KUGF Course Guide 2018

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Module 1Engineering Approach to Urban IssuesDisaster Transport PlanningThe transport planning techniques are discussed in terms of disaster prevention and mitigation. Since the fundamental analysis techniques are summarized for normal condition, the transport planning methods in disasters can be developed. The essential topics for disaster transport planning are discussed for practical problem solution.2 creditsSpring SemesterPlanning and Modelling forSustainable SocietyThis course addresses the sustainability of modern society and its methodologies in terms of an engineering point of view. One of the major approaches is an abstraction of the problems so that the computational tools can be applied to find a solution. The other approach is to visit the historical clues and to observe the actual phenomena to study the cultural and logical reasons that bring the current circumstances to be analyzed. The essential and practical topics for modeling, planning, and analysis are discussed for sustainability in the society.2 creditsFall SemesterNatural Disaster RisksWe are prone to many kinds of natural disaster in Japan. Earthquakes, typhoons, flooding, tsunami etc. cause serious damage to local communities every year. Three researchers will outline the state of flood, slope failure, liquefaction and damages of structure.2 creditsSpring SemesterSocial Decision Making in SystemsDesign EngineeringThis course is designated to develop knowledge and skills in order to make better decision in systems design engineering. For that purpose, students will study several techniques, focusing on how they can be applied in practice to problems, interpreted their outputs, and leveraged in decision making. If necessary, we will practice using software such as Excel and SPSS to improve understanding for this course. Elementary Statistics and Mathematics is prerequisite for this course.2 creditsSpring SemesterKANSAI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER2