TOK4: Nanoscience

Planned Course Schedule and Contents

Part I: Biotechnology

This sub-section focuses on advanced biomedical science and technology bound to the drug discovery for example, the use of drug transporter function in the delivery of a drug to the target organ. Advanced Bioimaging technology reveals where and when genes and their products function in the body during the development and pathological processes. Useful derivatives of natural products are synthesized by rationally designed, structure-based mutants of the biosynthetic enzymes. The three-dimensional structure of macromolecules at an atomic level can create an actual picture of how they work.

Schedule:-

• Structure and function relationship of macromolecules
• Bioimaging and genetics of programmed cell death signal
• Lab Tour
• Engineering of natural products biosynthesis
• Membrane transporters and drug response
• Lab Tour

Part II: Biomedicine and Nanobiotechnology

This sub-section focuses on the understanding of the structure and functions of the living systems at the nano level as a basis for the development of bioinspired structures and functions as well as for the establishment of methodologies to integrate living components, including biomolecules and cells, into nanodevices while regulating their functions. To effectively achieve this goal, the section sets 4 topics: (1) Mechano-bioengineering; (2) Biodevice Technology; (3) Nanotechnology and Materials Science for Nanoscale Cell Therapy and (4) Nano Bioelectronics.

Schedule:-

• Mechano-bioengineering
• Biodevice Technology
• Lab Tour
• Nanotechnology and Materials Science for Nanoscale Cell Therapy
• Nano bioelectronics:
• Lab Tour

Part III: Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology: This sub-section covers fundamentals and applications of nanotechnology mainly established in a field of semiconductors, including the following four topics. (1) Nanostructures for advanced photonics; (2) Silicon-based integrated nanoelectronics; (3) Physics and technology of semiconductor nanostructures, and (4) Spintronics: fundamentals and applications.

Schedule:-

• Nanostructures for advanced photonics
• Silicon-based integrated nanoelectronics
• Lab Tour
• Physics and technology of semiconductor nanostructures
• Spintronics: fundamentals and applications
• Lab Tour

Students may take this course concurrently with Sustainable Urban Management, Japan in Today's World, and Introduction to the Japanese Language courses offered by the University of Tokyo.

A one-day field trip related to the lectures will be organized for GSP students as part of the course.

Also, a one-day trip in Tokyo and a “study visit” to old historic town Kamakura with students of other GSP courses will be held (subject to change)

Undergraduate or graduate students in any field are welcome.

Assessment

Assessment will be made in consideration of attendance frequency and several short essays on the subjects chosen from each sub-section of Nanoscience lectures (one from Biotechnology, one from Biomedicine and Nanobiotechnology, and one from Nanotechnology) submitted no later than the designated date. Attendance is mandatory and the scores will be given according to the essays.

Contact hours:

The courses of "Biotechnology", "Biomedicine and Nanobiotechnology" and "Nanotechnology" research comprises 4 lectures and every lecture is 1.5 hour in duration. A 1 hour laboratory tour will be offered after every 2 lectures. Contact hours are estimated at 18 hours for lectures, and 6 hours for laboratory tours.

Credit equivalent:

This course attracts 1.5 credits at the University of Tokyo.

Hotel Kizankan (5 minutes on foot from Hongo Campus)

Students must arrive by 10 July 2013.

Students will be able to check in from 10 July 2013.

Check-out date 26 July 2013.

To extend your stay, you have to reserve your rooms by yourself. Please note that for the extra nights, you will have to pay the full amount of the accommodation fee to the hotel directly.

Costs are subject to minor changes. Successful applicants will be informed.

Tuition fees	:	JPY 22,200
Accommodation including any deposits	:	JPY 134,400 (does not include meals and other costs)
Other deposits	:	N/A
Textbook Fees	:	N/A
Miscellaneous Fees	:	N/A
Living Expenses	:	Approximately JPY 3,000 per day

1. Can I participate in more than one GSP course at your University, concurrently?
   Yes. The University of Tokyo has designed TOK2, TOK3 and TOK4 to be taken as standalone or concurrent courses. However, TOK1 is only available for students enrolled in another TOK course. Please note that a separate application fee will be applied for each course, including "Introduction to the Japanese Language".
2. If I am accepted, when will I receive more course details, such as course content, reading lists, timetables, payment schedule & cancellation policies, campus maps and other logistics details?
   We will send you general program information in April and detailed program information in June.
3. Will I have access to student facilities such as computer labs, libraries and health services at the hosting university?
   Unfortunately, GSP students cannot use computers of the University of Tokyo and internet services on campus but students will have access to the internet service at the hotel. Please bring a laptop. Libraries and health services are available to GSP students.
4. Will I need a visa to attend this GSP course?
   Information about visas is available from http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html. The host GSP coordinator can provide supporting letters and other relevant information for your visa application. Please consult your local Japanese Embassy or Consulate whether you need to obtain a visa.
5. How can we interact with other participants and GSP alumni before the course?
   Please visit our GSP Facebook page and join the various events groups to meet informally with other GSP participants as well as alumni.

Please see also the FAQ page on the University of Tokyo GSP website.

You can direct your questions about course credits and scholarships to your home institutions. More details about the application process and deadlines will be available in the "How to Apply" page.

For more information, please visit: http://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/about/international-activities/gsp/