Degree Completion Guide
2017-2018

Degree Completion Guide
2017-2018

JAPAN ADVANCED INSTITUTE OFSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYJAPAN ADVANCED INSTITUTE OFSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYJAIST Founding Principle and Education Policy
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) was established in 1990 as the firstnational university specializing only in graduate studies in Japan. Since then JAIST has been leading
the development of graduate education in Japan through positive introduction and continuous
improvement of various new education ideas and systems including admissions in Spring and Fall,
quarter system, multiple supervisory system, and minor research project. This pioneering education
has been recognized by many industries that hire our graduates.
More than 20 years have passed since our establishment, however, and many other universities havecome to introduce the same systems. Today JAIST needs to introduce new innovative and effective
ideas of its own. In order to improve our education further, we decided to set “respecting students’
aim to study and intentions as much as possible” as a basic principle. Concretely speaking, hopefully
we will allow students to design their course selection by themselves based on their career goal.
In April 2016, JAIST combined all the three schools into one. Free from the limitation set by theprevious three schools, students now have a wider range of courses to choose from.
When graduating, students receive a transcript showing the list of the courses they have taken andtheir grades. By selecting courses voluntarily, students will be able to explain their reason for theselection of courses and their relevance to their career goal to their supervisor at JAIST and future
employers.
JAIST has recently changed its goal on education. We put more emphasis on what ability students
have obtained than on what they have understood. Reflecting this idea, every course evaluates
students’ performance in terms of the level of ability acquisition. This idea is also shared in the
supervision of students in every laboratory.
We hope every student makes the best use of education opportunities at JAIST through their positivecommitment in order to prepare for their bright future.

President
Tetsuo Asano

CONTENTS
I.
Mission, Goals, Human Resource Development, and Policies of JAIST ------------II. Academic calendar 2017-2018 --------------------------------------------------------III. Study outline -----------------------------------------------------------------------------IV. Matters related to tuition fees and enrollment --------------------------------------V. Educational system ----------------------------------------------------------------------VI. Matters related to taking courses -----------------------------------------------------VII. Matters related to study and research supervision ---------------------------------VIII. Matters related to conferment of degree --------------------------------------------IX. Education and Training Programs offered by Global Communication Center ----X. Systems in place --------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Courses and Class Schedules
1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36
2 Courses for 2017-2018 (Ishikawa Campus) -------------------------------------------- 38
3 Class schedules for 2017-2018 (Ishikawa Campus) ----------------------------------- 54

Study Programs
1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 Study Programs (Ishikawa Campus) ------------------------------------------------------

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Lecture room map○IS Lecture Hall, MS Lecture Hall
Ground floor
Fountain

Main Entrance
StairsMS Hall

Stairs（165 people）

ＷＣ

StairsM Lecture
Room 1,2

I Lecture I Lecture
Room 2
Room 1（80 people）（40 people） （40 people）

ＷＣ

JAIST Gallery

First floor

Leads to the JAIST cafeteria
StairsIS
LectureStairs Hall

Refresh RoomM Lecture M Lecture
Room 3
Room 4

I Lecture Room 3,4（40 people） （40 people）(64 people）
Stairs○KS Lecture Hall
Ground floor

StairsＷＣ

K Lecture Room 1・2

Leads to the fountain（60 people）

First floor

Doorway

Notice board

Automatic
certificate
issuing
machine

Educational Affairs
Department

Stairs

Doorway

Leads to thelibraryＷＣ

KS Lecture Hall（90 people）
K Lecture Room 3・4（80 people）

Leads to the MS Building(130
people)I. Mission, Goals, Human Resource Development, and Policies of JAIST Mission of JAISTJAIST endeavors to foster leaders capable of contributing to the making of a future world by creationof science and technology, through its most advanced education and research in an ideal academic
environment.
 Goals of JAIST・JAIST develops leaders in society or industry who hold credible expertise in the frontier scienceand technology, broad perspectives, high level of autonomy and communication skills, through its
systematic advanced graduate education.
・JAIST, to contribute to societies with research outcomes, creates a center of excellence foradvancement of researches for solving problems of our world and society and develops new fields
through a variety of basic researches.
・JAIST fosters active human resources by promoting faculty and student exchanges with leading
institute overseas and globalizing its education and research.
 Human Resource Development of JAISTJAIST develops leaders in a society or industry who hold credible expertise in the frontier scienceand technology, broad perspective, high level of autonomy and communication skills. In the master’s
program, JAIST endeavors to fulfill the role of fostering human resources capable of understandinga variety of fundamental theories and applying them to problem solving. In the doctoral program,we aim to fulfill the role of fostering researchers or engineers capable of identifying and solving
problems with their global-standard research ability and comprehensive perspective.
 Policies of JAISTJAIST sets the following policies to advance the education for our students.

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Curriculum Policies
JAIST aims to develop leaders in society or industry by fostering researchers and engineers withadvanced expertise who understand the fundamental concepts in the area of advanced science andtechnology, hold ability to put expert knowledge into practice, comprehend diverse cultures, possess
reliable communication skills and high ethical awareness, understand a wide range of relevant fields
in a comprehensive manner, and are capable of finding and solving problems. To materialize thisaim, JAIST designs the curriculum hierarchically and systematically to meet the needs of each degree
program.
 Master’s program
The curriculum of the master’s program is designed to promote understanding of fundamental
concepts of the advanced science and technology without any overspecialization, develop ability toapply expert knowledge to problem solving, foster ability to comprehend diverse cultures, enhancecommunication skills, and acquire high ethical awareness.
 Doctoral program
The curriculum of the doctoral program is designed to foster ability to identify and solve problems
based on solid understanding of theories and frameworks of the area of advanced science andtechnology, and develop abilities to take leadership in the area of advanced science and technology
based on reliable global communication skills, high ethical awareness, and comprehensive
perspectives.

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Laboratory Education Policy
JAIST considers the research education based in the laboratory as important as the coursework in
graduate education. Laboratories provide students a versatile educational environment that canenhance their various qualities and serve diverse goals of their study. The laboratory education
provides students with abilities necessary for a series of research processes from designing andimplementation of research based on acquisition of expert knowledge and survey of relevant
researches, to production of research theses, and eventually to presentation of research. It also
aims to foster researchers or expert engineers necessitated by society by empowering students’social competencies through the laboratory environment containing diverse goals, backgrounds
and nationalities.
 Master’s program
In the master’s program, in order for students to obtain ability to apply their expert knowledge toproblem solving in addition to comprehension of fundamental concepts in the area of advanced
science and technology, we carry out one-on-one or small group research guidance in accordancewith the need of each student. Simultaneously, we train students to obtain knowledge of diverse
cultures, communication skills, and high ethical awareness.
 Doctoral program
In the doctoral program, we provide research guidance on a one-on-one base in order for students
to acquire abilities to identify a special issue in a research field without losing a comprehensive
viewpoint and to apply scientific solution to it. We foster their ability to achieve excellence in the
research processes up to the presentation of research outcomes at international conferences or inacademic journals, while respecting and developing their individuality. Simultaneously, we develop
their ability to lead advance research projects.

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JAIST implements degree awarding processes with quality assurance for each academic degree by
establishing flexible and versatile guidance system for education and research based on loweredbarriers among fields and among laboratories, which enables students to take courses fromdifferent fields and/or fusion fields in accordance with their career goal and to receive researchguidance from different viewpoints by three professors.
 Master’s program
JAIST awards the degree of Master of Science to the students who have:・an understanding of a wide range of fundamental concepts in the field of advanced science andtechnology
・the ability to apply the fundamental theories to problem solving
・the research ability and academically and socially valuable expert knowledge and skills in aparticular field・comprehension of diverse cultures・communication skills and high ethical awareness・completed the master’s program within the specified number of years
・acquired the required number of credits
・passed their oral defense and the final examination for a master thesis or a project report, or a
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
 Doctoral program
JAIST awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy to students who have:・an understanding of framework and theories in the field of advanced science and technology
・the ability to apply the framework and theories to identify and solve problems
・global communication skills and high ethical awareness・the ability to think from comprehensive perspectives
・the ability to take leadership in the field of advanced science and technology
・global standard research achievements in a particular research field・completed the doctoral program within the specified number of years
・acquired the required number of credits
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First Semester (April 1 - September 30)

Ⅱ.Academic Calendar 2017-2018
April 1 (Sat) - April 3 (Mon)
April 4 (Tue)April 1 (Sat)
April 5 (Wed) - April 11 (Tue)April 12 (Wed) - June 2 (Fri) NOTE*

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

June 5 (Mon)
June 6 (Tue) , June 7 (Wed) NOTE**
June 8 (Thu) - July 27 (Thu)
June 23 (Fri)

Safty Guidance
No Class Day
Term 1-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony

July 28 (Fri) - September 29 (Fri)
August 1 (Tue) - August 31 (Thu)August 14 (Mon) - August 16 (Wed)
September 22 (Fri)

Summer Intensive
Summer BreakSchool Office Closed (Summer Break)Degree Conferment Ceremony

NOTE* July 27 follws the Monday schedule.

Second Semester (October 1 - March 31)

NOTE** The last class of S102 and S503 meets either on June 6 or June 7.
October 1 (Sun)
October 2 (Mon)
October 1 (Sun)
October 3 (Tue) - October 10 (Tue)
October 11 (Wed) - November 30 (Thu) NOTE***

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

December 1 (Fri), December 4 (Mon) NOTE****
December 5 (Tue) - February 5 (Mon)
December 22 (Fri)
December 26 (Tue) - January 5 (Fri)
December 29 (Fri) - January 3 (Wed)No Class Day
Term 2-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony
Winter BreakSchool Office Closed (Winter Break)February 6 (Tue) - March 30 (Fri)March 23 (Fri)Winter Intensive
Degree Conferment Ceremony

NOTE*** November 29 follows the FRIDAY schedule.
NOTE**** The last class of S102 and S503 meets either on December 1 or
December 4.

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 Rregistration and Course Change
April 12 (Wed) - April 25 (Tue)June 8 (Thu) - June 21 (Wed)
October 11 (Wed) - October 24 (Tue)
December 5 (Tue) - December 18 (Mon)-5-The terms at Tokyo Satellite
April - June:
Term I
July - September:
Term II
October - December: Term III
January - March:
Term IV
Check the web <http://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
Term I
Term II
Term III
Term IV

Period for Rregistration and Course Change
April 12 (Wed) - April 25 (Tue)NOTE: April 12 (Wed) - April 18 (Tue) for courses begin in April
June 8 (Thu) - June 21 (Wed)
October 11 (Wed) - October 24 (Tue)NOTE: October 11 (Wed) - October 17 (Tue) for courses begin in OctoberDecember 5 (Tue) - December 18 (Mon)-6-

III. Study outline
1 Campus
JAIST's campus is in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The program for Working Professionals in Tokyo
is offered at Tokyo Satellite (Minato-ku, Tokyo).
2 Programs
The Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology at JAIST offers a doctoral program which
is divided into an initial two-year program and a subsequent three-year program. The initial twoyear program is called the master’s program and the subsequent three-year program is called thedoctoral program.
3 Academic calendar
JAIST academic calendar shows the dates of classes, vacations, institute-wide activities, course
registration periods, and so on. Students must check the academic calendar which is displayed on
the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine and is published on JAIST’s
website (Education  Academic calendar).
4 Semesters and class terms/periods
Semesters and class terms/periods at JAIST are shown in the Table below. Each class is 100-minutelong, and a class meets 14 times in one term to complete a course bearing 2 credits. Refer to thesyllabus for details of each course. One credit is awarded for the study amounts of 45 hours in selfstudy periods in addition to class periods (for the Required courses A, one credit is awarded for the
study amounts in accordance with the necessary workload for appropriate results as defined by thesupervisor). Students are expected to plan their coursework and keep their study record, accordingly
using a study/plan record (See the section VI.4.2 for details) under the guidance of their supervisor
so that they can have sufficient time for their efficient academic work toward a degree acquisition.
Appendix Table
Location
Ishikawa

Class Terms

Class Periods

First Semester:Term 1-1, Term 1-2 (8 weeks each)
Summer Intensive (August, September)
Second Semester:Term 2-1, Term 2-2 (8 weeks each)
Winter Intensive (February, March)

1st Period 9:00 - 10:40
2nd Period 10:50 - 12:30
3rd Period 13:30 - 15:10 (Office Hours)
4th Period 15:20 - 17:00
5th Period 17:10 - 18:50

First Semester:Term I (classes starting in April to June)
Term II(classes starting in July to September)
Second Semester:Term III(classes starting in October to December)
Term IV(classes starting in January to March)

1st Period 9:20 - 11:00 (Sat, Sun)
2nd Period 11:10 - 12:50 (Sat, Sun)
3rd Period 13:50 - 15:30 (Sat, Sun)
4th Period 15:40 - 17:20 (Sat, Sun)
5th Period 17:30 - 19:10 (Sat, Sun)
6th Period 18:30 - 20:10 (Mon to Fri)
7th Period 20:15 - 21:55 (Mon to Fri)
Note: Video streaming classes in Ishikawa
follows the Ishikawa class periods.

Tokyo

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IV. Matters related to tuition fees and enrollment
1 Tuition fees
Tuition fees are collected separately for the full amount for each semester (first semester: April 1st- September 30th, second semester: October 1st - March 31st), and as a rule are to be paid by banktransfer (see details in HANDBOOK for Students). Note that if the tuition fees are revised while inschool, the new fees will be applied upon the revision.
2 Leaves of absence
When students are not able to progress in their study for more than two consecutive months due toillness or other special reasons, they may apply for a leave of absence. The maximum period ofleave in total for each of the programs, the master’s and the doctoral, is 12 months. Please notethat as the leave of absence is not counted in the total period required to complete a degree, study
progression including course registration and research mentoring will not be recognized during theleave of absence, but there are no restrictions on use of the JAIST library or intra-school email.
The start date of a leave of absence should be the first of each month, and it will not be permitted
midway through a month. If you wish to apply for a leave of absence, you must collect an Application
for Leave of Absence from the Educational Service Section (hereafter, Kyoumu) and get approval
from the supervisors, and submit the application to the president (via Kyoumu) no later than one
month before the desired start of the leave of absence. If leave of absence is due to bad health,
you must submit a doctor’s statement also.
Please note that if the tuition payment is not completed before the desired leave of absence startdate, the application will not be accepted.
If you wish to have a leave of absence midway through either semester, and you submit anapplication by April 10th (for the first semester) or October 10th (for the second semester), tuition
will not be charged for the leave of absence. If the application is made after these dates, the fullamount of tuition must be paid before the application is accepted. Check details of tuition fee
payment during leaves of absence on the JAIST website (Education  Academic Procedures 
Absence and Withdrawal).
3 Returning
You return when the leave of absence ends. If you wish to return to school before the end of theleave of absence, you must collect an Application for Returning at Kyoumu and submit it to thepresident (via Kyoumu) at least one month before your proposed month of returning. Returning
status starts on the first day of the month.
4 Withdrawal
A date for withdrawal should be the last day of the month, and withdrawal midway through themonth is not permitted. Students who wish to withdraw must collect an Application for Withdrawal
from Kyoumu and obtain comments from the supervisors, and submit the application to the president(via Kyoumu) no later than one month before the proposed start of the withdrawal.
Regardless of the date of withdrawal, if the tuition and other fee payments required by JAIST are
not completed, the application will not be accepted.
5 Disenrollment (loss of student status)
Students falling under any one of the following categories will result in the loss of student status:(1) Those who have spent more than the permitted maximum periods (four years for the master’s
program, six years for the doctoral program)*Students who wish to withdraw must complete the withdrawal procedures.
(2) Those whose leave of absence exceeds the period specified in Paragraph 4, Article 27 of the
JAIST School Regulations (two years).
(3) Those who have not paid their entrance fee by the specified date and fall into one of thecategories below:- Students who have not been granted an entrance fee reduction or deferment.
- Students who have not been granted a half entrance fee reduction or deferment.
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- Students whose entrance fee reduction or deferment has been revoked.
(4) Those who have neglected to pay their tuition fees and have not paid even at urging.
Note that if course credits have been earned during the period in which the tuition was unpaid for
those who fall under either (3) or (4), the credits will also be cancelled.
6 Supplemental student status
Doctoral students who have spent more than three years in the doctoral program may be allowed
to keep student status for a maximum period of two years only if they have met all the following
requirements:(1) Have obtained all the required credits for degree completion, except for credits from S601
“Advanced Science and Technology Dissertation”.
(2) Have submitted the outline of doctoral dissertation with the necessary research guidance fromsupervisor by the designated date.
(3) Have been judged by the dean that the students will be able to apply for a degree conferment
within two years.
Supplemental student status can start only on April 1, July 1, October 1 or January 1. It cannot start
subsequently right after leave of absence. Students who wish to get this supplemental status must
contact Kyoumu at least one month before the proposed starting day of the status. This status
restricts you to conduct any academic work on campus, thus JAIST does not sponsor you toapply/extend/renew your student visa for the period.
7 Name changes
If you have changed your name, you must submit a Notification of Change of Name with evidential
documents attesting to the change (e.g. a new resident’s registration) to the president (via Kyoumu).
After acceptance of the notification, all certificates and documents of JAIST will be issued with yournew name. If you wish to continue using the old name at JAIST, notify it to Kyoumu when submitting
the notification, and your name will remain unchanged even after the acceptance of your notification.
Certificates will be issued only with the name registered in JAIST records.

