APPENDIX A: Discovery Course Descriptions
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Course contents are subject to changes.
Other course offerings may be announced at a later time.
Courses with an asterisk (*) are offered every other year

Course CodeEach course offered by the Discovery Program is associated with acourse code (e.g. DCOR 699). A course code begins with four letters.
First letter “D” refers to “Discovery.” Next three letterscorresponding to each cluster as follows:
COR: Core Courses (Discovery Seminars, Senior Project,etc.) - Required
AJP: Academic Japanese
EAP: Academic English
CUL: Cultural Diversity and Communities
SIE: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SCI: Transdisciplinary Science
These letter codes are followed by 3 digit numbers.
100s = Kyoyo courses
200s = Senmon Kiso courses
300s = Kihon courses
400s = Kadai courses
500s = Practicum courses
600s = Senior Project & related courses.
Prerequisites are expressed in course codes.

教養教育 (Kyoyo Kyoiku ) “General Education Courses”
DCOR 100 Discovery GuidanceThis course introduces the curriculum overview of the Discovery
Program as well as its components. The following items are
introduced: 1) A variety of courses and the expertise of faculty
members for the Discovery Track, 2) Nine Faculties where they cancomplete their Senior Project for the Matching Track.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 140 Current Political Events (1 credit): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines current political events. The class collectively
will choose a couple of political events in which they are interested.
Then, by mostly using news articles, students will gather factual
information about these events and explain why they occurred. Bytaking this course, students will learn how to find information
about political events and analyze them academically andsystematically. No prior knowledge of political science is necessary.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 110 Introductory Mathematics I (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHARThis is an introductory course in mathematics which will coversubjects including algebra, trigonometry, logarithm, probability
and statistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 111 Introductory Mathematics II (1 credit): JIAN TANG
This is a remedial course on mathematics at the pre-college level,
which includes trigonometry, vectors, sequences, calculus, andstatistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 130 Introductory Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN MD. AZHARThis course introduces the core concepts and principles inchemistry at a foundation level. Topics that may be covered are:Matter, elements, atoms and ions, atomic and electronic structure,bonding and molecular structure, intermolecular associations,states of matter, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 145 Fundamentals of Earth Science (1 credit): KATSUYUKIYAMASHITAThis is an introductory course focusing on Earth and Planetary
Sciences. Topics include formation of planets, evolution ofplanetary atmosphere, geochemistry of the Earth’s continental
crust, and human impact on the environment.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 155 Basic Biology (1 credit): HIROTAKA SAKAMOTO
In this course, students learn fundamental concepts and basic
knowledge in a broad range of biological research fields including
biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, and molecular biology.
Prerequisite: NONE
DEAP 159 Advanced English Skills for Discovery Students (1credit): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
This is a Required course for Discovery-Track students. A specificcohort is targeted each time the course runs (see online syllabus).
The course aims to strengthen students' writing by reviewing
basic principles of academic writing and conventions, developing
students' skills in finding and selecting outside sources, andintroducing the key components of an academic paper/thesis.
Prerequisite: See online syllabus

DSIE 110 Principles of Management (1 credit): YUAN YUAN GONG
This course introduces the principles and functions ofmanagement in business organizations. It discusses the roles,
functions and activities of management, i.e. planning, organizing,leading and controlling. By the completion of the course, students
will understand that management is an on-going process geared tomotivate the worker as an individual and as a member of a group.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 121 Introduction to Development Studies (1 credit):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTOThis course will examine the development discourse in the postwar
period. The course is designed for the students who wish to workin the fields of international development or international businessin the future. Other students who are willing to obtain basic
knowledge in development are encouraged to attend as well.
Through the in-class discussions and research project, students will
have opportunities to gain in-depth understanding of thedevelopment issues in selected countries in the Asia-Pacific or inother regions.
Prerequisite: NONE

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専門基礎 (Senmon Kiso ) “Major Foundational”

Common Seminars
DCOR 201 Discovery Seminar I (1 credit): HAENG-JA CHUNG,
YUAN YUAN GONG, YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Discovery Seminar I will explore what it means to learn in auniversity setting among a diverse group of people. Inter-culturalcommunications, team building, information literacy, constructive
criticism, and mutual respect will be covered.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCOR 202 Discovery Seminar II (1 credit): JIAN TANG, KIMIKOOSAWA, YUKA HAYASHI
Discovery Seminar II provides students with opportunities to learn
and exercise important academic skills and activities such aspresentation, discussion, and group work. The course will betaught by multiple instructors
Prerequisite: NONE
DCOR 203 Discovery Seminar III (1 credit): HARUNA MIYAGAWA,
TAK UESUGI, UDDIN MD. AZHAR, TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKA
Discovery Seminar III will be taken concurrently with your Senior
Project (DCOR 699). You will revisit the beginning when each of you
first arrived at the Discovery Program, and share the journey ofyour academic career as well as the prospects for the postgraduation with your peers. It is also an occasion for you to prepare
for your Senior Project presentation.
Prerequisite: DCOR 201: Discovery Seminar I and DCOR 202:
Discovery Seminar II

Basic Courses
DCUL 211 Feminist Ethnic Studies (3 credits): HAENG-JA CHUNG
Japan ranked 121st out of 153 countries in the 2020 Global Gender
Gap Report compiled by the World Economic Forum. In addition,
the false assumption of ethnic homogeneity is prevalent. Yet,gender and ethnic diversity is an asset to overcome economic
stagnation. How can each one of us take a step to realize genderand ethnic equality? This anthropological course emulates
fieldwork; Learning, thinking, and acting are essential.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 216 Korean Diaspora (3 credits): HAENG-JA CHUNG
About three million foreigners live in Japan. You or your friend may
be one of them. Koreans used to be the largest “foreign”
community in Japan. Its long history and rich livelihood offer
insights to succeed in cross-cultural and multi-ethnic settings.
While learning from Koreans in Japan and beyond, pay attention
to many other ethnic groups. This anthropological course emulates
fieldwork; Learn, think, and act accordingly.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 220 Sociological Imagination (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This is an introductory course on sociology. What does it mean to“think sociologically”? Students will be introduced to sociologicalperspectives and insights as we read a novel and engage indiscussions.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 225 Global Sociology (3 credits): HARUNA MIYAGAWA
This is a foundational course on sociology from a global
perspective. Students will be introduced to basic sociologicalconcepts, theories, and methods, while being attentive to theglobal forces such as rapid and intensified movements andexchanges of goods, capital, people, and ideas that affect therealms of economy, civic life, arts and sciences, and technology.
Prerequisite: NONE

