2022 Advanced independent research project S3c(CVE)

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Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Instructor(s)
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Class Format
    
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
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Group
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Course number
CVE.Z373
Credits
3
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2022/3/18
Lecture notes updated
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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. 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. In addition, the student writes a thesis and an abstract, and makes a presentation detailing his/her research findings.

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 as well as communication ability.

Student learning outcomes

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the significance of research subjects, and judge their influence on nature, human and society.
2. Apply knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and related fields to solve problems.
3. Discover new subjects and solve them, using knowledge of civil and environmental engineering and related fields.
4. Work as an independent researcher and solve research subject systematically.
5. Explain concepts logically, discuss them and put them in writing.

Keywords

Literature search, awareness of problems, problem-solving, ability to explain concepts logically, writing skill, presentation, Q&A

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

Conduct laboratory work under the guidance of your academic supervisor. The course schedule is determined through discussions with your academic supervisor.

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 ・ Prepare presentation materials and get instructions for presentation from your advisor ・ Technical presentation Follow the instruction from your academic supervisor.

Textbook(s)

Not specified.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified.

Assessment criteria and methods

Evaluate research outcome thoroughly.

Related courses

  • CVE.Z389 : Independent research project(CVE)

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

Approval of the department is needed.

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