8.Specialized Subjects Description
Introduction to Mechanical andAerospace Engineering

2 Credits
3rd Semester

Mathematics I

2 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

This course teaches the fundamentals of vector calculus, ordinary
differential equations, and the Laplace transform which are basic
tools to analyze various phenomena in the fields of science andengineering.

Mathematics II

2 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

The course is an introduction to partial differential equations(PDE). This course mainly analyzes initial and boundary value
problems for the wave equation and the heat equation. Examples
of applications come from physics and complex systems, such as
shock waves, traffic flows, and chemical reactions. The course also
put a focus on the Fourier series and transforms, as a tool for dataprocessing and solving the PDEs. The goal is to examine concrete
examples and develop the general theory.

Mechanics

2 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

This lecture is based on the contents on the mechanics alreadystudied in “Physics A” and “Physics B”. “Mechanics” as a
specialized subject aims at acquisition of the basic knowledge for
applying “Mechanics” to mechanical engineering.
The main contents of this lecture are as follows:
1. Kinetics of a Particle, 2. Kinetics of a System of Particles, 3.
Analytic Mechanics, 4. Vibrations of a Particle, 5. Momentum
Balance of a Rigid Body, 6. Planar Kinetics of a Rigid Body.

Mechanics of Materials I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

This course aims to obtain the basic knowledge of the origin ofphysical and chemical properties of advanced materials from theview point of the alignment of component elements. In addition,
the effect of various atomic scale defects and strain on theproperties is discussed. This basic theory is applied to the stable
control of not only mechanical properties, but electromagnetic,
optical, thermal, and electrochemical properties of various
engineering materials.

Mechanics of Materials II

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

This course is intended as an introduction to mechanics of solids
offered to engineering students, and presents the underlying
theories and formulations for the description of stress/strain anddeformations under various types of loading. Mechanics ofMaterials II discusses the loading mode of bending in addition totension/compression and torsion treated in Mechanics of Materials
I. The topics covered in the course include; (1) theory of beams
which allows us to calculate bending/shear stresses in beams andtheir deflections; (2) energy methods such as Castigliano’s
theorem; and (3) compression-induced failure such as buckling.

Numerical Analysis

2 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

Numerical analysis is intended to be an introduction to the basisof linear algebra and numerical analysis. Applications to several
engineering issues are included.
1. Vector and metric space
2. Simultaneous equation and its solution
3. Quadratic form and its application
4. Method of least squares
5. Linear programming
6. Basis of game theory
Exercises in Computer-Aided
Problem Solving

2 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

This course aims to enable students to acquire skills of solving
mathematical problems using computers. In this course, students
will use a popular numerical computing software. The focus is not
only on learning how to use the software but more on acquiring
general mathematical techniques. The course will cover not only
subjects in mathematics that students have learned but those they
have not learned yet, such as numerical optimization and applied
statistics. Specifically, students will learn matrix calculation,
linear/nonlinear equations, interpolation, numerical integration,differential equations, Monte Carlo methods, basics of machinelearning, etc.
Fluid Mechanics I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

Basic features of fluid motions will be covered. The lecture will
focus on the methods to comprehend fluid motions.
1. Physical properties of fluids
2. Static fluid mechanics
3. Basics of fluid motions
4. Momentum theory
5. Dimensional analysis and similarity rule
6. Viscous flow in pipes
7. Flow over immerse bodies
Quantum Mechanics

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

The study of quantum mechanics and its applications occupies animportant position in modern science. The aim of this course is to
give an understanding of the fundamental theories about
quantum mechanics. We will learn about historical developmentsthat led to the birth of quantum mechanics, the wave function andthe uncertainty principle, Schrödinger equation, bound states in aharmonic oscillator potential, and a hydrogen-like atom.

Mechanical Vibrations I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

The focus is on the acquisition of fundamental knowledge
regarding dynamic problems which may arise in machinery.
Systems with one, two and multiple degrees of freedom with
/without damping and/or external force input are specifically
discussed. Design of mechanical system based on obtained
knowledge is also discussed.