- 25 -DCUL 230 Culture and Illness (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis is an introductory course in medical anthropology. It examinescross-cultural issues in medical practices and the consequences ofthe expansion of western medicine on the ideas of who we are.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 233 Anthropology of Disaster (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines how local cultures affect disaster
vulnerability and responses, as well as how certain phenomena arerecognized as “disasters,” and open up the space for new
development dreams as well as further marginalization.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 236 Anthropology of Food (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines the relationship between culinary culture(and “taste”) and identities, and explores the possibilities ofalternative futures through food.
Recommended: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness OR DCUL 233
Anthropology of Disaster
DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits): KIMIKO
OSAWA
This is an introductory course for the study of politics through thelens of political science. Starting with the discussion of what
politics is, this course examines fundamental building blocks ofpolitical systems such as states, regime types, governing
institutions, electoral systems, political ideologies and cultures,and major actors such as political parties and interest groups.
Students will also learn major concepts and theories of politicalscience. No prior knowledge of political science is necessary.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 241 Introduction to Japanese Politics (1.5 credits): KIMIKO
OSAWA
This is an introductory course for the study of Japanese politics andexamines Japanese political history since the Meiji Restoration,
major political institutions and actors, and contemporary political
topics. By taking this course, students will understand how
Japanese politics has developed, how major political institutions
work, how major political actors operate within the institutionalsettings, and major contemporary issues that Japanese politics is
facing. Students are also encouraged to develop skills to analyze
Japanese politics objectively by using concepts/theories of politicalscience. No prior knowledge of Japanese history or politics isnecessary.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 212 Topics in Management I (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which isconcerned with explaining, predicting, and enhancing theeffectiveness of individuals and groups in work organizations. It
focuses on the individual level of phenomenon and provides
students with a general sense of management issues related topeople within the organization. The course will cover topics suchas emotions and moods, and communication.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 216 Topics in Management II (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN GONG
This is an introductory course to Human Resources Management(HRM). It provides students with a general sense of the job of ahuman resources manager as well as various HRM functions suchas selection, compensation, training & development andperformance management.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 218 Topics in Management III (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which isconcerned with explaining, predicting, and enhancing theeffectiveness of individuals and groups in work organizations. This
course will focus on interpersonal differences and cover topics
such as personality and values, attitudes, and perceptions.
Prerequisite: DSIE 212 Topics in Management I
DSIE 219 Topics in Management IV (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which isconcerned with explaining, predicting, and enhancing theeffectiveness of individuals and groups in work organizations. This
course will focus on individual decision making, such as themechanisms and biases in everyday decision-making activities.
Prerequisite: DSIE 212 Topics in Management I
DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics (1.5 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Some of us face questions like “Why are rents higher in somecities? What price should I charge for the English lessons that I
give? How many years should I spend in school? Should I take up a
part-time job?”
This course will help answer such questions through basic
economic concepts. Introduction to Microeconomics will explain
the principles of economics that apply to the functions ofindividual decision makers, including both consumers andproducers within the economic system. Important topics include
supply and demand, trade theory, elasticity, externalities and firm
behavior.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 225 Introduction to Macroeconomics (1.5 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Macroeconomics is the study of the whole economy. The goal ofmacroeconomics is to explain theories and phenomena such as
booms and recessions, unemployment, inflation etc. that affect allhouseholds, firms and markets in the economy. This course will
help students understand the reasons behind changing prices, thedifferences in income levels across countries, how governments
promote a rise in incomes and stabilize employment. The
important topics include GDP and its measurement, Consumer
Price Index, Banks and Money Supply, Money Growth and Inflation.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations (2 credits):
TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course provides an introduction to philanthropy and nonprofit
organizations. Through this course, students will study the conceptof philanthropy, patterns of giving and volunteering, and thedefinition, distinctive features, and various roles of nonprofit
organizations. Also, students will understand the diverse forms ofphilanthropic action.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 232 Global Philanthropy and Comparative Nonprofit Sectors(2 credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAIn this course, students will explore the scope, structure, andfinancing of nonprofit sectors in various countries as well as thehistorical development and recent trends of those nonprofit
sectors. In addition, students will learn about various roles andfunctions of nonprofit organizations from political, social, andeconomic perspectives. Also, students will study the relationshipbetween the government, nonprofits, and businesses across avariety of countries.
Prerequisite: DSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations

DSIE 250 Introduction to Data Analysis (1 credit): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKAThis course introduces students to descriptive and inferential
statistics often used in social sciences. The course aims to provide
students with a solid foundation for analyzing data, and conveying
analyses in convincing and appropriate ways. Topics covered
include variables and types of data, frequency distributions andgraphs, data description, and probability and counting rules.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 210 Mathematics for Physical Chemistry (1.5 credits):
UDDIN MD. AZHARThis course will introduce students to various basic mathematicalmethods used in physical chemistry. The methods involve error
analysis, probability and statistics, linear algebra, vectors andmatrices, first and second order differential equations and theirsolution.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 220 Modern Physics (1.5 credits): JIAN TANG
In this course, students will learn college-level physics withmoderate use of mathematics. The emphasis will be on theconcepts and principles of modern physics. Contents include
electromagnetic wave, relativity, quantum theory, atom andmolecule, and nucleus and elementary particle.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 230 Chemistry for Chemical Engineering (1.5 credits): UDDIN
MD. AZHAR
Chemistry for Chemical Engineers provides background in the
topics of mass and energy balances specific to chemicalengineering. This course will help students understand thechemical reactions and relate them to the main themes of massand energy balances.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 211 Fundamentals of Mathematics (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, the following topics are covered: complex numbers
and Euler’s form, vectors and tensors, matrices and determinants,
series and limits, differential equations, and statistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 221 Fundamentals of Physics I (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, classical mechanics including kinematics anddynamics of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy andmomentum, rotational motion and torque, and oscillations andwaves from a high-school level to a college level will be covered.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 222 Fundamentals of Physics II (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, classical physics on thermal physics, electricity andmagnetism, and optics from a high-school level to a college level
will be covered.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 223 Quantum Physics and Atomic Structure (1 credit): JIAN
TANG
Atoms are observed through atomic spectra, which can be
described by the energy levels of atoms with the use of quantum
mechanics. In this course, students will learn the general principles
of quantum mechanics, energy levels for hydrogen atom andmulti-electron atoms, and atomic spectra.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 224 Introduction to Thermodynamics (1 credit): MICHINOBUMINOThis course will introduce you to the basics of thermodynamics. It
contains important concepts such as the relationship between
mechanical energy and thermal energy and the law ofconservation of energy. Related physical terms will be explained in
English and Japanese.
Prerequisite: NONE

