Course title
3M6400001
Molecular Assemblies for Crystal Engineering

 HORI Akiko Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course content
In this course, symmetry operations and group theory will be introduced to discuss the shape of the molecule accurately. The basic knowledge in order to discuss the crystal structures and the individual molecular structures will learn based on the crystallography. In addition, students will obtain the handling techniques of CIF and Mercury to determine the material structures and be able to use single crystal X-ray crystallographic analysis, required as graduate students. In the second half of the class, students actually treat the crystallographic data from the research papers and the corresponding references, and can carry out the discussion and technical mastery of the crystal structures.
Purpose of class
This class will acquire the symmetry of molecules and the fundamentals of crystallography aiming at acquiring X-ray structure analysis method to determine the material structure in the crystal. We will aim to be able to read and understand the crystal structure and related data which it is difficult to understand by lecture alone, understanding and being able to image.
1. To be able to explain the molecular structure from symmetry operations.
2. To be able to explain the CIF files necessary for crystal structures.
3. To be able to discuss the molecular structure using Mercury.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to explain the molecular structure from symmetry operations.
  2. To be able to explain the CIF files necessary for crystal structures.
  3. To be able to discuss the molecular structure using Mercury.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction of molecular structures and basic crystallography Review of the contents. 120minutes
2． Introduction of symmetry elements and operations Review of the contents. 120minutes
3． Exercise of symmetry elements and operations Review of the contents. 300minutes
4． Introduction of point groups Review of the contents. 120minutes
5． Exercise of point groups Review of the contents. 300minutes
6． Basic crystallographic information Review of the contents. 120minutes
7． Intermediate examination and comments Review of the contents. 300minutes
8． Introduction of CIF files and Mercury (1) Review of the contents. 120minutes
9． Treatments and exercises of CIF files and Mercury (1) Review of the contents. 120minutes
10． Treatments and presentations of CIF files and Mercury (2) Review of the contents. 230minutes
11． Treatments and presentations of CIF files and Mercury (3) Review of the contents. 230minutes
12． Treatment of single crystals and the apparatus (1) Review of the contents. 120minutes
13． Treatment of single crystals and the apparatus (2) Review of the contents. 340minutes
14． Summary of single X-ray crystallography Review of the all contents. 120minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Exercise Mid-term examination Presentations Total.
1. 10% 20% 20% 50%
2. 15% 0% 0% 15%
3. 15% 0% 20% 35%
Total. 40% 20% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Grading will be decided based on the exercise (40%), mid-term examination (20%), two presentations and reports (40%). To pass, students must earn at least 60 points to of 100.

You will reach approximately 60% if you participate in the presentations, reports and can solve the basic exercises, and will reach 80% or more to solve the related application examinations.
Textbooks and reference materials
'Molecular Symmetry and Group Theory', A. Vincent.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Please ask every time in your class if you have questions and problems. After the class, we will accept questions and consultation at Rm 3100-1 (Thursday, 15:10~18:40) in Omiya campus.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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