56315001 The forefront of climate change research

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 56315001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name 気候変動に関する研究の最前線

Subject Name
（Katakana）キコウヘンドウニカンスルケンキュウノサイゼンセン

Subject Name in
English The forefront of climate change research

Instructor KONDO MASAYUKI

Instructor
(Katakana) コンドウ　マサユキ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon9-10,Tues9-10：IAS K211

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture, extensive use of blackboard, discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Natural Environment

Eligible Students 1st year student

Keywords Climate change, global warming, decarbonization, numerical models, atmospheric composition, atmospheric radiation, carbon cycle, carbon neutrality

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education This lecture series provide accurate fundamental knowledge about climate change, global warming, and the increase in greenhouse gases—global challenges—along with a broad overview of cutting-edge research and government initiatives.

Expected Outcome (1) Students will be able to understand the scientific basis of climate change and global warming issues.
(2) Students will be able to understand the relationship between climate change and the Earth's atmospheric radiation and carbon cycle.
(3) Students will be able to acquire knowledge about observation and modeling methods and technologies for atmospheric composition.
(4) Students will be able to understand the relationship between cutting-edge climate change research and environmental policy.
(5) Students will have an opportunity to consider our role in realizing a carbon-neutral society.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Environmental problems encompass a wide range of issues, from urban-level photochemical smog and acid rain to global stratospheric ozone depletion. The Earth's atmosphere is composed of many components, and greenhouse gases, among these, are emitted by biological and human activities, affecting the balance of radiant energy in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. This lecture aims to provide an understanding of the basic mechanisms of global warming, as well as to explore the latest atmospheric observation technologies and simulation models. Furthermore, it seeks to deepen discussions on the role we should play in international environmental policy and the realization of a sustainable society.

Class Schedule lesson1: Introduction (Hiroshima University)
lesson2: What are Global Environmental Problems? (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University)
lesson3: The Mechanism of Global Warming (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University)
lesson4: Changes in Greenhouse Gases (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University)
lesson5: Observation of Atmospheric Composition: Ground, Aircraft, and Ship Observations (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University)
lesson6: Observation of Atmospheric Composition: Satellite Observations from Space (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency: JAXA)
lesson7: Atmospheric Composition and Terrestrial Ecosystems/Oceans 1 (Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute)
lesson8: Atmospheric Composition and Terrestrial Ecosystems Climate Systems and Oceans 2 (National Institute for Environmental Studies)
lesson9: Emissions Inventory (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies)
lesson10: Numerical Models (National Institute for Environmental Studies)
lesson11: Current Status and Future of Global Warming (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: JAMSTEC)
lesson12: Climate Change Policies: Mitigation and Adaptation 1 (Ministry of the Environment)
lesson13: Climate Change Policies: Mitigation and Adaptation 2 (National Institute for Environmental Studies)
lesson14: Initiatives Towards Decarbonization (National Institute for Environmental Studies)
lesson15: Climate Change and International Cooperation (Scheduled to be taught by: Japan Meteorological Agency)

Final Exam

Text/Reference
Books,etc. "Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry" (by Daniel Jacob, translated by Yutaka Kondo, University of Tokyo Press, ISBN 978-4-13-062709-2)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review No prior preparation is necessary.

Requirements

Grading Method Final Exam

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This lecture series is a collaborative effort involving multiple government ministries and research and educational institutions. Experts from these ministries, as well as from research institutes such as the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will provide a wealth of up-to-date information on cutting-edge research and policies related to climate change and greenhouse gases. While this is a lecture series in Earth Science and Environmental Studies, we encourage students from all faculties and specialties, with diverse backgrounds, to take this course.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	56315001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	気候変動に関する研究の最前線
Subject Name （Katakana）	キコウヘンドウニカンスルケンキュウノサイゼンセン
Subject Name in English	The forefront of climate change research
Instructor	KONDO MASAYUKI
Instructor (Katakana)	コンドウ　マサユキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon9-10,Tues9-10：IAS K211
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture, extensive use of blackboard, discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Natural Environment
Eligible Students	1st year student
Keywords	Climate change, global warming, decarbonization, numerical models, atmospheric composition, atmospheric radiation, carbon cycle, carbon neutrality
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	This lecture series provide accurate fundamental knowledge about climate change, global warming, and the increase in greenhouse gases—global challenges—along with a broad overview of cutting-edge research and government initiatives.
Expected Outcome	(1) Students will be able to understand the scientific basis of climate change and global warming issues. (2) Students will be able to understand the relationship between climate change and the Earth's atmospheric radiation and carbon cycle. (3) Students will be able to acquire knowledge about observation and modeling methods and technologies for atmospheric composition. (4) Students will be able to understand the relationship between cutting-edge climate change research and environmental policy. (5) Students will have an opportunity to consider our role in realizing a carbon-neutral society.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Environmental problems encompass a wide range of issues, from urban-level photochemical smog and acid rain to global stratospheric ozone depletion. The Earth's atmosphere is composed of many components, and greenhouse gases, among these, are emitted by biological and human activities, affecting the balance of radiant energy in the atmosphere and contributing to global warming. This lecture aims to provide an understanding of the basic mechanisms of global warming, as well as to explore the latest atmospheric observation technologies and simulation models. Furthermore, it seeks to deepen discussions on the role we should play in international environmental policy and the realization of a sustainable society.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction (Hiroshima University) lesson2: What are Global Environmental Problems? (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University) lesson3: The Mechanism of Global Warming (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University) lesson4: Changes in Greenhouse Gases (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University) lesson5: Observation of Atmospheric Composition: Ground, Aircraft, and Ship Observations (National Institute for Environmental Studies/Hiroshima University) lesson6: Observation of Atmospheric Composition: Satellite Observations from Space (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency: JAXA) lesson7: Atmospheric Composition and Terrestrial Ecosystems/Oceans 1 (Forestry and Forest Products Research Institute) lesson8: Atmospheric Composition and Terrestrial Ecosystems Climate Systems and Oceans 2 (National Institute for Environmental Studies) lesson9: Emissions Inventory (Institute for Global Environmental Strategies) lesson10: Numerical Models (National Institute for Environmental Studies) lesson11: Current Status and Future of Global Warming (Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology: JAMSTEC) lesson12: Climate Change Policies: Mitigation and Adaptation 1 (Ministry of the Environment) lesson13: Climate Change Policies: Mitigation and Adaptation 2 (National Institute for Environmental Studies) lesson14: Initiatives Towards Decarbonization (National Institute for Environmental Studies) lesson15: Climate Change and International Cooperation (Scheduled to be taught by: Japan Meteorological Agency) Final Exam
Text/Reference Books,etc.	"Introduction to Atmospheric Chemistry" (by Daniel Jacob, translated by Yutaka Kondo, University of Tokyo Press, ISBN 978-4-13-062709-2)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	No prior preparation is necessary.
Requirements
Grading Method	Final Exam
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This lecture series is a collaborative effort involving multiple government ministries and research and educational institutions. Experts from these ministries, as well as from research institutes such as the National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES), the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC), and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), will provide a wealth of up-to-date information on cutting-edge research and policies related to climate change and greenhouse gases. While this is a lecture series in Earth Science and Environmental Studies, we encourage students from all faculties and specialties, with diverse backgrounds, to take this course.
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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