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Seminars

Advanced International Development Laboratory I

2004 Spring Semester (0-0-1)                                                                                                       Master Course

Advanced International Development Laboratory II

2003 Autumn Semester (0-0-1)                                                                                                       Master Course

Advanced International Development Laboratory III

2005 Spring Semester (0-0-1)                                                                                                      Master Course

Advanced International Development Laboratory IV

2004 Autumn Semester (0-0-1)                                                                                                       Master Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering I

2004 Spring Semester (1)                                                                                                         Master Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering II

2003 Autumn Semester (1)                                                                                                         Master Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering III

2005 Spring Semester (1)                                                                                                         Master Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering IV

2004 Autumn Semester (1)                                                                                                         Master Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering V

2004 Spring Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering VI

2003 Autumn Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering VII

2005 Spring Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering VIII

2004 Autumn Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering IX

2006 Spring Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

Seminar in International Development Engineering X

2005 Autumn Semester (1)                                                                                                         Doctor Course

[Department of Social Engineering]

Social Engineering is intended to establish an integrated interdisciplinary conception of human

science, social sciences and engineering technologies to solve our social system problems. Emphasis

in this department is placed on socio-economic and environmental policy making and on urban

planning and designing based on the mastery of applied mathematics and computer technology. The

students of the department are thus required to have keen interests in social problems and are expected

to master economics as well as the basic but wide-range knowledge of engineering and social and

human sciences, the modern analytical techniques and planning and policy science methodologies.

The graduates are earning high reputation from the society as quality planner, economists and engineers

and above all as coordinators. The department consists of three major chairs: (1) Urban and

Regional Planning, (2) Public Systems Design, and (3) Planning Theory.

Professors

HIDANO, Noboru, D. Eng.            Ecological and Environmental Economics, Real Estate Analysis

*HIGUCHI, Yoichiro, Ph. D.            Socio-Economic Networks, Econometrics

MIYAJIMA, Masaru, D. Eng.            Public Planning, Public Policy, Public Organizations

MORITA, Tsuneyuki, D. Eng.            Environmental Economics and Global Modeling

NAKAI, Norihiro, D. Eng.            Urban Planning, Urban Policy, Urban Design

YANO, Masakazu, D. Eng.            Social Planning

SAITO, Ushio, D. Eng.            Landscape Planning and Design

Associate Professors

DOBA, Gaku            Sociological Theory, Mathematical Sociology

*DOHI, Masato, D. Agr.            Community Planning and Design

HIBIKI, Akira, D. Econ.            Environmental Economics

KANEKO, Akihiko, D. Econ.            Dynamic Macroeconomics

(National Income and Economic Growth)

MASUI, Toshihiko, D. Eng.            Environmental Economic Modeling

NAITO, Takumi, D. Econ.            Dynamic Analysis of International Trade and Growth

SAKANO, Tatsuro, D. Eng.            Organizational Design, Planning Theory, Public Management

*SOSHIRODA, Akira, D. Eng.            Regional Planning, Resort and Tourism Planning

Degrees Offered

Master of Engineering, Master of Arts, Doctor of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy

Lectures and Seminars Offered

The lectures and seminars listed below (except for No.15) are primarily for the Master course students

who belong to the Social Engineering Department. The department does not usually recommend

these except for No.15 for Doctoral course students unless his or her supervisor strongly advises to

attend. Any student who wishes to attend these lectures and seminars should contact respective

lecturers before deciding the official entry.

1.   Socio-Physical System Design for Human Settlements

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Noboru HIDANO

The purpose of the course is to discuss the benefits of multi-generational housing in post-modern

society of 21^st century from the viewpoints of psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics.

The students are required to have very strong background in microeconomics and psychology.

2.   Urban Planning in Japan

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Norihiro NAKAI

The lecture explains necessary knowledge and skills for public and private planners

involved in urban land use planning. The students are expected to have had basic

understandings of Japanese urban planning system.

3.   Organization Design for Planning

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Tatsuro SAKANO

Details to be announced.

4.   Advanced Topics of Civic Design

2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Ushio SAITO

Details to be announced.

5.   Advanced Course of Social Planning

Cancelled

Prof. Masakazu YANO

6.   Sociology of the Public

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Gaku DOBA

Details to be announced.

7.   Frontier of Environmental Economics and Policy Studies

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Tsuneyuki MORITA, Assoc. Prof. Toshihiro MASUI

Details to be announced.

8.   Advanced Theory of Economic System and Policies

2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Akihiko KANEKO

In this course, we study the modern economic theory of consumption, saving and

investment. In the latter half, we apply the theory to investigation into international

trade.

9.   Advanced Planning Exercises in Social Engineering

2003 Autumn Semester (0-0-2)

Prof. Norihiro NAKAI and Assoc. Prof. Tatsuro SAKANO

This is an intense joint exercise with undergraduate students and proposes solutions

against various contemporary socio-economic problems.

