K0000021 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K0000021 Subject Classification Liberal Arts Education (day)

Subject Name 教養ゼミ

Subject Name
（Katakana）キヨウヨウゼミ

Subject Name in
English Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Instructor NAKAMOTO MASAYOSHI,MURAOKA KOSUKE

Instructor
(Katakana) ナカモト　マサヨシ,ムラオカ　コウスケ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues7-10：ENG 101

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

Seminar ・Discussion　・Presentation

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） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students

Keywords

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) Pharmaceutical Sciences
（Attitudes）
・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life.  The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team.  ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨
・Ability to be a pharmacist who is relied on not only by a medical team but also by citizens; the ability to be considerate of patients. ●quality ①　②　⑨
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Comprehensive problem-solving ability and educational ability: Concerning the influences caused by numerous chemical substances existing on the earth, to be able to analyze and argue about the survival  of the human race. Also, to have the ability and skills to give instruction to youth.●quality ③ ④
・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life.  The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team.  ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨
・The research ability: the ability to select issues to be solved in the professional field of pharmacist and carry out measures and research to solve the issues.  ●quality ④ ⑤ ⑦

Medicinal Sciences
（Attitudes）
・Having ability to act as member of a research team.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・1. The active attitude of dealing with issues on drug development and environmental hygiene.  2. The social responsibility as a specialist of drug development and environmental hygiene.  3. The comprehensive, scientific and calm attitude to solve problems.  4. The cooperative attitude in team research.  5. The ability to make communication and presentation.  6. The ability of assessment and analysis.  7. The active usage of information technology and the management ability.  8. The ethical consideration toward genetically modified foods and animal experiments

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Students are grouped into small groups and assigned to an instructor. Each student conducts a research and participates in experiments, practical trainings, discussions, seminars and presentations in the field of science technology in the group under the instructor.
As a part of orientation function of university education that based on voluntary learning, it is aimed to increase the motivation to intellectual activities at early stage after enrollment, and to develop logical and critical thinking skills and appropriate self-expression ability. In addition, as the start of learning in university, it is aimed to promote communication between students and instructors as well as among students to develop learning networks.

Class Schedule Non-lecture style class, experimental and interactive learning form, such as seminars, discussions, experiments, and practical trainings, are conducted. Specific contents vary with team.

1:“Mathematics for electrical and electronic engineering” Mesoscopic Physics Theory Group (Prof. Takane, Prof. Nishida)
Various mathematics are used in the field of electrical and electronic engineering. In this seminar, we learn the basics of mathematics necessary to understand electrical and electronic engineering.

2:“Learning the Fundamentals of Science and Technology through Semiconductor Cleanroom Experience” Semiconductor Electronics Lab. (Prof. Higashi, Prof. Hanafusa, Prof. Yu)
Through hands-on training in a semiconductor cleanroom, students learn ways of thinking in science and technology, particularly in the fields of electronics, information, and communications, and conduct literature research on questions they identify themselves, followed by presentations and discussions.

4:“The world of nanotechnology and electronic devices” Material Science Nanotechnology Lab. (Prof. Suzuki, Prof. Sakaue)
The physics of nanotechnology and electronic devices is studied through
experiments of electronic circuits, reading a book, research in internet, and
discussion. Presentation skills are also practiced during the class.

5:“The fundamentals and applications of mathematical sociology” Social Informatics Lab. (Prof. Hayashida, Prof. Sekizaki, Prof. Morikawa)
In this seminar, participants can learn about mathematical sociology which can analyze social phenomena in our society.

8:“Robotics technology” Sensing Informatics Lab. (Prof. Ishii, Prof. Shimasaki, Prof. Wang)
What is robot? Discuss and make presentation about current and future application of hyper human technology based on robotics.

9:“Secrets of LSIs - Understanding Semiconductor Devices by fabricating Solar Cells” Research Institute for Semiconductor Engineering (RISE) (Prof. Iwasaka, Prof. Kuroki, Prof. Teramoto, Prof. Kameda, Prof. Goto, Prof. Koide, Prof. Miyake, Prof. Song, Prof. Yokogawa, Prof. Ji, Prof. Muraoka, Associate Professor (name to be announced, effective April 2026))
Practical Learning on Semiconductor Devices: Fabricating semiconductor solar cells using facilities in RISE. By the fabrication and measurements, you can understand physics and engineering of the semiconductor devices.

10:“Recent Trends of Technology and Business on Electronics” Frontier Integrated Systems Lab. (Prof. Fujishima, Prof. Kuboki)
Discuss recent trends of electronics technology and business in companies and academics.

11:“Science and technology of light” Semiconductor Quantum Optics Lab. (Prof. Kadoya)
Optical technology has become indispensable in our daily life, industry, and society.
This seminar aims to promote interest in the science and technology of light through experiments related to light.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Follow the instructor.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams

(More Details) Follow the instructor.

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Follow the instructor.

