Learning and Education Goals, PHOENIX

The learning and education goals of the University of Miyazaki Mechanical Engineering Program are to develop the following competencies:

P (Plan)
The ability to autonomously plan and to continuously implement that plan in order to meet the demands and constraints of our society

H (Harmony)
The ability to think about how man and machine can coexist and about the harmony between machines and nature

O (Obligation)
The ability to think about an engineer’s responsibilities in terms of social order and environmental protection

E (Engineering)
Fundamentals and expertise in engineering and handling mathematical information as a mechanical engineer

N (Nature)
The ability to think about how to use our resources and energy effectively in order to preserve our natural environment

I (Idea)
The ability to bring ideas to life and the skills to communicate those ideas to others

X (eXamination)
The ability to closely examine and summarize any results obtained

Curriculum

Core Education Courses (1st and 2nd years)
■ Information and Quantitative Skills ■ English ■ Second Foreign Language, etc.

Basic Engineering Courses (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years)
■ Mathematical Analysis ■ Linear Algebra ■ Applied Mathematics ■ Physical Sciences ■ Mechanics ■ Basic Chemistry ■ Mathematical Information ■ Engineering English, etc.

Program Specialization Courses (2nd, 3rd, and 4th years)
■ Material Mechanics ■ Mechanical Dynamics ■ Thermal Mechanics ■ Fluid Dynamics ■ Kinematics of Machinery ■ Basic Mechanical Drawing ■ Mechanical Processing ■ Mechanical Design ■ Automatic Control ■ Production Informatics ■ Heat Transfer Engineering ■ Intelligent Sensing ■ Mechanical Intelligence Engineering Testing ■ Machining Systems Practice ■ Mechanical Element Design Drawings and CAD Practice ■ Applied Mechanical Design Drawings ■ Graduation Studies, etc.

Common Combination Courses (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years)
■ Introduction to Engineering ■ Introduction to Applied Materials Chemistry ■ Civil Engineering and the Environment ■ Introduction to Quantum and Nanotechnology ■ Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering ■ Mechatronics ■ Information and Computers ■ Project Exercises, etc.

Diploma Policy

1. Can judge the ethics and norms necessary as a member of society.

2. Can understand the arguments of others and work together to tackle common challenges.

3. Has a global perspective and can understand the cultures of other countries.

4. Is capable of independent and continuous learning.

5. Can develop and implement a plan to solve problems under a given set of constraints.

6. Can make logical statements, give presentations, and discuss concepts in Japanese.

7. Can understand information and is capable of basic communication in English.

8. Can utilize information and communication technology (ICT) to collect information, perform analysis based on quantitative skills, and make effective use of the information.

9. Can collect and analyze information from books and literature, identify problems, and also find solutions to these problems.

10. Can autonomously plan and continuously implement that plan in order to meet the demands and constraints of our society.

11. Can think about how man and machine can coexist and the interplay between machines and nature.

12. Can think about an engineer’s responsibilities in terms of social order and environmental protection.

13. Has expertise in mechanical engineering and mathematics and can utilize and apply that expertise.

14. Can think about how to use our resources and energy effectively in order to preserve our natural environment.

15. Can produce original ideas, achieve them, and explain them.

16. Can closely examine and summarize any results obtained.

Curriculum Policy

1. In order to acquire a foundation for learning, the core educational curriculum for all students includes introductory courses (introductory seminars for undergraduate education, information and quantitative skills, foreign language communication, and specialization fundamentals), courses focusing on problem identification (introductory seminars for specialized education, the environment and life, and modern social issues), and bachelor’s degree development courses.

2. In order to acquire wide-range expertise in manufacturing, the common combination course includes an introduction to general engineering, field combination courses, team exercises, and nonlinear phenomena in science.

3. In order to systematically develop basic and technical expertise in mechanical engineering and the mathematics required of a mechanical engineer, the basic engineering courses and specialization courses are incrementally built up in tandem with the student’s educational goals.

4. The curriculum includes courses for developing important communication skills such as logical writing and oral presentation.

5. The curriculum includes courses on experimentation, practical exercises, and graduate studies to allow students to integrate their acquired expertise and skills and to develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and design ability.

6. The curriculum includes courses to develop student abilities to think about how man and machine can coexist, the interplay between machines and nature, and how to use our resources and energy effectively.

7. The curriculum includes courses to develop the ability to think about an engineer’s responsibilities in terms of social order and environmental protection.

8. To promote community-oriented education, research, and local contributions, the Bachelor’s program offers courses that address local understanding and issue resolution.

Admissions Policy

The aim of the University of Miyazaki Mechanical Engineering Program is to nurture human resources having the ability to think about the interplay between machines and nature, how to use our resources and energy effectively, and an engineer’s responsibilities in terms of social order and environmental protection. This program also aims to foster in its students creativity, problem-solving skills, design consciousness and communication skills. Accordingly, we seek program candidates with the following qualities:

・Enthusiastic about research and development regarding technologies related to human- and nature-friendly manufacturing and machine manufacturing for a super smart society

・Possesses basic knowledge and understanding in mathematics and science

・Interested in the language and academic skills necessary to develop solid communication ability

・Motivated to give back to society using the knowledge and skills acquired through their learning