APPENDIX A: Discovery Course Descriptions
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Course contents are subject to changes.
Other course offerings may be announced at later time.
Courses with asterisk (*) are offered every other year

Course CodeEach course offered by the Discovery Program is associated with acourse code (e.g. DCOR 699). A course code begins with four letters.
First letter “D” refers to “Discovery.” Next three letters corresponding
to each cluster as follows:
COR: Core Courses (Discovery Seminars, Senior Project,etc.) - Required
AJP: Academic Japanese
EAP: Academic English
CUL: Cultural Diversity and Communities
SIE: Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
SCI: Transdisciplinary Science
These letter codes are followed by 3 digit numbers.
100s = Kyoyo courses
200s = Senmon Kiso courses
300s = Kihon courses
400s = Kadai courses
500s = Practicum courses
600s = Senior Project & related courses.
Prerequisites are expressed in course codes.

教養教育 (Kyoyo Kyoiku ) “General Education Courses”
DCOR 100 Discovery GuidanceThis course introduces the curriculum overview of the Discovery
Program as well as its components. The following items are introduced:
1) A variety of courses and the expertise of faculty members for the
Discovery Track, 2) Nine Faculties where they can complete their
Senior Project for the Matching Track.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 140 Current Political Events (1 credit): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines current political events. The class collectively will
choose a couple of political events in which they are interested. Then,by mostly using news articles, students will gather factual information
about these events and explain why they occurred. By taking this course,
students will learn how to find information about political events andanalyze them academically and systematically. No prior knowledge ofpolitical science is necessary.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 110 Principles of Management (1 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course introduces the principles and functions of management inbusiness organizations. It discusses the roles, functions and activities
of management, i.e. planning, organizing, leading and controlling. By
the completion of the course, students will understand thatmanagement is an on-going process geared to motivate the worker as
an individual and as a member of a group.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 121 Introduction to Development Studies (1 credit):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTOThis course will examine the development discourse in the postwar
period. The course is designed for the students who wish to work in
the fields of international development or international business in the
future. Other students who are willing to obtain basic knowledge indevelopment are encouraged to attend as well. Through the in-classdiscussions and research project, students will have opportunities togain in-depth understanding of the development issues in selected
countries in the Asia-Pacific or in other regions.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 110 Introductory Mathematics I (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHARThis is an introductory course in mathematics which will cover subjects
including algebra, trigonometry, logarithm, probability and statistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 111 Introductory Mathematics II (1 credit): JIAN TANG
This is a remedial course on mathematics at the pre-college level, which
includes trigonometry, vectors, sequences, calculus, and statistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 130 Introductory Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHARThis course introduces the core concepts and principles in chemistry
at a foundation level. Topics that may be covered are: Matter, elements,
atoms and ions, atomic and electronic structure, bonding andmolecular structure, intermolecular associations, states of matter, gaslaws, solutions, and acids and bases.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 145 Fundamentals of Earth Science (1 credit):
KATSUYUKI YAMASHITAThis is an introductory course focusing on Earth and Planetary
Sciences. Topics include formation of planets, evolution of planetaryatmosphere, geochemistry of the Earth’s continental crust, and humanimpact on the environment.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 155 Basic Biology (1 credit): MICHIHIRO SUGA
In this course, students learn fundamental concepts and basic
knowledge in a broad range of biological research field including
biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics and molecular biology.
Prerequisite: NONE
DEAP 159 Advanced English Skills for Discovery Students (1credit): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
This is a Required course for Discovery-Track students. A specificcohort is targeted each time the course runs (see online syllabus). The
course aims to strengthen students' writing by reviewing basic
principles of academic writing and conventions, developing students'
skills in finding and selecting outside sources, and introducing the key
components of an academic paper/thesis.
Prerequisite: See online syllabus

専門基礎 (Senmon Kiso ) “Major Foundational”

Common Seminars
DCOR 201 Discovery Seminar I (1 credit): HAENG-JA CHUNG,
YUAN YUAN GONG, YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Discovery Seminar I will explore what it means to learn in a university
setting among a diverse group of people. Inter-culturalcommunications, team building, information literacy, constructive
criticism, and mutual respect will be covered.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCOR 202 Discovery Seminar II (1 credit): JIAN TANG,KIMIKO OSAWA, TBA
Discovery Seminar II provides students with opportunities to learn andexercise important academic skills and activities such as presentation,
discussion, and group work. The course will be taught by multiple
instructors each with a specialization in diverse fields of philanthropy,
physical chemistry, chemistry, and political science.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCOR 203 Discovery Seminar III (1 credit): HARUNAMIYAGAWA, TAK UESUGI, UDDIN MD. AZHAR,TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKA
Discovery Seminar III will be taken concurrently with your Senior
Project (DCOR 699). You will revisit the beginning when each of you
first arrived at the Discovery Program, and share the journey of youracademic career as well as the prospects for the post-graduation withyour peers. It is also an occasion for you to prepare for your Senior
Project presentation.
Prerequisite: DCOR 201: Discovery Seminar I and DCOR 202: Discovery
Seminar II

Basic Courses
DCUL 211 Feminist Ethnic Studies (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Japan ranked 121st out of 153 countries in the 2020 Global Gender
Gap Report compiled by the World Economic Forum. In addition, thefalse assumption of ethnic homogeneity is prevalent. Yet, gender andethnic diversity is an asset to overcome economic stagnation. How caneach one of us take a step to realize gender and ethnic equality? This
anthropological course emulates fieldwork; Learning, thinking, andacting are essential.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 216 Korean Diaspora (3 credits): HAENG-JA CHUNG
About three million foreigners live in Japan. You or your friend may
be one of them. Koreans used to be the largest “foreign” community
in Japan. Its long history and rich livelihood offer insights to succeedin cross-cultural and multi-ethnic settings. While learning from
Koreans in Japan and beyond, pay attention to many other ethnic
groups. This anthropological course emulates fieldwork; Learn, think,
and act accordingly.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 220 Sociological Imagination (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This is an introductory course on sociology. What does it mean to“think sociologically”? Students will be introduced to sociologicalperspectives and insights as we read a novel and engage in discussions.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 225 Global Sociology (3 credits): HARUNA MIYAGAWA
This is a foundational course on sociology from a global perspective.
Students will be introduced to basic sociological concepts, theories, andmethods, while being attentive to the global forces such as rapid andintensified movements and exchanges of goods, capital, people, andideas that affect the realms of economy, civic life, arts and sciences, andtechnology.
Prerequisite: NONE

