Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SD31010013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Seminar in Science of Biomolecules
SCB011702

Credits

2Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh
Current advances in sciences of biomolecules are studied and discussed.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their understanding on sciences of biomolecules and make use of obtained knowledge for own
research project.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified from each faculty.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance, report submission, and attitude towards debate and discussion.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SD31020013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Seminar in Functional Biosciences
SCB021702

Credits

2Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh
Current advances in sciences of molecular biofunctions are studied and discussed.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their understanding on sciences of molecular biofunctions and make use of obtained knowledge
for own research project.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified from each faculty.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance, report submission, and attitude towards debate and discussion.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SD31030013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Seminar in Functional Biology of Natural History
SCB031702

Credits

2Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Teaching Method

SeminarCurrent advances in sciences of functional biology of natural history are studied and discussed.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their understanding on sciences of functional biology of natural history and make use of obtained
knowledge for own research project.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified from each faculty.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance, report submission, and attitude towards debate and discussion.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer

SD32010013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Seminar in Environmental Geosciences
SCG021701
2Credits
Tatsuya Nemoto
In the class, the student will study research topics in each of the fields in Environmental Geosciences.

Main Theme of the
Subject
After completion of the class, the student is expected to have developed a profound knowledge in a specific topic ineach of the fields.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be given by the respective professors.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be given by the respective professors.

Attendance, reports, and discussion and presentation in the seminar

Evaluation Method
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Comments to Students
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SD32020013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Seminar in Earth Evolution Siences
SCG031701
2Credits
Tatsuya Nemoto
Learn a wide range of recent research results and developments in various fields of Earth Evolution Chemistry throughseminar classes by multiple academic staffs

Understand recent research results and development situation in each field of Earth Evolution Chemistry.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Comprehensively evaluate attendance, reports and discussions at the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details will be shown later.

Comments to Students
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33010013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D1 Biology)

Subject Number
Credits

3Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Based on knowledge on biology, students will perform own research project and finally make a doctoral dissertation.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students are expected to obtain knowledge and skills those are required to plan and perform own research project.
Furthermore, students will develop critical ways in evaluating scientific subjects.

Goal of the Subject(1) Establishment of the theme of own research project, (2) Planning of the research, (3) Finding suitable experimental
techniques including fieldwork activities for the research, (4) Analysis and evaluation of obtained results, (5)Presentation of obtained results, (6) Preparation (how to write) of scientific articles including a doctoral dissertation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By the progress in own research project.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33010023

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D1 Geosciences)

Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

3Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Satoru Yamaguchi
Using the systematic knowledge and techniques on the theory and experiments in biology and geology, students willpractice the following. To set up specific research subjects on your ownTo plan research projectsTo conduct
experiments and field surveysTo interpret research resultsTo summarize the process and results as a doctoral thesis.

In order to found the cornerstone of development in future study, students acquire the ability to discover and solve
research subjects in biology and geology on his own. In addition, students acquire the ability to transmit their research
results internationally using foreign languages.

Students are advised to arrange research tasks, design research plans, experiments and field surveys, to interpret andsummarize research results, and to complete the doctoral dissertation. Also, academic staffs will instruct students about
conference presentations on research results, manuscript creation and posting it to academic journals.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff. Also, depending on the each research topic and its progress, students
are required to find necessary textbooks and papers on their own.
Students will be comprehensively evaluated by research result, research attitude, and presentation content.

Evaluation Method
Be sure to join "Student Education Research Disaster Accident Insurance (Gakken)" and incidental liability (incidental

Comments to Students liability) ".
Details will be shown later by each academic staff

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33020013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D2 Biology)

Subject Number
Credits

3Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Based on knowledge on biology, students will perform own research project and finally make a doctoral dissertation.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students are expected to obtain knowledge and skills those are required to plan and perform own research project.
Furthermore, students will develop critical ways in evaluating scientific subjects.

Goal of the Subject(1) Establishment of the theme of own research project, (2) Planning of the research, (3) Finding suitable experimental
techniques including fieldwork activities for the research, (4) Analysis and evaluation of obtained results, (5)Presentation of obtained results, (6) Preparation (how to write) of scientific articles including a doctoral dissertation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By the progress in own research project.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33020023

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D2 Geosciences)

Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

3Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Satoru Yamaguchi
Using the systematic knowledge and techniques on the theory and experiments in each field of biology and geology,
students will practice the following To set up specific research subjects on your ownTo plan research projectsTo
conduct experiments and field surveysTo interpret research resultsTo summarize the process and results as a doctoral
thesis.
In order to found the cornerstone of development in future study, students acquire the ability to discover and solve
research subjects in biology and geology on his own. In addition, students acquire the ability to transmit their research
results internationally using foreign languages.

Students are advised to arrange research tasks, design research plans, experiments and field surveys, to interpret andsummarize research results, and to complete the doctoral dissertation. Also, academic staffs will instruct students about
conference presentations on research results, manuscript creation and posting it to academic journals.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff. Also, depending on the each research topic and its progress, students
are required to find necessary textbooks and papers on their own.
Students will be comprehensively evaluated by research result, research attitude, and presentation content.

Evaluation Method
Be sure to join "Student Education Research Disaster Accident Insurance (Gakken)" and incidental liability (incidental

Comments to Students liability) ".
Details will be shown later by each academic staff

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33030013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D3 Biology)

Subject Number
Credits

2Credits

Main Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Based on knowledge on biology, students will perform own research project and finally make a doctoral dissertation.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students are expected to obtain knowledge and skills those are required to plan and perform own research project.
Furthermore, students will develop critical ways in evaluating scientific subjects.

Goal of the Subject(1) Establishment of the theme of own research project, (2) Planning of the research, (3) Finding suitable experimental
techniques including fieldwork activities for the research, (4) Analysis and evaluation of obtained results, (5)Presentation of obtained results, (6) Preparation (how to write) of scientific articles including a doctoral dissertation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By the progress in own research project.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD33030023

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science (D3 Geosciences)

Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

2Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Satoru Yamaguchi
Using the systematic knowledge and techniques on the theory and experiments in each field of biology and geology,
students will practice the following To set up specific research subjects on your own To plan research projects To
conduct experiments and field surveys To interpret research results To summarize the process and results as a doctoral
thesis.
In order to found the cornerstone of development in future study, students acquire the ability to discover and solve
research subjects in biology and geology on his own. In addition, students acquire the ability to transmit their research
results internationally using foreign languages.

Students are advised to arrange research tasks, design research plans, experiments and field surveys, to interpret andsummarize research results, and to complete the doctoral dissertation. Also, academic staffs will instruct students about
conference presentations on research results, manuscript creation and posting it to academic journals.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff. Also, depending on the each research topic and its progress, students
are required to find necessary textbooks and papers on their own.
Students will be comprehensively evaluated by research result, research attitude, and presentation content.

Evaluation Method
Be sure to join "Student Education Research Disaster Accident Insurance (Gakken)" and incidental liability (incidental

Comments to Students liability) ".
Details will be shown later by each academic staff

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD40020043

2020Year First Semester,

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

International Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science 2 (Biology)

Subject Number
Credits

1CreditMain Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Main Theme of the
Subject

Teaching Method

LectureStudents will perform own research project and have the presentation abroad. Students will acquire a worthwhile
educational experience abroad.

Students are expected to learn manner for performing own research project abroad and also to develop ability tocommunicate with foreigner.

Goal of the Subject

The course consists of three steps. (1) Before study abroad: students will discuss with faculties about the theme of own
research project and the potential candidate institute abroad for the study. Students will learn skills to communicate
with foreign researchers. (2) Study abroad: students will perform own research project and have the presentation
abroad. (3) After study abroad: when students will return to Japan, they make a presentation of the results andexperiences of the study abroad.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By the progress in own research project and the quality of the presentation.

Evaluation Method
Students should consult with faculties about the program of study abroad in advance.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SD40020053

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

International Advanced Research Course for Doctoral Thesis of Science 2 (Geosiences)

Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer

1CreditTeaching Method

LectureSatoru Yamaguchi
Through research activities and academic exchanges abroad, to have experience in international field.

Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

Through overseas research activities, this course aims to enable students to advance the research goals of the doctoral
thesis, to achieve research goals, and to participate in the scientific community of overseas students and researchers in
the research field.

Academic staffs assist each student to find the universities or research institutes that fit his/her research topics, to set up
research plan, and to present research or experimental results in English. After returning home, students are required toreport their research activities abroad.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.Students are required to discover issues on their own and learnmaterials in advance and afterwards.
Students are graded according to research results and research progress. Improvement of presentation and

Evaluation Method

communication skills in English will also be taken into account.
Students are required to consult with their supervisor before registering about their research plans.

Comments to Students
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

SM31030011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Microbiological Chemistry Ⅰ
SCB011502
2Credits
Ken-ichi Fujita
This course focuses on primary metabolism intrinsically possessed by all organisms and secondary metabolism,
unique and developed in a kind of microorganisms. Furthermore, in a variety of secondary metabolism, students will
understand diversity in bioactive substances including antibiotics, in addition to their chemical structures, biosynthetic
pathway and mode of action.
Students are expected to gain a fundamental understanding of secondary metabolism, nonessential for vegetative
growth in microorganisms. In addition, they must positively participate in specific discussion related to the wide
variety of biological activities in the secondary metabolites.

