultural crop production lesson13 Declining human population in Japan - is this a problem? lesson14 Sustainable energy lesson15 Humans and environmental ethics Final examination consisting of questions which can be answered with short and practical answers based on lessons learned in class and prior knowledge. Instructors will assist students in completing reports. Difficult technical words in English will be explained clearly. English will be spoken slowly and clearly by the instructors.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No prescribed text or reference books but occasionally hand-outs and notes will be distributed
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Basic lecture using Power Point slides, occasionally YouTube videos will be assigned for home viewing as supplemental class material
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Average level of English speaking, reading and listening comprehension will be helpful. The class is a good way to practice English listening skills in particular.
Requirements	Students can bring their laptops and English-Japanese dictionaries at all times.
Grading Method	Submission of written assignments and short reports. Passing of final examinations (written test at the end of the term) - 30% assignment scores + 20% Attitude+ 50% examination/quizzes
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Instructors are available for student consultation outside of class hours. Students can make appointments with instructors to consult about lessons and related matters, especially if more information is needed by students.
Other	The instructors will teach using English even if no one among them is a native English speaker. Students are encouraged to use class experience in increasing their confidence and strengthen their skills in English communications. Gaining better language skills can only be achieved through constant practice such as in this class.
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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