Department of Earth System Science aims to cultivate talented graduates who can contribute to the development of a healthy future society by fostering their ability to scientifically analyze various phenomena occurring in the “geosphere” (consisting of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere) and to acquire a broad perspective and knowledge encompassing the origins and future prospects of the geosphere.
To achieve this, as shown in the curriculum tree, the first year will revolve around an introductory lecture course on “What is the Geosphere?” along with active learning practical courses that are closely linked to the content of this course. Students’breadth of knowledge will then be broadened further through lecture courses on the foundations of the natural sciences: mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and earth science.
In their second and third years, students will continue to broaden their knowledge through lecture courses comprising the foundations of the natural sciences and will choose to specialize in either earth science or biological science.
They then will acquire advanced, specialized knowledge through required laboratory courses, special research, and specialized lecture courses.
In their fourth year, as a culmination of their university studies, students will hone their investigative skills, logical thinking, analytical ability, creativity, and expression and communication skills through their graduation research and will develop the ability to explicate unknown phenomena.
The Department also strives to prepare students for global careers through language courses and shared educational courses.
