| Academic Year |
2025Year |
School/Graduate School |
Liberal Arts Education Program |
| Lecture Code |
63540003 |
Subject Classification |
Area Courses |
| Subject Name |
自然環境形成論 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
シゼンカンキョウケイセイロン |
Subject Name in
English |
Introduction of Natural Environmental Science in Earth Surface |
| Instructor |
ISHIDA TAKUYA |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
イシダ タクヤ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(1T) Mon5-8：IAS K205 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face, Online (on-demand) |
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| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
4 |
Language of Instruction |
J
:
Japanese |
| Course Level |
2
:
Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
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| Course Area（Area） |
25
:
Science and Technology |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
03
:
Natural Environment |
| Eligible Students |
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| Keywords |
SDG 6, SDG 13, SDG 15, Earth History, Water and Material Cycle, Climate, Topography, Soil |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education | Area Courses（Courses in Natural Sciences) Category：Natural Environment / Civil Infrastructure |
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| Expected Outcome | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
In this course, students will learn how the natural environment has been formed and has changed throughout the Earth's history. Additionally, students will explore the value of ecosystem services and resources derived from the natural environment. The course aims to cultivate knowledge and perspectives on the conservation of the natural environment and harmonious coexistence with nature. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1 I. Introduction – Earth’s History: From Formation to Present
lesson2 The Birth and Evolution of Life
lesson3 II. Climate, Atmosphere, and Material Cycles on Earth - Climate Environment
lesson4 Atmospheric Cycle
lesson5 Water Cycle
lesson6 Carbon Cycle
lesson7 Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycles
lesson8 III. Natural Landscapes, Topography, Soil, and Ecosystems - • Diverse Natural Landscapes
lesson9 Formation of Surface Landforms
lesson10 Soil Formation
lesson11 Ecosystem Formation
lesson12 IV. Crisis of Natural Landscapes - Climate change
lesson13 Impact of Agriculture
lesson14 Water Crisis
lesson15 Conclusion – Towards Harmonious Coexistence between Humans and Nature
Exam and Assignment |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
Materials will be distributed as needed. No specific textbook is required. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, moodle |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Quizzes/ Quiz format |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Review the content of each class after every session. |
| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Exams (60%), Assignments (40%) |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
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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. |