2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Science Creative process courses
Processes for creation in science and technology【School of Science】
- Academic unit or major
- Creative process courses
- Instructor(s)
- Yuichiro Ueno / Mutsuro Somekawa / Tamas Kalman / Masato Hoshino / Sadashige Matsuo / Daiki Nishiguchi / Hiroaki Ishizuka / Takuya Satoh / Yoichi Yatsu / Hiroyuki Fujioka / Teruaki Suyama / Toru Hirahara / Osamu Jinnouchi / Hiroyuki Kawaguchi / Yoichi Okimoto / Yoshio Ando / Mio Kondo / Masashi Kitajima / Yuma Morimoto / Kenji Ohta / Yoko Kebukawa / Tetsuya Yokoyama / Wataru Kanda / Bunei Sato
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Tue (M-278(H121))
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- XIP.P101
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 17, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course consists of two rounds with practical experience of science through lectures or seminars in four smaller groups divided according to the Departments of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences in the School of Science. It emphasizes the importance of self thinking, communication and discussion between students and instructors, or by students themselves. Also it provides an opportunity for students to think what is learning, and furthermore to consider their own future direction.
Course description and aims
The students are expected to
1) experience practical researches being conducted in the Departments in the School of Science, and
2) obtain information useful to choose a proper department for further study from sophomore.
Keywords
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth and Planetary Sciences
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The course consists of two rounds providing practical experience to touch the current research of science in the four groups. The arrangement for dividing students into groups is discussed around the end of the 1st quarter. Between the 1st and 2nd rounds there is Networking Session.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | First Session of the 1st Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
| Class 2 | Second Session of the 1st Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
| Class 3 | Third Session of the 1st Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
| Class 4 | Networking Session |
Create human networks between students. |
| Class 5 | First Session of the 2nd Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
| Class 6 | Second Session of the 2nd Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
| Class 7 | Third Session of the 2nd Round |
Experience ongoing researches in each Department. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 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 in particular.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Not specified in particular.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students to write reports on a few topics.
Related courses
- XIP.A101 ： School of Science Literacy
Prerequisites
Only students enrolled in the School of Science can register. Also, it is strongly recommended to take "XIP.A101:School of Science Literacy" before registering this course.
Other
Students who have obtained a credit of "Science Seminar" or "Processes for creation in science and technology (1st)" are not eligible to register this course.