| Course title | |||||
| 学外実習（研究所） [Practice in Institutes] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | YearLong | |
| Course type | YearLong | Course code | 01AG1062 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 田﨑 敦子 [TASAKI Atsuko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Field Science Center | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
| As biological phenomena and technologies are extensively applied in both scientific and social contexts, scientific researchers are required to be equipped with knowledge and skills to describe and discuss biotechnology-related research. In particular, current topical subjects and health problems are often related to nervous system, endocrine system, immunology and plant stress response. Focusing on cellular communication in such topical subjects, this lecture course aims to develop skills to discuss such topics and research questions in English. Students will work on thought problems, and describe and discuss their own ideas and interpretations. Such exercise and discussion opportunities are designed for students to learn and practice English phrases and expressions that are frequently used in explaining biological processes, functional interactions and regulatory mechanisms, as well as identifying similarities and differences of biological systems in function and effect. |
| Expected Learning |
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1. To be able to describe clearly in an organized manner the flow of biological processes, functional interactions and regulatory mechanisms, as well as identifying similarities and differences of biological systems in English 2. To be able to describe and discuss research and social incidents related to cellular communication in biological system in English |
| Course schedule |
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【Nervous System】 Class 1 ・Orientation ・Communication in nervous cells： structure of neuron, generation and transduction of an action potential, signal transmission across synapses Class 2 ・Communication in nervous cells： central and peripheral nervous systems, integration and processing of information in brain, mechanism of learning and memory ・Examples of nervous system disorders Class 3 ・Discussion on data analysis and thought problems ・Presentation and Q&A on treatments for nervous system disorders 【Sensation and Movement】 Class 4 ・Processing of signals from sense organs and perception at brain Class 5 ・Mechanism of muscle contraction and its regulation by nervous system Class 6 ・Discussion on data analysis and thought problems ・Presentation and Q&A on variety of movements of diverse animals 【Endocrine System】 Class 7 ・Regulation of internal environment by endocrine system: secretion of hormones, interaction between hormones and receptors, signal transduction at target cells Class 8 ・Regulation of internal environment by endocrine system： negative and positive feedback loops, regulation for homeostasis ・Examples of endocrine diseases Class 9 ・Discussion on data analysis and thought problems ・Presentation and Q&A on circadian rhythm 【Immune System】 Class 10 ・Innate immunity, inflammation responses, acquired immunity Class 11 ・Immunological memories, immune deficiencies and autoimmunity Class 12 ・Discussion on data analysis and thought problems ・Presentation and Q&A on allergy 【Plant Stress Responses】 Class 13 ・Plant responses to environmental stresses and the roles of plant hormones Class 14 ・Plant defense mechanism against pathogens 植物の防御応答 ・Discussion on data analysis and thought problems Class 15 ・Presentation and Q&A on similarities and differences in defense mechanisms of animals and plants ・Summary |
| Prerequisites |
| In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class and 1-2 hours for assignment for each class, you are recommended to prepare for and revise the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University, using the lecture handouts available from Google Classroom and the references specified below. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts will be distributed in the lecture. |
| References |
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Campbell & Reece “Biology” 11th ed. Albert et al. “Molecular Biology of the Cell” |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Grades are given based 20 % on vocabulary and though problems, 40 % on group work, and 30 % on presentations assessed during the classes, to which marks on contribution to the classes are added, which account for up to 20%. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| Nervous system, Endocrine system, Immune system, Plant stress responses |
| Office hours |
| Please ask questions before or after the class, or email to make appointments. （Y.Yasumura）ft6808あっとgo.tuat.ac.jp |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
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| Last update |
| 2/1/2023 5:22:09 PM |