[Department of International Development Engineering]
The department was established in 1999 to support human being welfare in technical aspect. For the purpose, the realistic and efficient development of underdeveloping countries, where basic human needs are not sufficiently provided, have to be done. On the other hand, many problems of engineering such as environmental problems are widely related to international affairs and many engineering fields. For example, in case of global warming, CO2, which a country discharges, effects all of the world. Furthermore, without transferring such effective technologies to underdeveloping countries, the problem is never solved. In order to provide solutions for such a widely related problem, the department consists of the fields of chemical, mechanical, electric and information, and civil engineerings. And we study with the external organization such as Japan International Cooperation Agency in order to solve the problems in the international development.
Our purpose in education is that the students become engineers who have ability, courage, and leadership, and can solve the problems. The curriculum, according to the purpose, is provided to the students. The globalized generation is required to be a specialist beyond the border of the nation and the academic field.
Nobuaki OTSUKI Civil Eng., Construction Materials and Durability
Hirofumi HINODE Chemical Eng., Inorganic Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry
Masaaki TERASHI Civil Eng, Geotechnical Eng.
Hideki OHTA Civil Eng. Geotechnical and Construction Eng.
Toshio KAJIUCHI Chemical Eng
Mitsuhiro UEDA Electric and Information Eng., Diffraction Theory, Ultrasonic Signal and Image Processing
Yoshihiro MOCHIMARU Computational Field Dynamics, Fluids Eng.
Sachio HIROSE Chemical Eng., Biochemical Eng., Polymer Eng.
Takayuki UEDA Civil Eng., Infrastructure Economics, Project Evaluation
Junichi TAKADA Electrical and Information Eng. Mobile Communication
Manabu KANDA Civil Eng, Hydro-Meteorology, Urban-Meteorology
Yukihiko YAMASHITA Electrical and Information Eng., Image Processing, Pattern Recognition
Ryuichi Egashira Chemical Eng., Separation Eng., Separation Process
Kunio TAKAHASHI Mechanical Eng., Material Processing, Surface Science, Welding and Joining
Satoshi KOJIMA Mechanical Eng., Material Science
The students in this department are expected to be the specialists of chemical, mechanical, electrical, computer, or civil engineering, as well as the experts of international development. Therefore, the students may attend the lectures provided in corresponding departments. The appropriate departments are suggested by the supervisors.
Spring semester (Even year) (0-2-0)
Assoc. Prof. Jun-ichi TAKADA, Assoc. Prof. Shinobu YAMAGUCHI
[Introduction and Aim]
The meaning of "development" in the context of international development had evolved during the past 30 years. A variety of international organizations as well as bilateral aid organizations all over the world participated in different areas of development. At the same time, the measurement and/or indicators of "development" faced significant changes. By all means, the management of international development projects is not a simple task. There is no "best manual" to follow. Recent development projects require more integration of different fields, such as education, health, industry, economy, engineering, law and others. Given this background, it is increasingly important that professionals must understand and be able to design practical approaches to overcome various kinds of problems. These approaches often require the participants to create effective working relationships with practitioners in other field, governments, and organizations. This process involves a series of analysis and compromise.
This course aims at introducing practical approaches to development projects. Traditional teaching in the classroom based on lectures and exams, often do not address the need for practical, problem-solving skills. The important and crucial ability for effective project management is the ability to think, analyze, discuss, and develop solutions to problems as professionals may encounter in the field. The case method is an effective approach to strengthening these skills
A case method uses a story, based on actual events. A teaching case is a story about "the real world" and it is discussion-based and experiential. The students are expected to use cases: 1) to become competence and confidence in critical, analytical thinking; and 2) to develop the skills of argument and persuasion. The students are responsible to prepare, to contribute, and to express own opinions and ideas. This means, the students' participation in classroom makes a difference. In order to enhance interest in development arena and to promote exposure to different areas of development, case materials in this course cover various fields of development projects.
[Schedule]
Week 1: Introduction to the course
Week 2: Lecture/Discussion: Development (government vs. people)
Reading & Exercise 1:
"Defining and measuring human development", UNDP Human Development Report 1990, UNDP, Oxford University Press, 1990.
http://hdr.undp.org/reports/global/1990/en/pdf/hdr_1990_ch1.pdf
"Human development - past, present and future" UNDP Human Development Report 2001, UNDP, Oxford University Press, 2001.
http://hdr.undp.org/reports/global/2001/en/pdf/chapterone.pdf
Week 3: Case Method 1: "Polio Immunization Policy in Lang-Tang Province"
Week 4: Lecture/Discussion: Participation
Reading & Exercise 2:
Week 5: Case Method 2: "Grassroots Projects in Rural China"
Week 6: Lecture/Discussion: Aid for whom?
Reading & Exercise 3:
Week 7: Case Method 3: "Managing A Health Project: HIV/AIDS project in Thailand"
Week 8: Lecture/Discussion: Technical Assistance?
Reading & Exercise 4:
"Today's technological transformations - creating the network age", UNDP Human Development Report 2001, UNDP, Oxford University Press, 2001.
Week 9: Case Method 4: "Technical Assistance in Thailand?"
Week 10: Lecture/Discussion: Community Development
Reading & Exercise 5:
Week 11: Case Method 5: "What did I do wrong?"
Week 12: Group Presentation/Paper Writing
Week 13: Group Presentation/Paper Writing
[Grading Criteria]
Participation:
Students are expected read the assigned materials and answer the questions provided prior to the class. Class discussion will be based on the knowledge of the reading materials as well as your interest and experiences in development field.
Students are expected to read the case thoroughly in advance, to prepare to participate in discussion, as well as role playing for the given cases. Questions related to the case are provided in advance and students are expected to answer questions with own ideas and to share experiences, if any.
Writing paper:
Students shall choose one or two cases to write analysis paper. For each case, main questions are listed. Students are expected to analyze the case according to the questions and prepare to present own ideas on how to come up with solving problems.
Group presentation:
Students are expected to form small groups according to the cases of interest. Students shall present 1) the analysis of the case chosen by the group, 2) solutions to the problem of the case with reference to pros and cons; and 3) other options to solve the problems of the case.
[Textbooks / Reading Materials]
Selected reading materials from a variety of development study readers as well as different UN publications. One case from different field will be assigned every other week along with appropriate materials
[Contact]
Please make the appointment in advance by E-mail.
Autumn semester (Even year) (1-1-0)
Assoc. Prof. Jun-ichi TAKADA, Assoc. Prof. Shinobu YAMAGUCHI
[Introduction and Aim]
In main stream theory of development, development measured by "economic growth" was the main theme. The meaning of "development" in the context of international development had evolved during the past 30 years. From the lessons of 1980s, particularly represented by failures and mistakes in development field in Africa and Asia, "sustainable development" has become underlying concept to plan, implement and evaluate the development practices. In 1990, United Nations Development Program (UNDP) produced Human Development Indicators and gained world attention. This is to measure "development" from various aspects centering "human". In this context, recent development projects require more integration of different fields, such as education, health, industry, economy, engineering, law and others. Given this background, it is increasingly important that young engineers must understand and be able to design sustainable development projects/programs to overcome precedent problems in development. These approaches often require the participants to create effective working relationships with practitioners in other field, governments, and organizations.
This course aims at introducing various approaches to sustainable development. The first half of the course looks at major theories of international development and how they are applied in practical situations. The latter part will take a close look at on-going development projects in selected countries with implication of role of engineering (and engineers). The students are expected to participate in discussion and analyze the project from engineering point of view within the context of "Sustainable Development" Then the course will be followed by the field trip to the development project site, possibly for conducting feasibility studies. The students are responsible to prepare, to contribute, and to express own opinions and ideas. This means, the students' participation in classroom makes a difference.
[Schedule as of 2004]
Introduction to the course
Lecture/Discussion: Development vs. Sustainable Development
Lecture/Discussion: Participatory Approach to Development
Lecture/Discussion: Integrated Management Approach to Development
Lecture/Discussion: Role of Engineering in the context of Sustainable Development
Lecture/Discussion: Situational Analysis
Lecture/Discussion: Stakeholders Analysis
Lecture/Discussion: Feasibility Study as a Tool of Sustainable development (1)
Lecture/Discussion: Feasibility Study as a Tool of Sustainable development (2)
Introduction to the development project document
Analysis of the project document
Preparation for field study
Preparation for field study
Those who participate in field study shall register the subject "International Development Engineering Field Work".
[Grading Criteria]
Participation:
Students are expected read the assigned materials and answer the questions provided prior to the class. Class discussion will be based on the knowledge of the reading materials as well as your interest and experiences in development field.
