Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course)
Lecture Code WRA11901 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 現代社会と半導体技術
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ゲンダイシャカイトハンドウタイギジュツ
Subject Name in
English
Modern Society and Semiconductor Technology
Instructor HIGASHI SEIICHIROU
Instructor
(Katakana)
ヒガシ セイイチロウ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Online (on-demand)
Lecture (on-demand) 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 12 : Electronics
Eligible Students Master's Course
Keywords Semiconductor, Modern Society, Supply Chain 
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
The cutting-edge technologies underpinning modern society rely on the semiconductor supply chain. This is an industry where diverse advanced technologies converge. Within this ecosystem, expertise from all fields is leveraged, demanding a collective of diverse talent. The goal is to learn about engagement with the semiconductor industry from a technical perspective, while maintaining one's own specialized expertise as a foundation. Please attend at least eight of the offered lectures. 
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 Participants will independently study content from educational materials provided by semiconductor-related companies that align with their interests and aspirations, acquiring knowledge to leverage their expertise. Content is scheduled to be provided by the following related companies:
・Semiconductor device manufacturers
・Semiconductor equipment manufacturers
・Materials suppliers
・Measurement/inspection equipment and analytical services providers
・Construction and infrastructure companies
Others 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Educational materials provided by semiconductor-related companies 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Visual Materials, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Please learn broadly, from multiple perspectives, about the various technologies that make up the supply chain of the semiconductor industry. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Reports, exams, etc. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message In the semiconductor field, which is an integrated industry, a wide range of technologies are used and diverse specialized knowledge is required. Identify areas where your own expertise can be applied and find opportunities to contribute within the semiconductor industry. 
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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