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ANT103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
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Principles of Anthropology
Some topics in the history of anthropological theory and an introduction to the basic concepts of anthropology, with special attention to the material aspects of culture, social structure and organization, symbolic aspects of culture and culture change.
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ANT205
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Environment and Human Life
This course comprehensively analyzes the mutually-influencing relationship between humans and their environment.
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ARC205
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Japanese Archaeology
Cultural developments in Japan in the Palaeolithic and the Jomon periods, as understood through archaeological materials. Fieldwork on the ICU pre-Jomon and Jomon sites.
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BIO101
J,E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Foundation of Biology
Basic concepts in microbiology, plant biology and animal biology will be introduced as a team-taught course. There will be strong emphasis on text book reading and assignment work. The course assumes preliminary knowledge equivalent to high school biology.
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BIO102
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Introduction to Biology
To learn about the fundamental properties of life. The role of cell, expression system of genetic information, evolution and biodiversity are presented. The content of lecture is not premised on the completion of high school biology.
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BIO103
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Laboratory in Foundation of Biology
Various basic experiments on life phenomenon. Microscopic observation, Field observation and various experiments on plant and animal structure, function or behavior.
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BIO215
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Ecology
General and basic concepts (theories) and methods of ecological studies.
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BIO251
J
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CREDIT:1
AUTUMN
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Field Study in Biology
Through field observations in the field, or observation and drawing using microscope in laboratory, classifications, anatomy and ecological relations of plants, insects or mammals are studied.
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BIO252
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Laboratory in Biology
Fundamental experiments on biological materials using basic techniques for biochemical experiments. Recommended to be taken after LABORATORY IN FOUNDATION OF BIOLOGY.
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BIO253
J
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CREDIT:1
AUTUMN
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Marine Field Study
Through observations and experiments in the field, classification of marine invertebrates and fish, and their morphology, development and ecology are to be studied.
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BUS101
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Accounting
Outline of the financial structure of modern business, double entry system, financial reports, major problems in corporate accounting standards, financial statement analyses, elementary auditing and legal requirements in Japan.
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BUS213
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Strategic Management
Considers the behavior of modern firms managing their business environment. The contents are as follows: environment change, three decision areas, long-range planning, structure of business, PPM, etc.
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BUS312
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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International Accounting
This course aims at the following objectives:-To understand integrated accounting principles adopted by multinational enterprises centering around the consolidated income statements-To compare the accounting principles of
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BUS381
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Advanced Studies in Accounting
Advanced study in selected topics in accounting that are of special interest to students.
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BUS382
E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Advanced Studies in Business
Advanced study in selected topics in business administration that are of special interest to the students.
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CHM101
E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Concepts in Chemistry
Origin and occurrence of the chemical elements, atomic structure and the periodic table. Atomic approach to the structure of materials and fundamental properties of inorganic and organic compounds.
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CHM102
E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Foundation of Chemistry Laboratory
To acquire the basic concepts of chemistry, experimental techniques, and customs required to carry out chemistry experiments, through selected experiments from Organic, Analytical, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry.
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CHM103
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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General Chemistry
This course deals with the ideas of chemical bonds, molecular structure and molecular orbitals to understand chemical reactions and chemical kinetics, concerning the change of matter and energy, chemical thermodynamics and electrochemistry.
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CHM104
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Introduction to Chemistry
Covers the basic concepts necessary for chemistry which is the study of matter. Knowledge of high school chemistry or advanced mathematics are not required.
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CHM211
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Analytical Chemistry I
To study the basics of the separation of matter and qualitative and quantitative analytical methodologies through chemical equilibrium and chemical reactions.
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CHM212
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Through the analysis of river water, the basic analytical methodologies of analytical chemistry, such as error analysis, volumetric analysis and colorimetric analysis etc are studied.
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CHM231
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Organic Chemistry I
This course deals with the relationship between the structures of organic compounds and their physical properties as well as their chemical reactivity and also covers the rules determining the reactivity and reaction mechanism.
