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English translation: mathematics and physics

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02:22 Jan 21, 2011

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Japanese term or phrase: 数物系

From this sentence in a presentation on a science and technology research group:

ナノ科学・材料で卓越した実績のある工学研究科電子・数物系、物質・化学系を中心とし、公立大学に適合したテニュア・トラック制度を構築します。

JDavis123

English translation:mathematics and physics

Explanation:
See: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/grad/MATHPHYS/index-j.html

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Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
Thailand
Local time: 07:27

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5 +4

mathematics and physics

Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)

4 +4

Mathematics and physics

Ben Hollingum

math and physical sciences / mathematical sciences

xxxskellyfish

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数物系

Takako S.

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12 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

mathematics and physics

Explanation:
See: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/grad/MATHPHYS/index-j.html

Soonthon LUPKITARO(Ph.D.)
Thailand
Local time: 07:27
Native speaker of:

Thai
PRO pts in category: 28

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Thanks

12 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +4

Mathematics and physics

Explanation:
It refers to subjects that deal with (系) numbers and figures (数物)

Reference: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/grad/MATHPHYS/index.html

Ben Hollingum
Local time: 09:27
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:

English

51 mins confidence:

math and physical sciences / mathematical sciences

Explanation:
Just two more possibilities:

"数物系科学" is translated by MEXT as "math and physical sciences" (p. 3):
http://www.mext.go.jp/b_menu/shingi/gijyutu/gijyutu4/010/sir...

"電子・数物系” is translated as "Mathematical Sciences" here (p. 3):
http://www.eng.osakafu-u.ac.jp/Japanese/05zaigaku/education_...

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Note added at 1 hr (2011-01-21 03:35:11 GMT)
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Just a note that despite the above, "Mathematical Sciences" refers to "数理科学" at 東大, so you may want to check with the institution to see if there is a preferred rendering:
http://www.ms.u-tokyo.ac.jp/index-j.html
http://www.jsps.go.jp/j-grantsinaid/12_kiban/ichiran_21/shin...

xxxskellyfish
Local time: 20:27
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Reference comments

10 mins peer agreement (net): +2

Reference: 数物系

Reference information:
数学物理系
"数物系専攻の教育理念・教育目標
　教育理念：
　数学および物理学は全ての自然科学の基礎である。"

Reference: http://www.sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp/grad/MATHPHYS/index.html

Takako S.
Japan
Native speaker of:

Japanese

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