Course Objectives
Learning purposes : To learn about various functional materials used in various fields (machinery, electronics, energy, environment, biology, medicine, sports, etc.) from specific examples. In the process, students will learn about the crystal structures and properties common to materials in general at the physical level, so that they will be able to understand the phenomena occurring in materials essentially rather than phenomenologically. As a result, students will be able to understand the functional expression and application of functional materials.
Course Objectives :
1. To be able to understand the types, properties and applications of functional materials.
2. To be able to understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
Rubric
| Excellent | Good | Acceptable | Not acceptable |
| Achievement 1 | To be able to explain specific knowledge of the types, properties and uses of functional materials. | To be able to explain the basic knowledge of the types, properties and applications of typical functional materials. | To be able to explain the basic knowledge of the types and applications of typical functional materials. | Not reached the left column. |
| Achievement 2 | To be able to explain in detail the common crystal structures and properties of materials. | Be able to give a basic account of the crystal structures and properties common to materials. | To be able to explain the basics of crystal structures common to materials. | Not reached the left column. |
Assigned Department Objectives
Teaching Method
Outline:
General or Specialized : Specialized
Field of learning : Materials and structures
Foundational academic disciplines : Materials and engineering / Materials engineering / Structural and functional materials
Relationship with Educational Objectives :
This class is equivalent to "(2) Acquire basic science and technical knowledge".
Relationship with JABEE programs :
The main goals of learning / education in this class are "(A) Deepening of basic knowledge of technology, A-2: "To be able to acquire and explain knowledge in the technical fields of "materials and structures", "motion and vibration", "energy and flow", "information, measurement and control", "design, production and management" and "machines and systems", also "A-1" is involved.
Course outline : Materials used in industry can be broadly classified into two categories: structural materials and functional materials. Since the structural materials have already been studied in this course, the latter will be explained in this course.
Style:
Course method : Lectures will be given mainly on the board and using slides. Assignments will be given to deepen understanding of key terms.
Grade evaluation method : Students will be assessed on the basis of their report work (60%) and their attitude to the class (40%). The content of the report assignment will be evaluated strictly. Students are expected to cite papers as references.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment :
In addition to the 15 credit hours per credit, students are required to study 30 credit hours. Students are expected to follow the instructions of their teachers regarding these studies.
Course advice :
Although mathematical formulae are rarely used, a good knowledge of chemistry, including chemical reactions and organic chemistry, is required in many cases. As a preparatory study, students should have knowledge of the products related to the lecture contents.
Foundational subjects : Chemistry I (2nd years), Chemistry II (3rd), Industrial Materials (M 2nd).
Related subjects : Scientific Inquiry (MS 2nd), Material Strength Science (MS 2nd)
Attendance advice : The functional materials discussed in this class are only a small part of the functional materials currently in use. Students are required to study the functional materials independently so that they can understand their functions and applications. Students who enter the room more than 15 minutes after the class starts will be treated as absent.
Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning
Course Plan
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Theme |
Goals |
| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance, Automobile (body and engine), Aircraft (Study outside class time: Assignment (1) Aircraft materials) |
About aircraft materials.
Understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
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| 2nd |
Shinkansen bullet trains, PC chassis, moulds (Extra-curricular study: Assignment (2) Magnesium alloys) |
Introduction to magnesium alloys
Learn about the types, properties and uses of functional materials.
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| 3rd |
Turbine blades, space shuttles, innerwear (Study outside class time: Subject (3) Heat-resistant materials and shape memory alloys) |
About heat resistant materials and shape memory alloys.
Understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
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| 4th |
Cutting tools, nano/micro components (Study outside class time: Task (4) Metallic glasses) |
About metallic glasses.
Learn about the types, properties and uses of functional materials.
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| 5th |
Liquid crystal/plasma displays, hard disk drives (Study outside class time: Task (5) Materials used in storage devices) |
Materials used in storage devices.
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| 6th |
Light-emitting diodes, semiconductor lasers, inverters (Study outside class time: Task (6) Materials for light sources) |
About materials as a light source.
Understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
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| 7th |
Optical switches, electromagnetic motors, magnetostrictive sensors for sound wave detection (Study outside class hours: Task (7) Light-sensitive materials, magnetic materials) |
Light-sensitive materials and magnetic materials.
To gain knowledge of the types, properties and uses of functional materials.
Understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
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| 8th |
Ultrasonic echo and non-destructive testing equipment, piezoelectric actuators, filters for communication equipment (Study outside class time: Assignment (8) Piezoelectric materials) |
About piezoelectric materials
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Crystalline silicon, amorphous silicon and compound solar cells (Study outside class time: Assignment (9) Compound solar cells) |
About compound solar cells
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| 10th |
Thermoelectric and Peltier elements, Functional tiles, Superconducting magnets (Study outside class time: Assignment (10) Photocatalyst) |
Photocatalysts.
To learn about the types, properties and uses of functional materials.
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| 11th |
High-temperature superconducting wires, Lithium-ion secondary batteries, Functional electrodes (Study outside class time: Assignment (11) Metal-based superconducting materials) |
Metallic superconducting materials
To learn about the types, properties and applications of functional materials.
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| 12th |
Fuel cells, seawater desalination system (Study outside class time: Assignment (12) Reverse osmosis membrane) |
Reverse osmosis membranes.
Learn about the types, properties and uses of functional materials.
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| 13th |
Functional materials in the field of biology and medicine (Study outside class time: Assignment (13) Artificial joints and artificial hearts) |
Artificial joints and heart prostheses.
To learn about the types, properties and uses of functional materials
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| 14th |
Functional materials in the field of sport (Out-of-class time study: carbon fibre) |
About carbon fibre
To understand the types, properties and applications of functional materials.
Understand the common crystal structures and properties of materials.
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| 15th |
(2nd semester final exam) |
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| 16th |
Return and commentary of exam answers |
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Evaluation Method and Weight (%)
| Attitude | Presentation | Mutual Evaluations between students | Behavior | Portfolio | Reports | Total |
| Subtotal | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 100 |
| Basic Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Specialized Proficiency | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 100 |
| Cross Area Proficiency | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |