While some areas in the field of scientific technology are currently reaching maturation, other already advanced areas are developing at an unprecedented rate in terms of both dimension and speed, making it difficult to predict their course. Likewise, in the field of civil engineering, not only are construction and design technologies for structures changing but new findings are also being made on a daily basis in such areas as urban and environmental planning, and urban systems, promoting striking progress in both software and hardware technologies.
The educational objective of the Civil Engineering Course is to groom highly motivated individuals who can confront these advances with fundamental specialized knowledge and skills, as well as flexibility in dealing with issues and the ability to take action; also of importance is people who have a rich sense of humanity and an international viewpoint, so as to be trusted by people. To this end, the prescribed learning targets and educational objectives of this course are as follows:

Formation of excellent character backed by a broad ethical view toward the Earth’s environment and its people

【Formation of excellent character】

1. To acquire deep cultural understanding and the ability to think by studying humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and foreign languages

1. To recognize some global environmental problems and have the ability to discuss at least one of them
2. To recognize different cultures and customs as well as different political and social situations, and to be able to think about these differences in comparison with one’s own cultures and customs

1. To understand the relationships between technology and society as well as nature, and the social roles and responsibilities of an engineer, including the role of an engineer in international society

1. To be able to explain at least one epoch-making technology/engineer from the technological history
2. To gain an understanding of the social roles and responsibilities of an engineer by attending alumni lectures (or talking with alumni) and site tours, and being able to discuss these

Education of self-supporting engineers with an international view

【Education of engineers】

1. To understand code of ethics for engineers and practice it

1. To be able to explain the code of ethics for civil engineers
2. To be able to provide at least one example of a case in which the ethics of an engineer were questioned and explain it briefly

1. To acquire the fundamental knowledge and practical skills required for engineering, such as mathematics, natural sciences, and information processing technology

1. To acquire fundamental knowledge of infinitesimal calculus, linear algebra, probability, and statistics, and apply this knowledge to engineering issues
2. To acquire fundamental knowledge of the natural sciences and apply this knowledge to engineering issues
3. To be able to utilize software, including programs for word processing, table calculation, graph drawing, and presentations

1. To acquire language skills and information collection abilities to meet the needs of the global information society

1. To be able to read basic technical English correctly with the help of dictionaries
2. To be able to collect information through the use of the Internet and document retrieval systems at libraries

Acquisition of core abilities to secure a wide range of jobs as an engineer

【Core abilities】

1. To acquire the fundamental abilities necessary for a civil engineer

1. To have fundamental knowledge of linear differential equations, complex function theory, and Fourier analysis and apply these to engineering issues
2. To have fundamental knowledge of mechanics, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering and apply this knowledge to engineering issues

1. To acquire fundamental knowledge in specialized subjects in the six major fields of civil engineering

1. To gain sufficient knowledge in major applied subjects in civil engineering and apply this knowledge to engineering issues

Acquisition of the advanced specialty application abilities necessary for a civil engineer

【Specialty application abilities】

1. To acquire the ability to analyze and resolve problems by utilizing specialized knowledge and skills

1. To be able to organize and analyze experimental data, applying knowledge of statistical theory and information processing theory properly, and examine and explain the results
2. To be able to analyze and resolve problems by utilizing integrated specialized knowledge acquired trough exercise subjects

1. To acquire the advanced specialized knowledge necessary for studies at the graduate school or to become a civil engineer

1. To have sufficient knowledge of the major applied subjects of civil engineering and apply this knowledge to engineering issues

Development of management skills to perform tasks efficiently and in accordance with a plan under given constraints

【Management skills】

1. To acquire the management skills necessary to perform various types of work efficiently and in accordance with a plan and complete tasks within a stipulated deadline

1. To be able to set a short- to medium-term plan for graduation research and perform the necessary work in accordance with the plan

1. To acquire the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to perform various types of work efficiently and in accordance with a plan, by studying planning theory and management subjects

1. To be able to explain issues that should be taken into account when planning and executing a project so that work proceeds efficiently and according to plan

Development of design skills for creating a better society utilizing integrated specialized knowledge and intelligence

【Design skills for creating a society】

1. To acquire the ability to recognize social needs and select a study theme

1. To be able to recognize relationships between the theme of the graduation research thesis and society and clearly explain the significance of the graduation research

1. To acquire the ability to collect and analyze information by oneself and study voluntarily and continuously

1. To be able to collect and analyze information related to a research theme, utilizing information retrieval systems such as the Internet, libraries, and resource centers

1. To acquire the ability to solve problems, utilizing integrated specialized knowledge and skills along with creativity

1. To be able to utilize accumulated specialized knowledge and skills in each stage of the graduation thesis and research process with creativity so that the study proceeds efficiently

Development of global communication skills that are valid both inside and outside Japan

【Global communication skills】

1. To acquire the presentation skills required to logically and clearly prepare, present, and discuss a thesis and reports in Japanese

1. To be able to write logical and clear sentences in Japanese with only a few grammatical errors
2. To be able to prepare materials for an interim report and interview on graduation theses, effectively utilizing PowerPoint and graph drawing software, and explain and discuss these materials

1. To acquire the fundamental skills to read, write, and speak about issues in a specialized field in English

1. To have fundamental English communication skills
2. To be able to read scientific technical articles related to specialized fields in English, and write summaries of graduation research in simple English

Development of leadership skills based on the University’s tradition since its foundation

【Leadership skills】

1. Based on the university’s tradition and history, to acquire the qualifications necessary to display leadership in future situations as a civil engineer in a wide range of jobs

1. To be able to perform an assignment of related to experimental subjects, as well as drafting and design subjects in a small group through cooperative discussions on job sharing and working schedules
2. To recognize one’s mission and role as a civil engineer based on lectures by alumni (or conversing with them), training, and site tours
3. To understand the importance of teamwork and leadership in group activities through graduation research

Syllabus, 4th grader (entered in 2005)

■Educational objectives (PDF)　　■About course credits (PDF)　　■Syllabus for respective subjects (PDF)　　■Basic schedule (PDF)　■Educational objectives (PDF)　

Syllabus, 3rd grader (entered in 2006)

■Educational objectives (PDF)　　■About course credits (PDF)　　■Syllabus for respective subjects (PDF)　　■Basic schedule (PDF)　■Educational objectives (PDF)　

Syllabus, 2nd grader (entered in 2007) (* to be prepared)

■Educational objectives (PDF)　■About course credits (PDF)　■Syllabus for respective subjects (PDF)　■Basic schedule (PDF)　■Educational objectives (PDF)