This course focuses on the role of communication in the complex relationship between science and society. Through a series of discussion-based classes, we will review the foundational theories of science communication; examine the practices, relevance and importance of science communication in the modern world; and consider current themes in science communication research. Students are expected to actively participate in discussions and contribute to course content. 1. Science Communication – what is it?
2. Science Communication – why?
3. Terms, models, and reflections 1
4. Terms, models, and reflections 2
5. Issues in science communication: Science literacy
6. Issues in science communication: Public attitudes
7. Issues in science communication: Cultural influences
8. Issues in science communication: Social influences
9. Issues in science communication: Students sources topics 1
10. Issues in science communication: Students sources topics 2 Graduate School of Science and Technology Tsukuba Campus Communication ability
Internationality

Research ability
Specialized knowledge
Ethics Wood Matthew Christopher Intensive 0AH0310 1.0 1・2 Lectures and Class Exercises This course may not be available if there are too many participants. Identical to 01AA010.
Lectures are conducted in English if requested Students are evaluated, according to their understanding and aummarization. https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0AH0310/eng/

生物学研究の面白さを実感できるよう、先端的な研究内容を取りあげて、生物学研究の現状と将来展望についての理解力を養う。また、これらの研究の背景を理解するとともに、いかにしてブレイクスルーがもたらされたかを考えることで、課題解決能力の向上につなげることを目的とする。また、国際的に最先端の研究内容を理解することで、国際競争力の向上につなげる。 1. Frontiers in systematics
2. Frontiers in evolutionary biology
3. Frontiers in molecular biology
4. Frontiers in cellular biology
5. Frontiers in plant developmental biology
6. Frontiers in plant physiology
7. Frontiers in animal developmental biology
8. Frontiers in animal physiology
9. Frontiers in genome biology
10. Frontiers in ecology Degree Programs in Life and Earth Sciences Master’s Program in Biology Tsukuba Campus General competence:
Utilization of knowledge

Competence for Program in Biology:
Knowledge of natural science
Knowledge of biology Ishida Ken-ichiro,Miura Kenji,Nakada Kazuto,Chiba Chikafumi,Morino Yoshiaki,Shiratori Takashi Wed6 0ANA001 1.0 1 Lectures Lectures are conducted in English if requested. 必修. Online(Synchronous) Students are evaluated, according to their understanding, summarization, and presentation of the contents of the papers. https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0ANA001/eng/

Investigate trends in related research fields to look for the theme of doctoral thesis. Propose a theme (doctoral dissertation research plan) in consideration of the progress of the research and trends in related fields. 磁性物理学、低温物理学、エネルギー物質科学、構造科学、ナノフォトニクス、光ナノ物性の各分野で必要な基本理論・実験手法・プレゼンテーション手法を習得し、多角的に物性科学の研究を行う。物性実験特別研究IIIAでは、研究分野・テーマの策定と実験の実施に重点を置く。各学生の進捗状況等に配慮し、適宜調整する。 Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences Doctoral Program in Physics Tsukuba Campus 「知の活用力、マネジメント能力、コミュニケーション能力、チームワーク力、国際性、活用力、物理力、発信力、論理力」に関連 物性実験グループに配属された大学院生 Professors for the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Doctoral Program) by request 0BJCE31 3.0 1 Class Exercises and Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Appliation Identical to 02BJ103.
Lectures are conducted in English by request. 希望があれば英語で授業を行う。 研究の進捗と取組姿勢を総合的に評価する。 https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0BJCE31/eng/

Report on the progress of research toward obtaining a doctoral degree in the research group. Prepare for presenting the progress of research at conferences and workshops. 磁性物理学、低温物理学、エネルギー物質科学、構造科学、ナノフォトニクス、光ナノ物性の各分野で必要な基本理論・実験手法・プレゼンテーション手法を習得し、多角的に物性科学の研究を行う。物性実験特別研究IVAでは、発展的な内容の実験のテーマの策定と実験の実施に重点を置く。各学生の進捗状況等に配慮し、適宜調整する。 Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences Doctoral Program in Physics Tsukuba Campus 「知の活用力、マネジメント能力、コミュニケーション能力、チームワーク力、国際性、活用力、物理力、発信力、論理力」に関連 物性実験グループに配属された大学院生 Professors for the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Doctoral Program) by request 0BJCE33 3.0 2 Class Exercises and Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Appliation Identical to 02BJ107.
Lectures are conducted in English by request. 希望があれば英語で授業を行う。 研究の進捗と取組姿勢を総合的に評価する。 https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0BJCE33/eng/

