Tokyo Metropolitan University Graduate School Education Curriculum
Diploma Policy and Curriculum Organization and Implementation Policies
Program: Graduate School of Science — Physics
1. Diploma Policy (DP)(1) Degrees to be conferred[Master's Program]
Master's degree (Master of Science): Awarded upon successful completion[Doctoral Program]
Doctorate (Doctor of Science): Awarded upon successful completion(2) Certifications to be granted
i. Certifications to be granted upon completion of specified courses
Junior High School Advanced Teacher's License in Science, High School Advanced Teacher's Licensein Science
Students can obtain the above teacher’s license by satisfying the condition that they have completed
the master’s or doctoral program and completed and earned credits for specified teacher training andsubject courses (lectures, exercises, practices).
(3) Educational goals
The Department of Physics aims to develop individuals with advanced knowledge and research skills inphysics covering the wide range of the natural world, including elementary particles, substances withvarious structures, and the universe. It also aims to develop competent individuals who can lead the next
generation of advanced science and solve various social and environmental issues based on science.
[Master's Program]
The master's program aims to develop researchers, professional engineers, and educators specializing inphysics as a basis for science and technology who have basic knowledge in physics and a global
perspective and interact with other natural science fields. In order to achieve these objectives, students will
acquire:1. The basic knowledge necessary for conducting research in physics as well as logical thinking andpractical research methods.
2. The ability to initiate research projects in each field of physics, solve problems, conduct research
individually or under the graduate advisor's guidance, as well as the ability to write logicallyorganized papers and present the research findings.
3. The ability to discuss with other researchers and present research findings from a broad perspective.
[Doctoral Program]
The doctoral program aims to develop individuals to be independent researchers and research supervisors
who can conduct leading research activities in the global arena. The students will develop broad insights
into fundamental and applied physics while having the social responsibilities associated with research inmind. The students will acquire:
1. The extensive knowledge, logical thinking, and practical research methods necessary to identify
advanced and important research projects in physics.
2. The ability to initiate unique research projects in each field of physics, plan and conduct research, anddevelop the ability to deliver adequate research findings, write original papers, and publish them ininternational journals.

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The ability to conduct research projects as an independent researcher, engage in international research
discussions, widely present the findings and significance of the research, and associate the research
projects with the society.

(4) Program features
Master's and doctoral students are assigned to a laboratory to pursue research projects in their respective
specialized fields. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for cutting-edge research witha group of research staff (professors, associate professors, and assistant professors) and other graduate
students in the laboratory. The students also pursue their own research projects and present their findings
in a thesis/dissertation. The Department of Physics has 16 laboratories consisting of four groups oftheoretical and experimental physics in each field of elementary particles, nuclei, the universe, andmaterials, covering the major fields of physics. In addition to earning the required credits, students must
submit a thesis and a dissertation in the master's and doctoral programs, respectively, to complete theprogram.
The interdisciplinary and multi-layered curriculum aims to systematically develop the knowledge andskills necessary to pursue their research projects. The curriculum offers core courses in the fundamentalsof physics, specialized applied physics courses, intensive lectures given by external experts, physicschemistry combined courses provided by both the Physics and Chemistry departments, and courses inEnglish for science.
After completing the master's program, students will acquire knowledge and independent research skills in
specialized fields, as well as solid basic knowledge and problem-solving skills so that students can be
successful in a wide range of fields, including information and communications industries, electrical andmechanical industries, and physical and chemical manufacturing industries. Students are also encouraged
to continue their research in the doctoral program at Tokyo Metropolitan University or other universities.
While the curriculum also encourages students to engage in research and education as university faculty
members after completing the doctoral program, it aims to develop the ability to work continuously as
researchers or engineers at public research institutions and companies in Japan and abroad.
(5) Specialized knowledge, R&D skills, and other skills
The curriculum aims to develop individuals with advanced knowledge and research skills in physics
covering the wide range of the natural world, including elementary particles, substances with various
structures, and the universe. It also aims to develop individuals who can lead the next generation ofadvanced science and solve various social and environmental issues based on science. See Section (3) for
the details of specialized knowledge, R&D skills, and other skills that can be acquired in the master's anddoctoral programs.
(6) Completion requirements
Completion requirements of the master's and doctoral program are prescribed in the Graduate School Rulesof Tokyo Metropolitan University and the Department Rules of the Department of Physics. The students
currently enrolled are advised to refer to the Course Guide issued in the first year of enrollment to checkthe completion requirements of the enrolled program. The outline of completion requirements is asfollows:[Master's Program]
In order to complete the master's program, students must complete the two-year enrollment period byattending regular classes, acquiring 30 or more credits of required courses in the master's program,
submitting a thesis, and taking the final examination. In this case, if the graduate advisor considers it
academically beneficial, up to 10 credits out of the 30 credits may be earned by taking non-major courses
provided by the same graduate school or major courses provided by other graduate schools as prescribedby the Graduate School of Science. The standard enrollment period in the master's program is two years,
and the enrollment period must not exceed four years.

