Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

SEMINAR B(2)

Lecturer(s)KURODA, HIROKI
Credit(s)2
Academic Year/Semester2025 Spring
Day/PeriodTue.5
CampusSFC
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number37564
Faculty/Graduate SchoolPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level1, 2, 3, 4
FieldRESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Prerequisites(Required)特になし
Prerequisites(Recommended)特になし
Related Classes生命システム
基礎分子生物学1
基礎分子生物学2
基礎分子生物学3
基礎分子生物学4
バイオシミュレーション1
バイオシミュレーション2
生命動態のデータサイエンス
バイオインフォマティクスのデータサイエンス
分子栄養学と健康
代謝の基礎生物学
ヘルスリサーチの基礎
分子健康科学ワークショップ
分子健康科学ワークショップ応用
医療・健康のデータサイエンス
科学史
生と命の多角的理解
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K-Number FPE-CO-05003-311-44
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Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification5Research Seminars
Minor Classification00Seminar
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification3Seminar
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction1Japanese
Academic Discipline44Biology at cellular to organismal levels, and related fields

Course Summary

“Advanced Biosciences” seminars (Arakawa, Kanai, Kuroda, Kono, Sugimoto,
Suzuki, Naito and Hirayama) are operated along with Academic Project
“Advanced Biosciences” for graduate students.
All members, including faculty members, graduate students, and
undergraduate students are involved to research projects.
The seminar(s) to be taken will be announced when students are notified
of their permission to enroll."
Please check our website for more details.
https://www.iab.keio.ac.jp/en/index.html

Considering the nature of your research and the way you are involved with other research groups, we may make adjustments to these affiliations. In such cases, please contact Prof. Kuroda directly to discuss. hkuroda@keio.jp

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

Content:
The Kuroda Research Group primarily utilizes vertebrates as model organisms to elucidate unexplored phenomena and fundamental principles in biology. The African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) serves as a central model in our cutting-edge research, which spans fields such as developmental biology, regenerative biology, and molecular biology. This research group emphasizes an integrated approach, combining wet-lab experiments with data analysis and literature review.

Objectives:
Through experiments using the African clawed frog, students will understand the significance of model organisms and learn experimental approaches to address challenges in contemporary biology. Additionally, the program aims to develop students' abilities to design experiments, collect data, perform analyses, and draw logical conclusions.

Methods:
Literature Review: Analyze the latest research papers to understand the background and context of the research.
Wet-Lab Experiments: Conduct embryo manipulation, regeneration studies, and molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, in situ hybridization) using the African clawed frog.
Group Discussions: Interpret experimental results, discuss improvements, and receive feedback.
Presentations: Summarize research findings and present them to develop effective communication and presentation skills.

Goals
Acquire foundational knowledge and experimental techniques related to model organisms, particularly the African clawed frog.
Develop the ability to formulate biological hypotheses and verify them through experimentation.
Enhance skills in scientifically analyzing experimental data and drawing logical conclusions.
Foster teamwork and improve presentation skills to effectively communicate research findings.

Research Seminar Theme

Developmental and reproductive engineering applications

Project Theme (next semester)

The objective is to learn methods that can artificially control life phenomena such as early development.

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Reference Books

“Seimei to Joho 2024” You can get this at SFC Iota #311.

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