GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF THE RYUKYUS

RYUKYU INTERNATIONAL MARINE PROGRAM

（MASTER’S PROGRAM）

（MEXT SCHOLARSHIP）

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Ryukyu International Marine Program, which is organized jointly by the Field of Biosciences,
Environmental Sciences, and Chemistry, offers an opportunity for graduate study to students from
abroad by instructing all courses in the English language.

Upon enrollment, candidates will be each assigned to an advisor who will direct their thesis research
in the designated field of specialization. The degree of Master of Science will be awarded in recogni-
tion of thesis research and course work including seminars with a minimum of 30 credit hours (thesis:
12, course work: 12, seminar: 6). Some of the courses may include laboratory work and training.

Before deciding the field and the topic of research, applicants are encouraged and recommended to
contact appropriate supervisor(s) listed in the Faculty Members.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION (Fall 2020)

1．Number of International Students for Admission

A total of 3 students, supported by the scholarship from the Japanese Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), will be accepted for enrollment under the Ryukyu
International Marine Program in the Graduate School of Engineering and Science.

2．Qualifications Required for Applicants

(1) Prospective applicants are advised to contact a potential thesis advisor at the University of the
Ryukyus for consultation on research themes and plans; applicants without an advisor’s prior
approval may not receive full consideration during the admission screening.
(2) Nationality: Nationals of those nations recognized under the foreign scholarship program of
MEXT, mainly those located in Southeast Asia.
Applicants must be a resident of a foreign country.
(3) Age Limit: Applicants must be under 35 years of age as of April 1, 2020, i.e. born after April 2,
1985.
(4) Education: University graduates, who have completed 16 years of formal education outside of
Japan, or those who have qualifications equivalent to university graduates.
(5) Health: Applicants should be in good mental and physical health.
(6) Language Proficiency: Applicants should be fluent in English.
(7) Time Limit for Arrival in Japan: Applicants should arrive in Japan between September 23rd and
October 2nd, 2020.
(8) Those who can guarantee their admission to the university if they are accepted.

Remarks:
1) Military personnel and civilians in military employ are not eligible for the MEXT scholarship if
they remain on duty (applications by such persons will be rejected).
2) Those who do not arrive within the time limit will be subject to cancellation of their
 scholarships.
3) Applicants already with financial support from their government or other organizations are not
eligible for the MEXT scholarship.
4) Applicants who failed to graduate by September 30, 2020 will be subject to cancellation of their
scholarships and admission.

3．Scholarship and Expenses

(1) A monthly stipend of 144,000* JPY for two years during Master’s Program will be awarded.
However, this may be suspended during periods of leave of absence or when a grantee remains
off campus for prolonged periods without authorization.
*The monthly stipend mentioned above is the expected amount. It may change by the time of
enrollment or while attending school.
(2) Travel Expenses
1) Onward Travel: an economy class air ticket, from the international airport closest to the
grantee’s home to New Tokyo International Airport (or another international airport if more
economical), will be given.
2) Return Travel: an economy class air ticket, from New Tokyo International Airport (or another
international airport) to the closest international airport to the grantee’s home, will be given to
those who will be leaving after the scholarship period and before the expiry of the time limit
designated by MEXT.

Remarks:
1) Domestic travels in the grantee’s country and in Okinawa are the grantee’s own expenses.
2) Fees for travel insurances of both onward and return trips should be paid by the grantee.

4．Application
All of the following documents should be sent by registered airmail and insured and must be re-
ceived by the Graduate School of Engineering and Science of the University of the Ryukyus before
the February 1st, 2020 deadline.

(1) Completed Application Form (use the form supplied)・・・Form I-1, II-1, III-1
(2) Health Certificate (by public hospital within the past 6 months)・・・Form IV
(3) Certificate of Graduation or Diploma (undergraduate and/or graduate) or Certified Letter from
the university at which the applicant is currently enrolled stating the expected graduation date.
(4) Official Academic Transcript (undergraduate and/or graduate) from the university with their
English translation.

A GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) must be issued by the university authorities.

