19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40COM013**

40COM014**

40COM015**

40COM016**

40COM017**

40GNT001**

40GNT002**

CourseLife Science Retreat I

Life Science Retreat II

Life Science Retreat III

Life Science Retreat IV

Life Science Retreat V

Molecular and Cellular Biology 1

Molecular and Cellular Biology 2

CreditContent of Subject

1

Students and faculty members who are involved
in life science research gather for academic
exchanges. First-year students in the Five-year
Doctoral Program present their research plan andprogress.

1

Students and faculty members who are involved
in life science research gather for academic
exchanges. Second-year students in the Fiveyear Doctoral Program present their research
progress.

1

Students and faculty members who are involved
in life science research gather for academic
exchanges. Third-year students in the Five-year
Doctoral Program or first-year students in theThree-year Doctoral Program present theirresearch plan and/or progress.

1

Students and faculty members who are involved
in life science research gather for academic
exchanges. Fourth-year students in the Five-year
Doctoral Program or second-year students in theThree-year Docctoral Program present theirresearch progress.

1

Students and faculty members who are involved
in life science research gather for academic
exchanges. Fifth-year students in the Five-year
Doctoral Program or third-year students in theThree-year Docctoral Program present theirresearch progress.

1

Basic features of molecular and cellular biology
will be lectured and discussed. These include
regulation of transcription and translation, protein
structure and function, post-translational
modification, structure and dynamics ofchromosome.

1

Basic features of molecular and cellular biology
will be lectured and discussed. These include
dynamics of cell, organelles and cytoskeleton,
metabolism, protein traffic, signal transduction
and cell imaging.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40GNT004**

40GNT005**

40GNT006**

40GNT007**

CourseDevelopmental Biology 1

Developmental Biology 2

Evolutionary Genomics

Genetics

CreditContent of Subject

1

Various developmental events, such as cell fate
determination, cell differentiation, morphogenesis
and animal behavior will be analyzed in light ofgene expression, cell-cell interaction, intracellularsignaling and evolution. Classes will be run bycritical reading of the primary literature anddiscussion.

1

Various developmental events, such as cell fate
determination, cell differentiation, morphogenesis
and animal behavior will be analyzed in light ofgene expression, cell-cell interaction, intracellularsignaling and evolution. Classes will be run bycritical reading of the primary literature anddiscussion.

1

After introduction of basic knowledge on various
fields of evolutionary and population genetics,
such as adaptive evolution, neutral evolution,
speciation, and symbiosis evolution, we discuss
what kinds of new questions will be possible toasnswer by employing emerging genomic
technologies.

1

This lecture focuses on how to proceed life
science researches based on genetics,
introducing the various model organisms. The
advantages and disadvantages of each modelorganism as well as the phenomena and theuniversal laws of genetics will be lectured. This
lecture will help students to comprehend thebasic concepts, approaches and current
techniques in genetics, including diversity of livingorganisms.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40GNT008**

40GNT003**

40GNT009**

CourseOral Scientific Communication 1

Oral Scientific Communication 2

Fundamentals of Scientific Writing

CreditContent of Subject

2

Practical, small-group seminar to devepop yourskills for logical and effective communication ofresearch content and themes. The course
highlights the difficulties faced by the audience of
scientific presentations to comprehend data andthe meaning and significance of research findings.
Students will learn effective strategies andconcepts to overcome these difficulties throughpractical activities and learn to present anddiscuss their research in a logical and easy-tocomprehend manner. Course participants will havethe opportunity to present their own research andrecieve feedback and suggestions from NIG
faculty and researchers.

1

Scientific seminars are a very important source of
information for scientists; however, effective
comprehension of seminar contents requires
sufficient knowledge of both language andscience. This course aims to increase students'
comprehension of seminar contents throughattendance and discussion of real English
scientific seminars. After first attending seminars
given at NIG, students meet to discuss thecontents of the seminar, deepen theirunderstanding of the contents, and clarify anyquestions they may have.

1

This course will explore principles of scientificwriting in English. Lectures, in-class discussions
and assignments will focus on developing
judgement or taste in evaluating existing material
and on implementing such skills to improve one's
own writing. Topics will include fundamentals ofwriting (e.g., sentence construction, transitions,cohesion) as well as specifics of preparing
scientific papers and proposals as well as
professional material such as applications.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40GNT010**

40GNT011**

CourseGenetics Seminar Ⅰ

Genetics Seminar Ⅱ

CreditContent of Subject

1

National Institute of Genetics frequently holds
seminars on a wide range of topics, introducing
cutting-edge research in the life sciences. For
example, internal exchange seminars (NIG
colloquium) are held every Friday, and biological
symposiums and biological webinars are held withprominent researchers from Japan and abroad.
Students attend these seminars and participate inquestion-and-answer sessions and discussions todevelop their skills as researchers. By being
exposed to cutting-edge research, students
acquire broad knowledge across disciplines anddevelop logical thinking skills. They also develop
skills in effectively asking questions anddeveloping scientific arguments. Based on thesubmitted reports and the content of thequestion-and-answer sessions, students are
judged to have the level of comprehension,
thinking, and discussion skills required of firstyear students.

