Investigation in biological phenomena to clarify the mechanism of its energy, information, material transportation and transformation, and applying them to biotechnology will greatly impact our lives. This major is comprised of two courses; bio-functional engineering course and enology synthetic science course which cultivate students with advanced knowledge and latest technique related to biological function, food, and wine.

Bio-functional Engineering Course

Students learn the basic knowledge and the latest experimental methods such as microbiological engineering, cytoengineering, genetic engineering, molecular biology, and bio-organic-chemistry. They will further learn methodology for solving various challenges such as; developing functions of microorganisms, animal, and plant cells; restoring the environment of Earth; securing energy and food; improving safety and functionality of food; improvement in health. Additionally, they will search for useful microorganisms, animal/plant cell functions and conduct research aimed for application in bio-industry from a "production" viewpoint.

Enology Integrated Chemistry Course

Along with learning latest biotechnology, students will learn advanced professional knowledge and techniques in enology. By mastering one subject matter, they will also gain problem solving skills and creativity required for engieers and researchers. Additionally, we have established enology courses, including special subjects such as winery internship and short term study abroad program at the center for Lifelong Training School for Wine Related Human Resources (Special Coordination Funds for Promoting Science and Technology from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology regional revival human resource training center project). We work on fostering enology and viticulture specialist with passion in wine production.

Bio-functional Engineering Course

• Search for actinomycete, fungi, and yeasts based on biological engineering, and research on breeding new useful microorganisms using advanced molecular biology method
• Conduct exploratory research on useful genetic resources
• Construct a bioprocess that will sophisticatedly use the biological function of microorganisms and higher organisms, and its application research for health food and regenerative medicine
• Conduct exploratory research on bioactive substance produced from plants
• Research on stress defense mechanisms against reactive oxygen species and its active exploitation
• Applied bio-functional research towards environmental cleaning and biomass resource research

Enology Integrated Science Courses

• Molecular biological research related to grape maturation and disease resistance
• Research related to selection and breeding upper quality grape trees
• Classification of wine fermenters (such as yeast and lactobacilli)
• Physiological research and its industrial application
• Extraction and analysis of functional component of wine and grape and its usability research
• Wine quality assessment research

2008

※Material and Biotechnology was reformed to Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology in 2008.

Number of Students Awarded Degrees	36
Number of employed	36
Number of Students Advancing to Doctor programs	0
Others	0

Future Carrier

HOYA, NBC, Eisai, Canon Optron, Kofu Casio, Coca-Cola East Japan Products, Sun・Foods, Citizen Seimitsu, Jit, Shibaura Mechatronics, Seiren, Sekisui Jushi, Dai Nippon Printing, Taiho Kogyo, Tokai Carbon, Toppan Printing, Nikken Foods, Nitto Denko, Nitto-Fuji Flour Milling, Nippon Chemi-Con, Japan Vilene, Japan Brake Industrial, Pioneer Micro Technology, Hakubaku, Hitachi Cehmical, Fujimi Incorporated, Furukawa Electric, Hokken, Meitec, Yamazaki-Nabisco, Yamato Scientific, Yamanashi Electronics, Wakamoto Pharmaceutical, Kyowa Leather, Takada, Fuji Electric Device Technology