AY 2025 Graduate School Course Catalog

Seminars

2025/02/23

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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  2学期 /Second Quarter
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
- -
担当教員名
/Instructor
- -
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/02/06
授業の概要
/Course outline
Themes will be proposed from faculty members each Academic Year and factory will be held accordingly.
Students, if they select Creative Factory Seminar, will select one from the list of factories and register the course in the 2nd Quarter, following the designated procedures.
Poster Session of Creative Factory Seminar by the registered students will be held in late September and the evaluation of each factory will be made.
Students can earn academic credits of this seminar just once during their enrolement in the Master's Program.

Please check the details as below:
https://u-aizu.ac.jp/en/curriculum/graduate/curriculum/guide/seminar-cis.html#CFS
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
-
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
-
教科書
/Textbook(s)
-
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
-
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
-


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  4学期 /Fourth Quarter
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
ROY Debopriyo
担当教員名
/Instructor
ROY Debopriyo
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
This syllabus is a general guide and can be adjusted based on the specific needs and resources available to the instructor and the institution. The focus on group projects ensures that students not only master individual presentation skills but also learn to collaborate effectively in a research team setting. Regular critique and feedback sessions foster a culture of continuous improvement in presentation abilities.
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/18
授業の概要
/Course outline
This graduate-level seminar focuses on developing advanced skills in academic research presentation, with an emphasis on oral and media-driven communication. Students will work in groups to conduct a bibliometric analysis on topics related to AI applications in business or smart environment. Through a series of workshops, presentations, conference participation and critiques, participants will refine their abilities to effectively communicate complex research findings, both verbally and visually. The course will also include working with UML diagrams as follow-up analysis from the bibliometric analysis.


Preferred (not required) Prerequisites:
Completion of foundational courses in research methods and data analysis
Familiarity with AI applications in business
Proficiency in creating and delivering presentations
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
As part of this course, students will be completing an AI-based project in your group. The group will likely have 4-5 members. Groups are to be set up during the 1st class session.

The project will focus on the following tasks:
Content Selection & Preparation
Research with Bibliometric Analysis
Schema Design with UML Diagram
Presentation Design
Oral Presentation Skills

As part of this course, students will be actively taking part in the ETLTC-ICETM-ICES international conference with a networking assignment, poster presentation & Q&A during regular conference presentations.
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
Introduction to Bibliometric Analysis & Presentation Skills (Weeks 1)
Overview of bibliometric analysis
Selection and evaluation of relevant literature
Establishing research questions and objectives
Conference Abstract Preparation

Literature Review Techniques (Weeks 2)
Systematic literature review methods
Identifying key research themes and gaps
Critically assessing and synthesizing existing literature

Data Collection and Bibliometric Tools (Weeks 3)
Introduction to bibliometric data sources (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science)
Data collection methods for bibliometric analysis
Hands-on exercises using bibliometric tools

Presentation & Poster Design (Weeks 4)
Crafting an engaging research narrative
Effective structuring of oral presentations
Techniques for delivering clear and impactful presentations

Visual Aids and Media-Driven Presentations (Weeks 5)
Design principles for visual aids (slides, charts, graphs)
Integrating media elements into presentations
Practice creating visually appealing and informative slides
UML diagramming

Conference Participation (Weeks 6)
Poster Presentation
Intercultural Pre-Conference Workshop
Participation at the Special Technical Communication Session
Poster Presentation

Conference Presentation Preparation & Final Paper (Week 7)
Video Recording for the Final Conference Presentation in May
Final Paper Preparation for Conference Submission

The course will include:
In-class presentation of group projects in stages
Peer reviews and constructive feedback
Reflection on presentation strengths and areas for improvement
教科書
/Textbook(s)
References:

"Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More" by Matt Carter
"Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery" by Garr Reynolds

