Handbook forStudents
2023

Graduate School of Science and Technology
Kumamoto University

Index
Graduate School of Science and Technology Organization Chart………………………1
Master’s Course
Requirements for completion of Master’s Course ………………………………………2Standards for degree conferral and road map for degree acquisition……………………4
Research Type Internship Implementation Guidelines…………………………………17
Lecture subjects and credits ……………………………………………………………19
Doctoral Course
Requirements for completion of Doctoral Course …………………………………… 28
Standards for degree conferral and road map for degree acquisition …………………30
Conferment Degree ……………………………………………………………………39
Lecture subjects and credits……………………………………………………………44
Subjects and other matters …………………………………………………………… 48
Procedures and Cautions ………………………………………………………………53

Graduate School of Science and Technology Organization Chart

Master's Course
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Science

Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biological Sciences

Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering andArchitecture

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Urban and Regional Planning and Design
Architecture and Building Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

Department of Mechanical andMathematical Engineering

Mechanical Systems
Applied Mathematics
Electrical Engineering

Department of Computer Science andElectrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering
Computer Science
Chemistry and Bioscience

Department of Materials Scienceand Applied Chemistry

Graduate Schoolof Science andTechnology

Chemistry and Materials
Materials Science and Engineering

Doctoral Course
Mathematics
Physics
Department of Science

Chemistry
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Biological Sciences
Environmental Conservation Engineering
Environmental Management and Planning
Architecture and Environment Planning
Building Materials and Structures

Department of Advanced Industrial
Science

Advanced Mechanical Systems
Intelligent Mechanical Systems
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science and Communication Engineering
Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices
Human and Environmental Informatics
Applied chemistry and Biochemistry
Materials Science and Engineering

Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology (GJEC)

1Requirements for completion of Master's Course
Requirements for completion of Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course for two
or more years, (ii) acquire 31 credits or more from lecture subjects provided in individual courses andeducational programs, and (iii) pass the master’s thesis examination and final exam after receiving therequired research guidance. However, concerning lecture subjects, if so allowed in courses or educational
programs with which the student is affiliated, lecture subjects may be taken in other courses or educational
programs of this Graduate School of Science and Technology, other graduate schools of the University, or
graduate schools of other universities, and the credits may be certified as credits toward the requirements
for completion, up to a maximum of 10 credits (see Regulations of Graduate School of Science andTechnology

Kumamoto

University:

https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/kisoku/)

Moreover,concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of at least
one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient (see Arrangements for Exceptional Cases of Length of
Course of Study at the Graduate School of Science and Technology Kumamoto University:
https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/kisoku/).

[Evaluation standards for examination of master’s thesis for Master's Course](Examination System)
Examination of academic dissertations shall be performed by consultations by examiners, which consistof one chief examiner and two or more assistant examiners.
(Evaluation Standards)
The following points must be all satisfied:
1. Definition of issues
Clear consciousness of the issues, and the significance and necessity of research to resolve the issues arestated.
2. Proper treatment of preceding studies and data
In addition to ascertaining and referring to preceding studies and data in the relevant field, the positioningof research based thereon is clear.
3. Appropriateness of research method
A research method appropriate to the objectives of research is used.
4. Appropriateness and significance of demonstrational process and conclusion
Thrust of argument from setting of issues, analysis, results and consideration is clear and consistent.
5. Appropriateness of construction, expression and notation of thesis
Use of language and sentence wording is appropriate to an academic thesis.
6. Contribution to academia or society
The thesis has either a certain degree of novelty or originality academically, or has a possibility of
responding to the demands of society.
7. Communication ability
The writer can orally present the results of research properly and logically.

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[Research ethics education]
Though this is not a requirement for completion, students are obligated to take lessons in research
ethics education materials by e-learning (eL-CoRE or CITIJAPAN). IDs and passwords for taking thecourse will be issued so students must take the course without fail.
(See Guidelines for Implementation of Research Ethics Education (published on the website of the
University).

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Standards for degree conferral and road map for degree acquisition○ Department of Science: Course of Mathematics
Standards for degree conferral
1) In addition to special research (4 credits) which is a required subject among the common subjects, it isnecessary to acquire a total of 16 credits in the required four subjects of the Course of Mathematics, anda total of 11 or more credits in elective subjects, for a total 31 credits or more altogether. Among these
31 credits, only 1 credit in Advanced General Education out of Subjects for Science and Technology
shall be accepted as credit towards the requirements for completion.
2) Give a presentation on research at a Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting, undergo the oral exam, andsubmit a master’s thesis.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Acquire 11 or more credits in elective subjects- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Advance research for master’s thesis- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
○ Department of Science: Course of Physics
Standards for degree conferral
In order to complete Course of Physics and acquire a degree (MA), in addition to special research (4credits) which are required subjects among the common subjects, it is necessary to acquire 16 credits fromthe four required subjects of Course of Physics, and acquire a total of 31 credits or more, together withacquisition of a total 11 or more credits in elective subjects. Moreover, it is necessary to give a presentation
on research at a Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting and undergo an oral exam, and submit a master’s
thesis, and pass the thesis examination.
Required subjects among Course of Physics are: Special Seminar on Physics I, Special Seminar on
Physics II, Seminar on Physics I, and Seminar on Physics II, 4 credits each. In addition, as for Advanced
General Education course subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology, only 1 credit shall be accepted
as credit for the requirements for completion.
Students must possess a spontaneous spirit of inquiry, logical thinking ability, and the ability to find, solveand express issues in the process of preparation for the master’s thesis.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Acquire 11 credits in elective subjects- Take Special Seminar on Physics I and Seminar on Physics I.

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- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Take Special Seminar on Physics II and Seminar on Physics II.
- Advance research for master’s thesis- Give a presentation of research results in Seminar on Physics II or at an academic conference, etc.
- Give a presentation on research at a Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting and submit the master’s thesis.
○ Department of Science: Course of ChemistryStandards for degree conferral
It is necessary to acquire 4 credits from Studies in Science on all courses subjects, 4 credits fromSpecial Seminar on Chemistry I, 4 credits from Special Seminar on Chemistry II, 4 credits from Seminaron Chemistry I and 4 credits from Seminar on Chemistry II out of the Chemistry Course subjects, for a totalof 20 credits, and in addition, it is necessary to acquire a total of 11 or more credits from elective subjects
out of Subjects for Science and Technology and Major subjects, for a total of 31 credits or more altogether.
However, as for Advanced General Education out of Subjects for Science and Technology, only 1 credit
shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion. Upon completion, it is necessary tosubmit the master‘s thesis, undergo Thesis Review by the examination committee, give an oral presentation
at the Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting and undergo an oral exam. Students must augment or revise
the master’s thesis based on the reviewer’s opinions and oral exam, etc., and submit the thesis by thedeadline separately specified, by uploading to the e-Learning platform (Moodle).
As to whether or not the student is to pass the degree examination, based on the appraisal of the oral
exam and submitted master’s thesis, a draft is created at a Course of Chemistry Meeting, and thendeliberations are conducted at a faculty meeting of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, tojudge the results.
Road map for acquisition of degree
Use all of the time when there are no lectures or seminars for research on the master’s thesis.
(First year)- Acquire a total 16 credits or more from Special Seminar on Chemistry I, Seminar on Chemistry I andelective subjects.
- Give a presentation on progress of research at an interim report meeting hosted by Course of Chemistry.
(Second year)- Acquire 31 credits or more from Special Seminar on Chemistry II, Seminar on Chemistry II, Studies inScience and elective subjects, together with the credits acquired in the first year.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
○ Department of Science: Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Standards for degree conferral
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Thesis Review and the final exam. Based on the augmented and revised master’s thesis after undergoing
the oral exam at a Presentation Meeting, a draft of success or failure of degree examination is created at the
Course Meeting, and a judgment on the performance appraisal is made, then deliberations are conducted ata faculty meeting of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, to judge the results. Upon judgmentof the results, the master’s thesis and presentation thereof shall have contents that are judged to have attained
the level suitable for an MA degree, and the author shall be possessed of basic ability and skills as a
researcher or high-level professional.
As credits toward the requirements for completion of Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences,
it is necessary to acquire 4 credits in Studies in Science as a required subject among the common subjects,
8 credits in the required subjects Special Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences I and II, 8 credits
in Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences I and II, and 11 or more credits from among the elective
subjects in Earth and Environmental Sciences related subjects and Advanced General Education, for a total
31 of credits or more. In addition, as for Advanced General Education from Subjects for Science andTechnology, only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion.
For acquisition of credits for Special Research, it is necessary to submit the master’s thesis andundergo an oral exam at a Presentation Meeting. For acquisition of credits for Special Seminar on Earthand Environmental Sciences I, II and Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences I, II, it is necessary togive presentations and discussions on daily basis in research lab seminars, etc., as well as summarize andsubmit seminar report.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Through taking the elective subjects of the Master’s Course, gain basic knowledge of the Earth andEnvironmental Sciences field broadly, as well as deepen specialized knowledge with respect to fields
related to the topic of the master’s thesis.
- Based on discussions with the Supervisors, formulate a research plan and start on necessary surveys andstudies.
- Master methods of searching of literature necessary for research, data analysis, methods of discussion andpresentation, etc., through lab seminars, etc.
- Survey the literature related to the student’s own research topic, compile and submit the backgroundthereof, the current status of research and the direction of own research as a seminar report.
(Second year)- Gain deeper knowledge as necessary by taking elective subjects.
- Continue research on the master’s thesis and give a presentation on research results at an academic
conference, etc. depending on progress.
- Submit the final research results as the master’s thesis, and give a presentation on the contents thereof at
the Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting.
○ Department of Science: Course of Biological Sciences
Standards for degree conferral
In order to complete Course of Biological Sciences and acquire the Master’s Degree (Science), it isnecessary to acquire 4 credits from Studies in Science as required subjects on common subjects, and in6

addition, 16 credits from required subjects out of the Course subjects, of Seminar on Biological Sciences I
and II and Special Seminar on Biological Sciences I and II, as well as a total of 11 credits or more fromelective subjects out of Subjects for Science and Technology and Major subjects, for a total of 31 credits ormore altogether. In addition, as for Advanced General Education from Subjects for Science and Technology,
only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion. For Studies in Science, in
addition to the Supervisors, a Supervisor Committee that consists of multiple (two to three) supervisors
shall be set up and the students must report on the status of progress of research at a Committee meeting atleast once a year. Submit the final research results as master’s thesis, and give a presentation on the contents
thereof at the Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting. Via the oral exam at the Presentation Meeting, a draftis created at the Course Meeting, and then deliberations are conducted at a faculty meeting of the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, to judge on whether or not the student is to pass the degree examination.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Take Seminar on Biological Sciences I and Special Seminar on Biological Sciences I.
- Acquire 11 or more credits in elective subjects. Of which elective subjects to take shall be determined
upon consultations with the Supervisors.
- Conduct research according to a topic determined upon discussions with the Supervisors.
- Report on status of progress of research at the Supervisor Committee meeting.
(Second year)- Take Seminar on Biological Sciences II and Special Seminar on Biological Sciences II.
- Report on status of progress of research at the Supervisor Committee meeting.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
- Submit the master’s thesis, and give oral presentation at Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting.
○ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture: Education Program for
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Standards for degree conferral
In order to complete Education Program for Civil and Environmental Engineering of the Department
of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture and acquire the Master’s Degree (Engineering),
the following standards must be satisfied:
1) (Period of attendance at school) Period of attendance at school shall be 2 years or longer, or 1 year or
longer for a student who is eligible for application of a special exception for length of the course of
study.
2) (Credits acquisition) Students must acquire 31 credits or more, including 12 credits of required subjects
on this Education Program and 10 credits from elective subjects out of Special Basic subjects. However,as for Advanced General Education, only 1 credit of elective required subjects shall be accepted as credit
toward the requirements for completion.
3) (Implementation of research) Students must conduct research voluntarily throughout the period of
attendance at school under the guidance of the Supervisor who is affiliated with the Education Program
and the Supervisor Committee that consists of three or more faculty members who are affiliated with7

