ILAS Seminar-E2 :Introduction to life science and scientific conversation
| Numbering Code | U-LAS70 10002 SE50 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | seminar |
| Target Year | Mainly 1st year students | Target Student | For all majors |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Fri.5 |
| Instructor name | Erik WALINDA (Graduate School of Medicine Assistant Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This is an introductory course to life science (cellular biology and biochemistry). It is a tutorial. That means, that after a short introduction by the instructor, students will study alone or in groups. Then we will discuss the studied material together. The material will be provided by the instructor; it is not necessary to buy any books for this class. Discussions are in English and the instructor will provide additional explanations. We will mostly use very simple English and we start at the very beginning, that is: high-school biology and chemistry. As such, students do not need to be afraid of anything too difficult. But please be aware that there will be no Japanese used in this class. Even though it may take longer, we will fight through the class in all English. |
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| Course Goals | The goal of the course is to give first year students a chance to study the basics of life science - mainly chemistry and cell biology with a slice of physiology thrown into it - in simple English in an interactive way. | ||
| Schedule and Contents |
1. Course Introduction: Studying life. Homeostasis. Evolution. 2. Atoms and molecules 3. Macromolecules - the molecules of life 4. Proteins 5. Life in 3D - macromolecular structure 6. Carbohydrates 7. Lipids and cell membranes 8. Nucleic Acids 9. Vitamins 10. Cells 11. Organelles I 12. Organelles II 13. Cytoskeleton 14. Fluids and signals in the animal body Total:14 classes and 1 feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Attendance and Active participation [50%] Assignments (Presentation) [40%] Quizzes [10%] |
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| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) |
* Reading of scientific texts in English. * Polishing scientific speaking skills by watching and listening to TED talks, Youtube, or even scientific/medical TV drama in English. * Preparation of presentations. * Repetition of class content to prepare for the next quiz. |
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| References, etc. |
Life: the science of biology, David Sadava Textbook of medical physiology, Guyton & Hall |
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