1. Introduction
2. Primary metabolism
3. Secondary metabolism
4. Outline on actinomycetes
5. Bioactive substances
6. Screening of bioactive substances
7. Purification and structural determination of bioactive substances
8. Antibiotics
9. Antifungal antibiotics
10. Drug resistance
11. Immunity and allergy
12. Immunomodulative bioactive substances
13. Cytoskeleton-targeting bioactive substances
14. Drug resistance-targeting bioactive substances
15. Review of this course

Before lecture: We highly recommend to prepare each lecture by reading recent articles and reviews related to the

Preparation andReview

topics.After lecture: We recommend to review the key points and the meanings of the technical terms that the students
have learned in the class.
Your final grade in the class will be decided based on the usual performance score in class.

Evaluation Method
The students are actively expected to participate in discussion.

Comments to Students
Antimicrobial agents -Antibacterials and antifungals- Ed. by Andre Bryskier ASM press.

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

SM31040011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Microbiological Chemistry Ⅱ
SCB011503
2Credits
Yoshihiro Yamaguchi
This course focuses on the physiological functions of bioactive substances containing protein, antibiotics, andbiopolymer. Lectures will cover the fundamentals of the mechanism of action of toxic proteins and antibiotics as wellas the physiological role. The course also provides an overview of the application of microbes in different products andprocesses. The lecture may contain seminar and factory tour.
Students are expected to gain a fundamental understanding of bioactive substances containing proteins and secondary
metabolism products, and the relationship between structure and function of these substances produced with microbes.
After completion of this class, students will also acquire tools to analyze and present quantitative data using correct
cognitive techniques and styles; to effectively communicate scientific topics in visual, written and oral form.
1 Bioactive substances causing membrane damage (1)2 Bioactive substances causing membrane damage (2)3 Bioactive substances interrupting cytoskeletal proteins(1)4 Bioactive substances interrupting cytoskeletal proteins(2)5 Bioactive substances inhibiting protein synthesis(1)6 Bioactive substances inhibiting protein synthesis(2)7 Bioactive substances inhibiting protein synthesis(3)8 Bioactive substances inhibiting DNA replication
9 Bioactive substances inhibiting RNA synthesis(1)10 Bioactive substances inhibiting RNA synthesis(2)11 Structure and function of biopolymers(1)12 Structure and function of biopolymers(2)13 Application of biopolymers
14 Seminar and/or factory tour
15 Review of this course

Students are expected to understand the meanings of handouts distributed. They are expected to prepare adequateanswers for questions areised during presentations in seminar within next week.
Your final grade in the class will be decided based on the usual performance score in class.

Evaluation Method
Students are actively expected to participate in preparetion of document for presentation, actual presentation, andComments to Students questions and answers-session.
Handouts in addition to graduation theses and theses for master and doctoral degree previously approved in the

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laboratory and their related articles.

Students are expected to prepare handouts based on previously published literatures and own experimental results.

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SM31050011

Main Lecturer

Kazuo Ito

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Teaching Method

LectureSCB011504
2Credits

Goal of the Subject

2020Year First Semester

Advanced Enzyme Chemistry

Credits

Main Theme of the
Subject

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

Explanation of substrate specificity of enzyme, coenzyme, enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibitor, multiple form of
enzyme and the relation between structure and catalitic function of enzyme. Explanation of glycoenzymes such as
amylases and enzymes responsible for the synthesis and degradation of carbohydrates and glycoconjugates.
Explanation of glycobiology. Explanation of precursor and activation of proteases. Explanation of enzyme bioreactor
and application of enzyme.
Understanding of basic properties of sutructure and function of enzymes essential for bioreactions. Understanding ofcarbohydrate and glycoconjutaes indispensable for biorecogniton, bioenergy and biosturcture. Understanding of
application of enzymes for production of useful substances.

1, General property of enzyme
2, Action mode of enzyme
3, Catalytic mechanism of enzyme
4, Catalytic mode of enzyme
5, Structure of enzyme
6, Specificity of enzyme
7, Expression of enzyme activity
8, Multiple form of enzyme
9, Regulation of enzyme activity
10, Enzymatic analysis
11, Enzymatic production of useful substance
12, Enzymatic synthesis of fucntional oligosaccharide and polysaccharide
13, Structure and function of oligosaccharide and polysaccharide synthesized by enzyme
14, Enzyme system responsible for biosynthesis of glycoconjugate
15, Enzyme system responsible for catabolism of glycoconjugate

Preparation of lecture content using textbook. Understanding lecture contents and related articles by self-study usingreference documents
Attendance and repoprt

Evaluation Method
Guide separately

Comments to Students
Enzyme Chemistry and Molecular Biology of Amylases and Related Enzymes(CRC Press)Introduction

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Glycobiology(Oxford University Press)toSubject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer

SM31080011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Sciences ofBiomolecules Ⅱ
SCB011508
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureRyoji Masui
A lecture on current topics in sciences of biomolecules by an expert from outside the university.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their knowledge on sciences of biomolecules.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified on the web (UNIPA) site and by the notice board of the biology department.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance and report submission.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM31100011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Biology of Plant Functions Ⅰ
SCB021501
2Credits
Kouichi Soga
This course deals with what structure plant hormones have, how they are synthesized and broken down, how they aretransported, how their signals are transduced, and what physiological functions they have.

Students should be enabled to develop knowledge and understanding of the structure and the function of plant
hormones, which have important roles in regulation of the life cycle and responses to environmental stimuli in plants.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

1. Introduction: What is plant hormone?
2. History of discovery and research of plant hormones
3. Type and structure of plant hormones
4. Synthesis of plant hormones
5. Metabolisms of plant hormones
6. Transport of plant hormones
7. Physiological functions of plant hormones: Regulation of germination and vegetative growth
8. Physiological functions of plant hormones: Regulation of reproductive growth and senescence
9. Physiological functions of plant hormones: Responses to light and gravity
10. Physiological functions of plant hormones: Responses to temperature and water
11. Action mechanisms of plant hormones
12. Receptors of plant hormones
13. Signal transduction of plant hormones
14. Interaction between plant hormones
15. Utilization of plant hormones

Students are expected to study the provided handouts, and look up unknown terms in the reference book before the class.

Preparation andReview

In addition, the unclear point about the lecture contents should be clarified by questions in the class and using reference
book after the class.
Grading will be decided based on performance of questions and answers in the class, and understanding levels (100%).

Evaluation Method
Will be introduced in the class.

Comments to Students
Handouts are provided.Reference book: Plant Physiology and Development (Sinauer Associates) ISBN: 978-

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer

Main Theme of the
Subject

SM31110011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Biology of Plant Functions Ⅱ
SCB021502
2Credits
Kazuyuki Wakabayashi
The cell wall provides protoplasts with the structural (mechanical) rigidity and determines directly the size and shapeof plant cells. Thus, the cell wall plays an important role in the regulation of growth and morphogenesis in plants. Plant
cell wall is a highly organized composite that contains many different polysaccharides, proteins and phenolic
substances. Biochemical events, such as the synthesis and breakdown of those constituents, are involved in themodification of structure and mechanical rigidity of plant cell wall. The course incorporates structural, biochemical,
and functional aspects of plant cell wall.
The objective is to obtain basic knowledge on plant cell walls. Also, students are expected to deepen theirunderstanding on plant growth and morphogenesis.

Goal of the Subject

1. Introduction
2. Structure of plant cell wall
3-7. Constituents of plant cell wall (monosaccharides, matrix polysaccharides, cellulose, phenolic substances, cellwall proteins)
8-12. Metabolism of plant cell wall (synthesis of polysaccharides and phenolic substances, breakdown ofpolysaccharides, transglycosylation of matrix polysaccharides)
13-15. Function of plant cell wall (regulation of growth, morphogenesis, and defense in plants)

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are strongly recommended review of the contents of lecture to deepen their knowledge and understanding.

By class attendance and report submission.

Evaluation Method
Will be introduced in the class.

Comments to Students
Reference book: Plant Physiology and Development 6th edition, Taiz L, Zeiger E, et al. eds. Handouts are provided.

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM31120011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Animal Development Ⅰ
SCB021503
2Credits
Tohru Komiya
Some studies using morphological and cytochemical features and studies on germ cell formation based on the latest
specific gene expression as an index are presented with examples of several animal species.

We explain that the animal's germ cell formation mechanism can be classified into determinant type and induced typefrom invertebrates to vertebrates.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1st. Two modes of germ cell formation in animal
2nd. The germ cell formation of planaria
3rd. The germ cell formation of nematode4th. The germ cell formation of Drosophila
5th. The germ cell formation of zebrafish
6th. Outline of germ cell formation process of the anuran amphibians
7th. Molecular mechanism of germline formation in the anuran amphibian
8th. The germ cell formation of the urodelan amphibian
9th. The germ cell formation of avian (chicken)
10th. Mammalian germ cell formation
11th. Outline explanation of the genes working on germ cell formation
12th. The detail Explanation of the genes working on germ cell formation at the molecular level13~15th. Students are required to summarize opinions of each of the lectured themes, and to make presentations andexpress their opinions.

