Experimental Course in Molecular Biotechnology1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR07 5GC23 EJ79 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 6 | Course Type | Experiment |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
HASHIMOTO WATARU (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) TAKASE RYUICHI (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) OIKI SAYOKO (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This experimental course aims to promote better understanding of molecular biotechnology and to give some experimental techniques regarding conversion of biological functions. The techniques include (i) molecular biology through gene cloning, protein expression and purification, (ii) structural biology such as X-ray crystallography and microscopy, and (iii) synthetic biology by genetic, protein, and metabolic engineering. | ||
| Course Goals | Acquire the knowledge and experimental techniques necessary to convert biological functions at the levels of the organism, the cell or the molecule. At the same time, develop the skills to generate original ideas and to consider the key components of a research paper, including logic, organization and style. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
This course will provide students with the most current knowledge and research techniques to convert biological functions with a focus on the following topics: 1. The correlation between the structures and functions of microbial cell surfaces Molecular biology related to the structures and functions of the cell surfaces and membranes of bacteria, in particular the functions of proteins and genes related to the dynamic structure of the cell surfaces 2. Functional modifications and chemical changes in biomolecules Functional modifications of the cell’s energy carriers, genes and proteins (enzymes) 3. Microbial ecosystems Molecular biology related to the modes of existence of bacteria and their control, in particular biofilm formation, bacterial motility and bacterial infection. 4. Structural biology of biopolymer Biotechnology (i.e., genetic engineering, protein engineering, and evolutionary engineering) related to biopolymer, in particular polysaccharide-related enzymes and transporters 5. Metabolic engineering, process engineering, the biology of engineering purification and regeneration Microbial bioremediation (environmental purification) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
1. Attitude toward research; 2. Quality of research results Refer to '2017 Guide to Degree Programs' for attainment levels of evaluation |
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| Course Requirements | It is desirable, although not required, that students have taken Microbiology in their undergraduate studies. | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Collect the most current information related to the conversion of biological functions, and situate the outcome of your experiments in the context of previously published studies. In particular, make a list of unresolved or unexplained issues and strive to clarify them through your experiments. | ||
| References, etc. | Applied Microbiology from a Genetic Perspective., Kumagai, H., Kato, N., Murata, K, and Sakai, Y. (Eds.)., (Asakura Publishing Co., Ltd.), ISBN:978-4-254-43097-4. | ||
