広く産学官にわたってグローバルに活躍するために必要な「俯瞰力」を養成することを目指す。物質科学の各分野について最先端の知識を修得し、自分の専門分野と周辺分野がどのように関連するか、あるいはし得るか、について深く考察するために、第一線で活躍する講師の方々にその分野の最前線を概観していただく。さらに、それらの講義を通して異分野間のコミュニケーションを円滑に進めるための具体的方法論を学ぶ。 This survey course is designed to enable students to develop the broad perspective that is required of global leaders working in and across industry, academia, and government. Students will gain knowledge and insight on advancements in each field of materials science research, given by leading researchers working on the frontline in those fields. This will allow students to consider how peripheral fields are related to their own area of expertise, and to consider the potential for forging bridges between related fields in the future. In addition, students will learn specific methodologies designed to facilitate smooth communication among different disciplines.

The purpose of this course is to examine how Japan’s transformation into a modern nation was shaped and represented through visual culture. Great emphasis is placed on group work, as students are expected to actively collaborate with peers to analyze visual materials, share perspectives, and co-construct knowledge. Through these interactive and cooperative activities, students will also have the opportunity to enhance their English communication skills and connect with a community of internationally minded peers. この授業では、日本が近代国家へと変化していく過程を、当時の絵画や写真、広告などの「視覚資料」を通して学びます。授業では、オンライン教材やビデオ講義、歴史資料を用いながら、ディスカッションや課題に取り組みます。特にグループワークを重視しており、視覚資料の分析やプレゼンテーションなどを通して、学生同士が協力しながら学びを深めていきます。これらの活動を通して、視覚的リテラシー、歴史的思考力、異文化理解力を養うとともに、英語によるコミュニケーション能力の向上も目指します。国際的な視野を広げたい方や、英語を実践的に使って学びたい方に適した内容となっています。

宇宙から飛来する宇宙線、ガンマ線、ニュートリノなどを観測し、宇宙における高エネルギー天体現象や、暗黒物質などの素粒子物理を研究する分野を宇宙素粒子物理学（Astroparticle Physics）と呼ぶ。この分野の歴史的な成果として、CP対称性を破るK中間子などの新粒子の発見、最高エネルギー宇宙線の発見、ガンマ線バーストやブレーザーなどのブラックホール起源ガンマ線の検出、ニュートリノ振動の発見などが挙げられる。近年の観測技術の向上により、複数の観測手段を組み合わせて議論するマルチメッセンジャー天文学の時代となり、著しい発展を見せている分野である。この講義では、宇宙における高エネルギー粒子の起源や、それらの物理的性質、観測原理について基礎的なところから学ぶことを目標とする。講義内容については以下の英語版を参照。大きく3つに分かれている。 Astroparticle physics is a research field that studies high-energy astronomical phenomena and particle physics including dark matter via observations of cosmic rays, gamma-rays, neutrinos and so on. Some of representative discoveries done in this field are new particles such as kaon, which shows CP violation, ultra-high-energy cosmic rays, gamma-rays from black holes like gamma-ray bursts and blazars, and neutrino oscillation. Recent progress in the detector technology leads us to the era of multi-messenger astronomy, which is astronomy via collaborative observations of different species of particles. So this research field has been greatly developed in this decade. The purpose of this lecture is learning basics of origins of high-energy particles, physical properties of particles, and detection technique. The contents are divided into three parts as follows. １．Origin of High-energy Particles High-energy particles are accelerated somewhere in the universe, and produce secondary particles via interacting with other particles. Sources and the production mechanisms of such particles are not yet revealed, so numerous models have been proposed. In this lecture, we learn Fermi acceleration at shock waves as a promising particle acceleration mechanism, cosmic ray propagation in the interstellar medium, and emission mechanisms of gamma-rays and neutrinos. We also learn high-energy astrophysical phenomena as particle production sites. ２．Neutrino Physics Neutrinos have long been assumed to be massless, and the Standard Model of particle physics, based on this assumption, has been established as the paradigm that explains the results of many experiments to a high degree of accuracy. In 1998, however, it was discovered that neutrinos have finite mass and come in different flavors. The assumptions of the Standard Model turned out to be wrong, and this had a major impact on our understanding of particle physics and the nature. In this lecture, we will discuss the fundamental properties of neutrinos, their experimental verification mainly by neutrino oscillations, and the remaining unknowns and future experiments. ３．Dark Matter 　The mystery of dark matter is one of the most critical issues in cosmology and particle physics because it plays a leading role in shaping the universe and its potential to interrelate with various problems in particle physics. There are three main approaches to the experimental verification of dark matter: accelerator generation, indirect detection by observing signals from the decay and the annihilation of dark matter in space, and direct detection by capturing events in which dark matter around us collides with detectors. Research to elucidate the nature of dark matter is being actively pursued using all of these approaches. In this lecture, we will discuss various dark matter candidates and the principles and current status of direct and indirect search experiments for them.

