2024 Special graduate degree programs Specially Offered Degree Programs for Graduate Students Academy for Super Smart Society
Super Smart Society Innovation A6: Smart Ocean
- Academic unit or major
- Academy for Super Smart Society
- Instructor(s)
- Kimiko Kishi / Yasuko Yanagida / Mitsuji Sampei / Hiroya Nakao / Akinori Nishihara / Tao Yu / Eisuke Fukuda / Tetsuya Miwa / Yoshiyuki Nakano / Kotaro Tanaka / Yujiro Kitade / Shintaro Arata / Tetsuzo Matsumoto / Yoshio Koyanagi
- Class Format
- Lecture (On-demand)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - On-demand
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- SSS.S406
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 14, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
A series of lectures on cutting-edge issues in solving current social problems and realizing super smart society, as well as on careers for those working in the field, will be provided to master-course and doctor-course students enrolled in the WISE (World-leading Innovative & Smart Education) program for Super Smart Society, in cooperation with the Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium.
Course description and aims
Students will learn about cutting-edge research and development related to smart oceans and be able to provide their examples. They will also be able to describe examples of new business models that will lead to the creation of a future society by solving social issues such as the proper management of marine resources and the efficiency of the fishing industry, and be able to envision career plans for those who work there.
Student learning outcomes
実務経験と講義内容との関連 (又は実践的教育内容)
Provided by external lecturers who have professional expertise at the companies associated with the Super Smart Society Promotion Consortium.
Keywords
Marine resource exploration, ocean observation and environmental assessment, sustainable aquaculture, smart buoy and remote sensing applications in fisheries, marine radar, undersea power feed
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
A series of lectures given by several lecturers will be delivered on demand. Students can promptly ask questions and communicate with each other via T2SCHOLA. Feedback from lecturers will be given via T2SCHOLA.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | The future of environmental information platforms revealed through marine resource exploration | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 2 | Ocean observation technologies for global warming research | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 3 | Ocean policy and smart ocean | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 4 | Physical oceanography of coastal areas including Suruga Bay | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 5 | Use of smart buoys for smart fishing | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 6 | New business model – Data services based on the multi-use of ocean radar facilities- | Specified in the lecture |
| Class 7 | Free positioning wireless power transfer technology for AUVs and underwater robots in seawater | Specified in the lecture |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Specified in the lecture
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Specified in the lecture
Evaluation methods and criteria
Grading will be based on the discussions with other students and lecturers about the contents of the lecture videos.
Related courses
- SSS.S401 ： Super Smart Society Innovation A1: Frontiers in Quantum Technology
- SSS.S402 ： Super Smart Society Innovation A2: IoT/ Robotics/Smart city
- SSS.S403 ： Super Smart Society Innovation A3: Frontiers in Smart Agriculture
- SSS.S404 ： Super Smart Society Innovation: Frontiers in Smart Workplaces
- SSS.S405 ： Super Smart Society Innovation A5: Production Process Innovation
Prerequisites
None
Other
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterward (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to lecture videos and course materials.