Basic Biology
TeachersHIRASAWA , Takae
Grade, SemesterYear 1 1st semest [Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering]
CategorySpecial Subjects
Elective, CreditsElective 2credit
 Syllabus Number5D160

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to learn
(1)Introduction to Cells biology
(2)Introduction to Anmals biology
(3)Introduction to Plants biology
This course relate to diplomatic policy 1.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to understand general biological mechanisms.

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.

Textbook and Reference

KindTitleAuthorPublisher
TextbookNo fixed textbook. Prints will be distributed.
References

Requirements(Assignments)

In each lectuer topic, students should review the biology they learned in high school (30 min).
Students should review of each lecture or preparation of reports (60 min) .

Note

We recommend that students take this course if they plan to take "Fundamental Genetics".

Schedule

1Guidance
2Formation of cells (Dr. Takayama)
3DNA, chromatin, nucleosome (Dr. Takayama)
4DNA replication, transcription, translation (Mr. Saito)
5Mitosis (Dr. Takayama)
6Meiosis (Dr. Takayama)
7Fundamental laws of inheritance 1 (Mr. Saito)
8Fundamental laws of inheritance 2 (Mr. Saito)
9Animal reproduction and development (Dr. Ota)
10Environmental response of animals (Dr. Hirasawa)
11Animal homeostasis (Dr. Uchino)
12Plant development (Dr. Asahina)
13Plant reproduction (Dr. Asahina)
14Environmental response of plant (Dr. Asahina)
15Conclusion