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CHM311
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Analytical Chemistry II
This course deals with quantitative separation and analysis of matter based on knowledge of Analytical Chemistry I. Trace analysis and instrumental analysis are also introduced.
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CHM331
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Organic Chemistry II
Students learn the synthetic methods and reactivities of organic compounds such as carbonyl compounds and aromatic compounds.
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CHM381
J,E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Studies in Chemical Research I
Advanced studies of special interest topics in Chemistry. Language of instruction differs by year.
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CHM382
J,E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Studies in Chemical Research II
Advanced studies of special interest topics in Chemistry. Language of instruction differs by year.
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DPS101
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Introduction to Development Studies
Theories policies and problems of development in developing countries are considered. The concept and purpose of development, role of governments in development and economic, social and political factors are covered.
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ECO102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Principles of Microeconomics
This course covers basic level of “traditional” microeconomics (so-called “price theory”: analysis of the perfect competition) and its application.Topics that this course deals with are: market, demand, supply and the equilibrium; consumer behavior and utility maximization; firm behavior and profit maximization;market failure (imperfect competition, imperfect information, externality, and public goals) and economic policy; taxes and subsidies, income distribution, etc.
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ECO103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Statistics for Business and Economics
The statistical analysis is an fundamental tools of quantitative analysis in the area of Social Science. Also, this course is the preliminary course for the courses of Economic Statistics and Econometrics. As a result of recent development of computer science, statistical analysis has been possible by computer. Using real economic data, this course covers the data analysis, computer simulation, mathematical analysis of sample distribution, and the analysis of quantitative model by class teaching and computer experimentation.
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ECO354
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Environmental Economics
Provides a survey of environmental policy from the perspective of economics. Topics include principles of environmental economics, air pollution and waste management. Prerequisite: PRINCIPLE OF MICROECONOMICS.
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EDU215
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Fundamentals of Comparative and International Education
Comparative study of educational aims and systems in numerous national and societal contexts.
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ENV102
J,E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN+WINTER
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Environmental Science
Environmental Science is the scientific study of the influence of human activities on the natural environment, and seeks to establish desirable relations between human activities and the natural environment, especially through a focus on energy consumption.
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ENV103
J
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Introduction to Environmental Management
Business enterprises today are faced with many contradictions; they not only seek profit but also seek to fulfill their social responsibilities in areas such as environmental conservation. This course will study the meaning and method of environmental conservation from a management point of view.
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ENV201
J
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CREDIT:1
WINTER
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Field Study in Environmental Assessment
Environmental assessment is a procedure to minimize environmental impact by predicting and estimating impact on the natural environment from development projects. In this course, lectures and field studies will take place on ICU campus. Students will gain a better understanding of environmental assessment in the process of environmental conservation by attending this field course. (Students pre-register for this course in Spring term. Two-day field studies will take place during the Summer and Autumn holidays.The instructor completes registration in Winter term.)
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ENV202
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Environmental Politics and Philosophy: Nature, Food, and Agriculture
This course explores the philosophy and politics of food and agriculture from international and comparative perspectives. It will examine global food systems, their role in the transformation of agrarian societies, and
their environmental effects. The politics portion of the course will focus on governance, development, and
the role of key institutions in shaping food systems. The philosophical
portion of the course will explore the values underlying food and agriculture in the United States and Japan, along with efforts to develop more just and sustainable food systems. The course will also discuss genetically modified plants, food safety, agricultural intensification/Industrialization.
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ENV203
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Environmental Education
This course focuses on various aspects of an environmental education curriculum and its delivery. Aspects of the environmental curriculum may include current global and local environmental risks, the ecosystem dynamics of water, trees and wildlife, and a reverence for nature. Instructional issues will touch on environmental education for learners of various developmental and educational levels. Methods will be considered for engaging learners in understanding and acting on environmental problems, exploring commonly proposed solutions, as well as plausible drawbacks of these solutions.
