Junior Year at Tsukuba Program

20162017
 Contents
1
Message from the President

2
University of Tsukuba and Tsukuba Science City

4
International Exchange

8
Junior Year at Tsukuba Program (JTP)

10
Financial Aid

11
General Information for International Students

13
Program Details

14
JTP Academic Courses

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Map

2016-2017 Academic Calendar

Each semester consists of Modules A, B & C, and each Module has five weeks.

Spring Semester (Module A&B / Module A,B&C) (April 1 September 30)

Classes Begin (All Modules) April 13
Classes End (Module A&B) June 27
Final Exams (Module A&B) June 28 July 4
Classes End (Module A,B&C) August 2
Final Exams (Module A,B&C) August 3 August 9
Supplementary Dates for Final Exams August 10
(Summer Vacation August 8 September 30)
Fall Semester (Module A&B / Module A,B&C) (October 1 March 31)
Classes Begin (All Modules) October 3
Classes End (Module A&B) December 21
Final Exams (Module A&B) December 22 December 28
(Winter Vacation December 29 January 9
Classes End (Module A,B&C) February 8
Final Exams (Module A,B&C) February 9 February 15
Supplementary Dates for Final Exams February 16
(Spring Vacation February 17 March 31)

Please refer to P. 7.
Message from the President
Kyosuke NAGATA
President, University of Tsukuba
In today's increasingly competitive world
with its rapid economic and political
changes, it is extremely important for the
international community to foster mutual
understanding among peoples of different
countries.
Offering courses in English since its
beginning in 1995, our Junior Year at
Tsukuba Program (JTP) has hosted
hundreds of international students who
have been eager to study in Japan. It is not
necessary for you to be fluent in Japanese
to participate in the program, and yet you
can take great advantage of cultural and
academic opportunities that are unavailable
at your home university.
In order to assist you with your study of the
Japanese language, culture, science, and
technology, the JTP currently offers a
variety of courses in English. And when
your Japanese becomes well advanced
through our Japanese language program,
you are encouraged to take regular courses
with Japanese students. Then your choice
of courses will be enormous. I would like to
extend these benefits to you. I look forward
to welcoming you to Tsukuba.
Sincerely,
Junior Year at Tsukuba Program 20162017 1
 University of Tsukuba and
University of Tsukuba and Tsukuba Science City

Tsukuba Science City

University of Tsukuba Furthermore, in 2011, the University of Tsukuba initiated

an expansion of multidisciplinary degree programs by
- An Overview establishing a central headquarter, the School of Integrative
The predecessor of the University of Tsukuba, the Tokyo and Global Majors (SIGMA), headed by the Vice
University of Education, enjoyed a long tradition of President of Education. The aim of SIGMA is to direct
excellence. In order to relocate a number of national and administer undergraduate and graduate
research and educational institutions from the overcrowded multidisciplinary degree programs.
Tokyo metropolitan area to the Tsukuba area, a bill was Since its establishment, the University of Tsukuba has been
passed in 1967 by the national government creating the strongly committed to contributing to the international
Tsukuba Science City. Our goal was set to create a new, community through research and education. It has also
innovative model for higher education in Japan. As part of been very active in academic exchanges of students and
this relocation plan, the Tokyo University of Education scholars from foreign institutions. Currently 109 different
reorganized its departments, created new colleges, and
moved to its present location, becoming the University of
Tsukuba in October 1973.
Today, the University of Tsukuba enrolls about 10,000
undergraduate students and about 6,700 graduate students
each year and employs over 4,000 staff members.
There are 25 colleges (equivalent to departments in many
universities), one master's degree program, and seven
doctoral degree programs available. The doctoral programs
are divided into the following three types, depending on the
graduate school, some graduate programs are 5-year
consecutive programs that are not divided into separate
masters and doctoral programs (four years in case of
medicine), some other programs are divided into a 2-year
masters program and 3-year doctoral program, while some
doctoral programs are 3-year programs only. Major areas
of study include humanities, social sciences, natural
sciences, engineering, business, medicine, arts, physical
education, and library science.