Is there such a thing called Japanese philosophy? While there is a tendency to think of philosophy as uniquely Western, with some developments having sprouts and branches in Indian and Chinese history, what is not as well-known is that there was an original philosophy that emerged out of 20th Century Japan. What we will look at in this course is one strand of Japanese philosophy: the Kyoto School philosophy (京都学派). The Kyoto School is a name given to a philosophical movement that took place around Kyoto University that both assimilated and challenged the foundational claims within Western philosophy by drawing on its own intellectual heritages and ideas and used them to reformulate religious, political, and moral viewpoints that are unique to the East Asian cultural tradition, and perhaps to the rest of the world, while maintaining a dialogue with its Western counterpart. What makes this school important and relevant to contemporary philosophy is the fact they took a bipedal stance between the East and West. The goal for many of these philosophers was not to advance a particular Eastern philosophical standpoint as such, but to put forth a vision of dialogue among a multiplicity of worlds. In this sense, the Kyoto School appears rather cosmopolitan when compared with other European or American schools of thought at that time. Given the increasingly global context we currently live in, it is becoming certain that we need other philosophical discourses that are not Western grounded to further understand the pressures, diversity, and problems of contemporary life. This course will discuss the major figures, principles, and historical controversies of the Kyoto School philosophy and bring these thinkers into conversation within Western philosophy in order to engage the problems of today’s global world. These thinkers shared cosmopolitan visions of the future, seeking to address issues related to colonialism, social conflict, and self/cultural identity; and if we read these thinkers more hermeneutically, we can find that their work touches on issues that afflict us today as well: issues, such as environmental degradation, military escalation, and excess capitalism. Finally, note that this is part I of a sequence of courses I call “The History of Japanese Philosophy” (with part II focusing on the social philosophy of Japanese history and part III on the Marxist tradition within the history of Japanese thought). Ultimately, what this course aims to do is to have students exercise their analytical and critical thinking skills in English by deploying these authors or texts in the service of demonstrating their relevance to the sustainable development goals that is the center of Global Liberal Arts classes (or students can do the opposite, as an option—to disprove their relevance!). In this course, the students will: a) know who the major figures of the Kyoto School are; b) learn the fundamental arguments proposed by leading Kyoto School thinkers; c) understand and discuss the controversies around the Kyoto School; d) explore the personal, social, and political issues raised by the Kyoto School; e) and theorize the possible connections or relevance the Kyoto School has to contemporary problems or issues related to the sustainable development goals

