授業の目的 【英語】
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【Standardized across all programs】 Animals and plants construct tissues and organs with differentiated cells and integrate them to perform various higher-level biological functions that cannot be performed by a single cell. In this lecture, we aim to deepen our understanding of the significance and mechanisms of higher-order biological functions at the individual level in animals and plants, based on the basic knowledge of biology acquired in Basic Biology I. Through this understanding, we will consider the universality and diversity of life phenomena.
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授業の達成目標 【英語】
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This course's main focus is to provide students with working understanding on how the human body functions, and connect it to health and disease. Short introduction is given to basic concepts in ecology. The course emphasizes on conceptual understanding of the biological topics discussed, rather than on memorization of terms and facts. Course assignments are prepared with the goal of providing an opportunity to practice conceptual and analytical thinking. Students will gain the ability to use their understanding of human physiology to take informed decisions in everyday health-related situations. Ecology section will allow students to critically evaluate agricultural and ecological issues. Students will also have opportunity to engage in discussions and team projects.
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授業の内容や構成
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1. Introductory human anatomy and physiology 1.1 Introduction to animal structure and function 1.2 Digestive system 1.3 Respiratory system 1.4 Circulatory system 1.5 Immune system 1.6 Urinary system 1.7 Endocrine system 1.8 Reproductive system and embryonic development 1.9 Nervous system and senses 1.10 Musculoskeletal system 2. Introductory ecology 2.1 Introduction to the biosphere 2.2 Population ecology 2.3 Community ecology 2.4 Ecosystem ecology 2.5 Conservation biology
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履修条件・関連する科目
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High school-level biology/chemistry knowledge will be useful. Related courses: for further studies on human biology, take Physiology and Anatomy I and II
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成績評価の方法と基準
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The University standard 6-step grading scale is used in this course. Evaluation is based on several elements: Weekly preparation tasks (30%), Projects (20%), Exams (50%). Withdrawal: Students need to notify the instructor in writing. This can be done any time during the course and can be done over email. Students who do not accumulate enough points for a passing grade and have not submitted a course withdrawal request will receive an F grade.
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教科書
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Title: OpenStax Biology 2e Authors: Clark, Douglas, Choi Publisher: OpenStax Year: 2018 ISBN: 978-1-947172-52-4 Free downloadable textbook (http://openstaxcollege.org) This textbook is available for free online and will be made availbale on the online social reading platform Perusall for course use.
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参考書
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Title: Campbell Biology Concepts & Connections Global edition, 10 edition (or any other edition) Authors: Taylor, Simon et al. Publisher: Pearson, Year: 2021 ISBN: 978-0135269169 This book is an excellent alternative to the OpenStax book, and can be found at Nagoya University library.
Title: OpenStax Concepts of Biology Authors: Fouler, Roush, Wise et al. Publisher: OpenStax Year: 2013 ISBN: 978-1-947172-03-6 The content of this book is overly simplified for the goals of this course, but provides a quick easy overview.
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課外学修等
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This course uses a flipped classroom format. Students are expected to prepare extensively for each class: read the appropriate textbook chapter before class, comment on it through the collaborative reading platform Perusall and submit quizzes. Classes emphasize discussions and questions, thus coming prepared is essential.
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注意事項
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This course makes extensive use of online platforms TACT and Perusall. Detailed course information is available on TACT.
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本授業に関するWebページ
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担当教員からのメッセージ
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実務経験のある教員等による授業科目(大学等における修学の支援に関する法律施行規則に基づくもの)
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授業開講形態等
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A-1)Face-to-face course(Only face-to-face classes)
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