<1> Physics A

Class Schedule: Monday, 2nd.（2 credits）
Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Physics
Course Code: CB12206
Instructors: Takeshi KOIKE
moment of inertia, parallel and orthogonal axis theorem, center of mass
1. Class Subject
and gravity)
Classical Mechanics

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis is an introductory course to Newtonian mechanics, but also serves as
an introduction to the way we try to understand various natural
phenomena encountered in Physics B (oscillations and waves, fluid
dynamics) and Physics C (electromagnetism). Mechanics deals withmotion of a physical body as well as response to forces applied to the body.
The mechanics we study in this course is applicable to an object or systemof particles that is slow moving in comparison to the speed of light (nonrelativistic) and large enough in physical scale as to be unaffected byquantum fluctuations, hence the name“classical".

3. Goal of Study

By the end of the course, you are expected to gain familiarity with andobtain basic understandings of Newton's laws, work and energy,
conservation of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum,
systems of particles, rotations, and Newton's law of gravitation with
Kepler's law of planetary motions.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

0. Orientation to WileyPlus + historical perspective of Newtonianmechanics
1. Ch3: Vectors (General introduction to physics, scalar vs vector, addition,
dot and cross product, unit vector, and vector and calculus)
2. Ch4: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions (Projectile motion underuniform gravity, uniform circular motion, and relative motion)
3. Ch5: Force and Motion I( Newton's law of motion, its applicability,
Galilean relativity, inertial frame, force and rate of change of linear
momentum, and conservation of momentum)
4. Ch6: Force and Motion II (free body diagram, frictional force, drag force(viscous and inertial), and centripetal force)
5. Ch7: Kinetic Energy (transformation and transfer of energy, work, work
done by gravity, work done by spring, and power)
6. Ch8: Potential Energy (isolated system, conservation of energy,
conservative force and potential energy)
7. Ch9: Center of Mass (a system of particles, center of mass, conservationof total momentum of a system, and reduced mass of two body system)
Midterm (Lecture 2-6)
8. Ch9: Collision (impulse, elastic and inelastic collision, and rocket
equation)
9. Ch10: Rotation (coresspondence between linear and angular motion,

10. Ch11: Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum (rigid body, torqueas a rate of change of angular momentum, torque in the center of massframe, rolling on an inclined plane) ]11. Ch11 (rolling on a flat surface, physics of tops, precession, andgyroscopic effect)
12. Ch13: Gravitation (central force, effective potential, constant of
motion, Kepler's law of planetary motion)
13. Ch13: Gravitation (gravity near the earth surface, gravitational
potential) and Course survey
Final examination (Lecture 7-13)

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation will be based on a midterm exam (30%), final exam (30%),
homework assignments (20%), pre-lecture assignment(20%).

6. Textbook and References

Fundamentals of Physics Extended, 11th Edition David Halliday, Robert
Resnick, Jearl Walker Wiley 2018 textbook
The Feynman Lectures on Physics, Volume I Feynman • Leighton •Sands Feynman • Leighton • Sands
URL https://www.wileyplus.com/

7.
8. Preparation and Review

A pre-lecture reading of the textbook followed by short adaptive quizzes
will be assigned for each lecture. In addition, after each lecture, a set of
selected problems from WileyPlus will be assigned.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to classYes.

Various demonstration/simulation with MATLAB will be performed.

11. In Addition

This course requires purchase of the WileyPlus system which costs $45
USD. The system includes an electronic version of the required textbook
with many integrated features to facilitate understanding of the subjects
and problem solving skills in physics. The system also comes with selfdiagnostic adaptive quizzes, with which one will practice problem solving
based on his/her own proficiency in each chapter that will be covered in
the course. Access to the internet is necessary outside of the class.
Registration to the WileyPlus and payment method will be announced in
the orientation during the first lecture.

<2> Life and Nature

Class Schedule: Tuesday, 2nd.（2 credits） Category: Foundations-Life
Course Code: CB22234
Instructors: Satoshi KATAYAMA
12. Life and nature of microorganism 3(Structural analysis of antibiotics
1. Class Subject
on their bacterial targets）Assist. Prof. T. Yokoyama
Life and Nature: Biology of plant, animal,
microorganism, and their future researches

marineorganism,

2. Object and Summary of Class

The aims of this class are to develop an understanding of biological facts
and principles, to enhance an interest in and develop an appreciation of
the nature and diversity of organisms, to create an awareness of theapplication of biological knowledge to modern society in personal, social,economic, environmental, industrial, agricultural, medical, waste
management and other technological contexts, and to develop in students
an ability to make informed evaluations about contemporary issues
concerning life and nature.

