For students enrolled in FY 2024
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative
Kanazawa University
Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences(Master’s / Doctoral Program)

Guidebook
The English texts are for complementary use only.
English expressions do not change the Japanese content.

Table of Contents
I Educational Philosophy, Mission, and Graduates fostered by the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences....................................................................................... 1
II List of Academic Supervisors ............................................................ 4
III FY 2024Academic Calendar ............................................................ 5
IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline ...................................................... 9
1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST) ..................................................... 92 Semesters and Class Time ............................................................ 12
3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements .............................. 13
4 Conditions for Completion ............................................................ 16
5 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 18
6 Overview of Courses Offered at JAIST ................................................. 19
7 Class Registration and Notification of Grades ............................................ 19
8 Internships and Off-Campus Research Training .......................................... 19
V [Master’s Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework ........................... 23
1 Supervisors (KU) .................................................................... 23
2 Second Supervisor (JAIST) ........................................................... 23
3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU) .................................................... 23
VI [Master’s Program] Degree Awarding ................................................... 24
1 Degree Application .................................................................. 24
2 Submission of Master’s Thesis and Research Project Report ................................ 24
3 Mid-Term and Final Presentations ..................................................... 24
4 Academic Thesis Screening Process ..................................................... 24
5 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 24
6 Early Completion ................................................................... 25
7 Qualifying Examination .............................................................. 25
8 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment ............................................. 25
VII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline .................................................... 27
1 List of Subjects (KU and JAIST) ....................................................... 27
2 Semesters and Class Time ............................................................ 29
3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements .............................. 30
4 Conditions for Completion ............................................................ 32
5 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 34
6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades ............................................ 35
7 Overseas Research Challenge ......................................................... 35
VIII [Doctoral Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework......................... 36
1 Supervisors (KU) .................................................................... 36
2 Second Supervisors (One JAIST and one KU or JAIST) ................................... 37
3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU) .................................................... 37
IX [Doctoral Program] Degree Awarding ................................................... 38
1 Degree Application .................................................................. 38
2 Doctoral Thesis Submission ........................................................... 38
3 Thesis Pre-Defense .................................................................. 38

4 Final Presentation ................................................................... 38
5 Academic Thesis Screening Process ..................................................... 38
6 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 38
7 Schedule ........................................................................... 39
・Degree Application .................................................................. 40
・Doctoral Thesis Submission ............................................................ 40
8 Early Completion ................................................................... 40
X WISE Program ....................................................................... 41
XI Other .............................................................................. 43
1 Home University .................................................................... 43
2 Acanthus Portal and Kanazawa University ID............................................ 43
3 KAINS ID and E-mail Address ........................................................ 43
4 Communications from KU and JAIST .................................................. 43
5 Free Shuttle Bus .................................................................... 44
6 Using Parking Lots .................................................................. 44
7 Student ID Card .................................................................... 45
8 Using the Self Study Area ............................................................. 46
Appendix Campus Maps, etc.

I Educational Philosophy, Mission, and Graduates fostered by the Divisionof Transdisciplinary Sciences
Both Kanazawa University (hereafter “KU”) and the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (hereafter“JAIST”) aim to produce doctoral graduates (hereafter, “Science, Technology, and Innovation Graduates”) who can create
the infrastructure for science, technology and innovation, in accordance with global needs and trends; for their application tosolve societal challenges, with original ideas and research excellence. For this reason, the Division of Transdisciplinary
Science seeks to establish the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative at KU, and the Graduate School of Advanced
Science and Technology at JAIST, respectively, (hereafter this “Division) with an inter-university curriculum.

Educational Philosophy and Mission
In the development of Science, Technology, and Innovation Graduates, both universities defined the source of innovation
as “the creation of new knowledge” and set forth the “Promotion of Transdisciplinary Sciences” as a unified and coherent
educational philosophy for its realization.
We define the “Promotion of Transdisciplinary Sciences” as “promoting the integration of multiple scientific fields throughpursuing and implementing the “Methodology of Science Integration,” under a framework that goes beyond existing scientificfields, to solve complex social problems through approaches with a 'science, technology, and innovation' orientation.” In linewith this vision, we shall undertake the construction of an education system.

The Three Frameworks for Challenging Innovations (The Three Challenges)
As a framework to realize our educational philosophy, this Division will comprise only one division and will not provide
courses. On the other hand, as a framework for going beyond existing scientific fields to solve complex societal issues, wehave combined both universities’ strengths and specializations and set forth the below three frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges).
I: Life Innovation (creation of healthy, high-quality lifestyles)
Keywords
Measurement, elucidation, and control of biological and physiological functions that contribute to the healthy lifestylesof individuals and their application
II: Green Innovation (creation of next-generation materials, devices, and energy, adapted to the environment)
Keywords
Creation, storage, and transmission of natural and renewable energy, and the development of energy-saving devices
utilizing advanced materials and nanotechnology.
III: Systems Innovation (creation of a future where science and technology exist in harmony with humans and society)
Keywords
Development of intelligent systems that utilize big data and AI, development of machines and systems inspired byliving organisms, improvement of social environment based on that takes into account the natural and culturalenvironment

Four Initiative (The Four Forces)
Our division aspires to pursue the integration of scientific methods by encouraging students to delve into arenas beyond
their research field to seize initiative by intellectual interaction with those of a different scholarly background. Although
uniformly defining this “force” is difficult, we have defined the below Four Forces as an underlying structure.
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Force 1:

The “Force” for Data analysis
The “Force” to multilaterally analyze data that represent phenomena from the perspective of each integrated
scientific field

Force 2:The “Force” for Modeling
The “Force” to advocate for modeling that is not in conflict with the fundamentals of the transdisciplinary fields

Force 3:The “Force” for Visualization
The “Force” to present a picture that is easy for people in other fields to understandForce 4:The “Force” for Designing
The “Force” to solve problems while altering your proposals through interactions with other fields and society

Accordingly, students in this Division choose one of the three frameworks for challenging innovations (Three Challenges),
systematically take the curriculum in line with their chosen framework, and receive guidance from several research advisers.
Also, while actively interacting with a variety of other people, including academic staff, other students, and people from
corporations, students will pursue and implement the “Methodology of Science Integration,” based on the Four Forces, create
new ideas from different insights and perspectives, and advance the research themes they set. In addition, through students
acquiring the competencies listed in the diploma policy, this Division will be able to develop the “Science, Technology, andInfrastructure Graduates” that it aims to achieve.
Master’s Program

Type of Graduates Fostered
Graduates who sense the needs and trends of global society and who can concertedly and collaboratively contribute toscientific and technological innovation, based on advanced science and technology and a variety of scientific knowledge.

Diploma Policy
In the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course, after pursuing and implementing the “Methodology of Science
Integration” based on the Four Forces outlined in the educational philosophy, students who meet the following requirements
will be awarded a master’s degree in transdisciplinary science: have acquired the five competencies listed in the below
learning outcomes; have been enrolled for a predetermined period; have earned the predefined credits; have passed themaster’s thesis screening and final test: have passed screening and final test of research results on a specific theme, or havepassed the Qualifying Examination.
1. The ability to contribute to the solution of societal issues related to science, technology, and innovation.
2. Practical abilities and knowledge regarding your specialization
3. Willingness and ability to actively engage with other fields
4. The ability to understand foreign-language academic articles and to give a simple explanation of your researchin a foreign language
5. Research ethics in regard to science, technology, and life

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, under the framework of the Three Challenges outlined in the educational philosophy, we will focus onproblem-solving-oriented methods and educational programs to achieve the learning outcomes given in the Diploma Policy,
and we have compiled a systematic curriculum based on the qualities that students should acquire through taking the2educational program. Specifically, the following subjects will be structured and arranged systematically to form thecurriculum.
1. Systematic Specialized Subjects and Research Support Courses to acquire and utilize basic knowledge of yourspecialization.
2. Transdisciplinary Experience Courses centered around transdisciplinary studies that include research in other fields,
transdisciplinary seminars, and group work.
3. Social Implementation Courses for practical education that takes into account the needs of society.
4. Core Courses common across all subjects that foster fundamental knowledge and attitudes related to the creation of
innovation
Doctoral Program

Type of Graduates Fostered
Doctoral graduates who, in accordance with the needs and trends of global society, can create the infrastructure for science,technology, and innovation and apply and develop this to solve social issues based on original ideas and exceptional researchcapabilities.

Diploma Policy
In the Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course, after pursuing and implementing the “Methodology of Science
Integration” based on the Four Forces outlined in the educational philosophy, students who meet the following requirements
will be awarded a doctoral degree in transdisciplinary science: have been enrolled for a predetermined period; have earned
the predefined credits; have passed the doctoral thesis screening and final test have acquired 1) to 5) along with 6) of the
below competencies. Conversely, students who acquire 1) to 5) along with 7), will be awarded a doctoral degree in scienceor engineering depending on their field.
1) The ability to independently discover, organize, and then solve societal issues related to science, technology, andinnovation
2) Sophisticated practical abilities and knowledge regarding your specialization
3) The ability to apply expertise and technology of other fields in your specialization
4) The ability to present and discuss research outcomes in a foreign language at international conferences andinternational joint research projects.
5) To have pragmatic research ethics regarding science, technology, and life.
6) The ability to create new knowledge by integrating your specialization with other fields
7) The ability to create new knowledge with a focus on your specialization

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, under the framework of the Three Challenges outlined in the educational philosophy, we will focus onproblem-solving-oriented methods and educational programs to achieve the learning outcomes given in the Diploma Policy,
and we have formulated a systematic curriculum based on the qualities that students should be able to acquire through taking
the educational program. Specifically, the following subject groups will be structured and arranged systematically to form thecurriculum.
Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course
1) Systematic Specialized Subjects and Research Support Courses to develop knowledge of your specialization
2) Transdisciplinary Experience Courses centered around transdisciplinary studies that include research in other fields,
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transdisciplinary seminars, and group work.
3) Social Implementation Courses for practical education based on the needs of society4) Subjects such as internships and research projects abroad that develop an international awareness

II List of Academic Supervisors[Kanazawa University]
Please refer to the faculty members’ introduction page of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences.
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/kyoudou/faculty/[Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST)]
Please refer to the faculty members introduction page of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences.
https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/kyoudou/faculty/

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III FY 2024 Academic Calendar

Kanazawa Universityst

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No classes①Registration Guidance②Orientation for College Students③Entrance Ceremony (For Degree students)

Apr. 8May 1
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Q3 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on Nov. 8-21

Dec. 5Jan. 16Jan. 17
Common test for University Admissions Jan. 18-19

University Founding Day
May 31④Health Check for New Coming College Students♯2nd Quarter classes startJune 12
July 17
Conduct Classes for Monday

Q4 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on Jan. 20-31
TOEIC-IP（First Year College Student） Feb. 10, 12⑦KU Admission Examination⑧Commencement Ceremony

Q2 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on July 18-31

Aug. 2-16
Aug. 8-9* Class and Exam totals are per quarter.

No Classes Day **♯4th Quarter classes start
Conduct Exams for Monday
Preparations date for Common Test

Q1 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on May 16-29
Face-to-Face Campus Visit in Spring (tentative) May 19

Web Campus Visit (tentative)※Live-stereamin (tentative)⑤Commencement Ceremony

Q4 starts on Dec. 5.

