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The Department of Architecture at Shinshu University
The Department of Architecture at Shinshu University has set the following academic objectives in order to achieve desired goals:
1.Fundamental engineering education and research
- To provide leadership skills in the construction field
- To provide engineering skills to serve as an integral contribution to world society
- To train students to think logically and ethically
2.Areas of emphasis
- Increasing environmental awareness
- Introduction of a new space perceptions
- Development of materials knowledge
3.A comprehensive study of architecture and city infrastructure
- Implementation of education in the area of overall design
- Implementation of education concerning alternative engineering technologies
- Implementation of education related to technology for community- based adaptations
4.Area of concentration
- Environmental design and building facilities
- Structural design
- Restoration of traditional Japanese houses and historic districts
Common Core Courses /Core requirements
The core common courses are composed of 6 main areas of study. A total of more than 25 units of credit is required toward degree completion.
General Education
More than 14 units of credit are required toward degree completion. Students can design their own course schedule depending on their interests.
Foreign Language
More than 8 units of credit are required. We offer general English study and English conversational courses. Students are required to earn more than 4 units of credits during the freshmen year and 2 units of credit during the sophomore year.
Health science
More than one unit of credit is required. To obtain a teaching license, a practical sport course is required.
Major core courses
Major core courses are divided into 2 main courses of study. A total of more than 95 credits is required toward degree completion.
Introductory courses/ Basic courses
These introductory courses are designed to provide students with a general knowledge of architecture. Students are required to earn more than 12 credits during their first and second years.
Major course of study /Advanced courses
These courses are designed to offer in-depth study of architecture. Students are required to study both civil and architectural engineering during their first year, to acquire a wide range of architectural knowledge. Students are required to take advanced courses during their second year. More than 84 units of credit are required.
Programs-Undergraduate School
- Acoustic Design
- Seminar in Urban Environmental Engineering
- Foundation Structures
- Global environmental problems
- Design theory
- Seminar in Architectural Environmental Engineering
- Environment Laboratory Work
- Architectural Environmental Engineering 1
- Architectural Planning 1
- Architectural Planning 2
- Exercises in Structural Mechanics 1
- Exercises in Structural Mechanics 2
- Strength of Materials
- Architectural History 1
- Architectural History 2
- Computer usage for architecture
- Building codes
- Architectural Construction Methods
- Architectural Design and Drawing 1
- Architectural Design and Drawing 2-5
- Seminar in Building Facilities
- Building Facilities 1
- Building Facilities 2
- Foundation Structures
- Conservation of Historic Buildings
- Steel Structures
- Structural Dynamics
- Experiments in Structures and Materials
- Structural Design
- Structural Mechanics 1
- Structural Mechanics 2
- Rural and Urban Design
- Urban Environmental Engineering
- Urban Environmental Engineering
- The City and Architecture
- Disaster Prevention Engineering
- Wooden structures
Graduate employment statistics;
Department of Architecture/ students'career advancement data Most of the students who graduated with a BA degree in architecture are currently employed by construction companies, architectural design companies, housing companies or government offices.
| BA/MA | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
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| Construction Companies | 8/12 | 5/6 | 2/13 | 4/7 | 3/12 |
| Construction equipment manufacturers | 1/0 | 0/0 | 1/1 | 0/2 | 0/2 |
| Housing Industries | 2/3 | 2/4 | 2/5 | 4/4 | 3/0 |
| Architectural design consulting co. | 2/7 | 0/3 | 2/4 | 1/7 | 1/7 |
| Housing Manufacturing field | 1/1 | 2/1 | 1/2 | 3/2 | 1/0 |
| Government related offices | 5/0 | 4/3 | 3/2 | 3/3 | 3/4 |
| The others | 4/4 | 3/1 | 4/5 | 10/4 | 1/2 |
| Enrolled in graduate school | 38/3 | 38/1 | 37/0 | 24/0 | 35/0 |
Professional development
Students can obtain following certificates or licenses following degree completion. For further information, please contact the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center.