1

National Institute of Genetics frequently holds
seminars on a wide range of topics, introducing
cutting-edge research in the life sciences. For
example, internal exchange seminars (NIG
colloquium) are held every Friday, and biological
symposiums and biological webinars are held withprominent researchers from Japan and abroad.
Students attend these seminars and participate inquestion-and-answer sessions and discussions todevelop their skills as researchers. By being
exposed to cutting-edge research, students
acquire broad knowledge across disciplines anddevelop logical thinking skills. They also develop
skills in effectively asking questions anddeveloping scientific arguments. Based on thesubmitted reports and the content of thequestion-and-answer sessions, students are
judged to have the level of comprehension,
thinking, and discussion skills required of secondyear students.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40GNT012**

40GNT013**

CourseGenetics Seminar Ⅲ

Genetics Seminar Ⅳ

CreditContent of Subject

1

National Institute of Genetics frequently holds
seminars on a wide range of topics, introducing
cutting-edge research in the life sciences. For
example, internal exchange seminars (NIG
colloquium) are held every Friday, and biological
symposiums and biological webinars are held withprominent researchers from Japan and abroad.
Students attend these seminars and participate inquestion-and-answer sessions and discussions todevelop their skills as researchers. By being
exposed to cutting-edge research, students
acquire broad knowledge across disciplines anddevelop logical thinking skills. They also develop
skills in effectively asking questions anddeveloping scientific arguments. Based on thesubmitted reports and the content of thequestion-and-answer sessions, students are
judged to have the level of comprehension,
thinking, and discussion skills required of thirdyear students.

1

National Institute of Genetics frequently holds
seminars on a wide range of topics, introducing
cutting-edge research in the life sciences. For
example, internal exchange seminars (NIG
colloquium) are held every Friday, and biological
symposiums and biological webinars are held withprominent researchers from Japan and abroad.
Students attend these seminars and participate inquestion-and-answer sessions and discussions todevelop their skills as researchers. By being
exposed to cutting-edge research, students
acquire broad knowledge across disciplines anddevelop logical thinking skills. They also develop
skills in effectively asking questions anddeveloping scientific arguments. Based on thesubmitted reports and the content of thequestion-and-answer sessions, students are
judged to have the level of comprehension,
thinking, and discussion skills required of fourthyear students.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

40GNT014**

80GNT001**

80GNT002**

CourseGenetics Seminar Ⅴ

Genetics Progress ⅠA

Genetics Progress ⅠB

CreditContent of Subject

1

National Institute of Genetics frequently holds
seminars on a wide range of topics, introducing
cutting-edge research in the life sciences. For
example, internal exchange seminars (NIG
colloquium) are held every Friday, and biological
symposiums and biological webinars are held withprominent researchers from Japan and abroad.
Students attend these seminars and participate inquestion-and-answer sessions and discussions todevelop their skills as researchers. By being
exposed to cutting-edge research, students
acquire broad knowledge across disciplines anddevelop logical thinking skills. They also develop
skills in effectively asking questions anddeveloping scientific arguments. Based on thesubmitted reports and the content of thequestion-and-answer sessions, students are
judged to have the level of comprehension,
thinking, and discussion skills required of fifthyear students.

2

Conducted during the first 3-4 months ofenrollment. One-on-one meeting with a progresscommittee member (chair). Students prepare
presentation materials and explain their research
topics and plans to the committee member.
Students deepen their understanding of their own
research by answering questions and receiving
advice from the committee member. After theinterview, students receive a written report fromthe committee member with his/her evaluation
and advice, which will be used as a reference forthe rest of their research life.

2

Public research poster presentation to faculty
members and other audiences. Students prepare
a poster that clearly summarizes the progress of
their research up to the second semester of theirfirst year and their future plans, explain it to theaudience, and obtain feedback on their research.
Prior to the poster presentation, a short oralpresentation in English is given to the entire
audience to effectively present their research.
After the poster presentation, students prepare
an assignment report listing the questions they
were asked about their research and the answers
they received, which will be reviewed by all
faculty members.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT003**

80GNT004**

80GNT005**

CourseGenetics Progress ⅡA

Genetics Progress ⅡB

Genetics Progress ⅢA

CreditContent of Subject

2

Public research poster presentation to faculty
members and other audiences. Students prepare
a poster that clearly summarizes the progress of
their research up to the first semester of theirsecond year and their future plans, explain it to
the audience, and obtain feedback on theirresearch. Prior to the poster presentation, a shortoral presentation in English is given to the entire
audience to effectively present their research.
After the poster presentation, students prepare
an assignment report listing the questions they
were asked about their research and the answers
they received, which will be reviewed by all
faculty members.

