International Program for Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering (IPISE)

 

1. Outline of the Program

This graduate program is designed to produce researchers and engineers capable of solving the highly technical and complex real-world problems relating to materials, the environment, and information, through science and engineering. The independent graduate school that offers this program emphasizes interdisciplinary and creative education and research. In pace with the progress of globalization, the program accepts students from all over the world - principally from developing countries - especially mature individuals with experience in solving problems overseas. The program offers these students a flexible and carefully designed course of education that can be finely customized according to their individual academic backgrounds and research interests, as well as the opportunity for exchange with Japanese students through tuition, and for internships with international research institutes and companies in Japan. The program is geared to producing innovative technologists equipped to tackle practical problems and to build multilateral international networks among them.

 

 

 

 

2. Course Descriptions

    The IPISE has been established from 2007 in the Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering, which consists of 11 departments.  In the IPISE, there are three advanced courses which are composed of the departments in the fields of Materials Science, Environment & Energy, and Information Systems.   The enrolled student officially belongs to one of these 11 departments according to his/her supervisor, and learns under the curriculum offered by the department.   

 

1. Advanced Course of Materials Science and Engineering

      The course consists of the following 3 departments.

            - Department of Innovated and Engineered Materials (IEM)*

            - Department of Electronic Chemistry (ECHEM)*

            - Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)*

*( ) is Department code used in IPISE lecture title.

 

The three departments in the Materials groups of the graduate school have been implementing two cross-disciplinary 21st Century Centers of Excellence Programs. These programs are at the forefront of research not only in Japan, but worldwide, in a wide range of fields, from basic research in the chemistry of organic, inorganic, metallic, and composite materials, to the development of high-performance materials. They aim to exploit the science and engineering of the near future, in particular future-oriented electronics, to contribute to the construction of a safe, secure, and sustainable society. It is necessary to pass the results of this materials research rapidly and efficiently to the international community. Also, due to the expected standardization and mobility of global-scale universities and graduate schools in the near future, pioneering work is vital in this field.

 

2. Advanced Course of Environmental and Energy Science and Engineering

      The course consists of the following 4 departments.

            - Department of Environmental Science and Technology (DEPE)*

            - Department of Built Environment (ENVENG)*

            - Department of Energy Sciences (DES)*

            - Department of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering (CHEMENV)*

*( ) is Department code used in IPISE lecture title.

 

Science and technology is expected to make a contribution to the common global issues that must be addressed in order to construct a sustainable society - namely environmental problems, natural disaster threats, and energy problems. Because the nature of these problems, their conditions of occurrence, and the means for solving them vary from place to place, there is a vital need for innovative technologists who can conduct probing research into specific cases to seeks solutions. Positioning these highly individual phenomena into the generalized knowledge system of science is both extremely labor-intensive and time consuming. For this reason, compared with other more highly abstract fields of science, often the results of research efforts cannot be always be successfully applied. In this course, the technologists placed in this position are taken up as a major subject of study.

 

3. Advanced Course of Information Technology and System Sciences

      The course consists of the following 4 departments.

            - Department of Electronics and Applied Physics (E&AP)*

            - Department of Mechano-Micro Engineering (MECMIC)*

            - Department of Computational Intelligence and Systems Science (CISS)*

            - Department of Information Processing (IP)*

*( ) is Department code used in IPISE lecture title.

 

The Information and Systems group is targeted at high achievers from leading universities in developing countries, or universities with which Tokyo Tech has cooperative agreements, and covers leading-edge, innovative, practical, and original fields of research in intelligent computing and data communications. The course aims to cultivate world-leading individuals who will promote exchange between Japan and international researchers and technologists when they return home after completing their studies.


3. Graduate Study Guide

The IPISE offers three types of study programs, namely, Integrated Doctoral Education Program(I), Master乫s Program(M) and Doctoral Program(D).  

 

The IPISE offers Integrated Doctoral Education Program(I), which is designed as a combined program continuing from Master乫s Program to Doctoral Program.   However, the 11 member departments of the IPISE, which belong to Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering (IGS), offer Master乫s Programs(M) and Doctoral Programs(D) under the similar curricula as IPISE.   Detailed explanation of each program together with requirement for degree conferred is as follows.

 

(I) Integrated Doctoral Education Program  (IPISE IGP(A))

The Integrated Doctoral Education Program is designed as a combined program continuing from Master乫s Program to Doctoral Program, so that enrolled students can obtain both of the degrees in three to five years. Therefore, even candidates with master乫s degree are required to enroll from the beginning of master乫s program.  

 

In the master乫s program, the student who satisfies the following requirement is conferred a master乫s degree, and is qualified to continue the Doctoral study with some formalities.

(1)   Credits

30 or more credits must be acquired.  In these credits:

a. 16 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects offered by the department which she/he enrolls in.

     * The credits of the lecture provided by other departments or university can be counted

     as the above designated number of credits after approval by the department head and the supervisor (refer the Form 6).

b. 4 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects offered by other departments or university-wide common subjects, such as international communication subjects and Japanese cultures.

c. 10 credits acquired at other university can be transferred after submission of the designated form, and approval by supervisor, lecturer and department head.

d. The seminar and other compulsory subjects at each term must be acquired (*2).

e. Other compulsory subjects must be taken.

Note that the required number of credits about the compulsory subject might be different depending on the departments (Refer the list of subject of each department).

    f. Any credit of lectures provided in Japanese, except credits transferred from other universities

(mentioned at c.),  is not allowed to be included in the above designated number of credits.

      Note that it does not mean to prevent students to obtain credits of the lectures provided in

Japanese.

*2: A student who is approved to shorten the period of study can skip the subjects in the shortened period.

 

(2)   Special Research Topics Thesis

The student must complete a special research, submit a thesis for the degree and take the final examination given after the submission of her/his thesis for the qualification.

 

In the Doctoral program, the candidate who satisfies the following requirements, is conferred a Doctoral degree.

(1)   Seminar and other compulsory subjects in each term must be taken (*2).

(2)   The candidate must complete and submit a thesis for the degree, and pass the final examination to evaluate his/her thesis.

 

Note that the above requirements are minimal and some additional requirements may be conditioned depending on the department. All students are strongly advised to consult with their own supervisors about the study plan.

 

 

 (M) Master乫s Program (pre-Doctoral)  (IGS IGP(C))

An enrolled student who obtains the designated number of credits within a pre-determined program of study in his/her department after at least two years of supervised study will be awarded a Master's degree after approval of his/her thesis and a successful final examination.  A student who made an outstanding academic record during the program may be able to shorten the period of study to a minimum of one year.

The student who satisfies the following requirement is conferred a master乫s degree.

(1)   Credits

30 or more credits must be acquired.  In these credits:

a. 16 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects offered by the department which she/he enrolls in.

     * The credits of the lecture provided by other departments or university can be counted

     as the above designated number of credits after approval by the department head and the supervisor (refer the Form 6).

b. 4 credits or more must be acquired from the subjects offered by other departments or university-wide common subjects, such as international communication subjects and Japanese cultures.

c. 10 credits acquired at other university can be transferred after submission of the designated form , and approval by supervisor, lecturer and department head.

d. The seminar and other compulsory subjects at each term must be acquired (*2).

e. Other compulsory subjects must be taken.

Note that the required number of credits about the compulsory subject might be different depending on the departments (Refer the list of subject of each department).

    f. Any credit of lectures provided in Japanese, except credits transferred from other universities

(mentioned at c.),  is not allowed to be included in the above designated number of credits.

      Note that it does not mean to prevent students to obtain credits of the lectures provided in

Japanese.

*2: A student who is approved to shorten the period of study can skip the subjects in the shortened period.

 

(2)   Thesis

The student must complete a special research, submit a thesis for the degree and take the final examination given after the submission of her/his thesis for the qualification.

 

The students qualified by the examination committee are admitted to go onto the Doctoral program with some formalities.

 

 (D) Doctoral Program     (IGS IGP(C))

     An enrolled student who obtains the designated number of credits within a pre-determined program of study in his/her department after at least three years of supervised study will be awarded a Doctoral degree after approval of his/her thesis and a successful final examination.   A student who made an outstanding academic record and research achievement during the program may be able to shorten the period of study to a minimum of one year.  The minimum period that includes both the master乫s and doctoral program can be three years in total

 

The candidate who satisfies the following requirements is conferred a Doctoral degree.

(1)   Seminar and other compulsory subjects in each term must be taken (*2).

(2)   The candidate must complete and submit a thesis for the degree, and pass the final examination to evaluate his/her thesis.

*2: A student who is approved to shorten the period of study can skip the subjects in the shortened period.

 

Note that the above requirements are minimal and some additional requirements may be conditioned depending on the department. All students are strongly advised to consult with their own supervisors about the study plan.


4. Curriculum and Syllabus for each Department

Descriptions on curriculum are given for each Department to which a student belongs. Refer to the previous section, 3. Graduate Study Guide, for requirements for the degree conferred common to all the Departments.  

 

===== < Advanced Course of Materials Science and Engineering > =====

 

4-1 Department of Innovative and Engineered Materials (IEM)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP (A)

IGP (C)

97016

Topics in Innovative Materials Science II

2-0-0

Y. Matsumoto, K. Nakamura

T. Sasagawa

Autumn

 

 

97018

Strongly-Correlated-Electron Systems as Functional Materials

2-0-0

 

not open

2009

 

 

97015

Topics in Innovative Materials Science I

2-0-0

M. Ishikawa O. Odawara

Spring

 

 

97017

Crystallography for Microstructual Characterization

2-0-0

T. Fujii

Autumn

(Odd Years)

 

 

97036

Alloy Phase Diagram

2-0-0

H. Hosoda

Autumn

(Even Years)

 

 

96047

Science and Engineering of Solidification*

2-0-0

S. KUMAI

Spring

(Even years)

 

 

96048

Characteristics & Applications of Intermetallic Alloys*

2-0-0

Y. KIMURA

Y. MISHIMA

Spring

(Even years)

 

 

96049

Lattice Defects & Mechanical Properties of Materials Alloys*

2-0-0

S. ONAKA

M. KATO

Autumn

(Even years)

 

 

96050

Diffusion in Alloys*

2-0-0

M. KAJIHARA

Autumn

(Even years)

 

 

96054

Advanced Course in Environmental Aspects and Porous Materials*

2-0-0

K. Okada

Spring

(Odd years)

 

 

96055

Advanced Course in Design and Fabrication of Micro/Nano Materials*

2-0-0

Masato Sone

Autumn

(Odd years)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

97705

IPISE Seminar (IEM) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

97706

IPISE Seminar (IEM) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

97707

IPISE Seminar (IEM) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

97708

IPISE Seminar (IEM) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

97851

IPISE Seminar (IEM) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

97852

IPISE Seminar (IEM) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

97853

IPISE Seminar (IEM) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

97854

IPISE Seminar (IEM) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

97855

IPISE Seminar (IEM) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

97856

IPISE Seminar (IEM) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

97715

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

97716

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

97717

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

97718

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

97861

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

97862

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

97863

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

97864

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

97865

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

97866

IPISE Academic Presentation (IEM) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

97551

IPISE International Communication (IEM) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

97552

IPISE International Communication (IEM) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

97553

IPISE International Communication (IEM) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

97554

IPISE International Communication (IEM) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

97555

IPISE Internship (IEM) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

97556

IPISE Internship (IEM) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

97557

IPISE Internship (IEM) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

97558

IPISE Internship (IEM) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #1: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

4)    #2: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken in master's course.

