LABORATORIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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LABORATORIES IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Subtitle	Let's learn the basics on the science and technology (S&T) to open the door to the next cutting-edge S&T through this course!
Lecturer(s)	KOMOTORI, JUN; ISHIJIMA, SHIN'ICHIROU; INADAMA, NAOKO; OAKI, YUYA; OTA, YASUTOMO; KAKIUCHI, FUMITOSHI; SATO, TAKUMI; SERIZAWA, NOBUYUKI; 高橋忍; NOZAKI, TAKAHIRO; FUSHIMI, MOTOFUMI; FUJINO, RISAKO; FUJIMOTO, YUKARI; MIURA, SENRI; YOKOMORI, TAKESHI
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2026 Spring
Day/Period	Fri.3,4
Campus	Hiyoshi
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	42189
Faculty/Graduate School	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department/Major	APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Year Level	2
Field	SPECIALIZED SUBJECTS
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Course Description	In this experimental course, students will learn the "fundamentals of science and engineering" to pioneer the next state-of-the-art through experiments. In addition, students will be trained how to write lab notebooks, organize experimental data, draw graphs, and prepare reports required in science and engineering.
K-Number	FST-AC-24101-411-83

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FST	SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Course Administrator	Department/Major	AC	APPLIED CHEMISTRY
Main Course Number	Level	2	Second-year level coursework
	Major Classification	4	Basic Major Courses
	Minor Classification	10	Applied Chemistry Basic Education Required Subject Course Categories - Experiment and Practical Training Course
	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 aim of this course provides an opportunity for sophomore level students to have an intensive laboratory experience on the basic science and technology (S&T) in order to open the door to the next cutting-edge S&T.
All students take the mini-lecture concerning experiment safety guidelines, how to write a laboratory notebook & an experimental report, the conceptual framework & analytical skills etc. and then perform the experiment to submit an experimental report until the next week. Students in the spring semester perform the experiment on A-B-C themes (or students in the fall semester perform the experiment on A-B-D themes) from among the following themes. All students must perform the experiment with each of the 12 issues to submit the experimental reports and discuss them. All students are required to write 12 laboratory reports.

　A. Advanced Mechanics Experiment.　
　　　　　1.　Analog operating circuits.
　　　　　2.　Transfer of heat.
　　　　　3.　Measurement of stress and strain.
　　　　　4.　Experiment in fluid.
　　　　　5.　Metal cutting works.
　B. Advanced Physics Experiment.　
　　　　　1.　Interference of sound waves.
　　　　　2.　Polarization.
　　　　　3.　Spectroscopy.
　　　　　4.　Fourier analysis and the synthesis.
　　　　　5.　Resonance in a circuit.
　　　　　6.　Michelson interferometer.
　　　　　7.　Nuclear magnetic resonance.
　　　　　8.　Neural network.
　　　　　9.　Quantum teleportation.　
　C. Advanced Chemistry Experiment.
　　　　　1.　Absorption spectrophotometry.
　　　　　2.　Gas chromatography.
　　　　　3.　The pH and electrolytic dissociation equilibrium.
　　　　　4.　Electromotive force and equilibrium constant of a reversible battery.
　D. Advanced Industrial Engineering Experiment.　
　　　　　1.　Evaluation of control panel on human factors.
　　　　　2.　Experiment of work flow system.
　　　　　3.　Graphical data analysis.
　　　　　4.　Experiment on geometric probability.

Course Taught by Faculty Member with Professional Experience

Not applicable

Active Learning MethodsDescription

Lab / Skill-development / On-site training
Flipped classroom

Preparatory Study

Advance check and review the textbook (Preparatory study time is approximately 2 hours, excluding experimental report preparation time).
Students should prepare for the course by reading the textbook (available on the K-LMS) in advance.
A quiz will be given before the experiment, and students may not be allowed to take the experiment unless they understand the content.
(treated as absent)

Course Plan

Session 1: Mini-lecture (on basic experimental skills, experiment safety guidelines, how to write a laboratory notebook & an experimental report).
Sessions 2-13: Experiment with each of 12 issues as above to submit the experimental reports and discuss them.
Session 14: Review, reflection, and course evaluation
Session 15: Other, Mini-lecture concerning experiment/Preparation Assignments/Experimental Report/e-Learning

Method of Evaluation

Attendance is mandatory for all sessions. All students are required to attend an experimental lecture (face-to-face) and write 12 laboratory reports on a weekly basis for each experiment performed in this course. Grading will be based on attendance, lab reports, and assessment of performance in the lab. To pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.

Generative AI Policy for Classes

In creating experimental reports, "inappropriate and malicious use of generative AI" may lead to a failing grade, similar to malicious plagiarism.
Learning and inquiry using Google NotebookLM (a next-generation notebook that allows AI to engage in dialogue, summarize, and organize based on personal materials), or advanced use of generative AI like reading papers and documents with Gemini 2.5 Pro, is left to the students' discretion and good judgment.
When preparing experimental reports, always adhere to fair play (do not plagiarize, do not copy or allow copying of past reports, and do not falsify data). Keep this firmly in mind and diligently work on self-discipline.

Textbooks

"LABORATORY SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SOPHOMORE" (Keio University, Faculty of Science and Technology, 2025 edition)

Reference Books

[1] Gerald M. Weinberg, "Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method" (Dorset House, 2005) ISBN: 978-0932633651
[2] Sarah Leanna Academics, "Science Lab Report Write-ups" (CreateSpace, 2018) ISBN: 978-1726031615

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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.