Course title
生物相関学   [Molecular Mechanism of Bio-interaction]
Course category		Requirement		Credit	2
Department		Year	2～	Semester	3rd
Course type	3rd	Course code	01bn2018
Instructor(s)
鈴木 丈詞, 佐藤 令一   [SUZUKI Takeshi]
Facility affiliation	Graduate School of Bio-Applications and Systems Engineering	Office		Email address

Course description

Between the host and bacteria, we can see several interesting interaction which affect each destiny. Chemosensory systems such as odorant, pheromone and taste receptions are closely related but a little bit different each other in using molecule and mechanisms of systems between mammals and insects. Students must understand current situation of scientific understanding of these matters. In the second half of this course, we deepen our understanding of the hierarchy of life, which is the cornerstone of biology, through the International System of Units (SI) and the physical quantities of the environment surrounding organisms. We also introduce the diverse phenotypes of organisms interwoven by gene-environment interactions and their molecular mechanisms.

Expected Learning

Regarding first seven, biological interaction, one of the major purpose upholded in the diploma policy will be focused. In particular, "Offense and defense between microorganisms and host animals" and "searching and recognition of food or male and female" will be told as themes in the lecture. Students are expected to be able to explain about those using words concerning molecules including proteins. In the second half of this course, we focus on subjects related to one of the diploma policy “A series of biological phenomena and functions ranging from molecules, cells, and individuals to the activities and interactions of biotic communities” in the Department of Applied Biological Science to acquire basic knowledge that contributes to plant production and pest control, and to be able to explain the environmental responses of organisms from physiological and molecular biological aspects. Refer to the curriculum map for the three policies on the following Department HP. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/department/agriculture/bio/curriculum.html

Course schedule

By Ryoichi Sato: 1-3. Reason why infectious bacteria can infect and trigger disease to the host 1) Toxin, Molecular structure, mode of action, and application of a molecular machine, BT insecticidal toxin 2) Application of technology and science of toxins 3) Binding factor, invasive factor, anti-host defense factor 4-5. Reason why animals can defend themselves from attacks by non-infectious microorganisms. 4) Molecules consisting innate immunity, anti-microbial peptides and non-self recognition receptors, and principle of specific binding realized by proteins. 5) Molecules monitored by the innate immunity. 6-7. Molecular mechanisms of odorant, pheromone and taste reception and their recognition. 6) Molecular mechanisms of odorant and pheromone reception in mammals and insects. 7) Molecular mechanisms of taste reception in mammals and insects. By Takeshi Suzuki: 8) Hierarchy of life 9) International system of units (SI) 10) Physical quantities of environment 11) Environmental responses in plants I 12) Environmental responses in plants II 13) Environmental responses in animals and phenotypic plasticity 14) Mystery of the Cambrian explosion 15) Summary of the course and examination

Prerequisites

Molecular biology, Cell biology, Biochemistry

Required Text(s) and Materials

Prints will be prepared by teachers.

References

There is no English books and reviews. Look Japanese syllabus if you would lkie to know Japanese references.

Assessment/Grading

Each half of the lecture has 50% weight for the assessment. Understanding of basic technical terms and concepts regarding items which were mentioned in the "Expected Learning" will be tested.

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Office hours

There is no special time. Ask intervies or discussion by e-mail. tszk@cc.tuat.ac.jp　ryoichi@cc.tuat.ac.jp

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2/7/2022 3:41:08 PM