Organic Chemistry of Life-E2
| Numbering Code | U-LAS13 20013 LE60 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Lecture |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st & 2nd year students | Target Student | For science students |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.4 |
| Instructor name | Amelie Perron (Institute for Chemical Research Senior Lecturer) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This course is intended for Japanese and international students registered in science majors who are interested in generating their own ideas through creative thinking. It is particularly suited for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in chemistry, life sciences, medicine, pharmaceutical sciences, or agriculture. Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session, while in-class time is devoted to activities, brainstorming, or projects. |
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| Course Goals |
This course covers revolutionary ideas from scientists that originated from the integration of chemistry and biology with a main focus on strategies for idea generation. By the end of this course, you should be able to come up with your own ideas using various creative thinking strategies. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
The following topics will be covered online or in the classroom: Week 1: What is a Flipped Classroom? Week 2: Creating Drug Constellations with Chemical Structures Week 3: Building of a DNA Double Helix Structure Week 4: Innovative Applications Derived from DNA/RNA Week 5: Parallel Thinking with the 6 Thinking Hats Technique Week 6: Creation of a New Product using the Idea Generator Tool Week 7: Idea Generation based on Amino Acids and Proteins Week 8: Ideas for Genetically Modified Organisms Week 9: Fluorescence for Tracking Biology Week 10: Ideas for Controlling Biology with Light Week 11: SCAMPER Method for Creating Revolutionizing Ideas Week 12: Ideas for Fooling Sugars and Fats Week 13: Creative Ways for Fighting Cancer and Viruses Week 14: JeoPARODY - Wrapping up the Semester Week 15: No Examination Week 16: Feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation is based on attendance and active participation (20%), idea generation (50%), and online problems/exercises (30%). | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Students have to watch online lectures on the Internet (about 30 minutes per week) before attending the classes. Online lectures can be watched at any time during the week. Classroom activities will be based on the content of the online lectures. | ||
| References, etc. | KyotoUx 001x: "The Chemistry of Life" through edX online education platform | ||
| Related URL | https://www.edx.org/course/kyotoux/kyotoux-001x-chemistry-life-858#.VEoBHk102xA | ||