A×4 point×course credits＋B×3 point×course credits＋C×2 point×course credits＋D×1 point×course credits

GPA＝
Total Credits Earned

Grading Scale
A …… Excellent (90-100) 4 Point
B …… Good (80-89) 3 Point
C …… Average (70-79) 2 Point
D …… Passing (60-69) 1 Point
F …… Failure (0-59) 0 Point

(5) Certificate of Citizenship or Proof of Residence in applicant's home country (e.g. a copy of an
applicant’s passport).
(6) Letter of Recommendation, addressed to the president of the University of the Ryukyus, by the
 dean or the head of the university/institution. (Form V)
(7) Letter(s) of Reference from the major professor and/or supervisor who has personal knowledge of
the applicant.
(8) Photograph (upper front figure without hat taken within 6 months, passport size 4.5cm × 3.5cm)
with the applicant’s name and nationality written on the reverse side and to be fixed on the
specified part of the application form (an electronic data will be accepted).
(9) AN OFFICIAL TOEFL SCORE of 550 (Paper-based Test Score), or 79-80 (Internet-based Test
Score) or IELTS SCORE of 5.5 or above or an equivalent or higher score on an equivalent test
for an applicant whose instructional language at the home institution is NOT English. An orig-
inal or a certified copy of an OFFICIAL TOEFL score report is required to be submitted.
A certificate indicating the medium of instruction is English issued by the university authority
can be substituted for a TOEFL score for an applicant whose instructional language at the home
institution is English.
(10) Make a publication list for books, papers, and bachelor’s and/or master’s thesis, if applicable.
State author’s name(s), publication year, title, name of journal (vol. and no.), name and address
(city name) of publisher, and pages.
(11) Guarantee (Form VI) for those who also apply for the non-scholarship program.
(12) Those who have a job need to submit a certificate or document of guaranteed admission from
their employer stating an approval for an applicant to attend the University of the Ryukyus.
(13) Entrance Examination Fee: 30,000JPY
Those who also apply for the non-scholarship program need to pay examination fee by bank
transfer before application deadline. Refer to the payment information below.

University Bank Account Information

Name of Bank: Bank of the Ryukyus (Bank code No. 0187)
Name of Branch: Ginowan Branch (Branch code No. 512)
SWIFT Code: RYUBJPJZ
Account Number: 428711
Name of Account Holder: KOKURITSUDAIGAKUHOUJINRYUKYUDAIGAKU
Account Holder’s Address: 1 Senbaru, Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213, Japan
Bank Address: 1-5-3 Ginowan, Ginowan-shi, Okinawa 901-2211, Japan
Bank Phone Number: +81-98-893-2231
*Transfer fee will be charged separately.
*Please e-mail us to notify when you send a wire transfer.
E-mail: [email protected]
*Please pay any and all applicable bank transfer fees in addition to the examination fee. Ask
your bank for details.

Remarks:
1) The above documents should be written or typed in English on the supplied forms.
2) All documents should be prepared in English. For documents that cannot be prepared in Eng-
lish, a separate English translation should be attached.
3) Letters of recommendation and reference should indicate English proficiency of the applicants
as excellent, good, or fair.
4) The information for documents (1), (2), (6), and (11) must be written on the forms provided.
5) Applications will not be accepted if any of the above documents are incomplete, incorrect, or
lacking supporting evidence. They will not be accepted if they arrive after the deadline.
6) All submitted documents will be retained and will not be returned to applicants.
7) Those who apply for this MEXT scholarship should not apply for other scholarship programs at
the same, and vice versa.

5．Application Deadline
February 1st, 2020
6．Selection and Admission
(1) Applicants will be evaluated by the screening committee of the program based on their submit-
ted documents. Only those who have a solid academic background, research capability and
commitment will be selected.
(2) The results of selection by the screening committee and the graduate school committee will be
announced to individuals in March 2020. The final decision by MEXT will be announced to can-
didates through the University of the Ryukyus in July 2020.

Remarks:
1) If an applicant is admitted as a MEXT scholarship student of the University of the Ryukyus
and another university, MEXT will cancel the scholarship appointment for all universities.
2) Applicants selected by MEXT as grantee must enroll in the program.
3) Those who apply for University of the Ryukyus are not allowed to apply for any other univer-
sities as the MEXT scholarship student.
4) Grantees will be enrolled as full-time graduate students and they will be expected to
accomplish course work and thesis research (Master of Science degree to be awarded) in two
years, under supervision and instruction exclusively in English.

7．Scholarship Conditions
An enrolled student will be subject to cancellation of his/her scholarship when:
(1) A serious falsehood is found in the application documents (in this case, admission may be
cancelled even after enrollment).
(2) A student breaks the pledge declared to MEXT.
(3) A student is subjected to a disciplinary action or is judged by the Faculty of Science as not being
able to continue his/her research in the program.

