Department of Information and Basic Science

Master's Program

Graduate course in the Department of Information and Basic Science begins with acquiring basic knowledge of theories and technologies embodied in natural and information sciences for the purpose of elucidating unsolved phenomena relating to life and material worlds. We provide students with the knowledge and research experiences that will urge them to make contributions to the progress of science and technology in future. This course program emphasizes interdisciplinary sciences that are indispensable for solving complicated problems that emerge in the 21st century toward sustainable development of our society.

The curriculum is divided into two divisions.

Division of Biological Science: Research and education in the Division of Biological Science aim to contribute to human welfare and global sustainability by elucidating and utilizing information networks in various levels of life systems. Biological phenomena are controlled by information networks in and beyond molecular, cellular, organismal and species levels. We study complex biological phenomena in such areas as genetics, development, ecology and evolution, with the aid of modern biological and informational technology and apply our understandings to innovating and improving our life.; Graduate students will commonly master basic sciences of macrobiology and molecular biology, as well as basic skills of information technology. They will also conduct original research using these knowledge and skills. This division nurtures highly-skilled scientists and professionals who can act globally with secure scientific backgrounds.

Division of Mathematical and Material Science: Devision of Mathematical and Material Science focuses on studying principles in natural science from viewpoints of mathematics, information science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth and planetary science. The students will acquire basic knowledge for research and development on mathematical informatics and material science. Through the research activities, the students are trained to become highly-skilled scientists and professionals who contribute to sustainable advancement of the human society in harmony with nature.; Natural science is based on mathematics that uses the strict logic to formulate theories, which requires the students to deepen their logical thinking toward undeniable conclusions. Information science theoretically analyzes the information resulting from interaction between humans and the nature, and applies the outcomes to enrich the human life. Material science reveals the structure-function relationships and the static and dynamic state of materials by using multiple theoretical and experimental techniques of physics and chemistry to build a foundation of the natural science.

Doctoral Program

The curriculum is divided into two divisions.

Division of Biological Science: Research and education in the Division of Biological Science aim to contribute to human welfare and global sustainability by elucidating and utilizing information networks in various levels of life systems. Biological phenomena are controlled by information networks in and beyond molecular, cellular, organismal and species levels. We study complex biological phenomena in such areas as genetics, development, ecology and evolution, with the aid of modern biological and informational technology and apply our understandings to innovating and improving our life.; Graduate students will commonly master basic sciences of macrobiology and molecular biology, as well as basic skills of information technology. They will also conduct original research using these knowledge and skills. This division nurtures highly-skilled scientists and professionals who can act globally with secure scientific backgrounds. In addition, the Ph. D program in this division trains the students to become independent researchers.

Division of Mathematical and Material Science: Division of Mathematical and Material Science focuses on studying principles in natural science from viewpoints of mathematics, information science, physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth and planetary science. The students will acquire basic knowledge for research and development on mathematical informatics and material science. Through the research activities, the students are trained to become highly-skilled scientists and professionals who contribute to sustainable advancement of the human society in harmony with nature. In the doctor’s programs, the students will acquire fundamental abilities to be independent researchers.; Natural science is based on mathematics that uses the strict logic to formulate theories, which requires the students to deepen their logical thinking toward undeniable conclusions. Information science theoretically analyzes the information resulting from interaction between humans and the nature, and applies the outcomes to enrich the human life. Material science reveals the structure-function relationships and the static and dynamic state of materials by using multiple theoretical and experimental techniques of physics and chemistry to build a foundation of the natural science.