General Biology

ASAHINA, Masashi
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics・1st semester】
19-1-0713-2639

1.
Outline
This class will provide several topics on life science for human engineering, including the evolutionary history; life cycles; cellular growth and development; structure and function of human body systems; response to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology against the environmental problem and food crisis.
2.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to understand the essential background on life science for human engineering, including the evolutionary history; life cycles; cellular growth and development; structure and function of human body systems; response to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology against the environmental problem and food crisis.
3.
Grading Policy
Progress report(20%), Practical Test(80%).
4.
Textbook and Reference
A Handout and resources will be provided throughout the course.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Read materials and references before and after the class.
The Handout and the Slides will be copied to LMS.
6.
Note
Students of Dept.Biosciences are not allowed to attend.
7.
Schedule
1. Introduction
2. The origin of life
3. Life evolution
4. What is "Cell" ?
5. Heredity
6. Gene
7. Reproduction
8. Development
9. Human body
10. Neurology
11. Behavior
12. Energy metabolism
13. Homeostasis
14. Immune system
15. Current topics in Biotechnology
1.
Outline
This class will provide several topics on life science for human engineering, including the evolutionary history; life cycles; cellular growth and development; structure and function of human body systems; response to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology against the environmental problem and food crisis.
2.
Objectives
The aims of this course are to understand the essential background on life science for human engineering, including the evolutionary history; life cycles; cellular growth and development; structure and function of human body systems; response to environmental factors; current topics of biotechnology against the environmental problem and food crisis.
3.
Grading Policy
Progress report(20%), Practical Test(80%).
4.
Textbook and Reference
A Handout and resources will be provided throughout the course.
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
Read materials and references before and after the class.
The Handout and the Slides will be copied to LMS.
6.
Note
Students of Dept.Biosciences are not allowed to attend.
7.
Schedule
1. Introduction
2. The origin of life
3. Life evolution
4. What is "Cell" ?
5. Heredity
6. Gene
7. Reproduction
8. Development
9. Human body
10. Neurology
11. Behavior
12. Energy metabolism
13. Homeostasis
14. Immune system
15. Current topics in Biotechnology