Course title | |||||
生命科学特論Ⅰ [Life science special lectureⅠ] | |||||
Course category | courses for the doctral program | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
Department | Year | ~ | Semester | 1st | |
Course type | 1st | Course code | 148302 | ||
Instructor(s) | |||||
田中 あかね [TANAKA Akane] | |||||
Facility affiliation | Faculty of Agriculture | Office | Email address |
Course description |
Promoting the health of humans and other animals and preventing or curing their diseases requires many different foods, dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals and daily necessities. Development of such pharmaceuticals, medical techniques and daily necessities indispensably requires application tests using mammals having metabolic systems resembling that of humans. In life science and medical science, experimental animals indeed play an essential role in supporting humans’ rich and healthy life. Understanding will be deepened of the ecology and characteristics of experimental animals including rodents, dogs and monkeys, the ways of their routine handling and safety management, propagation and species preservation, and on that basis research coordinators will be trained in basic capabilities for choosing the type of experimental animal and experimental method appropriate for specific research needs. They will also learn correct knowledge on containment of biohazards. |
Expected Learning |
Understanding of law and guidelines governing research using experimental animals. Understanding of types and genealogy of experimental animals. Understanding of propagation and management of experimental animals. |
Course schedule |
1st: What are experimental animals? 2nd: Types and characteristics of of experimental animals 3rd: Chacteristics of various animal tests 4th: Law governing animal tests 5th: Management and propagation of experimental animals 6th: Biohazard theory I 7th: Biohazard theory II 8th: Bioethics inn animal tests 9th: Mercy killing method for experimental animals 10th: Mercy killing method for experimental animals 11th: Treatment of large experimental animals 12th: Propagation of experimental animals 13th: Social needs and current status of animal tests 14th: General discussion |
Prerequisites |
In addition to 15 times of the lectures, 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. |
Required Text(s) and Materials |
References |
MAEJIMA Kazuyosi and KASAI Noriyuki, eds., Saishin Jikken Dobutsu-gaku (Latest Experimental Animal Science), Asakura Shobo KASAI Noriyuki, YOSHIKAWA Yasuhiro and AGUI Takashi eds., Gendai Jikken Dobutsu-gaku (Contemporary Experimental Animal Science), Asakura Shobo |
Assessment/Grading |
Evaluated according to reports (50%) and presentations (50%) |
Message from instructor(s) |
I would like to see students learn characteristics and correct treatment of experimental animals, and become able to choose an appropriate experimental system. |
Course keywords |
Experimental animal, biohazard, propagation |
Office hours |
2:00-5:00 p.m. on workdays (make an appointment in advance by e-mail) |
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Lecture Language |
Japanese |
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Last update |
3/22/2022 10:38:18 AM |