Students are expected to read the assigned materials thoroughly in advance, to prepare to participate in discussion, as well as preparing feasibility study for the given projects. Questions related to the project in various aspects are provided in advance and students are expected to answer questions with own ideas and to share experiences, if any.
Writing paper:
Students shall choose one component of the project to write analysis paper. For each component, main questions will be listed. Students are expected to analyze the project according to the questions and prepare to present own ideas.
Field Study (for the credit of "Field Work"):
Students are expected to form small groups according to assigned tasks to prepare for the field study. Students shall cooperate in 1) analyzing the project components by the group, 2) planning feasibility study with specific tools with reference to pros and cons; and 3) conducting situational analysis and other relevant analysis to promote sustainable development. Other requirements are the same as "International Development Engineering Field Work".
[Textbooks / Reading Materials]
Selected reading materials from a variety of development study readers as well as different UN and Development Bank document and publications. Project document will be provided for the preparation of exercises and field study.
[Contact]
Please make the appointment in advance by E-mail.
Spring Semester (Even year) (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Yukihiko YAMASHITA
[Aim]
The objective of this course is to provide basic mathematics for understanding control theory in mechanical production and various phenomena in the international development engineering. The linear algebra, functional analysis, and the optimization theory, which are very important bases of mathematics, are explained.
[Schedule]
Introduction
Linear algebra
Hilbert space
Least square estimation
Dual space
Linear operator
Adjoint operator
Optimization of functional
[How to Grade]
Grade is based on excises during lectures and report to evaluate understanding of linear algebra and optimization.
[Text]
David G. Luenberger: "Optimization by Vector space Method," John Wily & Sons, Inc. New York 1969
[Prerequisite]
Students should have completed courses of "linear algebra" and "functional analysis" in undergraduate course
[Office Hours]
Students should contact with the Lecturer in advance by e-mail (yamasita@ide.titech.ac.jp).
A : Spring Semester (0-0-1)
B : Autumn Semester (0-0-1)
Department Head
[Aim]
Students shall plan and practice the activities related to the international development engineering. Through the experience of these activities, the students can learn the connection between the course works and the real development.
[Schedule]
Approval of the working plan by supervisor and department head
Activities (more than one week)
Submission of the report to supervisor and department head
Oral presentation of the report
Examples of activities
Internship or training in foreign or domestic companies.
Internship or working experience in the organizations related to the international development.
Field study related to the lectures given in the department.
Review and survey of state-of-art technologies by participating to an international conference. Visit of other research institution to give presentation or to discuss on research topic, by utilizing this occasion.
[Evaluation]
Plan, report, and presentation are evaluated. In addition, the evaluation of activity is also considered if available.
[Textbook]
None.
[Prerequisite]
A is opened in the spring semester, and B is opened in the autumn semester. They are the same subjects and only one of them can be registered for the credit. Before the activities, the working plan shall be approved by the supervisor and the department head. Students other than the department can only register the subject when the work is directly related to some certain subjects.
Spring Semester (Even year) (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Takayuki UEDA
[Aim]
This class provides methodologies for evaluation and planning of regional infrastructure. The class starts with basic theories of economics and then proceeds to project specific models. Every student is required to make a presentation of his/her model for project evaluation at the end of the course.
[Schedule]
Project Cycle in Infrastructure Development
Economic Theory on Project Evaluation(1) -Behavior Model and Benefit Measure-
Economic Theory on Project Evaluation(2) -General Equilibrium Analysis-
Economic Theory on Project Evaluation(3) -Social Surplus and Incidence Analysis-
Evaluation of Particular Project(1) -In a Riskless World-
Evaluation of Particular Project(2) -In a Risky World-
Evaluation of Particular Project(3) -In a Developing Economy-
Equity Issues in Project Evaluation
Project Scheduling(1) -Classical Timing Problem-
Project Scheduling(2) -Real Option-
Economic Growth and Infrastructure(1) -Growth Engines-
Economic Growth and Infrastructure(2) -Environment as International Conflict-
Presentation by Student
[Evaluation]
Small assignments have 60% weight. The final presentation has 40%.
[Text]
Materials are to be distributed.
[Requirements for Registration]
Students are required to have learned static and dynamic optimization techniques.
