Molecular Biotechnology Seminar2
| Numbering Code | G-AGR07 6GB24 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 |
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 | In this seminar, up-to-date academic articles regarding conversion of biological functions are adopted as reference texts and better understanding of molecular biotechnology is promoted through presentation and discussion. Main subjects are as follows: conversion of shape, structure, and function of microbial cells through molecular conversion and evolution of enzymes, proteins, and genes. | ||
| Course Goals | Acquire the most current knowledge related to the control and conversion of cellular functions, with a focus on microbes, and develop the skills to present research papers effectively. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
This course will introduce students to research papers related to the following topics in a seminar format to provide them with the most current knowledge and research methods related to these topics: 1. Conversion of biological functions (3 sessions) Principles, methods and applications of microbial molecular breeding 2. Microbial ecosystems (3 sessions) Gene expression mechanisms of the toxicity and pathogenicity of harmful and pathogenic microbes; biofuel production 3. Control of microbial production (3 sessions) Microbial control (growth characteristics and physiological metabolism) and fermented food 4. Evolution of biopolymer (3 sessions) Evolutionary biology related to enzymes, proteins, and genes 5. Microbial morphology and functions (3 sessions) Bioremediation (environmental purification and regeneration) Details concerning how to contact the instructor for feedback will be provided in class. |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
1. Attitude toward presentations in seminars; 2. Understanding of research papers. 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) | Make an effort to help other students understand the research papers you are presenting by preparing an outline of the research papers in advance. | ||
| 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. | ||
