2019 Independent research project(ICT)

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Information and Communications Engineering
Instructor(s)
Academic Supervisor 
Class Format
    
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
()  
Group
-
Course number
ICT.Z389
Credits
6
Academic year
2019
Offered quarter
1-2Q
Syllabus updated
2019/4/19
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

The student conducts research on a theme determined through discussions with his/her academic supervisor. The student gets a deep understanding of his/her research theme by reading related literature, and associated problems are defined and solved through research activities and discussions. While carrying out research, the student learns how to solve problems by applying specialist knowledge in his/her field as well as fundamental knowledge of other related fields that have been acquired through enrolling in various courses. He/she also learns research techniques such as collecting, analyzing, and studying data, and cultivates his/her ability to look at things from many perspectives. In addition, the student writes a thesis and makes a presentation detailing his/her research findings.
This course forms a central part of Tokyo Tech's laboratory-based education where individual students work on a specific research theme. It has a complementary relationship with coursework based on a structured curriculum.
By carrying out research, it is expected that the student will increase knowledge in his/her field and that he/she will acquire comprehensive skills to identify and develop solutions that will solve new and unsolved problems.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of information and communications engineering to solve problems related to the field
2. Study the fundamentals of fields other than information and communications engineering independently to solve problems
3. Understand the significance of information and communications engineering problems, judge their influence on society, and solve them
4. Explain concepts logically, discuss them, and put them in writing
5. Work as an independent researcher and have the knowledge and oral competence to present his/her point of view effectively during discussions

Keywords

Bachelor's thesis, presentation, research theme, problem-solving, literature search, ability to explain concepts logically

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The applicants are required to write computer simulation programs after some explanations.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 ・ Guidance from your academic supervisor ・ Discussions on the direction of your research ・ Decide your research theme ・ Carry out research ・ Literature search ・ Interim report ・ Interpret results and draw conclusions ・ Write bachelor's thesis ・ Prepare presentation materials and get instructions for presentation from your advisor ・ Technical presentation Follow instructions from your academic supervisor

Textbook(s)

Not specified.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified.

Assessment criteria and methods

The specific assessment criteria and methods, which are in accordance with student learning outcomes 1 to 5 above, will be announced after they are determined by the department.

Related courses

  • ICT.Z381 : Research opportunity in Laboratories (ICT)
  • ICT.Z391 : Advanced independent research project 1c(ICT)
  • ICT.Z392 : Advanced independent research project 2c(ICT)
  • ICT.Z393 : Advanced independent research project 3c(ICT)
  • ICT.Z394 : Advanced independent research project 4c(ICT)
  • ICT.Z395 : Advanced independent research project 5c(ICT)
  • ICT.Z396 : Advanced independent research project 6c(ICT)

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

The student is required to have satisfied the conditions for taking Graduation Thesis at the Department of Information and Communications Engineering.

Other

Related courses are 200- and 300-level courses in Information and Communications Engineering.

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