* No need to buy textbooks exclusively for this course.
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
Assignment 1: Conference Abstract - 10%
Assignment 2: 10-Slide Planning Presentation - 10%
Assignment # 3: Framework for 1st Draft of Paper - 15%
Assignment 4: 2nd Draft of the Paper Presentation - 10%
Assignment # 5: Presentation of Summary Framework of the Paper - 15%
Assignment # 6: ChatGPT Assignment - 10%
Assignment # 7 - UML Diagramming based on Bibliometric Analysis - 15%
Assignment # 7 - Networking Interview & Conference Poster - 15%


Note: Individual grades and group grades may differ
Note: Grading in this course = Research ability + Group collaboration + Classroom Interactivity + Oral Presentation Skills + Ability to handle questions from the audience + Basic Networking
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
Students must participate in an international conference as part of the group. In exceptional cases or situations, alternatives may be arranged, if required and deemed fit by the instructor.

Based on what is deemed to be best for student skill development, international collaborations may help engage students in short-term cross-cultural project initiatives.


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  4学期 /Fourth Quarter
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
ROY Debopriyo
担当教員名
/Instructor
ROY Debopriyo
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
This syllabus is a general guide and can be adjusted based on the specific needs and resources available to the instructor and the institution. The focus on group projects ensures that students not only master individual presentation skills but also learn to collaborate effectively in a research team setting. Regular critique and feedback sessions foster a culture of continuous improvement in presentation abilities.
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/18
授業の概要
/Course outline
This graduate-level seminar focuses on developing advanced skills in academic research presentation, with an emphasis on oral and media-driven communication. Students will work in groups to conduct a bibliometric analysis on topics related to AI applications in business or smart environment. Through a series of workshops, presentations, conference participation and critiques, participants will refine their abilities to effectively communicate complex research findings, both verbally and visually. The course will also include working with UML diagrams as follow-up analysis from the bibliometric analysis.


Preferred (not required) Prerequisites:
Completion of foundational courses in research methods and data analysis
Familiarity with AI applications in business
Proficiency in creating and delivering presentations
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
As part of this course, students will be completing an AI-based project in your group. The group will likely have 4-5 members. Groups are to be set up during the 1st class session.

The project will focus on the following tasks:
Content Selection & Preparation
Research with Bibliometric Analysis
Schema Design with UML Diagram
Presentation Design
Oral Presentation Skills

As part of this course, students will be actively taking part in the ETLTC-ICETM-ICES international conference with a networking assignment, poster presentation & Q&A during regular conference presentations.
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
Introduction to Bibliometric Analysis & Presentation Skills (Weeks 1)
Overview of bibliometric analysis
Selection and evaluation of relevant literature
Establishing research questions and objectives
Conference Abstract Preparation

Literature Review Techniques (Weeks 2)
Systematic literature review methods
Identifying key research themes and gaps
Critically assessing and synthesizing existing literature

Data Collection and Bibliometric Tools (Weeks 3)
Introduction to bibliometric data sources (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science)
Data collection methods for bibliometric analysis
Hands-on exercises using bibliometric tools

Presentation & Poster Design (Weeks 4)
Crafting an engaging research narrative
Effective structuring of oral presentations
Techniques for delivering clear and impactful presentations

Visual Aids and Media-Driven Presentations (Weeks 5)
Design principles for visual aids (slides, charts, graphs)
Integrating media elements into presentations
Practice creating visually appealing and informative slides
UML diagramming

Conference Participation (Weeks 6)
Poster Presentation
Intercultural Pre-Conference Workshop
Participation at the Special Technical Communication Session
Poster Presentation

Conference Presentation Preparation & Final Paper (Week 7)
Video Recording for the Final Conference Presentation in May
Final Paper Preparation for Conference Submission

The course will include:
In-class presentation of group projects in stages
Peer reviews and constructive feedback
Reflection on presentation strengths and areas for improvement
教科書
/Textbook(s)
References:

"Designing Science Presentations: A Visual Guide to Figures, Papers, Slides, Posters, and More" by Matt Carter
"Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery" by Garr Reynolds

* No need to buy textbooks exclusively for this course.
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
Assignment 1: Conference Abstract - 10%
Assignment 2: 10-Slide Planning Presentation - 10%
Assignment # 3: Framework for 1st Draft of Paper - 15%
Assignment 4: 2nd Draft of the Paper Presentation - 10%
Assignment # 5: Presentation of Summary Framework of the Paper - 15%
Assignment # 6: ChatGPT Assignment - 10%
Assignment # 7 - UML Diagramming based on Bibliometric Analysis - 15%
Assignment # 7 - Networking Interview & Conference Poster - 15%


Note: Individual grades and group grades may differ
Note: Grading in this course = Research ability + Group collaboration + Classroom Interactivity + Oral Presentation Skills + Ability to handle questions from the audience + Basic Networking
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
Students must participate in an international conference as part of the group. In exceptional cases or situations, alternatives may be arranged, if required and deemed fit by the instructor.

Based on what is deemed to be best for student skill development, international collaborations may help engage students in short-term cross-cultural project initiatives.


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  通年 /Yearlong
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
JING Lei
担当教員名
/Instructor
JING Lei
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
N/A
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/17
授業の概要
/Course outline
This course introduces the basic knowledge needed for a global business startup and provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas and prototypes in an open innovation environment.

In addition, this course will provide you with the opportunity to learn about trends in advanced ICT fields and Design Thinking, such as the experience of Silicon Valley and venture startups.
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
Students have the opportunity to learn the trends, approaches, and experiences of advanced ICT areas and consider the importance and approach of launching a global venture.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
・ Understand basic knowledge and skills of global business
・ Acquisition and experience of five stages of “design thinking” of “Empathy, Definition, Ideation, Prototype, Test” born in Silicon Valley
・ Draft business model and business plan
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
The first half: the first six lectures are intensively held in a week around August
1 Course Outline: What is a Global Venture?
2 Introduction of Silicon Valley: Why did Silicon Valley get the world's attention?
3 Development method, idea creation, discover user needs
4 Technology required for global ventures . For example, an internet robot.

The second half: Intensive lecture (8 lectures) on 2 days or more from December to January (schedule will be made later)
5 Design thinking and business model

We plan to arrange the lecture days and  time between the registered students and the instructors.


教科書
/Textbook(s)
Web pages provided by internal and external teachers
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
・Attending the activities in the lectures, such as answering quiz, discussion 30%
・Presentation  in design thinking lectures and final report as summary of the presentation  70%
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
・Having a global perspective and feeling not only in Japan but also in the world.
・Always pay attention to the needs of overseas ICT-advanced areas, such as Silicon Valley, Dalian, and Shenzhen.

参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
/Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)
refer the course page in Moodle system


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  通年 /Yearlong
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
JING Lei
担当教員名
/Instructor
JING Lei, MITSUNAGA Yuji
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/17
授業の概要
/Course outline
This course introduces the basic knowledge needed for a global business startup and provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of ideas and prototypes in an open innovation environment.

In addition, this course will provide you with the opportunity to learn about trends in advanced ICT fields and Design Thinking, such as the experience of Silicon Valley and venture startups.
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
Students have the opportunity to learn the trends, approaches, and experiences of advanced ICT areas and consider the importance and approach of launching a global venture.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
・ Understand basic knowledge and skills of global business
・ Acquisition and experience of five stages of “design thinking” of “Empathy, Definition, Ideation, Prototype, Test” born in Silicon Valley
・ Draft business model and business plan
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
The first half: the first six lectures are intensively held in a week around August
1 Course Outline: What is a Global Venture?
2 Introduction of Silicon Valley: Why did Silicon Valley get the world's attention?
3 Development method, idea creation, discover user needs
4 Technology required for global ventures . For example, an internet robot.

The second half: Intensive lecture (8 lectures) on 2 days from December to January
5 Design thinking and business model

We plan to arrange the lecture days and  time between the registered students and the instructors.