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ENV301
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Environmental Conservation
In this course we apply a liberal arts approach to looking at environmental problems, looking at the issues from various standpoints such as from that of natural science and social science. Students develop the principal skills related to environmental issues through proposing their own methods to the solution of these issues. In order to acquire a systematic understanding of the benefits society receives from the environment, students will acquire fundamental knowledge of the natural sciences that is part of ecology-related services. Additionally, in order to grasp environmental issues as societal issues, analysis methods from a sociological perspective, such as that of the analysis of society’s interested groups, will be studied through case studies. Finally, in order to propose their own methods for solving environmental issues, students will look at methods of forming and operating environmental projects and programs. Students will then take real environmental issues in society (e.g., nature on the ICU campus) and propose projects that may solve them.
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ENV302
J
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Environmental Toxicology
Society makes use of various chemicals today, and while these substances offer convenience in our daily lives, some have hazardous effects on humans and wildlife. This course is designed to discuss the present situation and future problems pertaining to risk management of hazardous chemicals. This is done by deepening our understanding of the behavior of hazardous chemicals (mainly in an aquatic environment), mechanisms of hazardous effects to aquatic organisms, and the conventional methodology of risk assessment in the aquatic environment. The aim of this course is to develop students'' interests in water pollution caused by hazardous chemicals and relevant countermeasures.
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ENV303
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Advanced Studies in Environmental Issues I
Advanced, specialized course to study environmental issues in a wider perspective. The course approaches both theoretically and practically to such issues as environmental ethics, pollution control or conservation of natural environment from the viewpoints of environmental management. Mainly for junior and senior students.
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ENV304
J
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Advanced Studies in Environmental Issues II
Advanced, specialized course to study environmental issues in a wider perspective. The course approaches both theoretically and practically to such issues as environmental ethics, pollution control or conservation of natural environment from the viewpoints of environmental management, environmental sciences or environmental policy. Mainly for junior and senior students.
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IRL220
J,E
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CREDIT:2
WINTER
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Global Civil Society
Examines the theoretical and practical challenges NGOs and other stakeholders encounter in an emerging global civil society. Language of instruction differs by year.
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IRL311
J,E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Global Environment and Sustainable Development
Examines the key conceptual frameworks and selected case studies in global environment and sustainable development.
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ISC101
J,E
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CREDIT:2
SPRING
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Information Ethics
Students learn fundamental morals and ethics of information use, and discuss effects of informatization in human society. Two periods of lecture weekly. Language of instruction differs by year.
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ISC103
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Foundation of Computers
Students comprehend fundaments of computer organization and operation based on binary arithmetic and logic schemes including physical and mathematical design of computational circuits. Selected topics of information ethics and information technology trends are also touched upon. Three periods of lecture weekly.
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JPS301
E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Japanese Environmental and Climate Policies
The two principal goals of this course are promoting environmental literacy and understanding the environmental policies of Japan in the global context. The course focuses on the issues that Japan faces and the measures taken by Japan to tackle them, including the shift of such policies over time. The course aims at presenting the complexity of the systemic change vs. personal initiative approaches and critically assess the role that modern technologies and innovations can play. The issues to be analysed in this course include biodiversity, climate change, natural disasters, energy dependence and the phase-out of fossil fuels in the case of Japan. The evolution of Japanese climate policy from Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement is also introduced. The scientific part of the subject will guide the students how to read and understand the reports published by the UNFCCC IPCC and International Energy Agency, including country-specific (i.e., Japan) reports. In addition to a better understanding of the human impact on the environment and the Japanese policies in global context, the course also encourages students to reconsider the ways how to sustainably minimise our negative environmental impact.
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LAW214
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Environmental Law
This course will examine the topics of the characteristics of Environmental Law and its fundamental principles, creation and development of Environmental Law, and the culmination of the historical development of Environmental Law. This course adopts not only a legalistic approach, but also a policy oriented approach.
