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Educational system and curriculum framework

Policy for curriculum development

Coursework for master's programs at the department is organized into the school-wide core courses, department-wide major courses, and specialized courses. Research guidance is systematically planned and structured by the school, department, and each master's program. The curriculum is developed so that students acquire expertise and advanced skills in one's major field of study and build a solid foundation in related fields. Courses are grouped into those intended for the information course group, science course group, engineering course group, and professional course group, and these courses are distributed across students' years in the program.

TED Program: Master's degree

List of School-wide core courses:

The corresponding number of credits is shown in parentheses.

Science course group

Introduction to Materials for Electronics and Optoelectronics (2), Nanophysics and Advanced Materials (2), Magneto-Science (2), Low-temperature Physics (2), Astroparticle Physics (2), Microbial Biotechnology (2), Advanced Instrumental Analysis (2), Mathematical Sciences: Algebra (2), Mathematical Sciences: Geometry (2), Mathematical Sciences: Analysis (2), Mathematical Sciences: Data Sciences (2), and Solid-state Chemistry (2)

Information course group

Computational Fluid Engineering (2), Quantum Information Physics (2), Signal Theory (2), Intelligent Systems (2), Process Monitoring (2), Quantum Statistical Mechanics (2), and Mathematical Sciences: Probability and Statistics (2)

Engineering course group

Turbulence Phenomena (2), Introduction to Multi-functional Composites (2), Ship Motions in Waves (2), Introduction to Ocean Resources and Energy (2), Energy System (2), VLSI System Design (2), Material Integration (2), Advanced Heat Transfer (2), Advanced Transport Phenomena (2), Cutting Edge of Fuel Cell Technology (2), Catalytic Chemistry (2), Design of Polymers and Polymer Systems (2), and Future Technologies and Perspective Based on Advanced IT and Electronics (2)

Professional course group

Multidisciplinary Problem-based Learning in the Graduate School of Engineering Science (2), Presentation English (2), Oversea Internship for Science Engineering (2), Innovation and New Business II (2), Project Management (2), Professional Ethics in EU & US (2), Effective Business Planning in Global Companies (2), Next Generation's Business Skills as a Global Standard (2), Innovation and Challenges Ⅰ (2), Innovation and Challenges Ⅱ (2), Standardization and Business (2), and Technological Subject in Kanagawa Prefecture (2)

List of department-wide major courses:

Science course group

Orientation Analysis on Deformation and Fracture in Polycrystalline Material (2)

Information course group

System Modeling and Control (2), Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (2), and Exercises in Computational Structural Analysis (2)

Engineering course group

Advanced Strength Design (2), Material Forming Process (2), Introduction to Engineering Turbulence (2), Aerospace Utilization Engineering (2), Compressible Flow (2), and Multibody Dynamics (2)

List of specialized courses:

Science course group

Solid-state Physics (2) and Computational Materials Science (2)

Information course group

Intelligent Robotic Agents (2)

Engineering course group

Mechatronics Design (2), Advanced High-speed Machining (2), Fracture Mechanics (2), Rarefied Gas Dynamics (2), Advanced Robotics (2), Continuum Mechanics (2), Applied Fluid Dynamics (2), Design and Principle of Various Actuators (2), Micromachine Engineering (2), Combined Heat Transfer (2), Applied Thermofluid Engineering (2), Cyber-robotics (2), Sensor Engineering (2), Seminar in Mechanical Engineering A (2), Seminar in Mechanical Engineering B (2), Seminar in Mechanical Engineering C (2), Seminar in Mechanical Engineering D (2), Diffusional Transformations in Solids (2), Design and Engineering of High-temperature Structural Materials (2), Seminar in Materials Design A (2), Seminar in Materials Design B (2), Seminar in Materials Design C (2), Seminar in Materials Design D (2), Ship and Marine Structural Design Methodologies (2), Theory in Dynamics of Floating Bodies Engineering (2), Engineering for Ocean Development (2), Maritime Traffic Safety (2), Rule Making Procedures through Risk-based Approaches (2), Advanced Study of the Ocean Industry (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering A (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering B (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering C (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering D (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering A (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering B (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering C (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering D (1), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering A (4), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering B (2), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering C (4), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering D (2), Advanced Strength and Fracture of Materials (2), Optimal Astrodynamics (2), Aircraft Aerodynamic Design (2), Space Environment Utilization Science (2), Advanced Theory of Space System (2), Exercise in Aerospace Engineering C (2), Exercise in Aerospace Engineering D (2), Design of Energy Machine Systems (2), Introduction to Nanomaterials Engineering (2), Advanced Structural Materials (2), Systems Engineering Theory of Ship Design (2), Introduction to Instrumental Techniques for Material Characterization (2), Reactive Gas Dynamics (2), and Space Propulsion Engineering (2)