Since I distribute prints, students review the preliminary examination in advance.

We will decide on the evaluation of each presentation and grading of the report, test etc.

Evaluation Method
I hope to study voluntarily.

Comments to Students
Reference；「Primordial Germ Cells in the Chordates」by Nieuwkoop P. D. & Sutasurya L. A. (Cambridge University

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Press)

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Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

SM31130011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Animal Development Ⅱ
SCB021504
2Credits
Tohru Komiya
The process of development that progressively complicates with progress is to be carried out by the interaction
between the DNA which is a gene and the protein formed based on the directive. Also, I would like to explain the
problem of diversity on how complex genetic phenomena are possible with a small number of genes.

I consider the occurrence as a network of gene expression, explain from the viewpoint of DNA which is a storage ofgenetic information and protein interaction, and also explain the relationship with various signal transductions. As aresult, it is the goal that students learn basic knowledge to capture developmental phenomena as a network ofadvanced gene expression and to analyze them.
It was estimated that mammalian genes including humans will be around 100,000. However, as a result of the genome
project, it turned out that there were only 20,00. Drosophila and nematode genes are approximately 18,000. Why is acomplex life phenomenon involving development occurring in a small number of genes? Discuss the cause ofdiversity.
1st〜3rd. Explain the interaction between the genes and proteins (mainly transcription factors).
4th. Outline explanation on causes causing diversity. Each theme is explained below.
5th. Diversity in transcription level.
6th. Diversity in translation level.
7th. Diversity at the post-translational level.
8th. Combination and Diversity of Proteins in Multimerization.
9th. Cross talk and diversity of signaling.
10th. The explanation that the same gene is repeatedly used in various occurrence phenomena.
11th. The mechanism of generation of diversity in immunity.
12th~15th. Summarize the lectured themes, members make presentations and express their opinions. This will deepen
the understanding of occurrence phenomena and genetic linkage.

Since we distribute prints, we will conduct a preliminary review after advance.

I will decide on the evaluation of each presentation and grading of report and test.

Evaluation Method
Since you are graduate students, I hope to voluntarily pursue research.

Comments to Students
The Regulatory Genome:Gene Regulatory Networks in Development and Evolution (Academic Press)

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Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM31140011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Molecular Cell Biology Ⅰ
SCB021505
2Credits
Taro Nakamura
This course aims to provide fundamental properties of cellular functions such as proliferation and differentiation on themolecular level. The main topics are how yeasts that can use molecular genetics method has helped understanding
eukaryotic cells as a model system. In particular, the latest researches about cell cycle control, cell division and meiosis,
differentiation to sexual reproduction and gene expression will be discussed.
The aim of this course is to understand the history, outcomes, and latest researches of yeasts, which has greatly
contributed to the elucidation of the fundamental properties of cellular functions such as cell proliferation anddifferentiation.

I. Yeasts as a model organism history
II. Yeasts as a model organism gene manipulation
III. Classification, ecology and evolution of yeastIV. Application of yeast studyV. Latest yeast studies budding yeast
and cell cycleVI. Latest yeast studies fission yeast and cell cycleVII. Latest yeast studies checkpointVIII. Latest
yeast studies chromatin structureIX. Latest yeast studies transcriptional regulationX. Latest yeast studies
translationXI. Latest yeast studies cell wallXII. Latest yeast studies sexual differentiationXIII. Latest yeast studies
genome editingXIV. Latest yeast studies bioinformaticsXV. Latest yeast studies autophagy

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Self-review is strongly recommended after each lecture.

Evaluation is based on class participation, assignment and discuission.

Evaluation Method
It is recommended to read at least three papers about yeast studies.

Comments to Students
Richard Egel: The Molecular Biology of Schizosaccharomyces pombe

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SM31150011

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2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Molecular Cell Biology Ⅱ
SCB021506
2Credits
Makoto Miyata
Learn mainly in seminar style about the knowledge, technology, viewpoint, discussion, presentation, society,evaluation of research, etc. necessary for research on cell biology, and understand the actuality of biological research.
The achievements will be presented several times a year in scientific meetings.

Acquire the abilities to conduct research in cell biology and its surrounding fields, for example academic presentations,discussion in scientific meetings, preparation of papers, preparation of application forms, etc.

Goal of the Subject

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Preparation andReview

1. Overview of motility study
2. Translation and discussion on video lecture iBiology
3. Introduction of latest papers
4. Practice for academic presentation
5. Introduction of students' research contents
6. Seminar by researchers outside the university
7. Translation and discussion on video lecture iBiology
8. Introduction of latest papers
9. Practice for academic presentation
10. Introduction of students' research contents
11. Seminar by researchers outside the university
12. Translation and discussion on video lecture iBiology
13. Introduction of latest papers
14. Practice for graduation research presentation

Lectures are mainly conducted in seminar style. Make thorough preparations.

Attendance, questions, reports.

Evaluation Method
Active discussion is expected.

Comments to Students
Albert B. et al.,“Molecular Biology of the Cell 5th ed.”(Gerland Science)

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SM31170011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Sciences of MolecularBiofunctions Ⅱ
SCB021508
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureIkuko Fujiwara
A lecture on current topics in sciences of molecular biofunctions by an expert from outside the university.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their knowledge on sciences of molecular biofunctions.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified on the web (UNIPA) site and by the notice board of the biology department.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance and report submission.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

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SM31190011

Main Lecturer

Akira ItohContents of the
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Teaching Method

LectureSCB031501
2Credits

Goal of the Subject

2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Functional Ecology

Credits

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Offering Academic
Year/Semester

This course explains fundamental ecological concepts related to biodiversity. It also enhances the basic techniques
necessary for conducting ecological researches, e.g., document reading, research planning, field and lab experiment,
data analysis, paper writing, and presentation.

After completing this course, you should be able to understand the basic concepts of genetics, evolution, and ecology
as well as to read scientific papers in these fields. You should also be able to understand and use basic skills for
ecological study.

1. Ecology and biodiversity
2. Genetic diversity 1: basics of population genetics
3. Genetic diversity 2: methods in study of genetic diversity
4. Species diversity 1: pattern and process of speciation
5. Species diversity 2: methods in study of species diversity
6. Phylogenetic diversity 1: concept of phylogenetic diversity
7. Phylogenetic diversity 2: methods in study of phylogenetic diversity
8. How to collect and organize scientific information
9. How to make study plan
10. Methods of data analysis 1: basics of statistics
11. Methods of data analysis 2: examples of methods
12. How to summarize the results
13. Basics of scientific writing
14. Basics of presentation

You will need to read all the assignments and check your question before the class. After each class, you should

Preparation andReviewsummarize lectures and read related papers. You may need to make a presentation about the summary later. In the classof basic skills, you will be asked to tackle examples for learning skills.
Atitude in class, presentations,and reports.

Evaluation Method
The topic of the lecture may change according to the interest of the students. Students need to bring PCs for statisticalComments to Students analysis using free software "R". If you do not have a PC, please consult in advance.
Books and papers will be introduced during the course.

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SM31200011

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2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Socio-ecology Ⅰ
SCB031502
2Credits
Masanori Koda
The process of foramation of the variety of mating systems in vertebrates will be explained based on the natural
selection and sexual seletion theories.Sexual dimorphism are also explained. The Evolution of social cognitive ability
and social complexity and brain size and structure in vertabrates will be the one of main subject of this lecture.

Understanding the process and ultimate factors that form the evolution of a variety of mating systems amongvertebrates from fish to mammals and primates including humans. The important concepts such as sexual
dichromatism, sexual conflicts, sexual roles, operational sex rates, potential reproductive rates will be studied.

The 1st : The introduction of socio-ecology
The 2nd: The variation of mating systems among vertebrates
The 3rd: Relationships between mating system and sexual dimorphism
The 4 and 5th: Sexual selection including mate competition and female mate choice
The 6th: Female manipulation or deception of male mating
The 7th: male manipulation or deception of female mating
The 8 and 9th: Cannibalism and infanticide in lions.
The 10 and 11th: Kin selection theories and examples
The 12 and 13th: Tit for tat strategy and reciprocal altruism
The 14 and 15th: Prosocialily and empathy in human, apes, social mammals and teleost fish

To be announced separately.

Small test at the end of each lecture.

Evaluation Method
It is better to attend the lecture of [Behavioural Ecology] presented under graduate course of Department of biology.

Comments to Students
The figures and tables concerning each theme will be distributed,

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2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Socio-ecology Ⅱ
SCB031503
2Credits
Satoshi Awata
The main aim of this course is to help students acquire the necessary study skills and knowledge on sociobiology andbehavioral ecology. This course deals with new findings on behavioral ecology. It also enhances the development ofstudents’ skills in conducting fieldwork, aquarium experiments and writing scientific papers.

