For students enrolled in FY 2022
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative
Kanazawa University
Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences(Master’s / Doctoral Program)

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

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Table of Contents
I Educational Philosophy, Mission, and Graduates fostered by the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences....................................................................................... 4
II List of Academic Supervisors ............................................................ 7
III FY 2021 Academic Calendar ............................................................ 8
IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline ..................................................... 10
1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST) .................................................... 10
2 Semesters and Class Time ............................................................ 13
3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements .............................. 14
4 Conditions for Completion ............................................................ 17
5 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 19
6 Regarding the Numbering of Subjects Held at JAIST ..................................... 20
7 Class Registration and Notification of Grades ............................................ 20
8 Internships and Off-Campus Research Training .......................................... 20
V [Master’s Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework ........................... 23
1 Supervisors (KU) .................................................................... 23
2 Second Supervisor (JAIST) ........................................................... 23
3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU) .................................................... 23
VI [Master’s Program] Degree Awarding ................................................... 24
1 Degree Application .................................................................. 24
2 Submission of Master’s Thesis and Research Project Report ................................ 24
3 Mid-Term and Final Presentations ..................................................... 24
4 Academic Thesis Screening Process..................................................... 24
5 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 24
6 Early Completion ................................................................... 25
7 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment ............................................. 25
VII [Master’s Program] WISE Program .................................................... 27
1 WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology ....................... 27
2 Classification of Credits earned from WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science andTechnology Subjects ................................................................... 27
VIII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline ................................................... 28
1 List of Subjects (KU and JAIST) ....................................................... 28
2 Semesters and Class Time ............................................................ 30
3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements .............................. 31
4 Conditions for Completion ............................................................ 33
5 Course Completion Examples ......................................................... 34
6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades .............................................. 35
7 Overseas Research Challenge ........................................................... 35
IX [Doctoral Program] Education and Research Guidance Framework .......................... 37
1 Supervisors (KU) .................................................................... 37
2 Second Supervisors (One JAIST and one KU or JAIST) ................................... 37
3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU) .................................................... 37
X [Doctoral Program] Degree Awarding .................................................... 38
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1 Degree Application .................................................................. 38
2 Doctoral Thesis Submission ........................................................... 38
3 Thesis Pre-Defense .................................................................. 38
4 Final Presentation ................................................................... 38
5 Academic Thesis Screening Process..................................................... 38
6 Conferral of Academic Degrees ........................................................ 38
7 Schedule ........................................................................... 39
8 Early Completion ................................................................... 39
XI Other .............................................................................. 40
1 Home University .................................................................... 40
2 Acanthus Portal and Kanazawa University ID............................................ 40
3 KAINS ID and E-mail Address ........................................................ 40
4 Communications from KU and JAIST .................................................. 41
5 Free Shuttle Bus .................................................................... 41
6 Using Parking Lots .................................................................. 41
7 Student ID Card .................................................................... 42
8 Using the Self Study Area ............................................................. 43
Appendix Campus Maps, etc.

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

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

The Three Frameworks for Challenging Innovations (The Three Challenges)
As a framework to realize our educational philosophy, this Division will comprise only one division and will not provide
courses. On the other hand, as a framework for going beyond existing scientific fields to solve complex societal issues, wehave combined both universities’ strengths and specializations and set forth the below three frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges).

I: Life Innovation (creation of healthy, high-quality lifestyles)
Keywords
Measurement, elucidation, and control of biological and physiological functions that contribute to the healthy lifestylesof individuals and their application
II: Green Innovation (creation of next-generation materials, devices, and energy, adapted to the environment)
Keywords
Creation, storage, and transmission of natural and renewable energy, and the development of energy-saving devices
utilizing advanced materials and nanotechnology.
III: Systems Innovation (creation of a future where science and technology exist in harmony with humans and society)
Keywords
Development of intelligent systems that utilize big data and AI, development of machines and systems inspired byliving organisms, improvement of social environment based on that takes into account the natural and culturalenvironment

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

4Force 1:

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

scientific field

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

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

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

Master’s Program

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

Diploma Policy
In the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course, after pursuing and implementing the “Methodology of Science
Integration” based on the Four Forces outlined in the educational philosophy, students who meet the following requirements
will be awarded a master’s degree in transdisciplinary science: have acquired the five competencies listed in the below
learning outcomes; have been enrolled for a predetermined period; have earned the predefined credits; have passed themaster’s thesis screening and final test: have passed screening and final test of research results on a specific theme, or havepassed the Qualifying Examination.

1. The ability to contribute to the solution of societal issues related to science, technology, and innovation.
2. Practical abilities and knowledge regarding your specialization
3. Willingness and ability to actively engage with other fields
4. The ability to understand foreign-language academic articles and to give a simple explanation of your researchin a foreign language
5. Research ethics in regard to science, technology, and life

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, under the framework of the Three Challenges outlined in the educational philosophy, we will focus onproblem-solving-oriented methods and educational programs to achieve the learning outcomes given in the Diploma Policy,

5and we have compiled a systematic curriculum based on the qualities that students should acquire through taking the
educational program. Specifically, the following subjects will be structured and arranged systematically to form thecurriculum.

1. Systematic Specialized Subjects and Research Support Courses to acquire and utilize basic knowledge of yourspecialization.
2. Transdisciplinary Experience Courses centered around transdisciplinary studies that include research in other fiel
ds, transdisciplinary seminars, and group work.
3. Social Implementation Courses for practical education that takes into account the needs of society
4. Core Courses common across all subjects that foster fundamental knowledge and attitudes related to the creatio
n of innovation

Doctoral Program

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

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

Curriculum Policy
In this Division, under the framework of the Three Challenges outlined in the educational philosophy, we will focus onproblem-solving-oriented methods and educational programs to achieve the learning outcomes given in the Diploma Policy,
and we have formulated a systematic curriculum based on the qualities that students should be able to acquire through taking
the educational program. Specifically, the following subject groups will be structured and arranged systematically to form thecurriculum.
Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course
1) Systematic Specialized Subjects and Research Support Courses to develop knowledge of your specialization

62) Transdisciplinary Experience Courses centered around transdisciplinary studies that include research in other fields,
transdisciplinary seminars, and group work.
3) Social Implementation Courses for practical education based on the needs of society4) Subjects such as internships and research projects abroad that develop an international awareness

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

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III FY 2022 Academic Calendar
Kanazawa University

1st Quarter ＆ 2nd Quarter

3rd Quarter ＆ 4th Quarter

Week/
Month

Week/
Month

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.

Apr.

27

28

29

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3

③

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May

25

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Aug

Sep.

Class
Exam

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Q1

Oct.

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Q3

PreparKU
ations Festival

30

23

24

25

26

27

Clean
up

Mon.

2

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5

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11 Q2

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Jul.

28

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KU
Festiva

5

Jun.

27

②

Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat.

11

12

13

14

Mon.

Dec.

Prepar Common
testations

16

8

9

10

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12

Common
test

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21

Jan.

17

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TOEIC-IP

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27

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7.5
0.5
Classes

7.5
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Feb.

Mar.

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7.5 times

Class

*

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0.5 times

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0.5 times

Exams

Holidays

Exam

Seasonal Vacations

No Classes Day **①Registration Guidance②Orientation for College Students③Entrance Ceremony (For Degree students)♯1st Quarter classes start
Apr. 5
University Founding Day
May 31⑥Entrance Ceremony (For Degree students)♯3rd Quarter classes start
Oct. 3Kanazawa University Festival
Oct. 29-30

Q1 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on May 16-27

Q3 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on Nov.9,14-25④Health Check for New Coming College Students♯2nd Quarter classes startJune 10♯4th Quarter classes startPreparations date for Common Test

Oct. 28, 31

Conduct Classes for Monday

Nov. 1

Dec. 9Jan. 13
Common test for University Admissions Jan. 14-15

Q2 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on July 15-29

Conduct Classes for Monday
Web Campus Visit (temporary)※Live-stereaming (temporary)⑤Commencement Ceremony

Preparations and clean-up for KU Festival

July 15
Aug.3-16
Aug.9-10

Q4 Make-up Classes Week / 6th period on Jan. 24-Feb.6
TOEIC-IP（First Year College Student） Feb. 14-15⑦KU Admission Examination⑧Commencement Ceremony* Class and Exam totals are per quarter.