3. Goal of StudyIn this course, the student will have basic knowledge about plant science,
animal science, marine biology, micro-organism science, and will gain abroad perspective about natural and living systems, their basic
constituents and properties. These knowledge will be very useful when
considering agricultural, scientific and engineering measures for global
environmental problems and food problems..

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Classes are conducted onsite and/or online.
1. Life and nature of plant 1 (Plants and climate) Prof. K. Homma
2. Life and nature of plant 2 (Functional properties of plants) Assoc.
Prof. K. Kato
3. Life and nature of plant 3 (Plants and pathogens) Assist. Prof. D. A.
Abebe
4. Life and nature of animal 1 (Evolution and phylogeny of animal) Prof.
K. Sato5. Life and nature of animal 2 (Reproduction and generation of animal)
Prof. K. Sato
6. Life and nature of animal 3 (Ecology and physiology of animal) Prof.
K. Sato7. Life and nature of ocean 1 (Evolution and phylogeny of marineorganisms）Prof. S. Katayama
8. Life and nature of ocean 2 (Marine ecology）Prof. S. Katayama
9. Life and nature of ocean 3 (Marine ecosystem）Prof. S. Katayama
10. Life and nature of microorganism 1 (Metabolism and Energy
Generation Systems in Microbes）Prof. K. Abe
11. Life and nature of microorganism 2 (Structure analysis of bacterial
toxins）Prof. Y. Tanaka

13. Future researches of life and nature 1 (Food and agriculturalimmunology）Prof. M. Toda
14. Future researches of life and nature 2 (Future agricultural production
and food industry）Prof. S. Ogura
15. Future researches of life and nature 3 (Life sciences using synchrotron
light）Prof. M. Harata
Textbook and references will be notified at the class.

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation will be based on weekly attendance (50%) and homeworkassignments & reports (50%)

6. Textbook and References
7. URL8. Preparation and Review
Review related topics

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionNo<3> Linear Algebra A

Class Schedule: Monday, 1st.（2 credits）
Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Mathematics
Course Code: CB23231
Instructors: Rintaro OHNO
1. Class Subject
9. Practical business
Basics of linear algebra
10. Students must bring their own computers to class
2. Object and Summary of Class
not required, but will be useful for the lectures.
Linear algebra is an essential tool to handle multi-component quantities
and it helps studies not only in mathematics but also natural and social
sciences. This class aims to provide basic notions and understanding of
linear algebra such as vectors and matrices.

3. Goal of Study

Fundamental understanding of methods dealing with vectors, matrices
and determinants.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Class 1: Introduction and notations
Class 2: Vector space
Class 3: Linear independence and basis
Class 4: Matrices and their rank
Class 5: Gaussian elimination
Class 6: Addition, scalar and matrix multiplications
Class 7: Regular matrices
Class 8: Inverse of a matrix
Class 9: Determinants and their properties
Class 10: Calculation of determinants
Class 11: Cofactor expansion
Class 12: Systems of linear equations
Class 13: Cramer's RuleClass 14: Linear mappings
Class 15: Summary and final exam
Depending on the understanding of attending students, the schedule andcontent of the lecture mentioned above may be modified.

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation will be based on the results of tests and the final exam

6. Textbook and References

Linear Algebra 3rd ed. Serge Lang Springer 1987

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Reference

Students are required to review the content of the lectures, prepare
questions if necessary and show the level of their understanding duringclass.

11. In Addition

A PC isThe first class wil be held face-to-face.
Details of lectures (in-person/online) will be discussed during the firstclass.

<4> Economy and Society

Class Schedule: Wednesday, 1st.（2 credits） Category: Foundations-Social Sciences
Course Code: CB31230
Instructors: Jeremy Ryan September
collaboration.
1. Class Subject
Lesson 7: Business Models in Social EntrepreneurshipSocial Entrepreneurship: An Introduction

Focus:Explain what a business model is.
Explain the differences between business models of commercial
enterprises and business models of social enterprises.
Lesson 8: Marketing a Social Enterprise
Focus:Generate an awareness of the characteristics of marketing in social
enterprises
Understand a systematic approach to marketing in terms of a concerted
marketing conception.
Lesson 9: Financing of Social Entrepreneurship
Focus:Describe the characteristics of the financing structure of social
enterprises.
Explain the financing instruments available for social enterprises.
Explain the trade-off between social and financial return.
Lesson 1o: Performance Measurement and Social Entrepreneurship
Focus:Understand the origins of the current momentum in measuringsocial impact
Critically evaluate efforts to measure social impact
Lesson 11: Student Presentations: The first round of students’ grouppresentations
Lesson 12: Student presentations: The second round of students’ grouppresentations
Lesson 13: New Technologies and perspectives
Focus: An explanation of the most disruptive technologies being
developed and their potential influence on social entrepreneurship
Lesson 14: Innovative Case Study
Focus:A description of a The Grassroots Economics Foundation in Kenya
and their innovative work.
Lesson 15: Course Reflection - Students also have group discussions
regarding their reflections of the course.

