Course Description
UEC Exchange program
Japanese University Studies in Scienceand Technology (JUSST)
Spring Semester, 2024

UEC JUSST Program Course Description
Japanese University Studies in Science and Technology (JUSST)International Educational Center (IEC)The University of Electro-Communications
1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu-shi, 182-8585
Tokyo, Japan
E-mail: jusst@fedu.uec.ac.jp

Contents
Guidance
1.1 UEC JUSST Program’s Enrollment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2 Academic Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.3 Timetable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Campus Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Scientific Research Communication Subjects
2.1 Reading Scientific Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Research Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.3 Japanese Language for JUSST Program Students . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Informatics, Science and Engineering Subjects
3.1 VLSI Low Power Circuit Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics I (Information and Communication Network) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics II (Optical Communication Engineering) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Introduction to Computational Methods in Science and Engineering . . . . . . . . . .
3.5 Advanced Environmental Materials Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.6 Advanced Engineering Science I (Polymer Photonics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.7 Advanced Theory of Systems Reliability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.8 Topics in Informatics II (Sustainable Supply Chain Management) . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.9 Advanced Engineering Science III (Exercises in Advanced Computational Sciences) . .
3.10 Advanced Engineering Science II (Photonics and Opto-electronics) . . . . . . . . . . .
3.11 Information and Communications Technologies for SDGs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Academic Skills Subjects
4.1 UEC Academic Skills I (Computer Literacy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 UEC Academic Skills II (Information literacy and Research) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.3 UEC Academic Skills III (Publishing literacy and Research) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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JUSST Program Course Requirements
Subject

1st Semester

2nd Semester[ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ]Individual Study Project under the supervision of UEC
RESEARCH WORK
Research / Project(Required for JUSST student)

faculty member. Minimum 8 hours/week
5 Credits/one academic year (2 Credits/one semester)[ GRADUATE STUDENTS ]Independent Research Project under the supervision of UEC
Faculty member. Minimum 8 hours/week

CORE

SUBJECTS

6 Credits/one academic year (3 Credits/one semester)
Academic Skills I
2 hours/week (2 Credits)−−

2 hours/week (2 Credits)

Academic Skills II
Academic Skills III
Japanese Language

Elementary / Intermediate / Advanced *4 - 14 hours/week (2 - 7 Credits)[ UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ]Need to pass 3 subjects at minimum **in Each Semester
Science andEngineering Subjects[ GRADUATE STUDENTS ]Need to pass 3 subjects at minimum **in One Academic Year

( ELECTIVE )Electronic Experiment Lab.
4 hours/week (2 Credits)
Required for all Undergraduate Students

FREE

ELECTIVE

Only offered in the FALL Semester
Reading Scientific Research

2 hours/week (2 Credits)
Offered in the SPRING Semester only

Research Presentation
Preparation for Graduate
School2 hours/week (2 Credits)

English for Interpersonal

Offered in the FALL Semester only

Communication
Sports Classes−

2 hours/week (1 Credit)*) Japanese language classes may be exempted in the 2nd semester.
**) Students are highly recommended to take scientific & Engineering courses, at least one subject
more than the minimum requirement in order to ensure your successful completion of JUSST
program. (Form D)***) “Electronic Experiment Lab” is considered as one of the Science and Engineering Subjects.

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Pysical Examination (weight, height, blood presure)
Healthcare Center (1st semester students)

Children's Day

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Course registration period

Greenery Day

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Classes Begin

Course Guidance

APR

Orientation

New Students
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Preparing for
The mini-Conference (Presetation)

Mountain's Day

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Time-Table for Spring Semester, 2024
令和6年度春学期（前期）Day
曜日

Period
授業時間

Subject

授業名

短期留学プログラム時間割

Department
学科等

Lecturer 教員名

Classroom
教室

Note 備考

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VLSI Low Power Circuit Design

I

ISHIBASHI Koichiro （石橋 孝一郎）
HOANG TRONG THUC

W2-106*

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Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics I(Information and Communication Networks)

I

Kitsuwan NATTAPONG

E4-317*

Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics II(Optical Communication Engineering)I

KISHI Naoto (來住 直人)

E6-201

Reading Scientific Research

HLSS

UEHARA Suwako (上原UEC Academic Skills I (Computer Literacy)

IEC

CHOO

C-401

UEC Academic Skills II (Information literacy and Research)

IEC

CHOO

C-401

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寿和子)

C-401

Old C building

Old C building

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火

Life

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Learning

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SPORTSANDO Soichi (安藤 創一)

2nd-semester students only

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Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

4Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

5Research Presentation

HLSS

JEFFREYS Atsuko Marie

C-402

Old C building

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Introduction to Computational Methods in Scienceand Engineering

M

MATUTTIS Hans-Georg

C-401

Old C building

Advanced Environmental Materials ScienceS

FURUKAWA Rei (古川W2-105*

Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

3Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

4Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

UEC Academic Skills III (Publishing Literacy and Research)

IEC

CHOO

Advanced Engineering Science I （Polymer Photonics）

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FURUKAWA Rei (古川Advanced Theory of Systems Reliability

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JIN Lu (金 路)W5-214

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Topics in Informatics II (Sustainable Supply Chain Management)J

YAMADA Tetsuo (山田 哲男)

W5-2095Advanced Engineering Science III(Exercises in Advanced Computational Sciences)S

MORISHITA Toru (森下 亨)

E6-237

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Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

2Japanese Language (日本語)IEC

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Advanced Engineering Science II(Photonics and Opto-electronics)

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UENO Yoshiyasu (上野 芳康)

W2-106

Information and Communications Technologies for SDGs

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MATSUURA Motoharu (松浦 基晴)
TAKAHASHI Hiroki (髙橋 裕樹)

E3-301

怜)

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E3-1st floor怜)Computer Room(2nd-Semester Students only)

W10-111

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Course Guidance in E6-803

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5** Joint classes with graduate programs

Informatics, Science and Enginerring Courses
For the course which is offered twice (2 classes) a week, you will
(1/2), (2/2) have to take both (1/2 and 2/2) to earn the credits. And the course
will end earlier in 8 weeks' time.

Department 学科等
J: Department of Informatics (情報学専攻)
I: Department of Computer and Network Engineering (情報・ネットワーク工学専攻)
M: Department of Mechanical and Intelligent Systems Engineering (機械知能システム学専攻)
S: Department of Engineering Science (基盤理工学専攻)
IEC: International Education Center (国際教育センター)
SPORTS: UEC Physical Education Division (健康・スポーツ科学部会)
HLSS: The Division of Humanities Languages and Social Sciences (総合文化部会)

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Period (JST) 授業時間
1: 9:00-10:30
2: 10:40-12:10
3: 13:00-14:30
4: 14:40-16:10
5: 16:15-17:45
6: 17:50-19:20
7: 19:30-21:00

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Reading Scientific Research
General Information
Course title (Japanese) Reading Scientific Research
Course title (English)

Reading Scientific Research

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
UEHARA Suwako (上原OfficeE1-803e-mailuehara.suwako@uec.ac.jp

Course website

Google Classroom

Last updated

2024/03/20 17:20:58

寿和子)

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

This course focuses on skills required to read scientific research. Students will develop skills torecognize different sources of reading material related to scientific research, to skim and scan,and speed read, to critically evaluate journals and other scientific research, to make use of tools
and understand necessary vocabulary that will help enhance reading. By the end of the course,
students should gain skills to read scientific papers with a critical eye and be able to summarise
the ideas behind the scientific research. Students are expected to be prepared to voice theiropinions in English. The classes will be conducted in English.