** There may be supplementary or intensive lectures-8-

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令和４年度 2022-2023

試験期間 Examination Term

４月 April

１０月 October

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

1
3
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24

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日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

2
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1の1期 Term1‐1

3
10
17
24
31

５月 May
2
9
16
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30

3
10
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31

4
11
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６月 June
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1の2期 Term1‐2
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2の2期 Term2‐2

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日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

5
12
19
26

6
13
20
27

９月 September
5
12
19
26

2
9
16
23
30

２月 February

1
8
15
22
29

7
14
21
28

1
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15
22

2
9
16
23

3
10
17
24

4
11
18
25

３月 March

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

4
11
18
25

1
8
15
22
29

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

８月 August
1
8
15
22
29

2の1期 Term2‐1

１月 January

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

7
14
21
28

1
8
15
22
29

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

4
11
18
25

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

4
11
18
25

7
14
21
28

１２月 December

７月 July
3
10
17
24
31

6
13
20
27

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

6
13
20
27

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

5
12
19
26

5
12
19
26

１１月 November

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

1
8
15
22
29

4
11
18
25

2
9
16
23
30

3
10
17
24

日 Sun 月 Mon 火 Tue 水 Wed 木 Thu 金 Fri 土 Sat

5
12
19
26

6
13
20
27

※ 12月23日（金）は、講義回数調整のため、月曜日の講義を行う。
December 23 follows the Monday schedule.
※ 1月 5日（木）は、講義回数調整のため、水曜日の講義を行う。
January 5 follows the Wednesday schedule.

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7
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IV [Master’s Program] Course Outline
1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST)
Category

Subject Name

Common Subjects

Specialized Courses

Social Implementation Courses

Transdisciplinary
Experience
CoursesCore Courses

Laboratory Rotation

University

Year

KU

1

Credit(s)Compulsory Elective

1

Research Ethics *1

KU

1

1

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

JAIST

1

1

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity

JAIST

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a *2

KU

1

1

Data Science in Society 5.0 *2 *3

KU

1

1

Statistics for Data Analytics *2

JAIST

1

2

Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation *3

KU

1

1

Smart Science and Technology for Innovation *3

KU

1

1

Innovation Methodology *3

KU

1

1

Management of Technology *4

KU

1

1

MoT as for Disruptive Innovation *4

KU

1

1

Innovation in Healthcare *4

KU

1

1

Human and Social Challenges *4

KU

1

Transdisciplinary Session I *5

Joint

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (KU)

KU

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (KU)

KU

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) *6

JAIST

1

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (JAIST) *6

JAIST

1

1

Internship a (KU) *7

KU

1

1

Internship b (KU) *7

KU

1

2

Internship a(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

1

Internship b(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

2

Off-Campus Research Training a(KU) *7

KU

1

1

Off-Campus Research Training b(KU) *7

KU

1

2

Off-Campus Research Training a(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

1

Off-Campus Research Training b(JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1

2

Data Mining a

KU

1・2

1

Data Mining b

KU

1・2

1

Information Processing in Video Systems a

KU

1・2

1

Information Processing in Video Systems b

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Communication Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Communication Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control A

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Nanoscale Measurements and Control B

KU

1・2

1

Theory of Artificial Intelligence Software A

KU

1・2

1

Theory of Artificial Intelligence Software B

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Experimental Philosophy

JAIST

1・2

2

Introduction to Cognitive Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Basis of Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2

2

Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2

2

Theory on Creative Process in Design

JAIST

1・2

2

Algorithms and Data Structures

JAIST

1・2

2

Fundamentals of Programming

JAIST

1・2

2

Mathematical Logic

JAIST

1・2

2

Analysis for Information Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Formal Languages and Automata

JAIST

1・2

2

Computation Theory

JAIST

1・2

2

Image Information Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Modeling of Dynamics

JAIST

1・2

2

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Completion Requirements- At least four credits, including compulsory subjects,
must be earned from Core Courses.
- KU Students must take *1 subjects.
- At least two credits must be earned from *2 subjects.
- KU students must earn at least two credit from *3
subjects. (However, those who have taken"Transdisciplinary Exportations" under the instruction of
Kanazawa University must take at least one credit from
*3 subjects.)- KU students must earn at least one credit from *4
subjects.

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

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

Subject Name

Materials Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Life Science Subjects

Category

Credit(s)University

Year

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅱa

KU

1・2

1

Bioscience of Cancer Ⅱb

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Dynamics of Biomolecules a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Dynamics of Biomolecules b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Molecular and Biophysics a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Molecular and Biophysics b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Discovering Molecular Probes a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Discovering Molecular Probes b

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Structures a

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Structures b

KU

1・2

1

Human Body: Functions

KU

1・2

2

Human Body: Diseases

KU

1・2

2

Pathogenic Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiome Science a

KU

1・2

1

Pathogenic Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiome Science b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Bioscience

JAIST

1・2

2

Bioorganic Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Functional Biomolecules

JAIST

1・2

2

Compulsory Elective

Biomaterial Sensing

JAIST

1・2

2

Medical Biomaterials

JAIST

1・2

2

Optical Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Optical Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Energy and Environmental Program

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Material Program

KU

1・2

1

Advanced study of solar cell technology I

KU

1・2

2

Advanced solid state physical chemistry I a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced solid state physical chemistry I b

KU

1・2

1

Synthetic Chemistry of Polymeric Materials

KU

1・2

2

Functional Polymer Materials

KU

1・2

2

Advanced bio-refinery engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Advanced bio-refinery engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Surface and Interface Engineering Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Advanced Surface and Interface Engineering Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

Devices Process Engineering a

KU

1・2

1

Devices Process Engineering b

KU

1・2

1

Fundamentals of Materials Characterization

KU

1・2

1

Separation and Purification Technology A

KU

1・2

1

Separation and Purification Technology B

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Physics

JAIST

1・2

2

Introduction to Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Quantum Mechanics

JAIST

1・2

2

Statistical Mechanics

JAIST

1・2

2

Electromagnetic Theory

JAIST

1・2

2

Organic Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Computational Material Design

JAIST

1・2

2

Properties of Organic Materials

JAIST

1・2

2

Inorganic Materials Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry

JAIST

1・2

2

Solid State Physics I

JAIST

1・2

2

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology

JAIST

1・2

2

Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis

JAIST

1・2

2

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Completion Requirements

Subject Name

Social Systems Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Materials Science
Subjects

Category

Research Support
Courses

Credit(s)University

Year

Polymer Chemistry I

JAIST

1・2

2

Mechatronics

JAIST

1・2

2

Device Physics

JAIST

1・2

2

Solid State Physics II

JAIST

1・2

2

Science in Archaeology a

KU

1・2

1

Science in Archaeology b

KU

1・2

1

Elementary Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior a

KU

1・2

1

Elementary Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to comparative cognition a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to comparative cognition b

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Exercise Physiology a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction of Exercise Physiology b

KU

1・2

1

Clinical NeuropsychologyⅠa

KU

1・2

1

Clinical NeuropsychologyⅠb

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Cultural Resource Studies a

KU

1・2

1

Introduction to Cultural Resource Studies b

KU

1・2

1

Intelligent Mobile RobotⅠa

KU

1・2

1

Intelligent Mobile RobotⅠb

KU

1・2

1

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰa

KU

1・2

1

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰb

KU

1・2

1

History of Technology and Society

KU

1・2

1

Computer Vision A

KU

1・2

1

Compulsory Elective

Computer Vision B

KU

1・2

1

Methodology for the Social Sciences

JAIST

1・2

2

Methodology for Knowledge Media

JAIST

1・2

2

Network Science

JAIST

1・2

2

Media Creation

JAIST

1・2

2

Management of Innovation

JAIST

1・2

2

Service Management

JAIST

1・2

2

Discrete Signal Processing

JAIST

1・2

2

System Optimization

JAIST

1・2

2

Computer Architecture

JAIST

1・2

2

Software Design Methodology

JAIST

1・2

2

Natural Language Processing I

JAIST

1・2

2

Statistical Signal Processing

JAIST

1・2

2

Operating Systems

JAIST

1・2

2

Game Informatics

JAIST

1・2

2

Pattern Analysis and Recognition

JAIST

1・2

2

Foundation of Software Verification

JAIST

1・2

2

Seminar and Exercise I (KU) # cannot be taken

KU

1, 2

2

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST) *8

JAIST

1, 2

2

Master Thesis Report I (KU) *9

KU

1, 2

6

Master Thesis Report I (JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1, 2

6

Research Project (KU) *10

KU

1, 2

2

Research Project (JAIST) # cannot be taken

JAIST

1, 2

2

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

KU

1, 2

2

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

JAIST

1, 2

2

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

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

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

Appendix 1
Category

SemesterFirst semester

Second semester
KU

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

Second quarter (eight weeks)

Second Period 10:30 - 12:00

Third quarter (eight weeks)

Third Period 13:00 - 14:30

Fourth quarter (eight weeks)

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

Sixth Period 18:15 - 19:45

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

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

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

Winter intensive lectures (February, March)
JAIST

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

supplementary learning, or answering questions

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

as a general rule, regular examinations are held

period lesson. Depending on the subject, if you do

after each class.

