１General Guidelines(1) Please refer to the Course Registration Guidebook (separate book) for vital information about
university registration procedures.
(2) Any changes made to courses will be posted on bulletin boards.
(3) Course Timetable
Each course period begins and ends as follows (one period = 75 minutes):Period
1st periodTime
8︓40– 9︓55

Break
9︓55–10︓10

2nd period

10︓10–11︓25

11︓25–12︓15

3rd period

12︓15–13︓30

13︓30–13︓45

4th period

13︓45–15︓00

15︓00–15︓15

5th period

15︓15–16︓30

16︓30–16︓45

6th period

16︓45–18︓00(4) Modules and Semesters
An academic year comprises spring and fall semesters. Spring semester comprises Spring A, Spring B, andSpring C modules. Fall semester comprises Fall A, Fall B, and Fall C modules.
Depending on the combination of modules, the classes can be conducted in many ways as indicated in the tablebelow. Therefore, some classes will be held during the final examination period of other subjects.
AY 2024
Semesters(IncludingExaminationperiod)

A module

B module

C module

SpringApr 15–May 22

May 24-–Jul 4

Jul 5–Aug 1

FallOct 1–Nov 7

Nov 11–Dec 25

Jan 6-–Feb 13
FinalExamination

ABC（15-week classes）+Final Examination※In the case of special
circumstances, there areclasses to be held on thismodule schedule.

Final Examination

BC（10 weeks）

Final Examination

A（5-week classes）,

Final
Examination

Final
Examination

AB（10-week classes)+
Final Examination ,C (5 weeks)

Final examination period for Spring A module: May 23
Final examination period for Spring A & B modules: Jun 28, Jul 1,2,3,4
Final examination period for Spring A to C modules: Aug 2,5,6,7,8
Final examination period for Spring C module: Aug 9
Final examination period for Fall A module: Nov 8
Final examination period for Fall A & B modules: Dec 19,20,23,24,25
Final examination period for Fall A to C modules: Feb 4,7,10,12,13
Final examination period for Fall C module: Feb 14,17

Note:■ The final exam day of Spring A and C, Fall A and C

This is the day for the examination of the courses completed in the A or C module, and in principle, the courses that are not applicable will be canceled. Whether theexam will be implemented on the final exam date, the schedule, etc., will be announced for each course. Take the exam according to the instructions of the instructor incharge of the class.

(5) Description of Contents
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Credits

Meetingregistration

TermyearDays,Period etc.

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CourseRoomr

Overview

Remarks
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Lettersandnumbers
indicateorganization,
classification,and field.

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registratio
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Classes will beheld in SpringA・ B, on
Tuesdays during
the 6th period.

Classes will
be held in
Room 204 in
1D Bldg.

Please note that
there are various
descriptions suchas prerequisites.

■ About class that do not have a regular class schedule
Depending on the courses, there are courses that do not have a regular class schedule as below. For the latest
information such as the implementation schedule, please check KdB or notices.
・Intensive: A style of class in which the day/period is not regular and is held on the schedule concentrated to acertain degree.
・by request: a course in which a class is conducted irregularly on an as-needed basis
・by appointment: a course in which a small class is conducted regularly but with possible date changes based onteacher–student negotiation
・NT: NT is an abbreviation of “Non-timetabled attendance is possible.” The day/period of the class has not been
set; however, please refer to the recommended day/period for attendance mentioned in the syllabus and takethe class as planned while focusing on the report submission deadlines. Furthermore, you may take otherclasses for which the day/period coincides with the recommended day/period for the attendance of NTsubjects. However, if you wish to simultaneously take other subjects, please ensure to carefully plan andconsider in advance whether assignments for submission, etc., are compatible.
(6) Course Numbers
Each academic course has a course number assigned by subject areas or fields for the convenience ofregistration. Registration will be made using course numbers.
(7) Standard Academic Year
Each course is scheduled to be taken at a specific academic year, considering the educational content and traitsof each course. As a general rule, please take courses corresponding to your academic year in your program.
(8) Course Methods
Course methods can be lectures, class exercises, experiments, etc. There are courses that implement two or
more methods. The different course methods in the Course Catalogue are listed below
CodeCourse Type1Lectures

2

seminar3
4
5

practical training, experiments, skills
practicelectures and seminar
lectures and practical training,
experiments, skills practiceCode67
80Course Typeseminar and practical training,
experiments, skills practicelectures, seminar and practicaltraining, experiments, skills practice
Graduation Thesis, Graduation
Research, etc.
Others(9) Classrooms
The following abbreviations specify classrooms and laboratories. (the last 3 digits are the classroom no.)Example:ClassroomLocation
1D201