Prerequisites

ASE I/IIAWE I/IIAE2Y I/II

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

None

Course textbooks andmaterials

Materials will be provided in class, and students will also search for relevant materials prior toclass and during class time. Make sure you bring a computer to use in class.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Week 1: Class introduction, Introduction to reading scientific articles, Student selection
Week 2: Machine translation for reading
Week 3: Science for young learners
Week 4: Scientific research in newspaper articles
Week 5: Scientific research in magazines
Week 6: Scientific research in books
Week 7: Searching for scientific research articles
Week 8: Scientific research in scientific journals
Week 9: Scientific research in scientific reviews
Week 10: Skimming and scanning, and reading speed
Week 11: Reading papers deeply
Week 12: Critical thinking skills in evaluating validity and reliability
Week 13: Vocabulary for scientific reading
Week 14: Summarizing and presenting general ideas in scientific research
Week 15: Presentations & self-evaluations

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Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

The first class will be conducted face-to-face in the classroom. Teaching mode for later classes
will be announced by the teacher.
Google Classroom: kcai3f6

Preparation by reading assigned readings and searching for readings relevant for the class should
Preparation and review
be done as instructed prior to each class. Students are expected to spend about one to two hours
outside classeach week to complete assignments and review class notes.
Class participation = 30%
Searching for reading materials = 20%
Evaluation and grading
Assignments = 30%
Presentation = 20%
Office hours
Message for students
OthersKeyword(s)By appointment.
The class will be conducted in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and to encourage criticalthinking and discussion.
Nonereading, discussion, presentation, critical thinking

2Research Presentation
General Information
Course title (Japanese) Research Presentation
Course title (English)

Research Presentation

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
Atsuko Marie Jeffreys

OfficeEast 1-807

e-mailajeffreys@uec.ac.jp

Course website

Google Classroom

Last updated

2024/03/02 14:20:30

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description
Topic and goals

The goal of this course is for students to be able to explain their research results in such a way as
to attract and maintain the audience's attention and ensure their understanding all throughout thepresentation.
Through this course, the students will master the art of public speaking, with topics based on the
research they have made, or are intending to make.
The following courses are prerequisites to registering for this class:Prerequisites

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation
Course textbooks andmaterials

Academic Spoken English I and II
Academic Written English I and II
Academic English for the Second Year I and II
None in particular
Activities will be based on TED Masterclass on presentations.
In each class, a lesson from TED Masterclass will be studied. The list of lessons appears below.
The course also includes issues concerning making research presentations, such as avoiding
committing plagiarism.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Class 1: Introduction of class / Lesson 1 - What are ideas?
Class 2: Lesson 2 - What are your ideas?
Class 3: Lesson 3 - What is your throughline?
Class 4: Extracting ideas for a presentation from your previous researchClass 5: Lesson 4 - Crafting your talk plan
Class 6: Lesson 5 - Voice and Presence
Class 7: How not to commit plagiarism
Class 8: Midterm presentation + Q & A
Class 9: Lesson 6 - Talk Tool: Connection
Class 10: Lesson 7 - Talk Tool: StorytellingClass 11: Lesson 8 - Talk Tool: Explanation
Class 12: Lesson 9 - Talk Tool: Persuasion
Class 13: Lesson 10 - Talk Tool: Revelation
Class 14: Lesson 11 - Talk Tool: Visuals
Class 15: Final presentation + Q & A(Schedule subject to change)3

Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

Google Classroom class code: TBA

Review your learning after class by practicing the exercises.
Preparation and review
Prepare for next class by previewing the activities.
outside class
Completion of activities
30%
Midterm presentation
35%
Final presentation
35%
Evaluation and grading -------------------------------------------Total
100%
S90%, A 80%, B

70%, C

60%, D<60%

Office hours

Email me to set up an appointment to meet for consultation.

Message for students

What does not kill you makes you stronger. -- This is true.

OthersKeyword(s)Contents of this syllabus are subject to change as deemed necessary.
Autonomous learning, Presentation skills, Presentation practice4

Japanese Language
General Information
Course title (Japanese) ⽇本語
Course title (English)

Japanese Language

Course Code

JPN101z

Academic year

All yearSemester(s) offered

Spring/Fall semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering thecourseCredits

1/2/3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
Based on the seated time

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering and JUSST Program
内藤 真理⼦, 笠原 ゆう⼦ and et. al.

OfficeEast 2-213（内藤）, East 2-215（笠原）e-mail内藤真理⼦<naito-m@uec.ac.jp>, 笠原ゆう⼦<ykasahara@uec.ac.jp>

Course website

NIL

Last updated

Update status

Released

Course Description
Topic and goals

Students will learn the basic grammar, daily use vocabulary and comprehensive in an intensive
manner (⾃分の考えや情報が的確に伝えられる⽇本語を習得する).

Prerequisites

NIL

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

NIL

Course textbooks andmaterials

Texts and materials will be provided
A placement test will be taken before courses begin and students will be assigned to a class, as
shown below, based on their Japanese language level.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Introductory Level JapaneseJapanese Language Elementary I
Japanese Language Elementary II
Japanese Language Elementary III
Japanese Language Intermediate I
Japanese Language Intermediate II
Japanese Language Intermediate III
Japanese Language Advanced
The course content, schedule and other information will be provided after the class assigning.

Course content utilizing
practical experience
Preparation and review
outside class
Evaluation method
Evaluation and grading
Office hours

90% < S, 80% < A, 70% < B, 60% < C, 60% > D (fail)Comments and questions could be submitted by email

Message for students
Others

Lecture style: Real time
Tools to be used: ZOOM, Google Classroom, Google Drive and else

Keyword(s)5

VLSI Low Power Circuit Design
General Information
Course title (Japanese) VLSI Low Power Circuit Design
Course title (English)

VLSI Low Power Circuit Design

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered

All school year

Faculty offering
the course

Master's Program

Credits2

Graduate School Specialized Education Courses - Specialized subjectⅡ
Department of Computer and Network Engineering
ISHIBASHI Koichiro (石橋孝一郎), HOANG TRONG THUC

OfficeE10 301-2(Ishibashi), W1-507(Thuc)e-mailishibashi (at) uec.ac.jp, hoangtt (at) uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://mtm.es.uec.ac.jp/index.html

Last updated

2024/03/15 18:01:35

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description
Topic and goals

VLSI is the one of important infrastructure for ICT society today. We study fundamentals of
VLSI design and design technology of low power LSI design

Prerequisites

Fundamental electric circuit theorems

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Fundamental electric circuit theorems

Course textbooks andmaterials

Original lecture materials will be delivered on the class
The lecture in this course, type I(Aa), is offered in English;
Materials such as writing on the whiteboard, PPT slides and handouts
are given in English.
Thanks of low power LSI, we nowadays enjoy ITC society with electronics appliances such ascell phones, electric cars and so on. The purpose of this lecture is to understand not only
fundamentals of VLSI circuits, but low power circuit technologies which have made this ICT
society into reality.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Outline of Class and Contents
1) Introduction to rolls of VLS I on ICT society2) Structure of MOSFET and its characteristics
3) Fundamentals of CMOS LSI circuits4) Asynchronous and Synchronous Circuit5) Power and Speed on CMOS LSI6) Moore's law and Scaling law
8) Low Power digital circuit design techniques9) Up to date Digital LSI examples
10) Final test11) Exercise 1 Spice Simulation and SPICE Model
12) Exercise II Circuit Simulation (Inverter)13) Exercise III Circuit Simulation (FF, NAND, NOR, ENOR)
14) Exercise IV (Circuit Synthesis)

615) Exercise V 8bit adder synthesis
Course content utilizing
Circuit simulation and synthesis will be exercised
practical experience
Distance learning
information

The lectures are basically done in person.
When real-time on-line lecture is carried out, Zoom ID is as follows.

