2022 Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology First-Year Courses
Introduction of Materials and Chemical Technology C
- Academic unit or major
- First-Year Courses
- Instructor(s)
- Ken Nakajima / Miyuki Hayashi / Ryota Shimizu / Tomohiro Hayashi / Takashi Ishizone / Yusuke Shimoyama / Hiroshi Tanaka / Toshiaki Ougizawa / Yuhei Hayamizu / Kenichi Kawamura
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Thu (講堂)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- XMC.A104
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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.
Course description and aims
Acquire preliminary knowledge of materials and chemical engineering.
Keywords
Foundations and technologies required for materials and chemical engineering.
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This lecture is an omnibus format by six faculty members. Students will learn preliminary knowledge for taking specialized courses in the department.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Organic polymer science Prof. Takashi Ishizone | Understand the synthesis, structure, and property of polymers in the introductory class. In particular, understand the common polymers in our daily life. |
| Class 2 | Organic chemistry Assoc. Prof. Hiroshi Tanaka | Limitations of the Kekulé structural formula: Can you imagine what the molecule really looks like? Understand the conveniences and dangers of utilizing Kekulé structural formulas and curved arrows in understanding the properties of molecules and the mechanisms of chemical reactions. |
| Class 3 | Materials and chemical process engineering Prof. Yusuke Shimoyama | Understand process design for development of chemical products and functional materials based on chemical properties, chemical reaction, mass transfer and fluid behavior. This class introduces the process design for chemical products and functional materials applied for CO2 capture, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. |
| 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 |
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)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation of reports and end of the term examination
Related courses
- XMC.A101 ： Materials and Chemical Technology Literacy
- XMC.A102 ： Introduction of Materials and Chemical Technology A
- XMC.A103 ： Introduction of Materials and Chemical Technology B
Prerequisites
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.