School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Curriculum of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences
Pursue the Forefront of the Mathematical Sciences
What is Mathematical Sciences?
Mathematics is the common language for all the sciences. It probes beyond outward physical appearances to grasp the inner meaning of natural and social phenomena and deepens our understanding of the complexity of our world. In 1981, Keio University established the Department of Mathematics with the goal of contributing to the progress of mathematics, through special mathematics, the sciences, and economics. The research specialties of the graduate program in mathematics cover several areas in pure and applied mathematics and statistics, allowing students to work toward master’s or doctoral degrees under close supervision. This distinctive feature of our department allows staff and students alike to experience being a part of the pinnacle of human achievement that is mathematics.
Our Research and Education
The Curriculum of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences offers graduate programs in mathematics, statistics, and information mathematics. - These programs are excellent preparation for post-graduate positions in industry, government, finance, teaching, or further studies in mathematical sciences. Graduate programs for either master’s degree or doctoral degree are offered. - Students can work for their master’s and doctorate in either science or engineering, according to their program concentration and degree objectives. Our staff includes specialists in fields including differential equation theory, geometry, probability and ergodic theory, number theory, discrete mathematics, computational mathematics, and statistical sciences. Faculty members are qualified to supervise students’work as they work to complete their master’s or doctoral degrees. Our curriculum distinguishes itself from competing programs by organically integrating these diverse fields to encourage creative research.
School of Mathematical and Physical SciencesCurriculum of Physics
Foster Talents who Elucidate Mysteries in Nature and Contribute Growth of Human Knowledge
Our Beliefs
Materials follow a hierarchical structure, in an order starting from elementary particles to atomic nuclei, atoms, molecules, ions, solids, liquids, organisms, stars, and finally comprising the universe. With this in mind, the Curriculum for Physics comprises research groups focusing on elementary particle physics, nuclear physics, condensed matter physics, biological physics, astrophysics, and laser physics. As a part of the Graduate School of Science and Technology, we value the industrial applications of physics and engineering and also place significant focus on the education and research of condensed matter physics. Our staff members actively working at the forefront of various research fields contribute to raising the technical expertise and specialization of our students.
Curriculum
Introductory, as well as advanced lectures in the various fields of physics are designed to instill a deeper understanding of extensive physics, which is required to foster successful professionals who are highly versatile and adaptable to future trends, and contribute to our society. We also engage part-time lecturers to share their insights on various other fields not typically covered by our full-time staff. One key objective of graduate school is to cultivate independent researchers. To this end, graduate students must gain both knowledge and curiosity about scientific topics, as well as the courage and resilience to bounce back from adversity. With outstanding researchers at the helm of our various research groups, our graduate students will be able to acquire these characteristics through both lectures and laboratory work under our rigorous physics curriculum.
School of Mathematical and Physical SciencesCurriculum of Applied Physics and Physico-Informatics
Changing the World through Physics and Mathematics
Our Beliefs
Creating a sustainable climate requires balancing the complex relationships between information, technology, and economics with viable frameworks of physical principles that protect the planet’s natural environment. A major objective of our educational and research endeavors is to understand these components and develop new methods to interpret and reconcile tensions within these interdependent systems. The first part of the curriculum name, “Applied Physics,” represents the application of physical principles to numerous fields of science and technology. The second part, “Physico-Informatics,” emphasizes the importance of advanced mathematical analysis of information governed by the laws of physics. It also indicates our strong commitment to developing applied physics as a cornerstone of making progress in our current world of information technology.
Curriculum
The Curriculum of Applied Physics and Physico-Informatics consists of advanced courses in applied physics, electronics, and systems science based on physics and mathematics. It is designed to foster students who will be knowledgeable, creative, and nuanced in their search to uncover scientific truth. They will offer fresh perspectives and apply their skills to advance and sustain society. In the Master’s program, students develop their expertise through the Major Field Courses via classroom lectures. Students will also learn critical thinking, public speaking, and discussion skills through practical courses.
