Department of Agricultural Biology

Department of Agricultural Biology conducts research and education on green biotechnology and agri-innovation, intending to clarify the capabilities of living organisms on the basis of the functions of genes, proteins, and metabolites and make them beneficial to society. Our research area covers cutting-edge biology that elucidates biological functions at the molecular, cellular, and individual levels; molecular agriculture and bioengineering that create beneficial organisms through genome editing and metabolic control; food production science and innovative agri-science using the plant factory and the research field on the Nakamozu Campus; and data science. We will integrate research on various disciplines and provide education on the basis of these advanced sciences. By understanding the potential of a wide variety of organisms, especially plants, and promoting the ability to utilize them in the food production and biological resources, the promotion of urban agriculture, and environmental conservation, we nurture human resources who can play an active role in companies, research institutions, and government agencies in the fields of food, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, the environment, agriculture, and IT industries.

Cell and Molecular Biology A

Genes function as a blueprint of life through the production of proteins. This lecture course help students to understand the functions of genes (DNA) and proteins.

Genetics

This lecture course is designed to help students understand the function of genes and the mechanism of how genetic information is transmitted to the next generation.

Practice in Bioinformatics

This practical training course aims to acquire the bioinformatics skills necessary for large-scale information processing.

Practice in Agricultural Field

This practical training course aims to help students to acquire the ability to practice the cultivation, maintenance, propagation, and evaluation of experimental plant resources as a basis for agricultural research.

Minor in Food Safety Management

This is a joint program between the Department of Agricultural Biology and the School of Veterinary Science. The objective of this program is to understand the food systems comprising all processes from farm to table and risk management in each process. Through lectures and practical training, including onsite training at overseas production sites (Australia and Thailand) and at food processing factories, the program fosters specialists who are responsible for food safety and security.

This is a joint program between the Department of Agricultural Biology and Department of Environmental Sciences and Technology in School of Agriculture, and the Department of Mechanical Engineering in School of Engineering. The program utilizes the plant factory located on the Nakamozu Campus to train engineers with both agronomic and engineering knowledge. Practical education is provided through a combination of lectures and practical training at the plant factory located on the Nakamozu Campus and at other plant factory sites in Japan.