Is there such a thing called Japanese philosophy? While there is a tendency to think of philosophy as uniquely Western, with some developments having sprouts and branches in Indian and Chinese history, what is not as well-known is that there was an original philosophy that emerged out of 20th Century Japan. What we will look at in this course is one strand of Japanese philosophy: the Kyoto School philosophy (京都学派). The Kyoto School is a name given to a philosophical movement that took place around Kyoto University that both assimilated and challenged the foundational claims within Western philosophy by drawing on its own intellectual heritages and ideas and used them to reformulate religious, political, and moral viewpoints that are unique to the East Asian cultural tradition, and perhaps to the rest of the world, while maintaining a dialogue with its Western counterpart. What makes this school important and relevant to contemporary philosophy is the fact they took a bipedal stance between the East and West. The goal for many of these philosophers was not to advance a particular Eastern philosophical standpoint as such, but to put forth a vision of dialogue among a multiplicity of worlds. In this sense, the Kyoto School appears rather cosmopolitan when compared with other European or American schools of thought at that time. Given the increasingly global context we currently live in, it is becoming certain that we need other philosophical discourses that are not Western grounded to further understand the pressures, diversity, and problems of contemporary life. This course will discuss the major figures, principles, and historical controversies of the Kyoto School philosophy and bring these thinkers into conversation within Western philosophy in order to engage the problems of today’s global world. These thinkers shared cosmopolitan visions of the future, seeking to address issues related to colonialism, social conflict, and self/cultural identity; and if we read these thinkers more hermeneutically, we can find that their work touches on issues that afflict us today as well: issues, such as environmental degradation, military escalation, and excess capitalism. Finally, note that this is part I of a sequence of courses I call “The History of Japanese Philosophy” (with part II focusing on the social philosophy of Japanese history and part III on the Marxist tradition within the history of Japanese thought). Ultimately, what this course aims to do is to have students exercise their analytical and critical thinking skills in English by deploying these authors or texts in the service of demonstrating their relevance to the sustainable development goals that is the center of Global Liberal Arts classes (or students can do the opposite, as an option—to disprove their relevance!). In this course, the students will: a) know who the major figures of the Kyoto School are; b) learn the fundamental arguments proposed by leading Kyoto School thinkers; c) understand and discuss the controversies around the Kyoto School; d) explore the personal, social, and political issues raised by the Kyoto School; e) and theorize the possible connections or relevance the Kyoto School has to contemporary problems or issues related to the sustainable development goals

地球外物質に注目し，太陽系の起源と進化に関する物質科学の基礎と最先端を理解する． Lectures on the origin and early evolution of the Solar System through analysis of pristine extraterrestrial materials, laboratory experiments, and Solar System exploration and on basic physical chemistry and material science.

目標： 実世界情報処理（IoT, CPS, AR, VR）に関する理解を深め、発展の方向性についての認識を持つ 目的： 1) IoT, CPS, AR, VRの特徴・意義を説明できる 2) それぞれの技術の要素技術の長所短所を説明できる 3) 日々のIoT, CPS, AR, VRに関するニュースを理解でき、自分の意見を構築できる Goal: To deepen understanding of real-world information processing (IoT, CPS, AR, VR) and awareness of development directions Objectives: 1) To be able to explain the characteristics and significance of IoT, CPS, AR, and VR 2) To be able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the elemental technologies of each technology 3) To be able to understand the daily news about IoT, CPS, AR, VR and to be able to construct one's own opinion

Statistics and biometrics have emerged as crucial disciplines not only in agricultural sciences but also in various other fields. This significance is primarily attributed to three factors: Firstly, advancements in data measurement techniques have facilitated the collection of extensive and diverse biological and agronomic data that were previously unattainable. Secondly, the evolution of data science methodologies has enabled the integration and modeling of such collected data. Thirdly, the enhancement of computational capabilities has empowered the utilization of these methodologies. These advancements have rendered statistical and biometric methods indispensable for extracting insights from the vast and varied biological and agronomic datasets. Throughout this lecture series, a diverse array of biological and agronomic datasets will serve as illustrative examples to demonstrate various analytical methods. Delivered in a hands-on format, utilizing R, Python, and Matlab, the aim is to equip students with practical analysis skills. The initial portion of the course, spanning the first one-third, will focus primarily on techniques for summarizing, visualizing, and modeling relationships within multivariate datasets. In the subsequent one-third, students will delve into linear models, linear mixed models, local regression, and nonlinear models. Finally, in the last segment, students will explore image analysis, machine learning, and deep learning methods. While the course will cover a broad spectrum of methods, ranging from introductory to advanced levels, the emphasis will be on developing the capability to independently conduct analyses rather than on elaborating on the theoretical underpinnings of the methods.

宇宙空間プラズマの諸現象を理解するための基礎となるプラズマ物理学について解説する Plasma physics that provides the basis for understanding various space plasma phenomena will be discussed.

This course explores modern human rights movements through the lenses of culture, psychology, and law, focusing on non-violent activism. We will examine various case studies to understand how political activists build coalitions, how local groups and individuals resist conflict, and the legal frameworks that support the sustained implementation of human rights. The course is organized around key sociological categories, including political engagement, gender, ethnicity, disability, and nationality. To achieve this, we will analyze historical and contemporary examples from the United States, Japan, Ireland, Uganda, and Israel-Palestine, among others. The course will deal with the following SDGs: 5: Gender Equality 10: Reduced Inequality 16: Peace Justice and Strong Institutions