2. Object and Summary of ClassIn this course students will receive a comprehensive overview of the fieldof social entrepreneurship. The course will combine theoretical knowledge
and practical examples of social entrepreneurship. Students with a morepractical interest will be encouraged to develop their own ideas and plansregarding potential social entrepreneurship projects. Thus, this course isdesigned for students who want to explore social enterprise start-ups, aswell as those students who are just curious about the field and want tolearn more about entrepreneurship.
This course also explores the role of Social Entrepreneurship as a lever for
economic, social and sustainable development. The subject of Social
Entrepreneurship overlaps with a number of fields including the nonprofit
sphere, development projects, SMEs, community initiatives and others.
This multiplicity will be reflected in the course contents.

3. Goal of Study

1)For students to acquire foundational knowledge of social
entrepreneurship theory.
2)For students to acquire a broad understanding of the operation of asocial enterprise3)For students to deepen their understanding by exploring their particularinterests within this field through class discussion and assignments.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Lesson 1: Background, Characteristics and Context of Social
Entrepreneurship
Focus: Introduction to the course.
The evolution and historical background of social entrepreneurship.
Lesson 2: Social Entrepreneurship Defined
Focus:Define the central elements of social innovation.
Identify the different types of social innovation.
Lesson 3: Value Creation in social ventures
Focus:Define what the creation of value is.
Analyze the value proposition by social innovation
Lesson 4: Social Entrepreneurs and their Personality
Focus:Understand the role of personality in entrepreneurship studies.
Describe the current knowledge on the personality in social entrepreneurs.
Lesson 5: Human Resource Management and Volunteer Motivation
Focus:Understand the special characteristics of volunteers.
Illustrate the theoretical elements in a practical context.
Lesson 6: Collaborations and Partnerships
Focus: Explain the reasoning behind social venture partnerships
Discuss the collaborative value chain integration and specific types of

5. Evaluation Method

Minute Paper and Contributions for the development of the Class: 50%
Group Presentations 20%, Final Essay 30%

6. Textbook and References

Social Entrepreneurship and Social Business Christine K. VolkmannKim
Oliver TokarskiKati Ernst SpringerLink 2012 e-book

7. Preparation and Review
8.

The students will be provided with material and readings for each lecture.
They will be expected to read in advance so as to contribute towards classdiscussion.
Students must bring their own computers to class Yes. As
this course will be an online course, students will need access to acomputer<5> Chemistry A

Class Schedule: Wednesday, 2nd.（2 credits）
Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Chemistry
Course Code: CB32225
Instructors: Mott Derrick
14th: Technological advancement and chemistry: Applications of
1. Class Subject
chemistry in daily life
Introduction to Chemistry, Atoms and Molecules

2. Object and Summary of Class

Chemistry includes the fundamental analysis of atoms and molecules,
which make up the world around us. By understanding the basics of atomic
structure, reactivity and the formation of molecules, it is possible to create
new substances with uses in advanced applications including medicine,energy, materials, environmental quality and others. The goal of this classwill be to become familiar with the basics of chemistry, understand whatatoms are composed of and their structure, learn about compounds, how
to study these materials, and how they may be used to improve quality ofhuman life.

3. Goal of Study

Gain an understanding of fundamental chemistry, what are atoms,
understand their composition and structure.
Learn about electronic structure of atoms, how it influences chemical
reactions and material formation.
Become familiar with different types of chemical bonds (ionic bonds,
covalent bonds, coordination bonds, and metallic bonds).

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1st: Introduction to chemistry, atomic and electronic structure of simple
atoms, fundamental characteristics of atoms
2nd: Atomic and electronic structure of higher atomic number elements
3rd: Periodic properties of elements: Spin quantum number, Pauli
exclusion principle
4th: Periodic properties of elements: Effective nuclear charge, electron
orbital arrangement
5th: Periodic properties of elements: Ionization energy and electron
affinity, electronegativity
6th: Quiz 1, Ionic and metallic bonds
7th: Covalent bonding (1): Octet rule
8th: Covalent bonding (2): Molecular orbital theory (σ bond, π bond,etc.)
9th: Covalent bonding (3): Bonding nature of molecular orbitals and bondorder
10th: Covalent bonding (4): Molecular shape, hybrid orbitals andconjugate systems
11th: Quiz 2, Intermolecular force, hydrogen bonds
12th: Analyzing materials: Spectroscopy techniques
13th: Crystalline solids, amorphous materials, metallic glasses

15th: Introduction to chemistry disciplines
16th: Review, final examination

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation is based on quizzes (20%), course participation (20%),
homework assignments (20%), final examination (20%), and classattendance (20%).

