20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary Science
Course Code40COM013**

40COM014**

40COM015**

40COM016**

40COM017**

40IES001**

CourseLife Science Retreat I

Life Science Retreat II

Life Science Retreat III

Life Science Retreat IV

Life Science Retreat V

Introduction to Philosophy of Science

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 theirresearch plan and progress.

1

Students and faculty members who are involved in life
science research gather for academic exchanges. Secondyear students in the Five-year 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 the Three-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. Fourthyear students in the Five-year Doctoral Program or secondyear students in the Three-year Docctoral Program present
their research 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 the Three-year Docctoral Program present theirresearch progress.

1

Philosophy of science analyses methodologies, cencepts, andnature of science. In this lecture, we will discuss topics fromphilosophy of science that will help to understand nature ofscience.

40IES002**

Science, Technology and Society

1

Through lectures on historical, philosophical, and sociologicalaspects of science and technology, this course provides
students with an opportunity to consider and discuss thesocial impacts of their own research and research activity ingeneral.

40IES003**

Micro- and Macro-scopic Biology

2To learn the basics of theoretical biology, evolutionary
biology, integrative anthropology, and neurobiology in order
to comprehensively understand the mechanisms of evolution.

40IES004**

Life Science & Society

1This course explores ethical and social issues surrounding
the current life science studies, through lectures withhistorical, philosophical, and sociological perspectives.【Notoffered in 2024】

20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary ScienceCourse CodeCourse

40IES005**

Introduction to the "Science &Society" Sub-thesis

40IES006**

Introduction to the "BiologicalScience" Sub-thesis

CreditContent of Subject

1

This course is designed to provide students with working
steps necessary to produce a research proposal for the subthesis. Each student is expected to develop an individual
thesis topic based on his/her interest and submit written
pieces including the final draft of the proposal.

1This course is designed to provide students with working
steps necessary to produce a research proposal for the subthesis. Each student is expected to develop an individual
thesis topic based on his/her interest and submit written
pieces including the final draft of the proposal.

40IES007**

Introduction to Science andTechnology Studies

1

This is an introductory reading seminar mainly for those whowould write a dissertation on science and society. Reading
assignments are mostly essential classics in science andtechnology studies.Enrollees are expected to read all thereading assignments and to submit a summary for each.
Those who wish to enroll must contact the instructor atleast one week before the first class.【Not offered in 2024】

40IES008**

Biostatistics

2Introductory lectures on basic theories of statistical analysis
with practical work on biological data using statisticalpackages.

2

Biosystems on the earth can be classified into systems withdifferent levels of complexity, from a cell to society. This
course is to discuss evolution of such systems from theviewpoints of "elements (members) in each system","interaction between elements" and "theory to describe thisinteraction".

1

Introduction to various fields of anthropology, including
bioanthropology, cultural anthropology, archaeology,
primatology, and human behavioral ecology. The lecture will
discuss both the biological and social aspects of humans,with particular focus on the relationship between
environment and humans.【Not offered in 2024 】

1

Learn various methods in environmental archaeology anddiscuss about the relationship between humans andenvironment in the past. Introduction to analytical methods
in zooarchaeology and ethnoarchaeobotany including
laboratory practice. 【Not offered in 2024 】

40IES009**

40IES010**

40IES011**

40IES012**

40IES013**

40IES014**

Integrative Evolutionary Biology

Integrative Anthropology

Environmental Archaeology

Human Genetics

Evolutionary Physiology

Cell Biology

1This course is to introducve how the origin of the humanbeings is understood through genetics. We discuss how far
the acquisition of human specificity is explained geneticallyand how far the genetic diversity of the present humanbeings are clarified with the latest research results. We will
also discuss the role of genetic approaches in thedevelopment of physical anthropology.

1

An overview of physiological traits from the viewpoint ofmolecular evolution. Evolution of genes for sensory
receptors, immune molecules, and components in metabolic
pathways are addressed.【Not offered in 2024】

1Topics in molecular cytogenetics. A series of lectures will
include molecular structure and function of the intra-cellularsupermolecules, DNA, chromatin, and chromosomes inrelation to cell cycle dynamics, gene expression, epigenetics,
genome evolution, and medical genetics. Lectures will be also
given on the recent research trends in the related research
fields. .【Not offered in 2024】

20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary Science
Course Code

40IES015**

CourseEvolutionary Behavioral Ecology

Credit1

Content of Subject
This lecture aims to explain both ultimate and proximate
approaches for understanding animal behaviour. Particularly, Iwill talk about fundamental concepts and types ofapproaches with empirical examples. Students need to readimportant literatures for discussion.

