Department of Biotechnology and Life Science

Department of Department of Biotechnology and Life Science Diploma Policy

1. Students must have mastered the basics of fields related to "bioengineering" (mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medical engineering, information science), which is a comprehensive engineering field based on the behavior of molecules.
2. In addition to acquiring specialized knowledge in biotechnology, students must have the ability to logically respond to cutting-edge fields based on basic knowledge.
3. Students will have an understanding of the social needs required for biotechnology, and will have acquired the ability to define and solve problems, as well as research and development skills, aimed at the sustainable development of society, and the ability to learn independently and continuously.
4. As an engineer or researcher, you must understand the significance of biotechnology research from an ethical, social, and global perspective that goes beyond science and technology, and have the ability to communicate and discuss the latest technical information domestically and internationally, as well as with others. Must have the ability to collaborate with others.

Department of Department of Biotechnology and Life Science Curriculum Policy

① Curriculum composition policy
In order to acquire the abilities set forth in the diploma policy, the Department Department of Biotechnology and Life Science first teaches comprehensive scientific knowledge including chemistry, biology, and physics in the specialized foundation subjects to acquire basic knowledge of life phenomena, as well as engineering knowledge, and in particular to understand life phenomena at the molecular level (perspective A). Next, specialized subjects directly related to "medical equipment and materials," "food and medicine," and "environment and energy" are broadly divided into bioscience specialized subjects and biotechnology specialized subjects, and students acquire advanced and up-to-date knowledge related to biotechnology (perspective B). Meanwhile, experiments and exercises are organized in the liberal arts subjects, specialized foundation subjects, and specialized subjects, and students conduct everything from basic experiments to advanced experiments using the latest equipment, deepening their understanding of the knowledge they have acquired in lectures while mastering practical skills (perspective C). Bioethics and safety management are studied in the specialized foundation subjects. In addition, liberal arts subjects include a group of global development subjects, including collaborative basic seminars with other universities and collaborative subjects with other faculties, and in particular, students acquire discussion and presentation skills in addition to reading and writing in English. In addition, following the liberal arts subject of English, students will undergo practical training in English as a foreign language Faculty Member, with the aim of acquiring practical language skills that will enable them to function internationally (Perspective D).

② Policies regarding the content and implementation of education
A wide range of basic life science courses will be offered among the specialized basic courses in the first and second years (Perspective A). Then, from the third semester of the second year, specialized courses will be offered to acquire a wide range of specialized knowledge in the field of biotechnology, and omnibus courses will be offered to introduce cutting-edge research by all Supervisor (Perspective B). After offering basic engineering experiments as a group of courses for freshmen, more specialized biotechnology experiments will be offered in the second and third years, and basic life science seminars will be offered in the second year. From the third semester of the third year, experiments and seminars related to graduation thesis research will be conducted, and in the fourth year, small-group instruction will be given on related science and technology in general in the laboratories to which students are assigned (Perspective C). Meanwhile, bioethics and safety management will be offered as a basic life science course in the second year. In the fourth year, instruction on research ethics will also be given in the laboratories to which students are assigned. In addition, global liberal arts courses, global language and culture courses, and global development courses will be offered throughout the four years, and small-group instruction and presentation guidance will also be provided (Perspective D).

③ Policy regarding methods for evaluating learning outcomes
In lecture courses, which are primarily aimed at acquiring basic liberal arts skills, fundamental academic ability, the ability to utilize specialized knowledge, logical thinking skills, insight, and the ability to form a social and ethical outlook, as stipulated in the diploma policy, students will be assessed on their level of achievement through exams, reports, etc. In experiments, practical training, and seminar courses, which are primarily aimed at acquiring the executive skills to advance research and development, the interpersonal skills to support collaboration with others, and the communication skills stipulated in the diploma policy, students will be assessed on their level of achievement through reports, oral exams, etc. Grades for course subjects are expressed in five levels: S, A, B, C, and D, with S, A, B, and C being passes, and D being a fail. Students who pass will be awarded the designated number of credits.