Faculty and Graduate school

Introduction of Faculties and Departments

Faculty	FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Department	DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES
Lecture/field/course/process	Pharmaceutical Chemistry Course Life Science Course Hygienic Science Course Clinical Pharmacy Course
Study and research theme/projects	Chemical research on drug discovery Analysis of life phenomena and development of new drugs Pharmaceutical research on environment and hygiene control Fundamental research on medication
Keywords	Pharmacist Proper use of pharmaceutical products Development of pharmaceutical products Mechanism of action of drugs Chinese medicine Supplement Generic medicine Physical assessment

Faculty	FACULTY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES
Department	DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LIFE SCIENCES
Lecture/field/course/process	Biofunctional Science Course	Applied Life Science Course
Study and research theme/projects	Molecular breeding of new microorganisms and discovery of new bioactive substances Analysis and application of useful proteins of living things Effective use of resources by means of microorganisms Development of multi-functional food CO2 reduction, bioethanol, research on DNA-recombined yeast	Challenge to the wonder of life – from genes to cells – Research and development of anticancer drugs, drug safety assessment Biomaterial production via cultured cells of animals, plants, and microorganisms Research of the interaction between life and environment Clinical engineering program
Keywords	Biotechnology Genetic manipulation Drug/agrichemical development Environment purification Fermentable/functional food Bioethanol Food, health, nutrition	Anticancer drugs and cancer vaccines Organ simulator Regenerative medicine Cartilage tissue regeneration In vivo localization of drugs Pathophysiology of lifestyle-related diseases Gene manipulation Environmental remediation Evolution Clinical engineering

Faculty	FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department	DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING	DEPARTMENT OF NANOSCIENCE
Lecture/field/course /process	Energy engineering field Material engineering field Mechanical dynamics/control engineering fields Production engineering field	New materials science Environmental science Bio-related science
Study and research theme/projects	Development of high-efficiency engine compatible with petroleum-alternative fuel Development of low-noise fan Development of new materials Material strength evaluation Technology for robot control under ultimate environment, development for disaster response robot Development of disaster measure technology (development of isolation device) Precision machining Nontraditional machining Machine service life prediction Development of prediction method of sound conduction effect in middle ear reconstruction surgery and research on clinical application Creation of orthopedic implant by CAD/FEM/3D shaping method	Fostering chemical engineers who will contribute to the ultra-smart society of the near future The ultimate "manufacturing" synthesis experience through the assembly of atoms and molecules Environmental chemistry education that addresses sustainability Training of science teachers based on chemistry
Keywords	Engines compatible with petroleum-alternative fuel Robots Next-generation materials Measures against disaster Coordination/fusion of medical science and mechanical engineering Digital engineering (3D printer, CFD/CAE analysis) Laser machining Machine remaining service life prediction technology	Medicine Medical Cosmetics Organic EL Next generation battery Plastics Daily necessities Environmentally friendly reaction processes Molecular machines Reaction catalysts and synthesis Science teacher training

Faculty	FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department	DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE	DEPARTMENT OF AEROSPACE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Lecture/field/course /process	General Architecture Course Architectural Planning Course Building Structure Course (Selection of course from 3rd year)	General program 　Aerospace Engineering System Course Special program 　Aviation Maintenance Course 　Aviation Pilots Course
Study and research theme/projects	Fostering of engineers who acquire general architecture techniques and can contribute to society Fostering of architects who tackle environmental and human society issues Fostering of engineers who contribute to the development of structures/(building) construction techniques	Aerospace Engineering System Course Fostering of human resources engaged in design/manufacturing of aerospace crafts Fostering of human resources engaged in operation of aircraft Fostering of human resources engaged in airport operation Aviation Maintenance Course Fostering of aircraft mechanics Aviation Pilots Course Fostering of pilots
Keywords	Architecture design Interior Environment design Seismic isolation and vibration control Town development Architect Engineer JABEE-certified course	Aerospace Engineering Course Aircraft manufacturer Airline company Space development Aircraft Mechanic Course Aircraft mechanics Aircraft Operation Course Pilots

Faculty	FACULTY OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Department	DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES
Lecture/field/course/process	Future Science Course Computer and Intelligence Course Electronics and Communications Course (Selection of course from 2nd semester of 1st year)
Study and research theme/projects	R&D concerning information processing system and network R&D concerning processing and recognition of sound/image information R&D concerning electricity/electronics engineering and communication engineering R&D concerning electronic control and sensor technology
Keywords	Multimedia Virtual reality/AR IoT Artificial intelligence Cloud computing Information and communication Smart energy Intelligent robot

Faculty	FACULTY OF ART
Department	DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS	DEPARTMENT OF DESIGN
Lecture/field/course/process	Japanese Painting Course Western Painting Course 3Dimensional Art Course Fine Art - Illustration Course	Product Design Course Graphic Design Course Manga Media Course (Selection of course from 2nd year)
Study and research theme/projects	Development of basic drawing ability and shaping ability through visual perception Study on materials, application/development to expression, and fostering of presentation ability Development of 3dimensional expressiveness using 3dimensional computer graphics to develop a variety of content. Development of drawing theory for the expression of illustrations and acquiring digital painting skills and social communication ability.	Pursuit of design for communications with society or people Pursuit of design for establishment of relationships among people, objects, and space Pursuit of manga media for designing information
Keywords	Japanese painting, Western painting Sculpture Art history, Art science Dyeing, Printmaking Installation Technique study 3DCG sculpting, Creating XR contents Illustration, Digital Illustration	Graphic design Interactive design Photography Video Product design Environmental design Manga media

Introduction to the Graduate School

Sojo University Graduate School is one of the most advanced research institutions in western Japan.
With a goal of contributing to society with the concept of interdisciplinary and industry‐university cooperation, we aim to make academic efforts to develop human resources who create next-generation technologies and arts.

Sojo University Graduate School, which upholds the concept of interdisciplinary and industry‐university cooperation, is one of the most advanced research institutions in western Japan, and its state-of-the-art efforts serve as the backbone for education in the various faculties.
At the same time, Sojo University Graduate School is an educational institution where students expand well beyond the knowledge and theories they acquired in their undergraduate education. The graduate school has a specialized course structure that is directly connected with each faculty’s curriculum. There are four master’s degree courses in the area of Faculty of Engineering, one course in the area of Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, two courses in the area of Faculty of Biotechnology and Life Science, and two courses in the area of Faculty of Art. As for Ph.D. Course, there are eight courses that correspond to the Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, Faculty of Biotechnology and Life Science, Faculty of Art, and Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Each graduate student will proactively establish links with relevant fields while pursuing the academic system of the major field and promote his/her own research. They will aim at contributing to society as highly-advanced professionals who create next-generation technologies and arts.