Control Engineering I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

This course aims to obtain knowledge and understanding of
feedback control systems. Starting from Laplace transform andtransfer functions of systems, frequency response on Bode andNyquist diagrams are introduced. Based on these tools, stabilityof feedback controlled systems is discussed. Stability test with
Routh-Hurwits, root locus diagrams and rules for sketching lociare described to characterize system dynamics. Finally, design offeedback controllers with PID, pole assignment and phase lead-lag
compensators are presented.
Thermodynamics II

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

This lecture teaches the chemical thermodynamics of aqueous
solutions using the first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Students will understand the use of thermodynamics related tochemical equilibrium and learn about the calculation of theequilibrium constant based on thermodynamic data. The
knowledge of chemical thermodynamics is essential to understandenvironmental and biological systems and to design sensors,
batteries, and medical devices. Through this lecture students
learn the basis for the application of chemical thermodynamics tomechanical engineering of the environment, energy and biologicalsystems.
Materials Science II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

This lecture aims to understand the origin of physical andchemical of materials, which is necessary for the development ofhighly functional and reliable devices and equipment.
The lecture will focus on the relationship between atomicalignment in materials and various properties such as
1. The origin of materials properties from a viewpoint of atomicalignment
2. Characterization methods of materials
3. Electromagnetic, thermal and optical properties of materials
4. Mechanical properties of materials
5. Electrochemical properties of oxide, ceramics
Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Seminar I

2 Credits Required
4th Semester

Students will be divided based on their selected fields of research
for this class. Each student will receive instruction on a research
topic and then investigate their topic on their own. Students will
present their results to the class and discuss them. Through thisprocess students will increase their ability to conduct research
individually, learn how to prepare and give presentations, andhow to answer questions, in addition to deepening theirunderstanding of their chosen field.

Thermodynamics I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

The objectives of this course are to understand basic concepts ofthermodynamics and to apply this concept to engineering
problems.
Thermodynamics is an important subject strongly related withenvironmental issues such as energy and global warming due toemission of greenhouse gases. The course includes the basic lawsof thermodynamics, processes of ideal gases, conversion cycles
between heat and work, phase transition, general relations among
quantities of state and exergy (available energy).
Electromagnetics

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Electromagnetics is the base for the development of transducers
and also energy conversion machines. It is closely related withresearch areas of mechanical engineering. The purpose of thislecture is to learn basic knowledge and the way of thinking ofelectromagnetic field. Fundamentals of Maxwell equations,electro-statics, magneto-statics, and electromagnetic induction will
be studied in this lecture. Taking Electromagnetics II is strongly
suggested for better understanding of electromagnetics.

Materials Science I

2 Credits Elective
4th Semester

This course will provide concise introduction to themicrostructures and processing of materials and how these are
related to the properties of engineering materials. In this case,although we mostly deal with metals, properties of otherengineering materials will also be discussed.
The goal of this course is to understand basic properties ofmaterials, how properties are related to microstructures, how
microstructures are controlled by processing, and how materials
are formed and joined.

Computer Seminar I

1 Credits Required
4-5th Semester

This course is designed to introduce undergraduate students tofundamental computer science including text editing and C
programming language. The course assumes no prior knowledge
about computer systems and computer programming. Students
will learn about algorithms and problem solving methods.

Design and Drawing I

1 Credits Required

5th Semester
To design mechanical systems, several terms such as materials,
stiffness and fabrication methods of the mechanical parts should
be considered. Mechanical elements such as screws should also bechosen properly to satisfy the required specifications. All the
related information will be transferred via drawings, and the
preparation of the drawings is called “Mechanical drawings”.
Several regulations are strictly determined for the mechanicaldrawings to correctly transfer the information. In these lectures,students are expected to learn not only how to carry out
mechanical drawings but also their regulations throughout several
training assignments.

Science Technology and Industry
in Japan

1 Credits Elective
4th Semester

This class is a newly developed multidisciplinary course that wasorganized by the faculties of science, engineering, and agriculture.
Except for the first class, each class will feature a talk by aspecialist in his/her field. The topic of each talk will be the "past,present, and future of industry, science, and technology, and theirrelationships and integration in Japan."Students will obtain fundamental problem-solving abilities,
proactiveness, understanding of different cultures, and amultidisciplinary perspective. Registered students are expected toapply what they learn from this course in the newly developedclass titled "Multidisciplinary Internship."
Manufacturing Engineering andTechnology I

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Machine systems are made of numerous individual parts and froma variety of materials. Manufacturing is concerned with making
the products．This subject teaches basic knowledge of production
and manufacturing. Furthermore, the engineering technologies
required to realize machine systems are explained.

Electrical and Electronic Circuit I

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

This course explains the fundamentals of electronic circuits as alinear system and their engineering applications. Topics include:1) Linear systems and electronic circuits,
2) Resistive circuits,3) Sinusoidal wave and impedance,4) AC circuits,5) Characteristics and response of linear systems,6) Complex spectrum and frequency domain,7) System representation.
Electrical and Electronic Circuit II

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

This course teaches the operations of semiconductor devices andconstructing electronic circuits. The fundamentals of analog
amplifier circuits for alternating current and digital circuits forlogic operations are also studied. Topics include:
1.Semiconductors and diodes
2.Transistors
3.Analog amplifier circuits (small signal low frequency analysis)
4.Digital circuits (logic gates)

Control Engineering II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Following Control Engineering I, extensive lectures are given on
modern control theories. Particularly, a focus is made on themethods for the design and analysis of linear or linearized control
systems, based on state-space representation in time domain. The
lectures cover the following topics:
1. State equation, state transition matrix, transfer function matrix
2. Controllability and observability
3. Realization, stability
4. State feedback and pole assignment technique
5. Observer, optimal regulator

Mechanical Vibrations II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

The focus is on the acquisition of knowledge regarding dynamic
problems which may arise in machinery. Systems with distributed
mass and elasticity, rotating machinery, and reciprocating engines
are specifically discussed:
1. Vibrations of string, bar, shaft, and beam
2. Dynamics of rotating machinery and reciprocating engines

Fundamentals of Information
Science I

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

In this course, students should be able to:(1) Know the concept of today's computers based on the history ofcomputer development,(2) Learn data representation for computers and themathematical foundation of computer arithmetic, and(3) Understand the concrete structure and functionality of modern
computer systems through their basic components of arithmetic,
memory and control units as building blocks in terms of hardware
and software.
Manufacturing Engineering andTechnology II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Machining is denoted as a series of material-working processes
which enable the manufacturing of industrial products having
various shapes and functions. In this lecture, the fundamentals offour typical material-removal machining methods, namely,
cutting, grinding, polishing and non-traditional machining will be
introduced systematically. The emphasis will be placed on newtechnologies which can improve the accuracy, quality and functionof the products.

Fundamentals of Information
Science II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Scientific and engineering simulations using computers require
fast and efficient programs. Application programs should also be
efficient with respect to speed and memory consumption. In orderto make such programs one needs to know some basics ofinformation sciences and some programming techniques. This
course provides students with basic knowledge about thefollowing:(1) Algorithms and data structures.
(2) Model of computation.
(3) Evaluation methods and metrics.
Fluid Mechanics II

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

Continuing Fluid Mechanics I, lectures on fluid mechanics are
given. The aim is to understand analytical methods for fluid
mechanics and their mathematical descriptions through thefollowing topics:
1. Continuity equation and equation of motion
2. Complex velocity potential
3. Potential flows
4. Vortex motions
5. Fundamental concept of exact solution for the Navier-Stokes
equations
6. Boundary layer equation
7. Laminar and turbulent flows

Heat Transfer

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

This class provides explanations of the fundamentals of heat andmass transport phenomena. The aim of this class is to acquire
fundamental knowledge of heat and mass transfer, which is useful
to several engineering designs. Students firstly study the basic
concept of heat transfer including conduction, convection andradiation. Then the applications of the concept to industrial
designs, such as heat exchanger, boiler and condenser will be
introduced. The goal of this class is to acquire the concept of heatand mass transfer.
Theory of Elasticity

