2026Year

First Semester

Biotechnology

Lecture

Biotechnology

Z1900005 Biotechnology

OYAMA Fumitaka

2.0Credits

Tue.4Period

Hachioji Campus

1S-208講義室

A) A high degree of specialized expertise　100%
B) The skills to use science and technology　0%
C) The ability to conduct research independently, knowledge pertaining to society and occupations, and sense of ethics required of engineers and researchers　0%
D) Creative skills in specific areas of specialization　0%

Course Description
Biotechnology is founded on biochemical principles and aims to develop technologies that improve human life and health. Recent advances in molecular analysis of gene function have enabled a deeper understanding of human health and disease at the molecular level.
This is a graduate-level course in biotechnology. The course provides advanced knowledge of the fundamental principles of biotechnology and their applications.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
• explain the molecular basis of human health and disease.
• search for recent scientific articles in biotechnology and explain their structure and novelty in both English and Japanese.
• present recent research articles effectively using PowerPoint.

Students are expected to have a basic understanding of undergraduate-level biochemistry and organic chemistry and to review the relevant material in advance.

Discussion Debate／Presentation

Course Content
In this course, students will read original research articles published in internationally recognized academic journals and discuss the research background, methodology, results, and novelty of each study.

The main topics include:
• Research on genes associated with diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cancer, focusing on studies related to prevention and treatment.
• Advances in regenerative medicine using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells.
• Studies employing genetic engineering approaches to analyze biological systems.

Evaluation
Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on their presentations of original research articles and on presentations of recent articles related to the course topics (using PowerPoint).
In addition, students are required to submit a one-page (A4) written report for each class session summarizing what they have learned and their reflections. These reports will be used to assess their level of understanding and active engagement.
Evaluation will be based on content comprehension, logical organization, and clarity of presentation. A minimum score of 60 out of 100 is required to pass the course.

Students will read original research articles written in English and present their content using PowerPoint. This will be followed by a question-and-answer session with other graduate students and the instructor. Through these discussions, students will receive feedback on the strengths of their presentations as well as areas that require improvement.

特になし

タンパク質の一生—生命活動の舞台裏 (岩波新書) (新書)
永田 和宏 (著)

マクマリー・生物有機化学 生化学編
菅原 二三男 他 (翻訳)
出版社: 丸善; 第4版版

「ヴォート 基礎生化学 (第4版)」 Donald Voet (著), Charlotte W. Pratt (著), Judith G. Voet (著), 田宮 信雄 (翻訳), 村松 正實 (翻訳)他
東京化学同人

I will accept consultations and questions in Room 1S-208 of Building 1 from 15:40 to 15:50 on Tuesday.
I also accept simple questions in the classroom after class.
In the case of mail, I will accept your question at "bt13262@ns.kogakuin.ac.jp."

まず，上記の参考書等を用いて生命工学の基礎を固めてください。その上で，生命工学に関連する英文原著論文を読み，PowerPointを用いて発表することを繰り返します。これにより，最新の知識を習得するとともに，英文論文を読む意義を理解し，プレゼンテーション能力を高めることができます。

Applicable

I will give lectures on the importance of biochemical analysis of human and mouse brains based on my experience in brain research.

Applied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Program