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TANG
Molecular structures or geometric shapes are determined by themolecular bonds, which result from the molecular electronic
structures. Molecules with various structures are classified into
several types. Accordingly, several types of energy levels areshown for the molecular rotational and vibrational motions in theelectronic states. In this course, students will learn point grouptheory, and different types of electronic, vibrational, androtational energy levels for various molecular structures.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 231 Fundamentals of Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHARStudies in fundamental chemistry deal with a range offundamental concepts that can be used to explain various
phenomena in chemistry, materials science and biology. The
courses have been designed to provide students who have aninterest in chemistry with the necessary knowledge and skills toundertake further studies in chemistry or pursue alternative
pathways in the biological, environmental, earth and physicalsciences. Fundamental chemistry focuses in the areas ofstereochemistry, synthesis, properties and reactions of molecules,
thermodynamics, kinetics and the principles of organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 232 Instrumental Analysis (1 credit): UDDIN MD. AZHAR
The course will address the fundamental principles andapplications of modern instrumental analysis relevant for chemicalengineering and industrial chemistry. The subject consists of aseries of interrelated lectures and tutorials. The analyticaltechniques covered in this course will range from spectroscopy,
chromatography, electro-analytics, thermal analysis, to mass
spectrometry. The lecture components will address theunderpinning physical principles of each analytical technique indetail and also include an introduction to statistical data analysis.
At the completion of the course, the student will have developed
a firm understanding of the analytical methods employed in his or
her field of study and also gained experience in carrying out
analytical experiments.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 233 Introduction to Catalytic Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN
MD. AZHARThis introductory course in homogeneous and heterogeneous
catalysis will examine a number of catalytic reactions and theirmechanism and process conditions. It will cover the preparation of
catalysts and their use in specific chemical processes. Students will
also learn how to analyze the data obtained from a catalytic
reaction and how it can be used to determine the mechanism.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 255 Genetics and Molecular Biology (1.5 credits): TEPPEIMATSUI Etc.
This lecture is about basics of biology. The basics are discussedwith recent insights. Hopefully, we will have small experiments inthe lecture.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 260 Introduction to Agricultural Sciences (1.5 credits):
TAKASHI TAMURAIn this course, students will learn about current issues related tofood supply, bio-resources, bio-technology, and conservation of
the environment. This course also introduces the basics ofagricultural science and other related scientific fields that can beapplied to resolve these problems.
Prerequisite: NONE

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Academic English
DEAP 251 Introduction to the use of English (1.5 credits): BULIN
AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to introduce students to English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) by developing their skills in paragraph writing andworking on language.
Prerequisite: Follow placement advice. See online syllabus,
especially ‘Target Students’.
DEAP 252 Intermediate English at University (1.5 credits): BULIN
AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to develop students’ skills in English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) by developing their skills in essay-writing andintroducing them to the idea of academic integrity and use ofoutside sources.
Prerequisite: Follow placement advice. See online syllabus,
especially ‘Target Students’. Pay attention to the course number
when registering.
DEAP 253 English Seminar (1 credit): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to develop students’ skills in participating in andfacilitating group discussions at the university level. Throughvarious practices, it develops students’ abilities to engage with unit
lectures and integrate relevant research in group discussions.
Prerequisite: See online syllabus, especially ‘Target Students’
DEAP 650 Applied Language Skills for Discovery Students (1.5
credits): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
This is a course for Discovery-Track students. A specific cohort istargeted each time the course runs (see online syllabus). The
course aims to strengthen students' skills in reading and writing
academic papers/theses. It also addresses some common issues
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note that the course deals primarily with issues that involve
language skills and writing conventions, not content knowledge or
research design/skills.
Prerequisite: DEAP 159. The course instructor reserves the right tomake the final selection of students based on consideration ofseveral factors (enrolment limit applies). See online syllabus for
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DCUL 310 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits): HAENG-JA CHUNG
Question the common sense in order to have in-depth crosscultural experiences. Cultural Anthropology helps and navigates
you through this exhilarating path. Self-reflexivity, openmindedness, flexibility, and ability to cope with unpredictability
are required in addition to maturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 211: Feminist Ethnic Studies OR DCUL 216:
Korean Diaspora
DCUL 316 Topics in Japan and Beyond (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Through selected topics, you deepen your understanding of Japanand beyond. Like most Professor Chung’s courses, this course
emulates anthropological fieldwork. Self-reflexivity, openmindedness, flexibility, and ability to cope with unpredictability
are required in addition to maturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 211: Feminist Ethnic Studies OR DCUL 216:
Korean Diaspora
DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This course will introduce theories of migration throughethnographies. Topics include (but are not limited to) the
mechanisms and the decision-making processes of migration,
gender, generation, social networks, and transnational ties. We
will explore how the act of migration and the presence of“migrants” challenge the existent boundaries - both physical andsymbolic - in the host society as well as in the society of origin.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 321 Urban Sociology (2 credits): HARUNA MIYAGAWA
An urban setting is a site of human actions, interactions, andinactions. They occur in the structures of society that are boundnot only by physical space but by class, gender/sexuality, race,
religions, and ethnicity. In this course, we will explore how history
and culture interact with a place, define the rhythm of life, andinfluence the destiny of individuals by referring to empiricalstudies from around the world.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 323 Logic and Methods of Social Inquiry (3 credits):
HARUNA MIYAGAWA
The course will guide students from simple curiosity to scientificinquiry. Conducting a study involves continuous dialogues
between the researcher and the study participants, the “data,” andthe literature, as well as him/herself. Students will not only learn
the basic research methods used in the social sciences (sociology
in particular), but more importantly, how research methods areused to generate scientific knowledge and why they are an integral
component of social science research. We will also bring ethics ofengaging in research at the center of our discussion.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 325 Sociology of Migration II (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This course will introduce theories of migration throughethnographies. Topics include (but are not limited to) the
mechanisms and the decision-making processes of migration,
gender, generation, social networks, and transnational ties. We
will explore how the act of migration and the presence of“migrants” challenge the existent boundaries - both physical andsymbolic - in the host society as well as in the society of origin.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 327 History of Social Thought (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWAIn this course, students will be introduced to philosophers andsocial theorists from the past and present. We will draw insightsfrom the social sciences (e.g. sociology, anthropology, history, etc.)