2 Credits Elective

5th Semester
When an elastic body is subjected to a load, it deforms andstresses are caused. The basis of continuum mechanics called
elasticity which treats these phenomena mathematically is
explained, where deformation is assumed to be infinitesimal.
Contents are as follows: 1.Displacement, strain, equations ofcompatibility, 2.Stress, equations of equilibrium, 3.Strain energy,
theorem of minimum potential energy, 4.Constitutive equations,isotropic body, 5.Navier’s equations, Beltrami-Michellcompatibility equations, and 6.Analyses of torsion, bending andsome 2D problems. This lecture gives the basis of computational
mechanics and solid mechanics.
Biomechanical Engineering

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

Cells are the fundamental units of living organisms, and vital
phenomena are induced by biochemical reactions in the cells. To
understand the morphology and function of living organisms,
knowledge of structure, function and evolution of cells is useful.
This course aims to give students a basic understanding of thegeneral characteristics of biology and molecular biology on thebasis of cells. Biophysical properties of cells and biomechanicalproperties of tissues are also covered.
Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering Seminar Ⅱ

1 Credits Required
5-6th Semester

Each student will study and organize documents related to theirgraduation research theme, and prepare an outline that sums up
the documents.
They will also conduct independent research and study based on
the documents for presentations and discussions. Through thisprocess they will learn about conducting document-based
research, independent research, giving presentations, andresponding to questions.

Computer Seminar II

1 Credits Elective
7th Semester

Each student will study and organize documents related to theirgraduation research theme, and prepare an outline that sums up
the documents.
They will also conduct independent research and study based on
the documents for presentations and discussions. Through thisprocess they will learn about conducting document-based
research, independent research, giving presentations, andresponding to questions.

Heat and Mass Transfer

2 Credits Elective
8th Semester

Heat and mass transport phenomena are discussed from a broader
viewpoint ranging from microscale to macroscale. Thermodynamic
quantities are revisited with microscopic descriptions. The basic
principles of statistical physics are given in order to understandthe relationship between macroscopic thermodynamics andmicroscopic mechanics. Based on the above basics, the derivationof governing equations for mass transport phenomena, essential
analogy between heat transfer and mass transfer, and application
cases in the engineering are discussed.
Space Engineering

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

Basic technologies are taught for the design, development andoperation of space systems such as artificial satellites, spacestations and space probes. The lectures cover the following topics:
1. History of space development
2. Space environments and space systems
3. Rocket propulsion and Tsiolkovsky’s equation
4. Kepler motion and orbital mechanics
5. Attitude dynamics and control of spacecraft
6. Attitude sensors, gyroscopes
Laboratory Experiment I

1 Credits Required
7th Semester

Students will conduct experiments and observations of basic
phenomena in the field of mechanical and aerospace engineering,
and apply knowledge acquired in lectures to specific examples, inaddition to acquiring basic skills needed to conduct specialized
experiments. They will learn how to observe and present theresults of their experiments. Students will conduct experiments
under the guidance of professional instructors and produce andsubmit reports through discussions with these instructors.

Production Process Practice

1 Credits Required
7th Semester

Each student will study and organize documents related to theirgraduation research theme, and prepare an outline that sums up
the documents.
They will also conduct independent research and study based on
the documents for presentations and discussions. Through thisprocess they will learn about conducting document-based
research, independent research, giving presentations, andresponding to questions.

Multidisciplinary Internship

1 Credits Elective
5th Semester

This class provides an internship or international culturalexperience instructed by a supervisor. Student will obtain
multilateral problem-solving abilities and practical skills.

