Mechanical Engineering Program Overview

This program cultivates human resources capable of applying the principles of mechanical engineering to create useful machines and systems, with an understanding of the current state of science and technology and the demands of society from a global perspective, and with a view to harmonization with the environment and human sensibilities.
Specifically, the objectives of education and research in the program are to foster human resources with the following abilities by the time they graduate.

• ?The ability to understand the mechanisms of machines by applying mathematical knowledge relating to mechanical engineering, and the design ability to create useful functions that apply such understanding in practice;
• ?Ethical standards and sense of responsibility to habitually review the need for mechanical engineering in light of relationships with society and the environment, and the ability to comprehend multiple facets of science and technology from a global perspective;
• ?The ability to identify components of engineering problems that need to be tackled from a mechanical engineering standpoint, and the ability to connect knowledge from a variety of fields and apply it to solve problems within given conditions;
• ?The ability to advance research by actively understanding and analyzing the current status of science and technology from a global perspective, and taking action for the advancement of society;
• ?The ability to act in collaboration with others while respecting diversity, and the communication skills to make oneself understood and explain one’s own judgments and opinions;
• ?An interest in investigating technological issues, and the ability to continue learning for oneself by utilizing the information environment.

In order to foster the human resources stated in the Education and Research Objectives, the Mechanical Engineering Program confers degrees on students who have acquired the following abilities and attributes and fulfill the graduation requirements by the time of graduation.

• ?The ability to understand the mechanisms of machines by applying mathematical knowledge relating to mechanical engineering, and the design ability to create useful functions that apply such understanding in practice;
• ?Ethical standards and sense of responsibility to habitually review the need for mechanical engineering in light of relationships with society and the environment, and the ability to comprehend multiple facets of science and technology from a global perspective;
• ?The ability to identify components of engineering problems that need to be tackled from a mechanical engineering standpoint, and the ability to connect knowledge from a variety of fields and apply it to solve problems within given conditions;
• ?The ability to advance research by proactively apprehending and analyzing the current status of science and technology from global perspective, and taking action for the advancement of society;
• ?The ability to act in collaboration with others while respecting diversity, and the communication skills to make oneself understood and explain one’s own judgments and opinions;
• ?An interest in investigating technological issues, and the ability to continue learning for oneself by utilizing the information environment.

In addition to the above, acquisition of the following abilities is required in each Course.

Fundamental Mechanical Engineering Course:
?The engineering design ability to apply systematic mechanical engineering knowledge to solve problems in society;
? The research and development ability to contribute to the establishment of 欧洲杯足彩app下载_欧洲杯下注平台-【直播*网站】 sophisticated mechanical systems.

Advanced Mechanical Engineering Course:
?The research and development ability to apply the principles of mechanical engineering to make wide-ranging contributions to the advancement of transdisciplinary fields comprising a variety of disciplines.

In order to equip students with the abilities stated in the Diploma Policy, the Mechanical Engineering Program systematically conducts education and assessment of academic achievement in accordance with subject categories and year levels in a curriculum constructed on the following principles:

1. (1) General Education subjects in years 1 and 2
   These subjects cultivate foundational knowledge in the natural sciences needed to acquire specialized knowledge in mechanical engineering, and language proficiency for providing logical explanations and exchanging opinions. They foster well-rounded individuals with ethical standards and the capacity to exercise appropriate judgment as an engineer.
2. (2) Specialized subjects in years 1 and 2
   These are mandatory subjects in the four fields of mechanics (material mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermal mechanics, and vibration engineering), designed to foster engineering thinking in line with the theoretical system of mechanical engineering,
3. (3) Specialized subjects in years 2 and 3
   These subjects, which include practicum subjects, cover mechanical design drawing, control engineering, mechanical processing, and other topics constituting the fundamentals of design science, including the design of machines and the management of production. They foster the ability to apply foundational mechanical engineering theories to engineering problems in practice.
4. (4) Graduation research in years 3 and 4
   The subjects Graduation Thesis 1 to 4 provide the backbone of cumulative, research-focused experiential learning that fosters the ability to solve problems by utilizing knowledge from a variety of areas, and the skills of teamwork, communication, and independent learning that are essential in order to pursue research.

In order to promote the entrenchment and deployment of knowledge toward mastery of the abilities stated above, the program offers education that appropriately combines lectures, seminars, and pre/post study outside class, as well as experiential learning through activities including laboratory work and manufacturing experience.

These academic achievements are evaluated through written examinations, oral examinations, presentations, reports, and other formats aligned with the academic and educational achievement goals and the statements within the achievement goals that are emphasized in each subject concerned. Course credits are awarded to students whose academic achievements satisfy the prescribed level in the achievement goals.

Based on the policy stated above:

The curriculum of the Fundamental Mechanical Engineering Course is constructed with a focus on the acquisition of design theories and skills as the foundation of mechanics. It fosters applied skills for the creation, refinement, and performance improvement of mechanical systems, together with a comprehensive perspective and ability to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.

The curriculum of the Advanced Mechanical Engineering Course is constructed to enable learning in a broad range of subject areas in addition to mechanical engineering. It fosters applied skills for the creation of mechanical systems with innovative functions, together with the ability and perspective needed to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society from a variety of fields.

The Mechanical Engineering Program aims to cultivate engineers capable of tackling a variety of unsolved problems in society using mechanical engineering methods, as well as comprehending the current state of science and technology in a broad perspective, cooperating with others, and pursuing self-improvement. In order to do so, the Program seeks to admit individuals from both Japan and abroad who display the following attributes and motivations.

• ? Students seeking to make a contribution to the world through broad-ranging knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering;
• ? Students equipped with foundational academic proficiency in the natural sciences, centering on mathematics and physics;
• ? Students equipped with adequate communication and reading comprehension skills in Japanese, foundational expression and reading comprehension skills in English, and the ability to take positive action toward acquiring an international outlook;
• ? Students possessing a civic outlook and ethical standards, and the capacity to strive to improve their own abilities with initiative and forethought.

The Program seeks the following interests and motivations in applicants for admission, in addition to the attributes stated above.

Fundamental Mechanical Engineering Course:
?Interest in the social values generated by mechanical engineering;
? Desire to acquire the design abilities needed for creative manufacturing, and to produce 欧洲杯足彩app下载_欧洲杯下注平台-【直播*网站】 advanced mechanisms.

Advanced Mechanical Engineering Course:
?Motivation to study a wide range of fields in addition to mechanical engineering;
? Interest in technology and engineering that aims to produce innovative functions.

Individuals who agree with the above expectations and seek admission to the Program are encouraged to acquire the following through their studies in senior high school or equivalent:

1. (1) The knowledge, skills, and techniques studied in the senior high school curriculum or equivalent (especially foreign language, mathematics, and science);
2. (2) Abilities such as reasoning, judgment, and expression;
3. (3) Ability to take the initiative and learn in collaboration with diverse others.

In order to evaluate the above abilities in a multifaceted and integrated manner, the Program conducts the selection of applicants for admission as follows, guided by the Admissions Policy of the College of Engineering.　

• In the Regular Admission Method Round 1, Round 2, and Common Round, and the English Language Proficiency/Certification Examinations Method, we evaluate (1), as well as (2) in the description examination.
• In the Regular Admission Common Test for University Admissions Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) by reference to results in multiple subjects.
• In the Comprehensive Evaluation Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) by means including written examination and external certification examinations, and (1), (2), and (3) comprehensively in the interview.
• In the School Recommendation Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) through senior high school records, and (1), (2), and (3) comprehensively in the interview.