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V. Educational system
JAIST provides a detailed and unique educational system that adjusts to the ambitions, experiences,
and abilities of students with the goal of helping each one realize their career targets.
1 Educational programs
JAIST offers five different educational programs that can be chosen according to each individual's
career goal. Students choose one of the educational programs below and take courses accordingly.
Students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo who are in the master's program will bein the M program and those in the doctoral program will be in the 3D program. Therefore, they do
not select an educational program.
Regarding selection of the Mα, and 5D programs, an inquiry is conducted after a formal laboratory
assignment (three months after enrollment), and selection is determined according to academic
grades, English proficiency (scores of TOEFL or TOEIC, etc.), reason for application, and other factors.
1.1 Types of educational programs(1) SD program (master's program • doctoral program)This educational program is designed to identify students with top-level abilities at an earlystage and to train scientists who can tackle new research challenges and open up new fields
from a global perspective through a consistent doctoral education. Only those who have been
admitted through the entrance examination for scholarship students for the SD program cantake this program.
SD program students are given guidance by faculty groups organized by specialist area, andaim to complete the master's program in 1.5 years and the doctoral program in 2.5 years,
completing the entire program in four years. They may be recommended to change to anothereducational program if they have low academic performance.
(2) 5D program (master's program • doctoral program)This educational program provides a consistent five-year doctoral education through themaster's program and the doctoral program.
(3) 3D program (doctoral program)This educational program provides a three-year doctoral education in the doctoral program.
Points common to both the 5D and 3D programs (only for Ishikawa Campus students):
Students in the programs are strongly encouraged to participate in research activities at otherresearch institutes in Japan or overseas, and try out long-term advanced internships atcompanies in accordance with their choice of career paths.
In order to give yourself opportunities to consider your future desired careers, you will choose
one of two career tracks after enrollment. The tracks are; type S, for those who wish to become
creative scientists who can plan and implement advanced research at education and research
institutes, or wish to become university professors; and type E, for those who wish to become
advanced specialist engineers who can lead and manage the latest research and development
at companies. After you choose a track, you must record it in the Study Plan/Record.
Students have equal opportunities for the Grant System for Off-campus Activity (seeHANDBOOK for Students for details) and for taking courses.
(4) M program (master's program)This educational program is designed to provide a master's-level education for two years in themaster's program to train practical specialist engineers who can play a leading role at companies
or in other areas based on specialist knowledge and skill.
(5) Mα program (master's program)This educational program provides a master’s education as the same as M program. But it isdesigned especially for students who wish to learn properly from the basics or who have changed- 10 -

their major after obtaining their bachelor’s degree. Mα program can be completed in from twoto three years and the tuition fee would be waived for the period (up to one year) longer than
two years.
Students who have selected Mα program can apply for shortening the completion period(minimum two years) only at the time of submitting the research proposal or applying for degree
conferment. You cannot cancel the application for shortening once been approved.
1.2 Changing educational programs
Application for changing educational programs may be approved only in the following cases when it
is necessary for educational reason. Those who wish to change programs must notify the Kyoumu.
- Changing from the SD program to the 5D program / M program- Changing from the 5D program to the M program- Changing from the M program to the 5D program (Application can be accepted only at limited
designated time)
Note that the program will be changed as soon as it is recognized that the SD program or the 5D
program cannot be completed within the allotted time including the following cases:- When a student does not submit a research proposal by the designated submission due date in
the master's program- When a student does not submit a dissertation outline by the designated submission due datein the doctoral program
Changing the programs will disqualify the SD program students from receiving SD program
scholarships.
2 Study Programs
Several study programs are offered at JAIST. Students can choose one according to your study
interests. A certificate of completion will be granted to those who have completed the required
program work. For details, see the chapter entitled “Study Programs”.
3 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies
Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity
S101 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies”, S102 “Innovation Theory andMethodology for Creativity” in the master's program and S503 “Innovation Theory and Methodology
for Total Capability Development” in the doctoral program are required courses. They are designed
for students to strengthen human resources and creativity based on knowledge science methodology.
For the course details, see the chapter entitled “Courses and Class Schedules” and the courses’
syllabi.

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VI. Matters related to taking courses
1 Degree completion requirements
JAIST's curriculum, which is based on the university's mission statement, is designed to help
students systematically progress from the basics of knowledge science to its cutting-edge frontiers
while acquiring fundamental academic skills that will enable them to make significant contributions
to the development of state-of-the-art technologies and the resolution of current and future
problems faced by society.
It is insufficient for you merely to take lectures with a passive attitude. To acquire abilities that will
benefit you in the future, JAIST expects you to actively sow and nurture the seeds of social,organizational, or technical innovation for the next era toward a thorough understanding of advanced
science and technology, and social and organizational problems through your learning process.
2 Course divisions
Each course bears a course division which might vary according to the kind of degree students planto pursue. For example, when a student in the master’s program aiming for a degree in Knowledge
Science completes I2xx, it will be treated as a Technical course which can be counted for program
completion, while a student in the master’s program aiming for a degree in Information Science andcompletes I2xx, it will be a Basic course.
The details of each course divisions are below. Read it through carefully. Check the chapter entitled“Courses and Class Schedules” for more details.
2.1 Common course divisions of the master's program and doctoral program
Optional course (Opt)
A course group that contributes to supplementary reinforcement of one's academic work.
○ Credits from the courses cannot be counted as completion credits
2.2 Course divisions for the master's program
1 Global Communication course (GC)A course group that contributes to the reinforcement of global languages while giving exposure
to different cultures.
○ Up to 2 credits can be counted as completion credits
2 Global Liberal Arts course (GLA)
A course group that contributes to widening one's specialty by giving understanding in a wide
range of interdisciplinary fields.
○ Up to 4 credits can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit from S101
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies”
3 Introductory course (Intr)
A course group that contributes to providing a foundation for one's specialty by giving
understanding of the boarders of interdisciplinary fields.
<Reinforcement of master's-level specialized foundation>○ Up to 4 credits can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit from S102
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity”
4 Basic course (Bsc)
A course group that contributes to the spiralization of one's specialty by crossing the boundaries
of interdisciplinary fields.
<Reinforcement of core knowledge and methodology, etc., in specialized fields>○ 6 credits or more are required as completion credits in addition to one of the following
required elective courses:
S201 Science and Technology Thesis (8 credits)
S202 Science and Technology Project Report (2 credits)
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5 Technical course (Tech)
A course group that promotes advancement of one's specialty by giving an understanding of thedevelopment of science technology.
<Establishing ability to understand wide, basic, specialized knowledge and apply it for solving
problems>○ Credits from the courses can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 2 credits
from S401 “Science and Technology Minor Research Project” or S402 “Science and Technology
Internship”
2.3 Course divisions for the doctoral program
1 Intermediate course (Imd)A course group that deepens one's specialty by giving an understanding of the development ofadvanced science technology.
<Course group that promotes reinforcement of doctoral-level specialty application, conducted inJapanese and English>○ Credits from the courses can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit
from S503 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development” andrequired 2 credits from elective S501 “Advanced Science and Technology Minor Research
Project” or S502 “Advanced Science and Technology Internship”
2 Advanced course (Adv)A course group that promotes the establishment of one's specialty by giving an understanding of
the depth of advanced science technology.
<Courses are conducted mainly in English><To obtain global advanced study ability and to have a panoramic perspective to discover andresolve problems>○ 4 credits or more are required as completion credits in addition to required 6 credits from S601
“Advanced Science and Technology Dissertation”
3 Degree completion requirements
Degree completion requirements are shown below. All the academic activities should be plannedwith the advice of the assigned supervisor and other advisors. Students are responsible for reviewing
their course registration carefully to satisfy the requirements of degree completion.
3.1.1 Degree completion requirements of the master's program(1) In principle, students are required to spend a minimum of two years in the master's program.
If a prior application for fast-track degree completion is made and granted, and the plan for
degree completion in a shorter period (one year minimum) is carried out with the academic
grades deemed sufficiently high by faculty, in according to Article 36 of the JAIST School
Regulations, one will be able to finish in less than two years. Information on fast-track degreecompletion will be provided at enrollment.
(2) Students must submit a master’s thesis or a research project report after receiving sufficientresearch guidance, and pass the defense on the thesis and the final examination. Those who
select a Survey for Doctoral Research Plan must submit a report of Survey for Doctoral ResearchPlan, and pass the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
(3) Students must satisfy the requirements for course credits shown in both of the following
Appendix Tables 1 and 2.

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Appendix Table1 Credit acquisition requirements according to Major Research Project
Elective

Required credits
Major research
projects

credits
Required courses A*

Required courses B **(See Appendix
Table 2)Master's Thesis
Project

S201 Science andTechnology Thesis(8 credits)
S202 Science andResearch

Technology Project

Project

ReportS101 Innovation Theory and Methodology
for Social Competencies (1 credit)

Technology Survey

Doctoralfor Doctoral

Research Plan

Research Plan

32 credits
or moremoreTechnology Minor

S203 Science andSurvey formore

26 credits or

S401 Science and(2 credits)credits

20 credits or

S102 Innovation Theory and Methodology
for Creativity (1 credit)

Total
number of

Research Project(2 credits)

OR
S402 Science and28 credits or

34 credits

more

or moreTechnology Internship(2 credits)*A supervisor will give guidance on a major research project.
** S101 and S102 are courses designed to strengthening the human resource and creativity.
Advisers will give guidance on a minor research project or an internship. (Same in Appendix
Table 2)
Appendix Table 2 Credit acquisition requirements according to course divisions

Course Division
GC course(Global Communication)
GLA course(Global Liberal Arts)
Intr course(Introductory)

Required

Requiredcoursescourses

A*

B**

―

―

―

1 credit―

Bsc course

8 or 2(Basic)credits

Tech course(Technical)―

1 credit―
2 credits

Counted as elective credits in Appendix

Total number

Table 1of credits

Up to 2 credits can be counted
Up to 4 credits excluding Required courses B
can be counted
Up to 4 credits excluding Required courses B
can be counted
6 credits or more excluding Required courses
A must be obtained

At least 32 or
34 credits
according toAppendix
Table 1

Possible to count (No maximum)

Note: There are courses with special completion conditions which may not be possible to be counted
as degree completion requirements. For details, check the note for the course list in thechapter entitled “Courses and Class Schedules”.
<Example>
A case of a master student pursuing a degree in Knowledge Science (with a master's thesis at the
Ishikawa Campus)
1 Global Communication course- E211 Intermediate Technical Communication 1 (2 credits)
2 Global Liberal Arts course- S101 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies / Required course B(1 credit)- 14 -

- L222 Introduction to Management of Technology and Intellectual Property Rights (2 credits)
3 Introductory courses- S102 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity / Required course B (1 credit)- K111 Introduction to Management (2 credits)- I114 Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science (2 credits)
4 Basic courses- S201 Science and Technology Thesis / Required course A (8 credits)- K213 Methodology for Systems Science (2 credits)- K214 Methodology for Knowledge Media (2 credits)- K236 Basis of Data Analytics (2 credits)
5 Technical courses- S401 Science and Technology Minor Research Project / Required course B (2 credits)- K411 Theory of Knowledge Management (2 credits)- K413 Comparative Study of Knowledge Institutions (2 credits)- I235 Game Informatics (2 credits)
Total 32 credits
3.1.2 Progression within JAIST: internal admission requirements for 5D program
students
In order to advance to the doctoral program as 5D students, in addition to the degree completion
requirements described in 3.1.1 above, all of the following requirements must also be met.
(1) 18 credits (9 courses) or more must be obtained from the Introductory courses, the Basiccourses, and the Technical courses (excluding Required courses). Only 2 credits (1 course)from the Introductory courses can be included in the 18 credits (9 courses).
(2) 4 credits (2 courses) or more must be obtained from the E/J/G/L/Bxxx courses (including the
Optional courses).
(3) One of the following conditions of English proficiency- complete E211 “Intermediate Technical Communication 1” or one of the higher lever courses(E212, 213, 411, 412, 413, 422)
- submit a master's thesis/research project report/report of Survey for Doctoral Research Plan
in English and pass the exam.
3.2 Degree completion requirements for the doctoral program(1) In principle, to be eligible for a doctoral degree from JAIST, students are required to spend aminimum of five years in a graduate institute (including the time spent in the master's program).
If an application for fast-track degree completion is made by the specified time, and it isrecognized at a faculty meeting that there are excellent research achievements, one will be able
to complete a doctoral program in a shorter time after spending three years (including the timespent in the master's program) in according to Article 37 of the JAIST School Regulations. See
the section VIII.2.1 for details on fast-track degree completion.
(2) Students must submit a doctoral dissertation after receiving sufficient research guidance, andpass the defense on the dissertation and the final examinations.
(3) Students must satisfy the requirements for course credits shown in the following Appendix Table.
Note that credits earned while in the master’s program at JAIST cannot be counted toward
requirements for the doctoral degree completion except for the credits recognized by transfer
credit evaluation (details are explained in the section 7 below).

