Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
32032:[2025 Fall]Engineering in Developing Countries (T) 2025 Fall Wed1 College　of　Science　and　Engineering PALS THOMAS 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Prism25

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

Learning Goals
(Engineering to benefit mankind) To determine which science/engineering/technology related advancements have helped developed countries most and determine which ones and in what manner these advancements could help developing countries.

Skills
Research, Reading, Writing, Presentation, Listening, Debate, Discussion, Analytical Thinking

Student Attainment Objectives

Classroom Flow
Using articles and short videos, students will examine works of engineering and technology shared by developed countries, yet absent from most developing countries, and be asked to determine which of these works are critical to a modern society.
Students will share their opinions in small groups.

Class Projects
Students will choose a developing country.
They must research and identify the problems facing the people of that country and determine one single science/engineering/technology related advancement that would help the citizens of that country the most, yet be sustainable in the future.
Write a proposal detailing the steps in accomplishing that goal.
Present these proposals to the class.
Students present their projects to the class.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
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+R授業対象科目。第1回に+R授業を公開し、第2回までに実施。詳細はmanaba+Rを参照。

The +R Class will be assigned in Meeting 1 to be completed before Meeting 2.

1: Orientation & Becoming a Developed Nation
2: Becoming a Developed Nation/Gap Minder
3: Becoming a Developed Nation/Gap Minder
New York City worksheet
4: Impacts on Developing Nations
Worksheets GGS Preview
5: Impacts on Developing Nations
Worksheets GGS 1
6: Impacts on Developing Nations
Worksheets GGS 2
7: Impacts on Developing Nations
Worksheets GGS 3
8: Engineers contributing to Developing Nations
Problems & Technology Types
9: Engineers contributing to Developing Nations
Project Proposal Example & Draft 1
10: Engineering Project Workshop
Project Proposal Draft 2
11: Engineering Project Workshop
Project Proposal Final
12: Engineering Project Workshop
Engineering Project Presentations Draft 1
13: Engineering Project Workshop
Engineering Project Presentations Draft 2
14: Engineering Project
Engineering Project Presentations

Class Format

・この授業は全授業回を対面で実施します（同時配信・録画配信なし）。
・All lessons for this class will be held face-to-face (no simultaneous or recorded streaming).

Recommendations for Private Study

a) Refer to the course schedule to preview the day's lesson. You are expected to come to class prepared.
b) Be sure to complete any tasks assigned by your instructor the previous week.
c) You are responsible for any information you miss if absent.
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Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

10 Online Assignments (Discussions & Worksheets) 60 points
1 Engineering Project Proposal 10 points
1 Engineering Project Presentation 20 points
   (Research Team) (including two drafts 5+5+10=20)
Online Exercise Library 10 points

Late to class, using your cell phone, chattering in Japanese, sleeping in class, no class/text materials, no dictionary: minus 1 point

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Online Assignments are graded on a 6-5-4-3-2-1-0 scale. If all requirements of the task are completed at an exceptional level, you will receive 6 points; if they are fully met, you will receive 5 points; if they are adequately met, 4 points; if they are only partially met, 2-3 points; if they are minimally met, 1 point; if you do not participate in the task or are absent, 0 points. (60 total points)

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No text is required for this course. All materials will be provided by your instructor. However, many of the materials will need to be accessed via EDC4 Student 2025 folder log in required.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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