Animal Molecular Physiology II
| Numbering Code | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester | ||
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture | |
| Target Year | 2nd year students | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.1 | |
| Instructor name |
IKEDA SHUNTAROU (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) FUNABA MASAYUKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Biologists often consider three aspects of organisms as definitions of life: metabolism, reproduction, and self-boundary. This course explains the molecular mechanisms of the first two, focusing on animals' physiological functions. | |||
| Course Goals | To understand the biological phenomena of animal metabolism and reproduction from a molecular perspective and to be able to systematically explain the mechanisms involved. | |||
| Schedule and Contents |
Lectures 1 and 2: Patterns of Reproduction (Ikeda) Organisms on Earth have diverse reproductive patterns. These lectures explain the molecular mechanisms involved in asexual and sexual reproduction (including parthenogenesis) of animals. Lecture 3: Genetic Variation (Ikeda) This lecture discusses the molecular mechanisms that lead to genetic variation, which has been a trigger for the evolution of life on Earth. Lecture 4: Sex Determination (Ikeda) The sex of organisms can be determined in several ways. This lecture discusses the molecular mechanisms involved in animal sex determination. Lectures 5 and 6: Early Embryogenesis (Ikeda) An undifferentiated, totipotent fertilized egg undergoes the first cell differentiation to form an individual. These lectures discuss the molecular mechanisms involved in this dynamics. Lecture 7: Developmental Engineering (Ikeda) This lecture discusses the molecular mechanisms involved in the artificial control of animal genetic functions using reproduction. Lectures 8 and 9: Intracellular Signal Transduction Pathways (Funaba) Cells respond to various stimuli. These lectures discuss the major intracellular signal transduction linking stimulus and response. Lectures 10-12: Regulation of Energy Metabolism: Functions of Adipocytes (Funaba) Adipocytes are cells that play a central role in the regulation of energy metabolism. These lectures discuss the molecular mechanism of the regulation of energy metabolism in adipocytes. Lectures 13 and 14: Regulation of Energy Metabolism: Functions of Muscular Cells (Funaba) Skeletal muscle is also a major organ regulating energy metabolism. These lectures discuss the molecular mechanism of the regulation of energy metabolism in muscular cells. [Final exam] Lecture 15: Feedback During the feedback period, the lecturers will accept questions from students about test results and parts that are not well understood and respond via email. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Grading method: Grading is based on the usual performance score (attendance, participation during class, reports, etc.) (40 points) and regular examinations (60 points). Grading criteria: Grading criteria and policies are based on the grading criteria and policies described in the applicable year's Student Handbook. |
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| Course Requirements | None in particular | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Separate instructions will be given during class based on the progress of the course on each topic and subtopic in the Course Schedule and Content. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | None. Handouts will be distributed as appropriate. | ||
| References, etc. | Will be introduced during lectures. | |||