Professional course group

Internship in Mechanical Engineering L (4), Internship in Mechanical Engineering M (2), Internship in Mechanical Engineering S (1), Advanced Materials Engineering (1), Internship in Materials Engineering L (4), Internship in Materials Engineering M (2), Internship in Materials Engineering S (1), Industrial Training in Ocean and Space System Engineering (2), Overseas Training in Marine and Space System Engineering (2), Practical Engineering Training in Ocean-Space (4), Practical Training in Ocean and Space System Engineering (4), Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering L (4), Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering M (2), and Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering S (1)

Policy for research guidance planning

In the first year, an academic advisor is assigned to guide each student in determining a research project and compiling an annual research plan. Thereafter, students conduct research under the guidance of their academic advisors through exercises, seminars, and so forth according to their specializations. Upon completing the first year, each student delivers a midterm presentation on the student's research findings and sets the direction of further research. They compile annual research plans at the beginning of the second year and subsequently conduct research, both of which are performed under the guidance of their academic advisors. They then deliver midterm presentations on their research findings and draft master's theses under the guidance of their academic advisors. To complete the program, students pass a master's thesis review and achievement test. A master's degree is awarded after passing a review by the faculty council.

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

The program consists of the following modules and studio courses.

Modules:

Studio courses:

List of School-wide core courses:

Science course group:

Introduction to Materials for Electronics and Optoelectronics (2), Nanophysics and Advanced Materials (2), Magneto-Science (2), Low-temperature Physics (2), Astroparticle Physics (2), Microbial Biotechnology (2), Advanced Instrumental Analysis (2), Mathematical Sciences: Algebra (2), Mathematical Sciences: Geometry (2), Mathematical Sciences: Analysis (2), Mathematical Sciences: Data Sciences (2), and Solid-state Chemistry (2)

Information course group

Computational Fluid Engineering (2), Quantum Information Physics (2), Signal Theory (2), Intelligent Systems (2), Process Monitoring (2), Quantum Statistical Mechanics (2), and Mathematical Sciences: Probability and Statistics (2)

Engineering course group

Turbulence Phenomena (2), Introduction to Multi-functional Composites (2), Ship Motions in Waves (2), Introduction to Ocean Resources and Energy (2), Energy System (2), VLSI System Design (2), Material Integration (2), Advanced Heat Transfer (2), Advanced Transport Phenomena (2), Cutting Edge of Fuel Cell Technology (2), Catalytic Chemistry (2), Design of Polymers and Polymer Systems (2), and Future Technologies and Perspective Based on Advanced IT and Electronics (2)

Professional course group:

Multidisciplinary Problem-based Learning in the Graduate School of Engineering Science (2), Presentation English (2), Oversea Internship for Science Engineering (2), Innovation and New Business II (2), Project Management (2), Professional Ethics in EU & US (2), Effective Business Planning in Global Companies (2), Next Generation's Business Skills as a Global Standard (2), Innovation and Challenges Ⅰ (2), Innovation and Challenges Ⅱ (2), Standardization and Business (2), and Technological Subject in Kanagawa Prefecture (2)

