| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life (Doctoral Course) Division of Integrated Sciences for Life Program of Mathematical and Life Sciences |
| Lecture Code |
WG905000 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
数理生命科学特別講義H（DNAナノテクノロジーによる自己組織化の理論と実践） |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
スウリセイメイカガクトクベツコウギエイチ |
Subject Name in
English |
Special Lecture on Mathematical and Life Sciences H |
| Instructor |
To be announced.,ICHIKAWA MASATOSHI |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
タントウキョウインミテイ,イチカワ マサトシ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
1st-Year, First Semester, First Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(1st) Inte |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive) |
| Because the course will include video materials, board work, and discussions, students are encouraged to attend on site. Online participation will also be permitted for those who are unable to come to Higashi-Hiroshima campus (e.g., students from another campus, remote locations, or other universities). |
| Credits |
1.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
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Language of Instruction |
J
:
Japanese |
| Course Level |
5
:
Graduate Basic
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| Course Area（Area） |
25
:
Science and Technology |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
01
:
Mathematics/Statistics |
| Eligible Students |
M1, M2, D1, D2, D3, B4 |
| Keywords |
Self Assembly
Self Organization
DNA Nanotechnology
DNA Origami
DNA Computer
Molecular Robotics
Active Matter |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
This lecture introduces phenomena known as "self-assembly" and "self-organization", where small elements interact and aggregate to form ordered behaviors and structures. It focuses particularly on techniques for artificially implementing self-assembly at the molecular level using DNA nanotechnology, covering its historical background, operating principles, mathematical models, and more. The goal is to learn about the cutting-edge DNA Nanotechnology, which is an interdisciplinary field spanning Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Engineering. Based on the understanding, one can further discover its usefulness, potential application, and interesting points. |
| Class Schedule |
The following topics will be covered. Topics are not introduced one by one, instead, each lecture will contain multiple topics in part.
1. Self-organization phenomena observed in nature
2. Self-organization through computer programs
3. DNA molecules from biological, chemical, and materials perspectives
4. Fundamentals of DNA Nanotechnology
5. Static two-dimensional and three-dimensional structures via DNA Origami
6. Designing chemical reaction systems using DNA Computers
7. Pattern formation through DNA reaction-diffusion systems
8. Applications of DNA Nanotechnology to molecular robotics and active matter
Reports will be assigned. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
DNAオリガミ入門 基礎から学ぶDNAナノ構造の設計技法 978-4274227134
分子ロボティクス概論 978-4990907648
DNA分子デザインのすべて 978-4990907679 |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
Active discussion is welcome. |
| Requirements |
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| Grading Method |
Report and attendance |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
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| Other |
This lecture is given by Dr. Ibuki Kawamata (Kyoto Univ.). The lecture schedule will be announced later. We apologize for the inconvenience. In case you have questions, please ask by e-mail: ichikaw@hiroshima-u.ac.jp. |
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. |