as well as various arts including architecture, literature, film, andpainting.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines how different societies around the worldconceptualize health and illness differently, and how thecontemporary alliance of western medicine and the state is
creating a particular kind of experiences, subjectivity, andcitizenship.
Prerequisite: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness.
DCUL 333 Environmental Anthropology (3 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines how societies around the worldconceptualize and engage with their environments, and how
global capitalism and environmentalism are giving rise to new
problems, possibilities, and “cosmo”-politics.
Prerequisite: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness OR DCUL 233
Anthropology of Disaster OR DCUL 236 Anthropology of Food
DCUL 340 Comparative Politics (1.5 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines how politics works in different countries,
trying to understand why we see similarities and differences intheir political processes and dynamics. For example, we will discussvarieties we can find in democracies, non-democracies, welfare
systems, relationships between politics and religion, types ofpolitical parties, and citizens’ political participation patterns. While
there are some overlaps of topics with Introduction to
Political Science, this course will examine these topics in more
depth and analyze different countries as cases. Prerequisite: DCUL
240 Introduction to Political Science
DCUL 344 Japanese Politics (2 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines various aspects of contemporary Japanesepolitics by reading and discussing the academic research on
Japanese politics, mainly in the field of political science. By taking
this course, students will obtain knowledge and skills tounderstand and analyze Japanese politics. They can also gain
knowledge of concepts and theories of political science.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DCUL 346 International Politics (1.5 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines the modern history of international politics
and then the dynamics and mechanisms of international politics.
By focusing on how actors interact with each other within sets ofinstitutions, we will discuss why countries engage in wars and why
countries care about international human rights and the global
environment. Students can also gain knowledge of concepts andtheories of political science.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DSIE 312 Topics in Management V (2 credits): YUAN YUAN GONG
This is an advanced HRM course that is designed to provide both aconceptual and practical study of human resource planning andstaffing within organizations. Upon completing the course, thestudents will be able to develop an integrative framework andactivities of HR planning and strategic staffing in an organization inaccordance with the business strategies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 216 Topics in Management II
DSIE 316 Topics in Management VI (2 credits): YUAN YUAN GONG
This course focuses on how individuals, groups, organizations, andthe surrounding environment interact and affect organizational
effectiveness. Students are expected to understand the complex
interplay of these multi-level effects is important in enhancing theeffectiveness of the role as a manager (or manager-to-be) in
managing subordinates, peers, and supervisors and contributing toorganizational effectiveness. The course will cover topics such as
Foundations of Group Behavior, Work Teams.
Prerequisite: DSIE 218 Topics in Management III OR DSIE 219 Topics
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DSIE 318 Topics in Management VII (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course examines leadership theory and research, andemphasizing the development of leadership and interpersonal
skills through self-assessment case analysis, and experiential
exercises. Important fields within personnel management andhuman resource management, such as recruitment, working
environment and health, are also discussed.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics
in Management VI
DSIE 319 Topics in Management VIII (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
Training & Development helps change employees’ attitude
towards work and towards the organization. It helps enhance
employees’ knowledge to embrace the changing environments. In
this course, we will discuss various issues in T&D, for example, therelationship between training and strategy, training needs
assessment, training methods/skills, and cross-cultural issues intraining.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics
in Management VI
DSIE 320 Microeconomics (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Building on Introduction to Microeconomics (DSIE 210), this course
will help students understand the decisions made by producers
and consumers in different market structures like monopolies,
oligopolies, competitive markets. For e.g.: “How is the market foroil different from the market for diamonds?” Other topics covered
would be design of the tax system, theory of consumer choice andasymmetric information.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics OR
permission of instructor
DSIE 323 Development Economics (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Over a billion people survive on less than a dollar a day. These inturn constitute the malnourished, illiterate, unemployed andunorganized labor as poverty severely limits people’s capabilities
and well-being. This course aims to provide students with anunderstanding of the problems that developing countries face andthe diversity in the developing world. The course will be based on
the Human Capital approach to development and will focus on theeconomics of the central issues in the developing world today likepoverty, population, child mortality, hunger, migration andenvironmental degradation etc. Students will learn the nature andcauses of these problems and the appropriate policy design toaddress them.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 325 Macroeconomics (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Applying the basic concepts studied in Introduction to
Macroeconomics (DSIE 215), this course delves deeper into
economy-wide issues like “How should governments fightrecessions? How are inflation and unemployment related?”
Exchange rates, financial systems, balance of payments,
government debt, monetary and fiscal policies are some of the
topics included.
Prerequisite: DSIE 225 Introduction to Macroeconomics OR
permission of instructor
DSIE 327 Japanese Economy (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTOThis course presents an overview of the Japanese economy. It will
discuss some of the past and present features, persistent problems
and challenges faced by this economy. Japan’s post war highgrowth rate, national income and savings, the lifelong employment
system, current unemployment and irregular employment trends,
Abenomics, current demographic challenges and sluggish growthrate, high public debt are some of the topics to be included.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor- 29 -DSIE 328 Japanese Economy and Gender (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Japan, the world's third-largest economy, has been placed at near
the bottom in the gender equality rankings. In addition topersistent gender inequality, income inequality among households
is on the rise. Trickle-down effects of economic growth have
weakened; why? In this course, students will learn about the labormarket, business practices and relevant economic and social
policies in Japan through a gender lens and discuss the ways toadvance sustainable development. Through individual researchand in-class discussion, students will have opportunities to apply
the similar gender analysis to other countries and discuss the caseof Japan as a comparative study.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 321 International Economics (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Changes in international trade volumes and exchange rates are notjust newspaper headlines. They affect our lives when we purchaseimported goods or travel abroad. This course aims to provide
students with a good theoretical background to study international
trade policies, international monetary systems, and international
finance.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 331 Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship (4credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course is designed to provide current and future nonprofit
leaders and social entrepreneurs with an overview of a range ofnonprofit management and social entrepreneurship issues,
methods, and practices. Topics covered include strategic planningand management, leadership, board governance, financial
management, human resource management, marketing, program
evaluation, advocacy, and accountability.
Prerequisite: DSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations
AND DSIE 232 Global Philanthropy and Comparative Nonprofit
Sectors
DSIE 350 Elementary Statistics (4 credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course introduces students to inferential statistics often usedin social sciences. The course aims to provide students with asolid foundation for elementary statistics. Topics covered include
discrete probability distributions, the normal distribution,
confidence intervals and sample size, hypothesis testing, testing
the difference between two means, two proportions, and twovariances, correlation and regression, other chi-square tests,
analysis of variance, and nonparametric statistics. Students will
use Excel, SPSS, or Stata (a statistical software application) todevelop their data analysis skills.
Prerequisite: DSIE 251 Introduction to Data Analysis II
DSIE 351 Qualitative Research Methods (2 credits): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKAThis course is designed to provide students with an overview ofqualitative research methods, such as case study research andsurvey methodology. Through this course, students will learn how
to design case study research and collect and analyze data forcase study research. Students will also study how to design andimplement internet, phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys.
Prerequisite: DSIE 250 Introduction to Data Analysis
DSCI 326 Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy (2 credits):
JIAN TANG
Molecular spectra are produced by molecular interaction withelectromagnetic wave. They reflect electronic, vibrational, androtational energy levels of molecules, and provide the fingerprints
of molecules. In this course, students will learn how to understandmolecular spectra of various molecules.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 327 Spectroscopic Methods (1 credit): JIAN TANG
For observing molecular spectra, many spectroscopic methods areapplied. Especially, laser spectroscopic techniques have beendeveloped to observe high resolution molecular spectra in highsensitivity or fast time-scaled molecular spectra for molecular
dynamics. In this course, principles for various spectroscopic
methods will be presented.
Prerequisite: NONE

