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Multidisciplinary Subjects Curriculum ⅰ

First Year Seminar

CourseNumberCourse NamestandaInstrrductio Creditregist
nalsration
Typeyear

1190212 First Year Seminar

21190222 First Year Seminar

21190232 First Year Seminar

21190312 First Year Seminar

2

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1111

Term

Meeting
ClassroDays,Peromiod etc.

Course Overview

Remarks

This course is designed to help students
become familiar with the educational systemand campus life at the University ofTsukuba. Important information regarding
living in Japan as a foreign resident and ageneral introduction on Japanese society
will also be provided.

For students inUndergraduate
Program ofInternational SocialStudies.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-faceThis course is designed to help students
become familiar with the educational systemand campus life at the University ofTsukuba. Important information regarding
living in Japan as a foreign resident and ageneral introduction on living in Tsukuba
city will also be provided. Lecture isconducted in English. face-to face.

For students inInterdisciplinary
Program in Life andEnvironmental
Sciences
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-faceThis is a series of information sessions forInterdisciplinary Engineering students newto the University of Tsukuba. It includes anorientation seminar to help the students
make their course plans and also facility
Islam Monirul
visits on campus, such as a library, health
Muhammad,Sharmin center, cafeterias, and some selected
IntensiSum Vac
3B213
Sonia,Takeyasu Research Laboratories in the College ofve
Engineering Sciences and that of Engineering
KotaroSystems to become familiar with campus life.

Only for IDE
students
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face

Sum Vac

Sum Vac

FallAB

Instructor

IntensiveOrtolani Andrea

Intensive

Kuwayama
Hidekazu,WadaHiroshi,Irving
Louis John,Ying
Beiwen,Kang
Seung
Won,Yoshioka
Yosuke,Parkner
ThomasThu2

Sandoval
Felipe,Morio
Takahiro

Students in Bachelor's Program in Global
Issues will obtain various information tolive a fruitful life.

Only for BPGI
students. Lectures
are conducted inEnglish.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face

Invitation to Arts and Sciences
CourseNumber1228511

Course Name

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

Invitation to Arts
1228521and Sciences

1228531

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

standaInstrrductio Creditregist
nalsration
Type
year

11

1

1.0

1.0

1.0

111

Term

FallA

FallA

FallA

Meeting
ClassroDays,Peromiod etc.

byappoint
ment

byappoint
ment

byappoint
ment

Instructor

Ortolani Andrea

Wada
Hiroshi,Oguchi
Taichi,Okane
Izumi,Matsuzaki
HitomiYing Beiwen

Course Overview

Remarks

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students inInternational SocialStudies
Lecture is conducted
in English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students in LES
Biological Sciences
Lecture is conducted
in English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students in LES
Agro-Biological
Resource Sciences
Lecture is conductedin English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

1228541

122855112285611228571

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

Invitation to Arts
and Sciences

11111.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1111

FallA

FallA

FallA

FallA

by
appoint
ment

Parkner Thomas

HoKiong,Hisatake
Koji,Shibuya
Kazukobyappoint
ment

byappoint
ment

Hassan Modar

Sandoval
Felipe,Morio
Takahirobyappoint
mentThis lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students in LES
Geoscience
Lecture is conducted
in English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students inMedical Science
English Program
Lecture is conducted
in English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students in IDE
Program
Lecture is conductedin English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

This lecture serves as an introduction tobachelor's course education at theuniversity. This course invites students tolearn about academic methodology at theuniversity level, and cultivates anunderstanding of the academic field in which
they are majoring, as well as the ability tounderstand the relationship with related
fields.

For students in BPGI
Lecture is conducted
in English.
CDP.
Online(Asynchronous)

Course Overview

Remarks

This course introduces fundamental concepts
related to learning and research activities
in a university, from an ethics point ofview. In particular, it includes thefollowing topics: definition of science,research methodology, research misconduct,
mentor and advisor, responsible authorship,peer review and publication, datamanagement, collaborative research, conflictof interests, whistleblowing and obligation
to protect the public.