5)  *: Mainly organized by Department of Materials Science and Engineering

 

 

97016Topics in Innovative Materials Science II, 2 credits, Autumn Semester

Y. Matsumoto, K. Nakamura, T. Sasagawa

 

Each instructor gives lectures relevant to recent topics and progress in the field of materials with novel functions.  Some of the lectures are organized as seminars, in which each student gives a short presentation on a topic selected by her/himself and agreed by her/his instructor(s).

 

97018Strongly-Correlated-Electron Systems as Functional Materials, 2 credits, Spring Semester

(not open in 2009)

 

Students are provided with all fundamental aspects of research of functional strongly-correlated-electron materials, including superconductors, thermoelectrics and colossal-magnetoresistance materials.

 

97015Topics in Innovative Materials Science I, 2 credits, Spring Semester

M. Ishikawa, O. Odawara

 

The purpose of the lecture is to present innovative concepts and technologies for the exploration, characterization and utilization of materials and devices. Status quo of nanotechnologies is overviewed.

Innovative concepts and technologies in materials science.

Recent progresses in nanotechnology: materials, processing and applications

 

97017Crystallography for Microstructual Characterization, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years    

T. Fujii

 

This class offers methods of determining the crystal structure and characterizing the microstructure of metals.  Students will learn about the basic crystallography, stereographic projection, x-ray and electron diffraction, and electron microscopy.  Quizzes are given out to the students in every class.

 

97036Alloy Phase Diagram, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

H. Hosoda

 

The purpose of this lecture is a comprehensive understanding of the alloy phase diagrams in the binary and ternary systems through studying the phase reaction, the phase rule, Gibbs free energy and related features.  Besides, microstructures are discussed in connection with alloy phase diagrams.  Besides, practice is provided in each class to develop understanding. 

 

 

4-2 Department of Electronic Chemistry (ECHEM)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

95039

Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

2-0-0

Masahiko HARA

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

95025

Applied Organometallic Chemistry

2-0-0

Masato TANAKA

Autumn

 

 

95045

Advanced Catalytic Chemistry

2-0-0

Takashi TATSUMI

Junko NOMURA

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

95037

Fundamental Electrochemistry

2-0-0

Takeo OHSAKA

Fusao KITAMURA

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

95046

Fundamental Biological Chemistry

2-0-0

 

not open

2009

 

 

95051

Laser Spectroscopy for Chemistry

2-0-0

Masaaki FUJII

Makoto SAKAI

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

95041

Fundamental Science of Magnetics

2-0-0

Nobuhiro MATSUSHITA

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95047

Organic Synthesis

2-0-0

Kunio ATSUMI

Tatsuo WADA

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95048

Inorganic Materials Chemistry

2-0-0

Ryoji KANNO

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95038

Organic Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry

2-0-0

Yoshiro YAMASHITA

Ikuyoshi TOMITA

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

95058

Semiconductor Physics and Devices

2-0-0

Shizuo TOKITO

Kazunari OZASA

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95049

Organic Electrode Process

2-0-0

Toshio FUCHIGAMI

Mahito ATOBE

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95021

Coordination Chemistry

2-0-0

Take-aki KOIZUMI

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

95065

Applied Organic Chemistry

1-0-0

Yuki TANIGUCHI

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

95059

Applied Electrochemistry

2-0-0

Osamu NIWA

Hajime ARAI

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and

Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

95705

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

95706

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

95707

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

95708

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

95851

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

95852

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

95853

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

95854

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

95855

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

95856

IPISE Seminar (ECHEM) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

95725

Special Experiments (ECHEM) I

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

95726

Special Experiments (ECHEM) II

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

95727

Special Experiments (ECHEM) III

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

95728

Special Experiments (ECHEM) IV

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

95715

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

95716

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

95717

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

95718

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

95861

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

95862

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

95863

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

95864

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

95865

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

95866

IPISE Academic Presentation (ECHEM) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

95551

IPISE International Communication (ECHEM) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

95552

IPISE International Communication (ECHEM) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

95553

IPISE International Communication (ECHEM) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

95554

IPISE International Communication (ECHEM) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

95555

IPISE Internship (ECHEM) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

95556

IPISE Internship (ECHEM) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

95557

IPISE Internship (ECHEM) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

95558

IPISE Internship (ECHEM) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #1: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

4)    #2: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken in master's course.

 

 

95039Nanotechnology and Nanoscience, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Even Years

M. Hara

 

Nanotechnology, the leading edge of modern science and technology, was born in the early 80乫s with the invention of the scanning probe microscopy by Drs. Binnig and Rohrer, Nobel laureates of IBM Zurich.  It opened up a completely new window into the nanoscale world, and remains a challenging field in a wide variety of endeavors from solid state physics to molecular biology.  In this lecture, we have attempted to accumulate and summarize the nanotechnology and nanoscience activities now underway in the world, and you will find that each story presents an innovative state-of-the-art subject in modern nanotechnological research.

 

 1.      Introduction of Nanotechnology and Nanoscience

 2.      Scanning Probe Microscopy and Spectroscopy

2-1.  History of Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM): from Observation to Manipulation

2-2.  Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) 1: Surface Chemistry and Phase Transitions

2-3.  Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) 2: Self-Assembled Monolayers (SAM)

2-4.  Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 1: Biological Macromolecules and Surface Forces

2-5.  Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) 2: Single Molecular Detection (SMD)

2-6.  Scanning Near-Field Optical Microscopy (SNOM) and Other Probe Methods: Fluorescence Decay Process, Proximity Effect and Further Possibilities

 

95025Applied Organometallic Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester

M. Tanaka

 

The participants will acquire fundamental knowledge of organotransition metal complexes with particular emphasis placed on the reactivities relevant to catalysis. Main group metal compounds, those containing silicon in particular, are also highlighted. Finally recent trends in homogeneous catalysis in commercial process chemistry and development of metal complex-based functional materials are also introduced.

 

 1.      Introduction: History, application and research trends

 2.      General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (I): Electron counting, 18-electron rule, and oxidation state

 3.      General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (II): Bonding, Structure and coordination number

 4.      General properties of transition metal organometallic complexes (III): Classification and the nature of ligands and effect of complexation

 5.      Reactivity of transition metal organometallic compounds (I): Oxidative addition and reductive elimination

 6.      Reactivity of transition metal organometallic compounds (II): Insertion reaction, direct attack to the ligand, and other reactivities

 7.      Homogeneous catalysis of practical importance (I): Addition reactions such as hydroformylation, hydrosilylation, hydrocyanation and polymerization

 8.      Homogeneous catalysis of practical importance (II): Substituion reactions such as Wacker process, cross-coupling and Heck reaction

 9.      Recent research trends in homogeneous catalysis (I): C-H and C-C bond activation

10.      Recent research trends in homogeneous catalysis (II): Asymetric catalysis

11.      Main group metal organometallics

12.      Inorganometallic chemistry

13.      Organometallics in materials science (I): Strucural metarials

14.      Organometallics in materials science (II): Electronic and optoelectronic applications.

 

95045Advanced Catalytic Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

T. Tatsumi, J. Nomura

 

乬Green乭 approach to chemical processes are not only beneficial to the environment but also can boost profits, stimulated by the use of efficient catalysts. In this lecture, the basic concepts of catalysis, novel materials for catalytic applications, surface analytical techniques and frontier in catalytic chemistry will be presented.

 

 1.      Fundamental heterogeneous catalytic chemistry

 2.      New catalytic Materials

a.     Zeolites

b.     Mesoporous materials

c.     Photocatalysts

 3.      Surface analytical techniques-How can we clear up black boxes?

 4.      Green Chemistry by catalysts

a.     Solid acid and base catalysts

b.     Selective oxidation by catalysts

 

95037Fundamental Electrochemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

T. Ohsaka, F. Kitamura

 

This course aims to develop the foundations and applications of electrode potentials from first principles using a minimum of mathematics only assuming a basic knowledge of elementary thermodynamics.

 

 1.      Introduction

 2.      The origin of electrode potentials

 3.      Electron transfer at the electrode/solution interface

 4.      Thermodynamic description of electrochemical equilibrium

 5.      Nernst Equation

 6.      Activity and concentration

 7.      Activity coefficient

 8.      Measuremetnt of Electrode Potentials

 9.      Standard Electrode Potentials

10.      The relation of electrode potentials to the thermodynamics of the cell reaction

11.      Standard electrode potentials and the direction of chemical reaction

12.      Migration and diffusion

13.      Applications of electrode potentials (1)

14.      Applications of electrode potentials (2)

 

95046Fundamental Biological Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn semester, Odd Years (not open in 2009)

      To be announced.

 

95051Laser Spectroscopy for Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

M. Fujii, M. Sakai

 

Laser spectroscopy is important tool to investigate the structure and dynamics of molecules and clusters in various circumstance such as in gas, a supersonic jet, solution, matrix and surface. This lecture gives the basic understanding of spectroscopy and instrumentations including lasers. The knowledge of quantum chemistry is required.

 

 1.      Introduction to Spectroscopy

 2.      Molecular Vibration

 3.      Nonlinear Spectroscopy #1

 4.      Nonlinear Spectroscopy #2

 5.      Time-resolved Spectroscopy #1

 6.      Time-resolved Spectroscopy #2

 7.      Time-domain vs Frequency domain

 8.      Born-Oppenheimer Approximation and Vibronic Coupling

 9.      Supersonic Jet Spectroscopy

10.      Double Resonance Spectroscopy #1

11.      Double Resonance Spectroscopy #2

12.      Double Resonance Spectroscopy #3

13.      Energy Relaxation

14.      Relaxation and Reaction

 

95041Fundamental Science of Magnetics, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

N. Matsushita

 

Starting from Schroedinger equation, the class deals the electronic state in crystal fields and the spin interaction to understand the magnetism of various materials.

 

 1.      Introduction

 2.      Schroedinger equation

 3.      Angular momentum and quantum number

 4.      Crystal field and electron

 5.      Molecular orbital and exchange interaction

 6.      Molecular field theory I: para-and ferromagnetism

 7.      Molecular field theory II: antiferro- and ferrimagnetism

 

95047Organic Synthesis, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

K. Atsumi, T.Wada

 

This lecture will be focused on the basic and advanced organic synthesis.  The former will mainly cover the design, synthesis and functionalization of supramolecules in terms of the development of optical and electronic materials. The latter will deal with the roles of organic synthesis in research and development of new drugs.  Some studies in pharmaceutical companies are explained as examples.

 

 1.      Introduction

2.      Design of supramolecules

 3.      Supramolecular synthesis

 4.      Functionalization of supramolecules 1

 5.      Functionalization of supramolecules 2

 6.      Opto-electronics functions of supramolecules 1

 7.      Opto-electronics functions of supramolecules 2

 8.      Introduction of last half and basics of medicinal chemistry-1

 9.      Basic of medical chemistry-2

10.      Biochemistry and chemistry of -lactam antibiotics

11.      Research and development of -lactam antibiotics in some pharmaceutical companies.

12.      Synthetic studies of -lactam antibiotics (1)

13.      Synthetic studies of -lactam antibiotics (2)

14.      Synthetic studies of -lactam antibiotics (3)

 

95048Inorganic Materials Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

R. Kanno.

 

Inorganic materials chemistry is concerned with the synthesis, structure, properties and applications of inorganic solid materials. The study of structure-property relations is very fruitful area and one with immense possibilities for the development of new materials or materials with unusual combination of properties.

