Introductory Biotechnology

Each Staff
  Elective  2 credits
【Biosciences・1st semester】
19-1-0349-2501

1.
Outline
This course introduces the trends in the bioscience field. The lectures in omnibus style provide various topics in biosciences.
This course relate to diplomatic policy 1 and 2.
2.
Objectives
The themes of the lectures include the basics of transgenic plants, the development of drags using techniques of biotechnology, structural biology, and molecule design and so on.
3.
Grading Policy
The grading is evaluated based on an examination or a report given by each teacher. We will give feedback upon returning the report or the examination.
4.
Textbook and Reference
No fixed textbook. Prints will be distributed.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Preparation:Check key words in a library or internet (0.5hr).
Review: Submit an examination or a report.

6.
Note
This lecture is omnibus style.

7.
Schedule
1. Basic knowledge about Genetically modified plants. (Dr.Asahina)

2. Structural Biology and Molecular Design (Dr.Uchida)
3. The world of neuroscience (Dr.Uchino)
4. Mass spectrometry-Application to food science. (Dr.Enomoto)
5. Diagnostic agent kit using novel biotechnology (Dr.Kajitani)
6. Basic principle of DNA analysis technology (Dr.Koga)
7. Creation of bioactive substances by biosynthetic engineering (Dr.Sakuda)
8. Photo-response of plants – A strategy to survive in a place where it is placed (Dr.Shinomura)
9. Microorganisms having special functions ~The cruel struggle for existence in the microbial world~ (Dr.Takahashi)

10. Basic genetics (Dr.Takayama)
11. Visualization of biological phenomenon -live imaging of brain function- (Dr.Hirasawa)
12. Plant secondary metabolites and its applications (Dr.Miyamoto)
13. Global Warming and Science (Dr.Yanagihara)
14. Medical engineering and biomaterials (Dr.Yoshinari)
15. Conclusion
1.
Outline
This course introduces the trends in the bioscience field. The lectures in omnibus style provide various topics in biosciences.
This course relate to diplomatic policy 1 and 2.
2.
Objectives
The themes of the lectures include the basics of transgenic plants, the development of drags using techniques of biotechnology, structural biology, and molecule design and so on.
3.
Grading Policy
The grading is evaluated based on an examination or a report given by each teacher. We will give feedback upon returning the report or the examination.
4.
Textbook and Reference
No fixed textbook. Prints will be distributed.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Preparation:Check key words in a library or internet (0.5hr).
Review: Submit an examination or a report.

6.
Note
This lecture is omnibus style.

7.
Schedule
1. Basic knowledge about Genetically modified plants. (Dr.Asahina)

2. Structural Biology and Molecular Design (Dr.Uchida)
3. The world of neuroscience (Dr.Uchino)
4. Mass spectrometry-Application to food science. (Dr.Enomoto)
5. Diagnostic agent kit using novel biotechnology (Dr.Kajitani)
6. Basic principle of DNA analysis technology (Dr.Koga)
7. Creation of bioactive substances by biosynthetic engineering (Dr.Sakuda)
8. Photo-response of plants – A strategy to survive in a place where it is placed (Dr.Shinomura)
9. Microorganisms having special functions ~The cruel struggle for existence in the microbial world~ (Dr.Takahashi)

10. Basic genetics (Dr.Takayama)
11. Visualization of biological phenomenon -live imaging of brain function- (Dr.Hirasawa)
12. Plant secondary metabolites and its applications (Dr.Miyamoto)
13. Global Warming and Science (Dr.Yanagihara)
14. Medical engineering and biomaterials (Dr.Yoshinari)
15. Conclusion