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The following courses are required for the master's degree.
[For theoretical physics]• Advanced Seminar in Physics I–IV and• Advanced Practice in Physics I–IV
[For experimental physics]• Advanced Seminar in Physics I–IV and• Advanced Experiment in Physics I–IV
For students admitted for early completion due to their outstanding research achievements, some of
the requirements in Section 1 may be waived.

The thesis evaluation process and criteria are as follows:An applicant shall decide a thesis title with the prior approval of their graduate advisor and submit thecompleted thesis to them. The applicant shall submit a degree application to the Graduate FacultyCommittee with a document certifying that the thesis has been accepted by their graduate advisor.
Acceptance/rejection of the degree application shall be decided by the Graduate Faculty Committee. If theapplication is accepted, the Graduate Faculty Committee shall establish a Review Committee consisting of
three or more faculty members, including the chief examiner, with extra examiners from other graduate
schools or universities/institutions if necessary. The Review Committee shall rigorously review the content
of the submitted thesis. The applicant shall write and submit the master's thesis in Japanese or English. The
applicant shall give a public presentation on the research findings in Japanese or English and answer
questions. The Review Committee shall determine pass or fail on the thesis and presentation based on thecriteria below and report the result to the Graduate Faculty Committee through the Department Meeting.
The Graduate Faculty Committee shall make the final decision on whether to confer a degree.
(1) Did the applicant engage in a research project of scientific importance?
(2) Were the research plan and methods appropriate?
(3) Did the applicant conduct research activities sufficiently during the period of the standard two-year
program?
(4) Did the applicant perform an appropriate analysis of the research findings?
(5) Was the thesis written in logical and clear language?
(6) Were the presentation and response to questions in the thesis presentation logical and clear?
[Doctoral Program]
In order to complete the doctoral program, students must complete the three-year enrollment period byattending regular classes, acquiring 20 or more credits in the required courses of the doctoral program,
submitting a dissertation, and taking the final examination. The standard enrollment period in the doctoral
program is three years, and the enrollment period must not exceed six years.
(1) The following courses are required for the doctorate.
[For theoretical physics]• Advanced Practice in Physics V–VIII[For experimental physics]• Advanced Experiment in Physics V–VIII(2) For students admitted for early completion due to their outstanding research achievements, some of
the requirements in Section 1 may be waived.
The dissertation evaluation process and criteria are as follows:An applicant shall decide the dissertation title with the prior approval of their graduate advisor and submit
the completed dissertation written in English to the graduate advisor and a degree application to the
Graduate Faculty Committee. If the Graduate Faculty Committee accepts the application, it shall establish
a Review Committee consisting of three or more faculty members, including the chief examiner, with extra
examiners from other graduate schools or universities/institutions if necessary. The Review Committee
shall review the content of the submitted dissertation. After the Review Committee approves, the applicant
shall submit the dissertation to the Graduate Faculty Committee. The applicant shall give a publicpresentation on the research findings in Japanese or English and answer questions. The Review Committee
shall determine pass or fail on the dissertation and presentation based on the criteria below and report theresult to the Graduate Faculty Committee through the Department Meeting. The Graduate FacultyCommittee shall make the final decision on whether to confer a degree.
(1) Did the applicant engage in a research project on an unsolved issue with scientific significance?
(2) Were the research plan and methods appropriate and sufficient?
(3) Did the applicant achieve significant results on the research project?
(4) Was the dissertation written in logical and clear language?
(5) Were the presentation and response to questions in the dissertation presentation logical and clear?
(6) Have the major research findings been published or will they be published in a peer-reviewed
academic journal?
(7) Are appropriate ethical considerations given to planning and conducting research, presenting the
research findings, and storing the data?
(Appended table)
List of Graduate School Courses (for students first enrolled in 2018)[Master's Program]• General Relativity• Statistical• Physics Field Theory• Fluid Mechanics• Nuclear Physics• Particle Physics• Astrophysics• Atomic Physics• Solid State Physics I, II• Solid State Physics with Particle Beam
• Advanced Particle Physics• Advanced High Energy Theoretical Physics• Advanced Subatomic Physics• Advanced High Energy Astrophysics I, II• Advanced Nonlinear Physics• Advanced Statistical Mechanics• Advanced Quantum Many Body System• Advanced Physics of Superconductivity• Advanced Physics of Magnetism• Advanced High Energy Physics I, II• Advanced Atomic Physics I, II• Advanced Astrophysics I, II• Advanced Correlated Electron Physics I, II• Advanced Nanophysical and Surface Optical Properties I, II• Advanced Soft Matter Physics I, II• Advanced Neutron Scattering and Magnetism I• Advanced Minimum Material Science• Advanced Experimental Technique in Physics A, B, C, D
• Advanced English for Science• Advanced Seminar in Physics I–IV
• Advanced Experiment in Physics I–IV
• Advanced Practice in Physics I–IV
[Doctoral Program]• Advanced Particle Physics• Advanced High Energy Theoretical Physics• Advanced Subatomic Physics• Advanced High Energy Astrophysics I, II• Advanced Nonlinear Physics• Advanced Statistical Mechanics

