2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Department of Chemical Science and Engineering Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Elements of Chemistry for Functional Properties I
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Shoichi Kubo / Shinji Ando / Mina Okochi / Akira Ohtomo / Toshiki Sawada / Atsushi Shishido / Takeshi Serizawa / Masayoshi Tanaka / Takehiko Tsukahara
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Fri
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.T413
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
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.
Course description and aims
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
Thin film electronic materials, functional polymers, polysaccharide assemblies, interface regulation, peptide-protein biomaterials.
Competencies
- 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/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Structural regulation mechanisms of biological membrane and biomineral by biological molecules (by Masayoshi Tanaka) | Explain the mechanisms of structural regulation of biological membranes and biominerals by biological molecules. |
| Class 2 | Fabrication and functional development of nanostructures through interface regulation (by Shoichi Kubo) | 界面制御によるナノ構造形成と機能展開（久保 祥一） |
| 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 | Function and application of organic-inorganic hybrid materials (by Takehiko Tsukahara) | Explain the unique functionalities, properties, and applications of organic-inorganic hybrid materials. |
| 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. |
Study advice (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.
Evaluation methods and criteria
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
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.