65400501 Philosophy of nuclear power

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 65400501 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 原発の哲学

Subject Name
（Katakana）ゲンパツノテツガク

Subject Name in
English Philosophy of nuclear power

Instructor MATSUMURA YUKIHIKO

Instructor
(Katakana) マツムラ　ユキヒコ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon5-8：IAS K207

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

The textbook shown below is used, but the lecture does not always made following it.  Sometimes lecture is given with powerpoint and other materials, and group discussion is made.

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Ethical Education

Eligible Students FY2020 students, transferred students, and previous students from all the faculties.

Keywords moral, public, environment, safety, risk management, ethics, engineer

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Physics / Astronomy / Applied Physics
Expected Outcome You will be able to nourish the ability to find the way to solve environmental and social problems in multi-aspect relation among the human, the society, nature, and engineering.  You will be also able to nourish the ability to understand the standpoint of science in the society and to solve problems and to make the best of it.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Since the East-Japan Great Earthquake, discussion on nuclear power plant is widely made.  To utilize new technology new technology, it is necessary for both people who develop the technology and people who use the technology to have a thought of making the best of the technology with the understanding of risks associated with the technology.  Thus, the following aims are placed.
1) To obtain fundamental knowledge on problems related to engineering in the society.  Especially, to understand the basic concept and significance of engineering ethics that is important for proper use of engineering technology in the society.
2) To develop his/her own philosophy not only by learning by listening but also by insisting his/her own opinion and discussing with others.
3) To nourish ability to solve problems through previous and virtual examples so that the students can virtually experience the possible engineering problems that they may face in the future.
For this purpose, it is necessary to learn what is already done to prevent the damages of science and technology in the society, and to make discussion based on it.  The textbook "Introduction to the Engineering Ethics" is used for this purpose.

Class Schedule 1. (1) Guidance  (2) Moral, ethics, and law/Prevention of vicious use of technology/Create your opinion
2. (1) Experts and Engineers  (2) Ethics for engineers/Loss of response/Use reasons
3 (1) Engineer and organization  (2) Challenger accident/Countermeasure as non-technician/Use examples
4. Engineering in the society/Prediction of possible outcomes/Consider order of discussion
5. Methodology of solving problems/Importance of morale/Consider limitation
6. (1) The public and engineers  (2) Qualification of engineers/Myth of absoluteness/Show your own experience
7. Defects of engineering products – Duty of care/Necessity of showing opinion/Use three step discussion
8 Defects of engineering products – Legal responsibility and moral responsibility/Countermeasure and investigation on possibilities/Make less than three points
9. (1) Person's nature related with moral  (2) Ethics for researchers/Damage of lie/Predict other members' opinion
10. Accountability/Sin of immaturity/Top discussion
11. Whistle blowing/Uncertainty/Show conclusion at the beginning and the end, cite other opinion
12. Environmental problems/Risk/Predict negative opinion, find the point of agreement
13. Intellectual properties/Tragedy of commons/Use what you learned
14. Example: Citi Group Center in danger/How to make ethical movement successful/Use supporting materials
15. Example: " Gilbane Gold"/Countermeasure against whistle blowing/Consider various positions

16. Final examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. [Textbook] Taiji Sugimoto, Shigeatsu, Taki: "Gijutsusha no rinri nyumon" 5ed., Maruzen. (in Japanese)
[Reference] Charles E. Harris, Jr., Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins, " Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases"3ed., translated by the Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan, Maruzen. (in Japanese)
In the 15th class, 25 min video is used.   Video may be used in other examples, too.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Textbook, handouts, visual materials (video)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review 1st class: Study Chap. 1 of the textbook.  Think of recent ethical cases.
2nd class: Study Chap. 2 of the textbook.
3rd class: Study Chap. 3 of the textbook.
4th class: Study Chap. 4 and 15 of the textbook.
5th class: Study Chap. 5 of the textbook.
6th class: Study Chaps. 6 and 7 of the textbook.
7th class: Study Chap. 8 of the textbook.
8th class: Study Chap. 9 of the textbook.
9th class: Study Chap. 10 of the textbook.
10th class: Study Chap. 11 of the textbook.
11th class: Study Chap. 12 of the textbook.
12th class: Study Chap. 13 of the textbook.
13th class: Study Chap. 14 of the textbook.
14th class: Prepare for the group discussion based on the handout.
15th class: Review whistle blowing and environmental problem.

Requirements Engineering knowledge is not necessarily needed.  To develop a good discussion, both of knowledge of related items and methodology of discussion are needed.  This lecture is composed of lecture where related knowledge is learned and practice where discussion is made.

