授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | 【Standardized across all programs】
The goal of this course is to understand the characteristics of our planet Earth and to provide an overview of Earth and planetary science. To this end, the origin of the Earth and of the Solar System, the minerals and rocks that make up the Earth, the processes shaping the landscape, and major events in the history of life will be explained to deepen the understanding of the Earth. Research methods used in Earth and planetary science will also be introduced. |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | The study of planet Earth embraces a wide range of topics, from the formation of rocks to the evolution of life, from continental drift to the study of earthquakes and volcanoes. In this course, fundamental concepts of earth science will be covered. Students will be introduced to plate tectonics, the fundamental theory underlying the geological processes which have shaped the environment in which we live and continue to modify the landscape, from the slow, progressive uplift of mountains to violent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Students will learn how the Earth recycles matter and how minerals and rocks form and are transformed; how the age of rocks and geological events can be determined, which is central to earth science; how the Earth’s geography has changed and how life has evolved during Earth’s 4.5-billion-year history. Besides providing a basic and up-to-date knowledge of essential concepts of earth science, the aim of this course is to stimulate the interest and curiosity of students for the study of planet Earth and provoke questions, comments, and discussions about issues related to earth science. |
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教科書
Textbook | | | There is no required textbook for this course. Please refer to the recommended reading below for an additional source of information. |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students should acquire a good understanding of the course content to be able to answer the questions of the quizzes. Students are also required to write a review paper on a subject of their choice related to the course content, and therefore need to search for information related to this subject and to summarize that information in a clear, organized, and concise manner. Preparation time is also needed for the final short presentation that each student gives at the end of the semester about the subject of their review paper. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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本授業に関するWebページ
Reference website for this Course | | |
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担当教員からのメッセージ
Message from the Instructor | | |
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実務経験のある教員等による授業科目（大学等における修学の支援に関する法律施行規則に基づくもの）
Courses taught by Instructors with practical experience | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc | | N/A
(Refer to Timetable B) |
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