At the end of the course, participants are expected to explain the essential concepts of several topics on behavioral
ecology, to explain how to study in the fields and apply the methods to your study.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1. What is sociobiology and behavioral ecology?
2. How to study in the field I: behavioral observation of fishes in the seas and lakes
3. How to study in the field II: behavioral observation of fishes in rivers
4. How to study in the field III: behavioral observation of vertebrates on lands
5. How to study in the field IV: behavioral observation of invertebrates on lands
6. How to conduct field experiments I: fishes in the seas and lakes
7. How to conduct field experiments I: fishes in rivers
8. How to conduct aquarium experiments
9. DNA analyses I: parentage analysis and genetic relatedness
10. DNA analyses II: molecular phylogeny
11. DNA analyses III: phylogenetic comparative methods
12. Hormones and behavior I: reproduction
13. Hormones and behavior: II: stress
14. How to test a hypothesis
15. How to make a project and how to write a scientific paper

The students are expected to read many papers related to your study.

Your final grade will be calculated according to the following process: Attitude in class: 50%; and short reports: 50%.

Evaluation Method
The students are expected to 1) read many papers related to your study; 2) attend all classes and be on time; 3) ask many

Comments to Students questions when participating in seminars.
Study-aid books1. An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology, 2012, N. B. Davies, J. R. Krebs (eds), Wiley-Blackwell2.

Teaching Materials

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Animal Behavior , 2013, Alcock, J., Sinauer Associates, Inc. Publishers

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SM31220011

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Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Information Biology Ⅰ
SCB031505
2Credits
Shinsuke Goto
The environments surrounding organisms are very diverse and fluctuate greatly. Some of such environments are notsuitable for organisms, and thus, they have to obtain necessary information from environments, process it and adjust
their physiology to adapt to the environment according to the processed information. Insects show a great ability toadjust their physiology to changing environments and have succeeded on this planet.In this class, students will readthe specialized book on insects and acquire basic knowledge on insects and their physiology.
Students will acquire the basic knowledge on insects and on how such successful animals have adapted toenvironments. By choosing the topics of interest, reading the relevant parts of the specialized book, understanding
them, presenting what you learned, you will acquire the basic knowledge and skill as a researcher and/or a specialist.

1. Guidance, The importance of insects
2. External anatomy
3. Internal anatomy and physiology
4. Sensory systems and behaviour
5. Reproduction
6. Insect development and life histories
7. Insect systematics
8. Insect biogeography and evolution
9. Ground-dwelling insects
10. Aquatic insects
11. Insects and plants
12. Insect societies
13. Insect predation and parasitism
14. Defense

Students have to be eager for presentation, since I will give you many opportunities for it.

To be announced separately.

Evaluation Method
Students have to attend the first lesson, because how to proceed this class will be given. The order of the content of theComments to Students lesson may be changed according to students' ability and interest.
To be announced at the first lesson.

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SM31230011

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Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Information Biology Ⅱ
SCB031506
2Credits
Taro Fuchikawa
Periodic environmental changes such as day and night, high and low tides and seasons occur on the earth. Suchchanges have caused many organisms to have internal periodicity in their behaviors and physiological process. The
academic field dealing with the periodicity exhibited by organisms is called "Chronobiology". In this course, students
will learn about Chronobiology for animals, especially insects.
This course is aimed at acquiring expertise in Chronobiology. Students can choose topics of interest, read the relevant
parts of the specialized books, understand them, and present them to other students, so that they acquire the knowledge
as researchers and technical experts.

1. Guidance
2. Introduction to Chronobiology
3. Environmental cycles
4. Characteristics of biological rhythms
5. Methods to analyse biological rhythms
6. Ultradian rhythm
7. Circadian rhythm
8. Circa-tidal and infradian rhythms
9. Photoperiodism
10. Circa-annual rhythm
11. Neuronal mechanisms of biological clock
12. Molecular mechanisms of biological clock
13. Adaptive significance of biological rhythms
14. Current topics in this field
15. Summary

This course provides several opportunities to present what you learn. You must prepare well for the presentations.

Grade is a measure of the quality of your presentations and participation in the discussion after other's presentations.

Evaluation Method
The order of topics in this course may be happened to be switched. You must attend in the first class in this course.

Comments to Students
To be announced in the beginning of the course.

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SM31260011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Functional Biologyof Natural History Ⅱ
SCB031509
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureToshihiro Yamada
A lecture on current topics in sciences of functional biology of natural history by an expert from outside the university.

Main Theme of the
Subject
Students will deepen their knowledge on sciences of functional biology of natural history.

Goal of the Subject

Details are notified on the web (UNIPA) site and by the notice board of the biology department.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By class attendance and report submission.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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SM31310011

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Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Metabolic Physiology
SCB011501
2Credits
Ryoji Masui
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental knowledges of structures and interactions ofproteins with their ligands, and major methods to analyze them.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges of structures and functions ofproteins (including enzymes) and major methods to analyze them.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

This course will be divided in 14 chapters as follows:
1. Preparation of proteins: overexpression methods
2. Preparation of proteins: purification methods
3. Primary structure of protein: determination of amino acid sequence
4. Primary structure of protein: posttranslational modification, mass spectrometry
5. Protein conformation: principles of protein folding
6. Protein conformation: determination of 3D structure
7. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: dissociation constant
8. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: principles of spectroscopy
9. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: absorption spectroscopy
10. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: fluorescence spectroscopy
11. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: circular dichroism spectroscopy
12. Interaction of proteins with their ligands: other methods
13. Databases and web tools: sequences
14. Databases and web tools: structures

Students are instructed by a supervisor in the course. Students are highly recommended to read materials ahead of time,
and to give oral presentation in class.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their learning attitude and the quality of their oral presentation.

Evaluation Method
It is hoped that students will actively ask questions and opinions about the content of the class, with a view to using it forComments to Students their own research.
Students are instructed by a supervisor in the course.

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Inquiry by email is possible at any time (rmasui[at]sci.osaka-cu.ac.jp).

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SM31320011

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Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Advanced Biology of Functional ProteinsⅠ
SCB011505
2Credits

Teaching Method

LectureMitsumasa Koyanagi
This course introduces the functional and evolutionary diversities of proteins and their physiological relevance tostudents taking this course by focusing photoreceptor proteins, which underlie animal photoreception including vision.

The goals of this course are to 1) understand the functional analysis of protein, 2) understand the relationships between
molecular properties of proteins and the evolution of physiological functions, and also 3) be able to discuss on thoseissues based on the knowledge acquired in this course.

1) History of the photoreceptor protein research2) Molecular properties of photoreceptor proteins
3) Functional analyses of photoreceptor proteins (molecular level)4) Functional analyses of photoreceptor proteins (cellular level)5) Functional analyses of photoreceptor proteins (physiological level)6) Introduction of molecular evolution of photoreceptor proteins
7) Molecular evolution of photoreceptor proteins in vertebrates8) Molecular evolution of photoreceptor proteins in invertebrates9) Other proteins involving photoreception
10) Phototransduction machanisms
11) Diversity of photoreceptive system
12) Evolution of photoreceptive system
13) Application of photoreceptor proteins: Optogenetics
14) Cutting edge of the photoreceptor protein research15) Review

It is highly recommended to prepare each lecture by reading the handouts and to review the contents of lecture for about
1 hour.
Evaluation will be based on oral presentaion and discussion during lectures

Evaluation Method
There might be a change in the order of lecture contents depending on students' comprehension.

Comments to Students
Handouts will be distributed.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

The students should attend the first class, in which I will explain the details of lecture contents.

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SM31330011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Biology of Functional ProteinsⅡ
SCB011506
2Credits

Teaching Method

LectureAkihisa Terakita
This course introduces the functional and structural diversities of receptor proteins including animal photoreceptor
proteins, rhodopsins and the relationship between their molecular properties and biological functions.

The goals of this course are to 1) understand how receptor proteins capture signals and drive signal transduction
cascades, 2) understand the relationships between molecular properties of proteins and biological functions, and also 3)
be able to discuss on those issues based on the knowledge acquired in this course.

1) Proteins interaction and the basic knowledge about signal transdaction cascades
2) Diverstity of receptor proteins and signal transduction-related proteins.
3) Biochemistry and molecular physiology of receptor proteins
4) Structure and biophysics of receptor proteins5) Molecular physiology of signal transduction pathway
6) Mutational analyses of signal transduction cascades7) Diversity of rhodopsins and their photoreactions and signaling
8) Diversity of rhodopsins and their spectral tuning.
9) Structural changes of rhodopsins and G proteins-coupled receptors (GPCRs)
10) taste and odorant GPCR systems11) Functional analyses of proteins with animal models12) Molecular Science of Optogenetics
13) Optogenetic appications of light-sensitive proteins14) Cutting edge of the photoreceptor protein research １
15) Cutting edge of the photoreceptor protein research ２

It is highly recommended to prepare each lecture by reading the handouts and to review the contents of lecture for about
1 hour.
Evaluation will be based on oral presentaion and discussion during lectures.

