Introduction to Applied Life Science II
| Numbering Code | U-AGR02 1B104 LJ79 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 1st year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Wed.2 | |
| Instructor name |
SAKAI YASUYOSHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) OGAWA JIYUN (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In order to understand basic life phenomenon and carry out research that responds to societal needs, such as the production of useful materials, the development of environmental repair technology, and the promotion of heath and food production in the field of applied life sciences, students will acquire a basic aptitude in and knowledge of biology, chemistry, and society. | |||
| Course Goals | To comprehend the contribution to society and challenges of the use of the microorganism/fermentation industry in agricultural chemistry, and to grasp molecular biology, genetics, and the chemical structure of the biomolecule. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
We are planning to give 15 lectures on various topics, including the following: 1) Introduction: Agricultural chemistry and microorganisms in daily life (Sakai) [Week 1] (First class) 2) Basics in biology (genes, cells, and proteins) (8 classes) a) The process of evolution and biodiversity (Sakai) [Weeks 2 and 3] b) Macrobiotic genetics (Sakai) [Weeks 4 and 5] c) Molecular biology and its central dogma (Sakai) [Weeks 6 and 7] d) Principles of genetic engineering (Sakai) [Weeks 8 and 9] 3) Basics in chemistry (Ogawa) (3 classes) a) The structure and function of biomolecules [Weeks 10 and 11] b) Enzymes as catalysts and bioconversion [Week 12] 4) Basics of social challenges, such as environmental and food awareness, and associated problems (Ogawa) (2 classes) a) Metabolism and bioproduction/resource circulation [Week 13] b) Fermented/functional food [Week 14] 5) Feedback [Week 15] Feedback: Teaching staff will be available in the classroom or their offices during the feedback period to take students' questions. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Assessment is based on the end-of-semester exam (60 points) and the mark for the report set after the exam and lectures (40 points). The report is assessed based on the achievement policy. Assessment criteria and policy are drawn from "Assessment criteria and policy" in the current version of the Faculty of Agriculture Student Handbook. |
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| Course Requirements | None. Students who did not take Biology II and/or Chemistry II in high school can take this course. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Be sure to prepare for and review the lecture using the distributed material. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Handouts will be distributed in each class. Sakai, Takekawa, Hashimoto and Katayama (eds)『遺伝子・細胞から見た応用微生物学』 (Asakura-shoten) | ||
| References, etc. | 『マッキー 生化学』, 『細胞の分子生物学 (THE CELL)』, 『ヴォート 基礎生化学』 | |||
| Courses delivered by Instructors with Practical Work Experience |
分類： A course with practical content delivered by instructors with practical work experience |
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