 

 1.      What is materials chemistry

 2.      Crystal structure

 3.      Chemical bonding in solids

 4.      Defect, nonstoichiometry

 5.      Interpretation of phase transion

 6.      Ionic and electronic conductivity

 7.      Magnetic properties

 8.      Solids state electrochemistry

 

 

95038Organic Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

Y. Yamashita, I. Tomita

 

The aim of this course is to give an overview of molecular design of functional organic molecules and macromolecules. This lecture will cover the following topics.

 

 1.      Novel organic redox systems

 2.      Electroconductive and superconductive organic molecules

 3.      Organic field effect transistors (FET)

 4.      Organic ferromagnets

 5.      Inclusion complexes

 6.      Solid phase organic synthesis

 7.      Photo- and electro-luminescent organic materials

 8.      Fundamental aspects of step-growth polymerizations

 9.      Recent topics on step-growth polymerizations

10.      Fundamental aspects of chain polymerizations

11.      Living polymerization and macromolecular design through living processes

12.      Recent topics on chain polymerizations

13.      Reactive polymers

14.      Functional polymers

 

95058Semiconductor Physics and Devices, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

S. Tokito, K. Ozasa

 

This lecture covers the physics of semiconductors and the applications to transistors and sensors.

The semiconductors involve both inorganic and organic semiconductors.

1.      Quantum levels, Schroedinger equation, Atom to crystal, Energy band

 2.      Density of states, Fermi energy, Carrier, Effective mass

 3.      Electric conduction, Excitation and relaxation, Diffusion, Lifetime

 4.      PN junction, Diffusion potential, Depletion layer, I-V characteristics

 5.      Solar cells, Lasers, MOS-FET, CCD, Flash memory

 6.      Nanostructures, Nanocrystals, CNT, Nanowires

 7.      ISFET, LAPS

8.      Organic semiconductors

 9.      Electronic conduction in organic thin-films

10.      Optical properties of organic thin-films

11.      Fabrication of organic thin-films

12.      Organic light-emitting diodes

13.      Organic light-emitting diode displays

14.      Organic thin-film transistors

 

95049Organic Electrode Process, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

T. Fuchigami, M. Atobe

 

In this lecture, we will explain the principle of organic electrode processes and its various synthetic applications together with industrial organic electrode processes.

 

 1.      Introduction

 2.      History of organic electrode process, Fundamental aspects of organic electrode processes (1)

 3.      Fundamental aspects of organic electrode processes (2)

 4.      Methods for studies of organic electrode processes (1)

 5.      Methods for studies of organic electrode processes (2)

 6.      Mechanistic aspects of organic electrode processes (Electrogenerated reactive species: Properties and synthetic utilizations)

 7.      Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Adsorption mechanism and stereo- and regioselective reactions)

 8.      Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Hydrocarbons, Heteroatom-containing compounds, Heterocyclic compounds)

 9.      Synthetic aspects of organic electrode processes (Organometallic compounds, Organofluoro compounds)

10.      New trends of organic electrode processes (Electrogenerated acids and bases: Mediatory reactions)

11.      New trends of organic electrode processes (Concepts and applications of modified electordes)

12.      New trends of organic electrode processes (C1-chemistry, Biomass, Asymmetric synthesis)

13.      New trends of organic electrode processes (Paired electrosynthesis, Photoelectrolysis,
Electropolimerization, SPE electrolysis)

14.      Application to industrial processes

 

95021Coordination Chemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

T.Koizumi

 

This course intends to give an overview of coordination chemistry to the graduate students.  Recent developments and trends of transition metal-containing compounds are also discussed.  This course covers the following topics.

 

 1.      Introduction of coordination chemistry

 2.      Nomenclature

3.           Coordinate bond

a.       Electronic structure

b.       Valence bond theory

c.       Crystal field theory

d.       Molecular orbital theory

4.           Stereochemistry of transition metal complexes

5.           Synthesis and reactivity of coordination compounds (I)

 6.      Synthesis and reactivity of coordination compounds (II)

 7.      Stability of coordination compounds

 8.      Reaction kinetics and reaction mechanism of coordination compounds

 9.      Polymer transition-metal complexes

10.      Electrocoordination chemistry

11.      Recent topics in coordination chemistry

 

95065Applied Organic Chemistry, 1 credit, Autumn Semester, Even Years

      Y. Taniguchi

 

      Lectures will focus on the application of various organic reactions.
The lecture will cover with the following topics: the chemistry of
reactive intermediates such as radicals, the organic reactions of
heteroatom compounds, the utilization of organometallics, C-1 resources
in organic chemistry, and so on.

 

1.  Hydrocarbon Chemistry, General
2.  Chemistry of methane
3.  C-H bond activation of aromatic hydrocarbons
4.  C-H bond activation of aliphatic hydrocarbons
5.  Metal catalyzed oxidation of Hydrocarbons
6.  CO Chemistry
7.  CO2 Chemistry
8.  Other useful reactions

 

95059Applied Electrochemistry, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

     O. Niwa, H. Arai

 

Electrochemical sensing devices such as chemical and biochemical sensors, and energy devices such as batteries and fuel cells, will be introduced and discussed with the emphasis on surface and material properties. Based on the fundamental understanding of electrochemical reaction and materials, history of these devices and the technological trend will be also overviewed.

 1.      Introduction to battery technology

2.      Introduction to Chemical and Biochemical Sensors

3.      Reactions and performance of batteries

4.      Lithium batteries and their safety

5.      Lithium ion batteries

6.      Electrode design for lithium ion batteries

7.      Fuel cells

8.      Metal air batteireis

9.      Biomaterials for chemical and biosensors

 10.      Electrochemical sensors

 11.       Affinity sensors (DNA, Proteins etc.)

 12.      Micro and nano-sensors

 13.      Electrochemical microfluidic devices for bioanalysis

 14.      Ubiquitous Sensor Systems

 

 

4-3 Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP (A)

IGP (C)

96047

Science and Engineering of Solidification

2-0-0

Shinji KUMAI

Spring

(Even years)

 

 

96048

Characteristics & Applications of Intermetallic Alloys

2-0-0

Yoshisato KIMURA

Yoshinao MISHIMA

Spring

(Even years)

 

 

96049

Lattice Defects & Mechanical Properties of Materials

2-0-0

Susumu ONAKA

Masaharu KATO

Autumn

(Even years)

 

 

96050

Diffusion in Alloys

2-0-0

Masanori KAJIHARA

Autumn

(Even years)

 

 

96054

Advanced Course in Environmental Aspects and Porous Materials

2-0-0

Kiyoshi Okada

Spring

(Odd years)

 

 

96055

Advanced Course in Design and Fabrication of Micro/Nano Materials

2-0-0

Masato Sone

Autumn

(Odd years)

 

 

96601

English Presentation Training for Materials Science and Engineering I

2-0-0

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

96602

English Presentation Training for Materials Science and Engineering II

2-0-0

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

96505

Special Lecture for Materials Science and Engineering V

1-0-0

Jeffrey S.CROSS

Autumn

 

 

96506

Special Lecture for Materials Science and Engineering VI

1-0-0

 

Not open 2009

 

 

25037

Advanced Course in Nanomaterials I*

2-0-0

Hiroyuki HIRAYAMA, Takaaki TSURUMI, Martin Vacha, Tomoyasu TANIYAMA

Spring

 

 

25038

Advanced Course in Nanomaterials II*

2-0-0

Junji Watanabe, Toshikazu TAKATA, Hideo TAKEZOE, Yoshio NAKAMURA, Hideo HOSONO

Autumn

 

 

25043

Advanced Course in Nanomaterials III*

2-0-0

MasaakiKAKIMOTO, TomokazuIYODA,丂丂丂Kim Sung Chul, Kim Sang Youl

Autumn

 

 

97016

Topics in Innovative Materials Science II**

2-0-0

Yuji Matsumoto, Kazutaka. Nakamura

Takao Sasagawa

Autumn

 

 

97018

Strongly-Correlated-Electron Systems as Functional Materials**

2-0-0

 

not open 2009

 

 

97015

Topics in Innovative Materials Science I**

2-0-0

Masamichi Ishikawa Osamu Odawara

Spring

 

 

97017

Crystallography for Microstructual Characterization**

2-0-0

Toshiyuki Fujii

Autumn

(Odd Years)

 

 

97036

Alloy Phase Diagram**

2-0-0

Hideki Hosoda

Autumn

(Even Years)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

96705

IPISE Seminar (MSE) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

96706

IPISE Seminar (MSE) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

96707

IPISE Seminar (MSE) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

96708

IPISE Seminar (MSE) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

96851

IPISE Seminar (MSE) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

96852

IPISE Seminar (MSE) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

96853

IPISE Seminar (MSE) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

96854

IPISE Seminar (MSE) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

96855

IPISE Seminar (MSE) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

96856

IPISE Seminar (MSE) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

96715

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

96716

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

96717

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

96718

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

96861

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

96862

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

96863

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

96864

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

96865

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

96866

IPISE Academic Presentation (MSE) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

96551

IPISE International Communication (MSE) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

96552

IPISE International Communication (MSE) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

96553

IPISE International Communication (MSE) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

96554

IPISE International Communication (MSE) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

96555

IPISE Internship (MSE) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

96556

IPISE Internship (MSE) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

96557

IPISE Internship (MSE) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

96558

IPISE Internship (MSE) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #1: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

4)    #2: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken in master's course.

5)  *: Mainly organized by Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials

6)  **: Mainly organized by Department of Innovative and Engineered Materials

 

 

96047Science & Engineering of Solidification, 2 credits, Spring Semester(Even years)

S. Kumai

 

The present lecture provides a fundamental knowledge of solidification, from the scientific to the engineering point of view, covering the recent development and future prospects. Basic concepts of driving force for solidification, undercooling, local equilibrium, and interface non-equilibrium are described. A detailed explanation is also made about dendritic and eutectic growth, as well as of peritectic, monotectic and behavior of third phase.

 

96048Characteristics & Applications of Intermetallic Alloys, 2 credits, Spring Semester(Even years)

Y. Kimura, Y. Mishima

 

Intermetallic compounds provide very different physical and chemical properties due to a wide variety of their ordered crystal structures. Starting from fundamental characteristics of intermetallic compounds strongly depending on their ordered structures, advanced applications both for structural and functional are covered with considering strategies for the material design.

 

96049Lattice Defects & Mechanical Properties of Materials, 2 credits, Autumn Semester(Even years)

S. Onaka, M. Kato

 

Lattice defects and their role on mechanical properties of solid materials are lectured. Topics such as linear elasticity (stress, strain, Hooke乫s law) and dislocation theory are included.

 

96050Diffusion in Alloys, 2 credits, Autumn Semester(Even years)

M. Kajihara

 

Evolution of microstructure occurs in many alloy systems at elevated temperatures. Such a phenomenon is usually controlled by diffusion. On the basis of Fick乫s first and second laws,diffusion can be described mathematically. In the present lecture, various mathematical methods describing diffusion will be explained.