Review for the last lecture is recommended before the lectures.
Preparation and review
VLSI Low Power Circuit Design 2023
outside classClass code: zpsbdnu
Final exam will be done for evaluation.
Evaluation and grading Evaluation category (Score) are shown as bellow
A(=>80), B(=>70), C(=>60), and D(<60)
Office hours
Message for students
OthersKeyword(s)Send e-mail before going to the room of Prof. Thuc(W1-507)
This class is focusing on not only low power circuit design but overview and fundamentals of
VLSI technology . This class could make you access to semiconductor industry which is
nowadays a kind of infrastructures.
PPT slides and handouts are also given in English.
Class code of Google classroom is "xixvhvv"(VLSI Low Power Circuit Design 2024)
VLSI, Low power, Circuit design

7Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics I(Information and Communication Networks)
General Information
Course title (Japanese)
Course title (English)

Information and Communication Networks

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered

All school year

Faculty offering
the course

Master's Program

Credits2

Graduate School Specialized Education Courses - Specialized subjectⅠ
Department of Computer and Network Engineering
KITSUWAN NATTAPONG

OfficeEast 3-1021

e-mailkitsuwan@uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.kitsuwan.cei.uec.ac.jp/lecture/icn/ password will be informed in the class.

Last updated

2024/02/28 15:19:13

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description
Topic and goals

Communication networks serve as the most important infrastructure for the today's informationsociety. This course deals with mathematical programming and algorithms for communication
networks. The course objectives are to understand the fundamental concepts communication
networks and theories for network designs and controls, and bridge the gap between the theories
and practices.

Prerequisites

The minimum requirement to understand this course is a knowledge of linear algebra andcomputer logic.

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Undergraduate courses related to information, communications, networks, probability andstatistics, and mathematical programming.

Course textbooks andmaterials

Book 1: E. Oki, Linear Programming and Algorithms for Communication Networks, CRC Press,
Boca Raton, 2012.
Book 2: Book 1
,
,
,
2012.
The contents of this course are almost covered by Book 1.

Course outline andweekly schedule

The lecture including materials in this course is offered in English (Type Aa). The subjects
include the following items.
The topics may be subject to change due to the progress.
1. Introduction and Basic problems for communication networks
2. Algorithms for basic problems (Shortest path routing max flow problem)
3. Algorithms for basic problems (Minimum-cost flow problem)
4. Disjoint path routing 1 (Edge-disjoint)
5. Disjoint path routing 2 (Vertex-Disjoint)
6. Liner programming basics
7. Application of liner programming
8. GLPK (GNU Liner Programming Kit)
9. Basic problems solved by LP
10. Disjoint path routing
11. Wavelength assignment
12. Routing and traffic demand model
13. Mathematical puzzles
14. Advanced mathematical puzzles
15. Report, presentation and discussion

Course content utilizing
practical experience8Distance learning
information

Usually, there is no online lecture. If the online lecture is needed, I'll inform the detail in theclass.

Preparation and review
Reading the textbook or material before the class is preferred.
outside class
Evaluation and grading
Office hours
Message for students
OthersKeyword(s)Methods: Homework and report 50%, and final presentation 50%
Criteria: Fundamentals, theories, and Practices
Contact by email kitsuwan [at] uec.ac.jp
The students are required to study the textbook to understand the contents of this course. Lecture
and meterial will be given mainly in English.
Although the lecture is in English, both Japanese and English is acceptable for question.
Information and communication, communication network, design and control, mathematicalprogramming, algorithm

9Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics II
Optical Communication Engineering
General Information
Course title (Japanese)

Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics Ⅱ Optical Communication
Engineering

Course title (English)

Advanced Communication Engineering and Informatics Ⅱ Optical Communication
Engineering

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory

Specialized subject

Cluster/Department

Cluster I/Cluster II

Lecturer(s)KISHI Naoto (OfficeEast 3-1027

e-mailkishinaoto@uec.ac.jp

Year offered
Faculty offering
the course

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering

Credits

2

StatusReleased/now open to public)

Course website

http://www.opt.cei.uec.ac.jp/optc/

Last updated

2024/02/29 13:58:02

Course Description

Topic and goals

For the academic year 2024, this class covers optical fiber communications.
Optical fiber communication is one of the most recent communication technologies.
Since its practical implementation, rapid development has been achieved over the
past 40 years. Due to its handling capability of huge amount of information,
it is a fundamental technology supporting the information society.
This class covers the principle and the most recent technologies of
optical fiber communications.

Prerequisites

Fundamental courses in the elementary years such as physics, wave and lightwave, circuit andsystem, etc..

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Understanding of Fourier analysis and relation between temporal and spectral signals is
recommended.

Course textbooks andmaterials

Course outline andweekly schedule

Since this class is opened for foreign students, class documents are
written in English. Followings are the contents of the class.
1. Introduction of optical fiber communications
2. Properties of lightwave as a high-frequency electromagnetic waves
3. Introduction of optical fiber waveguides
4. Linear and nonlinear characteristics of optical fibers which are important to understanding thesignal transmission characteristics.
5. Principles of lightsources
6. Structure and operation principles of Semiconductor laser diodes and light-emitting diodes
7. Single-frequency and multi-frequency lightsources for optical communications
8. Various optical devices employed in optical communication systems
9. Operation principles of optical amplifiers/repeaters for long-distance optical communication
systems
10. Characteristics of various optical amplifiers
11. Digital modulation schemes for optical communications
12. Architecture of optical communication systems
13. Problems associated with the development of optical communication technologies and thesolutions
14. Capacity limit of optical fibers, optical networks, and optical access systems

1015. Optical fiber sensing technologies and optical fiber sensors
Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review Review with the contents of the class documents and other suitable references Evaluation andoutside class
grading.
Evaluation and grading
Office hours
Message for students

A report on the class is assigned. The credit is given if a minimum of 60% is achieved in theevaluation of the report.
from 12:30 to 14:30 on Wednesday, or the time just after the class
Optical communication is and will be one of the key technologies in the fundamental ofcommunication networks. Understanding of its principles and technologies is quite useful in thefield of information and communication.

OthersKeyword(s)information and communication, optical fibers, dispersion characteristics, nonlinearities,
intensity modulation, direct detection, optical repeaters, wavelength-division multiplexing, laser
diodes, optical amplifiers, optical networks, optical fiber sensors

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Introduction to Computational Methods in Science and Engineering
General Information
Course title (Japanese) Introduction to Computational Methods in Science and Engineering
Course title (English)

Introduction to Computational Methods in Science and Engineering

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
Hans-Georg Matuttis

Office

E4-721e-mailhg@mce.uec.ac.jp

Course website

https://webclass.cdel.uec.ac.jp

Last updated

2024/03/25 12:45:56

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

Computational methods have replaced analytical methods already in many fields of science andengineering, and their importance is still increasing. The aim of the lecture is to provide
fundamental criteria for the choice of numerical methods, give an overview about someavailable methods in some fields, and give ideas about performance-oriented implementation forsuch methods. Depending on the background and interest of the auditory, some topics may besubject to changes.

