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The Chemistry Department is composed of two major groups: the Reaction and Molecular Field Chemistry Group and the Synthetic Organic Chemistry Group. We aim to educate skilled professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in chemistry, who will then use their inquisitive mind and originality to meet the challenges of an advanced industrial society.

Chemistry classes:1st year:　Principles of Physical Chemistry, Basic Organic Chemistry, Chemical Thermodynamics I, Quantum Chemistry I, Organic Chemistry I2nd year:　Chemical Thermodynamics II, Quantum Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry II, Organic Chemistry III, Aromatic Compounds Chemistry, Aquatic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Inorganic Chemistry I, Computer Programming, Structural Organic Chemistry, Organic Reaction Chemistry, Chemical Measurement for the Environment3rd year:　Inorganic Chemistry II, Heterogeneous Catalysis, Advanced Molecular Structure, Electrochemistry, Physical Chemistry Laboratory, Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, Chemistry of Natural Products, Polymer Chemistry, English for Science, Chemical Equilibrium, Molecular Spectroscopy, Solution Chemistry, Material Science, Synthetic Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry Laboratory, Biochemistry4th year:　Graduation Thesis

C u r r i c u l u m

■ A Sample of 1st Year Schedule; 1st Semester

Class times: 1st Per. (8:45 - 10:15), 2nd Per. (10:30 - 12:00), 3rd Per. (13:00 - 14:30), 4th Per. (14:45 - 16:15), 5th Per. (16:30 - 18:00) 　　 denotes specialized chemistry courses.

An enriching student experimentA beautiful view of the Tateyama mountains from the student loungeSurface of aluminum oxide

Chemistry

We are challenging the frontiers of chemistry

through material dynamics chemistry and

synthetic organic chemistry.

We fully utilize methods employing physical

chemistry, structural chemistry, inorganic chemistry,

organic chemistry, and natural products chemistry

to unlock the secrets of matter at the atomic and

molecular levels. Based on our results, we push

the boundaries of chemistry while looking toward

the future, whether through designing and developing

new materials or functional matter or switching

energy sources.

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Computer Literacy

Computer Literacy

English A

General Physics IEnglish A

Calculus I

German A

Vectors and Matrices

German A

English A

General Biology A

Principles of Liberal Arts(Theory and Methodologyof Social Science)

Principles ofPhysicalChemistry

Principles ofEarth

Sciences I

Practical P.E.and Sports(Badminton)

Principles ofLiberal Arts(Psychology)

BasicOrganicChemistry

Fundamentalsof Environ.Science IPrinciples ofLiberal Arts(Philosophy)

BasicSeminar onChemistry

化学科

Chemistry 8

Did you know that the origins of science are in philosophy? In ancient Greece, as society advanced, people had more time on their hands. They began to wonder about the natural phenomena occurring in the world around them, and by thinking about them they were able to find the answers to their questions. Their methods for answering these questions went from the realm of thought to reality, and thus "science" was born. From there, it branched off into chemistry, physics, and other fields. Thus, chemistry and other disciplines can trace their history to one place. This is why you have to understand that physics and mathematics are necessary for the study of chemistry. It is important to have an interest in everything. The more you're interested in, the more exciting and enjoyable your time at university will be.

4th year chemistry student

J.S.

In graduate school I use the knowledge I gained as an undergraduate to do unique research. I'm researching furanic compounds, which I hope will be used in organically functional materials, and spend better than half of my day experimenting in the lab. Sure, there are a lot of failures, and I often don't get the results I'm after, but one by one I figure out what went wrong and improve the experiment to get the desired results I'm aiming for. I'm always delighted when I discover something new - I think that's really the greatest pleasure of research.I hope you'll also acquire an in-depth knowledge of chemistry and research its frontiers.

1st year Master's student, chemistry major, Faculty of Science and Engineering for Education, Graduate School for Education

T.K.

すうりかいせきぶんや

●Lab 1 (Physical Chemistry)Lab 1 studies catalysts, important substances in the manufactures for many industrial chemicals. Catalysts are　also widely used in eliminating pollutants such as NOx or mal-odors in the environment. Although commonly practiced, the underlying mechanisms for these activities could be complicated and varied. Our major interests have been to conduct basic researches, theoretically and experimentally, to acquire more understandings about these catalytic interactions.

●Lab 2 (Photochemistry)Lab 2 researches the photophysical properties and photochemical reactions of luminescent transition metal complexes promising for applications in organic light emitting diodes and solar cells. Basic research into the photophysics and photochemistry of these complexes will lead to the development of new photo-functional compounds.

●Lab 3 (Inorganic/Analytical Chemistry)

Lab 3 has two research themes. First, as the indispensible role that trace metals play in the lives of organisms becomes clear, we hope to shed light on the functions and structures of these metals within organisms through coordination chemistry methods. We also research the use of solution chemistry and laser photochemistry in understanding the structure and reactivity of molecular aggregates in solutions in a strong non-equilibrium state, and to investigate their medical, pharmaceutical, and optical applications.

Determining the quantity ofadsorbents on the surfaces of catalysts

●Lab 1 (Organic Chemistry)Lab 1 creates many compounds with new, hitherto unknown qualities, and then investigates the intricacies of their structures. Some of the compounds they've created are fragrant compounds, and beautiful emerald crystals. There is an intimate relationship between the nature of these kinds of compounds and their molecular structure. Right now, we are developing compounds highly responsive to heat, light, and magnetic fields.

Synthesizing functional compounds

●Lab 2 (Natural Products Chemistry)There are many bioactive organic compounds in nature, and many of these are complex structures with a great deal of asymmetrical carbon. Lab 2 is developing useful reactions to synthesize these kinds of complex structure organic compounds, and apply these compounds in synthesis of bioactively natural products.

Synthesizing natural products

L a b o r a t o r y

Synthesizing a complex compoundMeasuring photoluminescencelifetimes at low temperatures

Synthetic Organic Chemistry Group

Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Group

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