Autumn Semester (Odd Year) (2-0-0)
Prof. Hideki OHTA
[Aim]
Introduced is a theoretical framework of advanced geomechanics consisting of the concept of failure criteria of geomaterials, theory of characteristic line field, postulate of plastic flow rule, upper and lower bound theorems, estimates of upper and lower bounds, constitutive models, strength anisotropy, laboratory and in-situ strength tests, corrections of undrained strength. Case records are described as examples of application to engineering practice. Issues related to the geo-environment, geology, regional background and professional ethics are included.
[Schedule]
Failure criteria of geomaterials
Theory of characteristic line field
Postulate of plastic flow rule
Upper and lower bound theorems
Estimates of upper and lower bounds
Constitutive models
Strength anisotropy
Laboratory and in-situ strength tests
Corrections of undrained strength
[Evaluation]
Occasional quizzes, short oral presentation in English and Japanese, homework assignments and mid-term/term-end examinations
[Text]
Teaching materials are distributed.
[Prerequisite]
None
Autumn Semester (Even Year) (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Manabu KANDA
[Aim]
The basic concept, theories and numerical simulation techniques related to the atmospheric boundary layer will be lectured.
[Schedule]
Definition of the Atmospheric Boundary Layer
Surface Energy Balance
Atmospheric Turbulence
Heat and Moisture Transport due to Local Circulation
Heat Island Phenomena
Canopy Flow Dynamics 1:Vegetation
Canopy Flow Dynamics 2:Street Canyon
Bio-meteorology(Weather and Human Health)
Meso-scale Simulation
Chemical Weather Forecast
Filed Observation 1
Filed Observation 2
Imbalance Problem
GPS Meteorology
[Evaluation]
Report
[Text]
Microsoft Power Point Files(Free Down Load)
[Prerequisite]
None
Autumn Semester, (Even Year) (2-0-0)
Prof. Nobuaki OTSUKI
[Aim]
The advanced construction methods, materials will be introduced. Also the fundamental knowledge of cement, hardened cement paste and concrete will be lectured. Lectures on new materials and new construction methods for concrete structures will be presented including some topics related to developing countries.
[Schedule]
Introduction
Cementitious materials-past, present and future
Structure of hardened concrete
Strength
Cement (1)
Cement (2)
Admixtures (1)
Admixtures (2)
Aggregates
Light weight aggregates
Flowable concrete, including anti-washout concrete
Pre-stressed concrete
Durability
maintenance
[Evaluation]
by test
[Text]
Ref. Concrete, Prentice Hall
[Prerequisite]
None, however, basic knowledge of undergraduate level may be necessary
Spring Semester (Odd year) (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Jun-ichi Takada
[Scope]
Important elements of the electircal engineering are described mainly for those who graduated from the departments other than electrcal engineering. Radio communication system is taken as an example, and the top down approach is deployed, to start from the application and then to go deep into the individual fundamental theories.
[Schedule]
Preradio History of Radio Waves
Antennas as Launchers and Interceptors of Electromagnetic Waves
Early Radio
Receiving Spark Transmitter Signals
Mathematics of AM Sidebands
First Continuous Waves and the Heterodyne Concept
Birth of Electronics
Fourier Series and Their Physical Meaning
Convergence in Energy of the Fourier Series
Radio Spectrum of a Spark-Gap Transmitter
Fourier's Integral Theorem and the Continuous Spectrum
Physical Meaning of the Fourier Transform
Impulse "Functions" in Time and Frequency
Convolution Theorems, Frequency Shifts, and Causal Time Signals
[Evaluation]
Weekly reports
[Textbook]
Paul J. Nahin, The Science of Radio, Second Edition, Springer, 2001.
[Prerequisite]
Those who graduated from electrical engineering or computer science can register the subject without credits.
[Message]
Please contact by e-mail at takada@ide.titech.ac.jp to make the appointments for question and discussion.