40IES016**

Biological Anthropology

1

Biological anthropology is a discipline that comprehensively
investigates "humans as living organisms" from theperspective of evolution and diversity. In this lecture, we willlearn what humans are through the results of research on
human evolution, comparative analysis with non-humanprimates, and analysis of archaeological materials. We will
also learn mismatches, that appear in modern society, ofhuman characteristics acquired through evolution, andconsider how the findings of biological anthropology can be
useful for us to experience a richer life, love, child-rearing,and aging. .【Not offered in 2024】

40IES017**

Laboratory of Basic Biology

2

Laboratory courses. The program will include fields; ecology,molecular biology, cellular biology, histology, physiology,
computer programming and scientific writing.

1

This course is based on an education program developed byscientists at NIG. The contents cover various issues andweak points that are frequently observed in scientificsituations. Ample opportunity is provided to practice various
skills necessary for various aspects of scientific presentationand discussion. Students will receive advice and guidancefrom a native speaker of English. The basic course covers
topics such as structure of oral presentations and usefulphrases for discussions. In the advanced course, students
will learn more specific skills about explanation of slides anddiscussions, and exercise these skills thorough making
presentations of their research.

1This course is based on an education program developed byscientists at NIG. The contents cover various issues andweak points that are frequently observed in scientificsituations. Ample opportunity is provided to practice various
skills necessary for various aspects of scientific presentationand discussion. Students will receive advice and guidancefrom a native speaker of English. The basic course covers
topics such as structure of oral presentations and usefulphrases for discussions. In the advanced course, students
will learn more specific skills about explanation of slides anddiscussions, and exercise these skills thorough making
presentations of their research.

1This course is based on an education program developed byscientists at NIG. The contents cover various issues andweak points that are frequently observed in scientificsituations. Ample opportunity is provided to practice various
skills necessary for various aspects of scientific presentationand discussion. Students will receive advice and guidancefrom a native speaker of English. The basic course covers
topics such as structure of oral presentations and usefulphrases for discussions. In the advanced course, students
will learn more specific skills about explanation of slides anddiscussions, and exercise these skills thorough making
presentations of their research. 【Not offered in 2024】

40IES018**

40IES019**

40IES020**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Academic English (Basic) 1

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Academic English (Basic) 2

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Academic English (Advance) 1

20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary Science
Course Code

40IES021**

CourseIntegrative Evolutionary Science
Academic English (Advance) 2

CreditContent of Subject

1

This course is based on an education program developed byscientists at NIG. The contents cover various issues andweak points that are frequently observed in scientificsituations. Ample opportunity is provided to practice various
skills necessary for various aspects of scientific presentationand discussion. Students will receive advice and guidancefrom a native speaker of English. The basic course covers
topics such as structure of oral presentations and usefulphrases for discussions. In the advanced course, students
will learn more specific skills about explanation of slides anddiscussions, and exercise these skills thorough making
presentations of their research. 【Not offered in 2024】
Fundamental concepts of molecular evolution (e.g., neutral
theory of molecular evolution, natural selection, molecularclock) are introduced with deepening the knowledge on thepattern and underlying molecular mechanism of evolution.

40IES022**

Molecular Evolution

140IES023**

Sensory Physiology

1Topics in sensory physiology. A series of lectures will beprovided about the cellular and molecular mechanisms
underlying various senses in animals. 【Not offered in 2024 】

1This lecture aims to explain both ultimate and proximate
approaches for understanding animal behaviour. Particularly, I
will talk about fundamental concepts and types ofapproaches with empirical examples. Students need to readimportant literatures for discussion. 【Not offered in 2024】

1

Introduction to population demography, dynamics ofinteracting species, epidemics, character displacement andspeciation, behavoural ecology and game theory, sexual
selection, biologiical pattern formation, and stochastic
process in population genetics.. 【Not offered in 2024】

1

Population genetics primarily considers the changes of allele
frequencies in a population as a factor of evolution. This
class introduces the history and basic theories of population
genetics, and the near-future perspective will be discussed.
【Not offered in 2024】

40IES024**

40IES025**

40IES026**

Neuroethology

Mathematical Biology

Population Genetics

40IES027**

Plant Evolutionary DevelopmentalBiology

1Land plants have evolved their body plans differing fromthose of animals. In addition, land plants resiliently adapt
their growth and development to various environmentalconditions. This lecture will focus on land plant development
and environmental adaptation at the molecular and cellularlevels. 【Not offered in 2024】

