KUGF Course Guide 2019

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Module 8Applied Science and Engineering Japanese Science and TechnologyVarious topics related to Japanese science and technology will be presented by multiple professors representing the four different engineering fields of Environmental and Urban Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Communications Engineering, and Chemistry and Materials Engineering. Each professor will introduce their specialized area, and explain state-of-the-art technology currently being devel-oped in each field.2 creditsFall SemesterEnvironmental BiologyEnvironmental Biology is an interdisciplinary field that focuses on the impacts of human activities on ecosystems and the living species living in them, hence, places more emphasis on the biological aspects affecting the dynamics of environment.The health of the environment has become an urgent global concern. Focus is now on a better understanding on the impact of human activities on other organisms and ecosys-tem. This course will address the essence of environmental biology and of various environmental issues that can be detrimental to all living organisms on earth and the search for ways to utilize the resources and energy for a sustainable society.2 creditsSpring SemesterFall SemesterInformation andCommunication TechnologiesInformation and Communication Technologies (ICT) are instrumental to daily life, work, and society. This course will focus on the academic study of ICT, focusing on the C in ICT (Communication over mechanical aspects of IT), and how people become empowered with online content creation skills. Students will learn about applications of ICT to various sectors of society in Japan and the world. They will also learn about specific technologies and platforms such as the Internet of Things and social media. Students will receive guidelines on academic writing for the short semester paper, and for the creation and delivery of presentations. Students may choose areas of their own interest to research and present to the class.2 creditsSpring SemesterFall SemesterKANSAI UNIVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER12