Numbering Code	G-AAA03 53113 LB31	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	1st & 2nd year students	Target Student
Language	Japanese and English	Day/Period	Tue.1
Instructor name	KOUNO YASUYUKI (Center for Southeast Asian Studies Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	In this class we will mainly use review papers written in English to get an understanding of the basic ideas and concepts useful for any approach to the study of sustainable humanospheres, based on natural sciences such as agricultural science and ecology, and informatics.
Course Goals	To understand the basic theories related to sustainable humanosphere studies
Schedule and Contents	The following topics will be covered, with one to two weeks devoted to each. However, depending on students' level of understanding, certain changes might be made. If students require it, lectures may be delivered in English. 1. Hydrological cycles and use and management of water resources 2. Mechanisms of change in land use 3. Complexity and management of ecosystems 4. Regime shifts in ecosystems 5. Adaptive Management 6. Human and social modeling
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Evaluation will be made on the strength of attendance and degree of positive participation in class.
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Will be indicated in class.