This course gives fundamentals of diverse fields of life science and introduction of current topics. On the basis of the knowledge given in "Fundamental Life Science 1-1", the classes cover more details of the central dogma and protein functions and fundamentals of enzymes, signal transduction and membrane transport, bioinformatics, and animal body plans, as well as current topics such as systems biology and genome-based drug discovery.
This course aims to provide fundamental knowledge on life sciences as the basis not only for advanced life sciences but also for broad fields in science and technology.
By the end of this course, students will understand the fundamentals of life sciences, which shall be the basis for broad fields in advanced science and technology. In addition, the students will more deeply understand current topics related to life sciences.
biology, genome, enzyme, body plan, bioinformatics
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Students will learn about the topics with a textbook, PowerPoint slides, and handouts. Students are divided into eight classes (in Japanese) and one (in English), taking a class session once per week.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | DNA replication and repair | Understand the basic mechanisms of DNA replication and repair |
Class 2 | Gene expression and its regulation | Understand the basic mechanisms for gene expression and its regulation |
Class 3 | Protein synthesis (translation, modification, folding) and degradation | Understand the basic processes of protein synthesis and degradation |
Class 4 | Signal transduction and membrane transport | Understand the basic mechanisms of signal transduction and membrane transport |
Class 5 | Enzyme and chemical kinetics: proteins as catalysts | Understand the basis of enzymatic reactions |
Class 6 | Bioinformatics: genome analysis, systems biology, and genome-based drug discovery | Understand the basis and importance of bioinformatics |
Class 7 | Body plan of animals | Understand the basic body plan of animals |
Class 8 | Integral study | Unify the knowledge learned in Classes 1 to 7 |
"Biology", C. Starr, C.A. Evers, L. Starr
Not specified.
Learning achievement is evaluated by short tests in every classes and a final exam.
Students are expected to have completed Fundamental Life Science 1-1 and Fundamental Life Science1-2 (not conditioned).
yhongo[at]bio.titech.ac.jp (Prof. Yuichi Hongoh)
Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment. Instructor’s office: West Bldg.3, Rm 706, 7 Fl.
A tutoring room for this class is opened. The date and time are announced when fixed.