List of department-wide major courses:

Science course group

Orientation Analysis on Deformation and Fracture in Polycrystalline Material (2)

Information course group

System Modeling and Control (2), Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (2), and Exercises in Computational Structural Analysis (2)

Engineering course group

Advanced Strength Design (2), Material Forming Process (2), Introduction to Engineering Turbulence (2), Aerospace Utilization Engineering (2), Compressible Flow (2), and Multibody Dynamics (2)

List of specialized courses:

Science course group

Solid-state Physics (2) and Computational Materials Science (2)

Information course group

Intelligent Robotic Agents (2)

Engineering course group

Mechatronics Design (2), Advanced High-speed Machining (2), Fracture Mechanics (2), Rarefied Gas Dynamics (2), Advanced Robotics (2), Continuum Mechanics (2), Applied Fluid Dynamics (2), Design and Principle of Various Actuators (2), Micromachine Engineering (2), Combined Heat Transfer (2), Applied Thermofluid Engineering (2), Cyber-robotics (2), Sensor Engineering (2), Diffusional Transformations in Solids (2), Design and Engineering of High-temperature Structural Materials (2), Ship and Marine Structural Design Methodologies (2), Theory in Dynamics of Floating Bodies Engineering (2), Engineering for Ocean Development (2), Maritime Traffic Safety (2), Rule Making Procedures through Risk-based Approaches (2), Advanced Study of the Ocean Industry (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering A (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering B (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering C (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering D (2), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering A (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering B (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering C (1), Special Lecture on Ocean and Space Engineering D (1), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering A (4), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering B (2), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering C (4), BJ Collaborative Special Lecture on Naval Architecture and Offshore Engineering D (2), Advanced Strength and Fracture of Materials (2), Optimal Astrodynamics (2), Aircraft Aerodynamic Design (2), Space Environment Utilization Science (2), Advanced Theory of Space System (2), Exercise in Aerospace Engineering C (2), Exercise in Aerospace Engineering D (2), Design of Energy Machine Systems (2), Introduction to Nanomaterials Engineering (2), Advanced Structural Materials (2), Introduction to Instrumental Techniques for Material Characterization (2), Reactive Gas Dynamics (2), and Space Propulsion Engineering (2)

Professional course group

Internship in Mechanical Engineering L (4), Internship in Mechanical Engineering M (2), Internship in Mechanical Engineering S (1), Internship in Materials Engineering L (4), Internship in Materials Engineering M (2), Internship in Materials Engineering S (1), Industrial Training in Ocean and Space System Engineering (2), Overseas Training in Marine and Space System Engineering (2), Practical Engineering Training in Ocean-Space (4), Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering L (4), Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering M (2), and Internship in Ocean and Space System Engineering S (1)

Policy for research guidance planning

In the first year, each student is assigned a specialized module and an academic advisor, who together work out plans for the student's studies that year with a module manager, as well as studio agendas associated with the student's implementation plans. Students conduct research under the guidance of their academic advisors and studio instructors through exercises, seminars, and so forth according to their disciplines. They present their studio agendas and deliver midterm presentations. To complete the first year, they submit studio deliverables. At the beginning of the second year, they select specialized modules under the guidance of their academic advisors and work out plans for their studies that year. They set their studio agendas with implementation plans under the guidance of their academic advisors and module managers. Subsequently, they conduct research under the guidance of their academic advisors and studio instructors. They present their studio agendas and submit studio deliverables. To complete the program, students pass a portfolio review and achievement test. A master's degree is awarded after passing a review by the faculty council (board of representatives) of the graduate school.