8．Other Notes
(1) Successful applicants are expected to study and understand the geography, climate customs
and habits of Okinawa as well as the general features and conditions of the University of the
Ryukyus.
(2) The International House and university dormitory may be available for accommodation at
reasonable cost if there are vacancies.
(3) The areas of research conducted by the faculty members and curricula of the program are out-
lined in the following section.
(4) Grantees are expected to complete their Master’s Program within two years. No extension of
the term of scholarship will be available.
(5) Those grantees who have completed their Master’s Program can apply for admission to the
Doctoral Program, but there is no guarantee to receive a MEXT scholarship.

9．Security Export Control

The University of the Ryukyus adheres to the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (FEF-
TA)" and thus conducts security export control in order to maintain international peace and security.
Thus, research and education content of overseas students may be changed in certain cases to ad-
here to these regulations.
Correspondence
Applications must be sent by registered air mail.
All correspondence related to this application should be addressed to:

Academic Affairs Unit (Faculty of Science)

Graduate School of Engineering and Science
University of the Ryukyus
1 Senbaru
Nishihara, Okinawa 903-0213
Japan

Phone: +81-98-895-8595
E-mail: [email protected]
FACULTY MEMBERS AND THEIR RESEARCH INTERESTS

EARTH SCIENCES

Fujita, Kazuhiko
Professor, D.Sc., 1999, Tohoku University
Marine micropaleontology and coral-reef geosciences, paleoenvironmental analysis of quaternary
reef deposits; ecology and paleoecology of large benthic foraminifers
E-mail: fujitaka＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Furukawa, Masahide
Professor, Ph.D., 1990, Kobe University
Marine and environmental geology, tectonics of the back-arc basin and radiation science of the
earth’s environment
E-mail: m_furu＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Hisaki, Yukiharu
Professor, D.Sc., 1996, Tohoku University
Physical oceanography, the dynamics of ocean currents and ocean waves near the coast, especially,
observation and analysis of the ocean using the remotely sensed data and in-situ data
E-mail: hisaki＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Ito, Kosuke
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2011, Kyoto University
Numerical weather prediction, high-impact weather events such as tropical cyclones and local
heavy rainfall, data assimilation, atmosphere-ocean coupled system, geophysical fluid dynamics
E-mail: itokosk＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Matsumoto, Takeshi
Professor, D.Sc., 1984, The University of Tokyo
Marine geophysics, gravity and geomagnetic measurement, its application to the ocean floor struc-
ture and dynamics
E-mail: tak＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Nakamura, Mamoru
Professor, D.Sc., 1997, Kyoto University
Seismology, seismotectonics, crustal structure in Iisland arc, numerical modeling of tsunami
E-mail: mnaka＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Sentoku, Asuka
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2013, Osaka City University
Palaeontology, taxonomy, skeletal morphologies of Scleractinia, coral biogeography and
microstructure.
E-mail: sentoku＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Shinjo, Ryuichi
Professor, Ph.D., 1992, Tohoku University
Igneous petrology, mineralogy and isotope geochemistry
E-mail: rshinjo＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yamada, Hiroyuki
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2000, Hokkaido University
Tropical meteorology, mesoscale meteorology, observations and numerical simulations of precipita-
tion processes associated with disturbances and tropical cyclones
E-mail: yamada＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
CHEMISTRY

Arakaki, Takemitsu
Professor, Ph.D., 1996, Duke University (U.S.A.)
Environmental chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, analysis of chemical compositions in environ-
mental samples such as atmospheric aerosols and seawater during photochemical processes
E-mail: arakakit＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Asato, Eiji
Professor, D.Sc., 1989, Kyushu University
Coordination chemistry, synthesis of polynuclear transition metal complexes aiming at development
of new molecule-based functions. Coordination and cluster chemistry of quinone-based ligands
E-mail: asato＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Fujimura, Hiroyuki
Professor, D.Sc., 2002, University of the Ryukyus
Analytical chemistry, chemical oceanography and carbonate chemistry
E-mail: fujimura＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Nakagawa, Tessui
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2009, Hiroshima University
Material chemistry (hydrogen storage material and ammonia capturing), chemical engineering,
inorganic chemistry, and recycle chemistry
E-mail: tessui＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tanaka, Junichi
Professor, Ph.D., 1990, Osaka University
Marine natural products chemistry, studies on bioactive compounds from marine invertebrates
E-mail: jtanaka＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Teruya, Toshiaki (Faculty of Education)

