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An introduction to biological sciences
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The biological
phenomena exhibited by living organisms are diverse and indeed filled
with mystery.
The appeal of biological sciences lies in the elucidation at various levels,
from the
microscopic scale of molecules to macroscopic scales of whole organisms and
ecosystems, of the
mechanisms of these biological phenomena. At the Department of
Biological Sciences,
students gain an understanding of the mechanisms of universal
biological
reactions shared by different species, learn the diversity of organisms that
evolved in
accordance with the environment, and question the meaning of life. The 21st
century is
considered the era of biological and life sciences. The Department of
Biological Sciences
provides an education and research environment that enables you to
become a
specialist in biological sciences while valuing your personal interests.
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What do students learn at the Department of Biological
Sciences?
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you become interested in pursuing courses in biological sciences? It could be
for a variety of reasons, for example the mystique
surrounding the biological phenomena
you saw in TV programs at an early age, the wonder of
various fauna and flora you
encountered in the wild, or the spectacular array of today�s biotechnology products.
The
faculty at the Department of Biological Sciences is united in its efforts to
establish
an innovative and modern educational system that provides
cutting edge life science while
valuing these diverse interests of students in the field of
biological sciences.
A solid
foundation is essential for gaining deep insight into biological sciences. In
addition,
the wider the base, the deeper insight can be accumulated.
Those with an interest in ecology
or biodiversity need to first understand the underlying
principles of various biological
phenomena to attain a sufficient knowledge of their fields. The
Department of Biological
Sciences aims to provide students with a systematic and broad basic
knowledge of biology
by their second year. For this purpose, the curriculum consists of various
laboratory courses
and training in areas ranging from field studies to
molecular biology in addition to lectures.
Furthermore,
courses such as instrumental analysis related to the latest analytical methods
essential to life science are also included.
After
acquiring this basic knowledge, students deepen their knowledge by selecting
specialized
lectures, laboratory courses, and training in their areas of
interest, generally from their third year.
Students
then develop a theme for their graduation research, the individual
accomplishment of which
will mark a significant milestone in their lives. The faculty
at the Department of Biological Sciences
hope,and are committed to
ensuring, that these experiences contribute greatly to the future of students
at graduateschools as well as
their careers.
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