Independent research project(LST)

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology

Instructor(s)

Teaching Staffs

Class Format

Experiment

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Seminar

Class

-

Course Code

LST.Z389

Number of credits

006

Course offered

2024

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 14, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

Students will, in consultation with their teacher, understand the position of the research topic in society, based on the specialized knowledge they have learned, clarify the problems, and set goals. With the teacher's guidance, they will carry out the planned experiments and analyses, and learn the methods and logical thinking needed to understand the results. During the research period, students will acquire advanced knowledge and basic skills in experiments and analysis in the field of life science and engineering. They will also develop the ability to summarize and present their results.

Course description and aims

1) The ability to understand the societal context of unresolved problems in the field of life science and engineering, and to clarify the issues that need to be addressed.
2) The basic skills to plan and carry out experiments and analyses related to the assigned research topic.
3) The ability to interpret the results, form hypotheses, and conduct further experiments and analyses using logical thinking.
4) Fundamental knowledge and skills in experiments and analysis within the field of life science and engineering.
5) The ability to explain and express their own ideas.

Keywords

Bachelor's thesis research, Bachelor's thesis presentation

Competencies

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

Class flow

Perform research work in the assigned laboratory under supervison of the instructor.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

None.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Students will submit the designated report, and their activities and results during the research period will be evaluated.

Related courses

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

Prerequisites

Students must complete Independent Research Project (LST). See "Guide to Undergraduate Education" and consult with the supervisor for more details.