Organic Materials Chemistry /Exercise 1

The purpose of this course is to comprehensively learn synthesis methods and property evaluation approaches for imparting new functions to a wide range of targets, from conventional organic materials to biomolecules (e.g., proteins and nucleic acids). By combining chemical perspectives with computer-based simulation technologies, the course aims to cultivate practical research skills that can contribute to the development of next-generation materials applicable to diverse fields, ranging from medicine to electronics.

Organic materials exhibit various physical properties through changes in their molecular structures, arrangements, and aggregation states, leading to their use in diverse applications such as medicine, food, electronics, architecture, and coatings. This course focuses not only on conventional organic materials like fluorescent dyes, liquid crystals, and photo-responsive materials, but also on biomolecules like proteins and nucleic acids from a chemical perspective. Students will experience synthesis methods to impart new functions to these materials—including the development of sensors and bioregulators—and evaluate their properties to verify if the designed molecules express their expected functions, thereby understanding their significance in practical applications. Furthermore, the course incorporates computer-based simulation methods to explore the synthesis and functional evaluation of a broad range of organic materials, including biomaterials. Finally, by searching, reading, and presenting relevant foreign-language literature, students will cultivate their literature research skills, reading comprehension, and presentation abilities.

1. To perform experimental procedures independently for synthesizing organic and bio-related materials, from molar calculations to compound identification.
2. To evaluate material functions using physical property evaluation methods and computer-based techniques.
3. To explain the value of their research field by searching and reading relevant English academic papers.
4. To present their research findings logically and clearly to others in Japanese.

Japanese

Master the basic skills through organic synthesis and purification (recrystallization, column separation, dialysis, etc.), analysis (NMR, mass spectrometry, ultraviolet visible / infrared absorption spectrum, thermal analysis, liquid chromatography, etc. ) .
In addition, we cultivate the ability to carry out research by gathering and deciphering information necessary for promoting research from various search sites and databases.
Furthermore, by searching and reading the latest English-language academic journals on organic materials, it will be useful for their own research and also grasp the theme of the trend now.

The course’s objectives will be assessed comprehensively using the following criteria: Participation in research experiments (ability to carry out experiments, status of evaluation of physical properties and functions): 60% Report (comprehensiveness of literature review, validity of data analysis): 20% Presentation (logicality of presentation, Q＆A): 20%
With the support of a supervisor, students will be able to safely carry out basic synthesis and evaluation experiments for organic and biomaterials, compile the experimental data and literature review results into a report or presentation within the specified deadline, and explain their research to others with a minimal level of logical organization. A score of 60 or above is required to pass.

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Students are expected to have acquired the following knowledge and skills prior to taking this course:
1. Basic Chemistry Knowledge: Fundamental knowledge of general chemistry studied at the university level (organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and biochemistry).
2. Basic Experimental Skills: Fundamental techniques in chemical experiments (synthesis, purification, and analysis of compounds).
3. Research Ethics: An understanding of engineering and research ethics required for conducting research and handling data.
4. IT Literacy and Research/Writing Skills: Literature research skills using PCs and software, logical document creation skills (e.g., report writing), and general IT literacy.

• 11:00 - 15:00 pm on Thursday.
  It’s preferable to contact in advance.

Non-regionally-oriented course

• Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
• Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
• Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
• Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills

Most classes are interactive

• 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
• 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
• 13.CLIMATE ACTION