⑥Entrance Ceremony (For Degree students)♯3rd Quarter classes start
Oct. 1
Oct. 15
Conduct Classes for Monday
Oct. 31
Conduct Classes for Friday
Kanazawa University Festival
Nov. 2-3
Preparations and clean-up for KU Festival Nov. 1, 4
Nov. 6
Conduct Classes for Monday

Health Check for Students Currently Enrolled (Takaramachi) Apr. 2-4
Health Check for Students Currently Enrolled (Kakuma) Apr. 8 - May 8♯1st Quarter classes start
Conduct Classes for Friday
Conduct Classes for Monday

Q3 starts on Oct. 1.

** There may be supplementary or intensive lectures.
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First Semester (April 1 - September 30)

Academic Calendar 2024-2025
April 1 (Mon) - April 3 (Wed)April 4 (Thu)
April 6 (Sat)
April 5 (Fri) - April 11 (Thu)
April 12 (Fri) - June 4 (Tue) NOTE*
June 5 (Wed) - June 7 (Fri)

Spring Break
Entrance Ceremony
Orientation at Tokyo Satellite
Orientation at Ishikawa Campus
Class Term 1-1
Examination Term 1-1

June 10 (Mon)
June 11 (Tue)June 12 (Wed) - July 31 (Wed) NOTE**
August 1 (Thu) - August 2 (Fri)
June 24 (Mon)

Safety Guidance
No Class Day
Class Term 1-2
Examination Term 1-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony

August 5 (Mon) - September 30 (Mon)
August 5 (Mon) - August 31 (Sat)
August 14 (Wed) - August 16 (Fri)
September 24 (Tue)Summer Intensive Courses
Summer BreakSchool Office Closed (Summer Break)Degree Conferment Ceremony

NOTE*

May 7 follows the Monday schedule.

Second Semester (October 1 - March 31)

NOTE** July 31 follows the Monday schedule.
October 1 (Tue)
October 2 (Wed)
October 5 (Sat)
October 3 (Thu) - October 9 (Wed)
October 10 (Thu) - November 29 (Fri) NOTE***
December 2 (Mon) - December 4 (Wed)

School Office Closed (JAIST Anniversary)
Entrance Ceremony
Orientation at Tokyo Satellite
Orientation at Ishikawa Campus
Class Term 2-1
Examination Term 2-1

December 5 (Thu)
December 6 (Fri) - February 4 (Tue) NOTE****
February 5 (Wed) - February 6 (Thu)
December 24 (Tue)
December 26 (Thu) - January 4 (Sat)
December 29 (Sun) - January 3 (Fri)No Class Day
Class Term 2-2
Examination Term 2-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony
Winter BreakSchool Office Closed (Winter Break)February 7 (Fri) - March 31 (Mon)
March 21 (Fri)Winter Intensive Courses
Degree Conferment Ceremony

NOTE***

October 31 follows the Monday schedule.
November 29 follows the Monday schedule.

NOTE**** February 4 follows the Thursday schedule.

Period for Registration and Change of Courses at Ishikawa Campus
Terms
Term 1-1
Term 1-2
Term 2-1
Term 2-2

Period for Registration and Course Change
April 12 (Fri) - April 25 (Thu)
June 12 (Wed) - June 25 (Tue)
October 10 (Thu) - October 23 (Wed)December 6 (Fri) - December 19 (Thu)6The terms at Tokyo Satellite
April - June:
Term I
July - September:
Term II
October - December: Term III
January - March:
Term IV
Check the web <https://www.jaist.ac.jp/satellite/sate/outline/facility/> for the Tokyo Satellite operating hours
since it occasionally varies.
Period for Registration and Change of Courses at Tokyo Satellite
Terms

Period for Registration and Course Change
April 12 (Fri) - April 25 (Thu)
NOTE: March 18 (Mon) - March 29 (Fri) for courses which begin between April 1 andTerm I
April 18 *NOTE: April 12 (Fri) - April 18 (Thu) for courses which begin between April 19 andApril 30
Term II
June 12 (Wed) - June 25 (Tue)
October 10 (Thu) - October 23 (Wed)
NOTE: September 17 (Tue) - September 30 (Mon) for courses which begin between
Term III
October 1 and October 16 *NOTE: October 10 (Thu) - October 16 (Wed) for courses which begin between
October 17 and October 31
Term IV
December 6 (Fri) - December 19 (Thu)* Students who enrolled in April and October will be notified separately.

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Time Table of the Examination Term for 2024-2025 （Ishikawa Campus）
Examinations of the courses for 2024-2025 are held as the following schedule.

【Term1-1】
1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

June 5(Wed.)

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

June 6(Thu.)

Tuesday 2nd period

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

The last class of S102 and S503

June 7(Fri.)【Term1-2】
1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

August 1(Thu.)

Tuesday 2nd period

Tuesday 1st period

August 2(Fri.)

Monday 2nd period

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 1st period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period【Term2-1】

The last class of S102 and S503

December 2(Mon.)
December 3(Tue.)

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 2nd period

December 4(Wed.)

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

February 5(Wed.)

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

February 6(Thu.)

Tuesday 2nd period

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period【Term2-2】8

IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline

1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST)

Subject Name

Common Subjects

Specialized Courses

Social Implementation Courses

Transdisciplinary
Experience
CoursesCore Courses

Category

Credit(s)University

Year

Research Ethics *1

KU

1

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

JAIST

1

1

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity

JAIST

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a *2

KU

1

1

Data Science in Society 5.0 *2

KU

1

1

Statistics for Data Analytics *2

JAIST

1

2

Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation *3

KU

1

1

Smart Science and Technology for Innovation *3

KU

1

1

Innovation Methodology *3

KU

1

1

Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic *2

KU

1

1

Strategy for Business and Technology Management *4

KU

1

1

MoT as for Disruptive Innovation *4

KU

1

1

Innovation in Healthcare *4

KU

1

1

Human and Social Challenges *4

KU

1

1

Transdisciplinary Session I *5

Joint

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (KU)

KU

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (KU)

KU

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) *6

JAIST

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (JAIST) *6

JAIST

1

1

Industrial Internship a (KU) *7

KU

1

1

Industrial Internship b (KU) *7

KU

1

2

Industrial Internship a(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

1

Industrial Internship b(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

2

Research Internship a(KU) *7

KU

1

1

Research Internship b(KU) *7

KU

1

2

Research Internship a(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

1

Research Internship b(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

2

Data Mining a

KU

1・2

1

Data Mining b

KU

1・2

1

Information Processing in Video Systems a

KU

1・2

1

Information Processing in Video Systems b

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Communication Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Communication Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control A

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control B

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Experimental Philosophy

JAIST

1・2

2

Introduction to Cognitive Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Basis of Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2

2

Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2

2

Theory on Creative Process in Design

JAIST

1・2

2

Algorithms and Data Structures

JAIST

1・2

2

Fundamentals of Programming

JAIST

1・2

2

Mathematical Logic

JAIST

1・2

2

Analysis for Information Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Formal Languages and Automata

JAIST

1・2

2

Computation Theory

JAIST

1・2

2

Image Information Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Modeling of Dynamics

JAIST

1・2

2

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Compulsory Elective

12Completion Requirements- At least five credits, including compulsory subjects,
must be earned from Core Courses.
- KU Students must take *1 subject.
- At least two credits must be earned from *2 subjects.
- KU students must earn at least one credit from *3
subjects.
- KU students must earn at least one credit from *4
subjects.

- At least four credits, including compulsory subjects,
must be earned from Transdisciplinary Experience
Courses and Social Implementation Courses.
- For *5 subjects, one credit is from KU and one from
JAIST, for a total of two credits.
- KU students must earn at least one credit from *6
subjects.
- KU students must earn at least one credit from *7
subjects.

- Students must take subjects from two categories ormore of the following categories: Common Subjects,
Life Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects, andSocial Systems Science Subjects.
- Students who take *9 or *10 subjects must earn atleast 10 credits from Specialized Subjects.
- Students who take *11 subjects must earn at least 12
credits from Specialized Subjects.

Subject Name

Materials Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Life Science Subjects

Category

Credit(s)University

Year

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅱa

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅱb

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Dynamics of Biomolecules a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Dynamics of Biomolecules b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Molecular and Biophysics a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Molecular and Biophysics b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Discovering Molecular Probes a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Discovering Molecular Probes b

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Structures a

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Structures b

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Functions

KU

1・2

2

Human Body: Diseases

KU

1・2

2

Introduction to Bioscience

JAIST

1・2

2

Bioorganic Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Functional Biomolecules

JAIST

1・2

2

Biomaterial Sensing

JAIST

1・2

2

Medical Biomaterials

JAIST

1・2

2

Optical Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Optical Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Energy and Environmental Program

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Material Program

KU

1・2

1

Advanced study of solar cell technology I

KU

1・2

2

Advanced solid state physical chemistry I a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced solid state physical chemistry I b

KU

1・2

1

Synthetic Chemistry of Polymeric Materials

KU

1・2

2

Functional Polymer Materials

KU

1・2

2

Advanced bio-refinery engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced bio-refinery engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Surface and Interface Engineering Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Surface and Interface Engineering Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

Devices Process Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Devices Process Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Materials Characterization

KU

1・2

1

Separation and Purification Technology A

KU

1・2

1

Separation and Purification Technology B

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Physics

JAIST

1・2

2

Introduction to Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Quantum Mechanics

JAIST

1・2

2

Statistical Mechanics

JAIST

1・2

2

Electromagnetic Theory

JAIST

1・2

2

Organic Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Computational Material Design

JAIST

1・2

2

Properties of Organic Materials

JAIST

1・2

2

Inorganic Materials Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Solid State Physics I

JAIST

1・2

2

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology

JAIST

1・2

2

Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis

JAIST

1・2

2

10

Compulsory Elective

Completion Requirements

Subject Name

Social Systems Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Materials Science
Subjects

Category

Research Support
Courses

Credit(s)University

Year

Polymer Chemistry I

JAIST

1・2

2

Mechatronics

JAIST

1・2

2

Device Physics

JAIST

1・2

2

Solid State Physics II

JAIST

1・2

2

Science in Archaeology a

KU

1・2

1

Science in Archaeology b

KU

1・2

1

Elementary Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior a

KU

1・2

1

Elementary Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to comparative cognition a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to comparative cognition b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Exercise Physiology a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Exercise Physiology b

KU

1・2

1

Clinical NeuropsychologyⅠa

KU

1・2

1

Clinical NeuropsychologyⅠb

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Cultural Resource Studies a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Cultural Resource Studies b

KU

1・2

1

Intelligent Mobile RobotⅠa

KU

1・2

1

Intelligent Mobile RobotⅠb

KU

1・2

1

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

History of Technology and Society

KU

1・2

1

Computer Vision A

KU

1・2

1

Computer Vision B

KU

1・2

1

Applied mathematical behavior models

KU

1・2

2

Methodology for the Social Sciences

JAIST

1・2

2

Methodology for Knowledge Media

JAIST

1・2

2

Network Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Media Creation

JAIST

1・2

2

Management of Innovation

JAIST

1・2

2

Service Management

JAIST

1・2

2

Discrete Signal Processing

JAIST

1・2

2

System Optimization

JAIST

1・2

2

Computer Architecture

JAIST

1・2

2

Software Design Methodology

JAIST

1・2

2

Natural Language Processing

JAIST

1・2

2

Statistical Signal Processing

JAIST

1・2

2

Operating Systems

JAIST

1・2

2

Game Informatics

JAIST

1・2

2

Pattern Analysis and Recognition

JAIST

1・2

2

Foundation of Software Verification

JAIST

1・2

2

Seminar and Exercise I (KU) # cannot be taken

KU

1, 2

2

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST) *8

JAIST

1, 2

2

Master Thesis Report I (KU) *9

KU

1, 2

6

Master Thesis Report I (JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1, 2

6

Research Project (KU) *10

KU

1, 2

2

Research Project (JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1, 2

2

Research Planning for Ph.D. Course (KU) *11

KU

1, 2

2

Research Planning for Ph.D. Course (JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1, 2

2

Compulsory Elective

Completion Requirements- KU Students must take *8 subjects.
- KU students who will compile their research as amaster’s thesis must take *9 subjects and earn at least
eight credits from Research Support Courses.
- KU students who will compile their research as a
research project must take *10 subjects and earn atleast four credits from Research Support Courses.
- KU students who will compile their research as adoctoral research plan must take *11 subjects and earn
at least four credits from Research Support Courses.

