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Educational system and curriculum framework

Policy for curriculum development

Coursework for doctoral programs is organized to emphasize courses related to the disciplines selected by students in the TED and PED Programs (Doctor of Engineering degrees) and the PSD and Science Degree Programs (Doctor of Science) degrees. Unlike the preceding master's programs, however, the curricula of these doctoral programs is not otherwise differentiated.

Other courses are offered as follows.

• Exercises

Advanced exercises related to students' respective disciplines are conducted as research guidance courses.

• Studio courses

These are offered in the same manner as the department's master's program.

List of TED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree)
and PSD and Science Degree Program (Doctor of Science degree) courses

The corresponding number of credits is shown in parentheses.

Advanced Medical Engineering and Informatics (2), Advanced Antennas and Propagation Engineering II (2), Advanced Theory of Systems, Control, and Information (2), Advanced Digital Circuit Theory (2), Advanced Data Storage (2), Advanced Microwave Engineering (2), Advanced Mechatronics (2), Advanced Quantum Optoelectronics (2), Advanced Integrated Nanodevices (2), Advanced Intelligent Systems (2), Advanced Superconductivity Electronics (2), Advanced Technology in Power System Protection and Control (2), Advanced Semiconductor Devices (2), Advanced Coding Theory (2), Seminar in Quantum Effect Devices (2), Advanced Integrated Quantum Devices (2), Advanced Biomedical Engineering Systems (2), Advanced Nanophotonics (2), Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1), Teaching Practice in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1), Off-campus Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1), Advanced Study in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2), Advanced Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-1 (3), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-1S (1), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-2S (1), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-3S (1), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-1F (1), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-2F (1), Colloquium in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-3F (1), International Internships in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1), Exercise in Information Systems (1), Teaching Practice in Information Systems (1), Off-campus Exercise in Information Systems (1), Advanced Study in Information Systems (2), Advanced Exercise in Information Systems III-1 (3), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-1S (1), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-2S (1), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-3S (1), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-1F (1), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-2F (1), Colloquium in Information Systems Ⅲ-3F (1), International Internships in Information Systems (1), Exercise in Applied Physics (1), Teaching Practice in Applied Physics (1), Off-campus Exercise in Applied Physics (1), Advanced Study in Applied Physics (2), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics III-1 (3), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-1S (1), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-2S (1), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-3S (1), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-1F (1), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-2F (1), Advanced Exercise in Applied Physics Ⅲ-3F (1), International Internships in Applied Physics (1), Nanoscale Materials Design (2), Quantum Numerical Simulation (2), Condensed Matter Theory of Nano and Microscopic Systems (2), Advanced Magnetic Science (2), Advanced Magnetics (2), Physics in Multiple Extreme Conditions (2), Advanced Physics of Novel Materials (2), Advanced Quantum Information Physics (2), Advanced Ultrafast Optics (2), Advanced Laser Spectroscopy (2), Advanced Terahertz Science (2), Advanced Semiconductor Physics (2), Topics in Material Science at Nanoscale (2), Advanced Experimental Methods in Surface Science (2), Advanced High Energy Cosmic Ray Astrophysics (2), Advanced Astroparticle Physics (2), Advanced Neutrino Physics (2), Nonlinear Waves (2), Advanced Exercise in Physics (3), Advanced Seminar in Physics A (2), Advanced Seminar in Physics B (2), Teaching Practice in Physics (1), Off-campus Exercise in Physics (1), Advanced Study in Physics (2), Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Sciences A (2), Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Sciences B (2), Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Sciences C (2), Advanced Seminar in Mathematical Sciences D (2), Advanced Exercises in Mathematical Sciences (3), Advanced Training in Mathematical Sciences (1), Advanced Condensed Matter Physics (2), Advanced Spintronics (2), Advanced Human Sensing Engineering (2), Advanced Electrical-Mechanical Energy Conversion (2), Evolutionary Intelligence (2), and Advanced Atomic and Optical Physics (2)

Study guidance and research guidance

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering, PSD Program: Doctor of Science,
and Science Degree Program: Doctor of Science

First year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and research topic determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings

Second year

• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings

Third year

• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor (e.g., for advanced exercises related to the student's discipline)
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
• Preparation of the doctoral thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor

Program completion

• Confirmation that a sufficient number of credits were earned
• Submission of the doctoral thesis
• Setting up of a review committee for the doctoral thesis
• Thesis review and final examinations to assess academic performance
• Approval of program completion by the faculty council (board of representatives) of the graduate school
• Awarding of a doctoral degree

The PED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) consists of the following modules and studio courses.

Modules and studio courses offered under the PED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree):
(1) System Design (Practical System Design)
(2) System Device (System Device Studio)
(3) Energy and Control (Energy and Control Practice)

Courses corresponding to Module (1)

Advanced Antennas and Propagation Engineering II, Advanced Microwave Engineering, Advanced Digital Circuit Theory, Advanced Coding Theory, Advanced Intelligent Systems, Advanced Medical Engineering and Informatics, International Internships in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Evolutionary Intelligence, and Advanced Human Sensing Engineering

Courses corresponding to Module (2)

Advanced Semiconductor Devices, Advanced Quantum Optoelectronics, Advanced Data Storage, Seminar in Quantum Effect Devices, Advanced Integrated Quantum Devices, Advanced Integrated Nanodevices, Advanced Superconductivity Electronics, Advanced Nanophotonics, International Internships in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Advanced Spintronics

Courses corresponding to Module (3)

Advanced Theory of Systems, Control, and Information; Advanced Technology in Power System Protection and Control; Advanced Mechatronics; International Internships in Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Advanced Electrical-Mechanical Energy Conversion

PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

Study guidance and research guidance are provided from the moment of admission until completion of Master of Engineering degrees under the PED Program as described in the following example of studies pursued over the standard period.

