In April 2003, the Graduate School of Engineering Science started its new history. The old departments were reorganized into three new departments (Materials Engineering Science, Mechanical Science and Bioengineering, Systems Innovation) in order to create new research fields in the multi- and inter-disciplinary areas. "The new feature of each department is ""fusion of physics and chemistry"", ""fusion of bioengineering and mechanics"", and ""fusion of humanities and engineering"", respectively. The aim of the newly born Graduate School of Engineering Science is to build a strong faculty-driven foundation in multidisciplinary research and education. 　 In the School of Engineering Science, which has 10 courses, a characteristic curriculum has been organized to provide a deep knowledge of basic subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, informatics) and also to develop wider viewpoints and flexibility."