Prerequisites

First year Analysis and Linear Algebra, one procedural Programming Language

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation
Course textbooks andmaterials

NIL
Script can be downloaded from http://webclass.cdel.uec.ac.jp/,
further reading:
A. L. Garcia, Numerical Methods for Physics, Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co,1999
G.J. Borse: Numerical Methods with Matlab, International Thomson Publishing, 1997
In the first half of the semester, the lectures on general topics will be cover the lesson time (90minutes). In the second half, every student will get a project (topic will be discussed between
students and lecturer), and the first half of the lesson will be lecture on more specific andspecialized topics, and the second half will be dedicated to the completion of the project.

Course outline andweekly schedule

1. Introduction
Interpreters and Compilers, basic MATLAB syntax, interacting with the operating system
2. More advanced Syntax
Implicit loops, vector- and matrix commands
3. Stochastic Methods I a) Random numbers and direct Monte Carlo
Averages and Variance; Computing Pi with random numbers and the power of Monte Carlo
Methods for problems of arbitrary dimension
4. Stochastic Methods I b) Modeling
Producing test data, Modeling
5. Numerical analysis I
Why bother about errors; integer vs. floating point numbers, precision and rounding errors;
Truncation error and strategies to reduce it

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6. Graphics I 2D- and 3D-plots
Basic plotting functions and not so basic methods of manipulating the graphs
7. Graphics II More complex
Surfaces, overlaying graphics and textures, transparency alpha; From animated graphics tomaking movies-> End of first part
8. Linear Algebra I: From implicit loops to vectors and matrices
How many matrix products are there, Performance and loop ordering; Norms, Matrix inversion
and other matrix commands for linear algebra
9. Linear Algebra II
Eigenvalue decomposition, Determinants, Landau-Order symbol for computational effort /complexity
10. Linear Algebra III: Non-square matrices
Least squares fitting, singular value decomposition, condition number; Overfitting andUnderfitting; Difference between fitting and interpolation
11. Stochastic Methods II: Spin Systems
From Magnets to Spin systems: Frustration and physics problem with no good solution: Spinglasses, ground states, thermodynamics weights: Form importance Sampling Monte Carlo to
Simulated Annealing at zero and finite Temperature
12. Stochastic Methods III: Neural networks as a foot note to spin glasses
From infinite range spin glasses to nerve systems; Pattern recognition with Neural Networks; fast
Fourier Transform and convoluting the input; the incremental advances from Neural Networks to
Deep learning
13. Numerical Analysis II a) Types of numerical ordinary differential Equations
Symplectic, non-stiff and stiff ODEs; standard methods with constant step size
14. Numerical Analysis II b) Types of numerical ordinary differential Equations
From constant step size to variable step size
Course content utilizing There will always be short programming examples during the lecture, so students should always
practical experience have their MATLAB-environment ready for use.
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review
Exercises will be given as homework.
outside class
20% Participation (including punctuality) and activity (asking meaningful questions and giving
Evaluation and grading meaningful answers when asked) in the Lecture
80% Homework exercises
Office hours

you contact me by E-Mail and we organise date and time at the earliest possible moment.

Message for students

A craving to work with "Object orientation" has derailed several students in 2022 in this course:This course is about algorithms (mostly floating point arrays), and the structuring and packagingof the data is irrelevant. You have to work out and implement algorithms, not play around withstructures in this course.

Others

Lecture starts after the the introduction to the computer system in the Jusst-Program has been
held.

Keyword(s)Numerical Analysis, Scientific Programming, Computational Science13

Advanced Environmental Materials Science
General Information
Course title (Japanese)
Course title (English)

Advanced Environmental Materials Science

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

All school year
Master's Program and Doctoral Program2

Graduate School Specialized Education Courses - Specialized subjectⅡ
Department of Engineering Science
FURUKAWA Rei (OfficeW8-815e-mailfurukawa@ee.uec.ac.jp

Course website

none

Last updated

2024/03/01 15:31:35)

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description
Topic and goals

This course covers how the resources and wastes are handled nowadays and some concerns thatstill need to be solved.

Prerequisites

none

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

none

Course textbooks andmaterials

Solid Waste Engineering : Worrell, William A./ Vesilind, P. Aarne/ Gupta, Tarun
Introduction to Environmental Engineering : Davis, Mackenzie L./ Cornwell, David A.

Course outline andweekly schedule

1 Introduction, general idea of pollution
2 What to be reminded with the "SDGs"
3 Approaches in environmental chemistry
4 Mass balance
5 Heat energy and the earth
6 Biology and ecosystem
7 Midterm project (topic: writing a proposal)
8 Midterm project (topic: writing a proposal) continued
9 Midterm Presentation and Discussion
10 Plastics
11 Bioplastics
12 Greenplastics
13 Leadership required for an engineer
14 Final Presentation (topic: Being part in a team)
15 Final Presentation and discussion

Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

Class will be held fully online via zoom. Please fill the following if you wish to register.
https://forms.gle/AjyMzJD94n9SYFTT9

Preparation and review
Students need to take time outside the class for group works for midterm and final presentations.
outside class

Evaluation and grading

Weekly in-class quiz 20% (in total)
Midterm presentation and report 30%
Final presentation and report 50%
This course aims to earn ethical points of view as a materials engineer to manage resources andwastes correctly.

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Office hours
Message for students
OthersKeyword(s)to be explained in the classStudents will have a chance to discuss in groups (English only) in every lesson. They are
required to present their idea in front of the class. Please be equipped with computers or tablets
to make yourself comfortable taking an online class and also for yourself to present.
This is a "quarter" class.
solid wastes, hazardous wastes, collection, separation, resources, SDGs

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Advanced Engineering Science Ⅰ

Polymer Photonics

General Information
Course title (Japanese) Advanced Engineering Science Ⅰ

Polymer Photonics

Course title (English)

Advanced Engineering Science Ⅰ

Polymer Photonics

2024

Year offered

Course Code
Academic year
Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Faculty offering
the course

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering

Credits

2

StatusReleased/now open to public

Specialized subject
Cluster III
FURUKAWA Rei (OfficeW8-815e-mailfurukawa@ee.uec.ac.jp

Course website

none

Last updated

2024/03/01 15:33:13)

Course Description
Topic and goals

This course covers interactions between lightwave and polymeric material in multiple scale.

Prerequisites

Electromagnetics

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Electromagnetics

Course textbooks andmaterials

Frank L. Pedrotti, S.J., Leno S. Pedrotti (1993). Introduction to Optics 2nd edition. Prentice-Hall,Inc.
Max Born, Emil Wolf (1997). Principles of Optics 7th edition. Cambridge University Press.
Yasuhiro Koike (2015). Fundamentals of Plastic Opitcal Fibers. Wiley.
S.O. Kasap (2001). Optoelectronics and Photonics: Principles and Practices. Prentice-Hall, Inc.