Student number limit
may apply. Priority
is given to IDEStudents.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face

・To understand Japanese culture, history,and etiquette.
・To learn about Japanese customs,traditions, and manners from the perspectiveof cross-cultural communication.
・To learn business etiquette in Japan basedon an understanding of the principles ofprotocol (international etiquette).

The number ofstudents is limited
to 20. If the numberof students exceeds
the capacity,
priority will begiven tointernationalstudents, mainly
first-year students.
The Lecture isconducted inEnglish.
face-to-face
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face

It is crucial to solve global issues forconstructing sustainable society. We tackle
the issues of water, waste management,urbanization, eco-system and climate change
shown in the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs), and we explain the causes,
mechanism, spatial and temporalvariabilities, and solution from theviewpoints of multiple stakeholders.

Students alreadycompleted GlobalIssues and Society(1C90131) are notallowed to take thisclass.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-faceMultidisciplinary Subjects for the Undergraduate DegreesCourse
Number129001112900211290031

Course Name

Learning and Ethics
of Research

OMOTENASHI ―Japanese
Culture and Manner―

Global Issues andSociety

standaInstrrductio Credit
registnalsration
Typeyear

111

1.0

1.0

1.0

1

11, 2

Term

FallAB

FallAB

FallC

Meeting
ClassroDays,Peromiod etc.

Wed2

Thu3

Instructor

KakeyaHideki,Dairaku
Koji,Izawa
3A212
Jun,Date
Hisashi,Puentes
Sandra Milena

5C301 Egami Izumi

Intensi
CA305 Morio Takahirove

Japanese Issues I
1290041 (Japanese Nature andGeography)

Japanese Issues II
1290051 (Introductory
Japanese History）11

1.0

1.0

1, 21, 2

Spr VacSprAB

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to thenature and geography of Japan.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students.
Students who havealready completed「Japanese Issues I(Japanese Nature andGeography)（1A90011）、（8333001）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
2/18-2/21, 2/25
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss history of Japan starting from theformation of Japan till the end of feudalera.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Issues II(IntroductoryJapanese History）（1B90021）、（8333011）」cannot
enroll.

Intensi
9P102 Yamamoto Chinami
ve

Mon2

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

Open in even number
academic years.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to thehistory, traditions, and people of Japan.

Japanese Issues III
1290061 (Japanese Life andCulture)

11.0

1, 2Open in odd number
academic years.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to theJapanese language and its relation toJapanese culture and society.

Japanese Issues IV
1290071 (Japanese Languageand Society)

1

1.0

1, 2

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Issues
III (Japanese Lifeand Culture)（1B90031）（8333021）」cannot
enroll.

FallC

Fri1,29L101 Vanbaelen Ruth

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Issues IV(Japanese Languageand Society)（1B90051）、（8333031）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

Japanese Issues V
1290081 (Japanese Socioculture)

Japanese Issues VI
1290091 (Living and Learning
among the Japanese）

1290101 Japanese Culture

1290111 Japanese Society

111

1

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1, 21, 2

1, 21, 2

Spr Vac

FallAB

FallAB

SprAB

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics on society andculture relating to Japan and the Japanese.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Issues V(Japanese Socioculture)（1B90071）、（8333041）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
2/18-2/19, 2/21
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to learning
Japanese in Japan.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Issues VI(Living and Learning
among the Japanese）（1B90081）、（8333051）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to minds ofJapanese and Japanese culture.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Culture（1C90011）、（8333091）」cannot
enroll.
Open in even number
academic years.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics relating to Japanesesociety.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Japanese Society（1C90051）、（8333101）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

