K7023030 Basic life science

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering

Lecture Code K7023030 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 基礎生命科学

Subject Name
（Katakana）キソセイメイカガク

Subject Name in
English Basic life science

Instructor UENO MASARU,AKAO TAKESHI,FUJII TATSUYA,IKEDA TAKESHI,KATO SETSU,ISHIDA TAKENORI,TAJIMA TAKAHISA,NAKANO MIYAKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエノ　マサル,アカオ　タケシ,フジイ　タツヤ,イケダ　タケシ,カトウ　セツ,イシダ　タケノリ,タジマ　タカヒサ,ナカノ　ミヤコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues7-8：ENG 111, (4T) Weds5-6：ENG 219

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 26 : Biological and Life Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Biotechnology

Eligible Students Undergraduate (first and more year) students in the Cluster 3 of faculty of engineering. Undergraduate students in the other Cluster and faculty are also acceptable.

Keywords Biomolecule, Cell, Gene, Molecular Biology, Bioresource, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Medicine, Genetic engineering, Environment

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Among the special subjects in the Cluster 3, this subject belongs to a special basic course to learn fundamental knowledge of life science required for students in the Cluster 3. This subject is also positioned as an introduction to special subjects in life sciences.
・ Subjects that should be taken together with this subject: Experimental Methods and Laboratory Work in Biology
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline [Objective] Life science is not only fundamental research of biology but also science which is the foundation of applied technology in medicine, agriculture, engineering, environmental science, and so on. In particular, to understand biotechnology, which is a technology utilizing the function of living organisms, it is important to know its current situation. The goal of this lecture is to make it possible for students to understand cells and genes as a basis of biotechnology, and their relationship with biotechnology on microorganisms, animals and plants, functional materials, environmental conservation, agricultural crops, health foods, medical diagnosis, drug discovery, and so on.
[Outline] This lecture is divided into four categories: 1) the basis of biotechnology, 2) microorganisms, sensors, functional materials, and environment, 3) bioresources, crops and health foods, and 4) medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery. In the omnibus format, faculty members familiar with these areas will explain the basics of related technologies and the latest topics in an easy-to-understand manner.

Class Schedule lesson 1 Introduction：Biotechnology and industry （Kato）
lesson 2 [The basis of biotechnology] Minimum unit of living organisms (Kato)
lesson 3 [The basis of biotechnology] Genetic recombination technology and genome editing technology (Kato)
lesson 4 [Sensors, functional materials] Biotechnology-based detection methods　(Ikeda)
lesson 5 [Sensors, functional materials] Developmant of biodevices in which biomolecules and living cells are utilized as materials (Ikeda)
lesson 6 [Sensors, functional materials] Development of functional chemicals using enzymes and microorganisms (Fujii)
lesson 7 [Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Biomass and its bioconversion processes (Tajima)
lesson 8 [Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Molecular breeding of crops, innovation of agricultural material and biofuel production (Tajima)
lesson 9[Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Zymurgy and Zymology (Akao)
lesson 10 [Microorganisms, environment] Environmental microbiology, Microbial Ecology (Ishida)
lesson 11 [Microorganisms,  environment] Biogeochemical cycle and environmental cleanup (Ishida)
lesson 12  [Microorganisms,  environment] Cell-to-cell communication in bacteria (Ishida)
lesson 13 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Genome and cell-based drug discovery (Nakano)
lesson 14 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Medicinal chemistry and industrial pharmaceutical chemistry (Nakano)
lesson 15 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Development of biomarker for medical diagnosis (Nakano), Summary

Lesson 16 term-end examination; executing the mini-exam each time.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Reference books:　理工系学生のための生命科学・環境科学(榊佳之・平石明編、東京化学同人) 、「レクチャーバイオテクノロジー」(橋本直樹著、培風館)、「生命体の科学と技術」(久保幹・吉田真共編、培風館)、「基本が分かれば面白い!バイオの授業」(胡桃坂仁志著、羊土社)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Visual materials (PC）

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review lesson 1 Arrange your opinion about life science.
lesson 2 Understand the minimum unit of life (cells and genes).
lesson 3 Understand the benefits and problems through genetic engineering.
lesson 4 Understand the roles of biomolecules in various detection methods.
lesson 5 Understand the basic idea and future of advanced biodevices composed of biomolecules and living cells.
lesson 6 Understand the basics of bio-conversion technologies using enzymes and microorganisms.
lesson 7 Understand the basics of biomass resources and the effectiveness of bioconversion.
lesson 8 Understand the basics of biotechnologies used in sustainable material.
lesson 9 Understand the basics of mechanisms for production of alcoholic beverage and fermented foods by action of microorganisms.
lesson 10 Understanding the diversity of microbes and their impact on the global environment in the planet earth.
lesson 11 Understand the basics of biogeochemical cycle and environmental cleanup.
lesson 12 Understand cell-to-cell communication and behavior in microbial populations
lesson 13 Understand the basics of genome and cell-based drug discovery.
lesson 14 Understand the characteristics of pharmaceutical drugs provided through biotechnology.
lesson 15 Understand the analytical technique for biomarker development.

Requirements This class is a special basic course targeting students in Cluster 3. Except for Cluster 3, students who did not study biology at high school but want to learn the fundamentals of life science are acceptable.

Grading Method Up to 50 points for the term-end examination.
Up to 50 points for the mini-exam each time.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Students in Cluster 3 will have the latest basic knowledge of life science.