1D Bldg, 2nd Floor

2B507

2B Bldg, 5th Floor

3A403

3A Bldg, 4th Floor

4B211

4B Bldg, 2nd Floor

9L101

International Lecture Bldg , 1st Floor

9P209

9P Bldg（University Hall Bldg.C）2ndFloor

CA 310Center for Education of Global Communication（CEGLOC）Bldg.A, 3rd Floor

About the classroom information, please refer to the campus map (booklet) and university website.
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/about/campus-access/tsukuba-campus/(10) Online Courses(i) About Course Implementation Method
The University of Tsukuba has classified the methods of conducting classes as follows since fall semester AY 2020.
About the implementation method for each course, the plan for the beginning of the academic year is described in
the remarks column in the Course Catalogue on the university homepage, and the latest information is describedin the remarks column of KdB and the syllabus.
Additionally, notifications may be posted on the Web Bulletin Board (TWINS).
1. face-to-faceCourses that are conducted face-to-face for all classes.
2. face-to-face (partially online)
Courses that are conducted through a combination of face-to-face and online classes, with more than half ofclasses conducted face-to-face.
3. Online (partially face-to-face)
Courses that are conducted through a combination of face-to-face and online classes, with more than half ofclasses conducted online.
4. Online(Asynchronous)
Courses that are conducted online for all classes, with most of the classes offered asynchronously.
5. Online(Synchronous)
Courses that are conducted online for all classes, with most of the classes conducted synchronouslye.
(ii) manaba“manaba” is a learning management system that creates a course page that can be used from the web for eachlesson, enabling teachers and students to share teaching materials electronically as well as to set and submit
assignments. Once the course registration is completed at TWINS, you will be able to access the courses you takethe next day or later. In addition to sharing teaching materials, manaba will play a central role in conducting
online lessons, such as watching video files and submitting assignments.
(iii) Software and Hardware Used in Class
Our students can use various microsoft-provided services, including Teams, a groupware used in online classes,and Stream, a video distribution service. To take online classes, terminals such as personal computers, tablets,smartphones, and communication lines are required. For more information on the procedures required to takeonline classes, please refer to the “ Online class guidance ” section of the Academic Computing &Communications Center and Media Center.

（https://www.cc.tsukuba.ac.jp/wp/remote-lecture-students/）

(iv) Handling of Materials Used in Class
Students must not copy, reprint, or divert the materials distributed in the class without permission such asteaching materials, lecture videos, audio, etc.
(v) Regarding the Response to COVID-19
Information is posted on the university website, so please check it from time to time.
（https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/about/antidisaster-crisismanagement/covid-19/）(11) Explanation of Remarks“G-Course”

G-course indicates specially designated subjects for all the students in the University to acquire some abilities
required to grow as global human resources.
The abilities required include (i) foreign language ability, (ii) abundant culture, international understanding, (iii)
communicative competence, (iv) understanding of diversity, the utilization competency (v), interdisciplinary
thinking, (vi) identity and confidence, (vii) positive thinking and practical skills, (viii) ability to self-express,professional.

“Course Implementation Method”

Refer to the (9) Online Courses (ⅰ) About Course Implementation Method“CDP (Academic and Social)”

Courses that contain helpful information for career development through professional education.

“Courses open to Exchange student”

It means that the course is available to Exchange student.

“Lectures are conducted in ○○”It means that the course will be taught in ○○ (Language).

“Identical to ○○”It is the same course as ○○ (Course number). Subject number that you have to register differs depending on theaffiliation you belong to. Please confirm the subject number when you register on the TWINS.

“Elements of gender (○○)”
Subjects with this notation include gender-specific elements as follows:(wear) The subject that needs changing clothes to a special wear or the wear different for men and women.
(equipment) The subject with equipment used is different for men and women.
(contact) The subject that has physical contact with other students.
(accommodation) The subject with lodging.
(special rule/pair/team) The subject that has the special rules or making pairs/teams by gender.
(other) The subject with gender-specific elements other than those mentioned above such as the difference of thestandard value of physical fitness measurement, the gender of the participant is written in the entry of
the Tsukuba Marathon, etc.
“Interdepartmental course”
Courses designated as “interdepartmental courses” are selected courses taught in English offered by various
university departments. These interdepartmental courses are, in general, entry-level courses with contents
accessible even to students of a different major. Students may register to take these courses if they meet therequirements indicated in the remark section on the KdB syllabus. Eligibility of these courses as “SpecificFoundation Subjects” must be confirmed with your major department to obtain credits toward your graduation.
Note that our students are eligible to take all undergraduate courses offered by the University unless explicitly
stated on the syllabus. Therefore, you are not restricted from taking other undergraduate courses outside yourmajor.