2005 Spring Semester(1) Master Course
2004 Autumn Semester (1) Master Course
2006 Spring Semester (1) Master Course
2005 Autumn Semester (1) Master Course
2004 Spring Semester (1) Master Course
2005 Autumn Semester (1) Master Course
2006 Spring Semester (1) Master Course
2005 Autumn Semester (1) Master Course
2005 Spring Semester (1) Doctor Course
2004 Autumn Semester (1) Doctor Course
2006 Spring Semester (1) Doctor Course
2005 Autumn Semester (1) Doctor Course
2007 Spring Semester (1) Doctor Course
2006 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. Environmental Economics, Real Estate Economics, Game Theory
*HIGUCHI, Yoichiro, Ph. D. Socio-Economic Networks, Econometrics
NAKAI, Norihiro, D. Eng. Urban Planning, Urban Policy, Urban Design
YANO, Masakazu, D. Eng. Social Planning
SAITO, Ushio, D. Eng. Landscape Planning and Design
KONISHI, Hideki, D. Econ. Public Economics
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. International Economics
SAKANO, Tatsuro, D. Eng. Organizational Design, Planning Theory, Public Management
*SOSHIRODA, Akira, D. Eng. Regional Planning, Resort and Tourism Planning
MANO, Yosuke, D. Eng. Urban Planning, Urban Morphology, Community Development
USAMI, Makoto, LL.D. Philosophy of Law
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 are primarily for the Master course students who belong to the Social Engineering Department. The department does not usually recommend these 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.
NOTE: Lectures #8, 15, and 19 are offered by the Department of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics.
1. Socio-Physical System Design for Human Settlements
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Noboru HIDANO
The purpose of the course is to discuss fundamental relationship between human beings and nature in post-modern society of 21st century from the viewpoints of game theory, economics and psychology, sociology, anthropology and economics. The students are required to have very strong background in microeconomics and psychology.
2. Urban Planning in Japan
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Norihiro NAKAI
The lecture explains basic knowledge on the history of and the current urban planning system in Japan. The lectures will be provided in an intensive form. Those students who wish to participate the class should contact directly to the lecturer at the beginning of the semester.
3. Organization Design for Planning
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Professor Tatsuro SAKANO
Details to be announced.
4. Sociology of the Public
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Gaku DOBA
In this lecture, we study theories and methods of mathematical sociology, in order to analyze (1) the structure of public system, (2)the mechanism of formation of public system . In order to study this lecture, it is required to already have mastered elementary theories and methods of sociology.
5. Basic Theory of Environmental Economics
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc.
Prof. Toshihiro MASUI
Details to be announced.
6. Advanced Planning Exercises in Social Engineering
2004 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.
7. Advanced Theory of Market Mechanism and Policy
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Takumi NAITO
This Lecture offers standard graduate-level microeconomics.
8. Advanced Course of Intelligent Space Design
2004 Autumn Semester (2-0-0)
Details to be announced.
9.
Advanced Planning Exercises in Social Engineering
2004 Autumn
Semester (0-3-1)
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. Advanced Topics of Civic Design
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Ushio SAITO
Details to be announced.
13. Modeling of Global Environment and Economic Growth
2005 Spring Semester (1-1-0)
Assoc.
Prof. Toshihiko MASUI
14. Advanced Theory of Economic System and Policies
2005 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. Advanced Course of Regional Planning
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Akira SOSHIRODA
Details to be announced.
16.
Research Methodology for Social Engineering
2005 Spring
Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Norihiro NAKAI, , Assoc. Profs. Gaku DOBA, and Akihiko KANEKO
This lecture provides for standard research methodologies for spatial analyses,
economics and sociology.
17.
Policies and Planning Practices in Social Engineering
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Noboru HIDANO and Prof. Norihiro NAKAI
The lecture invites guests speakers and explains how social engineering is
applied to problems in the real world.
18.
Advanced Theory of Economic System and Policies
2005 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.
19. Regional Information Analysis
2005 Spring Semester
(2-0-0)
Prof. Yoichiro HIGUCHI
Existing spatial and other interaction models are reviewed and reconsidered from the econometric viewpoint. Students are required to have general knowledge of econometrics.
20. Research Methodology of Decision Science and Technology
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Lectures and contents to be determined.
21. Advanced Theories and Practices of Urban Design and Community Development
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Yosuke MANO
In this course, we study the progress of urban design and community development in Japan after the 1920s from the viewpoint of synchronism and originality.
22. Philosophy and Public Ideas
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Assoc. Prof. Makoto USAMI
Details to be announced.
23. Advanced Public Economics
2005 Spring Semester (2-0-0)
Prof. Hideki KONISHI
The course will deal with microeconomics of market failures, including the fundamental theorems of welfare economics, the theory of public goods provision and externalities, the cost –benefit analysis, and the theory of imperfect competition.
