【Important】Notice of class delivery during the Second Semester at Grad School of Eng. (Updated on Sep 14)

<Notice of class delivery during the Second Semester at Grad School of Eng.>

Hokkaido University has lowered Business Continuity Plan During Coronavirus Outbreak (BCP) from Level 2 to Level 1. (https://www.hokudai.ac.jp/covid-19)
The classes of delivery for the Second Semester will be modified as follows.
We ask all the students to take close attention for infection prevention of COVID-19.
In case you use public transportation to commute, please refrain from non-essential talk and avoid rush hours as much as possible.
Please stay tuned for our update on website in case the BCP level changes.

1.The Research Activity

1) You can conduct your research activity under the utmost consideration to the spread of the infection of COVID-19. Those who are related to the lab activity must avoid the Three Cs (Closed spaces, Crowded places, and Close-contact settings)
2) Please take a permission from your supervisor of entering the facility or conducting your research.
3) We will take a record your student number, name, and the time of your arrival and departure when you enter the facility.

 

2. Class

1) Classes of the Second Semester will be conducted with online on a continuing basis.
2) In case classes with experiments, field study or research will also be conducted online, however, some may be conducted by in person class with the full consideration of prevention of infection. Those classes which will be conducted by in person will be informed on the HP of each division. Please check them.
3) In case of the BPC level change, the classes will be modified.

3. Prevention measures at classroom

1) It is mandatory to wear a mask. Students without a mask are not allowed to enter the building.
2) In case experiments, field study or research are conducted in a classroom, please be aware the following points:
-Please wash your hands and gargle before and after your class.
-Social distancing more than 2 meters.
-Please wear face sealed mask in case you approach others.
-Using ventilators with high power and opening windows for frequent ventilation. All the windows must be opened more than 5cm, and doors must be left open. When it is difficult due to the bad weather or so, windows and doors must be opened fully for several minutes for every 30 minutes. During ventilation, students are asked to adjust with their clothes.
-As part of preventative measure, when ACs are being used, please use the ventilators as well as leaving the door and windows open.

4. Others 

1) It is mandatory to wear a mask. Students without a mask are not allowed to enter the building. Wash your hands and gargle frequently.
2) A cafeteria will be open with preventative measures, but please avoid crowded hours at lunch. Keep your physical distance from others.
3) The cafeteria is now taking preventive measures, such as setting a board between the seats etc., but please keep your physical distance from others as much as possible.
4) Please avoid experiments with the large number of people, and prevent three Cs. (Closed spaces, Crowded places, Close-contact settings)
5) It is recommended that study sessions and gatherings with a large number of people should be held online, avoiding face-to-face meetings.
6) Entry of the building will continue to follow the procedure for holidays in principle.
7) At the entrance of the Engineering facility, we are now conducting temperature examination using thermography camera. In case your temperature is over the set body temperature, we will ask you some questions about your current symptoms. You might be refused to enter the facility if needed.
8) Academic Affair Office will start the counter operations, however, please contact us in advance by e-mail before coming to the office. When you are going to apply for a tuition fee reduction or exemption, or if you have an urgent matter, there is no need to contact us in advance by e-mail.
9) If you are not feeling well or if you suspect an infection, please contact your academic advisor or the following: 

  • Coronavirus public telephone consultation counter: 011-632-4567 (9 am to 9 pm)
  • Emergency Medical Consultation Center Sapporo: 011-272-7119 (24 hours)

10) If you feel depressed, or have any concerns about your mental health, the "nandemo soudan shitu (Counseling Room for Anything)" accepts consultations by e-mail.

Second Semester period

Fall Quarter: October 1st (Thursday) to November 27th (Friday)
Winter Quarter: November 30th (Monday) to February 3rd (Wednesday) 2021 

There are some classes which are transferred from the First (spring and summer) Semester to the Second (fall and winter) Semester.  Please check details with the HP of Grad School of Eng.

Tsuyoshi Setoguchi

Dean of the Graduate School of Engineering
Hokkaido University

If you have inquires, please contact the following office.

Academic Affairs office of Engineering
e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Phone #: 011-706-6119

 


14.09.2020
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