Intensi
9P209 Vanbaelen Ruth
ve

Fri2

Mon1

Mon1

9L101 Vanbaelen Ruth

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

1290121

Modern Japanese
History

1290131 Career Design I

1290141 Career Design II

1290151 Career Design III

1290161

OMOTENASHI ―Japanese
Culture and Manner―

1111

1

1.01.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss the history of Japan from Meiji
period to this current day.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Modern Japanese
History（1C90091）、（8333111）」cannot
enroll.
Open in odd number
academic years.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics related to employment
following graduation. Some topics may
include: employment in Japan, basic
knowledge of Japan, history of politics andeconomy, work habits, human relationships,etc.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Career Design I（1C90031）、（8333061）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read about anddiscuss various topics related to current
Japanese issues which will be beneficial for
employment following graduation.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Career Design II（1C90071）、（8333071）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

In this course, we will read and discuss
about various topics related to someJapanese issues which will be beneficial for
employment following graduation. Some topics
may include: past, present, and future ofmany aspects of Japan, etc.

Limited to 30
students. Priority
is given to EP
Students. Students
who have alreadycompleted「Career Design III（1C90111）、（8333081）」cannot
enroll.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face
Details will begiven in class or
posted on manaba.

・To understand Japanese culture, history,and etiquette.
・To learn about Japanese customs,traditions, and manners from the perspectiveof cross-cultural communication.
・To learn business etiquette in Japan basedon an understanding of the principles ofprotocol (international etiquette).

The number ofstudents is limited
to 20. If the numberof students exceeds
the capacity,
priority will begiven tointernationalstudents, mainly
first-year students.
The Lecture isconducted inEnglish.
face-to-face
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1, 2

1

FallAB

FallC

SprC

SprAB

Mon2

Mon1,2

Mon1,2Thu3

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

9L202 Yamamoto Chinami

5C301 Egami Izumi

1290171 Forest

Introduction to1290181 Inclusive Smart
SocietyⅠ

Introduction to1290191 Inclusive Smart
SocietyII

1390111

Living in Japan as
Foreign Students

11

1

1

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

1

1, 2

1, 21

SprA

FallAB

FallAB

FallABThe lecture will focus on forests frommultiple perspectives, including naturalscience (succession, vegetation, genetics,tree diseases, wood use), environment(topography, soil, global warming),
recreation, and utilization, and will
include not only accumulated research
results but also the latest findings on thesituation and various problems surrounding
forests in Japan and overseas.

Enrollment islimited to EP
Program students
only.
Lecture is conductedin English.
Online(Asynchronous)

This course delves into the concept of an
inclusive smart society, with a particularfocus on its three fundamental components:“people”, “technology”, and“governance/policy”. Emphasizing the triad
outlined by Nam and Pardo (2011), we explore
the essential elements that constitute a"smart” society, where investments in humanand social capital, coupled with robust ICT
infrastructures, propel sustainable growth
Matsushima
and elevate the overall quality of life. To
Takashi,Miyauchi further understand how these three
Hisae,AKIYAMA
components interact and to comprehend theHajime,Aranha, principles behind creating a society that istruly "smart," students will be exposed toClaussalient information and debates regarding
the nature of disabilities and the inclusionof all individuals including those withdisabilities.

【Registration 4/59/20】【 Limited to200 students】
Lecture is conductedin English.
Online(Asynchronous)
This course isconducted inEnglish. Limited to200 students.
Details will be
posted on manaba.

Following the Introduction to Inclusive
Smart Society I, this course introduces
students to several chosen topics indesigning and enhancing ISS: Popular
Culture, Comparative Religion, and Sports
for the Challenged people and those withdisabilities as potential case studies.
Students are asked to broaden theirMatsushima
perspectives into ISS by learning those
Takashi,Kimura topics and exchanging their views via
Takeshi,Yoshihar discussion among Japanese and Americana Yukari,Morio students. In some cases, students are
Takahiro,Hassan encouraged to ask how basic notions such as“inclusive” and “smart” could be
Modar,Satoapplied to the topics in this course.
Takahiro,OnoStudents of Japan and America are also asked
Seiji,Nagata
to recognize different cultural
appreciations of the shared topics, and toShinichi
learn to incorporate other cultural
perspectives in locating problems and infinding solutions.