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MTH101
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Calculus I
Calculus of one-variable and many-variable functions in continuation to Introduction to Mathematics. Includes differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, the concept of continuity, partial derivatives, extrema problem, and multiple integrals. Prerequisite: high school calculus (Mathematics III) or Introduction to Mathematics. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
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MTH102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING+AUTUMN
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Introduction to Mathematics
Covers the basic concepts necessary for college-level mathematics, mainly foundation of calculus of one-variable functions. The content of lecture is not premised on the completion of high school mathematics. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
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MTH103
J,E
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN+WINTER
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Linear Algebra I
Introductory courses on linear algebra basic to further study in mathematics. Includes vectors, matrices, rank of a matrix, determinants, solutions of systems of linear equations, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and matrix representation of linear transformations. Two periods of lecture and two periods of recitation weekly.
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PHR227
J
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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Environmental Ethics and Religion
People in the 21st century are presently living amidst grave environmental problems. What can religion tell us about evaluating values in the environment, and what inspiration can it provide people as they make choices about their actions? In this class we will make inquiries into a Christian perspective on people’s lives and relationships with regard to the environment. In particular, the class will focus on words the Bible offers on environment ethics.
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PHR237
J
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CREDIT:3
AUTUMN
Offered Alternate Year
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Interpretation and Ethics in the Old Testament
Ethical inspiration provided by the Old Testament is investigated. This course also covers various methodologies for interpretation of the Old Testament.
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PHY102
J,E
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CREDIT:2
AUTUMN
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Introduction to Physics
This course provides an introduction to fundamental concepts and laws related to energy and motion in the physical science.
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PPL383
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Advanced Studies in Public Policy III
Seminar style, specialized course in public policy. Analyzing such policy fields as environment, welfare, life, industry, urban planning, or culture, in relation to policy processes and institutional change in cabinet, intergovernmental relations and civil service system.
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SLR204
J
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CREDIT:3
EVERY TERM
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Community Service-Learning I
The purpose of this course is to give academic credits to those who deepen learning through serving in the local community or Japan. The course consists of one-month (or the equivalent) domestic service activity. Open to students with the approval of the instructor (official registration by the instructor). Recommended to be taken simultaneously with or after SERVICE-LEARNING in General Education, and recommended to take REFLECTION ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES after completing the service activity.
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SLR205
E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
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International Service-Learning I
The purpose of this course is to give academic credits to those who deepen learning through overseas service activities. The course consists of one-month (or the equivalent) overseas service activity. Open to students with the approval of the instructor (fieldwork during summer recess; official registration by the instructor). Prerequisites: PREPARATION FOR SERVICE-LEARNING FIELD STUDY. Strongly recommended to be taken with or after SERVICE-LEARNING in General Education, and to take REFLECTION ON SERVICE EXPERIENCES after completing the service activity.
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SLR303
J
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CREDIT:1
AUTUMN
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Reflection on Service Experiences
This course will provide opportunities to a variety for reflection activities and sharing their experiences with other students, faculty, and staff. Students will be exposed to different service experiences in the classrooms, and it enables them to deepen their learning through reflection. Required to be taken with or after COMMUNITY SERVICE-LEARNING I or INTERNATIONAL SERVICE-LEARNING I.
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SOC102
J,E
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CREDIT:3
EVERY TERM
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Principles of Sociology
Introduction to sociological principles and basic concepts of sociology, with special attention to social action, roles, groups, institutions and systems. Languages of instruction differs by term.
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SOC207
J,E
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CREDIT:3
SPRING
Offered Alternate Year
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Social Movements
This course provides a general introduction to theories and concepts hinging on various types of social movements, including the ones in the local and global arenas.
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SOC307
J
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Environmental Sociology
This course will examine socioeconomic and cultural factors that create environmental problems; and also explores environmental and ecological forces that influence our society.
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SOC309
J,E
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CREDIT:3
WINTER
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Sociology of Science and Technology
This course provides an overview of theories and concepts in the discipline of the sociology of science and technology. The course examines the social and ethical implications of scientific and technological innovations, and also explores various social factors that limit or promote advances of scientific and technological innovations. Language of instruction differs by year.
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STH391
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CREDIT:3/(9)
EVERY TERM
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Senior Thesis
Senior students, under the guidance of an advisor, will select a subject related to their major and prepare a senior thesis. The final product should represent the efforts of one year of sustained and rigorous thinking, research, and writing. Required of all students in their senior year.
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