Outline:
*General or specialized: Specialized
*Field of study: Experiments and practical training
*Foundational academic disciplines: Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Control Engineering
*Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This subject is equivalent to “(4) By actively carrying out specialty research the student has developed the indispensable ability to solve problems and find solutions, and can creatively design and undertake research, communicate and cooperate effectively with other researchers, and present findings at academic conferences.”
*Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goals of learning / education in this class are "(E), E-1", also "A-3”, “C-1", “D-1”, “D-3”, “E-2”, “E-3”, “F-1”, “G-2” and "H-2" are involved.
In this course, students will be involved in the development of the following abilities; “Conceptual ability in design skills”, “Ability to identify problems”, “Ability to recognize problems from the perspective of public health and safety, culture, economy, environment, and ethics”, “Ability to find a solution under the constraints arising from these problems”, “Ability to express the concept in diagrams, sentences, formulas, programs, etc.”, “Ability to plan and implement continuously”.
In addition, students are required to attend a lecture on engineering ethics.
*Course outline: This course is designed for students who have received credit for Thesis Work I. It is a comprehensive course that summarizes the studies of the first and second years of the major through research activities.
The results are submitted as a graduation thesis.Students are supervised in a close supervision. Joint research with companies is also actively encouraged.
Style:
There are a total of 12 credit hours per week over three days. Students are required to conduct experimental or analytical research independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor for each research theme. Students will be instructed and advised on how to conduct engineering research, how to write scientific and technical papers, and how to make presentations and discussions.
*Grading Method
In this course, students will be evaluated by several instructors, including report reviewers and presentation reviewers, based on the condition that they have fulfilled the requirements indicated in the class plan.
The evaluation will be based on the presentation at the research conference (50%) and the research report (50%), and the degree of achievement will be evaluated by the presentation and the report for each of the items (A) and (C) to (H) of the educational program. The student will pass the examination with a total evaluation score of 60% or higher.
If the evaluation score does not reach the passing score, the student will be given guidance and may be re-evaluated.
Notice:
*Note: This course is a "subject that requires study outside of class hours.
A total of 45 hours of study is required per credit, including both the relevant class hours and study outside class hours.
Students are required to follow the instructions of their instructors regarding study outside of class hours.
*Advice for students: An extremely large amount of time is allotted for this course.
Students are expected to conduct research activities independently in order to maximize the results in the given environment.
As preparatory studies, students are expected to make full use of the knowledge they have learned so far to plan their research projects, find out the status of their research in the field, survey relevant references, acquire experimental and analytical techniques, summarize and discuss the results, prepare papers and reports, and prepare presentations.
*Basic subjects: All subjects that have been studied so far
Students are required to do preparatory studies and experiments as instructed by the instructor.
*Advice on taking this course: This is the most important and main course in the major. Therefore, students are expected to take the initiative and do their best in all aspects of the course.
In the second year, students are required to submit a "Course Plan for the Integrated Studies" and "Summary of the Results of the Integrated Studies" in order to obtain a bachelor's degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation. In addition to the above, it is necessary for students to submit a research plan and a summary of the results of their studies when they receive a bachelor's degree from the National Institution for Academic Degrees and University Evaluation.
Also, students are required to submit a research record at the end of the first and second semesters.
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Theme |
Goals |
1st Semester |
1st Quarter |
1st |
Guidance
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Recognize one's current situation at any time and consider the studies and activities that are currently necessary in order to move toward a desired future state.
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2nd |
Research theme and research plan
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Collect necessary information appropriately from books, the Internet, and questionnaires.
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3rd |
Progress Presentation
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Correctly transmit (present) information using tools and methods appropriate to the purpose and target audience.
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4th |
Research theme and research plan
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Know that it is necessary to consider the reliability and accuracy of collected and cited sources of information.
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5th |
Research theme and research plan
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Know that they are responsible for the content and scope of influence of the information they disseminate.
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6th |
Research theme and research plan
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Know that you must take personal information and copyright into consideration when disseminating information.
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7th |
Research theme and research plan
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Collect information in order to recognize the difference between the ideal state and the current state (issues).
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8th |
Research theme and research plan
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Read and understand texts in Japanese and certain foreign languages.
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2nd Quarter |
9th |
Research theme and research plan
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Understand what others say in Japanese and in specific foreign languages.
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10th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Understand the purpose of a conversation and carry it out in Japanese or a specific foreign language.
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11th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Draw charts and graphs for smooth communication.
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12th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Adopt attitudes (affirmation, repetition, body language, etc.) for smooth communication.
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13th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Able to listen to others' opinions and build consensus.
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14th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Learn consensus-building conversations.
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15th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Practice specific methods for consensus building, such as group work and workshops.
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16th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Understand and be able to practice the purpose and preparation for experiments and practical training.
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2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Understand and be able to practice what should be done to prevent disasters and ensure safety.
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2nd |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Use diagrams and tables such as characteristic factor diagrams, tree diagrams, and logic trees, which are effective in finding problems and analyzing the current situation.
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3rd |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Understand that problem solving requires consideration of logical procedures, not intuition or common sense.
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4th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Think logically and rationally to solve problems through group work and workshops, using all kinds of techniques such as brainstorming.
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5th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Identify engineering problems in a logical and rational manner.
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6th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Explain to others the thought process that led to the conclusion.
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7th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Propose solutions of appropriate scope and level.
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8th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Express the logic of the process of reaching conclusions using words, sentences, charts, etc.
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Act in compliance with laws and rules.
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10th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Act with consideration for the circumstances of others.
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11th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Recognize the impact and effects of technology on society and nature and be able to enhance the responsibility that engineers should bear to society.
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12th |
Trial and verification of experiments and analysis
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Organize and compose multiple pieces of information.
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13th |
Writing paper |
Write correctly in Japanese or a specific foreign language to communicate with others.
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14th |
Writing paper |
Develop logic and thinking based on facts.
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15th |
Presentation |
Correctly transmit (present) information using tools and methods appropriate to the purpose and target audience.
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16th |
Writing paper |
Understand how to write reports and be able to put them into practice.
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