Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life (Master's Course) Division of Integrated Sciences for Life Program of Basic Biology
Lecture Code WF113002 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 基礎生物学特別講義(新RNA生物学)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
キソセイブツガクトクベツコウギ
Subject Name in
English
Special Lecture on Basic Biology
Instructor HIROSE TETSURO,KIKUCHI YUTAKA
Instructor
(Katakana)
ヒロセ テツロウ,キクチ ユタカ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture, Practice, Discussion 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 04 : Life Sciences
Eligible Students
Keywords Molecular biology, Cell biology, Genomics, Phase separation biology 
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)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
To understand diverse functions of RNA supporting life processes. To understand that the discovery of new functions in each RNA has transformed biology. To understand practical applications, exemplified by the COVID-19 vaccine, derived from foundational RNA research. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Basic properties of RNA
lesson2 RNA functions supporting the Central Dogma
lesson3 RNA stability control
lesson4 RNA processing (1) Splicing mechanisms
lesson5 RNA processing (2) Splicing regulation
lesson6 RNA processing (3) RNA quality control and transport
lesson7 RNA editing and modification
lesson8 Ribozymes and the origin of life
lesson9 Advancements in RNA technology
lesson10 Noncoding RNA world (1) Small RNAs
lesson11 Noncoding RNA world (2) Dark matter of the genome
lesson12 Noncoding RNA world (3) Gene expression control
lesson13 Noncoding RNA world (4) Phase separation control
lesson14 Future perspectives in RNA research
lesson15 Discussion and report writing 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Molecular Biology of the Gene 7th ed (Benjamin-Cummings Pub Co., ISBN-978-0-3218-9656-8) 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) PC (PPT slides) 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Basic knowledge of the gene expression process outline is required. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Evaluation will be based on enthusiasm during the lectures and the contents of reports. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message I will introduce the importance of the diverse functions of RNA in the control of complex life phenomena, including humans. I would like to share the intriguing and exciting RNA world filled with significant mysteries. 
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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