Strength and Fracture Materials

2 Credits Elective

8th Semester
Strength and Fracture of Materials offers engineering
methodologies for evaluating and ensuring the safety andreliability of machine elements and structures. This provides theacademic foundation necessary for machine design in industry.
This course covers the following fundamental topics; strength andfracture testing methods, yielding and fracture criteria, fracture
mechanics, fracture mechanisms and properties of various
materials and their application to machine design. The class thendeals with brittle and ductile fractures, fatigue damage, creep
deformation and fractures and environmentally assisted cracking.
These are typical fracture causes in actual machine elements andstructures. The mechanisms and relevant characterizing
parameters for the above-mentioned deformation and fractures
will be addressed along with methodologies for controlling andpreventing them.
Computational Fluid Dynamics

2 Credits Elective
8th Semester

The objective of this lecture is to understand numerical methods
for solving partial differential equations (PDE) and incompressible
Navier-Stokes equations (INSE).
This lecture first introduces the basis of PDE. Second, as typicalnumerical methods, the basis of finite-difference method (FDM),
FDM for PDE, and FDM for INSE are covered.

Machine Design I

2 Credits Elective
6th Semester

In machine design, mechanisms, structures, materials andproduction processes are determined in this order to satisfy
specifications and functions required. The selection and design ofmechanisms is an upstream process of the machine design, where
the basic behavior of the machine is decided. This class is based onmechanisms, which is one of fundamental subjects of mechanicalengineering, and gives essential ideas about a basic methodology
to topologically analyze mechanisms, the principle andclassification of link mechanisms, and the design methods ofrepresentative mechanical elements including cam mechanisms,
belt drive mechanisms and gear mechanisms.
Robotics I

2 Credits Elective
6th Semester

A robot is a system which is composed of mechanisms, actuators,
sensors, and a computer system. The robot senses, thinks and acts
as desired by itself based on control algorithms implemented in
the computer system. This course introduces basics of modelingand control of a robot. You will learn a brief survey of relevant
results from spatial description of a link mechanism, kinematics,
inverse kinematics, statics, dynamics.

Measurement andInstrumentation I

2 Credits Elective
6th Semester. A wide area of measurement and instrumentation in the field of
mechanical engineering will be covered. At first, basic concepts ofmeasurement such as measurement standards, SI units ofmeasurement, traceability, evaluation parameters for a measuring
instrument, etc will be introduced. Then sensors based onmechanical, optical, electronic and magnetic principles formeasurement of force, pressure, length, distance, displacement,
velocity, acceleration, quantity of flow, temperature, etc., will be
explained. Finally, signal and data processing, evaluation of
measurement results will be presented.

2 Credits Elective
Computational Mechanics ofMaterial
6th Semester
According to a revolutionary increase in computer performance,computational mechanics are becoming a powerful way to examine
phenomena in place of conventional theoretical and experimental
approaches. This course will introduce the basic ideas ofcomputational mechanics with emphasis on finite element
methods. The topics are as follows:
1. Role of computational mechanics
2. Finite Difference Method, FDM
3. Finite Element Method, FEM
4. Application of FEM to elastic problem
5. Other approaches, Discrete Element Method
etc.
Compressible Fluid Dynamics

2 Credits Elective
8th Semester

The purpose of this lecture is to understand the basics ofcompressible fluid dynamics in the inviscid limit. Under theassumption of perfect gas, the basic theories of governing
equations for compressible flows, isentropic flows, normal shockwaves, oblique shock waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansion waves are
given in this lecture. Detailed derivations of the governing
equations, isentropic flow relations, and normal/oblique shock
relations are also given.

Machine Design II

2 Credits Elective
8th Semester

Machine design is intellectual work towards finding a method toachieve the purpose of design, and confirm its function. For thisreason, designs must be considered from all various factors inwide view, including the fabrication, assembling of mechanicalstructures and the evaluation of mechanical elements etc. In thislecture, the fundamentals of machine design will be instructed
such as: the accuracy, strength, reliability, function andperformance of typical mechanical elements.

Robotics II

2 Credits Elective
6th Semester

A robot is a system, which is composed of mechanisms, actuators,
sensors, and a computer system. The robot senses, thinks and acts
as desired by itself based on algorithms implemented in thecomputer system. This course introduces basics of configuration
space, motion planning, linear and nonlinear control ofmanipulators and force control. Students attending this course areassumed familiar with “Robotics I”.

