Independent research project(ICT)

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Information and Communications Engineering

Instructor(s)

Teaching Staffs

Class Format

Experiment

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Seminar

Class

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Course Code

ICT.Z388

Number of credits

004

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 14, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

A student is assumed to take "independent research project" (特定課題プロジェクト) after completion of this course. The study conducted during this course and the following "independent research project" is called as Bachelor's study, and its research report is called Bachelor's thesis. When completing this course, the student submits a document describing the theme or the background of Bachelor's study.
By this course and the following "independent research project", the student gets a deep understanding of his/her research theme by reading related literature, and associated problems are defined and solved through research activities and discussions. While carrying out research, the student learns how to solve problems by applying specialist knowledge in his/her field as well as fundamental knowledge of other related fields that have been acquired through enrolling in various courses. He/she also learns research techniques such as collecting, analyzing, and studying data, and cultivates his/her ability to look at things from many perspectives. In addition, the student writes a Bachelor's thesis and makes a presentation detailing his/her research findings.
This course forms a central part of Tokyo Tech's laboratory-based education where individual students work on a specific research theme. It has a complementary relationship with coursework based on a structured curriculum.
By carrying out research, it is expected that the student will increase knowledge in his/her field and that he/she will acquire comprehensive skills to identify and develop solutions that will solve new and unsolved problems.

Course description and aims

By the end of Bachlor's study, the student will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge of information and communications engineering to solve problems related to the field
2. Study the fundamentals of fields other than information and communications engineering independently to solve problems
3. Understand the significance of information and communications engineering problems, judge their influence on society, and solve them
4. Explain concepts logically, discuss them, and put them in writing
5. Work as an independent researcher and have the knowledge and oral competence to present his/her point of view effectively during discussions

Keywords

Bachelor's thesis, presentation, research theme, problem-solving, literature search, ability to explain concepts logically

Competencies

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

Class flow

The course activity is conducted in supervisor's laboratory, and the activity is determined by discussion between the student and his/her supervisor(s).

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Not specified

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on content and presentation of the document describing the theme or the background of Bachelor's study. The document should be comprehensible and correct in order for the student to acquire course credit. The final evaluation is determined by the department meeting.

Related courses

• ICT.Z381 ： Research opportunity in Laboratories (ICT)
• ICT.Z399 ： Advanced independent research project(ICT)

Prerequisites

A student must satisfy all the condition given in the undergraduate study guide. This course is intended for students whom student ID is 22B or later.

Other

Related courses are 200- and 300-level courses in Information and Communications Engineering.