Course title
D00160002
Applied Biochemistry

 LI QINTONG
Course description
The fundamental technology and application, containing gene information and control, signal transduction, genome DNA, cells, and individuals, are understood, based on biomolecules, biochemistry, and cell biology on organic chemistry, organic-biochemistry, and biological chemistry.
Purpose of class
The objective is to understand the point that biotechnology and applied biochemistry contribute to life technology, agriculture, medical and pharmaceutical supplies, and global environmental conservation.
Goals and objectives
  1. You are able to comprehend application of life phenomena.
  2. You are able to comprehend mechanisms related biochemical reaction and biology to understand life science.
  3. You are able to pass on information about products (foods and medicals) provided by developed technology and research achievements.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Quiz Final examination Total.
1. 7% 30% 37%
2. 7% 30% 37%
3. 6% 20% 26%
Total. 20% 80% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The credit requires over 60% of total score on the examinations of which include the topics of "goals and the objectives".
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Overview: old-type and new-type biotechnology, brewing and fermentation Chapter 10 200minutes
2. Fermentation engineering: brewing and fermentation in metabolic engineering and their control Chapter 5 200minutes
3. Biomass: polysaccharides, degradation enzymes of polysaccharides, energy and material source Chapter 3 200minutes
4. Enzyme and protein: biocatalyst, bioreactor, biosensor Chapter 1 and 2 200minutes
5. Bio-pharmaceutical: antibiotics, physiologically active substance Chapter 10 200minutes
6. Signal transducer: neurotransmitter, hormone Chapter 11 200minutes
7. Recombinant DNA technology: restriction endonuclease, host-vector system Chapter 10 200minutes
8. Gene technology: gene expression, recombinant DNA product Chapter 10 200minutes
9. Plant cell technology: cell culture, secondary metabolism, Living modified organism (LMO) Chapter 4 200minutes
10. Plant biotechnology: LMO, molecular farming, Environmental contamination Chapter 10 200minutes
11. Biological fluid: moisture, blood, antibody Chapter 12 200minutes
12. Animal cell technology: cell fusion, antibody production, immune system Chapter 10 200minutes
13. Animal biotechnology: mammalian cell culture, transgenic animal, developmental engineering Chapter 10 200minutes
14. Final examination Whole text 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Text book: McMurry’s Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry 8th Edition （Maruzen）
Reference book: Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life Sixth Edition　in Japanese, Trudy McKee, James R. McKee 　Atsushi Ichikawa supervisor, Shinichi Fukuoka chief translator　（Kagakudojin）
Reference book: Lecture Biotechnology in Japanese Naoki Hashimoto (Baifukan)
Prerequisites
It is important to learn basic knowledge of organic chemistry, organic-biochemistry, biological chemistry.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lunch time on every Monday is available for me.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Applied Chemistry　「Applied Biochemistry」（Mitsuo Yamashita Prof.）
Based on a working experience in Pharmaceutical company, I lecture you the life science and biotechnology of cells and biomolecules.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 6.CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
  • 14.LIFE BELOW WATER
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
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