Course title
Statistical Thermodynamics   [Statistical Thermodynamics]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester YearLong 
Course type YearLong  Course code WISE1002
Instructor(s)
吉村 康広   []
Facility affiliation University Research Administration Center Office   Email address

Course description
To lead a fulfilling life while being active in society, participants will gain knowledge about life events, career, work-life balance, nutrition, etc., to develop the ability to design their own career, life, and lifestyle, as well as the ability to manage a team where diverse ways of working are possible.
First, students will attend lectures on work styles in academia and business, learn about issues and institutions, and think about the ideal work styles of the next generation. Next, they will gain a scientific understanding of childbirth and childcare, which they and their colleagues may experience, and gain knowledge and preparedness for life events for both men and women. Furthermore, focusing on dietary habits, students will understand what to keep in mind at each life stage from the viewpoint of nutrition and dietary education, and cultivate the ability to communicate this to others.
This course will be offered in the second semester in cooperation with the Women's Future Development Organization of TUAT and Jissen Women's University.
Language will be English or Japanese depending on the instructor (English support will be provided for lectures in Japanese).
Expected Learning
- To gain knowledge about work-life balance and doctoral careers, and to have your own ideas about it
- To deepen academic knowledge of "human life" such as childcare and nutritional education
Course schedule
1st Session
Wednesday, October 25 (13:00 - 14:30)
Theme: Work-Life Balance and Life Planning for Researchers
Lecturers: Prof. Gomi and Prof. Ohtsu
Classroom: Fuchu Campus, Rm.22, Lecture hall #2 (Zoom streaming will be available)

2nd and 3rd Sessions
Tuesday, November 7 (13:00-14:30, 14:45-16:15)
Lecturer: Prof. Oho Yuko (Jissen Women's University)
Lecture method: Online via Zoom (English)
Theme: Scientific understanding of prenatal and postnatal care for both men and women

4th Session
Tuesday, December 19 (13:00 - 14:30)
Seminar hosted by Women's Future Development Organization
Lecturer: Dr. Suzuki Rami (President, Moderna Japan)
Theme: Work Life Balance and Career Design

5th and 6th Sessions
Late January (13:00-14:30, 14:45-16:15)
Lecturer: Prof. Shirao Mika (Jissen Women's University)
Topic: Nutrition and nutrition education
Lecture Method: Hybrid class (face-to-face and Zoom) (English simultaneous interpreter will be provided)
Classroom: Koganei Campus

Late January - early February
Group work by student groups
(Assignments will be given in the 6th session, and each group will prepare nutrition education materials)

7th Session
Early February (1.5 hour)
Lecturer: Prof. Shirao Mika (Jissen Women's University)
Content: Presentations by student groups and feedback
Classroom: Koganei Campus
Prerequisites
Required elective course for WISE students
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References
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Assessment/Grading
Lecture participation and attitude 70%, Report 30%
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Course keywords
Work-life balance, PhD career, Diversity, Childcare/developmental studies, Nutrition education
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Last update
8/28/2023 11:16:08 AM