Basic Biology Seminar I～V
Whole Year
1 credit
47 Basic Biology
Makio Yokono
Four-grade evaluation
Level : Level 4
Competence : Academic expertise, Broad perspective, Global competence
■Outline
Students will be attending symposiums and seminars of their choice held within NIBB and learn forefront research in life science directly from the relevant scientists.
■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.
■Grading policy
Credits will be offered based on the evaluation of 5 reports prepared and submitted for the different seminars attended. The reports are evaluated based on the student's understanding of the research stated in the seminar and their ideas regarding remaining topics for the future.
Reports should be submitted to Assoc. Prof. Makio Yokono (myokono@nibb.ac.jp)
February 7, 2026 (for registered students in the 1st semester of the 2025 school year)
August 9, 2026 (for registered students in the 2nd semester of the 2025 school year).
■Lecture Plan
Students will attend the seminars held in NIBB (
https://www.nibb.ac.jp/en/event/). The seminars include NIBB Seminars, Open Seminars, Intramural Seminars, Director General's Invitation Seminars and Special Seminars. Only seminars in English are shown in the above web site. The students will learn about the forefront research in life science and the questions for the future. 5 reports in total, each for different seminars attended, should be submitted to be offered credit.
■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.
■Others
"I-V" in the subject name correspond to the grade (for example, students in the first year of the graduate program should register for "I").
■Contact for Course Inquiries
Makio Yokono myokono@nibb.ac.jp