the Major and includes the Supervisor.
4) (Interim report) Students must give an interim report to the Research Supervisor Committee on the statusof research activities at the end of each school year.
5) (Master’s thesis) Students must submit the final research results as a master’s thesis to the Research
Supervisor Committee by the prescribed due date.
6) (Final exam) Students must undergo examination by the review committee for the submitted master’s
thesis and pass the final exam (oral exam).
7) (Judgment on pass or rejection) Judgment on whether or not the student passes the final exam will bemade by the review committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two or more assistantexaminers, and upon report thereby, deliberations are conducted at a faculty meeting of the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, to judge the results.
8) (Application of special exception for length of the course of study) The above-stated processes shallapply likewise to a student subject to application of special exception for length of the course of study
by achieving excellent results. Nonetheless, the interim report under Paragraph 4) may be replaced withthe final test under Paragraph 6).
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Have interview with the faculty member from whom the student desires guidance promptly and create a
research plan after entering the Education Program, in order to receive proper research guidance based on
the research plan.
- In performance of research, use at least 80 hours or longer for actual research activities, and moreover 40hours or more for presentation (including debate) on research results. [Research and Scholarly Activity
on Civil Engineering I]- It is desirable for students to create a study plan, and acquire 27 credits or more including all required
Major subjects of the Education Program and Advanced General Education (1 credit from elective
required subjects) except for Research and Scholarly Activity on Civil Engineering II and Civil andEnvironmental Engineering Seminar II (subjects for second year). As for elective subjects, acquire 18
credits or more including 10 credits or more from Major subjects of the Education Program, together withother lecture subjects (subjects available for all Departments, other graduate school subjects, etc.).
- As for lecture subjects, pass the test that will be carried out at the end of the semester when the lecture iscompleted, or at the end of the school year.
- Give interim report to the Supervisor Committee on status of research activities at end of first school year.
(Second year)- Continue to acquire credits by taking lecture subjects and acquire 31 credits or more including 12 creditsof Major subjects required from all Education Programs by the end of the second year.
- In performance of research, use at least 90 hours or longer for actual research activities, and moreover 30hours or more for presentation (including debate) on research results. [Research and Scholarly Activity
on Civil Engineering II]- Submit the final research results as master’s thesis to the Supervisor Committee by the prescribed due
date.

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○ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture: Education Program for
Urban and Regional Planning and DesignStandards for degree conferral
In order to complete Education Program for Urban and Regional Planning and Design of the
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture and acquire the Master’s Degree(Engineering), following standards must be satisfied.
1) (Period of attendance at school) Period of attendance at school shall be 2 years or longer, or 1 year or
longer for a student who is eligible for application of a special exception for length of the course of
study.
2) (Credits acquisition) Students must acquire 31 credits or more, including 12 credits of required subjects
on this Education Program and 10 credits from elective subjects out of Special Basic subjects. However,as for Advanced General Education, only 1 credit of elective required subjects shall be accepted as credit
toward the requirements for completion.
3) (Implementation of research) Students must conduct research voluntarily throughout the period of
attendance at school under the guidance by Major supervisor who is affiliated with the Education
Program and the Supervisor Committee that consists of three or more faculty who are affiliated with the
Major including the Major supervisor.
4) (Interim report) Students must give interim report to the Supervisor Committee on status of research
activities at end of each school year.
5) (Master’s thesis) Students must submit the final research results as master’s thesis to the Supervisor
Committee by the prescribed due date.
6) (Final exam) Students must undergo examination by review committee for the submitted master’s thesis
and pass the final exam (oral test).
7) (Judgment on pass or rejection) Judgment on whether or not the student passes the final exam will bemade by the review committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two or more assistantexaminers, and upon report thereby, deliberations are conducted at a faculty meeting of the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, to judge the results.
8) (Application of special exception for length of the course of study) The above-stated processes shallapply likewise to a student subject to application of special exception for length of the course of study
by achieving excellent results. Nonetheless, the interim report under Paragraph 4) may be replaced withthe final test under Paragraph 6).
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Have interview with the faculty member from whom the student desires guidance promptly and create a
research plan after entering the Education Program, in order to receive proper research guidance based on
the research plan.
- In performance of research, use at least 80 hours or longer for actual research activities, and moreover 40hours or more for presentation (including debate) on research results. [Research and scholarly Activity on
Regional Design I]

9- It is desirable for students to create a study plan, and acquire 27 credits or more including all required
Major subjects of the Education Program and the Advanced General Education (1 credit from elective
required subjects) except for Research and scholarly Activity on Regional Design II and Urban andRegional Design Seminar II (subjects for second year). As for elective subjects, acquire 18 credits or more
including 10 credits or more from Major subjects of the Education Program, together with other lecture
subjects (subjects available for all Departments, other graduate school subjects, etc.).
- As for lecture subjects, pass the test that will be carried out at end of the semester when the lecture iscompleted, or at end of the school year.
- Give interim report to the Supervisor Committee on status of research activities at end of first school year.
(Second year)- Continue to acquire credits by taking lecture subjects and acquire 31 credits or more including 12 creditsof Major subjects required from all Education Programs by the end of the second year.
- In performance of research, use at least 90 hours or longer for actual research activities, and moreover 30hours or more for presentation (including debate) on research results. [Research and scholarly Activity on
Regional Design II]- Submit the final research results as master’s thesis to the Supervisor Committee by the prescribed due
date.
○ Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture: Education Program for
Architecture and Building Engineering
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course for two
or more years, (ii) acquire total 31 credits or more including 22 credits of elective subjects of the Education
Program for Architecture and Architecture Urban Culture, or a total of 31 credits or more including 16
required credits and 6 credits of elective subjects of the Education Program for the Architecture Design and(iii) pass the master’s thesis・Master’s Project examination and final exam after receiving the required
research guidance.
Road map for acquisition of degree
In Architecture, acquire credits from the lecture subjects of each of the specialized field of structures,
environment and planning, and seminar subjects. In addition, integrate disparate knowledge and link it tocreative activities through Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science I to IV. Moreover,under the guidance of the Supervisor, start on formulation of a research plan and research, submit themaster’s thesis, and give an oral presentation at the Master’s Thesis Examination Meeting on the contents
thereof.
In Architectural Design, there is emphasis on architectural design subjects, and in place of Research
Practicum in Architecture and Building Science I to IV and master’s thesis, acquire credits in Architectural
Studio work II to IV, and Master’s Project.
In the Architecture and Urban Culture, first learn the basics of Architecture and Building Engineering
through Basic subjects of Architecture, cities and culture, No.1 to 3, where students can choose
undergraduate lecture subjects, and then work on specialized research.

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(First year)- Through taking the Master’s Course, learn expert knowledge of Architecture and Building Engineering
broadly, as well as deepen knowledge with respect to fields related to the topic of the master’s thesis andMaster’s Project.
- Based on discussions with the Supervisors, formulate research plan and start on research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, how to make logicalarguments, how to write as required for the thesis, methodologies and techniques required for design, andpresentation methods, etc., through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion of Education Program for Architecture and Building
Engineering.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
- Submit the final research results as the master’s thesis or master’s design by the deadline, and give a
presentation on the contents thereof at the Master’s Thesis and Design Examination Meeting.
○ Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering: Education Program for MechanicalEngineering, Education Program for Mechanical Systems
Standards for degree conferral
It is necessary to acquire the prescribed number of credits for completion of the course (a total of 31
credits or more including 8 credits of required subjects in the Education Program, 22 credits of elective
subjects in the Education Program and subjects available for all Departments including 12 credits of elective
subjects of Special Basic subjects and 1 credit out of Subjects for Science and Technology), and pass themaster’s thesis examination and final exam after receiving the required research guidance. Thesis defense
will be conducted based on results of the master’s thesis submitted by the prescribed deadline and the oralpresentation examination.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Acquire more than 23 credits in elective subjects.
- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Advance research for master’s thesis.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
○ Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering: Education Program for Applied
Mathematics
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of the Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course fortwo or more years, (ii) acquire a total of 31 credits or more including 18 credits of required subjects in the11Education Program and 4 credits of elective subjects of Special Basic subjects and (iii) pass the master’s
thesis and Master’s Project examination and the final exam after receiving the required research guidance.
However, as for Subjects for Science and Technology, only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward therequirements for completion out of Advanced Science and technology, English Education or Advanced
General Education. Moreover, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves
excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Make effort for acquiring more than 13 credits in elective subjects.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
- Determine topic of master’s thesis and start on research.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Advance research on master’s thesis and give a presentation on research results at an academic conference,etc.
- Compile the research results into the master’s thesis and pass the examination.
○ Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering: Education Program for ElectricalEngineering
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Education Program for Electrical Engineering shall be: to (i) stay in
the Master's Course for two or more years, (ii) acquire a total of 31 credits or more including 8 credits ofrequired subjects in the Education Program, 22 credits of elective subjects including 12 credits of elective
subjects of Special Basic subjects in the Education Program, and 1 credit of Subjects for Science andTechnology, and (iii) pass the master’s thesis examination and final exam after receiving the required
research guidance. However, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves
excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Through taking the Master’s Course, learn basic knowledge of Computer Science and ElectricalEngineering broadly, as well as deepen knowledge with respect to field related to the topic of the master’s
thesis.
- Based on discussions with the Supervisor, formulate research plan and start on research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, how to make logicalarguments, and presentation methods, etc., through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion of Education Program for Electrical Engineering.
- Advance research on master’s thesis and give a presentation on the research results at an academic
conference, etc. depending on the progress.

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- Submit the research results as master’s thesis, and give a presentation on the contents thereof at Master’s
Thesis Presentation Meeting.
○ Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering: Education Program for Electronic
Engineering
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Education Program for Electronic Engineering shall be: to (i) stayin the Master's Course for two or more years, (ii) acquire a total of 31 credits or more including 8 credits
of required subjects in the Education Program, 22 credits of elective subjects including 12 credits of elective
subjects of Special Basic subjects in the Education Program, and 1 credit of Subjects for Science andTechnology, and (iii) pass the master’s thesis examination and final exam after receiving the required
research guidance. However, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves
excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Through taking the Master’s Course, learn basic knowledge of Computer Science and ElectricalEngineering broadly, as well as deepen knowledge with respect to field related to the theme of the master’s
thesis.
- Based on discussions with the Supervisor, formulate research plan and start on research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, how to make logicalarguments, and presentation methods, etc., through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion of Education Program for Electronic Engineering.
- Advance research on master’s thesis and give a presentation on the research results at an academic
conference, etc. depending on the progress.
- Submit the research results as master’s thesis, and give a presentation on contents thereof at Master’s
Thesis Presentation Meeting.
○ Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering: Education Program for Computer
ScienceStandards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Education Program for Computer Science shall be: to (i) stay in the
Master's Course for two or more years, (ii) acquire total 31 credits or more including 8 credits of required
subjects of the Education Program, 22 credits of elective subjects including 12 credits of elective subjectsof Special Basic subjects of Education Program, and 1 credit of Subjects for Science and Technology, and(iii) pass the master’s thesis examination and final exam after receiving the required research guidance.
However, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stayof at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)13

- Through taking the Master’s Course, learn basic knowledge of Computer Science and ElectricalEngineering broadly, as well as deepen knowledge with respect to field related to the theme of the master’s
thesis.
- Based on discussions with the Supervisors, formulate research plan and start on research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, how to make logicalarguments, and presentation methods, etc., through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion of Education Program for Computer Science.
- Advance research on master’s thesis and give a presentation on the research results at an academic
conference, etc. depending on the progress.
- Submit the research results as master’s thesis, and give a presentation on the contents thereof at Master’s
Thesis Presentation Meeting.
○ Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry: Education Program for Chemistry andBioscience
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course for two
or more years, (ii) acquire a total of 31 credits or more required for completion and (iii) pass the master’s
thesis examination and final exam (examination by public hearing) after receiving the required researchguidance. In addition, in order to undergo the examination of master’s thesis research, it is necessary toundergo an interim examination in the first year. Prescribed number of credits required for completion (total
31 credits or more) means 4 credits from Special Seminar on Applied Bioscience I and 4 credits fromSpecial Seminar on Applied Bioscience II, as required Major subjects, in addition, elective subjects out ofSpecial Basic subjects and Special Applied subjects (18 credits or more, including 14 credits or more fromSpecial Basic subjects and Special Applied subjects in this Education Program) and Subjects for Scienceand Technology (only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion). As for
Major subjects (elective), it is possible to take from Education Program for Chemistry and Bioscience,
Education Program for Chemistry and Materials and subjects available for all Departments.
Degree defense will be made by the review committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two
or more assistant examiners, and upon report thereby, final judgment will be made by deliberations at afaculty meeting of the Graduate School of Science and Technology. Moreover, concerning the period ofstay in the course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant
course shall be sufficient (Application of Exceptional Cases of Length of Course of Study).
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Formulate a plan for taking elective subjects over two years.
- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
- Acquire 12 or more credits in elective subjects before end of the first year.

