Graduate School of
Science and Engineering

Development Goal

In the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, our aim is to train researchers and engineers to possess not only a high level of theory and skills in the specialist fields of science and engineering, but also the ability to make creative discoveries in accordance with the Ritsumeikan School Spirit and Educational Philosophy.

Educational Objectives

For the Master’s Program, in accordance with the educational policy and philosophy of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, our educational objectives are to develop human resources with the following capabilities:

• Individuals with reliable knowledge and research abilities in the natural sciences and specialist areas.
• Individuals with logical writing skills, presentation abilities, and communications skills.
• Individuals who are capable of setting out problems and solving them in specialist areas, on the basis of their awareness of their own responsibility as researchers or technicians.

Admission Policy

In the Master’s Program, in light of our educational goals, we invite applications from individuals with the all following qualities.

• Individuals with basic academic abilities in the natural sciences and specialist areas.
• Individuals with sufficient language skills to understand science and technology.
• Individuals who are strongly motivated to acquire the ability to set out and solve problems in specialist areas, on the basis of their awareness of their own responsibility as researchers or technicians.

Curriculum Policy

In the Master’s Program, the curriculum will be formed as described below, in accordance with the educational objectives. The Graduate School will establish Common Subjects, Major Subjects, and Research Subjects as subject categories. Educational objectives will be achieved through the systematic completion of these subjects. The definition of each subject type is as follows:

• Common Subjects: Subjects established to cultivate sound knowledge and research skills in the natural sciences, the ability to utilize knowledge and research skills in society, and foreign language communication skills.
• Major Subjects: Subjects established to cultivate sound knowledge in a specialized field.
• Research Subjects: Subjects established to cultivate research ability in a specialized field, presentation and communication skills, and the ability to pose and solve problems.

Degree Policy

In the Master’s Program, a master’s degree will be conferred upon the following persons in accordance with the educational objectives. Degree recipients must have obtained the required number of credits designated by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering and have passed an evaluation of their academic dissertation based on dissertation evaluation criteria for the Master’s Program:

• Those who possess sound knowledge and research abilities in the natural sciences and specialized fields.
• Those who possess logical writing skills, presentation skills, and communication skills.
• Those who, in addition to being aware of their responsibility as a researcher/engineer, possess the ability to pose and solve problems in specialized fields.
  ＜Dissertation Evaluation Criteria＞
  Dissertations will be evaluated based on the degree to which they have achieved the educational objectives and standards set forth by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
  ＜Criteria for Evaluating Master’s Dissertation＞
  The dissertation will be evaluated if the applicant has achieved the following educational targets of the Master’s Program, Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
  （Ａ） Reliable knowledge and research abilities in the natural sciences and specialist areas.
  （Ｂ） Logical writing skills, presentation abilities, and communication skills.
  （Ｃ） Capabilities of setting out problems and solving them in specialist areas, on the basis of awareness of responsibility as researchers or technicians.
  Achievement of（ A）,（ B）, and（ C） is evaluated by judging if the dissertation meets the following condition.
  （ａ） The research should address a theme of value in natural science or engineering.
  （ｂ） The research must be original.
  （ｃ） The dissertation must contain a comprehensive review of related research work.
  （ｄ） The description of research procedure and data must be clear and correct enough to allow another researcher to replicate the work.
  （ｅ） It must be logical, systematic, and consistent.
  （ｆ） It must be concise and clear with correct grammar.
  （ｇ） The manuscript must be complete.
  
   Cross-relationship are as shown below.

  Educational target	Dissertation condition
  (A) and (C)	(a-d)
  (B)	(e-g)

    

Development Goal

In the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, our aim is to train researchers and engineers to possess not only a high level of theory and skills in the specialist fields of science and engineering, but also the ability to make creative discoveries in accordance with the Ritsumeikan School Spirit and Educational Philosophy.

Educational Objectives

For the Doctoral Program, in accordance with the educational policy and philosophy of the Graduate School of Science and Engineering, our educational objectives are to develop human resources with the following capabilities:

• Individuals who possess specialist knowledge and the ability to engage in creative research in the natural sciences and specialist areas.
• Individuals with high-level logical writing skills, presentation abilities, and communications skills.
• Individuals with the ability to set out and solve social problems in society and the leadership qualities required to work toward their resolution, on the basis of their awareness of their own responsibility as researchers or technicians.

Admission Policy

In the Doctoral Program, in light of our educational objectives, we admit individuals with the all following qualities.

• Individuals with reliable knowledge and research abilities in the natural sciences and specialist areas.
• Individuals with logical writing skills, presentation abilities, and communications skills.
• Individuals who are strongly motivated to develop the ability to set out and solve social problems in society and the leadership qualities required to work toward their resolution, on the basis of their awareness of their own responsibility as researchers or technicians.

Curriculum Policy

In the Doctoral Program, the curriculum will be formed as described below, in accordance with the educational objectives. The Graduate School will establish Major Subjects and Research Subjects as subject categories. Educational objectives will be achieved through the systematic completion of these subjects. The definition of each subject type is as follows:

• Major Subjects: Subjects established to cultivate advanced knowledge and creative research ability in specialized fields in addition to the natural sciences, to promote off-campus research skills, and to develop advanced logical writing skills.
• Research Subjects: Subjects established to cultivate creative research ability in a specialized field, presentation and communication skills, and the ability to pose and solve problems as well as leadership skills for problem-solving.

Degree Policy

In the Doctoral Program, a doctoral degree will be conferred upon the following persons, in accordance with the educational objectives. Furthermore, degree recipients must have obtained 8 credits from Research Subjects designated by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering and have passed an evaluation of their academic dissertation based on dissertation evaluation criteria for the Doctoral Program:

• Those who possess advanced knowledge and creative research abilities in the natural sciences and specialized fields.
• Those who possess advanced logical writing skills, presentation skills, and communication skills.
• Those who, in addition to being aware of their responsibility as a researcher/engineer, possess the ability to pose and solve problems in society as well as leadership skills in problem-solving.
  ＜Dissertation Evaluation Criteria＞
  Dissertations will be evaluated based on the degree to which they have achieved the educational objectives and standards set forth by the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
  ＜Criteria for Evaluating Doctoral Dissertation＞
  Applicants must have achieved the following educational targets of the Doctoral Program, Graduate School of Science and Engineering.
  （Ａ） Reliable knowledge and research abilities in the natural sciences and specialist areas advancedenough for peer-reviewed academic journals or equivalent media to accept.
  （Ｂ） Logical writing skills, presentation abilities, and communication skills good enough for peer-reviewed academic journals or equivalent media to accept.
  （Ｃ） Capabilities of setting out problems and solving them in specialist areas, on the basis of awareness of responsibility as researchers or technicians, advanced enough for peerreviewed academic journals or equivalent media to accept. The following are general conditions of peer-reviewed academic journals:
  （ａ） The research should address a theme of value in natural science or engineering.
  （ｂ） The research must be original.
  （ｃ） The dissertation must contain a comprehensive review of related research work.
  （ｄ） The description of research procedure and data must be clear and correct enough to allow another researcher to replicate the work.
  （ｅ） It must be logical, systematic, and consistent.
  （ｆ） It must be concise and clear with correct grammar.
  （ｇ） The manuscript must be complete.