Cell Biology I(2.0 credits) | |||
| Code | : | 10154 | |
| Course Type | : | Basic Specialized Courses | |
| Class Format | : | Lecture | |
| Course Name | : | Chemistry | |
| Starts 1 | : | 2 Autumn Semester | |
| Elective/Compulsory | : | Compulsory | |
| Lecturer | : | Kentaro NOMA Associate Professor | |
| •Course Purpose |
| Aims: This course aims to develop students’ foundation in basic cell organization.
The course provides students with an overview of cell structure, proteins structure and function, and fundamental genetic processes in the cell. By the end of the course, students should be able to understand and explain the following topics in appropriate scientific terminology: (1) overall cellular organization (2) molecular structure of proteins and its importance for all cellular processes (3) how the genetic material is maintained and expressed in cells (4) how these genetic mechanisms impact evolution Students will also develop theoretical understanding of molecular biology laboratory techniques. |
| •Prerequisite Subjects |
| Fundamentals of Biology I |
| •Course Topics |
| 1. Basic cell organization;
2. Protein structure and function; 3. Structure of DNA and chromosomes; 4. DNA replication, repair and recombination; 5. DNA expression 6. Control of gene expression 7. Introduction to evolutionary biology 8. Introduction to molecular biology methods Assignments and preparations outside of class hours: students are required to prepare for each class by reading the assigned textbook content and preparing a short schematic summary of important concepts before class. |
| •Textbook |
| Essential Cell Biology, B. Alberts et al., Garland Science. |
| •Additional Reading |
| Molecular Biology of the Cell, Sixth Edition, B. Alberts et al., W. W. Norton |
| •Grade Assessment |
| Evaluation is based on class participation, assignments and examinations. A total score of at least 60/100 is required
to receive a passing grade. Absent: based on the submission of Course Withdrawal Request Form Fail: based on a total accumulated score of less than 60% |
| •Notes |
| In-person and live online (on-demand video will be available when necessary) |
| •Contacting Faculty |
| E-mail: noma.kentaro.f1@f.mail.nagoya-u.ac.jp |