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"Liberal arts" is a comprehensive body of knowledge that provides the wisdom and guidance to continue thinking and learning.
Not only will students study the specialized knowledge of engineering, which is built on a foundation of liberal arts such as mathematics and physics, but they will also acquire multifaceted liberal arts that transcend the boundaries of the humanities and sciences, thereby cultivating individuals who will contribute to society in the future as "educated people with expertise."
The Department of General Education, which is part of the liberal arts curriculum at the Institute of Technology, offers a liberal arts education centered on five subjects (basics of engineering) that students study from their first year, and aims to give students the wisdom and direction to continue thinking and learning about the future.
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Mathematics
The Mathematics Lab consists of seven faculty members.
Our staff specializes in number theory, analytical systems, topology, commutative algebra theory, and algebraic geometry. We are able to discuss basic areas of mathematics in engineering in general. We are mainly in charge of the "Fundamentals of Engineering" and "Mathematical Science and Education" courses for first and second year students, but we also answer questions about mathematics related to specialized subjects.
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Physics
The Physics Laboratory is made up of four faculty members who research theories of physics. The staff members' fields of expertise are nuclear physics, astrophysics, and condensed matter physics. We are able to discuss fundamental fields related to physics in engineering in general. We are primarily responsible for first- and second-year engineering fundamentals, mathematical science, and education subjects, but we are also prepared to answer questions about specialized subjects.
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Applied Physics
The Applied Physics Laboratory is an experimental physics laboratory.
The three staff members are specialized in condensed matter physics, with a focus on optical properties and semiconductor physics. They teach physics experiments and other subjects. The goal of physics experiments is for students to acquire basic experimental techniques and physics knowledge in order to become independent engineers with rich interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills. Students will learn how to write experiment reports and acquire the ability to organize their own thoughts. Themes include experiments on light using laser light, measuring the moment of inertia of a double pendulum, experiments on simple harmonic motion using a spring, measuring the heat work equivalent using a water calorimeter, and measuring the geomagnetic field.
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Biological Sciences
It is estimated that life, including humans, first appeared on Earth about 4 billion years ago. During this long history, various environmental changes have occurred, but life has continued uninterrupted, leading to the wide variety of organisms we have today. We still don't know exactly how life began, but research into the molecules that give life its shape has progressed, and technology has been developed to modify crops and even humans themselves from their blueprints, genes.
The choices we make about how and why we use such technology are crucial to the future of life on Earth.
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Earth Sciences
Future engineers will be required to have a "global perspective" and be able to think about "sustainable development." In order to acquire a "global perspective," it is essential to first understand the Earth itself. In geoscience, the Earth is comprehensively understood as a system consisting of the geosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, etc. Furthermore, "sustainable development" means thinking about the future of the Earth. To do this, it is necessary to look back in time and understand the history of the Earth to arrive at the present day.
In Earth Science, we keep these things in mind and learn about the Earth in as interesting a way as possible.
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Department of General Education Office Omiya Campus Building 5, 2nd floor
Reception hours: Weekdays 9:00-17:00
Please note that it may take some time to respond to inquiries during the summer and winter holidays.
