This course is designed to give students specialist knowledge in their field of study as well as basicknowledge in a broader area, with a focus on research assignments that are suggested by the academic supervisor(assignments may be decided through discussions with the academic supervisor). The students will incorporate thisknowledge into their own research themes to carry out research, participate in academic discussions, and givepresentations of their findings.
Students will acquire the following abilities
1. Professional expertise for identifying fundamental scientific and technical issues encountered in materials science and engineering.
2. Ability to independently acquire expertise in areas outside the field of materials science and engineering and connect it to practical problem solving
3. Ability to freely utilize specialist knowledge to solve problems and provide creative ideas
4. Ability to conduct research with awareness of the trends in research and development and an international grasp ofthe field
5. Ability to explain concepts logically, develop arguments, and put them in writing
Literature search, data collection, data analysis, academic-paper writing, presentation training, discussion training,laboratory-based education
Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Classes are held at the academic supervisor’s laboratory. The course schedule will be determined through discussionsheld 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 | |
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Class 1 | To be announced by each laboratory. | To be announced by each laboratory. |
Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.
Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.
Specifics of the assessment criteria and methods, which are in accordance with the student learning outcomes 1–5, willbe announced prior to the start of the course.
1. Students must be a member of one of the laboratories in the Department of Materials.
2. Students must have completed the 200- and 300-level basic courses offered by the Materials course undergraduate major or have equivalent knowledge.