Evaluation Method
There might be a change in the order of lecture contents depending on students' comprehension.

Comments to Students
Handouts will be distributed.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

The students should attend the first class, in which I will explain the details of lecture contents.

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SM32010011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Advanced Natural History of Anthropogene Ⅰ
SCBG11507
2Credits

Teaching Method

LectureMuneki Mitamura
This lecture gives the introduction on the stratigraphic/geomorphologic change caused by the natural changes and thecrustal deformation in the Quaternary, and describe the characteristics and disasters on Quaternary formations.

This lecture is aimed to undrastand the outline of natural, artificial environmental changes in Quaternary, and natural
disasters and environmental problems on Quatenary strata based on the latest result of the Quaternary reseach.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
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Preparation andReview

1. Quaternary climate change
2. History of animal/plant transition
3. Sea level change
4. Topographic formation
5. Formation of sedimentary basins
6. Formation of Quaternary strata
7. Quaternary crustal deformation
8. Weathering and soil
9. Slope Movement in Quaternary
10. Consolidation characteristics and subsidence
11. Earthquake disasters
12. Groundwater in Quaternary strata
13. Active Fault
14. Environmental problems in Quaternary strata
15. Artificial strata

Please read the reference book etc. for better understanding.

Grade is evaluated in the report.

Evaluation Method
This lecture is planning to go to the related Osaka surrounding area.

Comments to Students
The following books will be helpful for this lecture.Quaternary Geology for Scientists and Engeneers: John A. Catt (JohnTeaching Materials

Willey & Sons, New York).Sedimentary Basins -Evolution, Facies, and Sediment Budget-: G. Einsele (Springer-Verlag,
Berlin).Environmental Management of Groundwater Basins: (Tokai University Press, Tokyo).

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SM32020011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Advanced Natural History of Anthropogene Ⅱ
SCG011501

Credits

2Credits

Main Lecturer

Jun Inoue

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

The class will introduce reviews of Natural history in Quaternary.

Main Theme of the
Subject
The Understanding of the natural environment in Quaternary.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1. Definition of Quartenary
2. Characteristics of Quaternary: The climatic change in the period
3. Characteristics of Quaternary: The flora and fauna in the period
4. Division and chronology of Quaternary
5. Division and chronology of the Pleistocene
6. Division and chronology of the Holocene
7. Quaternary defined as Anthropogene
8. Climatic changes in Quaternary
9. Environmental history of Quaternary
10. Climate changes in the Pleistocene and Holocene
11. Recent research on Holocene climate
12. Recent research on Pleistocene climate
13. Monsoon responding to the variation in regional insolation and global climate
14. Local climate responding to the variation in regional insolation and global climate

Read papers in advance.

Reports

Evaluation Method
Read papers introduced in the classes.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

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SM32070011

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2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Spatial Information Science
SCG011505
2Credits
VENKATESH RAGHAVANIntroduction to advanced concepts of management and analysis of spatial data over the Internet. Further, students will
gain to knowledge on spatial information services and learn to develop web mapping for spatial data aggregation,
sharing, analysis and visualization.

Introduction to advanced concepts of management and analysis of spatial data over the Internet. Further, students will
gain to knowledge on spatial information services and learn to develop web mapping for spatial data aggregation,
sharing, analysis and visualization.

Introduction to spatial information contents and recent trends in Web-GISGeospatial standards for interoperability ofdata and information servicesGeospatial Web Services (Web Mapping Services, Web Feature Services etc.)Spatial
Database SystemsApplication development tools (PHP, JavaScript, Python, etc.)Development and management of
Web mapping applicationVector Network Analysis and RoutingSpatial analysis of raster data and Image
ProcessingGeoprocessing Services (1)Geoprocessing Services (2)Developing Geospatial Web Application(1)Developing Geospatial Web Application (2)Developing Geospatial Web Application (3)Presentation of prototype
system development

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Study notes distributed before attending each class. Review the topics covered in each lecture after the lecture is over.

Evaluation of oral presentation and report describing prototype Web-GIS application developed.

Evaluation Method
Basic knowledge of GIS, Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) and Linux is required.

Comments to Students
Erik Westra, 2013, Python Geospatial Development, Packt Publishing, ISBN:178216152XAntonio Santiago Perez,

Teaching Materials

2012, OpenLayers Cookbook, Packt Publishing, ISBN: 1849517843The Open Geospatial Consortium, Inc. (OGC),
http://www.opengeospatial.org/OSGeo-Live, https://live.osgeo.org/en/index.html

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SM32080011

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2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Environmental Geosciences Ⅰ
SCG011506
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureNatsuko AdachiThis lecture will be an intensive course provided by a professor in other university or research institute. The following
will be the potential targets of this lecture.- The latest research trends on the environment and transition in theatmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere that constitute the earth- Mutual relationships between the environment andhuman activities,- Formation of urban ground structure and its material properties- Processing theory of the earth
information and its utilization technology
To acquire state-of-the-art knowledge on environmental geology.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Evaluated by exams, reports, questions and answers in the lecture, etc.

Evaluation Method
Since content changes in each fiscal year, those who will take a course should check the content and starting date on theComments to Students portal site.
Textbook etc. will be announced by a professor in charge.

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SM32090011

Offering Academic
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2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Environmental Geosciences Ⅱ
SCG011507
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureMuneki Mitamura
This lecture will be an intensive course provided by a professor in other university or research institute. The following
will be the potential targets of this lecture.- The latest research trends on the environment and transition in theatmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere that constitute the earth- Mutual relationships between the environment andhuman activities,- Formation of urban ground structure and its material properties- Processing theory of the earth
information and its utilization technology
To acquire state-of-the-art knowledge on environmental geology.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Evaluated by exams, reports, questions and answers in the lecture, etc.

Evaluation Method
Since content changes in each fiscal year, those who will take a course should check the content and starting date on theComments to Students portal site.
Textbook etc. will be announced by a professor in charge.

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SM32120011

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2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Earth's Material Science Ⅰ
SCG021501
2Credits
Keiji Shinoda
Fundamental concepts of quantum theory is introduced for spectroscopic studies of minerals such as Mössbauer
spectroscopy and infrared and Raman spectroscopies. Applications of Mössbauer spectroscopy in mineralogy are
introduced especially for analyses of iron.

This class aims the understanding of basic quantum theory by reading a text "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi
Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.) (Japanese text book)", and applications of Mössbauer spectroscopic studies of ironminerals.

1-11
Careful reading of "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.) (Japanese text book)"
12-14
Introduction of Mössbauer spectroscopic studies of minerals.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Careful reading of "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.) (Japanese text book)"

Attendance and a few presentations on explanation "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.)

Evaluation Method(Japanese text book)"
Careful reading of "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.) (Japanese text book)"

Comments to Students
Careful reading of "Basic Quantum Theory by Ken-ichi Tsuchiya (Shokabo Co., Ltd.) (Japanese text book)"

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SM32130011

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2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Earth's Material Science Ⅱ
SCG021502
2Credits
Harue Masuda
The Earth is regarded as a closed system from the point of views of chemical thermodynamics, and a large part ofnatural phenomenon in the Earth occurs on the thermodynamic process. Physic-chemical factors playing as controllingroles on the energy and material transportation and the following events in the shallow part of the Earth will be argued
based on the geochemical thermodynamic concept.
Understanding the basic concept of chemical reaction related to various geologic phenomenons. Reviewing how to
trace the geochemical processes using multi-element and multi-isotope analyses. Improving reading comprehension ofEnglish and logical thinking ability.

1 Earth system: composition and differentiation of the elements in the Earth.
2 Geochemical characteristics and speciation of the elements and isotopes.
3 Chemical reaction and equilibrium in natural system.
4 Radio-isotopes and geochlonology.
5 Stable isotopes and geothermometer.
6 Tracing sources and processes using stable isotopes.
7 Adsorption-desorption as a controlling factor on trace element behavior.
8 Complexing with organic matters as a controlling factor on trace element behavior.
9 Mineralization and cation exchange as a controlling factor on trace element behavior.
10 Tracing sources and processes using trace elements.
11 Carbon cycle and biogeochemical interaction associated with anthropogenic disturbance.
12 Environmental pollution and mitigation related to anthropogenic activities.
13 Mineral-water interaction at chemical weathering.
14 Physico-chemical processes and reaction time of mineralization.

Reading English textbook to explain the content before each class.

Evaluate based on the presentation in the class and final report.

Evaluation Method
it is hard work to complete the subject. However, you will recognize improved ability to use English after finishing theComments to Students course of this class.
References: Jacobson M.C. et al. (2000) Earth System Science From Biogeochemical Cycles to Global Change.

Teaching Materials

International Geophysics Ser. V. 72, Academic Press; Schweitzer G. K. and Resterfield L. (2010) The aqueous chemistryof the elements. Oxford University Press.

