Course title
植物分子遺伝学   [Plant Molecular Genetics]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 1  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 01an1021
Instructor(s)
山田 哲也   [YAMADA Tetsuya]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office 3-211  Email address

Course description
Genetics is a part of biology aimed at elucidating the rule of genetic phenomena, and molecular genetics is an academic field aimed at investigating the principle of inheritance on the molecular level. Currently, plant molecular breeding using recombinant DNA technique is widely performed in the field of plant production. This technique was developed on the basis of molecular genetics. In this course, students will learn in detail about basic knowledge and technologies necessary to understand the technique, as shown in "Course schedule". Specifically, the basics of genetics in the unit 2, the molecular processes of gene expression in the unit 3 to 6, and the control mechanism of gene expression in the unit 7 and 8 will be described in detail. In addition, in the unit 9 to 11, plant breeding using genetic recombination technology will be outlined. Furthermore, in the unit 12 to 14, recent topics in the field of plant molecular genetics will be introduced. This is part of the Courses of Plant Production Science in the Department of Biological Production.
Expected Learning
The goal of this course is that students will be able to understand the process of plant molecular breeding using recombinant DNA technique through the learning about molecular processes and control mechanisms of gene expression, structure of genes and genomes, and procedures of gene manipulation.

Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy:
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Course schedule
Unit 1: Guidance, Description of this lecture
Unit 2: Basis of genetics, Structure and function of the gene
Unit 3: Molecular processes of gene expression (1), Transcription of genetic information
Unit 4: Molecular processes of gene expression (2), RNA processing
Unit 5: Molecular processes of gene expression (3), Translation of genetic information 1
Unit 6: Molecular processes of gene expression (4), Translation of genetic information 2
Unit 7: Control mechanisms of gene expression (1), Regulation of genetic transcription
Unit 8: Control mechanisms of gene expression (2), Epigenetic regulation
Unit 9: Plant molecular breeding using recombinant DNA technique (1)
Unit 10: Plant molecular breeding using recombinant DNA technique (2)
Unit 11: Plant molecular breeding using recombinant DNA technique (3)
Unit 12: Recent topics in plant molecular genetics(1)
Unit 13: Recent topics in plant molecular genetics(2)
Unit 14: Recent topics in plant molecular genetics(3)
Unit 15: Summary of contents of this lecture and final examination
Prerequisites
In addition to 30 hours that students spend in the class, students are recommended to prepare for and revise the lectures, spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University and using the lecture handouts as well as the references specified below. The student who does not learn enough biology in high school, it is important to learn "Cell Biology and Genetics".
Required Text(s) and Materials
Reference materials will be distributed as needed.
References
Please have a try to see Japanese texts: 藪野友三郎ら 共著「植物遺伝学」(朝倉書店),山田康之 編「植物分子生物学」(朝倉書店),岡山博人 監訳「分子遺伝学の基礎」(東京化学同人),杉山達夫 監修「植物の生化学・分子生物学」
Assessment/Grading
Final examination (50%) and small report of 10 times (50%)
Message from instructor(s)
Students who is going to select this course will be involved in various technologies based on molecular genetics such as genetic recombination and genome editing in some way in the future. In addition, those techniques will be involved deeper into our lives, and it should be understand as general knowledge. I hope that all students of this course will learn accurately the foundation and application of the molecular ganatics through lectures.
Course keywords
Gene expression, gene recombination, genetic engineering, molecular breeding, genome, GM crops, epigenetics
Office hours
It is 12:00 to 13:00 on Monday. I will respond to questions and consultations at any time. It is also available in the E-mail.
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Lecture Language
Japanese
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Last update
3/18/2019 9:32:08 AM