Outline:
General or Specialized : General
Field of learning : Organisms Biology
Foundational academic disciplines : Biology/Basic Biology
Relationship with Educational Objectives : This class is equivalent to (2) "Acquire basic science and technical knowledge
Relationship with Educational Objectives : The main goals of learning / education in this class is "(A)", and "A-1".
Course outline : The development of molecular biology and biotechnology has made it possible to understand biological phenomena at the molecular and cellular levels. In addition, the ecosystem of the earth is affected by our human activities. Biology has become an area where basic background is required not only in the field of science but also in a wide range of fields such as engineering, medicine, and agriculture. In this class, we will explain the basics of biology.
Style:
Course method : We will explain the main points using figures and tables. By conducting exercises that match the content of the lesson appropriately, review and self-study are encouraged.
Grade evaluation method : The scores of each of the four regular exams are evaluated equally (70%), and the quizzes and reports up to each regular exam are added (30%). As a general rule, the first semester grades are the average of interim and final exam, and the grade grades are the average of all the results. Textbooks and notebooks are not allowed for the exam.
Notice:
Precautions on the enrollment : Students must take this class (no more than one-third of the required number of class hours missed) in order to complete the 1st year course.
Course advice : Instead of memorizing the words of living things, we recomend that you understand the mechanism of life phenomena.
Foundational subjects : Science up to junior high school
Related subjects : General Biology (2nd year), Applied Biology(4th)
Attendance advice : Strictly adhere to the deadline for report assignments. If you are late for class, you will be considered absent after half the class time. If you have any questions about the lecture or related topics, we encourage you to ask for your deep understanding.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance, Biological Diversity and Commonality (textbook p.12-23) |
Explain the diversity of life on the earth. Explain the relationship between the commonality of organisms and evolution. Explain the common properties of organisms.
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| 2nd |
Organisms and genes, Structure of DNA (textbook p.52-59) |
Explain the structure of DNA in conjunction with genetic information.
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| 3rd |
Explain the structure of DNA in conjunction with genetic information. |
Understanding the chemical property of DNA by extracting DNA from plant
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| 4th |
Genomes and Genetic Information (Textbook p. 60-63) |
Explain the relationship between genomes and genes.
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| 5th |
Genetic information and protein synthesis (textbook p. 72-85) |
Explain the relationship between genetic information and proteins.
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| 6th |
Genetic information and protein synthesis (textbook p. 72-85) |
Explain the relationship between genetic information and proteins.
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| 7th |
Genetic information and protein synthesis (textbook p. 72-85) |
Genetic information and protein synthesis (textbook p. 72-85)
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| 8th |
(First semester midterm exam) |
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Return of answers and explanations for the first semester midterm exam |
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| 10th |
Cell Cycle and DNA Replication (Textbook p. 64-71) |
Explain the structure of chromosomes and the distribution of genome.
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| 11th |
Cell Cycle and DNA Replication (Textbook p. 64-71) |
Explain the cell cycle.
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| 12th |
Life Activity and Energy (Textbook p. 26-39) |
Understand the words, metabolism, catabolism, and anabolism, and explain the role of ATP as the currency of energy for life activities. Also, explain what an enzyme is and its role in metabolism.
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| 13th |
Life Activity and Energy (Textbook p. 26-39) |
Explain the general processes of photosynthesis and respiration, and also explain the relationship between the two processes.
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| 14th |
Life Activity and Energy (Textbook p. 26-39) |
Explain the theory of chloroplast and mitochondrial evolution.
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| 15th |
(First semester final exam) |
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| 16th |
Return of answers and explanations for the first semester final exam |
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Return of answers and explanations for the first semester final exam |
Explain the mechanism of homeostasis in the body through feedback regulation.
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| 2nd |
The heart and blood circulation (Textbook p. 100-105) |
Expain blood circulation by the heart.
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| 3rd |
Organs regulating the body's internal environment (Textbook p. 108-115) |
Explain the function of liver and kidney.
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| 4th |
Regulation by the autonomic nervous system, Regulation by the endocrine system (textbook p.116-133) |
Explain the function of neuro transmitters and their receptors.
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| 5th |
Regulation by the autonomic nervous system, Regulation by the endocrine system (textbook p.116-133) |
Regulation by the autonomic nervous system, Regulation by the endocrine system (textbook p.116-133)
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| 6th |
Immunity (textbook p. 134-157) |
Explain how the immune system protects the body.
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| 7th |
Immunity (textbook p. 134-157) |
Explain how the immune system protects the body.
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| 8th |
(Second semester midterm exam ) |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Return of answers and explanations for the second semester midterm exam |
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| 10th |
Vegetation diversity and transition (textbook p. 172-183) |
Explain the transition of vegetation.
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| 11th |
Vegetation diversity and transition (textbook p. 172-183) |
Explain the transition of vegetation.
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| 12th |
Climate and Biome (textbook p. 184-197) |
Explain the global biome and its distribution. Explain the decline of tropical forests and the loss of biodiversity.
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| 13th |
Climate and Biome (textbook p. 184-197) |
Explain the horizontal and vertical distribution of the Japanese biome.
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| 14th |
Ecosystems and their conservation (textbook p.198-223) |
Explain the components of an ecosystem (producers, consumers, decomposers, and the nonliving environment) and their relationships. Explain the ecological pyramid. Explain the carbon cycle and energy flow in ecosystems. Explain the bioaccumulation of toxic substances. Explain the problems of global warming, its causes, and countermeasures.
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| 15th |
(Second semester last exam ) |
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| 16th |
Return of answers and explanations for the second semester last exam |
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