Course outline andweekly schedule

1 Type of interactions between lightwave and matters
2 Interaction with group of atoms
3 Mathematical expression of harmonic waves
4 Interaction with molecular unit
4.1 Matrix treatment of polarization
4.2 Dielectric tensor in an anisotropic medium
4.3 Ellipsoid expression of wave normals
4.4 Intrinsic and stress birefringence
5 Interaction with sub-micron inhomogeneity
5.1 Waveguide condition and propagation modes
5.2 Fiber optic data transmission

Course content utilizing Optical characterizations of materials
practical experience Evaluations on single/multimode fiber-optic transmission
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review
Assignments are given every week
outside class
Evaluation and grading

Assignments 30%
Final exam 70%

Office hours

To be announced in the class

Message for students

To be announced in the class

OthersKeyword(s)nonepolarization, dielectric tensor, birefringence, waveguides

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Advanced Theory of Systems Reliability
General Information
Course title (Japanese)
Course title (English)

Advanced Theory of Systems Reliability

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Year offered

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department

Faculty offering
the course
Credits

All school year
Master's Program and Doctoral Program2

Graduate School Specialized Education Courses - Specialized subjectⅡ
Department of Informatics

Lecturer(s)JIN Lu ()

OfficeWest 5-601

e-mailjinlu@inf.uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.rm.inf.uec.ac.jp

Last updated

2024/02/28 11:34:55

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description
Topic and goals

This lecture deals with Reliability Engineering and its theory which focus on the philosophy,
ideas and scientific methods to build in quality and reliability into systems.
Also, recent development of information technology has been changing the methods ofReliability Engineering. These new aspects are also dealt with.

Prerequisites

None

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

It would be helpful if the students have a background of probability and statistic.

Course textbooks andmaterials

No textbooks, just original material

Course outline andweekly schedule#1 Guidance#2 Introduction to reliability engineering#2 Lifetime distribution functions and their application in reliability engineering#3 Maintainability and Availability#4 Lifetime Distribution and Hard Time Scheduled Maintenance#5 Hard Time Scheduled Maintenance#6 On Condition Maintenance#7 Stochastic Process and Markov Model#8 Reliability Evaluation of Engineering Systems Using Markov Model#9 Markov Decision Process#10 Condition Monitoring Maintenance (1)#11 Condition Monitoring Maintenance (2)#12 Systems Reliability (1) Series system, parallel system, redundant design#13 Systems Reliability (2) Structure function and reliability assessment#14 Summary of this course

Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

The material will be distributed via Google Classroom.
Google Classroom code: xh3wuwx

Preparation and review Please use the handout to review the content and work on the assignments to deepen youroutside classunderstanding.
Evaluation and grading Assessment will be based on the level of understanding
Office hours

Please take an appointment by email.

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Message for students
OthersKeyword(s)There are also many foreign student in this class. So it is also a good change to make foreign
friends. I will prepare the handout in both English and Japanese, furthermore, the important partwill be explained in both languages, so the students do not need to worry about their English.
This lecture will be given in English.
Reliability, Quality Control, Maintenance18Topics in Informatics II

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

General Information
Course title (Japanese) Topics in Informatics Ⅱ

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Course title (English)

Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Topics in Informatics Ⅱ

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory

Specialized subject

Cluster/Department

Cluster I/Cluster II

Lecturer(s)YAMADA Tetsuo (Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

2/3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2)

OfficeRoom #507 in Building West 5

e-mailtyamada@uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://webclass.cdel.uec.ac.jp/webclass/join this course by yourself!

Last updated

2024/03/11 16:08:38

Note: Before the first class, let you login webclass andStatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

Supply Chain is that product and information flows among suppliers, factories, distribution
centers and markets by manufacturing and logistics. This supply chain is now globally
networked consisting of not only domestic but also overseas suppliers, factories and markets.
Thus, the global supply chain management is required to pursue higher profit for companies. On
the other hand, the environmental issues such as global warming and material starvation havebeen more serious because manufacturing and logistics inevitably consume natural resources formaterials and energy and emit Greenhouse Gases (GHG) including CO2 throughout their productlifecycle and supply chain. In order to not to become more serious for the environmental issues,
it is necessary for the supply chain to minimize the material and energy consumptions during thewhole product lifecycle economically. This course gives variety topics in supply chain
management and sustainability, and acquire how to harmonize the supply chain andsustainability simultaneously.

Prerequisites

None

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Production Management, Operations Research, Introduction to Operations Research

Course textbooks andmaterials

No textbook, Handouts will be used as a guide for the class.

Course outline andweekly schedule

1. Guidance and Making teams
2. Sustainable Manufacturing
3. Supply Chain Management
4. Global Supply Chain
5. Low-carbon Supply Chain
6. Life Cycle Assessment
7. Renewable Energy
8. Carbon Trading and Tax
9. Disassembly, Reuse and Recycling
10. Reverse and Closed-loop Supply Chain
11. SNS Analysis for Manufactures by Text Mining
12. Health Care Systems Engineering
13. Work Life Balance
14. AI Application
15. Summary

Course content utilizing
practical experience19Distance learning
information

Before the first class, let you login webclass and join this course by yourself.

Preparation and review
Several assignments will be conducted.
outside class
Evaluation: Presentations (30%), Activities (40%) and Assignments (30%). The presentations
Evaluation and grading and assignments are qualitatively evaluated while the activities mean your self-motivatedopinions delivered quantitatively.
Office hours
Message for students

Mondays at the 4th class. Make an appointment by e-mail in advance.
Let’s discuss how to harmonize supply chain and sustainability and enjoy it!

OthersNo assignments and self-motivated opinions, No success. This course is taught in English, andJapanese is also added as the need arises.

Keyword(s)Global Supply Chain, Sustainable Manufacturing, Reuse and Recycling, Low-carbon andClosed-loop Supply Chain, Sustainable Product Design, Assembly/Disassembly, Renewable
Energy, Health Care Systems Engineering, Work Life Balance20Advanced Engineering Science III(Exercises in Advanced Computational Science)
General Information
Course title (Japanese) 上級コンピュータ演習
Course title (English)

Advanced Engineering Science III (Exercises in Advanced Computational Science)

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

Lecture/Exercise (drill)

Category
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits3
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

Specialized subject
Cluster III
MORISHITA Toru (森下 亨)

OfficeEast6-528（森下）e-mailNIL

Course website

https://www.edu.cc.uec.ac.jp/pc/toru/adv_comp/Last updated

2024/03/18 18:26:55

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

Topic: In today's advanced information society, advanced computer programming knowledge
and skills are important in any industrial field. In this class, students will select a teacher fromamong several teachers and set their own assignments in consultation with that teacher. Students
then construct a program code and examine the obtained results to acquire a wide range ofknowledge and skills in computer programming. This course is also offered as an internationalcourse, so that students who take it as an international course can give presentations in English
and acquire international knowledge and skills.
Goals: To set assignments. To accomplish the tasks set by the students. To examine the results
obtained. To enhance each student's computer programming knowledge and skills by discussingthese issues with each instructor.

