Developmental Biology

Course Information

College Tsuyama College Year 2021
Course Title Developmental Biology
Course Code 0064 Course Category Specialized / Compulsory
Class Format Lecture Credits Academic Credit: 2
Department Department of Integrated Science and Technology Advanced Science Program Student Grade 4th
Term First Semester Classes per Week 2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials Textbook: Developmental biology (edited by Koji Murai, Kagaku-Dojin)
Instructor MAEZAWA Takanobu

Course Objectives

A fertilized egg of only one cell undergoes a developmental process and divides into hundreds of millions and trillions of cells to produce an individual. The mechanism of morphogenesis will be explained. Learn what genes function and induce cell differentiation during development, and understand their ordered mechanism.

Rubric

ExcellentGoodAcceptableNot acceptable
Achievement 1The student can better understand gametogenesis and fertilization and explain the character of germ cellsThe student can understand gametogenesis and fertilization and explain the character of germ cellsThe student can explain gametogenesis and fertilizationThe student will not try to explain gametogenesis and fertilization
Achievement 2The student can better understand the early development of animals and explain their characteristicsThe student can understand the early development of animals and explain their characteristicsThe student can explain the early development of animalsThe student will not try to explain the early development of animals
Achievement 3The student can better understand the organogenesis of animals and explain their characteristicsThe student can understand the organogenesis of animals and explain their characteristicsThe student can explain the organogenesis of animalsThe student will not try to explain the organogenesis of animals
Achievement 4The student can better understand plant development and explain its characteristicsThe student can understand plant development and explain its characteristicsThe student can explain plant developmentThe student will not try to explain plant development

Assigned Department Objectives

Teaching Method

Outline:
General or Specialized : specialized
Field of learning : Biology
Required, Elective, etc. : Must complete subjects
Foundational academic disciplines : Biology / Basic Biology / Life Sciences
Relationship with Educational Objectives : This subject is the learning goals of the Department of Comprehensive Science and Engineering "(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities", "(2) Acquire basic science and technical knowledge" and "(3) Acquire deep foundation knowledge of the major subject area".
Relationship with JABEE programs : The main goal of learning / educational in this class is "(A)".
Course outline : A fertilized egg of only one cell undergoes a developmental process and divides into hundreds of millions and trillions of cells to produce an individual. The mechanism of morphogenesis will be explained.
Style:
Course method : Explain the main points while projecting materials such as figures and tables with a projector or explaining with a board according to the textbook. In a timely manner, issue report assignments that match the content of the lesson, and encourage review and self-study. This course is a semi-annual course.
Grade evaluation method : The scores of the regular exams are evaluated equally (70%), and the quizzes, reports, and class attitudes up to each regular exam are added to this (30%) and evaluated each time. Textbooks and notebooks are not allowed for the exam.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment : This course is a "course that requires study outside of class hours". 15 credit hours open as class hours per credit. In addition to this, 30 credit hours of study will be required. Follow the instructions of your instructor for these studies.
Course advice : Instead of memorizing the knowledge of living things, I want you to understand and acquire the mechanism of life phenomena.
Foundational subjects : Biology I (1st year), Chemistry I (2nd), Chemistry II (3rd), Experiments in Science (2nd), General biology (2nd), Molecular biology (3rd)
Related subjects : Applied biology (4th years) ), Experiments in Biology (4th), Biochemistry (4th), Cell Biology (4th), Bioinformatics (5th)
Attendance advice : Adhering to deadlines for report assignments. Late arrivals will be treated as absent after half the class time has passed. If you have any questions about the lecture or anything related to it, please actively ask questions and deepen your understanding.

Characteristics of Class / Division in Learning

Active Learning
Aided by ICT
Applicable to Remote Class
Instructor Professionally Experienced

Course Plan

Theme Goals
1st Semester
1st Quarter
1st Guidance: What is developmental biology? Explain an overview of developmental biology
2nd Cell continuity and meiosis Explain cell continuity and meiosis
3rd Early development of animals I : its morphological characteristics Explain the morphological characteristics of early development of animals
4th Early development of animals II : Hierarchy of morphogenetic genes Explain the hierarchy of morphogenetic genes in early development of animals
5th Early development of animals III : Mesoderm induction and nerve induction Explain mesoderm induction and nerve induction in early development of animals
6th Organogenesis I : Differences between insects and vertebrates in eye formation Explain the difference between insects and vertebrates in the formation of animal eyes
7th Organogenesis of animals II: Formation of limbs and gonads Explain the formation of limbs and gonads in animals
8th 1st semester mid-term exam
2nd Quarter
9th Return and commentary of exam answers
10th Gametogenesis and fertilization of animals Explain animal gametogenesis and fertilization
11th Gametogenesis and fertilization of animals Explain animal gametogenesis and fertilization
12th Early development and vegetative growth of plants Explain the early development and vegetative growth of plants
13th Reproductive growth and gametogenesis of plants Explain plant reproductive growth and gametogenesis
14th Commonality and peculiarities of animal and plant developmental principles Explain the commonalities and peculiarities of the developmental principles of animals and plants
15th (1st semester final exam)
16th Return and commentary of exam answers

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

ExaminationPresentationMutual Evaluations between studentsBehaviorPortfolioOtherTotal
Subtotal70000300100
Basic Proficiency0000000
Specialized Proficiency70000300100
Cross Area Proficiency0000000