Course title
資源生物創製科学特論Ⅰ   [Advanced Production and Utilization Systems of Biomass I]
Course category	interdisciplinary exchange courses	Requirement		Credit	1
Department		Year	～	Semester	1st
Course type	1st	Course code	112133
Instructor(s)
鈴木 丈詞   [SUZUKI Takeshi]
Facility affiliation	Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering	Office	afjgxte/L1151	Email address

Course description

This 1-credit course provides student with a foundation in ecological developmental biology. The topics covered are polyphenism woven with gene-environment interaction and pest management strategy/conservation of biodiversity based on environmental control.

Expected Learning

To understand physiological functions of plants and physical environments for plant production. To understand fundamental molecular mechanisms in environmental responses of animals.

Course schedule

1) The hierarchy of life 2) Physical quantities and units of the environment (1) 3) Physical quantities and units of the environment (2) 4) Environmental responses of the plant 5) Environmental responses of the animals 6) Gene-environment interactions and epigenetics 7) A mystery of the Cambrian explosion 8) Summary Exam

Prerequisites

In addition to 15 hours in the class, students are recommended to prepare for and review the classes by referring to handouts and reference books in accordance with the standard amount of time as specified by the University.

Required Text(s) and Materials

Handouts will be provided for each class.

References

Gilbert S.F. and Epel D. (2015) Ecological Developmental Biology. Sinauer Associates, Inc., Publishers.

Assessment/Grading

Class contribution, 50% Exam or report, 50%

Message from instructor(s)

Course keywords

environments, vertical farming, eco-evo-devo

Office hours

weekdays 9am to 5pm

Remarks 1

Remarks 2

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Lecture Language

Japanese

Language Subject

Last update

1/21/2020 11:43:40 AM