Professor, D.Sc., 2003, Nagoya University
Natural products chemistry, structure elucidation and evaluation of biological activities of natural
products
E-mail: t-teruya＠edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Toki, Tomohiro
Associate Professor, D. Sc., 2004, Hokkaido University
Geochemistry, cold seeping mechanism, geochemistry of hydrothermal systems, origin and migra-
tion of natural gas, formation processes of gas hydrates
E-mail: toki＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yonekura, Nobuaki
Associate Professor, D. Eng., 1994, Kyushu University
Biophysical chemistry, development of techniques for environmental virus analysis, microbial fuel
cells and gene therapy
E-mail: yonekura＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

BIOLOGY

Denda, Tetsuo
Professor, D.Sc., 1996, Kobe University
Biology, vascular plant phylogeny and evolution in the Ryukyus and adjacent areas
E-mail: denda＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
Harii, Saki (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)
Associate Professor, D.Sc., 2001, The University of Tokyo
Marine biology, biology and ecology of marine invertebrates of coral reefs, with special focus on the
reproductive biology and symbiosis of reef-building corals
E-mail: sharii＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Hirose, Euichi
Professor, D.Sc., 1991, University of Tsukuba
Biology, biology of tunicates: morphology, phylogeny, cell functions, photosymbiosis
E-mail: eucihi＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Ikeda, Yuzuru
Professor, D.Fish. Sc., 1993, Hokkaido University
Biology and aquaculture, learning and communication of cephalopods; laboratory culture of cepha-
lopods
E-mail: ikeda＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Imai, Hideyuki
Associate Professor, D.Fish. Sc., 1999, Tokai University
Marine biology, population genetics of aquatic animals: molecular genetics, crustacean biology
E-mail: imai＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Itoh, Ryuuichi
Associate Professor, D.Sc., 1999, The University of Tokyo
Biology, biology of plant organelles (plastids and mitochondria)
E-mail: ryuitoh＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Kubota, Yasuhiro
Professor, D.Sc., 1996, Tokyo Metropolitan University
Plant ecology, maintenance mechanisms of biodiversity in forest ecosystems and their application to
the conservation of nature
E-mail: kubota_y＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Kurihara, Haruko
Assistant Professor, D.Sc., 2004, Kyoto University
Biology, marine environmental science, coral reef ecology, climate change, eco-physiology
E-mail: harukoku＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Morita, Masaya (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2003, The University of Tokyo
Biology, reproductive biology, cell biology, evolutionary biology
E-mail: morita＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Naiki, Akiyo (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2003, Kyoto University
Plant taxonomy, systematics, plant reproductive ecology
E-mail: naiki＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Nakamura, Takashi
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2003 University of the Ryukyus
Biology, ecology and physiology of coral reef organisms, photophysiology of plant-animal symbiosis
E-mail: takasuke＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Naruse, Tohru (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2004, University of the Ryukyus
Biology, taxonomy, systematics, biodiversity, crustacean biology
E-mail: naruse＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
Otaki, Joji
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2000, Columbia University
Biological sciences, color-pattern formation of butterfly wings, mammalian olfactory system, cellu-
lar regeneration and development, protein structure and function
E-mail: otaki＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Reimer, James D.
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2004, Kagoshima University
Biology, marine invertebrate biodiversity, evolution, phylogenetics, taxonomy, ecology, symbiont di-
versity and ecology, marine ecology and conservation, historical marine ecology
E-mail: jreimer＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Sakai, Kazuhiko (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Professor, D.Sc., 1999, Kyushu University
Ecology, ecology and conservation biology of reef corals including studies of community and popula-
tion ecology, life-history evolution, sex allocation, and population genetics
E-mail: sakaikz＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Shinzato, Naoya (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 1999, The University of Tokyo
Ecology, taxonomy, physiology, biochemistry and genomics of environmental microorganisms
E-mail: naoya-s＠comb.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Suda, Shoichiro
Professor, D.Agr., 2000, The University of Tokyo
Phycology, ultrastructure, taxonomy and phylogeny of microalgae
E-mail: sudas＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tachihara, Katsunori
Professor, D.Agr., 1988, Kyushu University
Ichthyology, artificial seed production and life history of freshwater and marine fishes
E-mail: ktachiha＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Takemura, Akihiro
Professor, D.Fish. Sc., 1989, Hokkaido University
Biology and aquaculture, environmental biology of fishes; perception and utilization of cues in reef
environments in tropical fishes, molecular and physiological aspects of biological clocks in relation
to daily, tidal, lunar and annual rhythms
E-mail: takemura＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tanaka, Atsuko
Assistant Professor, Ph.D., 2007, Kobe University
Biology, algal cell biology, stress responses, morphogenesis
E-mail: tanakaa＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Toda, Mamoru (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2000, Kyoto University
Zoology, evolution, systematics, and biogeography of reptiles and amphibians
E-mail: gekko＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Tokuda, Gaku (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Professor, D.Sc., 1997, The University of Tokyo
Zoology, digestive physiology, biochemistry, and symbiosis in xylophagous invertebrates
E-mail: tokuda＠comb.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
Tominaga, Atsushi (Faculty of Education)
Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2005, Kyoto University
Animal taxonomy, biodiversity, ecology of amphibians
E-mail: tominaga＠edu.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yagisawa, Fumi (Center for Research Advancement and Collaboration, CRAC)