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- Take Special Seminar on Applied Bioscience I.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Advance research for master’s thesis.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
- Give a presentation on research at the Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting and submit the master’s thesis.
○ Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry: Education Program for Chemistry andMaterials
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course for two
or more years, (ii) acquire total 31 credits or more required for completion and (iii) pass the master’s thesis
examination and final exam (examination by public hearing) after receiving the required research guidance.
In addition, in order to undergo examination for master’s thesis research, it is necessary to undergo interim
examination in the first year. Prescribed number of credits required for completion (total 31 credits or more)means 4 credits from Special Seminar on Applied Chemistry I and 4 credits from Special Seminar on
Applied Chemistry II, as required Major subjects, in addition, elective subjects out of Special Basic subjects
and Special Applied subjects (18 credits or more, including 14 credits or more from Special Basic subjects
and Special Applied subjects in this Education Program) and Subjects for Science and Technology (only 1
credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion). As for Major subjects (elective),
it is possible to take from Education Program for Chemistry and Bioscience, Education Program for
Chemistry and Materials and subjects available for all Departments.
Degree defense will be made by the review committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two
or more assistant examiners, and upon report thereby, final judgment will be made by deliberations at afaculty meeting of Graduate School of Science and Technology. Moreover, concerning the period of stay inthe course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course
shall be sufficient (Application of Exceptional Cases of Length of Course of Study).
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Make a plan for taking elective subjects for two years.
- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
- Acquire 12 or more credits in elective subjects before end of the first year.
- Take Special Seminar on Applied Chemistry I.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Advance research for master’s thesis.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
- Give a presentation on research at the Master’s Thesis Presentation Meeting and submit the master’s thesis.

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○ Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry: Education Program for Materials
Science and Engineering
Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of Master's Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Master's Course for two
or more years, (ii) acquire a total of 31 credits or more required for completion and (iii) pass the master’s
thesis examination and final exam after receiving the required research guidance.
[Credits necessary for completion](i) 8 credits from the required subjects of Special Seminar for Materials Science I, Special Seminar for
Materials Science II(ii) 1 credit or more from Subjects for Science and Technology(iii) 22 credits or more, including 12 credits of Special basic subjects and Special applied subjects on thisEducation Program[Thesis defense]
Thesis defense will be consulted to the review committee, which consists of one chief examiner andtwo or more assistant examiners based on the results of submitted master’s thesis and oral presentation
examination, and upon report thereby, deliberations are conducted at a faculty meeting of the Graduate
School of Science and Technology, to judge the results.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Make a plan for taking elective subjects for two years.
- Determine topic of master’s thesis, and learn the basics of research.
- Master searching of literature necessary for research, how to read literature, and how to write papers, etc.,
through lab seminars.
(Second year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Advance research for master’s thesis.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.

16Research Type Internship Implementation Guidelines
Customs of companies, etc. regarding employment have been rapidly changing as a result of socialand economic changes in Japan, including the progress of globalization and computerization and thechanges of structure of industry, and the personnel requirements have also significantly changed. In thiscontext, Kumamoto University is striving to enhance education and research functions aiming at fostering
creative personnel also with the viewpoint of fostering personnel to meet the needs of the industry sector,
and the Research Type Internship, which is being introduced in the Master’s Course of this Graduate School,
will be carried out according to the following guidelines.
1) Objective○ Through implementation of research type internships, further promote collaboration between theuniversity and society (enterprises, government offices, etc.) or multiple education and research
institutes and strive to improve and enhance education and research specifics at the university.
○ By utilizing and mastering high level knowledge and technologies in specialized fields in the company
workplace etc., develop practical personnel with greater ability to adjust to actual society.
○ Develop personnel who can re-recognize the importance of communication skills, etc. in the company
workplace, and formulate and put into practice methods of self-cultivation.
2) Implementation form
Classified into three types: “internship (general)” “different field internship” and “overseas internship”
For each internship, credit is certified via the prescribed assessment.
Different field internship means to have an internship in another lab that conducts leading edge
research. Through internships in research labs in totally different fields, rather than insisting on
specialization, students are expected to experience research and research methods different from their fieldsof specialization, and master the ability to integrate different fields, which is required for exploring thisnew era, in the context of more sophisticated, diversified, and globalized science and technology.
3) Implementation outline(i) Implementation period: within the master’s course year, 2 years as standard(ii) Number of days: Internship (general) is 10 days or longer (cumulative total)(At least 5 days at destination of internship.)Different field internship and overseas internships are three weeks or longer (cumulative total)(Including other research labs inside the University, a total of three weeks or more at other universities
and research institutes, etc. inside and outside Japan.)(iii) Recognition of credits: Internship Programs I [elective 2 credits] (class registration is required)-After completion of Internship, submit a report (A4 size paper: format as desired) in the designatedformat with “Research Type Internship Report” as the front page, and receive a score for credits (fullscore: 80 points)

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-To receive credits, participation at “Internship Report Presentation” is required.
-Internship Committee judges communication skills at the Internship Report Presentation and reports to
the Committee.
The committee makes a comprehensive judgment based on the Internship Report, whether or not thestudent won some award in the Presentation (such as performance results by voting system at the venue),etc., and certifies credits and makes an appraisal (adds 10 points for participation in the
Presentation and 10 points for winning an award at a Report Meeting).
(iv) Results of Presentation: created a “Internship Results Presentation Meeting Abstract and Poster” andsubmitted it to the section in charge at the Internship held company in advance, obtained approval forparticipation in a Results Presentation Meeting, and submitted documents certifying this (viadiscretionary format) to the Academic Affairs Section of GSST.
At “Internship Presentation,” whether or not matters related to the contents of Internship
implementation or research details are discussed is not relevant.
Contents discussed shall primarily be the formulation of self-improvement methods based on
experiences during the Internship and a report on the progress of efforts and results.
4) Cautions
Students on Internship must act with self-awareness of being students, and strictly observe thefollowing matters in working.
○ Take out Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education and Research (Internship
Insurance).
○ Fully understand and follow the research and guidance plan at the destination organization (company,
administrative office, etc.).
○ Strictly keep confidential matters.
○ If judged to be inappropriate to be an intern, the Internship shall be ordered suspended, and the student
shall not be allowed to have another Internship afterward.

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Lecture subjects and the credits
Master's Course（１）Subjects for each Department
Courses・
DepartSubject
Education
ments
Category
Programs

Subjects

Course of Mathematics
Course of Physics

Department of Science

Course of Chemistry

Special Topics on Algebra A
Special Topics on Algebra B
Special Topics on Algebra C
Special Topics on Algebra D
Special Topics on Algebra E
Special Topics on Algebra F
Special Topics on Algebra G
Special Topics on Geometry A
Special Topics on Geometry B
Special Topics on Geometry C
Special Topics on Geometry D
Special Topics on Analysis A
Special Topics on Analysis B
Special Topics on Analysis C
Special Topics on Stochastic Analysis
Special Topics on Applied Analysis A
Special Topics on Applied Analysis B
Special Course of Mathematics A
Special Course of Mathematics B
Special Course of Mathematics C
Special Course of Mathematics D
Special Course of Mathematics E
Special Course of Mathematics F
Special Course of Mathematics G
Special Course of Mathematics H
Special Course of Mathematics I
Special Seminar on Mathematics I
Special Seminar on Mathematics II
Seminar on Mathematics I
Seminar on Mathematics II
Advanced Course of Physics I
Advanced Course of Physics II
Quantum Field Theory I
Quantum Field Theory II
Electron Theory of Solids A
Electron Theory of Solids B
Advanced Computational Physics I
Advanced Theory of Astrophysics I
Theory of General Relativity
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics I
Condensed Matter Photo-physics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Mesoscopic Physics
Advanced Course of High Pressure Physics I
Advanced Data Science I
Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics I
Physics of Structure and Dynamics in Materials I
X-ray spectroscopy I
Special Course of Physics A
Special Course of Physics B
Special Course of Physics C
Special Course of Physics D
Special Course of Physics E
Special Course of Physics F
Special Seminar on Physics I
Special Seminar on Physics II
Seminar on Physics I
Seminar on Physics II
Advanced Physical Chemistry A
Advanced Physical Chemistry B
Advanced Physical Chemistry C
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry A
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry B
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry C
Advanced Organic Chemistry A
Advanced Organic Chemistry B
Advanced Analytical Chemistry A
Advanced Analytical Chemistry B
Advanced Analytical Chemistry C
Advanced Integrated Sciences A
Special Course of Chemistry A for Graduate Students
Special Course of Chemistry B for Graduate Students
Special Course of Chemistry C for Graduate Students
Special Course of Chemistry D for Graduate Students
Special Course of Chemistry E for Graduate Students
Special Course of Chemistry F for Graduate Students

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Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1

4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Course ofChemistry
Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences

Department of Science
Course of Biological Sciences

All Courses

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for
Civil and Environmental
Engineering

Department of Civil andEnvironmental Engineeringand Architecture

Special Seminar on Chemistry I
Special Seminar on Chemistry II
Seminar on Chemistry I
Seminar on Chemistry II
Physico-chemical Petrology
Climate Systems
Advanced Structural Geology
Paleoceanography
Sedimentology
Advanced Lecture on Hydrology
Advanced Kinetic Mineralogy
Earth Material Science
Analysis of Atmospheric Environment
Stratigraphy
Ocean Floor Geo-science
Advanced Hydrosphere Environmental Science
Advanced Solid Earth Geophysics
Advanced Geochemistry
Extream-Condition Materials Processing
Mantle Petrology
Volcano Geology
Practical Training on Earth and Environmental Sciences A
Practical Training on Earth and Environmental Sciences B
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences A
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences B
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences C
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences D
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences E
Special Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences F
Special Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences I
Special Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences II
Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences I
Seminar on Earth and Environmental Sciences II
Advanced Animal Cell Biology I
Advanced Animal Engineering I
Advanced Developmental Biology I
Advanced Molecular Genetics I
Advanced Molecular cell biology I
Advanced Plant Molecular Biology I
Advanced Plant Cell Biology I
Advanced Plant Genetics I
Advanced Phylogeny and Systematics I
Advanced Conservation Biology I
Advanced Marine Ecology and Diversity I
Advanced Evolutionary Ecology Ⅰ
Advanced study of biodiversity Ⅰ
Advanced Neuroendocrinology Ⅰ
Advanced Bioimaging I
Advanced Community and Population Ecology I
Advanced RNA Biology I
Advanced Plant Physiology and Development I
Special Course of Life Science A
Special Course of Life Science B
Special Course of Life Science C
Special Course of Life Science D
Special Course of Life Science E
Special Course of Life Science F
Special Seminar on Life Science I
Special Seminar on Life Science II
Seminar on Life Science I
Seminar on Life Science II
Studies in Science
Scientific English for Civil Engineer
Seismic Engineering
Environmental Hydrology
Environmental Microbial Biotechnology
Watershed and River Management for Ecological Environment
Maintenance for concrete and steel structures
Civil and Environmental Materials
Applied Rock Engineering
Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering

20

Credits
RequiredElective

4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied
Subjects

Education Program for Civil and Environmental
Engineering

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied
Subjects

Education Program for Urban and Regional Planning and Design

Architectu Architectu Architecturerere Design Urban Culture
Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for Architecture and Building Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture

Subsurface Development Engineering
Applied Geoenvironmetal Engineering
River Environmental Engineering
Bridge Engineering
Informatics and Coastal disaster
Hydrologic Engineering
Research and Scholarly Activity on Civil Engineering I
Research and Scholarly Activity on Civil Engineering II
Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar I
Civil and Environmental Engineering Seminar II
Infrastructure Planning
Community Management
Infrastructure Design
Transportation Planning and Management
Transportation safety management
Environment and Disaster Management
Scientific English for Civil Engineering
Seismic Engineering
Environmental Hydrology
Environmental Microbial Biotechnology
Watershed and River Management for Ecological Environment
Infrastructure Planning
Community Management
Infrastructure Design
Transportation safety management
Transportation Planning and Management
Environment and Disaster Management
Bridge Engineering
Research and Scholarly Activity on Regional Design I
Research and Scholarly Activity on Regional Design II
Urban and Regional Design Seminar I
Urban and Regional Design Seminar II
Maintenance for concrete and steel structures
Civil and Environmental Materials
Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering
Introduction of Geoenvironmetal Engineering
Introduction of Geoenvironmetal Engineering
Introduction of River Engineering
Introduction of Coastal Engineering
Regional Policy
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science I
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science II
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science III
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science IV
Architectural studio work II
Architectural studio work III
Architectural studio work IV
Master's Project
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science I
Research Practicum in Architecture and Building Science II
Basic subject of architecture, cities and culture, No.1
Basic subject of architecture, cities and culture, No.2
Basic subject of architecture, cities and culture, No.3
Earthquake Engineering
Building design against loads
Reinforced Concrete Structure
Plastic Analysis of Structures
Building Material Design
Advanced Structural Design
Mechanics on Fracture of Materials
Selected Topics in Timber Materials
Advanced Interface Mechanics
Seminar on Structural Engineering I
Seminar on Structural Engineering II
Seminar on Structural Engineering III
Advanced Architectural Environment I
Advanced Architectural Environment II
Advanced Architectural Environment III
Seminar on Architectural Environment I

21

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for Architecture andBuilding Engineering

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineeringand Architecture

All Education
Programs

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for Mechanical Engineering

Spec
ial
Comm
on
Subj
ects
Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for Mechanical Systems

Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering

Seminar on Architectural Environment II
Seminar on Architectural Environment III
Selected Topics of Architectural History of Western World
Strategies for Building Information Management
Analysis on Urban Structure
Architectural Space Composition
Design Practice in Architectural Program
Architectural Presentation
Seminar on Facility Management
Seminar on Landscape Conservation and Renovation
Workshop on Digital Techniques for Planning and Design
Workshop on Digital Techniques for Spatial Analysis
Practice of History of Architecture I
Practice of History of Architecture II
Architectural Business Training
English Communication
Advanced Science and Technology in Japan I
Seminar on Special Projects I
Advances Theory of Precision Processing Technology
Lubricated System in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Fluids Engineering I
Advanced Fluids Engineering II
Advanced Thermal Engineering I
Advanced Thermal Engineering II
Advanced Thermal Engineering III
Multiphase Science and Technology
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Theory of Energy Conversion
Advanced Strength and Fracture Design
Advanced Material Processing Technology
Safety Engineering
Micro-Nano Fabrication
Advanced Biomedical Engineering
Special Lecture on Mechanical Engineering I
Special Lecture on Mechanical Engineering II
Manufacturing Environment
Measurement and Instrumentation Physics
Intelligent Mobile Machines
Advanced Vibration Engineering
Advanced Intelligent Systems
Advanced Machine Intelligence
Computer Aided Mechanics
Advanced Metalworking Engineering
Advanced Solid Mechanics
Product Design
Advanced Robust Control
Advanced Space Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
Manufacturing Environment
Measurement and Instrumentation Physics
Intelligent Mobile Machines
Advanced Vibration Engineering
Advanced Intelligent Systems
Advanced Machine Intelligence
Computer Aided Mechanics
Advanced Metalworking Engineering
Advanced Solid Mechanics
Product Design
Advanced Robust Control
Advanced Space Mechanical Engineering
Special Lecture on Mechanical System I
Special Lecture on Mechanical System II

22

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
4

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Special Applied Subjects
Spec
ial
Comm
on
Subj
ects

Education Program for Mechanical Systems

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for Applied Mathematics

Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering

All Education
Programs

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for Electrical Engineering

SpecialAppliedSubjects

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Advances Theory of Precision Processing Technology
Lubricated System in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Fluids Engineering I
Advanced Thermal Engineering II
Advanced Thermal Engineering I
Advanced Thermal Engineering II
Advanced Thermal Engineering III
Multiphase Science and Technology
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Theory of Energy Conversion
Advanced Strength and Fracture Design
Advanced Material Processing Technology
Safety Engineering
Micro-Nano Fabrication
Advanced Biomedical Engineering
Advanced Engineering Mathematics I
Advanced Engineering Mathematics II
Advanced Analysis I
Advanced Analysis II
Advanced Stochastic Analysis I
Advanced Stochastic Analysis II
Advanced Statistical Science I
Advanced Statistical Science II
Advanced Information Mathematics I
Advanced Information Mathematics II
Seminar on Mathematical Engineering
Special Course of Mathematical Engineering A
Special Course of Mathematical Engineering B
Special Course of Mathematical Engineering C
Special Course of Mathematical Engineering D
Special Research on Mathematical Engineering
Seminar on Applied Mathematics
Advanced Fluids Engineering I
Advanced Fluids Engineering II
Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
Theory of Energy Conversion
Advanced Vibration Engineering
Advanced Intelligent Systems
Advanced Machine Intelligence
Computer Aided Mechanics
Advanced Science and Technology in Japan I
Seminar on Special Projects I
Nano-Structure Device Engineering
Electronic Device Engineering
Discharge Plasma Engineering I
Discharge Plasma Engineering II
High Voltage Pulsed Power Engineering
Power System Engineering
Advanced Technology of Power Electronics
Non-destructive Testing Engineering
Advanced Semiconductor Physics
Bioelectrics in Plants
Advanced Lectures on Optical Measurement Engineering
Pulsed Power Technologies in Medical Science
Shock Wave Bioelectrics
Advanced Electric Power Frontier A
Advanced Electric Power Frontier B
Dielectric materials engineering
Advanced Semiconductor Packaging and Implementation
Special Practice on Electrical Engineering
Special Seminar on Electrical Engineering I
Special Seminar on Electrical Engineering II
Special Research on Electrical Engineering
Advanced Systems Control I
Advanced Systems Control II
Advanced Biological Information System
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing I
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing II

23

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
1
1
1
1
10
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Subjects

Special Applied Subjects

Education Program forElectrical Engineering

Department of Computer
Science and ElectricalEngineering

Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for Electronic Engineering

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Special
Basic
Subjects

Education
Programfor
Computer
Science

Computer Vision
Advanced Multimedia Signal Processing
Advanced Wireless Telecommunication Engineering
Applied Information Theory
Advanced VLSI systems Engineering
Advanced Computer Security
Advanced Computer Organization
Introduction to Information and Communications Network
Media Information Processing
Advanced Systems Control I
Advanced Systems Control II
Advanced Biological Information System
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing I
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing II
Advanced Multimedia Signal Processing
Advanced Wireless Telecommunication Engineering
Advanced Embedded Systems Engineering
Special Practice on Electronics
Special Seminar on Electronics I
Special Seminar on Electronics II
Special Research on Electronics
Nano-Structure Device Engineering
Electronic Device Engineering
Discharge Plasma Engineering I
Discharge Plasma Engineering II
High Voltage Pulsed Power Engineering
Power System Engineering
Advanced Technology of Power Electronics
Computer VisionNon-destructive Testing Engineering
Bioelectrics in Plants
Advanced Lectures on Optical Measurement Engineering
Pulsed Power Technologies in Medical Science
Shock Wave Bioelectrics
Advanced Electric Power Frontier A
Advanced Electric Power Frontier B
Dielectric materials engineering
Advanced Computer Organization
Data Engineering
Distributed Systems
Advanced VLSI systems Engineering
Computer-Aided Education System
Media Information Processing
Advanced Computer Security
Advanced Semiconductor Physics
Programming Language
Data Mining
Applied Information Theory
Introduction to Information and Communications Network
Advanced Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Advanced Computer Organization
Distributed Systems
Advanced VLSI systems Engineering
Data Engineering
Computer Vision

24

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

2
2
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for Computer Science

Special Applied Subjects

Departments

Education Program for Computer Science

Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering

Data Mining
Applied Information Theory
Programming Language
Advanced Computer Security
Introduction to Information and Communications Network
Media Information Processing
Computer-Aided Education System
Advanced Artificial Intelligence Engineering
Advanced Custom Computing
Special Practice on Computer Science
Special Seminar on Computer Science I
Special Seminar on Computer Science II
Special Research on Computer Science
Data Science Exercise【Note 1】
Data Science Laboratory【Note 1】
Advanced Systems Control I
Advanced Systems Control II
Advanced Biological Information System
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing I
Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing II
Advanced Multimedia Signal Processing
Advanced Wireless Telecommunication Engineering
Advanced Semiconductor Physics
Nano-Structure Device Engineering
Power System Engineering
Non-destructive Testing Engineering
Bioelectrics in Plants
Advanced Lectures on Optical Measurement Engineering
Pulsed Power Technologies in Medical Science
Shock Wave Bioelectrics
Advanced Electric Power Frontier A
Advanced Electric Power Frontier B
Dielectric materials engineering
Advanced Science and Technology in Japan I
All Education
Programs
Seminar on Special Projects I【 Note 1】The credits of these subjects shall not be accepted as the requirment for completion of GSST.
Courses・
Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Subjects

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for Chemistry and Bioscience

Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry

Advanced Structural Control of Polymeric Materials
Advanced Polymer Composite Materials
Bioanalytical Science
Advanced Organic Materials
Advanced Polymers for Separation of Bio-Products
Nano-Material Science for Medicine
Molecular Enzymology
Advanced Photofunctional Chemistry
Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine
Advanced Chemical Biology
Special Lecture on Applied Biochemistry
Workshop on Applied Biochemistry
Seminor on Applied Biochemistry
Special Seminar on Applied Biochemistry I
Special Seminar on Applied Biochemistry II
Advanced Catalytic Chemistry
Cheminformatics and Materials Informatics
Structural Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Materials
Advanced Functional Materials Engineering
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Advanced Electrochemistry
Interfacial and Structural Chemistry
Analytical chemistry of solid materials
Special Lecture on Applied Chemistry25

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

2
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Credits
RequiredElective
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1

4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2

Departments

Courses・
Education
Programs

Special Basic Subjects

Education Program for Chemistry andMaterials

Special Applied Subjects

Education Program for
Chemistry and Materials

Special Basic Subjects
Special Applied
Subjects

Education Program for Materials Science andEngineering

Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry

All Education
Programs

Subject
Category

Subjects
Advanced Catalytic Chemistry
Cheminformatics and Materials Informatics
Structural Inorganic Chemistry
Advanced Inorganic Materials
Advanced Functional Materials Engineering
Advanced Reaction Engineering
Advanced Electrochemistry
Interfacial and Structural Chemistry
Analytical chemistry of solid materials
Special Lecture on Applied Chemistry
Workshop on Applied Chemistry
Seminor on Applied Chemistry
Special Seminar on Applied Chemistry I
Special Seminar on Applied Chemistry II
Advanced Structural Control of Polymeric Materials
Advanced Polymer Composite Materials
Bioanalytical Science
Advanced Organic Materials
Advanced Polymers for Separation of Bio-Products
Nano-Material Science for Medicine
Molecular Enzymology
Advanced Photofunctional Chemistry
Molecular Imaging and Nanomedicine
Special Lecture on Applied Biochemistry

Credits
RequiredElective
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1

4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2

Plasticity of Crystalline Materials

2

Material Interface Science

2Interfacial Electrochemistry
Continuum Mechanics
Solidification Theory
Nuclear Materials Science and Engineering
Aerospace Materials
Evaluation of macroscopic structure
Special Seminar for Materials Science I
Special Seminar for Materials Science II
Computer Simulation for Material Science
Non-Equilibrium Materials Science
Electronic Properties of Materials
Functional Ceramics Materials Engineering
Strength of Materials in Several Environments
Introduction to Advanced Materials
Microstructural Characterization
Advanced Materials Characterization
Advanced Science and Technology in Japan I
Seminar on Special Projects I

2
2
2
2
2
2

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4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

（２）Subjects Available for All Departments
Departments
All Departments

Subjects

Credits
RequiredElective

Internship Programs I
Presentation Award I

2
1※The credits of Subjects Available for All Departments shall be accepted for the requirment of completion.
（３）Subjects for Science and Technology (Note 1、Note 2)
Each subject category has multiple lecture subjects.
Departments

Subject Category

Advanced Science andTechnology
All Departments

Advanced General Education（Note 4）

English Education

Subjects
Science and Technology in Society I
Science and Technology in Society II
Current Science and Technology in Japan Ⅰ(Note 3)
English for Science and Technology (Note 3)
Understanding Contemporary Society A
Understanding Contemporary Society B
Basic Science for Technological Innovation
Introduction to Management
History of Sciences
Exercise of Technical English Ⅰ
Exercise of Technical English II

Credits
Elective
1 Credit per
1 Subject
2 Credits per
1 Subject

1 Credit per
1 Subject

1 Credit per
1 Subject(Note 1)：Subjects for Science and Technology will be opened at GJEC (Global Joint Education Center for Science andTechnology). For more details, please see the handouts or website at https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gjec/(Note 2)：As handling of subjects is different depending on the specialization, please confirm the standards of degree
conferral of your Department as to whether these subjects are considered required or elective-required.
(Note 3): Each subject in Advanced General Education offers multiple lectures (one credit per lecture). Although you areallowed to take more than one lecture, only one credit shall be accepted towards completion of degree requirements.
(Note 4)：The credits of these subjects are not requirement for completion, except that the students from IJEP
(International Joint Education Program for Science and Technology) are required to take for completion.
Except for these two subjects, Subjects for Science and Technology shall also be accepted as credit transferfrom Subjects for each Departments for the students from IJEP.

