TOKYO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Course description and aims

This two-quarter long course is designed to give students advanced specialist knowledge in their field of study as well as basic knowledge in a broader area, with a focus on research assignments that are decided through discussions with the academic supervisor. The students will incorporate this knowledge into their own research themes to spontaneously carry out research, participate in academic discussions, and give presentations of their findings. The aims of the abovementioned process are not only to develop the students’ skills in such areas for collecting, analyzing, and assessing data through literature search and analysis, but also to acquire linguistic proficiency and comprehension skills as well as the ability to present ideas and arguments effectively inacademic writing and through discussions and presentations. Graduate education at Tokyo Tech is comprised of coursework education based on a structured curriculum and laboratory work characterized by individualized instruction. Research Seminar courses are central to the laboratory-based education, and active learning is strongly encouraged. By enrolling in Research Seminar courses and pursuing research activities, students are expected to develop expertise in their field of study and gain skills that are sought afterby society.

Student learning outcomes

Students will acquire the following abilities in stages by completing Research Seminar S3, F3, S4, F4, S5, and F5:
1. High professional expertise for identifying fundamental scientific and technical issues encountered in information and communications engineering
2. Advanced-level ability to independently acquire expertise in areas outside the field of information and communications engineering and connect it to practical problem solving
3. Advanced-level ability to freely utilize specialist knowledge to solve problems and provide creative ideas
4. Advanced-level ability to conduct research with awareness of the trends in research and development and an international grasp ofthe field
5. Advanced-level ability to explain concepts logically, develop arguments, and put them in writing

Keywords

Literature search, data collection, data analysis, academic-paper writing, presentation training, discussion training, laboratory-based education, coursework

Competencies that will be developed

Class flow

Classes are held at the academic supervisor’s laboratory. The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the academic supervisor. In some cases, multiple laboratories may choose to hold classesjointly. Some laboratories might hold classes in English. Check with your academic supervisor.

Course schedule/Required learning

Textbook(s)

Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.

Assessment criteria and methods

Each academic advisor will evaluate the student learning outcomes 1–5 in a comprehensive way.

Related courses

• 600-level graduate major courses in Information and Communications Engineering.

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

1. Students must have selected Information and Commuinications Engineering Course.
2. Students must have completed the 400- and 500-level basic courses offered by the Information and Communications Engineering undergraduate major or have equivalent knowledge.