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

Appendix 2
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday1

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday second
period class

2

Monday second
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

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

Tuesday fourth
period class513

3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
3.1 Core Courses
From the first until the third quarter of the first year, the below subjects will be held, and they will be core requirement
subjects. Please note that KU students must take Research Ethics (at KU). By taking these courses, students will cultivate thebasic knowledge that will form the foundation to work on research into solving complex societal issues related to science,technology, and innovation.
(The numbers inside the {} below indicate the number of credits.)
Research Ethics (at KU) {1}
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation (at KU) {1}
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation Methodology (at KU) {1}Management of Technology (at KU) {1}
MoT as for Disruptive Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation in Healthcare (at KU) {1}
Human and Social Challenges (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Exportations (at KU) {1}Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies (at JAIST) {1}Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity (at JAIST) {1}Also, from the first until the third quarter of the first year, Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU),
Data Science in Society 5.0 (at KU), and Statistics for Data Analytics (at JAIST) will be held. They are required subjects(students must take one of the subjects held at KU or JAIST) for the first year. Of the Four Forces that form the “Methodologyof Science Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to cultivate Force 1: The “Force” for Data analysis and Force 3: The“Force” for Visualization.

Credit requirements for Core Courses*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn four or more credits from this subject category.
(1) KU students must take Research Ethics (at KU)(2) To earn at least two credits from the below subjects
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU) {1}
Data Science in Society 5.0 (at KU) {1}
Statistics for Data Analytics (at JAIST) {2}(3) To earn at least two credits (at least one credit for those who have taken "Transdisciplinary Exportations" under the
instruction of Kanazawa University) from the below subjects
Data Science in Society 5.0 (at KU) {1}
Advanced Science and Technology in the Next Generation (at KU) {1}
Smart Science and Technology for Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation Methodology (at KU) {1}(4) Must earn at least one credit from the below subjects
Management of Technology (at KU) {1}
MoT as for Disruptive Innovation (at KU) {1}Innovation in Healthcare (at KU) {1}
Human and Social Challenges (at KU) {1}14

3.2 Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session I {2} held in the first year, Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a {1}, and Transdisciplinary
Laboratory Rotation I b {1} held from the third quarter to the fourth quarter of the first year, will be held at both universities
and will be partner university required subjects.
Transdisciplinary Session I will take the format of a joint class at both universities. There will be an introduction of researchby all academic staff at both universities, an introduction of joint research between students, and participation in the interim
master’s thesis presentations of second-year students. Through this, students will be able to incorporate expertise andmethodology of different disciplines regardless of their current academic discipline or field of research. They will enhancetheir understanding of the positioning and meaning of their research theme. Of the Four Forces that form the “Methodologyof Science Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to foster Force 2: The “Force” for Modeling.
In Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a and Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b, students will spend about 40
hours in a laboratory that differs from their specialization and conduct experimental and theoretical research. Along with this,students will learn firsthand the research methods and concepts of other fields while acquiring wide-ranging knowledge andskills that exceed the boundaries of their specialization. Through the above, students will acquire new ideas from thesedifferent insights and perspectives. Students will also pursue the potential of transdisciplinary research by cultivating the basic
mindset to perceive the issues they are trying to address objectively.

For Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a and Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b, the following four subjects
are provided according to the university where the subject is held, —university of the laboratory where you are researching.
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at JAIST) {1}
From the above, you must earn at least one credit from Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) {1} andTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at JAIST) {1}. As such, students must do a laboratory rotation at JAIST. Students
should decide on the laboratory where they will conduct their research after taking into account the content ofTransdisciplinary Session I and consulting closely with their supervisor. Of the Four Forces that form the “Methodology of
Science Integration” basis, this subject is positioned to foster Force 4: The “Force” for Designing.

[Credit requirements for Transdisciplinary Experience Courses]*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn four or more credits from Social Implementation Courses.
(1) Earn two credits from Transdisciplinary Session I.
As this is a jointly held course, these two credits will be treated as one credit from Kanazawa University andone from JAIST(2) From the below, at least one credit must be earned from JAISTTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at KU) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) {1}Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (at JAIST) {1}

3.3 Social Implementation Courses
Internships and Off-Campus Research Training are provided. With the Four Forces that have been fostered as a foundation,
focusing on on-site learning, students will learn how the seeds of research come into being as research outcomes or businesses15

at research facilities and companies and how they are linked to innovation.
Students will decide their internship location (domestic or international private corporation, public research institute,
university, research institute, etc.) after consulting with their supervisor. Also, students shall notify the Graduate School of
Frontier Science Initiative one week before their internship begins.
Details are listed on IV-8 Internships and Off-Campus Research Training.
Application forms for internships can be downloaded from the “To Students” section of the Graduate School website.

[Credit requirements for Social Implementation Courses]*To meet the below requirements while at the same time earning four or more credits from Transdisciplinary Experience
Courses・Earn at least one credit from the Social Implementation Courses held at your home university.

3.4 Specialized Subjects
Specialized Subjects are provided so that students can obtain specialist knowledge in line with their research theme andbased on the fundamental knowledge and skills obtained in the first and second years. At least ten credits are required as acore requirement (at least 12 credits for Research Planning for Ph.D. Course).

Specialized Subjects are divided into four categories, Common Subjects, Life Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects,
and Social Systems Science Subjects. In accordance with this subject category and the three frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges), students must take at least two subject categories focusing on the below subject categories
while receiving guidance from their supervisor. Consequently, students will refine their specialist knowledge and integrate
multiple scientific fields.
I: Life Innovation students: Life Science Subjects
II: Green Innovation students: Materials Science Subjects
III: Systems Innovation students: Social Systems Science Subjects or Materials Science Subjects

Credit requirements for Specialized Subjects*Meet the below requirements at the same time.
(1) Students who have chosen Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project to compile their research must earn at least ten
credits from Specialized Subjects. Also, students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course must earn atleast 12 credits from Specialized Subjects.
(2) Upon sufficient consultation with your supervisor, in accordance with your chosen frameworks for challenging
innovations (Three Challenges), you must take at least two subject categories from Common Subjects, Life Science
Subjects, Materials Science Subjects, and Social Systems Science Subjects.

3.5 Research Support Courses
From the second half of the first year until the second year, the course “Seminar and Exercise I {2}” is provided wherestudents can receive instruction and guidance from their supervisor and present their research results at the mid-termpresentation mentioned later in this guidebook.
Also, Master Thesis Report I {6} Research Project {2}, Research Planning for Ph.D. Course {2} are provided as subjects
to support students’ approach to the final compilation of their research. Students choose one of these subjects positioned ascore requirements and receive instruction and guidance from their supervisor. Regarding the final research compilation
method, students consult with their supervisor based on their research theme ideas and choose one of the below (1) to (3).

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

Students who chose master’s thesis
・Earn the six credits from Master Thesis Report I (KU) and two credits from Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)(2)

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

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

4 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) As a general rule, students must be enrolled in the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course for at least two
years.
(2) After receiving the necessary research guidance, students who have chosen Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project
must have submitted a master’s thesis or a Research Project Report and must have passed the screening process or final
test. Students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course must have submitted a Research Planning for Ph.D.
Course Report and must have passed the Qualifying Examination.
(3) Students must earn at least ten credits from subjects held at JAIST. Please note that for 3.2 and 3.5, as there are JAIST
compulsory subjects (total four credits) set as below, the remaining six credits must be earned from subjects held at
JAIST. (The numbers inside the [] below are the number of JAIST credits available)
Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session I [1] (One out of the two credits is counted as a JAIST credit.)17

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (at JAIST) [1] or Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I b (JAIST) [1]・Research Support Courses
Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST) [2](4) Students must earn at least 32 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.5. However, students who have chosen Research Planning for Ph.D. Course as the method for compilingtheir research must have earned at least 34 credits.
(5) For subjects held at KU or JAIST, six credits from Optional Subjects can be included in the conditions for completion.
For example, if you have earned credits from subjects held by your supervisor at other graduate schools of KU, amaximum of six credits can be included in the conditions for completion. However, for subjects held at KU, this islimited to subjects of the master’s course or Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course, and subjects for which
the relevant Graduate School has allowed to be taken. For subjects held at JAIST, this is limited to the K・I・M・Nxxx
subjects of the Division of Advanced Science and Technology. However, please note that JAIST subjects taken as
Optional Subjects cannot be included in the ten credits listed in (3).
(6) For credits earned from other graduate schools before admission (however, this is limited to those within the scope ofthe subjects of this Division held at KU) and credits earned at other graduate schools including other KU graduate
schools, up to six credits can be included in the conditions for completion when approved by the graduate schoolconference.
(7) As part of initiatives to improve English proficiency at KU, all students enrolled in the master’s program, as a generalrule, are to take an external English test. Students are to submit a copy of their external English test score (minimumscore of 400 and taken within the last two years) to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative Affairs Section
at the same time as applying for a degree. This is a requirement for the approval of credits for "Master Thesis Report
Ⅰ(KU)", "Fusion Science Problem Study (Kanazawa)", or "Research Planning for Ph.D Course(KU)". Credit will be
granted to students who have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if their English proficiency isdeemed to be equivalent to the above scores.
(8) It is recommended that master's theses (including Problem study) be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may
be made in special circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents ofthe thesis (short paper: 400-800 words for a master's thesis, no more than 2 pages with figures and tables) must be
prepared and attached to the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above
document is attached.