10.  Seminar in Social Engineering I-IV

(0-2-0) respectively

The Seminars are requisites for Master course students.

11.  Seminar in Social Engineering V-X

(0-2-0) respectively

The Seminars are requisites for Doctor course students.

12.  Research Methodology for Social Engineering

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Profs. Norihiro NAKAI, Gaku DOBA, and Akihiko KANEKO

This lecture provides for standard research methodologies for spatial analyses, economics and

sociology.

13.  Policies and Planning Practices in Social Engineering

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Noboru HIDANO and Assoc. Prof. Norihiro NAKAI

The lecture invites guest speakers and explains how social engineering is applied to problems in the

real world.

14.  Advanced Theory of Economic System and Policies

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Akihiko KANEKO

In this course, we study the modern economic theory of consumption, saving and investment. In the

latter half, we apply the theory to investigation into international trade.

15.  Socio-Economic Networks

2003 Spring Semester(2-0-0)

Prof. Yoichiro HIGUCHI

Various interactions among socio-economic agents are reconsidered from the network viewpoint.

Existing theories and quantitative methods are reviewed and reconstructed.

16.  Advanced Planning Exercises in Social Engineering

2002 Autumn Semester (0-3-1)

Assoc. Profs. Norihiro NAKAI and Tatsuro SAKANO

This is an intense joint exercise with undergraduate students and proposes solutions against various

contemporary socio-economic problems.

17.  Research Methodology of Decision Science and Technology

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Lectures and contents to be determined.

18.  Seminar in Social Engineering I-IV

(0-2-0) respectively

The Seminars are requisites for Master course students.

19.  Seminar in Social Engineering V-X

(0-2-0) respectively

The Seminars are requisites for Doctor course students.

[Department of Built Environment]

Amenity Evaluation 1

2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Associate Prof. Yoshiki NAKAMURA

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge for understanding amenity assessment by

introducing several basic concepts of environmental perception and some models for human-

environment interaction, and also to enable students to conduct a simple investigation on amenity

assessment. Workshop on subjective representation will provide some implications of possible

further investigation on amenity assessment. Topics are as follows:

1.  Introduction

2.  Concepts Required for Understanding Amenity Assessment

3.  Models for Human-Environment Interaction.

4.  Methods for Investigations on Amenity Assessment

5.  Workshop on Subjective Representation of the Environment

Design Theory of Human Environment

2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Ryuzo OHNO

This course discusses human behaviors in the environment and their relevance to environment design

and management. Various concepts of Environment-Behavior study will be first presented, and in the

later part of the class each student will be assigned to provide some design problems related to the

topics below, on which an intensive discussion will be held. Topics are as follows:

1.  Introduction to Environment-Behavior Study

2.  Environmental Perception

3.  Environmental Cognition and Image

4.  Meaning of the Environment

5.  Environmental Evaluation

6.  Human Spatial Behavior (proxemics)

7.  Behavior in the urban open spaces

8.  Culture and the Environment

9.  User Groups (children, elderly, handicapped)

Advanced Transportation Planning Theory and Engineering

2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Tetsuo YAI

The transportation planning theory and practices are studied in this class. Discussion and debate

are used to encourage students in their presentation skill-up. This class is divided into the

following three parts. 1) First four weeks are used for learning the theory and practices of

transportation planning. We focus on planning of Highway, Railway, Street and Station Plaza,

and Airport in Tokyo Metropolitan region. Students are requested to submit a report and to have

a group presentation. 2) Second three weeks are shared for discussion and debates on public

consultation in transportation planning. Some examples in Japan and other countries will be

introduced and discussed. A few groups are formed and requested to do role-playing game. 3)

Last three weeks is to be spent for planning in cities of developing countries. Some cities are

selected for the case study. Each student will be requested to submit individual report and

presentation. Throughout this class, students will learn about planning theory and practice for

transportation.

1.  Introduction and outline of transportation planning

2.  Transportation Planning in Tokyo Metropolitan Area

3.  Presentation and Discussion

4.  Public Involvement in Transportation Planning

5.  Transportation Planning in Developing Countries

6.  Group Discussion

7.  Individual Presentation

City/Transport Planning and Environment

2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Associate Prof. Yasunori MUROMACHI

As sustainable development becomes the focus of city/transport

planning, how city/transport planning affects the environment is seriously concerned. In this course, first, the way

city/transport infrastructure damages the environment, especially air quality, global environment

and quietness, is examined. Second, how to avoid these undesirable effects by better city/transport

planning is discussed.

1.  City Development and Motorization

2.  Air Quality

3.  Global Environment

4.  Quietness

5.  Other Environmental Elements

6.  Basics of Environmental Economics

7.  Policy Measures for Sustainability

8.  City/Transport Planning for Sustainability

Theory of Architectural Design

2005 Autumn Semester (1-1-0) (Odd Years)

Associate Prof. Shin-ichi OKUYAMA

This course aims to provide students with the way for thinking the design of contemporary

architecture by introducing various design theories written by Japanese architects after World War

Second, and also enable students to make spatial concept. In the later part of this class, each

student will be required to design some project, and an intensive discussion about those projects

will be held. Topics are as follows.

