Genetic Engineering

Course title

3302740A

Genetic Engineering

Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)

Program / Major	mDP	Goals
Bioscience Course	DP-4a・2	キャリアを見据えた高度な専門知識栄養・薬・環境が健康に及ぼす影響を科学的に評価し、健康寿命の延伸戦略を提案できる。
Biomedical Engineering Course	DP-4b・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。
Sports Engineering Course	DP-4c・3	専門分野と他分野を関連付ける素養主軸となる分野の専門知識を他分野と関連付ける分野横断型の知識と行動力を修得し、社会で活用できる。

Purpose of class

To understand how the knowledge of genetic engineering is applied in various industries.

Course description

This course will introduce genetic engineering concepts, methodologies and applications in biotechnology. This course is suitable for students interested to learn more about genetic engineering for bioscience and biotechnology.

Goals and objectives

Comprehend the basics of genetics
Understand tools used in genetic engineering
Understand techniques related to genetic engineering

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Assignment	Midterm examination	Final examination	Total.
1.	10%	15%		25%
2.	10%	15%	20%	45%
3.	10%		20%	30%
Total.	30%	30%	40%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

Midterm 30%, Final examination 40% and other assignments !5%. Passing mark is above 60%.

To obtain above 60%, students should be able to understand and briefly explain contents of Genetic Engineering.

Language

English

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Overview of Genetic Engineering course	Review on Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes	180minutes
2.	Mendelian Genetics	Review on Mendelian Genetics	180minutes
3.	Biomolecules: building blocks for life	Review on DNA, RNA and protein	180minutes
4.	The central dogma	DNA replications and protein expression	180minutes
5.	Metabolisms and biochemical pathways	Review on glycolysis and TCA cycle	180minutes
6.	Enzymes for genetic engineering	Review on Restriction Enzymes and DNA polymerase	180minutes
7.	Midterm examination	Review of lecture contents	240minutes
8.	Techniques in Genetic Engineering: DNA prep	Review of DNA isolation techniques	180minutes
9.	PCR reactions and applications	Review on PCR reactions	180minutes
10.	Techniques in Genetic Engineering: DNA cloning	Review ”DNA cloning”	180minutes
11.	Techniques in Genetic Engineering: DNA sequencing	Review ”DNA sequencing”	100minutes
12.	Genomics and Proteomics	Review ”Genomics and Proteomics”	180minutes
13.	Genetic Engineering in industries	Review ”Genetic Engineering in industries”	180minutes
14.	Final examination	Review of all lecture contents	400minutes
Total.	-	-	2720minutes

Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.

ways of feedback	specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class

Textbooks and reference materials

None

Prerequisites

Office hours and How to contact professors for questions

Consultation during office hours (9am to 5pm)

Regionally-oriented

Non-regionally-oriented course

Development of social and professional independence

Non-social and professional independence development course

Active-learning course

N/A

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

Last modified : Tue Mar 17 04:09:00 JST 2026