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 in the universe and Solar System, the shape and internal structure of the Earth, the materials that make up the Earth, earthquakes occurred in the lithosphere, and the surface environment of the Earth including the hydrosphere and atmosphere 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) | | | There is no homework in this course but students should acquire a good understanding of the course content to be able to answer the questions of the quizzes. |
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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 | | Since I will be taking part in a scientific expedition abroad this semester until the beginning of November, the first in person lecture (in the classroom) will take place on November 6th. Recordings of the first four lectures will be uploaded on the TACT account of the course. The students are requested to view the lecture recordings and study the uploaded course material prior to the first in person lecture.
During my absence, students can contact me by e-mail or via the TACT system. |
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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 | | | B-2）Face-to-face course （Including some on-demand classes) |
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