Degree Completion Guide
2023-2024

Degree Completion Guide
Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology(Division of Advanced Science and Technology)2023-2024
JAPAN ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYJAPAN ADVANCED INSTITUTE OFSCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYJAIST Founding Principle and Education Policy

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) celebrated its 30th anniversary in
October, 2020. Since its establishment, JAIST has made efforts to develop excellent human resourses
and contribution to society through advancing world top-level research achievements in a wide rangeof the fields of advanced science and technology, and showed new image of graduated school as aleading model of university reforms.
Based on the principle “foster leading human resources who can pioneer a new world through thecreation of science and technology", taking advantage of the integrated graduate school, JAIST now
welcomes motivated students widely from all over the world and fosters them to become global
leaders who hold solid expertise in advanced science and technology with "Resilience and Cocreativity " to lead the new era. JAIST settles this idea as “JAIST Future Vision”, which can be thebasic of university operations.
In order to involve each student into “the creation of science and technology”, it is necessary toprovide a systematic education consisting of the wide range of knowledge and methodology for its
practical application. In JAIST, credits required for graduation can be earned from all the fields
flexibly and students can obtain wide range of knowledge by taking various fields of classes,
regardless of his/her specialty.
The fulfilling curriculum as integrated graduate school will help a lot to research while enrollment
and take active roles in society after completion. When graduating, students receive a transcript
showing the list of the courses they have taken and their grades. By selecting courses voluntarily,
students will be able to fully explain their reason for the selection of courses and their relevance totheir career goal to their supervisor at JAIST and future employers.
JAIST has recently changed its goal on education. We put more emphasis on what ability students
have obtained than on what they have understood. Reflecting this idea, every course evaluates
students’ performance in terms of the level of ability acquisition. This idea is also shared in the
supervision of students in every laboratory.
We hope every student makes the best use of education opportunities at JAIST through their positivecommitment in order to prepare for their bright future.

President
TERANO Minoru

CONTENTS
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Mission, Goals, Human Resource Development, and Policies of JAIST ----------II. Academic calendar 2023-2024 ------------------------------------------------------III. Study outline ---------------------------------------------------------------------------IV. Matters related to tuition fees and enrollment ------------------------------------V. Educational system --------------------------------------------------------------------VI. Matters related to taking courses ----------------------------------------------------VII. Matters related to study and research supervision --------------------------------VIII. Matters related to conferment of degree -------------------------------------------IX. Education and Training Programs offered by Global Communication Center ---X. Systems in place -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Courses and Class Schedules
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Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Courses for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus) -----------------------------------------Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus) --------------------------------Time Table of the Examination Term for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)-----------

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

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Lecture room map (JAIST)○IS Lecture Hall, MS Lecture Hall
Ground floor
Fountain

Main Entrance
StairsMS Hall

Stairs（165 people）

ＷＣ

StairsM Lecture
Room 1,2

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

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JAIST Gallery

First floor

Leads to the JAIST cafeteria
StairsRefresh Room

StairsM Lecture M Lecture
Room 3
Room 4

I Lecture Room 3,4(64 people）（40 people） （40 people）

Stairs○KS Lecture Hall
Ground floor

StairsＷＣ

K Lecture Room 1・2

Leads to the fountain（60 people）

First floor

Doorway

Notice board

Automatic
certificate
issuing
machine

Educational Affairs
Department

Stairs

Doorway

Leads to thelibraryＷＣ

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

Leads to the MS Building

IS
LectureHall(130people)I. Mission, Goals, Human Resource Development, and Policies of JAIST

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

- 1 -Diploma Policy(Division of Advanced Science and Technology)
The Division of Advanced Science and Technology in the Graduate School of Advanced Science andTechnology at JAIST sets its educational goal in cultivating innovative talents in advanced scienceand technology who can take active roles as leaders in society or industrial world with broad vision
required in a sustainable society and communication ability in addition to specialization in advanced
science and technology.
In the master’s program, a master’s degree in Knowledge Science, Information Science or Materials
Science based on student’s main academic fields will be conferred to those who have acquired theabilities listed below and have passed either the Master Thesis Examination and the Final
Examination, or the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination after having obtained all the required credits.
Abilities to be acquired during the Master’s Program
・Ability to understand fundamental concepts of advanced science and technology in the major field
・Ability to identify and solve problems by the application of specialized knowledge
・Ability to carry out academically and socially valuable research on their own initiative
・Ability to challenge a different field from the major or an unexplored field
・Ability to comprehend diverse cultures and ability to communicate
・High ethical perspectives as a researcher or an engineer
In the doctoral program, a doctoral degree in Knowledge Science, Information Science or Materials
Science based on student’s main academic fields will be conferred to those who have acquired theabilities listed below in addition to the abilities listed above, produced excellent researchachievements in the major field and have passed the Doctoral Dissertation Examination and the
Final Examination after having obtained all the required credits.
Abilities to be acquired during the Doctoral Program
・Ability to extensively understand theories and systems of advanced science and technology in the
major field
・Ability to design a new and original research and produce world-class research achievements
・Ability to hold a comprehensive view and take leadership in the field of advanced science andtechnology
Main Academic Fields
Knowledge Science: An academic field that integrates knowledge of design methodology, business
management, system science and others related to issues of human, organizations or society,proposes attractive solutions to the issues, and contemplate how to materialize the solutions
Information Science: An academic field that aims to solve problems for humanity and society, pioneer
unexplored fields, and produce new innovative basic theories, basic technologies and applications
with regard to information processing and communication that supports the information society
Materials Science: An academic field that produce new and innovative materials by aiming at solving
problem for humanity and society and pioneering unexplored fields on the basis of physics, chemistry,
biology and their relevant science and technology- 2 -Curriculum Policies(Division of Advanced Science and Technology)
The Division of Advanced Science and Technology in the Graduate School of Advanced Science andTechnology at JAIST carries out lectures and laboratory education corresponding to main academic
fields for each degree as shown below, in order to acquire the abilities that are specified in the
Diploma Policy.
[Lectures]
・Offered hierarchically and systematically groups of lectures consisting of courses for students froma different major and beginner students (Introductory Courses), basic courses of graduate school(Basic Courses), high-level specialized courses (Technical Courses) and developmental andadvanced specialized courses (Intermediate and Advanced Courses). Conducted in either English
or Japanese language.
・Set the target of each lecture at acquiring abilities to understand and utilize serialized knowledge.
・Introduce active learning methods positively.
・Carry out strict grading based mainly on examinations.
・Educate students to obtain an ability to conduct group research by utilizing methodologies ofknowledge science and an ability to aim at improving themselves based on rubrics.
・Recommend that student take languages courses, liberal arts courses and courses of the otherfields actively.
[Laboratory Education]
・ Makes students deepen their understanding of basic concepts in their major field throughlaboratory education.
・Carries out high-quality laboratory education by taking account of each student’s talent and study
targets and supervising the level of their goal attainment.
・Makes students obtain abilities of problem identification and problem solving with application of
their specialized knowledge through methods including individual guidance, small-class education,and collaborative learning.
・Makes students acquire necessary abilities for a series of research process from making a researchplan based on review of relevant researches, executing the research by using acquired knowledge
and skills, examining research outcomes, to presenting the outcomes.
・Provides research guidance and evaluation from different viewpoints by assigning supervisors fromdifferent fields.
・By assigning a research topic of the adjacent or relevant field related to the specialized field or aninternship, makes students acquire abilities to carry out research in different field and environment.
In addition, provides opportunities to receive guidance from the viewpoints of different filed orindustry.
・In the laboratory environment abound with diversity in goals, backgrounds, nationalities and thelike, aims at improving understanding of diverse cultures and communication ability.
・Through research activities, makes students comprehend their social responsibility and nurturehigh sense of ethics as a researcher or an engineer.
・In the doctoral program, aims at enhancing abilities of leadership through the opportunities towork as a teaching assistant or a research assistant.
・Conducts evaluation of the level of achievements based on the laboratory education stated above.

- 3 -Main Academic Fields
Knowledge Science: An academic field that integrates knowledge of design methodology, business
management, system science and others related to issues of human, organizations or society,proposes attractive solutions to the issues, and contemplate how to materialize the solutions
Information Science: An academic field that aims to solve problems for humanity and society, pioneer
unexplored fields, and produce new innovative basic theories, basic technologies and applications
with regard to information processing and communication that supports the information society
Materials Science: An academic field that produce new and innovative materials by aiming at solving
problem for humanity and society and pioneering unexplored fields on the basis of physics, chemistry,
biology and their relevant science and technology- 4 -Laboratory Education Policy(Division of Advanced Science and Technology)
JAIST considers the research education based in the laboratory as important as the coursework in
graduate education. Laboratories provide students a versatile educational environment that canenhance their various qualities and serve diverse goals of their study. The laboratory education
provides students with abilities necessary for a series of research processes from designing andimplementation of research based on acquisition of expert knowledge and survey of relevant
researches, to production of research theses, and eventually to presentation of research. It also
aims to foster researchers or expert engineers necessitated by society by empowering students’social competencies through the laboratory environment containing diverse goals, backgrounds andnationalities.
Master’s program
In the master’s program, in order for students to obtain ability to apply their expert knowledge toproblem solving in addition to comprehension of fundamental concepts in the area of advanced
science and technology, we carry out one-on-one or small group research guidance in accordancewith the need of each student. Simultaneously, we train students to obtain knowledge of diverse
cultures, communication skills, and high ethical awareness.
Doctoral program
In the doctoral program, we provide research guidance on a one-on-one base in order for students
to acquire abilities to identify a special issue in a research field without losing a comprehensive
viewpoint and to apply scientific solution to it. We foster their ability to achieve excellence in the
research processes up to the presentation of research outcomes at international conferences or inacademic journals, while respecting and developing their individuality. Simultaneously, we develop
their ability to lead advance research projects.

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Second Semester (October 1 - March 31)

First Semester (April 1 - September 30)【JAIST】
April 1 (Sat) - April 3 (Mon)
April 4 (Tue)April 1 (Sat)
April 5 (Wed) - April 11 (Tue)April 12 (Wed) - June 2 (Fri)
June 5 (Mon) - June 7 (Wed)Spring Break
Entrance Ceremony
Orientation at Tokyo Satellite
Orientation at Ishikawa Campus
Class Term 1-1
Examination Term 1-1

June 8 (Thu)
June 9 (Fri)
June 12 (Mon) - July 31 (Mon)
August 1 (Tue) - August 2 (Wed)June 23 (Fri)

Safety Guidance
No Class Day
Class Term 1-2
Examination Term 1-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony

August 3 (Thu) - September 29 (Fri)
August 3 (Thu) - August 31 (Thu)August 14 (Mon) - August 16 (Wed)
September 22 (Fri)

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

October 1 (Sun)
October 1 (Sun)
October 2 (Mon)
October 3 (Tue) - October 10 (Tue)
October 11 (Wed) - November 30 (Thu) NOTE*
December 1 (Fri) - December 5 (Tue)School Office Closed (JAIST Anniversary)
Orientation at Tokyo Satellite
Entrance Ceremony
Orientation at Ishikawa Campus
Class Term 2-1
Examination Term 2-1

December 6 (Wed)December 7 (Thu) - February 7 (Wed) NOTE*
February 8 (Thu) - February 9 (Fri)
December 22 (Fri)
December 23 (Sat) - January 4 (Thu)
December 29 (Fri) - January 3 (Wed)No Class Day
Class Term 2-2
Examination Term 2-2
Degree Conferment Ceremony
Winter BreakSchool Office Closed (Winter Break)February 13 (Tue) - March 29 (Fri)March 22 (Fri)Winter Intensive Courses
Degree Conferment Ceremony

NOTE*

November 29 follows the Friday schedule.
February 2 follows the Monday schedule.

