This course gives fundamentals of diverse fields of life science and introduction of current topics. The classes cover fundamentals of genetics, evolution, systematics, ecology, as well as current topics such as genetic diseasesm origin of life, and environmental problems.
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, genetics, evolution, ecology, cancer
✔ 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 | Genetics and genetic diseases | Understand the basis of genetics and what genetic diseases are |
Class 2 | Evolution of life : Origin and early evolution of life | Understand the theories of origin and early evolution of life |
Class 3 | Evolution of life : Concept and evidence of evolution | Understand the process of the development of theories of evolution |
Class 4 | Evolution of life: natural selection, molecular evolution, and speciation | Understand the basic mechanisms of evolution and basis of systematics |
Class 5 | Biodiversity I: Three domains of life and phylogenetic diversity of organisms | Understand the basis of phylogenetic diversity of organisms |
Class 6 | Biodiversity II: Ecology of community and population | Understand the basis of ecology and what biodiversity is |
Class 7 | Ecosystems and environments | Understand the basis of ecosystems and importance of conservation of environments |
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
"Biology", C. Starr, C.A. Evers, L. Starr
"Introduction to Biology", MIT OpenCourseWare (K class)
Learning achievement is evaluated by short tests using Google form or marksheet in every classes and a final exam in face or online.
Students are expected to have completed Fundamental Life Science 1-1 and 1-2 (not conditioned).
yhongo[at]bio.titech.ac.jp (Prof. Hongoh)
Contact by email only.