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countries are represented by a population of about 2,000
international students. The University of Tsukuba's
international reputation for academic excellence and
state-of-the-art resources and facilities attracts students and
scholars from all over the world.
The Setting
The University of Tsukuba is located approximately 60 km
(38 miles) northeast of Tokyo and 50 km (31 miles) from
Narita International Airport. There are bus services
connecting the Tsukuba Bus Terminal with downtown
Tokyo (one hour), and the Tsukuba Express runs between
Tsukuba and Akihabara, Tokyo (45 minutes). The
University of Tsukuba is also easily accessible by a
90-minute bus ride from Narita International Airport,
2-hour bus ride from Haneda Airport, and 1-hour bus ride
from Ibaraki Airport.
The University of Tsukuba is situated in the midst of
Tsukuba Science City, in which 25 public research
institutions and over 100 private ones are located. Very
active in both research and education, the city is dedicated
to unifying the efforts of academia, industry, and
University of Tsukuba and Tsukuba Science City
government to play an important role in the international
community.
Although advanced in the field of science and technology,
Tsukuba Science City is also surrounded by peaceful rice
paddies and rich forests. Once you step outside the city,
you can thoroughly enjoy Japan's beautiful and scenic
countryside. The city also offers a great variety of cultural
and recreational attractions that ranges from summer
festivals to concerts. And Tokyo, the nation's capital, hosts
a myriad of events and festivals throughout the year.
Japan has four distinct seasons. Summer (June to August)
temperatures in Tsukuba are warm to hot, averaging 23
( 72 ). Spring (March to May) and fall (September to
November) are generally cool and dry. Winter (December
to February) is fairly cold with temperatures averaging
approximately 6 (43 )
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 International Exchange
International Exchange
International Exchange
As of April 2016, the University of
Tsukuba has established formal
academic exchange agreements
with 325 institutions in 61 different
countries from all over the world.
Among these, we exchange
students with 291 institutions and
have signed reciprocal tuition
waiver agreements with 271
institutions.
* Universities and colleges with
which the University of Tsukuba
has signed reciprocal tuition waiver
agreements are marked with an
asterisk.
ASIA
Bangladesh
Bangladesh Agricultural University*
Bangladesh University of
Engineering and Technology*
International Centre for
Diarrhoeal Disease Reserch,
Bangladesh
Cambodia
Royal University of Agriculture*
Royal University of Phnom
Penh*
China
Beihang University (Beijing
University of Aeronautics &
Astronautics)*
Beijing Normal University*
China Academy of Art*
China Institute of Atomic
Energy*
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China University of Geosciences*
Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Geographic Sciences
and Natural Resources
Research*
Chinese Academy of Sciences,
Institute of Mountain Hazards
and Environment*
Chinese University of Hong
Kong*
Dalian Nationalities University*
Dalian University*
East China Normal University*
Fudan University*
Hunan University*
Jiangnan University*
Jilin Agricultural University*
Jilin University*
Nanjing Agricultural University*
Nanjing University (School of
Environment)*
Nanjing University of Science
and Technology (School of
Chemical Engineering)*
Nankai University*
Northeast Normal University*
Peking University*
Remmin University of China*
Shanghai Jiao Tong University*
Shenyang Agricultural University*
Tongji University*
Tsinghua University (Institute of
Nuclear and New Energy
Technology)
Tsinghua University (School of
Architecture)*
Tsinghua University (School of
Environment)*
University of Chinese Academy
of Sciences*
University of Macau*
University of Science and Technol-
ogy of China*
Xiamen University*
Xi'an Jiaotong University*
Yunnan University *
Zhejiang University*
Zhejiang University of Science
and Technology*
Zhengzhou University*
India
Jawaharlal Nehru University*
Manav Rachna International
University*
University of Madras*
Indonesia
Bogor Agricultural University*
Bandung Institute of Technology*
Indonesia University of Education*
Padjadjaran University*
Udayana University*
Universitas Gadjah Mada*
Universitas Indonesia*
Korea
Chungnam National University
(College of Agriculture and Life
Sciences)*
Chungnam National University
(College of Medicine)
Ewha Womans University*
Hankuk University of Foreign
Studies*
Hanyang University*
Hongik University*
Inha University*
 Inje University*
Keimyung University*
Korea Advanced Institute of
Science and Technology*
Korea University*
Kyung Hee University*
Kyungpook National University*
Pusan National University
(School of Literature and
Information)*
Daegu University*
Seoul National University*
Sogang University*
University of Incheon*
University of Seoul*
Yonsei University*
Laos
National University of Laos*
Malaysia
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia*
University of Malaya*
Universiti Putra Malaysia*
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia*
Mongolia
Mongolian University of Life
Sciences*
Myanmar
Pathein University *
Pakistan
Kohat University of Science and
Technology*
The University of Agriculture,
Peshawar*
Taiwan
Fu Jen Catholic University*
Kaohsiung Medical University*
National Changhua University of
Education*
National Chengchi University*
National Cheng Kung University*
National Chiao Tung University*
National Pingtung University of
Science and Technology*
National Taiwan Normal Univer-
sity*
National Taiwan University*
National Taiwan University of
Arts*
National Taiwan University of
Science and Technology*
National Tsing Hua University*
Soochow University*
Thailand
Asian Institute of Technology*
Chulalongkorn University*
Kasetsart University*
King Mongkut's University of
Technology Thonburi (School of
Bioresources and Technology)*
Maejo University*
Srinakharinwirot University*
Suranaree University of Technology*
Thammasat University*
Vietnam
Biotechnology Center of Ho Chi
Minh City*
Hanoi Medical University*
Hanoi University of Argricul-
ture*
Hanoi University of Science and
Technology (Institute of Engineering
Physics)*
Hanoi University of Science
VNU*
Ho Chi Minh City Department of
Science and Technology (DOST)
Ho Chi Minh City University of
Education*
Ho Chi Minh City University of
Fine Arts*
Ho Chi Minh City University of
Medicine and Pharmacy*
Ho Chi Minh City University of
Technology*
Hue University of Medicine and
Pharmacy*
Institute of Tropical Biology*
Saigon Hi-Tech Park
VIED of the Ministry of Educa-
tion and Training, Vietnam
Junior Year at Tsukuba Program 20162017
Vietnam Notional Universi-
ty-Hanoi*
Vietnam National University -
International Exchange
Ho Chi Minh City*
Vinh University*
OCEANIA
Australia
The Australian National University*
Deakin University*
James Cook University*
Monash University*
Murdoch University
The University of Adelaide*
The University of Queensland*
The University of Sydney*
University of Tasmania*
New Zealand
University of Otago
The University of Auckland*
NORTH AMERICA
Canada
Brock University*
The University of British
Columbia*
University of Montreal*
University of Prince Edward
Island*
University of Toronto*
USA
Arizona State University*
California State University*
Cornell University
Ithaca College*
Kent State University*
Ohio State University*
Princeton University
Purdue University*
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
University of Alaska Fairbanks*
University of California
University of California, Irvine*
University of Hawaii at Manoa*
University of Illinois at Chicago*
University of Massachusetts
Amherst*
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 University of Michigan*
University of Pittsburgh
University of Southern Indiana*
International Exchange
University of Utah*
Utah State University*
Washington University in St. Louis*
CENTRAL AND
SOUTH AMERICA
Columbia
La Universidad De Los Andes *
Brazil
College of Agriculture,
University of So Paulo*
Federal University of Paran*
Institute of Geosciences,
University of So Paulo*
University of Brasilia*
University of So Paulo (Faculty
of Social Sciences and
Humanities, and School of
Physical Education and Sport )*
University of So Paulo (School
of Physical Education and Sport
of Ribeiro Preto)*
Chile
Universidad de Chile*
Mexico
El Colegio de Mexico*
Peru
Pontifical Catholic University of Peru*
MIDDLE EAST
Jordan
Jordan University of Science and
Technology*
Saudi Arabia
Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud
Islamic University*
Effat University*
King Abdulaziz University*
Turkey
Bogazici University*
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Pamukkale University*
EUROPE
Austria
Vienna University of Economics
and Business*
Belarus
Belarusian State Medical
University*
Belarusian State University*
Belgium
Interuniversitair Micro-Elektron-
ica Centrum vzw The Faculty of
Engineering of Katholieke Uni-
versiteit Leuven*
Czech
Charles University*
Denmark
University of Copenhagen*
Estonia
Tallinn University*
Finland
University of Helsinki*
France
Ecole Naionale Superieure
dArts et Metiers(Paristech) *
Institut de Radioprotection et de
Sret Nuclaire (IRSN)*
Montpeller University*
University of Grenoble*
University of Nantes*
University of Paris 13*
University of Franche-Comt*
University of Technology of
Belfort-Montbeliard*
University of Valenciennes and
Hainaut Cambresis*
Germany
Augsburg University of Applied
Sciences*
Brandenburg University of Tech-
nology, Cottbus (Brandenburgische
Technische Universitat Cottbus)*
Freie Universitat Berlin*
Ludwig Maximilian University
of Munich*
Martin-Luther-University
Halle-Wittenberg*
Ruhr-University Bochum*
University of Bayreuth*
University of Bonn*
University of Cologne*
University of Leipzig*
University of Stuttgart*
Hungary
Semmelweis University*
University of Physical Education*
Italy
CA' FOSCARI University*
Politecnico di Milano*
Polytechnic University of Marche
University of Bologna*
Latvia
University of Latvia*
Lithuania
Vilnius University*
The Netherlands
Utrecht University*
University of Twente*
Eindhoven University of
Technology*
Delft University of Technology*
Poland
Jagiellonian University*
University of Bialystok*
University of Warsaw*
Romania
University of Bucharest*
West University of Timisoara*
Slovenia
University of Ljubljana*
Spain
University of Salamanca*
University of Barcelona*
Complutense University of
Madrid*
Sweden
Lund University*
The Uppsala University*
Royal Swedish Academy of Arts*
Jonkoping University*
UK
Loughborough University*
Oxford Brooks University*
University of Bedfordshire*
University of East Anglia
University of Edinburgh*
University of Liverpool*
University of Manchester*
University of Sheffield*
Ukraine
Taras Shevchenko National
University of KYIV*
RUSSIA & THE NIS
Kazakhstan
Al-Farabi Kazakh National
University*
Gumilyov Eurasian National
University*
Kazakh Ablai Khan University
of International Relations and
World Languages*
Kazakh Economic University*
Kazakh National Pedagogical
University named after Abai*
Kyrgyz
Arabaev Kyrgyz State University*
Bishkek Humanities University
named after K. Karasaev*
Kyrgyz National University of
Jusup Balasagyn*
Russia
Far Eastern Federal University*
Kazan Federal University*
Moscow City Teachers' Training
University*
M.V. Lomonosov Moscow Sete
University
Novosibirsk State Medical
University*
Novosibrirsk State University*
Pirogov Russian National
Reserch Medical University
Pacific State Medical University
Russian State University of
Physical Education, Sport, Youth
and Tourism*
Saint-Petersburg State University*
Tadzhikistan
Russian-Tajik Slavic University*
Tajik State Institute of Languag-
es named after Sotin Ulugzoda*
Turkmenistan
Dovletmammet Azadi Turkmen
National Institute of World
Languages*
Uzbekistan
Samarkand State Institute of
Foreign Languages*
Tashkent State Institute of
Oriental Studies*
University of World Economy
and Diplomacy*
Uzbek State World Languages
University*
AFRICA
Algeria
The Direction of Cooperation
and Inter-universities Exchanges
of The Ministry of Higher Edu-
cation and Scientific Research of
The People's Democratic Repub-
lic of Algeria
University of Sciences and
Technology Houari Boumediene*
University of Sciences and
Technology of Oran Mohamed
Boudiaf
Junior Year at Tsukuba Program 20162017
Egypt
Ain Shams University*
Cairo University*
International Exchange
Egypt - Japan University of
Sciences and Technology*
Libya
Sebha University*
University of Tripoli*
Mauritania
Institute of Sciences and
Technology*
Morocco
AL Akhawayn University*
Cadi Ayyad University*
Hassan II Institute of Agronomy
and Veterinary Medicine*
The Ministery of Higher Educa-
tion, Scientific Research and Ex-
ecutive Training of Kingdom of
Morocco
Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah
University*
University Mohammed V
AGDAL-RABAT*
Nigeria
University of Nigeria*
Tunisia
Tunis El Manar University*
University of Carthage*
University of Sfax*
University of Sousse*
UNITED NATIONS
Unaited Nations University
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 Junior Year at Tsukuba Program (JTP)
Junior Year at Tsukuba Program ( JTP )
Advantages of the JTP
(1) Provides an opportunity to study in Japan
Economically and politically, the Pacific Rim has been one
of the most dynamic regions in the world since World War
and will continue to be so in the future.
One of the biggest challenges we face today is developing
ways to successfully integrate this diverse and fast-moving
region with the rest of the world.
Studying at the University of Tsukuba provides a unique
opportunity to broaden your horizons in these respects and
to develop friendships with students from this region. The
JTP hosts about 100 students every year from leading
universities and colleges all over the world.
(2) Offers strong academic courses in English
The JTP offers a wide variety of courses in English from
diverse disciplines such as international studies, social
sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and engineering.
Many of these courses are designed to help you better
understand Japanese society and develop cross-cultural
perspectives for more details, see pp. 14-23).
(3) Offers excellent Japanese language courses
For students who are eager to enhance their communication
and writing skills in Japanese, the JTP offers language
courses that are regarded as leading programs in Japan (for
program details, see p. 13).
(4) Offers courses on Japan-related subjects
The topics of a number of JTP courses are closely related
to Japanese issues, such as culture, law, economics,
education, science, and technology.
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Admission Requirements
Applicants for the JTP must meet the following four
requirements:
(1) Applicants must hold full-time student status at their home
universities or colleges. (In cases where student exchange
agreements are in the process of being signed, letters
describing the conditions under which exchange students
will be accepted must be exchanged between the applicant's
home university and the University of Tsukuba.)
(2) Applicants must have excellent academic records and
strong commitment to studying in Japan.
(3) Applicants must enroll in at least two academic courses
offered by the JTP.
(4) Applicants from countries where the official language is
not English are required to submit official documents of
English language proficiency. In the case of TOEFL, for
example, your score must be at least 550 for the
paper-and-pencil test or at least 79 for the Internet-based
test (iBT).
Study Periods
Students can choose one of the following study periods:
October 1, 2016 - March 31,2017
October 1, 2016 - September 30, 2017
Student Status and Credit
Transfer
At the University of Tsukuba, JTP students are classified as
exchange students (tokubetsu chokogakusei ) who are not
(6) Three (3) ID photographs of different size
(2 pieces of 40 30mm , 1 piece of 30 24 mm)
(7) Statement of adequate financial resources (e.g.,
certificate of bank account balance)

