2024 Elements of Chemistry for Functional Properties I

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Instructor(s)
Kubo Shoichi  Ando Shinji  Okochi Mina  Ohtomo Akira  Sawada Toshiki  Shishido Atsushi  Serizawa Takeshi  Tanaka Masayoshi  Tsukahara Takehiko 
Class Format
Lecture    (Livestream)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Fri7-8()  
Group
-
Course number
CAP.T413
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
1Q
Syllabus updated
2024/3/14
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This course provides explanations based on fundamental knowledge in chemistry and physics about the diverse functional properties of various molecules and materials built upon the foundation of chemistry. It aims to impart understanding of the fundamental knowledge and importance pertaining to the manifestation of functionality in molecules and materials in applied chemistry research. By understanding the prerequisites for the study of advanced subjects in applied chemistry, students will grasp the objectives of their academic pursuits in this field.

Student learning outcomes

By taking this course, students will acquire the following abilities:
Understand and explain fundamental aspects related to the manifestation of functionality in functional molecules and materials.
Understand and explain the functionality of various molecules and materials that are currently being researched and developed, based on the foundational knowledge of applied chemistry.

Keywords

Polymer optical properties, biotechnology, thin film electronic materials, functional polymers, polysaccharide assemblies, interface regulation, peptide-protein biomaterials.

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

In each lecture, advanced research developments related to the manifestation of functionalities in various molecules and materials, as well as the underlying fundamental disciplines, are elucidated.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Fabrication and functional development of nanostructures through interface regulation (by Shoichi Kubo) Explain surface modification methods.
Class 2 Structure-property correlations of photo-functional polymers and their application to wavelength conversion materials (by Shinji Ando) Explain the structure-property correlations of photo-functional polymers.
Class 3 Design and development of photo-mechanical functional polymers (by Atsushi Shishido) Explain what optical and mechanical functionalities expression through polymer design.
Class 4 Bioengineering (by Okochi Mina) Explain the functions of cells and biomolecules, as well as manufacturing and measurement techniques utilizing living organisms.
Class 5 Thin film synthesis and device applications of functional electronic materials (by Ohtomo Akira) Explain thin film fabrication techniques and methods for evaluating their properties.
Class 6 Fabrication and properties/functions of polysaccharide assemblies (by Takeshi Serizawa) Explain the structure, properties, and functions of polysaccharide assemblies.
Class 7 Regulation of structure, properties, and functions of peptides and proteins (by Toshiki Sawada) Explain the expression of properties and functions through the control of aggregation of peptides and proteins.

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance learning outcomes, students are encouraged to engage in pre-reading and review (including assignments) related to course materials such as textbooks and handouts, aiming for approximately 100 minutes for each class.

Textbook(s)

Materials are provided during class or uploaded on T2SCHOLA.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Materials are provided during class or uploaded on T2SCHOLA.

Assessment criteria and methods

The understanding of fundamental science and advanced research related to the fabrication of functional molecules and materials will be evaluated. Grades will be assessed by taking into account comprehensive factors including assignments for each session.

Related courses

  • Elements of chemistry for functional properties II

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

There are no specific prerequisites for enrollment, but it is desirable for students to have taken courses related to applied chemistry.
Undergraduate students are not eligible to enroll for taking graduate courses in advance.

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