X9001101 AI Applications in Maritime and Ocean Studies

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School The IDEC Institute(Courses for Graduate Students)

Lecture Code X9001101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日欧海洋・海自分野におけるAI活用

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニチオウカイヨウ・カイジブンヤニオケルエーアイカツヨウ

Subject Name in
English AI Applications in Maritime and Ocean Studies

Instructor HAMADA KUNIHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) ハマダ　クニヒロ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte

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

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

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

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

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies

Eligible Students Graduate

Keywords Marine and Maritime, AI technology, Maritime Economic Security, Sustainability, Data Analysis, International Relations, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Problem-solving Skills.

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline ［Learning Outcomes］
・Improvement of foreign language and international communication skills
・Understanding of different cultures and diversity
・Acquisition of knowledge of maritime and ocean studies and generative AI
・Improving information, data and AI literacy and critical thinking skills

The workshop will be held as one of the program components of the “Inter-University Exchange Project: Training program for Next Generation Leaders in AI in Maritime Economic Security and Sustainability (Japan-Europe)”. Students from Japan and Europe will work together to learn about actual projects in the marine and maritime fields that utilize AI technology. The program will be delivered in a hybrid format that combines online preparatory learning and on-site learning, including visits to relevant facilities and cultural experiences for experiential and practical learning.

Class Schedule Schedule（TBD）: 9 days during summer holidays
Place: Held alternately in Japan and Europe (TBD): 2025-JPN, 2026-Europe, 2027-JPN, 2028-Europe

Preparation lecture:　lecture on basic knowledge of cutting-edge AI technology in the maritime and ocean studies

Day 1: Lectures on What AI is. Ethical Aspects of AI, and Regulatory Aspects of AI

Day 2: AI Applications in Offshore Energy Generation / Mini Tour around WMU

Day 3: AI Applications in Fisheries and Aquaculture / Group Work

Day 4: Group Work

Day 5: Excursion (Cultural Experience)

Day 6: AI in Maritime Security and Maritime Domain Awareness

Day 7: Ship Automation and Navigation

Day 8: Visits to Maritime-Related Facilities

Day 9: Visits to Maritime-Related Facilities

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Handouts will be distributed as needed

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Presented after registration.
Specifically, the plan is to present assigned books and other materials that will help students gain the knowledge they need for lectures and group work.

Requirements Individuals cannot register for courses. After the student application period, the Global Exchange Group registers students who have been selected through a screening process based on written documents (in principle, around 5 students).

Grading Method Attitude shown during lectures (20%), approach in the group presentation and overall contribution (40%) and final report (40%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message The class is recommended for students who
◆want to improve English
◆are interested in understanding different cultures
◆are interested in AI and maritime and ocean studies
◆are interested in studying abroad in Europe

The course will be a valuable opportunity for students to realize the significance of international exchange and to connect it to their professional studies and further studies abroad. We look forward to the participation of all motivated students.

Other Those who have a minimum TOEIC score of 680 can participate. The students will need to communicate with students and academic staff from Europe in English during the workshop period.
They will also be required to use English during 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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	The IDEC Institute(Courses for Graduate Students)
Lecture Code	X9001101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日欧海洋・海自分野におけるAI活用
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニチオウカイヨウ・カイジブンヤニオケルエーアイカツヨウ
Subject Name in English	AI Applications in Maritime and Ocean Studies
Instructor	HAMADA KUNIHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	ハマダ　クニヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte
Lesson Style	Lecture/Practical	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies
Eligible Students	Graduate
Keywords	Marine and Maritime, AI technology, Maritime Economic Security, Sustainability, Data Analysis, International Relations, Cross-cultural Understanding, and Problem-solving Skills.
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	［Learning Outcomes］・Improvement of foreign language and international communication skills ・Understanding of different cultures and diversity ・Acquisition of knowledge of maritime and ocean studies and generative AI ・Improving information, data and AI literacy and critical thinking skills The workshop will be held as one of the program components of the “Inter-University Exchange Project: Training program for Next Generation Leaders in AI in Maritime Economic Security and Sustainability (Japan-Europe)”. Students from Japan and Europe will work together to learn about actual projects in the marine and maritime fields that utilize AI technology. The program will be delivered in a hybrid format that combines online preparatory learning and on-site learning, including visits to relevant facilities and cultural experiences for experiential and practical learning.
Class Schedule	Schedule（TBD）: 9 days during summer holidays Place: Held alternately in Japan and Europe (TBD): 2025-JPN, 2026-Europe, 2027-JPN, 2028-Europe Preparation lecture:　lecture on basic knowledge of cutting-edge AI technology in the maritime and ocean studies Day 1: Lectures on What AI is. Ethical Aspects of AI, and Regulatory Aspects of AI Day 2: AI Applications in Offshore Energy Generation / Mini Tour around WMU Day 3: AI Applications in Fisheries and Aquaculture / Group Work Day 4: Group Work Day 5: Excursion (Cultural Experience) Day 6: AI in Maritime Security and Maritime Domain Awareness Day 7: Ship Automation and Navigation Day 8: Visits to Maritime-Related Facilities Day 9: Visits to Maritime-Related Facilities
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Handouts will be distributed as needed
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Presented after registration. Specifically, the plan is to present assigned books and other materials that will help students gain the knowledge they need for lectures and group work.
Requirements	Individuals cannot register for courses. After the student application period, the Global Exchange Group registers students who have been selected through a screening process based on written documents (in principle, around 5 students).
Grading Method	Attitude shown during lectures (20%), approach in the group presentation and overall contribution (40%) and final report (40%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	The class is recommended for students who ◆want to improve English ◆are interested in understanding different cultures ◆are interested in AI and maritime and ocean studies ◆are interested in studying abroad in Europe The course will be a valuable opportunity for students to realize the significance of international exchange and to connect it to their professional studies and further studies abroad. We look forward to the participation of all motivated students.
Other	Those who have a minimum TOEIC score of 680 can participate. The students will need to communicate with students and academic staff from Europe in English during the workshop period. They will also be required to use English during 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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