Junior Year at Tsukuba Program ( JTP )

pursuing a degree here, but are able to earn credits. Credits
from the University of Tsukuba can be transferred to
students' home universities after being evaluated based on
their existing rules and standards. (For more information,
please contact your exchange coordinator. The criteria for
credit transfer vary according to educational institution.)
Deadlines
Important dates and submission information are indicated
below.
If you are selected as a successful candidate, you will
receive an acceptance letter, a Certificate of Eligibility, and
other supporting documents.

Academic Support Important Dates

Orientation Program
Desired Enrollment Submission Notification of
Date Deadline Results
Upon arrival at the University of Tsukuba, all JTP students
must attend an orientation program covering such
October 1, April 30, End August
important topics as health insurance, course registration, 2016 2016 2016
housing, immigration policy, and library information, is
designed to help students settle into life in Japan as April 1, December 1, Early March
smoothly as possible. 2017 2016 (tentative) 2017

Academic Advisor Please note that from the academic year of 2015-2016, the
A faculty member from an appropriate college will be University of Tsukuba has introduced the semester system:
appointed to each JTP student as his/her academic advisor. i.e. the Spring Semester (April - September) and the Fall
These advisors will closely work with students to provide Semester (October - March).
academic assistance, information, and support.
Submission Address
Tutor Division of Student Exchange
In addition to an academic advisor, a tutor will also be appointed University of Tsukuba
to each JTP student. The tutors can assist with various 1-1-1 Tennodai, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
administrative procedures, language study, and course work. 305-8577 Japan
Phone: +81-29-853-6089/6090

Application Procedure Fax: +81-29-853-6204

Students applying for JTP must submit the documents

listed below to exchange coordinators through the student
exchange office of their home university. Submitting one
set of documents together is essential to facilitate
procedures and save time.