Measurement andInstrumentation II

2 Credits Elective

6th Semester
Following Measurement and Instrumentation I, basic principles
and methods of precision measurement as the fundamentals of
mechanical engineering will be covered. At first, the concept ofprecision measurement will be introduced. Then the principles ofprecision measurement, uncertainty evaluation and measurement
standards will be explained, followed by the measurement
methods for length and angle, which are the basic quantities ofprecision measurement. Finally, measuring instruments andtechnologies for measurement of dimensions, forms, surface
roughness, microstructures and internal structures will bepresented.

Energy Conversion System
Engineering

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

With focus on electric power supply systems, which are one of theessential energy systems that support modern societies, thislecture aims to learn about energy conversion system engineeringfrom social backgrounds to technical issues. In addition to existingenergy conversion systems such as thermal, hydroelectric, nuclear,and geothermal power generations, renewable energies such as
solar, wind power generations and fuel cells are included. Energy
conversion processes, supply systems, the relationship between
energy conversion systems and energy, and environmental
problems will be covered.
Laboratory Experiment II

1 Credits Required
6th Semester

Under the direct guidance of professional instructors, students
will participate in specialized experiments conducted in the
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering course, and observe theenvironment at each of the research laboratories in various
departments. They will see practical examples of knowledge
obtained in specialized subjects, providing a basis for theirgraduation research experiments.

Tribology

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

Properties of surfaces and contact interfaces in mechanicalelements determine the performance and reliability of mechanicalsystems.
The science of surface, contact, friction and wear caused at thecontact interfaces and their control technologies, which arenecessary to design an advanced mechanical system, areintroduced and explained in this class.

Introduction to Aerospace
Engineering

2 Credits Elective
5th Semester

This lecture introduces basic subjects required for aerospaceengineering and its applications. Then specialized topics in thefield are briefly explained by each professor belonging to theaerospace course.

Industrial Practice… Credits

This class aims to provide students with practical knowledge andskills that cannot be obtained through classroom lectures,experiments, and training, and to contribute significantly to thestudents' subsequent individual studies. The class is held during
summer vacation, so students wishing to take it should consult
with the course instructor and complete the necessary procedures.
At the end of the course, each student will submit a report. If thisreport is deemed sufficient, the student will receive a number ofcredits commensurate with the activities performed.

Aircraft Design

2 Credits Elective
8th Semester

Diverse knowledge in integrated engineering is needed for aircraft
design. In this lecture, a basic methodology of aircraft conceptual
design is described in conjunction with the basic subjects
concerning aircraft such as aerodynamics, structural dynamics,
propulsion and control. Topics include:
1. Outline of aircraft
2. Wing and airframe geometry
3. Performance of aircraft

Design and Drawing II

1 Credits Required
7th Semester

Based on the fundamentals learned in Design and Drawing I,
students will design several devices in view of architecture,features/performance and strength, and organize the assembly
diagrams, detail drawings and design documents whileconsidering manufacturing and assembly methods. The object ofthe designs will be devices intimately connected with the field of
mechanical engineering.

Combustion Engineering

2 Credits Elective
7th Semester

Fundamentals of combustion which is an essential energy
conversion process for human society are covered. First,
classifications of fuels, relationship between enthalpy of formationof species and flame temperature, and reaction mechanism of
combustion are introduced. Then, structures of laminar premixed
and non-premixed flames, burning velocity, turbulent flames anddetonation are explained. Finally, formation mechanisms of
combustion products which have strong environmental impact, as
well as the methods to reduce those products, are overviewed.
Plant Visit… Credits

Students will deepen their awareness of the connection between
academic knowledge of the mechanical and aerospace engineeringand society by visiting facilities at various businesses andinstitutions. They will also observe how mechanical and aerospaceengineering functions within actual production processes. These
extracurricular field trips are meant to provide students a point ofreference for their post-graduation career activities.

Special Seminar and Practice… Credits Elective

This course aims to give students the experience of mechanicalengineering through practical activities or training. It also
includes an internship in one of many Japanese companies.