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

Period Held

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Research Ethics (compulsory)

Q1, Fri 4

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (compulsory elective)

Category

1 First, earn at least 4 (5) credits from Core Courses, with afocuse on compulsory subjects.
Core
Courses

2 Earn at least 4 credits from Transdisciplinary Experience
Courses and Social Implementation Courses, with a focuse
on compulsory subjects.
For Social Implementation Courses, at least one of thesubjects offered at Kanazawa University is required.

Q1, Mon 5

1

Innovation Methodology (compulsory elective)

Q2

1

Management of Technology (compulsory elective)

Q2

1

Data Science in Society 5.0 (compulsory elective)

Q3

1

Subtotal

5

Transdisciplinary Transdisciplinary Session I (compulsory)
First year summer intensive lectures
Experience
Courses
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) (compulsory)
First year, second semester
SocialImplementation Off-Campus Research Training a(KU)
Courses

3 For Specialized Courses, if possible, we recommend you
initially take three subjects (6 credits) offerd on Tuesday andThursday at JAIST.
4 Also, earn 8 credits worth of subjects of two or morecategories from KU Specialized Courses not held at thesame time as JAIST subjects. (You can add up to 6 credits
from subjects of other divisions to the conditions forcompletion.)

Subject Name

1

During vacation

1

Subtotal

2

Q1 Tue 1/Thu 2

2

Network Science

Q1 Tue 2/Thu 1

2

Introduction to Experimental Philosophy

Q1 Tue 4/Thu 4

Data Mining a2

Q1, Mon 1

1

Data Mining b

Q2, Mon 1

1

Q1, Wed 3

1

Specialized Optical Engineering b
Courses
Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰa

Q2, Wed 3

1

Q3, Tue 2

1

Materials Science Subjects

Biomechanical Engineering Ⅰb

Q4, Tue 2

1

Social Systems Science Subjects

Computer Vision A

Q3, Fri 4

1

Computer Vision B

Q4, Fri 4

1Intelligent Mobile Robot Ⅰa

Q3, Fri 5

1Intelligent Mobile Robot Ⅰb
5 For Research Support Courses, this is the only combination
for students that choose a master’s thesis as their final
project.

Research
SupportCourses2

System Optimization

Optical Engineering a

Common Subjects

1
1

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)
Master Thesis Report I (KU)

Q4, Fri 5

1

Subtotal

1062First year, second semester onwards

Second year

6

Subtotal

6
Total
JAIST Total

2
33
10

：

Model B (Green innovation student chooses master’s thesis)
Selection Method
1 First, earn at least 4 credits from Core Courses, with a focuse
on compulsory subjects.
Core
Courses

2 Earn at least 4 credits from Transdisciplinary Experience
Courses and Social Implementation Courses, with a focuse
on compulsory subjects.
For Social Implementation Courses, at least one of thesubjects offered at Kanazawa University is required.

3 For Specialized Courses, if possible, we recommend you
initially take three subjects (6 credits) offerd on Tuesday andThursday at JAIST and remote subjects.
4 Also, earn 8 credits worth of subjects of two or morecategories from KU Specialized Courses not held at thesame time as JAIST subjects.(You can add up to 6 credits
from subjects of other divisions to the conditions forcompletion.)

Period Held

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Research Ethics (compulsory)

Q1, Fri 4

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (compulsory elective)

Category

Subject Name

Q1, Mon 5

1

Innovation Methodology (compulsory elective)

Q2

1

Management of Technology (compulsory elective)

Q2

1

Data Science in Society 5.0 (compulsory elective)

Q3

1

Subtotal

5First year summer intensive lectures

1

Transdisciplinary Session I (compulsory)

Transdisciplinary
Experience Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (JAIST) (compulsory
Courses

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I a (KU)

SocialImplementation Internship b(KU)
Courses

1

First year, second semester

1

During vacation

2

Subtotal

4

Q2 Tue 1/Thu 22
2

Polymer Chemistry I

Q2 Tue 2/Thu 1

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry [Remote]Q2 Wed 1/Fri 2

Advanced solid state physical chemistry Ⅰa

Q1, Mon 3

1

Specialized Advanced solid state physical chemistry Ⅰb
CoursesAdvanced study of solar cell technology I

Q2, Mon 31

Q3-4, Fri 22

2

Science in Archaeology a

Q3, Wed 5

1

Materials Science Subjects

Science in Archaeology b

Q4, Wed 5

1

Social Systems Science Subjects

Optional Subjects (other divisions)2
Subtotal

Research
SupportCourses2

Introduction to Cognitive Science

Common Subjects

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

1

First year, second semester

Seminar and Exercise I (JAIST)
Master Thesis Report I (KU)

8

Second year2
6

Subtotal

6
Total
JAIST Total- 19 -

6

First year, second semester onwards

2
33

：

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6 Regarding the Numbering of Subjects Held at JAISTThe first character of the JAIST subject number represents JAIST’s unique subject categories. K is the School of
Knowledge Science, I is the School of Information Science, and M is the School of Materials Science.
Also, the three-digit subject number shows the class level. 100- are introductory subjects, 200- are core subjects, and 400are advanced subjects.
Please note that classes held in English have an E at the end of the subject number. Classes held in both English andJapanese have EJ at the end of the subject number.

School of Knowledge Science
K
I
M

Subjects

100-

School of Information Science

200-

Subjects

400-

School of Materials Science

Introductory
Subjects
Core Subjects
Advanced Subjects

Blank

E
EJ

Japanese
EnglishEnglish andJapanese

Subjects

7 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
7.1 Class Registration
The class registration for class subjects held at KU is carried out online. For more information, please refer to the Student
Handbook. Please remember to register for the compulsory subjects, Transdisciplinary Session I and Internship (KU).
The class registration for class subjects held at JAIST is carried out using the JAIST academic affairs system.
If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division as Optional Subjects (other divisions at KU or JAIST), first, please
complete the necessary items on the “Request to Take Class Subjects from Other Divisions” attached to the notification email from the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative. Next, have your class instructor and supervisor attach their seal
to the request, and then submit the request to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative within the period designatedby the KU Graduate School (once per quarter).

7.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification for KU and JAIST subjects will be carried out online.

7.3 Syllabus
The syllabus will be made available on the website of both universities and the website of the Graduate School (Top Page
- To Students)

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

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

Off-Campus Research Training a (KU) 1 credit

Training duration: 1 to 2 weeks

Off-Campus Research Training b (KU) 2 credits

Training duration: 2 weeks or more

8.2 Internship and Training Content
・Experience real-world work or research, or decide on and work to solve a specific theme.
・Facility tours, company explanation sessions, and studying abroad for languages will not be accepted as class subjects.

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Also, if the training does not align with the subject’s objective, it may not be accepted.

8.3 Internship and Training Period
・There is no set period. However, we recommend that students take internship and training during the holidays of theirfirst year (especially during summer vacation).
・Students must complete the internship and training two months before their second-year degree application at the latest
and must submit the report.

8.4 Internship and Training Duration
・As a general rule, at one place, we will set one week as five days and one day as eight hours.
・If the internship and training will be done at one place, then an internship or training that takes place over a longer period
is also permissible. (For example, twice a week for five weeks, or once a week for ten weeks.)
・For every subject taken, one internship or training must be done at one institution. (Combinations of less than one weekat three or more institutions are not permitted.)・Days for travel are not included in the internship and training duration.

8.5 Internship and Training Location
Internships
・Organizations including private companies, government institutions, NPOs, and public interest corporations
・Medical institutions, care facilities, or equivalent institutions
Off-Campus Research Training
・Universities (excluding your own), research institutions, institutes, test facilities, or equivalent institutions*Both domestic and international institutions are permitted.