DCUL 230 Culture and Illness (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis is an introductory course in medical anthropology. It examinescross-cultural issues in medical practices and the consequences of the
expansion of western medicine on the ideas of who we are.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 233 Anthropology of Disaster (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines how local cultures affect disaster vulnerability
and responses, as well as how certain phenomena are recognized as“disasters,” and open up the space for new development dreams as well
as further marginalization.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 236 Anthropology of Food (3 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines the relationship between culinary culture (and“taste”) and identities, and explores the possibilities of alternative
futures through food.
Prerequisite: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness OR DCUL 233 Anthropology ofDisaster
DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science (3 credits): KIMIKO
OSAWA
This is an introductory course for the study of politics through the lensof political science. Starting with the discussion of what politics is, thiscourse examines fundamental building blocks of political systems suchas states, regime types, governing institutions, electoral systems,
political ideologies and cultures, and major actors such as politicalparties and interest groups. Students will also learn major concepts andtheories of political science. No prior knowledge of political science isnecessary.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 241 Introduction to Japanese Politics (1.5 credits):
KIMIKO OSAWA
This is an introductory course for the study of Japanese politics andexamines Japanese political history since the Meiji Restoration, major
political institutions and actors, and contemporary political topics. By
taking this course, students will understand how Japanese politics hasdeveloped, how major political institutions work, how major politicalactors operate within the institutional settings, and major
contemporary issues that Japanese politics is facing. Students are also
encouraged to develop skills to analyze Japanese politics objectively byusing concepts/theories of political science. No prior knowledge ofJapanese history or politics is necessary.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 212 Topics in Management I (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which is concernedwith explaining, predicting, and enhancing the effectiveness of
individuals and groups in work organizations. It focuses on theindividual level of phenomenon and provides students with a general
sense of management issues related to people within the organization.
The course will cover topics such as emotions and moods, andcommunication.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 216 Topics in Management II (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This is an introductory course to Human Resources Management(HRM). It provides students with a general sense of the job of a humanresources manager as well as various HRM functions such as selection,compensation, training & development and performance management.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 218 Topics in Management III (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which is concernedwith explaining, predicting, and enhancing the effectiveness of
individuals and groups in work organizations. This course will focus oninterpersonal differences and cover topics such as personality andvalues, attitudes, and perceptions.
Prerequisite: DSIE 212 Topics in Management I

DSIE 219 Topics in Management IV (1.5 credit): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is related to organizational behaviors, which is concernedwith explaining, predicting, and enhancing the effectiveness of
individuals and groups in work organizations. This course will focus on
individual decision making, such as the mechanisms and biases ineveryday decision-making activities.
Prerequisite: DSIE 212 Topics in Management I
DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics (1.5 credits):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Some of us face questions like “Why are rents higher in some cities? Whatprice should I charge for the English lessons that I give? How many years should I
spend in school? Should I take up a part-time job?”
This course will help answer such questions through basic economic
concepts. Introduction to Microeconomics will explain the principles
of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers,
including both consumers and producers within the economic system.
Important topics include supply and demand, trade theory, elasticity,
externalities and firm behavior.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 220 Modern Physics (1.5 credits): JIAN TANG
In this course, students will learn college-level physics with moderate
use of mathematics. The emphasis will be on the concepts andprinciples of modern physics. Contents include electromagnetic wave,
relativity, quantum theory, atom and molecule, and nucleus andelementary particle.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 230 Chemistry for Chemical Engineering (1.5 credits):
UDDIN MD. AZHAR
Chemistry for Chemical Engineers provides background in the topics
of mass and energy balances specific to chemical engineering. This
course will help students understand the chemical reactions and relatethem to the main themes of mass and energy balances.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 211 Fundamentals of Mathematics (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, the following topics are covered: complex numbers andEuler’s form, vectors and tensors, matrices and determinants, series
and limits, differential equations, and statistics.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 225 Introduction to Macroeconomics (1.5 credits):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Macroeconomics is the study of the whole economy. The goal ofmacroeconomics is to explain theories and phenomena such as booms
and recessions, unemployment, inflation etc. that affect all households,
firms and markets in the economy. This course will help students
understand the reasons behind changing prices, the differences inincome levels across countries, how governments promote a rise inincomes and stabilize employment. The important topics include GDP
and its measurement, Consumer Price Index, Banks and Money Supply,
Money Growth and Inflation.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 221 Fundamentals of Physics I (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, classical mechanics including kinematics and dynamics
of motion, work and energy, conservation of energy and momentum,rotational motion and torque, and oscillations and waves from a highschool level to a college level will be covered.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations (2 credits):
TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course provides an introduction to philanthropy and nonprofit
organizations. Through this course, students will study the concept ofphilanthropy, patterns of giving and volunteering, and the definition,
distinctive features, and various roles of nonprofit organizations. Also,
students will understand the diverse forms of philanthropic action.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 223 Quantum Physics and Atomic Structure (1 credit):
JIAN TANG
Atoms are observed through atomic spectra, which can be describedby the energy levels of atoms with the use of quantum mechanics. In
this course, students will learn the general principles of quantum
mechanics, energy levels for hydrogen atom and multi-electron atoms,
and atomic spectra.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 232 Global Philanthropy and Comparative Nonprofit
Sectors (2 credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAIn this course, students will explore the scope, structure, and financing
of nonprofit sectors in various countries as well as the historicaldevelopment and recent trends of those nonprofit sectors. In addition,
students will learn about various roles and functions of nonprofit
organizations from political, social, and economic perspectives. Also,
students will study the relationship between the government,
nonprofits, and businesses across a variety of countries.
Prerequisite: DSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations

DSCI 224 Introduction to Thermodynamics (1 credit):
MICHINOBU MINO
This course will introduce you to the basics of thermodynamics. It
contains important concepts such as the relationship between
mechanical energy and thermal energy and the law of conservation ofenergy. Related physical terms will be explained in English andJapanese.
Prerequisite: NONEDSIE 250 Introduction to Data Analysis (1 credit): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKAThis course introduces students to descriptive and inferential statistics
often used in social sciences. The course aims to provide students witha solid foundation for analyzing data, and conveying analyses inconvincing and appropriate ways. Topics covered include variables andtypes of data, frequency distributions and graphs, data description, andprobability and counting rules.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 210 Mathematics for Physical Chemistry (1.5 credits):
UDDIN MD. AZHARThis course will introduce students to various basic mathematicalmethods used in physical chemistry. The methods involve error
analysis, probability and statistics, linear algebra, vectors and matrices,
first and second order differential equations and their solution.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 222 Fundamentals of Physics II (1 credit): JIAN TANG
In this course, classical physics on thermal physics, electricity andmagnetism, and optics from a high-school level to a college level will
be covered.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 225 Chemical Bond and Molecular Structures (1 credit):
JIAN TANG
Molecular structures or geometric shapes are determined by themolecular bonds, which result from the molecular electronic structures.
Molecules with various structures are classified into several types.
Accordingly, several types of energy levels are shown for the molecularrotational and vibrational motions in the electronic states. In thiscourse, students will learn point group theory, and different types ofelectronic, vibrational, and rotational energy levels for various
molecular structures.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 231 Fundamentals of Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHARStudies in fundamental chemistry deal with a range of fundamental
concepts that can be used to explain various phenomena in chemistry,materials science and biology. The courses have been designed toprovide students who have an interest in chemistry with the necessary
knowledge and skills to undertake further studies in chemistry or
pursue alternative pathways in the biological, environmental, earth andphysical sciences. Fundamental chemistry focuses in the areas of