Period for Registration and Change of Courses at Ishikawa Campus
Terms
Term 1-1
Term 1-2
Term 2-1
Term 2-2

Period for Registration and Course Change
April 12 (Wed) - April 25 (Tue)June 12 (Mon) - June 23 (Fri)
October 11 (Wed) - October 24 (Tue)
December 7 (Thu) - December 20 (Wed)- 6 -The terms at Tokyo Satellite
April - June:
Term I
July - September:
Term II
October - December: Term III
January - March:
Term IV
Check the web <https://www.jaist.ac.jp/satellite/sate/outline/facility/> for the Tokyo Satellite operating hours
since it occasionally varies.
Period for Registration and Change of Courses at Tokyo Satellite
Terms
Term I
Term II
Term III
Term IV

Period for Registration and Course Change
April 12 (Wed) - April 25 (Tue)NOTE: April 12 (Wed) - April 18 (Tue) for courses which begin in April
June 12 (Mon) - June 23 (Fri)
October 11 (Wed) - October 24 (Tue)NOTE: October 11 (Wed) - October 17 (Tue) for courses which begin in OctoberDecember 7 (Thu) - December 20 (Wed)- 7 -III. Study outline
1 Campus
JAIST's campus is in Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture. The program for Working Professionals in Tokyo
is offered at Tokyo Satellite (Minato-ku, Tokyo).
2 Programs
The Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology at JAIST, consists of Division of Advanced
Science and Technology and Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences. Division of Advanced Science andTechnology offers a doctoral program which is divided into an initial two-year program and asubsequent three-year program. The initial two-year program is called the master’s program and thesubsequent three-year program is called the doctoral program. This guide describes on Division ofAdvanced Science and Technology, the guide for Division of Transdisciplinary Sciences specified
separately.
3 Academic calendar
JAIST academic calendar shows the dates of classes, vacations, institute-wide activities, course
registration periods, and so on. Students must check the academic calendar which is displayed on
the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine and is published on JAIST’s
website (Education
Academic calendar).
4 Semesters and class terms/periods
Semesters and class terms/periods at JAIST are shown in the Table below. Each class is 100-minutelong, and a class meets 14 times in one term to complete a course bearing 2 credits. Refer to thesyllabus for details of each course. One credit is awarded for the study amounts of 45 hours in selfstudy periods in addition to class periods (for the Required courses A, one credit is awarded for the
study amounts in accordance with the necessary workload for appropriate results as defined by thesupervisor). Students are expected to plan their coursework and keep their study record, accordingly
using a study/plan record (See the section VI.4.2 for details) under the guidance of their supervisor
so that they can have sufficient time for their efficient academic work toward a degree acquisition.
Appendix Table
Location
Ishikawa

Tokyo

Terms

Class Periods

First Semester:Term 1-1, Term 1-2 (8 weeks each)
Summer Intensive (August, September)
Second Semester:Term 2-1, Term 2-2 (8 weeks each)
Winter Intensive (February, March)＊The Examination Term is set after thelectures in each term. The examinationsof Intensive Courses are basicallyconducted after finishing 14 lectures.
First Semester:Term I (classes starting in April to June)
Term II(classes starting in July to September)
Second Semester:Term III(classes starting in October to December)
Term IV(classes starting in January to March)＊ The examinations are basicallyconducted after finishing 14 lectures.

- 8 -1st Period 9:00 - 10:40
2nd Period 10:50 - 12:30
3rd Period 13:30 - 15:10 (Tutorial hours)
4th Period 15:20 - 17:00
5th Period 17:10 - 18:50

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

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

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V. Educational system
JAIST provides a detailed and unique educational system that adjusts to the ambitions, experiences,
and abilities of students with the goal of helping each one realize their career targets.
1 Educational programs
JAIST offers five different educational programs that can be chosen according to each individual's
career goal. Students choose one of the educational programs below and take courses accordingly.
Students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo who are in the master's program will bein the M program and those in the doctoral program will be in the 3D program. Therefore, they do
not select an educational program.
Regarding selection of the Mα, and 5D programs, an inquiry is conducted after a formal laboratory
assignment (three months after enrollment), and selection is determined according to academic
grades, English proficiency, reason for application, and other factors.
1.1 Types of educational programs(1) SD program (master's program • doctoral program)This educational program is designed to identify students with top-level abilities at an earlystage and to train scientists who can tackle new research challenges and open up new fields
from a global perspective through a consistent doctoral education. Only those who have been
admitted through the entrance examination for scholarship students for the SD program cantake this program.
SD program students are given guidance by faculty groups organized by specialist area, andaim to complete the master's program in 1.5 years and the doctoral program in 2.5 years,
completing the entire program in four years. They may be recommended to change to anothereducational program if they have low academic performance.
(2) 5D program (master's program • doctoral program)This educational program provides a consistent five-year doctoral education through themaster's program and the doctoral program.
(3) 3D program (doctoral program)This educational program provides a three-year doctoral education in the doctoral program.
Points common to both the 5D (doctoral program) and 3D programs (only for Ishikawa Campus
students):
Students in the programs are strongly encouraged to participate in research activities at otherresearch institutes in Japan or overseas, and try out long-term advanced internships atcompanies in accordance with their choice of career paths.
In order to give yourself opportunities to consider your future desired careers, you will choose
one of two career tracks after enrollment. The tracks are; type S, for those who wish to become
creative scientists who can plan and implement advanced research at education and research
institutes, or wish to become university professors; and type E, for those who wish to become
advanced specialist engineers who can lead and manage the latest research and development
at companies. After you choose a track, you must record it in the Study Plan/Record.
Students have equal opportunities for the Grant System for Off-campus Activity (seeHANDBOOK for Students for details) and for taking courses.
(4) M program (master's program)This educational program is designed to provide a master's-level education for two years in themaster's program to train practical specialist engineers who can play a leading role at companies
or in other areas based on specialist knowledge and skill.
(5) Mα program (master's program)This educational program provides a master’s education as the same as M program. But it is- 11 -

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

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VI. Matters related to taking courses
1 Degree completion requirements
JAIST's curriculum, which is based on the university's mission statement, is designed to help
students systematically progress from the basics of knowledge science to its cutting-edge frontiers
while acquiring fundamental academic skills that will enable them to make significant contributions
to the development of state-of-the-art technologies and the resolution of current and future
problems faced by society.
It is insufficient for you merely to take lectures with a passive attitude. To acquire abilities that will
benefit you in the future, JAIST expects you to actively sow and nurture the seeds of social,organizational, or technical innovation for the next era toward a thorough understanding of advanced
science and technology, and social and organizational problems through your learning process.
2 Course divisions
Each course bears a course division which might vary according to the kind of degree students planto pursue.
The details of each course divisions are below. Read it through carefully. Check the chapter entitled“Courses and Class Schedules” for more details.
2.1 Common course divisions of the master's program and doctoral program
Optional course (Opt)
A course group that contributes to supplementary reinforcement of one's academic work.
○ Credits from the courses cannot be counted as completion credits
2.2 Course divisions for the master's program
1 Global Communication course (GC)A course group that contributes to the reinforcement of global languages while giving exposure
to different cultures.
○ Up to 2 credits can be counted as completion credits
2 Global Liberal Arts course (GLA)
A course group that contributes to widening one's specialty by giving understanding in a wide
range of interdisciplinary fields.
○ Up to 4 credits can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit from S101
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies”
3 Introductory course (Intr)
A course group that contributes to providing a foundation for one's specialty by giving
understanding of the boarders of interdisciplinary fields.
<Reinforcement of master's-level specialized foundation>○ Up to 4 credits can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit from S102
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity”
4 Basic course (Bsc)
A course group that contributes to the spiralization of one's specialty by crossing the boundaries
of interdisciplinary fields.
<Reinforcement of core knowledge and methodology, etc., in specialized fields>○ 6 credits or more are required as completion credits in addition to one of the following
required elective courses:
S201 Science and Technology Thesis (8 credits)
S202 Science and Technology Project Report (2 credits)
S203 Science and Technology Survey for Doctoral Research Plan (2 credits)- 13 -

5 Technical course (Tech)
A course group that promotes advancement of one's specialty by giving an understanding of thedevelopment of science technology.
<Establishing ability to understand wide, basic, specialized knowledge and apply it for solving
problems>○ Credits from the courses can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 2 credits
from S401 “Science and Technology Minor Research Project” or S402 “Science and Technology
Internship”
2.3 Course divisions for the doctoral program
1 Intermediate course (Imd)A course group that deepens one's specialty by giving an understanding of the development ofadvanced science technology.
<Course group that promotes reinforcement of doctoral-level specialty application, conducted inJapanese and English>○ Credits from the courses can be counted as completion credits in addition to required 1 credit
from S503 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development” andrequired 2 credits from elective S501 “Advanced Science and Technology Minor Research
Project” or S502 “Advanced Science and Technology Internship”
2 Advanced course (Adv)A course group that promotes the establishment of one's specialty by giving an understanding of
the depth of advanced science technology.
<Courses are conducted mainly in English><To obtain global advanced study ability and to have a panoramic perspective to discover andresolve problems>○ 4 credits or more are required as completion credits in addition to required 6 credits from S601
“Advanced Science and Technology Dissertation”
3 Degree completion requirements
Students must satisfy all the requirements listed below for degree completion. It is the responsibilityof each student to discuss with your supervisor and check whether or not you satisfy theserequirements.
3.1.1 Degree completion requirements of the master's program(1) In principle, students are required to spend a minimum of two years in the master's program.
If a prior application for fast-track degree completion is made and granted, and the plan for
degree completion in a shorter period (one year minimum) is carried out with the academic
grades deemed sufficiently high by faculty, in according to Article 36 of the JAIST School
Regulations, one will be able to finish in less than two years. Information on fast-track degreecompletion will be provided at enrollment.
(2) Students must submit a master’s thesis or a research project report after receiving sufficientresearch guidance, and pass the defense on the thesis and the final examination. Those who
select a Survey for Doctoral Research Plan must submit a report of Survey for Doctoral ResearchPlan, and pass the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
(3) Students must satisfy the requirements for course credits shown in both of the following
Appendix Tables 1 and 2.

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Appendix Table1 Credit acquisition requirements according to Major Research Project
Elective

Required credits
Major research
projects

credits
Required courses A*

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

S201 Science andTechnology Thesis(8 credits)
S202 Science andResearch

Technology Project

Project

ReportS101 Innovation Theory and Methodology

more

for Social Competencies (1 credit)

32 credits
26 credits or

Technology Minor

S203 Science andSurvey forTechnology Survey

Doctoralfor Doctoral

Research Plan

Research Planor moremore

S401 Science and(2 credits)credits

20 credits or

S102 Innovation Theory and Methodology
for Creativity (1 credit)

Total
number of

Research Project(2 credits)OR

28 credits or

34 credits

more

or moreS402 Science andTechnology Internship(2 credits)*A supervisor will give guidance on a major research project.
** S101 and S102 are courses designed to strengthening the human resource and creativity.
Advisers will give guidance on a minor research project or an internship. (Same in Appendix
Table 2)
Appendix Table 2 Credit acquisition requirements according to course divisions

Course Division

Required courses

RequiredCounted as elective credits inA*courses B**

Appendix Table 1

―

―

Total
number ofcredits

GC course(Global

Up to 2 credits can be counted

Communication)
GLA course(Global Liberal Arts)
Intr course(Introductory)
Bsc course(Basic)Tech course(Technical)――
8 or 2 credits

Up to 4 credits excluding Required

At least 32(S101)

courses B can be counted

or 34 credits

1 credit

Up to 4 credits excluding Required

according to(S102)

courses B can be counted

Appendix

6 credits or more excluding Required

Table 1―

(S201,S202,S203)―

1 creditcourses A must be obtained

2 credits(S401,S402)

Possible to count (No maximum)

Note: There are courses with special completion conditions which may not be possible to be counted
as degree completion requirements. For details, check the note for the course list in thechapter entitled “Courses and Class Schedules”.
<Example>
A case of a master student pursuing a degree in Knowledge Science (with a master's thesis at the
Ishikawa Campus)
1 Global Communication course- E211 Writing Research (2 credits)- 15 -

2 Global Liberal Arts course- S101 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies / Required course B(1 credit)- L221 Ethical Issues in Science (2 credits)
3 Introductory courses- S102 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity / Required course B (1 credit)- K114 Introduction to Social Research Methods (2 credits)- I114 Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science (2 credits)
4 Basic courses- S201 Science and Technology Thesis / Required course A (8 credits)- K213 Methodology for Systems Science (2 credits)- K214 Methodology for Knowledge Media (2 credits)- K236 Basis of Data Analytics (2 credits)
5 Technical courses- S401 Science and Technology Minor Research Project / Required course B (2 credits)- K413 Comparative Study of Knowledge Institutions (2 credits)- K501 Advanced Topics on Creating Innovations (2 credits)- I235 Game Informatics (2 credits)
Total 32 credits
3.1.2 Progression within JAIST: internal admission requirements for 5D program
students
In order to advance to the doctoral program as 5D students, in addition to the degree completion
requirements described in 3.1.1 above, the following requirement must also be met.
･ 18 credits (9 courses) or more must be obtained from the Introductory courses, the Basiccourses, and the Technical courses (excluding Required courses). Only 2 credits (1 course) fromthe Introductory courses can be included in the 18 credits (9 courses).
3.2 Degree completion requirements for the doctoral program(1) In principle, to be eligible for a doctoral degree from JAIST, students are required to spend aminimum of five years in a graduate institute (including the time spent in the master's program).
If an application for fast-track degree completion is made by the specified time, and it isrecognized at a faculty meeting that there are excellent research achievements, one will be able
to complete a doctoral program in a shorter time after spending three years (including the timespent in the master's program) in according to Article 37 of the JAIST School Regulations. See
the section VIII.2.1 for details on fast-track degree completion.
(2) Students must submit a doctoral dissertation after receiving sufficient research guidance, andpass the defense on the dissertation and the final examinations.
(3) Students must satisfy the requirements for course credits shown in the following Appendix Table.
Note that credits earned or evaluated while in the master’s program at JAIST cannot be counted
toward requirements for the doctoral degree completion except for the credits recognized bytransfer credit evaluation (details are explained in the section 7 below). Even if you obtain these
credits in the doctoral program, they’re uncountable for degree completion.