Required Documents

Please submit the following documents:

(1) Application form for exchange (research) students at
the University of Tsukuba (Form 2)
(2) Formal letter of request for admission by the President
or an appropriate representative of the applicant s home
university addressed to the President of the University
of Tsukuba
(3) One (1) set of official transcript of academic records
(4) Application for Certificate of Eligibility
(5) Copy of your passport

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 Financial
Aid
Financial Aid

The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) is an
organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology of Japan and supports student
exchange programs between Japan and foreign countries.
JASSO offers scholarships for international students under the
"Student Exchange Support Program (Scholarship for
Short-Term Study in Japan)". These scholarships are available
for qualified students who are accepted from one semester to
one year by Japanese universities or colleges under reciprocal
student exchange agreements.
JASSO Scholarship
Monthly stipend: 80,000 yen (from one semester to 12
months
(Scholarship for Short-Term Study in Japan) for inbound
students.
Students who are accepted by a Japanese university
under a student exchange agreement with your home
university.
Students who resume their studies or researches at their
home university after completing their exchange period
in Japan.
Application
JTP application forms should be submitted to exchange
coordinators at the University of Tsukuba through the
exchange coordinators at your home institutions.
Process
1. The exchange coordinators at the University of Tsukuba

Eligibility call for candidates for JTP students through the

exchange coordinators at your home university.
Applicants must meet all of the following conditions: 2. The home university recommends the candidates to the
Students of non-Japanese nationality. University of Tsukuba. It forwards the recommendations
Students whose home country has established diplomatic to JASSO. JASSO screens the candidates.
relations with Japan. However, Taiwanese and 3. JASSO informs the University of Tsukuba of the results
Palestinian student is qualified to apply. of the screening. The results are sent to you with
Students who demonstrate excellent academic record with visa-related materials by the University of Tsukuba.
a GPA of 2.30 or higher on the JASSO grade scheme.
Students with financial difficulties.
Students who are certain to obtain College Student
visas.
Students who do not receive any other scholarships
whose monthly stipend(s) exceed(s) 80,000 yen while
studying in Japan. Nonetheless, in case a student will be
granted JASSO s scholarship for Privately Financed
Students, that student is disqualified regardless of the
amount of scholarship the student receives.
Students of past JASSO grantees are eligible to apply,
but not for the same program.
Students will not apply for a Japanese Government
(Monbukagakusho) Scholarship for 2016 along with the
2016-2017 JASSO Student Exchange Support Program

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General Information for
International Students

Finance Services on Campus

General Information for International Students

Tuition Fee
The tuition fee is 14,800 yen per credit (subject to change
without notice). If students take a total of 15 credits at
Tsukuba, their tuition fees will be 222,000 (14,800 x 15)
yen. Tuition waivers may be granted to students from our
partner universities and colleges.
Other Expenses
Although the cost of living in Tsukuba varies from student
to student, we suggest that students budget for about
100,000 yen per month, excluding tuition fees.
Libraries
Library facilities consist of 1 central and 5 branch libraries.
The libraries contain about 2.5 million volumes and provide
access to many more resources via electronic networks.
Library tours are conducted at the beginning of each
semester to familiarize students with the facilities, and
library staff are always willing to help students find their
way around. For more information, visit our central library
web site at http://www.tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp/.
University Health Center
The University of Tsukuba offers medical services to all

Accommodation students. The University Health Center employs several

doctors and nurses and provides professional services such
University Accommodation as health and nutrition counseling, physical examinations,
The University of Tsukuba has four student residence halls: first-aid treatment for emergencies, and psychiatric
Ichinoya at the north end of the main campus, Oikoshi and counseling.
Hirasuna at the south end, and the Kasuga residential hall
on the Kasuga campus. Residence halls in these areas
altogether accommodate about 4,000 students.
Visas
Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, chair, sink, and To enter Japan as an international student, you must have a
residence telephone, and offers privacy and independence. valid "College Student" visa. We will send you an
There are communal lounges, laundry rooms, and acceptance letter, a Certificate of Eligibility, and other
kitchenettes in each residence hall. The residence supporting documents which will enable you to obtain a
administration office, dining hall, public bath and shower "College Student" visa from your nearest Japanese Embassy
room, shops, and barber shop are all located in the commons or Consulate.
of each residence area.
You will pay a refundable security deposit of 30,000 yen
when you move into one of the rooms at the residence hall.
The room rent is about 30,000 yen per month (meals not
included). Utilities bills must be paid separately.

Private Accommodation
Some international students may prefer to live off campus
in non-university-owned accommodation. There are many
private apartment houses available near the campus. The
monthly rent for a room with a kitchen and a bathroom
ranges between 35,000 and 60,000 yen. In Japan, one to
two months' rent is customarily charged as security deposit
and real estate agency fees.

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General Information for International Students
Insurance
(1) National Health Insurance
Every international student in Japan must have medical
insurance. All JTP students must enroll in the Japanese National
Health Insurance (NHI) program. NHI members pay only 30%
of incurred medical costs. Please note that not all medical and
hospital services are covered by the NHI (for example, the NHI
does not provide coverage for orthodontic work, physical
examinations, pregnancy, and cosmetic surgery).
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(2) Student Educational Research Activities
Accident Insurance
This insurance covers physical injuries due to unexpected
accidents during educational and research activities. The
premium for this insurance is paid by the university.
(3) Other Insurance
If you also wish to enroll in a private health insurance plan
that offers services not covered by the above plans, please
consult with an insurance agency in your home country.
It is advisable to take out travel insurance to cover such
things as unexpected accidents, lost luggage, or trip
cancellation. The NHI plan does not cover travel to and
from Japan.
Program Details

Our JTP courses consist of three categories: JTP academic

courses, Japan-related courses, and Japanese language
Japanese Language Courses
courses. More than 260 JTP courses are taught in English in Japanese language courses are provided accordance with

Program Details
such diverse disciplines as international studies, social each student's status and proficiency in Japanese. The
Academic Advisor
sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and engineering. Japanese language courses are organized as follows:
Academic courses Intensive and semi-intensive Japanese courses
JTP courses Japan-related courses
Fifteen week Japanese courses for beginners
Japanese language courses
Fifteen week Skill-based classes for intermediate and

Japan-related Courses advanced levels

Special purpose classes
In addition to the Japanese language courses, various
introductory courses on Japanese history, society, arts, and
Calendar
science and technology are offered for international students
throughout the campus. These courses are taught in simple and Spring semester Early April to July (15 weeks)
easy-to-understand Japanese. All JTP students are encouraged to Fall semester October to January (15 weeks)
take these courses as well. Additionally, the G30 program also
offers courses in Japanese issues. These classes are taught using
the English language, and offer foundational knowledge in a
broad range of topics on Japanese society, culture, history, etc.
While students enrolled in the G30 program are given priority
enrollment status, students not affiliated with the G30 program
may also attend these classes, according to enrollment capacities.
See <http://www.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp> for more details.

Outline of Japanese Language Courses

No. of Kanji No. of
Courses / level Content periods/ Content periods/
classes / level
week week
Comprehensive Japanese Beginner 5 Kanji Beginner BKB L1-11 1
Japanese Comprehensive Japanese Elementary 5 Kanji Beginner BKB L12-22 1
Comprehensive Japanese Intermediate 5 Kanji Elementary BKB L23-35 1
Kanji Elementary BKB L36-45 1
Kanji Intermedeiate IKB vol.1 L1-5 1
Kanji Intermedeiate IKB vol.1 L6-10 1
Skill-based Advanced intermediate 4 classes (See the course book / web site for details) 1 Class for each skill 4
Classes Advanced 4 classes (See the course book / web site for details) 1 Class for each skill 4
Note: Students are placed at an appropriate level based on their performance on a placement or level assessment test. This level is
not based on the amount of students' knowledge of Japanese, but on their ability to perform in Japanese, and their communication
skills. It does not therefore necessarily correspond to the number of hours students may have studied prior to coming to Japan.

