Course Description
Human activities have significantly altered and degraded the natural environment, giving rise to numerous environmental issues such as global warming. At the same time, modern society has become increasingly diversified and complex, resulting in a social environment that is often difficult to understand. This course explores environmental challenges from both natural and social perspectives within the broader framework of environmental studies. By approaching the “environment” as a comprehensive and integrative concept, the course aims to encourage students to consider how to build safe, secure, culturally rich, and sustainable societies, cities, and global environments. In addition, the course introduces the environmental technology initiatives undertaken by Seiko Epson Corporation to support a “circular economy.” Through these examples, students examine concrete actions that can harmonize respect for the natural environment with responsible corporate activities.