Students who will compile their research in a master’s thesis or as a research project must earn at least 32 credits, and students who choose QE must earn at least 34 credits.
Students must obtain at least ten credits from subjects held at JAIST.
KU students cannot take subjects marked #.

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2 Semesters and Class Time
The semesters, class schedules, and class time for KU and JAIST are shown in Appendix 1.
Classes held at KU will be 90 minutes, once a week. However, please be aware that there are some exceptions that are held
twice a week or by semester. 1-credit quarter subjects will be concluded in eight weeks.
Classes held at JAIST will be 100 minutes, twice a week. These are generally comprised of 2-credit quarter subjects (1-1quarter, 1-2 quarter, 2-1 quarter, or 2-2 quarter) and will conclude in eight weeks. Please refer to the syllabus for details oneach subject.
Further, the combination of bi-weekly JAIST classes will be as shown in Appendix 2.
Appendix 1
Category

SemesterFirst semester

Second semester

KU

Class timeFirst quarter (eight weeks)First Period 08:45 - 10:15

Second quarter (eight weeks)

Second Period 10:30 - 12:00

Third quarter (eight weeks)

Third Period 13:00 - 14:30

Fourth quarter (eight weeks)

Fourth Period 14:45 - 16:15*There will be a period for regular examinations after
the end of each class period.
First semester: 1-1 quarter 1-2 quarter (eight weeks

Sixth Period 18:15 - 19:45

First period 9:00 - 10:40
Second period 10:50 - 12:30

each)
Summer intensive lectures (August, September)
Second semester: 2-1 quarter, 2-2 quarter (eight

Third period 13:30 - 15:10 (Tutorial hour)
Fourth period 15:20 - 17:00
Fifth period 17:10 - 18:50

weeks each)
Winter intensive lectures (February, March)
JAIST

Fifth Period 16:30 - 18:00※The tutorial hour is time for a make-up class,*There will be a period for regular examinations after

supplementary learning, or answering questions

the end of each class period. For intensive lectures,and consultations from students regarding the first-

as a general rule, regular examinations are held

period lesson. Depending on the subject, if you do

after each class.

not attend, you may not be able to earn credits, so
please follow the directions of the instructor in
charge. Please note that there is no tutorial hour for
fourth-period classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Appendix 2
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday1

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday second
period class

2

Monday second
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class3
4First period tutorial hour
Tuesday fourth
period class

Tuesday fourth
period class512

3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
3.1 Core Courses
The below subjects are offered in the first year, and they will be core requirement subjects. Please note that KU students
must take Research Ethics (at KU). By taking these courses, students will cultivate the basic knowledge that will form thefoundation to work on research into solving complex societal issues related to science, technology, and innovation.
(The numbers inside the {} below indicate the number of credits.)
Research Ethics (at KU) {1}
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation (at KU) {1}
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation Methodology (at KU) {1}
Strategy for Business and Technology Management (at KU) {1}
MoT as for Disruptive Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation in Healthcare (at KU) {1}
Human and Social Challenges (at KU) {1}Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies (at JAIST) {1}Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity (at JAIST) {1}
In the first year, “Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU)”, “Data Science in Society 5.0 (at KU)”,“Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic (at KU)” and “Statistics for Data Analytics (at JAIST)” will be held. They are
required subjects (students must take one of the subjects held at KU or JAIST) for the first year. Of the Four Forces that form
the “Methodology of Science Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to cultivate Force 1: The “Force” for Data analysis
and Force 3: The “Force” for Visualization.
Credit requirements for Core Courses*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn five or more credits from this subject category.
(1) KU students must take “Research Ethics (at KU)”
(2) To earn at least two credits from the below subjects
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU) {1}
Data Science in Society 5.0 (at KU) {1}
Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic (at KU) {1}
Statistics for Data Analytics (at JAIST) {2}(3) To earn at least one credit from the below subjects
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation (at KU) {1}
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation Methodology (at KU) {1}(4) Must earn at least one credit from the below subjects
Strategy for Business and Technology Management(at KU) {1}

MoT as for Disruptive Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation in Healthcare (at KU) {1}
Human and Social Challenges (at KU) {1}13

3.2 Transdisciplinary Experience Courses“Transdisciplinary Session I” {2} held in August of the first year, “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a” {1}, and“Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b” {1} held from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of the first year, will be heldat both universities and will be partner university required subjects.
(1) Transdisciplinary Session I {2}
The course will take the format of a joint class at both universities. There will be an introduction of research by all academic
staff at both universities, an introduction of joint research between students, and participation in the interim master’s thesispresentations of second-year students. Through this, students will be able to incorporate expertise and methodology ofdifferent disciplines regardless of their current academic discipline or field of research. They will enhance their understandingof the positioning and meaning of their research theme. Of the Four Forces that form the “Methodology of Science
Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to foster Force 2: The “Force” for Modeling.
(2) “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a” and “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b” {1}※ Laboratory
Rotation
Students will spend about 40 hours in a laboratory that differs from their specialization and conduct experimental andtheoretical research among all full-time faculty members and affiliated faculty members of the two universities. Along with
this, students will learn firsthand the research methods and concepts of other fields while acquiring wide-ranging knowledge
and skills that exceed the boundaries of their specialization. Through the above, students will acquire new ideas from thesedifferent insights and perspectives. Students will also pursue the potential of transdisciplinary research by cultivating the basic
mindset to perceive the issues they are trying to address objectively.
For “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a” and “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b”, the following four
subjects are provided according to the university where the subject is held, —university of the laboratory where you areresearching.
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at JAIST) {1}
From the above, you must earn at least one credit from “Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST)” {1}. As
such, students must do a laboratory rotation at JAIST. Students should decide on the laboratory where they will conduct theirresearch after taking into account the content of “Transdisciplinary Session I” and consulting closely with their supervisor.
Of the Four Forces that form the “Methodology of Science Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to foster Force 4: The“Force” for Designing.
[Credit requirements for Transdisciplinary Experience Courses]*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn four or more credits from Social Implementation Courses.
(1) Earn two credits from “Transdisciplinary Session I”.
As this is a jointly held course, these two credits will be treated as one credit from Kanazawa University andone from JAIST(2) From the below, at least one credit must be earned
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at JAIST) {1}14

3.3 Social Implementation Courses
Internships and Off-Campus Research Training are provided. With the Four Forces that have been fostered as a foundation,
focusing on on-site learning, students will learn how the seeds of research come into being as research outcomes or businesses
at research facilities and companies and how they are linked to innovation.
Students will decide their internship location (domestic or international private corporation, public research institute,
university, research institute, etc.) after consulting with their supervisor. Also, students shall notify the Graduate School
Affairs Section one month before their internship begins.
Details are listed on IV-8 Internships and Off-Campus Research Training.
Application forms for internships can be downloaded from the “To Students” section of the Graduate School website.
[Credit requirements for Social Implementation Courses]*To meet the below requirements while at the same time earning four or more credits from Transdisciplinary Experience
Courses・Earn at least one credit from the Social Implementation Courses held at your home university.
3.4 Specialized Courses
Specialized Courses are provided so that students can obtain specialist knowledge in line with their research theme andbased on the fundamental knowledge and skills obtained in the first and second years. At least ten credits are required as acore requirement (at least 12 credits for “Research Planning for Ph.D. Course").
Specialized Courses are divided into four categories, Common Subjects, Life Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects,
and Social Systems Science Subjects. In accordance with this subject category and the three frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges), students must take at least two subject categories focusing on the below subject categories
while receiving guidance from their supervisor. Consequently, students will refine their specialist knowledge and integrate
multiple scientific fields.
I: Life Innovation students: Life Science Subjects
II: Green Innovation students: Materials Science Subjects
III: Systems Innovation students: Social Systems Science Subjects or Materials Science Subjects
Credit requirements for Specialized Courses*Meet the below requirements at the same time.
(1) Students who have chosen Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project to compile their research must earn at least ten
credits from Specialized Courses. Also, students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course must earn atleast 12 credits from Specialized Courses.
(2) Upon sufficient consultation with your supervisor, in accordance with your chosen frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges), you must take at least two subject categories from Common Subjects, Life Science
Subjects, Materials Science Subjects, and Social Systems Science Subjects.
3.5 Research Support Courses
From the second half of the first year until the second year, the course “Seminar and Exercise I” {2} is provided wherestudents can receive instruction and guidance from their supervisor and present their research results at the mid-termpresentation mentioned later in this guidebook.
Also, “Master Thesis Report I” {6} “Research Project” {2}, “Research Planning for Ph.D. Course” {2} are provided as15

subjects to support students’ approach to the final compilation of their research. Students choose one of these subjects
positioned as core requirements and receive instruction and guidance from their supervisor. Regarding the final researchcompilation method, students consult with their supervisor based on their research theme ideas and choose one of the below(1) to (3). Students will consolidate and improve the Four Forces that they have fostered until now and work on their research
theme based on the specialized knowledge they have accumulated adequately.
Research Compilation Methods and Elective Subjects(1) Master’s Thesis
Master’s Thesis is chosen by students who have set a research theme that will validate a hypothesis established tocontribute to the resolution of social issues. Students will compile their research in a thesis format.
Elective subject: Master Thesis Report I {6}(2) Research Project
Research Project is chosen by students who have set a research theme that will design new facts and derive thecorrelation and causal relationship of phenomena based on a wide range of facts and data, including existing research,
to contribute to the resolution of societal issues.
Elective subject: Research Project {2}(3) Research Planning for Ph.D. Course
Research Planning for Ph.D. Course is chosen by students who will advance to the Doctoral Level Section of theIntegrated Course. The survey must be related to the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course’s research theme,
and outcomes of the research are to be compiled as a Research Planning for Ph.D. Course Report.
Elective subject: Research Planning for Ph.D. Course {2}Credit Requirements for Research Support Courses*Satisfy all of the requirements for the chosen research compilation method.
(1)

Students who chose master’s thesis
・Earn the six credits from “Master Thesis Report I (KU)” and two credits from “Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)”.

(2)

Students who chose Research Project・Earn the two credits from “Research Project (KU)” and the two credits from “Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)”.
・Earn at least 18 credits from Transdisciplinary Experience Courses, Social Implementation Courses, and Specialized
Courses, after sufficiently consulting with your supervisor and satisfying the requirements from 3.1 to 3.4.

(3)Students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course
・Earn the two credits from “Research Planning for Ph.D. Course (KU)” and the two credits from “Seminar andExercise I (JAIST)”.
・Earn at least 20 credits from Transdisciplinary Experience Courses, Social Implementation Courses, and Specialized
Coursess, after sufficiently consulting with your supervisor and satisfying the requirements from 3.1 to 3.4.

