Laboratory Course in Biomaterials Design1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR02 5BC32 EJ80 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 5 | Course Type | Experiment |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
NAKAMURA MASASHI (Institute for Liberal Arts and Sciences Professor) MURATA KOUJI (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Experimental and theoretical course for various physical properties of plant bio-materials such as wood, bamboo, and their components: relaxation properties, wood-water interaction, structural change and physical properties of cellulose, fracture mechanics, physical chemistry of surfaces, and visual characteristics of wood and woody materials and structural elements. | ||
| Course Goals |
The learning objectives of this course are to: ?Master the experimental techniques required to write a Master’s thesis; ?Understand the basic theories behind such techniques; ?Learn the key concepts necessary to conduct experiments in a safe manner. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
We will provide students with instructions and advice on the following experiments throughout the year in accordance with their own research themes. Determination of structural changes, mechanical properties, and morphological changes of wood (Nakamura, Murata) Students will acquire the techniques to change the high-order structures of wood using various processing methods and measure the changes by using different measuring instruments. Evaluation of wood surface characteristics using image engineering techniques (Nakamura) Students will learn the techniques to objectively identify and evaluate the external characteristics of wood, such as grain, color, and gloss, by image analysis. Visualization and numerical analysis of wood’s fracture behavior (Murata) Students will acquire the experimental techniques to visualize wood warping caused by external force or moisture absorption/release, and learn how to relate them to theoretical analysis methods such as the finite element method. Development and application of fast-growing trees based on mechanical properties (Murata) By learning a variety of material experimental techniques, students will acquire the skills that are necessary to make effective use of unused materials and to develop testing methods for understanding fracture phenomena. Investigating the impact of wood interior space on people (Nakamura) Students will learn the experimental techniques necessary to objectively capture our physical and psychological reactions when see and touch wood. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Grading will be based on an overall assessment of criteria such as the content of experiment plans, attendance, compilation and organization of experimental data, and presentation of the experimental results. Refer to '2017 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | None. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Carry out a stringent inspection and assessment to ensure that experiments are prepared correctly and that equipment is used and maintained properly. | ||
