Applied Life Sciences V
| Numbering Code | G-AGR03 5CA06 LJ79 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Intensive, Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 1 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Intensive |
| Instructor name |
OGAWA JIYUN (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) KURIHARA TATSUO (Institute for Chemical Research Professor) INOUE YOSHIHARU (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | Basic information on enzyme sciences important to understanding microbial physiology and metabolism will be presented. Application of enzymes and microorganisms will be explained together with supporting technologies such as gene technology, enzyme technology, molecular breeding, and cellular biotechnology. | ||
| Course Goals | Students will get the basic knowledge of enzyme sciences and acquire how to analyze and apply the function of microorganisms. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
Topics in the field of enzyme sciences will be presented. - Sciences in microbial enzymology (Ogawa, Kurihara, Inoue) (1-2 lectures) Extraction and purification Kinetic analysis Organic chemistry in enzyme and coenzyme chemistry Protein engineering and molecular evolution for enzyme modification Industrial use of enzymes - Microbial physiology (Kurihara) (3-4 lectures) Environmental effects and adaptation strategy - Microbial metabolisms (Ogawa) (5-6 lectures) Productions of amino acids, nucleic acids, lipids, vitamin, antibiotics - Microbial signaling (Inoue) (7-8 lectures) Molecular mechanism of signal transduction and gene expression control Feedback: discussion in the lecture room or laboratory office |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Based on reports related to lecture contents. Refer to '2017 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation. |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Preparation and review using the text provided in the lecture | ||
