Overview

Overview

In modern society undergoing rapid change and development, the need for human resources who can analyze the essence of phenomena and formulate them mathematically based on mathematical thinking in various fields is extremely high. The Department of Mathematics adopts a learning program that allows students who have mastered the content of mathematics up to high school, are interested in mathematical sciences that have recently expanded in many directions, and who wish to learn not only calculations but also the logical structure of mathematics carefully and cultivate the insight to see through the essence inherent in various phenomena, to acquire the basics of algebra, geometry, and analysis. In addition, to cultivate flexible thinking, we also prepare science and engineering subjects other than mathematics for motivated students.

Learning Keywords

Keywords
Algebra, Geometry & Analysis
Joy of Discovering Solutions
Encounter with Fascinating Theorems

We adopt a learning program that enables students to acquire a wide range of mathematical knowledge from pure mathematics to applied mathematics, including algebra, geometry, analysis, and statistics, in small classes. Through lectures, exercises, and seminars, students not only learn calculations but also carefully study the logical structure of mathematics and cultivate the insight to see through the essence inherent in various phenomena. In particular, seminar-style classes are taken in all grades, and students learn mathematical thinking through direct dialogue with teachers in small groups while honing their presentation and communication skills. We also prepare science and engineering subjects other than mathematics to cultivate flexible thinking.

From the Lab

From the Lab

Faculty of Engineering Science, Department of Mathematics, Graduated in March 2025

Kosuke Miyahara

Q. What are you working on in your special research?

I am studying mathematical models related to "probability," such as the outcomes of dice from 1 to 6. In particular, I am researching the "Monte Carlo method," which numerically calculates "expected values." I am also challenging applied research to think about various issues that arise when implementing them as programs and how to solve them.

Q. What are your research prospects?

While working on themes that are considered difficult even in university mathematics, I acquired the attitude of carefully reading literature, organizing my thoughts, and searching for clues to solutions. After graduation, I will work as a programmer, so I would like to make use of the "mathematical thinking ability" I acquired at university.

Curriculum

Curriculum

Throughout four years, students systematically learn from basics to specialized content, centered on algebra, geometry, and analysis. All grades have seminar-style classes where students learn mathematical thinking through direct dialogue with teachers in small groups.

1st Year

Required Subjects

  • 1st & 2nd Choice Foreign Language I・II
  • Learning Mathematics (Differential & Integral Calculus I・II)
  • Linear Algebra I・II
  • Orientation Seminar
  • Freshman Seminar
  • Basic Mathematics Exercises I・II

Elective Required Subjects

  • Computer Experimental Mathematics I

2nd Year

Required Subjects

  • 1st Choice Foreign Language III・IV
  • Set Theory and Topology I・II・III
  • Linear Algebra III
  • Algebra I
  • Basic Analysis I・II・III
  • Mathematics Basic Seminar I・II

Elective Required Subjects

  • Set Theory and Topology IV, Linear Algebra IV
  • Algebra II, Differential Equations I
  • Special Topics in Mathematics I, Basic Statistics
  • Basic Mathematics Exercises III・IV

3rd Year

Required Subjects

  • Introduction to Modern Mathematics
  • Specialized Seminar

Elective Required Subjects

  • Algebra III・IV
  • Geometry I・II・III・IV
  • Function Theory I・II
  • Analysis I・II・III・IV
  • Functional Analysis I・II
  • Differential Equations II
  • Probability Theory I・II
  • Statistics I・II
  • Special Topics in Mathematics II・III

4th Year

Required Subjects

  • Special Research I・II

Elective Required Subjects

  • Special Topics in Mathematics V・VI・VII

※Curriculum is subject to change. Please check the university guide for details.

Obtainable Qualifications

Qualifications

Qualifications obtainable by completing specified credits

  • Junior High School Teacher's License Type 1 [Mathematics]
  • High School Teacher's License Type 1 [Mathematics]
  • Librarian
  • Teacher Librarian
  • Curator

Qualifications obtainable by application

  • Assistant Surveyor

Qualifications obtainable after certain work experience

  • Surveyor

Expected Future Career Fields

Future Career Fields
  • Computer-related (system engineers, etc.)
  • Junior high and high school teachers
  • Finance-related (banks, securities companies, insurance companies)
  • Information and communication-related companies
  • Civil servants
  • Graduate school advancement, university researchers