教科書
/Textbook(s)
Web pages provided by internal and external teachers
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
・Attending the activities in the lectures, such as answering quiz, discussion 30%
・Presentation  in design thinking lectures and final report as summary of the presentation  70%
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
・Having a global perspective and feeling not only in Japan but also in the world.
・Always pay attention to the needs of overseas ICT-advanced areas, such as Silicon Valley, Dalian, and Shenzhen.



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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  後期 /Second Semester
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
DANG Nam Khanh
担当教員名
/Instructor
DANG Nam Khanh, ROY Debopriyo, KACHI Yasuyuki
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/23
授業の概要
/Course outline
This course provides a general way of writing research papers targeted at top journals or conferences in computer science and engineering disciplines mainly for PhD candidates and Master students.
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
The students will develop the skills and methods required for each step of the research paper publishing process, including conducting a literature survey, preparing and organizing content, writing and refining the manuscript, adhering to ethical writing practices, submitting the paper, responding to reviews, handling rebuttals and revisions, and achieving publication.
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
Session 1: Introduction to Research Paper Writing (RPW1)
Session 2: Literature Survey and Review
Session 3: Paper Structure and Organization
Session 4: Scientific Expression and Clarity
Session 5: Writing the Title and Abstract
Session 6: Writing the Introduction
Session 7: Writing Technical Content (Part 1)
Session 8: Writing Technical Content (Part 2)
Session 9: Presenting and Interpreting Results
Session 10: Paper Formatting, Submission, and Ethical Considerations
Session 11: Revision and Rebuttal
Session 12: Invited Talk by a PhD Student/Postdoc
Session 13: Invited Talk by a Conference/Journal Chair
Session 14: Invited Talk by a Journal Editor
教科書
/Textbook(s)
None.
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
Class activities: 50%
Paper draft: 50%
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
1. All lectures are given in English.
2. It is preferred that you already have a research idea or paper draft. Otherwise, you have nothing to submit in our final task.
3. Course website: Moodle


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  後期 /Second Semester
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
PHAM Tuan Anh
担当教員名
/Instructor
PHAM Tuan Anh, VILLEGAS OROZCO Julian Alberto, ILIC Peter
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/01/24
授業の概要
/Course outline
The course is designed for doctoral students. It is recommended that all 1st year PhD students to take the course. The course mainly focuses on equipping students with necessary skills in scientific paper writing and submission process.
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to understand the basic concepts of: (1) general writing basics, (2) the requirements of steps in scientific paper writings, from how to prepare title, abstract, introduction, method, results, discussion, acknowledgement to reference, (3) the process of publishing papers, from how to prepare manuscript, cover letter, how to submit, communicate with editor during the review process, and how to write response letters, and (4) several other topics related to academic careers such as how to write a review paper, opinion, and an academic CV.
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
1. Course introduction: self-introduction, skill survey, diagnostic tests
2. Basics of writing: from sentences, paragraph to a complete essay – essay 1
3. Preliminary of scientific paper writing
4. How to prepare the Abstract – essay 2
5. How to write the Introduction – essay 3
6. Methods and Analysis Section – essay 4
7. Results and Discussion – essay 5
8. How to write the Conclusions – essay 6
9. Acknowledgement and Reference
10. Process of paper publishing
11. How to communicate with Editor: cover and response letters – essay 7
12. Others: how to review papers
13. Others: How to prepare your CV
14. Course review
教科書
/Textbook(s)
No textbook required. Course materials will be provided by the instructor.
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
- Active participation and discussion in classes: 30%
- Essay grading: 70%, 10% for each essay
- Bonus: +10% in case you submit (at least) a paper (journal or conference) during the course
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
- No prerequisite requirements
- It would be good if the student is working on a real paper (any stage is OK) during the course.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
/Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)
Course website: Moodle