6. Textbook and References

Fundamentals of Physics Halliday & Resnick

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Wiley

Read the designated textbook sections to prepare for each class.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionYes<6> Information and Data Literacy

Class Schedule: Thursday, 1st.（2 credits） Category: Advanced Subjects-Information Science and Technology Education
Course Code: CB41216
Instructors: Xavier DAHAN
コンピュテーショナル・シンキング 磯辺秀司, 小泉英介, 静谷啓樹, 早
1. Class Subject
川美徳 共立出版 2016
Fundamentals of information science and data

2. Object and Summary of Class

Provide some survival and essential knowledge in the modern digital age:systems, network, cybersecurity, programming, manipulating data, doingsome basic data analysis.

3. Goal of Study

1) Raise awareness about the modern issues of science and technology(systems, networks, cybersecurity).
2) Learn basic notions of programming common in most procedural
programming languages.
3) Develop computational thinking: convert a problem into a solution
implementable in computer.
4) Learn basic of Python
5) Represent data, manipulate data with Pandas’ module6) Perform very basic data analysis with Scikit-learn module

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1. Orientation. Introduction to computer system tools.
2. Introduction to programming in Python I: variable and assignment.
Some DataType.
3. Python II: list and dictionaries.
4. Python III: Boolean tests and if-then-else.
5. Python IV: Iterations. For, while loop.
6. Review
7. Python V: Functions and recursions.
8. Problem solving.
9. Introduction to networks.
10. Introduction to cybersecurity
11. Data Science I: Principles. Introduction to modules NumPy,
Matplotlib.pyplot.
12. Review of basic probability, random variables, standard distribution,
simple linear regression. Some implementation in Numpy.
13. DataFrames in Pandas.
14. Linear Regression with Scikit-learn module.
15. Classification: logistic regression, clustering. Practice with real data.

5. Evaluation Method

Attendance and participation in class (20%)
Assignments and Quizzes (80%)

6. Textbook and References

情報倫理ケーススタディ 静谷啓樹

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

サイエンス社2008

Review materials taught in class, in particular programming exercises
given through GoogleColaboratory.
Develop autonomy in programming in Python.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionNo<7> Biology A

Class Schedule: Thursday, 4th.（2 credits） Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Biology
Course Code: CB44205
Instructors: Toshiharu ICHINOSE, etc.
14) Cell signaling 2 (receptors & cell-cell communication) (Chap. 16)
1. Class Subject
15) Final exam
Biology A - Essential Cell Biology

2. Object and Summary of Class

Cells are the structural and functional units of living organisms.
Understanding basics of cell biology is essential for studying all areas oflife sciences and any related branches of natural sciences. The main
objective of this course is to learn the essential principles of cell biology bylearning how the living cells are made and operating from a molecularperspective: especially, how DNA, RNA and proteins cooperatively workinside the cells to allow the maintenance, replication and responses tostimuli. Together with Biology B, which will be held in the next spring, thetextbook “Essential Cell Biology” will be covered.

3. Goal of Study

Upon finishing this course, students will have a solid grasp of structure ofcells and how they replicate themselves, exert cellular functions andcommunicate with each other. More concretely, intracellular structure andmolecular dynamics inside cells, mechanisms of DNA replication, repair
and recombination, gene expression and its regulation, and cellularsignaling will be introduced. In addition, research topics of the instructors,
all of whom are young biologists/biochemists in FRIS, will be introduced
so that students will have a glimpse of cutting-edge sciences.
To achieve this, students will need to read one or a half of a chapter of the
textbook every week. Mini-quiz will be assigned in each class. Active
participation, such as asking questions and discussion in the class, isstrongly encouraged.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1) General introduction2) Cells as the fundamental units of life and cell communities (Chap. 1,
20)3) Chemical components of cells (Chap. 2)
4) Chemical reactions of cells 1 (Catalysis) (Chap. 3)
5) Chemical reactions in cells 2 (Biosynthesis) (Chap. 3)
6) DNA and chromosomes (structure & function) (Chap. 5)
7) DNA replication, repair, & recombination (Chap. 6)
8) From DNA to RNA (transcription & RNA processing) (Chap.7)
9) From RNA to proteins (translation & protein synthesis) (Chap. 7)10) Control of gene expression 1 (transcriptional controls) (Chap.8)
11) Control of gene expression 2 (post-transcriptional controls) (Chap. 8)12) Gene and genome evolution (Chap. 9)13) Cell signaling 1 (principles and concepts) (Chap. 16)

5. Evaluation Method

Attendance, active participation and weekly mini-quiz (60%) and final
exam (40%).