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Appendix Table Credit acquisition requirements according to course division
Required credits (9 credits)

CourseRequired

Division

Required courses B**

courses A*

Elective credits

Total number(11 credits or more)of credits

S503 Innovation Theory andMethodology for Total Capability
Development (1 credit)
Imd course(Intermediate)―

S501 Advanced Science

Possible to countand Technology Minor
Research ProjectOR

20 credits(2 credits)or moreS502 Advanced Scienceand Technology Internship
S601 Advanced
Adv course(Advanced)

4 credits or more

Science andTechnology―

Dissertation

excluding therequired courses A
must be obtained(6 credits)*A supervisor will give guidance on a dissertation.
**S503 is a course designed to strengthen the human resource and creativity. Advisors will give
guidance on a minor research project and an internship.
Note: There are courses with special completion conditions which may not be possible to be counted
as degree completion requirements. For details, check the note for the course list in the chapter
entitled “Courses and Class Schedules”.
<Example>
A case of a doctoral student pursuing a degree in Materials Science
1 Intermediate course- S503 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development / Required
courses B (1 credit)- S501 Advanced Science and Technology Minor Research Project / Required courses B(2 credits)- K213 Methodology for Systems Science (2 credits)- I212 Analysis for Information Science (2 credits)
2 Advanced course- S601 Advanced Science and Technology Dissertation / Required courses A (6 credits)- M617 Molecular and Functionality Design of Polymers (2 credits)- M618 Materials Design (2 credits)- M619 Materials Morphology (2 credits)- M622 Advanced Biomolecular Science (2 credits)
Total 21 credits
4 Course-related procedures
4.1 Gakumu System and course syllabi
4.1.1 Gakumu System (Academic Affairs System)
JAIST uses the Gakumu System for all procedures related to course registration, grade checking,and so on. Make sure that you fully understand how to use the system and that do not have any
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reading the manual, contact the Kyoumu.
[Logging in to the Gakumu System]<JAIST top page → Education → Taking Courses → Gakumu System (Academic Affairs
System)>Note that the user ID for login is the same one assigned at enrollment, and the password is thesame as for JAIST Mail.
4.1.2 Syllabi
Syllabi can be viewed on the Gakumu System and on the JAIST website (Education → Taking
Courses→ Syllabi). Copies of the syllabus booklet are not available.
4.2 Study Plan/Record and course registration
4.2.1 Study Plan/Record
The Study Plan/Record refers to the plans and records of academic work from student’s enrollment
to completion. You are expected to record the details of guidance from supervisors for later reviewingof your academic work. The entries should be checked carefully and be kept up to date. The Study
Plan/Record is managed entirely through the Portfolio System. Check the section entitled “Study
Plan/Record” in HANDBOOK for Students for details.
4.2.2 Course registration
Plan your course registration properly by checking the class schedule and the course syllabi carefully.
Neither registration of two courses which have overlapping schedules (even if only partially), norregistration of courses from which you have obtained credits will be allowed.
Note that Ishikawa Campus students must take courses held at the Ishikawa Campus, and students
in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo must take courses held at the Tokyo Satellite. You
must also register online for non-credit courses in order to attend them.
Make course registration through the Gakumu System. Check the system manual for how to registerfor courses online (JAIST top page → Education → Taking Courses → Gakumu System(Academic Affairs System) → student manual → Course Registration/Grades).
All the academic activities should be planned with the advice of your supervisor. Register online forcourses through the Gakumu System during the designated period for each term after a consultation
with your supervisor. You can add, change, and cancel courses freely during the designatedregistration period and no course can be added/removed after the registration period ends. You areresponsible for reviewing your registration carefully, correcting any mistakes and making sure thecourse registration is properly done. Confirm the course registration period for each term on theacademic calendar.
Notification of intensive courses and other irregular courses will be made to students once theschedules have been set.
4.2.3 Maximum number of credits in course registration credits
At JAIST, an approximate maximum number of credits in course registration is set as shown below
in order to ensure the proper number of hours for academic work related to the registered courses.
The following maximum numbers do not limit your course registration, but you are recommended
to plan your course registration based on this maximum. This is only applicable to Ishikawa Campus
students.
(1) Approximate maximum number of credits in course registration
10 credits for each term
(2) Target courses
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4.3 Repeating a course in the same year
The repeating of courses in the same academic year is handled according to the following.
(1) Students who have exceeded the standard completion period for the master's/doctoral
programApplication for course repeating will be approved without conditions(2) Students who are within the standard completion period
Application for course repeating has to be approved by the school
If you wish to repeat a course, you must submit an Application for Repeating Courses to Kyoumu
within one week of the start of the course registration period for the term when the course will beheld. The application form is available on the web page (JAIST top page → Education → Taking
Courses → Course Registration (On-campus use only)). Course registration for the repeated course
will be done by Kyoumu. Note that taking a course with the same course number but in a different
language (e.g. K211 and K211E) is considered repeating a course and is required the submission ofan application form.
No any applications are required for repeating non-credited courses S101 “Innovation Theory andMethodology for Social Competencies”, S102 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity”
or S503 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development”. You can register
these courses to repeat through the Gakumu System during the course registration period.
5 Examinations, grade assessments, etc.
(1) A final exam will generally be given to complete a course. When exams are difficult to be given,research reports or similar tasks will be required for grade assessment.
(2) Grades are assessed by the result of a final examination and student’s achievement using a 100
point scale with 60 points or higher being considered “Passing”, and 59 points or less being
considered “Failing” based on the view point, method, and criteria listed in the syllabus. Courses
which are difficult to score with points will be assessed as either “Pass” or “Fail”. The specified
credits will be awarded to those who receive a “Passing” evaluation.
(3) Credits that have already been obtained cannot be cancelled.
(4) Grades can be confirmed on the Gakumu System around two weeks after the end of each termfor Ishikawa Campus students, and once notification for grade reports has been received from
Kyoumu for students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo. Contact Kyoumu for any
questions regarding grade assessments.
(5) If there are any improprieties related to taking courses or examinations, all credits for thatsemester will be withdrawn.
(6) JAIST may calculate an objective academic performance index based on (1) and (2) so that it
might be used for certain procedures that JAIST deems necessary.
6 Course evaluations
To help improve class quality, JAIST asks you to provide an evaluation for each course you haveattended at the end of the course. The results are notified to the course instructors after grades arereported.
7 Recognition of credits obtained prior to admission
Credits obtained prior to admission can be recognized as credits obtained at JASIT by credits transfer.
If you wish to apply for credits transfer, obtain approval from your supervisor and submit anapplication form “Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation” to the president (via Kyoumu) within two
weeks of enrollment. Download the application form from the JAIST website (JAIST top page →Education → Academic Procedures → Request for Transfer Credit).To transfer credits obtained atother graduate institutes, the official transcript and syllabi for the courses must be submitted as well.
The result of application for credit transfer will be noticed about two months after enrollment. You
are not allowed to change or withdraw the approved application for credits transfer. The grade of
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after enrollment, the grade will be changed into numerical grade. All credits will be counted toward
the degree completion requirements.
Check the following details.
(1) Credits obtained at other graduate institutes
The maximum number of credits that can be transferred is:-up to 8 credits for the KS/IS/MS courses (Kxxx/Ixxx/Mxxx) in the master’s program-up to 8 credits for the KS/IS/MS courses except for those from the K1xx/I1xx/M1xx courses inthe doctoral program(2) Credits obtained in JAIST master’s program
To transfer credits to the doctoral program, master's program students must have a minimum of
10 credits. Students who have more than 10 credits may transfer one credit for each credit inexcess of 10 credits.
For example, 1 credit in the case of 11 credits, 2 credits in the case of 12 credits, up to a
maximum of 8 credits.
Credits can come from KS/IS/MS courses, Nxxx courses and E413. Credits obtained from
KS/IS/MS 1xx level courses, N001-N005 courses cannot be transferred.
(3) Credits obtained as a JAIST non-degree seeking student.
All credits of the courses successfully obtained in the year you enter as a degree seeking student
will be recognized in the master's program.
All credits (except for those from the K1xx/I1xx/M1xx courses) which match the courses offeredin the program of the year you enter as a degree seeking student will be recognized in the
doctoral program.
(4) Other
Please contact Kyoumu.
8 Taking courses at other graduate institutes through the course interchange
agreement
To promote exchange and cooperation with the graduate institutes listed in the Appendix Table(hereafter referred to as “Partner Institutes”) and to enhance our educational content, JAIST has
implemented a course interchange agreement whereby each other's courses can be taken by
students. After checking the syllabi of our Partner Institutes, students who wish to take courses
there should discuss with your supervisor and follow the procedures. When applying, you must
confirm the class schedule to select courses that you can attend. For the first six months after
enrollment, courses at JAIST have priority and you are not allowed to take courses at the partner
institutes.
(1) Application fees, admission fees, and tuition fees
Students will be classified as “non-degree seeking students from a partner institute” and thus
will not have to pay any fees for application, admission, or tuition except the tuition fees for the
School of Graduate Studies at the Open University of Japan.
(2) Courses and credits
Courses that you can take at Partner Institutes (except the Open University of Japan) must be
ones that can be beneficial for your research and that do not cover topics in the courses offeredat JAIST. See the Appendix Table below. During your enrollment at JAIST, you can take up to fivecourses (10 credits) including the credits recognized at the section 7.
Permission for taking courses and the way JAIST will handle the obtained credits are determinedat a faculty meeting after receiving your application. Credits obtained from the courses taken at
the Open University of Japan will, in principle, only be recognized as credits from Optional/Global
Communication/Global Liberal Arts courses.
(3) Application procedure
If you wish to take courses at a Partner Institute, consult with your supervisor and then carryout the procedure within the specified period. The class schedules, syllabi, and procedures forPartner Institutes will be notified once available.

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Appendix Table
Partner Institutes

Courses available

Graduate School of Natural Science

Courses taught by full-time faculty members of Partner Institutes.

and Technology, Kanazawa University(Laboratory work, practices, exercises, research projects, etc. are

Graduate School of Engineering,

not included.)Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Only for master’s students.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,

All the graduate school courses

the Open University of Japan

Only for master’s students.

School of Multidisciplinary Sciences,
the Graduate University for Advanced

Courses announced by Kyoumu

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VII. Matters related to study and research supervision
1 Study and research supervision
Since its founding, JAIST has used a supervisory system whereby, in addition to a research theme
related to a major field of study (Major Research Project), you are required to take on a secondary
research theme (Minor Research Project) to obtain some fundamental concepts, knowledge, andabilities from different research fields from your major field.
Furthermore, you can choose to study at other educational or research institutes in Japan oroverseas as a part of a major research project, and undertake internships at companies in place ofa minor research project, helping you create a career that allows your specialist skills to benefit
society.
1.1 Major research projects
A major research project is a research project based on the research topic shared with the supervisorand students pursue by receiving guidance from the supervisor and gain research achievements.
S201 “Science and Technology Thesis” (8 credits), S202 “Science and Technology Project Report” (2credits) or S203 “Science and Technology Survey for Doctoral Research Plan” (2 credits) which arerequired elective courses in the master’s program, S601 “Advanced Science and Technology
Dissertation” (6 credits) which is a required course in the doctoral program.
Only SD program and 5D program students can select S203 “Science and Technology Survey for
Doctoral Research Plan”. Thus, students in the Working Professionals program in Tokyo cannot selectS203 “Science and Technology Survey for Doctoral Research Plan”.
1.2 Minor research projects
In a minor research project, research is conducted under guidance from an advisor to acquire basic
concepts, knowledge, abilities, etc., of neighboring or related fields different from the major research
project, which will give students an opportunity to broaden their viewpoint. A minor research projectis called S401 “Science and Technology Minor Research Project” (2 credits), a required elective
course in the master’s program, and S501 “Advanced Science and Technology Minor Research
Project” (2 credits), a required elective course in the doctoral program.
1.3 Internship
An internship is a research activity which can be recognized as a 2 credit course substituted for aminor research project. Students who wish to acquire practical research development ability in anindustry can select S402 “Science and Technology Internship” (2 credits), a required elective coursein the master’s program and S502 “Advanced Science and Technology Internship” (2 credits), a
required elective course in the doctoral program.
Students must select either a minor research project or an internship during the specified period.
Students in the Working Professionals program in Tokyo cannot choose an internship.
2 Multiple supervisory system
JAIST has a multiple supervisory system in which one student has three faculty members assigned
so that students can receive comprehensive supervision and advice for both academic work anddaily life in general with various issues students might face. JAIST faculty members are here tohelp you to develop characteristics that suit the ideal person JAIST strives to educate.
The system uses a supervisor, a second supervisor, and an advisor for Minor Research
Project/Internship. Each faculty member plays the following roles. The period of determining eachsupervisor will be explained later.
(1) Supervisor(a) Plays the main role in supervising a students’ academic work and research.
(b) Provides supervision for the research topic (Major Research Project) related to thestudent's research field, and for writing a thesis/dissertation.
(c) Provides guidance for the student's life at the university, and for their career path andcareer formation.

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(d) Help how to resolve various problems the student may face through collaboration with asecond supervisor and other related parties.
(2) Second supervisor(a) Provides guidance for a student's academic work and research, and gives advice from adifferent perspective than the supervisor.
(b) Provides guidance and advice for the student's life at the university, and for their career
path and career formation from a different perspective than the supervisor.
(c) Support supervisor to resolve various problems the student may face when necessary.
(3) Advisor for Minor Research Project/Internship(a) Faculty member from a related field but different from the major research theme thatprovides supervision for a secondary research topic (minor research project or internship).
(b) Provides advice for various academic issues the student may have from a different
perspective than the supervisor and second supervisor (including liaising with the internshiplocation).
3 Research guidance in the master's program
Unless otherwise noted, the following items are the same for the Ishikawa Campus, the program for
Working Professionals in Tokyo, and all Educational Programs.
3.1 Temporary lab assignments and formal lab assignments
All students are temporarily assigned to a laboratory upon enrollment (temporary assignment). You
will be formally assigned to a lab (formal lab assignment) three months after that. During the first
three months, you will be encouraged to visit labs of interest and to take courses to decide which
lab you wish to join.
The procedure for applying for a formal lab assignment will be notified two months after enrollment.
For students in the SD program, it is possible to receive a formal lab assignment to their desiredlaboratory immediately upon enrollment.
The second supervisor will be assigned in the next month of the formal lab assignment.
If you wish to change to another laboratory for some reason after receiving a formal lab assignment,
you must contact Kyoumu.
3.2 Major research project(1) In the master's program, students can choose to work on writing a thesis (Master’s Thesis
Project), or conducting a research (Research Project) or conducting a survey (Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan) to complete the program. In order to choose Survey for Doctoral Research Plan
you must be in the SD or 5D program. You must notify Kyoumu your intention at the same time
you submit a form for choosing an educational program after the formal lab assignment. See thesection 3.5 below for details regarding the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination for those who select a
Survey for Doctoral Research Plan.
The selection of either a thesis, research project or Survey must be made under guidance of thesupervisor and a research proposal must be submitted before the submission deadline shown
below to the dean (via Kyoumu). If the submission of a research proposal is delayed, completion
will be delayed.
(2) Submission deadlines for research proposal
The following are the submission deadlines for each educational program.
M and 5D: End of the first year (the end of March for students who enrolled in April, and endof September for students who enrolled in October)
Mα: One year before the planned date of completion (2 years and 3 months, 2 years and 6
months, 2 years and 9 months, or 3 years after enrollment)
SD: Within six months after enrollment (End of September of the first year for students who
enrolled in April, and end of March of the first year for students who enrolled in October)For students who use the extended study period for completion, it should be submitted at least
one year prior to the planned date of completion.

