2026Year

Intensive

Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

Lecture

Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

Z1100067 Responsible Conduct of Research and Laboratory Safety

TATENO Masayoshi,SATO Kotaro,TAKANOBU, Hideaki,SUZUKI Kenji,KANAMARU Takashi,SHIOMI Masanori,HE Jianmei,HAMANE Hiroto,MISAKI Daigo,KUBOKI Isao,HISHIDA Hirotoshi,KOBAYASHI Jun,HADA Yasushi,YAMAMOTO Takashi,HASEGAWA Koji,TANAKA Katsumasa,KIRIYAMA Yoshimori,YANASEKO Tetsuro,SUGA Kazuhiro,SATO Makoto,OGAWA Masaru,KANEDA Shohei,KAIZUKA Tsutomu,SAITO Ayuko,SHIRATORI Yusuke,SEO Kazuya,WOO Hanwool,OISHI Hisami,TANAKA Junya,TAKEZAWA Hideki,null

1.0Credits

前期(1Q)(Thu.4Period,Intensive course),前期(2Q)(Thu.4Period,Intensive course)

Shinjuku Campus

A-0514教室

A) A high degree of specialized expertise　0%
B) The skills to use science and technology　50%
C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers　50%
D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization　0%

Acquire foundational knowledge of research integrity and occupational safety as a researcher and engineer.

Possess experience in conducting basic research within an assigned laboratory and demonstrate an understanding of the specific research environment.

Presentation／Support for self-learning using ICT

Course Overview and Structure
The course "Responsibility and Safety in Research Activities" is divided into two parts: the "Yamada Portion" and the "Department Faculty Portion."

Yamada Portion: Sessions 1 to 5 (Details provided in this syllabus).
Department Faculty Portion: Sessions 6 to 8 (Instructions will be provided separately by the faculty members of your respective departments).

Delivery Method:
Session 1: Conducted in an on-demand format.
Sessions 2 to 5: Conducted in-person.
All lecture materials and the on-demand video for Session 1 will be distributed via KU-LMS.

Weekly Schedule (Yamada Portion)

[Session 1] Research Integrity
Format: On-demand (Available from April 6 to July 24)
Assignment: Complete the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) e-learning course and upload the "Certificate of Completion" to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Deadline: July 24 (Fri)
Note: Access to the JSPS e-learning is scheduled to begin around late May (following course registration).
Description: This session covers social ethics in research and the fundamental code of conduct for scientists.

[Session 2] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (General Principles)
Format: In-person (April 16)
Class Date: April 16 (Thu), 4th Period (Shinjuku Campus), Room A-0514
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via KU-LMS from April 16 to July 24)
Description: Explanation of the basic concepts and philosophy of occupational safety.

[Session 3] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (High-altitude, Machinery, Electricity, etc.)
Format: In-person (April 23)
Class Date: April 23 (Thu), 4th Period (Shinjuku Campus), Room A-0514
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via KU-LMS from April 23 to July 24)
Description: Detailed safety protocols for working at heights, machinery/thermal hazards, electrical work, and radiant energy.

[Session 4] Fundamentals of Occupational Safety (Chemicals, High-pressure Gas, Clean Rooms, etc.)
Format: In-person (May 7)
Class Date: May 7 (Thu), 4th Period (Shinjuku Campus), Room A-0514
Assessment: Quiz (Conducted via KU-LMS from May 7 to July 24)
Description: Safety guidelines for handling chemical substances, gas cylinders, liquid nitrogen, and working in clean rooms.

[Session 5] Risk Assessment
Format: In-person (May 14)
Class Date: May 14 (Thu), 4th Period (Shinjuku Campus), Room A-0514
Assignment: Submit the Risk Assessment Sheet (CREATE-SIMPLE) completed during the class to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Deadline: July 24 (Fri)
Description: This session provides the specific methodology for "Risk Assessment (Chemical Substances)" and includes a practical exercise.ch.

Grading and Assessment
The final grade is determined by combining the scores from the "Yamada Portion" and the "Department Faculty Portion."

1. Assignment Submission (1) (Session 1: Research Integrity)
Complete the JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) e-learning course and upload the issued "Certificate of Completion" to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Requirement: Submission by the deadline is required to pass this component.

2. Assignment Submission (2) (Session 5: Risk Assessment)
Submit the Risk Assessment Sheet (CREATE-SIMPLE) completed during the class to the designated folder on KU-LMS.
Requirement: Submission by the deadline is required to pass this component.

3. KU-LMS Quizzes (Sessions 2–4)
Scoring: 100 points total (Session 2: 40 pts, Session 3: 30 pts, Session 4: 30 pts).
Attempts: You may take each quiz up to three times.
Feedback: Correct answers and explanations will be displayed after each attempt.
Evaluation: Your grade will be based on the result of your final attempt.
Passing Criteria: A total score of 60 or higher is required to pass this portion.

Answers and explanations will be posted using the test function by KU-LMS (KU-LMS).

Lecture materials distributed by KU-LMS (KU-LMS) are textbooks.

Masao Mukodono: Introductory Text Safety, Toyo Keizai Shimpo.
Akio Yasuhara, Junko Oda: Global Environment and Chemicals.
Yosuke Nakajima: Discussing safety and risk, Japanese Standards Association.
Editor of Chemistry Doujinshi: Doujinshi Kagaku to conduct experiments safely.

Mayumi YAMADA: Hachioji Campus, Building 13, 3rd Floor, Room 309
Consultations are by appointment only. Please contact via email to schedule a meeting.
Email: kt13797@ns.kogakuin.ac.jp

Understanding and practicing "Research Integrity" and "Occupational Safety" is a fundamental social responsibility and moral duty for researchers and engineers. Through this course, we expect you to become individuals capable of acting with ethical autonomy.

Applicable

With approximately 20 years of experience in environmental health and safety (EHS) management and education at private science and engineering universities, the instructor will lecture on research ethics and occupational safety, leveraging extensive practical expertise and a wide range of professional qualifications.

Not applicable