Other Nothing

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.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Engineering
Lecture Code	K7023030	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	基礎生命科学
Subject Name （Katakana）	キソセイメイカガク
Subject Name in English	Basic life science
Instructor	UENO MASARU,AKAO TAKESHI,FUJII TATSUYA,IKEDA TAKESHI,KATO SETSU,ISHIDA TAKENORI,TAJIMA TAKAHISA,NAKANO MIYAKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエノ　マサル,アカオ　タケシ,フジイ　タツヤ,イケダ　タケシ,カトウ　セツ,イシダ　タケノリ,タジマ　タカヒサ,ナカノ　ミヤコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues7-8：ENG 111, (4T) Weds5-6：ENG 219
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Biotechnology
Eligible Students	Undergraduate (first and more year) students in the Cluster 3 of faculty of engineering. Undergraduate students in the other Cluster and faculty are also acceptable.
Keywords	Biomolecule, Cell, Gene, Molecular Biology, Bioresource, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Medicine, Genetic engineering, Environment
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Among the special subjects in the Cluster 3, this subject belongs to a special basic course to learn fundamental knowledge of life science required for students in the Cluster 3. This subject is also positioned as an introduction to special subjects in life sciences. ・ Subjects that should be taken together with this subject: Experimental Methods and Laboratory Work in Biology
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	[Objective] Life science is not only fundamental research of biology but also science which is the foundation of applied technology in medicine, agriculture, engineering, environmental science, and so on. In particular, to understand biotechnology, which is a technology utilizing the function of living organisms, it is important to know its current situation. The goal of this lecture is to make it possible for students to understand cells and genes as a basis of biotechnology, and their relationship with biotechnology on microorganisms, animals and plants, functional materials, environmental conservation, agricultural crops, health foods, medical diagnosis, drug discovery, and so on. [Outline] This lecture is divided into four categories: 1) the basis of biotechnology, 2) microorganisms, sensors, functional materials, and environment, 3) bioresources, crops and health foods, and 4) medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery. In the omnibus format, faculty members familiar with these areas will explain the basics of related technologies and the latest topics in an easy-to-understand manner.
Class Schedule	lesson 1 Introduction：Biotechnology and industry （Kato） lesson 2 [The basis of biotechnology] Minimum unit of living organisms (Kato) lesson 3 [The basis of biotechnology] Genetic recombination technology and genome editing technology (Kato) lesson 4 [Sensors, functional materials] Biotechnology-based detection methods　(Ikeda) lesson 5 [Sensors, functional materials] Developmant of biodevices in which biomolecules and living cells are utilized as materials (Ikeda) lesson 6 [Sensors, functional materials] Development of functional chemicals using enzymes and microorganisms (Fujii) lesson 7 [Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Biomass and its bioconversion processes (Tajima) lesson 8 [Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Molecular breeding of crops, innovation of agricultural material and biofuel production (Tajima) lesson 9[Bioresources, Crops and health foods] Zymurgy and Zymology (Akao) lesson 10 [Microorganisms, environment] Environmental microbiology, Microbial Ecology (Ishida) lesson 11 [Microorganisms, environment] Biogeochemical cycle and environmental cleanup (Ishida) lesson 12 [Microorganisms, environment] Cell-to-cell communication in bacteria (Ishida) lesson 13 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Genome and cell-based drug discovery (Nakano) lesson 14 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Medicinal chemistry and industrial pharmaceutical chemistry (Nakano) lesson 15 [Medical categories, diagnosis and drug discovery] Development of biomarker for medical diagnosis (Nakano), Summary Lesson 16 term-end examination; executing the mini-exam each time.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Reference books:　理工系学生のための生命科学・環境科学(榊佳之・平石明編、東京化学同人) 、「レクチャーバイオテクノロジー」(橋本直樹著、培風館)、「生命体の科学と技術」(久保幹・吉田真共編、培風館)、「基本が分かれば面白い!バイオの授業」(胡桃坂仁志著、羊土社)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Visual materials (PC）
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	lesson 1 Arrange your opinion about life science. lesson 2 Understand the minimum unit of life (cells and genes). lesson 3 Understand the benefits and problems through genetic engineering. lesson 4 Understand the roles of biomolecules in various detection methods. lesson 5 Understand the basic idea and future of advanced biodevices composed of biomolecules and living cells. lesson 6 Understand the basics of bio-conversion technologies using enzymes and microorganisms. lesson 7 Understand the basics of biomass resources and the effectiveness of bioconversion. lesson 8 Understand the basics of biotechnologies used in sustainable material. lesson 9 Understand the basics of mechanisms for production of alcoholic beverage and fermented foods by action of microorganisms. lesson 10 Understanding the diversity of microbes and their impact on the global environment in the planet earth. lesson 11 Understand the basics of biogeochemical cycle and environmental cleanup. lesson 12 Understand cell-to-cell communication and behavior in microbial populations lesson 13 Understand the basics of genome and cell-based drug discovery. lesson 14 Understand the characteristics of pharmaceutical drugs provided through biotechnology. lesson 15 Understand the analytical technique for biomarker development.
Requirements	This class is a special basic course targeting students in Cluster 3. Except for Cluster 3, students who did not study biology at high school but want to learn the fundamentals of life science are acceptable.
Grading Method	Up to 50 points for the term-end examination. Up to 50 points for the mini-exam each time.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Students in Cluster 3 will have the latest basic knowledge of life science.
Other	Nothing
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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