65294001 Semiconductors connecting Hiroshima and the world

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 65294001 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses

Subject Name 広島と世界を結ぶ半導体

Subject Name
（Katakana）ヒロシマトセカイヲムスブハンドウタイ

Subject Name in
English Semiconductors connecting Hiroshima and the world

Instructor GOTO HIDEKI

Instructor
(Katakana) ゴトウ　ヒデキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Fri1-4：IAS K110

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture, Group discussion, Presentation by students

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Career Education

Eligible Students Students interested in the semiconductor industry, technology and related global careers.

Keywords Semiconductor industry, Frontline of technology business, Global carrier

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education - Through the history of the semiconductor industry, learn about global business trends and prospects, and think about your own career.
- Learn about Micron & Industry's diversity initiatives and the current state of developing autonomous human resources who can play an active role internationally at Micron's base in Higashi-Hiroshima.
Expected Outcome To understand the origins and future development of the semiconductor industry, which continues to grow, and to have the opportunity to think about one's own career image that can play an active role in the industry autonomously.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline - Understand the outline of cutting-edge technology business
- Understand industry's examples of how to make the most of diversity and see and hear models of what kind of talent can play an active role and how.
- Consider career development on a global scale, not limited to expertise and Japan

Class Schedule lesson1 Guidance and outline
Introducing the purpose, content, and expected results of this lecture, etc. (Expanding the audience to students other than those majoring in semiconductors, and touching on its significance, including the purpose and significance of this lecture at Hiroshima University)

lesson2 Trends in the semiconductor business (1)
Learn about the prospects of cutting-edge technology business and global industry trends from the history of the semiconductor business. Specific topics are as follows: the whole scale of the semiconductor industry (the entire ecosystem encompassing device manufacturers such as Micron, TEL, and other suppliers), the introduction of diversified applications, and end-users in various industrious fields. The topics also cover the origins and evolutions of the semiconductor business and technology, technological innovation and its impact from the perspective of equipment suppliers, requirements for semiconductors from a business viewpoint (such as quality, power consumption, speed, etc.), and demand-supply balance of semiconductors related to recent AI technologies)

lesson3 Group discussion

lesson4 Trends in the semiconductor business (2)
Introducing world trends, Japan's position and challenges, and changes in the presence of Japan's changing industry (including the ecosystem) as a domestic and international comparison, and the positioning of the semiconductor industry in this context, and the importance of demonstrating the value of Hiroshima University. We will also touch on its significance (including avoiding geopolitical risks, utilizing Japan's ecosystem, strengthening supply chains centered on semiconductors, and the Japanese government's industrial promotion strategy).

lesson5 Group discussion

lesson6 Information Utilization in the Semiconductor Industry
Learn about cutting-edge DX in semiconductor companies. Introducing case studies of cutting-edge DX utilization and ideas (e.g. VR operations) including Micron and other companies. (Including the use of cutting-edge DX to solve technical issues through basic knowledge of semiconductor memory).

lesson7 Group discussion

lesson8 Diversity in business and society
Learn the concept and importance of "diversity" (specifically Diversity, Equity/Equality and Inclusion (DEI)), which is an essential concept in global and Japanese society and business. Understand why diversity is necessary in society and business. Moreover, learn about the efforts of companies (such as Micron and Tokyo Electron) to achieve this. Learn about the existence of "unconscious bias" that is behind this, how to recognize unconscious bias in those around you and within yourself, and how to overcome it to achieve diversity and a better society.

lesson9 Group discussion

lesson10 How to create a career that transcends expertise
Learn about the knowledge and skills required by society beyond specialized knowledge. Introducing the diverse jobs and occupations of various people in the semiconductor ecosystem company group (focusing on the ecosystem to create an image that diverse human resources can play an active role, raising the image of women and other diverse people playing an active role, and promoting initiatives for well-being) (Includes an introduction to the richness of life in Hiroshima and other regions）.

lesson11 Group discussion

lesson12 How to develop global career
Learn the inevitability of developing your future career not only in Japan but also on a global scale, and what “a global perspective” is (including introducing role models at Micron to become autonomous workforce).

lesson13 Group discussion

lesson14 Summary and assignment
Group presentation and setting assignment for making a report

lesson15 Summary and assignment
Group presentation and setting assignment for making a report

Post-class Report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Recently published books on semiconductor industries and related government policies may be helpful references.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review TV and Web news and newspaper articles about the semiconductor industry and policy will help you understand the lecture content.

Requirements

Grading Method Group discussions and attendance attitude:30%, Presentation:30%, Post-class report: 40%

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Instructors from Tokyo Electron, JETRO, and Micron provide classes based on current industrial conditions and future trends related to actual work.