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Advanced Quantum Many Body System
Advanced Physics of Superconductivity
Advanced High Energy Physics I, II
Advanced Atomic Physics I, II
Advanced Astrophysics I, II
Advanced Correlated Electron Physics I, II
Advanced Nanophysical and Surface Optical Properties I, II
Advanced Soft Matter Physics I, II
Advanced Neutron Scattering and Magnetism I
Advanced Minimum Material Science
Advanced Experimental Technique in Physics A, B, C, D
Advanced English for Science
Advanced Experiment in Physics V–VIII
Advanced Practice in Physics V–VIII

2. Curriculum Policy (CP): Policy on curriculum organization and implementation(1) Basic policy on curriculum organization
The curriculum shall be appropriately organized to provide students with a high level of expert
knowledge and competence in their field of study and to develop basic knowledge in related fields asfollows.
[Master's Program]
The master's program aims to develop researchers, professional engineers, and educators specializing inphysics as a basis for science and technology, who have basic knowledge in physics and a global
perspective and interact with other natural science fields. Each course in the master's program is in line withthis goal, and the curriculum is designed to promote a systematic study.
The curriculum has a range of core courses extended from undergraduate courses to help students acquire
the knowledge necessary to conduct research in physics. The subject matter of core courses is speciallydesigned to allow students to share the fundamentals of physics more broadly beyond their own research
projects. In addition, the Department offers highly specialized and applied physics courses that can lead topractical research. Therefore, the curriculum organized by interdisciplinary courses and specialized courses
focused on specific fields offers the road map from the review of undergraduate studies to cutting-edge
research. Many of the specialized courses include intensive courses taught by external experts to help
students acquire basic to advanced knowledge systematically in a short period of time. In addition, theinterdisciplinary courses established physics and chemistry departments allow students to acquire
knowledge from a broader perspective. Furthermore, various courses, such as lectures offered in English
and English for science, aim to improve students' English skills essential for physics research.
In the first year, students will focus on these courses to acquire comprehensive knowledge of physics while
acquiring in-depth knowledge in specific fields. In addition to lecture courses, students will take part inadvanced research activities in their assigned laboratories to acquire knowledge and the ability to collectand analyze information and solve problems.
In the second year, students will work on writing their master's thesis based on the knowledge andexperience they have acquired. At the end of the year, students will give a public presentation on researchfindings in the thesis presentation event.
[Doctoral Program]
The doctoral program aims to develop individuals to be independent researchers and research supervisors
who can conduct leading research activities in the global arena. The students will develop broad insights
into fundamental and applied physics while having the social responsibilities associated with research inmind. In the doctoral program, students will further progress the research projects conducted in the master's
program.