Discuss how to summarize the research for the doctoral dissertation and organize the structure of the doctoral dissertation. Make preparations for presentations at academic societies and workshops, and for writing papers. 磁性物理学、低温物理学、エネルギー物質科学、構造科学、ナノフォトニクス、光ナノ物性の各分野で必要な基本理論・実験手法・プレゼンテーション手法を習得し、多角的に物性科学の研究を行う。物性実験特別研究VAでは、追加の発展実験の実施と論文投稿に重点を置く。各学生の進捗状況等に配慮し、適宜調整する。 Degree Programs in Pure and Applied Sciences Doctoral Program in Physics Tsukuba Campus 「知の活用力、マネジメント能力、コミュニケーション能力、チームワーク力、国際性、活用力、物理力、発信力、論理力」に関連 物性実験グループに配属された大学院生 Professors for the field of Experimental Condensed Matter Physics (Doctoral Program) by request 0BJCE35 3.0 3 Class Exercises and Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Appliation Identical to 02BJ111.
Lectures are conducted in English by request. 希望があれば英語で授業を行う。 研究の進捗と取組姿勢を総合的に評価する。 https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0BJCE35/eng/

From this course students will learn the concepts of biomedical data and molecular simulation analysis leading to establish the basis of in silico drug discovery research. Master’s Program in Life Science Innovation Tsukuba Campus Expertise, English language proficiency Shirai Hiroki,Miyazaki Tsuyoshi,Ranjith Kumar Bakku,Futamura Yasunori Intensive 0AXA802 1.0 1 Lectures Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Asynchronous) The students will be evaluated by report submissions (Assignment submission).

Note that grades (A+, A, B, C and D) are to be determined based on the score (> 90% : A+, 75-90%:A,60-80%:B,50-60%:C,<50%:D). https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0AXA802/eng/

In this class, it is assumed that students are equipped with basic impact evaluation skills. Thus, we will read top-ranked academic journals’ papers to update our knowledge on policy evaluations and critically discuss each academic paper. For PhD students, it is important to read academic papers outside of their primary interest areas in order to expand their knowledge and perspective. Therefore, paper themes will not be specified so long as they relate to policy evaluations. 1. Review of policy evaluation – various methods and combining these methods
2.~9. Reading academic journals – discussion
10. Understanding and make people understand results of impact evaluation Degree Programs in Humanities and Social Sciences Doctoral Program in International Public Policy Tsukuba Campus 1. General-propose competence: knowledge creativity, management capability, communicative ability.
2. Degree program competence: research capability, professional knowledge, ethics. Students are expected to have knowledge and skills of basic impact evaluation. Matsushima Midori by appointment 0BBC236 1.0 1 – 3 Class Exercises Open in even number years.
Identical to 02DJ428.
Lecture is conducted in English.
授業形態はシラバスの「その他」欄で確認してください。 Assignment (100%) Midori Matsushima matsushima.midori.gb@u.tsukuba.ac.jp https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0BBC236/eng/

Translational Science has been of more importance to bridge basic research in the preclinical stage and patient care in the clinical stage. From drug discovery research point of view, it can enhance our understanding and confidence in targets, bringing potential compounds and biologics up to Proof of Concept earlier. Bio-imaging is a translatable tool from preclinical study to clinical study with same methodology such as PET MRI CT, to investigate pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and efficacy especially in target organs with more minimally invasive. Master’s Program in Life Science Innovation Tsukuba Campus Miyamae Yusaku,Noda Akihiro,Sudoh Katsumi,Murakami Yoshihiro,Miyata Keiji,Ito Hiroyuki Mon1,2 0AXA402 1.0 1 Lectures Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Asynchronous) Report. Grade (A +, A, B, C) is determined based on how clearly and comprehensively can explain drug discovery research, translational science, and the relationship between translational science and their own research projects. Yusaku Miyamae miyamae.yusaku.fw@u.tsukuba.ac.jp https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0AXA402/eng/