1.  Introduction

2.  Chronological Thinking of Design Theories by Contemporary Architects

3.  Thoughts on Housing of Architects

4.  Thoughts on City of Architects

5.  Spatial Conceptions of Architects

Intelligent Adaptive Systems

2003 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Associate Prof. Hiroshi FURUYA

Basic philosophy and methodology for designing advanced structural systems as

intelligent/smart systems and adaptive structure systems. Optimization techniques,

multidisciplinary optimization, heuristic design methods as Genetic Algorithms and Neural

Network, and structural optimization. Sensitivity analysis and computational algorithms. Knowledge of analytical mathematics and structural analysis, and experience for computational

programming are strongly recommended.

1.  Basic Concepts of Numerical Optimization for Engineering Design

2.  Unconstrained Function Optimization

3.  Linear Programming

4.  Constrained Function Minimization Techniques

5.  Direct Methods

6.  Approximation Techniques

7.  Multi-Objective Optimization

8.  Structural Optimization and Multi-disciplinary Optimization

Space Environment Systems

2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Associate Prof. Hiroshi FURUYA

The mechanics of multi-body structure systems is treated to analyze the dynamics of space satellites,

deployable space structures, linked space manipulators, and etc. Active control of the multi-body systems

in the space environment is also introduced. The treatments of kinematics, generalized coordinates,

holonomic/non-holonomic constraints are discussed. A good background in mechanics, vector

analyses, and differential equations is assumed.

1.  Differentiation of Vectors

2.  Kinematics

3.  Mass Distribution

4.  Generalized Forces

5.  Energy Functions

6.  Formulation of Equations of Motion

7.  Extraction of Information from Equations of Motion

Natural Disaster

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every year)

Prof. Kazuoh SEO

This course discusses natural disasters due to earthquakes, volcanic activities, typhoon, and heavy

rain. Most of natural disasters, we believe, take place when a balance was lost between natural

conditions and social circumstances. But in general, people give a prior to economy, convenience

and amenity rather than safety in their routine lives. This is only because such disaster will not visit

us so often. We are sure that the most useful strategy for a district against natural disasters will be to

have a good understanding about the vulnerability of the district. Before we tell the living people

about the vulnerable condition, we need to prepare enough information, why the district is dangerous,

how much vulnerability they have, and how they can solve the difficulty.

1.  Historical review on natural disasters

2.  Comparison of natural conditions and social circumstances among districts

3.  Evaluation of vulnerable conditions

4.  Microzonation for natural disasters

Strong Motion Prediction

2003 Spring Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Saburoh MIDORIKAWA

The subject aims to introduce methodologies for strong motion prediction by which the design

earthquake motion for seismic design of structures is specified. Topics dealt in this course include:

1.  Observation of strong ground motion

2.  Local site effects on ground motion

3.  Empirical prediction methods

4.  Theoretical prediction methods

5.  Semi-empirical prediction methods

Response of Dynamic Systems

2004 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Tatsuo OHMACHI

This course discusses introductory theory and practice of response analysis of dynamic systems such

as structural response to earthquake excitation in time domain as well as in frequency domain. Topics

dealt in this course include:

1.  Response analysis of linear SDOF systems. (time/frequency domain)

2.  Response analysis of nonlinear SDOF systems.

3.  Natural modes of vibration of MDOF systems.

4.  Response analysis of MDOF systems.

5.  Formulation of mass and stiffness matrices by FEM.

6.  Soil-structure interaction.

Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Material Nonlinearity

2003 Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every Year)

Prof. Kazuhiko KASAI

This course discusses nonlinear force-deformation characteristics of structural

members/materials and their effects on performance of the structural systems. Various static and

dynamic analysis methods will be presented. Homework assignments provide extensive

hands-on experience of the analytical methods, and they are designed to cultivate students’

physical understanding of the nonlinear behavior. Topics are as follows:

1.  Review of Linear Matrix Structural Analysis Methods.

    - Linear material, truss element, local and global coordinates, transformations of force and

deformation, direct stiffness method, treatment of various boundary conditions.

2.  Nonlinear Analysis Strategies for Truss Systems.

    - Non-iterative method (event-to-event, step-by-step methods) iterative method (constant

stiffness, Newton-Raphson, secant stiffness methods).

3.  Nonlinear Beam Elements.

    - Linear and nonlinear beam theories, moment-curvature relation, moment-rotation relation,

nonlinear beam element with plastic hinges. Local and global coordinates, transformations of

force and deformation, direct stiffness method.

4.  Nonlinear Analysis Strategies for Frames with Beam Elements.

    - Non-iterative method (event-to-event, step-by-step methods), iterative method (constant

stiffness, Newton-Raphson, secant stiffness methods), mixed method. Rigid-perfectly

plastic idealization, limit analysis, lower and upper bound theorem and applications.