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Requirements for completion of Doctoral Course
Requirements for completion of Doctoral Course shall be: to (i) stay in the Doctoral Course for threeor more years, (ii) acquire 12 credits or more from lecture subjects provided in individual courses andeducational programs, and (iii) pass the screening and final exam after receiving the required researchguidance. However, concerning lecture subjects, if so allowed in courses or educational programs withwhich the student is affiliated, lecture subjects may be taken in other courses or educational programs ofthis Graduate School of Science and Technology, other graduate schools of the University, or graduate
schools of other universities, and the credits may be certified as credits toward the requirements forcompletion, up to a maximum of 6 credits (see Regulations of Graduate School of Science and Technology
Kumamoto University: https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/kisoku/ ) Moreover, concerning the periodof stay in the course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant
course shall be sufficient (see Arrangements for Exceptional Cases of Length of Course of Study at theGraduate School of Science and Technology Kumamoto University: https://www.fast.kumamotou.ac.jp/gsst/kisoku/)[Evaluation standards for examination of doctoral Thesis for Doctoral Course](Examination System)
Examination of academic thesis shall be performed by consultations by examiners, which consist of
one chief examiner and two or more assistant examiners. Note that at least one examiner must be chosenfrom the field different from the relevant field.
(Evaluation Standards)
The following points must be all satisfied:
1. Definition of issues
Clear consciousness of the issues, and the significance and necessity of research to resolve the issues arestated.
2. Proper treatment of preceding studies and data
In addition to ascertaining and referring to preceding studies and data in the relevant field, the positioningof research based thereon is clear.
3. Appropriateness of research method
A research method appropriate to the objectives of research is used.
4. Appropriateness and significance of demonstrational process and conclusion
Thrust of argument from setting of issues, analysis, results and consideration is clear and consistent.
5. Appropriateness of construction, expression and notation of Thesis
Use of language and sentence wording is appropriate to an academic thesis.
6. Contribution to academia or society
The thesis has either novelty or originality academically, or has a possibility of responding to the demandsof society.
7. Communication ability

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The writer can orally present the results of research properly and logically.

[Research ethics education]
Though this is not a requirement for completion, students are obligated to take lessons in research
ethics education materials by e-learning (eL-CoRE or CITIJAPAN). IDs and passwords for taking thecourse will be issued so students must take the course without fail.
(See Guidelines for Implementation of Research Ethics Education (published on the website of the
University)).

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Standards for degree conferral and road map for degree acquisition○ Department of Science: Course of Mathematics
Standards for degree conferral
1) Acquire a total of 12 credits or more from elective subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology and
Major subjects. Among these 12 credits, only 1 credit in Advanced General Education out of Subjects
for Science and Technology shall be accepted as credit towards the requirements for completion.
2) Have either one or more papers solely authored by the student or two or more papers co-authoredpublished or be planned to be published in a refereed academic professional journal.
3) Submit a thesis for Doctoral degree (doctoral thesis) and give an oral presentation at Thesis Defense andpass the final exam such as an oral examination.
4) The thesis for the degree must be recognized as excellent research results by the review committee.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Start research according to the research plan submitted upon entering the Doctoral Course to determine
the topic of the doctoral thesis.
- Prepare to write papers to be submitted to academic journals.
- Acquire credits that can be acquired before end of the first year.
(Second year)- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Submit papers.
(Third year)- Compile the doctoral thesis and submit it by the prescribed deadline.
○ Department of Science: Course of Physics
Standards for degree conferral
In order to complete the course and acquire doctoral degree, it is necessary to acquire 12 credits ormore from elective subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology and Major subjects. Moreover, it isnecessary to give a presentation on research at Thesis Defense and undergo an oral exam, and submit adoctoral thesis and pass the defense. In addition, as for Advanced General Education from the Subjects for
Science and Technology, only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion.
For Doctoral degree, standards for recognition shall be to have logical thinking ability and expressive
ability, etc., that are necessary for scientific engineers who have leading-edge research and high-levelprofessional abilities, and to be able to execute research as an independent researcher. In addition, thedoctoral thesis must have contents judged to have arrived at the international level, and publication in aninternational academic professional journal of two or more refereed papers, one of which is as first author,
must already be set.
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- Start research according to the research plan submitted upon entering the Doctoral Course to determine
the topic of the doctoral thesis.
(Continue in the second year and thereafter)- Prepare for writing paper to be submitted in academic journal.
- Acquire credits that can be acquired before end of the first year.
(Second year)- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Submit papers.
(Third year)- Compile the doctoral thesis and submit it by the prescribed deadline.
- Give a presentation on research at Thesis Defense, undergo the oral exam, and submit a doctoral thesis.
○ Department of Science: Course of ChemistryStandards for degree conferral
Acquire 12 credits or more from elective subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology and Major
subjects (however, only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion as for
Advanced General Education out of Subjects for Science and Technology). For doctoral degree, standards
for recognition shall be, to have sufficient knowledge of and ability to understand the relevant research
field, ability to formulate a research plan, ability to execute research, and ability to present on researchdetails, as well as ability to execute research as an independent researcher; in addition, one or more papers
with contents from the doctoral thesis shall have been published or be set for publication in a refereed
international academic professional journal.
In final doctoral thesis examination, thesis review by the examination committee and oral
examination at Thesis Defense will be performed, and based on the results of the relevant examination,
judgment on conferral of the degree will be made in deliberations at a faculty meeting of the Graduate
School of Science and Technology.
Road map for acquisition of degree
During research on the doctoral thesis, use all of the time when there are no lectures or seminars forresearch on the doctoral thesis. In addition, the student must give an oral presentation at the interim reportmeeting hosted by the course once a year. The student must be devoted to research on a daily basis aiming
at giving a presentation each year at a related academic conference on the contents of the research, and sothat the student can publish three or more papers in refereed international academic journals while enrolled
in the doctoral course, two or more of which should consist of contents from the doctoral thesis research.
○ Department of Science: Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Standards for degree conferral
The doctoral thesis has contents judged to have reached international standards, and a part of thecontents have been published or are set for publication in an academic professional journal, as two or more
papers with the student as a chief author. In the main examination of doctoral thesis, pass the thesis review
by the screening committee and oral examination at Thesis Defense.

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Acquire a total of 12 credits or more from elective subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology
and Major subjects. In addition, as for Advanced General Education from the Subjects for Science andTechnology, only 1 credit shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion. Submit adoctoral thesis according to the prescribed procedures and pass the thesis review and final exam including
an oral examination at Thesis Defense, etc.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Have discussions on the research topic with the Supervisor based on the research plan made uponadvancing to the doctoral course, formulate a concrete research plan and start on surveys and studies.
- Examine the relationships with other research fields through Science Seminars, etc., and forecast thedevelopment possibilities of own research topic.
- Review the topic and relevance of each paper for submission and prepare for writing.
- Make effort to acquire elective subject credits at an early stage.
(Second year)- Determine the doctoral thesis topic considering novelty and possibilities for development.
- Submit papers depending on progress of research.
(Third year)- Write the doctoral thesis according to the prescribed rules and dates and submit it.
○ Department of Science: Course of Biological Sciences
Standards for degree conferral
In order to complete the course and acquire the doctoral degree (Science), it is necessary to acquire
12 credits or more from elective subjects of Subjects for Science and Technology and Major subjects. In
addition, as for Advanced General Education from the Subjects for Science and Technology, only 1 credit
shall be accepted as credit toward the requirements for completion. Of utmost importance to the doctoral
course is to compile research results as a thesis for acquisition of the degree and to have it published ininternational journals. Therefore, it is necessary to formulate a research plan according to the research topic
under the guidance of the Supervisor, execute research and compile the results. A Supervisor Committeethat consists of major supervisor and multiple (two to three) supervisors shall be set up and the students
must report on the status of progress of research at Committee meetings at least once a year. In addition,
the student must give presentations at academic conferences or symposiums, held inside and outside Japan,
on the research results. By promoting research even further based on evaluations received by thosepresentations, continue to compile results worthy of publication as a paper (refereed). Submit the results toa journal as a paper in English, and after undergoing examination the paper must be accepted for publication
in a journal. Degree defense shall be performed by the screening Committee (1 chief examiner, 2 or moreassistant examiners) reviewing the contents of the doctoral thesis, presentation ability based on oralpresentation, and specialized knowledge in the relevant research field, and the degree will be conferred ona person who is judged to be able to execute this series of research activities on his/her own ability.
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- Acquire credits in elective subjects that can be acquired. Taking Seminar on Science is strongly
recommended.
- Conduct research according to a topic determined upon discussions with the Supervisor.
- Report on status of progress of research at the Supervisor Committee meeting.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
- Prepare for writing paper to be submitted to academic journals.
(Second year)- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Report on status of progress of research at a Supervisor Committee meeting.
- Submit papers on academic journals.
(Third year)- Compile the research based on the results of referee reading of submitted papers.
- Report on status of progress of research at a Supervisor Committee meeting.
- Acquire 12 or more credits in elective subjects.
- Submit the doctoral thesis and give an oral presentation at the Doctoral Thesis Defense.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Environmental Conservation
Engineering, Education Program for Environmental Management and PlanningStandards for degree conferral
In order to complete Education Program for Environmental Conservation Engineering, Education
Program for Environmental Management and Planning of the Department of Advanced Industrial Scienceand acquire Doctoral Degree, following standards must be satisfied.
1) Stay in the Doctoral Course for three years of standard years for completion or longer and, acquire 12
credits or more including 1 credit of Subjects for Science and Technology and 11 credits of elective
subjects of Major subjects. However, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who
achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
2) Have two or more papers published in refereed academic journals as a chief author, one of which musthave been written in English.
3) Have English ability sufficient to give an oral presentation and undergo Q&A at an international
conference.
4) Submit an original doctoral thesis as a result of voluntary research activities, and after examination by
the screening committee, pass the final exam (oral examination).
5) Thesis Review will be made by the screening committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two
or more assistant examiners, and upon report thereby, deliberations are conducted at a faculty meetingof the Graduate School of Science and Technology, to judge the results.
Road map for acquisition of degree- The Supervisor Committee shall be composed of three or more Professors or Associate Professors
including the major supervisor, who can give guidance from a wide-range of fields.
- Receive guidance on acquisition of credits and research guidance at the Research Supervisor Committee
meeting held at the beginning of each school year.