Associate Professor, Ph.D., 2006, University of Tokyo
Organelles, molecular biology, and cell biology
E-mail: yagisawa＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yamahira, Kazunori (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Professor, Ph.D., 1996, Kyushu University
Evolutionary biology, evolution and ecology of tropical fishes
E-mail: yamahira＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yamasaki, Hideo
Professor, D.Sc., 1991, Kyushu University
Biology, biology and biochemistry of active oxygen and nitrogen species
E-mail: yamasaki＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yamashiro, Hideyuki (Tropical Biosphere Research Center)

Professor, Ph.D., 1995, Mie University
Marine biology, coral and coral-associated animals, coral disease, calcification
E-mail: hyama＠lab.u-ryukyu.ac.jp

Yokota, Masatsugu
Professor, D.Sc., 1988, Hiroshima University
Biology, taxonomy and cytogenetics of vascular plants of the Ryukyus
E-mail: yokota＠sci.u-ryukyu.ac.jp
2020 SUBJECTS (Science) RIMP (Ryukyu International Marine Program)

Table (Article 5) Master's Program Course: Chemistry, Biology and Marine Science

FIELD SUBJECT CREDITS HOURS YEARS SEMESTERS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Fall Present and discuss research information such as original

All faculty
REQUIRED

Advanced Seminar 6 22.5 1,2 & academic papers, as well as research plans and findings, in a
COMMON

members
Spring seminar format.
Fall For each individual research objective and phase, provide direct
All faculty
Thesis Research 12 90 1,2 & instruction and guidance concerning research methods and
members
Spring development.

Reviews and discussions of reproductive strategies, life-history

Evolutionary Ecology of
2 30 1,2 Fall strategies, population dynamics and population genetics of marine Sakai, K.
Reef Animals Ⅰ
organisms, with emphasis on colonial animals.

Reviews and discussions of reproductive strategies, life-history

Evolutionary Ecology of
2 30 1,2 Spring strategies, population dynamics and population genetics of marine Sakai, K.
Reef Animals Ⅱ
organisms, with emphasis on colonial animals.
Topics in behavioral studies for marine animals, such as
Advanced Topics in
biotelemetry measurement, ethology and comparative
Marine Animal Behavior 2 30 1,2 Fall Ikeda, Y.
psychology. This class deals mainly with cephalopods as a model
Ⅰ
animals for this field.
Topics in behavioral studies for marine animals, such as
Advanced Topics in
biotelemetry measurement, ethology and comparative
Marine Animal Behavior 2 30 1,2 Fall Ikeda, Y.
psychology. This class deals mainly with cephalopods as a model
Ⅱ
animals for this field.

Advanced Fisheries Life history and fishing methods of fishes in Japan (sardine,
2 30 1,2 Fall Tachihara, K.
Biology herring, mackerel, yellowtaile, sea bream, flounder, ayu, etc.).

Advanced Plant Classification and phylogeny of the angiosperms with special

2 30 1,2 Spring Yokota, T.
Taxonomy reference to the orchid family.

Plant Phylogeny and

2 30 1,2 Fall Recent advances in flowering plant phylogeny and evolution. Denda, T.
BIOSCIENCE

Evolution

Introduction to specific features and functions supporting the life

Life of Tunicates 2 30 1,2 Spring Hirose, E.
of marine invertebrates, dealing with tunicates.
ELECTIVE
SPECIAL

Introduction to basic principles of stress physiology, including the

Stress Physiology 2 30 1,2 Fall production and scavenging mechanisms of active oxygen and Yamasaki, H.
active nitrogen in living organisms.

