International Graduate ProgramiIGP-Cj

Ÿ  Department of Chemistry

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Metallurgy and Ceramics Science

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.20 for details

Ÿ@Department of Organic and Polymeric Materials@

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.20 for details, however, it is not necessary to register off_Campus Project.

Ÿ@Department of Chemical Engineering

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.20 for details, however, it is not necessary to register off_Campus Project.

Ÿ  Department of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Mechanical and Control Engineering

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

›Register courses from the table on P.237.

Ÿ  Department of Physical Electronics

@›Register courses from the table on P.237.

Ÿ  Department of Communications and Integrated Systems

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Civil Engineering

›Register courses from the table on P.261.

Ÿ  Department of Architecture and Building Engineering

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.93 for details

Ÿ  Department of International Development Engineering

›Register courses from the table on P.239.

Ÿ@Department of Innovative and Engineered Materials

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.124 for details

Ÿ  Department of Electronic Chemistry

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.126 for details

Ÿ  Department of Materials Science and Engineering

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.135 for details

Ÿ  Department of Environmental Science and Technology

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.139for details

Ÿ  Department of Built Environment

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.147 for details

Ÿ  Department of Energy Sciences

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.154 for details

Ÿ  Department of Environmental Chemistry and Engineering

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.158 for details

Ÿ  Department of Electronics and Applied Physics

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.161 for details

Ÿ  Department of Mechano-Micro Engineering@

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.163@for details

Ÿ  Department of Computational Intelligence and Systems Science

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.166 for details

Ÿ Department of Information Processing

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.168@for details

Ÿ  Department of Mathematical and Computing Sciences

›Refer to gRequirements of Doctoral Programh on P.‚Q.

Ÿ  Department of Computer Science

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.177 for details

Ÿ Department of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics

›Register courses from the table on P.253

Ÿ  Department of Human System Science

›Register courses from the table on P.258

Ÿ  Department of Value and Decision Science

›Same as IGP(A).Refer to P.184 for details, however, it is not necessary to register off_Campus Project.

Ÿ  Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

›Refer to General rule on P.2.

Ÿ  Department of Social Engineering

›Refer to General rule on P.2.

 

 

	Electrical and Electronic Engineering Physical Electronics
No.	Course Title	Category	cresit	Semester	note
50101	Advanced Electromagnetic Waves	B	2.0	Spring	@
50102	Wireless Communication Engineering I	B	2.0	Spring	@
50133	Wireless Communication Engineering II	B	2.0	Autumn	@
50105	Guided Wave Circuit Theory	B	2.0	Spring	@
48724	Electric@Power@and@Motor Drive System Analysis	A	2.0	Autumn	@
50126	Advanced Electronic Circuits	B	2.0	Spring	@
50146	Introduction to Photovoltaics	A	2.0	Autumn	@
50120	Advanced Electron Devices	B	2.0	Autumn	@
50135	Mixed Signal Systems and Integrated Circuits	B	2.0	Autumn	@
50113	Electronic Materials A	B	2.0	Autumn	@
50114	Electronic Materials B	B	2.0	Autumn	@
50116	Electronic Materials D	B	2.0	Spring	@
50118	Physics and Engineering of CMOS Devices	B	2.0	Spring	@
56007	Advanced Signal Processing	B	2.0	Spring	@
70020	Rural Telecommunications	I	2.0	Autumn	@
@	Special Experiments I - II on Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Required	@	@	@
@	Seminar I - X on Electrical and Electronic Engineering	Required	@	@	@
@	Special Experiments I- II on Physical Electronics	Required	@	@	@
@	Seminar I - X on Physical Electronics	Required	@	@	@
B:BasicCA:AppliedCI:Interdisplinary

 

The department of electrical and electronic engineering and the departmentof the physical electronics adopt the following rules additionally for the
master'scourse study.

(1) The graduate course lectures given in Japanese can be counted for 16 ormore credits from the subjects of the Department student belongs as well as those given inEngligh.
(2) The credits for the seminars and the special experiments can NOT be counted for 16 or more credits from the subjects of the Department student belongs

Department of International Development Engineering [JDS Program (master) and International Graduate Program (Master/Doctor)]

1. Program Outline

The goal of the education in the department is to produce the engineers who can take the leadership in the sustainable development of the global society by utilizing the science and technology.  The areas of their contributions include the industry, public works, information and communication technologies, and environment.  Toward this goal, several unique components are integrated into the course: first, skills on project formulation and management are emphasized.  In addition to the case method, the ongoing international development projects are used as the course materials for the analyses of the problems and their solutions.  The skills provide the vision of the high level gproblem solutionh to the engineering students.  Second, advanced knowledge in engineering fields is provided with the focus on the sustainable development.  Third, internship and field work are provided as an elective course.  Fourth, thesis writing provides an opportunity for the training to build the capacity as the engineer.  The searching for solution for a specific development problem is emphasized in addition to technology itself.  Therefore, a co-advisor from different engineering fields may be appointed on request.

The weights of the curricula in international development and the engineering are about 3:7.

 

2. Faculty

Professors:

OTSUKI, Nobuaki, D. Eng.                 Construction Materials

HINODE, Hirofumi, D. Eng.              Inorganic Materials and Properties, Catalyst and Chemical, Process, Chemical Engineering in General

TAKADA Jun-ichi, D. Eng.                 Wireless Communications, ICT and Development

MOCHIMARU, Yoshihiro, D. Eng.     Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Engineering, Chemical Engineering

HIROSE, Sachio, D. Eng.                   International Student Education, Biochemical Engineering, Diagnostic Reagents, Polymer Engineering

YAMAGUCHI Shinobu, Ph. D.           Education and IT, International Development and Cooperation, Sustainable Development of World Cultural Heritage

Associate Professors:

ABE Naoya, Ph. D.                              Environmental Economics

HANAOKA Shinya, D. Info. Sci.         Transportation Engineering, Project Management

KANDA, Manabu, D. Eng.                  Environmental Hydrology

YAMASHITA, Yukihiko, D. Eng.         Computer Science, Intelligent Informatics

EGASHIRA, Ryuichi, D. Eng.            Separation Engineering, Separation Process, Separation Operation

TAKAHASHI, Kunio, D. Eng.            Certification System of Engineers, Sustainable Processes in Joining, Welding, Tiribology, Surface Science and Technology

PIPATPONGSA Thirapong, D. Eng.    Geotechnical Engineering, Continuum Mechanics

 

3. Guide to Study

To acquire the degrees, students in the Department of International Development Engineering must satisfy several requirements as follows.

[Masterfs degree]

The student is required to study for two years and to get 30 credits to complete the Master course.  One 2-credit course consists of fifteen 90-minutes lectures including examination.  In addition, the student should submit the master thesis and pass the final examination.  Among the 30 credits, 8 compulsory credits are obtained through the seminars and the laboratory activities, which are supervised by the advisor.  At least 16 credits including above 8 credits should be the courses provided in the Department.  Among the rest 14 credits, 4 credits should be the courses provided in other departments.  In addition to 30 credits, the student can take the Minor certificate by getting 8 credits provided in a single department.

 

[Doctoral degree]

The student is required to study typically for three years and to take the seminar credit in each semester.  In addition, the candidate must complete and submit a thesis for the degree, and pass the final examination and evaluation of his/her thesis.

 

4. Tables of Course Subjects

All courses except for those with * are elective.  There are some courses which are offered every other year.  Supervisors advise students for their course works, considering the background of individual students.  

Course Title	Lecturers	Credits
Category I : Specialized Courses in International Development (6 credits minimum)
*International Development Projects - Case Method	Yamaguchi/Takada	2
Sustainable Development and Integrated Management Approach	Yamaguchi/Takada	2
Environmental Engineering in International Development	Hinode/Sasaki/Abe	2
Principles of International Co-existence	Hirose	2
Project Evaluation for Sustainable Infrastructure	Hanaoka	2
Introduction to Economics for Engineers	Abe	2
Field Work in International Development Engineering A	Department Chair	1
Field Work in International Development Engineering B	Department Chair	1
Topics on International Development (United Nations University Joint Graduate Course)	Yamaguchi/Takada	2
Category II : Specialized Courses in Engineering
Mathematical Science in Development Engineering	Yamashita	2
Advanced Geotechnical Engineering	Pipatpongsa	2
Regional Atmospheric Environment	Kanda	2
Durability and Maintenance of Construction Materials	Otsuki	2
Advanced Concrete Technology	Otsuki	2
Rural Telecommunications	Takada	2
Basic Theories for Information Processing	Yamashita	2
New Trends in Numerical Analysis	Mochimaru	2
Welding and Joining Technology	Takahashi	2
Perspective Understanding of Various Kinds of Material	Takahashi	2
Chemical Process System for Development	Egashira	2
Category III : Communication Skills
International Engineering Communication A	Hirose	2
International Engineering Communication B	Hirose	2
Category IV : Seminar and Laboratory
*Advanced International Development Laboratory I	Supervisor	1 (M1)
*Advanced International Development Laboratory II	Supervisor	1 (M1)
*Advanced International Development Laboratory III	Supervisor	1 (M2)
*Advanced International Development Laboratory IV	Supervisor	1 (M2)
*Advanced International Development Seminar I	Supervisor	1 (M1)
*Advanced International Development Seminar II	Supervisor	1 (M1)
*Advanced International Development Seminar III	Supervisor	1 (M2)
*Advanced International Development Seminar IV	Supervisor	1 (M2)
*Advanced International Development Seminar V	Supervisor	2 (D1)
*Advanced International Development Seminar VI	Supervisor	2 (D1)
*Advanced International Development Seminar VII	Supervisor	2 (D2)
*Advanced International Development Seminar VII	Supervisor	2 (D2)
*Advanced International Development Seminar IX	Supervisor	2 (D3)
*Advanced International Development Seminar X	Supervisor	2 (D3)

*: Compulsory

5. Course Description

70004

International Development Projects - Case Method

Autumn Semester (0-2-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada and Prof. Shinobu Yamaguchi

[Aims]

This course aims at introducing practical approaches to development projects. Traditional teaching in the classroom based on lectures and exams, often do not address the need for practical, problem-solving skills. The important and crucial ability for effective project management is the ability to think, analyze, discuss, and develop solutions to problems as professionals may encounter in the field. The case method is an effective approach to strengthening these skills.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to the course

2.    Lecture/Discussion: Development & Human Development Indicator

3.    Case Method 1: gPolio Immunization Policy in Lang-Tang Provinceh

4.    Lecture/Discussion: Rural Development and Participation Approach

5.    Case Method 2: gInternational Collaboration in Developing Countriesh

6.    Lecture/Discussion: Rural Development Participation

7.    Paper Writing

8.    Case Method 3: gRun before You Get Shot down?h

9.    Lecture/Discussion: Risk Management of Technological Change

10.    Case Method 4: gAcademic Cooperation Program with Thailandh

11.    Lecture/Discussion: Community Development

12.    Case Method 5: gWhat did I do wrong?h

13.    Group Presentation/Paper Writing

 

70019

Sustainable Development and Integrated Management Approach

Spring Semester (1-1-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada, and Prof. Shinobu Yamaguchi

[Aims]

This course aims at introducing various approaches to sustainable development. The first half of the course looks at major theories of international development and how they are applied in practical situations. The latter part will take a close look at on-going development projects in selected countries with implication of role of engineering (and engineers). The students are expected to participate in discussion and analyze the project from engineering point of view within the context of gSustainable Developmenth Then the course will be followed by the field trip to the development project site, possibly for conducting feasibility studies. The students are responsible to prepare, to contribute, and to express own opinions and ideas. This means, the studentsf participation in classroom makes a difference.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to the course

2.    Lecture/Discussion: Development vs. Sustainable Development

3.    Lecture/Discussion: Agenda 21, Capacity 21

4.    Lecture/Discussion: Feasibility Study as a Tool of Sustainable development

5.    Group Presentation: Sustainable Development

6.    Group Presentation: Sustainable Development

7.    Introduction to development project (1):

gUN Human Security Funds (UNHSF) project gRehabilitation of Boarding Schools and Provision of Refresher Training Course for Headmasters and Teachers in the Dzud affected Gobi Desert Provinces in Mongoliah

8.    In-class Group Exercises

9.    Introduction to development project (2):

gApplication of technology to development of the World Heritage site in Lao PDRh

10.    In-class Group Exercises

11.    Group Presentation: Mongolian Team

12.    Group Presentation: Lao PDR Team

 

70002

Environmental Engineering in International Development

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Hirofumi Hinode, Prof. Masakazu Sasaki and Assoc. Prof. Naoya Abe

[Aims]

This lecture outlines international environmental problems from the engineering side.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Population Growth

3.    Air Pollution

1)   Aid Rain

2)   Ozone Depletion

3)   Global Warming

4.    Marine Pest

5.    Deforestation and Desertification

6.    Energy Problem

1)   Fossil Fuel Energy and New Energy

2)   Energy Saving

7.    Waste Management

1)   Recycling

2)   Eco-business

 

70005

Principles of International Co-existence

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Sachio Hirose

[Aims]

Engineers sometimes encounter difficult ethical problems In order to co-exist with others, we should know about ourselves as well as others.  In this lecture, we look into the relationship between others and us in the different levels of individual, races, corporations and nations.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Relationship between Korea and Japan

3.    Relationship between China and Japan

4.    Humanitarian mind

5.    Religion in the U.S.

6.    Religion in the Mideast

7.    International enterprise

8.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (1)

9.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (2)

10.    Examples of establishing corporation in foreign countries (3)

11.    Collaboration at the international field

12.    Discussion

13.    Summary

 

 

70029

Introduction to Economics for Engineers

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Naoya Abe

[Aims]

This course mainly aims to provide basic concepts and theories of microeconomics to those engineering graduate students who did not study economics in the past for their easy (but not complete) access to current economic topics and fields of applied economics such as environmental economics and development economics.

