Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry

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NAS300YA(自然科学全般 / Natural science 300)
Introduction to Biology and Chemistry for Sustainability Ⅰ

常重 アントニオ、緒方 啓典、高井 和之、大島 研郎、廣岡 裕吏

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Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry
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Year 2021
Class code H9800
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水5/Wed.5
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Campus 小金井
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Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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 学部共通科目

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Outline and objectives

This course gives a multidisciplinary overview of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry, and how they contribute to a progressive yet sustainable society. Faculty members of three departments: Frontier Bioscience, Chemical Science and Technology, and Clinical Plant Science, will present in an easy-to-understand manner how their respective fields are contributing to the improvement of both humankind and nature.

Goal

The foremost goal of this course is to get the enrolled student acquainted with an introductory course delivered in English that demands active participation. In addition, through this course, the student will acquire a basic knowledge of Bioscience and Applied Chemistry, emphasizing the importance of coexistence between human beings and the environment, the crucial role of improving, expanding and renewing resources, in order to create a sustainable society for future generations.

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. )

Lectures will be delivered once every week by a different faculty member who will address his/her specialty topic. Depending on the instructor, main activities in each class might involve reading, writing, listening, presentations and discussions.

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:Introductory notes (AT)

The purpose of this course. Key notes on the scope of this course.

2:Birth and evolution of the Earth (AT)

Beginnings and characteristics of the nascent planet. Theia and the birth of the moon. Proto-atmosphere.

3:Evolution of oxygen and water on Earth (AT)

Was oxygen ever present in the Earth atmosphere? Where did water come from? What about the elements?

4:Emergence of vestigial forms of life and the Big Mass Extinctions (AT)

The origin of life. The persistence of life. Periodic fluctuations in forms of life on Earth.

5:The concept of Gaia (AT)

What or who is Gaia? A simulation for the interrelationship between Biosphere and Lithosphere.

6:The Three Pillars (3BL) of Sustainability.

John Elkington's Triple Bottom Line for sustainable development. The need for an integrated approach.

7:Going from Linear to Circular.

Evolution of human society. The need for a sustainable development.

8:The many footprints of human development (AT)

What are they, and why it is so important to know what your values are. Is global warming real?

9:Exploitation of natural resources.

Production, consumption and pollution. Waste management. Recycle.

10:Genetically-modified organisms (GMO) (TA)

What are they? Concerns and safety. The Importance of being discriminating.

11:Solar energy and photovoltaic cells (HO)

In this lecture, basic principles of solar cells are studied. The new semiconductor materials for photovoltaic applications and the recent progress of the research on next-generation photovoltaics are surveyed.

12:Chemical Science and Technology (KT)

Materials chemistry based on 2D materials towards a sustainable society.

13:Clinical Plant Science(1)(YH)

Biological characteristics of fungi.

14:Clinical Plant Science(2)(KO)

Molecular mechanism of plant disease caused by phytopathogenic bacteria.

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】
Students are expected to review class materials. Further study on each topic is encouraged. Full participation of students as discussions is encouraged and will be graded.

Textbooks

Due to the nature of emerging technologies and the multidisciplinary nature of the course, no textbook in particular is necessary, but important reference materials are listed below.
Hand-outs will be distributed for each class, or made available in advance through the supporting system Hoppii.

References

Although not a textbook,
"Life in the Universe", by Sagan, C., Gould, S.J., Minsky, M. & Weinberg, S. Scientific American, 1984
"Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth", by James Lovelock (Oxford Landmark Science, 2016), is recommended, since it covers several topics presented in class.
"The Circular Economy", by Walter R. Stahel, Taylor and Francis Group, 2019.
"Human Scale Development" (1989) Manfred Max-Neef et al. Development Dialogue.
Other references for further study will be introduced in each class, and can be downloaded from the supporting system Hoppii.

Grading criteria

Grading will be assessed on the student's performance in each class, based on reports, active participation, presentations, and discussion.

Changes following student comments

Topics that required more attention have been expanded. The syllabus has been updated for 2021.
This is an Open-Global Course, and therefore, students from other campuses different from Koganei are also welcome to enroll. However, since class periods might differ according to the campus, some adjustments can be arranged.
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 students even from overseas locations. The same applies for the current year 2021. Should conditions permit, in addition to the online format, in-person classes can also be implemented in a hybrid format.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Laptop computers should be brought to class when needed. Some, if not most materials can be downloaded prior or during class.