授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course [ENG] | | | 【Standardized across all programs】 Life sciences have made rapid progress over the past few decades, and have become an interdisciplinary field that overlaps with a wide range of natural science fields, including physics and chemistry, beyond the boundaries of traditional academic disciplines. Furthermore, with the development of various biotechnologies, life sciences have become a discipline that is closely related to society, as symbolized by genetically engineered animals and plants, and regenerative medicine. In this course, students will learn the current status of life science in order to deepen their understanding of the significance of life science. |
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course [ENG] | | | Students are expected to be able to understand the generalities of biology and psychiatry as well as understanding the importance of research in developing new treatments. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content or Plan | | I. CELLS
1. Ch. 1—Introduction to Life on Earth // Ch. 2—Essential Chemistry
2. Ch. 3—The Molecules of Life // Ch. 4—A Tour of the Cell
3. Ch. 5—The Working Cell // Ch. 6—Cellular Respiration
4. Ch. 7—Photosynthesis // Ch. 8—Cellular Reproduction
5. Exam 1
II. GENETICS
6. Ch. 9—Patterns of Inheritance
7. Ch. 10—The Structure and Function of DNA // Ch. 11—How Genes Are Controlled
III. EVOLUTION AND DIVERSITY OF LIFE
8. Ch. 12—DNA Technology // Ch. 13—How Populations Evolve
9. Ch. 14—How Biological Diversity Evolves // Ch. 15—The Evolution of Microbial Life
10. Ch. 16—Plants, Fungi, and the Move onto Land // Ch. 17—The Evolution of Animals
11. Exam 2
IV. BEHAVIOR AND ECOLOGY
12. Ch. 18—An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere
13. Ch. 19—Population Ecology // Ch. 20—Communities and Ecosystems
V. PHYSIOLOGY (AN INTRODUCTION)
14. Ch. 21—Unifying Concepts of Animal Structure and Function
15. Summary and Final Exam |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | Your name should be listed in this course in order to attend the class. If you want to attend only a specific lecture, please make request a week in advance. No companions/ partners of students will be allowed during class if not listed. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | 1) Assistance more than 70%
2) Two exams plus a final exam
3) Participation during classes
4) Final presentations
5) Achievement of the objectives stated in the [Objectives of the Course] section will be considered the criterion for passing the course. |
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教科書
Textbook | | | Campbell Essential Biology, 7th Edition, by Simon, Reece, and Dickey (Pearson Education, 2020). ISBN-13: 9780135214299 |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | Campbell Essential Biology, 7th Edition, by Simon, Reece, and Dickey (Pearson Education, 2020). ISBN-13: 9780135214299 |
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課外学修等
Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Pre-study: not needed
During class: 90 minutes sessions. Sometimes quiz will be done during class. Participation will be important.
After: Will be important to review after class, about one hour per session. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | Few pre-recorded lectures won't be prepared, therefore students abroad can not join this course. |
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本授業に関するWebページ
Reference website for this Course | | |
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担当教員からのメッセージ
Message from the Instructor | | Students wishing to withdraw from the course without academic penalty must do so by requesting course withdrawal before May 9, 2026 18:00 hrs (Tokyo time).
That is the only way to receive an “Absent” grade, which does not count in GPA. After the date above, students may not withdraw from the course: a numeric grade will be calculated according to the evaluation method given in this syllabus, and the resulting letter grade will be reported to the Administration at the end of the course. This grade will count in GPA. If percentages are not reached, this will lead to “F” score. Also, in case of no submission more than one test and lack of attendance, an “F” will be given. |
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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 ONLY classes
* The classroom for face-to-face classes is listed in Timetable B on the ILAS website. |
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