[Schedule]

1.  Consumer: choice and demand (1)

2.  Consumer: choice and demand (2)

3.  Consumer: choice and demand (3)

4.  Consumer: choice and demand (4)

5.  Firm: production and supply (1)

6.  Firm: production and supply (2)

7.  Firm: production and supply (3)

8.  Firm: production and supply (4)

9.  Market mechanism (1)

10.  Market mechanism (2)

11.  Market failure

12.  Externalities and incentives

13.  Measurement of national economic activities (1)

14.  Measurement of national economic activities (2)

 

70030

Project Evaluation for Sustainable Infrastructure

Spring Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Shinya Hanaoka

[Background]

This course aims to provide the methods necessary to undertake project evaluation and cost benefit analysis for sustainable infrastructure. The methods comprise of microeconomics background, cost benefit analysis, valuing market and non-market goods, and other technical issues. Case studies of various infrastructures are also provided.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction to Project Evaluation

2.    Basics of Microeconomic Theory

3.  Foundations of Cost Benefit Analysis

4.    Valuing Benefits and Costs in Primary Markets

5.    Valuing Benefits and Costs in Secondary Markets

6.    Discounting Benefit and Costs

7.    Existence Value

8.    Valuing Market Goods

9.    Valuing Non-Market Goods: Revealed Preference

10.    Valuing Non-Market Goods: Stated Preference

11.    Related Methods and Accuracy

12.    Case Studies: Transport Infrastructures

13.    Case Studies: Other Infrastructures

 

International Development Engineering Field Work A and B

A : Spring Semester (0-0-1) / B : Autumn Semester (0-0-1)

Chair, Department of International Development Engineering

[Aims]

Students shall plan and practice the activities related to the international development engineering. Through the experience of these activities, the students can learn the connection between the course works and the real development.

[Outline]

1.    Approval of the working plan by supervisor and department head

2.    Activities (more than one week)

3.    Submission of the report to supervisor and department head

4.    Oral presentation of the report

(Examples of activities)

œ     Internship or training in foreign or domestic companies.

œ     Internship or working experience in the organizations related to the international development.

œ     Field study related to the lectures given in the department.

œ     Review and survey of state-of-art technologies by participating to an international conference. Visit of other research institution to give presentation or to discuss on research topic, by utilizing this occasion.

 

Topics on International Development (United Nations University Joint Graduate Course)

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Shinobu Yamaguchi, Prof. Jun-ichi Takada and lecturers from UNU/other universities

[Aims]

United Nations University Joint Graduate Courses Program is offered in a close collaboration with twelve participating universities.  This program is designed to train graduate students to deepen their understanding on the global issues the United Nations are working on, and at the same time expose them to a global academic community through the interaction with top class lecturers.

[Outline]

The course contents change every year according to the specific focus of the course.  Not only academic scholars but also professional practitioners are invited as lecturers from various institutions in the field of international development.  Students will have opportunities to learn particular issues with students who study at difference universities and have similar interests.

Participants who successfully complete one of the courses will receive a UNU Certificate of Completion, as well as the credits in Tokyo Tech.  Requirements include a term paper (50%), active participation in class discussions and regular class attendance (30%) and class presentation (20%).

 

70004

Mathematical Science in Development Engineering

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukihiko Yamashita

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to provide basic mathematics for understanding control theory in mechanical production and various phenomena in the international development engineering. The linear algebra, functional analysis, and the optimization theory, which are very important bases of mathematics, are explained.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Linear algebra

3.    Hilbert space

4.    Least square estimation

5.    Dual space

6.    Linear operator

7.    Adjoint operator

8.    Optimization of functional

 

70009

Regional Atmospheric Environment

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Even Year)

Assoc. Prof. Manabu Kanda

[Aims and Scopes]

The purpose of this lecture is twofold. One is to understand the fundamental knowledge and theoretical concepts of Boundary-Layer Meteorology (BLM). The other is to review the recent applications of BLM to physical urban planning and civil engineering.

[Outline]

1.    Basic theory of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.1  Definition of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.2  Diurnal Change of Atmospheric Boundary Layer

1.3  Constant Flux Layer

1.4  Turbulent Transfer Process

1.5  Radiative Transfer

1.6  Energy Balance of Ground Surface

2.    Application to Physical Urban Planning

2.1  Mesoscale Circulation

2.2  Heat Island Phenomena

2.3  Micrometeorology of Forest Canopy

2.4  Micrometeorology of Urban Canopy

2.5  Energy Balance of Human-body

2.6  Numerical Prediction of Urban Climate

 

70008

Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Year)

Assoc. Prof. Thirapong Pipatpongsa

[Aims and scope]

The course aims to provide the theoretical framework and backgrounds of advanced geomechanics consisting of basic theories of stress-strain-strength relations of geomaterial, formulation of the rate constitutive models, numerical analyses and computational techniques. Basic to advanced Engineering examples will be introduced throughout the study to create logics of application in International Development Engineering practice.

[Outline]

1.    Mathematical foundation

2.    Elasticity and Plasticity

3.    Yield and hardening functions

4.    Failure criteria

5.    Strength anisotropy

6.    Constitutive laws

7.    Stiffness moduli

8.    Parameter determinations

9.    Numerical analyses

10.    Application in engineering practice

[Evaluation]

Apart from mid-term and final examinations, students are evaluated regularly through a series of homework assignments which expected students to show their abilities to interpret mathematical notations appeared in the theory into numerical procedures and application.