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

CourseRequired

Division

Required courses B**

courses A*

Elective credits

Total number(11 credits or more)of credits

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

S501 Advanced Science

Possible to countand Technology Minor
Research ProjectOR

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

4 credits or more

Science andTechnology―

Dissertation

excluding therequired courses A
must be obtained(6 credits)*A supervisor will give guidance on a dissertation.
**S503 is a course designed to strengthen the human resource and creativity. Advisors will give
guidance on a minor research project and an internship.
Note: There are courses with special completion conditions which may not be possible to be counted
as degree completion requirements. For details, check the note for the course list in the chapter
entitled “Courses and Class Schedules”.
<Example>
A case of a doctoral student pursuing a degree in Materials Science
1 Intermediate course- S503 Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development / Required
courses B (1 credit)- S501 Advanced Science and Technology Minor Research Project / Required courses B(2 credits)- K213 Methodology for Systems Science (2 credits)- I212 Analysis for Information Science (2 credits)
2 Advanced course- S601 Advanced Science and Technology Dissertation / Required courses A (6 credits)- M617 Molecular and Functionality Design of Polymers (2 credits)- M618 Materials Design (2 credits)- M619 Materials Morphology (2 credits)- M622 Advanced Biomolecular Science (2 credits)
Total 21 credits
4 Course-related procedures
4.1 Gakumu System and course syllabi
4.1.1 Gakumu System (Academic Affairs System)
JAIST uses the Gakumu System for all procedures related to course registration, grade checking,and so on. Make sure that you fully understand how to use the system and that do not have any- 17 -

problems with registration or other actions. If there are any points that you do not understand after
reading the manual, contact the Kyoumu.
[Logging in to the Gakumu System]<JAIST top page → Education → Taking Courses → Gakumu System (Academic Affairs
System)>*Note that the user ID for login is the same as the ID assigned at the time of enrollment, andthe password is the same one used for JAIST Mail.
4.1.2 Syllabi
Course syllabi can be viewed on the Gakumu System and on the JAIST website (Education → Taking
Courses→ Syllabi), and make sure to check them. The syllabus booklet is not available.
4.2 Study Plan/Record and course registration
4.2.1 Study Plan/Record
The Study Plan/Record refers to the plans and records of academic work from student’s enrollment
to completion. You are expected to record the details of guidance from supervisors for later reviewingof your academic work. The entries should be checked carefully and be kept up to date. The Study
Plan/Record is managed entirely through the Portfolio System. Check the section entitled “Study
Plan/Record” (JAIST website → Education → Taking Courses→ Study Plan/Record) for details.
4.2.2 Course registration
Plan your course registration properly by checking the class schedule and the course syllabi carefully.
Neither registration of two courses which have overlapping schedules (even if only partially), norregistration of courses from which you have obtained credits will be allowed. Note that the courses
earned the credits after enrollment and with the same code but provided in different languages (e.g.
K211 and K211E) are regarded just as the same.
Ishikawa Campus students must take courses held at the Ishikawa Campus, and students in the
program for Working Professionals in Tokyo must take courses held at the Tokyo Satellite. You mustalso register online for non-credit courses in order to attend them.
Make course registration through the Gakumu System. All the academic activities should be plannedwith the advice of your supervisor. Register online for courses through the Gakumu System during
the designated period for each term after a consultation with your supervisor. You can add, change,
and cancel courses freely during the designated registration period, however once the registration
period ends, no course can be added/removed without exception. You are responsible for reviewing
your registration carefully, correcting any mistakes and making sure the course registration isproperly done. Confirm the course registration period for each term on the academic calendar.
Notification of intensive courses and other irregular courses will be made to students once theschedules have been set.
4.2.3 Maximum number of credits in course registration credits
At JAIST, an approximate maximum number of credits in course registration is set as shown below
in order to ensure the proper number of hours for academic work related to the registered courses.
The following maximum numbers do not limit your course registration, but you are recommended
to plan your course registration based on this maximum. This is only applicable to Ishikawa Campus
students.
(1) Approximate maximum number of credits in course registration
10 credits for each term
(2) Target courses
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5 Examinations, grade assessments, etc.
(1) A final exam will generally be given to complete a course. When exams are difficult to be given,research reports or similar tasks will be required for grade assessment.
(2) Grades are assessed by the result of a final examination and student’s achievement using a 100
point scale with 60 points or higher being considered “Passing”, and 59 points or less being
considered “Failing” based on the view point, method, and criteria listed in the syllabus. Courses
which are difficult to score with points will be assessed as either “Pass” or “Fail”. The specified
credits will be awarded to those who receive a “Passing” evaluation.
(3) Credits that have already been obtained cannot be cancelled and grades cannot be updated.
(4) Grades can be confirmed on the Gakumu System around two weeks after the end of each termfor Ishikawa Campus students, and once notification for grade reports has been received from
Kyoumu for students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo. Contact Kyoumu for any
questions regarding grade assessments.
(5) If there is any doubt about the grade assessments, confirm it with the instructor of the course
within 14 days (excluding holidays) from the date the grade was disclosed. If you still have an
objection after receiving an explanation from the instructor, you may file an objection within
14 days (excluding holidays) from the date you received the explanation.
(6) Please contact Kyoumu for the procedure for filing an objection. If there are any improprieties
related to taking courses or examinations, all credits for that semester will be withdrawn.
(7) JAIST may calculate an objective academic performance index based on (1) and (2) so that it
might be used for certain procedures that JAIST deems necessary.
6 Course evaluations
To help improve class quality, JAIST asks you to provide an evaluation for each course you haveattended at the end of the course. The results are notified to the course instructors after grades arereported.
7 Recognition of credits obtained prior to admission
Credits obtained prior to admission can be recognized as credits obtained at JASIT by credits transfer.
If you wish to apply for credits transfer, obtain approval from your supervisor and submit anapplication form “Request for Transfer Credit Evaluation” within three weeks of enrollment.
Download the application form from the JAIST website (JAIST top page → Education → Academic
Procedures → Request for Transfer Credit).To transfer credits obtained at other graduate institutes,
the official transcript and syllabi for the courses must be submitted as well.
The result of application for credit transfer will turn up on the Gakumu system around two months
after enrollment, you are responsible to confirm it. It is not allowed to change or withdraw any
approved application. The grade of the transferred course is recorded as “T” (Transferred), however
by taking the same course at JAIST after enrollment, the grade will be changed into numerical grade.
All credits will be counted toward the degree completion requirements.
Check the following details.
(1) Credits obtained at other graduate institutes
The maximum number of credits that can be transferred is:-up to 8 credits for the KS/IS/MS courses (Kxxx/Ixxx/Mxxx) in the master’s program-up to 8 credits for the KS/IS/MS courses except for those from the K1xx/I1xx/M1xx courses inthe doctoral program(2) Credits obtained in JAIST master’s program
To transfer credits to the doctoral program, master's program students must have a minimum of
10 credits. Students who have more than 10 credits may transfer one credit for each credit inexcess of 10 credits.
For example, 1 credit in the case of 11 credits, 2 credits in the case of 12 credits, up to a
maximum of 8 credits.
Credits can come from KS/IS/MS courses. Credits obtained from KS/IS/MS 1xx level courses
cannot be transferred.
Credits from KS/IS/MS courses obtained in JAIST master’s program, which no longer offered at- 19 -

the application time due to consolidations, may be transferred according to the new curriculum.
(3) Credits obtained as a JAIST non-degree seeking student.
All credits of the courses successfully obtained in the year you enter as a degree seeking student
will be recognized in the master's program.
All credits (except for those from the K1xx/I1xx/M1xx courses) which match the courses offeredin the program of the year you enter as a degree seeking student will be recognized in the
doctoral program.
(4) Other
For information on the number of credits available by credit transfer to transferred or re-enrolled
students, please contact Kyoumu.
8 Taking courses at other graduate institutes through the course interchange
agreement
To promote exchange and cooperation with the graduate institutes listed in the Appendix Table(hereafter referred to as “Partner Institutes”) and to enhance our educational content, JAIST has
implemented a course interchange agreement whereby each other's courses can be taken by
students. After checking the syllabi of our Partner Institutes, students who wish to take courses
there should discuss with your supervisor and follow the procedures. When applying, you must
confirm the class schedule to select courses that you can attend. For the first six months after
enrollment, courses at JAIST have priority and you are not allowed to take courses at the partner
institutes.
(1) Application fees, admission fees, and tuition fees
Students will be classified as “non-degree seeking students from a partner institute” and thus
will not have to pay any fees for application, admission, or tuition except the tuition fees for the
School of Graduate Studies at the Open University of Japan.
(2) Courses and credits
Courses that you can take at Partner Institutes (except the Open University of Japan) must be
ones that can be beneficial for your research and that do not cover topics in the courses offeredat JAIST. See the Appendix Table below. During your enrollment at JAIST, you can take up to fivecourses, a maximum of 10 credits including the credits recognized at the section 7.
Permission for taking courses and the way JAIST will handle the obtained credits are determinedat a faculty meeting after receiving your application. Credits obtained from the courses taken at
the Open University of Japan will, in principle, only be recognized as credits from Optional/Global
Communication/Global Liberal Arts courses.
(3) Application procedure
If you wish to take courses at a Partner Institute, consult with your supervisor and then carryout the procedure within the specified period. The class schedules, syllabi, and procedures forPartner Institutes will be notified once available.
Appendix Table
Partner Institutes

Courses available

Graduate School of Natural Science

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

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

Graduate School of Engineering,

not included.)Kanazawa Institute of Technology

Only for master’s students.

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences,

All the graduate school courses

the Open University of Japan

Only for master’s students.

