Basic Biology Seminar I～V
Whole Year
1 credit
47 Basic Biology
Takuya Yoshida
■Outline
Students will attend symposia and seminars held at NIBB, selected according to their interests, and learn about cutting-edge life science research directly from leading researchers..
■Learning objectives
The goal of Basic Biology Seminar I to V is to acquire a wide range of knowledge over different fields and to develop logical thinking skills by contacting with the cutting-edge research seminars, as well as to develop skills of scientific discussions. Year 1 students are recommended to attend many seminars that are closely related to their own research theme to cultivate a better understanding.
■Grading policy
Students are required to prepare and submit five reports, one for each seminar attended. Credits will be awarded based on the evaluation of these reports, focusing on the student's understanding of the research presented and their ideas regarding remaining questions and future directions.
Reports should be submitted to Assoc. Prof. Takuya Yoshida (tyoshida@nibb.ac.jp) by February 5, 2027 (for registered students in the 1st semester of the 2026 school year).
■Lecture Plan
Students will attend seminars held at NIBB and participate in Q&A sessions and discussions. Over the course of one academic year, students will select and attend at least five seminars of particular interest in order to gain insights into cutting-edge life science research and future research directions. Students are required to submit five reports (one for each selected seminar), summarizing the content and describing points that they found particularly interesting.
■Location
Locations of seminars held (TBA).
■Language
English or Japanese
■Textbooks and references
NA
■Notes for students of other programs
This course is intended for students taking the Basic Biology Course. Students other than Basic Biology Program who wish to enroll in this class should contact Graduate Student Affairs Section, Okazaki Administration Center (r7139@orion.ac.jp) during the registration period.
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