Course title
農学部特別講義Ⅲ(『理系学生』のためのキャリアプランニング入門)   [Special Lecture on Agriculture Ⅲ(Career Planning for Future Scientist and Engineer)]
Course category		Requirement		Credit	2
Department		Year	2～6	Semester	3rd
Course type	3rd	Course code	01AG7105c
Instructor(s)
藤井 恒人   [FUJII Tsunehito]
Facility affiliation	Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning	Office		Email address

Course description

This course is an introduction to career planning for science students. Targeting especially at new science undergraduate and graduate students, it aims to help identify competencies you already have and those you have to develop to engage in scientific career. The class will be based on an active learning model in which group discussions take place. It also help you develop presentation skills. During our course of life, we make many choices. But there is a large difference between when you can only choose from given options and when you proactively prepare options and make your own life choices. This course will provide you with opportunities to reflect on your past actions and decisions, understand their characteristics, and discuss how to make your desire a reality.

Expected Learning

- Can design your undergraduate or graduate studies with a view to engaging in scientific career. - Can identify knowledge and competencies you already have and those you have to develop, thereby making your own learning plan.

Course schedule

Participatory class (active learning): pair/group discussions, presentations, etc. (1) Orientation (2) Take a career assessment (3) Think about the social role of science and the role of researchers (4) Think about the link between universities and society [1]: Relationship between occupation and income (5) Think about the link between universities and society [2]: Effects of work on society (6) Self-analysis: Analyze the results of the assessment (7) Consider the conditions necessary to make your path a reality (8) Presentation [1]: Personal presentation (9) Develop hypothesis-forming and logical thinking abilities [1]: What it means for companies to pursue sales and profits (10) Develop hypothesis-forming and logical thinking abilities [2]: Value provided to society by products and services (11) Work with a team [1]: Team purpose: Significance of working with a team; roles of members (12) Work with a team [2]: Communication: How to build a good relationship with team members (13) Prepare for the presentation (14) Presentation [2]: Team presentation (15) Presentation [3]: Team presentation

Prerequisites

You are urged to collect information from relevant news and articles before attending the class. Please note that you will have to prepare and practice for the presentation outside class time.

Required Text(s) and Materials

Necessary class materials will be prepared by me (Fujii). Please make sure to bring your own PC or smartphone for use in class (active learning).

References

- National newspaper - Industry Map (by Nikkei Publishing, Toyo Keizai, etc.)

Assessment/Grading

Grading will be based on the willingness to participate in class. - Minute reports: 70% (Submission: 50%; Content: 20%) - Presentation: 20% - Willingness to participate in class (group work, etc.): 10% (Absence of four times or more will result in failing the course.)

Message from instructor(s)

Career planning is not mere job selection. It is important to understand what knowledge and skills will be necessary in the future and make up for what you lack during your university days. Let’s figure out together how to find your career path and make it a reality.

Course keywords

Career design, generic skills, career choice, job search, presentation

Office hours

Please send me an email.

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Lecture Language

Japanese

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Last update

1/31/2020 5:16:16 PM