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 | | To understand basic molecular biology, especially life processes related to cell nuclei and chromosomes.
To understand the physiological function and importance of telomeres and their evolutionary diversity. |
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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 | | The student should be able to understand and explain the followings:
1. how cells (especially animal cells) grow;
2. how chromosomes are inherited;
3. the physiological function of telomeres;
4. how telomeres are involved in aging and cancer. |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | 1. basic cell structure and the role of intracellular organelles
2. central dogma
3. structure and functional domains of chromosomes (replication origin, centromere, and telomere)
4. DNA replication
5. DNA damage response
6. History of Telomere Research
7. basic structure and function of telomeres
8. Relationship between telomeres and aging
9. Relationship between Telomeres and Cancer
10. Diversity and Evolution of Telomeres |
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履修条件 Course Prerequisites | | |
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関連する科目 Related Courses | | Cell Biology I and Cell Biology II |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | The report relevant to the course contents is used for evaluation. 60/100 to pass. |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | Essential Cell Biology, Fifth Edition, Bruce Alberts et al., 2018, W.W. Norton |
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参考書 Reference Book | | Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th Edition, Bruce Alberts et al., 2022, 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 better to have basic knowledge of biology but should be able to understand the course without it. However, active participation in class is mandatory. |
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他学科聴講の可否 Propriety of Other department student's attendance | | |
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他学科聴講の条件 Conditions of Other department student's attendance | | |
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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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