 

96054Advanced Course in Environmental Aspects and Porous Materials, 2 credits, Spring Semester (Odd years)

K. Okada

 

Various aspects on geo-environmental aspects and porous materials applicable to these aspects, i.e., preparation methods, characterization and applications, will be explained.

1. Introduction

2. Geo-environmental aspects (I) -- energy and atmosphere

3. Geo-environmental aspects (II) -- water

4. Geo-environmental aspects (III) -- resources

5. Geo-environmental aspects (IV) -- ceramic materials

6. Porous materials (I) -- preparation methods by built up process

7. Porous materials (II) -- preparation methods by selective leaching process

8. Porous materials (III) -- characterization

9. Porous materials (IV) -- porous properties

10. Applications (I) -- purification of atmosphere

11. Applications (II) -- purification of waters

12. Applications (III) -- purification of soils

 

96055Advanced Course in Design and Fabrication of Micro/Nano Materials, 2 credits, Autumn Semester (Odd years)

M. Sone

 

Recent methods of material design or precise fabrication in micro/nano scale; lithography, electroplating, CVD, ALD or etc. and applications will be explained.

 

96601English Presentation Training for Materials Science and Engineering I, 2 credits, Spring Semester

Department Chair

 

Each student enrolled gives 10min presentation in the class on the research subject he/she engages. Suggestions will be given for improvement in each presentation.

 

96602English Presentation Training for Materials Science and Engineering II, 2 credits, Autumn Semester

Department Chair

 

Each student enrolled gives 10min presentation in the class on the research subject he/she engages. Suggestions will be given for improvement in each presentation.

 

96505Special Lecture for Materials Science and Engineering V, 1 credit, Autumn Semester

丂丂丂Jeffrey S.CROSS

 

Special lecture in materials science and engineering will be given.

 

96506Special Lecture for Materials Science and Engineering VI, 1 credit, Autumn (not open in 2009)

 

Special lecture in materials science and engineering will be given.

 

 

===== <Advanced Course of Environmental and Energy Science and Engineering> =====

 

4-4 Department of Environmental Science and Technology (DEPE)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

98051

Practical Solution of Differential Equations

2-0-0

T. Ishikawa

Spring

 

 

98052

Earth Sciences for Sustainable Development

2-0-0

Y. Kinugasa

Autumn

 

 

98003

Advanced Environmental and Engineering Geo-exploration

2-0-0

H. Yamanaka

Autumn

 

 

98004

Material Cycle Analysis

2-0-0

N. Yoshida

Autumn

 

 

98048

Structural Design of Tall Building

1-0-0

A. Wada

Autumn

 

 

98049

Structural Experiments

0-0-1

A. Wada,
S. Hayashi,

K. Kasai,
H. Sakata,

S. Yamada

Autumn

 

 

98027

Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design for Building Structures

2-0-0

S. Yamada

Autumn

(Odd Years)

 

 

98034

Consensus Building in Environmental Planning

2-0-0

S. Harashina

Spring

 

 

98009

Science and Technology for Atmosphere Environmental Protection

2-0-0

K. Yoshikawa

Spring

 

 

98059

Urban and Built Environmental Engineering

2-0-0

T. Asawa

Spring

 

 

98060

Process Dynamics and Control

2-0-0

H. Seki

Spring

 

 

98061

Watershed Hydrology

2-0-0

T. Kinouchi

Spring

 

 

98053

Open Channel Hydraulics

2-0-0

T. Ishikawa

Autumn

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

94053

Historical and contemporary issues in Japanese design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive studies of Japanese language, culture and communication: theory and practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

98705

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98706

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98707

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98708

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98851

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98852

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98853

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98854

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98855

IPISE Seminar DEPE) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98856

IPISE Seminar (DEPE) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98725

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) I *

1-0-0

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

98726

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) II *

1-0-0

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

98727

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) III *

3-0-0

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

98744

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) IV *

1-0-0

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

98745

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) V *

1-0-0

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

98746

IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) VI *

3-0-0

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

98715

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98716

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98717

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98718

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98861

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98862

IPISE Academic Presentation  (DEPE) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98863

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98864

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98865

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

98866

IPISE Academic Presentation (DEPE) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

98551

IPISE International Communication (DEPE) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

98552

IPISE International Communication (DEPE) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

98553

IPISE International Communication (DEPE) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

98554

IPISE International Communication (DEPE) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

98555

IPISE Internship (DEPE) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

98556

IPISE Internship (DEPE) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

98557

IPISE Internship (DEPE) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

98558

IPISE Internship (DEPE) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)  : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)  #: Two of the four subjects, IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

3)  *: The asterisked subjects are provided exclusively for students who belong to Department of Environmental Science and Technology.

 

98051Practical Solution of Differential Equations, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

T. Ishikawa

 

We must solve many kinds of differential equations to understand and predict natural phenomena in the environment. Under the condition of practical problems in the environment, however, it is often difficult to obtain a strict solution of differential equations in an explicit form. On the other hand, purely numerical approach, which always gives individual solution under a specified condition, is not convenient to survey the total picture of the system乫s response. In this lecture, the weighted residual method (WRM) and its derivatives are introduced to give an idea 乬how to obtain an approximate analytical solution乭 of given differential equation under practical conditions. It is also described that WRM is a general form of mathematics to understand connectedly a variety of mathematical techniques through the idea of orthogonality.

 

98052Earth Sciences for Sustainable Development, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Y. Kinugasa

 

This lecture is designed for International Graduate Program and given in English. Since environmental changes, natural hazards and energy/mineral resources are key issues for sustainable development, this lecture deals with the following topics starting with basic concepts of the earth sciences.

 (1)    Global scale environmental changes through time

 (2)    Outline of the plate tectonics and earthquake geology

 (3)    Geological hazards and disaster mitigation

 (4)    Energy and mineral resources

 (5)    Prospect for future environmental changes

 

98003Advanced Environmental and Engineering Geo-exploration, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

丂丂丂H. Yamanaka

 

Geophysical exploration techniques for understanding geoenvironments in shallow and deep soil layers are explained in this lecture. Related theory on wave-propagation and geoelectricity is also explained.  We, furthermore, discuss techniques in data processing of

field data from geophysical explorations with actual case studies.

The following topics are explained in the lecture.

(1)  Geophysics and geoenvironment

(2)  Basics of wave propagation

(3)  Seismic explorations

(4)  Basics of geoelectricity

(5)  Geoelectrical explorations

(6)  Geophysical inversion

(7)  Geotomography

 

98004Material Cycle Analysis, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

N. Yoshida

 

Biogeochemical analysis helps comprehensive understanding of the cycles of environmental materials. Global environmental changes and variations of the atmosphere, the oceans, and the terrestrial biosphere are quantitatively analyzed through chemical and isotopic composition information. The past and present environmental material cycles are described.

 (1)    Introduction

 (2)    The Earth environmental system

 (3)    Fundamentals of material cycle

 (4)    Isotope geochemistry

 (5)    Cycles and their interactions

 (6)    Past, present, and the future environment

 

98048Structural Design of Tall Building, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

A. Wada

 

Although in Japan as earthquake prone country, many tall buildings exceeding 1000 have been built in these 40 years. Many structural systems and forms, new structural materials, computer analysis technology and experiences of earthquakes were in the progress of the structural design of tall buildings. Topics dealt in this course include:

 (1)    Introduction to structural design of tall buildings

 (2)    Tall buildings in the world

 (3)    Tall buildings in Japan

 (4)    Analysis model of structures

 (5)    Basic structural features of tall buildings

 (6)    New technologies of tall building structures

 

98049Structural Experiments, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

A. Wada, S. Hayashi, K. Kasai, H. Sakata, S. Yamada

 

The performance of a structure could not be known if an actual earthquake does not occur. Since big earthquake will happen only once in several hundreds years in a city, we cannot know a true performance of the structures under a big earthquake. It is very useful in designing a new structure or knowing the performance of existing structures to conduct structural experiments. Topics dealt in this course include:

 (1)    Introduction to experiments

 (2)    Size of test specimens and scale effects

 (3)    Loading system and supporting system of test specimens

 (4)    Measurements of strain, deformation and acceleration

 (5)    Static loading tests

 (6)    Dynamic loading tests

 

98027Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design for Building Structures, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

S. Yamada

 

Earthquake Resistant Limit State Design is a design method based on a balance of input energy by the earthquake and energy absorption capacity of building structures. In this lecture, the basic theory of design method based on a balance of the energy and the evaluation method of earthquake resistant performance of the building structures based on the deformation capacity of members are explained.

 (1)    Basic theory of the design method based on a balance of the energy

 (2)    Earthquake input evaluated as the energy input

 (3)    Hysteresis behavior of the steel material

 (4)    Ultimate behavior of steel members under cyclic load

 (5)    Energy absorption capacity of steel members

 (6)    Damage evaluation of the structure

 (7)    Damage distribution in the multi-story structure

 (8)    The relationship between deformation capacity of members and deformation capacity of the frame

 (9)    Estimation method of the required earthquake resistance

(10)    Energy spectrum of earthquake

(11)     Outline of the base isolated building structure

(12)    Design of the base isolated building structure

 

98034Consensus Building in Environmental Planning, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

S. Harashina

 

Environmental planning is required for creating a sustainable society, which is the goal of every country in the world. But in the planning process, NIMBY problem is sometimes arising, as there are various stakeholders in a specific environment. Consensus building among the public is crucial in environmental planning. The theory and methods of how to resolve the problem will be discussed and case studies in Japan and the US will be illustrated to understand the structure of the problems and how those are resolved. Mediation, a promising way to build consensus, is the focus of resolving environmental disputes.

 

98009Science and Technology for Atmosphere Environmental Protection, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

K. Yoshikawa

 

For atmosphere environmental protection, appropriate combination of various technologies ranging from combustion control, exhaust gas treatment, high efficiency energy conversion and waste management is essential. This lecture first explains the fundamental science of transport phenomena (momentum, energy and mass transportation) which should be base knowledge to understand various atmospheric environmental processes. Then variety of emission control techniques are explained to understand state of the art technologies for atmosphere environmental protection. Finally, new waste management technologies are introduced and students will join discussions on the effective measures for waste management to reduce atmosphere emissions.

 

98059Urban and Built Environmental Engineering, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

T. Asawa

 

Urban environments are influenced by various factors, including the urban structure, buildings and the inhabitants乫 activities in the area. The heat island effect is one of the environmental problems in an urbanized area. The effective measures against those environmental problems are required for sustainable urban development and management. This lecture explains the fundamentals of urban and built environment, including the heat island effect and thermal environment, and discusses what we should do for our living environments.

 (1)    Fundamentals of urban and built environment

 (2)    Cause of the heat island effect

 (3)    Theory and measurement of heat balance on urban surfaces

 (4)    Thermal environment in urban space

 (5)    Comfort in built environment

 (6)    Inhabitants乫 activities and anthropogenic heat emissions

 (7)    Urban greening and its effect on the environment

 

98060Process Dynamics and Control, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

H. Seki

 

To achieve safe and efficient operations of today乫s highly integrated chemical processing plants, an understanding of the dynamic behavior is important from both process design and process control perspective. With an emphasis on the dynamic nature of chemical processes, the lecture will cover chemical process modeling (material and energy balances, constitutive relationships, etc.), numerical techniques (numerical integration, algebraic equations), and linear and nonlinear systems analysis (Laplace transforms, bifurcation, etc.). State-of-the-art chemical process control techniques will be also introduced.

 

98061Watershed Hydrology, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

T. Kinouchi

 

This course focuses on the watershed scale hydrology to understand the movement of water through the hydrologic cycle in relation to environmental characteristics of watersheds. The course covers basic principles of hydrology and the mathematical description of underlying hydrologic processes. We also learn specific hydrologic models and their applications. In some sessions, we pick up a set of papers and assigned students are required to present the summary of each paper including the objective, concept, methodology and findings. All the students are expected to participate in the discussion.

(1) Introduction

(2) Atmospheric water

(3) Subsurface water

(4) Surface flow

(5) Groundwater hydrology

(6) Urban hydrology

(7) Statistical methods in hydrology

 

98053Open Channel Hydraulics, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

T. Ishikawa

 

Open Channel Hydraulics is a branch of applied fluid mechanics to support river management improvement works for flood disaster prevention and water environment conservation. This lecture first explains the fundamentals of open channel flow analysis based on the governing equations of fluid dynamics, and describes the important characteristics of river flows. Finally, the application examples of open channel hydraulics to river planning and improvement works.

(1)    Governing equations of fluid dynamics

(2)    One dimensional equations of open channel hydraulics

(3)    One dimensional characteristics of river flows

(4)    Two dimensional equations of open channel hydraulics

(5)    Secondary flows and sedimentation in rivers

(6)    Applications

 

98705IPISE Seminar (DEPE) I, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98706IPISE Seminar (DEPE) II, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98707IPISE Seminar (DEPE) III, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98708IPISE Seminar (DEPE) IV, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98851IPISE Seminar (DEPE) V, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98852IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VI, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98853IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VII, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98854IPISE Seminar (DEPE) VIII, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98855IPISE Seminar (DEPE) IX, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

Academic Advisor

 

98856IPISE Seminar (DEPE) X, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Academic Advisor

 

* 98725IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) I, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

* 98726IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) II, 1 Credit, Spring Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

*98727IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) III, 3 Credits, Autumn Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

*98744IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) IV, 1 Credit, Spring Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

*98745IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) V, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

*98746IPISE Special Seminar for Environmental Studies (DEPE) VI, 3 Credits, Spring Semester

Department Chair

 

Department chair provides each student with an individual training program to acquire knowledge and techniques for environmental research which will be necessary for the student乫s research in the doctoral program. Student乫s achievement is evaluated by three referees including the academic advisor.

 

REMARK

*The asterisked subjects are provided exclusively for students who belong to Department of Environmental Science and Technology.

 

 

4-5 Department of Built Environment (ENVENG)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

92008

Basics and Applications of Stochastic Processes

2-0-0

H. Morikawa

Autumn

 

 

92010

Intelligent Adaptive Systems

2-0-0

H. Furuya

Spring

(Odd Year)

 

 

92022

Space Environment Systems

2-0-0

H. Furuya

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

92032

Social Seismology

1-0-0

K. Seo

Spring

 

 

92033

Strong Motion Prediction

1-0-0

S. Midorikawa

Spring

 

 

92035

City/Transport Planning and the Environment

1-0-0

Y. Muromachi

Autumn

 

 

92036

Earthquake Risk Reduction

1-0-0

T. Ohmachi

Autumn

 

 

92037

Environmental Hazard and Human Behavior

1-0-0

R. Ohno

Autumn

 

 

92038

Passive Control of  Structures against Earthquakes

1-0-0

K. Kasai

Autumn

 

 

92023

Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Material Nonlinearity

2-0-0

K. Kasai

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

92043

Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Geometrical & Material Nonlinearities

1-0-0

S. Motoyui

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

92046

Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Reduction

1-0-0

K. Seo,
H. Yamanaka,
T. Ohmachi,
H. Morikawa,
S. Midorikawa,
K. Kasai,
T. Hiraishi

Autumn

 

 

92047

Theory of Regional Planning Process

2-0-0

T. Yai

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

92048

Environmental Transportation Engineering

1-0-0

T. Yai

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

61066

Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering (Cf. Department of Civil Engineering)

2-0-0

D. Fukuda

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

61014

Advanced Mathematical Methods for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning (Cf. Department of Civil Engineering)

2-0-0

D. Fukuda

Spring

(Odd Year)

 

 

62004

History of Architecture I (Cf. Department of Architecture and Building Engineering)

2-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

 

62005

History of Architecture II (Cf. Department of Architecture and Building Engineering)

2-0-0

To be announced

Autumn

 

 

92052

Introduction to Time-Frequency Analysis

2-0-0

N.Huang

Autumn

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

92705

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

92706

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

92707

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

92708

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

92851

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92852

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92853

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92854

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92855

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92856

IPISE Seminar (ENVENG) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92715

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

92716

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

92717

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

92718

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

92861

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92862

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92863

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92864

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92865

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

92866

IPISE Academic Presentation (ENVENG) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

92551

IPISE International Communication (ENVENG) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

92552

IPISE International Communication (ENVENG) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

92553

IPISE International Communication (ENVENG) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

92554

IPISE International Communication (ENVENG) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

92555

IPISE Internship (ENVENG) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

92556

IPISE Internship (ENVENG) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

92557

IPISE Internship (ENVENG) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

92558

IPISE Internship (ENVENG) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

 

 

92008Basics and Applications of Stochastic Processes, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

H. Morikawa

 

This course discusses the basic theory of probability and stochastic process with some applications to the earthquake engineering. As the applications, techniques of analysis for array observation data of microtremors are dealt with: that is, spatial auto-correlation (SPAC) method and so on. The students are encouraged to study with the course 乬Introduction to time-frequency analysis乭. The grading policy is based on a project and its presentation.

 

92010Intelligent Adaptive Systems, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Odd Years

H. Furuya

 

Basic philosophy and methodology for designing advanced structural systems as intelligent/smart systems and adaptive structure systems. Optimization techniques, multidisciplinary optimization, heuristic design methods as Genetic Algorithms and Neural Network, and structural optimization. Sensitivity analysis and computational algorithms. Knowledge of analytical mathematics and structural analysis, and experience for computational programming are strongly recommended.

1. Basic Concepts of Numerical Optimization for Engineering Design

2. Unconstrained Function Optimization

3. Linear Programming

4. Constrained Function Minimization Techniques

5. Direct Methods

6. Approximation Techniques

7. Multi-Objective Optimization

8. Structural Optimization and Multi-disciplinary Optimization

 

92022Space Environment Systems, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Even Years

H. Furuya

 

The mechanics of multi-body structure systems is treated to analyze the dynamics of space satellites, deployable space structures, linked space manipulators, and etc. Active control of the multi-body systems in the space environment is also introduced. The treatments of kinematics, generalized coordinates, holonomic/non-holonomic constraints are discussed. A good background in mechanics, vector analyses, and differential equations is assumed.

1. Differentiation of Vectors

2. Kinematics

3. Mass Distribution

4. Generalized Forces

5. Energy Functions

6. Formulation of Equations of Motion

7. Extraction of Information from Equations of Motion

 

92032Social Seismology, 1 Credit, Spring Semester

K. Seo

 

Earthquake disaster mitigation should be made not only with seismology and earthquake engineering, but with as much as research fields related to social circumstances of a city. The 1995 catastrophic earthquake disaster in Kobe should be noted that modern seismology and earthquake engineering were not enough for the mitigation of such disaster. The most important point will be not to neglect seismology and earthquake engineering, but to modify the into complicated social problems in a city. We will define such interdisciplinary research field as social seismology. The following items should be focused in the lecture.

(1) The features of recent earthquake disasters

(2) Increase of vulnerable condition due to urban developments

(3) Earthquake disaster watched by living people

(4) The role of newspaper and other mass communication to earthquake disaster

(5) Perspectives of earthquake disaster mitigation

 

92033Strong Motion Prediction, 1 Credit, Spring Semester

S. Midorikawa

 

The subject aims to introduce methodologies for strong motion prediction by which the design earthquake motion for seismic design of structures is specified. Topics dealt in this course include

1. Observation of strong ground motion

2. Local site effects on ground motion

3. Empirical prediction methods

4. Theoretical and Semi-empirical prediction methods

5. Seismic hazard maps

 

92035City/Transport Planning and the Environment, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

Y. Muromachi

 

Following introduction, this course focuses on air pollution, global warming, noise and other elements of the environment which city/transport planning should cover. Theoretical issues such as externality and public goods as well as practical concerns such as EIA are also discussed.

 

92036Earthquake Risk Reduction, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

T. Ohmachi

 

This course aims to broaden understanding and knowledge on earthquake engineering and disaster mitigation. In class, students are given a textbook comprising of 18 selected papers that cover the following areas.

1. General and Earthquake Preparedness

2. Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Near-field

3. Earthquake Ground Motion

4. Earthquake Response of Structures with a Focus on Dams

Every student is requested to choose at least one paper from the textbook, and give a presentation in turn followed by discussion.

 

92037Environmental Hazard and Human Behavior, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

R. Ohno

 

The primary purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of human perception and response to the environmental disasters. The applicability of current Environment-Behavior theories to environmental policy, planning, and design is also discussed.

 

92038Passive Control of Structures against Earthquakes, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

K. Kasai

 

This course discusses various methods to evaluate effectiveness of the passive control dampers and building framing schemes. Characteristics of four main types of dampers are explained. Design and analytical methods for three types of framing systems having distinct architectural features, damper connecting schemes, as well as control efficiencies are explained. Topics are as follows:

1. Fundamental Theory on Passive Control.

2. Mechanical Characteristics of Dampers

3. Framing Systems and Their Control Efficiencies

4. Analytical Methods for Passive Control Dampers and Systems

5. Design Methods for Passive Control Dampers and Systems

 

92023Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Material Nonlinearity, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Even Years

K. Kasai

 

This course discusses nonlinear force-deformation characteristics of structural members/materials and their effects on performance of the structural systems. Various static and dynamic analysis methods will be presented. Homework assignments provide extensive hands-on experience of the analytical methods, and they are designed to cultivate students乫 physical understanding of the nonlinear behavior. Topics are as follows:

Review of Linear Matrix Structural Analysis Methods.

Nonlinear Analysis Strategies for Truss Systems.

Nonlinear Beam Elements.

Nonlinear Analysis Strategies for Frames with Beam Elements.

Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis Methods.

Linear Analysis Using Finite Elements (may replace Chap. 5).

 

92043Advanced Analysis and Design of Structures Considering Geometrical & Material Nonlinearities, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

S. Motoyui

 

This course discusses analytical methods to simulate collapse behavior of building structures. Particularly, it presents treatment of both geometrical nonlinearity and complex material nonlinearity which are essential in these analytical methods.

