IGP Seminar (LifeSci) IX

Academic unit or major

Life Science

Instructor(s)

Academic Supervisor

Class Format

Lecture

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Seminar

Class

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Course Code

ZBA.Y695

Number of credits

100

Course offered

2020

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Jul 10, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

This course is designed to give students specialist knowledge in their fields of study as well as basic knowledge in a broader area, with a focus on research assignments that are decided through discussions between students and academic supervisors. The students will incorporate this knowledge into their own researches, participate in academic discussions, and give presentations of their findings. The aims of the above-mentioned process are not only to develop the students' skills in such areas as literature search and techniques for data collection and analysis, but also to acquire comprehension skills, linguistic proficiencies, the abilities to present ideas and arguments effectively in academic writings and discussions.

Graduate education at Tokyo Tech is comprised of coursework education based on a structured curriculum and laboratory work characterized by individualized instruction. Research Seminar courses are central to the laboratory- based education, and active learning is strongly encouraged. By taking Research Seminar courses and pursuing research activities, students are expected to develop expertise in their fields of study and gain skills that are sought after by society.

Students need to take IGC Seminar (Life Science) V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X in this order.

Course description and aims

Students will acquire the following in stages by completing IGC Seminar (Life Science) V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, and X:
1. Highly professional expertise for identifying fundamental scientific and technical issues in the field of Life Science.
2. Ability to solve various practical problems based on broad knowledge and skills in science and technology.
3. Ability to freely use expertise to come up with creative ideas.
4. Ability to lead research and development projects and open up a new field with a global perspective.
5. Excellent ability to explain concepts logically, develop arguments, and put them in writing.

Keywords

Literature search, literature reading, data collection, data analysis, academic writing, academic presentation and discussion, laboratory-based education

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Classes are held at the academic supervisors' laboratories, and the course schedule is determined by the academic supervisors. In some cases, multiple laboratories may choose to hold joint classes.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Specified as necessary.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Specified as necessary.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Specifics of the assessment criteria and methods, which are in accordance with the student learning outcomes 1–5, will be announced prior to the start of the course.

Related courses

• ZBA.Z691 ： Seminar in Life Science V
• ZBA.Z692 ： Seminar in Life Science VI
• ZBA.Z693 ： Seminar in Life Science VII
• ZBA.Z694 ： Seminar in Life Science VIII
• ZBA.Z695 ： Seminar in Life Science IX
• ZBA.Z696 ： Seminar in Life Science X

Prerequisites

1. Students must be a member of one of the laboratories in the Department of Life Science.
2. Students must have completed IGC Seminar (Life Science) I to IV or have equivalent knowledge.