Current topics in cell biology, with emphasis on the biogenesis of

Advanced Cell Biology 2 30 1,2 Fall Itoh, R.
organelles and cytoskeleton.

Fundamentals of molecular biology, cellular physiology,

Advanced Molecular
2 30 1,2 Spring developmental biology, immunology, and neurobiology. Focuses on Otaki, J.
Physiology
mammalian and insect systems.

Structure and organization of scientific publications, as well as

Advanced Scientific how to organize and write manuscripts will be discussed. Special Reimer, J. D.
2 30 1,2 Spring
Manuscript Writing attention will be put on logical organization and troublesome
grammar points. Classes in English.

Advanced Comparative Endocrine organs and various hormones in vertebrates. Roles of

2 30 1,2 Fall Takemura, A.
Endocrinology hormones in metabolism, reproduction, and behavior.

Principles and fundamental methods in aquatic animals using

Marine Molecular Ecology 2 30 1,2 Fall molecular and population genetics. Practical method on DNA Imai, H.
analysis.

Principles and practices of taxonomy, systematics, and

Systematic Zoology 2 30 1,2 Spring phylogenetics of animals, with reference to contemporary Toda, M.
discussions on relevant conceptual issues.

Responses in Plant
Current topics about the signal cascades of plant morphogenesis
Morphogenesis to 2 30 1,2 Fall Tanaka, A.
caused by environmental signals.
Environmental Signals

Animal Evolution and

2 30 1,2 Fall Introduction to evolution and diversity in vertebrates. Tominaga, A.
Diversity
2020 SUBJECTS (Science) RIMP (Ryukyu International Marine Program)

Table (Article 5) Master's Program Course: Chemistry, Biology and Marine Science

FIELD SUBJECT CREDITS HOURS YEARS SEMESTERS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

After the revision of basic marine biology concept, the class will
Advanced Marine Biology 2 30 1,2 Spring discuss about littoral and pelagic ecosystems from major Harii, S.
geographic regions (tropical, temperate and polar).
Reviews on the current topics in biodegradation of plants with
Molecular Biochemistry of
2 30 1,2 Fall special reference to the mechanisms by which lignocellulolytic Tokuda, G.
Plant Biodegradation
enzymes are involved in breakdown of plant cell walls.

Advanced Evolutionary Evolutionary analysis of form and function, life-history, and

2 30 1,2 Spring Yamahira, K.
Ecology sexual dimorphism in animals.

Marine Environmental
2 30 1,2 Spring Overview of current research on marine environmental biology. Kurihara, H.
Biology and Ecology

Advanced Coral Reef

2 30 1,2 Spring Reviews on current topics in coral reef ecology. Nakamura, T.
Ecology
Advanced Marine
2 30 1,2 Spring Practices of zootaxonomy of marine invertebrates. Naruse, T.
Zootaxonomy
Interaction between Coral
SPECIAL

Overview of the biological and chemical interactions between

and Associated 2 30 1,2 Fall Yamashiro, H.
corals and other marine organisms.
Organisms
Advanced Seminar of
Instruction of reproductive biology in terms of evolutionary
Evolutionary 2 30 1,2 Spring Morita, M.
aspects and practice of analyses with laptop computer.
Reproductive Biology
BIOSCIENCE

Advanced Plant Principles and fundamental methods in plant taxonomy and

ELECTIVE

Taxonomy and 2 30 1,2 Spring phytogeography with special reference to the diversity of Naiki, A
Phytogeography flowering plants.
Topics in organelle dynamics and function. Focuses on single
Advanced Molecular and
2 30 1,2 Spring membrane bound organelles such as endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi Yagisawa, F.
Cellular Biology
apparatus, peroxisomes, and lysosomes.

Current topics on taxonomy, phylogeny, morphology, genetics,

Advanced Phycology 2 30 1,2 Fall Suda, S.
ecology etc. of algae and related organisms.
Review of current topics on the maintenance and origin of
Advanced Plant Ecology 2 30 1,2 Fall biodiversity patterns based on taxonomic, functional and Kubota, Y.
phylogenetic properties.
Reviews and discussions on microbial phylogeny, habitat,
Microbial Ecology 2 30 1,2 Spring metabolism, response to environmental stimuli, and research Shinzato, N
methods.