Message "Semiconductors" are attracting much attention not only in Japan but around the world. Let's learn about the semiconductor industry, technology, and related careers, and think about your future career.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	65294001	Subject Classification	Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name	広島と世界を結ぶ半導体
Subject Name （Katakana）	ヒロシマトセカイヲムスブハンドウタイ
Subject Name in English	Semiconductors connecting Hiroshima and the world
Instructor	GOTO HIDEKI
Instructor (Katakana)	ゴトウ　ヒデキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Fri1-4：IAS K110
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture, Group discussion, Presentation by students
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Career Education
Eligible Students	Students interested in the semiconductor industry, technology and related global careers.
Keywords	Semiconductor industry, Frontline of technology business, Global carrier
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	- Through the history of the semiconductor industry, learn about global business trends and prospects, and think about your own career. - Learn about Micron & Industry's diversity initiatives and the current state of developing autonomous human resources who can play an active role internationally at Micron's base in Higashi-Hiroshima.
Expected Outcome	To understand the origins and future development of the semiconductor industry, which continues to grow, and to have the opportunity to think about one's own career image that can play an active role in the industry autonomously.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	- Understand the outline of cutting-edge technology business - Understand industry's examples of how to make the most of diversity and see and hear models of what kind of talent can play an active role and how. - Consider career development on a global scale, not limited to expertise and Japan
Class Schedule	lesson1 Guidance and outline Introducing the purpose, content, and expected results of this lecture, etc. (Expanding the audience to students other than those majoring in semiconductors, and touching on its significance, including the purpose and significance of this lecture at Hiroshima University) lesson2 Trends in the semiconductor business (1) Learn about the prospects of cutting-edge technology business and global industry trends from the history of the semiconductor business. Specific topics are as follows: the whole scale of the semiconductor industry (the entire ecosystem encompassing device manufacturers such as Micron, TEL, and other suppliers), the introduction of diversified applications, and end-users in various industrious fields. The topics also cover the origins and evolutions of the semiconductor business and technology, technological innovation and its impact from the perspective of equipment suppliers, requirements for semiconductors from a business viewpoint (such as quality, power consumption, speed, etc.), and demand-supply balance of semiconductors related to recent AI technologies) lesson3 Group discussion lesson4 Trends in the semiconductor business (2) Introducing world trends, Japan's position and challenges, and changes in the presence of Japan's changing industry (including the ecosystem) as a domestic and international comparison, and the positioning of the semiconductor industry in this context, and the importance of demonstrating the value of Hiroshima University. We will also touch on its significance (including avoiding geopolitical risks, utilizing Japan's ecosystem, strengthening supply chains centered on semiconductors, and the Japanese government's industrial promotion strategy). lesson5 Group discussion lesson6 Information Utilization in the Semiconductor Industry Learn about cutting-edge DX in semiconductor companies. Introducing case studies of cutting-edge DX utilization and ideas (e.g. VR operations) including Micron and other companies. (Including the use of cutting-edge DX to solve technical issues through basic knowledge of semiconductor memory). lesson7 Group discussion lesson8 Diversity in business and society Learn the concept and importance of "diversity" (specifically Diversity, Equity/Equality and Inclusion (DEI)), which is an essential concept in global and Japanese society and business. Understand why diversity is necessary in society and business. Moreover, learn about the efforts of companies (such as Micron and Tokyo Electron) to achieve this. Learn about the existence of "unconscious bias" that is behind this, how to recognize unconscious bias in those around you and within yourself, and how to overcome it to achieve diversity and a better society. lesson9 Group discussion lesson10 How to create a career that transcends expertise Learn about the knowledge and skills required by society beyond specialized knowledge. Introducing the diverse jobs and occupations of various people in the semiconductor ecosystem company group (focusing on the ecosystem to create an image that diverse human resources can play an active role, raising the image of women and other diverse people playing an active role, and promoting initiatives for well-being) (Includes an introduction to the richness of life in Hiroshima and other regions）. lesson11 Group discussion lesson12 How to develop global career Learn the inevitability of developing your future career not only in Japan but also on a global scale, and what “a global perspective” is (including introducing role models at Micron to become autonomous workforce). lesson13 Group discussion lesson14 Summary and assignment Group presentation and setting assignment for making a report lesson15 Summary and assignment Group presentation and setting assignment for making a report Post-class Report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Recently published books on semiconductor industries and related government policies may be helpful references.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	TV and Web news and newspaper articles about the semiconductor industry and policy will help you understand the lecture content.
Requirements
Grading Method	Group discussions and attendance attitude:30%, Presentation:30%, Post-class report: 40%
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Instructors from Tokyo Electron, JETRO, and Micron provide classes based on current industrial conditions and future trends related to actual work.
Message	"Semiconductors" are attracting much attention not only in Japan but around the world. Let's learn about the semiconductor industry, technology, and related careers, and think about your future career.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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