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- Submit a report on research results each year to the Supervisor Committee and hold an Interim Report
Presentation Meeting. The Supervisor Committee shall give appraisals and guidance to students based on
the results thereof.
- Students shall record the contents of guidance by the Supervisor Committee and submit the record to theSupervisor Committee. Supervisor Committee shall keep these records.
- As final research results, the student submits to the Supervisor Committee a draft of the doctoral thesis,
and undergoes evaluation of research and guidance on research in a preparatory review, and having passed,
submits the actual thesis.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science:

Education Program for Architecture andEnvironment Planning, Education Program for Building Materials and Structures
Standards for degree conferral
All of the following items have been satisfied as requirements for completion of the Doctoral
Course.
1) Stay in the Doctoral Course for three years or longer and, acquire 12 credits or more including 1 creditof Subjects for Science and Technology and 11 credits of elective subjects of Major subjects. However,concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of atleast one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
2) Have two or more papers published in a refereed academic journal as first author, as research results.
Two refereed proceedings papers may substitute for one of these.
3) Have English ability sufficient to give an oral presentation and undergo Q&A at an international
conference.
4) Pass the examination of the doctoral thesis and the final exam. In examination of doctoral thesis, degree
defense will be made by the screening committee, which consists of three or more examiners including
one chief examiner, and upon report thereby, final judgment will be made by deliberations at a faculty
meeting of the Graduate School of Science and Technology.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Under guidance by the Supervisor Committee, which consists of three supervisors including the major
supervisor, formulate a research plan according to the research topic and start on surveys and studies.
- Acquire the required credits according to the plan. (Continue in the second year and thereafter)- Have interest in other research fields, examine relevance to own research topic and develop own research.
(Continue in the second year and thereafter)- Prepare for writing paper to be submitted in academic journal.
(Second year)- Give presentations at academic conferences or symposiums, held inside and outside Japan, on the research
results. Promote research even further based on evaluations received for those presentations.
- Give an oral presentation in English at an international conference.
- Submit refereed papers on academic journals.
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- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Compile the doctoral thesis and submit it by the prescribed deadline.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Advanced Mechanical
Systems, Education Program for Intelligent Mechanical Systems
Standards for degree conferral
It is necessary to stay in the Doctoral Course for three years or longer and, acquire 12 credits or more
including 1 credit of Subjects for Science and Technology and 11 credits of elective subjects of Major
subjects, and receive necessary research guidance, pass the doctoral thesis review and final exam. As aresult of a preparatory review using a submitted draft of the doctoral thesis, if this is accepted as a doctoral
thesis, a final exam by written test and oral test will be performed. In addition, in some cases Thesis Defense
will be held by the screening committee.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Acquire 12 or more credits in elective subjects.
- Determine topic of doctoral thesis and learn the basics and background, etc. of the research.
(Second and third year)- Advance research for doctoral thesis.
- Give a presentation on research results at an academic conference, etc.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Applied Mathematics
Standards for degree conferral (degree recognition)
It is necessary to acquire 12 credits or more including 1 credit in Subjects for Science and Technology
and 11 credits in Major subjects, and to write a doctoral thesis based on one or more papers (two or more,
if the papers are co-authored) published in refereed academic journals, and pass the examination.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Start research according to the research plan submitted upon entering the Doctoral Course to determine
the topic of the doctoral thesis.
- Prepare for writing paper to be submitted in academic journal.
- Acquire credits that can be acquired before end of the first year.
(Second year)- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Submit papers.
(Third year)- Compile the doctoral thesis based on published research contents and submit it by the prescribed deadline.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Computer Science andCommunication Engineering, Education Program for Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices,
Education Program for Human and Environment Informatics

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Standards for degree conferral
Requirements for completion of the Course is (i) to stay in the Doctoral Course for three years or
longer, (ii) acquire 12 credits or more including 1 credit of Subjects for Science and Technology and 11
credits of elective subjects of Major subjects, and receive necessary research guidance, (iii) pass the doctoral
thesis review and final exam. However, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who
achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)
Under guidance by the Supervisor Committee, which consists of three or more Professors or
Associate Professors including the major supervisor, formulate a research plan according to the research
topic and start on surveys and studies. - Have interest in topics of other research fields and use it for own
research. Moreover, prepare for creation of papers to be submitted to academic journals and acquire creditsthat can be acquired before end of the first year.
(Second year)
Give presentations at academic conferences or symposiums, held inside and outside Japan, on
research results. By promoting research even further based on evaluations received by those presentations,continue to compile results worthy of publication as a paper (refereed). In addition, submit papers
depending on progress of research.
(Third year)
Compile the doctoral thesis, write and submit it by the prescribed deadline in accordance with theprescribed rules. A degree will be conferred on the person who is judged to have executed this series ofresearch activities on his/her own ability.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Applied Chemistry andBiochemistryStandards for degree conferral
It is necessary to stay in the Doctoral Course for three years or longer and acquire 12 credits or more,
including 1 credit in Subjects for Science and Technology and 11 credits in Major subjects (for lecture
subjects in other departments, up to 4 credits can be acquired as credits toward the requirements forcompletion), and publish two or more papers with doctoral thesis research contents in a refereed
international academic journal, as well as give adequate research results presentations at academic
conferences inside and outside Japan. Submit doctoral thesis to the screening committee, pass the referee
reading thereby, and oral examination at Thesis Defense. Degree defense will be made by the screening
committee, which consists of one chief examiner and two or more assistant examiners, and upon report
thereby, final judgment will be made by deliberations at a faculty meeting of the Graduate School of Scienceand Technology. Moreover, concerning the period of stay in the course, for the student who achieves
excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in the relevant course shall be sufficient (Application of
Exceptional Cases of Length of Course of Study).
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- Formulate a plan for doctoral thesis research and start research.
- Have interest in topics of other research fields and use it for own research. (Continue in the second year
and thereafter)- Prepare to write papers to be submitted to academic journals.
(Second year)- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Submit papers.
(Third year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Compile the doctoral thesis and submit it by the prescribed deadline.
○ Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Materials Science andEngineering
Standards for degree conferral (degree recognition)
For Doctoral degree, standards for recognition shall be: to have sufficient knowledge of and ability
to understand the relevant research field, ability to formulate a research plan, ability to execute research,
and ability to present on research details, as well as ability to execute research as an independent researcher;in addition, all of following items must be satisfied.
1) Stay in the Doctoral Course for three years or longer and, acquire 12 credits or more including 1 creditof Subjects for Science and Technology and 11 credits of elective subjects of Major subjects and subject
available for all departments.
2) Have two or more papers as first author on contents of doctoral thesis research published in an academic
journal with referee reading or international conference collected papers with referee reading as research
results. Provided, at least one of those papers must be written in English and published in a refereed
international academic journal.
3) Give adequate research results presentations at academic conferences inside and outside Japan. At least
one presentation out of these must be given in English.
4) Submit the doctoral thesis to the screening committee and pass the examination of the doctoral thesis
and final exam. The final exam shall be performed by oral exam at Thesis Defense for the submitted
thesis. Degree defense will be made by the screening committee, which consists of one chief examiner
and two or more assistant examiners, and upon report thereby, final judgment will be made by
deliberations at a faculty meeting of the Graduate School of Science and Technology.
Road map for acquisition of degree(First year)- Start research according to the research plan submitted upon entering the Doctoral Course to determine
the topic of the doctoral thesis.
- Have interest in topics of other research fields in doctoral thesis research and use it for own research.
(Continue in the second year and thereafter)- Prepare to write papers to be submitted to academic journals.
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- Determine the topics of doctoral thesis and develop.
- Submit papers.
(Third year)- Acquire all the credits necessary for completion.
- Compile the doctoral thesis and submit it by the prescribed deadline.

38Conferment Degree
After successful fulfillment of the doctoral course at Graduate School of Science andTechnology, doctoral degree will be conferred.
However, the title will be vary depends on each academic education and research at each
Departments as follows.
Department of Science:
Doctor of Science, Doctor of Philosophy
Department of Advanced Industrial Science:
Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy（１）Procedure for degree examination for doctoral course
Qualification to apply for a degree and the procedure for degree examination must follow theRegulations on Academic Degrees of Kumamoto University, “Detailed rules on academic degrees
of Graduate School of Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as GSST detailed rules)”and “Agreement on review of thesis at Graduate School of Science and Technology”.
Please refer to this Handbook for students and Bulletin Board System (BBS) in GSST website forprocedure for degree examination.
https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/bbs/① Preliminary review of thesis
Applicants who seek to apply for thesis defense must apply for the preliminary review ofthesis to the supervisor.
The supervisor committee of each department will examine the requested review of thesis
and give guidance for a final thesis and the degree.
ａ. Qualification of applicant for preliminary review of thesis・An applicant who is registered at Kumamoto University and have obtained at least 8 credits andhave received the necessary supervision for their research for the degree.
・From article 3-1, for the student who achieves excellent results, a stay of at least one-year in therelevant course and is expected to complete the required credits shall be sufficient.
ｂ. Application period for preliminary review of thesis＜Applicants expected to complete in March＞ Early December＜Applicants expected to complete in September＞ Late May
ｃ. Submission documents
・ Applicants who seek to apply for preliminary review of thesis must submit the following
documents to the supervisor.

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Documents

Forms

Number ofcopiesApplication for preliminary
review of thesis

Form 1.doc

1 copyDraft of thesis

Must state ”Preliminary Thesis Review” on
the cover page.

3 copies(Draft) Abstract of Thesis

Form 2.doc

3 copies

List of publications

Form 3.doc

1 copy・The following documents must submit to the academic affairs section of GSST.
Documents
Forms
Notification of application for preliminary of Thesis

Form 6.doc

Numberof copies
1 copy② Review of thesis
After the screening of the preliminary review of thesis, students have to follow the procedurewhen the committee has authorized to review of thesis for the degree examination.
ａ. Qualification of applicant for review of thesis
・After the screening of the preliminary review of thesis, student who has authorized by committee
for review of thesis for the degree examination.
ｂ. Submission period of application for review of thesis＜Applicants expected to complete in March＞ Mid-January＜Applicants expected to complete in September＞ Mid-Julyｃ. Submission documents
・Applicants who are going to apply for review of thesis must submit the following documents tothe academic affairs section of GSST.
Documents
Forms
Numberof copies
1.Application for review of
1 copyForm 7.doc
thesis2.Abstract of thesis

Form 5.doc(Less than 1600 words)

3 copies

3.List of publications

Form 3.doc(It must specify “The above statement is true and correct, Date, Signature and seal”)

3 copies

4.Resume

Form 4.doc

1 copy5.Notification for
Depositing Doctoral Thesis

Please consult with the supervisor
before submission

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6.Statement of Depositing A
In case there are compelling reasonsbstract of Doctoral Thesis
7.Electronic files above
1. to 4.

1 copyPlease bring USB flash drive or sendby e-mail toszkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp（２）Final Examination
Final examination will be given by writing or interview for thesis.
（３）Thesis defense
Committee will hold a thesis defense. The date will be announced later.
（４）Disclosure of thesis
Doctoral thesis will be released on Kumamoto University Repository within one year from the dateof degree conferment. However, in case there are compelling reasons to disclose their thesis,
abstract of doctoral thesis will be disclosed. In this case, their doctoral thesis will be provide forpublic reading when it is necessary.
ａ. Submission documents after successful fulfillment of the degree examination
・Successful students must submit the following documents to the academic affairs section of GSST.
NumberDocuments
Forms
of copies
Electronic file (submission of bookbinding thesis
is not necessary)
1.Thesis*Please bring USB flash drive or sendby e-mail toszkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
2.Statement of
Depositing Doctoral Thesis

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（５）Schedule for Thesis Defense
Completionin March

Completionin September

Applicants

Early-December

Late May

1. Preliminary review of thesis
Application for preliminary review of Thesis(Required 8 credits or more）<<Documents to be submitted>>(To supervisor)
Application for Preliminary review of Thesis [Form 1]
Draft of Thesis---3 copies(Draft）Abstract of Thesis[Form 2]---3copies
List of Publications [Form 3](To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)
Notification of application for preliminary review [Form 6]

Mid-January

Mid-July

2. Thesis review(1) Application for Review of Thesis<<Documents to be submitted>>(To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)① Application for Review of Thesis [Form 7]② Abstract of Thesis [Form 5]…3copies③ List of publications [Form 3] …3copies④ Resume [Form 4]⑤ Notification for Depositing Doctoral Thesis⑥ ★Statement of Depositing Abstract of Doctoral Thesis⑦ Soft copy of above ① to ④ (Please bring USB flash drive or send byemail to szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp)

Early February

Early August(2) Thesis Defense

Early March

Early September(3) After final review<<Documents to be submitted>>(To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)① Thesis（Electronic file）(Please bring USB flash driveor send by email to szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp）② Statement of Depositing Doctoral Thesis

March 25

September 25

Conferment of degree★In case of any compelling reasons to disclose their thesis, the submission is necessary.

