Molecular Biotechnology Seminar1
| Numbering Code | G-AGR07 5GB23 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) Functional conversions of biochemical substances, genes, and proteins 2. Microbial ecosystems (3 sessions) The modes of existence of bacteria (biofilms), their motility and nitrogen/oxygen stress responses 3. Control of microbial production (3 sessions) Genomics/proteomics and food 4. Structural biology of biopolymer (3 sessions) Structures (X-ray crystallography) and functions of enzymes, proteins and genes 5. Microbial morphology and functions (3 sessions) Molecular biology related to: morphological regulation of bacteria, mechanisms of membrane transport, and transport carriers. 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. | ||
