Course title
N01904001
Basic Molecular　Biology

 OKUDA Hiroshi Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course description
There are some basic molecular knowledge and skills that all lab students should learn and understand. This course provide with many opportunities to acquire basic knowledge about living things and life phenomena, and basic skills, to summarize and interpret results, and to experience the excitement of discovery in molecular biology.
Purpose of class
This course will help freshman/sophomore level students to foster basic molecular knowledge, and skills of biology and biological experiments, 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 molecular biology.
  2. After taking this course, you will be able to describe and explain experimental methods and theories in molecular biology.
  3. 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 180minutes
2. The Definition of Life Read the assigned readings, and procedures of microscopic observation 180minutes
3. The Basic knowledge of DNA(1) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of DNA Extraction 180minutes
4. The Basic knowledge of DNA(2) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of DNA Extraction 180minutes
5. The Basic knowledge of DNA structure and analysis(1) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of Electrophoresis 180minutes
6. The Basic knowledge of DNA structure and analysis(2) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of restriction digestion reactions 180minutes
7. Discussion and presentation (2) Read the assigned reading 180minutes
8. The Basic knowledge of protein structure and analysis(1) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of SDS-PAGE 180minutes
9. The Basic knowledge of protein structure and analysis(2) Read the assigned readings, and procedures of SDS-PAGE 180minutes
10. Discussion and presentation (2) Read the assigned readings 180minutes
11. The Basic knowledge of immunological proteins Read the assigned readings, and procedures of ELISA 180minutes
12. Discussion and presentation(3) Read the assigned readings 180minutes
13. Discussion and presentation(4) Read the assigned readings 180minutes
14. Summary of the course Prepare for presentation 180minutes
Total. - - 2520minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Reports Discussion Presentation Total.
1. 15% 10% 10% 35%
2. 15% 10% 10% 35%
3. 10% 10% 10% 30%
Total. 40% 30% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Grading will be decided based on assignment, lab reports(40％), discussion(30%), presentation(30%). The passing score shall be 60 points or more. Schedules are subject to change.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Textbooks and reference materials
Introduce texts and reference materials during the class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemistry is required. This course has face to face discussion and practice. 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 12:30-13:20. 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 applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
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