Department of Biosciences will stop accepting applications in March 2025.
Understand life at the molecular level and develop expertise in its application in diverse fields ?
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The Department of Biosciences provides students with a broad range of knowledge and skills in a wide variety of applied fields, including plants, microorganisms, animals, and foods, while understanding life phenomena at the molecular level. The department emphasizes education and research in advanced technology and extensive experimentation. Through practical learning, we aim to nurture individuals with a high level of expertise in bioscience and rich education. The Department of Biosciences uses active learning methods such as ICT-based e-learning and active learning in its lectures and practical training. Through group discussions, group work, and presentations, students will acquire the ability to think independently, solve problems, and express themselves.
カリキュラム
In this department, after thoroughly acquiring the basic knowledge of biology and chemistry, which is the basis of learning, we will study specialized subjects covering a very wide range of fields such as science, engineering, medicine, pharmacy, agriculture, and food science. Experiments and practical training linked to lectures are also arranged in each grade to experience and acquire applied abilities and experimental techniques. In the compulsory graduation research, extensive individual guidance is provided to develop problem-solving and self-expression skills. Lectures and practical training incorporate e-learning using ICT and active learning methods using active learning. Through group discussions, group work and presentations, you will acquire the ability to think for yourself, solve problems, and express yourself.
*Students must select "Utsunomiya Campus" for Timetable Affiliation, and enter the course classification.
成績評価と単位認定
Grading Criteria
About our GPA System
The intent behind our implementation of a GPA (Grade Point Average) system is to (1) create a unified standard for the campus, (2) have it function as an impartial standard, and (3) have it function as an internationally accepted standard. Our GPA system involves the assessment learning achievements using an objective numerical value called GPA. Additionally, this system generally conforms with the grade assessment systems adopted by universities in the West, and can be used overseas as an index used to certify a student’s academic ability when studying abroad, when going on to graduate school overseas, when finding employment at a non-Japanese companies operating in Japan, and so on.
Display of Grades and Assessment Criteria
Classification
Grading Criteria
GPA
Grading Criteria
Details of Assessment
Pass
S.
4.0
90 percent or higher
Represents particularly excellent grades.
A
3.0
80 percent
Represents excellent grades
B.
2.0
70 percent
Represents grades recognized as adequate.
C.
1.0
60 percent
Represents the minimum grade acceptable as a pass.
Fail
D.
0.0
Fail less than 60 points
Represents that students have not reached the minimum grades acceptable as a pass
absence
0.0
Missing the exam
Represents that students have not taken the exam for the class or have not submitted a report, etc.
Unqualified
0.0
Not eligible to take the exam
Represents that students are not eligible to take the exam due to insufficient attendance at the class or have abandoned the course.
GPA Calculation Method
Credit Recognition
To earn credits
Credit system Courses at the university are based on credits. The credits are determined based on the number of hours of study, and one credit is based on 45 hours (15 hours for lessons, 15 hours for preparation, 15 hours for review) taking into account the teaching method of lessons and the educational effect of lessons.
Class method
class time
Preparatory learning (preparation, review)
Lectures / Practices
15 to 30 hours
30 to 15 hours
Experiment / Practice / Practical skill
30 to 45 hours
15 hours
Get credit Credits can be earned by registering for classes at the beginning of each semester, attending classes, doing the necessary preparatory studies, and passing the examination. University credits are based on the number of class hours. As a general rule, if students do not attend at least 2/3 of the class hours, they are not be eligible to take the examination. Attendance is the first priority.
About graduation credits
To graduate the university, students must be enrolled for at least 4 years and earn at least 124 credits. In addition, the breakdown of the minimum number of credits required for graduation differs depending on the department and year of admission.
Minimum number of credits required for graduation (For students enrolled in 2022)
Subject classification
Number of units
Compulsory subjects
Comprehensive basic subjects
8
Specialized basic subjects
18
Optional compulsory
Specialized basic subjects Specialized subject
16
4※ 8※ 4※
Elective subjects
Comprehensive basic subjects
82
8 or more
Specialized basic subjects Specialized subject
58 or more
Number of credits required for graduation
124
For elective courses, students must acquire more than the number of credits shown in the above table for both "general basic courses" and "specialized basic courses / specialized courses" so that the total exceeds the number of credits specified by each department. Up to 24 credits are valid for graduation in the elective courses of the general basic courses.
