K7023030 Basic life science

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year 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 FUJIE MAKOTO,IKEDA TAKESHI,KATO SETSU,TAJIMA TAKAHISA,AOI YOSHITERU

Instructor
(Katakana) フジエ　マコト,イケダ　タケシ,カトウ　セツ,タジマ　タカヒサ,アオイ　ヨシテル

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues7-8,Weds5-6：ENG 116

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 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: Cell Structure and Function (Chap. 1) (Kato)
Lesson 2: The Origin of Life, Molecular components of living systems (Chap. 1, 2) (Kato)
Lesson 3: Cell Division and cell signaling (Chap. 6) (Kato)
Lesson 4: From DNA to Protein (Replication, Transcription, and Translation) -1 (Chap. 3) (Ikeda)
Lesson 5: From DNA to Protein (Replication, Transcription, and Translation) -2 (Chap. 3) (Ikeda)
Lesson 6: Mechanisms of Heredity and Genetic Diversity (Chap. 9) (Ikeda)
7: Living Organisms and Energy (Enzymes and Metabolism) (Chap. 4) (Tajima)
Lesson 8: Ecosystems Created by Organisms and the Environment (Material Cycles, Environmental Issues) (Chap. 10) (Tajima)
Lesson 9: Introduction to Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology (Tajima)
Lesson 10: Photosynthesis and Nitrogen Metabolism (Chap. 5) (Fujie)
Lesson 11: Multicellular Organisms -1 (Chap. 7) (Fujie)
Lesson 12: Multicellular Organisms -2 and Social Implementation of Biotechnology (Chap. 8, 12) (Fujie)
v13: Origin of Life, Evolution, and Diversity (Chap. 11) (Aoi)
Lesson 14: Functions, Properties, and Diversity of Microorganisms (Aoi)
Lesson 15: Humans and Microorganisms, Earth and Microorganisms (Aoi)

Lesson 16 term-end examination.
Mini-exam (quizzes) each lesson.

The chapter numbers in parentheses correspond to chapters of textbook, "yasashi kiso seibutugaku" 3rd Edition.  ISBN 978-4-7581-2184-2. (Japanese).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook：やさしい基礎生物学第３版（南雲　保／編著、羊土社）　　　

References: 「現代生命化学　第3版」（東京大学生命科学教科書編集委員会／編、羊土社）、　「生命科学概論（第2版）―環境・エネルギーから医療まで―」　(早稲田大学先進理工学部生命医科学科(編)、朝倉書店)、　「ひらく、ひらく「バイオの世界」」(日本生物工学会編、化学同人)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Visual Materials

(More Details) Visual materials (PC）

Learning techniques to be incorporated Quizzes/ Quiz format

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are required to read the relevant chapter(s) of the textbook or the distributed materials (as instructed each lecture) in advance for preparation and review.

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 Evaluation will be based on quizzes given every single class (approximately 50%) and a final exam (approximately 50%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This course is designed to allow Category III students to acquire foundational knowledge of the latest life sciences.

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.

Academic Year	2026Year	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	FUJIE MAKOTO,IKEDA TAKESHI,KATO SETSU,TAJIMA TAKAHISA,AOI YOSHITERU
Instructor (Katakana)	フジエ　マコト,イケダ　タケシ,カトウ　セツ,タジマ　タカヒサ,アオイ　ヨシテル
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues7-8,Weds5-6：ENG 116
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	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: Cell Structure and Function (Chap. 1) (Kato) Lesson 2: The Origin of Life, Molecular components of living systems (Chap. 1, 2) (Kato) Lesson 3: Cell Division and cell signaling (Chap. 6) (Kato) Lesson 4: From DNA to Protein (Replication, Transcription, and Translation) -1 (Chap. 3) (Ikeda) Lesson 5: From DNA to Protein (Replication, Transcription, and Translation) -2 (Chap. 3) (Ikeda) Lesson 6: Mechanisms of Heredity and Genetic Diversity (Chap. 9) (Ikeda) 7: Living Organisms and Energy (Enzymes and Metabolism) (Chap. 4) (Tajima) Lesson 8: Ecosystems Created by Organisms and the Environment (Material Cycles, Environmental Issues) (Chap. 10) (Tajima) Lesson 9: Introduction to Bioinformatics and Synthetic Biology (Tajima) Lesson 10: Photosynthesis and Nitrogen Metabolism (Chap. 5) (Fujie) Lesson 11: Multicellular Organisms -1 (Chap. 7) (Fujie) Lesson 12: Multicellular Organisms -2 and Social Implementation of Biotechnology (Chap. 8, 12) (Fujie) v13: Origin of Life, Evolution, and Diversity (Chap. 11) (Aoi) Lesson 14: Functions, Properties, and Diversity of Microorganisms (Aoi) Lesson 15: Humans and Microorganisms, Earth and Microorganisms (Aoi) Lesson 16 term-end examination. Mini-exam (quizzes) each lesson. The chapter numbers in parentheses correspond to chapters of textbook, "yasashi kiso seibutugaku" 3rd Edition. ISBN 978-4-7581-2184-2. (Japanese).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook：やさしい基礎生物学第３版（南雲　保／編著、羊土社）　　　 References: 「現代生命化学　第3版」（東京大学生命科学教科書編集委員会／編、羊土社）、　「生命科学概論（第2版）―環境・エネルギーから医療まで―」　(早稲田大学先進理工学部生命医科学科(編)、朝倉書店)、　「ひらく、ひらく「バイオの世界」」(日本生物工学会編、化学同人)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials
(More Details)	Visual materials (PC）
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Quizzes/ Quiz format
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are required to read the relevant chapter(s) of the textbook or the distributed materials (as instructed each lecture) in advance for preparation and review.
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	Evaluation will be based on quizzes given every single class (approximately 50%) and a final exam (approximately 50%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This course is designed to allow Category III students to acquire foundational knowledge of the latest life sciences.
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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