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(3) Submission requirements for research proposal
Students at Ishikawa Campus must meet all of the following requirements.
(i) Completion of S101 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies” and S102
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity”(ii) 6 credits (3 courses) or more obtained from the Basic courses.
(iii) 10 credits (5 courses) or more including (ii) obtained except for those from the Required
courses B and the Optional courses.
(iv) The research plan should have sufficient contents.
Students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo must meet all of the following
requirements.
(i) 6 credits (3 courses) or more obtained from the Basic courses.
(ii) 10 credits (5 courses) or more including (i) obtained except for those from the Required
courses B and the Optional courses.
(iii) The research plan should have sufficient contents.
(4) Time for beginning research
You can formally begin a major research project after your research proposal is accepted andapproved by your three advisers.
(5) Research period
At least one year (seven months for those who select the Survey for Doctoral Research Plan) is
required to spend to complete a major research project. Therefore, if the research proposal
cannot be submitted by the deadline mentioned in the above (2), it will not be possible tocomplete the program within the standard completion period for master's/doctoral program.
(6) Notes- As you must fulfill the requirement in (3) above before submission of a research proposal, youmust check as early enough as possible and see whether the requirements are met. In addition,
keep in mind that an advisor for Minor Research Project/Internship must be determined before
you submit a research proposal (does not apply to the SD program students).
- Bibliographic research related to the research project is required for writing a research proposal,
and therefore, you are strongly encouraged to find a research topic as early as possible andstart collecting related literature to read while consulting with your supervisor.
- If you wish to change from writing a master's thesis to a research project after submitting a
research proposal, contact Kyoumu to confirm the necessary procedure.
3.3 Minor research project(1) Time for beginning researchStudents enrolled in April will be asked to submit names of their choice for the advisor for Minor
Research Project/Internship in September and the advisor will be determined in October. You
must start a minor research project by early December. Submit a research title to Kyoumu within
one month of starting after consulting with the advisor. For students enrolled in October, theschedule is basically shifted by six months.
(2) Research period
The standard research period for a minor research project is two months. Before application for
conferment of degree (for those who select the Survey for Doctoral Research Plan, before thePh.D. Qualifying Examination), achievements as of the end of the minor research project mustbe submitted to the advisor for Minor Research Project and the dean (via Kyoumu) to receive
accreditation.
(3) Notes
It is also possible to conduct a minor research project as group work and receive guidance asa group or as individuals (group minor research). The following are the two cases.
*A student recruits several other students with the same interests and finds an advisor for
Minor Research Project/Internship.
*An advisor proposes a group work topic for a minor research project and recruits members.
Students earn credits after the advisor for Minor Research Project evaluates the reports written
by each individual member. An additional report written as a group might be requested.
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For more details about group minor research projects, there will be a separate notification.
3.4 Internship(1) Internships generally include high-level research and study at a company (approximately at least
two weeks).
(2) If you wish to obtain credits by an internship, consult with your supervisor, submit “Applicationfor Science and Technology Internship” to Kyoumu at least one month prior to the first day ofthe month you intend to start internship and determine an advisor for Internship. You must also
contact the Career Support Section for procedures beforehand.
(3) An internship must be completed before the application for conferment of degree (or a Ph.D.
Qualifying Examination for those who select the Survey for Doctoral Research Plan). An
achievement report must be submitted to the advisor for Internship and Kyoumu.
3.5 Ph.D. Qualifying Examination(1) If you wish to select a Survey for Doctoral Research Plan, you must plan a doctoral research forthe doctoral program, prepare and conduct a survey, and take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
You are expected to aspire to be a highly effective researcher and to exercise advanced researchskills with firm fundamental knowledge acquired through a consistent five-year doctoral
education. The following are the guidelines for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
(2) The preliminary examination
You must take a preliminary exam and receive an evaluation.
(3) The final examination and requirements
Those who have finished the preliminary exam must take the final examination (Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination) which will be conducted twice a year in April and October (students enrolled in
April must take the exam 18 months later in October in the second year, those enrolled in October,take the exam in April in the second year). The exam will test fundamental understanding andability for a doctoral research, and English proficiency. You must earn 32 credits or more excluding
S203 “Science and Technology Survey for Doctoral Research” and submit a report of the Survey
for Doctoral Research Plan to your supervisor and the dean (via Kyoumu) before the final exam.
If you decide not to continue on to the doctoral program after passing the final examination,
your educational program will be changed to the M program.
If you fail in the examination, you can select one of the following.
A. To take the exam again (the second time) in six months after the first examination.
This means the master's program cannot be completed within two years (the standard
completion period) and the program will be changed from the 5D program to the M
program.
B. To change from taking the Ph.D. qualifying exam to conducting a research project.
If you pass an oral defense for a project report and the exam in February (for those enrolled
in April), it may be possible to complete the master's program in two years and continue onto the doctoral program at JAIST. You remain in the 5D program.
(4) Changing from Survey for Doctoral Research Plan to Master's Thesis Project or Research Project
If you decide not to pursue the Ph.D. qualifying exam and wish to finish the program in two
years, you can choose to work on a thesis or a research instead of a survey following the
instructions below.
A. Before submission of a research proposal (within 12 months after enrollment)
You can choose either Master's Thesis Project or Research Project and have to submit a
proposal before the designated submission deadline.
B. It is possible to change to Research Project after submitting a research proposal and before
the preliminary exam (before October in the second year for students enrolled in April)
C. When failed in the final exam, it is possible to change to Research Project.
Students who wish for B or C must confirm the necessary procedures with Kyoumu. You will beable to remain in the 5D program if you complete the master’s program in two years even after
changing to Research Project.

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3.6 Degree conferment schedule for the master's program
The standard schedule for those enrolled in April to complete the program in two years is below. For
students enrolled in October, the schedule is shifted by six months. The schedule shows only somemain items. You must check the detailed information in other pages of this guide and otherannouncements and notifications made by JAIST.
○ For students selected Master’s Thesis Project/Research Project
Month

April

First Year

Second Year

- Temporary lab assignment- Take both courses in Term 1-1/Term I:
S201 Innovation Theory and Methodology forSocial Competencies
S202 Innovation Theory and Methodology for
Creativity

May
June

- Laboratory inquiry/Degree inquiry- Formal lab assignment- Educational program (Mα, 5D) inquiry(Ishikawa students only)

July- Determination of Second Supervisor- Determination of educational program (Mα,5D) (Ishikawa students only)

August- Minor research inquiry- - Determination of Advisor for Minor Research
Project/Internship
October - Start Minor Research Project (By early
December) and complete before degreeapplication

September

November
December- Submit an application for conferment ofdegree- Submit master's thesis/research
project report- Defense of thesis/project report

January
February
March- Submit a research proposal- Degree conferment[Main tasks and time by completion time]

Submission of research
proposalMarch completion

June completion

Septembercompletion

Decembercompletion

By the end of
March of theprevious year

By the end ofJune of theprevious year

By the end of
September of theprevious year

By the end of
December of theprevious year

Minor research project orComplete before application for conferment of degreeinternship
Submission of application Late January of theLate April of theLate June of theLate October of thefor conferment of degree
2nd year
2nd year
2nd year
2nd year
Submission of master's
thesis/research project
Early February
Early May
Early August
Early November
report
Thesis/report defense

February

May

AugustNovemberConferment of degree

March

June

September

DecemberNote: SD program students can complete only in September. March/June completion is possible forfast-track degree completion.

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○ For students selected Survey for Doctoral Research Plan
Month

April

First Year

Second Year

- Temporary lab assignment- Take both courses in Term 1-1/Term I:
S201 Innovation Theory and Methodology forSocial Competencies
S202 Innovation Theory and Methodology for
Creativity

May

June

- Laboratory inquiry/Degree inquiry- Formal lab assignment- Educational program (Mα, 5D) inquiry(Ishikawa students only): Select 5D
Notify selection of Survey for Doctoral
Research PlanJuly

- Determination of second supervisor- Determination of educational program (5D)
(Ishikawa students only)- Application for receiving Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination- Preliminary examination (Complete before
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination)

AugustSeptember

October- Minor research inquiry- Determination of Advisor for Minor Research
Project/Internship- Start Minor Research Project (By early
December) and complete before Ph.D.
qualifying examination- Submit a report of Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan
- Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

November
December- Submit an application for degree
conferment

January
February
March- Submit a research proposal- Conferment of degree[Main tasks and time by completion time]
Submission of research
proposalMarch completion

September completion

By the end of March of the previous

By the end of September of theyear

previous year

Minor research projects orInternship

Complete before the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

Preliminary examination

Complete before the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

Submission of a report ofSurvey for Doctoral Research
Plan report

Early October

Early April

October

April

Late January

Late June

March

September

Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
Submission of application for
conferment of degree
Conferment of degree

Note: SD program students can complete only in September.

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4 Research guidance for the doctoral program
Unless otherwise noted, the following items are the same for the Ishikawa Campus, the program for
Working Professionals in Tokyo, and all Educational Programs.
4.1 Formal lab assignment
Students in the 5D and SD programs will be assigned to the laboratory which they were assigned in
the master's program. The 3D program students will be assigned upon enrollment to the laboratory
after consultation with the proposed supervisor prior to enrollment. The second supervisor will be
determined in the month of enrollment.
If you wish to change to another laboratory after the formal lab assignment, contact Kyoumu.
4.2 Major research project(1) After consulting with the supervisor, students must submit a research proposal for a doctoral
dissertation to the dean (via Kyoumu) by the specified deadline mentioned below.
(2) Submission deadlines for research proposal
3D/5D program: Within one year of enrollment in the doctoral program.
SD program: Within six months of enrollment in the doctoral program.
The above submission deadlines do not apply to students who have extended study period forcompletion, but it is recommended they submit a research proposal as early as possible to makesure of completion within the designated period.
(3) Submission requirements for research proposal
The research plan have sufficient contents.
(4) Time for beginning research
Research begins after a research proposal is accepted and approved by the three advisors.
(5) Dissertation outline
After gaining the approval of all three advisors, you can submit a dissertation outline to Kyoumu
at least six months before application for a degree.
(6) Fast-track degree completion
Students who wish for fast-track degree completion should first consult with your supervisorand set an earlier outline submission time. Then notify your plan to the dean via the supervisor
to apply for fast-track degree completion.
(7) Notes- Keep in mind that an advisor for Minor Research Project/Internship must be determined before
the submission of a research proposal.
- The 3D students who have not decided a research theme prior to enrollment should choose
one as early as possible. You should consult with their supervisor to choose a theme andconduct a bibliographic review while fulfilling course requirements. Many reviews on the
research theme are indispensable before a good research proposal can be written.
4.3 Minor research project(1) Time for beginning research
You must first ask a proposed advisor for Minor Research Project to agree with your research
theme and accept to be your advisor. Then submit a research title for Minor Research Project
to Kyoumu by the end of February in the first year if enrolled in April (by the end of August in
the first year for the SD program students) to determine your advisor for Minor Research
Project/Internship. For students enrolled in October, the schedule is basically shifted by six
months. A minor research project should start as soon as possible after your advisor for Minor
Research Project/Internship is determined.
(2) Research period
The standard research period for a minor research project is six months. Before submission of
application for the preliminary defense, achievements as of the end of the minor research mustbe submitted to the advisor for Minor Research Project and the dean (via Kyoumu) to receive
accreditation.
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(3) Notes- Doctoral students are encouraged to present your minor research project report at conferences
and submit it as an article for publication in refereed academic journals.
- It is also possible to conduct a minor research project as group work and receive guidance asa group or as individuals (group minor research). The followings are the two types.
*A student recruits several other students with the same interests and finds an advisor for
Minor Research Project/Internship.
*An advisor proposes a group work topic for a minor research project and recruits members.
Students earn credits after the advisor for Minor Research Project evaluates the reports written
by each individual member. An additional report written as a group might be requested. For
more details about group minor research projects, there will be a separate notification.
4.4 Internship(1) Internships generally include high-level research and study at a company for at least threemonths (or total duration of short internships must be at least three months) .
(2) If you wish to obtain credits by an internship, consult with your supervisor and submit a proposal
for an internship to Kyoumu by the end of February in the first year if enrolled in April (by theend of August in the first year if you are in the SD program) so that an Advisor for Internshipwill be determined. You also must contact the Career Support Section for the procedures
beforehand. For students enrolled in October, the schedule is basically shifted by six months.
(3) All the internship(s) must be completed before submitting a preliminary defense application andan achievement report must be submitted to the advisor for internship and Kyoumu.

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4.5 Degree conferment schedule for the doctoral program
The standard schedule for those enrolled in April to complete a program in three years is shown
below. For students enrolled in October, the schedule is shifted by six months. The schedule shows
only some main information. You must check the detailed information in the related pages of thisguide and announcements and notifications made by JAIST.

Month

April

May

SecondFirst Year

Third YearYear

- Formal lab assignment- Determination of second supervisor- Take course in Term 1-1/Term I:
S503 Innovation Theory and Methodology
for Total Capability Development[Determination of advisor for Minor
Research Project/Internship and start minor
research project between here and the endof February.] Complete before preliminary
defense application.

June- Submit dissertation outline

July
AugustSeptember- Submit application for preliminary
defense

OctoberNovember- Preliminary defense

DecemberJanuary- Submit an application for conferment ofdegree- Submit doctoral dissertation

February- Final defense and examination

March- Submit a research proposal- Conferment of degree[Main tasks and time by completion time]
March completion
Submission of research
proposal
Submission of dissertation
outlineMinor research projects orInternship
Submission of application
for preliminary defense
Preliminary defense
Submission of applicationfordegree/dissertation/abstract

June completion

Septembercompletion

Within one year of enrollment(Within six months for SD program students)
Early October of
Early January of
3rd year
3rd year

Early July of
3rd year

Decembercompletion

Early April of
3rd yearComplete before application for preliminary defense
Early October

Early January

Early April

Early July

December

March

June

September

Early January

Early April

Early July

Early OctoberFormal hearing/ final
defense and final
examination

February

May

AugustNovemberConferment of degree

March

June

September

DecemberNote: SD program students can complete only in March. June/September/December completion isfor fast-track degree completion.
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5 Research guidance at other graduate institutes(1) Receiving guidance for a major research project at other graduate institutes
Under the guidance of the supervisor, you can conduct part of the major research project at
another graduate institute.
(2) Receiving guidance for a minor research project at other graduate institutes
If the dean approves, you can conduct the minor research project at another graduate instituteoutside JAIST with a JAIST faculty member as an advisor for Minor Research Project.
(3) Research period
A research period at other graduate institutes should be no longer than 12 months for the
master's program and 18 months for the doctoral program.
(4) Procedures
If you wish to receive research guidance at another graduate institute outside JAIST, you must
submit an “Entrustment of Research Guidance Outside JAIST” form at least two months prior to
the start of research to the president (via Kyoumu) through your supervisor. SD program students
are required to conduct either (1) or (2) above or an internship detailed in 4.4 above.

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VIII. Matters related to conferment of degree
The conferment of a degree will be conducted on specified dates in March, June, September, andDecember.
1 Degree defense for the master's program
The procedures related to a defense and a final examination are laid out in the “Degree Regulations”
and the “Bylaws Related to the Defense for Granting the Master's Degree” and other arrangements.
Students will be asked to choose a type of degree they plan to earn at the same time of inquiry for
a formal lab assignment. It is possible to change the type of degree by notifying Kyoumu by Marchin the first year before submitting a research proposal.
1.1 Application for conferment of degree
If you have met all the degree completion requirements except for the Required course A and wish
to apply for a degree conferment, first you must carefully read the Application Guide for the Award
of Master's Degrees. Then with your supervisor’s approval, submit an Application for Conferment ofDegree and the necessary documents to the president (via Kyoumu).
The deadline for submitting the Application for Conferment of Degree will be two months before thescheduled completion month. For those who wish to graduate in September, the deadline will be a
specified date about three months before the scheduled completion month.
1.2 Submission of master's thesis or research project report
Degree applicants in Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project must submit the master's thesis or
research project report by the date specified by JAIST to the President (via Kyoumu) after obtaining
the approval of your supervisor, and then distribute copies to the examination committee including
the supervisor. Note that names of the examination committee will be announced accordingly alongwith the thesis presentation schedule. Degree applicants will undergo a private thesis defense andfinal examination once you have publically presented their thesis/report.
Those who choose Survey for Doctoral Research Plan must check VII.3.5 in this guide andannouncements made by JAIST regarding this matter.
1.3 Conferment of degree
The decision of degree conferment will be made by the president after a deliberation by the degree
awarding committee. Successful candidates will be announced on the bulletin board next to theautomatic certificate issuing machine (email notification for students in the Working Professionals
program in Tokyo).
2 Degree defense for the doctoral program
The procedures related to a defense and a final examination are laid out in the “Degree Regulations”
and the “Bylaws Related to the Defense for Granting the Master's Degree” and other arrangements.
Students are asked to choose a type of degree they plan to earn at enrollment. It is possible tochange the type of degree by notifying Kyoumu by March in the first year before submitting a
research proposal.
2.1 Dissertation outline
After gaining the approval of all three advisors, a dissertation outline must be submitted to Kyoumu
at least six months before application for a degree.
Students who wish for fast-track degree completion should first consult with your supervisor and set
an earlier outline submission time. Then notify your plan to the dean via their supervisor to apply
for fast-track degree completion.
2.2 Preliminary defense
If you have obtained all the required credits except for Required course A, with your supervisor’s
approval, you must submit an application for the doctoral dissertation preliminary defense to thedean (via Kyoumu) three months before your degree application. Your supervisor will carry out the- 31 -

procedures for holding a preliminary defense based on this request. You must provide drafts of yourdissertation to each prospective examination committee members two weeks before the preliminary
defense. Names of the examination committee will be announced accordingly along with thepreliminary defense schedule.
2.3 Application for conferment of degree and conferment of degree
Those who pass the preliminary defense must carefully read the Application Guide for the Award ofDoctoral Degrees. Then with the approval of all three supervisors, submit an Application forConferment of Degree with the necessary documents to the president (via Kyoumu) by thedesignated date. Degree applicants will first present your work publically at a formal hearing andthen you will undergo a private defense of the dissertation and final examination.
The decision of degree conferment will be made by the president after a deliberation by the degree
awarding committee. The results will be announced on the bulletin board next to the automatic
certificate issuing machine (email notification for students in the Working Professionals program inTokyo). Please note that the successful candidates must check the necessary procedures in the
Application Guide for Awarding Doctoral Degrees and must ensure them done before the confermentof degree.