Curriculum and grading criteria

Curriculum policy

The curriculum of the department is implemented at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual education program levels as follows in accordance with the curriculum organization policy, while realizing globally competitive and quality-assured graduate education.
Mechanical engineering, materials science, naval architecture and ocean engineering, and aerospace engineering all seek to build advanced systems by combining smaller elements. In so doing, it is vital to synthesize scientifically-sound basic technologies to provide such elements, designs that tap into the functions of such elements, and environmentally-sound production technologies in harmony with society. For this reason, mandatory science course group of school-wide core courses are assigned to supplement the specialized studies in the fields chosen by students and other extensive studies already covered in mechanical engineering and materials science.
The department adopts distinct educational systems with differing curricula for master's studies in engineering under the TED Program and PED Program, which envision different graduate profiles. More specifically, the TED Program is designed for engineering studies for students to apply the expertise that they acquire, whereas the PED Program focuses on practical engineering studies through modules set up for mechanical engineering, materials science, naval architecture and ocean engineering, and aerospace engineering.
All lecture courses from both programs are given in English to cultivate international talent. In Systems Design for Ocean-Space, particular emphasis is placed on practically-oriented studies for graduates to play leading roles after completing their R&D studio courses, so there is a requirement to undergo industrial training through internships, which can be pursued overseas.

Exceptions for education

The graduate school grants the following exceptions for master's studies pursued by working professionals and other students with special needs—for instance, regarding classes and research guidance provided in the evening or at other times, or during other periods.

• Students may be granted an extended enrollment status in consideration of their professional duties or other special circumstances to complete their studies planned over a certain period beyond the standard duration for completing the master's program (two years).
• Unlike other students, students with an extended enrollment status may complete their studies with tuition that corresponds to the standard duration for completing the master's program (two years), regardless of the actual duration of their studies.
• Applications for extended enrollment status may be filed by successful candidates from the special screening for professionals who remain in service after admission.

Grading standards

A range of factors are taken into account in determining grades for courses using the grading methods stated in the Web Syllabus. University-wide grading standards apply based on the university's course designing and grading guideline. Grades are expressed in terms of five levels— S, A, B, C, and F—and grade points (GP) are awarded for grades achieved in each course. However, where it is difficult to express grades in terms of five levels, course grades are expressed as Pass or Fail and GP are not awarded.

As part of its grading standards, course rubrics are prepared as indicators for assessing learning outcomes; these clearly indicate in matrix format the content to be studied and the levels to be attained by students.

1. The advanced goal indicates all content covered in the course (the aims of the course). Mastering more advanced content requires independent study; if the advanced goal is exceeded, an S grade is awarded.
2. The standard goal indicates the minimum content to be mastered by students taking a course; if the standard goal is attained, a C grade is awarded, indicating a level of attainment requiring further study.

Policy for study guidance offered from admission to completion of program

Study guidance policy

Adequate study guidance in the department is provided at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual program levels as follows based on the various needs of students and the effectiveness of the relevant assistance.

Policy for study guidance

TED Program: Master of Engineering degree

• Immediately after admission, students are assigned an academic advisor for their intended research. The advisor provides research guidance and study guidance in consideration of the student's aptitude and skills that need to be acquired.

Research guidance

• The student develops an annual research plan and accordingly conducts the student's own research project under the academic advisor's guidance.
• The academic advisor provides guidance through seminars and exercises.
• The student delivers a midterm presentation and delves into the student's own research.
• The student prepares a master's thesis under the academic advisor's guidance.

PED Program: Master of Engineering degree

• Immediately after admission, students are assigned an academic advisor for their intended research. The advisor provides research guidance and study guidance in consideration of the student's aptitude and skills that need to be acquired.

Research guidance

• The student picks a specialized module under the guidance of the academic advisor.
• The student compiles a studio agenda and plans studio activities under the guidance of the academic advisor and the studio instructor.
• The academic advisor and the studio instructor provide necessary research guidance.
• The student presents the student's own studio agenda and activity plan, delivers a midterm presentation, and prepares studio deliverables.
• The student prepares a portfolio under the guidance of the academic advisor and the studio instructor.

Extended enrollment

Students with professional duties or other special circumstances may be granted extended enrollment status after application to enable them to complete their studies planned over a certain period beyond the standard duration for completing the master's program (two years).