2026 (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 II
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Chemical Science and Engineering
- Instructor(s)
- Masatoshi Tokita / Ken Nakajima / Tetsuro Murahashi / Kimihisa Yamamoto / Takane Imaoka / Koichiro Takao / Toshiro Takao / Kohei Yoshimatsu / Xiaobin Liang
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 7-8 Fri
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- CAP.T414
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2026
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- Sep 16, 2026
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
This course provides explanations of the diverse functional properties of various molecules and materials, building on fundamental knowledge of chemistry, physics and other fields.
Students will learn about the importance of the functional expression of molecules and materials in applied chemical research. Before studying advanced courses in applied chemistry, students will understand the learning objectives of these courses.
Course description and aims
By completing this course, students will acquire the following abilities:
1) Understand and explain fundamental aspects related to the functional expression of functional molecules and materials.
2) Understand and explain the functions of various molecules and materials currently under active research and development, based on fundamental knowledge of applied chemistry.
Keywords
Rubber Elasticity, Liquid Crystal Polymers, Actinide Complex Chemistry, Inorganic Solid Materials, Electronic and Magnetic Properties, Transition Metal Clusters
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Each lecture will cover cutting-edge research on the functional expression of various molecules and materials, as well as the fundamental academic disciplines involved.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Chemistry of Transition Metal Polyhydride Clusters: Intermetallic Interactions |
Explain interactions between metals in multinuclear complexes. |
| Class 2 | Nano-Structure Analysis by Microscopic Observation |
Explain the characteristics of structural analysis methods at the nano- to sub-nanoscale. |
| Class 3 | Chemistry of Organometallic Complexes and Clusters |
Explain the structures of organometallic complexes and clusters. |
| Class 4 | Challenge of Developing Artificial Blood |
Understand the structure and function of hemoglobin and explain the design principles of artificial blood. |
| Class 5 | The manifestation and observation of electronic and magnetic properties in inorganic solid materials |
Understand the mechanisms underlying the electronic and magnetic properties of inorganic solid materials, and explain how these properties are observed. |
| Class 6 | Structure and Properties of Rubber |
Explain the characteristic structure and physical properties of rubber, and the methods for observing them. |
| Class 7 | Actinide Complex Chemistry Supporting the Nuclear Fuel Cycle |
Explain the role of complex chemistry in the nuclear fuel cycle. |
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)
Materials will be upload to MLS as needed or distribute during lectures.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
None
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on the level of understanding of fundamental science and cutting-edge research related to the functional expression of functional molecules and materials. Grades will be determined by comprehensively considering each session's assignments and other factors.
Related courses
- CAP.T413 ： Elements of Chemistry for Functional Properties I
Prerequisites
Although there are no specific prerequisites, it is desirable to have taken courses related to applied chemistry.
This course is intended for graduate students affiliated with the laboratories of faculty members in the Functional Materials Science Division of the Department of Applied Chemistry. Enrollment by other students, including undergraduate students seeking to take the course in advance, is not permitted.
Other
Course Prerequisites and Notes
This course is intended for graduate students affiliated with research laboratories in the field of Chemistry for Functional Properties within the Applied Chemistry program. Enrollment by other students (including undergraduate students taking the course in advance) is not permitted.