LABORATORY IN SCIENCE

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Lecturer(s)	SUENAGA, KIYOTAKE; OYA, TETSUO; SATO, TAKAAKI; 鈴木忠幸; TANAKA, KUNIHIKO; TSUJIKAWA, YUKI; FUSHIMI, MOTOFUMI; FURUKAWA, YOSHIAKI; 牧昌次郎; MASUDA, KAZUAKI
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Fall
Day/Period	Tue.3,4
Campus	Hiyoshi
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	04222
Faculty/Graduate School	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Year Level	1
Class Specification	ﾅ, ﾆ, ﾇ, ﾈ, ﾉ
Field	BASIC EDUCATION FOR MAJOR
Grade Type	This item will appear when you log in (Keio ID required).
Course Description	This experimental course consists of a physics section and a chemistry section. In the physics section, students will learn important physical phenomena and basic measurement techniques. In the chemistry section, students will understand the fundamentals of chemistry through "experiments to synthesize chemical compounds" and "experiments to investigate the properties of substances."
K-Number	FST-ST-13101-411-83

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FST	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Course Administrator	Department/Major	ST
Main Course Number	Level	1	First-year level coursework
	Major Classification	3	Foundational Course
	Minor Classification	10	Laboratory in Science
	Subject Type	1	Required subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	4	Lab / On-site training / Skill-development
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	1	Japanese
Academic Discipline		83	Science and Engineering (Science and Technology)

Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The natural science experiments consist of a physics section and a chemistry section. The physics section has each theme for the purpose of learning important physical phenomena and basic measurement techniques. In addition, the chemistry section focuses on "experiments to prepare substances" and "experiments to investigate the properties of substances" which help understand the basics of chemistry. By taking this experiment, you will acquire basic knowledge of science related to all fields.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Not applicable

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training

Preparatory Study

See comments to students.

Course Plan

Classes will proceed according to the plan shown below, but the contents and order of classes may change without prior notice.

〇Physics section
Basic Experiments (1 session): Learn basic knowledge about measurement uncertainty and actually conduct evaluation experiments.
Experimental assignments (5 sessions selected from 7 sections below:)
1. Elastic modulus: Measurement of elastic modulus by flexural and torsional deformation
2. Oscilloscope: Basic usage, simple circuit response
3. Inductance and capacitance: Measure inductance and capacitance with an LC resonant circuit
4. Light: Measurement of transmission characteristics of light polarizing plate, polarization dependence of reflectance, laser wavelength
5. Atomic spectrum: Lattice constant of diffraction grating, measurement of spectral line wavelength
6. Photoelectric effect:　Use a phototube to understand the photoelectric effect and determine Planck's constant.
7. Specific charge of the electron: Observe the motion of electrons in a magnetic field to determine their specific charge.

〇Chemistry section
Safety training (1 session) (handling and treatment of chemicals)
Experimental assignments (5 times: 5 out of the following 7 themes)
1. buffer solution pH and ionization equilibrium/common ion effect
2. synthesis of ferrite powder: production of ceramic materials
3. synthesis of ethyl acetate: synthesis of organic liquid compounds, chemical equilibrium
4. Heat of reaction: thermochemistry
5. synthesis and properties of methacrylic resin materials and properties of polymers
6. freezing point depression: properties of solutions
7. hydrolysis of esters: reaction rate

Group divisions and schedules for this experiment will be announced on the bulletin board on the 1st floor of the 7th School Building and on the website of the Faculty of Science and Technology Basic Classroom. Please be sure to check before the start date of the experiment. Also, read the K-LMS announcement. Also, be sure to check the K-LMS notice before the start of class.

Basic classroom web
https://sites.google.com/keio.jp/fsl

Method of Evaluation

Evaluate based on normal points (quiz, report content, degree of achievement, etc.). If the total score is set to 100, a score of 60 or higher is considered passing.

Generative AI Policy for Classes

In this course, the use of generative AI is basically not allowed, because we value students’ own thinking and expression.
You must not use generative AI for the following activities:
• Writing reports or assignments
• Preparing for in-class discussions or presentations
If the use of AI is found, your work may not be graded, or it may be treated as academic misconduct.
If you are not sure, please ask the instructor in advance.

Textbooks

There are two text books for the Natural Science Experiments, one for physics and one for chemistry, which can be purchased at the Co-op.

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through first-hand experience and trial-and-error by initiating their own activities at facilities and accommodations both on and off campus.
Fieldwork	An educational approach in which students conduct surveys and observations on their own to collect information both on and off campus.
Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
Discussions, Debates	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content through sharing and discussing their opinions on designated topics.
Group work	An educational approach in which students are divided into small groups and assigned tasks on issues related to educational content.
Role-playing	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by being assigned specific roles to play, thus allowing them to experience different viewpoints.
Flipped classroom	An educational approach in which students study the course lecture in advance, and questions and discussions relating to that content are then held in class.
Problem-based learning	An educational approach in which students acquire knowledge and skills related to educational content by attempting to tackle specific projects or problems posed to them.

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