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授業の目的 【英語】
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【Standardized across all programs】 The goal of this course is to understand how the Earth we live on has changed over the years to the present. The geological structure of the earth's surface, plate movements on a global scale, and various other phenomena occurring on the earth today will be explained. In addition, the developmental processes of the Earth's crust, oceans and atmosphere, and the evolution of the biosphere, which are closely related to these processes, will be explained. We will also consider the future of the global environment in relation to the anthroposphere based on past changes in the global environment.
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
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By taking this course students will acquire a basic knowledge of volcanology and seismology, past and present climate change, and the nature and use of geologic resources. Learning about the interactions between humanity and the Earth system is needed to use Earth’s limited natural resources in a sustainable manner, minimize the risks of natural hazards, and envisage a safe future for us all. 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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授業の内容や構成
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1. Introduction – review of plate tectonics
2. Volcanoes
3. Seismology I: The nature of earthquakes and their effects
4. Seismology II: Reconstruction of Earth’s interior based on the behavior and detection of seismic waves
5. Biogeochemical cycles I: The Water Cycle
6. Biogeochemical cycles II: The Carbon Cycle
7. Climate I: Introduction to the Climate System
8. Climate II: Natural Variations at geologic timescales
9. Climate III: Recent Global Change
10. Nature and use of geologic resources
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履修条件・関連する科目
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There is no prerequisite for this course. This course is most closely related to Fundamentals of Earth Science I.
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成績評価の方法と基準
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3 quizzes: one third of total grade each
(1) Each quiz is composed of multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions
(2) Students will be graded using the six-step A+, A, B, C, C-, and F grade evaluation system (A+: 100-95%, A: 94-80%, B: 79-70%, C: 69-65%, C-: 64-60%, F: 59 % or less).
(3) A student withdrawing from the course needs to do so by the end of May to receive an “Absent” grade. This deadline does not apply to students who drop the class part-way through for an exceptional reason (e.g., illness, accident). Also, NUPACE students should check the deadline set by the NUPACE program for course withdrawal.
(4) The quizzes cover the material learned in class and explained in notes and slides provided during each lecture. The files of the notes and PPT slides are uploaded every week on NUCT.
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教科書
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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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参考書
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Title: Understanding Earth
Authors: John Grotzinger & Thomas H. Jordan
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
Issue year: 2014 (7th edition)
ISBN: 978-1464138744
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課外学修等
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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
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本授業に関するWebページ
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担当教員からのメッセージ
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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）
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授業開講形態等
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A-1）Face-to-face course （Only face-to-face classes）
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