WSB36006 Special Research in Physics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Physics Program

Lecture Code WSB36006 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 物理学特別研究

Subject Name
（Katakana）ブツリガクトクベツケンキュウ

Subject Name in
English Special Research in Physics

Instructor KUROIWA YOSHIHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) クロイワ　ヨシヒロ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte：Follow the instruction by the class instructor.

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Research study about structural physics for materials science, discussion, presentation, experiments, chemicals if needed.

Credits 4.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 7 : Graduate Special Studies

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Physics

Eligible Students Mainly students in Master’s Program of Department of Physical Science

Keywords Structural physics for materials science, crystallography, solid-state physics, X-ray diffraction, structure analysis, electron density, synchrotron radiation, structure phase transition, dielectrics

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline You are aiming to become a first-class researcher on the basis of the
advanced-research activities about solid state physics.

Class Schedule Advanced research study about structural physics for materials science is performed according to the supervisor’s suggestions. The results of research work will be summarized as a Master’s thesis, and and will be presented.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Research papers that are related to your research study

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details) PC, research equipments

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Project Learning

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The research papers related to your research study should be read carefully,and the obtained knowledge will be utilized for your research study.

Requirements You need to have careful investigations on your research study, and discuss the
results with your colleagues including your supervisors. You need to grasp any problems on your research study and consider a means to solve the problems.

Grading Method Five Evaluation Criteria for Research (Each criterion approximately 20%)
1. Attitude toward Research Activities
　This criterion evaluates the student’s proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and understanding and practice of research ethics, all of which form the fundamental qualities expected of a researcher.
2. Understanding of the Research Topic
　This criterion assesses the depth of understanding of the background and significance of the research topic, knowledge of previous studies, appropriateness of the research question, and logical thinking applied in defining the research scope.
3. Implementation of Experiments and Data Analysis
　This criterion evaluates the planning and design of experiments, accuracy and creativity in experimental techniques, reliability of obtained data, and appropriateness of data analysis and interpretation of results.
4. Presentation of Research Outcomes
　This criterion assesses the clarity and structure of the presentation, comprehensibility of presentation materials, logical coherence, and overall presentation skills in effectively communicating the research outcomes.
5. Discussion on Research Outcomes
　This criterion evaluates the appropriateness of responses during the Q&A session, critical thinking ability, flexibility in addressing questions, and the depth of discussion supported by scientific reasoning and evidence.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Try harder and think deeper!

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	Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Physics Program
Lecture Code	WSB36006	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	物理学特別研究
Subject Name （Katakana）	ブツリガクトクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Special Research in Physics
Instructor	KUROIWA YOSHIHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	クロイワ　ヨシヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte：Follow the instruction by the class instructor.
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Research study about structural physics for materials science, discussion, presentation, experiments, chemicals if needed.
Credits	4.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	7 : Graduate Special Studies
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Physics
Eligible Students	Mainly students in Master’s Program of Department of Physical Science
Keywords	Structural physics for materials science, crystallography, solid-state physics, X-ray diffraction, structure analysis, electron density, synchrotron radiation, structure phase transition, dielectrics
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	You are aiming to become a first-class researcher on the basis of the advanced-research activities about solid state physics.
Class Schedule	Advanced research study about structural physics for materials science is performed according to the supervisor’s suggestions. The results of research work will be summarized as a Master’s thesis, and and will be presented.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Research papers that are related to your research study
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	PC, research equipments
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Project Learning
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The research papers related to your research study should be read carefully,and the obtained knowledge will be utilized for your research study.
Requirements	You need to have careful investigations on your research study, and discuss the results with your colleagues including your supervisors. You need to grasp any problems on your research study and consider a means to solve the problems.
Grading Method	Five Evaluation Criteria for Research (Each criterion approximately 20%) 1. Attitude toward Research Activities 　This criterion evaluates the student’s proactive attitude, intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and understanding and practice of research ethics, all of which form the fundamental qualities expected of a researcher. 2. Understanding of the Research Topic 　This criterion assesses the depth of understanding of the background and significance of the research topic, knowledge of previous studies, appropriateness of the research question, and logical thinking applied in defining the research scope. 3. Implementation of Experiments and Data Analysis 　This criterion evaluates the planning and design of experiments, accuracy and creativity in experimental techniques, reliability of obtained data, and appropriateness of data analysis and interpretation of results. 4. Presentation of Research Outcomes 　This criterion assesses the clarity and structure of the presentation, comprehensibility of presentation materials, logical coherence, and overall presentation skills in effectively communicating the research outcomes. 5. Discussion on Research Outcomes 　This criterion evaluates the appropriateness of responses during the Q&A session, critical thinking ability, flexibility in addressing questions, and the depth of discussion supported by scientific reasoning and evidence.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Try harder and think deeper!
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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