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IX Education and Training Programs offered by Global Communication Center
1 The Outline of Global Communication Center (GCC)
Japan has become increasingly affected by the trend of globalization. Many corporations now focus
on overseas operations. The objectives of postgraduate education today should place greatemphasis not only on fostering highly specialized researchers and engineers of advanced scienceand technology, but also on the development of individuals who can exercise leadership globallywith a broad perspective. It is absolutely imperative for global leaders to acquire advanced andpractical communication ability. GCC at JAIST prepares students for their future activities on the
global stage by providing carefully designed education and training programs for all the students toimprove their English communication ability and for international students to master necessary levelof Japanese language proficiency.
We consider standard language proficiency tests as one of the means to measure the improvement
in language acquisition. All the students are expected to have achieved 600 points or above in TOEIC
test by the time of graduation. TOEIC scores are utilized to help them decide which level of English
courses to take. For example, students with a TOEIC score of 499 points or below would take
Interaction Seminars (E011, E021) and those with a score above 500 points and below 599 points
Introduction to Technical English (E111, E112, E113). International students who need Japanese
language proficiency for employment in Japan are expected to achieve Level B1 of the JF Japanese
Language Education Standard.
2 Global Communication Center Education Programs
Anyone who wishes to take an active role in the globalizing world, technical communication skills
are indispensable. To develop the skills, GCC offers systematic technical English communication
education program (courses numbered as Exxx) and technical Japanese language education
program (courses numbered as Jxxx) covering from basic to advanced levels. In addition, there arecourses of intercultural understanding and special communication skills to reinforce language
acquisition (courses numbered as Gxxx).
Technical English communication education program consists of twelve courses in four levels fromInteraction Seminar to Advanced Technical English aiming at improving students’ communication
skills from basic to technical communication in the field of science and technology. TechnicalJapanese language education program serves international students with nine courses in four levels
from introductory to advanced to improve their Japanese language ability from basic tocommunication for business or the field of science and technology. In addition, to reinforce thelanguage education and develop adaptability to a culturally diverse global society, Global
Communication for Building Collaboration, Skills in Language Expressions, and Japan Studies areoffered.
For details of each course, refer to the chapter entitled “Courses and Class Schedules” and thecourse syllabi.
Students must take a language course adequate to the level of their current language ability.
3 Global Communication Center Training Programs
3.1 TOEIC IP
For students to measure their level of achievement in English study, TOEIC IP are carried out on
campus. Ishikawa Campus students must take their first TOEIC IP when they enter JAIST and theirsecond TOEIC 18 months after enrollment. (When necessary, students can take the tests on the
different dates.)
Since JAIST aims at having all the graduates carry 600 points or above in TOEIC, any student whosescore of the second TOEIC IP has not reached the target needs to take the next TOEIC IP.
Students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo can take any scheduled TOEIC IP basedon their need.

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Test scheduleOn the Ishikawa Campus
1. TOEIC IP*
Monday, April 10
09:15 ~ 11:45
2. TOEIC IP
Friday, August 4
15: 30 ~ 18:00
3. TOEIC IP*
October (To be announced)
4. TOEIC IP
Friday, February 2, 2018 15: 30 ~ 18:00*NOTE : TOEIC IP in April and October are limited only for object students.
3.2 TOEIC Preparation Training Workshops
To prepare for the TOEIC IP test scheduled four times at Ishikawa Campus, GCC offers TOEIC
Preparation Training Workshops from four to eight times a year. Student who apply for academic
exchanges with overseas institutions in middle or long term (longer than one month) are strongly
recommended to participate in these workshops if you have not achieved the target score, 730.
3.3 Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) Preparation Training Workshops
To prepare for the JAPT held in July and December, GCC offers JLPT Preparation Workshops twicea year.
3.4 Summer and Winter English Intensive Seminars
There are three-day English Intensive Seminars (held in summer and winter) intended for students
with the TOEIC IP score of 600 or below. The seminars help students obtain profound interest andpositive attitude in studying English through 24 hours of intensive discussions, presentations andconversations. The seminars in summer and winter are designed for Japanese students and theseminar in winter for international students, the details will be announced.
3.5 Summer Japanese Intensive Seminar
There is a three-day Japanese Intensive Seminar in summer intended for international students with
N1 or N2 level of JLPT. The seminar helps students obtain Japanese language ability to prepare for
employment at a Japanese corporation through 24 hours of intensive discussions, presentations andconversations.
3.6 Global Leadership Training Workshops
To contribute to producing intellectually tough global leaders, GCC offers workshops intended forstudents who wish to study abroad with a special focus on India. Three workshops per week in thesixth class period will be held year round.

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X. Systems in place
1 Extended study period for completion
Students may be granted extension of your study period when you face difficulty in completing thedegree within the standard study period due to fair reasons related to their work or some personalaffairs. Students who wish to extend study period must check the JAIST website (Education 
Academic Procedures  Extended Study Period for Completion) and contact Kyoumu to apply by
the designated deadline.
2 Progression within JAIST
Students who have completed a master’s program at JAIST and wish to continue onto the doctoral
program must check the Application Guide or the JAIST website (Education  Application Guide forInternal Entrance Examination for Doctoral Program) to apply for the Internal Entrance Examination.
3 Finding employments(1) JAIST will conduct guidance and supervision for finding employments and other career formation
matters at specified periods.
(2) School recommendations for employment can only be given if you:i) are expected to satisfy required course credits for degree completion.
ii) have been approved by your supervisor.
iii) have had your research proposal for a master’s thesis/project report or a survey for the doctoral
research plan accepted.
iv) have taken the SPI (Synthetic Personality Inventory) examination twice or more at JAIST.
You do not have to meet iv) if your Japanese is not fluent enough to take the SPI exam but
a professor in charge of career assessment approves upon your supervisor's request.
4 Study and training benefit plans
Check the details in the relevant pages with the Japanese-language version of Degree Completion

Guide.

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Courses and Class Schedules

The courses for Working Professionals in Tokyo offered at the Tokyo Satellite areconducted mainly in Japanese and Japanese language proficiency is required to attend
them. See the chapter entitled “授業科目・授業時間割 (Courses and Class Schedules)” in
the Japanese language edition for details of them.

Courses and Class Schedules
1 Overview
At the Ishikawa Campus, a course may be offered in Japanese and English within the same academic
year. In the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo, education programs which target working
adults who are already on the front lines of research and business are offered mainly conducted inJapanese.
Each course has its course number which has either K (Knowledge Science course group), I(Information Science course group), M (Materials Science course group) etc. preceding three digits.
The letter E at the end of the course number indicated the course is conducted in English (K/I/MxxxE).
The N/E/J/G/L/Bxxx courses are not offered in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo.
1.1 Courses
Tables shown in the section 2 below list the courses, language, terms and instructors. The numberof credits is 2 unless otherwise indicated in the “Note” row. Check the syllabi for details about thecourses.
(1) The J, E, EJ codes in the language row indicate the language of instruction: J indicates thecourse is conducted in Japanese; E, English; EJ in both English and Japanese. If a course has
multiple instructors, either “,” or “•” are used between the names. “,” indicates each instructor
teaches the course and “•” indicates the course is taught by all the instructors in turns (course
in relay). See the faculty profiles page on the web for more information about the course
instructors(JAIST top page → Research → Faculty Profiles).
(2) The course divisions of each course corresponding to the degree of choice are shown in the rowsof degree kinds (KS: Knowledge science, IS: Information science, MS: Material science).
The following are the abbreviations for each course divisions. For details, check VI.2 Course
divisions.
- “Opt”: The Optional course- “GC”: The Global Communication course- “GLA”: The Global Liberal Arts course- “Intr”: The Introductory course- “Bsc”: The Basic course- “Tech”: The Technical course- “Imd”: The Intermediate course- “Adv”: The Advanced course<Example>
I211 “Mathematical Logic” was completed by a student who is in the master’s program pursuing:a master’s degree in Knowledge Science –I211 will be treated as the Technical course (Tech)a master’s degree in Information Science –I211 will be treated as the Basic course (Bsc)a master’s degree in Materials Science –I211 will be treated as the Global Liberal Arts course (GLA)
I211 “Mathematical Logic” was completed by a student who is in the doctoral program pursuing:a doctoral degree in Knowledge Science –I211 will be treated as the Intermediate course (Imd)a doctoral degree in Information Science –I211 will be treated as the Intermediate course (Imd)a doctoral degree in Materials Science –I211 will be treated as the Optional course (Opt)
1.2 Class schedules
At Ishikawa Campus, each course is held twice a week except for intensive courses. KS/IS/MS
courses are held in the morning (1st and 2nd period), and 3rd period is for the office hours for the
1st period class on that day. Students can ask questions or discuss with the instructor during theoffice hours and the time can be used for exercises, exams etc. Afternoons (4th and 5th periods)
are for holding other courses. Class schedules with the assigned rooms will be displayed on thebulletin board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine and on the JAIST website (Education- 36 -

→ Taking Courses → Class Schedule). You must check the schedule before the start of classes
each term.
At the Tokyo Satellite, classes are held in the evening during weekdays and on Saturdays andSundays (including holidays).
The KS courses are mainly given as a one-week intensive from Monday through Saturday.
The IS courses (except for courses conducted at National Institute of Informatics: I4xxG) meet
- four times through Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday for four weeks.
- twice a week or four times every two weeks for two months.
- eight times on two weekends as intensive.

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２

Courses for 2017-2018 (Ishikawa Campus)

２.１○

Required courses（Sxxx courses（Ishikawa））

For the master's program

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)NoteRequired courses A
S201

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
ThesisSupervisor

8 credits,
Requiredelective course

S202

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
Project ReportSupervisor

2 credits,
Requiredelective course

S203

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan

Supervisor

2 credits,
Requiredelective course

GLA

Innovation Theory andMethodology for Social
Competencies

J

Innovation Theory andMethodology for Creativity

J

Required courses B
S101

S102

GLA

Intr

GLA

Intr

Intr

1-1

2-1 Kohda,etc.

1 credit,
Requiredcourse1-1

2-1 Kohda,etc.

1 credit,
RequiredcourseE

E

S401

Tech Tech Tech

Science and Technology
Minor Research Project

Advisor for Minor
Research Project2 credits,
Requiredelective course

S402

Tech Tech Tech

Science and Technology
Internship

Advisor forInternship2 credits,
Requiredelective course

Note 1: S101 and S102 are simultaneously offered in both Japanese and English (in separate rooms).
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2016 cannot take S101 and S102.

○

For the doctoral program
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

IS

MS

Adv

Adv

Adv

S501

Imd

Imd

Advanced Science and
Imd Technology Minor Research
Project

S502

Imd

Imd

Imd

CourseNumberCourse Title
ISMS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)NoteRequired courses A
S601

Advanced Science andTechnology Dissertation

Supervisor

6 credits,
RequiredcourseAdvisor for Minor
Research Project2 credits,
Requiredelective course

Advisor forInternship2 credits,
Requiredelective course

Required courses B

Advanced Science andTechnology Internship

Innovation Theory andJ
Imd Methodology for Total
1-1
E
Capability Development
Note 1: S503 is simultaneously offered in both Japanese and English (in separate rooms).
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2016 cannot take S503.
S503

Imd

Imd

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2-1 Kohda,etc.

1 credit,
Requiredcourse２.２○Knowledge Science courses （Kxxx courses（Ishikawa））

K1xx courses

CourseNumber

K111

K114

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Course Title

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Introduction to
Management
Introduction to Social
Research Methods

K121

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Introduction to Cognitive
Science

K124

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Advanced ProjectManagement - Basics○

Language

J

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
1-1

EJ

Instructor(s)NoteShirahada
2-1 Zelaya

1-2

E

Kobayashi
2-2 Masuda

J

1-2

J

SummerHidaka･K.Tanaka
Susumu MiuraE

Winter

K2xx courses

CourseNumber

K211

K213

K214

K228

K229

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Imd

Opt

Course Title

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

Adv

Adv

Adv

Adv

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Opt

Imd

Methodology for the Social
Sciences

Methodology for Systems
Science

Methodology for Knowledge
Media

Introduction to Knowledge
Science

Opt Innovation Design

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

J

1-1

E

SummerUmemotoJ

1-1

Nakamori

E
J

1-2

E
J

Bsc

GLA

Intr

Adv

Imd

Opt Basis of Data Analytics

EJ

1-1

Hashimoto･Dam

1-2

Dam･Hashimoto･
Huynh
Nagai･Yuizono･
MiyataNagai･Yuizono･
2-2
Miyata･Zelaya
2-1

1-2

Note 1: Students enrolled before April 2013 who have completed K225 cannot take K214.
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2016 who have completed K230 cannot take K229.