animal feeding techniques of field crops, horticultural crops, andbeef cattle. This course also enhances the development ofstudent’s skills in farm work.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience (1 credit):
YOSHIMASA NAKAMURA
Agricultural Bioscience originated from a branch of appliedsciences mainly specialized in processing raw agricultural products
into foods and beverages. Now this branch has extended its
applications to fields such as medical innovations and theimprovement of natural environment in accordance with theadvancement of modern civilization. In this course, students willlearn topics and stories related to the Agricultural Bioscience,
which has contributed to human society especially in the field ofhealth, food, and environment. Students will also learn the wealthof organic chemistry and biochemistry, by which novel biological
functions are elucidated with rationale and logics of science.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 328 Introduction to Astrochemistry and Atmospheric
Chemistry (1 credit): JIAN TANG
Astrochemistry is an academic discipline that studies the chemicalelements and molecules in the universe, especially focusing on
their interaction with radiation. Atmospheric chemistry is a branchof atmospheric science that studies the chemistry of the Earth’s
atmosphere and that of other planets. In astrochemistry andatmospheric chemistry, molecular spectroscopy is a particularly
important experimental tool. In this course, fundamental
understanding on both astrochemistry and atmospheric chemistry
is introduced and the application of spectroscopy is presented.
Although this course requires some knowledge on molecular
spectroscopy, it can also be taken as an independent unit byinterested students.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology (1 credit):
HISASHI DATAIThe goal of this course is to understand fundamental concepts ofsustainable agricultural production and environmental
conservation from the viewpoints of ecology, engineering, andsocio-economics. The course provides topics related to thefollowing fields of study: Physiological Plant Ecology, Forest
Ecology, Environmental Soil Science, Conservation of Aquatic
Biodiversity, Insect Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology, Bioproduction
Systems Engineering, Resources Management, and FarmManagement Systems and Information Processing.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 329 Introduction to Solid State Physics (2 credits)
MICHINOBU MINO
Solid-state physics introduces the basics of electrical conduction
and magnetic properties. Electrons play an important role there.
You will also learn the basics of quantum mechanics and statisticalmechanics.
Prerequisites: NONEMICHINOBU MINODSCI 350 Basic Physics Laboratory (1 credit):
MICHINOBU MINO
This course will introduce students to use experimental equipment
and understand the basic concepts of physics through various
experiments. The main experimental themes are planned to be
gravitational acceleration, refraction and polarization of light,
interference and diffraction of ultrasonic waves.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 381/382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I/II (1 crediteach): YOSHIHIKO KUBOThis course offers an introductory lecture series regarding the
production of both crops and horticulture crops. It deals withfollowing topics: characterization and genetic improvement of
useful crop traits, diseases and immunity mechanisms in plants,
cultivation management techniques for maximum production, andtechnologies for transportation and preservation of farm harvests.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 353 Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry (2 credits): TAKASHI
KAWAIThis laboratory course in analytical chemistry aims to provide basic
knowledge and skills for conducting chemical experiments.
Analytical chemistry is composed of qualitative and quantitative
characterization of substances. In this course, students will learn
various methods for measuring substances and biologicalmaterials at molecular level. Furthermore, students will learn theskills for safety management of chemical substances, which are
indispensable in further research in the third and fourth years
including the research for Senior Project.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance

DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science (1 credit): NAOKINISHINOThe goal of this course is to understand fundamentals of animal
science including physiology, anatomy, reproduction, breeding,
genetics, nutrition, and microbiology. The course also introduces
animal biotechnology, animal model for human diseases, assisted
reproductive technology, and relation between food and humanhealth. The student will learn overview of current status of animal
science and related issues.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 355 Laboratory in Biology (2 credits): TAKASHI AKAGI
Through a series of observation and analysis, students will
understand the basics of structures and functions of plants,
animals, and microbes. The subjects dealt in this laboratory course
includes: 1. Observation of mammalian oocyte, 2. Observation of
external and internal plant morphology, 3. Experiment on insects collection and specimen, 4. Field research on suburban forest, 5.
Observation of plant genetics, 6. Plant growth analysis, 7.
Observation of gastrointestinal and fermentation microbes, 8.
Observation of hemocytes.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 357 Basic Field Practice (2 credits): FUMIO FUKUDAThis course deals with the basic practical training of agriculture at
the Field Science Center including Okayama Farm, Tsudaka
Livestock Farm, and Hachihama Farm. Students will experience thework in the agricultural field, and learn a basic cultivation and- 30 -

