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Profile of graduates

School-wide graduate profile

Attributes upon program completion:

• Sophisticated expertise and skills to identify research topics and to advance one's specialized studies
• A cultured mind and sound ethics for serving as a global leader/li>
• A broad perspective on one's discipline as well as science and engineering in general, and competency to share one's research findings throughout the world

Department-wide graduate profile

Molecules and solid materials as aggregates of atoms, and organic materials as aggregates of molecules, exhibit very different functions depending on their electronic structures, types of atoms and molecules, and their arrangements. Therefore, the clarification of the interrelation between structures and exhibited functions is vital to material chemistry. The most crucial task for producing and using materials efficiently with minimum environmental load is to establish efficient production systems for new materials by effectively harnessing the chemical energy of materials and integrating a wide range of information. In order to tackle global issues such as food problems, life and medical care, it is essential to unravel and tap into biological phenomena. This department provides opportunities to develop molecules and materials that exhibit new functions, devise new processes for producing and using them, and unravel and tap into biological phenomena. In this manner, the department cultivates capacities to solve unknown problems by making flexible and comprehensive judgements based on broad perspectives, integrate basic knowledge in the formation of applied technologies, pioneer new industries, identify challenges involving materials and life, and effectively address them with due consideration to the global environment.

Policy for program completion and awarded degree

The expected qualities and skills to be acquired through studies for recognition of program completion and awarding of degrees at the department are defined at the school-wide, department-wide, and individual education program levels.

School-wide learning outcome goals

• Capability to inherit and advance core manufacturing technologies
• Adaptability to the foreseen future of manufacturing (e.g., Industry 4.0, Society 5.0, and IoT)
• Qualities and skills for facilitating international operations pursued in manufacturing, information and communication, and other industries
• A cultured mind and sound ethics for playing an active role as a global leader while sharing one's research findings throughout the world

Department-wide learning outcome goals

The following qualities and skills should be acquired through the study of fundamental fields of chemistry related to substances and materials as well as materials engineering, chemical engineering, biological engineering and biological chemistry, and other relevant fields.

• Expertise and advanced skills for conducting research and development in fields associated with one's earned degree in engineering or science
• The capacity to solve unknown problems by making flexible and comprehensive judgements based on broad perspectives
• Advanced skills for combining foundational knowledge to invent practical technologies and to pioneer new industries
• The capacity to creatively pioneer new realms of study while pursuing truth in the natural sciences

The expected qualities and skills to be acquired through studies of each education program (TED, PED, and PSD) and doctoral degree (Engineering and Science) are as follows:

TED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

Advanced applied engineering skills in chemistry and life science built upon studies focused on engineering courses with research guidance courses on engineering studies at the core

PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

Advanced and practical engineering skills in chemistry and life science built upon studies focused on studio activities in research guidance courses and their corresponding module courses

PSD Program: Doctor of Science degree

Advanced academic and applied skills in chemistry and life science built upon studies focused on science courses with research guidance courses on science studies at the core

Requirements for program completion and awarded degrees

Requirements for program completion

Program completion is recognized for doctoral students who: enroll in the department for at least the standard program duration of three years (or longer for any authorized extended enrollment); complete courses and earn credits with a GPA (grade point average) of 2.0 or greater as required by the student's program for the intended doctoral degree; receive necessary research guidance; and pass a doctoral thesis review and final examinations.

• The program may be completed in a shorter period in the case of an outstanding achievement after at least one year of enrollment.

Courses and number of credits required for Doctor in Engineering degrees under the TED Program

Program completion: 9 credits or more

Advanced exercises

• At least three credits from Advanced exercises

Courses and number of credits required for Doctor of Engineering degrees under the PED Program

Program completion: 9 credits or more

Specialized modules

• Completion of at least one module (completion of a module requires at least four credits from Studio courses and at least two credits from the course group constituting that module)

Courses and number of credits required for Doctor in Science degrees under the PSD Program

Program completion: 9 credits or more

Advanced exercises

• At least three credits from Advanced exercises

Evaluation standards for academic thesis

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

1. The research project is appropriate and meaningful according to scientific and technological standards in the area of specialization;
2. The methodology for the research project is appropriate and meaningful according to scientific and technological standards in the area of specialization; and
3. The doctoral thesis is structured and written in a logical and original manner, produces significant results in academic or engineering terms, and has a universal value.

PED Program: Doctor of Engineering degree

1. The research agenda of the thesis is useful in engineering terms or appropriate in other ways;
2. The research method in the thesis is appropriate (e.g., experiment method, calculation method, etc.);
3. Research results and consideration are appropriate, logical, and original; and
4. The structure and expressions used in the thesis are appropriate.

Awarding of degrees

A Doctor of Engineering degree or a Doctor of Science degree is awarded upon the successful completion of a doctoral program of the department.