2021 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Advances and Applications in Physical Chemistry I
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Masahiko Hara / Takanori Tamaki
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Fri (S421)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.A366
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2021
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Summary of the course] This course focuses on various spectroscopic methods which are important in practical chemical experiments from the viewpoint of physical chemistry. For students at the other undergraduate majors, the course covers the fundamentals of physical chemistry prior to introduction of the spectroscopic methods and provides opportunities to learn advanced science and technology as well as fundamentals in the fields of applied chemistry. Practical molecular spectroscopic methods are explained by applying knowledge of fundamental physical chemistry. "Physical chemistry" by P.W. Atkins is used as a textbook.
[Aim of the course] Knowledge of physical chemistry is important in organic chemistry and inorganic chemistry. In addition, understanding theory and applications of various molecular spectroscopic methods enables students to smoothly analyze data obtained by highly advanced spectroscopy. Students will have the chance to conduct practical chemical experiments by applying knowledge acquired through this course. Topics include various surface analyses such as atomic force microscope (AFM).
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to
(1) explain fundamentals and applications of AFM.
(2) explain fundamentals and applications of scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM).
(3) explain fundamentals and applications of secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS).
Keywords
AFM, SEM, TEM, SIMS
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
In every classes, students are given exercise problems related to what is taught on that day.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) | Explain fundamentals and applications of AFM. |
| Class 2 | Molecular interactions (Electric properties) | Explain molecular interactions (electric properties) in Chapter 16 of the course textbook. |
| Class 3 | Molecular interactions (Molecular interactions) | Explain molecular interactions (molecular interactions) in Chapter 16 of the course textbook. |
| Class 4 | SEM/TEM | Explain fundamentals and applications of SEM/TEM. |
| Class 5 | SIMS | Explain fundamentals and applications of SIMS. |
| Class 6 | X-ray diffraction (XRD) | Explain fundamentals and applications of XRD. |
| Class 7 | Surface analyses (summary) | Explain the differences of each surface analysis. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
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 textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Physical Chemistry, P. W. Atkins, 10th Eds., Tokyo Kagaku Dojin, ISBN-13: 978-4807909094 (in Japanese)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
N/A
Evaluation methods and criteria
Report on knowledge of surface analyses (70%) and problem-solving exercises (30%) are assessed.
Related courses
- CAP.A366 ： Advances and Applications in Physical Chemistry I
- CAP.B226 ： Quantum Chemistry I (Basics)
- CAP.B227 ： Quantum Chemistry II (Advances)
- CAP.B219 ： Physical Chemistry (Kinetic Theory of Molecules)
- CAP.B216 ： Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics)
- CAP.B217 ： Physical Chemistry II (Chemical Equilibrium)
- CAP.B218 ： Physical Chemistry III (Kinetics)
Prerequisites
N/A