Professors:
KASAI, Kazuhiko, Ph. D. Structural Engineering and Earthquake Engineering
MIDORIKAWA, Saburoh, D. Eng. Earthquake Engineering and Disaster Management
OHMACHI, Tatsuo, D. Eng. Earthquake Engineering
OHNO, Ryuzo, D. Eng. Environment Behavior Study
SASANO, Shiro, D. Eng. History of Urban and Architectural Design
SEO, Kazuoh, D. Eng. Engineering Seismology, Disaster Science
YAI, Tetsuo, D. Eng. Transportation Planning
*MIKI, Chitoshi, D. Eng. Structural Design, Bridge Engineering
*SENDA, Mitsuru, D. Eng. Environmental and Architectural Design
*AIZAWA, Hiroshi, D. Eng. Regional Planning
*TAKIGUCHI, Katsuki, D. Eng. Structural Engineering
Visiting Professors:
KITAMI, Jun-ichi, B. Eng. Industrial Policy, Industrial Technology, Policy
HIBINO, Satoshi, D. Eng. Rock Mechanics
KAGEYAMA, Jinsuke, M.D. Psychological and Neural Science
KOYAMA, Fumio, D. Eng. Photonic Networks
YAMADA, Tokiyoshi Fire Safety Engineering
Associate Professors:
FURUYA, Hiroshi, D. Eng. Aerospace Engineering, Multidisciplinary Structural Optimization
MORIKAWA, Hitoshi, D. Eng. Earthquake Engineering
MOTOYUI, Shojiro, D. Eng. Structural Engineering
MUROMACHI, Yasunori, D. Eng. Transport and the Environment, Travel Behavior
NAKAMURA, Yoshiki, D. Eng. Visual Environment
OKUYAMA, Shin-ichi, D. Eng. Urban and Architecture Design
SAKATA, Hiroyasu, D. Eng. Structural Engineering
*MIYAMOTO, Fumihito, D. Eng. School Buildings, Environment Psychology
MIYAMOTO, Tomoyuki, D. Eng. Opto-Electronics, Semiconductor Lasers
*OSARAGI, Toshihiro, D. Eng. Urban and Architecture Planning Theory
Visiting Associate Professors:
ITO, Hiroshi, D. Eng. Geomechanics
KIMBARA, Kazuhide, Ph. D. Microbiology, Molecular Biology
NAGATA, Yutaka, Ph. D. Energy System Analysis
*person who belongs to other Departments
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even 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
Environmental Hazard and Human Behavior
Fall Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)
Prof. Ryuzo OHNO
The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of human perception and response to the environmental disasters. The applicability of current Environment-Behavior theories to environmental policy, planning, and design is also discussed.
1. Introduction to Environmental-Behavior Study
2. Environmental Hazards: Natural and Technical
3. Before the Calamity
4. During the Calamity
5. After the Calamity
6. Environmental Design considering human behavior
7. Discussions
Advanced Transportation Planning Theory and Engineering
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
Autumn Semester (1-1-0) (Even 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
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
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
Social Seismology
Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Every year)
Prof. Kazuoh SEO
Earthquake disaster mitigation should be made not only with seismology and earthquake engineering, but with as much as research fields related to social circumstances of a city. The 1995 catastrophic earthquake disaster in Kobe should be noted that modern seismology and earthquake engineering were not enough for the mitigation of such disaster. The most important point will be not to neglect seismology and earthquake engineering, but to modify them into complicated social problems in a city. We will define such interdisciplinary research field as social seismology. The following items should be focused in the lecture.
1. The features of recent earthquake
disasters
2. Increase of vulnerable condition due to
urban developments
3. Earthquake disaster watched
by living people
4. The role of newspaper and
other mass communication to earthquake disaster
5. Perspectives of earthquake
disaster mitigation
Strong Motion Prediction
Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)
Prof. Saburoh MIDORIKAWA
In earthquake prone countries, seismic design of structures is one of the most important countermeasures to mitigate the earthquake damage. During an earthquake, elements of a structure must resist forces and deformations induced by ground shaking. Therefore it is principle in the seismic design to evaluate an appropriate input motion to the structure. This course aims to introduce methodologies of strong motion prediction by which the input 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
Earthquake Risk Reduction
Autumn Semester (1-0-0) (Every Year)
Prof. Tatsuo OHMACHI
1.
Earthquake risk and hazard
2. Measures against earthquake
disaster
3. Earthquake vulnerability of
urban cities
4. Earthquake risk modeling and
management
5. Earthquake awareness
6. Earthquake education
7. Earthquake preparedness