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Degree Policy of School of Science

Faculty of Science

Education rich in humanity 【General Education】

Our students will take an interest in diverse issues concerning nature and society. Moreover, they will acquire a depth of knowledge that will enable them to consider things from a broad perspective.

Specialization leading to understanding and practical use of natural sciences 【Expertise】

Our students will understand the universal laws and principles behind various natural phenomena, in addition to gaining the necessary expertise to solve problems. 

Effective information processing 【Ability to Use Information】

Our students will not only acquire the ability to collect, analyze, and correctly use information on their own, but will also be capable of disseminating the information effectively.

Ability to become a leader in contemporary society 【Ability to Act】

Our students will acquire the language and communicative skills that can enable them to be active internationally. They will also be able to act properly in society.

Lifelong pursuit of self-realization 【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

By utilizing the knowledge and experience gained at the university, our students will be able to pursue lifelong self-development.

Department of Mathematics

Education rich in humanity 【General Education】

Our students will learn about diverse issues concerning nature and society from their predecessors. They will gain a depth of knowledge enabling them to think more deeply.

Ability to solve problems based on solid basic knowledge【Expertise】

Our students will refine their logical thinking skills by learning mathematics, and they will be able to work out problems based on this solid foundation of knowledge.

Effective information processing【Ability to Use Information】

In the era of information overflow, our students will be able to gather the necessary documents and materials by themselves, select them appropriately, and effectively utilize them for their learning.

Ability to become a leader in contemporary society 【Ability to Act】

Our students will acquire the foreign language ability needed for globalization, as well as skills to communicate ideas clearly. Students will be able to act with humility and respect for others.

Lifelong pursuit of self-realization 【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

Taking advantage of the knowledge and experience gained at the university, students will be able to continue to pursue lifelong self-development.

Department of Physics

Education rich in humanity【General Education】

Our students will take an interest in diverse issues concerning nature and society. Moreover, we want them to acquire a depth of education that enables them consider things from a broad perspective.

Specialization with a scientific understanding【Expertise】

Our students will acquire knowledge about physics, and be able to think and judge logically using scientific knowledge. Students will be capable of contributing widely to society by problem identification and solving, and searching for new phenomenon and ways of thinking.

Effective information processing【Ability to Use Information】

Our students will have the ability to judge information correctly and contribute to society by utilizing this ability effectively.

Ability to become a leader in contemporary society【Ability to Act】

Our students will have the communication skills necessary for globalization. Students will be capable of making contributions to society.

Lifelong pursuit of self-realization【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

Our students will be capable of not only setting goals for self-growth but also trying to achieve these goals.

Department of Chemistry

Education rich in humanity 【General Education】

Our students will take an interest in diverse issues relating to human society and the natural environment and develop their own opinions about them. We expect students to acquire a broad education including literacy in natural sciences and ethics in science.

Aquisition of a versatile use of knowledge 【Expertise1】

Our students will acquire a versatile use of the knowledge of the structures, properties, and reactions of substances covering a broad scope from general to specialized areas.

Systematization of logical knowledge 【Expertise2】

Our students will be capable of refining their logical thinking ability and systematically constructing the acquired knowledge to solve problems, and understand the natures of substances from many aspects.

Ambitious approach to unknown tasks 【Expertise3】

Our students will be able to ambitiously work with creativity to elucidate the essence of nature, creating new functional substances, and solving problems of human beings such as the environmental problems and energy resources.

Ability to collect, analyze and use information 【Ability to Use Information】

Our students will acquire the ability to understand information given by substances and to collect and analyze it appropriately. Moreover, students will be able to utilize the information precisely and comprehensively.

Ability to become a leader in contemporary society and to act internationally 【Ability to Act】

Students will acquire language and communication skills to enable them to be active in a global world and tackle an issue independently and collaboratively as a member of society. Moreover, based on these abilities, students will be able to communicate and cooperate with others.

Lifelong pursuit of self-realization 【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

Based on the knowledge and experience gained at the university, our students will be able to pursue self-development throughout their lives.

Department of Biology

1. Education rich in humanity【General Education】

Our students will be interested in various issues concerning nature and society, and will acquire the ability to absorb new knowledge by themselves. They will also obtain a modest attitude to listen to others' opinions, a broad education that will enable them to consider things from multuple perspectives.

2. Establishment of logical thinking based on a vast knowledge 【Expertise】

Our students will be motivated to discover and resolve various problems by acquiring and systematically constructing extensive knowledge on living things as well as refining their logical thinking.

3. Effective information processing【Ability to Use Information】

Our students will not only acquire the ability to collect, analyze, and correctly use information on their own whenever necessary, but will also be capable of disseminating the information effectively.

4. Ability to become a leader in contemporary society【Ability to Act】

Our students will acquire an international awareness and the language skills needed for globalization, as well as the communication skills required for life. Students will also be capable of acting responsibly in all situations from local to international settings, while developing harmonious relationships with others.

5. Lifelong pursuit of self-realization【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

Our students will continue to pursue their own growth from various aspects based on the experiences they gained at the university.

Department of Earth Sciences

Education rich in humanity【General Education】

Our students will take an interest in diverse issues concerning nature and society, as well as acquire powers of logical thinking, judgment, and creativity, which will enable them to resolve issues responsibly. Moreover, we want them to learn from their forefathers and be guided by a true sense of humanity and ethics.

Extensive fundamental knowledge to understand the Earth【Expertise1】

Our students will acquire extensive fundamental knowledge related to Earth science and will be able to understand natural phenomena scientifically.

Expertise to understand the Earth【Expertise2】

Our students will acquire discipline-specific knowledge and the skills necessary to scientifically understand and explain phenomena in Earth science, which, in turn, will allow them to contribute to the society in the field of Earth science.

Problem solving skills in Earth science【Expertise3】

Based on the results of surveys, observations, and experiments in the specialized discipline of Earth science, students will be able to tackle elucidating the nature of Earth science phenomena by logical thinking and judgment.

Effective information processing【Ability to Use Information】

Our students will acquire the ability to collect, analyze, and correctly use information on their own, as well as the ability to disseminate the information effectively whenever necessary.

Ability to become a leader in contemporary society【Ability to Act】

Our students will acquire international awareness and the language skills needed for globalization, as well as the communicative ability required in society.

Lifelong pursuit of self-realization【Ability to Achieve Self-realization】

Our students will be able to pursue lifelong self-development by making full use of the knowledge and experiences gained at the university.