Educational and research objectives and three policies
Educational and research objectives and three policies
We would like to introduce the educational and research objectives and three policies of Aoyama Gakuin University Graduate School Graduate School of Graduate School of Science and Engineering Chemistry Course.
Educational and research objectives
The program is made up of three fields: physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic analytical chemistry. It focuses on a wide range of molecular systems, from individual molecules to tissue systems that exhibit various functionalities such as biological functions, and aims to nurture students who have acquired a broad and deep understanding of chemistry by conducting research from the perspective of chemistry itself.
Three Policies for the Master's Program
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Diploma Policy (Policy for Completion Certification and Awarding of Degrees)
The Chemistry course will award a Master of Science degree to students who meet the following requirements.
・Students must be enrolled in this course for at least two years (four semesters), earn the required credits by taking common major subjects (compulsory and elective), core elective subjects for the course (compulsory), special experiments and seminars in science and engineering (compulsory), and Scientific and Technical English I (compulsory), submit a dissertation through proper research, and pass the examination. However, for foreign language certification, if credits have been earned for Scientific and Technical English I, those credits will be used to certify the degree. As for the period of enrollment, students who have achieved outstanding research achievements will be required to enroll for at least one year (two semesters).
・The master's thesis review and examination will examine whether the research is academically novel, original, and has potential for application that can contribute to society. It will also determine whether the student who applied for the degree has the ability to plan, implement, and be accountable for the results of future research and development.
■Knowledge/skills
- Possess the specialized knowledge and research capabilities to independently conduct research in any of the following fields: quantum chemistry, condensed matter chemistry, functional materials chemistry, physical chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, structural chemistry, laser photochemistry, theoretical chemistry, solid-state physics theory, nanocarbon materials, natural product synthetic chemistry, design and synthesis of biofunctional molecules, organic chemistry, organic synthetic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, coordination chemistry, photochemistry of lanthanide complexes, etc.
・Acquire the English skills necessary to present research abroad.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of advanced research and applications.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
Students will have the ability to think, make judgments, and express themselves in order to become engineers and researchers with broad perspectives who can draw up and implement their own research plans based on specialized knowledge, compile the results of their research into a doctoral thesis, and contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
In addition to the desire to be active globally as members of society, they have acquired the high ethical standards worthy of a master's degree and the humanity to contribute to the development of science and technology. -
Curriculum Policy (Policy for creating and implementing educational courses)
The curriculum will cover the three main areas of physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and inorganic chemistry, as well as science, technology, and society, the environment, welfare, and risk-based safety issues.
Specifically, students will study special subjects related to the fundamentals and applications of chemistry, such as structural chemistry, quantum chemistry, photochemistry, theory of nanocarbon materials, natural product chemistry, organic chemistry, materials science of complexes, inorganic chemistry, general chemistry I, and general chemistry II. In addition, students will study environmental, safety, and ethical perspectives, such as science, technology, and society, welfare engineering, environmental science, risk-based safety engineering, problem-solving exercises, research and development, intellectual property, and science and technology ethics. Through these, students will gain the specialized knowledge necessary to conduct research independently. In addition, scientific and technical English is compulsory, and students will acquire the English proficiency to present their research abroad.
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Admission Policy
■Knowledge/skills
- Understand the content of foreign languages, mathematics, specialized subjects, etc. necessary to study a specialized field, have knowledge equivalent to a university graduate, and can understand the basics of chemistry.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
At a level equivalent to university graduation, students are able to consider things from multiple perspectives and logically, and express and communicate their own thoughts in an easily understandable manner.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
Students who understand the characteristics of the course, are interested in the relationship between chemistry and science and technology and society, and are motivated and interested in using their specialized knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
Three Policies for the Doctoral Program
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Diploma Policy (Policy for Completion Certification and Awarding of Degrees)
The Chemistry course will award a Doctor of Science degree to students who meet the following requirements.
■ Knowledge and skills
- Possess the specialized knowledge and research capabilities to combine a wide range of specialized knowledge with original research achievements.
- Have acquired the English skills to present research abroad and exchange information.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
They have the ability to think, make judgments, and express themselves in a way that is recognized as making them engineers and researchers with a broad perspective who can combine advanced specialized knowledge with the results of their own research and contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
In addition to the desire to be active globally as members of society, they have acquired the personality and high ethical standards worthy of a doctorate, as well as the humanity that can contribute to the development of science and technology. -
Curriculum Policy (Policy for creating and implementing educational courses)
The curriculum is designed to provide students with the ability to develop rich academic knowledge that will serve as the foundation for integrating a wide range of specialized knowledge with their own original research achievements, produce research achievements worthy of a doctoral degree, and provide research guidance that will enable them to acquire the ability to engage in academic discussion.
In the doctoral dissertation writing guidance, students will select cutting-edge research themes and methodologies in the field of chemistry, and produce original research results. In addition, students will improve their English skills by presenting their research abroad.
In order to cultivate the ability to become independent engineers and researchers who can contribute to the development of cutting-edge science and technology in the future, we provide a research environment where students can actively participate in academic activities both at home and abroad to collect information on the latest science and technology, and social activities aimed at understanding the needs of the industrial world, thereby improving their thinking and judgment. We also provide opportunities for students to conduct research together with master's and undergraduate students, improving their cooperation, expressiveness, and leadership skills.
In order to enable students to carry out original research, we foster through research activities an interest and attitude that will be necessary when they enter society in issues such as the environment, safety, and ethics, outside of their specialization. By providing internship opportunities both in Japan and overseas, we enable students to experience a global environment, conduct research at an international level, and foster a desire to play an active role on a global scale as members of society. -
Admission Policy
■ Knowledge and skills
Students will be able to understand the contents of foreign languages, mathematics, specialized subjects, etc. necessary for studying a specialized field, have knowledge equivalent to completing a master's degree or a doctoral program at a graduate school, and understand the fundamentals of chemistry.
■Thinking ability, judgment ability, expressive ability
At a level equivalent to completing a master's degree or a master's degree at graduate school, students will be able to consider things from multiple perspectives and logically, and express and communicate their own thoughts in an easily understandable manner.
■ Motivation, interest, and attitude
Students who understand the characteristics of the course, are interested in the relationship between chemistry and science and technology and society, and are motivated and interested in using their specialized knowledge and skills to contribute to society.