1. Formulation of Geometrical Nonlinearity with finite rotation.

2. Co-rotational Beam Element including Geometrical Nonlinearity

 

92046Earthquake and Tsunami Disaster Reduction, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

K. Seo, H. Yamanaka, T. Ohmachi, H. Morikawa, S. Midorikawa, K. Kasai, T. Hiraishi

 

To mitigate the earthquake and tsunami disaster, it is important to know them. This class is devoted to make the lecture with respect to the basics of earthquake and tsunami disaster and their mitigation. The topics of this class are follows:

1. Ground Motion

2. Earthquake Disaster

3. Tsunami Science

4. Risk Management Earthquake

5. Real-time Information

6. Earthquake Hazard Mitigation

7. Tsunami Hazard Mitigation

 

92047Theory of Regional Planning Process, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Even years

T. Yai

 

Systems of Regional Planning and Transportation Planning are studied in this class.  To achieve a goal of the class, first we learn about those systems in Europe, USA and Japan.  Then we study on the fundamental principle of planning process and regulations/institutions.  We discuss on the citizen participatory process for those planning fields.  This class will cover SEA (Strategic Environmental Assessment) and refer to litigation against governmental decision at administrative court system in Japan.  Besides, planning practices will be discussed with students during the class.  The students are required to make two presentations by reviewing the specific planning system and its process in any country or region.  The content of the class is as follows: 1) Overview, 2) National and Regional Planning systems in Japan, 3) Planning systems in Europe and USA,  4) Fundamental theory of planning process, 5) Citizen Participation and Public Involvement, 6) Administrative court system, 7) Planning and SEA process.

 

92048Environmental Transportation Engineering, 1 Credit, Autumn Semester, Odd years

T. Yai

 

This class covers transportation systems such as aviation, expressway, highway, public transport, and bicycle. The environmental improvements related to those systems are focused and advanced topics are discussed in the class

 

61066Advanced Transportation Planning & Traffic Engineering, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Even years

D. Fukuda

 

(Cf. Department of Civil Engineering)

 

61014Advanced Mathematical Methods for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Odd years

D. Fukuda

 

(Cf. Department of Civil Engineering)

 

62004History of Architecture I, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

TBA

 

(Cf. Department of Architecture and Building Engineering)

 

62005History of Architecture II, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

TBA

 

(Cf. Department of Architecture and Building Engineering)

 

92052Introduction to Time-Frequency Analysis, 2 credit, Autumn Semester,

N. Huang

 

This course discusses the basics of the theory of the time-frequency analysis, which is especially Hilbert-Huang Transform (HHT). Furthermore, some applications are introduced to understand this theory.

 

 

 

 

 

4-6 Department of Energy Sciences (DES)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

93559

Fundamentals for Energy Sciences

(DES)

2-0-0

Eiki HOTTA, Hiroyuki YAMASAKI,

Tetsuji OKAMURA,

Hiroshi AKATSUKA

Autumn

(Odd Years)

Not open 2009

 

 

93560

Fundamentals for Energy Conversion(DES)

2-0-0

Yoshihiro OKUNO,

Keiko WAKI,

Yasuo HASEGAWA

Autumn

(Even Years)

 

 

93561

Fundamentals for Energy and Environment(DES)

2-0-0

Takao NAGASAKI,

Feng XIAO,

Yoshihisa

MATSUMOTO

Autumn

(Even Years)

 

 

93562

Fundamentals for Nuclear Energy Sources(DES)

2-0-0

Toshiyuki KOHNO,

Kazuhiko HORIOKA

Autumn

(Odd Years)

Not open 2009

 

 

93021

Fundamentals for Plasma Science

2-0-0

Akitoshi OKINO,

Eiki HOTTA,

Kazuhiko HORIOKA

Autumn

(Even Years)

 

 

93029

Numerical Simulation for Fluid Dynamics

2-0-0

Feng XIAO,

Takao NAGASAKI,

Takayuki AOKI

Spring

(Odd Years)

 

 

93047

Advanced Course of Energy Science and Engineering

2-0-0

Academic Advisors

Spring

(Even Years)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

93705

IPISE Seminar (DES) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

93706

IPISE Seminar (DES) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

93707

IPISE Seminar (DES) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

93708

IPISE Seminar (DES) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

93851

IPISE Seminar (DES) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

93852

IPISE Seminar (DES) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

93853

IPISE Seminar (DES) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

93854

IPISE Seminar (DES) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

93855

IPISE Seminar (DES) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

93856

IPISE Seminar (DES) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

93715

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

93716

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

93717

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

93718

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

93861

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

93862

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

93863

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

93864

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

93865

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

93866

IPISE Academic Presentation (DES) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

93551

IPISE International Communication (DES) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

93552

IPISE International Communication (DES) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

93553

IPISE International Communication (DES) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

93554

IPISE International Communication (DES) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

93555

IPISE Internship (DES) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

93556

IPISE Internship (DES) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

93557

IPISE Internship (DES) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

93558

IPISE Internship (DES) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

93731

IPISE Advanced Experiments and Exercises (DES) I

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

93732

IPISE Advanced Experiments and Exercises (DES) II

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

93733

IPISE Advanced Experiments and Exercises (DES) III

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

93734

IPISE Advanced Experiments and Exercises (DES) IV

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    #: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

 

 

93559Fundamentals for Energy Sciences (DES), 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

    (Not open in 2009)

E. Hotta, H. Yamasaki, T. Okamura, H. Akatsuka

 

This subject provides the fundamental knowledge, which is required of all the students in the Department of Energy Sciences, of Electromagnetics, Circuit theory, Transport theory of momentum and heat, Thermodynamics, Statistical mechanics, Quantum mechanics, and Special theory of relativity.

 

 1.      Basic laws of electromagnetics 1 (Electrostatics)

 2.      Basic laws of electromagnetics 2 (Magnetostatics)

 3.      Basic theory of electrical circuit

 4.      Fundamental equations for transport phenomena

 5.      Momentum transfer in laminar and turbulent flow

 6.      Heat conduction and heat transfer in fluid flow

 7.      Basic laws of thermodynamics and fundamentals of heat engine

 8.      Fundamentals of statistical mechanics

 9.      Maxwell - Boltzmann distribution

10.      Atomic physics based upon quantum mechanics - Schroedinger equation and wave mechanics

11.      Principle of quantum mechanics - harmonic oscillator by wave and matrix mechanics

12.      Principle of special theory of relativity 1 - Lorentz transformation

13.      Principle of special theory of relativity 2 - Special relativistic dynamics and electromagnetics

 

93560Fundamentals for Energy Conversion (DES), 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

Y. Okuno, K. Waki, Y. Hasegawa

 

The lecture provides fundamental knowledge on energy conversion. The fundamental concept of exergy and its conversion process are discussed. This lecture also covers current technologies for converting heat, light and chemical energy into electrical energy and state of the art developments on the energy system. The major topics are 1) Fundamental concept of exergy and its conversion process, 2) Fundamentals and developments in magneto-hydro-dynamic (MHD) electrical power generation, fuel cells, solar cells, capacitors, and distributed energy systems.

 

93561Fundamentals for Energy and Environment (DES), 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

T. Nagasaki, F. Xiao, Y. Matsumoto

 

This course provides fundamental knowledge on the energy and environment related issues. The major topics include the fundamentals of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics relating to energy and environment, global energy balance, environmental problems and their assessment for regional and global atmosphere, atmospheric diffusion and numerical modeling, emission control of environmental pollutant due to fossil fuels, energy utilization and the environmental loading, biological effects of radiation and underlying molecular mechanisms.

 

93562Fundamentals for Nuclear Energy Sources (DES), 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Odd Years

 (Not open in 2009)

T. Kohno, K. Horioka

 

The lecture provides fundamental knowledge on the nuclear energy systems. This includes nuclear physics, plasma physics, engineering aspects of nuclear power plant, and issues for fusion reactors. A prospect of future energy systems and related environmental issues are also discussed.

 

 

93021Fundamentals for Plasma Science, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, Even Years

A. Okino, E. Hotta, K. Horioka

 

This course offers knowledge on fundamentals for plasma science and technology. It includes plasma generation, governing equations of plasmas, magneto hydrodynamics, characteristics of plasma, plasma diagnostics and recent topics in plasma applications.

 

93029Numerical Simulation for Fluid Dynamics, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Odd Years

F. Xiao, T. Nagasaki, T. Aoki

 

This English course presents the fundamental knowledge and applications of computational fluid dynamics. The students are expected to be able to use numerical methods to solve some typical problems in fluid dynamics through class instructions, exercises and programming practices.

 

93047Advanced Course of Energy Science and Engineering, 2 Credits, Spring Semester, Even Years

Academic Advisors (Dept. of Energy Sciences)

 

The lecture aims to broaden the knowledge on energy science and engineering. The students are provided an overview on trends and state-of-the-art technology in the field of energy science.

 

 

 

4-7 Department of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering (CHEMENV)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

87010

Reaction System Modeling

2-0-0

T. Yamaguchi

Spring

 

 

87011

Theory of Process Equilibrium

2-0-0

K. Takeshita,

T. Watanabe

Spring

 

 

87015

Chemical Reaction Kinetics

2-0-0

T. Baba

Autumn

(Odd Years)

 

 

87019

Topics in Inorganic Advanced Materials

2-0-0

H. Naruke

Autumn

 

 

87043

Molecular  Transition  Metal Inorganic Chemistry

2-0-0

M. Akita

Autumn

 

 

98004

Material Cycle Analysis

2-0-0

N. Yoshida

Autumn

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

87705

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

87706

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

87707

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

87708

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

87851

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87852

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87853

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87854

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87855

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87856

IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87715

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

87716

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

87717

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

87718

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

87861

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) V

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87862

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) VI

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87863

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) VII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87864

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) VIII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87865

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) IX

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

87866

IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) X

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

87551

IPISE International Communication (CHEMENV) I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

87552

IPISE International Communication (CHEMENV) II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

87553

IPISE International Communication (CHEMENV) III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#1

#2

87554

IPISE International Communication (CHEMENV) IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#1

#2

87555

IPISE Internship (CHEMENV) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

87556

IPISE Internship (CHEMENV) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

87557

IPISE Internship (CHEMENV) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

87558

IPISE Internship (CHEMENV) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctoral course student in the International Graduate Program (C) (IGP-C).

3)    #1: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

4)    #2: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken in Master's course.

 

 

87010Reaction System Modeling, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

T. Yamaguchi

 

Fundamental physical chemistry, mass transfer, heat transfer, momentum transfer and chemical reaction engineering are reviewed. Mathematical models based on transport phenomena are also spoken.

 

87011Theory of Process Equilibrium, 2 Credits, Spring Semester

K. Takeshita, T. Watanabe

 

This lecture provides new concepts on the difficult subject of thermodynamics. It consists of 9 parts. In Parts 1 through 5, the thermodynamics of a substance, a process, and a system is discussed through the first and second lows of thermodynamics in an easy understandable manner. In Parts 6 and 7, the equations of thermodynamics of substances and chemical equilibrium are discussed. They can directly be used in applications. Parts 8 and 9 offer a graphic presentation of thermodynamics and challenge reaction synthesis and process systems as well.

 

87015Chemical Reaction Kinetics, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester, (Odd Years)

T. Baba

 

The purpose of this lecture is to understand the effectiveness and limits of the theory of chemical kinetics. The contents are as follows;

 1)      The Nature of Kinetics

 2)      Principle of Rate Measurements

 3)      Theory of Complex Reactions: Reaction Path

 4)      Theory of Elementary Reactions

 5)      Transition State Theory

 6)      Surface Reaction

 

87019Topics in Inorganic Advanced Materials, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

H. Naruke

 

This lecture aims to help understanding fundamentals and practical applications of inorganic materials, enabling to bridge materials chemistry and commercial products. The materials include substances with various electronic and optical functions, such as diodes, transistors, ionic conductors, photo- and electroluminescent materials, etc.