Water is one of the most important medium that determines the conditions of life and Water is cycling on earth, so that the dynamics of water environment is one of the key issues for controlling bioresource. On the other hand, biological method to quantify the hazardous contaminants such as endocrine disrupters that define the availability of water resource have been developed recent decades. Lecture will cover the topics related to dynamics of natural water environment; water cycle, climate change, diffusion of substances, hydraulics in stratified water body, material transportation and environmental risk assessment of endocrine disrupter, theoretically and practically. Master’s Program in Life Science Innovation Tsukuba Campus Expertise, English Language Proficiency Hara Hirofumi,Tsujimura Maki,Utsumi Motoo,Takahashi Shinya Wed1,2 0AXA603 1.0 1 Lectures Lecture is conducted in English.
Hybrid or Others
Combination of Online (Asynchronous) and Online (Synchronous) Dr. Hara’s lectures will be conducted two days in a row. The students will be evaluated by the report submission. Grade (A +, A, B, C) is determined based on how clearly and comprehensibly can explain the contents of each lecture. Maki Tsujimura mktsuji@geoenv.tsukuba.ac.jp https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0AXA603/eng/

This course covers qualitative research, quantitative survey, and data analysis using a computer. With lectures and group work, students are expected to learn how to plan and implement a survey and conduct data analysis. In addition to traditional data analysis methods, newly developed statistical methods will be presented, which will help understand characteristics of data from different view points. (1) Guidance: Basics of qualitative research, quantitative survey, and data analytics (Wakabayashi)

(2) Qualitative research 1: Design and implementation (Teruyama)

(3) Qualitative research 2: Analysis of qualitative data (Teruyama)

(4) Quantitative survey 1: Making survey forms and collecting data (Yu)

(5) Quantitative survey 2: Analysis of quantitative data (Yu)

(6) Data analysis 1: Introduction to statistical analysis software (Kim)

(7) Data analysis 2: Analysis using open data (Kim)

(8) Content analysis 1: Planning and implementing content analysis (Wakabayashi)

(9) Content analysis 2: Analyzing content data (Wakabayashi)

(10) Summary (Yu) Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences Master’s Program in Informatics Tsukuba Campus Knowledge utilization, Management ability,Teamwork ability, Semantic research ability, Mathematical research ability Yu Haitao,Teruyama Junko,Wakabayashi Kei,Kim SunKyoung Mon・Thu3,4 0ATW216 2.0 1 Class Exercises In every year, classes are offered in English; Methodological Foundation Courses
Identical to 01MBD51.
Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Synchronous) Class format

・Online Synchronous

・Use Zoom (Meeting ID and Passcode for students to connect will be available on manaba) Assignments will be given based on course objectives and graded by the following policy.

By reports, assigned four times (25% each). Students need to score above 60 on a scale of 0-100 in order to pass the course. Haitao Yu,Junko Teruyama,Kei Wakabayashi,SunKyoung Kim yuhaitao@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp,teruyama@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp,kwakaba@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp,kimsun@slis.tsukuba.ac.jp https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0ATW216/eng/

The course will discuss the transition from special education to special needs education. The issues and heritable advantages in previous special education will be discussed together with the idea, system, and issues in current special needs educations in global context. I. Introduction / What is disability?

II. Inclusive education and the Japanese Special Needs Education

III Global challenges pertaining to poverty and labor market participation

IV. wrap up Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences Master’s Program in Disability Sciences Tsukuba Campus understanding of disability Miyauchi Hisae,Lamichhane Kamal Intensive 0ATC1G1 1.0 1・2 Lectures 英語で授業
Identical to 01EL521.
Lecture is conducted in English.
Details will be annouced.. Online(Asynchronous). Online(Synchronous) Students are expected to be prepared to participate in class discussions Class participation (50%), Presentation & Report (50%) https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0ATC1G1/eng/

現代日本の教育政策、制度、実践を支える諸理論について理解を深めるとともに、諸外国との比較を行うことで、日本の教育の特徴を検討する。Education in Japan Iで履修した内容をより深化させ、日本の教育に対する理解を促す。具体的に扱う領域は、キャリア教育、学校経営論、特別支援教育の3点とし、近年の改革動向とその課題を提示する。授業の内容をもとに討論を行い、論点についての理解を深める。なお、主として英語で授業を行う。 Degree Programs in Comprehensive Human Sciences Master’s Program in Education Tsukuba Campus 汎用コンピテンス:知の活用力
専門コンピテンス:教育課題発見能力 Fujita Teruyuki,Sato Hiroshi,Kawaguchi Jun Intensive 0ATAL21 2.0 1・2 Lectures This course may not be available if there are too many participants. 春Cは集中授業として実施する。
Lecture is conducted in English. コメントカード(20%)、エッセイ(80%) https://kdb.tsukuba.ac.jp/syllabi/2021/0ATAL21/eng/