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The work-related project is primarily a university-based project with a focus on particular professional ecologies connected with arts discipline skills, practices, praxis and performance. Projects provide an opportunity for students to either reflect on key issues attached to communication and creative industries or simulate aspects of professional practice (e.g. professional writing, research, or creative practice).

The course is an introduction to three important tools of applied mathematics, namely ordinary differential equations, Fourier-series, and partial differential equations.  Some basic theoretical properties are proved and solution methods presented. Ordinary differential equations: linear differential equations of order n, the Cauchy problem, Picard's existence theorem, solution by power series and equations with singular points.  Fourier series: convergence point-wise, uniformly and in the mean-square, Parseval's equation. Partial differential equations: the heat equation and the wave equation solved on a finite interval by separation of variables and Fourier series and their solutions compared, the Dirichlet problem for the Laplace equation on the rectangle and the disc, the Poisson integral formula.

This course examines the structure and function of forest ecosystems. Topics include forests as complex adaptive systems; forests of the world; history of forests and forestry; disturbance ecology; ecological succession; soils; biogeochemical cycling; energetics; population, community, ecosystems and landscape ecology; biological diversity; stability; complexity; resilience; and sustainable forest management as climate changes.

This course provides a conceptual-level introduction to the field of machine learning and its most important techniques. Students examine how machine learning (ML) is the dominant component of modern research in artificial intelligence and that although ML is largely associated with computer science and software engineering, many of its foundational techniques have historical roots in the natural and social sciences and are commonly used in those fields.

This course examines methods for understanding the behavior of solutions to ordinary differential equations. Qualitative and elementary numerical methods for obtaining information about solutions are discussed, as well as some analytical techniques for finding exact solutions in certain cases.

This course focuses on creation of films that allow experimentation in various stages of filmmaking processes, including the development of various alternate forms of (non) narrative story structures. Students are exposed to a range of conceptual and production strategies in experimental film using key historical and contemporary examples and then put those ideas into practice through exercises and projects to develop their own experimental film practice. Experience and knowledge gained in this module provide a basis for more developed experimental film production, as well as complementing research into this field. By the end of the course, students can conceptualize, film, edit, and present their own short experimental films.

Constitutionalism is an idea that governmental power should be restrained by fundamental law. Many countries possess a written constitutional code, which is often seen as the fundamental law. This course examines how the idea of constitutionalism emerged in Japan and what it means today. The course also compares the Japanese constitution with constitutional law from other countries. 

This course covers the concepts and analytical methods of basic mechanisms to achieve desired mechanical motions.  By the end of this course, students are expected to understand the basic concept of planning and designing of mechanical systems. 

The course examines, integrates, and applies theories of human development, learning, and assessment to educational practice. It introduces the theoretical and research foundations of educational psychology as they relate to classroom teaching. The course explores concepts such as well-being, self-efficacy, constructivism, digital technology, motivation, talent development, and assessment, while addressing questions including: Should well-being be taught in schools? Is self-control more important than self-esteem? Can digital technology transform learning? Is positive thinking overrated? Is there too much emphasis on measurement in assessment?

This course provides opportunities to learn about the basics of Japanese society through its foreign language education system. The class develops a comparative view of the education/learning system and its practice between Japan and other countries/regions.