8.6 Preliminary Internship Training (Required for internship students)
Internship students must attend the “Lecture on Manners” as preliminary training for the internship. (Students will be
informed of the schedule at a later date. Students only have to attend one of the two sessions.) If students cannot attend either
session for unavoidable reasons such as overlapping with lesson time, then as an alternative, it is possible to borrow and watch
a DVD of the lecture lent out by the Career Support Office.
How to register attendance: Acanthus Portal-Academic Information Services-Portfolio-Career System-Career Events

8.7 How to Find a Place to do your Internship and Training
・From company and job information websites
・From the list of available institutions on the KU Career Support Office
Https://www kanazawa-u.ac.jp/education/employment/students/internship (KU Website-Current Students-Career
Support-for Current Students-Internship)
・From the list of host companies on the KU science and engineering internship website
https://www.se kanazawa-u.ac.jp/gakunai/internship/index html
(KU website: Colleges, Schools, and Graduate Schools-College of Science and Engineering-Click here for college
websites (at the bottom)- Job hunting and internships-Science and engineering internship-web site of job hunting andinternships)*However, negotiations will be necessary to host students at the listed companies, so please consult with the Graduate
School of Frontier Science Initiative.

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・Introduction of Supervisors

8.8 Enrolling in Insurance Plans
Students who are not enrolled in the two below insurance plans that were compulsory at the time of admission cannot
attend the internship. If you are not enrolled, please do so at your earliest convenience. International students will be informed
separately regarding insurance.
・Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research・Liability Insurance coupled with PAS A Course

8.9 Support for Travel Expenses
We will subsidize travel expenses for participation in internships (for which credits are approved) and Off-Campus
Research Training. We will inform students at a later date regarding the subsidy amount and how to apply.

8.10 Notification and Feedback
As you must be evaluated by the internship or training provider, it is necessary to ask that they complete a feedback sheet.
Once the place of internship or training has been decided, students are to submit the “Pledge and Notification of internship/offcampus research training” (available to download from the graduate school website) to the Graduate School of Frontier
Science Initiative at least one week before the start of the internship or training. After that, we will prepare a request (includes
a stamped return-mail envelope, request, and feedback sheet) for the internship or training provider at the Graduate Schoolof Frontier Science Initiative so students are to come and collect it within the specified period. Once the internship or training
has begun, students are to pass the request to their internship or training and ask that they complete and return the feedback
sheet. Please note, students are to request an English translation of the feedback sheet by e-mail if their place of internship or
training is located overseas.
Also, the feedback sheet will be provided to the student as a feedback score at a later date.

8.11 Internship and Training Report
Within one month of the end of the internship or training, students are to complete the “Report of Internship/off-campus
research training” (available to download from the graduate school website) and report the content of their internship or
training to their supervisor, have their supervisor sign the report, and then submit the report to the Graduate School of Frontier
Science Initiative.

8.12 Assessment
Students will be evaluated holistically based on the Internship and Off-Campus Research Training Report submitted by
students and the feedback sheet submitted by their place of internship.

8.13 Considerations for the Internship and Training
・You are not to withdraw from the internship or training once their place of internship or training has been decided.
・A bad attitude during the internship or training will negatively affect the subsequent hosting of future students as well
as job offering. Therefore, you must keep in mind that you are representing Kanazawa University.
・ Strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations. Keep information obtained during your internship or training
confidential indefinitely. Also, do not post obtained information on social media or internet forums.
・In the rare case you break or lose equipment of your place of internship or training, this will be covered by the
insurance, so please report the matter. Also, please do not take home equipment.

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8.14 Other・You must take a separate risk management orientation if your place of internship or training is overseas.
・If you take an internship or training for which credits are not certified (non-regular curriculum), to ensure that
insurance will apply in the unlikely event of an accident before your internship or training, please make sure tocomplete the “Pledge and Notification of internship/off-campus research training” and submit this to the Graduate
School of Frontier Science Initiative.

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

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

2 Second Supervisor (JAIST)
Second supervisors cooperate with supervisors and give guidance and advice from a different perspective so that theirstudent’s research can integrate multiple scientific fields.
Students take on the guidance and advice from their second supervisor, who has a different perspective than their supervisor
regarding the student’s research theme. Through joint research, discussions, and study with the second supervisor and otherstudents, students enhance their expertise regarding their research theme while learning the different approaches of different
fields.
Second supervisors are academic staff from JAIST. However, they place importance on giving guidance and advice throughdiscussions in person or over Skype and will also give guidance and advice through e-mail as necessary.

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

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

2 Submission of Master’s Thesis and Research Project Report
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants who chose either Master’s Thesis Project or Research
Project are to submit their Master’s Thesis or Research Project Report to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiativeby a date specified by KU.
Degree applicants that chose Research Planning for Ph.D. Course will be informed separately.

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

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

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

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

7 Schedule Leading up to Degree Obtainment
Below is the typical schedule for students who entered in April and chose the Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project
and will complete it in two years. Students who chose Research Planning for Ph.D. Course will be informed separately. As
only the main items are listed below, please check the Graduate School website regarding specific dates and items that are
not listed.
In the case of students entering in October, it will be approximately six months later. However, the "Transdisciplinary
Session I" and "Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation I" will be held at the same time as those who enter in April of thefollowing year.

MonthFirst Year

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

June
July
・ Preference

surveyforTransdisciplinary

Laboratory Rotation I instructor
August・Preference survey for second supervisor (JAIST)・Internship* Between August and March for the first year
(estimate)・Take Transdisciplinary Session I

September・ Confirmation of Instructor in charge ofTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation I

25・Mid-Term Presentation Session

・Confirmation of second supervisor (JAIST)
・Commencement of Transdisciplinary Laboratory
October

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

November
December・ Submission of Academic Degree Application

JanuaryForm・ Master’s Thesis, submission of the Research
Project ReportFebruary・Final Presentation Session
・Master’s thesis review, Research Project Report
review・ Choose Master’s Thesis, Research Project, or

March

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

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

2 Classification of Credits earned from WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science andTechnology Subjects
The credit classification for students of the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences who take the WISE Program for NanoPrecision Medicine, Science and Technology is as follows.

Name of Class Subjects

Number of Credits
Required Elective

Classification of Earned Credits

An Overview of Nano-Precision Medicine
and Science and Technology

1

Optional Subjects

Introduction to Nanoscience*2

2

Optional Subjects

Environmental and Energy Technology,
English1

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Optional Subjects

VIII [Doctoral Program] Course Outline
1 List of Subjects (for KU and JAIST)
Category

Subject NameCore Courses

Life Science Subjects
Materials Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Common Subjects

SocialImplementation
Courses

Credit(s)University

Year

Transdisciplinary Session II *1

Joint

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (KU)

KU

1,2

1

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (JAIST) *2

JAIST

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) *3

KU

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge A (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

1

Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) *3

KU

1,2

2

Overseas Research Challenge B (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

2

Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) *3

KU

1,2

4

Overseas Research Challenge C (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

4

International Internship (KU) *3

KU

1,2

1

International Internship (JAIST)

JAIST

1,2

1

Research Ethics for Ph.D. Researchers *4

KU

1

1

Unleashing the Potential of Innovation for Future *4

KU

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a *5

KU

1

1

Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics b *5

KU

1

1

Advanced Data Mining

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced Bioinformatics

KU

1・2・3

2

Management Science

KU

1・2・3

2

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development

JAIST

1

1

Public Economics for Community Management

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Data Analytics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Statistics for Data Analytics II *5

JAIST

1

2

Integrated Life Sciences

KU

1・2・3

2

Structure and dynamics of biological molecules

KU

1・2・3

2

Nanobiology

KU

1・2・3

2

Molecular and Cellular Biology

KU

1・2・3

2

Molecular Microbiology

KU

1・2・3

2

Chronic Care/Wound Management: Lecture

KU

1・2・3

2

Functional Protein Device

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biofunctions

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biomaterials

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Biomolecular Science

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced study of solar cell technology II

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced solid state physical chemistry II

KU

1・2・3

2

Polymer and Material Chemistry

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced bio-refinery engineering II

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced Surface and Interface Engineering II

KU

1・2・3

2

Oxide Device Processing

KU

1・2・3

2

Oxide Electronics

KU

1・2・3

2

Thin Film Electronics

KU

1・2・3

2

Environmental Load Reduction Engineering

KU

1・2・3

2

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Compulsory Elective2Completion Requirements- At least three credits, including compulsory subjects,
must be earned from Core Courses.
- For *1 subjects, one credit is from JAIST and one
from KU, for a total of two credits.
- KU Students must take *2 subjects- At least one credit must be earned from Social
Implementation Courses.
- KU students must take one or more of *3 subjects.