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SM32140011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Advanced Petrology Ⅰ
SCG021503
2Credits
Takamoto Okudaira
Experience the process of considering the earth dynamics of billions of years from the analysis using structuralgeology and petrological methods.

Understand the fundamentals and analytical methods of structural geology and metamorphic petrology as a tool toelucidate the dynamics of the earth, apply it to the actual metamorphic belt, and acquire the research method of earth
dynamics.

(1) Contents and Introduction of this lecture: Metamorphism and deformation in the upper and lower crust(2) Gibbs energy and phase change: Clausius-Clapeyron equation and phase diagram of CaCO3(3) Phase equilibrium of single phase system: Schreinemakers' method and phase diagram of aluminosilicate(4) Phase equilibrium of multi-phase system (Part 1): Free energy curve and phase diagram of SiO2-NaAlSi3O8
system(5) Phase equilibrium of multi-phase system (Part 2): Solid solution and entropy of mixing(6) Phase equilibrium of multi-phase system (Part 3): Schreinemakers' method for multiphase system(7) Analytical method for metamorphism (Part 1): Reduced representation of components and projection(8) Analytical method for metamorphism (Part 2): Continuous and discontinuous reactions(9) Analytical method for metamorphism (Part 3): Metamorphic isograd and zonation(10) Analytical method for metamorphism (Part 4): Metamorphic reactions and pressure-temperature path
(11) Formation process and dynamics of regional metamorphic belts(12) Basics of rock deformation (Part 1): stress and strain(13) Basics of rock deformation (Part 2): brittle and ductile deformation(14) Basics of rock deformation (Part 3): Folding and shearing(15) Geodynamic aspects of metamorphism and deformation

In order to understand the learning contents, it is important to solve the exercise problem. Therefore, it is desirable toprepare and review about two hours before and after each lesson.
Evaluate by exercises done for each lecture.

Evaluation Method
I will show you separately.

Comments to Students
Metamorphic Phase Equilibria and Pressure-Temperature-Time Paths (Frank S. Spear, Mineralogical Society ofTeaching Materials

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America), Structural Geology (H. Fossen, Cambridge University Press)

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SM32150011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Petrology Ⅱ
SCG021504
2Credits
Tetsuya Sakuyama
Igneous rocks preserve information of the deep earth which we cannot directly reach out for.Aim of this course is tounderstand the geochemical and petrological diversity of the igneous rocks and the dynamics inside the solid earth.

By analyzing igneous rocks using petrological and geochemical methods, we overview how to retrieve the thermal
and material circulation processes of the mantle.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

1. Introduction: an overview of the magmatic processes from generation to eruption
2. Diversity of magma: rock series
3. Diversity of magma composition 1: crystal fractionation process
4. Diversity of magma composition 2: mixing of magma
5. Diversity of magma composition 3: contamination of crustal materials
6. Diversity of magma composition 4: diversity of the primary magma
7. Structure and physical properties of magma
8. Magmatic thermobarometer and hygrometer
9. Melting of the mantle: petrology of the upper mantle
10. Melting of the mantle: variation in magma composition with melting condition
11. Melting of the mantle: variation in magma composition with mantle composition
12. Melting of the mantle: diversity of melting process and behavior of trace elements
13. Melting of the mantle: variation in radiogenic isotope compositions of the magma and the mantle
14. Mantle dynamics deduced from igneous rocks: mid-ocean ridge, subduction and hotspot

This lecture will be given based on the previous lectures related to petrology and solid earth. Reviewing those contents

Preparation andReview

is highly recommended. Additionally, reading a textbook corresponding to the contents of the next lecture in advanceshould enhance your understanding of the contents.
Evaluate by exercises and reports etc. conducted in the lecture.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
Necessary materials will be distributed in the lecture.

Teaching Materials

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SM32180011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Earth Evolution Sciences Ⅰ
SCG021506
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureTetsuya Sakuyama
This lecture will be an intensive course provided by a professor in other university or research institute.Evolution
processes of the geosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere throughout the history of the earth are the broad targets of thislecture.The theme above will be discussed more in detail on various scales from mineral, through rock/rock body, tocontinent and planet.
To obtain state-of-the-art knowledge on material and chemical evolution history of the earth.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be announced at the portal site.

Evaluated by exams, reports, questions and answers in the lecture, etc.

Evaluation Method
Since content changes in each fiscal year, those who will take a course should check the content and starting date on theComments to Students portal site.
Textbook etc. will be announced by a professor in charge.

Teaching Materials

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Subject

SM32260011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Advanced Lecture on Exploration Geophysics
SCG011502
2Credits

Teaching Method

LectureSatoru Yamaguchi
Geophysical methods are widely used for investigating the Earth's interior. In order to properly understand andappropriately use these results, it is indispensable to understand the principle of measurements and data analysis
accurately, and further know many case studies. In this lecture, we aim to understand the fundamental concepts ofgeophysical methods used and obtain the latest knowledge about Earth's interior.
(1) Understand the principle of geomagnetic survey method.(2) Know the latest results obtained by geomagnetic
survey.(3) Understand the principle of seismic exploration.(4) Know the latest results obtained by seismic survey.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1 Types and characteristics of geomagnetic survey method
2 Principle of Resistivity method
3 Application of Resistivity method
4 Principle of Magnetotelluric method
5 Application of Magnetotelluric method
6 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using geomagnetic method on active fault (1)7 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using geomagnetic method on active fault (2)8 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using geomagnetic method on active fault (3)9 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using geomagnetic method on active fault (4)10 Principle of Seismic Survey
11 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using seismic method (1)12 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using seismic method (2)13 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using seismic method (3)14 Recent topics on subsurface structure of the active fault using seismic method (4)Before: Understanding the contents of the specified article.After
understanding
Evaluate by presentation of the article each person conducts.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
Designate at the first lecture.

Teaching Materials

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SM32270011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureUrban Geology
SCG011503
2Credits
Tsuyoshi Haraguchi
Explain the basics of geological environment and geology management in Japan．

Main Theme of the
Subject
Understand the geological environment in Japan and learn the basics of geological management.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1) Geological environment in Japan (Hokkaido)
2) Geological environment in Japan (Tohoku)
3) Geological environment in Japan (Kanto)4) Geological environment in Japan (Hokuriku)
5) Geological environment in Japan (Chubu)
6) Geological environment in Japan (KInki)
7) Geological environment in Japan (Chugoku)
8) Geological environment in Japan (Shikoku)
9) Geological environment in Japan (Kyushu)
10-15) Geological management (earthquake, tsunami, volcano, landslide, flood, groundwater)

Decide who is responsible for each theme, make presentation.

Evaluate on th report.

Evaluation Method
Decide who is responsible for each theme, make presentation, deepen understanding of the theme while discussing.

Comments to Students
Distribute printing as appropriate

Teaching Materials

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Subject

SM32280011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Historical Geology
SCG021505
2Credits
Natsuko AdachiThis course presents the palaeobiology and evolution of marine organisms, and the secular change in earth surface
environments, which were recorded in carbonate rocks.

Understanding the basic knowledge and methods to decipher the palaeoecology and succession of the marineorganisms, and change in marine environments, recorded in the carbonate rocks.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1 An introduction to carbonate rocks
2 Carbonate composition
3 Classification of carbonate rocks
4 Characteristic of microbialites and their classification
5 Mode of the microbialite construction
6 Succession of microbialites and their palaeoenvironmental changes
7 Carbonate diagenesis-1
8 Carbonate diagenesis-2
9 Carbonate depositional environments and facies
10 Characteristics of modern reefs and their depositional environments
11 Overview of ancient reefs
12 Characteristics of Precambrian carbonates
13 Palaeozoic reef ecology and palaeoenvironments
14 Mesozoic reef ecology and palaeoenvironments

Students are recomended to read the text books prior to attending the corse.

Evaluated by report.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
Hand-outs will be distributed during the lectures. Text books;James, N.P., and Jones, B. (2016) Origin of Carbonate

Teaching Materials

Sedimentary Rocks, Wiley, 446 p.Flügel, E. (2004) Microfacies of Carbonate Rocks. Springer-Verlag, Berlin,
Heidelberg, 976 pp.

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Preparation andReview

SM33010011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureFunctional Ecology
SCBG11501
2Credits
Satoshi Nanami(1) Explanation on the definition of the “biodiversity”, the processes of the creatioin of the biodiversity, and themecahanisms of the maintenance of the biodiversity. (2) Introduction of social activities to conserve and utilize thebiodiversity in Japan and in the world under the rapidly progressing extinction of biodiversity.

To understand the concept of the word, “biodiversity” that has already gained social recognition. To focus the“biodiversity” from variious viewpoints, i.e. natural, human and social sciences. To cultivate the ability of deep
thinking about the conservation and utilization of the “biodiversity”.

