Chemical Ecology Seminar1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR03 5CB23 SJ79 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Year-round |
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| Number of Credits | 3 | Course Type | Seminar |
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| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | |
| Instructor name |
MORI NAOKI (Graduate School of Agriculture Professor) ONO HAJIME (Graduate School of Agriculture Associate Professor) YOSHINAGA NAOKO (Graduate School of Agriculture Assistant Professor) |
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| Outline and Purpose of the Course | This seminar is designed for a systematic study on chemical ecology, introducing diverse interactions of organisms mediated by chemical substances in the complex natural ecosystems. Students will regularly report results of their own study theme, incorporating technical methodologies, and learn how to make a good presentation and discussion during the seminar. | ||
| Course Goals | This course aims to help students understand the systemic approach to research by regularly introducing published articles related their research subjects, and develop their ability to think and express. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Reading related topics to chemical ecology in textbooks and journals, particularly on chemical signals functioning in the ecosystems as well as hormonal substances and metabolites acting within in vivo systems. 2. Presentation of topics from chemical ecology and related fields, particularly in association with their own theme to encourage discussion and criticism, while studying on fundamental biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology. 3. Exercising on organic reaction mechanisms and spectrometric methodologies (UV, IR, NMR, MS, etc) using various workbooks, to prepare for actual practice in organic chemistry. 4. Acquisition of information on analytical chemistry such as purification and micro analytical techniques for bioactive substances related to their choice of topics. 5. Introduction of experimental results from their chosen subject matters, while reviewing related articles. Rigorous discussion on a particular theme is encouraged during the seminar. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Positive contributions to the seminar in terms of presentations and discussion | ||
| Course Requirements | Fundamental knowledge in the field of applied life science | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students are desired to present their theme in this course. Discussion between presenter and participant would enhance students own powers of expression and critical ability. | ||