6. Textbook and References

Essential Cell Biology, 4th or 5th Edition Alberts B, Hopkin K, Johnson A,
Morgan D, Raff M, Roberts K, Walter P WW Norton & Co 2018
Textbook

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Students are expected to spend 2-3 hours per week, reading relevant
textbook material, and completing online assignments.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In Addition

No1) This is a general, entry-level biology course, open to all students andcompulsory for first-year FGL students in the AMB program. High schoollevel familiarity with basic organic chemistry and biology is expected, but
not necessarily.
2) Japanese students and exchange students from any field of study areencouraged to enroll, knowing that this is an introductory course held in
English.
3) Instructors are available for questions and consultation upon
appointment.

<8> Physics A

Class Schedule: Tuesday, 3rd.（2 credits） Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Physics
Course Code: CB51213
Instructors: Takeshi KOIKE
13. Review and course survey
1. Class Subject
Final examination (Lecture 7-10)
Introductory Physics

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis course is intended for students without any or little background inphysics and calculus. Through Newtonian mechanics, important concepts
in physics such as force, momentum, energy, angular momentum, and lawsof conservation will be introduced. In addition, how these concepts aredescribed in the language of mathematical equations, in particular, using
calculus will be explored.

3. Goal of Study

By the end of the course, you are expected to gain familiarity with
Newton's laws of motion, momentum, and energy, and angularmomentum as well as their conservation properties. In addition, you are
expected to be able to draw a free-body diagram, derive an equation of
motion, and solve it using simple vector algebra and calculus.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Schedule of the course:
0. Orientation to WileyPlus and a historical perspective of Newtonianmechanics
1. Ch1: Measurement (unit)
2. Ch2. Motion Along a straight line ( acceleration and free fall)
3. Ch3. Vectors
4. Ch4: Motion in Two and Three Dimensions (Projectile motion underuniform gravity)
5. Ch4. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions (Uniform circular motion,and relative motion)
6. Ch5: Force and Motion I( Newton's law of motion)
7. Ch5 and Ch6: Force and Motion I & II (free body diagram, frictional
force, and centripetal force)
Midterm examination (Ch1-Ch6)
8. Ch7: Kinetic Energy (transformation and transfer of energy, work, work
done by gravity, work done by spring, and power)
9. Ch7: Kinetic Energy (transformation and transfer of energy, work, work
done by gravity, work done by spring, and power)
10. Ch8: Potential Energy (isolated system, conservation of energy,
conservative force and potential energy)
11. Ch9: Center of Mass (a system of particles, center of mass,conservation of total momentum of a system)
12. Ch10: Rotation (coresspondence between linear and angular motion,
moment of inertia, angular momentum)

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation will be based on a midterm exam (25%), final exam (25%),
homework assignments (20%), attendance (10 %), pre-lecture
assignment (20%).

6. Textbook and References

Fundamentals of Physics Extended, 11th Edition David Halliday, Robert
Resnick, Jearl Walker Wiley 2018 textbook

7. URLhttps://www.wileyplus.com/

8. Preparation and Review

A pre-lecture reading of the textbook followed by short adaptive quizzes
will be assigned for each lecture. In addition, after each lecture, a set of
selected problems from WileyPlus will be assigned.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to classYes.

Various demonstration/simulation with MATLAB will be performed.

11. In Addition

If you are planning to take Physics B or/and C, you must register for
another Physics A, which is targeted for chemistry and engineering majors
with highschool-level physics and calculus background.This course
requires purchase of the WileyPlus system which costs $45 USD. The
system includes an electronic version of the required textbook with many
integrated features to facilitate understanding of the subjects and problem
solving skills in physics. The system also comes with self-diagnostic
adaptive quizzes, with which one will practice problem solving based on
his/her own proficiency in each chapter that will be covered in the course.
Access to internet is necessary outside of the class. Registration to theWileyPlus and payment method will be announced in the orientation
during the first lecture.

<9> Introduction of Academic Learning

Class Schedule: Friday, 4th.（2 credits）
Category: Foundations-Navigating Academia
Course Code: CB54208
Instructors: Yumiko WATANABE, etc.
8 November 17:Academic Integrity
T. Koike
1. Class Subject
9 November 24:History of Tohoku University-1 M. Nakagawa
学問論Introduction to Academic Learning

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis course aims to smooth the transition of studying from overseas highschools to Tohoku University.
The course is designed to assist students in learning about Tohoku
University and its contributions to society, about the responsibility ofstudents as members of the academic community of Tohoku University,and to foster their motivation for education and research at Tohoku
University.
Through a variety of teaching methods and activities such as lectures, field
trips, discussions, writing, & presentations, the course also aims to help
students recognize important differences in education between highschool and university, including basic attitudes toward education andresearch in the university.