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

Subject Name

Credit(s)University

Year

Functional Nanomaterials

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Electronics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Polymer Chemistry II

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Analytical Mechanics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Optical Properties of Solids

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Device Physics

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Molecular and Functionality Design of Polymers

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Materials Design

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Materials Morphology

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Electronic Properties of Condensed Matter

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Intelligent Mobile Robot II

KU

1・2・3

2

Biomechanical Engineering II

KU

1・2・3

2

Measurement systems

KU

1・2・3

2

Optical Sensing

KU

1・2・3

2

Digital Video Processing

KU

1・2・3

2

Verification of Distributed, Parallel and Real-Time Systems

KU

1・2・3

2

Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior I

KU

1・2・3

2

Theories of Transdisciplinary Science on Cognition and Behavior II

KU

1・2・3

2

Advanced Exercise Physiology

KU

1・2・3

2

Psychology of Learning and Behavior

KU

1・2・3

2

Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Studies I

KU

1・2・3

2

Interdisciplinary Studies in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Studies II

KU

1・2・3

2

Comparative Prehistory

KU

1・2・3

2

Modern Neural Computation

KU

1・2・3

2

Anthropology of Knowledge

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Knowledge Creation Support Media

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Social-Technical Complex Systems

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Topics in Media Design

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Computer Networks

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Distance Learning System

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Theory of Advanced Algorithms

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Robotics and Computer Vision

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Human Perceptual Systems and its Models

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Advanced Wireless Networks

JAIST

1・2・3

2

Seminar and Exercise II (KU)

KU

1～3

4

Research Support Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST) *6
Courses
Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU) *7

JAIST

1～3

4

KU

1～3

6

Doctoral Thesis Report II (JAIST)

JAIST

1～3

6

Social Systems Science Subjects

Specialized Courses

Materials Science Subjects

Category

Compulsory Elective

Completion Requirements- At least 10 credits must be earned from Research
Support Courses.
- KU Students must take *6 and *7 subjects.

At least 23 credits must be earned.
(However, for those enrolled from the doctoral program, a total of at least 10 credits must be earned from both KU and JAIST respectively.)- 29 -

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

Appendix 1
Category

SemesterFirst semester

Second semester
KU

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

Second quarter (eight weeks)

Second Period 10:30 - 12:00

Third quarter (eight weeks)

Third Period 13:00 - 14:30

Fourth quarter (eight weeks)

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

Sixth Period 18:15 - 19:45

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

First period 9:00 - 10:40

each)

Second period 10:50 - 12:30

Summer intensive lectures (August, September)

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

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

Fourth period 15:20 - 17:00

weeks each)

Fifth period 17:10 - 18:50

Winter intensive lectures (February, March)
JAIST

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

supplementary learning, or answering questions

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

as a general rule, regular examinations are held

period lesson. Depending on the subject, if you do

after each class.

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

Appendix 2
MondayTuesday

WednesdayThursdayFriday1

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

Wednesday first
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday second
period class

2

Monday second
period class

Tuesday second
period class

Monday first
period class

Tuesday first
period class

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

Tuesday fourth
period class

530

3 Class Subject Structure and Categories; Credit Requirements
3.1 Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session II (two credits) and Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (one credit) are offered ascompulsory subjects in the first year. Both are held as upgraded versions of Transdisciplinary Session I and Transdisciplinary
Laboratory Rotation I held in the Master’s Level Section of the Integrated Course. From the first half of the first year,
Transdisciplinary Session II is jointly held at both universities as a compulsory subject. This subject incorporates expertiseand methodology from different fields regardless of students’ previous field of study. Therefore, in this subject, students
introduce their research projects to one another, hold discussions, and hold group work regarding transdisciplinary science
topics associated with social implementation (for example, develop new products, start a company, or create solutions tosocietal issues). In this subject, students will further develop Force 2: The “Force” for Modeling. Subsequently, inTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II, from the first year to the second year, students learn the research methods andapproaches from different fields firsthand. JAIST laboratories will be used for laboratory rotation. As a result, students willconduct experimental and theoretical research, and will explore the possibilities of transdisciplinary research while acquiringwide-ranging knowledge and skills that go beyond their specialization. In this subject, students will further improve Force 4:
The “Force” for Designing. “Transdisciplinary,” in the subject name, refers to the fact that the learning provided will go
beyond students’ current specialization.

Credit requirements for Transdisciplinary Experience Courses*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn three or more credits.
(1) Earn two credits from Transdisciplinary Session II.
As this is a jointly held course, these two credits will be treated as one credit from KU and one from JAIST.
(2) KU students much earn one credit from Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (JAIST).

3.2 Social Implementation Courses
From the first year, learning from studying abroad, such as research projects at overseas universities or research institutionsin the subject, Overseas Research Challenge, or internships at foreign or global companies in the subject, International
Internship is offered as compulsory elective subjects (one of which is required). After completion, students report theirfindings. Through this, students will be able to further enhance their understanding of their research theme by learning
approaches from entirely different fields. Please refer to 7 regarding the Overseas Research Challenge. Students who wish totake International Internship, please contact the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative beforehand.

Credit requirements for Social Implementation Courses
・KU students must earn at least one credit from the below subjects.
Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) one credit
Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) two credits
Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) four credits
International Internship (KU) one credit

3.3 Specialized Subjects
In the first year, Research Ethics for Next Generation (at KU), Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability
Development (at JAIST) are offered as compulsory elective subjects (one of which is required). Note that KU students mustselect Research Ethics for Next Generation (at KU). In these courses, students will use practical techniques to learn about
how to build a good relationship with the real world and how to actualize future needs. Also, for students who have not yet

31studied statistics, Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a (at KU), Introduction to Practical Data Analysis andStatistics b (at KU) and Statistics for Data Analytics II (at JAIST) are provided as subjects to teach the knowledge necessary
for conducting transdisciplinary science research at the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course. After consulting with
their supervisor, students who have not studied statistics are strongly recommended to take these subjects.
In addition, building upon the basic knowledge and techniques acquired from the first to the third year—including theabove subjects—, advanced subjects are configured to develop specialized expertise in line with students’ research theme.
They are offered as compulsory elective subjects of which nine or more credits will be earned. Science and engineering arecore areas (field of study) of educational research from the perspective of producing science, technology, and innovation
graduates. However, from the perspective of promoting transdisciplinary science, Specialized Subjects will be classified into
the following four subject categories: Common Subjects; Life Science Subjects; Materials Science Subjects; Social Systems
Science Subjects. Students are required to earn credits from two of these subject categories. By doing so, students can takesufficient subjects to cultivate specialized expertise. It will also be possible for them to acquire a wide range of deep academic
knowledge from the perspective of transdisciplinary studies.

Credit requirements for Specialized Subjects*Meet the below requirements simultaneously and earn nine or more credits from this course classification.
(1) Upon sufficient consultation with your supervisor, in accordance with your chosen three challenging innovation
frameworks (Three Challenges), you must take at least two subject categories from Common Subjects, Life
Science Subjects, Materials Science Subjects, and Social Systems Science Subjects.
(2) KU students must take Research Ethics for Next Generation (at KU) and Innovation Development for Next
Generation (at KU)(3) After consulting with your supervisor, students who have not studied statistics are strongly recommended to takeone of the below these subjects. However, this is not included in the conditions for completion.
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics a
Introduction to Practical Data Analysis and Statistics b
Statistics for Data Analytics II

3.4 Research Support Courses
From the first year until the third year, Seminar and Exercise II and Doctoral Thesis Report II are offered as compulsory
subjects. In Seminar and Exercise II, students will receive guidance and advice from a second supervisor appointed from
JAIST. In addition, under the supervision of the second supervisor, students will learn approaches from different fields throughjoint research, discussions, and studying with students who have different specializations and further enhance theirunderstanding of their research theme.
Doctoral Thesis Report II is provided as a subject to support students’ approach to the final compilation of their research.
Here students compile their doctoral thesis by receiving research guidance from their supervisor that includes the utilizationof new knowledge and techniques acquired through the Four Forces cultivated thus far, laboratory rotation, and researchguidance in other fields.