[Text] Teaching materials are distributed.

[Prerequisites] None

 

70024

Durability and maintenance of Construction Materials

Spring Semester (2-0-0) (Even Years)

Prof. Nobuaki Otsuki

[Aim]

Lectures on durability and maintenance of construction materials including concrete and steel, especially related to developing countries.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction and fundamental theories

2.    Corrosion of steel- Introduction

3.    Corrosion mechanism (1)

4.    Corrosion mechanism (2)

5.    Prevention methods

6.    Durability of concrete materials and structures

7.    Deterioration mechanisms (Alkali aggregate reaction, carbonation)

8.    Deterioration mechanism (Chloride attack, chemical attack)

9.    Prevention methods

10.    Reinforced plastics durability

11.    Maintenance strategy

12.    Life Cycle cost

13.    Life cycle story of structures in marine environment

14.    Environmental effects

[Evaluation] By examination

[Text] Handouts will be provided by the lecturer.

[Prerequisites] Fundamental knowledge of undergraduate course

 

70020

Rural Telecommunications

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Prof. Jun-ichi Takada

[Aims]

Telecommunications enable the communications instantly between any points in the world. Moreover, it has become common understanding that the telecommunication infrastructure is indispensable for the development of the industry and economy. However, the reality is very severe in the developing world, especially in rural and remote areas. Imbalance of the distribution of telecommunications in the world has been intolerable for the long time. This lecture overviews the historical aspects and the enabling technologies of rural telecommunications, both in the social and the technical aspects.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction: Role of telecommunications in the developing areas

2.    Historical overview of the rural telecommunications - gMissing Linkh in 1984

3.    Current status of the rural telecommunications - 20 years after gMissing Linkh

4.    Access infrastructure (1) - Use of amateur radio technology

5.    Access infrastructure (2) - Cellular and personal communication systems

6.    Access infrastructure (3) - Satellite communications

7.    Access infrastructure (4) - TCP/IP based wireless network

8.    Access infrastructure (5) - IEEE 802.11/16/20

9.    Access infrastructure (6) - IEEE 802.22: Cognitive radio

10.    Access infrastructure (7) - Power line communications

11.    Information technology (1) - User terminals

12.    Information technology (2) - Open source for rural telecommunications

13.    Case study taken from ITU-D FG7 database

14.    Case presentations by students

 

70011

Basic Theories for Information Processing

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Yukihiko Yamashita

[Aims]

The objective of this course is to provide basic techniques of statistical processing and optimization for international development engineering. In order to understand those techniques basic mathematics for them is also provided.

[Outline]

1.    Introduction

2.    Eigenvalue decomposition and singular value decomposition

3.    Generalized inverses of matrix

4.    Maximum gradient method

5.    Conjugate gradient method

6.    Newton method

7.    Quasi-Newton method

8.    Lagrangefs method

9.    Penalty method

10.    Maximum likelihood estimator

11.    Bayesian estimator

12.    Cramer-Rao lower bound

 

70033

New Trends in Numerical Analysis

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Prof. Yoshihiro Mochimaru

[Aims]

Inclusive targets are: treatment of partial differential equations, multiplicity of solutions, stability, and spectral finite difference analysis.

[Outline]

1.    Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

2.    Possibility of Existence of Solutions

3.    Multiplicity of Solutions

4.    Discretization

5.    Stability with Respect to Time

6.    Spectral Decomposition

7.    Conformal Mapping

8.    Spectral Finite Difference Analysis

 

70031

Welding and Joining Technology

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Kunio Takahashi

[Aims]

Welding and joining processes are the key technology in the industry. The processes will be reviewed including recent advanced processes. Phenomena and mechanisms of the processes will be explained based on material science, mechanics, and electrical engineering.

[Outline]

1.    History of welding and joining processes

2.    Required condition for welding and joining processes

3.    Method and its classification

4.    Arc welding phenomena

5.    Arc welding power sources and equipments

6.    Cutting

7.    Materials and their behavior in welding and joining

8.    Metallurgy of steel and heat treatment

9.    Heat input and cooling rate

10.    Weld defects

11.    Mechanical properties of weld joints

12.    Residual stress and weld deformation

13.    Weld design

 

70032

Perspective Understanding of Various Kinds of Material

Autumn Semester (2-0-0)

Assoc. Prof. Kunio Takahashi

[Aims]

Material properties such as latent heat, electric conductance, diffusion coefficient, elasticity, strength, etc... will be explained for variety of materials such as metals, ceramics, semiconductors, concretes, composites, etc... from the universal view point using bases of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, thermo-dynamics, etc...

