Topics in Medical Sciences I University of Tsukuba

Course Overview
This course helps students to understand the basics of genes and genomes and enable them to develop critical thinking in medical science.
Learning Achievement
Introduction and discussion on basic topics in Molecular Biology with an emphasis on the application in medical science research. Students are expected to understand the basic concept in Molecular Biology techniques and to apply the knowledge in their experimental plans for their thesis research.
Competence
This course helps students to understand the basics of genes and genomes and enable them to develop critical thinking in medical science.
Fundamental knowledge and skills in medical science
Medical Science Research Skills
Course prerequisites
Understanding of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Grading Philosophy
Students should read and understand the corresponding chapter of the textbook before each class and review the lecture notes from previous classes. Grades (A+, A, B, C or D) are determined based on the score of the final examination.
Course schedule
Course type
Lectures
Online Course Requirement
Instructor
Ho Kiong,Hisatake Koji
Other information
Lectures are coducted in English.
Lecture is conducted in English.
Online(Asynchronous)
This course does not offer reexamination.
Site for Inquiry
Please inquire about the courses at the address below.
Contact person: Kiong Ho
Email address: kiongho@md.tsukuba.ac.jp
Link to the syllabus provided by the university