Prerequisites

Computer literacy, basic programming and Exercise (drill)

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

Numerical Analysis, Programming Exercise, Computational Mathematical Engineering

Course textbooks andmaterials

NIL

Course outline andweekly schedule

Students should consult with the instructor directly by e-mail to determine the theme, referring to
the examples of themes and contents provided by each instructor on the web page related to theclass. Programming language, operating system, and other details will also be decided inconsultation with the instructor in charge. Several plenary meetings (possibly online) will be held
to report on progress. At the end of the semester, students will give a presentation (possibly
online) on their assignments.
1. Guidance
2. Explanation from the instructor and Computer Exercise (drill)1
3. Explanation from the instructor and Computer Exercise (drill) 2
4. Explanation from the instructor and computer exercise (drill) 3
5. Explanation from the instructor and computer exercise (drill)46. General meeting
7. Explanation from the teacher in charge and Computer Exercise (drill)521

8. Teacher's explanation and Computer Exercise (drill)6
9. Explanation from the instructor and Computer Exercise (drill)7
10. Explanation from the teacher and Computer Exercise (drill)811. Explanation from the teacher and Computer Exercise (drill) 9
12. Explanation from the teacher and Computer Exercise (drill)10
13. Explanation from the teacher and Computer Exercise (drill)11
14. Explanation from the teacher and Computer Exercise (drill)1215. Comprehensive Presentation
The contents of the Advanced Computer Exercise (drill) will be decided in consultation witheach instructor.
Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review
To be decided in consultation with each faculty member in charge.
outside class
Evaluation and grading
Office hours
Message for students

OthersKeyword(s)Based on the oral presentation in the comprehensive presentation. The contents, setting,execution, and results of the assignment will be judged comprehensively.
To be decided after consultation with each teacher.
As long as it enhances your knowledge and skills in computer programming, you are not
restricted by programming language, operating system, etc., and can proceed with what you want
to do in consultation with the faculty. This course is offered as an international course, so
students can acquire an international mindset as well.
Please select one faculty member by referring to the examples of themes and contents of eachfaculty member on the web page related to the class. Then, please contact the selected faculty
member directly by e-mail to discuss and decide on the theme.
Advanced Computer Exercise

22Classes for FY2024!

Exercises inAdvanced
Computational
Sciences

Examples oftasks
Any other computer-related projects
are also welcome!

Opticals

Course GuidanceDate and Time (ZOOM)
Friday, April 11, 4:15 p.m.

at Bldg East-6, Rm 803• FDTD electromagnetic
wave analysis

Electronics• Robot control by microcomputer

Physics• Let's get familiar with quantum
mechanics through simulations

Google classroom class code
wfvmptf• Monte Carlo simulation• Basic computational physics

Exercise Contents

Chemistry andBiology

Anything to do with computers!
Try anything you want to do.

• Simulation of biologicalsystems

Note
It is required to attend and provide a presentation

Othersat the final presentation in the end of September to• The basics of deep learning
through “Tic-Tac-Toe” games• TVML Creative content

get an S, A, B, or C grade.

• Easy life with Python

Teachers in charge

Endo, Ozeki, Ohfuchi, Saito, Shirakawa,
Nakamura (Jun), Hasegawa, Morishita

URL(UEC account is required)https://www.edu.cc.uec.ac.jp/pc/toru/adv_comp

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The course is also offered as an
International Course• Engage in English withinternational students!
• Of course, in Japanese also OK!

Advanced Engineering Science Ⅱ

Photonics and Opto-electronics

General Information
Course title (Japanese) Advanced Engineering Science Ⅱ

Photonics and Opto-electronics

Course title (English)

Photonics and Opto-electronics

Advanced Engineering Science Ⅱ

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

Specialized subject
Cluster III
UENO Yoshiyasu ()

OfficeRoom no. 313, Building no. West-2 (W2-313).

e-mailuenoy@ultrafast.ee.uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.ultrafast.ee.uec.ac.jp/ueno-classes.html

Last updated

2024/03/12 15:15:26

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

Modern photonics and electronics have been deeply spread to both academy and industry of ourReal World, without country borders. It is because photonics and opto-electronics have realized
terabit-per-second network infrastructures, optical-disk memories (DVD&CD's), compact andaccurate laser diodes (from infrared to blue), and flat displays, in industry uses and home uses. In
these science and technology, particle-based photonic properties of representative materials arealmost always fully combined with their wave-based optical properties, in "bright" manners.
In this course, typically 15 weeks, participants are expected to study and understand the scientificfundamentals of these photonic technology, and also to develop interests to on-going, long-term(i.e. large-scale) R&D activities in our world.

Prerequisites

fundamentals of electro-magnetic waves (propagating in speed of light).
fundamentals of electronics such as basic diodes and transistors.

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

fundamentals of quantum mechanics (particles and waves).
fundamentals of crystalline materials and their basic, electronic properties.

Course textbooks andmaterials

Course outline andweekly schedule

1) Saleh and Teich, Fundamentals of Photonics, 2nd edition, Wiley, 2007.
2) Amnon Yariv and Pochi Yeh, Photonics: Optical Electronics in Modern Communications, 6thedition, Oxford, 2006.
1st-5th weeks:(1) Areas of science and technology where photonics and opto-electronics play particularly
important roles in our world.
(2) Representative photonic devices and materials that many of us must use and rely on, in theseareas of science and technology.
(3) Fundamental properties of silicon and other few important types of semiconductor crystals.
Basics of direct transition (for light-emitting diodes and lasers), in contrast to indirect transition(for sensors and solar cells, for example).
Then, basics of quantum-particle-based properties such as conservation laws in unit of electronvolts, in contrast to quantum-wave-based properties. (All of these are well understood anddesigned in all LED's, laser diodes, optical sensors, solar cells, for example.)
6th-10th weeks:(4) General relationship from electrons to electron waves. That from lightwaves (em waves) tophotons.
(5) Device's internal structures (of light-emitting diodes and light-absorbing sensors), and theirworking principles.
(6) Energy conversion law and general limits in energy-conversion efficiency, from electronicenergy to photonic energy. That in the opposite direction, that is, from photonic energy toelectronic energy.

2411th-15th weeks:(7) advanced groups of lasers, consisting of cavities and waveguides, which are deeply andbroadly used in advanced systems such as network infrastructures (terabit per second), opticaldisk memories (DVD&CD's), compact and accurate laser diodes (from infrared to blue).
(8) high-density light energy in time and 3D-space dimensions (total four dimensions), that israther simply generated by laser oscillators in particular. (Several kinds of experimental research
are going on in our UEC campus, as well.)Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review Both personal and group studies, efficiently before and after each weekly classroom, areoutside classencouraged.
Evaluation and grading

Understanding level of each student is evaluated, in the final test in the end of the 15-weekcourse.

Office hours

6th period, Tuesdays. (Notify me Ueno by email, when I was not available in the period oftuesday.)

Message for students

OthersKeyword(s)The number of participants to this course will be around 10, too, and, could be slightly less. So,
this lecturer Ueno welcomes questions from participants sometimes in the middle of 90 minutes,
rather than after it. Your asking good questions to lecturer inspires the other participants, too,basically.
Lecturer Ueno's international activities:
http://www.ultrafast.ee.uec.ac.jp/ueno-cv.html
photonics, opto-electronics, quantum mechanics, electro-magnetic waves, light-emitting diodes(spontaneous emission), lasers (stimulated emission), optical sensors, solar batteries, silicon,
galium arsenide, semiconductor.