Requirements

Grading Method For recognition of credits, evaluation is made by using the following 1 to 6 as reference.
1. Participate in voluntary learning activities are observed, and students are able to form voluntary learning attitude. [Self-directed learning]
2. Students participate in group discussions actively. [Participation attitude]
3. Students have made enough consideration to understand and solve problems, and fully understand the problems. [Thinking and understanding]
4. Students collect enough data and materials. [Self-study]
5. Students are able to make presentations of the learning outcomes logically and effectively.
[Contents and attitude of presentation]
6. Students are able to sort out the problems and make answers [Problem sorting and answering questions]

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K0000021	Subject Classification	Liberal Arts Education (day)
Subject Name	教養ゼミ
Subject Name （Katakana）	キヨウヨウゼミ
Subject Name in English	Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Instructor	NAKAMOTO MASAYOSHI,MURAOKA KOSUKE
Instructor (Katakana)	ナカモト　マサヨシ,ムラオカ　コウスケ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues7-10：ENG 101
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
Seminar ・Discussion　・Presentation
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）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students
Keywords
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)	Pharmaceutical Sciences （Attitudes）・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life. The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team. ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨ ・Ability to be a pharmacist who is relied on not only by a medical team but also by citizens; the ability to be considerate of patients. ●quality ①　②　⑨ （Comprehensive Abilities）・Comprehensive problem-solving ability and educational ability: Concerning the influences caused by numerous chemical substances existing on the earth, to be able to analyze and argue about the survival of the human race. Also, to have the ability and skills to give instruction to youth.●quality ③ ④ ・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life. The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team. ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨ ・The research ability: the ability to select issues to be solved in the professional field of pharmacist and carry out measures and research to solve the issues. ●quality ④ ⑤ ⑦ Medicinal Sciences （Attitudes）・Having ability to act as member of a research team. （Comprehensive Abilities）・1. The active attitude of dealing with issues on drug development and environmental hygiene. 2. The social responsibility as a specialist of drug development and environmental hygiene. 3. The comprehensive, scientific and calm attitude to solve problems. 4. The cooperative attitude in team research. 5. The ability to make communication and presentation. 6. The ability of assessment and analysis. 7. The active usage of information technology and the management ability. 8. The ethical consideration toward genetically modified foods and animal experiments
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Students are grouped into small groups and assigned to an instructor. Each student conducts a research and participates in experiments, practical trainings, discussions, seminars and presentations in the field of science technology in the group under the instructor. As a part of orientation function of university education that based on voluntary learning, it is aimed to increase the motivation to intellectual activities at early stage after enrollment, and to develop logical and critical thinking skills and appropriate self-expression ability. In addition, as the start of learning in university, it is aimed to promote communication between students and instructors as well as among students to develop learning networks.
Class Schedule	Non-lecture style class, experimental and interactive learning form, such as seminars, discussions, experiments, and practical trainings, are conducted. Specific contents vary with team. 1:“Mathematics for electrical and electronic engineering” Mesoscopic Physics Theory Group (Prof. Takane, Prof. Nishida) Various mathematics are used in the field of electrical and electronic engineering. In this seminar, we learn the basics of mathematics necessary to understand electrical and electronic engineering. 2:“Learning the Fundamentals of Science and Technology through Semiconductor Cleanroom Experience” Semiconductor Electronics Lab. (Prof. Higashi, Prof. Hanafusa, Prof. Yu) Through hands-on training in a semiconductor cleanroom, students learn ways of thinking in science and technology, particularly in the fields of electronics, information, and communications, and conduct literature research on questions they identify themselves, followed by presentations and discussions. 4:“The world of nanotechnology and electronic devices” Material Science Nanotechnology Lab. (Prof. Suzuki, Prof. Sakaue) The physics of nanotechnology and electronic devices is studied through experiments of electronic circuits, reading a book, research in internet, and discussion. Presentation skills are also practiced during the class. 5:“The fundamentals and applications of mathematical sociology” Social Informatics Lab. (Prof. Hayashida, Prof. Sekizaki, Prof. Morikawa) In this seminar, participants can learn about mathematical sociology which can analyze social phenomena in our society. 8:“Robotics technology” Sensing Informatics Lab. (Prof. Ishii, Prof. Shimasaki, Prof. Wang) What is robot? Discuss and make presentation about current and future application of hyper human technology based on robotics. 9:“Secrets of LSIs - Understanding Semiconductor Devices by fabricating Solar Cells” Research Institute for Semiconductor Engineering (RISE) (Prof. Iwasaka, Prof. Kuroki, Prof. Teramoto, Prof. Kameda, Prof. Goto, Prof. Koide, Prof. Miyake, Prof. Song, Prof. Yokogawa, Prof. Ji, Prof. Muraoka, Associate Professor (name to be announced, effective April 2026)) Practical Learning on Semiconductor Devices: Fabricating semiconductor solar cells using facilities in RISE. By the fabrication and measurements, you can understand physics and engineering of the semiconductor devices. 10:“Recent Trends of Technology and Business on Electronics” Frontier Integrated Systems Lab. (Prof. Fujishima, Prof. Kuboki) Discuss recent trends of electronics technology and business in companies and academics. 11:“Science and technology of light” Semiconductor Quantum Optics Lab. (Prof. Kadoya) Optical technology has become indispensable in our daily life, industry, and society. This seminar aims to promote interest in the science and technology of light through experiments related to light.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Follow the instructor.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)	Follow the instructor.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Follow the instructor.
Requirements
Grading Method	For recognition of credits, evaluation is made by using the following 1 to 6 as reference. 1. Participate in voluntary learning activities are observed, and students are able to form voluntary learning attitude. [Self-directed learning] 2. Students participate in group discussions actively. [Participation attitude] 3. Students have made enough consideration to understand and solve problems, and fully understand the problems. [Thinking and understanding] 4. Students collect enough data and materials. [Self-study] 5. Students are able to make presentations of the learning outcomes logically and effectively. [Contents and attitude of presentation] 6. Students are able to sort out the problems and make answers [Problem sorting and answering questions]
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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