Progression from General Studies to Research

    Through LASBOS Moodle, we aim to create a system that allows Hokkaido University students to learn about marine sciences in a way that goes beyond the boundaries of their academic field and year. Our learning materials are linked by taking advantage of the functionality of the web format. Students can follow the links to chart their own educational path and develop their own research interests. Course materials include an introduction to research, analytical exercises using research data (online materials in Moodle), and the academic basics necessary to understand these topics. In addition, we are also developing online teaching materials with video content to enhance the traditional experimental-method and practical courses. By showing students what they learn in their general studies coursework and how it is connected to their major studies and their future research, we aim to foster an awareness of research activities from their first year of university instruction and to discover and cultivate their research orientation at an early stage.