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Information and Communications Technologies for SDGs
General Information
Course title (Japanese) SDGsを支える情報通信論
Course title (English)

Information and Communications Technologies for SDGs

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

All school year
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MATSUURA Motoharu (松浦基晴)、TAKAHASHI Hiroki (髙橋OfficeEast 3-1027 (Matsuura), West 6-509 (Takahashi)e-mailm.matsuura@uec.ac.jp, rocky@inf.uec.ac.jp

Course website

BHN Kuwabara Foundation Donation Course

Last updated

2024/03/27 8:27:02

Status

裕樹)

Released/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

Topic:
SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) means the international goal of "The Sustainable
Development Agenda" adopted at the United Nations summit in Sep 2015, are a universal
concern not only for developing countries but also for developed countries., and Japan is actively
engaged in wide fields. In this course, students will understand the purpose of the SDGs and ICT(Information and Communications Technologies) that support the SDGs, and learn the energy,
information security and ICT policy that are important for achieving SDGs. Then, students will
study several specific fields where ICT are contributing to SDGs, through lectures and on-thespot tours.
Goals:
1) Understand the establishment and meaning of the SDGs, and key issues regarding ICT for
SDGs, i.e. energy, information security and ICT policy.
2) Study how ICTs are contributing to realize SDGs.
3) Cultivating engineers' readiness and foresight toward the realization of SDGs.

Prerequisites

None

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

None

Course textbooks andmaterials

None
This course is <English Type II>; All lectures will be given mainly in English.
#1 April 12 (Fri), 5th period“Introduction” Prof. MATSUURA Motoharu“About SDGs including BHN activities” Mr. TOMINO Takeshi (BHN)

Course outline andweekly schedule#2 April 19 (Fri), 5th period“ICT policy to realize SDGs” Mr. SAKAMOTO Yasuo (ex MIC)
#3 April 28(Fri), 5th period“Energy as key issue to achieve SDGs” Assoc. Prof. SOGABE Touma

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#4 May 12 (Fri), 5th period“Information security as key issues to achieve SDGs” Dr. HARADA Yonosuke (Emer. Prof. of
Institute of Information Security)#5 May 19 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for healthcare” Mr. KUREMATSU Hachihei (BHN)#6 May 26 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for welfare” Prof. TAKAHASHI Hiroki#8 May 31 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for disaster prevention and mitigation” Mr. UMINO Shinobu (BHN)#8 June 7 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for car driving/transportation” Dr. INOUE Yuji (BHN)#9 June 14 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for agriculture and fishery” Emer. Prof. ISHIBASHI Koichiro#10 June 21 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for regional revitalization” Emer. Prof. MIKI Tetsuya#11 June 28 (Fri), 5th period“ICT for earth environment” Mr. KUBOTA Takuji (JAXA)#12, #13 July 5 (Fri), 5th and 6th period“Presentation and discussion about the exercise theme, Part 1” (Note)
Prof. MATSUURA, Prof. TAKAHASHI, Prof. YURA, Prof. MIKI, Mr. KUREMATSU#14, #15 July 12 (Fri), 5th and 6th period“Presentation and discussion about the exercise theme, Part 2” (Note)
Prof. MATSUURA, Prof. TAKAHASHI, Prof. YURA, Prof. MIKI, Mr. KUREMATSU(Note) Exercise Theme
Please create your proposals to solve SDGs issues using ICT in your home region/ home country.
“Technical tour” will be held in early August.
The faculty members for this course have a lot of experiences in joint research with enterprises.
Course content utilizing In addition, lecturers from outside have enough practical business knowledge in the ICT related
practical experience industrial world. This course is given by these lecturers in an omnibus method, providing
knowledge of diverse international science and technology communication.

Distance learning
information

・Classroom: East 3-301 (3rd Floor)
・ If you cannot attend the classroom due to unavoidable circumstances, you can attend online.
On-demand learning is also available.
・To access online class or on-demand learning, please connect to the e-learning site at URL
bellow and the "e-learning user manual" is available there. (ID and Password will be announced)
URL: http://www.super-program.jp/bhn_moodle/

Preparation and review
Read the lecture materials provided in advance so that you can ask questions during class.
outside class

Evaluation and grading

Evaluation method
The contents of the presentations and discussions at the exercise and the reports on the final
assignments will be evaluated comprehensively.
Evaluation criteria
The level of understanding of learning goals 1) and 2) and the attitude toward learning goal 3)27based on the following evaluation criteria;
A (80-100 points): It is recognized that goals 1) and 2) are sufficientｌｙ achieveｄ, and goal 3)
has been fully cultivated.
B (70-79 points): It is recognized most of goals 1) and 2) are achieved, and goal 3) has beencultivated.
C (60-69 points): It is recognized most of goals 2) and 2) are achieved fairly, and goal 3) has
been cultivated to some extent.
D (59 points or less, rejected): Goals 1) and 2) are not fully achieved and goal 3) has not beencultivated.
Office hours

Take appointments by email in advance.

Message for students

This course holds technical tours related to SDG. But, it dependｓ on the status of COVID-19.

OthersThis subject is one of the BHN Kuwahara Foundation Donation Courses. It is also a subject for
the Joint Innovative PhD Program, and is offered online to students of other universities.

Keyword(s)SDGs, ICT, information security, energy, medical and welfare, disaster prevention, regional
revitalization, earth environment

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UEC Academic Skills Ⅰ (Computer Literacy)
General Information
Course title (Japanese) UEC Academic Skills Ⅰ (Computer Literacy)
Course title (English)

UEC Academic Skills Ⅰ (Computer Literacy)

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
Choo Cheow

Keong

OfficeE2-305e-mailuec-as1@fedu.uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.fedu.uec.ac.jp/skills

Last updated

2024/03/08 10:47:35

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

This course gives the students the intermediate-advanced knowledge of computer systems andcomputer networks in a typical academic environment. The lecture stresses fundamental tools
and techniques that are applicable to a broad reach of systems such as the use of primitive, but
powerful tools as UNIX shell, HTML, LaTeX and Git/GitHub.
Note: Please bring a laptop or tablet that can access WiFi to class.

Prerequisites
Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation
Course textbooks andmaterials

NIL
Computer literacy
NIL* Remember to bring a laptop PC to use in class.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Course schedule and topics that will be covered================================================
1. Introduction (Usage: The Information Technology Center ITC, UEC campus network use
policies)
2. Computer operating system and Tools (fundamentals)
3. Unix operating system (fundamentals)
4. Unix operating system (The Internet and computer network)
5. Word Processing and LaTeX (Basic Unix Editor and LaTeX)
6. LaTeX (Environments and layout; LaTeX commands, Structure, Package, Class, style, Text
typesetting)
7. LaTeX (Mathematical Formulas)
8. LaTeX (Displayed; Lists, Tabulator, Tables)
9. LaTeX (Displayed; Graphics, Drawing)
10. LaTeX (Labels, Cross-referencing, Citations and Bibliography)
11. Introduction to Git and GitHub (Git Basic, Website project)
12. HTML (Basic; Structure, Tag, color, typesetting)
13. HTML (Links and Multimedia; Images, Sound, and Movies)
14. HTML (List, Tables and Interactivity, Cascading Style Sheet; CSS)
15. HTML (Website Project Work)================================================
This is a lecture-lab course in which the instructor presents the topics, and the students complete
the assignments during lab periods or outside of class. The content is intended to be a lecture in29

combination with a practical exercise ("learn, practice, implement and apply") that will cover thebasic usage of the UNIX system, and including how to write in LaTeX and HTML.
Note that the lecture schedule is subject to constant revisions throughout the course.
Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

This course is designed for the classroom, however, can be delivered remotely; if necessary.

