2026 (Current Year) Special graduate degree programs Specially Offered Degree Programs for Graduate Students Academy of Energy and Informatics program
InfoSyEnergy-international field work-short term 2
- Academic unit or major
- Academy of Energy and Informatics program
- Instructor(s)
- Academic Supervisor
- Class Format
- Experiment
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Class
- 2
- Course Code
- ENI.C616
- Number of credits
- 002
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3-4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 5, 2026
- 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 Science Tokyo, 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 destination, such as international mentors' affiliated organizations, etc., to determine the destination. Prior to conducting international fieldwork, permission must be obtained from the Academy of Energy and Informatics Program by submitting a written plan. Once the fieldwork has been carried out, a report of the results must be submitted.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Ex ante agreements with joint research partners |
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)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 50 minutes preparing for class and another 50 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
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.
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 Academy of Energy and Informatics Program.
[Important]Students who plan to conduct the project should contact the Management Operations Office and submit each document by the designated time.
1. (Until 3 months before departure) Please submit a survey form about your plan to conduct the project.
2. (Until 3 months to 1 month before departure) Please submit the documents to apply for the project.
Other
Depending on the length of the implementation period, the courses to be taken are as follows.
ENI.C616 InfoSyEnergy-international field work-short term: at least 1 month but less than 3 months
ENI.C617 InfoSyEnergy-international field work-long term: more than 3 months