Key Features of the Department of Applied Chemistry

At the Department of Applied Chemistry, we aim to cultivate individuals with both a broad perspective and deep expertise by emphasizing both the fundamentals and applications of chemistry. Through education covering the foundational fields of chemistry, students will develop the broad perspective only achievable by studying chemistry in its full breadth, equipping them to respond flexibly to the ever-changing challenges of society. This will give them the foundational skills necessary to help solve problems in healthcare, the global environment, and energy, each of which depends heavily on knowledge and techniques in chemistry.

The Department of Applied Chemistry is one of the oldest departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology, admitting over 100 students each year and producing numerous graduates. As such, it has a proven track record of consistently producing talent capable of adapting to any era. Each year, approximately 80% of graduates advance to graduate school to acquire more advanced knowledge and skills. They go on to play leading roles in private companies, especially in manufacturing, as well as in educational and research institutions, such as universities.

Divided into specialized laboratories, the department’s faculty are engaged in education and research in a wide range of fields, including physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, materials chemistry, electrochemistry, environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and biochemistry.

To achieve the above goals, the department has established a distinctive curriculum with the following key features.

1. Core Required Subjects in Applied Chemistry

In the second and third years, a comprehensive selection of foundational courses is offered across a wide range of fields. Covering the fundamental fields of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, and chemical engineering, students can lay the groundwork for acquiring a broad perspective in the subject.

2. Elective Course: English for Applied Chemistry

In addition to the required foreign language courses taken in the first and second years, the third year includes “English for Applied Chemistry” and the fourth year includes “Applied Chemistry Seminar.” These courses aim to develop students’ ability to read and think about chemistry-related information in English and to express their own opinions in English.

3. Elective Courses in Applied Chemistry

For second-, third-, and fourth-year students, a variety of elective courses closely related to the core required subjects are available. Each of these courses aims to cultivate advanced academic insight and applied thinking skills across a broad range of chemistry disciplines.

4. Experiment-based Research and Education

In addition to the basic chemistry experiments for first- and second-year students, third-year students participate in applied chemistry experiments twice a week. This provides them with practical knowledge that cannot be gained through classroom learning alone. Additionally, as fourth-year undergraduates assigned to research groups, students engage in cutting-edge experimental and research activities in their respective labs.