Abstract
The practical examples of the problem-based learning in the department of applied chemistry are much less well known. This paper describes the contents of the problem-based learning conducted in the experiment of organic chemistry at Kanazawa University, and also includes the educational effects obtained by this course. The purpose of this course is to afford educational opportunities for students (1) to promote the proactive stance in resolving issues, (2) to cultivate the creative ability for synthesis, and (3) to try their technical knowledge and skill. In this course, students have to plan the procedures, do experiments and make a presentation of the results. According to the results of the questionnaire survey on this course, it turned out that many students showed constructive and favorable responses to the program.
