2020 Students Enrolled in or before 2015 Interdisciplinary Graduate School of Science and Engineering Energy Sciences
Seminar in Energy Sciences VI
- Academic unit or major
- Energy Sciences
- Instructor(s)
- Academic Supervisor
- Class Format
- Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Seminar
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- ZIF.Z692
- Number of credits
- 020
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course is given at the laboratory of student's academic supervisor, and conducted through discussion on the research field including related literature to his/her doctor thesis.
The aim of this course is to have specific knowledge on the research subject and skills for independent researcher.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, the student will be able to :
1) Understand the significance of energy science
2) Understand the significance of research topic based on investigations of related works
3) Explain the background of research topics logically, discuss it and put it in writing
4) Have the knowledge on the subject and oral competence to present his/her point of view effectively
5) Work as an independent researcher and/or engineer who has highly specific knowledge
Keywords
Doctor thesis, literature search, research skill, presentation skill, ability to explain concepts logically
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Conduct laboratory work and make a research report concerning doctor thesis under the guidance of your academic supervisor. The course schedule is determined through discussions with the academic supervisor.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | ・ Guidance from your academic supervisor ・ Discussions on the direction of your research ・ Decide your research theme ・ Design research plan and carry out the research ・ Literature search ・ Interim report ・ Interpret the results and draw conclusions ・ Write the report on the progress of his/her study concerning doctor thesis ・ Prepare presentation materials | Follow instructions from your academic supervisor. |
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)
Not specified
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified
Evaluation methods and criteria
The specific assessment criteria, which are in accordance with the learning outcomes.
Related courses
- 400-600 level courses in Department of Energy Sciences
Prerequisites
The student is required to have master course level knowledge and skills.