Department of Applied Physics

Diploma Policy for Department of Applied Physics (Master's Program)

1. Students will acquire basic knowledge of physics and engineering, which forms the basis of all science and technology, as well as a sense of ethics.
2. Students will acquire specialized knowledge in physics and the ability to use objective data to apply logical reasoning to reach conclusions about diverse and complex engineering problems.
3. Students will use physics techniques to devise solutions to unknown problems, plan and design specific methods, and acquire the leadership skills to lead research. They will also acquire the ability to go beyond existing frameworks, integrate and develop multiple fields, and pioneer new fields.
4. Acquire the communication skills to communicate with researchers and engineers in different fields. Acquire the international perspective required for the development of physical systems engineering.

Curriculum Policy of Department of Applied Physics (Master's Program)

① Curriculum composition policy
In order to realize the diploma policy, Department of Applied Physics (Master's Program) offers a curriculum that cultivates a sense of ethics by providing students with "basic subjects" and "common subjects" including quantum systems engineering and complex systems engineering subjects, with the aim of systematically understanding the fundamentals of physical engineering, which is the foundation of science and technology that will allow them to further deepen the knowledge and skills they acquired in their undergraduate education and understand and develop science and technology that targets a wide range of natural phenomena from the quantum realm to the macro realm. (Perspective A)
Among the "specialized subjects," we offer a group of applied physics and engineering subjects, which are advanced and advanced undergraduate courses in the same field, as the foundation that supports the specialized knowledge required to apply physical engineering methods to a wide range of subjects. (Perspective B) We also offer subjects related to various specialized fields in order to acquire specialized knowledge specific to various individual fields. (Perspective B) Furthermore, we offer various seminar subjects, special experiments, and special research subjects to improve the ability to make theoretical inferences based on objective data and reach conclusions through practical activities, as well as to acquire the ability to apply the acquired specialized knowledge to specific problems, devise solutions to those problems, and plan, design, and carry out the solutions on one's own. (Perspectives B and C) We also offer internship subjects to acquire the ability to cooperate with researchers and engineers in different fields and develop new interdisciplinary fields. (Perspectives C and D)

② Policies regarding the content and implementation of education
The Applied Physics and Engineering course is offered as a lecture course to enable students to acquire more advanced specialized knowledge based on their undergraduate studies, and to acquire the abilities in perspectives A and B.
Quantum systems engineering subjects related to various specialized fields and complex systems engineering subjects are offered to help students acquire the skills in perspectives A, B, and C. In particular, various seminar subjects, "Special Experiments in Physical Systems Engineering" and "Special Research in Physical Systems Engineering" allow students to acquire practical skills and problem-solving abilities that apply specialized knowledge through practical activities.
The general subjects are offered to help students acquire the skills of Perspective D. In particular, the courses are designed to help students improve their English skills and acquire the language and communication skills necessary to disseminate their research results both domestically and internationally, and to communicate effectively with overseas experts.

③ Policy regarding methods for evaluating learning outcomes
In order to develop engineers and researchers who have acquired the skills stipulated in the diploma policy, students are graded by exams and reports for lectures, and by reports and oral exams for experiments, practical training, and exercises. Course grades are expressed in five grades: S, A, B, C, and D, with S, A, B, and C being passes and D being a fail. Students who pass are awarded the designated number of credits. In addition, for dissertations, the examination criteria and methods are clearly stated, and the dissertation examination and final examination are conducted rigorously by the Dissertation Examination Committee based on theses.