Chemistry and Materials Program Overview

This program cultivates human resources with flexible capacity to develop applications for a broad range of industries in the areas of environmental and materials engineering as well as chemical engineering and biotechnology, along with the capacity for immediate, practical action and the potential to become valuable assets to society.
Specifically, the objectives of education and research in the program are to foster human resources with the following abilities by the time they graduate.

• ?A broad perspective on engineering and the natural sciences with foundations in materials chemistry, and familiarity with the approaches and techniques required to investigate issues in a wide range of areas;
• ?The ability to identify issues and solve problems in areas including environmental conservation and biotechnology, on the basis of a systematic understanding of materials chemistry and the development and management of production technologies;
• ?The attitudes and abilities required to work proactively and creatively on interdisciplinary frontiers, transdisciplinary areas, and non-traditional approaches in the broad field of materials chemistry;
• ?Advanced intellect and richly creative powers of execution that are immediately applicable in industry settings;
• ?The ability to contribute to society based on a sense of social responsibility and ethical standards, and a commitment to cooperation and collaboration with others.

Technologies involving chemical applications of substances and those making use of chemical reactions are required in a broad range of industries, including machinery, transportation, healthcare, food, agriculture, electrical appliances, environmental health, and bioengineering, as well as the development and manufacture of substances, raw materials, and pharmaceuticals.

In order to respond to the needs of society, the Materials Chemistry Program aims to foster human resources capable of playing key roles in a variety of industries, deploying their knowledge and experience of the sciences as a whole (physics, chemistry, biology, and geoscience). The Program confers degrees on students who satisfy the graduation requirements and have acquired the following abilities and attributes by the time of graduation.

• ?Foundational knowledge and skills connected with materials chemistry and general engineering;
• ?The broad-ranging (cross-disciplinary) knowledge and skills required to engage in the deployment and development of production technologies related to raw materials and substances, chemistry, and bioengineering, as well as production management and environmental conservation;
• ?Responsibility and ethical standards on the world and society; capacity to cooperate with others; and the ability to work toward the resolution of social issues based on materials chemistry on an ongoing basis.

In addition to the above, acquisition of the following abilities is required in each Course.

Environment and Materials Engineering Course:
?Advanced intellect pertaining to materials and substances; rich creativity that can be applied immediately in the manufacture and development of materials;
? The ability to contribute to society in the areas of substances and raw materials.

Chemistry and Biotechnology Course:
? The ability to play key roles in a variety of industries using chemistry-related knowledge and experience, in response to a wide range of industry needs for chemistry and technologies that apply it;
?The ability to contribute to society in the areas of chemistry and bioengineering.

In order to equip students with the abilities stated in the Diploma Policy, the Materials Chemistry Program systematically conducts education and assessment of the academic achievement in accordance with subject categories and year levels in a curriculum constructed on the following principles:

1. (1) General Education subjects in years 1 and 2
   In these subjects, students undertake learning in the natural sciences, languages, and humanities and social sciences to cultivate the liberal arts knowledge that is important and essential for the study of materials chemistry, and develop the basic academic proficiency required for the acquisition of specialized knowledge. Through the study of ethics and physical education, these subjects also cultivate ethical standards, sense of responsibility, and capacity for teamwork, all of which are essential for engineers.
2. (2) Specialized subjects in years 1 and 2
   These subjects cultivate foundational specialized knowledge in the areas of environment, materials, chemistry, and biosciences, and the capacity for theoretical development in line with disciplinary frameworks. They also cultivate the foundational capacity for deep understanding of the significance of contributing to society through the application of basic knowledge in the materials chemistry discipline to engineering and the practical deployment of such basic disciplinary knowledge.
3. (3) Specialized subjects in years 1, 2, 3 and 4
   These subjects equip students with specialized knowledge and skills in the materials chemistry field, and cultivate their foundational and applied skills of reasoning, judgment, insight, and creativity. By doing so, the subjects provide an awareness of global-scale and environmental problems and harmonization with societal conditions, and the capacity to connect such awareness with abilities of problem detection and solution through broad perspectives, toward the realization of a sustainable society.
4. (4) Laboratory subjects in years 1, 2, 3 and 4
   These subjects provide a deeper understanding of the knowledge developed in lecture subjects and cultivate practical abilities, as well as developing the technical skills required for research, technology, and development. Moreover, discussion and consultation with supervising faculty members foster skills of expression, presentation, and communication.
5. (5) Specialized subjects including graduation research in years 3 and 4
   In these subjects, students deepen their knowledge and understanding of their respective specializations and pursue a graduation research project as the culmination of their studies, gaining the opportunity not only to enhance their individual abilities but also to reflect on their own development and evaluate themselves. They develop a mindset of independent action, the capacity to make plans and proposals for themselves, and the ability to solve problems from a comprehensive, holistic perspective.

