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BLS300YB(生物科学 / Biological science 300)
Bioenergetics

Antonio TSUNESHIGE

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry
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Year 2021
Class code H7571
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4
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Campus 小金井
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Notes 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度で履修する学
生:教員の受講許可が必要(オンライン授業の場合は、学習支援システムで許可を得るようにする)
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Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category 生命機能学科
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Outline and objectives

In concrete terms, what is "energy" within a living organism? How is energy conveyed, stored, and transformed within our bodies? Is it all about ATP? These interesting questions and many more will be addressed throughout this course. At the end, the student is expected to master the basic elements of biothermodynamics, and have a clear idea about the process of life.
(本科目は,グローバル対応科目である)。

Goal

The enrolled student should be able to understand how the process of energy capture, and its storage and conversion into active processes is carried out within living organisms. Basic concepts of thermodynamics will be provided.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

DP2

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

This course is delivered in the form of sequential lectures. Students are encouraged to participate actively in discussions, and inquiries are welcomed at any time when concepts are not clear. Most part of the didactic materials will be made available through the support system Hoppii.
To assess the adequate understanding of classes, reports will be requested periodically to enrolled students, and will be submitted electronically. Solution to quizzes and problems will be discussed at the beginning of the following class. Should any topic still remain unclear, appropriate discussions can be scheduled using office hours.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1:Introduction

What is bioenergetics about?

2:Basic Thermodynamics.

Concept of "free energy", enthalpy, and entropy. Systems in equilibrium.

3:Redox reactions 1)

The simplest case: carbon in all oxidation states. Reduction-oxidation (redox) potential.

4:Redox reactions (2)

Chemical reactions involving reduction and oxidation in biological systems.

5:Redox reactions (3)

Spontaneity of chemical reactions. Enzyme reactions.

6:Mid-term recap

Consolidation of concepts expressed in previous classes.

7:The "mysterious" ATP.

The pending question: Where in ATP is the energy "stored"? And how it is released. Other compounds.

8:Bioenergetics (1)

Glycolysis. Why glucose?

9:Bioenergetics (2)

Krebs (TCA) cycle. Electron and proton transporters. This is the core of life sustenance at molecular level.

10:Bioenergetics (3)

Inside the mitochondrion. Electron transport chain. ATP production. Chemiosmotic theory.

11:Bioenergetics (4)

Photosynthesis. Similarities and differences with animal metabolism.

12:Bioenergetics (5)

Use of inhibitors of the electron transport chain. P/O ratio.

13:Role of ATP.

Endergonic and exergonic reactions. Coupled reactions. Typical misconceptions.

14:Recapitulation of previous lectures.

Bioenergetics and the sustenance of life. Closing remarks.

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

【本授業の準備・復習等の授業時間外学習は、4時間を標準とする】Periodically, homework will be assigned to students to consolidate learned concepts. These will be presented as reports.

Textbooks

The textbooks mentioned below can be used partially, although its purchase is not necessary.
"Biological Thermodynamics", Donald T. Haynie, Cambridge, 2001.
「生体とエネルギーの物理-生命力のみなもと」,日本物理学会 集(2000)の一部を利用する。

References

Appropriate handouts will be made available through the support system Hoppii, prior classes.

Grading criteria

In principle, assistance to classes is required. Active participation will be graded accordingly (20%). Grading will be also based on periodic short tests, some of which will take the form of homework (30%). Final test or its equivalent (50%).

Changes following student comments

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this course has been implemented since the year 2020 for real-time online delivery, that allows attendance of overseas students. The same conditions apply for the academic year 2021. Should conditions permit, in addition to the online format, in-person classes will be implemented.
Quizzes and short test will be discussed in class.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Except bringing personal computers to class, nothing special.