Fundamental Experiments in Biosciences
TeachersEach Staff
Grade, SemesterYear 2 1st semest [Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering]
CategorySpecial Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective 1credit
 Syllabus Number5E179

Course Description

In this course, we will hold 6 themed experiments and one calculation exercise. In the first lesson, we will provide guidance regarding the experiment (experimental approach, safety, experimental ethics, etc.).

Course Objectives

By learning this course, you can make sure the knowledge learned in the lecture through experiments. In addition, you can master basic operations common to the more specialized "bio experiment" through 6 courses, data processing, how to summarize reports, and more.

Grading Policy

Since this course is an experimental subject, it is necessary to attend and experiment, then submit a report for each subject. Evaluation will be made based on the reports submitted for each experiment and sum them up as the final evaluation.

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookTextbook : We will distribute dedicated experiment manuals for each course.
TextbookGuidebook for safely carrying out experiments in bioscience (ISBN978-4-7598-1921-2)Kagaku Dojin (ed.)Kagaku Dojin
TextbookSimulated anatomy using a paper frog model (ISBN978-4-410-28377-2)Kimura M.Suken Shuppan
References

Requirements(Assignments)

(1) Since we will distribute experiment manuals before starting practical training, please prepare and go through experiments. Also, unlike the classroom lecture, the experiment involves danger. Please take precaution while paying attention to where dangers are hiding and the way to avoid danger.
(2) After completing the experiment, have the experiment report summarized each time.

Note

Since this course also serves as a master of basic operation leading to 6 course of "Biotechnology Experiment"(required compulsory courses), we recommend that you take classes as much as possible.
The manuals to be distributed will be useful in other bio experiments and graduation studies, so please use it even after the experiments.
Applicants who wish to attend must attend the first lecture that also serves as guidance.
Please prepare laboratory white clothes, name tags, experiment notes by yourself. White coats are also sold at the campus store (Kinokuniya Book Center).

Schedule

1Guidance (including general safety education of experiments, safety guidelines for genetic recombination experiments, ethical education for animal experiments, etc.)
2Simulated anatomy using a paper frog model & anatomy using a bullfrog
3Observation using a microscope
4Extraction of DNA
5Gel electrophoresis
6Preparation of buffer solution and measurement of pH
7Separation by TLC
8Scientific calculation exercises