Introduction to
2 30 1,2 Fall General introductory course on marine science. Nakamura, T.
Oceanography Ⅰ
COMMON

Introduction to
2 30 1,2 Spring General introductory course on oceanography. Kurihara, H.
Oceanography Ⅱ

Members
International Field Course 2 30 1,2 Spring Field course with foreign universities. of biology
field
FUNDAMENTAL

Essential Research Skills Ethical foundations of scientific practices to skills of scientific

1 15 1,2 Spring Elisseeva, O.
and Ethics in Science presentation.

Requirements for course completion:

Students must obtain a total of 30 or more credits including 6 credits from Advanced Seminar and 12 credits from Thesis
Research on Bioscience Field. In addition to receiving the necessary instruction, the student must also receive a passing
grade on final examinations and Master's thesis.
Remarks regarding the following subjects:
Credits for Advanced Seminar are earned over 2 years (3 credits received per year).
Credits for Thesis Research are earned over 2 years (6 credits received per year).
2020 SUBJECTS (Science) RIMP (Ryukyu International Marine Program)
Course: Chemistry, Biology and Marine Science
Table (Article 5) Master's Program Physics and Earth Sciences

FIELD SUBJECT CREDITS HOURS YEARS SEMESTERS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Fall
Present and discuss research information such as original academic All faculty
Advanced Seminar 6 22.5 1,2 &
REQUIRED

COMMON
papers, as well as research plans and findings, in a seminar format. members
Spring

Fall For each individual research objective and phase, provide direct
All faculty
Thesis Research 12 90 1,2 & instruction and guidance concerning research methods and
members
Spring development.

Topics on Marine
2 30 1,2 Spring Chemicals involved in the ecology of marine organisms will be reviewed. Tanaka, J.
Chemical Ecology

This course provides an overview of atmospheric chemistry and a

Introduction to
2 30 1,2 Spring working knowledge of the critical issues that atmospheric chemists face Arakaki, T.
Atmospheric Chemistry
today.

This course deals with qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry,

Environmental Analytical
2 30 1,2 Spring especially principles and procedures of chemical analyses of Fujimura, H.
Chemistry I
environmental water sample.

Learning and training presentation/writing skills for research outputs

such as:
Practical Skills in
(1) oral presentation at conference
Presentation, Publication 2 30 1,2 Spring Nakagawa, T.
(2) poster presentation at conference
and Patent Application
(3) patent search and submission
(4) scientific paper

Introduction to Natural This course deals with isolation, structure determination and biological
2 30 1,2 Spring Teruya, T.
Product Chemistry activities of natural products.

Principles of ocean remote sensing such as radiometer, scatterometer

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Advanced Ocean Remote

2 30 1,2 Spring and altimeter. Applications of ocean remote sensing to physical Hisaki, Y.
Sensing Ⅰ
oceanography.

Principles of ocean remote sensing such as radiometer, scatterometer

Advanced Ocean Remote
2 30 1,2 Spring and altimeter. Applications of ocean remote sensing to physical Hisaki, Y.
Sensing Ⅱ
oceanography.

Lecture on basic theory and recent advances of atmospheric sciences,

Advanced Meteorology Ⅰ 2 30 1,2 Fall including the evolution and structure of precipitating cloud systems in Yamada, H.
ELECTIVE

SPECIAL

the tropical and subtropical regions.

Lecture on basic theory and recent advances of atmospheric sciences,

Advanced Meteorology Ⅱ 2 30 1,2 Spring including the evolution and structure of precipitating cloud systems in Yamada, H.
the tropical and subtropical regions.

Fundamentals on numerical weather prediction, including basic

Advanced Numerical
2 30 1,2 Fall equations, computer programming, and performing idealized and real Itoh, K.
Weather Prediction Ⅰ
through experiments.

Advanced Numerical Fundamentals on numerical weather prediction, including data analysis,

2 30 1,2 Spring Itoh, K.
Weather Prediction Ⅱ forecast errors, and data assimilation.

Advanced Metamorphic Petrogenesis and dynamics of metamorphic rocks and its geotectonic
2 30 1,2 Fall Baba, S.
Petrology Ⅰ implications.

Advanced Metamorphic Petrogenesis and dynamics of metamorphic rocks and its geotectonic
2 30 1,2 Spring Baba, S.
Petrology Ⅱ implications.

Advanced Geochemistry Isotopic and trace element geochemistry of igneous rocks and its
2 30 1,2 Fall Shinjo, R.
Ⅰ geotectonic implications.

Advanced Geochemistry Isotopic and trace element geochemistry of igneous rocks and its
2 30 1,2 Spring Shinjo, R.
Ⅱ geotectonic implications.

