Developmental and Genetic Engineering
| Numbering Code | G-AGR04 5DA26 LJ84 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Tue.5 |
| Instructor name | Not fixed (Kyoto University) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | The course begins by introducing the basic principals of genetic analysis and how they are applied to studying developmental biology, especially gametogenesis and embryogenesis, and stem cell biology in mammals. The following part covers developmental engineering including transgenic technologies, germ cell transplantation technologies and animal cloning. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Generation and differentiation of reproductive cells (1 session) 2. Mechanisms of sex determination (1 session) 3. Spermatogenesis (1 session) 4. Oogenesis (1 session) 5. Fertilization: Egg-sperm recognition and union (1 session) 6. Early embryonic development and gene expression (3 sessions) 7. Embryo transplantation and its theories (1 session) 8. Animal development through gene transfer and nuclear transplatation (3 sessions) 9. Generation of embryonic stem cells and reproductive stem cells and their application to animal biotechnology (3 sessions) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Students will be evaluated on their understanding of the molecular mechanisms that regulate the production of mammalian reproductive cells and the basic theories related to animal development by genetic engineering, as well as their ability to identify relevant issues, by the following means: Class performance (includes attendance (40%) and reports assigned every 3-4 classes (60%)). Refer to '2016 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation |
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| Course Requirements | It is desirable that students have taken Animal Reproductive Science offered in the Faculty of Agriculture. | ||