Graduate Institute for Advanced
Studies, the Graduate University for

Courses announced by Kyoumu

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

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(d) Help how to resolve various problems the student may face through collaboration with asecond supervisor and other related parties.
(2) Second supervisor(a) Provides guidance for a student's academic work and research, and gives advice from adifferent perspective than the supervisor.
(b) Provides guidance and advice for the student's life at the university, and for their career
path and career formation from a different perspective than the supervisor.
(c) Support supervisor to resolve various problems the student may face when necessary.
(3) Advisor for Minor Research Project/Internship(a) Faculty member from a related field but different from the major research theme thatprovides supervision for a secondary research topic (minor research project or internship).
(b) Provides advice for various academic issues the student may have from a different
perspective than the supervisor and second supervisor (including liaising with the internshiplocation).
3 Research guidance in the master's program
Unless otherwise noted, the following items are the same for the Ishikawa Campus, the program for
Working Professionals in Tokyo, and all Educational Programs.
3.1 Temporary lab assignments and formal lab assignments
All students will be temporarily assigned to a laboratory upon enrollment (temporary assignment).
You will be formally assigned to a lab (formal lab assignment) three months after that. During thefirst three months, you will be encouraged to visit labs of interest and to take courses to decide
which lab you wish to join.
The procedure for applying for a formal lab assignment will be notified two months after enrollment.
For students in the SD program, it is possible to receive a formal lab assignment to their desiredlaboratory immediately upon enrollment.
Also, all students will be asked to confirm the type of degree to pursue at submission of a form ofInquiry on Formal Lab Assignment together.
Change of the pursuing type of degree after the formal lab assignment determined can be granted
by notifying Kyoumu of that by March in the first year before submitting a research proposal. The
second supervisor will be assigned in the next month of the formal lab assignment.
If you wish to change to another laboratory for some reason after receiving a formal lab assignment,
you must contact Kyoumu.
3.2 Major research project(1) In the master's program, students can choose to work on writing a thesis (Master’s Thesis
Project), or conducting a research (Research Project) or conducting a survey (Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan) to complete the program. In order to choose Survey for Doctoral Research Plan
you must be in the SD or 5D program. You must notify Kyoumu your intention at the same time
you submit a form for choosing an educational program after the formal lab assignment. See thesection 3.5 below for details regarding the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination for those who select a
Survey for Doctoral Research Plan.
The selection of either a thesis, research project or Survey must be made under guidance of thesupervisor and a research proposal must be submitted to Kyoumu before the submission deadline
shown below. If the submission of a research proposal is delayed, completion will be delayed.
(2) Submission deadlines for research proposal
The following are the submission deadlines for each educational program.
M and 5D: End of the first year (the end of March for students who enrolled in April, and endof September for students who enrolled in October)
Mα: One year before the planned date of completion (2 years and 3 months, 2 years and 6
months, 2 years and 9 months, or 3 years after enrollment)
SD: Within six months after enrollment (End of September of the first year for students who
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For students who use the extended study period for completion, it should be submitted at least
one year prior to the planned date of completion.
(3) Submission requirements for research proposal
Students at Ishikawa Campus must meet all of the following requirements.
(i) Completion of S101 “Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies” and S102
“Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity”(ii) 6 credits (3 courses) or more obtained from the Basic courses.
(iii) 10 credits (5 courses) or more including (ii) obtained except for those from the Required
courses B and the Optional courses.
(iv) The research plan should have sufficient contents.
Students in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo must meet all of the following
requirements.
(i) 6 credits (3 courses) or more obtained from the Basic courses.
(ii) 10 credits (5 courses) or more including (i) obtained except for those from the Required
courses B and the Optional courses.
(iii) The research plan should have sufficient contents.
(4) Time for beginning research
You can formally begin a major research project after your research proposal is accepted andapproved by your three advisers.
(5) Research period
At least one year (at least seven months for those who select the Survey for Doctoral ResearchPlan) is required to spend to complete a major research project. Therefore, if the research
proposal cannot be submitted by the deadline mentioned in the above (2), it will not be possible
to complete the program within the standard completion period for master's/doctoral program.
(6) Notes- As you must fulfill the requirement in (3) above before submission of a research proposal, youmust check as early enough as possible and see whether the requirements are met. In addition,
keep in mind that an advisor for Minor Research Project/Internship must be determined before
you submit a research proposal (does not apply to the SD program students).
- Bibliographic research related to the research project is required for writing a research proposal,
and therefore, you are strongly encouraged to find a research topic as early as possible andstart collecting related literature to read while consulting with your supervisor.
- If you wish to change from writing a master's thesis to a research project after submitting a
research proposal, contact Kyoumu to confirm the necessary procedure. Take it considered
the change may cause the delay of your graduation from the standard in this case.
- Students in Ishikawa campus who selected a master's thesis project or a research project will
give a presentation and receive the evaluation at Mid-term presentation for master’s program
students held in the middle of their second year.
3.3 Minor research project(1) Time for beginning researchStudents enrolled in April will be asked to submit names of their choice for the advisor for Minor
Research Project/Internship in July and the advisor will be determined in October. You must starta minor research project by early December. Submit a research title to Kyoumu within one monthof starting after consulting with the advisor. For students enrolled in October, the schedule isbasically shifted by six months.
(2) Research period
The standard research period for a minor research project is two months. As it requires to beaccredited before application for conferment of degree (for those who select the Survey for
Doctoral Research Plan, before the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination), achievements as of the end of
the minor research project must be submitted to the advisor for Minor Research Project andKyoumu one month prior to application for conferment of degree (for those who select the Survey
for Doctoral Research Plan, one month prior to the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination).
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It is also possible to conduct a minor research project as group work and receive guidance asa group or as individuals (group minor research). The following are the two cases.
*A student recruits several other students with the same interests and finds an advisor for
Minor Research Project/Internship.
*An advisor proposes a group work topic for a minor research project and recruits members.
Students earn credits after the advisor for Minor Research Project evaluates the reports written
by each individual member. An additional report written as a group might be requested.
3.4 Internship(1) Internships generally include high-level research and study at a company. Note that the durationof an internship with unit of accreditation, which means to obtain credits by internship insteadof minor research, must be approximately more than two weeks at a company/Institute, to addup the durations with a few Internships cannot be approved .
(2) If you wish to obtain credits by an internship, consult with your supervisor, submit “Applicationfor Science and Technology Internship” to Kyoumu at least 2 weeks prior to the first day when
you intend to start internship and determine an advisor for Internship. You must also contact
the Career Support Section for procedures beforehand. Note that if you apply after the deadline
or if there is a deficiency in the procedure, your application for unit of accreditation will berejected.
(3) Since all the internship(s) must be accredited before application for conferment of degree (forthose who select the Survey for Doctoral Research Plan, before the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination),complete it and submit achievement reports to the advisor for internship and Kyoumu one monthprior to application for conferment of degree (for those who select the Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan, one month prior to the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination).
3.5 Ph.D. Qualifying Examination (QE)
If you wish to select a Survey for Doctoral Research Plan, you must plan a doctoral research forthe doctoral program, prepare and conduct a survey, and take the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
You are expected to aspire to be a highly effective researcher and to exercise advanced researchskills with firm fundamental knowledge acquired through a consistent five-year doctoral
education. The following are the guidelines for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination.
(1) The preliminary examination and the Internal Entrance Examination for Doctoral Program
You must have submitted an application for the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination with approval ofyour supervisor and taken a preliminary exam by the time of Ph.D. Qualifying Examination. In
addition, you need to apply for the Internal Entrance Examination for Doctoral Program indesignated period to take its exam. The details for the Internal Entrance Examination for Doctoral
Program are available on the web (Education > ［ Application Guide for Internal Entrance
Examination for Doctoral Program at JAIST］).
(2) The final examination and requirements
Those who have passed the preliminary exam must take the final examination (Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination) which will be conducted twice a year in April and October (students enrolled in
April must take the exam 18 months later in October in the second year, those enrolled in October,take the exam in April in the second year). You must submit "Survey for Doctoral Research Plan"
to the Educational Service Section by the designated date after obtaining the approval of yoursupervisor and distribute it to the examination committee including your supervisor. The
committee members shall be notified separately in conjunction with the examination schedule.
The exam will test fundamental understanding and ability for a doctoral research, and English
proficiency, consists of two phases; Written examination - not open to public - testing of expertiseand competence, and Oral Presentation/examination - open to public - screening the recognitionof background, objections, and prospects of studies related to the field of doctoral dissertation
research and the ability to set up assignments and promote research. You must earn 32 credits
or more excluding S203 “Science and Technology Survey for Doctoral Research” and submit areport of the Survey for Doctoral Research Plan to your supervisor and Kyoumu before the finalexam.
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If you decide not to continue on to the doctoral program after passing the final examination,
your educational program will be changed to the M program.
If you fail in the examination, you can select one of the following.
A. To take the exam again (the second time) in six months after the first examination.
This means the master's program cannot be completed within two years (the standard
completion period) and the program will be changed from the 5D program to the M
program.
B. To change from taking the Ph.D. qualifying exam to conducting a research project.
If you pass an oral defense for a project report and the exam in February (for those enrolled
in April), it may be possible to complete the master's program in two years and continue onto the doctoral program at JAIST. You remain in the 5D program.
(3) Changing from Survey for Doctoral Research Plan to Master's Thesis Project or Research Project
If you decide not to pursue the Ph.D. qualifying exam and wish to finish the program in two
years, you can choose to work on a thesis or a research instead of a survey following the
instructions below.
A. Before submission of a research proposal (within 12 months after enrollment)
You can choose either Master's Thesis Project or Research Project and have to submit a
proposal before the designated submission deadline.
B. It is possible to change to Research Project after submitting a research proposal and before
the preliminary exam (before October in the second year for students enrolled in April)
C. When failed in the final exam, it is possible to change to Research Project.
Students who wish for B or C must confirm the necessary procedures with Kyoumu. You will beable to remain in the 5D program if you complete the master’s program in two years even after
changing to Research Project.

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

Second Year

April

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

May- Laboratory inquiry/Degree inquiry

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

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

August- Mid-term presentation

September- - Determination of Advisor for Minor Research
Project- Start Minor Research Project (By early
October
December) and complete accreditation
before degree application so that submit theachievement by late December in 2nd Year.
November
December- Submit an application for conferment ofdegree- Submit master's thesis/research
project report- Defense of thesis/project report- Degree conferment

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

June completion

Septembercompletion

Decembercompletion

By the end of
By the end of
By the end of
By the end of
March of theJune of theSeptember of the
December of theprevious year
previous year
previous year
previous year
Accreditation before application for conferment of degree
Minor research project or(The achievement must be submitted one month prior to application for conferment
internshipof degree)
Submission of application Late January of theLate April of theLate June of theLate October of thefor conferment of degree
2nd year
2nd year
2nd year
2nd year
Submission of master's
thesis/research project
Early February
Early May
Early August
Early November
reportSubmission of research
proposal

Thesis/report defense

February

May

AugustNovemberConferment of degree

March

June

September

DecemberNote: SD program students can complete only in September. March/June completion is possible forfast-track degree completion.
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○ For students selected Survey for Doctoral Research Plan
Month

April

May

June

July

First Year

Second Year

- Temporary lab assignment- Take both courses in Term 1-1/Term I:
S201 Innovation Theory and Methodology forSocial Competencies
S202 Innovation Theory and Methodology for
Creativity- Laboratory inquiry/Degree inquiry- Formal lab assignment- Educational program (Mα, 5D) inquiry(Ishikawa students only): Select 5D
Notify selection of Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan
- Determination of second supervisor- Determination of educational program (5D)
(Ishikawa students only)- Minor research inquiry

August- Submission of application for Ph.D.
Qualifying Examination- Application for the Internal Entrance
Examination for Doctoral Program- Preliminary examination of Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination- Internal Entrance Examination for Doctoral
Program

September

October- Determination of Advisor for Minor Research
Project- Start Minor Research Project (By early
December) and complete accreditation before
Ph.D. qualifying examination so that submit
the achievement by late August in 2nd Year.

- Submit a report of Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan
- Ph.D. Qualifying Examination

November
December- Submit an application for degree
conferment

January
February
March- Submit a research proposal- Conferment of degree[Main tasks and time by completion time]
Submission of research
proposal
Minor research projects orInternship
Preliminary examination
Submission of a report ofSurvey for Doctoral Research
Plan report
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
Submission of application for
conferment of degree
Conferment of degree

March completion

September completion

By the end of March of the previous

By the end of September of theyear

previous year

Accreditation before the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination(The achievement must be submitted one month prior to Ph.D. Qualifying
Examination)
Complete together with the Internal Entrance Examination for Doctoral
Program
Early October

Early April

October

April

Late January

Late June

March

September

Note: SD program students can complete only in September.

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

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

Month

April

May

SecondFirst Year

Third YearYear

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

June- Submit dissertation outline

July
AugustSeptember- Mid-term presentation- Submit application for preliminary
defense

OctoberNovember- Preliminary defense

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

February- Final defense and examination

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

June completion

Septembercompletion

Decembercompletion

Within one year of enrollment(Within six months for SD program students)
Early July of
Early October of
Early January of
Early April of
3rd year
3rd year
3rd year
3rd yearAccreditation before preliminary defense(The achievement must be submitted prior to Application for preliminary defense)
Early October

Early January

Early April

Early July

December

March

June

September

Early January

Early April

Early July

Early OctoberFormal hearing/ final
defense and final
examination

February

May

AugustNovemberConferment of degree

March

June

September

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

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VIII. Matters related to conferment of degree
The conferment of a degree will be conducted on specified dates in March, June, September, andDecember.
1 Degree defense for the master's program
The procedures related to a defense and a final examination are laid out in the “Degree Regulations”
and the “Bylaws Related to the Defense for Granting the Master's Degree” and other arrangements.
1.1 Application for conferment of degree
For those who select master's research project / research project, when you have met all the degreecompletion requirements except for the Required course A and wish to apply for a degree conferment,
first you must carefully read the Application Guide for the Award of Master's Degrees. Then withyour supervisor’s approval, submit an Application for Conferment of Degree and the necessary
documents to Kyoumu. And those who select Survey for Doctoral Research Plan will apply for adegree conferment after you have passed the Ph.D. qualifying examination and internal entrance
examination for doctoral program at JAIST.
The deadline for submitting the Application for Conferment of Degree will be two months before thescheduled completion month. For those who wish to graduate in September, the deadline will be a
specified date about three months before the scheduled completion month.
1.2 Submission of master's thesis or research project report
Degree applicants in Master’s Thesis Project or Research Project must submit the master's thesis or
research project report through the prescribed submission method on the date specified by JAIST
to Kyoumu. Note that names of the examination committee will be announced accordingly alongwith the thesis presentation schedule. Degree applicants will undergo a private thesis defense andfinal examination once you have publically presented their thesis/report.
Those who choose Survey for Doctoral Research Plan must check VII.3.5 in this guide andannouncements made by JAIST regarding this matter.
1.3 Conferment of degree
The decision of degree conferment will be made by the president after a deliberation by a faculty
meeting. Successful candidates will be notified by email.
2 Degree defense for the doctoral program
The procedures related to a defense and a final examination are laid out in the “Degree Regulations”
and the “Bylaws Related to the Defense for Granting the Master's Degree” and other arrangements.
2.1 Dissertation outline
After gaining the approval from all three advisors, a dissertation outline must be submitted to
Kyoumu at least six months before application for a degree.
Students who wish for fast-track degree completion should first consult with your supervisor and set
an earlier outline submission time. Then notify your plan to the dean via your supervisor to apply
for fast-track degree completion.
2.2 Preliminary defense
If you have obtained all the required credits except for Required course A, with your supervisor’s
approval, you must submit an application for the doctoral dissertation preliminary defense to
Kyoumu three months before your degree application. Your supervisor will carry out the proceduresfor holding a preliminary defense based on this request. You must provide drafts of your doctoral
dissertation to each prospective examination committee members two weeks before the preliminary
defense.
2.3 Application for conferment of degree and conferment of degree
Those who pass the preliminary defense must carefully read the Application Guide for the Award of- 32 -

Doctoral Degrees. Then with the approval from all three supervisors, submit an Application forConferment of Degree and doctoral dissertation with the necessary documents to Kyoumu by thedesignated date. Degree applicants will first present your work publically at a formal hearing andthen you will undergo a private defense of the dissertation and final examination.
The decision of degree conferment will be made by the president after a deliberation by a faculty
meeting. The results will be notified by email. Please note that the successful candidates must checkthe necessary procedures in the Application Guide for Awarding Doctoral Degrees and must ensure
them done before the conferment of degree.

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IX Education and Training Programs offered by Global Communication Center
1 Outline of Global Communication Center
JAIST has one of the highest percentages of international students of any national universities inJapan. Global Communication Center operates education and training programs to make the mostof this international environment in academia.
2 Educational Programs of Global Communication Center
Global Communication Center offers English language education courses (Exxx courses) for nonnative English speaking students, Japanese language education courses (Jxxx courses) forinternational students, and global courses (Gxxx courses) for all students to study world issues.
For details on each class, please refer to the Class Schedule and Syllabus.
3 Global Communication Center Training Programs
Global Communication Center offers a variety of training programs. Please check the schedule of the
training program in the campus notice.
3.1 Writing Lab
Students who wish to present their research results in English will be given individual instruction.
3.2 JAIST-Nomi City Collaborative Japanese Language Course
Based on the "Agreement on Cooperation between Academia and Government" signed between
JAIST and Nomi City on March 27, 2006, Japanese language classes will be held for international
students, international researchers, international faculty members, and their families who wish tolearn Japanese.
(1) Japanese Language Classes
Nomi City International Association staff, citizen supporters, and assistant students will holdJapanese language classes on the JAIST campus to teach Japanese in a practical manner. The
classes will be held once a week for 90 minutes, and will be held throughout the year except forsummer vacation and year-end and New Year vacations.
(2) Japanese Culture ExperienceAs an opportunity for learners to directly experience Japanese society and culture, we offer
Japanese culture classes such as tours of public facilities and institutions in Nomi City (irregular).

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X. Systems in place
1 Long-term Study SystemStudents may be granted extension of your study period when you face difficulty in completing thedegree within the standard study period due to fair reasons related to their work or some personalaffairs. Students who wish to extend study period must check the JAIST website (Education
Academic Procedures
Long-term Study System) and contact Kyoumu to apply by the designateddeadline.
2 Progression within JAIST
Students who have completed a master’s program at JAIST and wish to continue onto the doctoral
program must check the Application Guide or the JAIST website (Education
Application Guide forInternal Entrance Examination for Doctoral Program) to apply for the Internal Entrance Examination.
3 Study and training benefit plans
Check the details in the relevant pages with the Japanese-language version of Degree Completion
Guide.
4 Academic rules
Check the website (https://education.joureikun.jp/jaist/) in regards to the details of the generalacademic rules, the regulations and bylaws on degree completion, course taking, collaborativeeducation and research facility courses, and matters relevant to conferment of Master’s and Doctoral
degree.

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Courses and Class Schedules

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

Courses and Class Schedules
1 Overview
At the Ishikawa Campus, a course may be offered in Japanese and English within the same academic
year. In the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo, education programs which target working
adults who are already on the front lines of research and business are offered mainly conducted inJapanese.
Each course has its course number such as K (Knowledge Science course group), I (Information
Science course group), and M (Materials Science course group) preceding three digits. The letter E
at the end of the course number indicates the course conducted in English (K/I/MxxxE). The
N/E/J/G/Lxxx courses are not offered in the program for Working Professionals in Tokyo.
1.1 Courses
Tables shown in the section 2 and 4 below list the courses, language, terms and instructors. The
number of credits is 2 unless otherwise except Required courses (Sxxx) indicated in the “Note” row.
Check the syllabi for details about the courses.
(1) The J, E, EJ codes in the language row indicate the language of instruction: J indicates thecourse is conducted in Japanese; E, English; EJ in both English and Japanese. If a course has
multiple instructors, either “,” or “•” are used between the names. “,” indicates each instructor
teaches the course and “•” indicates the course is taught by all the instructors in turns (course
in relay). See the faculty profiles page on the web for more information about the course
instructors(JAIST top page → Research → Faculty Profiles).
(2) The course divisions of each course corresponding to the degree of choice are shown in the rowsof degree kinds (KS: Knowledge science, IS: Information science, MS: Materials science).
The following are the abbreviations for each course divisions. For details, check VI.2 Course
divisions.
- “Opt”: The Optional course- “GC”: The Global Communication course- “GLA”: The Global Liberal Arts course- “Intr”: The Introductory course- “Bsc”: The Basic course- “Tech”: The Technical course- “Imd”: The Intermediate course- “Adv”: The Advanced course<Example>
I211 “Mathematical Logic” was completed by a student who is in the master’s program pursuing:a master’s degree in Knowledge Science –I211 will be treated as the Technical course (Tech)a master’s degree in Information Science –I211 will be treated as the Basic course (Bsc)a master’s degree in Materials Science –I211 will be treated as the Global Liberal Arts course (GLA)
I211 “Mathematical Logic” was completed by a student who is in the doctoral program pursuing:a doctoral degree in Knowledge Science –I211 will be treated as the Intermediate course (Imd)a doctoral degree in Information Science –I211 will be treated as the Intermediate course (Imd)a doctoral degree in Materials Science –I211 will be treated as the Optional course (Opt)
1.2 Class schedules
At Ishikawa Campus, each course is held twice a week except for intensive courses and the courses
with irregular timetables. KS/IS/MS courses are held in the morning (1st and 2nd period) and 4th
period of Tuesday and Thursday. 3rd period is for the tutorial hours for the 1st period class on thatday. Students can ask questions or discuss with the instructor during the tutorial hours and the time
can be used for exercises, supplemental instruction etc. Note that K･I･Mxxx Courses held at 4th
period of Tuesday and Thursday have no tutorial hours. Afternoons (4th and 5th periods) basicallyoffer other courses. The ordinary examination terms come after the end of each lecture term,- 36 -

however the examinations of intensive courses are exceptionally conducted after finishing all thelectures in general. Class schedules with the assigned rooms will be displayed on the bulletin board
next to the automatic certificate issuing machine and on the JAIST website (Education → Taking
Courses → Class Schedule). You must check the schedule before the start of classes in each term.
At the Tokyo Satellite, classes are held in the evening during weekdays and on Saturdays andSundays (including holidays). Classes held at the Tokyo Satellite have no tutorial hours. In general,
the final examinations of the courses will be conducted after finishing all the lectures.
The KS courses are mainly given as a one-week intensive from Monday through Saturday.
The IS courses meet
- four times through Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday for four weeks.
- twice a week or four times every two weeks for two months.
- eight times on two weekends as intensive.

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Courses for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)

２.１○

Required courses（Sxxx courses（Ishikawa））

For the master's program

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Language

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

Instructor(s)NoteRequired courses A
S201

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
ThesisSupervisor

8 credits,
Requiredelective course

S202

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
Project ReportSupervisor

2 credits,
Requiredelective course

S203

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Science and Technology
Survey for Doctoral
Research Plan

Supervisor

2 credits,
Requiredelective course

GLA

Innovation Theory andMethodology for Social
Competencies

J

Innovation Theory andMethodology for Creativity

J

Required courses B
S101

S102

GLA

Intr

GLA

Intr

Intr

1-1

2-1

Required lecture
faculty

1 credit,
Requiredcourse1-1

2-1Required lecture
faculty

1 credit,
RequiredcourseE

E

S401

Tech Tech Tech

Science and Technology
Minor Research Project

Advisor for Minor
Research Project2 credits,
Requiredelective course

S402

Tech Tech Tech

Science and Technology
Internship

Advisor forInternship2 credits,
Requiredelective course

Note : S101 and S102 are simultaneously offered in both Japanese and English (in separate rooms).

○

For the doctoral program
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

IS

MS

Adv

Adv

Adv

S501

Imd

Imd

Advanced Science and
Imd Technology Minor Research
Project

S502

Imd

Imd

Imd

CourseNumberCourse Title
ISMS

Language

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

Instructor(s)NoteRequired courses A
S601

Advanced Science andTechnology Dissertation

Supervisor

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

Advisor forInternship2 credits,
Requiredelective course

Required lecture
faculty

1 credit,
RequiredcourseRequired courses B

Advanced Science andTechnology Internship

Innovation Theory andJ
Imd Methodology for Total
1-1
E
Capability Development
Note : S503 is simultaneously offered in both Japanese and English (in separate rooms).
S503

Imd

Imd

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2-1

２.２
○

Knowledge Science courses （Kxxx courses（Ishikawa））

K1xx courses

CourseNumber

K114

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Course Title

Introduction to Social
Research Methods

Language

J

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

2-2 Javed

Introduction to Cognitive
J*
Science
Introduction to Systems
Development for
K125
Intr GLA GLA Opt Opt Opt
J
1-1
Knowledge Science
Experiment / Survey
Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2020 who have completed K464 cannot take K121.
K121

○

Intr

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Note

TANABE

SummerE

Instructor(s)Opt*

HIDAKA

Wang T

K2xx courses

CourseNumber

K211

K213

K214

K228

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

Bsc

IS

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

MS

GLA

GLA

GLA

GLA

Adv

Adv

Adv

Adv

IS

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

MS

Opt

Imd

Opt

Methodology for the Social
Sciences

Methodology for Systems
Science

Methodology for Knowledge
Media

Introduction to Knowledge
Imd
Science

Language

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

J

1-1

SHIKIDA･SATO･KUROKAWA･NISHIMURA
T

E

1-1

Kim

J

2-1 GOKON･HAYASHI

E

2-2 Huynh･Lam

J

1-2

E
J

Note

SATO
2-2 KANAI

1-1

E

K229

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Imd

Opt Innovation Design

EJ

Summer

K236

Bsc

GLA

Intr

Adv

Imd

Opt Basis of Data Analytics

EJ

1-2

J

1-1

K238

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Imd

Opt

Introduction toExperimental Philosophy

Instructor(s)HASHIMOTO･Dam･
KUROKAWA
Dam･HASHIMOTO･
2-1
Huynh
MIYATA K･YUIZONO･
SATO･Xie･Wang T

Dam･GOKON･
Nguyen N
MIZUMOTO

E

2-1

Transformative Knowledge
J
1-1
SHIRAHADAManagement
Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
Note 2: When students enrolled before April 2018 take K238, it will be treated as L212. Those who have completed L212 cannot
take K238.
Note 3: Students enrolled before April 2020 who have completed K421 cannot take K213.
Note 4: Students enrolled before April 2023 who have completed K411 cannot take K241.
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Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

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○K4xx～K5xx courses
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

K412

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Anthropology of Knowledge

J

1-1

K413

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

Comparative Study ofKnowledge Institutions

J

Summer

K414

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Complex Systems Analysis

J

K417

Bsc

GLA

Intr

Adv

Opt

Opt Data Analytics

EJ

Opt

Theory on Creative Process
Opt
in Design

CourseNumber

K427

Course Title

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Practice of Management ofTechnology Innovations

K433

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

K444

Bsc

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Design Cognition

GLA

Knowledge Creation
Support Media
Introduction to Knowledge
Opt
Creation
Opt

Language

Instructor(s)ITO
NAGATAHASHIMOTO･KUROKAWA
Dam･GOKON･
2-1
Nguyen NJ**

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Offered inalternate years

E

*

*

Koohsari

Offered inalternate years

J

Summer

J

*

E

1-1

Koohsari

J

1-1

NISHIMOTOJ

1-1

YUIZONOKONDO*

NAGAI･MAEKAWA

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K470

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K471

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Media Creation

J

1-1

MIYATA K･Xie

K473

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Management of Innovation

J

1-2

UCHIHIRA

K479

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Service Management

J

K480

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt

K482

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K487

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

Opt Network Science

K492

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

K495

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

2-1 SHIRAHADA

J

SummerKUNIFUJIJ

SummerSHIKIDA･SUZUKI K

J

1-2

Entrepreneurship andInnovationJ*

Development of Knowledge
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Advanced Topics on
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Creating Innovations
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Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2019 who have completed K472 cannot take K469.
Note 3: Students enrolled before April 2023 who have completed K411 cannot take K501.
K501

Tech GLA

GLA

Imd

Opt

Opt

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Offered inalternate years

2-2

K469

Methodology for Regional
Revitalization
Community Management
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Strategy

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HAYASHI*Kang
FUJINAMI･Xie･Nguyen
N･Javed･KUROKAWA･
Wang T

2-2 Kim

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Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

K611

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

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K612

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K613

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Adv

Opt

K619

Bsc

GLA Tech Adv

Opt

K632

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GLA

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title

GLA

Adv

Next-Generation
Management of Technology
Next-Generation Knowledge
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Management
Social-Technical Complex
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Systems

Language

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

E
E

*

E

1-2

Imd Advanced Data Analytics

E*

Opt Risk Management Theory

E

Note : * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.

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Instructor(s)Note

2-1 KOHDA･Javed

Offered inalternate years*

SHIKIDA･GOKON

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Offered inalternate years

Dam･GOKON･
Nguyen L

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I1xx courses

CourseNumber

I111

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Course Title

I112

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

I114

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

I115

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

I116

Intr

Intr

Intr

Opt

Opt

Algorithms and Data
Structures

Basics of Computer
Systems
Fundamental Mathematics
Opt
for Information Science
Digital Logic and Computer
Opt
DesignOpt

Opt

Fundamentals of
Programming

Language

J

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

E

Instructor(s)IKEDA K･Hsueh
2-2 Schwartzman

J

1-1

HONGO

J

1-1

TOMITAJ

1-1

KANEKO M･
INOGUCHIE

1-1

Chong･Elibol

J

1-2

OGATA

I119

Intr

Intr

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Statistics for Data Analytics

J

1-1

KIDANI

I120

Intr

Intr

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt

Fundamentals of Logic andMathematics

J

1-1

ISHII

Course Title

Language○

Note

I2xx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Opt Mathematical Logic

E
I211

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

J

I212

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Analysis for Information
Science

J

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

1-1

1-2

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

2-2 Chong

Opt System Optimization

J
Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

2-2 Kurkoski
1-2

Opt Functional Programming

OGATA
E
J

I218

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

2-1
1-1

I223

Tech

Tech

Bsc

Bsc

GLA

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd

Imd

TANAKA

Opt Computer Architecture
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I219

KANEKO M･
HIRAISHI

1-1

E

I217

ASANO

Imd Discrete Signal ProcessingJ
Tech

KOTANI
2-2 OKADA S

E

I214

HIROKAWA
2-1 OGAWA

E
J

I213

Instructor(s)OptSoftware Design
Methodology

Natural Language
Opt
Processing- 42 -

J

2-2 INOGUCHI
1-2
AOKI T･ISHII

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E
J

2-2
1-2

SHIRAI･
Kertkeidkachorn
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Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Imd Statistical Signal Processing

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Language

E
I225

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

J
J
I226

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Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

Bsc

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Imd

Imd

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1-1

Bsc

GLA

Imd

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1-1

J
Tech

Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

2-1 Beuran
1-1

Opt Game Informatics
E

I237

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Bsc

GLA

Imd

Imd

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Tech

Bsc

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Imd

Imd

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1-1

E
E

I238

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Imd

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OKADA S･HASEGAWA

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I240

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Opt Computation TheoryJ
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IKEDA K･IIDA･
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J

I239

UDA

Opt Operating Systems
E

I235

Kurkoski

Imd Information Theory

J
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TAN
2-1 LimJ

I233

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Opt Computer Networks

E
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2-1 HONGO

E

I232

Instructor(s)2-2 Nguyen L･Racharak

E

*

*

J

*

*

Opt Cryptography

FUJISAKI E

Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
Note 2: Students enrolled before April 2018 who have completed I118 cannot take I237.
Note 3: Students enrolled before April 2018 who have completed I216 cannot take I238.

○

I4xx courses
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I411

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I413

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I416

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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J

*

I419

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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J

1-2

I427

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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I432

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I437

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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E

I438

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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IS

Pattern Analysis andRecognition
Theoretical Computer
Opt
Science

Theory of Discrete-State
Systems- 43 -

Language

J

*

Note
Offered in

KOTANI･Siritanawan alternate years
Offered in

E

J

*

Instructor(s)2-1 HIROKAWA･OGAWA alternate years**

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Offered inalternate years

YOSHITAKA

Offered inalternate years

2-1 ASASNO

Offered inalternate years*

Offered inalternate years

HIRAISHI

2-1 Kurkoski
1-2

KANEKO M

Offered inalternate years

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

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I439

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I440

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I441

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I443

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I448

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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2-1 HASEGAWA･OTA･Gu alternate years

I450

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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2-2 Lim･Javaid

I466

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

J

2-1
To be announced
&2-2

I467

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I468

Tech Tech Tech

Opt

Adv

Imd Modeling of Dynamics

I470

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I471

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I472

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt IoT Systems

I489

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

Advanced Lectures on
Public-Key CryptographyJ

2-1 FUJISAKI E

I491

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Advanced Machine LearningE

2-1 Nguyen L

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Speech Information
Processing
Enhanced Operating
Opt
Systems
Advanced Computer
Opt
Networks
Foundation of Software
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Verification

Introduction to
Opt International
Standardization
Processor Design
Opt
Laboratory

Theory of Advanced
Algorithms
Study on Practical
Opt Architectures for IoT
Systems

Language

J

1-2

J

Instructor(s)UNOKI･Sakti
2-2 TANAKA

J

1-2

J

*

*

Offered inalternate years
Offered inalternate years

SHINODA

Offered inalternate years

AOKI T

Offered inalternate years
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J

*

*

INOGUCHI･TANAKA

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

MAEZONO

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

Schwartzman

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

SUZUKI M

Offered inalternate years

J

*

*

TAN

1 credit,
Offered inalternate years

Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
Note 2: The class schedule of I466 will be irregular. Check the class schedule for detailed schedule.
Note 3: Students enrolled before April 2018 who have completed I431 or I469 cannot take I470.
Note 4: Students enrolled before April 2018 who have completed I435 cannot take I471.

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Note

Offered inalternate years

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

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I473

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Opt

Hardware/Software
Codesign

J

Summer

WAKABAYASHI

I478

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Opt IT Project Management

J

SummerOKADA K

Imd

Software Development
Laboratory for Highly
Opt
Dependable Embedded
SystemsJ

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Language

Instructor(s)NoteProgressive courses

Practical courses

I481

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

2-1 SUZUKI M

Software Process Design
Opt for Highly DependableJ
2-2 SUZUKI M･AOKI T
Embedded Systems
Smart Embedded System
I483
Tech Tech GLA Opt Imd Opt
J
1-1
NAKATA
Development
Note : The class schedule of I483 will be irregular. Check the class schedule for detailed schedule.
I482○

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

Specialized Technical courses for Information Security Program

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
ISMS

Language

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

IS

MS

J

1-2&
SummerJ*

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I465S

Tech Tech GLA

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Imd

Literacy in Information
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Security Management

I486S

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FUJISAKI E･Beuran･
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FUJISAKI E

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Practical courses
Advanced Information
2-1
Opt Security Theory andJ
MIYAJI･Wang Y&2-2
Application
Note 1: * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
Note 2: ☆ indicates the course is offered at other graduate schools and conducted by remote delivery system in JAIST.
Note 3: The class schedule of I465S and I466S will be irregular. Check the class schedule for detailed schedule.
I466S

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Imd

- 45 -☆

○I6xx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I615

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt Robotics

E

I620

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Human Perceptual Systems
and its Models
Advanced Wireless
I649
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Networks
Quantum/Materials
I657
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informatics
Fundamentals of Sequence
I658
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I645○

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

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Language

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

Instructor(s)Note

2-1 Chong

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KANEKO M

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E

*

*

UNOKI

Offered inalternate years

E

*

*

Lim･HeOffered inalternate years

E

1-2

MAEZONO･HONGO

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E

2-2 Sakti

Offered inalternate years

Irregular courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

I456

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

Opt

I457

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

I628

Tech Tech GLA

Opt

Adv

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Information Science
Laboratory I
Information Science
Opt
Laboratory II
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Information Processing
TheoryLanguage

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

Instructor(s)

Note

J

1 creditJ

1 creditE

2-2 OGAWA

Note : I456 and I457 are seminars offered by invited lecturers. Students can attend them without registration. 1 credit can begiven by attending 7 times of the seminars and submitting a report for each seminar attended to the corresponding hostfaculty member. Check the details in the JAIST website (Education → Seminars (On-campus use only)).

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２.４○

Materials Science courses （Mxxx courses）

M1xx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to Physics

Course Title

LanguageJ
M111

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

E

Instructor(s)Note

HORITA
2-1 MIZUTANI

M112

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to ChemistryJ

1-1

TANIIKE･MIYAKO・
WADA

M113

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt Introduction to BioscienceJ

1-1

TAKAGI M

Note 1: When students enrolled before April 2017 take M111, it will be treated as M111A. Those who have completed M111A
or M111B cannot take M111.
Note 2: When students enrolled before April 2018 take M111 in term 1-1, it will be treated as M111A. When students enrolled
before April 2018 take M111 in term 2-1, it will be treated as M111B. Those who have completed M111A or M111B
cannot take M111.

○

M2xx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

Course Title

Language

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

Instructor(s)

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M211

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Quantum Mechanics

J

1-1

M212

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Statistical Mechanics

J

1-1

KOYANO

M213

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Electromagnetic Theory

J

1-1

TAKAMURA YUKIKO

M221

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd Organic ChemistryJ

1-1

MATSUMI

M222

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

Imd

J

1-2

M223

Tech GLA

Bsc

Imd

Imd

M224

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Bsc

Imd

Imd

M225

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Imd

Imd

M231

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Imd

Imd

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M232

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Imd

Imd

Imd

M243

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Imd

Imd

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M245

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Imd

Imd

M251

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Imd

Imd

M254

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Imd

Imd

M261

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Imd

M262

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M273

Tech

Bsc

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

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J

1-2

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J

1-1

NISHIMURA S

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J

1-2

MATSUMURA･
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J

1-2

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Imd

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EJ

1-1

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Biophysics and Biophysical
Chemistry

Mathematics for Condensed
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Chemistry of Catalyst and
ImdCatalysis- 47 -

2-1

HOHSAKA･
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Doctoral Degree

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Course Title
IS

MS

KS

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M274

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Imd

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M281

Tech GLA

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Imd

Imd

Imd

M282

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Imd

Imd

Imd

M283

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Imd

Imd

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M284

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Imd

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M285

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Imd

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Solid State Physics and its
Application to Electronics I
New Materials Design and
Synthesis
Biofunction andOrganization
Solid State Physics and its
Application to Electronics II
Bioscience andBiotechnology

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J

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

Instructor(s)JiE

2-1 MURATA･An･UEDAE

2-2

OKEYOSHI･YAMAMOTO･GOTOH･Chammingkwan

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TAKAGI M･KURISAWA･
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1-1

E

1-1

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CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

Course Title

Language

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

Instructor(s)

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M413

Tech GLA

Bsc

Opt

Opt

Imd Functional Nanomaterials

E

2-1

M414

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

Opt

Imd Device Physics

J

2-1 TOKUMITSU

M415

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

Opt

Imd Medical Biomaterials

J

2-1 KURISAWA

M420

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

Opt

Imd Solid State Physics II

J

2-1 AKABORI

M421

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Opt

Opt

Imd Electronics

J

1-2

SUZUKI T

M423

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Opt

Opt

Imd Functional Protein Device

J

1-2

HIRATSUKA

M424

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Opt

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Imd Polymer Chemistry II

J

2-1

M425

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Opt

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E

2-1 Ho

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MAENOSONO･NAGAO･YAMAMOTO･NISHIMURA S

MATSUMURA･YAMAGUCHI M

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

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

MS

KS

IS

MS

M612

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Opt

Opt

Adv Optical Properties of Solids

E

*

M613

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

Opt

Adv

Quantum Phenomena in
Condensed Matter

E

*

M614

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Opt

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Adv Advanced Device Physics

E

M615

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

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Adv Advanced Biofunctions

E

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS- 48 -

Language

1-1

Instructor(s)NoteUEDA･EGUHI･
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MS

KS

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MS

M616

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Opt

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Adv Advanced Biomaterials

M617

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Opt

Opt

Adv

M618

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Opt

Opt

M619

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Opt

M620

Tech GLA Tech

M622

Tech GLA Tech

M623

CourseNumberCourse Title
IS

Molecular and Functionality
Design of Polymers

Language

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

Instructor(s)WinterHIRATSUKA･TSUTSUI H･
HAMADA･YAMAGUCHI T

Offered inalternate years*

OKEYOSHI･SHINOHARA･
YAMAGUCHI M

Offered inalternate years

MATSUMURA･MIYAKO･
Rajan･Misra

Offered inalternate years

E
E*

Adv Materials Design

E

SummerOpt

Adv Materials Morphology

E

*

Opt

Opt

Adv

Opt

Opt

Tech GLA Tech Adv

OptElectronic Properties ofCondensed Matter
Advanced BiomolecularAdv
Science
Adv Intelligent Robotic Systems

E
E

*

E

Note

MATSUMI･TANIIKE･ Offered inalternate years
KabeerOSHIMA･KOYANO･ Offered in
Winter
TAKAMURA YUKIKO alternate years**

Offered in

OHKI･YAMAGUCHI T alternate years

2-1 Ji･Ho･MIYAKO

Offered inalternate years

Note : * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.

○

Irregular courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

KS

Course Title
IS

MS

IS

MS

Evaluation of Properties ofMaterials
Evaluation of Functions ofM432
Tech GLA Tech Opt Opt Imd
Materials
Note : * indicates the course is not offered in the 2023 academic year.
M431

Tech GLA Tech

Opt

Opt

Imd

- 49 -

Language

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

SummerE*

Instructor(s)NAGAO･NISHIMURAS･ODA･MIURA*

EBITANI･IWAMOTO

Note

２.５
○

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

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

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

N001

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt

N002

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Study onOpt Nanobiotechnology with
Training Course

N003

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

Opt

Opt

N004

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

N005

Intr

GLA

Intr

Opt

CourseNumberCourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Course Title

Language

Fabrication of Nano-Devices
with Training CourseJ

2-1 AKABORI･SUZUKI TJHOHSAKA･
2-1 TAKAMURAYUZURU･HIROSE

Analysis of Nano-Materials
with Training Course

J

2-1

Opt

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

J

MAENOSONO･
2-1 GOTOH･An･
TAKAHASHI

Opt

Opt

Material Analysis with
Training CourseJ

2-1 YAMAMOTO･- 50 -

Instructor(s)OHKI･YAMAGUCHI
M･YAMAGUCHI T

SHINOHARA･TAKADA・
OKEYOSHI

Note

２.６
○

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

Exxx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

E110

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

E113

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

E211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

E212

GC

GC

GC

E213

GC

GC

GC

CourseNumber○Course Title
Practical English Special
SeminarLanguage

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

Instructor(s)E

Summer

Opt Reading Research Articles

E

1-1

2-1 Holden

Opt

Opt Writing ResearchE

1-1

2-1 Holden

Opt

Opt

Opt Presenting ResearchE

1-2

2-2 Holden

Opt

Opt

Opt Scientific Discussions 1

E

1-2

2-2 Holden

WinterMOTOYAMA

1 credit

Jxxx courses
CourseTerm
1-1 2-1
1-2 2-2

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

J111

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt Basic Technical Japanese 1J

1-1

2-1 TSUTSUI M

J112

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt Basic Technical Japanese 2J

1-2

2-2 TSUTSUI M

J211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

Opt

J

1-1

2-1 TSUTSUI M

J212

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

J

1-2

2-2 TSUTSUI M

J413

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

J

1-2

HONDA

CourseNumber○Note

Course Title

Intermediate TechnicalJapanese 1
Intermediate Technical
Opt
Japanese 2Advanced Japanese
Opt
Expressions

Language

Instructor(s)NoteGxxx courses
Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

G211

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

G213

GC

GC

GC

Opt

Opt

G214

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

Opt

CourseNumberCourse Title
MS
Empathy and Collaboration
Opt for Creating Sustainable
World
Social Problems in Modern
Opt
Japan
Opt

Diversity Studies for
Sustainable Future- 51 -

Language

J

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

EJ

Instructor(s)MOTOYAMA
2-2 MOTOYAMA

1-2
MOTOYAMA

E

2-1

Note

２.７
○

Individual courses （Lxxx courses）

Lxxx courses

CourseNumberMaster's Degree

Doctoral Degree

KS

IS

MS

KS

IS

MS

GLA

GLA

GLA

Opt

Opt

Opt Ethical Issues in Science

Course Title

Language

J
L221

Instructor(s)SummerHIGASHIJIMA
E- 52 -

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

WinterNote

3 Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)

Mon.

Term 1-1：Class Term ( April 12 – June 2 ) 1st - 3rd
Examination Term ( June 5 – June 7 )1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

3

K211E Methodology for the Social Sciences (Kim)

K228

K470

Introduction to Knowledge Creation (YUIZONO)

K444E Design Cognition (Koohsari)

I115

Digital Logic and Computer Design(KANEKO M･INOGUCHI)

I112

Basics of Computer Systems (HONGO)

I120

Fundamentals of Logic and Mathematics (ISHII)

I114

Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science (TOMITA)

I235

Game Informatics (IKEDA K･IIDA･Hsueh)

I232E Information Theory (Kurkoski)
I233

Operating Systems (UDA)

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology (OHDAIRA) M213

M285E Bioscience and Biotechnology

M221

Introduction to Knowledge Science (HASHIMOTO･Dam･KUROKAWA)

Electromagnetic Theory (TAKAMURA YUKIKO)
Organic Chemistry (MATSUMI)

K211

Methodology for the Social Sciences (SHIKIDA･SATO･KUROKAWA･NISHIMURA T)

K412

Anthropology of Knowledge (ITO)K241

Transformative Knowledge Management (SHIRAHADA)

K469

Knowledge Creation Support Media (NISHIMOTO)

K471

Media Creation (MIYATA K･Xie)

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics (KIDANI)

I111

Algorithms and Data Structures (IKEDA K･Hsueh)

I212

Analysis for Information Science (KOTANI)

I211E Mathematical Logic (HIROKAWA)

I225E Statistical Signal Processing (MAEZONO)

I214

System Optimization (KANEKO M･HIRAISHI)

I237

Formal Languages and Automata (UEHARA)

M113

Introduction to Bioscience (TAKAGI M)

M111

Introduction to Physics (HORITA)

M211

Quantum Mechanics (MURATA)

M212

Statistical Mechanics (KOYANO)

M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II (OSHIMA･SUZUKI T･An)
K125

Introduction to Systems Development for Knowledge Science Experiment / Survey

K211E Methodology for the Social Sciences (Kim)(Wang T) K470

Wed.

K238

I116E Fundamentals of Programming (Chong･Elibol)

I115

Digital Logic and Computer Design(KANEKO M･INOGUCHI)

I218

Computer Architecture (TANAKA)

I120

Fundamentals of Logic and Mathematics (ISHII)

I483

Smart Embedded System Development (NAKATA)

I232E Information Theory (Kurkoski)
I233

M112
M251

Introduction to Chemistry (TANIIKE･MIYAKO・WADA)
Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis (NISHIMURA S)

Operating Systems (UDA)

M245 Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology (OHDAIRA)
M285E Bioscience and Biotechnology

M615E Advanced Biofunctions (TAKAGI M･TAKAMURA YUZURU)(YAMAGUCHI T･HAMADA･FUJIMOTO･TSUTSUI H･HOHSAKA)

K412

Anthropology of Knowledge (ITO)

K211

Methodology for the Social Sciences (SHIKIDA･SATO･KUROKAWA･NISHIMURA T)

K469

Knowledge Creation Support Media (NISHIMOTO)

K241

Transformative Knowledge Management (SHIRAHADA)

K471

Media Creation (MIYATA K･Xie)

I111
Thu.

Introduction to Knowledge Creation (YUIZONO)Introduction to Experimental Philosophy (MIZUMOTO)

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics (KIDANI)I211E Mathematical Logic (HIROKAWA)

I212

Analysis for Information Science (KOTANI)

I214

System Optimization (KANEKO M･HIRAISHI)

I225E Statistical Signal Processing (MAEZONO)

I237

Formal Languages and Automata (UEHARA)

M111

Introduction to Physics (HORITA)

M113

Introduction to Bioscience (TAKAGI M)

M212

Statistical Mechanics (KOYANO)

M211

Quantum Mechanics (MURATA)

Algorithms and Data Structures (IKEDA K･Hsueh)

Tutorial Hours ( 1 3 ： 3 0 － 1 5 ： 1 0 )Tue.

(YAMAGUCHI T･HAMADA･FUJIMOTO･TSUTSUI H･HOHSAKA) M273EJ Mechatronics (Ho)M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II (OSHIMA･SUZUKI T･An)
K228

Introduction to Knowledge Science (HASHIMOTO･Dam･KUROKAWA) K125

Introduction to Systems Development for Knowledge Science Experiment / Survey(Wang T)

K444E Design Cognition (Koohsari)

Fri.

K238

Introduction to Experimental Philosophy (MIZUMOTO)

I112

Basics of Computer Systems (HONGO)

I116E Fundamentals of Programming (Chong･Elibol)

I114

Fundamental Mathematics for Information Science (TOMITA)

I218

Computer Architecture (TANAKA)

I235

Game Informatics (IKEDA K･IIDA･Hsueh)

M213

Electromagnetic Theory (TAKAMURA YUKIKO)

M112

Introduction to Chemistry (TANIIKE･MIYAKO・WADA)

M221

Organic Chemistry (MATSUMI)

M251

Chemistry of Catalyst and Catalysis (NISHIMURA S)

M273EJ Mechatronics (Ho)M615E Advanced Biofunctions (TAKAGI M･TAKAMURA YUZURU)

Irregular class schedule:
I483

Smart Embedded System Development (NAKATA)

1st and 3rd period of every Wednesday
NOTE:
The class schedule of the courses with the assigned lecture rooms will be posted on the notice board next to the automatic certificate issuing machine before
each term begins. It can also be viewed on the JAIST website (Education → Taking Courses → Class Schedule).

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Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 1-1：Class Term ( April 12 – June 2 ) 4th - 5th
Examination Term ( June 5 – June 7 )4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

Reading Research Articles (Holden)

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

E211

Writing Research (Holden)

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

G211

Empathy and Collaboration for Creating Sustainable World (MOTOYAMA)

M231

Bioorganic Chemistry (HOHSAKA･FUJIMOTO)

E113

Reading Research Articles (Holden)

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

E211

Writing Research (Holden)

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

G211

Empathy and Collaboration for Creating Sustainable World (MOTOYAMA)

M231

Bioorganic Chemistry (HOHSAKA･FUJIMOTO)

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

Thu.

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

E113

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Required lecture faculty）
S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity（Required lecture faculty）

Fri.

（Required lecture faculty）
S503（Required lecture faculty）* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

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

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Required lecture faculty）- 54 -（Required lecture faculty）

Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 1-2：Class Term ( June 12 – July 31 ) 1st - 3rd
Examination Term ( August 1, August 2 )1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

K613E Social-Technical Complex Systems (Huynh)

3

K495E Development of Knowledge Science(FUJINAMI･Xie･Nguyen N･Javed･KUROKAWA･Wang T)

Machine Learning (OKADA S･HASEGAWA)

I238E Computation Theory (Schwartzman)

I438EJ Exercises on Graph Theory (KANEKO M)
I441

Advanced Computer Networks (SHINODA)

M224

Inorganic Materials Chemistry (MAENOSONO)

I439

Speech Information Processing (UNOKI･Sakti)

M222

Computational Material Design (TANIIKE･Dam･MIYATA M)

M423

Functional Protein Device (HIRATSUKA)

K214

Methodology for Knowledge Media (SATO)

K236EJ Basis of Data Analytics (Dam･GOKON･Nguyen N)

K487

Network Science (HAYASHI)

K473

Management of Innovation (UCHIHIRA)

I217

Functional Programming (OGATA)

I116

Fundamentals of Programming (OGATA)

I213

Discrete Signal Processing (ASANO)

I223E Natural Language Processing (SHIRAI･Kertkeidkachorn)
I419

Image Information Science (YOSHITAKA)

M262

Biomaterial Sensing (TAKAMURA YUZURU)

M243

Solid State Physics I (UEDA)

M274

Mechanics of Materials (Ji)M254

Polymer Chemistry I (MATSUMURA･OKEYOSHI)

M421

Electronics (SUZUKI T)

Thu.

Wed.

K613E Social-Technical Complex Systems (Huynh)

I219

Software Design Methodology (AOKI T･ISHII)

I239

I226

Computer Networks (TAN)

I438EJ Exercises on Graph Theory (KANEKO M)

Machine Learning (OKADA S･HASEGAWA)

I657E Quantum/Materials informatics (MAEZONO･HONGO)

I441

Advanced Computer Networks (SHINODA)

M225

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry (SHINOHARA)

M224

Inorganic Materials Chemistry (MAENOSONO)

K236EJ Basis of Data Analytics (Dam･GOKON･Nguyen N)

K214

Methodology for Knowledge Media (SATO)

K473

Management of Innovation (UCHIHIRA)

K487

Network Science (HAYASHI)

I116

Fundamentals of Programming (OGATA)

I217

Functional Programming (OGATA)

I213

Discrete Signal Processing (ASANO)

I223E Natural Language Processing (SHIRAI･Kertkeidkachorn)
I419

Image Information Science (YOSHITAKA)

M243

Solid State Physics I (UEDA)

M262

Biomaterial Sensing (TAKAMURA YUZURU)

M254

Polymer Chemistry I (MATSUMURA･OKEYOSHI)

M274

Mechanics of Materials (Ji)

M421

Electronics (SUZUKI T)

I238E Computation Theory (Schwartzman)

I219

Software Design Methodology (AOKI T･ISHII)

I439

I226

Computer Networks (TAN)

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

Tue.

Mon.

I239

K495E Development of Knowledge ScienceFri.

(FUJINAMI･Xie･Nguyen N･Javed･KUROKAWA･Wang T)

Speech Information Processing (UNOKI･Sakti)

I657E Quantum/Materials informatics (MAEZONO･HONGO)
M222

Computational Material Design (TANIIKE･Dam･MIYATA M)

M423

Functional Protein Device (HIRATSUKA)

M225

Instrumental Analytical Chemistry (SHINOHARA)

Irregular class schedule:
I465S Literacy in Information Security Management (FUJISAKI E･Beuran･TAN･Pham･TAKAGI T･KANNO･OMOTE･IZU)
4th period of every Friday in Terms 1-2 and Summer (Dates to be announced)

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

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Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 1-2：Class Term ( June 12 – July 31 ) 4th - 5th
Examination Term ( August 1, August 2 )4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

Scientific Discussions 1 （Holden）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

E212

Presenting Research （Holden）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

J413

Advanced Japanese Expressions (HONDA)

G214

Diversity Studies for Sustainable Future (MOTOYAMA)

M232

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry (HAMADA)

E213

Scientific Discussions 1 （Holden）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

E212

Presenting Research （Holden）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

J413

Advanced Japanese Expressions (HONDA)

G214

Diversity Studies for Sustainable Future (MOTOYAMA)

M232

Biophysics and Biophysical Chemistry (HAMADA)

Fri.

Thu.

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

E213

I465S Literacy in Information Security Management(FUJISAKI E･Beuran･TAN･Pham･TAKAGI T･KANNO･OMOTE･IZU)- 56 -

Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 2-1：Class Term ( October 11 – November 30 ) 1st - 3rdMon.

Examination Term ( December 1 – December 5 )NOTE:November 29 follows the Friday schedule.

1

2

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

3

K632E Risk Management Theory (Lam)

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

I232

I226E Computer Networks (Lim)Information Theory (FUJISAKI H)

I413E Theoretical Computer Science (HIROKAWA･OGAWA)

I427

System Control Theory (ASASNO)

I489

I481

Software Development Laboratory for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems

Advanced Lectures on Public-Key Cryptography (FUJISAKI E)(SUZUKI M)

I615E Robotics (Chong)
M413E Functional Nanomaterials

M281E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics I (MURATA･An･UEDA)

Fri.

Thu.

Medical Biomaterials (KURISAWA)

K417EJ Data Analytics (Dam･GOKON･Nguyen N)

K213

K479

Service Management (SHIRAHADA)K238E Introduction to Experimental Philosophy (MIZUMOTO)

I211

Mathematical Logic (OGAWA)

I217E Functional Programming (OGATA)

I223

Natural Language Processing (INOUE)

I225

I233E Operating Systems (Beuran)

Methodology for Systems Science (GOKON･HAYASHI)

Statistical Signal Processing (HONGO)

I237E Formal Languages and Automata (OGAWA)
I448

Distance Learning System (HASEGAWA･OTA･Gu)

M261

Functional Biomolecules (TSUTSUI H)

M223

Properties of Organic Materials (NAGAO･GOTOH･AOKI K)

M420

Solid State Physics II (AKABORI)

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology (An)M425E Analytical Mechanics (Ho)M623E Intelligent Robotic Systems (Ji･Ho･MIYAKO)K611E Next-Generation Management of Technology (KOHDA･Javed)

K632E Risk Management Theory (Lam)

I238

I232

Computation Theory (UEHARA)

Information Theory (FUJISAKI H)

I437E Coding Theory (Kurkoski)

I413E Theoretical Computer Science (HIROKAWA･OGAWA)

I491E Advanced Machine Learning (Nguyen L)

I489

M111E Introduction to Physics (MIZUTANI)

M413E Functional Nanomaterials

M414

Device Physics (TOKUMITSU)

M424

Polymer Chemistry II (MATSUMURA･YAMAGUCHI M)

K213

Methodology for Systems Science (GOKON･HAYASHI)

Advanced Lectures on Public-Key Cryptography (FUJISAKI E)(MAENOSONO･NAGAO･YAMAMOTO･NISHIMURA S)
K417EJ Data Analytics (Dam･GOKON･Nguyen N)

K238E Introduction to Experimental Philosophy (MIZUMOTO)

K479

Service Management (SHIRAHADA)I217E Functional Programming (OGATA)

I211

Mathematical Logic (OGAWA)

I225

I223

Natural Language Processing (INOUE)

Statistical Signal Processing (HONGO)

I237E Formal Languages and Automata (OGAWA)

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

Wed.

Tue.

(MAENOSONO･NAGAO･YAMAMOTO･NISHIMURA S) M415

I233E Operating Systems (Beuran)

I448

Distance Learning System (HASEGAWA･OTA･Gu)

M223

Properties of Organic Materials (NAGAO･GOTOH･AOKI K)

M261

Functional Biomolecules (TSUTSUI H)

M245

Mathematics for Condensed Matter Science and Technology (An)

M420

Solid State Physics II (AKABORI)

M623E Intelligent Robotic Systems (Ji･Ho･MIYAKO)

M425E Analytical Mechanics (Ho)K228E Introduction to Knowledge Science (Dam･HASHIMOTO･Huynh)

K611E Next-Generation Management of Technology (KOHDA･Javed)

I226E Computer Networks (Lim)

I238

I427

System Control Theory (ASASNO)

I437E Coding Theory (Kurkoski)

I481

Software Development Laboratory for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems I491E

Computation Theory (UEHARA)
Advanced Machine Learning (Nguyen L)(SUZUKI M)

I615E Robotics (Chong)
M111E Introduction to Physics (MIZUTANI)
M281E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics I (MURATA･An･UEDA) M414
M415

Medical Biomaterials (KURISAWA)

M424

Device Physics (TOKUMITSU)Polymer Chemistry II (MATSUMURA･YAMAGUCHI M)

Irregular class schedule:
I466

Introduction to International Standardization (To be announced)

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

I466S Advanced Information Security Theory and Application (MIYAJI･Wang Y)
Every Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:40 in Terms 2-1 and 2-2

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

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Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 2-1：Class Term ( October 11 – November 30 ) 4th - 5th
Examination Term ( December 1 – December 5 )NOTE:November 29 follows the Friday schedule.

4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

Reading Research Articles （Holden）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

N001

Fabrication of Nano-Devices with Training Course

Mon.

E113

N001

Fabrication of Nano-Devices with Training Course

Tue.

(AKABORI･SUZUKI T)
E211

Writing Research （Holden）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)(AKABORI･SUZUKI T)

G214E Diversity Studies for Sustainable Future (MOTOYAMA)
M231

Bioorganic Chemistry (HOHSAKA･FUJIMOTO)

N002

Study on Nanobiotechnology with Training Course

N002(HOHSAKA･TAKAMURA YUZURU･HIROSE)
Reading Research Articles （Holden）

J111

Basic Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

N003

Analysis of Nano-Materials with Training Course(HOHSAKA･TAKAMURA YUZURU･HIROSE)

Wed.

E113

Study on Nanobiotechnology with Training Course

N003

Thu.

(OHKI･YAMAGUCHI M･YAMAGUCHI T)
E211

Writing Research （Holden）

J211

Intermediate Technical Japanese 1 (TSUTSUI M)

Analysis of Nano-Materials with Training Course(OHKI･YAMAGUCHI M･YAMAGUCHI T)

G214E Diversity Studies for Sustainable Future (MOTOYAMA)
M231

Bioorganic Chemistry (HOHSAKA･FUJIMOTO)

N004

Structural Analysis of Solids on Nano-Scale with Training Course

N004

Structural Analysis of Solids on Nano-Scale with Training Course

S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity(MAENOSONO･GOTOH･An･TAKAHASHI)
S101

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Social Competencies

S102

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Creativity(MAENOSONO･GOTOH･An･TAKAHASHI)（Required lecture faculty）（Required lecture faculty）

Fri.

（Required lecture faculty）
S503（Required lecture faculty）* S102 will follow when S101 ends after 7 class meetings.

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

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development S503

Innovation Theory and Methodology for Total Capability Development（Required lecture faculty）

N005

Material Analysis with Training Course（Required lecture faculty）
I466

Introduction to International Standardization (To be announced)

N005

Material Analysis with Training Course(SHINOHARA･TAKADA・YAMAMOTO･OKEYOSHI)- 58 -(SHINOHARA･TAKADA・YAMAMOTO･OKEYOSHI)Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
NOTE:
February 2 follows the Monday schedule.

Term 2-2：Class Term ( December 7 – February 7 ) 1st - 3rd
Examination Term ( February 8, February 9 )12

9:00－10:40

10:50－12:30

3

I214E System Optimization (Kurkoski)

I239E Machine Learning (Nguyen L・Racharak)

I628E Information Processing Theory (OGAWA)

I482

Software Process Design for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems(SUZUKI M･AOKI T)
M282E New Materials Design and Synthesis

M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II

Tue.

(OKEYOSHI･YAMAMOTO･GOTOH･Chammingkwan)(OSHIMA･SUZUKI T･An)

K214E Methodology for Knowledge Media (KANAI)K114E Introduction to Social Research Methods (Javed)

I218E Computer Architecture (INOGUCHI)

I111E Algorithms and Data Structures (Schwartzman)

I219E Software Design Methodology (AOKI T･ISHII)

I213E Discrete Signal Processing (Chong)I440

Enhanced Operating Systems (TANAKA)

I235E Game Informatics (IKEDA K･IIDA･Hsueh)

M211

Quantum Mechanics (OSHIMA)

M614E Advanced Device Physics (OHDAIRA･TOKUMITSU)

K414

Complex Systems Analysis (HASHIMOTO･KUROKAWA)

Wed.

K501E Advanced Topics on Creating Innovations (Kim)
I212E Analysis for Information Science (OKADA S)I214E System Optimization (Kurkoski)

I450

I628E Information Processing Theory (OGAWA)

Network Design Laboratory (Lim・Javaid)

I658E Fundamentals of Sequence Modeling (Sakti)
M283E Biofunction and Organization

M282E New Materials Design and Synthesis

Thu.

(TAKAGI M･KURISAWA･TAKAMURA YUZURU･OHKI)(OKEYOSHI･YAMAMOTO･GOTOH･Chammingkwan)

K114E Introduction to Social Research Methods (Javed)

K214E Methodology for Knowledge Media (KANAI)

I111E Algorithms and Data Structures (Schwartzman)

I218E Computer Architecture (INOGUCHI)

I213E Discrete Signal Processing (Chong)

I219E Software Design Methodology (AOKI T･ISHII)

I235E Game Informatics (IKEDA K･IIDA･Hsueh)

I440

Enhanced Operating Systems (TANAKA)

M614E Advanced Device Physics (OHDAIRA･TOKUMITSU)

M211

Quantum Mechanics (OSHIMA)

K213E Methodology for Systems Science (Huynh・Lam)

K414

Complex Systems Analysis (HASHIMOTO･KUROKAWA)

Tutorial Hours ( 1 3 ： 3 0 － 1 5 ： 1 0 )Mon.

K213E Methodology for Systems Science (Huynh・Lam)

K501E Advanced Topics on Creating Innovations (Kim)Fri.

I239E Machine Learning (Nguyen L・Racharak)
I482

I212E Analysis for Information Science (OKADA S)

Software Process Design for Highly Dependable Embedded Systems I450

Network Design Laboratory (Lim・Javaid)(SUZUKI M･AOKI T) I658E Fundamentals of Sequence Modeling (Sakti)
M284E Solid State Physics and its Application to Electronics II

M283E Biofunction and Organization(OSHIMA･SUZUKI T･An)(TAKAGI M･KURISAWA･TAKAMURA YUZURU･OHKI)

Irregular class schedule:
I466

Introduction to International Standardization (To be announced)

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

I466S Advanced Information Security Theory and Application (MIYAJI･Wang Y)
Every Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:40 in Terms 2-1 and 2-2

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

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Class schedules for 2023-2024 (Ishikawa Campus)
Term 2-2：Class Term ( December 7 – February 7 ) 4th - 5th
Examination Term ( February 8, February 9 )NOTE:February 2 follows the Monday schedule.

4

5

15:20－17:00

17:10－18:50

Scientific Discussions 1 （Holden）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

E212

Presenting Research （Holden）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

G213E Social Problems in Modern Japan （MOTOYAMA）

E213

Scientific Discussions 1 （Holden）

J112

Basic Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

E212

Presenting Research （Holden）

J212

Intermediate Technical Japanese 2 (TSUTSUI M)

Thu.

Wed.

Tue.

Mon.

E213

G213E Social Problems in Modern Japan （MOTOYAMA）

Fri.

I466

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Introduction to International Standardization (To be announced)

4 Time Table of the Examination Term for 2023-2024 （Ishikawa Campus）
Examinations of the courses for 2023-2024 are held as the following schedule.

【Term1-1】
1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

June 5(Mon.)

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

June 6(Tue.)

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 2nd period

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

The last class of S102 and S503

June 7(Wed.)【Term1-2】
1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

August 1(Tue.)

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 2nd period

August 2(Wed.)

Wednesday 1st period

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

3rd period
13:30-15:10

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

4th period
15:20-17:00

5th period
17:10-18:50

Tuesday 4th period

Tuesday 5th period

Monday 4th period

Monday 5th period【Term2-1】

The last class of S102 and S503

December 1(Fri.)
December 4(Mon.)

Monday 1st period

Monday 2nd period

December 5(Tue.)

Tuesday 1st period

Tuesday 2nd period

1st period
9:00-10:40

2nd period
10:50-12:30

February 8(Tue.)

Tuesday 2nd period

Tuesday 1st period

February 9(Fri.)

Monday 2nd period

Wednesday 1st period

Wednesday 1st period【Term2-2】
3rd period
13:30-15:10- 61 -

Monday 1st period

Study Programs

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

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

Ishikawa

Master's◇ Highly-Dependable IoT Systems Program*

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

Doctoral◇ Education Program for Leaders in Data Analytics

Program◇ Nano Material Technology Program*

Master's
ProgramTokyo
Doctoral
Program◇ Management of Technology (MOT) Program*◇ Management of Service (MOS) Program*◇ IoT・AI Innovation Program*◇ Advanced Knowledge Science Program*◇ Advanced Information Technologies Program*◇ Creating Value Program*Japanese language proficiency is required to apply.

1.1 Program details
For Ishikawa students: Study Programs are optional.
For Tokyo students: One of the study programs (excluding Creating Value Program) must be
required .
1.2 Application procedures
Students who wish to take one of the programs must submit an application to Kyoumu by mid-April
for those enrolled in April and by mid-October for those in October. Application must be approved ata faculty meeting. Decision will be made after screening the application. Applicants may be asked
to take a written or an oral examination depending on a program, if necessary. Details are explainedat the orientation and/or before screening.
Students can select only one study program during each of the master’s and doctoral program except
for the Nano Materials Technology Program and Creating Value Program, which can be chosen withanother program. You cannot change programs once it’s decided.
The Specialized Technical courses for the programs might be offered differently and separately fromthe regular courses and there might be prerequisites. You must check the syllabi, class schedule etc.
for details.
1.3 Study Program Completion Certificate
A certificate of completion of the study program will be granted at the degree conferment to those
who have completed the required program work. If you satisfy all the degree completion
requirements without completion of the study program requirements, you will be able to complete
the master’s/doctoral program.

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

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

Appendix Table
CourseNumberCourse Title

I119

Statistics for Data Analytics

2

K236

Basis of Data Analytics

2

K417

Data Analytics

2

K619

Advanced Data Analytics

2

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Contact:
Educational Service Section
Educational Affairs Department
Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
1-1 Asahidai, Nomi, Ishikawa 923-1292
Email: kyoumu@ml.jaist.ac.jp
TEL: 0761-51-1936
Issue Date: April 1, 2023