Credit Requirements for Research Support Courses
・KU students must take the below subjects, and earn ten credits.
Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST), four credits
Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU), six credits32

4 Conditions for Completion
Students must satisfy all of the below requirements for completion. Please note, after consulting with their supervisor, it is
the students’ responsibility to check whether they have satisfied the requirements.
(1) As a general rule, students must be enrolled in the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course for at least three
years.
(2) After receiving the required research guidance, students must submit a doctoral thesis and pass the screening and finaltest.
(3) Students who entered from the Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Course must earn at least ten credits fromsubjects held at JAIST. Please note that for 3.1 and 3.4, as there are JAIST compulsory subjects (total six credits) set
as below, the remaining four credits must be earned from subjects held at JAIST.
・Transdisciplinary Experience Courses
Transdisciplinary Session II, one credit (one of the two credits is counted as a JAIST credit.)
Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II (at JAIST), one credit
・Research Support Courses
Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST), four credits(4) Students must earn at least 23 credits, including credits that have been certified to meet the credit requirements in theabove 3.1 to 3.4.
(5) For subjects held at KU or JAIST, two credits from Specialized Subjects (Common Subjects) can be included in theconditions for completion. For example, if you have earned credits from subjects held by your supervisor at othergraduate schools of KU, a maximum of two credits can be included in the conditions for completion. However, forsubjects held at KU, this is limited to subjects of the doctoral course or Doctoral Level Section of the Integrated Courseand subjects for which the relevant graduate school has allowed to be taken. For subjects held at JAIST, this is limited
to the K・I・M・Nxxx subjects of the Division of Advanced Science and Technology. Please note that JAIST subjects
taken as Specialized Subjects (Common Subjects) cannot be included in the ten credits listed in (3).
(6) For credits earned from other graduate schools before admission (however, this is limited to those within the scope ofthe subjects of this Division held at KU) and credits earned at other graduate schools including other KU graduate
schools, up to two credits can be included in the conditions for completion when approved by the graduate schoolconference.
(7) Students are to submit a copy of their external English test score (minimum score of 450 and taken within the last two
years) to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative at the same time as applying for a degree. This is arequirement for the approval of credits for “Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)". Credit will be granted to students who
have scores of English proficiency tests other than TOEIC, if their English proficiency is deemed to be equivalent tothe above scores.
(8) It is recommended that doctoral theses be written in a foreign language, but exceptions may be made in special
circumstances. If exceptions are made, a separate document in English describing the contents of the thesis (short paper:
1,000-2,000 words for a doctoral thesis, no more than 4 pages with figures and tables) must be prepared and attachedto the thesis. It is acceptable to submit an abstract of the thesis in Japanese even when the above document is attached.

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5 Course Completion Examples

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

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Subject NameTransdisciplinary Session II (compulsory)

Transdisciplinar
y Experience
Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)
Courses

Subtotal
2 Take one subject.

SocialOverseas Research Challenge A (KU)
Implementation
Courses

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

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

1
1

1

2

1
Subtotal

1

Research Ethics for Next Generation

1

Innovation Development for Next Generation

1

Theory of Advanced Algorithms
Specialized
Courses Human Perceptual Systems and its Models

22Advanced Data Mining

2Intelligent Mobile Robot II

2
Subtotal

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

1

Research
SupportCourses

6

4

Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST)

4

Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)

6
Subtotal
Total

6

JAIST Total

：

4
24
10

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

Credit(s)KU JAIST

Subject NameTransdisciplinary Session II (compulsory)

Transdisciplinar
y Experience
Transdisciplinary Laboratory rotation II (JAIST)
Courses

Subtotal
2 Take one subject.

SocialOverseas Research Challenge A (KU)
Implementation
Courses

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

Take four subjects from JAIST or KU. (Therequirement to take 10 credits from JAIST subjects
does not apply, so you can take subjects as you wish.)
These subjects including "Fostering the independenceof researchers" must be choosed from two or more
subjects categories.
4 For Research Support Courses, this is the only
combination. (For KU students, "Seminar and Exercise
II (JAIST)" and "Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)" aresubstantial compulsory subjects.)

1
1

1

2

1
Subtotal

1

Research Ethics for Next Generation

1

Innovation Development for Next Generation

1

Advanced Biomolecular Science
Specialized
Courses Advanced Bioinformatics

22

Integrated Life Sciences2

Advanced bio-refinery engineering II

2
Subtotal

Research
SupportCourses1

82Seminar and Exercise II (JAIST)

4

Doctoral Thesis Report II (KU)

- 34 -

6
Subtotal
Total

6

JAIST Total

：

4
24
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6 Class Registration and Notification of Grades
6.1 Class Registration
The class registration for class subjects held at KU is carried out online. The details of which will be notified separately.
The class registration for class subjects held at JAIST is carried out using the JAIST academic affairs system.
If you wish to take subjects outside of this Division as Optional Subjects (other divisions of KU or JAIST), first, please
complete the necessary items on the “Request to Take Class Subjects from Other Divisions” attached to the notification email from the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative. Next, have your class instructor and supervisor attach their seal
to the request, and then submit the request to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative within the period designatedby the KU Graduate School (once per quarter).

6.2 Grade Notification
Grade notification for KU and JAIST subjects will be carried out online.

6.3 Syllabus
The syllabus will be made available on the website of both universities and the website of the Graduate School (Top Page
- To Students)

7 Overseas Research Challenge
7.1 Class Subjects
Overseas Research Challenge A, B, C (KU)

7.2 Internship Content
・Conduct research at a foreign university or research institution
・Study abroad only for language acquisition will not be accepted as study abroad for this subject.

7.3 Internship Period
・Not specified.
・Students must complete the internship two months before their third-year degree application at the latest and must submit
the report.

7.4 Internship Duration
・Overseas Research Challenge A (KU) one credit: Typically between one to two weeks.
・Overseas Research Challenge B (KU) two credits: Typically between two weeks to two months.
・Overseas Research Challenge C (KU) four credits: Typically more than two months.
*Time for travel, presenting at academic conferences, and days where training was not conducted, are not included in theinternship duration.

7.5 Procedures for Students Traveling Overseas
Refer to the below URL and carry out the procedures necessary for KU students when traveling overseas. Take care not tomiss anything.
https://sgu.adm kanazawa-u.ac.jp/international/formatsforkustudents/35

7.6 Support for Travel Expenses
To be notified separately.

7.7 Notification
As your internship will be evaluated by your place of internship, it is necessary to ask that they complete a feedback sheet.
Once your place of internship has been decided, students are to submit the “Pledge and Notification of internship/off-campus
research training” (available to download from the graduate school website) to the Graduate School of Frontier Science
Initiative at least one week before the start of the internship.

7.8 Study Abroad Report
Within one month of the end of their study abroad, students are to complete the “Study Abroad Report” (available todownload from the graduate school website) and report the content of their study abroad to their supervisor, have theirsupervisor sign the report, and then submit the report to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative.

7.9 Assessment
Students will be assessed using the “Study Abroad Report” that they submit.

7.10 Considerations for the Internship・You are not to withdraw from the internship once their place of internship has been decided.
・ Strictly adhere to confidentiality obligations. Keep information obtained during your internship confidential
indefinitely. Also, do not post obtained information on social media or internet forums.
・In the rare case you break or lose equipment of your place of internship, this will be covered by the insurance, so
please report the matter. Also, please do not take home equipment.

7.11 Other
Students who wish to have credits for International Internship (KU) certified, must contact the Graduate School of
Frontier Science Initiative.

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

1 Supervisors (KU)
Supervisors primary role is to provide their students with education and research guidance. While receiving reports fromstudents about the content of their research theme and outcomes from research projects abroad and international internships,
supervisors give direct guidance to students concerning students’ research theme through their daily research activities. They
do this while keeping the students’ main research field and the implementation of interdisciplinary research in mind. An indepth meeting will be held about the research theme setting, the utilization of transdisciplinary methodology, and the FourForces cultivated until now. Based on the meeting outcomes, supervisors will give guidance regarding taking classes,
laboratory rotation selection, research, and academic thesis writing. Supervisors will share information regarding students’credit acquisition and research progress with the second supervisor, and while mutually confirming the direction of guidance,
they will focus on the guidance of their student.
Under the guidance of their supervisor, students will select a research theme related to science, technology, and innovationthat integrates multiple scientific fields. They will also gain many insights and implement the promotion of transdisciplinaryscience by taking subjects such as a wide range of class subjects, research projects abroad, international internships, andTransdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II. Supervisors and second supervisors aim for students to compile their researchoutcomes in a doctoral thesis and give guidance regarding research activities, presentations at academic and international
conferences, and the writing and publishing of academic papers.

2 Second Supervisors (One JAIST and one KU or JAIST)
Two academic staff members are chosen as supervisors, with at least one member coming from JAIST. Second supervisors
cooperate with supervisors, and while receiving regular updates regarding students’ progress, they give guidance and advice
from a different perspective from the supervisor, focusing on how to utilize the expertise and methods from their specializationin the students’ research field. Regarding guidance from JAIST academic staff, importance will be placed on conducting
discussions in person to take advantage of the fact that JAIST is a nearby university. However, JAIST academic staff will also
give guidance and advice using online communication tools and e-mail as necessary.
Under the guidance and advice regarding their research theme from the second supervisor, who has a different perspectivefrom their supervisor, students will learn approaches from different fields through joint research, discussion, and study withthe second supervisor and other students from both universities. Students will also further their expertise regarding theirresearch theme, acquire problem-solving abilities through the exploration and implementation of the “Methodology of
Science Integration,” and compile a doctoral thesis regarding the solution to their research theme.