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Yuizono2-2 Kanai

E
J

Shikida2-2 Huynh

E
K236

Instructor(s)Ho･DamNote

○K4xx courses

CourseNumber

K411

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

Theory of Knowledge
Management

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)J

2-1 Hirata･T.Hayashi

E

2-2 Kim･Zelaya

K412

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt The Knowledge Society

J

1-2

K413

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

Comparative Study ofKnowledge Institutions

J

Summer

K414

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Complex Systems Analysis

J

2-2

K417

Bsc

GLA

Intr

Adv

Opt

Opt Data Analytics

EJ

2-1 Ho･Dam

K418

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

J

2-1 Yuizono

K420

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

J

2-2 Kosaka

K421

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Representation of
Knowledge
Research & Development
Opt
Management
Opt

Opt

Essence of Systems
Methodologies

Theory on Creative Processin Design
Practice of Management of
Opt
Technology Innovations

Nagata

1-1

J
EJ

Ito

T.Yoshida
2-1

*

*

Nagai

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K433

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

K444

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Design Cognition

EJ

1-1

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Advanced Project
Opt Management - Project andProgram Management

E

Summer

K447

EJ

WinterOpt Cognitive Science

EJ

2-1 Fujinami

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K469

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K470

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K471

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K472

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

K473

Bsc

GLA

GLA

K479

Bsc

GLA

K480

Bsc

K482

Knowledge Creation
Support Systems
Introduction to Knowledge
Opt
Creation

J

Nagai･Maekawa

NishimotoJ

1-1

Kunifuji

Opt Media CreationJ

1-1

Miyata･Ura

Opt

Opt Media InteractionJ

1-2

Nishimoto

Adv

Opt

Opt Management of InnovationJ

1-2

Uchihira

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Service Management

J

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K483

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K484

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K485

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K486

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

Business Management &Entrepreneurship

2-2 Shirahada

J

SummerKunifujiJ

Summer

Shikida･K.Suzuki

J

SummerFujinami･Hirai

J

SummerY.Iida･Shikida

J

SummerYamamoto･ShinJ

SummerE

Offered inalternate years

H.Tanaka

1-1

Methodology for Regional
Revitalization
Community Management
Strategy
Community System
Management
Public Philosophy for
Community Management
Public Economics forCommunity Management

Offered inalternate years

2-1 Kondo

J

Opt

Offered inalternate years

Hashimoto･
Kobayashi

K427

K464

Opt

E

Note

Yanagishita
Winter

Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.
Note 2: When students enrolled before April 2016 take K486, it will be treated as B211. Those who have completed B211 cannot
take K486.
- 40 -

○K6xx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

K611

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K612

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K613

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K619

Bsc

GLA Tech Adv

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
Next-Generation
Management of Technology
Next-Generation
Opt
Knowledge Management
Social-Technical Complex
Opt
Systems
Imd Advanced Data Analytics

Advanced Topics in Media
DesignNote : * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.
K626

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

- 41 -

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2E

Instructor(s)Note

2-1 Kohda

Offered inalternate years*

ShikidaOffered inalternate years

Huynh

Offered inalternate years

E

*

E

1-2

E

*

*

Ho･DamOffered inalternate years

E

*

*

Miyata･Nagai･Nishimoto･
Kanai･Miyashita･Koizumi

Offered inalternate years

２.３○

Information Science courses （Ixxx courses（Ishikawa））

I1xx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I111

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

I112

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

I114

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

I115

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

I116

Intr

Intr

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt

I118

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

I119

Intr

Intr

Intr

Opt

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
Algorithms and Data
Structures
Basics of Computer
Systems
Fundamental Mathematics
for Information Science
Digital Logic and Computer
DesignFundamentals of
Programming

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)J

1-1

K.IkedaJ

1-1

YoshitakaJ

1-2

YokoyamaJ

1-1

M.Kaneko･K.Tanaka

J

1-2

TerauchiOpt Graphs and Automata

J

1-1

Ogawa

Opt Statistics for Data Analytics

J

1-1

Akagi

Note

Fundamentals of Logic andJ
1-1
Ishihara･Nemoto
Mathematics
Note 1: Follwoing relates only to students enrolled in the School of Knowledge Science before April 2016.
・I115 will be treated as K123. Those who have completed K123 cannot take I115.
・I116 will be treated as K119. Those who have completed K119 cannot take I116.
・I119 will be treated as K112. Those who have completed either K112 or K116 cannot take I119.
・I120 will be treated as K115. Those who have completed K115 cannot take I120.
No Application for Taking Courses from Other Schools is necessary to take the above courses.
Note 2: Students enrolled in the School of Information Science before April 2016 who have completed I117 cannot take I116.
I120

○

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

I2xx courses

CourseNumber

I211

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt Mathematical Logic

Course Title

LanguageE

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
1-1

J
I212

I213

Tech

Tech

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Analysis for Information
Science

Imd Discrete Signal Processing

J

1-1

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt System Optimization

J

1-2

I217

Tech

Tech

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Opt

Computational Complexity
and Discrete Mathematics

Opt Functional Programming

J

1-1

1-1
2-1
1-2

E
I218

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt Computer ArchitectureEJ- 42 -

M.Kaneko･Hiraishi
2-1

E
J

Asano
2-2 ChongE
I216

Kotani2-1

EI214

Ishihara･Nemoto
2-1 Ogawa･Yokoyama

E
J

Instructor(s)Uehara･To beannounced
Ogata

2-1 Hirokawa
1-1

Inoguchi
2-1 K.Tanaka

NoteCourseNumber

I219

I223

I225

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt

Course Title

Tech

Tech

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Opt

Software Design
Methodology

Natural Language
Processing I

Imd Statistical Signal Processing

Language

J

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
1-2

E
E

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt Computer Networks

J

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd Information Theory

E

1-1

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt Operating Systems

J

1-2

I235

Tech

Tech

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

Opt

Foundation of Software
Environment

Opt Game Informatics

E

1-2

1-1

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt

Logical Inference andKnowledge Representation

J

Shinoda2-1 Beuran

1-2

M.Suzuki
2-1 Terauchi
K.Ikeda･Iida･[Viennot]

1-1

E
I236

Matsumoto
2-2

J
J

Tan
2-2 Lim

E

I234

Unoki
2-1

J
I233

Nguyen2-1 Shirai

E
I232

Aoki

1-2

J
I226

Note

2-2 Ogata

J
E

Instructor(s)2-1 Iida
1-1E

Hasegawa
2-2 Nguyen

Note 1: Instructors in brackets [ ] are in charge of the office hours.
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2013 who have completed I215 cannot take I235 nor I236.

○

I4xx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I411

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I413

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I414

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I416

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I419

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

I427

Tech Tech GLA

I431
I432

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Pattern Analysis andRecognition
Theoretical Computer
Opt
ScienceNatural Language
Opt
Processing II

Language

J

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2*J*

Instructor(s)Kotani

Note
Offered inalternate years

2-2 Ishihara

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

Shirai

Offered inalternate years

Opt Parallel Processing

J

*

*

InoguchiOffered inalternate years

Adv

Opt Image Information ScienceJ

2-2 Yoshitaka

Offered inalternate years

Opt

Adv

Opt System Control TheoryJ

2-1 AsanoOffered inalternate years

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Theory of Algorithms andComputational Geometry
Theory of Discrete-State
Opt
Systems- 43 -

J**

UeharaOffered inalternate years

J

*

*

HiraishiOffered inalternate years

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I435

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Software Architecture

J

I437

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Coding Theory

E

*

I438

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Exercises on Graph TheoryJ

1-2

M.Kaneko

Offered inalternate years

I439

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Speech Signal ProcessingJ

1-2

Akagi･Dang

Offered inalternate years

I440

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I441

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I442

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I443

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I444

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I445

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I448

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

I450

Tech Tech GLA

I455

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Enhanced Operating
Systems
Advanced Computer
Networks
Advanced System Software
Laboratory
Foundation of Software
Verification
Embedded Software
Engineering

Language

J

Instructor(s)2-2 M.Suzuki

Offered inalternate years*

Offered in

Matsumoto･Kurkoski alternate years

2-2 K.TanakaJ

1-2

ShinodaJ

1-2

ChinenJ*

J

SummerKishi

Opt Distributed Systems

J

SummerMatsutsuka･MaruhashiAdv

Opt Distance Learning SystemJ

2-1 Hasegawa

Opt

Adv

Opt Network Design LaboratoryJ

2-2 Tan･Chinen

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

Information Security
Application

J

*

*

To be announced

I465

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Information Security

J

*

*

To be announced

I466

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I467

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I468

Tech Tech Tech Opt

Adv

Introduction to
Opt International
Standardization
Processor Design
Opt
Laboratory
Imd Modeling of Dynamics

Note

*

Aoki

Offered inalternate years
Offered inalternate years

Offered inalternate years

Offered inalternate years

Offered inalternate years

2-1
Tan,etc.
&2-2

J
J

*

*

Inoguchi･K.Tanaka

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

Maezono･[Hongo]

Offered inalternate years

Advanced Algorithms forOffered inJ
2-1 Ueharaalternate years
Computational Geometry
Note 1: Instructors in brackets [ ] are in charge of the office hours.
Note 2: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.
Note 3: When students enrolled before April 2013 take I465, it will be treated as I461S. Those who have completed I461S
cannot take I465.
Note 4: The class schedule of I466 will be irregular. Check the class schedule for detailed schedule.
I469

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

- 44 -

○Specialized Technical courses for Highly-Dependable IoT Systems Program
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I473

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Opt

Hardware/Software
Codesign

J

SummerWakabayashi

I478

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Opt IT Project Management

J

Summer

K.OkadaImd

Software Development
Laboratory for Highly
Opt
Dependable Embedded
SystemsJ

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Language

Instructor(s)NoteProgressive courses

Practical courses

I481

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

2-1 M.Suzuki

Software Process DesignJ
2-2 M.Suzuki･Aoki
Opt for Highly Dependable
Embedded Systems
Smart Embedded SystemJ
1-2
To be announced
I483
Tech Tech GLA Opt Imd Opt
Development
Note 1: When students enrolled before April 2014 take I481, it will be treated as I480. Those who have completed I480 cannot
take I481.
Note 2: When students enrolled before April 2014 take I482, it will be treated as I479. Those who have completed I479 cannot
take I482.
I482○

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Specialized Technical courses for Information Security Program
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I465S

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Opt

Literacy in Information
Security Management

J

I466S

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Advanced Information
Opt Security Theory andApplication

J

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)Note

2-1 To be announced☆

2-1
Miyaji,etc.
&2-2☆

Progressive courses
1-1
&1-2

Practical courses
Project-based Learning ofOffered in
Opt Information Security
J** To be announced
alternate years
Practice
Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.
Note 2: ☆ indicates the course is offered at other graduate schools and conducted by remote delivery system in JAIST.
Note 3: Students in the Information Security Program have priority to register for the above courses. Those who are not in the
Program may not take the courses.
Note 4: The class schedule of I465S and I466S will be irregular. Check the class schedule for detailed schedule.
I471S

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

- 45 -

○I6xx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I613

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Algebraic Formal Methods

E

I615

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Robotics

E

I620

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Foundation of VLSI Design

I645

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I649

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

I655
I656

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)Note

2-2 Ogata

Offered inalternate years

*

*

Chong

Offered inalternate years

E

*

*

M.Kaneko

Offered inalternate years

Human Perceptual Systems
and its Models

E

*

*

Unoki

Offered inalternate years

Adv

Opt Wireless Sensor Networks

E

*

*

Lim

Offered inalternate years

Tech Tech Tech Opt

Adv

Imd

Modern Quantum and
Neural ComputationE

1-1

MaezonoOffered inalternate years

Tech Tech GLA

Adv

Opt Logical Decision ProceduresE

1-2

Hirokawa

Offered inalternate years

Opt

Note: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.

○

Irregular courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)NoteInformation Science
1 credit
Laboratory I
Information Science
1 credit
I457
Tech Tech GLA Opt Adv Opt
Laboratory II
Software Development
1 credit
I458
Tech Tech GLA Opt Adv Opt
Laboratory I
Software Development
1 credit
I459
Tech Tech GLA Opt Adv Opt
Laboratory II
Information Processing
Offered in
J Summer
To be announced
I628
Tech Tech GLA Opt Adv Opt
alternate years
TheoryNote: I456 and I457 are seminars offered by invited lecturers. Students can attend them without registration. 1 credit can begiven by attending 7 times of the seminars and submitting a report for each seminar attended to the corresponding hostfaculty member. Check the details in the JAIST website (Education → Seminars (On-campus use only)).
I456

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

- 46 -

２.４○

Materials Science courses （Mxxx courses）

M1xx courses
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M111A

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to Physics A

J

M111B

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to Physics B

E

M112

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to ChemistryJ

1-1

Taniike･Matsumura

M113

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to BioscienceJ

1-1

Takagi・Shimokawa

CourseNumberCourse Title

Language

1-1

Instructor(s)NoteHorita2-1 Mizutani･Khuat

Note 1: Students who have completed M111A cannot take M111B.
Note 2: Students who have completed M111B cannot take M111A.
Note 3: When students enrolled before April 2017 take M111B, it will be treated as M111A. Those who have completed M111A
or M111B cannot take either M111A or M111B.

○

M2xx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

Course Title

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M211

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Quantum Mechanics

J

M212

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Statistical Mechanics

J

M213

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Electromagnetic TheoryJ

1-2

Tomitori

M221

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Organic ChemistryJ

1-1

MatsumiM222

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd

J

1-2

Shimoda･Dam

M223

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

J

1-1

Nagao･Jiang

M224

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

J

1-2

Maenosono

M225

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

M231

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Bioorganic Chemistry

M232

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd

M243

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Solid State Physics I

M245

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

M251

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

M254

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

M261

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

M262

Tech GLA

Bsc

M281

Tech GLA

M282
M283

Computational Material
DesignProperties of Organic
Imd
Materials
Inorganic Materials
Imd
Chemistry
Instrumental Analytical
Imd
Chemistry

1-1

2-1 Murata, Iwasaki
2-1 Shimoda

J

2-1 Shinohara

J

1-1

J

1-2

HamadaJ

1-2

Yukiko Takamura

J

1-1

J

1-1

Ebitani

Imd Polymer Chemistry I

J

1-2

T.Kaneko

Imd

Imd Functional Biomolecules

J

1-2

H.Tsutsui

Imd

Imd

Imd Biomaterial SensingJ

2-1 Yuzuru Takamura

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd

E

2-2 Mizuta･Muraka･An

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

E

2-1 M.Yamaguchi･Jiang

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

E

2-2

Biophysics and Biophysical
Chemistry

Mathematics for Condensed
Imd Matter Science andTechnology
Chemistry of Catalyst and
ImdCatalysis

Solid State Physics and its
Application to Electronics I
New Materials Design and
Imd
Synthesis
Biofunction andImd
Organization- 47 -

2-1 Fujimoto･Hohsaka

2-1 Koyano, Mizuta

Takagi･Tsukahara･
Yuzuru Takamura･Ohki

NoteCourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)NoteSolid State Physics and its
Oshima･T.Suzuki･E
1-1
OhdairaApplication to Electronics II
Bioscience and
T.Yamaguchi･Hamada･M285 Tech GLA Bsc Imd Imd Imd
E
1-1
Fujimoto･H.Tsutsui･Hohsaka
Biotechnology
Note1: M2xx courses conducted in Japanese cover the contents of M281, M282, M283, M284 and M285. Students cannot countcredits combined M2xx courses conducted in English with ones in Japanese (vice versa) to satisfy the requirement below.
- The submission requirements for research proposal and the degree completion requirements in the master's program- The degree completion requirements in the doctoral program*As long as students don't combine the M2xx courses conducted in English with ones in Japanese, M281, M282, M283,
M284 and M285 can be counted as the course divisions in the master's program below and as the Intermediate courses(Imd) in the doctoral program to satisfy the requirements above.
- A student pursuing a master’s degree in Knowledge Science : The Technical course (Tech)- A student pursuing a master’s degree in Information Science : The Global Liberal Arts course (GLA)- A student pursuing a master’s degree in Materials Science : The Basic course (Bsc)
Note2: Students enrolled before April 2016 who have completed M281 cannot take M284.
M284○

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd

M4xx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

Course Title

Language

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M413

Tech GLA

Bsc

Opt

Opt

Imd Functional Nanomaterials

E

M414

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Device Physics

J

M415

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Medical Biomaterials

J

M420

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Solid State Physics II

J

M421

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Electronics

J

1-2

T.Suzuki

M423

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Functional Protein DeviceJ

1-2

Hiratsuka

M424

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd Polymer Chemistry II

J

1-1

Note

Maenosono･Nagao･
Taniike･Mott

2-2 Tokumitsu

intensive

1-2

Tsukahara
2-1 Akabori

2-1

M.Yamaguchi･Matsumura

Note: Students enrolled before April 2016 who have completed M252 cannot take M424.

