G30 Spring AY2022

Modern Biology
Undergraduate / Graduate

Undergraduate

Registration Code0053521

Course Category

Sciences LiberalCredits

2.0

Term (Semester) / Day / Period

G-II (1st year, Spring Semester) / Wed. / 5 (16:30～18:00)

Instructor

BUSTOS VILLALOBOS Itzel

Contact e-mail of the Instructorbustositzel@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp●Goals of the Course
The purpose of this course is to learn the principles, and techniques of modern biology. This course isparticularly designed for those who have not learned biology previously or whose major is other thanbiology, and who may think that they do not need to know any biology at all. The topics are covered in a
general manner, but certain level of diligence in grasping concepts and memorizing the terminology isexpected. Its content is very basic for students on science.
●Objectives of the Course
Students are expected to be able to understand the generalities of biology.
●Course Content or Plan
1. Introduction to Life on Earth
2. Essential Chemistry// The Molecules of Life
3. Anatomy and physiology of cell
4. Cellular Respiration // Photosynthesis5. Exam 1
6. Cellular Reproduction // Patterns of Inheritance7. The Structure and Function of DNA
8. DNA Technology
9. Biological evolution
10. The Evolution of Animals
11. Exam 2
12. Normal physiology/ generalities of cancer
13. Generalities of Cancer continuation/ screening tools
14. Treatments/ how technology improved cancer treatment
15. Final Exam
●Course Prerequisites and Related CoursesYour name should be listed in this course in order to attend the class. If you want to attend only a specificlecture, please make request a week in advance. No companions/ partners of students will be allowed
during class if not listed.
●Course Evaluation Method and Criteria
AssistanceTwo exams plus a final exam
Participation during classes
There will be NO make-up exam. In the event of a missed exam due to a serious illness, accident or family
emergency, compelling written documentation of the reason for the absence will be required.
Students wishing to withdraw from the course without academic penalty must do so by requesting course
withdrawal before May 13, 2022 18:00 hrs (Tokyo time). That is the only way to receive an “Absent” grade,which does not count in GPA. After the date above, students may not withdraw from the course: a numeric
grade will be calculated according to the evaluation method given in this syllabus, and the resulting letter grade
will be reported to the Administration at the end of the course. This grade will count in GPA. If percentages are
not reached, this will lead to “F” score. Also, in case of no submission more than one test and lack ofattendance, an “F” will be given.

G30 Spring AY2022●Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours
Pre-study: not needed
During class: 90 minutes sessions. Sometimes quiz will be done during class. Participation will be important.
After: Will be important to review after class, about one hour per session.
●How to Respond to Questions
In case the class is delivered in person: during class
In case the class is live-online: during class or send email so it can be replied during following session.
In case of recording lecture (depending on student’s location some lectures might be recorded): send email
directly to bustositzel@med.nagoya-u.ac.jp and it will be replied during the following class.
● otice for Students
Few pre-recorded lectures might be prepared, however currently is not planned for this course. If you have avery different time zone with Japan, this might not be a good course to join. If many students are from a very
different time zone, pre-recorded lectures might happen. However, not all lectures will be delivered in this way;
therefore you will need to join on line in many cases. Please consider this time difference at the time of joining
this course.
● essage from the nstructor
Currently, the course is planned to be delivered online. Depending on later COVID situation, students’ location,etc; this might change to hybrid/ in person class.
●Courses taught by nstructors with practical experience
The last part of the course: normal physiology, cancer generalities/ treatment is based on practical experience ofworking as medical doctor in Mexico as well as working as researcher in Japan in the development of newcancer treatments.
Textbook
Reference Book
Reference Website
for this Course

Campbell Essential Biology, 6th Edition, by Simon, Reece, and Dickey (PearsonEducation, 2016). ISBN-13: 978-0133917789, ISBN-10: 9780133917789
thCampbell Biology, 11 edition by Lisa A. Urry, Michael L Cain. ISBN-13:
978-0134093413, ISBN-10: 0134093410
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