40IES028**

Evolutionary Genomics

1

This lecture, evolutionary genomics, consists with threeparts;1) basic concept of molecular evolution, 2) genome
decoding, and 3) application of genomic information to
evolutionary studies. 【Not offered in 2024】

40IES029**

Population Ecology

1

Population ecology, once said by young researchers a few
decades ago to have ended its role, has fully faced on theenvironmental problems. Conservation of endangered species
and the overexploitation and its recovery of bioresources are
the most important topics in biodiversity and ecosystemconservation. Population ecology has developed systematictheories as well as statistical techniques to deal withuncertainty. Due to the progress in population genetics andadaptive dynamics in evolution, population ecology is now
fused with evolutionary ecology originated from the otherfield. In this lecture, we will introduce the basis of population
ecology and its application to environmental problems, aswell as the developmental process of the discipline. 【Notoffered in 2024 】

20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary Science
Course CodeCourse40IES030**

Biodiversity

40IES031**

Evolutionary Developmental
Neurobiology

40IES032**

40IES033**

40IES034**

40IES035**

40IES036**

40IES037**

40IES038**

40IES039**

40IES040**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Special Seminar Series I

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Special Seminar Series II

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Special Seminar Series III

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Special Seminar Series IV

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Special Seminar Series VEvolutionary Game Theory

STS and History of Science 1

STS and History of Science 2

STS and History of Science 3

CreditContent of Subject

1Biodiversity is generated by interaction of numerous numberof different species. In this class, students will learn andconsider the mechanism of generation and maintenance ofbiodiversity. 【Not offered in 2024】

1

Most multicellular animals possess a nervous system with avariety of complexity. This course introduces topics in theevolutionary origin and the diversification of the nervous
system in various animals including both vertebrates andinvertebrates.

2

Series of eight lectures by leading scientists in various
research fields selected from outsides. Each lecture includes
mainly research topics with lecturer's own studies, as well as
historical aspects, current status, and future prospects ofthe development of the research fields including thelecturer's research prospective.

2Series of eight lectures by leading scientists in various
research fields selected from outsides. Each lecture includes
mainly research topics with lecturer's own studies, as well as
historical aspects, current status, and future prospects ofthe development of the research fields including thelecturer's research prospective.

2Series of eight lectures by leading scientists in various
research fields selected from outsides. Each lecture includes
mainly research topics with lecturer's own studies, as well as
historical aspects, current status, and future prospects ofthe development of the research fields including thelecturer's research prospective.

2Series of eight lectures by leading scientists in various
research fields selected from outsides. Each lecture includes
mainly research topics with lecturer's own studies, as well as
historical aspects, current status, and future prospects ofthe development of the research fields including thelecturer's research prospective.

2Series of eight lectures by leading scientists in various
research fields selected from outsides. Each lecture includes
mainly research topics with lecturer's own studies, as well as
historical aspects, current status, and future prospects ofthe development of the research fields including thelecturer's research prospective.

1

Evolutionary game theory provides a theoretical framework
for analyzing conflicts of interests among individuals.
It has rich applications to problems in evolutionary ecology
as well as in evolutionary studies of human behavior.
This introductory course offers an overview of this theory
through various examples.

1

Introduction to the field of Science, Technology, and Society(STS). After reading a textbook, we will explore some specifictopics related to public engagement and/or gender studies ofscience. This class is for students specialized in "scienceand society."1This is an advanced seminar for graduate students
specialized in science and technology studies. Enrollees areexpected to read all the reading assignments and to be readyto discuss them in class. Those who wish to enroll must
contact the instructor at least one week before the firstclass 【Not offered in 2024】

1

In this seminar, students will read both primary andsecondary sources in history of science (mostly 20thcentury) and write a mini research paper. This class is forstudents specialized in "science and society."【Not offered in2024】

20.統合進化科学コース
Integrative Evolutionary Science
Course CodeCourseCredit

Content of Subject

80IES001**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IA

1

Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES002**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IB

1

Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES003**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IIA

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES004**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IIB

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES005**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IIIA

1

Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES006**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IIIB

1

Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES007**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IVA

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES008**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report IVB

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES009**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report VA

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES010**

Integrative Evolutionary Science
Progress Report VB

1Seminars based on progress report of students.

80IES011**

Specific Research for Sub-thesis

4

Research for Sub thesis.

1

What changes in developmental processes (bodyconstruction) have occurred through biological evolution,
contributing to phenotypic diversification? This lecture aims
to offer not only an overview and fundamental understandingof Evolutionary Developmental Biology but also delve intounresolved issues. The format of the lecture will encourage
active participation through group discussions.

40IES041**

Developmental Evolutionary Biology