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 JTP Academic Courses
JTP Academic Courses
The following list of JTP academic courses is organized by
the school and the college in which each course is offered.
Multidisciplinary Subjects, Foreign Languages and
Japanese Issues Courses are offered by a variety of the
colleges. The courses whose topics are closely related to
Japanese issues, such as culture, law, economics,
education, science, and technology, are marked with an
asterisk (*). Please note that the information regarding the
courses below is current as of April 2016 and is subject to
change.
General Issues
Career Design I
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics related to employment following graduation. Some
topics may include: work habits, human relationships,
communication patterns, etc. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
Career Design II
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics related to employment following graduation. Some
topics may include: systems of employment, management,
lifestyles that are behind Japanese manufacturing and
business, etc. (1 credit, Fall C, 2 classes/week)
Career Design III
In this course, we will read and discuss about various
topics related to employment following graduation.Some
topics may include: past, present, and future of many
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aspects of Japan, etc.(1 credit, Spring C, 2 classes/week)
International Society
This introductory course will provide basic concepts and
theories of International Political Economy and
International Law. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Introduction to Social Sciences
This course aims to make students get comprehensive
knowledge of social sciences from four fields: sociology,
law, politics and economics. We would explain the
character and contents of each field through practical and
real case examples so as to equip students with knowledge
for application in various fields. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
Japanese Culture*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to Japanese culture. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
Japanese Society*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to Japanese society. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1
class/week)
Multi disciplinary Subjects
Food and Forest
This course introduces crop plants, domestic animals and
trees and their products in relation to culture. society
economy and environment. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
Human Impact on the Environment
This lecture provides an overview on how humans have
changed the face of the Earth. After an introduction on
human population and cultural development, the Impact of
humans on vegetation, animals, climate, atmosphere, soil,
landforms, and water are explored. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1
class/week)
Living in Japan as Foreign Students*
This course will provide clear explanations by using
specific examples of legal and social rules foreign students
must know for their lives in japan. In particular, lectures
will be focused on legal and administrative procedures
required for studying, employment and settlement, by
illustrating immigration control, the precautions for the
limits of the non-academic activities regarding part-time
jobs, visa application required for job hunting and job
hunting after graduation, visa application required after the
employment or in case of unemployment, marriage to a
Japanese or a foreigner, and family life. (1 credit, Fall AB,
1 class/week)
Strategy of Life
This course introduces evolutionary explanations for the
diversity and complexity of living organisms. (1 credit, Fall
AB, 1 class/week)
Japanese Issues Courses
Japanese Issues I (Japanese Nature and Geography)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to the nature and geography of Japan. (1
credit, Spring vacation, intensive)
Japanese Issues II (Introductory Japanese History)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to the culture and traditions of Japan. (1
credit,
German Fall AI
AB, 1 class/week)
Japanese Issues III (Japanese Life and Culture)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to the history and people of Japan. (1 credit,
Fall C, 1 class/week)
Japanese Issues IV (Japanese Language and Society)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to the Japanese language and its relation to
Japanese culture and society. (1 credit, Fall C, 1
class/week)
Japanese Issues V (Japanese Socio-culture)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics on society and culture relating to Japan and the
Japanese. (1 credit, Spring vacation, intensive)
Japanese Issues VI (Living and Learning among the Japanese)*
In this course, we will read about and discuss various
topics relating to learning Japanese in Japan. (1 credit, Fall
AB, 1 class/week)
Foreign Language
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German AI
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (0.5 credit, Spring vacation, intensive)
German AII
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (1 credit, Fall ABC, 1 class/week)
German BI
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (0.5 credit, Spring vacation, intensive)
German BII
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (1 credit, Fall ABC, 1 class/week)
German CI
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (0.5 credit, Spring vacation, intensive)
German CII
The aim of this course is to develop a basic and general
ability in German. (1 credit, Fall ABC, 1 class/week)
School of Social and
International Studies
(Colleges of Social Sciences & International Studies)
Interdisciplinary Program
Academic Debate for Social Sciences
This course is designed for students to develop and
advance their skill in making logical, persuasive, and
compelling arguments in favor or against topical issues in
social sciences. The class is organized in such a way that
students identify topics for their class presentation, make
background research on selected topics in social sciences,
and make their argument in an academic setting. (2 credits,
Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
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 Academic Writing for Social Sciences I
This course will be an introduction of grammar and the
elements of academic writing. The class will study models
of good writing with the aim of building challenging
vocabulary and sentence structure. Tasks will be set both in
class and at home.
This course aims to build a solid foundation for academic
writing, through analyzing the different writing
communication styles, format; language accuracy and
problem solving.
It is very important to understand the kind of writing
communication and style needed for academic papers and
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reports and how English communication and accuracy in
writing is used for critical thinking and problem solving.(2
credits, Fall C, Intensive)
Academic Writing for Social Sciences II
This course will expand on the range of writing skills
introduced in Writing I. The class will also study models of
good writing with the aim of building challenging
vocabulary and grammar. Tasks will be set both in class
and at home. This course aims to build a solid foundation
for academic writing, through analyzing the different
writing communication styles, format, and language
accuracy.
It is very important to understand the kind of writing
communication and style needed for academic papers and
reports and how English communication and accuracy in
writing is used for critical thinking and solving problems.
(2 credits, Summer vacation AB, Intensive)
Comparative Public Administration
The purpose of this course is to provide a general
introduction to the structure of government and public
administration through detailed consideration of the case of
the United Kingdom. The emphasis throughout will be on
bringing out the first principles underlying the basic
machinery of government and public administration, and
on doing this in such a way as to make these principles
comprehensible to students with only a limited background
in the field of comparative public administration. (2 credits,
Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Comparative Society
The main goal of this course is to analyze the social and
economic changes in Brazil, a leading country in Latin
America, with especial focus on the successful
implementation of economic and social policies, the
emergence of a new middle class and the countrys strategy
for global insertion. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2classes/week)
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Comparative Study on Socio-Economic System
This course provides an overview on the global economic
development in the industrialization and its impact on the
society, on the way of life of the people. We will pick up
some commodities and products, on which we depend our
daily life. Students will from several research groups to
study about one product, and make presentations in the
class. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2classes/week)
Contemporary World Politics
In This course, students will learn the major academic
approaches to the study of International relations and apply
them to contemporary political issues. Topics covered
include: Japan s relations with other countries, the rise of
China, the decline of American power, the role of
International organizations in preserving peace, nuclear
weapons, and International terrorism. (2 credits, Fall C,
Intensive)
Contemporary Issues in Developing Countries
The goal of this course is to understand contemporary and
important economic and social issues in developing
countries. We also analyze statistical data related to the
topics. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Fundamentals of Japanese Studies*
Japan has a very unique structure of economy. This class is
focused on secrets behind the strengths of the Japanese
economy, Japans changing management style and its riding
on the wave of globalisation. The class will close with
Japanese approaches to recover from the present financial
and economic crises. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
Global Political Economy I
This course is intended to provide an introduction to global
political economy. It deals with understanding the
interactions among states, markets, and societal actors. To
understand the patterns of these interactions and changes at
the global level, an interdisciplinary approach is needed by
drawing from International politics as well as International
economics. This course focuses on the political problems
that associated with the intensification of International
economic relations.
topics covered include underlyingtheoretical perspectives
on the global political economy; International trade;
International institutions, International monetary and
finance structures, International debt and financial crises,
and issues relating to globalization including controversies.
(2 credits, Fall C, intensive)
Global Political Economy II
The class will give a brief overview of the economic theory
of international trade and then focus in detail on policies of
international management of global enterprise. (2 credits,
Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Globalization and Development
This course examines the politics of development in the era
of globalization, exploring major issues and problems
being encountered and confronted by the developing
countries in the contemporary period. (2 credits, Spring
AB, 2 classes/week)
Health Economics
Health Economics is an applied microeconomics course to
analyze health, medical care and health finance issues. The
demand for health and medical care services and the
economic behavior of health service providers and the
operation of health insurance markets are analyzed with
microeconomics tools of analysis. The role of the
government sector in the provision, regulation and
financing of health care services are addressed within the
context of health sector policies. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2
classes/week)
History of Economic Thought
The course is about the history, philosophy and evolution
of economic ideas and thoughts. We review the different
schools of economic thoughts from the classical to the
modern to provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of the origin and philosophy of economics
and the economists behind such powerful ideas. (2 credits,
Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
Human Resource Management
This course links up with the academic goal of gaining an
understanding of human resources in the context of
management. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
International Economics