Special Lectures I… Credits Elective

Special lectures related to international mechanical and aerospaceengineering will be given.

Graduation Thesis

6 Credits Required
6-9th Semester

A graduation thesis is a vital component of the requirements forstudents seeking to graduate. The students will carry out research
and write a graduation thesis. Working within the researchlaboratory they chose at the beginning of their 3rd year, students
shall organize their research on a topic proposed by their academic
adviser. They shall develop problem-solving abilities throughdocument-based research, experimentation and calculation, in
addition to learning how to organize and present the results of
their research.

Special Lectures II… Credits Elective

Special lectures related to international mechanical and aerospaceengineering will be given.

9.Engineering Common Subject Description
Exercises in Mathematics andPhysics I

1 Credit Required
2nd Semester

This course aims to bridge the gap between the relevant
mathematical knowledge necessary in physics and its late
appearance in mathematic courses for the freshmen of the Schoolof Engineering. It emphasizes developing students’ abilities ofcalculating, problem- solving and applying mathematics into
physics and specific subjects, so as to help students to progressnaturally to college physics and engineering subjects where
calculus is the basic language. The course covers: differential,
integral, series, partial differentials, multiple integrals, vector
calculus, ordinary differential equations, laws of motion, and workand energy.
Practice of Information Processing

1 Credit Required
4th Semester

This course aims to help students acquire basic programmingskills for information processing. Students will experience writing,compiling, executing programs under the Unix environment todeeply understand the basic grammar of the C programming
language. Basic Information B is a prerequisite. Students arerecommended to review Basic Information B, particularly thebasic grammar of the C programming language and usage ofcomputer systems in the class rooms. To acquire programmingskills, it is necessary to write several codes by yourself. So it isimportant for students to prepare and review this course not only
during the class hours but also outside of the hours.
Engineering Ethics

1 Credits Elective
5-7 Semester

This course aims to provide engineering students with a sense of
responsibility and awareness towards society, and anunderstanding regarding the social and environmental effects andvalue of engineering solutions.
We hope to teach students that the ultimate goal of engineering ishuman welfare, but that in fact a lack of ethics in engineering
personnel is causing large problems in society and the global
environment. Students will study the process of making ethicalvalue judgments using actual case studies related to engineering.

Academic Writing

Introduction to Intellectual
Property Right

1 Credits Elective
3rd Semester

2 Credits Elective
5-7 Semester

This course aims to explain both patents and intellectual property
in general, which have come under scrutiny due to the recent
growth of the internet and advances in biotechnology. Specific casestudies from highly experienced EU and US businesspeople,
lawyers, and patent agents will be used, so even students with nolegal background will be able to see how intellectual property
rights are reflected in corporate technology development
strategies.

Exercises in Mathematics andPhysics II

1 Credit Required
3rd Semester

This is the continuation of Exercises in Mathematics and Physics
I. It emphasizes developing students’ abilities of calculating,problem-solving and applying mathematics into physics andspecific subjects, so as to help students to progress naturally tocollege physics and engineering subjects where calculus is thebasic language. The course covers: vector integral theorem, highorder differential equations, fourier analysis, momentum andangular momentum, vibration, relative motion, mechanics ofsystem of particles, rigid bodies, fluid mechanics, elastic mechanic
and waves.
1~2 Credits Elective
Team-based Engineering for4.6th Semester
Inovention
Students will apply their own ideas and creativity to find solutions
to assigned or student-created, problems, and study methods andtools for realizing their solutions. This course puts particularemphasis on the process of performing these tasks.
Group study will be performed with advice from the instructor,
providing an excellent opportunity for students to experience thepleasures of communication, teamwork, discovery, and creativity.
It also provides a chance for students to broaden their knowledge,
as they are free to choose problems not related to their field ofstudy. Some topics are jointly implemented with the University of
Science and Technology Beijing (China). We hope that many
students will take this course.
English in Technology I