4 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) As a general rule, students must be enrolled in the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course for at least two
years.
(2) After receiving the necessary research guidance, students who have chosen Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project
must have submitted a master’s thesis or a Research Project Report and must have passed the screening process or final
test. Students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course must have submitted a Research Planning for Ph.D.
Course Report and must have passed the Qualifying Examination.
(3) Students must earn at least ten credits in each of the subjects held at KU and JAIST. Please note that for 3.2 and 3.5, as
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there are JAIST compulsory subjects (total four credits) set as below, the remaining six credits must be earned fromsubjects held at JAIST. (The numbers inside the [] below are the number of JAIST credits available)
Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session I [1] (One out of the two credits is counted as a JAIST credit.)
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) [1] or Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (JAIST) [1]・Research Support Courses
Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST) [2]※Note that "10 or more credits in total" does not include the credits described in (5) and (6) below(4) Students must earn at least 32 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.5. However, students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course as the method for compilingtheir research must have earned at least 34 credits.
(5) For subjects held at KU or JAIST, six credits from Optional Subjects can be included in the conditions for completion.
For example, if you have earned credits from subjects held by your supervisor at other graduate schools of KU, amaximum of six credits can be included in the conditions for completion. However, for subjects held at KU, this islimited to subjects other than courses offered in the Master's and Doctoral programs of the joint major. , and subjects
for which the relevant Graduate School has allowed to be taken. For subjects held at JAIST, this is limited to subjectsof the master’s course or Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course, and the K・I・M・Nxxx subjects of theDivision of Advanced Science and Technology.
(6) For credits earned from other graduate schools before admission (however, this is limited to those within the scope ofthe subjects of this Division held at KU) and credits earned at other graduate schools including other KU graduate
schools, up to six credits can be included in the conditions for completion when approved by the graduate schoolconference.
(7) As part of initiatives to improve English proficiency at KU, all students enrolled in the master’s program, as a generalrule, are to take an external English test. Students (except those whose nationality is English-speaking as determinedby the University) are to submit a copy of their external English test score (minimum score of 400 and taken within
the last two years) must be registered on the Acanthus Portal at least three months prior to the scheduled month ofcompletion at the time of degree application . This is a requirement for the approval of credits for "Master Thesis
Report Ⅰ(KU)", "Fusion Science Problem Study (Kanazawa)", or "Research Planning for Ph.D Course(KU)". Credit
will be granted to students who have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if their English
proficiency is deemed to be equivalent to the above scores.
(8) It is recommended that master's theses (including Problem study) be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may
be made in special circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents ofthe thesis (short paper: 400-800 words for a master's thesis, no more than 2 pages with figures and tables) must be
prepared and attached to the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above
document is attached.

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5 Course Completion Examples
Model A (Systems innovation student chooses master’s thesis)
Selection Method

Period Held

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Research Ethics (compulsory)

Q1, Fri 4

1

Data Science in Society 5.0(compulsory elective)

Q3, Wed 5

1

Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic (compulsory elective)

Q2, intensive

1

Innovation Methodology (compulsory elective)

Q1, Mon 6

1

Strategy for Business and Technology Management(compulsory elective)

Q1, intensive

1

Subtotal

5First year summer intensive lectures

1

Category

1 First, earn at least 5 credits from Core Courses, with afocuse on compulsory subjects.
Core Courses

Subject Name

2 Earn at least 4 credits from Transdisciplinary
Transdisciplinary Transdisciplinary Session I (compulsory)
Experience
Experience Courses and Social Implementation
Courses
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) (compulsory)
Courses, with a focuse on compulsory subjects.
For Social Implementation Courses, at least one of theSocialImplementation
Off-Campus Research Training a(KU)
subjects offered at Kanazawa University is required.
Courses

3 For Specialized Courses, if possible, we recommend
you initially take three subjects (6 credits) offerd on
Tuesday and Thursday at JAIST.

During vacation

1

Subtotal2

Algorithms and Data Structures

Q1 Tue 2/Thu 1

2

Methodology for Knowledge MediaQ2 Tue 1/Thu 2

2

Q1-Q2, Tue 52

Q3-Q4, Tue 2

2

Q3-Q4, Fri 32

Q3-Q4, Fri 42

Q3-Q4, Fri 5

2

Subtotal

10

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)First year, second semester onwards

Master Thesis Report I (KU)

Second year
Subtotal

Total

2
10

：

Q1, Fri 4

1

Statistics for Data Analytics

Q1, Tue 1/Thu 2

Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Basic (compulsory elective)

Q2, intensive

1

Smart Science and Technology for Innovation (compulsory elective)

Q3, Tue 2

1

MoT as for Disruptive Innovation (compulsory elective)

Q3, Wed 3

1

Subtotal

42First year summer intensive lectures

1

1

2

First year, second semester

1

First year, second semester

1

During vacation

2

Subtotal42Analysis for Information Science

Q1, Tue 1/Thu 22Introduction to Physics

Q1, Tue 2/Thu 1

2

Polymer Chemistry I

Q2, Tue 2/Thu 1

2

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry

Q2, Tue 4/Thu

2

4 Also, earn 8 credits worth of subjects of two or more
Data Mining a & b
categories from KU Specialized Courses ​not held at the Specialized
same time as JAIST subjects.(You can add up to 6
Courses Advanced solid state physical chemistry Ⅰa & I b
credits from subjects of other divisions to the conditions
Separation and Purification Technology A & B
for completion.)
Advanced bio-refinery engineering I a & I b
Advanced study of solar cell technology I
Optional Subjects (other divisions)
Research
SupportCourses

33

Research Ethics (compulsory)

SocialImplementation Internship b(KU)
Courses

5 For Research Support Courses, this is the only
combination for students that choose a master’s thesis
as their final project.

6

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Subject Name

2 Earn at least 4 credits from Transdisciplinary
Transdisciplinary Session I (compulsory)
Transdisciplinary
Experience Courses and Social Implementation
Experience Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) (compulsory)
Courses, with a focuse on compulsory subjects.
Courses
For Social Implementation Courses, at least one of theTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (KU)
subjects offered at Kanazawa University is required.

3 For Specialized Courses, if possible, we recommend
you initially take three subjects (6 credits) offerd on
Tuesday and Thursday at JAIST.

2

Period Held

Category

Core Courses

6

6Model B (Green innovation student chooses QE)
1 First, earn at least 5 credits from Core Courses, with afocuse on compulsory subjects.

2
2

JAIST Total

Selection Method

1

Q1 Tue 1/Thu 2Intelligent Mobile Robot I a & I b
Research
SupportCourses

First year, second semester

Methodology for the Social Sciences

4 Also, earn 8 credits worth of subjects of two or more
Optical Engineering a & b
categories from KU Specialized Courses ​not held at the Specialized
same time as JAIST subjects. (You can add up to 6
Courses Biomechanical Engineering I a & I b
credits from subjects of other divisions to the conditions
Information Processing in Video Systems a & b
for completion.)
Computer Vision A & B

5 For Research Support Courses, this is the only
combination for students that choose a master’s thesis
as their final project.

1

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)
Research Planning for Ph.D Course (KU)

Q1-Q2, Mon 1

2

Q1-Q2, Mon 32

Q3-Q4, Wed 1

2

Q3-Q4, Wed 2

2

Q3-Q4, Fri 2

2

Q4

1

Subtotal

11

18

2

First year, second semester onwards

Second year

2

Subtotal

2

Total
JAIST Total

Common Subjects
Life Science Subjects
Materials Science Subjects
Social Systems Science Subjects

8

：

35

2
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6 Overview of Courses Offered at JAISTThe first character of the JAIST subject number represents JAIST’s unique subject categories. K is the School of
Knowledge Science, I is the School of Information Science, and M is the School of Materials Science.
Please note that classes held in English have an E at the end of the subject number. Classes held in both English andJapanese have EJ at the end of the subject number.

K

School of Knowledge Science Subjects

Blank

JapaneseI

School of Information Science Subjects

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7 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
7.1 Class Registration
The class registration for class subjects held at KU is carried out online. For more information, please refer to the Student
Handbook. Please be sure to check your registration status for required courses such as "Transdisciplinary Session I" and"Industrial Internship (KU)".
The class registration for class subjects held at JAIST is carried out using the JAIST academic affairs system.
If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division as Optional Subjects (other divisions at KU or JAIST), first, please
complete the necessary items on the “Request to Take Class Subjects from Other Divisions” attached to the notification email from the Graduate School Affairs Section. Next, have your class instructor and supervisor attach their seal to the request,
and then submit the request to the Graduate School Affairs Section within the period designated by the KU Graduate School(once per quarter).
7.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification for KU and JAIST subjects will be carried out online.
7.3 Syllabus
The syllabus will be made available on the website of both universities.

8 Internships and Off-Campus Research Training
8.1 Class Subjects
Industrial Internship a (KU) 1 credit
Industrial Internship b (KU) 2 credits

Internship duration: 1 to 2 weeks
Internship duration: 2 weeks or more

Research Internship a (KU) 1 credit

Internship duration: 1 to 2 weeks

Research Internship b (KU) 2 credits

Internship duration: 2 weeks or more

8.2 Internship Content
・Experience real-world work or research, or decide on and work to solve a specific theme.
・Facility tours, company explanation sessions, and studying abroad for languages will not be accepted as class subjects.
Also, if the internship does not align with the subject’s objective, it may not be accepted.

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・There is no set period. However, we recommend that students take internship during the holidays of their first year
(especially during summer vacation).
・Students must complete the internship three months before their second-year expected month of completion at the latest
and must submit the report.
8.4 Internship Duration
・As a general rule, at one place, we will set one week as five days and one day as eight hours.
・If the internship will be done at one place, then an internship that takes place over a longer period is also permissible.
(For example, twice a week for five weeks, or once a week for ten weeks.)
・For every subject taken, one internship must be done at one institution. (Combinations of less than one week at three ormore institutions are not permitted.)・Days for travel are not included in the internship duration.
8.5 Internship Location
Industrial Internships
・Organizations including private companies, government institutions, NPOs, and public interest corporations
・Medical institutions, care facilities, or equivalent institutions
Research Internships
・Universities (excluding your own), research institutions, institutes, test facilities, or equivalent institutions*Both domestic and international institutions are permitted.
8.6 Preliminary Internship (Required for internship students)
Students enrolled in Internships must watch the Career Support Office's "Internship Guidance"(Japanese) and "Business
Manners"(English) videos as prior training.
Acanthus Portal>Education & Learning>LMS Course>Career Support Office
8.7 How to Find a Place to do your Internship and Training
・From the employment support information of the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences
Acanthus Portal>LMS Course>Graduate School of Frontier Sciences Employment Support
・From company and job information websites
・From the list of available institutions on the KU Career Support Officehttps://career-support.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/internship
・From the list of host companies on the KU science and engineering internship website
https://www.se.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/gakunai/internship/index.html*However, negotiations will be necessary to host students at the listed companies, so please consult with the Graduate
School Affairs Section.
・Introduction of Supervisors
8.8 Enrolling in Insurance Plans
Students who are not enrolled in the two below insurance plans that were compulsory at the time of admission cannot
attend the internship. If you are not enrolled, please do so at your earliest convenience.
・Student education and research disaster accident insurance [Gakkensai]
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・Gakkensai Incidental Liability Insurance [Incidental Liability] with PAS A Course※For international students, the following
・Student education and research disaster accident insurance [Gakkensai]
・Inbound Comprehensive Student Life Insurance,【Recommendation】or Gakkensai Incidental Liability Insurance[Incidental Liability] with PAS A Course
When the practical internship destination is overseas (various procedures for overseas travel)
Please check the following URL and be sure to follow the necessary procedures for students traveling abroad.

