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The brain science consists of many disciplines. This class is a comprehensive and synthetic introduction to the brain science by understanding neurophysiological structures and psychological behaviors.
This lecture is organized to support your basic academic ability To study Data Science. We overview mathematics in high school. If you success the midterm exam, you can complete this lecture and advance the next Data Science 1. We hope you have interest with mathematics!
Students wishing to take this course in English are encouraged to take the GIGA course which is offered concurrently.
We provide the principles of molecular and cellular biology through "Molecular and Cellular Biology 1-4." This class will be conducted in a format similar to a qualification exam. Students will study the textbook on their own, take online exams, and earn a grade based on the results.
This course covers Chapter 11-15 of the textbook "Essential Cell Biology".
Molecular biology was definitely the central player of the life sciences in the 20th century. At the end of the nineteenth century, Mendel explained the genetic phenomena. Avery determined that the gene was DNA. Watson and Click came to discover the double helix structure of DNA. Then, main theme of the life science in the second half of the 20th century was directed to "Exploring cells ". Basic Molecular Biology 1 to 4 will acquire knowledge of molecular cell biology indispensable for grasping modern life science. Instead of passively listening to lectures, classes focus on exercises that actively solve problems. Basic Molecular Biology X will be the first part of it.
Molecular biology was definitely the central player of the life sciences in the 20th century. At the end of the nineteenth century, Mendel explained the genetic phenomena. Avery determined that the gene was DNA. Watson and Click came to discover the double helix structure of DNA. Then, main theme of the life science in the second half of the 20th century was directed to "Exploring cells ". Basic Molecular Biology 1 to 4 will acquire knowledge of molecular cell biology indispensable for grasping modern life science. Instead of passively listening to lectures, classes focus on exercises that actively solve problems. Basic Molecular Biology 1 will be the first part of it.
Artificial intelligence may have a great impact on society in the future. In order to understand capabilities and limits of artificial intelligence, it is necessary to understand computers as its foundation.
In the first half of this course, we learn fundamental knowledge of practical usage of computers and networks in SFC. In the second half, we learn programming skills which are necessary to take advantage of computers.
After this course, you will be able to learn advanced programming skills in Fundamentals of Information Technology 2.
This course is mainly focused on Structural Biology to aim in the understanding of the biological significances of "structure" in molecules.
During the first half (1-7th time), you will learn how to insert a recombinant gene into a plasmid vector and analyze its gene expression in the bacteria Escherichia coli. During the last half (8-14th time), you will learn how to culture human cells, transfect plasmids, and edit the human genome using the CRISPR/Cas9 system.
The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of experiments for life science. In the class, students study the basic skills for experiments of DNA and protein.
The aim of this course is to acquire some general experimental procedures and knowledge for biological experiment studies.
This class deals with what human personality is and how it develops using psychoanalytical developmental theories from Freud to the modern infant researchers. And then it shows how disturbances in early years lead to psychopathology, holding Autism Spectrum Disorders and the survivors of child abuse up as examples.
Students will deepen understanding of their own personality development through their report on personal history.
In our daily life, our sensory systems are detecting various types of information about environments inside/outside of our body which varies from hour to hour. Our movements are well-modulated by utilizing such sensory information which is integrated within our brain. In addition, sensory systems are also associated with reflexes (=involuntary bodily response to some stimuli ) . By utilizing such reflexes, we can prevent from some dangers quickly without thinking. As such, sensory systems play important roles for safe and grateful life.
In this course, we are regarding humans as systems which involve "inputs" and "output", and are learning sensory physiology (structures and functions of various sensors within our body / mechanisms of our perception and cognition) and psychology (how our mental process is associated with our cognition and action). Due to time constraints, we are focusing on somatosensory and visual systems in this course.
This course covers basic topics in cognitive psychology, including memory, perception and attention, conceptual representation, reasoning and decision making, language learning and processing, and relation between language and cognition.
In the "Impression Management" course, we will examine what impressions we make of ourselves and others, and what role impressions can play in facilitating the communication processes. Specifically, we will explore the exchange of impressions by paying attention to subtle behaviors, focusing on small gestures and occasions in our day-to-day activities.
Most athletes are having physical training well based on sports science, and making efforts to effectively improve their sports performances. However, sports science is not only for athletes. Understanding sports science would be valuable for considering the ways for living a long and healthy life. In this course, we are aiming to learn the basis of our body and movements, and reconsider our own health, based on various findings from researches in the field of sports sciences.
This lecture offers students to learn the principles and applications of global and local environmental issues in systems perspective. We will start from the global movements on the global warming and then learn the basic elements of environment including air, soil, water and plants. Then we will learn the stocks and flows of the elements in the perspective ecosystems and services. With this fundamental knowledge, students will be able to understand the background of global environmental policies and think to act proactively in research and daily life.
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This lecture is aimed at students with little prior knowledge about the European Union. After an overview of European integration from the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC, 1951) to today’s European Union, the EU’s main institutions and political stakeholders will be examined. How are the European commission, the European Council, the European Parliament or the European Court of Justice set up? What are their powers and competences, and what is the process of creating European policies and laws? The lecture will then address the workings of the European Union considering specific policy fields like foreign policy, security policy or agriculture policy, as well as the handling of specific problem situations like the financial crisis or the refugee crisis, before finally looking at various options for future developments.
This course will explore the history and aesthetics of independent animation in the Asia Pacific Region. The lectures will have a heavy focus on East Asian animation pioneers and contemporary innovators, but students are encouraged to do research into independent animation more widely across the Asia-Pacific region for their presentations and essays.
Critical areas: Film Studies, Animation Studies, Media Literacy, National Identity Theory, Cultural Identity, Social Identity Theory, Gender Studies
Latin America has always been a source of inspiration for those people working to build a better society. In spite of the colonial heritage and the deep division that runs through the societies of the region, innovative theories and iniciatives emerged and came to influence many aspects of the global social science and humanities of our time. This course aims to survey principal topics related to development and Latin America, covering the contemporary issues of the region especially from a focus on development and social change.
(We plan to do this course on-campus in the spring semester 2021.)
The purpose of this course is to learn CIS region comprehensively. This course would be consisted by lecturers, group work and presentations, and individual term report.
"Regional study" is needed to deal with many aspects such as politics, economics, international relations, history, ethnicity, society, religion, conflicts, environmental problems, energy problems, etc. In particular, the former Soviet Union states are young and they have many problems to be solved, and such problems are complicated and to be needed the comprehensive knowledge and considering the international relations.
In order to think about the current world, it is essential to understand the former Soviet space. Therefore, we aim to deepen the understanding of the region.
This class aims for enhancing the understanding of contemporary international political economy, security and society mainly in East Asia through examining theories, policy frameworks and practices. All sessions are conducted in English.
”Region” could be defined in various terms. In international relations, it generally indicates the multilateral groupings of neighboring nations. However, when it comes to the term regionalism, it suggests a functional relation that bundles multiple nations with their political, economic and cultural inheritance, often based on the geographical advantages. Region could be formed either inherently or arbitrary. Thus, the "Region/Regionalism" is a dynamic concept of geopolitics/economics, which rests between the global governance, the bilateral rational choice of the government, and people's perceptions.
This course specifically focuses on following agendas: 1)theory and practices of regionalism in East Asia, 2)security in Asia-Pacific region, 3)Japan’s foreign policy on regionalism.
This subject offers a comprehensive overview of the global communication landscape. Students will understand the history, current theories and the several case studies of international communication.
Students will understand about the history of news agencies and the concept of propaganda. Also they'll have a chance to think about the effect of international flow of information, things and people.
To understand the International Law including topics or issues in the International Society.