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（６）Schedule for Doctoral Thesis Defense for Students Seeking for
Completion of Course Work without Degree (Retroactive Completion)
Completionin March

Completionin September

Applicants

Early January

Early July

1. Preliminary review of Thesis（required 8 credits or more）<<Documents to be submitted>>(To the supervisor)
Application for Preliminary review of Thesis [Form 1]
Draft of Thesis----3 copies(Draft)Abstract of Thesis [Form 2]
List of publications [Form 3](To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)
Notification of Application for preliminary review [Form 6]

Early February

Early August

Early March

Early September◎Submission of Petition for Withdrawal from University(To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)
2. Thesis Review<<Documents to be submitted>>(To Academic Affairs Section of GSST)① Application for Review of Thesis [Form 7]② Abstract of Thesis [Form 5]----3 copies③ List of Publications [Form 3]----3 copies④ Resume [Form 4]⑤ Notification for Depositing Doctoral Thesis⑥ ★Statement of Depositing Abstract of Doctoral Thesis⑦ Soft copy of above ① to ④（Please bring USB flash drive or send byemail to szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp）★In case of any compelling reasons to disclose their thesis, the submission is necessary.

March 31

September 30

Completion of Course Work without Degree

Within one year

Within one year

◎Thesis defense

after completion

after completion*Must finish final thesis defense within a year after the completion of Courseof course workof course work

Work without Degree.

Without Degree

Without Degree
after Final Review(Documents to be submitted)*Must submit within one month after thesis defense（To Academic Affairs Section of GSST）① Thesis (Soft copy) (please bring USB flash drive or send byemail to szkn-kyomu@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp）② Statement of Depositing Doctoral Thesis

March 25

September 25(Retroactively(Retroactively

conferred)conferred)Conferment of degree43Lecture subjects and the credits
Doctoral Course（１）Subjects for each Department
Departments

Courses・Education
Programs

Course of Mathematics
Course of Physics
Course of Chemistry
Course of Earth and Environmental
Sciences

Department of Science

Course of Biological Sciences

All Courses

Subjects
Finite Group Theory and Combinatorial Structures
Algebraic Geometry
Algebraic Combinatorics
The Theory of Surfaces
Riemannian Geometry
Partial Differential Equations
Dynamical systems A
Dynamical systems B
Theory of stochastic Processes
Infinite Dimensional Representation Theory
Complex Geometry
Commutative Algebra towards a Theory of Projective Varieties
Electron Theory of Solids C
Electron Theory of Solids D
Advanced Computational Physics II
Advanced Condensed Matter Physics II
Elementary Particle Physics
Advanced Theory of Astrophysics II
Advanced Course of Condensed Matter Photo-physics
Advanced Course of Fundamental Physics
Advanced Course of Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Advanced Course of Mesoscopic Physics
Advanced Course of High Pressure Physics II
Advanced Data Science II
Physics of structure and dynamics in materials II
X-ray spectroscopy II
Low Dimensional Condensed Matter Physics II
Advanced Physical Chemistry D
Advanced Physical Chemistry E
Advanced Physical Chemistry F
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry D
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry E
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry F
Advanced Organic Chemistry D
Advanced Organic Chemistry E
Advanced Analytical Chemistry D
Advanced Analytical Chemistry E
Advanced Analytical Chemistry F
Physical Geochemistry
Evolutionary Paleontology
Earth Surface Environment System
Advanced Earth Material Science
Environmental Mineralogy
Micropaleontology
Advanced Climatology
Advanced Lectures on Analysis of Atmospheric Environment
Geotectonics
Isotope Hydrology
Marine Volcanology
Advanced Watershed Environmental Science
Advanced Geomagnetism
Quaternary science
Advanced Animal Cell Biology II
Advanced Animal Engineering II
Advanced Developmental Biology II
Advanced Molecular Genetics II
Advanced Molecular cell biology II
Advanced Biochemistry II
Advanced Plant Molecular Biology II
Advanced Plant Cell Biology II
Advanced Plant Genetics II
Advanced Phylogeny and Systematics II
Advanced Evolutionary Behavior II
Advanced Conservation Biology II
Advanced Marine Ecology and Diversity II
Advanced Evolutionary Ecology Ⅱ
Advanced study of biodiversity Ⅱ
Advanced Neuroendocrinology Ⅱ
Advanced Community and Population Ecology Ⅱ
Advanced RNA Biology II
Advanced Bioimaging II
Advanced Plant Physiology and Development II
Seminar on Science44

Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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Departments

Courses・Education
Programs

Subjects

Education Program forEnvironmental Conservation
Engineering
Education Program
Education Program for
for
Architecture
Environmental Management and and Environmental
Planning
Planning
Education Programfor Building
Materials andStructures
Education Program for Advanced
Mechanical Systems

Department of Advanced Industrial Science

Education Program forIntelligent Mechanical
Systems
Education Program forApplied Mathematics

Environmental Analysis in Underground Rock Mass
Advanced Design of Rock Engineering
Contaminant Hydrogeology
Environmental Quality Preservation
Agricultural Engineering for Environmentally Harmonious Co-existenceRiver Environmental Transport Engineering
Advanced Hydraulics
Ocean and Coastal Disaster Prevention Engineering
Applied Hydrologic Engineering
River Ecology and Civil Engineering
Sustainable Urban System
Measurement of Environmental Benefits
Regional Public Policy
Landscape Design Based on Situation
Infrastructure Maintenance Engineering
Seismic and Damage Control Design of Structures
Risk Analysis
Environment and Disaster Management
Frontier Science for Advanced cities
Mitigation Techniques for Environmental Problems
Urban and Architectural Environmental Psychology
Advanced Course of Architectural Space Composition
Analysis of Drawings by Architects
Theory of Building Information Management
Study of History of Architecture
Advanced Architectural and Urban Environmental Engineering
Advanced Urban Informatics
High Performance Material Design
Repairing and Reinforcing of Existing Structures
Advanced Structural Design
Safe Controlled Wind Resistant Design
Finite Element Methods in Structural Engineering
Advanced Timber Structural Analysis
Advanced Testing Method of Interface Strength
Advanced Mechanics of High Temperature Strength
Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Fluid Energy Conversion
Heat and Mass Transfer
Numerical Heat Transfer and Fluid FlowHeat Transfer with Phase Change
Multiphase Fluids Mechanics
Ultra-Precision Machining
Design System in Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Micro/Nano System
Biomechanics
High-rate Processing of Materials
Impact engineering
Advanced Theory of Plasticity and Metal FormingIntelligent Mechanical Systems
Fracture Mechanics
Maintenance Engineering
Welding and Evaluation of Materials
Advanced Sensor Technology
Advanced Active Sensing Systems
Robust Adaptive Control Systems
Production System Design
Advanced study in complexity analysis
Harmonic Analysis
Topics in Combinatorics
Graph Minor and Structure Theory
Stochastic processes
Large deviation principle and it applications
Sequential Analysis
Topics in Multivariate Analysis
Advanced Machine Learning
Advanced Antennas and Propagation Engineering
Advanced Computer Architecture I
Advanced Computer Architecture II
Advanced System Software
Advanced Data Engineering
Design of Information and Communications Network
Advanced Analysis of Nonlinear Systems
Applied Technology of Media Information
Information Security and Infrastructure

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Credits
RequiredElective
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Departments

Courses・Education
Programs

Education Program for Frontier Technology
for Energy and Devices
Education Programfor Human andEnvironmental
Informatics
Education Program for Applied Chemistry andBiochemistry
Education Program for Materials Science andEngineering

All Education
Programs

Subjects

Credits
RequiredElective

Interactive Human Information
Time-series Analysis
Ultrasonic Engineering
Power System Economics
Power Electronics
Applied Bioelectrics of Electromagnetic Energy
Theory of Electronic Devices
Advanced Nano-Structure Engineering
Applied Engineering of Pulsed Discharge Plasma
Advanced Lectures on Applied Optical Engineering
Advanced Pulsed Power Technologies in Medical Science
Advanced Shock Wave Bioelectrics
Pulsed Power Technology
Bioelectrics Engineering
Advanced VLSI systems design Engineering
Introduction to Crystal Structure Analysis
Modern Semiconductor Physics
Model-Based Control
Human-Machine Systems
Cybernetics
Image Information Processing
Multi-modal Information Processing
Advanced Statistical Signal Processing
Multisource Signal Analysis and Measurements
Functional Material Engineering for Medicine
Functional polymar materials for Biochemical Application
Functional Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of Organic and Polymeric Materials
Advanced Bioanalytical Science
Mass Transport Theory
Molecular Design for Biomimetic Chemistry
Application of Functional Electrode
Construction and Estimation of Surface Nanostructure
Computational Applied Chemistry and BiochemistryNano-Functional Material Design
Nano-scale Interfacial Electrochemistry
Photofunctional Materials
Functional Materials Engineering
Nano-scale Inorganic Materials Engineering
Surface Chemistry of Heterogeneous Catalysts
Chemical Enzymology
Amorphase/Nano Materials Science
Materisls Processing Design
Plasticity of Advanced Materials
Materials Design for Advanced Ceramics
Computational Materials Science
Characterization of Hydrogen-Resistant Materials
Special Topics on Carbon Nanomaterials
Advanced Interfacial Electrochemistry
Advanced Materials Interface Science & Engineering
Microstructural Characterization for Advanced Materials
Non-linear Continuum Mechanics
Materials Structural Control Science
Practical English
Advanced Non-ferrous Materials

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

Microstructure Formation and Analysis of Materials

2

Crystal Growth Science
Advanced Science and Technology in Japan II
Seminar on Special Projects II

2
2
4

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（２）Subjects Available for All Departments
Departments

Subjects

Credits
RequiredElective

Internship Programs II
All Departments
Presentation Award II※The credits of the above subjects shall be accepted for the requirment of completion.

22（３）Subjects for Science and Technology (Note 1、Note 2)※Each subject category has multiple lecture subjects.
※The subject credited already in Master's course, can not be re-registered.
Departments

Subject Category

Subjects

Subjects Available for All
Departments

Science and Technology in Society I
Science and Technology in Society II
Current Science and Technology in Japan II (Note 3)
English for Science and Technology (Note 3)
Understanding Contemporary Society A
Advanced General Understanding Contemporary Society B
Education
Basic Science for Technological Innovation
Introduction to Management(Note 4)
History of Sciences
Exercise of Technical English Ⅰ
English Education
Exercise of Technical English Ⅱ
Advanced Scienceand Technology

Credits
Elective
1 Credit per
1 Subject
2 Credits per
1 Subject

1 Credit per
1 Subject

1 Credit per
1 Subject(Note 1)：Subjects for Science and Technology will be opened at GJEC (Global Joint Education Center for Science andTechnology). For more details, please see the handouts or website at https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gjec/(Note 2)：As handling of subjects is different depending on the specialization, please confirm the standards of degree
conferral of your Department as to whether these subjects are considered required or elective-required.
(Note 3): Each subject in Advanced General Education offers multiple lectures (one credit per lecture). Although you areallowed to take more than one lecture, only one credit shall be accepted towards completion of degree requirements.
(Note 4)：The credits of these subjects are not requirement for completion, except that the students from IJEP
(International Joint Education Program for Science and Technology) are required to take for completion.
Except for these two subjects, Subjects for Science and Technology shall also be accepted as credit transferfrom Subjects for each Departments for the students from IJEP.

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Subjects and other matters
Subjects
For subjects, not only lecture classes there are also various types such as exercises, round-tablediscussion, seminars and special lectures, so as to encourage active participation by students (see timetable).
Research guidance
In GSST, for each student who enters the Course, a Supervisor Committee is organized consisting of
three or more faculty members including the Major supervisor, and the student will be given effective andwide-ranging research guidance by the faculty members in related fields.
Lecture scheduleTime period

TimeFirst period

8:40-10:10

Second period

10:25-11:55

Third period

12:55-14:25

Fourth period

14:40-16:10

Fifth period

16:25-17:55

Sixth period
Only for students for day

18:10-19:40

and night course(Note) one time period: 90 min., Lunch hour: 60 min.
Petitions of objection relating to evaluations of results
In Kumamoto University, in our activities we strive for strict evaluations of results.
After the announcement of results by the faculty members in charge of classes, if any student has an
objection to evaluation of results, after completion of the period for acceptance of questions and concerns
as indicated in “Announcements”, the student must submit a Petition of Objection relating to Results
Evaluation to the Academic Affairs Section within the set period.
[Subjects for Science and Technology]
At GSST, subjects for Science and Technology have been established in order to promote creation offrontier, fusion and inter-disciplinary areas based on mutual understanding with other fields, and furnish
the capability to handle a variety of issues from a birds-eye-view, in addition to high level education in eachspecialization. For details, please see the Global Joint Education Center for Science and Technology(GJEC): https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gjec/
As handling of subjects is different depending on the specialization, please confirm the standards of degree
conferral of your Department as to whether these subjects are considered required or elective-required.