Preparation and review Students are required to create/design a homepage and present it in class at the end of theoutside classsemester. Thus, student may need some extra time to create the homepage.
Evaluation is given as follows; (Tasks 50%, Mid-Semester presentation 30%, Final presentation
20%)
Evaluation and grading Since this course provides the student with hands-on experience, classroom attendance andparticipation are thus mandatory. Only students who have 1) maintained at least 70% of
attendance, 2) submitted all assignments, and 3) made their mid-semester and final presentations
may get the credits.
Office hours

12:00-13:00, for just-in-case, schedule an appointment before walking in.

Message for students

We expect students to be the active part of the learning process. We encourage the students'
participation in class discussions, asking questions and interacting with others. If you have any
comments on the topics covered, please feel free to share with the others in class.

OthersStudents are expected to come to class on time. Absences are excused in case of emergency,
illness, or trips to conferences.

Keyword(s)Unix, HTML, Latex, Website, Git/GitHub

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UEC Academic Skills II (Information Literacy and Research)
General Information
Course title (Japanese) UEC Academic Skills II (Information Literacy and Research)
Course title (English)

UEC Academic Skills II (Information Literacy and Research)

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
Choo Cheow

Keong

OfficeE2-305e-mailuec-as2@fedu.uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.fedu.uec.ac.jp/skills

Last updated

2024/03/08 11:15:54

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

This course is designed to foster students' ability to identify, evaluate and use diverse information
sources effectively in science and engineering studies. It involves the knowledge of information
technology tools and their application to research. Students are required to give a poster
presentation on their major study or research at the end of the semester.
Note: Please bring a laptop or tablet that can access WiFi to class.

Prerequisites

UEC Academic Skills I (Computer Literacy) or

Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation

NIL

Course textbooks andmaterials

NIL* Remember to bring a laptop PC to use in class.

Course outline andweekly schedule

Contents
Course schedule and topics that will be covered================================================
1. Introduction (Usage: The Information Technology Center etc.)
2. Scientific literatures and resources retrieval (UEC Library)
3. Mind mapping, brain storming
4. Academic Integrity (Referencing, citing, create bibliographies)
5. Managing and sharing resources
6. Writing a research proposal
7. Scientific drawing, Charts, Diagrams and Timelines (Inkscape, GIMP)
8. Tables, Graphs (SciDAVis)
9. Desktop publishing for scientific poster (Scribus)
11. Creating effective scientific poster
12. Formula editor (word processing)
12. Writing an Abstract for a research
13. Preparation for presentation
14. Poster presentation 1/2
15. Poster presentation 2/2================================================
The course introduces the use of some powerful tools for scientific research and engineering,field. The lectures include hands-on learning and applicable exercises that assumes no any
previous experience or training, so the initial emphases are on the use of the basic scientific31software and the basic research procedures.
Note that the lecture schedule is subject to constant revisions throughout the course.
Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information

This course is designed for the classroom, however, can be delivered remotely; if necessary.

Preparation and review Students have to read 1 to 3 articles about varied topics, and at the end of the semester, theoutside classstudents are expected to make a poster presentation.
Evaluation is given as follows; (Assignments 50%, midterm presentation 20%, Poster
presentation 30%)
Since this course is a practical course, attendance and participation in class is obligatory. Only
students who have 1) maintained at least 70% of attendance, 2) submitted all the assignments and
Evaluation and grading 3) made their poster presentations can obtain the credits.
Since this course provides the student with hands-on experience, classroom attendance andparticipation are thus mandatory. Only students who have 1) maintained at least 70% of
attendance, 2) submitted all assignments, and 3) made their poster presentations may get thecredits.
Office hours

12:00-13:00, for just-in-case, schedule an appointment before walking in.

Message for students

We expect students to be the active part of the learning process. We encourage the students'
participation in class discussions, asking questions and interacting with others. If you have any
comments on the topics covered, please feel free to share with the others in class.

OthersStudents are expected to come to class on time. Absences are excused in case of emergency,
illness, or trips to conferences.

Keyword(s)Research, library, Desktop publishing, poster presentation

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UEC Academic Skills III (Publishing Literacy and Research)
General Information
Course title (Japanese) UEC Academic Skills III (Publishing Literacy and Research)
Course title (English)

UEC Academic Skills III (Publishing Literacy and Research)

Course Code
Academic year

2024

Semester(s) offered

Spring semester

Teaching method

LectureCategory
Cluster/Department
Lecturer(s)Year offered
Faculty offering
the course
Credits

3/4
School of Informatics and Engineering
2

General culture subjects
School of Informatics and Engineering
Choo Cheow

Keong

OfficeE2-305e-mailuec-as3@fedu.uec.ac.jp

Course website

http://www.fedu.uec.ac.jp/skills

Last updated

2024/03/08 10:52:16

StatusReleased/now open to public

Course Description

Topic and goals

This course focuses attention on the exercise of strategic research project. Students are required
to carry out a study/research project for more than a half of year with a specific topic. Then, they
have to proceed their own project after they choose their own topic and make a monthly plan. At
the end of the semester, there will be an international mini-conference that has participants of all
the JUSST Exchange Students and other regular UEC Students.
Note: Please bring a laptop or tablet that can access WiFi to class.

Prerequisites
Recommended
prerequisites andpreparation
Course textbooks andmaterials

Course outline andweekly schedule

UEC Academic Skills I (Computer Literacy) or
UEC Academic Skills II (Information Literacy and Research)
NIL
Course schedule and topics that will be covered================================================
1. Introduction (Usage: The Information Technology Center etc.)
2. Academic Integrity (Interesting and Unpublished, Scientific misconduct)
3. Researcher's outputs (Why, How, Where)
4. Planning the research/research protocol (LaTeX editor, Mind mapping, brainstorming etc.)
5. Proposing and Reporting on Research
6. Making scientific presentation
7. Midterm Presentation 1/2
8. Midterm Presentation 2/2
9. Brush up on your skills (Handling Q&A)
10. Communication and Correspondence (Peer, Researcher, Editor, etc.)
11. Academic publishing (Overviews; Dissertation, Monograph, Scientific paper )12. Academic publishing (Procedures, Processes and standards)
13. Assessment and evaluation
14. Oral presentation 1/2
15. Oral presentation 2/2================================================The lecture is designed to support the pursuit of writing research paper and share the skills of
quality publishing. All the lectures are linked with practical activities, and at the end of thecourse, the students are required to write a paper and give a presentation on their research-based
projects.

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Note that the lecture schedule is subject to constant revisions throughout the course.
Course content utilizing
practical experience
Distance learning
information
Preparation and review
outside classThis course is designed for the classroom, however, can be delivered remotely; if necessary.
Students have to read 2 to 3 articles about varied topics and at the mid and end of the semester,
the students are expected to give an oral presentation.
For laboratory assigned students, the essential project hours are estimated for more than 8 hours
a week, where this is the same standard of graduate thesis project.
Evaluation is given as follows; (Assignments 40%, Writing paper 30%, Oral presentation 30%)

Evaluation and grading Since this course provides the student with hands-on experience, classroom attendance andparticipation are thus mandatory. Only students who have 1) maintained at least 70% of
attendance, 2) submitted all assignments, and 3) made their presentations may get the credits.
Office hours

12:00-13:00, for just-in-case, schedule an appointment before walking in.

Message for students

We expect students to be the active part of the learning process. We encourage the students'
participation in class discussions, asking questions and interacting with others. If you have any
comments on the topics covered, please feel free to share with the others in class.

OthersStudents are expected to come to class on time. Absences are excused in case of emergency,
illness, or trips to conferences.

Keyword(s)Research, Publishing paper, oral presentation34