B2D Practical Preresearch B in CAP E

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering

Instructor(s)

Toshiki Sawada

Class Format

Exercise (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Intensive

Class

E

Course Code

CAP.D302

Number of credits

020

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 14, 2025

Language

English

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

B2D Practical Preresearch will enable the student to:
1. Proactively develop specialized knowledge of the field, and identify research issues
2. Master basic principles of research ethics and safety
3. Acquire the basics of research, and develop oral and written communication skills necessary to disseminate research findings

Keywords

Research activities, literature search, research ethics and safety, research theme

Competencies

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

Class flow

Classes will be held in the laboratory of the B2D academic supervisor. The B2D student and the academic supervisor will work together to develop a tailored study plan.

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

• CAP.D201 ： B2D Research Basic A in CAP
• CAP.D202 ： B2D Research Basic B in CAP
• CAP.D203 ： B2D Research Basic C in CAP
• CAP.D301 ： B2D Practical Preresearch A in CAP

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.)