https://www2.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ryukou/sgu/htdocs/international/risk/index.html
8.9 Support for Travel Expenses
Will be guided separately.
8.10 Notification and Feedback
As you must be evaluated by the internship provider, it is necessary to ask that they complete a feedback sheet. Once theplace of internship has been decided, students are to submit the “Pledge and Notification of internship” (available to downloadfrom the graduate school website) to the Graduate School Affairs Section at least one month before the start of the internship.
After that, we will prepare a request (includes a stamped return-mail envelope, request, and feedback sheet) for the internshipprovider at the Graduate School Affairs Section so students are to come and collect it within the specified period. Once theinternship has begun, students are to pass the request to their internship and ask that they complete and return the feedback
sheet. Please note, students are to request an English translation of the feedback sheet by e-mail if their place of internship is
located overseas.
Also, the feedback sheet will be provided to the student as a feedback score at a later date.
8.11 Internship Report
Within one month of the end of the internship, students are to complete the “Report of Internship” (available to downloadfrom the graduate school website) and report the content of their internship to their supervisor, have their supervisor sign thereport, and then submit the report to the Graduate School Affairs Section .
8.12 Assessment
Students will be evaluated holistically based on the Internship and Off-Campus Research Training Report submitted by
students and the feedback sheet submitted by their place of internship.
8.13 Considerations for the Internship・You are not to withdraw from the internship once their place of internship has been decided.
・A bad attitude during the internship will negatively affect the subsequent hosting of future students as well as job
offering. Therefore, you must keep in mind that you are representing Kanazawa University.
・ Strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations. Keep information obtained during your internship confidential
indefinitely. Also, do not post obtained information on social media or internet forums.
・In the rare case you break or lose equipment of your place of internship, this will be covered by the insurance, so
please report the matter. Also, do not keep the equipment to yourself.

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8.14 Other・You must take a separate risk management orientation if your place of internship is overseas.
・If you take an internship for which credits are not certified (non-regular curriculum), to ensure that insurance will
apply in the unlikely event of an accident before your internship, please make sure to complete the “Pledge andNotification of internship” and submit this to the Graduate School Affairs Section .

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V [Master’s Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework
Education and research guidance system will consist of one supervisor (KU) and one second supervisor (JAIST). First,
in April of the first year, students are assigned to the laboratory of the supervisor (KU) they requested at the time of application.
Subsequently, in October of the first year, your second supervisor (JAIST) will be decided. Therefore, this ensures a system
where both universities’ academic staff work together to conduct research guidance, providing detail-oriented guidance foreach student.

1 Supervisors (KU)
Supervisors take on the primary role in providing education and research guidance for their students. This includes guidanceon taking classes related to their student’s research theme, guidance on research, and thesis writing guidance. They focus on
the guidance of their students in cooperation with second supervisors.
Under the guidance of their supervisor, students set a research theme that combines multiple scientific fields and is related
to science, technology, and innovation. Based on research theme ideas about their chosen research theme, students, while
consulting with their supervisor, aim to decide their final research compilation method for their master’s thesis by the end of
the first year. Supervisors aim to compile their students’ research outcomes in a master’s thesis and give guidance about
literature review and research activities.

2 Second Supervisor (JAIST)
Second supervisors cooperate with supervisors and give guidance and advice from a different perspective so that theirstudent’s research can integrate multiple scientific fields.
Students take on the guidance and advice from their second supervisor, who has a different perspective than their supervisor
regarding the student’s research theme. Through joint research, discussions, and study with the second supervisor and otherstudents, students enhance their expertise regarding their research theme while learning the different approaches of different
fields.
Second supervisors are academic staff from JAIST. Guidance and advice to students shall be provided at least once inperson or in an interview using web communication tools, and if necessary, guidance and advice shall be provided by e-mailor other means. (E-mail only is not acceptable).

3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU)
Research Cooperation Faculty’s area of specialization differs from that of principal academic advisors, and they give advice
and consultation to students regarding the entire research guidance environment. They are assigned to all graduate students
enrolled at KU.
Also, as Research Cooperation Faculty’s role overlaps with that of Advice Faculty—faculty assigned to all students enrolled
at KU to support them with student life— at Kanazawa University Graduate School, Research Cooperation Faculty also takeon the role of Advice Faculty.
Please note, after notification of the decision regarding Research Cooperation Faculty, you are to contact your assigned
faculty directly and arrange biannual consultations with them (around June and November).

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VI [Master’s Program] Degree Awarding
1 Degree Application
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, students who are predicted to meet the conditions for completion(excluding Master Thesis Report I, Research Project, Research Planning for Ph.D. Course) and will apply for academic degree
conferral are to submit the Academic Degree Application Form and required documentation to the Graduate School Affairs
Section .
The Academic Degree Application Form’s submission date will be specified by KU two months before the month of
expected course completion.

2 Submission of Master’s Thesis and Research Project Report
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants who chose either Master’s Thesis Project or Research
Project are to submit their Master’s Thesis or Research Project Report to the Graduate School Affairs Section

by a datespecified by KU.
Degree applicants that chose Research Planning for Ph.D. Course will be informed separately.

3 Mid-Term and Final Presentations
For the degree-seeking thesis screening process, a mid-term presentation session will be held in August of the second year,
and the final presentation session will be held in February of the second year. The mid-term and final presentations will beattended by supervisors, second supervisors, and the full-time faculty of this Division. At the mid-term presentation session,
students will receive wide-ranging advice regarding their future research activities. The final presentation session will also be
open to full-time faculty from other divisions of both universities and students.

4 Academic Thesis Screening Process
The academic thesis screening process will be conducted at KU. The screening process’s examination committee willconsist of at least three people, at least two from KU and at least one from JAIST. The criteria for review are as outlined in“Thesis Screening Criteria for Master’s program, Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences”. During the screening process,grading will be conducted after carefully considering the evaluation and opinions given at the mid-term and final
presentations.
Thesis Screening Criteria: https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/student/

5 Conferral of Academic Degrees
Based on the above academic thesis screening process results, the conferral of academic degrees will be discussed at theliaison council established by both universities after the necessary deliberations at the graduate school conference. At thegraduate school conference, based on results of the academic degree screening process and the evaluation and opinions thestudent was awarded at the mid-term and final presentations, discussions will be held from the perspective of:(1) Problem-solving ability(2) Specialist knowledge and implementation ability(3) Comprehension and implementation ability of other fields(4) Ability to communicate and express oneself(5) Research Ethics
With this result,

we will confer academic degrees.

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6 Early Completion
Students with excellent marks can shorten their enrollment period and complete the integrated course early.
The criteria for early completion are as below. Students who request early completion must inform the Graduate School
Affairs Section one month before their degree application.
(1) To have earned all conditions for completion credits, excluding Research Support Courses, in the semester prior towhen early completion is requested.
(2) On the degree application deadline for which completion is requested, the student has a GPA of 3.3 or higher in all
Core Courses and Specialized Subjects taken.
(3) On the degree application deadline for which completion is requested, at least one peer-reviewed academic paperthat was submitted while student was enrolled is published or accepted (publishing journal limited to journals listed
on Scopus) of which the student is the lead author or corresponding author.

7 Qualifying Examination
Students who will go on to the Doctoral Program are permitted to complete the master’s Program by Qualifying
Examination (QE) instead of a master’s thesis. The details of which will be notified separately.

8 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment
Below is the typical schedule for students who entered in April and complete it in two years.

As only the main items arelisted below, please check the Graduate School website and notices regarding specific dates and items that are not listed.
In the case of students entering in October, it will be approximately six months later. However, the "Transdisciplinary
Session I" and "Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation I" will be held at the same time as those who enter in April of thefollowing year.

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(QE): QE selectors only
MonthFirst Year

Second Year・Assigned to a laboratory*Assigned to supervisor’s laboratory (KU)
April ・Take Core Courses*Taken between the first and fourth quarter(estimate)May・Confirmation of Research Cooperation Faculty(Advice Faculty)
・Application for QE (QE)

June・Application for Degree (QE)

July・Taken Transdisciplinary Session I
・Preference survey for Transdisciplinary
AugustLaboratory Rotation I instructor
・Preference survey for second supervisor (JAIST)

・Mid-Term Presentation Session

・Internships* Between August and March for the first year
・Qualifying Examination (QE)
・Confirmation of Instructor in charge of
September

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I※Pass/fail decision for QE

・Confirmation of second supervisor (JAIST)※In case of failure, it can be changed to submissiona master's thesis.

・Commencement of Transdisciplinary Laboratory
October

Rotation I* Between October and January of the first year
(estimate)

November*The following must be completed・English Score Submission

December・Internships
・Submission of Academic Degree Application

January

Form (excluding QE selectors)
・ Master’s Thesis, submission of the Research
Project ReportFebruary・Final Presentation Session
・Master’s thesis review, Research Project Report
review・ Choose Master’s Thesis, Research Project, or

March

Research Planning for Ph.D. Course as a research ・Degree conferment
completion method

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VII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline

1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST)
Category

Subject Name

Year

Joint

1

KU

1,2

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (JAIST) *2

JAIST

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) *3

KU

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge A (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) *3

KU

1,2

2

Overseas Research Challenge B (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

2

Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) *3

KU

1,2

4

Overseas Research Challenge C (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

4

International Internship (KU) *3

KU

1,2

1

International Internship (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

1

Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers *4

KU

1

Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future *5

KU

1

1

Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Advanced *5

KU

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a *6

KU

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics b *6

KU

1

1

Advanced Data Mining

KU

1・2・3

1

Advanced Bioinformatics

KU

1・2・3

1

Management Science

KU

1・2・3

2

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development

JAIST

1

1

Advanced Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Statistics for Data Analytics II *6

JAIST

1

2

Integrated Life Sciences

KU

1・2・3

2

Structure and dynamics of biological molecules

KU

1・2・3

1

Functional dynamics of biological molecules

KU

1・2・3

1

Nanobio-materials science

KU

1・2・3

1

Nanobio-metrology

KU

1・2・3

1

Molecular and Cellular Biology

KU

1・2・3

1

Molecular Microbiology

KU

1・2・3

1

Radiation Biology

KU

1・2・3

1

Functional Protein Device

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biofunctions

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biomaterials

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biomolecular Science

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced study of solar cell technology II

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced solid state physical chemistry II

KU

1・2・3

2

Polymer and Material Chemistry

KU

1・2・3

2

Bioprocess Engineering

KU

1・2・3

1

Surface Control Engineering

KU

1・2・3

1

Oxide Device Processing

KU

1・2・3

1

Transdisciplinary Session II *1
Transdisciplinary
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (KU)
Experience Courses

Life Science Subjects
Materials Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Common Subjects

SocialImplementation
Courses

Credit(s)University

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Compulsory Elective2

1Completion Requirements- At least three credits, including compulsory subjects,
must be earned from Core Courses.
- For *1 subjects, one credit is from JAIST and one
from KU, for a total of two credits.
- KU Students must take *2 subjects- At least one credit must be earned from Social
Implementation Courses.
- KU students must take one or more of *3 subjects.

