Course title
N01904001
Basic Biological Experiments

 okuda hiroshi Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course description
Biological experiments share some common elements and procedures. There are some basic skills that all lab students should learn and understand. This course provided with many opportunities to acquire basic skills, to summarize and interpret results, and to experience the excitement of discovery in biology.
Purpose of class
This course will help freshman/sophomore level students to foster basic skills of biological experiments, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to understand the applications of biology.
Goals and objectives
  1. After taking this course, you will be able to recognize and recall major terms and concepts in biological experiments.
  2. After taking this course, you will be able to describe and explain experimental methods and theories.
  3. After taking this course, you will be able to summarize and present experimental results.
  4. After taking this course, you will be able to interpret and communicate your ideas and experimental results.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Overviews of the course Read the course syllabus 90minutes
2. Practical training 1 (basic microscope skills) Read the assigned readings 90minutes
3. Practical training 2 (basic microscope skills) Read the assigned readings 90minutes
4. Discussion and presentation 1 Read the assigned readings 90minutes
5. Observing 1 : animal diversity Read the assigned readings 90minutes
6. Observing 2: animal diversity Read the assigned readings 90minutes
7. Discussion and presentation 2 Read the assigned readings 90minutes
8. Practical training 3 (basic molecular Biology) Read the assigned readings 90minutes
9. Practical training 4 (Electrophoresis) Read the assigned readings 90minutes
10. Discussion and presentation 3 Read the assigned readings 90minutes
11. Practical training 4 (ELISA) Summarize results 90minutes
12. Discussion and presentation 4 Read the assigned readings 90minutes
13. Discussion and presentation 5 Read the assigned readings 90minutes
14. Summary of the course Prepare for presentation 90minutes
Total. - - 1260minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Discussion Presentation exam Total.
1. 15% 10% 25%
2. 15% 0% 10% 25%
3. 10% 5% 10% 25%
4. 0% 15% 10% 25%
Total. 40% 20% 30% 10% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Grading will be decided based on assignment, lab reports(60％), discussion(20%), presentation(30%), exam(10%), and the quality of the students' experimental performance in the lab. The passing score shall be 60 points or more. Schedules are subject to change.
Textbooks and reference materials
Lab coat(White coat), Notebook.
Introduce texts and reference materials during the class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of biology and chemistry are required. This course has face to face experiment / online lecture, discussion and practice (Via Zoom). The maximum number for the lecture is approximately 20 people. In case of too many students registering for this course, we hold a draw.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Mondays 12:30-13:10. Appointment by e-mail.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
Last modified : Tue Sep 01 04:15:31 JST 2020