B2D Research Basic B in Systems and Control Engineering

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Systems and Control Engineering

Instructor(s)

Yusuke Miyazaki

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Intensive

Class

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Course Code

SCE.Z282

Number of credits

010

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

1-2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 17, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

The B2D scheme enables students to develop an individualized course of study tailored to meet their academic goals.
Students will:
- Initiate their research project in the fall semester of the second year of their bachelor’s program, at an earlier stage than usual at Tokyo Tech
- Compose and implement a customized study plan connecting undergraduate and graduate programs in a seamless manner
Students are expected to:
- Be proactive in pursuing their own goals
- Become doctoral graduates with a multidisciplinary perspective
- Play unique roles in society, transcending existing frameworks
Students must pass the B2D special selection to be admitted to study in this scheme.
B2D Research Basics allows the student to experience the following critical aspects of the research process, guiding them in developing their research theme:
1. Conducting a search of the literature, and becoming familiar with the field of research
2. Understanding principles of research ethics and safety
3. Learning basic research methods, and developing oral and written communication skills necessary to disseminate research findings.

Course description and aims

Through the course, a student should be able to
1) learn academic knowledge and state problems by him/herself,
2) understand essentials of safety management and ethical rules as a researcher, and
3) Gaining hands-on research and presentation experiences.

Keywords

Research works, Survey, Safety management, Ethical regulations, Problem statements

Competencies

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

Class flow

Instructions to be given by the B2D academic supervisor.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Instructions to be given in class.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Instructions to be given in class.

Evaluation methods and criteria

To be notified following decision by relevant Department, based on learning outcomes 1 to 3 listed above.

Related courses

• SCE.Z386 ： B2D Practical Pre-research A in Systems and Control Engineering
• SCE.Z387 ： B2D Practical Pre-research B in Systems and Control Engineering

Prerequisites

Students must have passed the B2D special selection process and obtained consent from the intended B2D academic supervisor. (Students must first consult B2D instructor to arrange interview with their intended supervisor.)