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  通年 /Yearlong
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
- -
担当教員名
/Instructor
- -
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/02/14
授業の概要
/Course outline
Please check below URL for the latest information.
   http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/en/graduate/curriculum/guide/seminar-cis.html#RS
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
-
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
-
教科書
/Textbook(s)
-
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
-
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
-
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
/Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)
-


Open Competency Codes Table Back

開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  通年 /Yearlong
対象学年
/Course for;
2nd year
単位数
/Credits
2.0
責任者
/Coordinator
- -
担当教員名
/Instructor
- -
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/02/14
授業の概要
/Course outline
Please check below URL for the latest information.
http://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/en/graduate/curriculum/guide/seminar-cis.html#RS
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
-
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
-
教科書
/Textbook(s)
-
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
-


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  その他 /Others
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year
単位数
/Credits
4.0
責任者
/Coordinator
- -
担当教員名
/Instructor
- -
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
更新日/Last updated on 2025/02/06
授業の概要
/Course outline
Those who have been authorized for early completion of the Master's Program, or whose standard enrollment period in the Master's Program is less than two years based on inter-university agreements, are eligible to register for Special Research Seminars I and II in stead of Research Seminars I and II which are full-year courses. Students of Dual Degree Program are required to earn total of 4 credits from Special Research Seminar I (4 credits) even they are affiliated to the second year of the Master's Program.

https://www.u-aizu.ac.jp/en/graduate/curriculum/guide/seminar-cis.html
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
-
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
-
教科書
/Textbook(s)
-
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
-
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
-
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
/Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)
-


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開講学期
/Semester
2025年度/Academic Year  通年 /Yearlong
対象学年
/Course for;
1st year , 2nd year , 3rd year
単位数
/Credits
6.0
責任者
/Coordinator
- -
担当教員名
/Instructor
- -
推奨トラック
/Recommended track
先修科目
/Essential courses
-
更新日/Last updated on 2025/02/06
授業の概要
/Course outline
Register for Research Seminar Ⅲ at the time of admission and the evaluation will be given at the end of the semester in which the student wish to complete the degree.
The Student Affairs Division will handle the course registration on your behalf.

Students will be required to report what they did in the seminar to the Dean of the Graduate School at the end of each year along with the report form.
Students will be evaluated at the end of the semester in which the students wish to complete the degree by their research advisor(s) based on research activities throughout a year and seminar activities and presentations made in their laboratory, etc.

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Students who have been approved for early completion at the Graduate School Faculty Assembly must organize a "Research Presentation by a Student Approved for Early Completion" (hereafter 'Research Presentation').
The Review Presentation must be conducted after the approval of early completion and before a preliminary review.

Students must pay attention to matters described below when conducting a Research Presentation.
- This presentation, as part of Research Seminar Ⅲ, shall be conducted from a different perspective from doctoral dissertation review and focus on methods and processes to achieve research goals.
- Students must prepare and submit a report on their presentation to the Dean of the Graduate School after obtaining the approval of their research advisor.

Contents to be included in the report:
- Date and time of the presentation meeting (implemented date, starting and ending time, venue)
- Attendees (names of research advisor and planned preliminary review referees, number of other professors and students)
- Outline of research and evaluation result of the presentation
- Other information (comments and advice from professors who attended, etc.)
* Presentation materials (slides, etc.) must be attached to the report

Research advisors must pay attention to matters described below when conducting a Research Presentation.
- Research advisors must participate in these Research Presentations, and request two faculty members assigned to the UoA Graduate School to join these Research Presentations as referees.
- Research advisors shall invite as many participants as possible to the Research Presentations by giving adequate notice to faculty members and students who are interested in the research themes.
- Research advisors shall instruct students to review their future research plans in line with comments from professors who attended.
授業の目的と到達目標
/Objectives and attainment
goals
-
授業スケジュール
/Class schedule
-
教科書
/Textbook(s)
-
成績評価の方法・基準
/Grading method/criteria
-
履修上の留意点
/Note for course registration
-
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
/Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)
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