1)       Introduction

2)       P-N Junction and Diodes

3)       Bipolar and Field Effect Transistors

4)       Application of Diodes and Transistors (Logical Circuits and Memories)

5)       Optical Memories

6)       Materials for Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Solar Cells

7)       Luminescent Materials

 

87043Molecular Transition Metal Inorganic Chemistry, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

M. Akita, M. Yoshizawa

 

The subjects discussed in this lecture include synthesis, structure, reactivity and chemical properties of molecular transition metal inorganic complexes, which are essential for understanding the principles of chemical transformations and material science based on such compounds. Supramolecular systems based on inorganic and organic frameworks will be also discussed.

 

98004Material Cycle Analysis, 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

N. Yoshida

 

Biogeochemical analysis helps comprehensive understanding of the cycles of environmental materials. Global environmental changes and variations of the atmosphere, the oceans, and the terrestrial biosphere are quantitatively analyzed through chemical and isotopic composition information. The past and present environmental material cycles are described.

 (1)    Introduction

 (2)    The Earth environmental system

 (3)    Fundamentals of material cycle

 (4)    Isotope geochemistry

 (5)    Cycles and their interactions

 (6)    Past, present, and the future environment

 

87705-87708, 87851-87856IPISE Seminar (CHEMENV) IX, 2 Credits (for each)

I, III, V, VII, IX : Autumn Semester; II, IV, VI, VIII, X : Spring Semester

Supervisor

 

This seminar is given at laboratory of student乫s academic advisor, and conducted through reading and introducing original papers, reading of selected books, practicing presentation/discussion on scientific symposium.

 

87715-87718, 87861-87866IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) I-X, 1 Credit (for each)

I, III, V, VII, IX : Autumn Semester; II, IV, VI, VIII, X : Spring Semester

Supervisor

 

An opportunity for student to give her/his presentation on their progress of research activities in front of her/his supervisor. This includes presentation in domestic and/or international meetings, congresses, symposiums, and/or seminars on her/his research field. Exceptionally in IPISE Academic Presentation (CHEMENV) I, student should give poster presentation (in English) to selected department members in collaboration with Advanced Lecture on Environmental Chemistry and Engineering (a subject for Japanese student). Details to be announced by her/his supervisor or chairs of Advanced Lecture on Environmental Chemistry and Engineering.

 

97551-97554IPISE International Communication (CHEMENV) I-IV

              *Refer to 5. Syllabus of the lectures common to all the department

 

96053Modern Japan

              *Refer to 5. Syllabus of the lectures common to all the department

 

94053Historical and contemporary issues in Japanese design

              *Refer to 5. Syllabus of the lectures common to all the department

 

94054Contrastive studies of Japanese language, culture and communication: theory and practice

              *Refer to 5. Syllabus of the lectures common to all the department

 

 

===== <Advanced Course of Information Technology and System Sciences> =====

 

4-8 Department of Electronics and Applied Physics (E&AP)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP (A)

IGP (C)

89115

Linear and Nonlinear Optics in Advanced Materials

2-0-0

Kotaro KAJIKAWA

Spring

(Odd Year)

 

 

89104

Optical Properties of Advanced Electronics Materials in Information Technology

2-0-0

Satoshi SUGAHARA

Hiro MUNEKATA

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and

Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

89705

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

89706

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

89707

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

89708

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

89851

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89852

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89853

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89854

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89855

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89856

IPISE Seminar (E&AP) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89725

IPISE Experiment (E&AP) I

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

89726

IPISE Experiment (E&AP) II

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

89727

IPISE Experiment (E&AP) III

0-0-1

Supervisor

Autumn

89728

IPISE Experiment (E&AP) IV

0-0-1

Supervisor

Spring

89715

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

89716

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

89717

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

89718

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

89861

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89862

IPISE Academic Presentation  (E&AP) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89863

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89864

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89865

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

89866

IPISE Academic Presentation (E&AP) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

89551

IPISE International Communication (E&AP) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

89552

IPISE International Communication (E&AP) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

89553

IPISE International Communication (E&AP) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

89554

IPISE International Communication (E&AP) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

89555

IPISE Internship (E&AP) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

89556

IPISE Internship (E&AP) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

89557

IPISE Internship (E&AP) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

89558

IPISE Internship (E&AP) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

 

 

89115Linear and Nonlinear Optics in Advanced Materials, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Odd Years: English/ Even Years: Japanese

K. Kajikawa

 

 1.      Understanding of optical constants of dielectrics, metals and semiconductors, based on the Maxwell equations.

 2.      Propagation of light in crystals, liquid crystals and nonlinear optical materials for understanding of functional optical materials.

 3.      Introduction to near field, nano- and surface plasmon optics.

 

89104Optical Properties of Advanced Electronics Materials in Information Technology, 2 credits, Spring Semesnter, Even Years: English/ Odd Years: Japanese

S. Sugahara and H. Munekata

 

Recently, new optical materials are developed for realizing new optical devices with new and high functionality. In this course, fundamental and principal knowledges of energy bands in solids, principal quantum phenomena, and optical properties in optical devices will be lectured. Application of these knowledges to recently developed new devices will also be reviewed.

 

 

4-9 Department of Mechano-Micro Engineering (MECMIC)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP(A)

IGP(C)

83027
Theory of Robotics

2-0-0

Toru OMATA

Autumn

 

 

83036
Advanced Mechanical Systems Design

2-0-0

Mikio HORIE Chiaki SATO

Autumn

(Odd year )

 

 

83015

Advanced Neural Network Systems

2-0-0

Yukio KOSUGI

Autumn

(Even year)

 

 

83035

Process Measurement and Control

2-0-0

Toshiharu KAGAWA ,

Kenji KAWASHIMA

Autumn
(Even year)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and

Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

83551

IPISE International Communication (MECMIC) I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

83552

IPISE International Communication (MECMIC) II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

83553

IPISE International Communication (MECMIC) III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

83554

IPISE International Communication (MECMIC) IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

83555

IPISEInternship (MECMIC) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

83556

IPISEInternship (MECMIC) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

83557

IPISEInternship (MECMIC) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

83558

IPISEInternship (MECMIC)IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

83705

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

83706

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

83707

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

 

83708

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

 

83715

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

*

 

83716

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

*

 

83717

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

*

 

83718

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

*

 

83851

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83852

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83853

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83854

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83855

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83856

IPISE Seminar (MECMIC)X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

仜丂Dr.

仜丂Dr.

83861

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)V

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

*

**

83862

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)VI

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

*

**

83863

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)VII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

*

**

83864

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)VIII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

*

**

83865

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)IX

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

*

**

83866

IPISE Academic Presentation (MECMIC)X

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

*

**

1)  : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)  Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)  #: Two of the four subjects, IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

4)  *: Two subjects among IPISE Academic Presentation I through X, must be taken.

5) **: One subject among IPISE Academic Presentation V through X, can be taken.

 

 

83027Theory of Robotics, 2 credits, Autumn Semester

T. Omata

 

[Aim]

This course provides basic knowledge on robotics and discusses its advanced topics.

 

[Schedule]

 1.      Introduction

 2.      Kinematics and statics of planar serial and parallel manipulators

 3.      Kinematics and statics of spatial serial and parallel manipulators

 4.      Dynamics of robots

 5.      Mechanisms of robots

 6.      Applications: medical robotics, welfare robotics, etc.

 

[How to Grade]

Midterm examination and final report

 

83036Advanced Mechanical Systems Design, 2 credits, Autumn Semester(Odd years only)

M. Horie, C. Sato

 

The mechanical systems composed of machine elements, for example, actuators, sensors, mechanisms, etc., are introduced and their design methods are discussed in the fields of kinematics of machinery and strength of materials.

 

83015Advanced Neural Network Systems, 2 credits, Autumn Semester(Even years only)

Y. Kosugi

 

To give a deeper understanding on artificial and biological neural network systems.

 

83035Process Measurement and Control, 2 credits, Autumn Semester(Even years only)

T. Kagawa, K. Kawashima

 

Sensors, control methods and instruments used in process control are introduced and their dynamics are discussed.

 

 

4-10 Department of Computational Intelligence and Systems Science (CISS)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP (A)

IGP (C)

94504

Special  Lecture  on  Computational Intelligence  and  Systems IV

1-0-0

Hideaki Ishii

Autumn

 

 

94505

Special  Lecture  on  Computational Intelligence  and  Systems V

1-0-0

Toshiaki Murofushi

Spring

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

94705

IPISE Seminar (CISS) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

94706

IPISE Seminar (CISS) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

94707

IPISE Seminar (CISS) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

94708

IPISE Seminar (CISS) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

94851

IPISE Seminar (CISS) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94852

IPISE Seminar (CISS) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94853

IPISE Seminar (CISS) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94854

IPISE Seminar (CISS) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94855

IPISE Seminar (CISS) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94856

IPISE Seminar (CISS) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94715

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

94716

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

94717

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

94718

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

94861

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) V

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94862

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) VI

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94863

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) VII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94864

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) VIII

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94865

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) IX

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr

94866

IPISE Academic Presentation (CISS) X

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr

94551

IPISE International Communication (CISS) I

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

94552

IPISE International Communication (CISS) II

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

94553

IPISE International Communication (CISS) III

1-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

#

94554

IPISE International Communication (CISS) IV

1-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

#

94555

IPISE Internship (CISS) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

94556

IPISE Internship (CISS) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

94557

IPISE Internship (CISS) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

94558

IPISE Internship (CISS) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

1)    : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)    Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)    #: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

 

 

94504Special Lecture on Computational Intelligence and Systems ,  1credit, Autumn Semester

Hideaki Ishii

Foreign professors in the field of computational intelligence will make intensive lectures in English.

 

94505Special Lecture on Computational Intelligence and Systems ,  1credit, Spring Semester

Toshiaki Murofushi

 

Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and stochastic algorithms become indispensable when the objective function of interest is intractable.  In this approach one designs an algorithm with a random source (also known as a Markov kernel) with an objective function, and runs the computation for a relatively long time.  The knowledge of the rate of convergence may provide information necessary to decide the running time; however, such analysis is difficult or even impossible in practice.  Recently, various techniques have emerged, that enable the use of such algorithms without any prior knowledge of convergence rates.

We begin our discussion with the review of Markov chains and random algorithms in a general setting, preparing the stage for the study of various implementations of stochastic algorithms.  The course will cover the following three topics:

 

1. Introduction to Markov chains, ergodicity, and MCMC.

2. Introduction to various stochastic algorithms: Genetic algorithms and Bayesian networks.

3. Limitation of stochastic algorithms: No Free Lunch Theorem.

 

If time permits, we may explore other interesting issues related to random algorithms such as stochastic EM algorithms.

The lecture is given by Prof. Motoya Machida (Tennessee Technological University).

 

 

4-11 Department of Information Processing (IP)

No.

