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Curriculum Overview

2024年12月4日更新

Collaborating the Knowledge of Engineering and Humanities & Social Sciences to Create the Future Environment and Culture Together with Society

The Faculty of Transdisciplinary Engineering is a new concept in engineering education that aims to create and innovate new technologies and cultural elements by collaborating engineering with humanities and social sciences. It consists of two departments: the Department of Human-Centered Engineering, which focuses on the implementation and dissemination of new technologies based on natural sciences through dialogue with society, and the Department of Humanities Data Engineering, which uses data science methods to collaborate with humanities and social sciences in the creation of new cultures and values. The curriculum not only includes programs to acquire skills in engineering design and data science to solve societal challenges and drive social and cultural innovation, but also fosters the ability to identify challenges, devise solutions, and materialize and disseminate them through dialogue with society. Additionally, we offer curricula required to qualify for exams such as first-class Kenchikushi (architects and building engineers) and second-class Kenchikushi (architects and building engineers), and to obtain certifications for curator, GIS engineer, and regional investigator. The philosophy of the Faculty of Transdisciplinary Engineering is to create the future together with society and to innovate new technologies and cultures by combining the wisdom of humanities with engineering.

Differences Between Transdisciplinary Engineering and Traditional Engineering

Traditional engineering has contributed to a better life by advancing and perfecting cutting-edge technologies within each field. However, creating the future society requires considering the diversity of people and achieving a sustainable society. This not only requires specialized knowledge (Specialized Knowledge) but also the ability to identify societal problems (Problem Identification Skills), devise solutions (Creativity/Ideation Skills), materialize these solutions (Design Skills), and disseminate them through dialogue with society (Communication Skills). The Faculty of Transdisciplinary Engineering is characterized by its programs that foster these skills.