Course Overview

This lecture will introduce you basic microbiology including;
1, Diversity of microorganisms
2, Cell-structures
3, Metabolisms
4, Genetics
5, Their use in our life

Learning Achievement

This course will introduce students to microbiology starting with a historical perspective of their discovery, moving into diversity and classifications of microorganisms. We will discuss bacterial anatomy, growth, metabolism, isolation and culture of environmental organisms and screening. We will explore how microorganisms have been used and are currently used industrially, their role in global element cycles, and bio-remediation. Finally, we will address the central dogma, bacterial genetics and gene regulation, and metagenomic analysis.

The objective of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of topics listed below, as well as and a framework for understanding the fundamental importance of microorganisms for life on earth. We also aim to teach students to think critically about current research topics.

Competence

Subject-specific Competences 1. Systematic expertise,
Subject-specific Competences 2. Refinement representing Foundation of Major.

Course prerequisites

Spoken English (we will have discussions and everyone is expected to participate). Ability to present using Powerpoint.

Grading Philosophy

Assignments and Final Exam (50%)
In class discussion and presentation (50%)

Course schedule

On-demand lectures will roughly follow the outline given in Course Content. Certain content will span multiple classes.
Introduction and Historical Perspectives
Classification of Microorganisms
Bacterial Anatomy (+ motility), Growth and Metabolism, Isolation and Culture, Group behavior and biofilms, and Screening
Exploration of the uses of bacteria (traditional and industrial)
Bacterial Anatomy and Metabolism
Microorganisms and the Environment, Global Element Cycles, Bioremediation
Central Dogma, Gene regulation, Metagenome analysis

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Utada Shinichi Andrew

Other information

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university