3. Goal of Study

The learning goals for students taking this course are to● Learn about the roles of the university and their contributions tosociety,● Learn about the education, research, and facilities at Tohoku
University,● Learn about the responsibility of students as members of the academic
community of Tohoku University,● Foster the motivation for education and research at Tohoku
University,● Improve communication skills so as to more effectively deliver andunderstand ideas through class discussions and presentations.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Tentative schedule (The schedule, etc. may be subject to change.)
Class #
Date
Content Instructor(s)1 October 6:Orientation including Group Project Overview Y. Watanabe
and others
2 October 13:Education and Society by M. Kojima
3 October 20:What happened on March 11, 2011, and how the university
responded to that? Guest lecture about IRIDES (facilitated by YW)
October 27:No classes (University Festival)
4,5, 6 November 3 (National Holiday) Field Trip to Tsunami DisasterArea (Arahama & Futaba?) Y. Watanabe & T. Koike
7 November 11:Discussion: What we/university can do for “Fukushima”?
T. Koike

10 December 1:History of Tohoku University-2(Katahira Campus) M. Nakagawa
11 December 8:Internationalization at Tohoku University
Y.
Shimmi12 December 15:Collaboration with industry Guest lecture
about
NanoTERASU (facilitated by D. Mott)
13 December 22:Discussion: Group Project
Y. Watanabe
December 27:No classes
14 January 5:Group Project Preparation
Y. Watanabe
January 12:No classes (Common Test for University Admission)
15 January 19:Group Presentations (20 min x presentation x 3 groups)
Y. Watanabe & all
16 January 26:Group Presentations (20 min x presentation x 3 groups)
Y. Watanabe & all

5. Evaluation Method⮚ Attendance and active participation including submission ofreflection (40%)⮚ Completion/Submission of any assignments like a reflection, shortstudy report about a class topic (A4 one-page with using a provided
template), etc.（30%）⮚ Conducting a Gr
URL to be announced.

6.
7. Preparation and Review

Reading assigned reference materials and studying a specific topic before
a class, conducting a group project “The University and Society”,
summarizing what you learn in the class, developing your own idea, anddiscussing and presenting them in the class.
Students must bring their own computers to class Yes

8.
9. In Addition

This is a mandatory course for the FGL 1st-year students who enrolled on
October 1, 2023.

<10> Chemistry B

Class Schedule: Monday, 3rd.（2 credits）
Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Chemistry
Course Code: CB13214
Instructors: Mott Derrick
chemical system
1. Class Subject
15th: Physical chemistry used in advanced technological applications
Introduction to Physical Chemistry

2. Object and Summary of Class

Physical chemistry covers the topics of thermodynamics, which governs
the flow of energy in a system. The relationship between heat, work,
temperature and energy dictate chemical equilibrium and the behavior ofatoms and molecules. This course will introduce the fundamentals ofphysical chemistry covering the topics of entropy, enthalpy and freeenergy, and will also introduce the technological areas where physicalchemistry is used.

3. Goal of Study

Become familiar with the basics of physical chemistry.
Learn about the laws of thermodynamics and how they are used.
Learn about the interplay between preservation of energy, state of system,
temperature and other topics.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1st: Introduction to chemical thermodynamics
2nd: Kinetic theory of gases
3rd: Kinetic theory of gases and gas equation of state
4th: The first law of thermodynamics: Introduction of gas volume change,
work energy and enthalpy
5th: The first law of thermodynamics: Gas heat capacity, gas isothermalchange and adiabatic change
6th: Quiz 1, The second law of thermodynamics: Introduction of Carnot
cycle and entropy
7th: The second law of thermodynamics: Entropy and its microscopic
meaning
8th: The second law of thermodynamics: Free energy and chemical
potential
9th: Thermochemistry: Reaction heat, heat of formation, Hess's law, bondenergy10th: Phase equilibrium: Water phase diagram, single component phaseequilibrium
11th: Quiz 2, Phase equilibrium: Liquid and solid vapor pressure, solution
vapor pressure depression
12th: Phase equilibrium: Boiling point elevation, freezing point
depression, osmotic pressure
13th: Chemical equilibrium: Equilibrium constant, standard free energy offormation
14th: Modern challenges: Conservation of energy in a thermodynamic

16th: Summary and final examination

5. Evaluation Method

Evaluation is based on quizzes (20%), course participation (20%),
homework assignments (20%), final examination (20%), and classattendance (20%).