3 Research Cooperation Faculty (KU)
Research Cooperation Faculty’s area of specialization differs from that of principal academic advisors, and they give advice
and consultation to students regarding the entire research guidance environment. They are assigned to all graduate students
enrolled at KU.
Also, as Research Cooperation Faculty’s role overlaps with that of Advice Faculty—faculty assigned to all students enrolled
at KU to support them with student life— at Kanazawa University Graduate School, Research Cooperation Faculty also takeon the role of Advice Faculty.

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Please note, after notification of the decision regarding Research Cooperation Faculty, you are to contact your assigned
faculty directly and arrange biannual consultations with them (around June and November).

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

2 Doctoral Thesis Submission
After obtaining the approval of their supervisor, degree applicants are to submit their doctoral thesis to the Graduate Schoolof Frontier Science Initiative by a date specified by KU.

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

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

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

6 Conferral of Academic Degrees
As the mission of this Division is the “promotion of transdisciplinary sciences,” screening will be conducted based onwhether learning outcomes in the diploma policy have been achieved while taking into account the following perspectives:38

as a result of acquiring knowledge and techniques from multiple scientific fields, whether students are able to solve issues
related to science, technology, and innovation, and whether they are able to conduct original and novel research in the fields
of science and engineering. On this occasion, to ensure the standard of research outcomes, students are required to havepublished their research in an international journal or at an academic conference. In particular, we will keep in mind theobtainment of a doctorate in transdisciplinary science, however regarding “the ability to create new knowledge by integrating
your specialization with other fields,” we will conduct it according to the following criteria.
(1) Does the degree-seeking thesis incorporate transdisciplinary science approaches and integrate the knowledge andtechnology of multiple fields?
(2) Will the research outcomes lead to the creation of new knowledge?
(3) Has the structure of the degree-seeking thesis incorporate the approaches of transdisciplinary science?
Also, even in the case that the degree-seeking thesis does not conform with the standards of a doctorate in transdisciplinaryscience, screening will be conducted regarding whether it is suitable for the conferment of a doctorate in science orengineering.

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

First Half
Second HalfFirst Half
Second HalfFirst Half
Second Half・Transdisciplinary Session II
Under the guidance of yoursecond supervisor, learn
approaches from different
fields and enhance yourresearch.

Receive guidance from yoursupervisor regarding the FourForces and the utilization ofknowledge and techniques ofdifferent fields acquired until
now and compile your thesis.

Overseas Research Challenge orInternational Internship2nd year・Second supervisor preference survey

Research projects and thesis writing

3rd year・Determine supervisor

Transdisciplinary Laboratory Rotation II

1st year

Education Methods and Research Guidance

Take basic subjects such as "Research
Ethics for Next Generation" andI"nnovation Theory and Methodology for
Total Capability Development". Apart fromthose who have completed Division ofTransdisciplinary Sciences (Master's
program),
it is preferable to take "Introduc ion to
Practical Data Analysis and Statistics",
and "Sta is ics for Data Analy ics II".

Take a wide range of subjects from two or
more subjects categories.

Conduct research projects andinternships abroad at foreign
universities and corporations.

Interact with laboratories with a different
specializa ion from your own, and learn theapproaches of different fields (laboratory rotation)

・Thesis Pre-Defense
・Final Presentation ・Academic Thesis Screening Process

・Awarding of Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy in Science or Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

8 Early Completion
Students with excellent marks can shorten their enrollment period and graduate early.
The criteria for early graduation are as below. Students who wish to graduate early must inform the Graduate School of
Frontier Science Initiative one month before applying for their degree.
(1) To have earned the credits for conditions of completion excluding Research Support Courses six months before themonth in which early completion is requested.

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(2) Up until three months before the month when the student requests early completion, two peer-reviewed academic
papers submitted while enrolled at the Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences, of which the student is the lead author
or corresponding author, must have been published or accepted (publishing journal limited to journals listed on
Scopus).

XI Other
1 Home University“Home University” refers to the university for which you have passed the entrance exams and conducted entrance
procedures. You are to conduct the payment of tuition, procedures for scholarships, the issue of various certificates, andpersonal procedures such as leave of absence and withdrawals at your home university.
Please note that you can use libraries, facilities, and information environments at both universities. For more details, pleasecontact the section in charge at each university.

1.1 Certificates
Certificate of Enrollment, Academic Transcript and student discount card are issued at your home university. At KU there
are certificates (JR Student Discount Card and Academic Transcript) that can be issued at nine automatic certificate issuingmachines on campus, and certificates that require students to apply to the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative to
be issued (scholarship certificates and PAS enrollment certificates). So please refer to the Handbook for Students or the KU
website for more information.
Also, please do not use JAIST automatic certificate issuing machines to issue certificates.

1.2 Leave of Absence Procedures
Leave of absence and withdrawal procedures are to be carried out at your home university. KU students carry out theseprocedures at the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative.

1.3 Tuition and Scholarships
Please carry out procedures for the payment and exemption of tuition, and JASSO scholarships, etc., at your home
university.

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

3 KAINS ID and E-mail Address
At KU, registering a KAINS ID is required to obtain an e-mail address and use the Wi-Fi. Please use the below KU
Emerging Media Initiative URL to register.
https://account kains kanazawa-u.ac.jp/
Please note that the KAINS ID obtained will be your KU e-mail address.
(For example, if your register the KAINS ID abcdefg, then your e-mail will be abcdefg@stu kanazawa-u.ac.jp)40

4 Communications from KU and JAISTAt the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative, laboratories are located at each campus, so there is no set bulletinboard. Communication with students, according to its content, will take place through the following three channels. Please
note, we will not assist students who are disadvantaged because they missed communications. If you have changed the e-mailaddress you registered during admission, you must inform the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative.
1. Mainly announcements from the graduate program: Notification by e-mail to the e-mail address registered duringadmission (change to an easy to contact address possible)
2. Information that needs to be displayed medium to long-term: Listed on the “To Students” page of the graduate school
website
3. Information about events posted on other websites: Notification via Acanthus Portal

On Acanthus Portal, you can forward all notifications to your e-mail address. Configure forwarding settings for personale-mail addresses using “Set a forwarding or emergency e-mail address” within the “Settings” menu. If you have any questions
regarding Acanthus Portal, please refer to the FAQ on the “Inquiries” page on Acanthus Portal or inquire using the form.

Communication from JAIST is mainly via e-mail (Web-Mail) provided by JAIST.

The necessary information will be

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

If you have any questions on how to use our systems

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

5 Free Shuttle Bus
We operate a free shuttle for KU students to reduce the burden of commuting to JAIST. The shuttle bus is scheduled tooperate in the 1-1 and 1-2 quarter and during the laboratory rotation held at JAIST in October and November. We will decide
the type of vehicle (minibus, taxi, etc.,) the date and time of operation, and the pick-up location at KU (either in front of the
Natural Science and Technology Hall, Takaramachi, or both) depending on the number of interested students. For more details,
please refer to “To Students” on the graduate school website. In addition, please make sure you have your Student ID Cardwith you when using the shuttle bus.

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

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

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

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

7 Student ID Card
KU Student ID Cards will be distributed at orientation. In addition to being proof of identity, the card has various functions,as listed below. Please handle it with care, and do not put it close to magnets or apply strong force to the card as it contains
an IC chip. Also, never lend out your card, or borrow other students’ cards. If you lose or damage the card, ¥2,200 is required
for reissue.

42 To manage attendance for certain lectures As a card key to enter certain buildings When pre-charged and used to make payments with electronic money at the campus canteen and coop.
 When borrowing books from the library When taking the Annual Medical Checkup When issuing various certificate(s) at the automatic certificate issuing machines

In the event of loss or theft, immediately apply for the temporary suspension of the IC card on Acanthus Portal, notify the
Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative and conduct reissue procedures.
The JAIST Student ID Card will also be distributed at the orientation. The functions and points of caution are practicallythe same as the KU card, and ¥2,000 is required for reissue. Please refer to the JAIST website for more information.

8 Using the Self Study Area
The study space at JAIST for KU students is located in Room M1-32 on the third floor of the School of Materials Science
Building 1. There are computers, printers, and scanners available, and up to three people can use the area. The University
Library can also be used for self-study.

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

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