TOHOKU UNIVERSITY JUNIOR YEAR PROGRAM IN ENGLISH -Science, Engineering & Agricultural Science- 2012-2013TOHOKU UNIVERSITY WEB SITE

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4. Course Descriptions

Science, Technology and Industry of Japan
(Contemporary Engineering Industry in Japan)

Prof. Yoshihito SHIGENO

This course aims at providing knowledge on the distinctive features of traditional and contemporary Japanese industries.

  1. Guidance
  2. Advanced steel
  3. Katana (Japanese Sword)
  4. Katana
  5. Super conductivity-magnet levitation train
  6. Electric vehicle
  7. Electric vehicle and fuel cell
  8. Semiconductor
  9. Robot (humanoid)
  10. Robot
  11. Advanced cement based materials
  12. Environmental aspects of Japanese construction industry
  13. Japanese architectural heritage
  14. Japanese architectural heritage

Some lecture materials are to be provided in advance of the class. The class may include tours to some laboratories and research institutes. VTR will be often used for better understanding of the lectures. Grading is evaluated based on the presentation and class attendance.

Scene of a Class


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