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 Program Objectives |
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 Recent developments in life sciences are changing the way we live our lives.
Gene diagnosis and gene therapy are now realistic medical topics. In the
near future, cancers could be curable diseases and artificial organs could
be a reality. In this context, our program focuses on the development of
new materials based on information from "life". At Undergraduate
Program of Biomolecular Engineering, we study functions and biomolecular
structures, create novel material design concepts, and create new materials.
We study biomolecules from a chemistry and engineering viewpoint. Undergraduate
students are taught through various educational courses based on above
mentioned context. In the program, we expect students to deepen their knowledge
of fundamental subjects such as mathematics, physics and chemistry, and
to acquire a broad understanding of the life science field. |
| Curriculum Overview |
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In the Undergraduate Program of Biomolecular Engineering,
we focus on following three major scientific fields for specific aspects of
education and research:
 
(1) Applied biomolecular
chemistry: Various types of polymers are developed, including
biodegradable polymers, artificial polymer membranes, and bio-fibers.
(2) Application of artificial materials to biological
systems: New materials are developed based on the biomolecular
information found in proteins and nucleic acids.
(3) Mimic the
chemical processes and functions of biomolecules: The mechanisms of
molecular recognition by biomolecules provide useful information in developing
new and interesting materials. The relationship between structure and function
is also studied in this regard.
Through a rigorous educational and research framework, we educate students
so that they are able to be active in new science and technology fields.
 Our programs emphasize both theory and practice. Students will spend considerable
time in the laboratory familiarizing themselves with chemical substances
and learning how to work with them. In addition, a broad range of undergraduate
research opportunities are provided by all faculty research groups.
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