Undergraduate Thesis Research 2

　　The objective of Comprehensive Research is to cultivate problem-solving skills by encouraging students to independently identify challenges in society and science toward achieving a sustainable society. Students will engage in research activities that utilize specialized knowledge and techniques in science and engineering from a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective.
　In Undergraduate Thesis Research 2 of the Mathematical Sciences Program, students will further solidify the fundamental research skills acquired in Comprehensive Research 1—including methods for designing and conducting research, literature review techniques, mathematical research methods, how to synthesize research findings, and the use of various instruments and digital tools—while acquiring the basic knowledge and techniques required for comprehensive research in their respective specialized fields. Students will provide progress reports on their learning outcomes under the supervision of their faculty advisors.

　　In Undergraduate Thesis Research 2, students will finalize their assignment to a laboratory and faculty advisor within the term, define a specific research theme, and commence their investigative study. Through these research activities, students will develop the ability to produce accurate and error-free documents and the presentation skills required to communicate their work clearly to third parties.

1. [Problem Identification and Understanding of Social Significance]
   Independently identify specific research tasks within their field of expertise toward achieving a sustainable society, and objectively explain the background and social/scientific significance from a systems perspective.
2. [Ability to Survey and Analyze Existing Research]
   Systematically survey and collect domestic and international academic papers and technical materials related to their chosen research theme, logically organize and analyze existing knowledge and technical trends, and clarify the positioning of their own research. In addition, students are able to apply the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary for conducting Undergraduate Thesis Research.
3. [Formulation of Research Plans and Methodological Selection]
   Establish specific research objectives through discussions with faculty advisors, select optimal methods (such as experimentation, analysis, or design) required to achieve those objectives, and formulate a feasible research plan and timeline.
4. [Logical Writing and Presentation Skills]
   Describe research progress and concepts in objective documents using accurate technical terminology and logical structure. Additionally, deliver clear presentations to third parties using effective charts and diagrams, and respond appropriately during Q＆A sessions.
5. [Autonomous Career Development Skills]
   Connect the learning outcomes from previous courses such as ”Creating the Future 1 ＆ 2” to their current research activities, and proactively advance laboratory activities while autonomously envisioning their future career and contributions to society.

Grades will be determined based on a weighting of the following criteria:
① Problem Identification and Understanding of Social Significance (20%)
② Ability to Survey and Analyze Existing Research (20%)
③ Formulation of Research Plans and Methodological Selection (20%)
④ Logical Writing and Presentation Skills (20%)
⑤ Autonomous Career Development Skills (20%)
Note: A rubric (5-point scale) will be applied to the above five items. A passing grade of “60 points (on a 100-point scale)” will be awarded to students who obtain an average score of 3 or higher across all five items.

Japanese(English accepted)

Space Exploration and Terra-Mechatronics Lab. (Prof. Iizuka)
Environment and System Control Lab. (Prof. Ito)
High-Energy Astrophysics Lab. (Prof. Inoue)
Human Robot System Lab. (Prof. Otani)
Fluid Power System Lab. (Prof. Kawakami)
Power and Energy Systems Lab. (Prof. Kimijima)
Real-World Informative Mechatronics Lab. (Prof. Kuwahara)
Electromagnetic Energy Conversion Lab. (Prof. Sato)
Industrial Design Lab. (Prof. Tanaka)
Optimal System Design Lab. (Prof. Hasegawa)
Social Interacion System Lab. (Prof. Muto)
Cognitive Science Lab. (Prof. Yatabe)
Digital Engineering Lab. (Prof. Watanabe)

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See also https://qsys.se.shibaura-it.ac.jp/labs.html

Discuss with faculty in each laboratory.

Choose a laboratory based on your experience in Undergraduate Thesis Research 1 and your future career path.

• To discuss thoroughly with each faculty in advance before making your decision

Regionally-oriented graduation thesis, master's thesis and doctoral dissertation

• Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
• Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
• Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
• Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

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