Chemistry and Human Life

Naoto ISHIKAWA (Graduate School of Science)

Cource Objective
   This course will relate to the chemical substances and chemistry-based topics, which include inorganic and organic materials. The current frontiers in molecular sciences will be introduced for students with no chemistry background.

Learning Goals
   The main objective of this course is to introduce students who have little or no chemistry background on a college level but wish acquiring some familiarity with modern chemistry.

Class Plan

	Theme	Content
Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Chemistry in science
Week 3	Topics in physical chemistry 1
Week 4	Topics in physical chemistry 2
Week 5	Topics in physical chemistry 3
Week 6	Topics in physical chemistry 4
Week 7	Topics in inorganic chemistry 1
Week 8	Topics in inorganic chemistry 2
Week 9	Topics in inorganic chemistry 3
Week 10	Topics in inorganic chemistry 4
Week 11	Topics in organic chemistry 1
Week 12	Topics in organic chemistry 2
Week 13	Topics in organic chemistry 3
Week 14	Topics in organic chemistry 4
Week 15	Sumamry

Type of Class
   Lecture subject

Independent Study Outside of Class
   Writing assignments for each topic will be given to students.

Textbooks
   No particular textbook will be used.

Grading Policy
   Evaluation will be based on class participation (50%) and report (50%).