Education | Graduate School of Environmental Studies

Department of Frontier Sciences for Advanced Environment;
Disaster Science

Disasters and the environment are closely interlinked, as exemplified by the intensification of storm and flood disasters associated with climate change; therefore, for the sustainability of human society, it is vital to build a resilient world with addressing environmental issues and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) at the same time. Accordingly, with a view to spearheading the International Strategy for DRR, students gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of the Sendai Framework for DRR—such as ‘Pre-disaster DRR investment’ and ‘Build Back Better’ —based on Japan’s development experience, and acquire knowledge in disaster science. Students also deepen our practical understanding of how to optimize development with DRR investment as a whole society.

Courses Offered

Master's Course

Common Subject A

Introduction to Environmental Studies

Common Subject B

Seminar on Environmental Sciences
Environment and Civilization Ⅰ
Advanced Environmental Studies
Introduction to Environmental Studies for Advanced Society I
Introduction to Environmental Studies for Advanced Society Ⅱ

Basic Subjects for Specialized Fields

Pre-disaster DRR Investment for Sustainable Development
Pre-disaster DRR Investment for Sustainable Development (Practicum)

Subjects for Specialized Fields

Hydro-Environmental Studies
Disaster Control System
Practical Lecture for Principle & Knowledge of Project Management
International Trend and Practical Knowledge for Disaster Risk Reduction
Water and urban environments
Regional Planning and Development I
Health and Social Resilience for Large-Scale Disasters
Human Security and Global Health I
Infectious Disease and Human Security I
International Development Studies
Food Economics
Energy and Resource Strategies
Global Governance and Safety
Basics of Disaster and Safety Science I
Basics of Disaster and Safety Sciences Ⅱ
Environmental Security and Energy Security
Integration Lab (I-Lab) I
Integration Lab (I-Lab) II
Integration Lab (I-Lab) III
Integration Lab (I-Lab) IV
Internship for Master Course Students
Special Seminar 1
Special Lecture 1
Seminar on Disaster Science
Master Course Seminar on Disaster Science

Optional

Lectures Accepted by the Committee of Graduate School of Environmental Sciences

Doctoral Course

Basic Subjects for Interdisciplinary Fields

Advanced Studies on Earth Environment and Resource Strategy
Advanced Energy and Resource Sciences
Advanced Environmental Policy Studies
Advanced Materials Processing for Environment
Advanced Functional Materials for Environment-friendly Systems
Advanced Recycling Chemistry and Systems
Advanced Environmental Biotechnology
Advanced Environmental Resources Chemistry
Special Lecture II
Special Seminar II
Internship for Doctor Course Students