- At least nine credits must be earned fromSpecialized Courses.
- Students must take subjects from two categories ormore of the following categories: Common Subjects,
Life Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects,
and Social Systems Science Subjects.
- KU Students must take *4 subject.
- KU students must earn at least one credit from *5
subjects.
- After consulting with their supervisor, students who
have not studied statistics are strongly recommended
to take one of the *6 subjects. However, this is notincluded in the conditions for completion.

Subject Name

Credit(s)University

Year

Thin Film Electronics

KU

1・2・3

1

Environmental Load Reduction Engineering

KU

1・2・3

1

Functional Nanomaterials

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Electronics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Polymer Chemistry II

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Analytical Mechanics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Optical Properties of Solids

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Device Physics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Molecular and Functionality Design of Polymers

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Materials Design

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Materials Morphology

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Electronic Properties of Condensed Matter

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Intelligent Vehicle

KU

1・2・3

1

Biomechanical Engineering II

KU

1・2・3

2

Measurement systems

KU

1・2・3

2

Optical Sensing

KU

1・2・3

1

Digital Video Processing

KU

1・2・3

1

Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior I

KU

1・2・3

2

Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior II

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced Exercise Physiology

KU

1・2・3

1

Psychology of Learning and Behavior

KU

1・2・3

2

Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Studies I

KU

1・2・3

2

Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Studies II

KU

1・2・3

2

Modern Neural Computation

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced design for future society

KU

1・2・3

2

Anthropology of Knowledge

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Knowledge Creation Support Media

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Social-Technical Complex Systems

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Computer Networks

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Distance Learning System

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Theory of Advanced Algorithms

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Robotics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Human Perceptual Systems and its Models

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Wireless Networks

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Seminar and Exercise II (KU)

KU

1～3

4

Research Support Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST) *7
Courses
Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU) *8

JAIST

1～3

4

KU

1～3

6

Doctoral Thesis Report II (JAIST)

JAIST

1～3

6

Social Systems Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Materials Science Subjects

Category

Compulsory Elective

Completion Requirements- At least 10 credits must be earned from Research
Support Courses.
- KU Students must take *7 and *8 subjects.

At least 23 credits must be earned.
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2 Semesters and Class Time
The semesters, class schedules, and class time for KU and JAIST are shown in Appendix 1.
Classes held at KU will be 90 minutes, once a week. For most classes held at KU, class times will be decided depending
on coordination with students wishing to take the subject and the instructor in charge. 1-credit quarter subjects (Q1, Q2, Q3,
or Q4) will be concluded in eight weeks.
Classes held at JAIST will be 100 minutes, twice a week. These are generally comprised of 2-credit quarter subjects (1-1quarter, 1-2 quarter, 2-1 quarter, or 2-2 quarter) and will conclude in eight weeks. Please refer to the syllabus for details oneach subject. Further, the combination of bi-weekly JAIST classes will be as shown in Appendix 2.
Appendix 1
Category

SemesterFirst semester

Second semester

KU

Class timeFirst quarter (eight weeks)First Period 08:45 - 10:15

Second quarter (eight weeks)

Second Period 10:30 - 12:00

Third quarter (eight weeks)

Third Period 13:00 - 14:30

Fourth quarter (eight weeks)

Fourth Period 14:45 - 16:15*There will be a period for regular examinations after
the end of each class period.

Sixth Period 18:15 - 19:45

First semester: 1-1 quarter 1-2 quarter (eight weeks

First period 9:00 - 10:40

each)

Second period 10:50 - 12:30

Summer intensive lectures (August, September)

Third period 13:30 - 15:10 (Tutorial hour)

Second semester: 2-1 quarter, 2-2 quarter (eight

Fourth period 15:20 - 17:00

weeks each)

Fifth period 17:10 - 18:50

Winter intensive lectures (February, March)
JAIST

Fifth Period 16:30 - 18:00※The tutorial hour is time for a make-up class,*There will be a period for regular examinations after

supplementary learning, or answering questions

the end of each class period. For intensive lectures,and consultations from students regarding the first-

as a general rule, regular examinations are held

period lesson. Depending on the subject, if you do

after each class.

not attend, you may not be able to earn credits, so
please follow the directions of the instructor in
charge. Please note that there is no tutorial hour for
fourth-period classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Appendix 2
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday1

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday second
period class

2

Monday second
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class3
4First period tutorial hour
Tuesday fourth
period class

Tuesday fourth
period class

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3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
3.1 Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session II (two credits) and Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (one credit) are offered ascompulsory subjects in the first year. Both are held as upgraded versions of Transdisciplinary Session I and Transdisciplinary
Laboratory Rotation I held in the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course.
(1) Transdisciplinary Session II
The course will take is jointly held at both universities as a compulsory subject. This subject incorporates expertiseand methodology from different fields regardless of students’ previous field of study. Therefore, in this subject,
students introduce their research projects to one another, hold discussions, and hold group work regardingtransdisciplinary science topics associated with social implementation (for example, develop new products, start a
company, or create solutions to societal issues). In this subject, students will further develop Force 2: The “Force” forModeling.
(2) Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II ※Laboratory rotation
First year to the second year, students learn the research methods and approaches from different fields firsthand. JAIST
laboratories will be used for laboratory rotation. As a result, students will conduct experimental and theoreticalresearch, and will explore the possibilities of transdisciplinary research while acquiring wide-ranging knowledge andskills that go beyond their specialization. In this subject, students will further improve Force 4: The “Force” forDesigning. “Transdisciplinary,” in the subject name, refers to the fact that the learning provided will go beyond
students’ current specialization.
Credit requirements for Transdisciplinary Experience Courses*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn three or more credits.
(1) Earn two credits from Transdisciplinary Session II.
As this is a jointly held course, these two credits will be treated as one credit from KU and one from JAIST.
(2) KU students much earn one credit from Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (JAIST).

3.2 Social Implementation Courses
From the first year, learning from studying abroad, such as research projects at overseas universities or research institutionsin the subject, Overseas Research Challenge, or internships at foreign or global companies in the subject, International
Internship is offered as compulsory elective subjects (one of which is required). After completion, students report theirfindings. Through this, students will be able to further enhance their understanding of their research theme by learning
approaches from entirely different fields. Please refer to 7 regarding the Overseas Research Challenge. Students who wish totake International Internship, please contact the Graduate School Affairs Section
Credit requirements for Social Implementation Courses
・KU students must earn at least one credit from the below subjects.
Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) one credit
Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) two credits
Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) four credits
International Internship (KU) one credit

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beforehand.

3.3 Specialized Subjects
In the first year, “Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers (at KU)”, “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total
Capability Development (at JAIST)” are offered as compulsory elective subjects (one of which is required). Note that KU
students must select “Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers (at KU)”. In these courses, students will use practical techniques
to learn about how to build a good relationship with the real world and how to actualize future needs. Also, for students who
have not yet studied statistics, “Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU)”, “Introduction to Practical
Data Analysis and Statistics b (at KU)” and “Statistics for Data Analytics II (at JAIST)” are provided as subjects to teach theknowledge necessary for conducting transdisciplinary science research at the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course.
After consulting with their supervisor, students who have not studied statistics are strongly recommended to take thesesubjects.
In addition, building upon the basic knowledge and techniques acquired from the first to the third year—including theabove subjects—, advanced subjects are configured to develop specialized expertise in line with students’ research theme.
They are offered as compulsory elective subjects of which nine or more credits will be earned. Science and engineering arecore areas (field of study) of educational research from the perspective of producing science, technology, and innovation
graduates. However, from the perspective of promoting transdisciplinary science, Specialized Subjects will be classified into
the following four subject categories: Common Subjects; Life Science Subjects; Materials Science Subjects; Social Systems
Science Subjects. Students are required to earn credits from two of these subject categories. By doing so, students can takesufficient subjects to cultivate specialized expertise. It will also be possible for them to acquire a wide range of deep academic
knowledge from the perspective of transdisciplinary studies.
I: Life Innovation students: Life Science Subjects
II: Green Innovation students: Materials Science Subjects
III: Systems Innovation students: Social Systems Science Subjects or Materials Science Subjects
Credit requirements for Specialized Courses*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn nine or more credits from this course classification.
(1) Upon sufficient consultation with your supervisor, in accordance with your chosen three challenging innovation
frameworks (Three Challenges), you must take at least two subject categories from Common Subjects, Life
Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects, and Social Systems Science Subjects.
(2) KU students must take “Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers (at KU)” and earn one or more credits from the
below two subjects.
Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future (at KU)
Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Advanced (at KU)(3) After consulting with your supervisor, students who have not studied statistics are strongly recommended to takeone of the below these subjects. However, this is not included in the conditions for completion.
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics b
Statistics for Data Analytics II
3.4 Research Support Courses
From the first year until the third year, “Seminar and Exercise II” and “Doctoral Thesis Report II” are offered as compulsory
subjects. In “Seminar and Exercise II”, students will receive guidance and advice from a second supervisor appointed from
JAIST. In addition, under the supervision of the second supervisor, students will learn approaches from different fields throughjoint research, discussions, and studying with students who have different specializations and further enhance their31

understanding of their research theme.
“Doctoral Thesis Report II” is provided as a subject to support students’ approach to the final compilation of their research.
Here students compile their doctoral thesis by receiving research guidance from their supervisor that includes the utilizationof new knowledge and techniques acquired through the Four Forces cultivated thus far, laboratory rotation, and researchguidance in other fields.

Credit Requirements for Research Support Courses
・KU students must take the below subjects, and earn ten credits.
Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST), four credits
Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU), six credits

4 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) As a general rule, students must be enrolled in the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course for at least three
years.
(2) After receiving the required research guidance, students must submit a doctoral thesis and pass the screening and finaltest.
(3) Students who entered from the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course must earn at least ten credits in each of
the subjects held at KU and JAIST. Please note that for 3.1 and 3.4, as there are JAIST compulsory subjects (total six
credits) set as below, the remaining four credits must be earned from subjects held at JAIST.
・Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session II, one credit (one of the two credits is counted as a JAIST credit.)
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (at JAIST), one credit
・Research Support Courses
Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST), four credits※Note that "10 or more credits in total" does not include the credits described in (5) and (6) below.
(4) Students must earn at least 23 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.4.
(5) For subjects held at KU or JAIST, two credits from Specialized Subjects (Common Subjects) can be included in theconditions for completion. For example, if you have earned credits from subjects held by your supervisor at othergraduate schools of KU, a maximum of two credits can be included in the conditions for completion. However, forsubjects held at KU, this is limited to subjects of the doctoral course or Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Courseand subjects for which the relevant graduate school has allowed to be taken. In addition, courses offered by JAIST arelimited to the K, I, Mxxx course groups other than K, I, M1xx of the Division of Advanced Science and Technology,
except for the Master's and Doctoral courses of this joint major.
(6) For credits earned from other graduate schools before admission (however, this is limited to those within the scope ofthe subjects of this Division held at KU) and credits earned at other graduate schools including other KU graduate
schools, up to two credits can be included in the conditions for completion when approved by the graduate schoolconference.
(7) Students (except those whose nationality is English-speaking as determined by the University) are to submit a copy of
their external English test score (minimum score of 450 and taken within the last two years) must be registered on the
Acanthus Portal at least three months prior to the scheduled month of completion at the time of degree application .

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This is a requirement for the approval of credits for “Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)". Credit will be granted to students
who have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if their English proficiency is deemed to be equivalent
to the above scores.
(8) It is recommended that doctoral theses be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may be made in special
circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents of the thesis (short paper:
1,000-2,000 words for a doctoral thesis, no more than 4 pages with figures and tables) must be prepared and attachedto the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above document is attached.

