The general and sustainable chemistry course aims to explain chemistry basis to all engineering students through the discussion
about materials commonly used in various engineering fields.
You may wonder why an engineer should study chemistry. This is because, as an engineer, you will deal with various materials
and integrate them into more complex systems. Without knowledge on a chemical composition of materials and chemical reactions
that these materials may undergo in their working environment, the product you design and construct may degrade and lose its
function or appeal. In this class you will learn the chemical basis needed to understand properties of materials.
You will also learn about importance of chemistry in addressing energy, environmental and health problems.
In the last class we will discuss “smart materials” used in architecture and design.
You will also learn about importance of chemistry in addressing energy, environmental and health problems.
In the last class we will discuss “smart materials” used in architecture and design.
- The students will be able to understand matter by the concept of chemical bonding.
- The students will be able to correlate structure of the material with its physical properties.
- The students will be able to understand chemical principles of clean energy production.
- The students will be able to understand environmental problems leading to climate change.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1． | Introduction to chemistry of materials. Chemical bonding. |
Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 2． | Overview of the classes of materials and their physical properties. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| Presentation preparation. | 120minutes | ||
| 3． | Metal alloys, semiconductors and composites. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| 4． | Contemporary materials science. Student's presentations. |
Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 5． | Environmental chemistry. Air pollution. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 6． | Environmental chemistry. Catalysis | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 7． | Mid-term exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
300minutes |
| 8． | Basic organic chemistry. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 9． | Polymers their properties and usage. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 10． | Chemistry for clean energy - overview of current technologies and their challenges. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| 11． | Chemistry for clean energy - batteries. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
190minutes |
| 12． | Nanotechnology for health monitoring. | Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
100minutes |
| 13． | Smart materials in architecture and design Student's presentations. |
Read handouts and review your own knowledge on the topic. |
300minutes |
| 14． | Final exam and discussion on solutions to the exam problems. | Review acquired knowledge and read designated chapters of the textbook. |
300minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2750minutes |
| Presentation | Mid-term Exam | Final Exam | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 0% | 5% | 20% | 25% |
| 2. | 0% | 10% | 20% | 30% |
| 3. | 0% | 10% | 10% | 20% |
| 4. | 20% | 5% | 0% | 25% |
| Total. | 20% | 30% | 50% | - |
Evaluation will be performed on the basis of class presentation, mid-term exam and final exam.
Presentation will contribute 20% to your grade.
Mid-term exam will contribute 30% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 50% to your grade.
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Presentation will contribute 20% to your grade.
Mid-term exam will contribute 30% to your grade.
Final exam will contribute 50% to your grade.
To pass the student must earn a total score of 60% or more.
Shriver and Atkins: Inorganic chemistry, 5th Edition, New York, 2010.
Robert J. naumann: Introduction to the physics and chemistry of materials, CRC Press 2009
Axel Ritter: Smart materials in architecture and design, Brikhauser, Berlin 2007.
Lecture handouts
Robert J. naumann: Introduction to the physics and chemistry of materials, CRC Press 2009
Axel Ritter: Smart materials in architecture and design, Brikhauser, Berlin 2007.
Lecture handouts
- Contact via e-mail, the e-mail addresses to Dr. Izabela Rzeznicka: izabela[at]shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
- 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
- 7.AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
- 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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