6. Textbook and References

Fundamentals of Physics Halliday & Resnick

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Wiley

Read the designated textbook sections to prepare for each class.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionYes<11> Earth Material Science

Class Schedule: Thursday, 3rd.（2 credits） Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Earth and Space Science
Course Code: CB43229
Instructors: Breedlove Brian Keith
1. Class Subject
Earth Material Science

2. Object and Summary of Class

Often we think of rocks as just being rocks without understanding how
they formed, their composition or purpose. This goes for the variety ofmaterials that make up the world on which we reside. In this course, we
examine how different minerals form and how to identify them andexamine the applications of some of the naturally occurring materials.

3. Goal of Study

Goals of this courses include understanding how minerals form and how
they are characterized. In addition, students will learn some uses of natural
earth materials.

4. Contents and Progress ScheduleThis schedule is still tentative...
Week
1. Introduction
2–6 Characterization methods
8–13 Formation of rocks
14–15 Uses, etc.

5. Evaluation Method

Attendance 10%
Reports: midsemester report and end-of-term report (total: 50%)
Exams: midterm and end of term (total: 40%)

6. Textbook and References

Earth Materials: Introduction to Mineralogy and Petrology 2ed. Klein C.
and Philpots A. Cambridge University Press 2017 textbook

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Students should read the textbook

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class

if they

wish to follow the slides/take notes on the slides, they must bring theirown computers.

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<12> Calculus A

Class Schedule: Friday, 2nd.（2 credits）
Category: Basics of Discipline-Basics of Mathematics
Course Code: CB52220
Instructors: Xavier DAHAN
1. Class Subject
6. Textbook and References
Calculus of functions of the real variable

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis is a classical first course of calculus for engineering students. It takes
root in Calculus learnt in high-school and brings it to a moreadvanced/college level. The core of the course is differentiation andintegration.

3. Goal of Study

Learn fundamental techniques of calculus of functions of the real variable,
especially differentiation and integration.
Learn basic and fundamental applications.
Raise calculation skills. Become confident in conducting substantial
calculations as met in Physics, Chemistry, Probability and Statistics,
Engineering.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1.Introduction. Review of elementary functions.
2. Inverse functions (including some inverse trigonometric functions).
3. Limit of a sequence of numbers, definition and properties of real
numbers.
4. Limit of a function and continuity. Intermediate value theorem.
5. Definition of the derivative of a function, differentiability.
6. Calculations of derivatives. Mean value theorem and applications to
extrema problems
7. De L'Hospital's rule and practical evaluation of limits.
8. Midterm examination
9. Taylor's expansions, practical calculation.
10. Taylor-Lagrange remainder, application to estimation of the error.
Definition of the Riemann integral and the fundamental theorem ofcalculus.
11. Antiderivatives of elemententary functions.
Technique of integration I-II: substitution and integration by parts.
12. Technique of integration III: integration of partial rational functions.
13. Technique of integration IV: trigonometric integrands andsubstitution
14. Area, volume, length.
15. Improper integrals
16. Final examination

5. Evaluation Method

A mix of the final and midterm exams, and reports.

Shaum's outline. Calculus (sixth edition) Frank ayres. Elliott MEndelson
McGraw Hill

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Each new topic leanrt is accompanied by "practice sheets" that illustrateand deepen each newly introduced material. A selection of these
problems will be solved in class. Two to three reports will be assigned andserve to prepare the midterm and final

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionNo<13> Foundations of Calculus

Class Schedule: Tuesday, 4th.（2 credits） Category: Foundations-Natural Sciences
Course Code: CB24221
Instructors: Xavier DAHAN
problems will be solved in class. Two or three
1. Class Subject
and will serve to prepare to the midterm aFoundations of Calculus

2. Object and Summary of Class

Built upon Calculus learnt in high-school, this course prepares to moreadvanced/academic techniques of essential Calculus. Differential andIntegral Calculus are the core of this course.

3. Goal of Study

Learn more advanced techniques of differentiation and integration.
Learn applications of differential and integral calculus.
Be confident to use differential and integral calculus in other courses like
Physics and Chemistry, Probability and Statistics.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

1. Review of essential mathematics notions.
2. Review of functions. Trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometricfunction.
3. Limits. Continuity.
4. Derivative of a function. Differentiation.
5. Derivatives of usual functions. Product, quotient and chain's rules.
6. Mean value theorem. Min/max problems.
7. De L'Hospital's rule. Computations of limits.
8. Mid-term examination.
9. Integration. Definition and Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
10. Technique of Integration I: substitution
11. Technique of integration II: integration by parts.
12. Technique of integration III: Integration of rational functions.
13. Technique of integration IV: trigonometric integrands andsubstitutions
14. Length, area, volume, average.
15. Improper integrals.
16. Final examination.