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5 Course Completion Examples

Model A (Systems innovation student who has enrolled from the Doctoral program)
Selection Method
1 Take compulsory subjects. (For KU students,"Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)" is a
substantial compulsory subject.)
2 Take one subject.

Category

Transdisciplinary Session II (compulsory)

Transdisciplinar
y Experience
Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)
Courses

Subtotal

SocialOverseas Research Challenge A (KU)
Implementation
Courses

3 Take "Fostering the independence of researchers" and"Innovation Development for Next Generation" fromthe Common Subjects.

First, take two subjects from JAIST. Next, take two
subjects from KU. These subjects including "Fostering
the independence of researchers" must be choosed
from two or more subjects categories.

4 For Research Support Courses, this is the only
combination. (For KU students, "Seminar and Exercise
II (JAIST)" and "Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)" aresubstantial compulsory subjects.)

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Subject Name

1

1
1

1

2

1
Subtotal

1

Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers

1

Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future

1

Theory of Advanced Algorithms

2

Specialized Human Perceptual Systems and its Models
CoursesAdvanced Data Mining

2
1Intelligent Vehicle

1

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅱ

2
Subtotal

6

4

Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST)

Research
SupportCourses4

Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)

6
Subtotal
Total

6

JAIST Total

：

24

4
10

Model B (Life innovation student who has graduated from the Master's program of the Division)
Selection Method
1 Take compulsory subjects. (For KU students,"Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)" is a
substantial compulsory subject.)
2 Take one subject.

Category

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Subject NameTransdisciplinary Session II (compulsory)

Transdisciplinar
y Experience
Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)
Courses

Subtotal

SocialOverseas Research Challenge A (KU)
Implementation
Courses

3 Take "Fostering the independence of researchers" and"Innovation Development for Next Generation" fromthe Common Subjects.

1

1
1

1

2

1
Subtotal

1

Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers

1

Mathematical, Data Science, and AI Advanced

1

Advanced Biomolecular Science

2

Take four subjects from JAIST or KU. (TheSpecialized Advanced Bioinformatics
requirement to take 10 credits from JAIST subjects
Coursesdoes not apply, so you can take subjects as you wish.)Integrated Life Sciences
These subjects including "Fostering the independence
Radiation Biologyof researchers" must be choosed from two or more
subjects categories.
Polymer and Material Chemistry
4 For Research Support Courses, this is the only
combination. (For KU students, "Seminar and Exercise
II (JAIST)" and "Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)" aresubstantial compulsory subjects.)

12
1
2
Subtotal

82

Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST)

Research
SupportCourses4

Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)

34

6
Subtotal
Total

6

JAIST Total

：

24

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6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
6.1 Class Registration
The class registration for class subjects held at KU is carried out online. The details of which will be notified separately.
The class registration for class subjects held at JAIST is carried out using the JAIST academic affairs system.
If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division as Optional Subjects (other divisions of KU or JAIST), first, please
complete the necessary items on the “Request to Take Class Subjects from Other Divisions” attached to the notification email from the Graduate School Affairs Section . Next, have your class instructor and supervisor attach their seal to the request,
and then submit the request to the Graduate School Affairs Section within the period designated by the KU Graduate School(once per quarter).
6.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification for KU and JAIST subjects will be carried out online.
6.3 Syllabus
The syllabus will be made available on the website of both universities.

7 Overseas Research Challenge
7.1 Class Subjects
Overseas Research Challenge A, B, C (KU)
7.2 Internship Content
・Conduct research at a foreign university or research institution
・Study abroad only for language acquisition will not be accepted as study abroad for this subject.
7.3 Internship Period
・Not specified.
・Students must complete the internship and training three months before their third-year expected month of completion
degree application at the latest and must submit the report.
7.4 Internship Duration
・Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) one credit: Typically between one to two weeks.
・Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) two credits: Typically between two weeks to two months.
・Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) four credits: Typically more than two months.
*Time for travel, presenting at academic conferences, and days where training was not conducted, are not included in theinternship duration.
7.5 Procedures for Students Traveling Overseas
Refer to the below URL and carry out the procedures necessary for KU students when traveling overseas. Take care not tomiss anything.https://www2.adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/ryukou/sgu/htdocs/international/risk/index.html

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7.6 Support for Travel Expenses
To be notified separately.
7.7 Notification
As your internship will be evaluated by your place of internship, it is necessary to ask that they complete a feedback sheet.
Once your place of internship has been decided, students are to submit the “Pledge and Notification of internship/off-campus
research training” and “Planning of Study abroad/Training” (available to download from the graduate school website) to the
Graduate School Affairs Section

at least one month before the start of the internship.

7.8 Study Abroad Report
Within one month of the end of their study abroad, students are to complete the “Report of Internship/Off-campus Trainingetc” (available to download from the graduate school website) and report the content of their study abroad to their supervisor,
have their supervisor sign the report, and then submit the report to the Graduate School Affairs Section . If participation in
an international conference is included in the training period, a "Report of International Conference " must also be submitted.
7.9 Assessment
Feedback Sheets" submitted by the training sites and students will be assessed using the “Report of Internship” etc thatthey submit.
7.10 Considerations for the Internship・You are not to withdraw from the internship once their place of internship has been decided.
・ Strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations. Keep information obtained during your internship confidential
indefinitely. Also, do not post obtained information on social media or internet forums.
・In the rare case you break or lose equipment of your place of internship, this will be covered by the insurance, so
please report the matter. Also, do not keep the equipment to yourself.
7.11 Other・Students who wish to have credits for International Internship (KU) certified, must contact the Graduate School
Affairs Section .
・If you wish to participate in a long-term, paid "Cooperative Education through Research Internships," please contact
the Graduate School Affairs Section separately.

VIII [Doctoral Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework
As the first stage of the system for education and research guidance, in April of the first year students will be assigned to
the laboratory of the supervisor (KU) requested at the application. The second supervisor (JAIST) will be decided shortly
afterward. Therefore, this ensures a system where both universities’ academic staff work together to conduct researchguidance, providing detail-oriented guidance for each student.

1 Supervisors (KU)
Supervisors’ primary role is to provide their students with education and research guidance. While receiving reports fromstudents about the content of their research theme and outcomes from research projects abroad and international internships,
supervisors give direct guidance to students concerning students’ research theme through their daily research activities. They
do this while keeping the students’ main research field and the implementation of interdisciplinary research in mind. An in36

depth meeting will be held about the research theme setting, the utilization of transdisciplinary methodology, and the FourForces cultivated until now. Based on the meeting outcomes, supervisors will give guidance regarding taking classes,
laboratory rotation selection, research, and academic thesis writing. Supervisors will share information regarding students’credit acquisition and research progress with the second supervisor, and while mutually confirming the direction of guidance,
they will focus on the guidance of their student.
Under the guidance of their supervisor, students will select a research theme related to science, technology, and innovationthat integrates multiple scientific fields. They will also gain many insights and implement the promotion of transdisciplinaryscience by taking subjects such as a wide range of class subjects, research projects abroad, international internships, andTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II. Supervisors and second supervisors aim for students to compile their researchoutcomes in a doctoral thesis and give guidance regarding research activities, presentations at academic and international
conferences, and the writing and publishing of academic papers.

2 Second Supervisors (One JAIST and one KU or JAIST)
Two academic staff members are chosen as supervisors, with at least one member coming from JAIST. Second supervisors
cooperate with supervisors, and while receiving regular updates regarding students’ progress, they give guidance and advice
from a different perspective from the supervisor, focusing on how to utilize the expertise and methods from their specializationin the students’ research field. Regarding guidance from JAIST academic staff will provide guidance and advice via e-mail,etc., as necessary, although the emphasis will be placed on at least one face-to-face meeting or in person using Web-based
communication tools, etc., taking advantage of the fact that JAIST is a nearby university. (E-mail only is not acceptable.)
However, JAIST academic staff will also give guidance and advice using online communication tools and e-mail as necessary.
Under the guidance and advice regarding their research theme from the two second supervisors, who has a different
perspective from their supervisor, students will learn approaches from different fields through joint research, discussion, andstudy with the second supervisors and other students from both universities. Students will also further their expertise regarding
their research theme, acquire problem-solving abilities through the exploration and implementation of the “Methodology of
Science Integration,” and compile a doctoral thesis regarding the solution to their research theme.

3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU)
Research Cooperation Faculty’s area of specialization differs from that of principal academic advisors, and they give advice
and consultation to students regarding the entire research guidance environment. They are assigned to all graduate students
enrolled at KU.
Also, as Research Cooperation Faculty’s role overlaps with that of Advice Faculty—faculty assigned to all students enrolled
at KU to support them with student life— at Kanazawa University Graduate School, Research Cooperation Faculty also takeon the role of Advice Faculty.
Please note, after notification of the decision regarding Research Cooperation Faculty, you are to contact your assigned
faculty directly and arrange biannual consultations with them (around June and November).

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IX [Doctoral Program] Degree Awarding
1 Degree Application
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, students who are predicted to meet the conditions for completion(excluding Doctoral Thesis Report II, and Seminar and Exercise II) and will apply for academic degree conferral are to submit
the Academic Degree Application Form and required documentation to the Graduate School Affairs Section .
The Academic Degree Application Form’s submission date will be specified by KU two months before the month of
expected course completion.

2 Doctoral Thesis Submission
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants are to submit their doctoral thesis to the Graduate School
Affairs Section by a date specified by KU.

3 Thesis Pre-Defense
Thesis pre-defense is held prior to the degree application. Thesis pre-defense will be formed with full-time academic staff
playing a central role three months before degree awarding. At the thesis pre-defense, guidance is given regarding whether
the research outcomes are suitable for applying for a doctoral degree, based on the Division’s educational philosophy as a
Science, Technology, and Innovation Graduate. Guidance is also given in reflection of the Divisions educational philosophy
regarding whether research outcomes conform to the requirements for applying for a doctorate in transdisciplinary science.
With the result of the thesis pre-defense, even in cases where research outcomes conform to the requirements for a doctorate
but do not conform to the requirements for a doctorate in transdisciplinary science, advice is given regarding the obtainmentof a doctorate in transdisciplinary science, and the supervisor and student are given feedback regarding this result. The
supervisor and second supervisor take this into account and give the student guidance for compiling their degree-seeking
thesis.

4 Final Presentation
A hearing and final test are held as a final screening for degree-seeking theses. At the hearing, students will present theirdegree-seeking thesis. Students and faculty attend the hearing from both universities to ensure the transparency and strict
evaluation of the screening purposes. Also, a final test regarding the subjects related to the degree-seeking thesis will be heldby the screening committee.

5 Academic Thesis Screening Process
The academic thesis screening process will be conducted at KU. The screening process examination committee will consistof five people, with at least two from KU and at least one from JAIST. The criteria for review are as outlined in “Dissertation
Screening Criteria for Doctoral program, Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences”. During the screening process, grading will
be conducted after carefully considering the evaluation and opinions given at the thesis pre-defense and final presentations.
Thesis Screening Criteria: https://gsinfiniti.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/student/

6 Conferral of Academic Degrees
As the mission of this Division is the “promotion of transdisciplinary sciences,” screening will be conducted based onwhether learning outcomes in the diploma policy have been achieved while taking into account the following perspectives:
as a result of acquiring knowledge and techniques from multiple scientific fields, whether students are able to solve issues
related to science, technology, and innovation, and whether they are able to conduct original and novel research in the fields
of science and engineering. On this occasion, to ensure the standard of research outcomes, students are required to have38

published their research in an international journal or at an academic conference. In particular, we will keep in mind theobtainment of a doctorate in transdisciplinary science, however regarding “the ability to create new knowledge by integrating
your specialization with other fields,” we will conduct it according to the following criteria.
(1) Does the degree-seeking thesis incorporate transdisciplinary science approaches and integrate the knowledge andtechnology of multiple fields?
(2) Will the research outcomes lead to the creation of new knowledge?
(3) Has the structure of the degree-seeking thesis incorporate the approaches of transdisciplinary science?
Also, even in the case that the degree-seeking thesis does not conform with the standards of a doctorate in transdisciplinaryscience, screening will be conducted regarding whether it is suitable for the conferment of a doctorate in science orengineering.