[Outline]

1.    Physics for an universal feature of materials

2.    Electric properties of materials

3.    Mechanical properties of materials

4.    Thermal properties of materials

5.    Chemical properties of materials

6.    Metals

7.    Insulators

8.    Semi-conductors

9.    Ceramics

10.    Carbon steels

11.    Concrete

 

70014

Chemical Process System for Development

Autumn Semester (2-0-0) (Odd Years)

Assoc. Prof. Ryuichi Egashira

[Aims]

The course summarizes the basics on which chemical processes required for development are synthesized. Several processes mainly related to air, water, solid waste treatments, and energy in practical use and/or under development are introduced as well.

 

70021

International Engineering Communication A

Currently not opened (Intensive course in September) (2-0-0)

Prof. Sachio Hirose et al.

[Aims]

The subject explores principles and skills of human communication in international English and in the context of international engineering research and practice.

[Outline]

Monday/ Orientation and Introduction, Interpersonal and Group Communication, Cultural Issues

Tuesday/ Thinking and Reasoning, Student Presentation, Speaking and Listening

Wednesday/ Speaking and Listening Workshop-Student Presentation/ Speaking and Listening Workshop-Student Presentation, Technical Writing

Thursday/ International Writing, Writing Activity, Collaborative Writing and Teamwork

Friday/ Editing and Revising, Writing Activity, Writing Activity

Saturday/ Professional Presentations and Discussion, Professional Presentations and Discussion, Farewell Party

 

70022

International Engineering Communication B

Currently not opened (Intensive course in September) (2-0-0)

Prof. Sachio Hirose et al.

[Aims]

The subject adopts a holistic view of project management emphasizing the socio-cultural and communication aspects of project management. The perspective of stakeholders, particularly the project manager will be considered.

[Outline]

Monday/ Introduction and Overview of Course, Introduction to Communication Skills for Project Managers, Organizational Strategy, Structure and Culture

Tuesday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Technology and Culture, Managing Project Time and Cost

Wednesday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Developing a Project Plan, Managing Project Risk and Quality

Thursday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Scheduling Resources, Reducing Project Duration

Friday/ Individual Oral Presentations, Leadership, Teams and Inter-Organizational Relationships, Conflict Resolution in the Workplace

Saturday/ Group Oral Presentations/ Group Oral Presentations/ Farewell Party

 

70711-70714

Advanced International Development Laboratory I-IV

Spring Semester (I/III), Autumn Semester (II, IV) (0-0-1) [Master Course]

Supervisor

[Aims and scope]

Experiments, exercises and field works on topics relating to each field under the supervision by each supervisor.

 

70701-70704

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering I-IV

Spring Semester (I/III), Autumn Semester (II, IV) (0-0-1) [Master Course]

Supervisor

[Aims and scope]

Colloquium on topics relating to each course by means of reading research papers and books, and discussion with each supervisor and course coordinator.

 

70801-70806

Seminar in Development and Environmental Engineering V-X

Spring Semester (V/VII/IX), Autumn Semester (VI/VIII/X) (0-0-1) [Doctoral Course]

Supervisor

[Aims and scope]

Advanced and high level researches including colloquium, practice and experiment are required.

Department of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics (Mechano-Informatics Gr.)

 

Degree: Masterfs Degree and Doctoral Degree (2 years and 3 years)

 

Program Outline

Department of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics offers broad range of advanced courses as well as fundamental subjects in the field of mechanical informatics and environmental informatics. The courses are categorized into three groups: fundamental courses, which cover basic topics necessary for understanding physical phenomenon and information processing; advanced courses, which provide the state-of-the-art results and techniques in the field; and pragmatical courses, in which students acquire practical skills of mechanical and environmental informatics. Along with masterfs and doctoral research activities, students are expected to enhance the abilities of problem identification and resolution.

 

Curriculum

[Degree Requirements]

Students must take enough number of courses, based on the rules of Tokyo Tech and the department to get their degrees. The rules are as follows:

 

Masterfs degree: Total 30 credits or more

(a)   16 credits or more are taken from the department (6 credits of Seminars and Special Experiments have to be included).

(b)  At least 4 credits are taken from other departments and/or international communication subjects for graduate students.

(c)   Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Project (3 credits) and Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Practice (2 credits).

 

Doctoral degree:

(a)   Seminars: 12 credits or more

 

Some of the courses in the department may be delivered in English by requests from the students. The students must consult with their academic advisors and the instructors in advance.

 

If there are any questions or anything that is not clear about the curriculum, please consult academic advisors since more detailed information is described in the Japanese version of the course guide.