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Advanced Science and Technology, Advanced General Education, English Education
Science and Technology in Society I and II, in subject category of Advanced Science and Technology,
are omnibus lectures by faculty members of all departments. By studying research in various fields, it ispossible to acquire the ability to understand other fields, which is necessary for working on projects after
entering society.
In Advanced General Education lectures in wide-ranging fields and social viewpoints are given by lecturers
invited from universities, research institutes, and companies inside and outside Japan. There are fivesubjects: Understanding Contemporary Society A, Understanding Contemporary Society B, Basic Science
for Technical Innovation, Introduction to Management, and History of Sciences. For each subject multiple
lectures will be held. However, even if multiple lectures are taken in one subject, only one subject will becertified as the credit portion. Nonetheless, as these are lectures that provide valuable contents for making
use of specialized knowledge and technologies learned in each major from a comprehensive standpoint
after entering society, it is desirable to take as many lectures as possible without regard to acquisition of
credits.
Exercise of Technical English I and II in English Education are subjects for the purpose of improvementof practical English ability for presentation at international conferences or submitting papers tospecialized international journals.
Master's Course[Presentation Award I] (1 credit, elective)
When a student gives a presentation at national or international conferences, etc., the number oftimes as specified in each course and Education Program, and then certified by each course and Education
Program, will be certified as credit.
Note that the following are standards for certification for each department, course and Education Program.
Department of Science: Course of Mathematics
When a student gives one or more presentations at national or international conferences, etc., thiswill be certified as credit.
Department of Science: Course of Physics
A decision on passing or failure will be determined in the Course Meeting by the major supervisor
certifying the following standards as being satisfied.
(1) The student himself/herself was the speaker.
(2) The presentation was given at a national conference or international conference.
Department of Science: Course of Chemistry
The student must apply with a program from the academic conference to the Course Chief via the
major supervisor, and certification will be carried out in the Course Meeting.
Department of Science: Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Based on the initiative of the major supervisor, certification will be carried out by consultations in
the Course.
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When a student gives one or more presentations at national or international conferences, etc., thiswill be certified as credit.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture: Education Program for Civil
and Environmental Engineering, Education Program for Urban and Regional Planning and Design(1) Credit will be given for an oral presentation at any national or international conference, etc.
(2) Upon certification of credits, together with the verification of the facts of presentation by the major
supervisor, upon examination by the Supervisor Committee, a draft on pass or failure will be madeand decided by the chair of the department.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Architecture: Education Program for
Architecture and Building Engineering
The presenter shall apply for certification and the major supervisor shall pass judgment on whether
or not to certify the credit.
Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering: Education Program for MechanicalEngineering, Education Program for Mechanical Systems
Considering a presentation at an international conference as 1 point and a presentation at a national
academic conference as 0.5 point, credit will be certified for the student who acquires 1 point or more.
Department of Mechanical and Mathematical Engineering: Education Program for Applied
Mathematics
When a student gives a presentation at national or international conferences, this shall be certified
as credit.
Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering: Education Program for ElectricalEngineering, Education Program for Electronic Engineering, Education Program for Computer
Science(1) 2 presentations at national conferences or 1 presentation at an international conference will be thestandard within the department.
(2) English-only sessions at national conferences shall also be included as international conference, andwhether or not it’s refereed is not a question.
Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry: Education Program for Chemistry andBioscience, Education Program for Chemistry and Materials
When a student gives one or more presentation (orally or by poster) at national or international
conferences, which shall be certified as credit.
Department of Materials Science and Applied Chemistry: Education Program for Materials Scienceand Engineering
When a student gives two or more presentations at a national conference or 1 or more presentationsat an international conference, results shall be judged in an Education Program Meeting.
(1) Presentation in which the chief presenter is the student himself/herself.
(2) Oral presentation or poster presentation.
(3) For national conferences, only nationwide conferences are included.
(4) Whether or not to include an international conference shall be judged in an Education Program
Meeting.

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[Internship Programs I] (2 credits, elective)- Research Type Internship (See “Research Type Internship Implementation Guidelines”).
Doctoral Course[Presentation Award II] (2 credits, elective)
When a student gives one or more oral presentation at international conferences, and then that iscertified for each course and Education Program, which will be certified as credit. Note that the standards
for certification in each course and Education Program are as follows:
Department of Science: Course of Mathematics
When a student gives one or more presentations at international conferences, etc., this will becertified as credit.
Department of Science: Course of Physics
A decision on passing or failure will be determined in the Course Meeting by the major supervisor
certifying the following standards as being satisfied.
(1) The student himself/herself was the speaker.
(2) It is an oral presentation at any international conferences.
Department of Science: Course of Chemistry
The student must apply with a program from the academic conference to the Course Chief via the
major supervisor, and certification will be carried out in the Course Meeting.
Department of Science: Course of Earth and Environmental Sciences
Based on the initiative of the Academic Supervisor, certification will be carried out by consultationsin the course.
Department of Science: Course of Biological Sciences
When a student gives one or more oral presentations at international conferences, this will becertified as credit.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Environmental Conservation
Engineering, Education Program for Environmental Management and Planning(1) Credit will be given to oral presentation or poster presentation with oral presentation in English atinternational conference (including regional conference).
(2) Upon certification of credits, together with the verification of the facts of presentation by the major
supervisor, upon examination by the Research Supervisor Committee, draft was made and Educational
Program Chief will make decision.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Architecture and Environment
Planning, Education Program for Building Materials and Structures
The presenter shall apply for certification and the Academic Supervisor shall pass judgment onwhether or not to certify the credit.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Advanced Mechanical Systems,
Education Program for Intelligent Mechanical Systems
Regarding presentation at international conference as 1 point and presentation at national academic

51conference as 0.5 point, credit will be certified for the student who acquires 2 points or more.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Applied Mathematics
When a student gives a presentation in English at national or international conferences, this shall becertified as credit.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Computer Science andCommunication Engineering, Education Program for Frontier Technology for Energy and Devices,
Education Program for Human and Environment Informatics(1) 2 presentations at international conferences will be the standard within the department.
(2) English-only sessions at national conferences shall also be included as international conference, andwhether or not it’s refereed is not a question.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Applied Chemistry andBiochemistry
When a student gives one or more oral presentations at international conferences, this will becertified as credit.
Department of Advanced Industrial Science: Education Program for Materials Science andEngineering
When a student gives four or more presentations at national conferences, or 2 or more presentationsat international conferences, or two or more national presentations and also 1 or more presentations atinternational conferences, results shall be judged at Education Program Meeting.
(1) Presentation in which the chief presenter is the student himself/herself.
(2) Oral presentation or poster presentation.
(3) For national conferences, only nationwide conferences are included.
(4) Whether or not to include an international conference shall be judged in an Education Program
Meeting.
[Internship Programs II] (2 credits, elective)
This is practice at research institutes or companies outside school, and the period shall be for 2 weeks
or so, or longer.
This aims at understanding the actual situations and needs of industry, making contact with different
backgrounds or standpoints, and actual experience of research, surveying and planning, etc. at research
institutes or the industry venues shall be evaluated through submission of reports.
In addition, if it is acknowledged that a student had experience corresponding to an Internship at a
research institute or an industry venue inside and outside Japan, the Supervisor Committee may certify
acquisition of an Internship course by submission of a report on the relevant details.

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Procedures and Cautions
1. Communications with and notices to students
Communications with students and other notices are made on the Notification Board of the KurokamiSouth Campus and intra-school BBS on the homepage of the Graduate School of Science and Technology[GSST], and students are expected to check these every day without fail.
[BBS URL] https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/bbs/

2. Form of registration
Forms of registration for the school Registrar such as registered absence from school, withdrawal
from school or reinstitution to school, etc. are at the following URL. When necessary, students must
download and print these out or receive the forms at the window of the Academic Affairs Section of GSST.
[URL for administrative procedures and issuance of various certificates]
https://www.fast.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/gsst/jimu/

3. Registered absence or withdrawal from school
When a student is to be absent from school (when it is impossible to come to school for 3 months or
longer) or leave school due to sickness or other unavoidable reason, the student must consult the guarantor
and the Chief Academic Advisor, and upon obtaining a seal in the space for approval seal on the Application
for Leave of Absence (attached Form 1) or Petition for Withdrawal from University (attached Form 2),
submit the form to the Academic Affairs Section of GSST (with a medical certificate from a physician in
the case of sickness) by one month prior to the desired date.
In such instance tuitions already paid shall not be refunded. In addition, please note that permission will
not be given to students who have not paid tuition, unless the tuition has been paid.

4. Reinstitution
When a student is to be reinstated to school, the student must consult the guarantor and the Major
supervisor, and upon obtaining a seal in the space for approval seal on Request for Permission to Resume
studies (attached Form 3), submit the form to the Academic Affairs Section of GSST (with a medical
certificate from a physician in the case of recovery from sickness) by one month prior to the desired date.

5. Other registration
In addition to the above, students must report to the Academic Affairs Section of GSST promptly
when the following events occur:
1) Change of place of family register (Notification of Family Register Place Change: Attached Form 4)

532) Change of name: (Notification of Change in Name: Attached Form 5)3) Change of guarantor: (Notification of Change of Guarantor Attached Form 6)4) Change of address: (Notification of Change of Address: Attached Form 7)5) When traveling abroad (Notification of Overseas Travel: Attached Form 8)6) When conducting research activities outside the school (Notification of Off-Campus Research
Activities: Attached Form 9)7) When engaging in extracurricular activities outside the school (Notification of Off-Campus Activities:
Attached Form 10)

6. Payment of tuition
Tuition must be paid in the following period.
For spring semester: April 1 - April 30, for fall semester: October 1 - October 31
There is a system for grace on collection of tuition or monthly installment payments of tuition for the
person who is recognizing as having an unavoidable situation, including economic reasons. For details
please make an inquiry to the Economic Support Section of the Student Life Dept., Student Support
Division.

7. Exemption of tuition
There is a system of exempting the student against tuition payments, for the student who has difficultyin paying tuition due to economic reasons and who is also judged to be excellent in terms of study, or astudent who is judged to have significant difficulty in paying tuition due to the death of the person whopays the tuition or who has suffered damage due to Natural Disasters or other students in similar situations
and who desire exemption from tuition. For details please make an inquiry to the Economic Support Sectionof the Student Life Division, Student Affairs Department.

8. Personal accident insurance for student pursuing education andresearch system
All students take out this insurance upon entering the school. In particular, students who participate
in Internships must take out Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education and Research andLiability Insurance Coupled with Personal Accident Insurance for Student Pursuing Education andResearch as prerequisites. For details, please inquire of the Student Consultation Office in the Students Life
Division, Student Affairs Department.

9. Regular health checkup
Regular health checkups will be held around April of each year. All students must take checkups

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without fail under the School Health and Safety Act. Dates, places and items for checkups will be submitted
so these must be checked. If any student is unavoidably unable to take a checkup on the day, the student
must undergo a health checkup later without fail. If any student is judged to need to undergo a detailed
examination as a result of the above checkup, they must do so.

10. Health checkups for radiation handling personnel
For students who are engaged in handling radiation (X rays, RI, etc.) inside or outside school, healthcheckups shall be carried out regularly (July, January). Dates, places and items for checkups will be
submitted.

11. Application for permission of attending school by vehicle
Students who desire to come to school by vehicle must receive issuance of a “vehicle entry pass.”
Period of application, etc. shall be submitted.

12. Issuance of various certificates
When students require student registration certificates, academic transcripts, certificate of expectedcompletion, student travel fare discount certificates, or medical examination certificates, using the
Kumamoto University Portal Certificate Issuing System, students themselves are required to obtain thoseusing their student IDs and entering in advance the necessary items at the automatic issuance machine
installed at the counter of the Academic Affairs Section of GSST. It is also possible to acquire these using
the automatic issuance machines installed in other departments or divisions.
If a student needs a certificate, commuter pass or student certificate other than the above, apply at the
Academic Affairs Section of GSST.
For issuance, 1-3 days will be required, so please apply in advance.

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