授業の目的 【日本語】 Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】 Goals of the Course | | Aims: This course teaches students about cellular membrane structure and its fundamental importance for cellular processes - intracellular transport, cell communication, and responses to the environment. Furthermore, the course provides details on the mechanisms of how plant and animal cells generate energy. |
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到達目標 【日本語】 Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標【英語】 Objectives of the Course | | By the end of this course, students learn the knowledge and appropriate scientific terminology concerning the following:
(1) understand and explain cellular membrane structure and its fundamental function in cell transport, cell signaling, and energy generation
(2) understand and explain the mechanism of action potential generation
(3) understand and explain the mechanism of energy generation in mitochondria and chloroplasts
(4) understand and explain protein transport and secretion through the endomembrane system network
(5) understand and explain the mechanisms of cell signaling |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | 1. Membrane structure
2. Transport across cell membranes
3. Ion channels and nerve cell signaling
4. How cells obtain energy from food
5. Energy generation in mitochondria
6. Energy generation in chloroplasts
7. Midterm exam
8. Intracellular components and protein transport
9. Vesicular transport
10. Cell signaling
11. Enzyme coupled receptors
12. Recap and presentation prepPresentation tips
13. Final exam
14. Group presentation 1 (Research article)
15. Group presentation 2 (Research article) |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | Strongly recommended having completed Fundamentals of Biology 1. |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Evaluation is based on active participation (5%), assignments and quizzes (25%), two examinations (60%), and presentation (10%). A score of at least 60/100 is required to receive a passing grade. |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | Essential Cell Biology, Fifth Edition, B. Alberts et al., W. W. Norton |
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参考書 Reference Book | | Molecular Biology of the Cell, Sixth Edition, B. Alberts et al., W. W. Norton |
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課外学習等(授業時間外学習の指示) Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Students are required to read the assigned textbook content for each class and prepare assignments when needed. Preparation and active participation are essential to facilitate deeper discussion during class time. |
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使用言語 Language Used in the Course | | |
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授業開講形態等 Lecture format, etc. | | |
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遠隔授業(オンデマンド型)で行う場合の追加措置 Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | |
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