 

[Courses]

Courses	Credits	Language	Semester	Note
Advanced Biological Information	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Advanced Course of Aqua Biomechanisms	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Advanced Course of Bio-Robotics	1|0|0	English	Spring
Advanced Course of Dynamical Systems	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Advanced Course of Inverse Problems	1|0|0	English	Autumn
Control Theory for Robot Intelligence	2|0|0	English	Spring
Metrology and Information Processing	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Mathematical Processing of Measurement Information	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn	Odd
Mathematical Processing of Measurement Information	2|0|0	English	Autumn	Even
Object-Oriented Design	1|1|0	Japanese	Spring
JAVA Programming	0|1|0	Japanese	Spring
Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation	2|0|0	English	Spring
Introduction to Neural Engineering	2|0|0	English	Spring
Linear Systems and Control	1|0|0	English	Autumn
Nonlinear and Adaptive Control	1|0|0	English	Autumn
Robot Audition and Sound Processing	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Special Lecture on Mechano-Informatics A	1|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Special Lecture on Mechano-Informatics B	1|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Special Lecture on Mechano-Informatics C	1|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Advanced Course of Regional Planning	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Conservation and Restoration of Ecological Environmental Systems	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Theory & Applications of Urban Spatial Data	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Regional Information Analysis	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Concept and Technology of Intelligent City Space	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring	Even
Analysis of Vibration and Elastic Wave	2|0|0	English	Spring	Odd
Air Quality Engineering	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Intellectual Infrastructure Systems	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Advanced Course on Coastal Environments	2|0|0	English	Autumn
Econometric Analysis	2|0|0	English	Spring
Global Water Cycle and Terrestrial Environment	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Numerical Simulation of Environments 1	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Numerical Simulation of Environments 2	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Environmental Monitoring and Data Processing 1	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Environmental Monitoring and Data Processing 2	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Practice	0|1|1		Autumn
Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Project	0|1|2		Spring
Computer Vision	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Computational Methods in Engineering and Physics	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Robot Creation	2|0|0	English	Spring
Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
kinematic Synthesis of Mechanisms	1|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Robust and Optimal Control	1|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Biomechanical Systems	1|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Basic Application of Computing and Mathematical Sciences -Algorithm-	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Computational Complexity Theory	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Mathematical Models and Computer Science	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Grid Computing	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Speech Information Processing	2|0|0	English	Autumn
Regional Atmospheric Environment	2|0|0	English	Autumn
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring	Even
Advanced Mathematical Methods for Infrastructure and Transportation Planning	2|0|0	English	Autumn	Odd
Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn	Even
Advanced Transportation Planning and Traffic Engineering	2|0|0	English	Autumn	Odd
Advanced Theories and Practice of Urban Land Use Planning	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Exercise in Architectural Planning	1|1|0	Japanese	Spring
Architectural Planning I	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Architectural Planning II	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Composite Structures	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Building Materials & Construction	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Building Services & Environment	2|0|0	Japanese	Autumn
Advanced Course on Internet Infrastructure	2|0|0	Japanese	Spring
Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Off-Campus Project	0|0|4			Integ- rated
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I	1
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics II	1
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics III	1
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics IV	1
Special Experiments of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics I	0|0|1
Special Experiments of Mechanical and Environmental Informatics II	0|0|1
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics V	2
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics VI	2
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics VII	2
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics VIII	2
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics IX	2
Seminar in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics X	2

 

 

Description of Selected Courses Offered in English

 

77602

Mechanical and Environmental Informatics Project

All faculty members in Mechano-Informatics course of the department

Autumn Semester

Credits: 0-1-2

This subject is consisted of three courses.  Students must choose one at the beginning.

* Software development course: Experience the analysis, design and implementation of a software system using JAVA language applying Object Oriented Programming through the Problem Based Learning style group work to develop creative power.

* Environmental design course: Through the investigation, analysis and proposal about various projects existing in the real world to develop the ability to integrate and utilize the information and technologies that straggle in various fields in addition to the ability to make an accurate decision based on environmental informatics.

* Integrated course: Unification of the above tow courses.  One must choose a theme that includes software development and related to environment.

 

77054

Linear Systems and Control

Assoc. Prof. Tomohisa Hayakawa

Autumn Semester

Credits: 1-0-0

Introduction to linear systems theory and feedback control. This course provides a foundation of modern control theory and also covers several advanced topics in linear dynamical systems.

 

77006

Advanced Course of Inverse Problems

Prof. Kenji Amaya

Autumn Semester

Credits: 1-0-0

This course will provide full details on a variety of inverse problem-solving techniques, including examples and algorithms.

 

77037

Mathematical Processing of Measurement Information

Assoc. Prof. Seiichiro Hara

Autumn Semester, Even year

Credits: 2-0-0

Recently, because of the improvements of measuring instruments and computers, enormous measurement data can be acquired very easily. However it is not easy to interpret the information contained in such data correctly.  In this course, mathematical processing method of extracting and recognizing the information contained in 1D and 2D measured data are explained comprehensively and practically.

 

77059

Control Theory for Robot Intelligence

Prof. Jun-ichi Imura

Spring Semester

Credits: 2-0-0

Modeling and control methods of hybrid systems, which are dynamical systems composed of continuous variables and discrete (logical) variables, are discussed as one of the mathematical approaches to control for realizing robot intelligence.

 

77055

Nonlinear and Adaptive Control

Assoc. Prof. Tomohisa Hayakawa

Autumn Semester

Credits: 1-0-0

Theory and application of adaptive control systems. Discussed are methods of on-line parameter identification and adaptive control for nonlinear systems with uncertain parameters. To this end, Lyapunov stability theory and Lyapunov functions for general nonlinear systems is examined in the first half of the course.

 

77062

Advanced Course of Bio-Robotics

Assoc.Prof. Motomu Nakashima

Spring Semester

Credits: 1-0-0

This course introduces examples of bio-robots, which have been developed inspired by the living animals. Their mechanical principles are also introduced.

 

77060

Introduction to Neural Engineering

Assoc. Prof. Tohru Yagi

Spring Semester, Even year

Credits: 2-0-0

Introduction to neural interface, a technology to link the nervous system and a machine. This course provides a foundation of neuroscience and also covers several update topics in neural engineering.

 

77053

Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation

Assoc. Prof. Tohru Yagi

Spring Semester, Odd year

Credits: 2-0-0

Introduction to biomedical instrumentation, a technology for medicine and health care. This course provides basics of physiology and covers several update topics in biomedical instrumentation.

 

40117

Robot Creation

Prof. Shigeo Hirose, Fumihiko E. Fukushima

Spring Semester

Credits: 2-0-0

Various projects including the design of new types of robot systems will be presented, and basic principles as well as creative thinking in the design of the robot systems will be explained.

 

77060

Intelligent and Integrated Manufacturing

Prof. Yoshio Saito & Assoc. Prof. Tomohisa Tanaka

Spring Semester, Odd year

Credits: 2-0-0

The aim of this course is to extend the understanding of the manufacturing system and to master the technologies concerning to intelligent and integrated manufacturing.  Main part of production system is the machine tool with numerical control unit, that can be fully integrated by computer control.

 

Human System Science International Graduate ProgramiCj
No.	Subject	Credit	Instructor	Semester	Notes
65072	Research Methodology of Human System Science ‡Te	1-1-0	AKAMA MARUYAMA MUROTA	Spring	@
65049	Learning Information Network	1-0-0	MUROTA	Autumn	Odd year : in English Even year : in Japanese
65053	Learning Information System	1-0-0	MUROTA	Autumn	Odd year : in English Even year : in Japanese
65056	’ Introductory Cognitive Psychology	2-0-0	YAMAGISHI	Spring	@
65060	Presentation Skills	1-1-0	*MATSUMOTO MAYEKAWA	Spring	*part-time Instructor
65061	’ Embodied Economics and Brain	1-0-0	AKAMA et al.	Spring	* part-time Instructor
65062	’ Embodied Economics and Language	1-0-0	AKAMA et al.	Autumn	* part-time Instructor
65063	’ Embodied Economics and Cognition	1-0-0	YAMAGISHI@et al.	Autumn	* part-time Instructor
65066	’ Introduction to Bayesian Statistics	1-0-0	MAYEKAWA	Spring	@
65067	’ Human Economic Science by MatLab (SPM)	0-2-0	WAKITA AKAMA EDGAR*	Spring	* part-time Instructor
65068	’ Human Economic Science by Mathematica	0-2-0	AKAMA	Spring	@
65069	’ Human Economic Science by Grid MPI	0-1-0	MOCHIZUKI	Autumn	@
65741	› Practical Exercise in Educational Systems I	0-0-2	Academic Advisor	Spring	Master Course
65742	› Practical Exercise in Educational@Systems II	0-0-2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65721	™ Practical Exercise in Dynamics Design I	0-0-2	V	Spring	Master Course
65722	™ Practical Exercise in Dynamics Design II	0-0-2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65731	› Colloquium in Educational Systems I	2	V	Spring	Master Course
65732	› Colloquium in Educational Systems II	2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65733	› Colloquium in Educational Systems III	2	V	Spring	Master Course
65734	› Colloquium in Educational Systems IV	2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65711	™ Colloquium in Dynamics Design I	2	V	Spring	Master Course
65712	™ Colloquium in Dynamics Design II	2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65713	™ Colloquium in Dynamics Design III	2	V	Spring	Master Course
65714	™ Colloquium in Dynamics Design IV	2	V	Autumn	Master Course
65801	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design V	2	V	Spring	Doctoral Course
65802	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design VI	2	V	Autumn	Doctoral Course
65803	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design VII	2	V	Spring	Doctoral Course
65804	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design VIII	2	V	Autumn	Doctoral Course
65805	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design IX	2	V	Spring	Doctoral Course
65806	 Colloquium in Human Dynamics Design X	2	V	Autumn	Doctoral Course
	Fmandatory subject
	›: selectable mandatory subjects
	™: selectable mandatory subjects
	’FInternational Human Economic Science Special Course (IHES)