5. Evaluation Method

A mix of midterm, final, and two reports.

6. Textbook and References

Thomas’ Calculus M.-D. Weir. J. Hass PEarson

7. URL8. Preparation and Review

Each new topic leanrt is accompanied by "practice sheets" that illustrateand deepen each newly introduced material. A selection of thesereports will be assigned

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionNo<14> History

Class Schedule: Friday, 1st.（2 credits）
Category: Foundations-Humanities
Course Code: CB51211
Instructors: Godart CLINTON
1. Class Subject
8. Preparation and Review
Introduction to the History of Modern Japan: Maritime and Naval History

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis course provides an overview of Modern Japanese History (18681945), but with a particular focus on naval and maritime history. The sea
was central to modernity, capitalism, and empire, including for Japan, an
island nation. We will look at changing ideas of Japan's maritime
importance and defense, the building of the modern navy, rivalry with thearmy, propaganda, and more. One aim is to explore how the history of thenavy was intertwined with the history of modern Japan and global history.
Hence, we will also see how Japan became a colonial empire, and explore
major changes in society, thinking, and culture.

3. Goal of StudyClasses will consist of a mix of introductory lectures and discussion ofprimary sources in English translation. Students are required to prepare
the readings, attend class, and participate in discussions. Handouts andother readings will be provided. Students will also conduct a small researchgroup project and present in class.

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Week 1 Course Orientation
Week 2 Introduction to Naval & Maritime History
Week 3 Maritime Thought & Naval Strategy: Mahan and Corbett
Week 4 The Meiji Restoration
Week 5 The Meiji Navy and the Sino-Japanese War
Week 6 The Russo-Japanese War and The Age of Navalism
Week 7 Interwar Japan and The First World War
Week 9 The Naval Treaty Era
Week 10 Turbulent decade: the 1930’s
Week 11 The Road to Pearl Harbor
Week 12 The Second World War at sea: A Global Conflict
Week 13 Legacies and Prospects
Week 14 Student Group Presentations
Week 15 Student Group Presentations

5. Evaluation Method

Assessment will be based mainly on attendance and class participation,and group presentation.

6. Textbook and References
7. URL

Students are expected to prepare short primary source readings in English,on average around 20 pages before each class.

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
11. In AdditionNo<15> Basic Japanese I

Class Schedule: Monday, 4th / Tuesday, 5th / Thursday, 2nd / Friday, 3rd.（4 credits） Category: Languages-Japanese
Course Code: CB14212
Instructors: Masako HAYASHI, Atsuko UCHIYAMA, Wataru NAKAMURA
35-39. Lesson 8 Barbecue
1. Class Subject
40-44. Lesson 9 Kabuki
Japanese for beginners

2. Object and Summary of ClassThis class will use Google Classroom.
Intended for students who will study Japanese for the first time. This classaims to help students acquire basic knowledge of Japanese language andenhance the four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

3. Goal of Study

45-49. Lesson 10 Winter Vacation Plans
50-54. Lesson 11 After the Vacation
55-58. Lesson 12 Feeling Ill
59-60 Summary

5. Evaluation Method

Homework assignments and class participation 50%, Quizzes 10%,Midterm and final exams 40%

Students will
- master elementary Japanese grammar, vocabulary, kana (hiragana,katakana) and approximately 150 basic kanji- acquire minimum skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing foressential everyday situations- achieve a proficiency level equivalent to JLPT N5.

6. Textbook and References

1. Course orientation, Kana quiz
2-5. Lesson 1 New Friends
6-9. Lesson 2 Shopping
10-13. Lesson 3 Making a Date
14-18. Lesson 4 The First Date
19-23. Lesson 5 A Trip to Okinawa
24-28. Lesson 6 A Day in Robert's Life
29. Midterm exam (Kanji, Grammar, Listening)
30. Midterm exam (Speaking)31-34. Lesson 7 Family Picture

8. Preparation and Review

4. Contents and Progress Schedule

Genki 1, 3rd edition Banno et al. The Japan Times

7. URL2020 Textbook

Genki-Online https://genki3.japantimes.co.jp/
The
Japan
Times,
Book
https://bookclub.japantimes.co.jp/en/book/b497763.html

Club(1)Those who have no knowledge of the Japanese characters (hiragana,katakana) should learn them as a prerequisite to joining the program.
(2) During the course we expect you to:
1. Submit all homework assignments by due dates. Late work will be marke

9. Practical business10. Students must bring their own computers to class
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Students are required to purchase the THIRD edition of GENKI 1.

Yes