授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | 【Standardized across all programs】 Cells are not only the basic unit of living organisms, but also the smallest unit capable of self-renewal. In this course, we aim to deepen our understanding of the basic mechanisms of biological phenomena by studying the structure and functions of cells and their organelles. Students will also deepen their understanding of biopolymers such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and polysaccharides, energy, and metabolism that support life. From this lecture, students will acquire the basic knowledge of biology necessary for the study of Basic Biology II. |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | The objective of this course is to introduce the key concepts of basic biology. These include the structure and function of cells with regard to differences in plant and animal cells, genetics, and concepts of evolution. In order to understand life, we have to understand the molecular processes that occur in and around cells, from energy production to reproduction and gene expression. Through such processes, living things go through evolution giving rise to biological diversity. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | I. THE LIFE OF THE CELL
1. Biology: Exploring Life
2. The Chemical Basis of Life
3. The Molecules of Cells
4. A Tour of the Cell
5. The Working Cell
6. How Cells Harvest Chemical Energy
7. Photosynthesis: Using Light to Make Food
II. CELLULAR REPRODUCTION AND GENETICS
8. The Cellular Basis of Reproduction and Inheritance
9. Patterns of Inheritance
10. Molecular Biology of the Gene
11. How Genes Are Controlled
12. DNA Technology and Genomics
III. CONCEPTS OF EVOLUTION
13. The Origin of Species
14. Tracing Evolutionary History
15. How Populations Evolve
IV. THE EVOLUTION OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
16. Microbial Life: Prokaryotes and Protists
17. The Evolution of Plant and Fungal Diversity
18. The Evolution of Invertebrate Diversity
19. The Evolution of Vertebrate Diversity |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There are no prerequisites for this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | | Attendance 15%, Homework 35%, Examinations 50% Make-up examinations are possible only when you have medical reasons for absence from the scheduled examination, and if you can submit a report from a medical doctor to certify your condition. |
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教科書
Textbook | | Campbell Biology Concepts and Connections, 10th edition (2019)
Pearson New International Edition (or older edition) Authors: J. Reece, M. Taylor, E. Simon, J. Dickey |
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参考書
Reference Book | | Biology 2e (2020)
OpenStax, Rice University Digital Version ISBN-13 978-1-947172-52-4
https://openstax.org/details/books/biology-2e (Free online textbook)
Authors: M. A. Clark, J. Choi, M. Douglas |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | | Students are expected to read and understand one to three chapters (depending on topic) of the textbook every week, and come to class prepared for discussion. In order to assess students’ understanding, homework will be given after every lecture. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | "1. Course webpage
The instructor will use TACT (Tokai Academic Combination Tools; https://tact.ac.thers.ac.jp/portal) to distribute all course-related materials, detailed course schedules, and all relevant communication. TACT will be also used for uploading and submission of the homework.
2. Attendance
If you cannot attend class, you should contact the instructor as soon as possible either by email or phone. Attendance will be graded and missing class will affect your grade.
3. Preparation for class
Students are expected to get familiar with the contents of the lecture (by reading the corresponding chapters in the textbook or reference book) before coming to the class, in order to facilitate their understanding of the contents. The instructor will give homework to check your understanding of each lecture.
4. Personal electronics policy
Personal electronic devices should not be visible or audible during class time.
5. Academic honesty and original work
Cheating and copying (including plagiarism) will not be tolerated in this class. Cheating will result in an F grade, and this will be strictly followed.
6. Course Withdrawal
Students who wish to withdraw from the course will have to report to the instructor by November 3, 2025. The withdrawal deadline is strictly followed." |
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本授業に関するWebページ
Reference website for this Course | | | https://tact.ac.thers.ac.jp/portal | |
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担当教員からのメッセージ
Message from the Instructor | | | The contents of this course are very close to what most of you have learned in high-school biology class, with some additions. If you understand the basic concepts of biology in this course, all following biology-related courses will be easier to understand and follow. |
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実務経験のある教員等による授業科目（大学等における修学の支援に関する法律施行規則に基づくもの）
Courses taught by Instructors with practical experience | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc | | A-1）Face-to-face course（Only face-to-face classes）. In this course, there are no merits of having remote classes.
* Classrooms for face-to-face classes can be found in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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