School of Chemistry, Life Science, and InformaticsCurriculum of Molecular Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Interdisciplinary Research and Education Based on Chemistry
Our Beliefs
The Emergence, or the advancement of new research and educational systems that transcend conventional academic boundaries, has been indispensable to addressing diverse contemporary scientific challenges. As the world has evolved, state-of-the-art advancements in chemistry have revolutionized our understanding and ability to manipulate properties of materials and the mechanisms of phenomena, including life systems, at the molecular level. Given chemistry’s essential role in driving innovation across physics, materials science, and life sciences, it inevitably has become a cornerstone of innovation. This curriculum aims to lead interdisciplinary research based on chemistry by deepening students’research and education on the fundamentals of molecular structures, chemical bonds, and chemical reactions. At the same time, it promotes applied research geared toward the development and practical implementation of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, functional materials, biomaterials, and molecular devices.
Curriculum
The Curriculum of Molecular Chemistry and Chemical Biology includes the following research and educational areas: molecular catalysis chemistry, organometallic chemistry, surface chemistry, physical chemistry, natural products chemistry, molecular organic chemistry, biochemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, molecular life chemistry, functional materials chemistry, theoretical chemistry, polymer chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, and biomechanistic chemistry. This curriculum provides educational and research support for students while fostering collaborative interactions between faculty members and students. Through discussions with their supervisors and other faculty members, students can acquire vast knowledge, critical thinking skills, creativity, professionalism, self-confidence, and a sense of responsibility as scientists.
School of Chemistry, Life Science, and InformaticsCurriculum of Emerging Physico-Chemistry
Exploration and Emergence of Physico-chemistry for the Future Society
Introduction to Emerging Physico-Chemistry
The Curriculum of Emerging Physico-Chemistry aims to cultivate individuals who will be able to lead the emergence of new materials and concepts with the potentials to solve global issues, related to natural resources, the environment, and energy, as well as ensuring healthier and safer living for people in the future. In the Chemistry, Life Science, and Informatics disciplines, however, it is not easy to pursue our ideals simply by combining subdivided and specialized fields. Here, we define chemistry that incorporates physics and mathematics as “physico-chemistry.” Using these fundamental disciplines, this curriculum provides research tools and educational environments for those who want to work on the infinite emergence of theories, materials, functions, devices, and systems at various stages from the construction of new scientific principles to their implementation in society.
Overview of Curriculum
Modern chemistry already includes a wide range of disciplines. Physico-chemistry, our foundational science, is a new chemistry that incorporates physical and mathematical concepts beyond conventional chemistry. Our curriculum is designed for students who wish to study together and grow as scientists or engineers. They will acquire the fundamentals necessary for physico-chemical insight and creation by deepening their understanding of chemical science related to matter and materials, and by adding physical or mathematical perspectives that delve into theory, measurements, calculations, simulations, and engineering. This foundation allows our students to proceed to more advanced, specialized, or interdisciplinary research activities and use their practiced expertise in the design and control of materials, functions, and systems, to work towards the emergence of a better world.
School of Chemistry, Life Science, and InformaticsCurriculum of Biosciences and Informatics
Integrating the biosciences and computer science to understand the phenomena and systems around us
Our Beliefs
The Curriculum of Biosciences and Informatics aims to increase our understanding of biological phenomena as systems. It promotes an interdisciplinary approach that combines the life sciences, computer science, and engineering. By integrating biological experiments that investigate molecular cell biology, drug discovery bioimaging, and biophysics, with information science, including bioinformatics, this program attempts to create a comprehensive understanding of life systems and introduce new perspectives into this field of research. Our curriculum promotes advanced research in interdisciplinary fields and cultivates globally competitive experts by collaborating with diverse research institutions within and outside Keio University. Through project-based research, we aim to create new knowledge using various lenses of analysis and contribute to solving social issues.
Curriculum
The curriculum of Biosciences and Informatics mainly consists of foundational subjects and project research in next-generation advanced biology that integrates multiple academic disciplines. In the introductory courses, we respect students’ freedom to personalize their class enrollment while also gaining a systematic understanding of the basics needed to work with biological systems and informatics. In students’project research, we encourage them to engage in joint research with other laboratories to cultivate practical skills while fusing computer science and biology. This pedagogical approach nurtures students who are well-versed in both computer science and the life sciences, helping them view biological phenomena as systems. Furthermore, based on each student’s coursework and research, their academic advisor will provide detailed advice and support from the planning phase to the execution and analysis of their academic goals.