○

M6xx courses
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

IS

MS

M611

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv

Electronic Structures ofSolids and Surfaces

E

1-1

M612

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Optical Properties of Solids

E

*

M613

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv

Quantum Phenomena in
Condensed Matter

E

*

M614

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Advanced Device Physics

E

M615

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Advanced Biofunctions

E

M616

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Advanced Biomaterials

E

M617

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv

M618

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Materials Design

E

M619

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv Materials Morphology

E

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

MS

Molecular and Functionality
Design of Polymers- 48 -

LanguageE

Instructor(s)NoteTomitori･Mizutani･Yukiko
Takamura･Fleurence

Offered inalternate years*

Mizutani･Khuat･
Murata･Koyano

Offered inalternate years*

Iwasaki･Mizuta

Offered inalternate years

2-1 Ohdaira
Takagi･Yuzuru
Takamura

1-1

Offered inalternate years

M.Yamaguchi･
Shinohara･T.Kaneko

Offered inalternate years*

2-2 Ebitani･Matsumura･ Offered inalternate years
Jiang
Taniike･Matsumi･Offered in*alternate years
Vedarajan

intensive*

Offered inalternate years

2-1 Hiratsuka･H.Tsutsui･

intensive Hamada･K.Nagai*

Offered inalternate years

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Electronic Properties ofCondensed Matter
Advanced Biomolecular
M622 Tech GLA Tech Opt Opt Adv
Science
Note: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.
M620○

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Adv

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

E

1-2

E

*

*

Instructor(s)NoteOshima･Sakai・
Koyano･An

Offered inalternate years

Ohki･Osaka

Offered inalternate years

Irregular courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

IS

MS

M431

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

Imd

M432

Tech GLA Tech Opt

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
ISMS

Evaluation of Properties ofMaterials
Evaluation of Functions of
Imd
Materials- 49 -

Language

J
E

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
Summer1-2
intensive

Instructor(s)Jiang･T.Kaneko･Shinichi Miura･T.Oda

Miyake･Iwamoto

Note

２.５
○

Courses offered by Center for Nano Materials and Technology （Nxxx courses）

Specialized Technical courses in Nano Materials Technology Program
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

N001

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

N002

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

N003

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt

N004

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

N005

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
MS
Fabrication of NanoOpt Devices with Training
CourseStudy onOpt Nanobiotechnology with
Training Course

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)J

2-1 T.Suzuki･AkaboriJ

Hohsaka･Watanabe･
2-1 Yuzuru Takamura･
Phan

Analysis of Nano-Materials
with Training CourseJ

2-1 Ohki･Osaka

Opt

Structural Analysis of Solids
Opt on Nano-Scale with
Training Course

J

2-1

Opt

Opt

Material Analysis with
Training CourseJ

M.Yamaguchi･
2-1 T.Kaneko･
Shinohara･Okeyoshi- 50 -

Maenosono･Mott･
Tomitori

Note

２.６
○

Courses offered by Global Communication Center （E/J/Gxxx courses）

Exxx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Language

E011

Interaction Seminar 1

E

E021

Interaction Seminar 2

E

Basic TechnicalCommunication 1
Basic TechnicalCommunication 2
Basic TechnicalCommunication 3
Intermediate TechnicalCommunication 1
Intermediate TechnicalCommunication 2

E111

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

E112

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

E113

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

E211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

E212

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

E213

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt Scientific Discussions 1

E411

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

E412

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

E413

Tech

GC

GC

Imd

Opt

Opt Scientific Discussions 2

E422

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

○

Advanced TechnicalCommunication 1
Advanced Technical
Opt
Communication 2

Seminar for PracticalEnglishCourseTerm
Instructor(s)1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
1-1 2-1
Chassen1-2 2-2
1-1 2-1
Chassen1-2 2-2

E

Winter1-1

2-1 Holden

E

1-1

2-1 HoldenE

1-2

2-2 HoldenE

1-2

2-2 HoldenE

1-1

2-1 Terrillon

E

1-1
1-2

2-1
Terrillon
2-2E

Winter1-2

Non-credit

Non-credit

HoldenE

E

NoteTerrillon

2-2 Terrillon
1 credit,
Offeredas necessaryE

Jxxx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS
KANJI Special Training
SeminarIntroductory TechnicalJapanese 1
Introductory TechnicalJapanese 2

J001
J011
J012

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)J

1-2

2-1 Honda

Non-creditJ

1-1

2-1 M.Tsutsui

Non-creditJ

1-2

2-2 M.Tsutsui

Non-credit

J111

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt Basic Technical Japanese 1J

1-1

2-1 Michiyo Yamaguchi

J112

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt Basic Technical Japanese 2J

1-2

2-2 Michiyo Yamaguchi

J211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

J

1-1

2-1 Horiguchi

J212

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

J

1-2

2-2 Horiguchi

J411

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

J

1-1

2-1 Honda

J412

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

J

1-2

2-2 Honda

Intermediate TechnicalJapanese 1
Intermediate Technical
Opt
Japanese 2Advanced Technical
Opt
Japanese 1
Advanced Technical
Opt
Japanese 2- 51 -Note○

Gxxx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

G211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

G212

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

G213

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
Global Communication for
Collaboration Building
Writing and Presentation
Opt
SkillsOpt Japan Studies- 52 -

Language

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)E

1-2

2-2 KawanishiJ

1-1

2-1 TsujiE

1-1

2-1 Kawanishi

Note

２.７
○

Individual courses （L/Bxxx courses）

Lxxx courses

CourseNumber

L212

L221

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

GLA

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Course Title

GLA

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

History and Philosophy of
Science

Opt Ethical Issues in Science

LanguageE

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2
1-1

J
J

L222

L223

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt Media Theory

Introduction to Science andTechnology in Global
Perspective
Seminar on Science and
L225
GLA GLA GLA
Technology after OffCampus Study
Introduction to Advanced
L226
Imd Imd Imd Science and Technology in
Global Perspective
Seminar on Advanced
L227
Imd Imd Imd Science and Technology
after Off-Campus Study
Note: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2017 academic year.

○

GLA

GLA

GLA

Higashijima
WinterJ

SummerE*

E

SummerJ

J

Mizumoto

Summer

J
L224

Note

2-1

E
Introduction to
Management of Technology
Opt
and Intellectual Property
RightsInstructor(s)Hirata, Matsushita*

Kawamura, Mitani
Merklejn

WinterSummerSummerMizukoshi
To be announced

1 credit

To be announced

1 credit,
Offeredas necessary

To be announced

1 credit

To be announced

1 credit,
Offeredas necessary

Bxxx科目

CourseNumber
B213

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

GLA

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Course Title
Career Awareness
Development- 53 -

Language

J

CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Instructor(s)NoteDirector, Career
Service Center,etc.

1 credit,
Offeredas necessary

3Class schedules for 2017-2018 (Ishikawa Campus)

Term 1-1 ( April 12 – June 2 ) 1st - 3rd periods
2
10:50－12:30

Introduction to Knowledge Creation（Kunifuji）

K228

Introduction to Knowledge Science（Hashimoto･Dam）

L212E History and Philosophy of Science（Mizumoto）

K421E Essence of Systems Methodologies（T.Yoshida）

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics（Akagi）

I118

Graphs and Automata（Ogawa）
System Optimization（M.Kaneko･Hiraishi）

I120

Fundamentals of Logic and Mathematics（Ishihara･Nemoto）

I214

I235

Game Informatics（K.Ikeda･Iida･[Viennot]）I218E Computer Architecture（Inoguchi）

M221

Organic Chemistry（Matsumi）

M113

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology（Koyano） M231

Introduction to Bioscience（Takagi･Shimokawa）
Bioorganic Chemistry（Fujimoto･Hohsaka）

M615E Advanced Biofunctions（Takagi･Yuzuru Takamura）

M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II（Oshima･T.Suzuki･Ohdaira）

K213

Methodology for Systems Science（Nakamori）

K111

Introduction to Management（Shirahada）

K471

Media Creation（Miyata･Ura）

K469

Knowledge Creation Support Systems（Nishimoto）
Algorithms and Data Structures（K.Ikeda）

I112

Basics of Computer Systems（Yoshitaka）

I111

I216

Computational Complexity and Discrete Mathematics（Uehara･To be announced）

I211E Mathematical Logic（Ishihara･Nemoto）
I212

Analysis for Information Science（Kotani）

I233

Operating Systems（Shinoda）

M111A Introduction to Physics A（Horita）

M211

Quantum Mechanics（Murata）

M413E Functional Nanomaterials（Maenosono･Nagao･Taniike･Mott）

M223

Properties of Organic Materials（Nagao･Jiang）

K211

K470

I225E Statistical Signal Processing（Unoki）

M285E Bioscience and Biotechnology（T.Yamaguchi･Hamada･Fujimoto･H.Tsutsui･Hohsaka）
Methodology for the Social Sciences（Shikida）

Wed.

K444EJ Design Cognition（Nagai･Maekawa）

Introduction to Knowledge Creation（Kunifuji）

L212E History and Philosophy of Science（Mizumoto）

I115

Digital Logic and Computer Design（M.Kaneko･K.Tanaka）

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics（Akagi）

I236

Logical Inference and Knowledge Representation（Hasegawa）

I120

Fundamentals of Logic and Mathematics（Ishihara･Nemoto）

I655E Modern Quantum and Neural Computation（Maezono）

I235

Game Informatics（K.Ikeda･Iida･[Viennot]）M112

Introduction to Chemistry（Taniike･Matsumura）

M221

Organic Chemistry（Matsumi）

M251

Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis（Ebitani）

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology（Koyano）

M611E Electronic Structures of Solids and Surfaces（Tomitori･Mizutani･Yukiko Takamura･Fleurence） M615E Advanced Biofunctions（Takagi･Yuzuru Takamura）
K228

Introduction to Knowledge Science（Hashimoto･Dam）

3

K471

Media Creation（Miyata･Ura）

Office Hours ( 1 3 ： 3 0 － 1 5 ： 1 0 )

Tue.

Mon.

K470

1
9:00－10:40

Thu.

K421E Essence of Systems Methodologies（T.Yoshida）
I118

Graphs and Automata（Ogawa）

I112

Basics of Computer Systems（Yoshitaka）

I214

System Optimization（M.Kaneko･Hiraishi）

I216

Computational Complexity and Discrete Mathematics（Uehara･To be announced）

I218E Computer Architecture（Inoguchi）

I225E Statistical Signal Processing（Unoki）

M113

Introduction to Bioscience（Takagi･Shimokawa）

M111A Introduction to Physics A（Horita）

M231

Bioorganic Chemistry（Fujimoto･Hohsaka）

M413E Functional Nanomaterials（Maenosono･Nagao･Taniike･Mott）

Fri.

M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II（Oshima･T.Suzuki･Ohdaira）
K111

Introduction to Management（Shirahada）

K211

K469

Knowledge Creation Support Systems（Nishimoto）

K444EJ Design Cognition（Nagai･Maekawa）

Methodology for the Social Sciences（Shikida）

I111

Algorithms and Data Structures（K.Ikeda）

I115

Digital Logic and Computer Design（M.Kaneko･K.Tanaka）

I211E Mathematical Logic（Ishihara･Nemoto）

I236

Logical Inference and Knowledge Representation（Hasegawa）

I212

Analysis for Information Science（Kotani）

I655E Modern Quantum and Neural Computation（Maezono）

I233

Operating Systems（Shinoda）

M211

Quantum Mechanics（Murata）

M112

Introduction to Chemistry（Taniike･Matsumura）

M223

Properties of Organic Materials（Nagao･Jiang）

M251

Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis（Ebitani）

M285E Bioscience and Biotechnology（T.Yamaguchi･Hamada･Fujimoto･H.Tsutsui･Hohsaka） M611E Electronic Structures of Solids and Surfaces（Tomitori･Mizutani･Yukiko Takamura･Fleurence）
Irregular class schedule:
K213

Methodology for Systems Science（Nakamori）

1st period and 3rd period of every Tuesday
I465S Literacy in Information Security Management（To be announced）
1:00 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. of April 8, 15, 22, July 15, October 14, 28, November 11, 25

NOTE:
The class schedule of the courses with the assigned lecture rooms will be posted on the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine before
each term begins. It can also be viewed on the JAIST website (Education → Taking Courses → Class Schedule).

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Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

Term 1-1 ( April 12 – June 2 ) 4th - 5th periods
4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E112A Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E112B Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E213A Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

E213B Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G212

Writing and Presentation Skills（Tsuji）

G213E Japan Studies（Kawanishi）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E113A Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E113B Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J011A Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J011B Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1（Horiguchi）

J411

Advanced Technical Japanese 1（Honda）

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E112A Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E112B Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E213A Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

E213B Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G212

Writing and Presentation Skills（Tsuji）

G213E Japan Studies（Kawanishi）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E113A Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E113B Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J011A Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J011B Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1（Horiguchi）

J411

Advanced Technical Japanese 1（Honda）

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies（Kohda,etc.）

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies（Kohda,etc.）

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Kohda,etc.）

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Kohda,etc.）* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Kohda,etc.） S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Kohda,etc.）

Fri.

Thu.

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）- 55 -

Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )NOTE:
Thursday, July 27 will follow the MONDAY schedule.

1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

K121

Introduction to Cognitive Science（Hidaka･K.Tanaka）

K114

Introduction to Social Research Methods（Kobayashi）

K214

Methodology for Knowledge Media（Yuizono）

K472

Media Interaction（Nishimoto）

I114

Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science（Yokoyama）

I219

Software Design Methodology（Aoki）

I234E Foundation of Software Environment（M.Suzuki）

I438

Exercises on Graph Theory（M.Kaneko）

I441

Advanced Computer Networks（Shinoda）

I483

Smart Embedded System Development（To be announced）

M222

Computational Material Design（Shimoda･Dam）

M232

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry（Hamada）

M254

Polymer Chemistry I（T.Kaneko）

M421

Electronics（T.Suzuki）

K229

Innovation Design（Nagai･Yuizono･Miyata）

K236EJ Basis of Data Analytics（Ho･Dam）

K613E Social-Technical Complex Systems（Huynh）

K412

The Knowledge Society（Ito）

I213

Discrete Signal Processing（Asano）

I116

Fundamentals of Programming（Terauchi）

I217

Functional Programming（Ogata）

I232E Information Theory（Matsumoto）

I656E Logical Decision Procedures（Hirokawa）

I442

Advanced System Software Laboratory（Chinen）

M213

Electromagnetic Theory（Tomitori）

M243

Solid State Physics I（Yukiko Takamura）

M261

Functional Biomolecules（H.Tsutsui）

M423

Functional Protein Device（Hiratsuka）

K473

Management of Innovation（Uchihira）

K121

Introduction to Cognitive Science（Hidaka･K.Tanaka）

K214

Methodology for Knowledge Media（Yuizono）

I114

Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science（Yokoyama）

Wed.

I223E Natural Language Processing I（Nguyen）
I226

Computer Networks（Tan）

I234E Foundation of Software Environment（M.Suzuki）

I439

Speech Signal Processing（Akagi･Dang）

I441

Advanced Computer Networks（Shinoda）

M224

Inorganic Materials Chemistry（Maenosono）

M222

Computational Material Design（Shimoda･Dam）

M415

Medical Biomaterials（Tsukahara）

M254

Polymer Chemistry I（T.Kaneko）
Innovation Design（Nagai･Yuizono･Miyata）

Thu.

M620E Electronic Properties of Condensed Matter（Oshima･Sakai・Koyano･An）
K114

Introduction to Social Research Methods（Kobayashi）

K229

K472

Media Interaction（Nishimoto）

K613E Social-Technical Complex Systems（Huynh）

I219

Software Design Methodology（Aoki）

I213

Discrete Signal Processing（Asano）

I438

Exercises on Graph Theory（M.Kaneko）

I217

Functional Programming（Ogata）

I483

Smart Embedded System Development（To be announced）

I656E Logical Decision Procedures（Hirokawa）

M232

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry（Hamada）

M213

Electromagnetic Theory（Tomitori）

M421

Electronics（T.Suzuki）

M261

Functional Biomolecules（H.Tsutsui）

K473

Management of Innovation（Uchihira）

Fri.

K236EJ Basis of Data Analytics（Ho･Dam）

K412

The Knowledge Society（Ito）

I116

Fundamentals of Programming（Terauchi）

3

Office Hours (13：30 － 15：10)

Tue.

Mon.

Term 1-2 ( June 8 – July 27 ) 1st - 3rd periods

I223E Natural Language Processing I（Nguyen）

I232E Information Theory（Matsumoto）

I226

Computer Networks（Tan）

I442

Advanced System Software Laboratory（Chinen）

I439

Speech Signal Processing（Akagi･Dang）

M243

Solid State Physics I（Yukiko Takamura）

M224

Inorganic Materials Chemistry（Maenosono）

M423

Functional Protein Device（Hiratsuka）

M415

Medical Biomaterials（Tsukahara）

M620E Electronic Properties of Condensed Matter（Oshima･Sakai・Koyano･An）
Irregular class schedule:
I465S Literacy in Information Security Management（To be announced）
1:00 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. of April 8, 15, 22, July 15, October 14, 28, November 11, 25
M432E Evaluation of Functions of Materials（Miyake･Iwamoto）
Dates to be announced

NOTE:
The class schedule of the courses with the assigned lecture rooms will be posted on the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine before
each term begins. It can also be viewed on the JAIST website (Education → Taking Courses → Class Schedule).

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Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )NOTE:
Thursday, July 27 will follow the MONDAY schedule.

4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E211A Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E211B Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E413A Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

E413B Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

J001

KANJI Special Training Seminar（Honda）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G211E Global Communication for Collaboration Building（Kawanishi）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E212A Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E212B Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J012A Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J012B Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2（Horiguchi）

J412

Advanced Technical Japanese 2（Honda）

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E211A Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E211B Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E413A Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

E413B Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

J001

KANJI Special Training Seminar（Honda）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G211E Global Communication for Collaboration Building（Kawanishi）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E212A Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E212B Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J012A Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J012B Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2（Horiguchi）

J412

Advanced Technical Japanese 2（Honda）

Fri.

Thu.

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

Term 1-2 ( June 8 – July 27 ) 4th - 5th periods- 57 -

Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )Mon.

Term 2-1 ( October 11 – November 30 ) 1st - 3rd periods
1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

K111E Introduction to Management（Zelaya）

K228E Introduction to Knowledge Science（Dam･Hashimoto･Huynh）

K411

Theory of Knowledge Management（Hirata･T.Hayashi）

K421

K418

Representation of Knowledge（Yuizono）

I216E Computational Complexity and Discrete Mathematics（Uehara･To be announced） I211
I225

Statistical Signal Processing（Unoki）

3

Essence of Systems Methodologies（T.Yoshida）

Mathematical Logic（Ogawa･Yokoyama）

I212E Analysis for Information Science（Kotani）

I235E Game Informatics（Iida）

I448

Distance Learning System（Hasegawa）

M211

M262

Biomaterial Sensing（Yuzuru Takamura）

M282E New Materials Design and Synthesis（M.Yamaguchii･Jiang）

M420

Solid State Physics II（Akabori）

K611E Next-Generation Management of Technology（Kohda）

K464EJ Cognitive Science（Fujinami）

L212

Quantum Mechanics（Iwasaki）

History and Philosophy of Science（Mizumoto）

I217E Functional Programming（Hirokawa）
Tue.

NOTE:
Wednesday, November 29 will follow the Friday schedule.

I214E System Optimization（M.Kaneko･Hiraishi）

I218

Computer Architecture（K.Tanaka）

I223

Natural Language Processing I（Shirai）

I469

Advanced Algorithms for Computational Geometry（Uehara）

I481

Software Development Laboratory for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems（M.Suzuki）

M225

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry（Shinohara）

M212

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology（Mizuta） M231

Statistical Mechanics（Shimoda）
Bioorganic Chemistry（Fujimoto･Hohsaka）

K111E Introduction to Management（Zelaya）

K433

K411

Theory of Knowledge Management（Hirata･T.Hayashi）

K418

Representation of Knowledge（Yuizono）

Practice of Management of Technology Innovations（Kondo）

Wed.

I233E Operating Systems（Beuran）
I234

Foundation of Software Environment（Terauchi）

I427

System Control Theory（Asano）

I216E Computational Complexity and Discrete Mathematics（Uehara･To be announced）
I225

Statistical Signal Processing（Unoki）

Thu.

I235E Game Informatics（Iida）
M111BE Introduction to Physics B（Mizutani･Khuat）

M211

M424

M282E New Materials Design and Synthesis（M.Yamaguchii･Jiang）

Polymer Chemistry II（M.Yamaguchi･Matsumura）

Quantum Mechanics（Iwasaki）

K228E Introduction to Knowledge Science（Dam･Hashimoto･Huynh）

K611E Next-Generation Management of Technology（Kohda）

K421

Essence of Systems Methodologies（T.Yoshida）

L212

I211

Mathematical Logic（Ogawa･Yokoyama）

I217E Functional Programming（Hirokawa）

Office Hours (13：30 － 15：10)

M614E Advanced Device Physics（Ohdaira）
K417EJ Data Analytics（Ho･Dam）

History and Philosophy of Science（Mizumoto）

I212E Analysis for Information Science（Kotani）

I218

Computer Architecture（K.Tanaka）

I448

Distance Learning System（Hasegawa）

I469

Advanced Algorithms for Computational Geometry（Uehara）

M262

Biomaterial Sensing（Yuzuru Takamura）

M225

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry（Shinohara）

M420

Solid State Physics II（Akabori）

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology（Mizuta）

M614E Advanced Device Physics（Ohdaira）
K464EJ Cognitive Science（Fujinami）

K417EJ Data Analytics（Ho･Dam）

K433

Fri.

I214E System Optimization（M.Kaneko･Hiraishi）

Practice of Management of Technology Innovations（Kondo）

I233E Operating Systems（Beuran）

I223

Natural Language Processing I（Shirai）

I234

Foundation of Software Environment（Terauchi）

I481

Software Development Laboratory for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems（M.Suzuki）

I427

System Control Theory（Asano）

M212

Statistical Mechanics（Shimoda）

M111BE Introduction to Physics B（Mizutani･Khuat）

M231

Bioorganic Chemistry（Fujimoto･Hohsaka）

M424

Polymer Chemistry II（M.Yamaguchi･Matsumura）

Irregular class schedule:
I466

Introduction to International Standardization（Tan,etc.）

M616E Advanced Biomaterials（Hiratsuka･H.Tsutsui･Hamada･K.Nagai）

5th period of every Friday in Terms 2-1 and 2-2

Dates to be announced

I465S Literacy in Information Security Management（To be announced）
1:00 p.m.- 4:10 p.m. of April 8, 15, 22, July 15, October 14, 28, November 11, 25
I466Ｓ Advanced Information Security Theory and Application（Miyaji,etc.）
4:20 p.m.- 5:50 p.m. of every Wednesday in October 4 - January 24 (except December 27 and January 3)
NOTE:
The class schedule of the courses with the assigned lecture rooms will be posted on the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine before
each term begins. It can also be viewed on the JAIST website (Education → Taking Courses → Class Schedule).

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Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )Term 2-1 ( October 11 – November 30 ) 4st - 5rd periods

Mon.

N001

4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

Fabrication of Nano-Devices with Training Course（T.Suzuki･Akabori） N001

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E112A Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E112B Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E213A Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

E213B Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

J001

KANJI Special Training Seminar（Honda）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G212

Writing and Presentation Skills（Tsuji）

G213E Japan Studies（Kawanishi）

N002

Study on Nanobiotechnology with Training Course（Hohsaka･Watanabe･Yuzuru Takamura･Phan）

N002

Tue.
Wed.

Study on Nanobiotechnology with Training Course（Hohsaka･Watanabe･Yuzuru Takamura･Phan）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E113A Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E113B Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J011A Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J011B Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1（Horiguchi）

J411

Advanced Technical Japanese 1（Honda）

N003

Analysis of Nano-Materials with Training Course（Ohki･Osaka）

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

Thu.

Fabrication of Nano-Devices with Training Course（T.Suzuki･Akabori）

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

Fri.

NOTE:
Wednesday, November 29 will follow the Friday schedule.

N003

Analysis of Nano-Materials with Training Course（Ohki･Osaka）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E112A Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E112B Basic Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E213A Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

E213B Scientific Discussions 1（Terrillon）

J001

KANJI Special Training Seminar（Honda）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

G212

Writing and Presentation Skills（Tsuji）

G213E Japan Studies（Kawanishi）

N004

Structural Analysis of Solids on Nano-Scale with Training Course（Maenosono･Mott･Tomitori）

N004

Structural Analysis of Solids on Nano-Scale with Training Course（Maenosono･Mott･Tomitori）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E113A Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E113B Basic Technical Communication 3（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J011A Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J011B Introductory Technical Japanese 1（M.Tsutsui）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1（Horiguchi）

J411

Advanced Technical Japanese 1（Honda）

N005

Material Analysis with Training Course（M.Yamaguchi･T.Kaneko･Shinohara･Okeyoshi） N005

Material Analysis with Training Course（M.Yamaguchi･T.Kaneko･Shinohara･Okeyoshi）

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies（Kohda,etc.）

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies（Kohda,etc.）

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Kohda,etc.）

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Kohda,etc.）* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Kohda,etc.） S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Kohda,etc.）

I466- 59 -

Introduction to International Standardization（Tan, etc.）

Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )Term 2-2 ( December 5 – February 5 ) 1st - 3rd periods
1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

K114E Introduction to Social Research Methods（Masuda）
K479

K213E Methodology for Systems Science（Huynh）

Service Management（Shirahada）

Mon.

I226E Computer Networks（Lim）
I435

3

Software Architecture（M.Suzuki）

I232

Information Theory（Matsumoto）

I440

Enhanced Operating Systems（K.Tanaka）

I613E Algebraic Formal Methods（Ogata）
M283E Biofunction and Organization（Takagi･Tsukahara･Yuzuru Takamura･Ohki）

K214E Methodology for Knowledge Media（Kanai）

K229E Innovation Design（Nagai･Yuizono･Miyata･Zelaya）
K420

Tue.

I219E Software Design Methodology（Ogata）
I419

Research & Development Management（Kosaka）

I236E Logical Inference and Knowledge Representation（Nguyen）
I482

Image Information Science（Yoshitaka）

Software Process Design for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems（M.Suzuki･Aoki）

K411E Theory of Knowledge Management（Kim･Zelaya）

K114E Introduction to Social Research Methods（Masuda）

K414

K479

Complex Systems Analysis（Hashimoto･Kobayashi）

Wed.

I213E Discrete Signal Processing（Chong）
I413

Theoretical Computer Science（Ishihara）

I450

Network Design Laboratory（Tan･Chinen）

Service Management（Shirahada）

I226E Computer Networks（Lim）
I435

Software Architecture（M.Suzuki）

Fri.

Thu.

M283E Biofunction and Organization（Takagi･Tsukahara･Yuzuru Takamura･Ohki）

K213E Methodology for Systems Science（Huynh）

K214E Methodology for Knowledge Media（Kanai）

I232

Information Theory（Matsumoto）

I219E Software Design Methodology（Ogata）

I440

Enhanced Operating Systems（K.Tanaka）

I419

Office Hours (13：30 － 15：10)

M281E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics I（Mizuta･Muraka･An）

Image Information Science（Yoshitaka）

I613E Algebraic Formal Methods（Ogata）

K229E Innovation Design（Nagai･Yuizono･Miyata･Zelaya）

K411E Theory of Knowledge Management（Kim･Zelaya）

K420

K414

Research & Development Management（Kosaka）

Complex Systems Analysis（Hashimoto･Kobayashi）

I236E Logical Inference and Knowledge Representation（Nguyen）

I213E Discrete Signal Processing（Chong）

I482

I413

Theoretical Computer Science（Ishihara）

I450

Network Design Laboratory（Tan･Chinen）

Software Process Design for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems（M.Suzuki･Aoki）

M281E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics I（Mizuta･Muraka･An）

Irregular class schedule:
I466

Introduction to International Standardization（Tan,etc.）

5th period of every Friday in Terms 2-1 and 2-2
I466Ｓ Advanced Information Security Theory and Application（Miyaji,etc.）
4:20 p.m.- 5:50 p.m. of every Wednesday in October 4 - January 24 (except December 27 and January 3)
M414

Device Physics（Tokumitsu）

Dates to be announced

M618E Materials Design（Ebitani･Matsumura･Jiang）

Dates to be announced

NOTE:
The class schedule of the courses with the assigned lecture rooms will be posted on the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine before
each term begins. It can also be viewed on the JAIST website (Education → Taking Courses → Class Schedule).

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Class schedule for 2017-2018 ( Ishikawa Campus )

Thu.

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

Term 2-2 ( December 5 – February 5 ) 4th - 5th periods
4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E211A Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E211B Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E413A Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

E413B Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

J112

G211E Global Communication for Collaboration Building（Kawanishi）

Basic Technical Japanese 2（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E212A Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E212B Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J012A Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J012B Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2（Horiguchi）

J412

Advanced Technical Japanese 2（Honda）

E011A Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E011B Interaction Seminar 1（Chassen）

E211A Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E211B Intermediate Technical Communication 1（Holden）

E413A Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

E413B Scientific Discussions 2（Terrillon）

J112

G211E Global Communication for Collaboration Building（Kawanishi）

Basic Technical Japanese 2（Michiyo Yamaguchi）

E021A Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E021B Interaction Seminar 2（Chassen）

E212A Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E212B Intermediate Technical Communication 2（Holden）

E411A Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

E411B Advanced Technical Communication 1（Terrillon）

J012A Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J012B Introductory Technical Japanese 2（M.Tsutsui）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2（Horiguchi）

J412

Advanced Technical Japanese 2（Honda）

Fri.

I466

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Introduction to International Standardization（Tan, etc.）

Study Programs

Japanese language proficiency is required for all the study programs except for the
Program for Leaders in Data Analytics. See the chapter entitled “学修プログラム (Study
Programs)” in the Japanese language edition for details of the programs.

Study Programs
1 Overview
JAIST offers several study programs listed below of which you can choose one according to yourstudy interests. A certificate of completion will be granted to those who complete the required
program work.
CourseStudy Program◇ Education Program for Leaders in Data Analytics

Ishikawa

Master's◇ Highly-Dependable IoT Systems Program*

Program◇ Information Security Program*◇ Nano Material Technology Program*

Doctoral◇ Education Program for Leaders in Data Analytics

Program◇ Nano Material Technology Program*◇ Management of Technology (MOT) Program*

Tokyo

Master's◇ Management of Service (MOS) Program*

Program◇ Medical Service Science (MSS) Program*◇ Advanced Information Science Program*

Doctoral◇ Advanced Knowledge Science Program*

Program◇ Advanced Information Technologies Program**Japanese language proficiency is required to apply.

1.1 Program details
For Ishikawa students: Study Programs are optional.
For Tokyo students: One of the study programs must be selected (required).
1.2 Application procedures
Students who wish to take one of the programs must submit an application to Kyoumu by mid-April
for those enrolled in April and by mid-October for those in October. Application must be approved ata faculty meeting. Decision will be made after screening the application. Applicants may be asked
to take a written or an oral examination depending on a program, if necessary. Details are explainedat the orientation and/or before screening.
Students can select only one study program during each of the master’s and doctoral program except
for the Nano Materials Technology Program which can be chosen with another program. You cannotchange programs once it’s decided. If students at Ishikawa campus wish to leave the program,
Kyoumu must be notified.
The Specialized Technical courses for the programs might be offered differently and separately fromthe regular courses and there might be prerequisites. You must check the syllabi, class schedule etc.
for details.
1.3 Program Completion Certificate
A certificate of completion of the program will be granted at the degree conferment to those whohave completed the required program work. If you satisfy all the degree completion requirements
without completion of the study program requirements, you will be able to complete themaster’s/doctoral program.

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2 Study Programs (Ishikawa campus)◇ Education Program for Leaders in Data Analytics
Data-driven approach is playing more important role in most sciences and in solving social
problems, and educating leaders with more knowledge and skill of data processing is necessary. In
order to meet such social needs, we supply an education program specialized in data analytics
based on knowledge science.
This program aims at producing excellent industry-ready talents in various organizations, such as
business enterprises, think-tanks, public agencies, NPOs, NGOs, and research institutes, throughcultivating abilities to comprehend social and business needs, to solve various social problems withmaking full use of data in collaboration with specialists, and to coordinate such collaborative works.

 Program completion requirements
Students must satisfy the following requirements.
(1) Master’s students must complete 3 courses (6 credits) or more from the Table below.
(2) Doctoral students must complete the following 3 courses, K236, K417 and K619.

Appendix Table
CourseNumberCourse Title

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics

2

K236

Basis of Data Analytics

2

K417

Data Analytics

2

K619

Advanced Data Analytics

2

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Contact:
Educational Service Section
Educational Affairs Department
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292
Email: kyoumu@jaist.ac.jp
TEL: 0761-51-1936
Issue Date: April 1, 2017