Curriculum Policy of the Graduate School of Science The educational and research objective of the Graduate School of Science, Kobe University is to contribute to the development of the social intellectual infrastructure by deepening understanding of nature through the study ofvarious fundamental areas in natural science. In the, each department sets its own educational and research goals, to nurture creative individuals who have extensive knowledge in their respective fields of specialty, and to promote their development of problem-solving skills and an interdisciplinary perspective. In addition to these, doctoral candidates of the Doctoral program are expected to obtain creative and original research capabilities. In order to achieve these goals, each department has implemented its own curriculum as illustrated in the following tables.
Department of Mathematics 1st year, 1st semester 1st year, 2nd semester 2nd year,1st semester 2nd year, 2nd semester Develop English abilities related to research activities research, and an interdisciplinary Understand the fundamental theories necessary for research in mathematics at a deep level Understand the specialized theories necessary for research in mathematics at a deep level Acquire the ability to pursue high-level mathematical research Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Analysis I Analysis II Algebra Geometry Computational Mathematics Topics on Analysis I Topics on Analysis II Topics on Algebra and Geometry I Topics on Applied Mathematics I Comprehensive studies and Exercises I Comprehensive studies and Exercises II Thesis Research I Thesis Research III Topics on Algebra and Geometry II Topics on Applied Mathematics II Thesis Research II Thesis Research IV Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Thesis Research I Thesis Research III Thesis Research II Thesis Research IV research, and an interdisciplinary Obtain the wealth of knowledge required for independent research in a mathematical field Obtain the abilities required for independent research in a mathematical field 1st - 3rd year,1st semester Technology II-1 Technology II-2 Technology II-3 Technology II-4 Technology II-5 Topics on Analysis III Topics on Algebra and Geometry III Topics on A;;lied Mathematics III Comprehensive studies and Exercises III Comprehensive studies and Exercises IV 1st - 3rd year,2nd semester Topics on Analysis IV Topics on Algebra and Geometry IV Topics on A;;lied Mathematics IV
1st year, 1st semester 1st year, 2nd semester 2nd year, 1st semester 2nd year, 2nd semester Develop English abilities related to research activities point of view Acquire introductory knowledge to understand the structure and function of matter from fundamental principles Develop basic skills to carry out research activities in physics Acquire extensive and advanced knowledge of modern physics to have a broad view of things Develop basic skills to study physics at an in-depth level Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Low Temperature Solid State Physics Elementary particle theory Quantum Condensed Matter Quantum Dynamics I Quantum Dynamics II Condensed Matter Physics in Extreme Condition Experimental Study of Strongly Correlated Electron Systems Elementary particle theory Quantum Condensed Matter Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Quantum Dynamics I Quantum Dynamics II Master Course Research point of view Develop advanced skills to carry out research activities in physics 1st - 3rd year,1st semester Technology II-1 Technology II-2 Technology II-3 Technology II-4 Technology II-5 High Energy Physics High energy Physics 1st - 3rd year,2nd semester Solid State Physics Solid State Physics Theoretical Physics Theoretical Physics Obtain the wealth of knowledge of modern physics to have excellent ideas for research program Obtain the abilities required for independent research in physics
Department of Chemistry 1st year, 1st semester 1st year, 2nd semester 2nd year, 1st semester 2nd year, 2nd semester Develop English abilities related to research activities Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Acquire fundamental knowledge required for research activities in chemistry Physical Chemistry II Inorganic Chemistry I Organic Chemistry I Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Acquire basic abilities for the career development in chemistry Advanced Material Physical Chemistry Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Advanced Solution Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry Biochemistry Advanced Material Physical Chemistry Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Acquire fundamental knowledge Advanced Solution Chemistry and and skills for the creation of novel Bioinorganic Chemistry materials Biochemistry Develop motivation for challenging unclarified phenomena and theorem of chemistry Advanced Reaction Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Theoretical Biological Chemistry Advanced Reaction Chemistry Advanced Organic Chemistry Theoretical Biological Chemistry Master Course Research I I I I 1st - 3rd year, 1st semester 1st - 3rd year, 2nd semester Technology II-1 Technology II-2 Technology II-3 Technology II-4 Technology II-5 Establish academic abilities to carry out creative research for the development of novel materials and exploration of unclarified phenomena and theorem of chemistry Physical ChemistryI Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Structure Chemistry Master Course Research Physical ChemistryII Inorganic Chemistry II Organic Chemistry II Theoretical Biological Chemistry Develop advanced skills and human qualities for the career development in chemistry fields Master Course Research
Department of Biology 1st year, 1st semester 1st year, 2nd semester 2nd year, 1st semester 2nd year, 2nd semester Develop English abilities related to research activities Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 common mechanism/principle of life shared by all living organisms Introduction of Biomolecular Mechanism I Introduction of Biosignal Transduction I Advanced Cell Biology Advanced Molecular Genetics Advanced Developmental Biology I Advanced Molecular Pharmacology I Introduction of Biomolecular Mechanism II Introduction of Biosignal Transduction II Advanced Biochemistry I Advanced Physiology I Advanced Biochemistry II Advanced Physiology II Advanced Neuroscience Advanced Mechanism of Signal Transduction origin of biodiversity Introduction of Biodiversity Study I Introduction of Biodiversity Study II Advanced Evolutionary Systematics Advanced Ecology Develop abilities to explore a subject on biology in depth and to enter specialized professions related to biology I 1st - 3rd year, 1st semester Technology II-1 Technology II-2 Technology II-3 Technology II-4 Technology II-5 1st - 3rd year, 2nd semester common mechanism/principle of life shared by all living organisms Advanced Biomolecular Mechanism Advanced Biosignal Transduction Advanced Developmental Biology II Advanced Molecular Pharmacology II Advanced Biomolecular Mechanism II Advanced Biosignal Transduction II origin of biodiversity Advanced Biodiversity Study I Advanced Biodiversity Study II Develop abilities and profound scholarly knowledge to conduct independent researches in each field of biology, and to enter specialized professions related to biology
Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences 1st year, 1st semester 1st year, 2nd semester 2nd year, 1st semester 2nd year, 2nd semester Develop English abilities related to research activities Learn a wide base of earth and planetary sciences Acquire advanced knowledge and methods of earth and planetary sciences Develop abilities of finding and solving problems Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Introduction of Earth Sciences I Introduction of Planetary Sciences Astrophysics Nonlinear Science Experimental Planetary Science Advanced Seismological Dynamics Quaternary Environmental Sciences Volcanology Sciences of Atmosphere and Hydrosphere Geodynamics Marine geodynamics Master Course Research Sepcial lecture Introduction of Earth Sciences II Introduction of Planetary Sciences II Planetary Material Sciences Technology I-1 Technology I-2 Technology I-3 Technology I-4 Technology I-5 Master Course Research 1st - 3rd year, 1st semester Technology II-1 Technology II-2 Technology II-3 Technology II-4 Technology II-5 1st - 3rd year, 2nd semester Have interests in a wide range of subjects and develop exchanges between many different fields Special Topics in Earth Sciences Special Topics in Planetary Sciences Special Topics in Earth Sciences II Special Topics in Planetary Sciences II Develop high specialities, broad knowledge, and flexible thinking Special lecture Develop abilities of finding key problems in research, solving the problems, and writing