【Registration 4/59/20】【 Limited to
200 students】
Lecture is conductedin English.
Online(Asynchronous)
This course isconducted inEnglish. Limited to
200 students.
Details will beposted on manaba.

This course will provide clear explanations
by using specific examples of legal andsocial rules foreign students must know for
their lives in Japan. In particular,
lectures will be focused on legal andadministrative procedures required forstudying, employment and settlement, byillustrating immigration control, theprecautions for the limits of the nonUrano Edson
1C305 Ioshiaqui,Ortola academic activities regarding part-timejobs, visa application required for job
ni Andrea
hunting and job hunting after graduation,visa application required after theemployment or in case of unemployment,
marriage to a Japanese or a foreigner, andfamily life.

For students inUndergraduate
Program ofInternational Social
Studies, auditor
students and otherinternational
students
CDP. face-to-faceTsumuraYoshihiko

Mon1,2

byrequest

byrequest

Fri3

Multidisciplinary Subjects for the Undergraduate Degrees (Upper Years Only)
CourseNumber1490011

Course Name

Topics in Social
SciencesstandaInstrrductio Credit
registnalsration
Type
year

1

1.03, 4Term

FallAB

Meeting
ClassroDays,Peromiod etc.

Wed2

Instructor

1B303 Moges Abu Girma

Course Overview

Remarks

This course deals with advanced andcontemporary topics in social sciences fromthe conceptual, practical, and public policy
perspectives. The course will cover topics
ranging from economic development,
inequality and poverty, inter-and-intra
national migration, political economics ofpublic policies, sustainable development,
and the prospects as well as the challengesof globalization.

Identical to1E90011.
Lecture is conductedin English.
face-to-face1490014

1490221

Inclusive SmartSociety PBL

Mechatronics Basics
and Applications

41

1.0

1.02, 33, 4

FallAB

FallABC

byrequest

Fri3

This course is an international
collaborative PBL (Project-Based Learning)
subject with the theme of realizing theInclusive Smart Society (ISS), involving
students from Ohio State University (OSU)
and the University of Tsukuba. Students fromboth universities will share ideas, form
international teams, and work together topropose social startups aimed at realizing
ISS. Participants are expected to understandthe universal and regional elements of ISS,
Matsushima
Takashi,Kameda investigate and analyze various challenges,
Toshihiro,Yamamo and construct practical solutions. Throughthis process, students can acquire practicalto Kyosuke
approaches and methodologies for addressing
real-world issues. It should be noted thatcompletion of the courses “Introduction toInclusive Smart Society I & II” is aprerequisite for taking this course.

【Registration 4/512/20】【 Limited to
100 students】
Lecture is conductedin English.
Online(Asynchronous)
This course isconducted inEnglish. Limited to100 students.
Details will be
posted on manaba.
The 10th class will
be conducted
online(synchronous).

In this course students will learn how todesign and implement a mechatronics system
including a) a controller, b) sensors, c)
actuators, and d) an algorithm. The course
is structured as follows: basic class unit,
mid-term project, advanced class unit, endterm project. Students are organized inteams, and a project theme is given for eachteam. Evaluation is based on report andproject presentation of each team. In
addition to learning the structure, design,and analysis of mechatronics systems thiscourse aims to nurture a “can do” attitude
where students are willing to takechallenges and design engineering solutions
from scratch.

Identical to
1D90221.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
Admission limit: up
to 20 students.
Priority is given to
IDE Students.
Identical to
1D90221.
Lecture is conducted
in English.
face-to-face
Admission limit: up
to 20 students.
Priority is given to
IDE Students.

3A213 Hassan Modar