First year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables

Second year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables

Third year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
• Preparation of the doctoral thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor

Program completion

• Confirmation that a sufficient number of credits were earned
• Submission of the doctoral thesis
• Setting up of a review committee for the doctoral thesis
• Thesis review and final examinations to assess academic performance
• Approval of program completion by the faculty council (board of representatives) of the graduate school
• Awarding of a doctoral degree

Policy for research guidance planning

• Research guidance under the TED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) is provided through Advanced Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-1 and Advanced Exercise in Information Systems III-1.
• Each module under the TED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) consists of studio courses for research guidance and lecture courses that correspond to the modules.
• Research guidance under the PSD Program (Doctor of Science degree) is provided through Advanced Exercise in Physics.
• Research guidance under the Science Degree Program (Doctor of Science degree) is provided through Advanced Exercises in Mathematical Sciences.

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.
Today's information and communication technologies can only be advanced through innovation pursued in a mutually complementary manner across various disciplines. Interdisciplinary, integrated studies are vital to achieve further paradigm shifts and innovation. Such studies must be conducted across a wide array of disciplines, such as mathematical science, physics, electrical engineering, electronics, communication engineering, information engineering, health information engineering, and applied physics. The department offers the TED and PED Programs for Doctor of Engineering degrees as well as the PSD and Science Degree Programs for Doctor of Science degrees. These programs enable students to deepen their expertise according to their disciplines and intended degrees (in science or engineering), and to acquire practical skills as researchers and engineers to play creative, leading roles throughout the world. Under these programs, research guidance is provided to develop skills to identify and solve problems as well as to plan and conduct research. More specifically, the TED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) fosters leading engineers and researchers with advanced expertise in engineering, whereas the PED Program (Master of Engineering degree) fosters pragmatic leading engineers and researchers with deep expertise in electronics and electrical, communication, and information engineering. The PSD Program (Doctor of Science degree) adopts a new educational concept to cultivate deep expertise and skills in modern physics and cutting-edge physics. The Science Degree Program (Doctor of Science degree) enables students to build expertise in mathematical science as well as logical thinking and the expressive faculties.

The TED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) offers a wide selection of specialized lecture courses across a broad range of fields in electronics as well as electrical, communication, and information engineering, which can be selected by students depending on their intended specializations. Its curriculum also includes courses in science studies to cultivate scientific knowledge for serving as engineers and researchers with practical skills. Research guidance is provided through Advanced Exercise in Electrical and Computer Engineering III-1 and Advanced Exercise in Information Systems III-1.

The PED Program (Doctor of Engineering degree) offers highly specialized modules in the fields of electronics as well as electrical, communication, and information engineering, which can be selected by students depending on their intended specializations. The curriculum's courses in mathematics and information studies are intended to foster professional engineers and researchers with practical skills and foundational knowledge of these topics. Each module consists of studio courses for research guidance and lecture courses that correspond to the modules.

The PSD Program (Doctor of Science degree) offers a wealth of specialized lecture courses across the diverse fields of mathematical science, modern physics, and cutting-edge physics for students to deepen their scientific expertise. The curriculum includes courses in engineering studies and professional practices for each aspiring engineer and researcher to serve as highly pragmatic global leaders. Research guidance is provided through Advanced Exercise in Physics.

The Science Degree Program (Master of Science degree) offers a broad range of specialized lecture courses in mathematical science. The curriculum is designed to foster highly professional engineers, researchers, and educators with foundational knowledge of their respective disciplines of mathematical science, the ability to apply such knowledge, deep expertise, and a broad perspective informed by related fields. Research guidance for doctoral studies is provided through Advanced Exercises in Mathematical Sciences.

Exceptions for education

The department grants the following exceptions for doctoral 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 doctoral program (three 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 doctoral program (three 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.

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree, PSD and Science Programs: Doctor of Science degree

Study guidance and research guidance

First year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and research topic determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic supervisor through seminars and exercises according to the student's selected discipline
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings

Second year

• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor (e.g., for advanced exercises related to the student's discipline)
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings

Third year

• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Development of an annual research plan under the guidance of the academic advisor
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor (e.g., for advanced exercises related to the student's discipline)
• Conducting of research
• Midterm presentation on the research plan and findings
• Preparation of the doctoral thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor

Program completion

• Confirmation that a sufficient number of credits were earned
• Submission of the doctoral thesis
• Setting up of a review committee for the doctoral thesis
• Thesis review and final examinations to assess academic performance
• Approval of program completion by the faculty council (board of representatives) of the graduate school
• Awarding of a doctoral degree

PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

Study guidance and research guidance

First year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables

Second year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manager
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables

Third year

• Assignment of an academic advisor to each student and specialized module determination
• Development of an annual course registration plan under the guidance of the academic advisor and the module manage
• Preparation of a study agenda and implementation plans under the guidance of the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Completion of courses
• Research guidance by the academic advisor and studio instructors
• Presentation of the studio agenda and activity plan, and midterm presentation session
• Preparation and submission of studio deliverables
• Preparation of the doctoral thesis under the guidance of the academic advisor

Program completion

• Confirmation that a sufficient number of credits were earned
• Submission of the doctoral thesis
• Setting up of a review committee for the doctoral thesis
• Thesis review and final examinations to assess academic performance
• Approval of program completion by the faculty council (board of representatives) of the graduate school
• Awarding of a doctoral degree

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 doctoral program (three years).