専門科目 (Senmon Kamoku) “Major Courses” – Kadai (SubjectSpecific)
DCUL 410 Topics in Japan and Beyond II (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Through selected topics, you deepen your understanding of Japanand beyond. Like most Professor Chung’s courses, this course
emulates anthropological fieldwork. Self-reflexivity, openmindedness, flexibility, and ability to cope with unpredictability
are required in addition to maturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316:
Topics in Japan and Beyond I
DCUL 413 Sex Work and Emotional Labor (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
What is sex work? What is emotional labor? How do sex workers
and emotional laborers produce themselves and manage theirbusinesses? And why and how do customers pursue these
services? We respond to these questions at the intersection of sex
work, emotional labor, and possibly spiritual care. Self-reflexivity,
open-mindedness, flexibility, and ability to cope with
unpredictability are required in addition to maturity, responsibility,and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316:
Topics in Japan and Beyond I
DCUL 433 Colonialism and War (3 credits): HAENG-JA CHUNG
Colonialism and war are deeply related. Colonization often
happens before/during/after wars. Do you know which parts of theworld Japan colonized? When and how did colonization occur andend at all? What are the (post-)colonial effects on the colonizers
and colonized? If you wish for a peaceful world, it is necessary tolearn colonialism and war. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness,flexibility, and ability to cope with unpredictability are required inaddition to maturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316:
Topics in Japan and Beyond I
DCUL 421 Globalization and Development (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
Taking a critical approach to the world of international
development, this course will explore the premises and goals of
various actors involved in development projects through casestudies. We will focus on the narratives of international
development, and underlying forces that impact development,
and its unintended consequences on the lives of people.
Prerequisite: DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I or DCUL 325
Sociology of Migration II
DCUL 423 Gender in Global Context (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
Gender, as with race and ethnicity, is a social construct. This course
will explore how gender plays out in the lives of individuals andinteracts with other aspects of our identity, reinforcing our social
roles and positions in society. Through memoirs and biographies
of both women and men, we will examine how gender influences
pursuits of individuals with a close attention to the socioeconomic
and political context.
Prerequisite: DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I or DCUL 325
Sociology of Migration II
DCUL 430 Seminar in Medical Anthropology (2 credits): TAK
UESUGIThis is a special topics course in medical anthropology.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology or DCUL 333
Environmental Anthropology
DCUL 431 Ethnographies in Medical Anthropology (2 credits):
TAK UESUGIIn this course, students apply conceptual understandings gained in
DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology to read book-length
ethnographies and write their own research paper.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology- 31 -DCUL 435 Anthropology of Science (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course introduces social scientific and philosophical approachto natural sciences, and explores how anthropologists conductethnographies of scientific practices.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology OR DCUL 333
Environmental Anthropology
DCUL 438 Anthropology of Memory (4 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course is about personal and collective memory of violence
and trauma. By exploring the intersections of psychologicaldiscourse and literary/ethnographic works on trauma, we ponder
upon the question of justice and responsibility for past atrocities.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology
DCUL 439 Anthropology of the Self (4 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course explores the question “What is the self?” by examining
the cases in which the confidence in one’s sense of self crumbles
through conflicting ethical values, mental illnesses, and abjection.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology or DCUL 333
Environmental Anthropology
DCUL 440/441/442/443 Topics in Political Science I/II/III/IV (2credits each): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines a specific political issue in depth. Details will
be described in the syllabus.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DSIE 412 Topics in Management IX (2 credits): YUAN YUAN GONG
This course is designed to expand students’ understanding ofnegotiations through theories such as social judgment, social
cognition, and decision making, etc. Students will learn how toanalyze their negotiation experiences based on the theories andexperience various negotiations on class.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics
in Management VI
DSIE 416 Topics in Management X (2 credits): YUAN YUAN GONG
This is a course introducing the applications of various theories in
OB and HRM in contemporary organizations and society. Students
will analyze a variety of real-world examples and case studies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics
in Management VI
DSIE 420 Introduction to Feminist Economics (2 credits):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTOThis course will introduce feminist economics and assumes thatthe students have some basic knowledge of economics. Specifictopics include heteronormativity in economics, feminist
approaches to economics research, the role of caring labor in theeconomy, feminist approaches to economic development,
intrahousehold relationships, gender and property rights,
differential effects of international trade and finance by gender,and feminist approaches to public finance and social welfare.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 421 Trade Policy and Development (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
This course will introduce the recent developments ininternational trade and monetary policy. International tradeagenda now includes flows of goods, services, money, and people(temporary migrant workers) as well as trade-related investment
and intellectual property rights. How does the global and regional
integration affect people's lives? We will examine the WTO andregional trade agreements and their impacts on humandevelopment by examining case studies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor

DSIE 422 Poverty (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
What is poverty? Who are the poor? What are the causes of andsolutions to poverty? How do we measure poverty? How muchpoverty exists? Is a world free of poverty possible? In this course,
we will examine poverty in the context of the history of economic
thought and examine various poverty measures, and anti-poverty
policies and programs. The discussions in this course are applicable
to both high-and low-income economies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 423 Inequality (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Inequality, like poverty, is multidimensional. How does the history,
the political and economic system, or technology affect inequality?
How has the inequality within and among countries changed overthe past decades? Should we care about inequality of outcome orof opportunity? In this course, we will examine inequality in thecontext of the history of economic thought and examine various
inequality measures, and possible causes of and solutions toinequality. The discussions in this course are applicable to both
high-and low-income economies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE
225 Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 436/437/438 Nonprofit Management and Social
Entrepreneurship Practicum I/II/III (4 credits each): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKA
These practicum courses provide students with training in specificprofessional skill sets, such as program evaluation andperformance management, social marketing, nonprofit advocacy
and public policy, social finance and fundraising, and nonprofit
human resource management. Course projects, case study analysis,
and discussions are designed to offer students plenty of practical
opportunities to advance their management and analytical skills,
leadership, and entrepreneurial mindset.
Prerequisite: DSIE 331 Nonprofit Management and Social
Entrepreneurship
DSIE 450 Intermediate Statistics (4 credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAIn this course, students will further study multiple regression
analysis with a main focus on ordinary least squares (OLS)
regression. Topics include hypothesis testing, heteroskedasticity,
omitted variable bias, measurement error, and topics related tomodel specification. Students will use SPSS or Stata (a statisticalsoftware application) to develop their data analysis skills.
Prerequisite: DSIE 350 Elementary Statistics
DSCI 461 Agrochemical Bioscience 1 – Analytical Chemistry (1credit): TAKASHI TAMURA
This course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic,
and Biological Chemistry. Students will learn the core knowledge
and concepts in general chemistry by discussing the fundamental
subjects such as atoms and bonds by which a molecule iscomposed of, mass balance and reaction rate by which a chemical
reaction is described. In this course, lecturers, who conduct theirresearch in the field of Agrochemical Biosciences, cover the early
chapters of the volume. The curriculum starts with remedial-levelof chemistry with limited use of physics and mathematics. The
emphasis is rather on the basic concepts and principles ofchemistry with a relatable context to ensure students of all
disciplines gain an appreciation of chemistry’s significance ineveryday life.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 462 Agrochemical Bioscience 3 – Organic Chemistry (1credit): HIROMASA KIYOTAThis course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic,
and Biological Chemistry. Students will learn the basic knowledge
and framework of organic chemistry by discussing thecharacteristics of hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, and organic

