Independent research project S(CAP)

Academic unit or major

Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering

Instructor(s)

Teaching Staffs

Class Format

Experiment (Face-to-face)

Media-enhanced courses

-

Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Seminar

Class

-

Course Code

CAP.Z380

Number of credits

008

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

1-2Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

"Independent Research Project S (CAP)" is aimed at third-year students majoring in applied chemistry who are aiming to graduate early. They decide on a research topic in consultation with their supervisor, deepen their understanding of the topic through literature research and discussion, and set a research policy. In the process of carrying out their research, they learn how to solve problems by utilizing the specialized knowledge and basic knowledge they have acquired through lecture courses. They learn the basics of research, such as data acquisition, data analysis, and consideration, and develop the ability to see things from multiple perspectives. They summarize the experimental results and considerations and present and discuss them in the laboratory. They show and discuss the results at a presentation and prepare a research report.

"Independent Research Project S (CAP)" is the core of laboratory education and is mutually complementary with coursework based on the department's systematic curriculum. Students are expected to acquire basic research skills that can be applied to research in graduate school and beyond, as well as the comprehensive skills required in society, such as identifying and setting issues and problems and solving problems.

Course description and aims

To acquire the following abilities:
1) Ability to apply specialized knowledge in the field of applied chemistry to problem-solving
2) Ability to independently learn the basics of specialized fields other than applied chemistry and apply them to problem-solving
3) Ability to understand the position of unsolved problems in the field of applied chemistry in society,
judge the impact of solving the problems on society, and work to solve them
4) Ability to provide logical explanations, develop arguments, summarize in writing, and give clear presentations
5) Ability to have the awareness of being an independent researcher and the knowledge and explanations necessary to communicate in discussions with others

Keywords

presentation, research theme, problem-solving, literature search, ability to explain concepts logically, ability to solve problem

Competencies

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

Class flow

Conduct laboratory work under the guidance of your academic supervisor.
The course schedule is determined through discussions with your academic supervisor.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Not specified

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Not specified

Evaluation methods and criteria

The mark is determined based on the degree of achievement of goals 1) to 5), estimating the presentation of research results, a Q&A session, and a research report.

Related courses

• CAP.Z381 ： Research opportunity in Lab (CAP)
• CAP.Y491 ： Seminar in Chemical Science and Engineering S1
• ESI.Z491 ： Seminar in energy science and informatics S1
• HCB.Z491 ： HCB Seminar S1

Prerequisites

Students need to have been certified as eligible for early graduation.

Other

Refer to your Study Guide to acquire the information on early graduation.