Subject

Credit

Chair

Semester

Remarks

(See footnotes)

IGP (A)

IGP (C)

88003

Foundations of Perceptual Systems

2-0-0

K. Uchikawa,

H. Kaneko,

M. Kashino

Spring

(Odd Year)

 

 

88009

Mechanisms of Visual Perception

2-0-0

H. Kaneko,

S. Nishida,

K. Uchikawa,

I. Motoyoshi

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

88021

Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing

2-0-0

T. Kobayashi,

M. Yamaguchi,

N. Sugino

Spring

(Odd Year)

 

 

88022

Spoken Language Processing

2-0-0

T. Kobayashi

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

88023

Optical Imaging and Image Processing

2-0-0

M. Yamaguchi

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

88024

Statistical Models of Brain and Parallel Computation

2-0-0

I. Kumazawa,

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

88102

Medical Image Informatics

2-0-0

T. Obi

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

88106

Bio-robotics

2-0-0

X-L Zhang

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

88107

Fundamentals on VLSI Systems

2-0-0

N. Sugino,

H. Maejima

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

88108

Advanced VLSI Systems

2-0-0

H. Maejima,

N. Sugino,

K. Uchiyama

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

88109

Intelligent Information Systems

2-0-0

Y. Hatori, R. Orihara,

T. Ida

Autumn

(Even Year)

 

 

88110

Ultrasonic Electronics

2-0-0

K. Nakamura

Spring

(Even Year)

 

 

88111

Micro-Acoustic Systems

2-0-0

M. Kuribayashi Kurosawa,

K. Nakamura

Autumn

(Odd Year)

 

 

96053

Modern Japan

1-0-0

To be announced

Spring

 

94053

Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design

1-0-0

Miki Saijo

Spring

 

 

94054

Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and

Communication: Theory and Practice

1-0-0

Kayoko Nohara

Spring

 

 

88705

IPISE Seminar (IP) I

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

88706

IPISE Seminar (IP) II

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

88707

IPISE Seminar (IP) III

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

88708

IPISE Seminar (IP) IV

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

88851

IPISE Seminar (IP) V

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88852

IPISE Seminar (IP) VI

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88853

IPISE Seminar (IP) VII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88854

IPISE Seminar (IP) VIII

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88855

IPISE Seminar (IP) IX

2-0-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88856

IPISE Seminar (IP) X

2-0-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88725

IP Special Experiment (IP) I

0-0-2

Supervisor

Autumn

88726

IP Special Experiment (IP) II

0-0-2

Supervisor

Spring

88715

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

88716

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

88717

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

88718

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

88861

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) V

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88862

IPISE Academic Presentation  (IP) VI

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88863

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) VII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88864

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) VIII

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88865

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) IX

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

Dr.

88866

IPISE Academic Presentation (IP) X

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

Dr.

88551

IPISE International Communication (IP) I

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

88552

IPISE International Communication (IP) II

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

88553

IPISE International Communication (IP) III

0-1-0

Supervisor

Autumn

#

 

88554

IPISE International Communication (IP) IV

0-1-0

Supervisor

Spring

#

 

88555

IPISE Internship (IP) IA

0-0-1

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

88556

IPISE Internship (IP) IB

0-0-1

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

88557

IPISE Internship (IP) IIA

0-0-2

Department Chair

Autumn

 

 

88558

IPISE Internship (IP) IIB

0-0-2

Department Chair

Spring

 

 

1)  : Compulsory.   None: Optional.

2)  Dr: For Doctor乫s course student.

3)  #: Two of the four subjects, i.e. IPISE International Communication I through IV, must be taken.

 

 

88003Foundations of Perceptual Systems, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Odd years

K. Uchikawa, H. Kaneko, M. Kashino

 

The aim of this lecture is to understand the foundations of human visual and auditory systems. We will describe the phenomenal, structural and computational aspects of the information processing of the perceptual systems, showing many experimental data.

 

88009Mechanisms of visual perception, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even yearas

H. Kaneko, S. Nishida, K. Uchikawa, I. Motoyoshi

 

This lecture aims to understand the functions and mechanisms of human visual system for colorperception, space perception, motion perception, attention, pattern perception, integration of sensory information, and so on. Phenomenal, structural and computational aspects of the information processing of the visual systems will be explained with latest experimental data.

 

88021Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Odd years

T. Kobayashi, M. Yamaguchi, N. Sugino

 

Fundamentals of discrete-time signal processing and digital signal processing are discussed. This lecture focuses on discrete-time signals and systems, sampling theorem, discrete-time Fourier transform, fast Fourier transform algorithms, digital filters, two-dimensional Fourier transform, and multi-dimensional processing.

 

88022Spoken Language Processing, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even years

T. Kobayashi

 

Fundamental theory and applications of spoken language processing are described. This lecture focuses on speech analysis and synthesis, speech recognition, speech coding, speech enhancement, natural language processing, and multimodal interface for computer interaction.

 

88023Optical Imaging and Image Processing, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even years

M. Yamaguchi

 

This lecture focuses on the fundamentals of digital image processing techniques based on the principles of interference and diffraction of light wave, two-dimensional Fourier transform, and image formation. The applications of optical imaging and digital image processing techniques are also introduced, such as color image processing, multispectral imagery, 3D display, and medical imaging.

 

88024Statistical Models of Brain and Parallel Computation, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd years

I. Kumazawa,

 

This lecture introduces statistical methods to analyze highly parallel computation systems such as neural networks by using ideas developed in statistical physics.

 1.      Theoretical backgrounds of statistical physics and particle systems are described.

 2.      The human brain system and neural networks are overviewed.

 3.      The analogy between the system of particles and the system of computation units is shown.

 4.      The statistical methods to analyze parallel computation systems are derived.

 5.      Programming is practiced and the analytical results are compared with the experimental results.

 

88102Medical Image Informatics, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd years

T. Obi

 

This course will feature an image and information aspects of a medical engineering, such as a mechanism of X-ray CT, SPECT and PET, image reconstruction methods etc. In addition, a diagnostic technique will be will be presented in the lecture.

 

88106Bio-robotics, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Even years

X-L Zhang

 

The main aim of this lecture is to learn differences in the signal processing and motion control principles between organisms and modern engineering. Additionally, we will study how to find useful hints from anatomic and physiology knowledge that can be applied to modern engineering. For this purpose, the lecture introduces a method to structure an electrical equivalent circuit of a neuron, and a learning system model faithful to the neural network of the brainstem and cerebellum. Finally, we will explain how to make an ocularmotor system model (based on anatomic structure and physiological function) and its application to robot eye control.

 

88107Fundamentals on VLSI Systems, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Even years

N. Sugino, H. Maejima

 

The course will provide the students with an understanding basic knowledge for analysis and design of VLSI systems. Key topics are fundamentals on logic and sequential circuits, functional and arithmetic units, registers and memories, and etc.. By use of above components, basics of processor architectures are also discussed.

 

88108Advanced VLSI Systems, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd years

H. Maejima, N. Sugino, K. Uchiyama

 

VLSI systems can execute various information processing functions at high-speed and with efficiency, and then playing a significant role in achieving advanced information processing systems. Microprocessors, kernels of VLSI systems, and software technologies, like OS and compilers, are lectured. Furthermore, design examples at product levels are also introduced.

 

88109Intelligent Information Systems, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Even years

Y. Hatori, R. Orihara, T. Ida

 

As advanced computerized society becomes reality, a demand for hyper-functional, hyper-efficient intelligent information systems is skyrocketed in every corners of the society and therefore development of such systems is a crucial technological challenge. In particular, R&D and technological innovation for intelligent processing, such as recognition and understanding of media information that is represented by a picture and a sound, and their hyper-functional implementation are rapidly advancing and their importance grown exponentially. This lecture will discuss the newest technologies and R&D trends of the intelligent information systems, with its focus on the media information processing.

 

88110Ultrasonic Electronics, 2 credits, Spring Semester, Even years

K. Nakamura

 

This lecture is an introduction to ultrasonic engineering including both instrumental and high power applications. The basic theory on acoustic wave propagation and vibration of elastic body is provided. The concept of electrical equivalent circuit for piezoelectric transducers is introduced and its usage for analyzing and designing ultrasonic vibration system is discussed. The elementary description on acoustic functional devices such as ultrasonic actuators/motors, vibratory gyroscope and piezoelectric transformer is also given.

 

88111Micro-Acoustic System, 2 credits, Autumn Semester, Odd years

M. Kuribayashi Kurosawa, K. Nakamura

 

Based on the application of elastic wave and acoustic wave engineering, micro electro mechanical systems (MEMS) are lectured from the principle to modeling. MEMS is getting more and more important technology field in these days. The principle, analysis method and modeling of electro-acoustic transducers which are very important in this field, are lectured. Opto-acoustical sensing system is lectured also.

 

5. Syllabus of the subjects common to all Departments

 

96053Modern Japan, 1 Credit, Spring Semester

Chair(s) to be announced

 

Japan is regarded as one of the developed countries, however, there are many characteristic nature different from those of Western countries. Lectures are offered by selected foreign authorities on how they view contemporary Japan.

 

 

94053Historical and Contemporary Issues in Japanese Design: 1 Credit, Spring Semester

Miki Saijo

 

This course considers contemporary issues in Japanese culture and society from the view point of 乪design乫. This will be done through the historical consideration on principle in Japanese design and case studies in advertisements, arts, communications and human relations. This course may include students乫 work with visitors.

 

 

94054Contrastive Studies of Japanese Language, Culture and Communication: Theory and Practice, Spring Semester, 1 Credit

Kayoko Nohara

 

This course considers Japanese language, culture and its various modes of communication from a contrastive point of view: compared to other languages, customs or viewpoints, what features can be detected in the so-called 乬Japanese乭 ones, and also what common aspects are to be found in our behaviours beyond national borders? Not only lectures on theories in linguistics and communication studies but also plenty of discussions with visitors and practical experiments in communication tasks will be provided during the class. Active participation is expected from attendants.

 

 

97551-97554IPISE International Communication (Department code) I-IV, 1 Credit for each Semester,

(I, III: Autumn Semester; II, IV: Spring Semester)

Supervisor

 

A seminar for students from different countries of IPISE to exchange information on background and objective their research.

*Also refer to 4. Curriculum and Syllabus for each Department if there is additional indication.

 

 

87715-87718, 87861-87866IPISE Academic Presentation (Department code) I-X, 1 Credit for each Semester

(I, III, V, VII, IX : Autumn Semester; II, IV, VI, VIII, X : Spring Semester)

Supervisor

 

An opportunity for student to give her/his presentation on their progress of research activities in front of her/his supervisor.

*Also refer to 4. Curriculum and Syllabus for each Department if there is additional indication.

 

 

87705-87708, 87851-87856IPISE Seminar (Department code) IX, 2 Credits for each Semester

(I, III, V, VII, IX : Autumn Semester; II, IV, VI, VIII, X : Spring Semester)

Supervisor

 

Group seminar based on her/his research progress lead by supervisor(s).

*Also refer to 4. Curriculum and Syllabus for each Department if there is additional indication.

 

 

97555-97558IPISE Internship (Department code) IA, IB, IIA, IIB

IA: 1 Credit, Spring Semester

IB: 1 Credit, Autumn Semester

IIA: 2 Credits, Spring Semester

IIB: 2 Credits, Autumn Semester

Department Chair

 

Internship at national research laboratories and domestic private industries for exchange.