Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Science
Lecture Code HM306000 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name アストロバイオロジー
Subject Name
(Katakana)
アストロバイオロジー
Subject Name in
English
Astrobiology
Instructor YABUTA HIKARU
Instructor
(Katakana)
ヤブタ ヒカル
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-6,Thur5-6:SCI B301
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Mainly lecture, with using blackboard frequently.   
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Earth and Planetary Science
Eligible Students
Keywords Origins of Life, Organic molecules, Water, Habitability, Astrobiology 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth.

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・To acquire knowledge and understanding about the origin and development of the solar system and the earth. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Organic molecules and water are the essential elements for life on the Earth and other planets.  In this lecture, we will learn the origin of organic molecules and water in the early Solar System, formation of Earth ocean and atmosphere, origins of life and prebiotic chemistry, evolution of Earth-life, and planetary habitability. 
Class Schedule lesson1.  Introduction: History of Astrobiology
lesson2.  Formation of Earth-like habitable planets: Formation of building blocks
lesson3.  Formation of Earth-like habitable planets: Atmospheric evolution
lesson4.  Origin of Life: Definition of Life
lesson5.  Origin of Life: Prebiotic chemistry on the early Earth, Origin of metabolism, and Origin of cellular membrane
lesson6.  Origin of Life: Prebiotic chemistry on the early Earth, Origin of metabolism, and Origin of cellular membrane
lesson7.  Origin of Life: Prebiotic chemistry on the early Earth, Origin of metabolism, and Origin of cellular membrane
lesson8.  Earth history and Evolution of life: For the future of Earth
lesson9.  Limits of Earth-life
lesson10. Potentially habitable worlds: Mars
lesson11. Potentially habitable worlds: Europa, Enceladus, Titan
lesson12.  Potentially habitable worlds: Exoplanets
lesson13.  Exploration of life in Space, Planetary protection
lesson14.  Summary, Examination 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Powerpoint, Supplement documents 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Projector, Writing on blackboard  
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Review each course every week.  
Requirements  
Grading Method Homework (Report), Examination, and Attendence 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message Everyone is an Astrobiologist! 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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