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Course Credits, Class Hours, and Study Outside Class

For 2026 courses in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Saitama Hatoyama Campus, one credit represents 45 hours of total study, including class time and study outside class.

How many class hours equal one credit?

One credit is based on 45 hours of study in total. For lectures and seminars, 15 hours of class time correspond to one credit. For experiments, practical training, drafting, and skills-based courses, 30 hours of class time correspond to one credit.

Study required outside class

The required study outside class depends on the course type. For a two-credit, semester-long experiment or practical course, the total required study time is 90 hours: 60 hours in class and 30 hours outside class. For a two-credit, semester-long lecture or seminar, the total is also 90 hours, but it consists of 30 hours in class and 60 hours outside class.

Official sources

The following official Tokyo Denki University materials were used to prepare this page.