The acquisition and enhancement of the abovementioned abilities builds not only basic academic competence in materials science but also the capabilities required to engage with issues both within Japan and internationally as a professional engineer. Students gain awareness of themselves as members of international society, and learn to gather information widely in order to identify problems, make responsible judgments, formulate plans, and achieve goals and solve problems in practice.

These academic achievements are evaluated through written examinations, oral examinations, presentations, reports, and other formats aligned with the academic and educational achievement goals and the statements within the achievement goals that are emphasized in each subject concerned. Course credits are awarded to students whose achievements satisfy the prescribed level in the achievement goals.

Based on the policy stated above:

The Environment and Materials Engineering Course conducts education and research centered on the two areas of material science and materials engineering. It cultivates abilities in thermal mechanics, crystal engineering, material mechanics, and material structures, and fosters individuals with the ability to contribute to society as researchers and engineers in the fields of environmental and materials engineering.

The Chemistry and Biotechnology Course conducts education and research in fields connected with biological phenomena, with foundations in chemistry. It cultivates advanced abilities connected with organic chemistry, bioscience, inorganic chemistry, and physical chemistry, and fosters individuals with the ability to contribute to society as researchers and engineers in the fields of chemistry and bioengineering.

The Materials Chemistry Program fosters students who can make adept use of knowledge in the natural sciences centered on materials chemistry, and contribute to humanity through the enrichment of society. In order to do so, the Program seeks to admit individuals from both Japan and abroad who display the following attributes and motivations.

• ?Students equipped with the foundational academic proficiency needed for the study for materials chemistry;
• ?Students with an interest in materials chemistry, and the motivation to study continually in laboratory work and lectures and to identify and solve problems through experimentation and research;
• ?Students with an international outlook who aim to contribute to society through materials chemistry.

The Program seeks the following interests and motivations in applicants for admission, in addition to the attributes stated above.

Environment and Materials Engineering Course:
?New societies and social innovations generated by materials science, and harmonization of humans and the planet;
? Safe societies and social sustainability generated by materials science, and harmonization of humans and the environment.

Chemistry and Biotechnology Course:
? New cultural and social progress generated by chemistry, and chemistry’s contributions to society;
? Industrial progress generated by bioengineering, applications to engineering, and investigation of biological phenomena.

Individuals who agree with the above expectations and seek admission to the Program are encouraged to acquire the following through their studies in senior high school or equivalent:

1. (1) The knowledge, skills, and techniques studied in the senior high school curriculum or equivalent (especially foreign language, mathematics, and science);
2. (2) Abilities such as reasoning, judgment, and expression;
3. (3) Ability to take the initiative and learn in collaboration with diverse others.

In order to evaluate the above abilities in a multifaceted and integrated manner, the Program conducts selection of applicants for admission as follows, guided by the Admissions Policy of the College of Engineering.　

• ?In the Regular Admission Method Round 1, Round 2, and Common Round, and the English Language Proficiency/Certification Examinations Method, we evaluate (1), as well as (2) in the description examination.
• ?In the Regular Admission Common Test for University Admissions Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) by reference to results in multiple subjects.
• ?In the Comprehensive Evaluation Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) by means including written examination and external certification examinations, and (1), (2), and (3) comprehensively in the interview.
• ?In the School Recommendation Method, we evaluate (1) and (2) through senior high school records, and (1), (2), and (3) comprehensively in the interview.