Department of Mechanical and Precision Systems
Students enrolled in the Department can learn the basic theories of dynamics (i.e., thermodynamics, hydromechanics, material dynamics, and mechanical dynamics) and gain skills in designing and processing, which are indispensable for mechanical engineers, as well as cutting-edge specialized knowledge on advanced technologies of instrumentation, control, and electronics. The Department also offers practical training in its training factory, enabling students to enrich their creativity and sensitivity and learn to think flexibly when involved in the production of goods in the future. The curriculum offered by the Department has the following features. Courses offered to first-year students include cultures and practices in other countries to help them become internationally oriented; courses such as those in the Department of Information Science for skills in using the internet to develop broader perspectives; and courses in the mechanics of automobiles and the general theory of mechatronics, to stimulate students to take a greater interest in mechanical engineering as a whole. Courses offered to second- and third-year students are designed to develop practical skills in designing and drafting and provide hands-on experience in manufacturing and processing. There are also theory courses for each subject so that students can pursue their specialties step by step from introductory to advanced levels. In their fourth year, students carry out their own research projects for their graduation thesis, gaining experience in the practical application of their professional knowledge and expertise acquired thus far. The Department also provides various forms of support to make student life fruitful and productive. Full-time faculty members offer non-curricular guidance, and graduation thesis advisors also provide job-placement guidance.