acids. In this course, lecturers, who conduct their research in thefield of Agrochemical Biosciences, cover the middle chapters of thevolume. Students will learn college-level organic chemistry with an
aim to be familiarized with chemical structures and skills to draw
chemical information underneath the structure of molecules.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 463 Agrochemical Bioscience 2 – Biological Chemistry (1credit): TADAYOSHI KANAOThis course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic,
and Biological Chemistry. Students will learn the essential
knowledge and ideas for biological chemistry by learning thepractical subjects such as lipids, amino acids, and proteins. The
topics also involve enzymes, vitamins, and nucleic acids, withwhich dynamic metabolism and genetic inheritance occur in cells.
In this course, lecturers, who conduct their research in the field of
Agrochemical Biosciences, cover the latter chapters of the volume.
Students will learn college-level biological chemistry, and will
understand the significance and potential of chemistry inunderstanding the mechanism of life.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 471 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Science (1 credit):
MUNETO HIROBE
Forest Ecosystem Science covers a wide range of subjects in forest
ecosystems relating to physiological ecology, population andcommunity ecology, soil science, biogeochemistry etc. It also
covers interactions between forest ecosystems and human society.
This class provides topics in Forest Ecosystem Science including
ecosystem concept and elemental cycles, regeneration
mechanisms of forest ecosystems and the conservation, food web
structure, ecophysiology of trees against drought stress, andeconomic evaluation of forests' multifunctional role.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 472 Economics, Management and Technology Progress inJapanese Agriculture (1 credit): KAZUHIKO NAMBA
Japan developed many agricultural machines along with thedevelopment of manufacturing industries after the World War II.
If the farms were in good conditions, a couple can cultivate 10
hectares of rice paddies. But, in recent years, the food selfsufficiency rate has become almost 40 % in Japan. Is this aproblem? The goal of this course is to find a problem and to comeup with your own solution for it. Some general problems will bepresented and the solutions from various fields, i.e., Economics,
Management and Technology, will be introduced. We will discuss
what was solved in the past, what should be solved at present, andthe various approaches for the future.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 473 Ecological Approach to Sustainable Agriculture (1credit): TAKAHISA MIYATAKE
The goal of this course is to understand fundamentals of ecologicalapproach to sustainable agriculture. It includes nutrient dynamics
in soil-plant ecosystems, systematics and conservation of molluscs,
ecological evolutionary studies on insect population, ecologicalgenetics and entomology. The course also introduces soil
managements, taxonomic approaches, genetic ecologicalapproaches, applied entomology, evolutional ecology andbehavioral ecology. The student will learn the overview of thecurrent status of ecological approach to sustainable agriculture
and its related issues.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 481 Vegetables and Flower Science (1 credit): TANJURO
GOTOVegetables and flowers are essential crops in human life. They
were selected from the wild plants which had the origin in all partsof the world and have been improved. The efficient andsustainable production of these crops is a significant challenge.
The productions have been achieved by scientific understandingsof the crops and improvements of cultivation technology. This- 32 -

