京都大学 京都大学

Bioanalytical and Biophysical Chemistry

Numbering Code G-AGR03 6CA08 LJ79 Year/Term 2022 ・ Intensive, Second semester
Number of Credits 1 Course Type Lecture
Target Year 2nd year master's students Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Intensive
Instructor name SHIRAI OSAMU (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor)
KITAZUMI YUUKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor)
SOWA KEISEI (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course This lecture covers fundamental bioelectrochemistry focusing on biological energy conversion and nerve transmission and several examples of its application.
Course Goals By taking this course students will:
Acquire a high level of specialized knowledge and research techniques related to topics such as the mechanisms of life phenomena and the application of biological functions. Develop the awareness that they specialize in a highly creative field of biophysical chemistry, and make it their mission to contribute to innovative technological advances.
Schedule and Contents Weeks 1 to 5: Bioenergy conversion and biodata transmission
We will re-examine metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis from the perspectives of both physicochemistry and biochemistry, and understand the essence of these phenomena.

Weeks 6 to 10: Bioelectrochemistry (electron transfer)
The sessions will discuss the basic approaches to enzyme-catalyzed electrode reactions and their characteristics.
In addition, we will explain how enzyme-catalyzed electrode reactions are applied to biofuel cells, biosensors, and bioelectrochemical reactors.

Weeks 10 to 15: Bioelectrochemistry (ion transfer)
The sessions will present various perspectives on ion transmission through the membrane, and examine topics such as the functions of uncouplers from the perspective of physicochemistry.
In addition, physicochemical perspectives on ion channels will be explained.　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

Week 16: Feedback
Evaluation Methods and Policy Grading will be based on an overall assessment of attendance and reports.
Refer to '2016 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation.
Course Requirements Prior knowledge of the theories of equilibrium and kinetics in physical chemistry is required.
Otherwise, students must demonstrate equivalent knowledge.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) Students must review their basic knowledge of physical chemistry and analytical chemistry.
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