2021 Special graduate degree programs Specially Offered Degree Programs for Graduate Students Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics program
InfoSyEnergy-international field work-short term 4
- Academic unit or major
- Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics program
- Instructor(s)
- Academic Supervisor
- Class Format
- Experiment
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Internship
- Class
- 4
- Course Code
- ENI.C616
- Number of credits
- 002
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- English
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Students plan and implement their own projects at overseas universities and research institutions. By engaging in research in an environment that differs from that of Tokyo Tech, this course aims to improve students' professional skills, broaden their perspectives, understand the importance of a team with diverse values, and foster rich communication skills.
Course description and aims
As a leader in his/her field of expertise, the student will acquire one of the following abilities
1) The ability to use specialized knowledge to solve new problems and make creative proposals
2) The ability to understand the current trends in research and development with an international perspective and to carry out research
3) Communication skills to understand each other and carry out research and development smoothly
4) Ability to discuss and explain logically, and to summarize in writing
Keywords
Collaborative research, international perspective, international collaboration
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The students will consult with the supervisor and an international mentor to determine the destination. Prior to conducting international fieldwork, permission must be obtained from the Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics Program by submitting a written plan. Once the fieldwork has been carried out, a report or presentation of the results must be made.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Ex ante agreements | Determination of joint research partners |
| Class 2 | Conducting joint research and fieldwork | Conducting joint research |
| Class 3 | Report of Results | Submission of reports |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
Not specified
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified
Evaluation methods and criteria
Pass/Fail judgment will be made based on the result report or presentation.
Related courses
- ENI.C611 ： InfoSyEnergy-joint research projects 1
- ENI.C612 ： InfoSyEnergy-joint research projects 2
- ENI.C617 ： InfoSyEnergy-international field work-long term
Prerequisites
Only for the students in Tokyo Tech Academy of Energy and Informatics Program.
Other
Instructions will be given as to which credits to declare. It will be determined by the length of the research collaboration.
ENI.C616 ： InfoSyEnergy-international field work-short term ENI.C617 ： InfoSyEnergy-international field work-long term