This course will introduce students to basic International
economic theories and their applications to read world data
mainly about Japan s International trade and finance. I will
emphasize the usefulness of basic international economic
theory in understanding international economic issues. This
course does NOT require BC51061 Introductory
Microeconomics or BC51081 Intro-Intermediate
Macroeconomics as a prerequisite. In class, I will explain
all necessary background to understand this course. (2
credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
International Education
This course invites both overseas and Japanese students.
The major purpose of the course is to enable students to
learn about issues and current trends in educational studies
in international perspectives. It deals with themes, such as
development, colonial legacy and global interaction, in
education. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
International Labor Law
To begin with getting basic knowledge in "international
law" and "social protection", the course will treat the
mechanism of international labour law and social security.
(2 credits, Fall C, intensive)
International Politics
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This course examines various theories and cases to
understand the dynamics of international politics. (2
credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
International Social Studies I
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the basic
issues and theories of international relations, including
realism, liberalism, and constructivism (in weeks 1-5).
Moreover, this course aims to provide an overview of the
major trends on international migration (in weeks 6-10). (2
credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
International Social Studies II
This course introduces students to social and institutional
analysis. The dual perspectives of the class are politics and
economics/managerial science. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2
classes/week)
Introduction into General Management
This class will give an overview of business administration
as science. The basic fields of management will be put into
context: production and costing, marketing and
distribution, finance and accounting, human resources.
Particular attention will be focused on both Japanese
management style where different from continental
European approach and ethics. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2
classes/week)
Introduction to Programming
This course is focused on helping students acquire
fundamental programming notions. Some of the topics that
will be covered include starting programming from "pen
&paper", pseudo code, algorithms, data types, basic control
structures etc. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
Introductory Econometrics
This course is an introduction to econometrics. We will
begin with the linear regression model and its estimation
and inference. Then we will cover linear models with
endogenelty, linear panel models, limited dependent
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 variables, and models used in program evaluations. This
course prerequires introductiory Statistics. (2 credits,
Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
Introductory Statistics
This course is a formal introduction to Statistics. No prior
knowledge of probability and statistics is required as all
concepts will be developed from the ground up. We will
cover a range of topics including descriptive statistics,
basics of probability, random variables, distribution and
density functions, sampling distributions, point estimation,
confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. If time allows,
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a preview of the regression analysis will be provided. The
details of regression analysis will be covered in
Introductory econometrics, which is a continuation of this
course. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Intro-Intermediate Macroeconomics
This course covers the basic concepts in macroeconomics.
Topics include the IS-LM model, aggregate demand,
aggregate supply and the Phillips curve, monetary and
fiscal policy, rational expectations, real business cycle
models, micro foundations, and long-run economic growth.
(2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Japan and the World*
This course focuses on the history of Japan s domestic
politics and foreign rerations from the end of the Second
World War till the end of 1970s. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2
classes/week)
Japanese Economy*
The main purpose of this course is to understand basic facts
about the Japanese Economy. We analyze those facts both
empirically and theoretically and relate most Japanese
issues to those in the U.S. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2
classes/week)
Japanese Learning Support I*
This course is designed to support you to acquire the basic
language skills of reading Academic Japanese. When
students of social sciences read some technical books or
papers, they may find some complicated expression used.
The aim of this class is to master the reading strategies and
to understand the essence of these sentences. (2 credits,
Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Japanese Learning Support II*
Although this course aims to built all four language skill
(reading, writing, listening, and speaking), there will be focus
of listening and speaking (2 credits, Fall C, 4 classes/week)
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Japanese Learning Support III*
Although this course aims to built all four language skill
(reading, writing, listening, and speaking), there will be
focus of Reading and Writing Japanese. (2 credits, Spring
AB, 2 classes/week)
Media Politics
How does the media, in all its various formats, interact with
politics? From traditional media, such as newspapers and
television, to new media formats including websites, blogs
and social media channels, in this course, students will
examine the intersection between media and politics from
historical, theoretical, topic-based, and consumer/producer
perspectives. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Outline of Japanese Education*
This course is offered to JTP students who are interested in
the historical development of Japanese education. The
course looks at the processes of the foundation of the
Japanese education system and the formation of a modern
state in Japan. Special reference is made to the past and
present dimensions of patterns of the cross-national transfer
of policy for education. Thus international and comparative
perspectives are welcome throughout the course. (2 credits,
Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
Personal Computer and Japanese Word Processing*
This course is designed to help international students
acquire the knowledge and skills of word processing of the
Japanese language. Students will get practical experience
of word processing through the use of Microsoft Word,
EXCEL, and other software packages, and also will learn
the rules and formalities of Japanese writing. The course is
intended for students who have such basics as hiragana,
katanana and about three hundred (300) kanji. (1 credit,
Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Perspectives on Managerial Issues in Global Business
This course focuses on managerial issues in global
business. Professors from the University of Tsukuba Tokyo
Campus and one guest speaker from the Grenoble Ecole de
Management (France) will give lectures on one aspect of
global business, including business strategy and
management theories, performance management and
Japanese companies in global competition, negotiation and
culture, and the global business environment. (1 credit, Fall
B, intensive)
Political Philosophy
This course provides an introduction to the work of the
classic thinkers who belong to the Western tradition in
political philosophy, and in this to meet the basic
educational needs of students specializing in the various
areas of politics, law and economics. It is recognized that
political philosophy is often held to be a subjecting that
presents major difficulties for students. Accordingly, it is
proposed to make the review of Western political thinkers
as simple as possible and to focus attention on the
explanation of the most fundamental of the terms and
concepts in Western political thought. (2 credits, Spring
AB, 2 classes/week)
Principles of Economics
The course introduces students to economics. It broadly
covers issues, concepts, and basic theories in
microeconomics and macroeconomics to provide
foundations for students to understand the decision making
behavior of economic agents and to comprehend current
and practical issues in economics. The course is designed
to provide a concise and selective introduction to economic
issues, theories, and policies. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2
classes/week)
Public Policy
The objective of this course is to provide students with
basic knowledge to understand public policies, with special
focus on the role of economic and social policies in society.
(2 credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
Readings of Japanese Studies*
The course introduce students to perspectives on
contemporary Japan. (2 credits, Fall C, intensive)
Social Development
This course discuss the concept and review the literature of
business anthropology through examples in the
Asia-Pacific region particularly Japan. China and Hong
Kong. The examples examined here include managerial
control, employee relations and local-global discourse.
These examples will show how the business organization
and the business custom have been established and been
developed in the context of globalization. (2 credits, Fall
AB, 2 classes/week)
Social Issues in Contemporary Japan*
The aim of this course is to analyze the social and
economic changes in Japan, with particular focus on
changes in the nature of work in society and its
implications in Contemporary Japanese society, including
complex issues such as migration, foreign workers, ageing
society, job hunting, working poor and inequality. (2
credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
School of Life and
Environmental Sciences
(Colleges of Biological Sciences, Agro-Biological
Resource Sciences, and Geoscience)
Interdisciplinary Program
Biometry II
This lecture introduces the dark side of statistics, Starting
with randomization techniques, students will learn
relationships among different domains of statistical ideas:
parametric, nonparametric, null hypothesis significance
testing, information-theoretic methods, and the Bayesian
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methods. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Biotechnology Literacy
Topics covering ethical, legal and social issues in life &
environmental sciences. (1 credit, Fall C, Intensive)
Cell Structure and Function
Lectures and discussions will concentrate on cell structure
and friction as related to 1) membranes, 2) mitochondria, 3)
chloroplasts, 4) intracellular transport, 5) cell
communication, 6) cell cycle and 7) cell division. (1 credit,
Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Chemical Ecology
This lecture introduces chemical aspects of relationships
between individual insects, animals, plants and
microorganisms of the same (pheromone) or different
(allelochemicals) species. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Genome Bilology I
Lectures will cover basic knowledge on the structure and
function of the genome, as well as technologies for DNA
and genome analysis. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Genome Bilology III
Lectures will focus on the structure and evolution of
genomes, including molecular phylogeny and comparative
genomics. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1 class/week)
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 Laboratory and Field Studies in Land Biology
A four-day residential course held at the Sugadaira
Montane Research Center. The aim of this course, through
animal tracking, bird watching, collecting insects, is to
provide genuine experience of the qualities of nature and
wild animals in snowy areas. (1.5 credit, Spring vacation,
Intensive)
Marine Biogeochemistry I
This lecture will focus on the physical, chemical and
biological environments in ocean with special reference to
carbonate system and eutrophication. (1 credit, Spring C,
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Intensive)
Marine Biogeochemistry II
This lecture will focus on the biogeochemical cycle of
carbon with special reference to the production,
transformation and decomposition of organic matter in
ocean. (1 credit, Fall A, Intensive)
Marine Biology I
Lecture will give you several topics on physical, chemical
