HL090000 Summer Course for Marine Biology B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Science

Lecture Code HL090000 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 海洋生物学実習Ｂ

Subject Name
（Katakana）カイヨウセイブツガクジッシュウB

Subject Name in
English Summer Course for Marine Biology B

Instructor TAGAWA KUNIFUMI,ARIMOTO ASUKA,UEKI TATSUYA

Instructor
(Katakana) タガワ　クニフミ,アリモト　アスカ,ウエキ　タツヤ

Campus 　 Semester/Term 3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte

Lesson Style Practical Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

mainly experiment, group work

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 26 : Biological and Life Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 03 : Basic Biology

Eligible Students third-year students

Keywords Biodiversity, biological collection, field research, phylogenetic evolution, comparative development

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) A course to acquire the advanced ability to carry out molecular biology experiments related to the diversity and phylogenetic evolution of marine animals.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Biology
（Abilities and Skills）
・Based on basic knowledge which is already acquired, to obtain the following experimental skills in order to practice research: 1) Basic observation skills and skills to manage experiments. 2) Ability to record observed natural phenomena. 3) Ability to collect and assess data.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this class, we will collect and analyze data regarding biodiversity from both field surveys and molecular biological analysis in the laboratory. In addition, by collecting and observing the larvae and juveniles of various marine animals and comparing them, we will take a developmental perspective and deepen our insight into diversity.

Class Schedule A combination of face-to-face training and online presentations will be held.
Face-to-face training:
The following content will be implemented in an intensive format for 3 nights and 4 days.
1. Lecture on ecological and morphological diversity of living things
2. Observing and collecting marine animals mainly in the intertidal zone
3. Collecting, observing and recording plankton
4. Identification of observed and collected marine animals
5. DNA extraction from environmental samples

Online presentation:
Each participant will present the results of the analyzes conducted during the training, and a general discussion will be held with the participants of the open marine courses

report

The content of the course may change slightly depending on weather, animal conditions, etc.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The course text will be distributed by the instructor prior to the class.
Reference books: Developmental Experiments of Marine Invertebrate (Baifukan), Invertebrate Development (Baifukan), etc.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Zoom

(More Details) PowerPoint and the like.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In preparation for outdoor activities, it is recommended to read general books and illustrated encyclopedias on marine animal diversity and phylogenetic classification.

Requirements The capacity for participants is approximately 20 people including the open marine course held on the same day. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held and a decision on whether to take the course will be made in mid-July. To register for the course, please follow the notice posted in the biology office.

Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the marine bilogical laboratory in Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi City, where the face-to-face training will be held, as well as food expenses during their stay at the laboratory.

If you have any allergies other than food or drink to food or specific organisms, or any other peculiarities, please contact us in advance. Please note that due to the circumstances of the place where the meal is ordered, it is not possible to specify or change the ingredients.

The data, assignments, etc. collected, created, and submitted by participants in connection with the class may be used and published as teaching materials, etc. at the MBL (Hiroshima University) in the future. Please note that once you submit your request to take this class, you will be treated as agreeing to the above.

Grading Method A grading will be given by evaluating practical attitude, presentation, report, comprehensively.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact the Biological Science office.

Other The web site for the marine laboratory is < https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/rinkai >.

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	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Science
Lecture Code	HL090000	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	海洋生物学実習Ｂ
Subject Name （Katakana）	カイヨウセイブツガクジッシュウB
Subject Name in English	Summer Course for Marine Biology B
Instructor	TAGAWA KUNIFUMI,ARIMOTO ASUKA,UEKI TATSUYA
Instructor (Katakana)	タガワ　クニフミ,アリモト　アスカ,ウエキ　タツヤ
Campus		Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte
Lesson Style	Practical	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
mainly experiment, group work
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	03 : Basic Biology
Eligible Students	third-year students
Keywords	Biodiversity, biological collection, field research, phylogenetic evolution, comparative development
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	A course to acquire the advanced ability to carry out molecular biology experiments related to the diversity and phylogenetic evolution of marine animals.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Biology （Abilities and Skills）・Based on basic knowledge which is already acquired, to obtain the following experimental skills in order to practice research: 1) Basic observation skills and skills to manage experiments. 2) Ability to record observed natural phenomena. 3) Ability to collect and assess data.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this class, we will collect and analyze data regarding biodiversity from both field surveys and molecular biological analysis in the laboratory. In addition, by collecting and observing the larvae and juveniles of various marine animals and comparing them, we will take a developmental perspective and deepen our insight into diversity.
Class Schedule	A combination of face-to-face training and online presentations will be held. Face-to-face training: The following content will be implemented in an intensive format for 3 nights and 4 days. 1. Lecture on ecological and morphological diversity of living things 2. Observing and collecting marine animals mainly in the intertidal zone 3. Collecting, observing and recording plankton 4. Identification of observed and collected marine animals 5. DNA extraction from environmental samples Online presentation: Each participant will present the results of the analyzes conducted during the training, and a general discussion will be held with the participants of the open marine courses report The content of the course may change slightly depending on weather, animal conditions, etc.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The course text will be distributed by the instructor prior to the class. Reference books: Developmental Experiments of Marine Invertebrate (Baifukan), Invertebrate Development (Baifukan), etc.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Zoom
(More Details)	PowerPoint and the like.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In preparation for outdoor activities, it is recommended to read general books and illustrated encyclopedias on marine animal diversity and phylogenetic classification.
Requirements	The capacity for participants is approximately 20 people including the open marine course held on the same day. If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held and a decision on whether to take the course will be made in mid-July. To register for the course, please follow the notice posted in the biology office. Participants are responsible for their own transportation costs to the marine bilogical laboratory in Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi City, where the face-to-face training will be held, as well as food expenses during their stay at the laboratory. If you have any allergies other than food or drink to food or specific organisms, or any other peculiarities, please contact us in advance. Please note that due to the circumstances of the place where the meal is ordered, it is not possible to specify or change the ingredients. The data, assignments, etc. collected, created, and submitted by participants in connection with the class may be used and published as teaching materials, etc. at the MBL (Hiroshima University) in the future. Please note that once you submit your request to take this class, you will be treated as agreeing to the above.
Grading Method	A grading will be given by evaluating practical attitude, presentation, report, comprehensively.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	If you have any questions regarding the course, please contact the Biological Science office.
Other	The web site for the marine laboratory is < https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/rinkai >.
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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