Course title
微生物生化学   [Microbial Biochemistry]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year 4  Semester 3rd 
Course type 3rd  Course code 01an4052
Instructor(s)
山形 洋平, 田中 瑞己   [YAMAGATA Yohei, TANAKA Mizuki]
Facility affiliation Faculty of Agriculture Office   Email address

Course description
Microorganisms are used for traditional fermented foods, bio-industry and biotechnology. It would be talked about fundamental microbiology for the application such as biotechnology, bio-industry, and fermented foods.
Expected Learning
Understanding of the application of microorganisms for the fermented foods, the basis of the molecular biology and genomics.
Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy:
See the curriculum maps.
https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/

Course schedule
1. History of microbiology and biotechnology
2. Taxonomy of microorganisms 1
3. Taxonomy of microorganisms 2
4. Means for investigating microorganisms 1
5. Means for investigating microorganisms 2
6. Structural Differences between prokaryotic microorganisms and eukaryotic microorganisms
7. Nutrition and metabolism 1
8. Nutrition and metabolism 2
9. Metabolism (Biosynthesis)
10. Biocatalysis 1
11. Biocatalysis 2
12. Traditonal fermented foods
13. Alcoholic beverage
14. Fermented seasoning
15. Review and examination
Prerequisites
It is desirable to pass Biochemistry 1, 2 classes and molecular biology 1 class.
Make sure to prepare and review with your reference books.
The required learning time is based on the standard number of hours of our university.
Required Text(s) and Materials
Handouts will be provided if needed.
References
応用微生物学 第三版,横田篤・大西康夫・小川順 編,文栄堂出版
IFO微生物学概論 大嶋泰治・駒形和男・杉山純多・荒井基夫・本田武司・中瀬崇・宮道慎二 編,発酵研究所
図解 眠れなくなるほど面白い微生物の話 山形洋平 日本文芸社
Assessment/Grading
mini-exam in each lecture (30%) and final exam (70%).
Message from instructor(s)
Course keywords
Structure and fuction of microorganisms, metabolism, applied microbiology, fermentation
Office hours
It is possible at any time. However, I recommend that you make an appointment by e-mail in advance.
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Lecture Language
Japanese
Language Subject
Last update
1/28/2022 8:34:44 PM