In particular, the program aims to help students to acquire the extensive knowledge, logical thinking, andpractical research methods necessary to identify advanced and important research projects in physics.
Students will also acquire the ability to initiate unique research projects, plan and conduct research, anddevelop the ability to deliver adequate research findings, write original papers, and publish them ininternational journals. The program also develops the ability to conduct research projects as an independent
researcher, engage in international research discussions, widely present the findings and significance of theresearch, and associate the research projects with the society.
Students will conduct research in the assigned laboratory during the three years. Students are also
encouraged to take common courses that are also offered in the master's program. Students must complete a
doctoral dissertation by the end of their third year and give a public presentation in the dissertation
examination event (dissertation defense).
(2) Policy on teaching and learning methods in the curriculum
The courses shall be taught with various methods and forms, such as lectures, exercises, and practicaltraining, in accordance with the objectives and learning goals of each course so that students can learn
independently and actively and acquire the qualities and abilities appropriate to the objectives of humanresources development and the degree awarding policy.
Research guidance shall be provided to improve students’ research skills and methods under the researchguidance plans defined separately.
(3) Policy on the assessment of learning outcomes
All courses shall be assessed according to the level of achievement of the course objectives, based on theassessment methods and criteria specified in the syllabus. Theses/dissertations shall be assessed
according to the following process and criteria.
[Master's Program]○ Thesis evaluation process and criteria:
An applicant shall decide a thesis title with the prior approval of their graduate advisor and submit thecompleted thesis to them. The applicant shall submit a degree application to the Graduate FacultyCommittee with a document certifying that the thesis has been accepted by their graduate advisor.
Acceptance/rejection of the degree application shall be decided by the Graduate Faculty Committee. If
the application is accepted, the Graduate Faculty Committee shall establish a Review Committee
consisting of three or more faculty members, including the chief examiner, with extra examiners fromother graduate schools or universities/institutions if necessary. The Review Committee shall rigorously
review the content of the submitted thesis. The applicant shall write and submit the master's thesis inJapanese or English. The applicant shall give a public presentation on the research findings in Japaneseor English and answer questions. The Review Committee shall determine pass or fail on the thesis andpresentation based on the criteria below and report the result to the Graduate Faculty Committee
through the Department Meeting. The Graduate Faculty Committee shall make the final decision onwhether to confer a degree.
(1) Did the applicant engage in a research project of scientific importance?
(2) Were the research plan and methods appropriate?
(3) Did the applicant conduct research activities sufficiently during the period of the standard twoyear program?
(4) Did the applicant perform an appropriate analysis of the research findings?
(5) Was the thesis written in logical and clear language?
(6) Were the presentation and response to questions in the thesis presentation logical and clear?
[Doctoral Program]○ Dissertation evaluation process and criteria:
An applicant shall decide the dissertation title with the prior approval of their graduate advisor andsubmit the completed dissertation written in English to the graduate advisor and a degree application tothe Graduate Faculty Committee. If the Graduate Faculty Committee accepts the application, it shallestablish a Review Committee consisting of three or more faculty members, including the chief
examiner, with extra examiners from other graduate schools or universities/institutions if necessary.
The Review Committee shall review the content of the submitted dissertation. After the Review
Committee approves, the applicant shall submit the dissertation to the Graduate Faculty Committee.
The applicant shall give a public presentation on the research findings in Japanese or English andanswer questions. The Review Committee shall determine pass or fail on the dissertation andpresentation based on the criteria below and report the result to the Graduate Faculty Committee
through the Department Meeting. The Graduate Faculty Committee shall make the final decision onwhether to confer a degree.
(1) Did the applicant engage in a research project on an unsolved issue with scientific significance?
(2) Were the research plan and methods appropriate and sufficient?
(3) Did the applicant achieve significant results on the research project?
(4) Was the dissertation written in logical and clear language?
(5) Were the presentation and response to questions in the dissertation presentation logical and clear?
(6) Have the major research findings been published or will they be published in a peer-reviewed
academic journal?
(7) Are appropriate ethical considerations given to planning and conducting research, presenting the
research findings, and storing the data?

Advanced Particle Physics (1), Advanced Subatomic Physics (1), Advanced HighEnergy Astrophysics I (1), II (1),Advanced Nonlinear Physics (1), Advanced Statistical Mechanics (1), Advanced
Quantum Many Body System (1), Advanced Physics of Superconductivity (1),Advanced Physics of Magnetism (1), Advanced High Energy Physics I (1), II (1),Advanced Atomic Physics I (1), II (1), Advanced Astrophysics I (1), II (1), Advanced
Correlated Electron Physics I (1), II (1), Advanced Nanophysical and Surface
Optical Properties I (1), II (1), Advanced Soft Matter Physics I (1), II (1), Advanced
Neutron Scattering and Magnetism I (1), Selected Topics in Physics And Chemistry
I (1), II (2), Advanced Experimental Technique in Physics A (1), B (1), C (1), D (1),Advanced English for Science (1), Advanced Physics I (1), II (2), Selected Topics inPhysics I (1), II (2)Master's Year 1, 1stMaster's Year 1, 2ndMaster's Year 2, 1stMaster's program

Master's Year 2, 2ndDoctoral Year 1,
Year 2DoctoralYear 3

Doctoral program

Submission and public presentation of the doctoral dissertation

Acquiring expert knowledge through specialized courses

Preliminary evaluation by the first and second evaluators

General Relativity (2), Statistical Physics (2), Field Theory (2), Fluid
Mechanics (2), Nuclear Physics (2), Particle Physics (2), Astrophysics(1) , Atomic Physics (2), Solid State Physics I (2), II (2), Solid State
Physics with Particle Beam (2), Computational Physics (2)Advanced researchguidance throughAdvanced Experiment inPhysics and Advanced
Practice in Physics

Acquiring basic knowledge through core courses

Acquiring expert technicalknowledge throughspecialized courses

Research guidance through courses of Advanced Experiment inPhysics, Advanced Practice in Physics, and Advanced Seminar in
Physics

Submission and presentation of the master's thesis

Curriculum Structure of the Department of Physics