and biological properties of ocean to understand the
physiology, reproduction, development, biodiversity and
ecology of marine invertebrates and fish. This class will
especially focus on the following aspects of marine life:
life cycle, locomotion, sensory reception,
biomineralization, biogeochemical distribution,
photosynthesis, respiration, calcification, nitrogen fixation
and the impact of climate change. We will give examples
of marine organisms under planktonic and benthic
conditions and coral reef. The history and present situation
of marine biology research will be also included. (1 credit,
Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Marine Biology II
Lecture will provide several topics on marine organisms,
including fertilization, cilia and flagella, gene-
manupulation, development, self-non-self recognition,
evolution, animal behavior, population ecology and marine
environment. The teaching staff of Shimoda Marine
Research Center will tell you about recent progress of their
own research. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Metabolic and Physiological Chemistry I
The main topics for this course will be photosynthetic
energy conversion, primary and secondary carbon
metabolism including C3, C4 and CAM metabolisms,
photorespiration, and respiration. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1
class/week)
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Metabolic and Physiological Chemistry II
Nitrogen metabolism, sulfur metabolism, metabolic
regulatory mechanisms and the function of trace metals in
cellular metabolism are main topics. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
Molecular Biology III
Proteins are in a dynamic state, which is regulated by
protein synthesis and degradation pathways.
Each protein is degraded in a degree of selectivity, and its
regulation is essential for the cell homeostasis and viability.
In this class, we will learn about the molecular mechanism
of such post-translational events and their relevance on cell
physiology. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Molecular Developmental Genetics
Study of the mechanism of development is one of the most
fascinating areas in current biology. This lecture focuses on
the genetic programs that are conserved from fly to human
beyond apparent morphological diversity. It also introduces
fundamental aspects of nervous system development
including network and synaptic plasticity that are essential
to higher brain functions such as memory. (1 credit, Fall
AB, 1 class/week)
Overview of Algal Biomass
Biofuels, especially using algae and protists, phylogenetic
diversity and physiology of algae and protists, and a
research trend of algal biofuels will be the subjects of this
lecture. (1 credit, Spring C, Intensive)
Plant Biotechnology I
Lecture will cover topics on plant biotechnology including
control of flowering time, circadian rhuythms,
photoperiodic responses, organ size and responses to
environmental stresses. (1 credit, Spring C, Intensive)
Plant Physiology I
In this lecture, the relationship between various
developmental and physiological phenomena and the
environmental factors in the life history of higher plant will
be overviewd for the understanding from the viewpoint at
whole plant to cell levels with adding the latest molecular
biological finding. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Plant Physiology II
This lecture introduces several important topics for your
further understanding of plant physiology, which includes
recent advances in the research of vegetative and
reproductive development, and symbiosis with
microorganisms in higher plants. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1
class/week)
 Plant Taxonomy l
Diversity, classification, morphology, ultrastructure, life
history and phylogeny of non-green algae - glaucophytes,
rhodophytes, cryptophytes, chlorarachniophytes,
euglenophytes, dinoflagellates, haptophytes, and
stramenopiles. (1 credit, Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Plant Taxonomy ll
Diversity, classification, morphology, ultrastructure, life
history and phylogeny of cyanobacteria and green plants,
including chlorophytes and land plants. (1 credit, Fall AB,
1 class/week)
Programing l
In this lecture, students will learn programing techniques for
manipulating a variety of data. They will also learn simulation
techniques with individual-based models. The programing
language used is Ruby. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Protistology
Topics in protistology. Cellular evolution, cell biology, sex
and reproduction, phylogeny and ecology of protists will be
the subjects of this lecture. (1 credit, Fall C, 2 classes/week)
Seminar in Biology I : Field Guide to Snow Land Animals in Winter
A four-day residential course is held at the Sugadaira Montane
Research Center. The aim of this course, through animal tracking,
bird watching, collecting insects, is to provide genuine experience
of the qualities of nature and wild animals in snowy areas. (1.5
credits, Spring vacation (6-10 March, 2017) , intensive)
Seminar in Biology II : Guide to Sea Shore Animals and Plants
In this course at Shimoda Marine Research Center, students
will survey marine animals on a rocky reef, and conduct
field collections of planktonic and benthic animals. This
will be followed by lectures and laboratory observations,
providing a deeper understanding of marine life. (1.5
credits, Spring C (6-10 July, 2017), intensive)
Special Seminar lV
Seminar on the Special research related with
agri-biological resource sciences for each individual
student. (2 credits, Annual, by request)
Special Seminar V
Field practice on the special research related with
agro-biological resource sciences for each individual
student. (2 credits, Annual, by request)
Theoretical Ecology
This course illustrates theoretical aspects of ecology with
examples of laboratory experients to connect mathematical
expressions with ecological phenomena in nature. (1 credit,
Spring AB, 1 class/week)
Vertebrate Evolution
This course looks at the major transitions during vertebrate
evolution, particularly focussing on the transition between
water and land, and the adaptations which facilitated that
transition. The diversification of animal life on land, and
the subsequent return of some groups to water will be
studied. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
College of Policy and
JTP Academic Courses
Planning Sciences
Independent Study A
The students will do their own research under supervision
of faculty members. (3 credits, Spring ABC, by
appointment)
Independent Study B
The students will do their own research under supervision
of faculty members. (3 credits, Fall ABC, by appointment)
College of International Studies
Contemporary Culture
By reviewing ethnographic literature, we will explore how
anthropologists analyze globalization, Students are
expected to critically analyze how a culture is intertwined
with and dependent on other cultures.
Through readings, lectures, and class discussion students
will acquire knowledge about the cultural, social, and
historical approaches that anthropologists have provided to
globalization studies and the general field of anthropology.
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 English Debate
This advanced-level course deals with major, hotly debated
issues in the contemporary world, such as the Middle East
conflict, US global power, human rights, democratization,
nuclear proliferation, gender inequality, global warming
and migration. It seeks to deepen the students
understanding and sharpen their analysis of major global
current events and issues, as well as to develop the
students presentation and debating skills in English. In
every session, there will be powerpoint presentations by the
instructor and the showing of video documentaries, but
debates between teams of students will be the main feature
JTP Academic Courses
of the course. (2 credits, Spring AB, 2 classes/week)
This course focuses on discussion in English of some
issues such as society, religion, law system, freedom of
speech and globalization. The weekly session is made up of
two parts. In the first part, students will be asked to debate
about given topics within groups, and the second part will
devote to a in-class debate competition. (2 credits, Spring
AB, 2 classes/week)
English Discussion Seminar I
The purpose of this introductory course is to help
students communicate ideas and meaning clearly in
English and discuss effectively topics relevant to
international studies as well as intercultural
communication. Students will be expected to prepare
thoroughly and to participate actively in class. (2
credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
This introductory course aims to enhance communication
and discussion skills of students in English on global issues
related to development in the contemporary global context.
The course particularly focuses on global development
goals, poverty, inequality, health, education, development
aid, and globalization and development. Students are
required to participate in class discussion and group
presentation regularly and write a short discussion paper at
the end of the course. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
English Discussion Seminar II
This course serves as an introduction to conflict, peace and
security studies. It seeks to broaden the students
knowledge of major issues related to conflict, peace and
security in the contemporary period; and to develop the
students proficiency in listening, speaking and engaging
in informed discourse in English. The weekly sessions will
feature powerpoint presentations by the instructor and
teams of students, video documentaries, as well as
discussions, debates and role-playing sessions involving
the whole class. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
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English Discussion Seminar III
This advanced course has no goal other than to encourage
the students who attend it to engage with me on a basis of
strict equality in the free, open and robust discussion of
matters of our mutual concern. To this end, I lay down no
set agenda in advance. Instead, I intend that the agenda for
the course should be determined through consultation with
participating students, and that there should be no prior
restrictions placed on the subjectmatters to be proposed
by students as appropriate for discussion. If it is my
personal preference that we discuss issues to do with
contemporary politics, then it is also my hope and
expectation that we will be able to range widely in the
discussion of issues to do with law and economics and
issues to do with the arts and media and with culture and
society. (2 credits, Fall AB, 2 classes/week)
During this course, students will participate in weekly
discussions concerning current events, emphasizing media,
politics, and news. We will also do a combination of pair
work exercises and small-group exercises. (2 credits, Fall
C, 4 classes/week)
Social Anthropology
In this course, you will learn the basic concepts and ideas
of anthropology. Anthropology involves the systematic,
comparative study of groups of people from all over the
world and the knowledge those groups have that defines
their cultures. We will draw on what we learn about other
cultures to learn something about our own culture(s) and
about ourselves. (2 credits, Spring C, 4 classes/week)
College of Agrobiological
Resource Sciences
Special Seminar I
Seminar on the special research field for each individual
student (1 credit, Spring ABC, intensive, JTP only)
Special Seminar II
See Special Seminar I (1 credit, Fall ABC, by request, JTP only)
Special Seminar III
See Special Seminar I (1 credit, Spring C & Fall A, by
request, JTP only)
Special Seminar IV
Seminar on the special research field for each individual
student (2 credits, Annual, intensive, by request)
Special Seminar V
Field practice on the special research related with
agro-biological resource sciences for each individual
student. (2 credits, Annual A, by request)
College of Disability Sciences
Disability Sciences in Japan*
The lecture provides an overview on the current
educational provision for children with disabilities and the
challenges faced. (1 credit, Fall AB, intensive)
College of Japanese Language
College of Engineering Sciences
Laboratories Research
A student picks up a laboratory from among all the staff
belonging to the school. There he/she studies the
engineering aspects of his/her choice by attending seminars,
performing experiments, or other practices concerning the
engineering study. As a summary, the student is required to
write a thesis. (8 credits, annual, by appointment)
A student picks up a laboratory from among all the staff
belonging to the school. There he/she studies the
engineering aspects of his/her choice by attending seminars,