7 Schedule
Below is the typical schedule for students who entered in April and will complete the course in three years. As only themain items are listed below, please check the Graduate School website and notice regarding specific dates and items that are
not listed.
In the case of students entering in October, it will be approximately six months later. However, the "Transdisciplinary
Session II" and "Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II" will be held at the same time as those who enter in April of thefollowing year.
MonthFirst Year

Second Year

Third Year

April
May

June

・Preference survey for second supervisor(JAIST/KU)
・ Confirmation of second supervisor(JAIST/KU)

July・Preference survey for Transdisciplinary
AugustLaboratory RotationⅡinstructor(JAIST)・ Overseas Research Challenge andInternational Internship

September・Confirmation of Instructor in charge ofTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation Ⅱ・ Start of Practical Transdisciplinary
Laboratory rotation Ⅱ *Finished by
October

September of the second year.

・ Submission of Application for Doctoral

・ Commencement of Transdisciplinary

Dissertation Guidance

Laboratory Rotation Ⅱ*Finished by March of the second year

November

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・Thesis Pre-Defense※The following must have been completed
December・English Score Submission
・Completion of Overseas Research Challenge
and International Internship
・Degree Application

January・Doctoral Thesis Submission

・Final Presentation

FebruaryMarch・Academic Thesis Screening Process

・Research Plan Submission

・Degree conferment

8 Early Completion
Students with excellent marks can shorten their enrollment period and graduate early.
The criteria for early graduation are as below. Students who wish to graduate early must inform the Graduate School
Affairs Section one month before applying for their degree.
(1) To have earned the credits for conditions of completion excluding Research Support Courses six months before themonth in which early completion is requested.
(2) Up until three months before the month when the student requests early completion, two peer-reviewed academic
papers submitted while enrolled at the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences, of which the student is the lead author
or corresponding author, must have been published or accepted (publishing journal limited to journals listed on
Scopus).

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X WISE Program
The “WISE Program” is an integrated five-year doctoral program that brings together the world’s top-level education andresearch capabilities through systematic collaboration with domestic and international external institutions such asuniversities, research institutions, private companies. The program aims to take the lead in the creation and utilization of new
knowledge, create value that will drive the next generation, as well as developing doctoral graduates that can pursue thesolution of social issues and give rise to innovation in society (high-level “intellectual professionals”).
The WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology targets five types of diseases in humans:
Cancer, lifestyle diseases, neurological diseases, and diseases caused by small particulates and nanomaterials. Under theoutstanding research environment and results of the Nano Life Science Institute, “WPI-NanoLSI,” with its world-classresearch capability and researchers, the Program creates innovative disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through anunderstanding and control at the nano level. The Program also fosters the human resources that will produce the innovation
required for building the people’s health foundation, which is essential to bring about Society 5.0.
Successful applicants of the Kanazawa University Graduate School who have passed the WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Science and Technology screening test can enroll in the WISE Program for Nano-precision Medicine,
Science and Technology.
The credit classification for students of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences who take the WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Science and Technology is as follows.
■Master’s course
Name of Class Subjects

Number of Credits
Required Elective

Classification of Earned Credits

Introduction to Nano Precision Medicine,
Science and Engineering

1

Optional Subjects *1

Introduction to Nano Science

2

Optional Subjects *1

English for Environmental and Energy
Technology

1

Optional Subjects *1*1 Up to 6 credits, including credits earned in other graduate schools, may be included in the completion criteria.
■Doctoral course
Name of Class Subjects
Nano Science Fusion Practical exercises

Number of Credits
Required Elective
1

Classification of Earned Credits
Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Preemptive Nano-Medicine

2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Integrated Nano Neuroscience2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Control Methodologies for Nanomaterials
in the Environment

2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Lecture on Development of Advanced
Nano-Diagnostic Method

2Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Regulatory Science2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Medical Innovation

2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Practical English

2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Seminar of Medical Innovation

2

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

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Name of Class Subjects

Number of Credits
Required Elective

Classification of Earned Credits

Basic International Communication
Exercise

1

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Strategy for Business and Technology
Management

1

Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Innovation Methodology A

1Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2

Innovation Methodology B

1Specialized Courses（Common Subjects）*2*2 Up to 2 credits, including credits earned in other graduate schools, may be included in the completion criteria.

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XI Other
1 Home University“Home University” refers to the university for which you have passed the entrance exams and conducted entrance
procedures. You are to conduct the payment of tuition, procedures for scholarships, the issue of various certificates, andpersonal procedures such as leave of absence and withdrawals at your home university.
Please note that you can use libraries, facilities, and information environments at both universities. For more details, pleasecontact the section in charge at each university.
1.1 Certificates
Certificate of Enrollment, Academic Transcript and student discount card are issued at your home university. At KU there
are certificates (Student Discount Card and Academic Transcript) that can be issued at nine automatic certificate issuingmachines on campus, and certificates that require students to apply to the Graduate School Affairs Section

to be issued(scholarship certificates and PAS enrollment certificates). So please refer to the Handbook for Students or the KU website formore information.
Also, please do not use JAIST automatic certificate issuing machines to issue certificates.
1.2 Leave of Absence Procedures
Leave of absence and withdrawal procedures are to be carried out at your home university. KU students carry out theseprocedures at the Graduate School Affairs Section .
1.3 Tuition and Scholarships
Please carry out procedures for the payment and exemption of tuition, and JASSO scholarships, etc., at your home
university.

2 Acanthus Portal and Kanazawa University ID
At KU, we operate the portal site “Acanthus Portal,” which serves many purposes such as course registration, notificationof grades, and communications from the university, and also includes scheduler functions. Students will be informed of the“Kanazawa University ID” and the temporary password required for login at orientation. The “Kanazawa University ID” is avery important lifetime ID, so be sure to manage it securely. For more information, please refer to the Handbook for Students.

3 KAINS ID and E-mail Address
At KU, registering a KAINS ID is required to obtain an e-mail address and use the Wi-Fi. Please use the below KU
Emerging Media Initiative URL to register.
https://account.kains.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/
Please note that the KAINS ID obtained will be your KU e-mail address.
(For example, if your register the KAINS ID abcdefg, then your e-mail will be abcdefg@stu.kanazawa-u.ac.jp)

4 Communications from KU and JAISTAt the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, laboratories are located at each campus, so there is no set bulletinboard. Communication with students, according to its content, will take place through the following three channels. Please
note, we will not assist students who are disadvantaged because they missed communications. If you have changed the e-mailaddress you registered during admission, you must inform the Graduate School Affairs Section .
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1. Mainly announcements from the graduate program: Notification by e-mail to the e-mail address registered duringadmission (change to an easy to contact address possible)
2. Information that needs to be displayed medium to long-term: Listed on the “To Students” page of the graduate school
website
3. Information about events posted on other websites: Notification via Acanthus Portal
On Acanthus Portal, you can forward all notifications to your e-mail address. Configure forwarding settings for personale-mail addresses using “Set a forwarding or emergency e-mail address” within the “Settings” menu. If you have any questions
regarding Acanthus Portal, please refer to the FAQ on the “Inquiries” page on Acanthus Portal or inquire using the form.
Communication from JAIST is mainly via e-mail (Web-Mail) provided by JAIST.

The necessary information will be

distributed during orientation.
Notifications of class cancellations, make-up classes, and sending of lecture material will also be done by e-mail. We will
not assist students who are disadvantaged because they missed e-mails.

If you have any questions on how to use our systems

such as the use of web mail, how to forward messages and how to change your registered e-mail address, please refer to the
FAQ on the Research Center for Advanced Computing Infrastructure website or use the inquiry form. If you have any
questions about how to access the Learning Management System or how to use the system, please refer to the Center for
Innovative Distance Education and Research Web site or contact by e-mail.
Also, please refer to the bulletin board in front of the office of the Educational Affairs Department and Student Affairs
Department (Building 2, School of Knowledge Science, Lecture Hall) at JAIST.

5 Free Shuttle Bus
We operate a free shuttle for KU students to reduce the burden of commuting to JAIST. The shuttle bus is scheduled tooperate in the 1-1 and 1-2 quarter and during the laboratory rotation held at JAIST in October and November. If you want to
use this service, please submit the following “Application form”. For more details, please refer to “To Students” on thegraduate school website. In addition, please make sure you have your Student ID Card with you when using the shuttle bus.

6 Using Parking Lots
When commuting to the university by car, please follow traffic rules and please take good care to drive safely. As it iscommon for students to commute to JAIST by car, take particular care not to cause an accident.
When commuting by car to KU, please apply for a parking permit via Acanthus Portal. However, there is no guarantee that
all applicants will receive a permit. Please note that an entrance fee is required to use the Takaramachi campus parking lot.

For students who will use the Takaramachi parking lot regularly, please apply for a passcard. All other students
can use the parking lot by paying the entrance fee.
Takaramachi campus pass card fee: ¥1,650 (1 month), ¥19,800 (1 year)*There is a passcard for nights and holidays available.
Takaramachi campus entrance fee: ¥150 (for every 30 minutes beyond the initial 30 minutes)

Students who wish to use the JAIST parking lot, please carry out the necessary procedures after reading the below.
(1) Parking lots

・On-campus parking lot (166 spaces)44(2) Fees
・Parking fee: Free (for students whose home university is Kanazawa University)
・Passcard issuance fee: ¥1,000 per card. (New cards and reissue)

7 Student ID Card
KU Student ID Cards will be distributed at orientation. In addition to being proof of identity, the card has various functions,as listed below. Please handle it with care, and do not put it close to magnets or apply strong force to the card as it contains
an IC chip. Also, never lend out your card, or borrow other students’ cards. If you lose or damage the card, ¥2,452 is required
for reissue.
 To manage attendance for certain lectures As a card key to enter certain buildings When pre-charged and used to make payments with electronic money at the campus canteen and coop.
 When borrowing books from the library When taking the Annual Medical Checkup When issuing various certificate(s) at the automatic certificate issuing machines
In the event of loss or theft, immediately apply for the temporary suspension of the IC card on Acanthus Portal, notify the
Graduate School Affairs Section

and conduct reissue procedures.

The JAIST Student ID Card will also be distributed at the orientation. The functions and points of caution are practicallythe same as the KU card, and ¥2,000 is required for reissue. Please refer to the JAIST website for more information.
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8 Using the Self Study Area
The study space at JAIST available to KU students is the JAIST library.

Appendix[Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus Map]
https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/university/campus-guidance[Kanazawa University Takaramachi, Tsuruma Campus Map]
https://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/e/directions

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Office in Charge of Graduate School Affairs Section,
Student Affairs Division, Transdisciplinary Sciences
Administration Department, Kanazawa University
Kakumamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture 920-1192
Tel: 076-264-5971
E-mail: s-yugo@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp