Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science F4

Academic unit or major

Graduate major in Mathematical and Computing Science

Instructor(s)

Mituhiro Fukuda / Mitsuhiko Takasawa / Jin Takahashi / Masahiro Ishii / Takayuki Kawashima / Youyou Cong / Akihiro Nomura / Shunsuke Ichiki / Tetsuya Sato / Moeko Yajima

Class Format

Experiment (Zoom)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

5-8 Wed (Zoom)

Class

-

Course Code

MCS.U684

Number of credits

001

Course offered

2020

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Jul 10, 2025

Language

English

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

In this course, students participate actively in mainly practical exercises such as research presentations, discussions, etc., acquire methods of planning, executing, and presenting research in computer science, as well as science communication and carrier development for computer science. In regards to "methods for planning, executing, and presenting research", along with acquiring methods for setting the topic, planning, executing, and evaluating research through discussions concerning one's own research presentation and the research presentation of other classmates, students learn how to summarize research presentations (presentations and articles). Furthermore, through interdisciplinary and intercultural discussions with exchange students about research, students enhance their interdisciplinary and international communication skills. With regards to "science communication and career development", students consider the role of researchers in society and careers made possible by mastering computer science.

The objective of this course is for students to acquire the skills in research methodology, research presentation, international communication, etc. that doctoral students should have acquired by the time they complete their degrees, by participating actively in the course.

Course description and aims

Students will acquire the following skills attending this course.
1) How to plan and conduct research in general
2) Research presentation (presentation, paper)
3) Skills discussing science, interdisciplinary and international communication skills
4) Career development and science communication

Keywords

Research planning, research execution, research presentation, research discussion, English communication

Competencies

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

Class flow

Active participation is required by students. In each class, content focused on a student's own research presentation and discussions is dealt with, so preparation in advance is required.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

None.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

There might be some handout given during the lectures.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Will be based on attendance, presentation and participation in the class. Will be detailed in the first lecture.

Related courses

• MCS.U682 ： Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science F3
• MCS.U683 ： Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science S4
• MCS.U684 ： Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science F4
• MCS.U685 ： Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science S5
• MCS.U686 ： Forum on Mathematical and Computing Science F5

Prerequisites

None.

Office hours

None.

Other

If you were absent from the orientation of this class, please be sure to register your information by following the website (available only in campus) below:
http://local.c.titech.ac.jp/student/doku.php