2

Students prepare and submit a D2 progress
report (a paper on a specific research project)summarizing the results of their research after
enrollment, along with other required documents.
An open oral research presentation is given andquestions from the audience, including the
progress committee members, are answered. A
closed-door meeting with four members of the
progress committee follows to discuss thecontents of the D2 progress report and theresearch presentation in more depth. Based onthese results and students' performance,
students are evaluated for eligibility for the
master's degree and promotion to the third year.

2

One-on-one meeting with a progress committee
member (chair). Students prepare presentationmaterials and explain their research theme,
progress, and future research plans to thecommittee member. For third-year transfer
students who have just entered the program, thepresentation focuses on their thoughts about
setting up a research theme and their researchplan. Students deepen their understanding of theirown research by answering questions andreceiving advice from the committee member.
After the interview, students receive a written
report from the committee member with his/herevaluation and advice, which will be used as areference for the rest of their research life.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT006**

80GNT007**

80GNT008**

CourseGenetics Progress ⅢB

Genetics Progress ⅣA

Genetics Progress ⅣB

CreditContent of Subject

2

Public research poster presentation to faculty
members and other audiences. Students prepare
a poster that clearly summarizes the progress of
their research up to the second semester of their
third year and their future plans, explain it to theaudience, and obtain feedback on their research.
Prior to the poster presentation, a short oralpresentation in English is given to the entire
audience to effectively present their research.
After the poster presentation, students prepare
an assignment report listing the questions they
were asked about their research and the answers
they received, which will be reviewed by all
faculty members.

2

Students prepare a D4 progress report in English
in the form of a doctoral thesis and submit ittogether with the activity report. Hold a closeddoor committee meeting with four progresscommittee members and explain the progress of
their research and future research plans to thecommittee members. Hold an in-depth questionand-answer session with the progress committee
members and receive advice on their researchand guidance on how to write their report. Afterthe meeting, students receive a detailed reportfrom the committee members with theirevaluation and advice, which will be used as areference for the rest of their research life.

2

Public research poster presentation to faculty
members and other audiences. Students prepare
a poster that clearly summarizes the progress of
their research up to the second semester of theirfourth year and their future plans, explain it to theaudience, and obtain feedback on their research.
Prior to the poster presentation, a short oralpresentation in English is given to the entire
audience to effectively present their research.
After the poster presentation, students prepare
an assignment report listing the questions they
were asked about their research and the answers
they received, which will be reviewed by all
faculty members and used as a reference for thecompletion of the students' doctoral thesis in one
year.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT009**

80GNT010**

80GNT011**

CourseGenetics Progress ⅤA

Genetics Progress ⅤB

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅠA

CreditContent of Subject

2

Stundets give a public oral presentation of theirresearch during an internal exchange seminar(NIG colloquium) held every Friday afternoon at
the National Institute of Genetics, followed by aquestion-and-answer session with the audience.
Afterwards, students hold a closed-door meetingwith the four progress committee members to
explain the progress of their research and future
research plans to the committee members.
Discuss in detail the content of the doctoral
thesis and establish a common understanding
between the committee members and the student
regarding the content of research worthy of thedegree level.

2

After careful discussion with the supervisor,
students prepare a draft of the doctoral thesis,
which is evaluated (commented) by the progresscommittee. This is an opportunity for students toimprove the quality of the doctoral thesis basedon the comments. If the progress committee
determines that the doctoral thesis is notcomplete enough to proceed to the doctoral
thesis evaluation, no credit is given and students
are not be allowed to apply for the doctoral thesis
evaluation.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thefirst semester of their first year, and to be able to
make valid arguments.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT012**

80GNT013**

80GNT014**

CourseGenetics Reading Seminar ⅠB

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅡA

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅡB

CreditContent of Subject

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thesecond semester of their first year, and to beable to make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thefirst semester of their second year, and to beable to make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thesecond semester of their second year, and to beable to make valid arguments.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT015**

80GNT016**

80GNT017**

CourseGenetics Reading Seminar ⅢA

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅢB

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅣA

CreditContent of Subject

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thefirst semester of their third year, and to be able
to make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thesecond semester of their third year, and to beable to make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thefirst semester of their fourth year, and to be able
to make valid arguments.

19.遺伝学コース
Genetics
Course Code

80GNT018**

80GNT019**

80GNT020**

CourseGenetics Reading Seminar ⅣB

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅤA

Genetics Reading Seminar ⅤB

CreditContent of Subject

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thesecond semester of their fourth year, and to beable to make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thefirst semester of their fifth year, and to be able to
make valid arguments.

2

Introduce, explain, and discuss the latest life
science articles through journal clubs and readinggroups. Students learn to read the contents ofscientific articles or textbooks, to judge whether
the author's claims are justified by the evidence
presented in the article or by the findings alreadyaccepted by academic societies, to participate indiscussions among attendees regarding thecontents and logic of scientific articles or
textbooks. The goal of the course is for students
to acquire logic appropriate for students in thesecond semester of their fifth year, and to beable to make valid arguments.