1st View of nature –How to recognize the nature2ed Diversity of environment
3rd The definition of biodiversity (1) -Species diversity4th The definition of biodiversity (2) -Genetic diversity5th The definition of biodiversity (3) -Ecosystem diversity6th The definition of biodiversity (4) -Diversity of interaction among organisms7th Extinction of organisms
8th Crisis of biodiversity
9th Invasive species in the world
10th Invasive species in Japan
11th Biodiversity and human life
12th Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (1) –Actions by citizens and local governments13th Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (2) -Actions by national governments14th Conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity (3) –International actions15th General discussions

Preparations and reviews (ca. 2 hours each) for the classes are desirable by reading the books for reference that will be
introduced.
Report and presentation

Evaluation Method
Have interest in a lot of benefits of the biodiversity to our human life and serious problem that the biodiversity has been

Comments to Students facing.
Handouts are distributed in every class.

Teaching Materials

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SM33060011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Selected Topics in Global Change ofBio-environment Ⅲ
SCBG11505
1CreditTeaching Method

LectureMasanori Koda
This lecture will be an intensive course provided by a professor in other university or research institute.

Main Theme of the
Subject

Aim of this lecture is to introduce basics of the meteorology, the ecology, and the evolutionary biology and toobtain wide range of knowledge about the impact of global environmental changes on ecosystems.
To acquire state-of-the-art knowledge on study of biological environmental change that is positioned in theboundary region between the biology and the geology.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be announced at the OCU UNIPA.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

Evaluated by reports, questions and answers in the lecture, etc.

Evaluation Method
Since content changes in each fiscal year, those who will take a course should check the content and starting dateComments to Students

on the OCU UNIPA.
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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Main Theme of the
Subject

SM33070011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Seminar

Geoinformatics
SCG011504
2Credits
Shinji Masumoto
Fundamental concepts, theories, application and actual system related to spatial information processing are introduced.
Especially, GIS (Geographic Information System) and remote sensing for geoscience are focused on.

The student will understand the basic theories and techniques to collect, manage, visualize and analyze thegeoscientific spatial data.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1. Principles of GIS (Geographical Information System)
2. Processing and function of GIS
3. Installation method and basic operation of GIS
4. Coordinate system (Earth ellipsoid, Geodetic system, UTM projection etc.)
5. Terrain analysis
6. Practice: terrain analysis
7. Geological data processing
8. Three dimensional geologic modeling
9. Practice: geological data processing
10. Principles of remote sensing
11. Terrain analysis based on remote sensing
12. Environmental analysis based on remote sensing
13. Individual exercise: students are asked to pick up one of the problem in their research fields and to summarize theoutline about it.
14. Presentation and discussion: each student is asked to make a presentation about the result of problem examined.

Review the topics covered in each lecture after the lecture is over.

Final presentation and report: 50%, Reports during classes : 50%.

Evaluation Method
Language: JapaneseComments to Students
Not used; Class hand-outs are distributed when necessary.Reference book; Neteler, M. and Mitasova, H. (2008) Open

Teaching Materials

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Source GIS: A GRASS GIS Approach. Third edition. (Springer, New York).

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Subject

SM33080011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureEarth Evolution System
SCBG11508
2Credits
Yoichi Ezaki
Lecture on the development processes of biosphere through the interrelationship between biotic evolution from theArchaean and global environmental changes.

Understanding of how biotic evolution had mutually changed with global environments from the birth of the Earth tothe present.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1st Present earth system compositions
2nd The birth of the Earth and the formation of earth system
3rd The birth of life in the Archaean (4 billion years ago)4th The emergence of eukaryote during the Proterozoic (2.5billion years ago)5th The Snowball Earth and the changes in atmospheric composition
6th The emergence of multicellular animals in the Proterozoic
7th Geobiological backgrounds of the Cambrian explosion8th Images of the Cambrian explosion9th Great
biodiversification in the Ordovician10th Organisms on land and the formation of large forests
11th End-Permian mass extinction and subsequent recovery12th End-Cretaceous mass extinction and subsequent
recovery13th Changes of biota and secular reef fluctuations
14th Changes in global biotic environments and the formation of resources
15th Future of the earth system

Confirm the contents of handouts distributed in advance. Review the contents after the lecture.

Evaluation of reports assigned.

Evaluation Method
This is a multidisciplinary subject of the Division of Biology and Geosciences.

Comments to Students
Not specified. Refer to handouts as appropriate.

Teaching Materials

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SM33110011

SCBG11502
2Credits
Chiyomi Uematsu

Main Theme of the
Subject
To be announced separately.

Goal of the Subject

To be announced separately.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

To be announced separately.

To be announced separately.

Evaluation Method
To be announced separately.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

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2020Year First Semester

Symbiosis between Nature and Humankind

To be announced separately.

Preparation andReview

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

Teaching Method

LectureSubject Code
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SM33120011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester

Teaching Method

LectureAdvanced Genetics of Plant Evolution
SCB031507
2Credits
Toshihiro Yamada
Diversity of the extant plants was formed as a result of past evolutions. W review the evolutionary events happened
actually in the past based on palaeobotanical records. We also explore the genetic mechanisms behind these evolutions.
In this lecture, we will have a chance to see specimens to know the morphological traits of fossil plants.

Students should understand 1) phylogenetic relationships among the major extant and extinct plants, 2) morphologicalfeatures of them, 3) genetic pathways necessary for realizing these features.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1) Ordovician plants
2) Silurian plants
3) Devonian plants
4) Carboniferous plants
5) Permian plants
6) Triassic plants
7) Jurassic plants
8) Cretaceous plants
9) Paleogene plants10) Neogene plants11) Vascular evolution in fossil records
12) Root evolution in fossil records13) Stem evolution in fossil records
14) Leaf evolution in fossil records15）Seed evolution in fossil records

Read related papers before attending the class.

Report (50%) , Attendance (50%)

Evaluation Method
Knowledge on botany of undergraduate level will be required.

Comments to Students
Provided at the class room.

Teaching Materials

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Subject Number
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Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM33130011

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Teaching Method

Lecture／Special Seminar

Advanced Geoinformatics
SCG011511
2Credits
Tatsuya NemotoThis course presents three dimensional geologic modeling and estimation of topographic and geologic surface fromoutcrop data and borehole data. For better understanding of them, it provides training using geographic information
system.

Through lectures and exercises using computer, students can understand estimation method of topographic surface andgeologic surface, construction and visualization of three dimensional geologic model.

Goal of the Subject

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

1. Representation of spatial information
2. Generation of contour map and visualization of topographic surface
3. Estimation of geologic surface from elevation data
4. Estimation of geologic surface from strike and dip
5. Estimation of topographic surface from inter-contour height information
6. Basic theory of three dimensional geologic model
7. Construction of three dimensional geologic model(1) Estimation of geologic surface
8. Construction of three dimensional geologic model(2) Creation of logical model
9. Visualization of three dimensional geologic model
10. Construction of three dimensional geologic model using GIS(1) Estimation of geologic surface
11. Construction of three dimensional geologic model using GIS(2) Creation of logical model
12. Visualization of three dimensional geologic model using GIS
13. Exercises(1) Estimation of geologic surface
14. Exercises(2) Construction and visualization of geologic model

Reading the textbook in advance and review after each class are necessary.

Reports are used for grading.

Evaluation Method
A free open source GIS GRASS is used for a training.

Comments to Students
Required prints will be provided.

Teaching Materials

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SM34030013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Science of Biomolecules(M1)
SCB011509
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarAkihisa Terakita
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (science of
biomolecules) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to science of biomoleculesin biology by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress reports
and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

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Goal of the Subject

SM34040013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Science of Biomolecules(M2)
SCB011609
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarAkihisa Terakita
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (science of
biomolecules) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to science of biomoleculesin biology by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress reports
and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

Subject Code
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Subject Number
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Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM34050013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Molecular Biofunctions(M1)
SCB021509
4Credits
Makoto Miyata
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (molecular
biofunctions) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to molecular biofunctions
in biology by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress reports
and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM34060013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,

Teaching Method

Seminar

2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Molecular Biofunctions(M2)
SCB021609
4Credits
Makoto Miyata
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (molecular
biofunctions) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to molecular biofunctions
in biology by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress reports
and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

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Goal of the Subject

SM34070013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Functional Biology of Natural History(M1)
SCB031510
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarShinsuke Goto
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (functional biology ofnatural history) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to functional biology ofnatural history by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress
reports and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM34080013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Functional Biology of Natural History(M2)
SCB031610
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarShinsuke Goto
The aim of this course is to help students to understand fundamental elements of specific areas (functional biology ofnatural history) in biology extensively, intensively and widely by reading basic articles, and to develop presentation
skills.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges specific to functional biology ofnatural history by searching, reading and evaluating recent articles, and acquire presentation skills through progress
reports and discussion about their results of studies.

Students read textbooks and articles (in English) to learn fundamental knowledge and recent progress of their own
research. Students also report and assess their results of studies towards a master's thesis as well as improve their ability
to make presentation.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are highly recommended to prepare presentation according to the progress of their research. Further details
are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their research reports and discussion in the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Comments to Students
Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles by themselves. Further details are provided

Teaching Materials

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by supervisors in the course.

