2026 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
Chemical Science and Engineering Topics II
- Academic unit or major
- Undergraduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Daichi Oka / Katsuhiro Yamamoto
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - Intensive
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.Q308
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 4Q
- Syllabus updated
- Sep 29, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
[Abstract] In this lecture, researchers who are active at the forefront of various fields of applied chemistry introduce a wide range of topics from basic principles to the latest research on the functional molecules and materials, aiming to provide knowledge on the frontiers of applied chemistry such as polymer science, materials science, inorganic chemistry, and solid state chemistry.
[Aim] This course aims to provide students with a wide range of knowledge about research from basic to applied research conducted by active researchers at the forefront of applied chemistry.
Course description and aims
By taking this course, students will acquire the following abilities.
(1) Explain the basic properties and reactivity of functional molecules and materials at the molecular level.
(2) Explain advanced chemical technology systems about the design of useful materials and their transformations.
(3) Explain the latest topics in the field of applied chemistry, from basic to applied research.
Keywords
Fundamental Properties, Atoms and Molecules, Materials, Chemical Technology, Applied Chemistry, Polymer Science, Inorganic Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Condensed matter theory, X-ray structural analysis, Neutron scattering
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
The course will be held in a face-to-face, intensive lecture. Lecture rooms will be announced on T2SCHOLA.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Basics of inorganic solid-state chemistry: Characteristics of inorganic solids and basic physical properties originating from inorganic crystalline solids |
Explain fundamental properties of inorganic crystalline solids |
| Class 2 | Thin films: Various film-synthesis methods and development of film-synthesis process that take into characteristics of materials |
Explain characteristics of various film-synthesis methods |
| Class 3 | Material design in thin films: electronic and magnetic properties in lanthanoid monoxides and ferroelectric properties of mixed-anion films |
Explain the concept of material design utilizing characteristics of each element |
| Class 4 | Nanoscale structural characterization of polymer materials using X-ray and neutron scattering techniques |
Explain the fundamentals of X-ray and neutron scattering for structural characterization of polymer materials |
| Class 5 | Nanoscale structural characterization using X-ray and neutron scattering, focusing on elastomeric materials templated by block copolymers and composite materials containing nanoparticles |
Explain the applications of X-ray and neutron scattering techniques for structural characterization of advanced polymer materials |
| Class 6 | Nanoscale structural characterization using X-ray and neutron scattering, focusing on polymers in thin films and hydrated states |
Explain the applications of X-ray and neutron scattering techniques for structural characterization of polymer materials in thin films and under specific environmental conditions |
Study advice (preparation and review)
Textbook(s)
Lecture materials will be distributed on T2SCHOLA or in lectures.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None in particular
Evaluation methods and criteria
Attendance at lectures, exercises and reports on the functions and properties of materials will be used to evaluate the level of understanding.
Related courses
- CAP.Y201 ： Polymer Chemistry Basics
- CAP.H201 ： Physical Chemistry I (Thermodynamics)
- CAP.O201 ： Organic Chemistry I(Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes)
- CAP.N201 ： Inorganic Chemistry (Chemical Bonding)
- CAP.Y202 ： Polymer Synthesis I (Step-Growth Polymerization)
- CAP.H202 ： Physical Chemistry II (Chemical Equilibirum)
- CAP.O202 ： Organic Chemistry II(C-X)
- CAP.N205 ： Inorganic Chemistry V (Coordication Structures)
- CAP.Y203 ： Polymer Synthesis II (Chain Polymerizaiton)
- CAP.N203 ： Inorganic Chemistry III (Elements・Compounds)
Prerequisites
None in particular
Other
The lecture schedule is provisional. Please check the LMS announcements for details.