Grading Method Achievement is evaluated by final examination.  Evaluation is made by evaluating this achievement as well as participation to the class.  The credit is given to the students with evaluation score higher than 60 %.  The composition is final exam (30 %) and participation (70 %).  Participation to the class includes evaluation of reply to the question in the class, report of the group discussion, and reports to be submitted.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message In the class, develop your own opinion, and actively express it in the group discussion.
Office hour is prepared.  In case of questions, visit the lecturer room.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	65400501	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	原発の哲学
Subject Name （Katakana）	ゲンパツノテツガク
Subject Name in English	Philosophy of nuclear power
Instructor	MATSUMURA YUKIHIKO
Instructor (Katakana)	マツムラ　ユキヒコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon5-8：IAS K207
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
The textbook shown below is used, but the lecture does not always made following it. Sometimes lecture is given with powerpoint and other materials, and group discussion is made.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Ethical Education
Eligible Students	FY2020 students, transferred students, and previous students from all the faculties.
Keywords	moral, public, environment, safety, risk management, ethics, engineer
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences)　Category：Physics / Astronomy / Applied Physics
Expected Outcome	You will be able to nourish the ability to find the way to solve environmental and social problems in multi-aspect relation among the human, the society, nature, and engineering. You will be also able to nourish the ability to understand the standpoint of science in the society and to solve problems and to make the best of it.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Since the East-Japan Great Earthquake, discussion on nuclear power plant is widely made. To utilize new technology new technology, it is necessary for both people who develop the technology and people who use the technology to have a thought of making the best of the technology with the understanding of risks associated with the technology. Thus, the following aims are placed. 1) To obtain fundamental knowledge on problems related to engineering in the society. Especially, to understand the basic concept and significance of engineering ethics that is important for proper use of engineering technology in the society. 2) To develop his/her own philosophy not only by learning by listening but also by insisting his/her own opinion and discussing with others. 3) To nourish ability to solve problems through previous and virtual examples so that the students can virtually experience the possible engineering problems that they may face in the future. For this purpose, it is necessary to learn what is already done to prevent the damages of science and technology in the society, and to make discussion based on it. The textbook "Introduction to the Engineering Ethics" is used for this purpose.
Class Schedule	1. (1) Guidance (2) Moral, ethics, and law/Prevention of vicious use of technology/Create your opinion 2. (1) Experts and Engineers (2) Ethics for engineers/Loss of response/Use reasons 3 (1) Engineer and organization (2) Challenger accident/Countermeasure as non-technician/Use examples 4. Engineering in the society/Prediction of possible outcomes/Consider order of discussion 5. Methodology of solving problems/Importance of morale/Consider limitation 6. (1) The public and engineers (2) Qualification of engineers/Myth of absoluteness/Show your own experience 7. Defects of engineering products – Duty of care/Necessity of showing opinion/Use three step discussion 8 Defects of engineering products – Legal responsibility and moral responsibility/Countermeasure and investigation on possibilities/Make less than three points 9. (1) Person's nature related with moral (2) Ethics for researchers/Damage of lie/Predict other members' opinion 10. Accountability/Sin of immaturity/Top discussion 11. Whistle blowing/Uncertainty/Show conclusion at the beginning and the end, cite other opinion 12. Environmental problems/Risk/Predict negative opinion, find the point of agreement 13. Intellectual properties/Tragedy of commons/Use what you learned 14. Example: Citi Group Center in danger/How to make ethical movement successful/Use supporting materials 15. Example: " Gilbane Gold"/Countermeasure against whistle blowing/Consider various positions 16. Final examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	[Textbook] Taiji Sugimoto, Shigeatsu, Taki: "Gijutsusha no rinri nyumon" 5ed., Maruzen. (in Japanese) [Reference] Charles E. Harris, Jr., Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins, " Engineering Ethics: Concepts and Cases"3ed., translated by the Institution of Professional Engineers, Japan, Maruzen. (in Japanese) In the 15th class, 25 min video is used. Video may be used in other examples, too.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Textbook, handouts, visual materials (video)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	1st class: Study Chap. 1 of the textbook. Think of recent ethical cases. 2nd class: Study Chap. 2 of the textbook. 3rd class: Study Chap. 3 of the textbook. 4th class: Study Chap. 4 and 15 of the textbook. 5th class: Study Chap. 5 of the textbook. 6th class: Study Chaps. 6 and 7 of the textbook. 7th class: Study Chap. 8 of the textbook. 8th class: Study Chap. 9 of the textbook. 9th class: Study Chap. 10 of the textbook. 10th class: Study Chap. 11 of the textbook. 11th class: Study Chap. 12 of the textbook. 12th class: Study Chap. 13 of the textbook. 13th class: Study Chap. 14 of the textbook. 14th class: Prepare for the group discussion based on the handout. 15th class: Review whistle blowing and environmental problem.
Requirements	Engineering knowledge is not necessarily needed. To develop a good discussion, both of knowledge of related items and methodology of discussion are needed. This lecture is composed of lecture where related knowledge is learned and practice where discussion is made.
Grading Method	Achievement is evaluated by final examination. Evaluation is made by evaluating this achievement as well as participation to the class. The credit is given to the students with evaluation score higher than 60 %. The composition is final exam (30 %) and participation (70 %). Participation to the class includes evaluation of reply to the question in the class, report of the group discussion, and reports to be submitted.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	In the class, develop your own opinion, and actively express it in the group discussion. Office hour is prepared. In case of questions, visit the lecturer room.
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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