Learn research topics in materials and applied chemistry that will be preliminary knowledge for taking specialized subjects from the 200th series onwards in the School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, mainly focused on freshmen from the School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, based on the introduction of materials and chemical engineering A and B. This lecture will explain department affiliation and provide consultation for it.
Acquire preliminary knowledge of materials and chemical engineering.
Foundations and technologies required for materials and chemical engineering.
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This lecture is an omnibus format by six faculty members. Students will learn preliminary knowledge for taking specialized courses in the department.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Materials Chemistry Prof. Akira Ohtomo | In this lecture, students will learn how to synthesize materials using fundamental knowledge of inorganic and physical chemistry and to understand the electronic properties of materials. They will be able to understand how electronic materials were developed and what courses related to materials chemistry are available. |
Class 2 | Thermodynamics and Carbon Recycling Prof. Teruoki Tago | Catalyst and chemical process design based on thermodynamics is very important in the development of carbon recycling technology to convert carbon dioxide into methane, alcohol, etc. The goal of this lecture is to understand the relationship between thermodynamics and carbon recycling. |
Class 3 | Polymer Chemistry Prof. Hideyuki Otsuka | Understand the importance of molecular design by learning next-generation polymeric materials with attractive properties such as self-healing, recycling, and stress visualization, based on polymer chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. |
Class 4 | Mechanics of materials Prof. Toshiaki Ougizawa | Learn the basic concepts of mechanics of materials, which deals with the response of materials to external forces. Examples of applications to familiar materials will be introduced. |
Class 5 | Quantum mechanics・Quantum chemistry Assoc. Prof. Yuhei Hayamizu | Deepen understanding of matters using wave mechanics, in contrast to the classical view of matter based on rigid bodies and masses. Learn key concepts for advanced classes, introducing materials properties that can only be explained by quantum mechanics. |
Class 6 | Thermodynamics Assoc. Prof. Kenichi Kawamura | This class introduces relation between basic chemical thermodynamics (1st grade lecture) and real phenomena and devices. |
Class 7 | term-end examination |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to course materials.
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Evaluation of reports and end of the term examination
It is recommendable to take Materials and chemical technology literary, Introduction of materials and chemical technology A and Introduction of materials and chemical technology B.