course introduces scientific knowledge of vegetables and flowers,
including their origins, physiological and ecological characters,
cultivation techniques and usages.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND
DSCI 382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 482 Plant Disease and Control (1 credit): KAZUHIRO TOYODAWith a rising population, an integrated system of plant production
must be sufficient to feed us now and in the near future. The Foodand Agriculture Organization (FAO) suggests that more than 800
million people in the world do not have enough to eat, causing
24,000 people to die from hunger. Actually, plant diseases annuallycause a 20% yield loss in food and cash crops. This class explores
the past, present and future of the plant pathology to achievesustainable global food production.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND
DSCI 382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 483 Fruit Science (1 credit): YASUTAKA KUBOThis class covers the basics and applied aspects of fruit science,such as physiology, technology and marketing system. Major
topics of fruit physiology are mechanisms of flowering, fruit
growth, development and ripening, including control by plant
hormones. Topics covered in this class include: technologies
enabling seedless grape berries and high quality fruits with large
and beautiful appearance and excellent flavors; year-round fruit
providing systems using various cultivars, production and storage
technique; and history and cultural aspects of fruit production in
Japan.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 484 Crop Genetics and Breeding (1 credit): KENJI KATO
Plant breeding is fundamental to improving crop productivity forfood security. This class starts with introductory lectures on plant
genetics including topics on Mendelian Genetics, linkage andmolecular genetics. Subsequently, several topics related to plant
breeding will be provided from foundational/theoretical and to
applied perspective.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND
DSCI 382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 485 Crop Science and Production (1 credit): YOSHIHIKOHIRAIThis lecture provides the basics and advanced knowledge ofchallenges to crop production. The goal of this lecture is to study
ways to improve the yield and quality of products based on theunderstanding of the relationship between plant growth and fieldenvironment.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND
DSCI 382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 491 Animal Production Science (1 credit): KOJI KIMURA
This course deals with the basics of fundamental animal science,with fundamental animal production related with reproduction,
physiology, anatomy, and genetics. The goals of this course are toobtain basic knowledge about the animal reproduction,
understand the relationship between structure and functions fromthe viewpoint of different animals (cow, pig and chicken etc.), andunderstand the theory and method for genetic improvement ofdomestic animals.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science
DSCI 492 Food and Nutrition Science (1 credit): HIDETOSHIMORITAThe main subjects of this course are nutrition, food processing, andpreservation, as well as food security and safety. This course deals
with the fermentation processes using lactic acid bacteria forpreserving and improving functional properties of animal products(milk, dairy products, and egg). This course also deals with t
microbiota, obesity, and disease related with food and nutrition.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science- 33 -DSCI 493 Animal Life Science (1 credit): TOSHIMITSU HATABU
Animals have abilities to adapt to the environmental changes andmaintain internal homeostasis. Animals also reproduce a series oflife. These events in the life are caused by the various mechanisms.
This course deals with: 1) Animal physiology; exposition about theprotective mechanisms from the pathogens, 2) Animal
reproduction and development; physiology of reproduction andmanipulation of embryos, 3) Animal breeding and genetics; genetic
constitutions of animals and populations.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal SciencePracticum 実践科目
DCOR 501 Study Abroad (2 credits): DISCOVERY FACULTY
When you study abroad, you can earn 2 credits, by completing thefollowing tasks: (1) Preparing for your study abroad, including theplanning of your course of study; (2) Sharing your activities andexperiences on-line during your stay at a school you study at; and(3) Reflecting and reporting your experiences after you come backto Japan.
Prerequisite: Academic Advisor’s permission in advance
DCOR 591 Independent Study (1~16 credit(s)): DISCOVERYFACULTY OR OTHER FACULTY
Independent study course involves conducting a term-long project
under the supervision of a faculty member. Typically, such projects
include student-driven research, literature review, or other formof creative project. Independent study is permitted only in special
circumstances in which proposed learning is not possible incourses already offered by the Discovery Program, and upon an
endorsement of a supervising faculty.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DCUL 501 Ethnographic Fieldwork I/II/III (2 credits each):
HAENG-JA CHUNG, HARUNA MIYAGAWA, TAK UESUGI
Ethnographic fieldwork is the bread-and-butter of sociological andanthropological research. It is a qualitative research method
involving an extended engagement with a location and individuals.
In this course, students conduct mini-ethnographic fieldwork.
Students are required to write a proposal, conduct a field research,
and write a report based on their experience.
The format of the report can vary. Consult your instructor for
further details on the requirements.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSIE 551 Internship (1~8 credit(s)) TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKA
From the 2nd year onwards all students can pursue internships at
various small and large companies, nonprofits and the government
offices within and outside Japan. Students are required to attend
the pre-internship career workshop and to receive an approval
from their Academic Advisor or Senior Project Advisor before
commencing the internship. Students can earn a maximum of 8
credits by pursuing multiple internships in the course of their 4year degree program. Credits are awarded based on a weekly log
of work done, internship report and evaluation submitted by theorganization.
Prerequisite: Academic Advisor’s permission in advance
DSCI 561/562/563 Laboratory in Agrochemical Bioscience 1/2/3(2 credits each): TBA
This is a laboratory course on physico-chemistry, organic chemistry,and biological chemistry including microbiology. It aims to develop
skills in carrying out experiments in a wide variety of branches inAgrochemical Biosciences with safety and efficiency. Students are
expected to acquire necessary skills and knowledge needed fortheir Senior Project research. The course starts with thefundamental skills such as solvent extraction, buffer preparation,and then organic synthesis and the product identification.
Biochemical subjects include protein extraction, fractionation bysalting out and further analysis using electrophoresis. Additionally,
students will learn kinetic analysis of the catalytic function of
enzymes. Microbiological practice allows students to be familiar
with the skills in isolating and growing useful microorganisms. In
the latter part of the course, students will also learn genetic
engineering skills.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
AND Instructor’s permission in advance2) Topics covered in this course are observation of tissues andorgans of tree species, analysis of the physiological functions,observation of forest soil and trees, and practice for managementof artificial forests.
3) This class is composed of two parts: 1) utilization of basic tools
to conduct a performance test of agricultural machines, and 2)
control using computer algorithm.
4) The following topics are included in this lab course: sampling of
small animals such as insects and molluscs from the university
campus and Handa-yama experimental forest, specimen
preparation, identification, population density estimation, andheritability estimation.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology AND
Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 581/582/583 Laboratory in Applied Plant Science 1/2/3 (2credits each): TBA
The course provides laboratory experiments of the basic
techniques related to Plant Science and Molecular Biology, such as
microscope operation to observe plant cells and micro-organisms,
cross-pollination and pathogen-inoculation, nucleic acids andproteins extraction, and molecular biological analysis. It also
provides the basic techniques related to Plant Science,
Horticultural Science, and Crop Science, such as soil diagnosis,
growth and physiological analysis of crops, compositional analysis
of crops, and anatomical observation of crops.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND
DSCI 382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II AND Instructor’s
permission in advance
DSCI 591/592/593 Laboratory in Animal Science 1/2/3 (2 creditseach): TBA
1) Reproduction is a fundamental issue for the production/
breeding of animals. To develop a better understanding of animal
reproduction, this course is designed to experience genetic
analysis, handling of germ cells and embryos.
2) Laboratory course about animal physiology, genetics andbehavior. Objective of this course is to acquire the basic techniquefor analysis of animal physiology, genetics and behavior, and to
apply it to various research areas.
3) Laboratory course for practical training on animal
experimentation and animal food analysis. Objective of this course
is to acquire proper knowledge and technique for treatment ofexperimental animals and analysis of animal foods.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science AND
Instructor’s permission in advance

DSCI 571/572/573/574/575/576/577/578 Laboratory inEnvironmental Ecology 1-1/1-2/2-1/2-2/3-1/3-2/4-1/4-2 (1credit each): TBA
1) In this course students learn about the structure of Japanese
agriculture and cultivate the abilities required to do a statisticalanalysis of data.

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Research Seminar and Senior Project 卒業研究等
DCOR 601 Research Seminar (1~10 credit(s)): DISCOVERYFACULTY
Through research seminars, students will start narrowing down on
the topics and research methods in preparation for the Senior
Project. Each instructor will run the seminar differently, so take thefirst half of your third year to explore with whom you wish to workon your Senior Project by attending more than one researchseminars.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DCOR 699 Senior Project (10 credits): Senior Project Advisor
Senior Project is an opportunity for you to highlight your finding(or discovery!). If you choose the Discovery Track, youwill complete your Senior Project in English supervised by a
Discovery Faculty. We encourage you to start thinking what you
want to do for your Senior Project early on. While some writing
component is necessary, you may propose an alternative
medium for the main portion of your Senior Project. For
example, you may choose to produce visual products, such asvideo, photos, and art pieces if you consider these mediums
can better represent your work, along with short essays. If you
choose the Matching Track, follow the protocol of thedepartment in which you pursue your Senior Project. For bothtracks, students are expected to present their projects in English
before graduation.
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