Basic theory, gravimetry, data reduction and analysis method,

Geogravity Ⅰ 2 30 1,2 Fall application to geodesy, potential theory in conjunction with Matsumoto, T.
geomagnetism, application to crustal movement and geological structure.

Basic theory, gravimetry, data reduction and analysis method,

Geogravity Ⅱ 2 30 1,2 Spring application to geodesy, potential theory in conjunction with Matsumoto, T.
geomagnetism, application to crustal movement and geological structure.
2020 SUBJECTS (Science) RIMP (Ryukyu International Marine Program)
Course: Chemistry, Biology and Marine Science
Table (Article 5) Master's Program Physics and Earth Sciences

FIELD SUBJECT CREDITS HOURS YEARS SEMESTERS SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

Crustal Movement Basic theory for the monitoring of crustal movement, volcanic activity,
2 30 1,2 Fall Furukawa, M.
Monitoring Ⅰ earthquake, etc., based on radiation science and geomagnetism.

Crustal Movement Basic theory for the monitoring of crustal movement, volcanic activity,
2 30 1,2 Spring Furukawa, M.
Monitoring Ⅱ earthquake, etc., based on radiation science and geomagnetism.

This course constitutes an overview of observational and theoretical

seismology and the utilization of seismic waves for the study of the
Advanced Seismology Ⅰ 2 30 1,2 Fall earth's interior. Topics include elastic wave propagation, seismic ray Nakamura, M.
theory, interpretation of travel times, surface wave, and seismic
tomography.
This course constitutes an overview of observational and theoretical
seismology and the utilization of seismic waves for the study of the
Advanced Seismology Ⅱ 2 30 1,2 Spring earth's interior. Topics include elastic wave propagation, seismic ray Nakamura, M.
theory, interpretation of travel times, surface wave, and seismic
tomography.
Lecture on recent advances and topics on earth sciences related to
Coral Reef Earth Science coral reefs, which include geomorphology, geology, geohistory,
2 30 1,2 Fall Fujita, K.
Ⅰ paleontology, carbonate sedimentology, paleoceanography,
environmental sciences, and geoecotechnology.
SPECIAL

Lecture on recent advances and topics on earth sciences related to

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Coral Reef Earth Science coral reefs, which include geomorphology, geology, geohistory,
2 30 1,2 Spring Fujita, K.
Ⅱ paleontology, carbonate sedimentology, paleoceanography,
environmental sciences, and geoecotechnology.

This lecture will help you develop key knowledge and research skills in
ELECTIVE

Earth History and

2 30 1,2 Fall the field of earth history and palaeontology. Lecture on basic training in Sentoku, A
Palaeontology Ⅰ
earth sciences, with a specialisation in stratigraphy and palaeontology.

This lecture will help you develop key knowledge and research skills in
Earth History and
2 30 1,2 Spring the field of earth history and palaeontology. Lecture on basic training in Sentoku, A
Palaeontology Ⅱ
earth sciences, with a specialisation in stratigraphy and palaeontology.

Advanced Crustal
Reviews of geochemical studies about fluids and gasses beneath the
Hydrosphere 2 30 1,2 Spring Toki, T.
seafloor.
Geochemistry

Biochemistry of Metal
2 30 1,2 Spring Lecture on roles of metal irons in biology. Asato, E.
Ions

Molecular Spectroscopy Spectroscopies to characterize molecular properties and the

2 30 1,2 Spring Yonekura, N.
Ⅰ applications in biophysical chemistry.

Introduction to
2 30 1,2 Fall General introductory course on marine science. Nakamura, T.
Oceanography Ⅰ
COMMON

Introduction to
2 30 1,2 Spring General introductory course on oceanography. Kurihara, H.
Oceanography Ⅱ

Members
International Field Course 2 30 1,2 Spring Field course with foreign universities. of biology
field
FUNDAMENTAL

Essential Research Skills Ethical foundations of scientific practices to skills of scientific

1 15 1,2 Spring Elisseeva, O.
and Ethics in Science presentation.

Requirements for course completion:

Students must obtain a total of 30 or more credits including 6 credits from Advanced Seminar and 12 credits from Thesis
Research on Environmental Science Field. In addition to receiving the necessary instruction, the student must also receive a
passing grade on final examinations and Master's thesis.
Remarks regarding the following subjects:
Credits for Advanced Seminar are earned over 2 years (3 credits received per year).
Credits for Thesis Research are earned over 2 years (6 credits received per year).