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM34090013

2020Year First Semester,

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Environmental Geosciences(M1)
SCG011510
4Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar

Tatsuya Nemoto
The class will provide opportunities for students to plan, conduct and report an individual work with a specific topic
related to the work.

The student will gain specialized knowledge related to the individual work.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be given by the respective professors.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Read papers introduced by the respective professors.

Attendance, reports, and discussion and presentation in the seminar

Evaluation Method
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Comments to Students
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM34100013

2020Year First Semester,

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Environmental Geosciences(M2)
SCG011601
4Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar

Tatsuya Nemoto
The class will provide opportunities to plan, conduct and report an individual work with a specific topic related to thework.

The student will gain specialized knowledge related to the individual work.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be given by the respective professors.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Read papers introduced by the respective professors.

Attendance, reports, and discussion and presentation in the seminar

Evaluation Method
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Comments to Students
Details will be given by the respective professors.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM34110013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Earth Evolution Sciences(M1)
SCG021510
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarTakamoto OkudairaThis course aims to have students introduce the contents and discuss the latest research papers in the field of Earth
Evolution. Students are also required to report the progress of their own research theme and discuss them in theseminar

In order to deepen the understanding of each lecture in the field of Earth Evolution Chemistry and to acquire a wide
range of expert knowledge, students are required to practice problems and read basic academic papers.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are required to learn materials in advance and afterwards.

Students will be comprehensively graded in terms of attendance, reports and discussions at the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Comments to Students
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

SM34120013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Exercises in Earth Evolution Sciences(M2)
SCG021601
4Credits

Teaching Method

SeminarTakamoto OkudairaThis course aims to have students introduce the contents and discuss the latest research papers in the field of Earth
Evolution. Students are also required to report the progress of their own research theme and discuss them in theseminar.

In order to deepen the understanding of each lecture in the field of Earth Evolution Chemistry and to acquire a wide
range of expert knowledge, students are required to practice problems and read basic academic papers.

Goal of the Subject

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReviewStudents are required to learn materials in advance and afterwards.

Students will be comprehensively graded in terms of attendance, reports and discussions at the seminar.

Evaluation Method
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Comments to Students
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SM34130013

Main Lecturer

Akira ItohContents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

2020Year Second Semester

SCARC1501
6Credits

Goal of the Subject

2020Year First Semester,

Advanced Research Course for Master's Thesis of Biology I

Credits

Main Theme of the
Subject

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

The aim of this course is to help students to set specific research subjects on the basis of the fields of biology and earthscience under the guidance of the teacher in charge, make a research plan, interpret the results of laboratory and field
experiments, and write a master's thesis.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges related to the theories andexperiments underlying the fields of biology and earth science, set specific research subjects, make a research plan,interpret the results of their experiments, and write a master's thesis.

Students should belong to a laboratory in the field of biology in Division of Biology and Geosciences, performresearch, and write a master's thesis under the guidance of the teacher in charge. Students are guided in developing
their skills and abilities in the following activities:(1) Setting specific issues and drafting a research plan(2) Experimental and fieldwork methods for research(3) Analysis and evaluation of research results(4) Summarizing and presenting research results and writing a master's thesis(5) Search for academic information, including articles, necessary for research(6) How to discuss research results

Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles related to their research by themselves.
Further details are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their daily research attitude, the quality of their experimental

Evaluation Method

performance, oral presentation, and a master's thesis.
Students must take outdisaster and accident insurance for student education and research.

Comments to Students
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number

SM34140013

Main Lecturer

Akira ItohContents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

2020Year Second Semester

SCARC1601
6Credits

Goal of the Subject

2020Year First Semester,

Advanced Research Course for Master's Thesis of Biology II

Credits

Main Theme of the
Subject

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

The aim of this course is to help students to set specific research subjects on the basis of the fields of biology and earthscience under the guidance of the teacher in charge, make a research plan, interpret the results of laboratory and field
experiments, and write a master's thesis.

By the end of the course, students will be able to acquire fundamental knowledges related to the theories andexperiments underlying the fields of biology and earth science, set specific research subjects, make a research plan,interpret the results of their experiments, and write a master's thesis.

Students should belong to a laboratory in the field of biology in Division of Biology and Geosciences, performresearch, and write a master's thesis under the guidance of the teacher in charge. Students are guided in developing
their skills and abilities in the following activities:(1) Setting specific issues and drafting a research plan(2) Experimental and fieldwork methods for research(3) Analysis and evaluation of research results(4) Summarizing and presenting research results and writing a master's thesis(5) Search for academic information, including articles, necessary for research(6) How to discuss research results

Students are highly recommended to search and read textbooks and articles related to their research by themselves.
Further details are provided by supervisors in the course.
Students are evaluated comprehensively based on their daily research attitude, the quality of their experimental

Evaluation Method

performance, oral presentation, and a master's thesis.
Students must take outdisaster and accident insurance for student education and research.

Comments to Students
Details are provided by supervisors in the course.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM34150013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Master's Thesis of Geosciences I
SCARC1501
6Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Satoru Yamaguchi
Using the systematic knowledge and techniques on the theory and experiments in each field of biology and geology,
students practice the following and finally summarize the process and results as a master thesis. To set up specificresearch subjects on your own To plan research projects To conduct experiments and field surveys To interpret
research results
In order to found the cornerstone of development in future study, students acquire the ability to discover and solve
research subjects in biology and geology on his own. In addition, students acquire the ability to transmit their research
results internationally using foreign languages.

Students are advised to arrange research tasks, design research plans, experiments, and field surveys, to interpret andsummarize research results, and to complete the master thesis.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.Students are required to discover issues on their own and learnmaterials in advance and afterwards.
Students will be comprehensively graded by research results, research attitude, and presentation content.

Evaluation Method
Students are required to join "Student Education Research Disaster Accident Insurance (Gakken)" and incidental liability

Comments to Students (incidental liability) ".
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)
Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

SM34160013

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

Advanced Research Course for Master'sThesis of Geosciences II
SCARC1601
6Credits

Teaching Method

Seminar／Laboratory

Satoru Yamaguchi
Using the systematic knowledge and techniques on the theory and experiments in each field of biology and geology,
students practice the following and finally summarize the process and results as a master thesis. To set up specificresearch subjects on your own To plan research projects To conduct experiments and field surveys To interpret
research results
In order to found the cornerstone of development in future study, students acquire the ability to discover and solve
research subjects in biology and geology on his own. In addition, students acquire the ability to transmit their research
results internationally using foreign languages.

Students are advised to arrange research tasks, design research plans, experiments, and field surveys, to interpret andsummarize research results, and to complete the master thesis.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.Students are required to discover issues on their own and learnmaterials in advance and afterwards.
Students will be comprehensively graded by research results, research attitude, and presentation content.

Evaluation Method
Students are required to join "Student Education Research Disaster Accident Insurance (Gakken)" and incidental liability

Comments to Students (incidental liability) ".
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SM40020043

2020Year First Semester,

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year Second Semester

International Advanced Research Coursefor Master's Thesis of Science 2(Biology)

Subject Number
Credits

1CreditMain Lecturer

Akira Itoh

Main Theme of the
Subject

Teaching Method

LectureStudents will perform own research project and have the presentation abroad. Students will acquire a worthwhile
educational experience abroad.

Students are expected to learn manner for performing own research project abroad and also to develop ability tocommunicate with foreigner.

Goal of the Subject

The course consists of three steps. (1) Before study abroad: students will discuss with faculties about the theme of own
research project and the potential candidate institute abroad for the study. Students will learn skills to communicate
with foreign researchers. (2) Study abroad: students will perform own research project and have the presentation
abroad. (3) After study abroad: when students will return to Japan, they make a presentation of the results andexperiences of the study abroad.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

To be announced separately.

By the progress in own research project and the quality of the presentation.

Evaluation Method
Students should consult with faculties about the program of study abroad in advance.

Comments to Students
To be announced separately.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1

Subject Code
Subject
Name(English)

SM40020053

Offering Academic
Year/Semester

2020Year First Semester,
2020Year Second Semester

International Advanced Research Coursefor Master's Thesis of Science 2(Geosciences)

Subject Number
Credits
Main Lecturer
Main Theme of the
Subject

Goal of the Subject

1CreditTeaching Method

LectureSatoru Yamaguchi
Through research activities and academic exchanges abroad, this course aims to enable students to have experience ininternational scientific field.

Through overseas research activities, this course aims to enable students to advance the research goals of the masterthesis, to achieve research goals, and to participate in the scientific community with overseas students and researchers
in the research field.

Academic staffs support each student to find the universities or research institutes that fit his/her research topics, to set
up research plan, and to present research or experimental results in English. After returning home, students are required
to report their research activities abroad.

Contents of the
Subject/Subject Plan

Preparation andReview

Details will be shown later by each academic staff.Students are required to discover issues on their own and learnmaterials in advance and afterwards.
Students are graded according to research results and research progress. Improvement of presentation and

Evaluation Method

communication skills in English will also be taken into account.
Students are required to consult with their supervisor before registering about their research plans.

Comments to Students
Details will be shown later by each academic staff.

Teaching Materials

Remarks1