stereochemistry, synthesis, properties and reactions of molecules,
thermodynamics, kinetics and the principles of organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 232 Instrumental Analysis (1 credit): UDDIN MD.
AZHAR
The course will address the fundamental principles and applications ofmodern instrumental analysis relevant for chemical engineering andindustrial chemistry. The subject consists of a series of interrelated
lectures and tutorials. The analytical techniques covered in this course
will range from spectroscopy, chromatography, electro-analytics,
thermal analysis, to mass spectrometry. The lecture components willaddress the underpinning physical principles of each analyticaltechnique in-detail and also include an introduction to statistical data
analysis. At the completion of the course, the student will havedeveloped a firm understanding of the analytical methods employed in
his or her field of study and also gained experience in carrying out
analytical experiments.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 233 Introduction to Catalytic Chemistry (1 credit): UDDIN
MD. AZHARThis introductory course in homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
will examine a number of catalytic reactions and their mechanism andprocess conditions. It will cover the preparation of catalysts and theiruse in specific chemical processes. Students will also learn how toanalyze the data obtained from a catalytic reaction and how it can beused to determine the mechanism.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 255 Genetics and Molecular Biology (1.5 credits): TEPPEIMATSUI Etc.
This lecture is about basics of biology. The basics are discussed withrecent insights. Hopefully, we will have small experiments in the lecture.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 260 Introduction to Agricultural Sciences (1.5 credits): TBA
In this course, students will learn about current issues related to foodsupply, bio-resources, bio-technology, and conservation of theenvironment. This course also introduces the basics of agriculturalscience and other related scientific fields that can be applied to resolvethese problems.
Prerequisite: NONE

Academic English
DEAP 251 Introduction to the use of English (1.5 credits):
BULIN AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to introduce students to English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) by developing their skills in paragraph writing andworking on language.
Prerequisite: Follow placement advice. See online syllabus, especially ‘Target
Students’.
DEAP 252 Intermediate English at University (1.5 credits):
BULIN AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to develop students’ skills in English for Academic
Purposes (EAP) by developing their skills in essay-writing andintroducing them to the idea of academic integrity and use of outside
sources.
Prerequisite: Follow placement advice. See online syllabus, especially ‘Target
Students’. Pay attention to the course number when registering.
DEAP 253 English Seminar (1 credit): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
The course aims to develop students’ skills in participating in andfacilitating group discussions at the university level. Through various
practices, it develops students’ abilities to engage with unit lectures andintegrate relevant research in group discussions.
Prerequisite: See online syllabus, especially ‘Target Students’

Academic Japanese
DAJP 291 Academic Japanese Training I (1 credit): TBA
Development of academic study skills and learning strategies needed
to successfully complete Japanese-medium content courses offered byother departments/faculties outside the Discovery program throughself-reflection and individual consultation. Students will explore
learning strategies that best fit their own Japanese language proficiency
and learning styles, identifying problems and find solutions.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DAJP 292 Academic Japanese Training II (1 credit): TBA
Application of academic study skills and learning strategies explored in
DJAP291 through self-reflection and individual consultation. Students
will gain confidence in taking Japanese-medium content courses
offered by other departments/faculties outside the Discovery program
the rest of the school year.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DAJP 293 Career Japanese (1 credit): TBA
Preparation for Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 which
is necessary for most international students to look for a job in Japan.
Students will improve Japanese language proficiency, test skills, andlearning strategies to pass JLPT N2 through multiple practice tests,
self-reflection and monitoring of own learning, and analysis of the
JLPT.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance専門科目 (Senmon Kamoku) “Major Courses” – Kihon(Fundamental)
DCUL 310 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Question the common sense in order to have in-depth cross-culturalexperiences. Cultural Anthropology helps and navigates you throughthis exhilarating path. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness, flexibility, andability to cope with unpredictability are required in addition to maturity,
responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 211: Feminist Ethnic Studies OR DCUL 216: Korean
Diaspora
DCUL 316 Topics in Japan and Beyond (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Through selected topics, you deepen your understanding of Japan andbeyond. Like most Professor Chung’s courses, this course emulates
anthropological fieldwork. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness, flexibility,
and ability to cope with unpredictability are required in addition tomaturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 211: Feminist Ethnic Studies OR DCUL 216: Korean
Diaspora
DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This course will introduce theories of migration through ethnographies.
Topics include (but are not limited to) the mechanisms and thedecision-making processes of migration, gender, generation, social
networks, and transnational ties. We will explore how the act of
migration and the presence of “migrants” challenge the existentboundaries - both physical and symbolic - in the host society as well as
in the society of origin.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 321 Urban Sociology (2 credits): HARUNA MIYAGAWA
An urban setting is a site of human actions, interactions, and inactions.
They occur in the structures of society that are bound not only byphysical space but by class, gender/sexuality, race, religions, andethnicity. In this course, we will explore how history and cultureinteract with a place, define the rhythm of life, and influence the destiny
of individuals by referring to empirical studies from around the world.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 323 Logic and Methods of Social Inquiry (3 credits):
HARUNA MIYAGAWA
The course will guide students from simple curiosity to scientificinquiry. Conducting a study involves continuous dialogues between the
researcher and the study participants, the “data,” and the literature, as
well as him/herself. Students will not only learn the basic researchmethods used in the social sciences (sociology in particular), but more
importantly, how research methods are used to generate scientificknowledge and why they are an integral component of social science
research. We will also bring ethics of engaging in research at the centerof our discussion.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 325 Sociology of Migration II (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
This course will introduce theories of migration through ethnographies.
Topics include (but are not limited to) the mechanisms and thedecision-making processes of migration, gender, generation, social
networks, and transnational ties. We will explore how the act of
migration and the presence of “migrants” challenge the existentboundaries - both physical and symbolic - in the host society as well as
in the society of origin.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology
DCUL 327 History of Social Thought (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWAIn this course, students will be introduced to philosophers and social
theorists from the past and present. We will draw insights from thesocial sciences (e.g. sociology, anthropology, history, etc.) as well as
various arts including architecture, literature, film, and painting.
Prerequisite: DCUL 225 Global Sociology

DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course examines how different societies around the worldconceptualize health and illness differently, and how the contemporary
alliance of western medicine and the state is creating a particular kindof experiences, subjectivity, and citizenship.
Prerequisite: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness.
DCUL 333 Environmental Anthropology (3 credits): TAK
UESUGIThis course examines how societies around the world conceptualize
and engage with their environments, and how global capitalism andenvironmentalism are giving rise to new problems, possibilities, and“cosmo”-politics.
Prerequisite: DCUL 230 Culture and Illness OR DCUL 233 Anthropology ofDisaster OR DCUL 236 Anthropology of Food
DCUL 340 Comparative Politics (1.5 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines how politics works in different countries, trying
to understand why we see similarities and differences in their politicalprocesses and dynamics. For example, we will discuss varieties we canfind in democracies, non-democracies, welfare systems, relationships
between politics and religion, types of political parties, and citizens’
political participation patterns. While there are some overlaps of topics
with Introduction to Politics, this course will examine these topics inmore depth and analyze different countries as cases.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DCUL 344 Japanese Politics (2 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines various aspects of contemporary Japanesepolitics by reading and discussing the academic research on Japanesepolitics, mainly in the field of political science. By taking this course,
students will obtain knowledge and skills to understand and analyze
Japanese politics. They can also gain knowledge of concepts andtheories of political science.
Prerequisite: NONE
DCUL 346 International Politics (1.5 credits): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines the modern history of international politics andthen the dynamics and mechanisms of international politics. By
focusing on how actors interact with each other within sets ofinstitutions, we will discuss why countries engage in wars and why
countries care about international human rights and the global
environment. Students can also gain knowledge of concepts andtheories of political science.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DSIE 312 Topics in Management V (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This is an advanced HRM course that is designed to provide both aconceptual and practical study of human resource planning and staffing
within organizations. Upon completing the course, the students will beable to develop an integrative framework and activities of HR planningand strategic staffing in an organization in accordance with the businessstrategies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 216 Topics in Management II
DSIE 316 Topics in Management VI (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course focuses on how individuals, groups, organizations, and thesurrounding environment interact and affect organizational
effectiveness. Students are expected to understand the complex
interplay of these multi-level effects is important in enhancing theeffectiveness of the role as a manager (or manager-to-be) in managing
subordinates, peers, and supervisors and contributing to organizational
effectiveness. The course will cover topics such as Foundations ofGroup Behavior, Work Teams.
Prerequisite: DSIE 218 Topics in Management III OR DSIE 219 Topics inManagement IV
DSIE 318 Topics in Management VII (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course examines leadership theory and research, and emphasizing
the development of leadership and interpersonal skills through selfassessment case analysis, and experiential exercises. Important fields

within personnel management and human resource management, suchas recruitment, working environment and health, are also discussed.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics inManagement VI

opportunities to apply the similar gender analysis to other countries
and discuss the case of Japan as a comparative study.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor

DSIE 319 Topics in Management VIII (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
Training & Development helps change employees’ attitude towards
work and towards the organization. It helps enhance employees’knowledge to embrace the changing environments. In this course, wewill discuss various issues in T&D, for example, the relationshipbetween training and strategy, training needs assessment, training
methods/skills, and cross-cultural issues in training.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics inManagement VI

DSIE 321 International Economics (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Changes in international trade volumes and exchange rates are not justnewspaper headlines. They affect our lives when we purchase imported
goods or travel abroad. This course aims to provide students with agood theoretical background to study international trade policies,
international monetary systems, and international finance.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor

DSIE 320 Microeconomics (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Building on Introduction to Microeconomics (DSIE 210), this course
will help students understand the decisions made by producers andconsumers in different market structures like monopolies, oligopolies,
competitive markets. For e.g.: “How is the market for oil different fromthe market for diamonds?” Other topics covered would be design ofthe tax system, theory of consumer choice and asymmetric information.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics OR permission of
instructor
DSIE 323 Development Economics (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Over a billion people survive on less than a dollar a day. These in turnconstitute the malnourished, illiterate, unemployed and unorganizedlabor as poverty severely limits people’s capabilities and well-being.
This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the
problems that developing countries face and the diversity in thedeveloping world. The course will be based on the Human Capital
approach to development and will focus on the economics of thecentral issues in the developing world today like poverty, population,
child mortality, hunger, migration and environmental degradation etc.
Students will learn the nature and causes of these problems and theappropriate policy design to address them.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 325 Macroeconomics (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Applying the basic concepts studied in Introduction to
Macroeconomics (DSIE 215), this course delves deeper into economywide issues like “How should governments fight recessions? How are
inflation and unemployment related?” Exchange rates, financial
systems, balance of payments, government debt, monetary and fiscal
policies are some of the topics included.
Prerequisite: DSIE 225 Introduction to Macroeconomics OR permission of
instructor
DSIE 327 Japanese Economy (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
This course presents an overview of the Japanese economy. It will
discuss some of the past and present features, persistent problems andchallenges faced by this economy. Japan’s post war high growth rate,national income and savings, the lifelong employment system, current
unemployment and irregular employment trends, Abenomics, current
demographic challenges and sluggish growth rate, high public debt aresome of the topics to be included.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 328 Japanese Economy and Gender (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
Japan, the world's third-largest economy, has been placed at near thebottom in the gender equality rankings. In addition to persistent genderinequality, income inequality among households is on the rise. Trickledown effects of economic growth have weakened; why? In this course,
students will learn about the labor market, business practices andrelevant economic and social policies in Japan through a gender lensand discuss the ways to advance sustainable development. Throughindividual research and in-class discussion, students will have

DSIE 331 Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship(4 credits): TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course is designed to provide current and future nonprofit leadersand social entrepreneurs with an overview of a range of nonprofit
management and social entrepreneurship issues, methods, andpractices. Topics covered include strategic planning and management,
leadership, board governance, financial management, human resource
management, marketing, program evaluation, advocacy, andaccountability.
Prerequisite: DSIE 231 Philanthropy and Nonprofit Organizations AND
DSIE 232 Global Philanthropy and Comparative Nonprofit Sectors
DSIE 350 Elementary Statistics (4 credits): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKAThis course introduces students to inferential statistics often used insocial sciences. The course aims to provide students with a solid
foundation for elementary statistics. Topics covered include discrete
probability distributions, the normal distribution, confidence intervals
and sample size, hypothesis testing, testing the difference between
two means, two proportions, and two variances, correlation andregression, other chi-square tests, analysis of variance, andnonparametric statistics. Students will use Excel, SPSS, or Stata (astatistical software application) to develop their data analysis skills.
Prerequisite: DSIE 250 Introduction to Data Analysis
DSIE 351 Qualitative Research Methods (2 credits):
TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKAThis course is designed to provide students with an overview ofqualitative research methods, such as case study research and survey
methodology. Through this course, students will learn how to designcase study research and collect and analyze data for case study
research. Students will also study how to design and implement
internet, phone, mail, and mixed-mode surveys.
Prerequisite: DSIE 250 Introduction to Data Analysis
DSCI 326 Fundamentals of Molecular Spectroscopy (2 credits):
JIAN TANG
Molecular spectra are produced by molecular interaction withelectromagnetic wave. They reflect electronic, vibrational, androtational energy levels of molecules, and provide the fingerprints ofmolecules. In this course, students will learn how to understandmolecular spectra of various molecules.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 327 Spectroscopic Methods (1 credit): JIAN TANG
For observing molecular spectra, many spectroscopic methods areapplied. Especially, laser spectroscopic techniques have beendeveloped to observe high resolution molecular spectra in highsensitivity or fast time-scaled molecular spectra for molecular dynamics.
In this course, principles for various spectroscopic methods will bepresented.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 328 Introduction to Astrochemistry and Atmospheric
Chemistry (1 credit): JIAN TANG
Astrochemistry is an academic discipline that studies the chemicalelements and molecules in the universe, especially focusing on theirinteraction with radiation. Atmospheric chemistry is a branch of
atmospheric science that studies the chemistry of the Earth’s
atmosphere and that of other planets. In astrochemistry andatmospheric chemistry, molecular spectroscopy is a particularly
important experimental tool. In this course, fundamental
understanding on both astrochemistry and atmospheric chemistry is
introduced and the application of spectroscopy is presented. Although
this course requires some knowledge on molecular spectroscopy, it canalso be taken as an independent unit by interested students.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 329 Introduction to Solid State Physics (2 credits)
MICHINOBU MINO
Solid-state physics introduces the basics of electrical conduction andmagnetic properties. Electrons play an important role there. You will
also learn the basics of quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites: NONEMICHINOBU MINODSCI 350 Basic Physics Laboratory (1credit): MICHINOBU MINO
This course will introduce students to use experimental equipment andunderstand the basic concepts of physics through various experiments.
The main experimental themes are planned to be gravitational
acceleration, refraction and polarization of light, interference anddiffraction of ultrasonic waves.
Prerequisites: NONEDSCI 353 Laboratory in Analytical Chemistry (2 credits): TBA
This laboratory course in analytical chemistry aims to provide basic
knowledge and skills for conducting chemical experiments. Analyticalchemistry is composed of qualitative and quantitative characterizationof substances. In this course, students will learn various methods formeasuring substances and biological materials at molecular level.
Furthermore, students will learn the skills for safety management ofchemical substances, which are indispensable in further research in thethird and fourth years including the research for Senior Project.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 355 Laboratory in Biology (2 credits): TBA
Through a series of observation and analysis, students will understandthe basics of structures and functions of plants, animals, and microbes.
The subjects dealt in this laboratory course includes: 1. Observation of
mammalian oocyte, 2. Observation of external and internal plantmorphology, 3. Experiment on insects - collection and specimen, 4.
Field research on suburban forest, 5. Observation of plant genetics, 6.
Plant growth analysis, 7. Observation of gastrointestinal andfermentation microbes, 8. Observation of hemocytes.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 357 Basic Field Practice (2 credits): TBA
This course deals with the basic practical training of agriculture at theField Science Center including Okayama Farm, Tsudaka Livestock
Farm, and Hachihama Farm. Students will experience the work in the
agricultural field, and learn a basic cultivation and animal feeding
techniques of field crops, horticultural crops, and beef cattle. This
course also enhances the development of student’s skills in farm work.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience (1 credit):
YOSHIMASA NAKAMURA
Agricultural Bioscience originated from a branch of applied sciences
mainly specialized in processing raw agricultural products into foods
and beverages. Now this branch has extended its applications to fields
such as medical innovations and the improvement of naturalenvironment in accordance with the advancement of modern
civilization. In this course, students will learn topics and stories related
to the Agricultural Bioscience, which has contributed to human society
especially in the field of health, food, and environment. Students will
also learn the wealth of organic chemistry and biochemistry, by whichnovel biological functions are elucidated with rationale and logics ofscience.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology (1 credit):
HISASHI DATAIThe goal of this course is to understand fundamental concepts ofsustainable agricultural production and environmental conservationfrom the viewpoints of ecology, engineering, and socio-economics.
The course provides topics related to the following fields of study:
Physiological Plant Ecology, Forest Ecology, Environmental Soil
Science, Conservation of Aquatic Biodiversity, Insect Ecology,
Evolutionary Ecology, Bioproduction Systems Engineering, Resources
Management, and Farm Management Systems and Information
Processing.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 381/382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I/II (1credit each): YOSHIHIKO KUBOThis course offers an introductory lecture series regarding the
production of both crops and horticulture crops. It deals withfollowing topics: characterization and genetic improvement of usefulcrop traits, diseases and immunity mechanisms in plants, cultivation
management techniques for maximum production, and technologies
for transportation and preservation of farm harvests.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science (1 credit): NAOKINISHINOThe goal of this course is to understand fundamentals of animal science
including physiology, anatomy, reproduction, breeding, genetics,
nutrition, and microbiology. The course also introduces animal
biotechnology, animal model for human diseases, assisted reproductive
technology, and relation between food and human health. The student
will learn overview of current status of animal science and related issues.
Prerequisite: NONE

専門科目 (Senmon Kamoku) “Major Courses” – Kadai (SubjectSpecific)
DCUL 410 Topics in Japan and Beyond II (3 credits): HAENGJA CHUNG
Through selected topics, you deepen your understanding of Japan andbeyond. Like most Professor Chung’s courses, this course emulates
anthropological fieldwork. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness, flexibility,
and ability to cope with unpredictability are required in addition tomaturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316: Topics inJapan and Beyond I
DCUL 413 Sex Work and Emotional Labor (3 credits): HAENGJA CHUNG
What is sex work? What is emotional labor? How do sex workers andemotional laborers produce themselves and manage their businesses?
And why and how do customers pursue these services? We respond tothese questions at the intersection of sex work, emotional labor, andpossibly spiritual care. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness, flexibility,
and ability to cope with unpredictability are required in addition tomaturity, responsibility, and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316: Topics inJapan and Beyond I
DCUL 433 Colonialism and War (3 credits): HAENG-JA
CHUNG
Colonialism and war are deeply related. Colonization often happens
before/during/after wars. Do you know which parts of the world
Japan colonized? When and how did colonization occur and end at all?
What are the (post-)colonial effects on the colonizers and colonized?
If you wish for a peaceful world, it is necessary to learn colonialism andwar. Self-reflexivity, open-mindedness, flexibility, and ability to copewith unpredictability are required in addition to maturity, responsibility,and punctuality.
Prerequisite: DCUL 310: Cultural Anthropology OR DCUL 316: Topics inJapan and Beyond I
DCUL 421 Globalization and Development (2 credits):
HARUNA MIYAGAWA
Taking a critical approach to the world of international development,
this course will explore the premises and goals of various actors
involved in development projects through case studies. We will focus
on the narratives of international development, and underlying forcesthat impact development, and its unintended consequences on the livesof people.
Prerequisite: DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I or DCUL 325 Sociology of
Migration II
DCUL 423 Gender in Global Context (2 credits): HARUNAMIYAGAWA
Gender, as with race and ethnicity, is a social construct. This course
will explore how gender plays out in the lives of individuals andinteracts with other aspects of our identity, reinforcing our social roles
and positions in society. Through memoirs and biographies of both
women and men, we will examine how gender influences pursuits ofindividuals with a close attention to the socioeconomic and politicalcontext.
Prerequisite: DCUL 320 Sociology of Migration I or DCUL 325 Sociology of
Migration II
DCUL 430 Seminar in Medical Anthropology (2 credits): TAK
UESUGIThis is a special topics course in medical anthropology.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology
DCUL 431 Ethnographies in Medical Anthropology (2 credits):
TAK UESUGIIn this course, students apply conceptual understandings gained in
DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology to read book-length ethnographies
and write their own research paper.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology

DCUL 435 Anthropology of Science (2 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course introduces social scientific and philosophical approach tonatural sciences, and explores how anthropologists conductethnographies of scientific practices.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology OR DCUL 333
Environmental Anthropology
DCUL 438 Anthropology of Memory (4 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course is about personal and collective memory of violence andtrauma. By exploring the intersections of psychological discourse andliterary/ethnographic works on trauma, we ponder upon the questionof justice and responsibility for past atrocities.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology
DCUL 439 Anthropology of the Self (4 credits): TAK UESUGIThis course explores the question “What is the self?” by examining thecases in which the confidence in one’s sense of self crumbles throughconflicting ethical values, mental illnesses, and abjection.
Prerequisite: DCUL 330 Medical Anthropology
DCUL 440/441/442/443 Topics in Political Science I/II/III/IV(2 credits each): KIMIKO OSAWA
This course examines a specific political issue in depth. Details will be
described in the syllabus.
Prerequisite: DCUL 240 Introduction to Political Science
DSIE 412 Topics in Management IX (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This course is designed to expand students’ understanding ofnegotiations through theories such as social judgment, social cognition,and decision making, etc. Students will learn how to analyze theirnegotiation experiences based on the theories and experience various
negotiations on class.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics inManagement VI
DSIE 416 Topics in Management X (2 credits): YUAN YUAN
GONG
This is a course introducing the applications of various theories in OB
and HRM in contemporary organizations and society. Students will
analyze a variety of real-world examples and case studies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 312 Topics in Management V OR DSIE 316 Topics inManagement VI
DSIE 420 Introduction to Feminist Economics (2 credits):
YUMIKO YAMAMOTOThis course will introduce feminist economics and assumes that thestudents have some basic knowledge of economics. Specific topics
include heteronormativity in economics, feminist approaches toeconomics research, the role of caring labor in the economy, feminist
approaches to economic development, intrahousehold relationships,
gender and property rights, differential effects of international tradeand finance by gender, and feminist approaches to public finance andsocial welfare.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 421 Trade Policy and Development (2 credits): YUMIKO
YAMAMOTO
This course will introduce the recent developments in international
trade and monetary policy. International trade agenda now includes
flows of goods, services, money, and people (temporary migrant
workers) as well as trade-related investment and intellectual property
rights. How does the global and regional integration affect people's
lives? We will examine the WTO and regional trade agreements andtheir impacts on human development by examining case studies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 422 Poverty (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
What is poverty? Who are the poor? What are the causes of andsolutions to poverty? How do we measure poverty? How much poverty
exists? Is a world free of poverty possible? In this course, we will
examine poverty in the context of the history of economic thought andexamine various poverty measures, and anti-poverty policies andprograms. The discussions in this course are applicable to both highand low-income economies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 423 Inequality (2 credits): YUMIKO YAMAMOTO
Inequality, like poverty, is multidimensional. How does the history, thepolitical and economic system, or technology affect inequality? How
has the inequality within and among countries changed over the past
decades? Should we care about inequality of outcome or ofopportunity? In this course, we will examine inequality in the context
of the history of economic thought and examine various inequality
measures, and possible causes of and solutions to inequality. The
discussions in this course are applicable to both high-and low-income
economies.
Prerequisite: DSIE 220 Introduction to Microeconomics AND DSIE 225
Introduction to Macroeconomics, OR permission of instructor
DSIE 436/437/438 Nonprofit Management and Social
Entrepreneurship Practicum I/II/III (4 credits each):
TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKA
These practicum courses provide students with training in specificprofessional skill sets, such as program evaluation and performance
management, social marketing, nonprofit advocacy and public policy,social finance and fundraising, and nonprofit human resource
management. Course projects, case study analysis, and discussions aredesigned to offer students plenty of practical opportunities to advancetheir management and analytical skills, leadership, and entrepreneurial
mindset.
Prerequisite: DSIE 331 Nonprofit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
DSIE 450 Intermediate Statistics (4 credits): TAKAYUKI
YOSHIOKA
In this course, students will further study multiple regression analysis
with a main focus on ordinary least squares (OLS) regression. Topics
include hypothesis testing, heteroskedasticity, omitted variable bias,
measurement error, and topics related to model specification. Students
will use SPSS or Stata (a statistical software application) to develop theirdata analysis skills.
Prerequisite: DSIE 350 Elementary Statistics
DSCI 461 Agrochemical Bioscience 1 – Analytical Chemistry (1credit): TAKASHI TAMURA
This course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic, andBiological Chemistry. Students will learn the core knowledge andconcepts in general chemistry by discussing the fundamental subjects
such as atoms and bonds by which a molecule is composed of, massbalance and reaction rate by which a chemical reaction is described. In
this course, lecturers, who conduct their research in the field of
Agrochemical Biosciences, cover the early chapters of the volume. The
curriculum starts with remedial-level of chemistry with limited use ofphysics and mathematics. The emphasis is rather on the basic concepts
and principles of chemistry with a relatable context to ensure students
of all disciplines gain an appreciation of chemistry’s significance ineveryday life.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 462 Agrochemical Bioscience 3 – Organic Chemistry (1credit): HIROMASA KIYOTAThis course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic, andBiological Chemistry. Students will learn the basic knowledge andframework of organic chemistry by discussing the characteristics ofhydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes, and organic acids. In this course,
lecturers, who conduct their research in the field of Agrochemical
Biosciences, cover the middle chapters of the volume. Students willlearn college-level organic chemistry with an aim to be familiarized withchemical structures and skills to draw chemical information underneaththe structure of molecules.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 463 Agrochemical Bioscience 2 – Biological Chemistry (1credit): TADAYOSHI KANAOThis course uses the textbook Fundamentals of General, Organic, andBiological Chemistry. Students will learn the essential knowledge andideas for biological chemistry by learning the practical subjects such as

lipids, amino acids, and proteins. The topics also involve enzymes,
vitamins, and nucleic acids, with which dynamic metabolism andgenetic inheritance occur in cells. In this course, lecturers, who conduct
their research in the field of Agrochemical Biosciences, cover the latter
chapters of the volume. Students will learn college-level biologicalchemistry, and will understand the significance and potential ofchemistry in understanding the mechanism of life.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience
DSCI 471 Introduction to Forest Ecosystem Science (1 credit):
MUNETO HIROBE
Forest Ecosystem Science covers a wide range of subjects in forest
ecosystems relating to physiological ecology, population andcommunity ecology, soil science, biogeochemistry etc. It also covers
interactions between forest ecosystems and human society. This classprovides topics in Forest Ecosystem Science including ecosystem
concept and elemental cycles, regeneration mechanisms of forest
ecosystems and the conservation, food web structure, ecophysiologyof trees against drought stress, and economic evaluation of forests'
multifunctional role.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 472 Economics, Management and Technology Progress inJapanese Agriculture (1 credit): KAZUHIKO NAMBA
Japan developed many agricultural machines along with thedevelopment of manufacturing industries after the World War II. If thefarms were in good conditions, a couple can cultivate 10 hectares ofrice paddies. But, in recent years, the food self-sufficiency rate has
become almost 40 % in Japan. Is this a problem? The goal of thiscourse is to find a problem and to come up with your own solution for
it. Some general problems will be presented and the solutions fromvarious fields, i.e., Economics, Management and Technology, will be
introduced. We will discuss what was solved in the past, what should
be solved at present, and the various approaches for the future.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 473 Ecological Approach to Sustainable Agriculture (1credit): TAKAHISA MIYATAKE
The goal of this course is to understand fundamentals of ecologicalapproach to sustainable agriculture. It includes nutrient dynamics insoil-plant ecosystems, systematics and conservation of molluscs,
ecological evolutionary studies on insect population, ecologicalgenetics and entomology. The course also introduces soil managements,
taxonomic approaches, genetic ecological approaches, applied
entomology, evolutional ecology and behavioral ecology. The student
will learn the overview of the current status of ecological approach tosustainable agriculture and its related issues.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology
DSCI 481 Vegetables and Flower Science (1 credit): TANJURO
GOTOVegetables and flowers are essential crops in human life. They wereselected from the wild plants which had the origin in all parts of theworld and have been improved. The efficient and sustainableproduction of these crops is a significant challenge. The productions
have been achieved by scientific understandings of the crops andimprovements of cultivation technology. This course introduces
scientific knowledge of vegetables and flowers, including their origins,
physiological and ecological characters, cultivation techniques andusages.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND DSCI
382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 482 Plant Disease and Control (1 credit): KAZUHIROTOYODA
With a rising population, an integrated system of plant production mustbe sufficient to feed us now and in the near future. The Food andAgriculture Organization (FAO) suggests that more than 800 million
people in the world do not have enough to eat, causing 24,000 people
to die from hunger. Actually, plant diseases annually cause a 20% yield
loss in food and cash crops. This class explores the past, present andfuture of the plant pathology to achieve sustainable global foodproduction.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND DSCI
382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science IIDSCI 483 Fruit Science (1 credit): YASUTAKA KUBOThis class covers the basics and applied aspects of fruit science, suchas physiology, technology and marketing system. Major topics of fruit
physiology are mechanisms of flowering, fruit growth, development
and ripening, including control by plant hormones. Topics covered inthis class include: technologies enabling seedless grape berries and highquality fruits with large and beautiful appearance and excellent flavors;
year-round fruit providing systems using various cultivars, production
and storage technique; and history and cultural aspects of fruit
production in Japan.
Prerequisite: NONEDSCI 484 Crop Genetics and Breeding (1 credit): KENJI KATO
Plant breeding is fundamental to improving crop productivity for foodsecurity. This class starts with introductory lectures on plant genetics
including topics on Mendelian Genetics, linkage and molecular genetics.
Subsequently, several topics related to plant breeding will be provided
from foundational/theoretical and to applied perspective.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND DSCI
382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 485 Crop Science and Production (1 credit): YOSHIHIKOHIRAIThis lecture provides the basics and advanced knowledge of challenges
to crop production. The goal of this lecture is to study ways to improve
the yield and quality of products based on the understanding of therelationship between plant growth and field environment.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND DSCI
382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II
DSCI 491 Animal Production Science (1 credit): KOJI KIMURA
This course deals with the basics of fundamental animal science, with
fundamental animal production related with reproduction, physiology,
anatomy, and genetics. The goals of this course are to obtain basic
knowledge about the animal reproduction, understand the relationshipbetween structure and functions from the viewpoint of different
animals (cow, pig and chicken etc.), and understand the theory andmethod for genetic improvement of domestic animals.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science
DSCI 492 Food and Nutrition Science (1 credit): HIDETOSHIMORITAThe main subjects of this course are nutrition, food processing, andpreservation, as well as food security and safety. This course deals withthe fermentation processes using lactic acid bacteria for preserving andimproving functional properties of animal products (milk, dairy
products, and egg). This course also deals with t microbiota, obesity,and disease related with food and nutrition.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science
DSCI 493 Animal Life Science (1 credit): TOSHIMITSU
HATABU
Animals have abilities to adapt to the environmental changes andmaintain internal homeostasis. Animals also reproduce a series of life.
These events in the life are caused by the various mechanisms. This
course deals with: 1) Animal physiology; exposition about theprotective mechanisms from the pathogens, 2) Animal reproduction
and development; physiology of reproduction and manipulation ofembryos, 3) Animal breeding and genetics; genetic constitutions ofanimals and populations.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal SciencePracticum 実践科目
DCOR 501 Study Abroad (2 credits): DISCOVERY FACULTY
When you study abroad, you can earn 2 credits, by completing thefollowing tasks: (1) Preparing for your study abroad, including theplanning of your course of study; (2) Sharing your activities andexperiences on-line during your stay at a school you study at; and (3)Reflecting and reporting your experiences after you come back to Japan.
Prerequisite: Academic Advisor’s permission in advance
DCOR 591 Independent Study (1~16 credit(s)): DISCOVERYFACULTY OR OTHER FACULTY
Independent study course involves conducting a term-long project
under the supervision of a faculty member. Typically, such projects
include student-driven research, literature review, or other form ofcreative project. Independent study is permitted only in special
circumstances in which proposed learning is not possible in courses
already offered by the Discovery Program, and upon an endorsementof a supervising faculty.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DCUL 501 Ethnographic Fieldwork I/II/III (2 credits each):
HAENG-JA CHUNG, HARUNA MIYAGAWA, TAK UESUGI
Ethnographic fieldwork is the bread-and-butter of sociological andanthropological research. It is a qualitative research method involving
an extended engagement with a location and individuals. In this course,
students conduct mini-ethnographic fieldwork. Students are required
to write a proposal, conduct a field research, and write a report basedon their experience.
The format of the report can vary. Consult your instructor for further
details on the requirements.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DSIE 551 Internship (1~8 credit(s)) TAKAYUKI YOSHIOKA
From the 2nd year onwards all students can pursue internships at
various small and large companies, nonprofits and the government
offices within and outside Japan. Students are required to attend thepre-internship career workshop and to receive an approval from their
Academic Advisor or Senior Project Advisor before commencing theinternship. Students can earn a maximum of 8 credits by pursuing
multiple internships in the course of their 4-year degree program.
Credits are awarded based on a weekly log of work done, internshipreport and evaluation submitted by the organization.
Prerequisite: Academic Advisor’s permission in advance
DSCI 561/562/563 Laboratory in Agrochemical Bioscience
1/2/3 (2 credits each): TBA
This is a laboratory course on physico-chemistry, organic chemistry,and biological chemistry including microbiology. It aims to develop
skills in carrying out experiments in a wide variety of branches inAgrochemical Biosciences with safety and efficiency. Students are
expected to acquire necessary skills and knowledge needed for their
Senior Project research. The course starts with the fundamental skills
such as solvent extraction, buffer preparation, and then organic
synthesis and the product identification. Biochemical subjects include
protein extraction, fractionation by salting out and further analysis
using electrophoresis. Additionally, students will learn kinetic analysisof the catalytic function of enzymes. Microbiological practice allows
students to be familiar with the skills in isolating and growing usefulmicroorganisms. In the latter part of the course, students will also learn
genetic engineering skills.
Prerequisite: DSCI 360 Introduction to Agrochemical Bioscience AND
Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 571/572/573/574/575/576/577/578 Laboratory inEnvironmental Ecology 1-1/1-2/2-1/2-2/3-1/3-2/4-1/4-2 (1credit each): TBA
1) In this course students learn about the structure of Japanese
agriculture and cultivate the abilities required to do a statistical analysisof data.
2) Topics covered in this course are observation of tissues and organsof tree species, analysis of the physiological functions, observation offorest soil and trees, and practice for management of artificial forests.

3) This class is composed of two parts: 1) utilization of basic tools to
conduct a performance test of agricultural machines, and 2) control
using computer algorithm.
4) The following topics are included in this lab course: sampling of
small animals such as insects and molluscs from the university campusand Handa-yama experimental forest, specimen preparation,
identification, population density estimation, and heritability estimation.
Prerequisite: DSCI 370 Introduction to Environmental Ecology AND
Instructor’s permission in advance
DSCI 581/582/583 Laboratory in Applied Plant Science 1/2/3 (2credits each): TBA
The course provides laboratory experiments of the basic techniques
related to Plant Science and Molecular Biology, such as microscope
operation to observe plant cells and micro-organisms, cross-pollinationand pathogen-inoculation, nucleic acids and proteins extraction, andmolecular biological analysis. It also provides the basic techniques
related to Plant Science, Horticultural Science, and Crop Science, suchas soil diagnosis, growth and physiological analysis of crops,
compositional analysis of crops, and anatomical observation of crops.
Prerequisite: DSCI 381 Introduction to Applied Plant Science I AND DSCI
382 Introduction to Applied Plant Science II AND Instructor’s permission inadvance
DSCI 591/592/593 Laboratory in Animal Science 1/2/3 (2 creditseach): TBA
1) Reproduction is a fundamental issue for the production/breeding ofanimals. To develop a better understanding of animal reproduction,
this course is designed to experience genetic analysis, handling of germ
cells and embryos.
2) Laboratory course about animal physiology, genetics and behavior.
Objective of this course is to acquire the basic technique for analysisof animal physiology, genetics and behavior, and to apply it to various
research areas.
3) Laboratory course for practical training on animal experimentation
and animal food analysis. Objective of this course is to acquire proper
knowledge and technique for treatment of experimental animals andanalysis of animal foods.
Prerequisite: DSCI 390 Introduction to Animal Science AND Instructor’s
permission in advanceResearch Seminar and Senior Project 卒業研究等
DCOR 601 Research Seminar (1~10 credit(s)): DISCOVERYFACULTY
Through research seminars, students will start narrowing down on the
topics and research methods in preparation for the Senior Project.
Each instructor will run the seminar differently, so take the first half ofyour third year to explore with whom you wish to work on your Senior
Project by attending more than one research seminars.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance
DEAP 650 Applied Language Skills for Discovery Students (1.5
credits): BULIN AUBRA LEAH
This is a course for Discovery-Track students. A specific cohort istargeted each time the course runs (see online syllabus). The course
aims to strengthen students' skills in reading and writing academic
papers/theses. It also addresses some common issues that students
have with writing academic papers/theses. Please note that the course
deals primarily with issues that involve language skills and writing
conventions, not content knowledge or research design/skills.
Prerequisite: DEAP 159. The course instructor reserves the right to make the final
selection of students based on consideration of several factors (enrolment limit applies).
See online syllabus for details
DCOR 699 Senior Project (10 credits): Senior Project Advisor
Senior Project is an opportunity for you to highlight your finding (ordiscovery!). If you choose the Discovery Track, you will complete yourSenior Project in English supervised by a Discovery Faculty. We
encourage you to start thinking what you want to do for your Senior
Project early on. While some writing component is necessary, you may
propose an alternative medium for the main portion of your Senior
Project. For example, you may choose to produce visual products, suchas video, photos, and art pieces if you consider these mediums canbetter represent your work, along with short essays. If you choose the
Matching Track, follow the protocol of the department in which you
pursue your Senior Project. For both tracks, students are expected topresent their project in English before graduation.
Prerequisite: Instructor’s permission in advance