Course Objectives
(1) Understand the natural disasters that occur in Japan, and acquire the knowledge, awareness, and skills related to disaster risk reduction and prevention.
Rubric
| Ideal Level | Standard Level | Unacceptable Level |
| Achievement 1 | Can explain in detail the natural disasters that occur in Japan, and not only have acquired the knowledge, awareness, and skills related to disaster reduction and prevention but can also act on them. | Can explain the natural disasters that occur in Japan, and have acquired the knowledge related to disaster risk reduction and prevention | Cannot explain the natural disasters that occur in Japan. |
Assigned Department Objectives
学習・教育到達度目標 (A)
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Teaching Method
Outline:
In this course, students will understand disasters and acquire the knowledge, awareness, and skills related to disaster risk reduction and prevention to become a leader in disaster risk reduction and disaster prevention in various situations in their social lives or in the organizations to which they belong. Those who would like to can also work to acquire a Disaster Prevention Specialist qualification.
Style:
Lectures will be held in an omnibus style: each theme will be different depending on the lecturer. However, there will also be collaborative learning such as CROSSROAD games.
Nabeshima: Weeks 1, 3, 4, 6, and 15; Mototsuka: Weeks 2, 9-11, and 13; Visiting lecturers: Weeks 5, 7, 12, 14
Notice:
Students will learn the minimum amount of what they need to know to live in Japan, a developed country with many disasters. They will be expected to learn with an interest in real-world events and play an active role as a disaster prevention leader in the future.
Students who miss 1/3 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance, What is a disaster? [Nabeshima] |
Understand recent natural disasters in Japan and can explain the concepts of disaster risk prevention and reduction.
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| 2nd |
CROSSROAD game [Mototsuka] |
Can make appropriate and prompt decisions in the event of a disaster.
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| 3rd |
Earthquake disasters [Nabeshima] |
Can explain basic things about earthquakes such as what causes them in Japan and how to earthquake-proof houses.
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| 4th |
Tsunami disasters [Nabeshima] |
Can explain basic issues such as the causes of tsunamis caused by earthquakes.
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| 5th |
Meteorological disasters (typhoons, torrential rains, abnormal weather) [Visiting lecturer] |
Can explain the causes of floods and abnormal weather caused by typhoons and torrential rains, and measures to prevent and reduce them.
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| 6th |
Sediment disasters (earthquakes and torrential rains) [Nabeshima] |
Can explain the causes of sediment disasters caused by earthquakes and torrential rains and the measures against them.
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| 7th |
Fire, emergency, and rescue Activities [Visiting lecturer] |
Can explain the current state of emergency and rescue activities in the event of a fire or other disasters.
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| 8th |
Midterm exam |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Damage and restoration of lifelines [Mototsuka] |
Can explain the damage and restoration of lifelines in the event of a major earthquake and the construction of disaster-resistant lifelines.
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| 10th |
Reconstruction planning and urban reconstruction [Mototsuka] |
Can explain reconstruction plans after an earthquake and other disasters, and urban reconstruction.
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| 11th |
Topics on information in the event of a disaster [Mototsuka] |
Can explain basic content on the flow and importance of information after a disaster.
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| 12th |
Operating a shelter and living in temporary housing [Visiting lecturer] |
Can explain the actual situation of shelters in the event of a disaster and how to operate them.
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| 13th |
Responding to persons requiring special assistance in the event of a disaster [Mototsuka] |
Can explain examples of responses to people who require special assistance in the event of a disaster and their needs.
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| 14th |
Volunteer disaster prevention organizations, regional disaster prevention plans, hazard maps [Visiting lecturer] |
Can explain Akashi City's regional disaster prevention plans and independent disaster prevention organizations.
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| 15th |
Disaster risk management and business continuity plans [Nabeshima] |
Learn about risk assessment and countermeasures in the event of a disaster and can explain business continuity plans.
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| 16th |
Final exam |
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Examination | Other | Total |
| Subtotal | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 100 | 0 | 100 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 |