Examination Prerequisites
Certificate of First-class qualified architect
Candidates must have 2 years of working experience in the related field after graduation. Doctoral course students may count a Master Course 2- year study period toward the required work experience. For further information, please contact the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center.
Certificate of Second- class qualified architect
Candidates can take the examination following graduation.
Certificate of qualified architect for wooden buildings
Candidates can take the examination following graduation. For further information, please contact the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center.
Certificate of Interior planner
Candidates are required to have more than 2 years of work experience in the related field. For further information, please contact the Japan Architectural Education and Information Center.
Certificate of engineering consultant
Candidates are required to have more than 7 years of work experience in the related field. For further information, please contact the Institute of Professional Engineering.
Faculty members
Architectural History /Architectural Designing
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Prof.Tsuchimoto
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- Courses... Architectural History 1, Architectural Planning 2, Conservation of Historic Buildings, Architectural Design and Drawing 4
- Area of concentrations... Urban History, Architectural History, Conservation and Restoration
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Associate Prof.Hayami
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- Courses... Architectural Planning Ⅰ, Architectural history Ⅱ, Architectural Design and Drawing Ⅰ, Ⅴ
- Area of concentrations... Urban history
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Associate Prof.Yanase
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- Courses... Freshman Seminar, The City and its Architecture, Rural and Urban Design
- Area of concentrations... Environmental psychology, Architectural psychology, Comfort in public spaces, Research of spatial information and cognitive distance
Architectural Design and Planning
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Associate Prof.Terauchi
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- Courses... Architectural Design and Drawing Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅴ
- Area of concentrations... Architectural and Aesthetic Design, Aesthetic Design Theory
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Assistant Prof.Hoyano
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- Courses... Architectural Design and Drawing Ⅱ, Ⅲ, Ⅳ, Ⅴ
- Area of concentrations... Grasp of the original form of buildings and transformation, Conservation and renovation of the traditional building
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Prof.Kawakami
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- Courses... Architectural Design and Drawing Ⅳ, Ⅴ
- Area of concentrations...
StructuralMaterials
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Prof.Nakagomi
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- Courses... Steel Structures, Structural Design，Structural MechanicsⅠ, Exercises in Structural Mechanics，Experiment in Structural and Material
- Area of concentrations... Investigation of enhanced welded steel connection performance for seismic design, Study of fatigue characteristics of steel structures and dampers for seismic and wind resistance , Development of welding robot for steel structure
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Associate Prof.Tamori
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- Courses... Disaster Prevention Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Structural Mechanics Ⅱ, Foundation Structures, Experiment in Structures and Materials
- Area of concentrations... Soil-Building Interaction, Optimal Design in Base-isolated Building, Survey of Soil Profiles by Micro-tremor Observation
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Assistant Prof.Matsuda
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- Area of concentrations...
Environment equipment
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Prof.Asano
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- Courses... Building Facilities Ⅰ, Ⅱ，A seminar in Building Facilities, Architectural Environmental Engineering Ⅰ，Environment Laboratory Work
- Area of concentrations... Evaluation of dwellings constructed in cold climate areas. Related energy consumption, reduction of snow cover and sustainability. Flow characteristics in water supply pipes. Evaluation s of toilets.
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Prof.Takagi
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- Courses... Urban environmental problems, Computer usage for architecture, Environment Laboratory Work, Architectural Environmental Engineering 2
- Area of concentrations... Analyses of residential environments in urban areas, measurement and analyses of environmental noise, Analyses of land coverage and vegetation in urban area with remote-sensing technology
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Associate Prof.Takamura
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- Courses... Environment Laboratory Work, Architectural Design and Drawing 2
- Area of concentrations... Study of life cycle CO2 of wooden houses. Study on how to reduce energy consumption of houses.