Diploma Policy
The Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences aims to nurture people who have the ability to logically examine natural and social phenomena through specialized fields of chemistry and biology, who can utilize their specialized knowledge to play an active role in society, and who can solve problems in cooperation with others while utilizing a scientific way of thinking. To this end, the educational goal is to acquire the following abilities.
- DP 1. Students will have basic knowledge in the field of natural sciences, mainly chemistry and biology, and be able to conduct basic experiments. [University DP1, 2]
- DP 2 Students will have expertise in a specialized area of chemistry, biology or a multidisciplinary field, and be able to understand the principles and theories concerning the subject matter and explain them logically. [University DP1, 2]
- DP 3. Students will be able to read, understand and explain the main points of basic literature in English in the scientific field of their specialty. [University DP 4]
- DP 4. Students will be able to conduct experiments and surveys in cooperation with others and discuss the results with others. [University DP 2, 3]
- DP 5. Students will be able to plan and conduct experiments, analyze and organize data obtained from experiments, evaluate the significance of the content and results of such experiments, and draw conclusions. [University DP 2]
- DP 6. Students will be able to express the purpose, methods, results and discussion of an experiment logically, using charts and texts, and present the results orally. DP 2, 4]
- DP 7. Students will be able to understand the role of science and technology in contemporary society, logically consider natural phenomena and their impact on society, and make efforts to contribute to society based on scientific thinking. [University DP 5]
Curriculum Policy
Curriculum and Methodology
First year
Students select and take subjects from “Basic Science” subjects including a wide range of fields in mathematics, physics, information science, chemistry, biology, and geology. Subjects with "Introduction" in the title are basically important as an introduction to specialized subjects in the second and subsequent years. In particular, course completion of subjects with "Chemistry" and "Biology" in their titles is strongly recommended, so that students can acquire basic knowledge and experimental skills in chemistry and biology from the second year onward.
Second and third year
Students select subjects from a large number of elective subjects related to chemistry and biology ("Advanced" and "Comprehensive" subjects) according to their own goals and preferences, and cultivate scientific specialized knowledge and logical thinking skills in a step-by-step manner over two years. In the "Experiment" subjects, students are required to take a certain number of credits for course completion. Through these practical experimental subjects, students can cultivate the ability to experiment and discuss in cooperation with others, and enhance their analytical and discussion skills, and report writing skills, etc. In addition, "Seminar in English for Chemical and Biological Sciences," which is part of the "Special Research" subjects, is a small-group seminar class that fosters the ability to read and present basic literature in English.
Fourth year
Students select a laboratory specializing in either chemistry, biology, or a multidisciplinary field, and engage in research on a unique new topic. In the "Seminar in Chemical and Biological Topics" students develop their ability to read highly specialized English literature, deepen their knowledge of their specialized field, engage in scientific discussions, and enhance their presentation skills. In the "Graduation Research," students cultivate their skills and abilities to conduct appropriate experiments with an understanding of principles and objectives, and acquire comprehensive applied skills such as data analysis, problem solving, and logical thinking. As the culmination of four years of study, students write their graduation thesis and make an oral presentation.
The department also offers a curriculum for a teaching training course for obtaining a Class I teaching license for junior high and high school (science), as well as a curriculum for obtaining a museum curatorial qualification.
Subjects for the achievement of learning outcomes
- DP 1. "Basic Science” subjects
- DP 2. “Advanced” and “ Comprehensive” subjects
- DP 3. “Seminar in English for Chemical and Biological Sciences”, "Seminar in Chemical and Biological Topics”
- DP 4. Some subjects in the “Advanced” and "Comprehensive" subjects, "Experiment" subjects, "Seminar in Chemical and Biological Topics", "Graduation research"
- DP 5."Experiment" subjects, "Graduation research”
- DP 6."Experiment" subjects, "Graduation research”
- DP 7. Almost all subjects are applicable.
Admission Policy
The Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences is a department in which students learn chemistry and biology, as well as interdisciplinary fields of both. Through specialized studies, the department aims to cultivate the ability to think logically, and to nurture people who will play an active role in society by applying their specialized knowledge and scientific thinking skills.
The department seeks the following types of students.
The types of students the department is seeking
- Students who have a volition to study chemistry, biology, or interdisciplinary fields of both in depth.
- Students who have a broad range of interests in various fields of science, centering on chemistry and biology.