JTP Academic Courses

and Culture
Formation and Transformation of Contemporary Japanese Society*
This course is to introduce international students to the
contemporary Japanese society through the analysis of
various aspects such as birth, marriage, death, class and
social stratification, work and labor, and cultural
diversities. (1.5 credits, Spring ABC, 1 class/week)
Introduction to Japanese Culture I*
This course is to introduce students to Japanese culture
through the analysis of Japanese Buddhism. Special
emphasis is on how Japanese Buddhism has taken place to
the medieval times in relation to external influences from
China and Korea. We will examine how such a historical
development has formed a variety of theories and practices of
Japanese Buddhism. (1.5 credits, Spring ABC, 1 class/week)
performing experiments, or other practices concerning the
engineering study. (3 credits, Fall ABC, by appointment)
College of Engineering Systems
Engineering System Special Lecture
Lectures will cover some aspects of measurement and
control, including strain gauges, bridge circuits, op-amps,
block diagram modeling, performance specifications, and
controller designs. (1 credit, Fall AB, 1 class/week)
Project
The students will conduct individual research under the
supervision of a professor. (4 credits, Spring ABC & Fall
ABC, by request)(4 credits, Spring ABC/Fall ABC, by request)

Introduction to Japanese Culture II*

College of Information Science
This course focuses on Japanese cultural tradition through Directed Research in Computer Science A
anthrolopological analysis. Special emphasis is on how (4 credits, Fall ABC, by request)
change and continuity have taken place in Japan. We will
examine the way in which its interplay has caused further Directed Research in Computer Science B
diversification of Japanese everyday's life by focusing on
family, aged group, community life, life cycle, gender, and
ancestor worship. Video-viewing is also scheduled. (1.5
credits, Fall ABC, 1 class/week)

Study Tour on Japanese Culture*

This course is to familiarize international students with arts,
crafts, gardens and museums of Ibaraki, Students will visit
places of cultural and historical interest, and learn Japanese
culture at first hand. The course consists of one orientation
lecture and two field trips a whole day. For the trip,
students will visit Kasama City and Yuuki City, where they
will respectively experience traditional pottery-making and
hand-weaving. (1.5 credits, Fall ABC, intensive)

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