The aim of the seminar is to provide structure for the participating students’ research activities. The research is to be conducted on a theme determined through discussions with the academic supervisor. Students are expected to obtain a deep understanding of their research themes by reading related literature and giving presentations in the seminar. Open problems are identified and solved through consultations and independent research activities. Students are to learn how to develop theories and solve problems by applying specialist knowledge in their fields as well as fundamental knowledge of other related fields that they acquired throughout their training. They also learn research techniques such as collecting and analyzing data, and cultivate their ability to consider the same question from many perspectives. In addition, each student writes a thesis and makes a formal presentation detailing their research findings. Students are requested to take this course with "Graduate Research Seminars in Mathematics” in the same semester.
This course forms a central part of Tokyo Tech’s laboratory-based educational system, in which individual students work on specific research themes. This is complemented with coursework based on a structured curriculum. By carrying out research, it is expected that each student will increase their knowledge of their field and that they will acquire comprehensive skills to identify and develop solutions to newly emerging problems.
Students are expected to
1. Understand the significance of mathematical problems, judge their influence on science and society, and attempt to solve them
2. Apply knowledge of pure mathematics to solve problems related to a specific field
3. Understand the significance of mathematical problems, judge their influence on science and society, and attempt to solve them
4. Explain mathematical concepts logically, discuss them, and produce quality scientific writing
Comprehensive understanding of specific mathematical theory and application to concrete problems, Literature search, Ability to explain mathematical concept logically, research theme, problem-solving
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Conduct seminars under the guidance of your academic supervisor. The course schedule is determined throughdiscussions with your academic supervisor.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | ・ Guidance from your academic supervisor ・ Discussions on the direction of your research ・ Decide your research subject and the main textbook ・Thorough reading of your textbook ・Technical presentations and discussions ・ Literature search ・ Carry out research ・ Literature search ・ Write master's thesis ・ Prepare presentation materials and get instructions for presentation from your advisor ・ Technical presentation | Follow instructions from your academic advisor |
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Academic advisor will evaluate
・student's understanding of the materials studied in the seminars
・the main result obtained in their research
・a quality of maser's thesis
Students are requested to take Graduate Research Seminars in Mathematics F2 (MTH.R592) simultaneously