- Students who are interested in and recognize the importance of “experiments” in chemistry and biology.
- Students who have intellectual curiosity and inquisitiveness and are willing to engage in independent study and research.
- Students who want to acquire scientific knowledge, skills, and ability to think critically, and to play an active role in society.
Academic skills to be mastered by the high school level
- Sufficient basic academic skills in science and mathematics
- Reading comprehension in English
- Ability to think logically and basic ability to express their own thoughts in a coherent and correct manner
- Ability to communicate and work collaboratively with others
Based on the following basic policy, an entrance examination is conducted to judge whether applicants have acquired the above academic skills.
- General entrance examination
In the general entrance examination, it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge in the subjects required for each entrance examination category, taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities.
- General entrance examination (individual examination)
In a written examination, it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge of (i) a Foreign Language (English) and (ii) either subject of Mathematics or Science, taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (using an external English examination)
The English external examination is used to judge whether applicants have a well-balanced and sufficient mastery of the four skills of English. In a written examination, it will also be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge of (i) Mathematics and (ii) Science, taking into account their logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (1st round examination (three-subject type or four-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions).
Using the results of the Common Test for University Admissions ((i) a Foreign Language (English), (ii) either subject of Japanese or Mathematics and (iii) Science), it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge in each subject and the logical thinking and expressive abilities. - General entrance examination (1st round examination (five-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions)
Using the results of the Common Test for University Admissions ((i) a Foreign Language (English), (ii) TWO subjects from Japanese and Mathematics, (iii) TWO subjects from Science and Information), it will be judged whether applicants have acquired basic knowledge and understanding in each subject, also taking into account their logical thinking ability. - General entrance examination (2nd round examination using the Common Test for University Admissions)
The same policy is applied as that for the 1st round examination (three-subject type or four-subject type) using the Common Test for University Admissions.
- General entrance examination (individual examination)
- Comprehensive entrance examination
In the first round of the entrance examination, the applicant's efforts at high school, etc. Will be reviewed by using the application form to comprehensively judge the applicant's basic knowledge and skills, initiative, and the cooperativeness that the applicant should have acquired by the end of high school, etc. In the second round, an aptitude test (written test) will be used to judge their acquisition of basic knowledge of science and mathematics, and an essay will be used to judge their ability to think logically, make judgments and express themselves. In addition, an interview will be conducted to judge their communication skills and ability to participate in discussions with others. Through the above review and examination, a comprehensive judgment will be made.
- Entrance examination by recommendation
Applicants recommended by the principal of a high school, etc. will be judged to have the basic academic skills that should have been acquired by the end of high school. In addition, through the review of application documents and an interview (oral examination), applicants' motivation for study and research, ability to express themselves, communication skills and cooperative attitude will be comprehensively evaluated.
- Entrance examination by recommendation (from Senior High School affiliated with JWU)
Applicants recommended by the principal of the Senior High School affiliated with JWU will be comprehensively judged based on the application documents and interview. - Entrance examination by recommendation (from designated schools/partner schools)
Applicants recommended by the principal of the high school designated by the department (designated school/partner school) will be comprehensively judged based on the application documents and oral examination. - Entrance examination by recommendation (general recommendation)
Applicants recommended by the principal of a high school, will be judged to have logical thinking and expressive abilities in an essay. Communication skills, expressive ability and the ability to participate in discussions with others, as well as their acquisition of basic scientific knowledge will be judged in an oral examination. The application documents will also be reviewed to make a comprehensive judgment.
- Entrance examination by recommendation (from Senior High School affiliated with JWU)
- International students
Applicants will be judged on whether they have sufficient basic academic skills through the examination of three subjects (“Japan as a Foreign Language” and “Chemistry (Science)” and “Biology (Science)”) of Examination for Japanese University Admission (EJU). The application documents and oral examination will be used to evaluate the applicant's volition to study, initiative, Japanese language ability, communication skills, ability to participate in discussion with others, and basic knowledge of English and science.
- Transfer and bachelor's admission
For those who have graduated from universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges (including prospective graduates), and those who are currently enrolled in other universities, an essay examination on chemistry or biology will be conducted to judge whether they have logical thinking and expressive abilities, as well as specialized knowledge equivalent to the second or third year of university study. Through application documents and an oral examination, applicants will be judged comprehensively on their volition to study, initiative, communication skills, ability to participate in discussion with others and sufficient basic knowledge of English and science.