1 Credits Elective.

English in Technology II

1 Credits Elective

7 Semester
This lecture aims at training students' ability of English
communication as a scientist and engineer. The focus is thepresentation skill, while various relevant aspects such as scientificpapers searching, reading, abstracting, contents organizing anddiscussion will be also practiced. Lectures are processed in smallclasses. After being given lectures on basic knowledge of English
presentation, each student will have chance to give one or two 10minute presentations on selected topics by themselves based on
papers in the world leading scientific journals or in their own
research fields. Questioning and answering will be carried out
after each presentation, teacher's advice is followed. All lectures
are given in English. The grades will be assigned according toattendance, performance in presentations and final reports.
Introduction to Biomedical
Engineering

2 Credits Elective
7 Semester

The field of biomedical engineering contributes to the development
and improvement of medicine, health care, and welfare by
applying engineering technology to medical problems. This
course will begin by giving an basic outline of medical andhealthcare instruments. Next, it will explain in omnibus style
how the various diagnostic/therapeutic devices and equipments
are used in modern health care, and their basic principles.

Introduction to Electronic
Engineering

2 Credits Elective
5-7 Semester

Introduction of Engineering
Chemistry

2 Credits Elective

Introduction to Environmental
Engineering

2 Credits Elective

3rd Semester

This course will outline the basic knowledge required by engineers
in the fields of electrical, electronic, communications, andinformation engineering, then address the latest topics of thesefields.
1. Electrical power systems and energy conversion.
2. Semiconductor integrated circuits and ultrafine processing
technology.
3. Medical ultrasound engineering and life sciences.
4. Multimedia and communication formats.
Introduction to Materials Science

2 Credits Elective
5-7 Semester

7 Semester

Human culture developed rapidly once it began using metals.
However, not many people know what metals actually are.
Through the use of standard diagrams utilized in the field ofmaterials science, this course will provide simple explanations ofmetal manufacturing principles and processes, crystalline
structures of pure and alloy metals, the relation between
formation mechanisms and composition of strength and viscosity,
the relation between defects and deformation mechanisms andchanges in mechanical properties due to thermal treatment, etc.

Human culture developed rapidly once it began using metals.
However, not many people know what metals actually are.
Through the use of standard diagrams utilized in the field ofmaterials science, this course will provide simple explanations ofmetal manufacturing principles and processes, crystalline
structures of pure and alloy metals, the relation between
formation mechanisms and composition of strength and viscosity,
the relation between defects and deformation mechanisms andchanges in mechanical properties due to thermal treatment, etc.

Overseas Study I ~ IV

Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures

2 Credits Elective
1-3-5-7 Semester

Credits of these lectures are approved according to a Study abroad (Marvels in Life and Nature)experience that is organized by Tohoku University or partner
This course fosters a deep compassion and cultivates a keen
universities. 0.5 credit is approved to a study abroad experience
sensitivity to the many mysteries in nature and life.
less than 10 days, while 1 credit is approved to an experience from10 days to 3 months. Whether the credit can be counted in thegraduation criterion of not depends on the department. Pleasecheck the notice board and ask the department when you have any
question.

Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures

2 Credits Elective
1-3-5-7 Semester(Skills for Global Leaders)Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures(Academic Reading)Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures

1 Credits Elective
2-4-6-8 Semester(Design and Engineering)Through a special course on problem and project-based learningand an advanced creative engineering training program, thiscourse helps students develop a sense of purpose and fosters abroad perspective, imagination, and teamwork.

1 Credits Elective
3-4 Semester

Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures

2 Credits Elective
5-7 Semester(Introduction to Management Science and Technology)
Offered in conjunction with the Innovative Leaders Center, thiscourse provides a strategic approach to development throughspecial classes on project management and an introduction tosociotechnical systems.

Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures(Transportation and Society 5.0)

2 Credits Elective
4-6-8 Semester

Institute of Engineering
Education Special lectures

1 Credits Elective(Top Leaders Special Lecture)
Internationally-prominent figures provide opportunities forstudents to develop a comprehensive view of the global state ofaffairs and issues at hand while cultivating a highly-critical mind,
broad perspective, and long-term outlook.