CNU Summer Program
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Agriculture Biotechnology in Korea
Summer 2015
(3 cr hrs)
Chung-Nam National University, Daejeon, South Korea
(Program tentatively scheduled for June 18 ~July 14, 2015)
Lectures: MTWTr 9:30 ~ 12:10, College of Agriculture Room #1140
Field Trips: Fridays (all day)
Key Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction to basic concepts of biotechnology used in the agriculture and food
industries in Korea.
2. Enhancing the understanding of animal and plant cell biology through presentations on
newly developed techniques such as animal cloning and transgenic plant production.
3. Providing students with experience in animal & food production and control of pests &
diseases, along with field trips to related industries and agricultural fields
4. Introduction to Korean foods, such as kimchi, and to biochemistry and processing of
traditional fermented foods through classroom, laboratory and field trip experiences.
Instructors: Dr. Kim Min-Kyu (Dept of Animal Science): Cell Biology & Embryonic Cloning
Dr. Lee Jun-Hun (Dept of Animal Science): Poultry Reproduction
Dr. Park Kiwoong (Dept of Crop Science): GMO Product in Korea
Dr. Lim Hyoun-Sub (Dept of Applied biology): Plant Disease Control
Dr. Park Jongtae (Dept of Food Science): Food Production and Fermentation
Lecture materials will be distributed and uploaded to the course web site (web site will be
announced at the first lecture). Lectures will present information on different topics in animal,
plant, and food science. Each lecture will contain unique materials for learning and disucssions.
Laboratory sessions will be led by instructors, and students will be grouped into teams of 3 - 4
students for laboratory exercises and presentations
Prerequisites: BESC 201 or equivalent Environmental Sciences Course
Exams:
There will be two midterm exams and a final presentation.
Attendance: Class and lab attendance is mandatory. In particular, due to the logistics of
lab experiment preparation, make-up labs cannot be offered. If you miss a lab
without an arrangement, your lab assignments will not be accepted for credit.
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Grading:
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The graded components of the course are as follows:
Mid-term 1
Mid-term 2
Final Presentation
Class Attendance and Discussion Participation
20%
20%
40%
20%
Your final grade will be determined based on the following scale:
90.0≤X
A
80.0≤X<90.0
B
70.0≤X<80.0
C
60.0≤X<70.0
D
X<60.0
F
Policy: Regular class attendance and punctuality are mandatory. Under no circumstances will the
instructor be responsible for any consequence resulted from students’ failure to attend the
lectures. Normally there will be no make-up examinations given for students who cannot
take the scheduled examinations. Make-up exams will be given only if (1) alternative
arrangements were made with the instructor 48 hours prior to the scheduled test
date or (2) the student provides a physician's excuse for illness.
Academic Honesty: All students are expected to abide by The Aggie Honor System-Aggie
Code of Honor (http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/) that states, “An Aggie does
not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do.” This code applies to all
exams, reports, and classroom activities. The instructor highly recommends
that all students thoroughly review Information for Students
(http://aggiehonor.tamu.edu/students/).
Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute
that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for persons with disabilities.
Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be
guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of
their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact the Department of Student Life, Services for
Students with Disabilities in Room 126 of the Koldus Building. The phone
number is 845-1637.
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Tentative Lecture/Lab & Field Trip Schedule
Date
June 18~21
Topic
Arrival, check-in and orientation of CNU campus and city
Week 1
June 22
Introduction: Animal Science, Plant Sciences, and Food Sciences
June 23
Mendelian Genetics and Application New Biotechnology (Basic Molecular
Genetics)
June 24
Nuclear structure and RNA synthesis in mammalian oocytes/Development of dog
embryos
June 25
Embryo transfer in dog & cow and Somatic cell nuclear transfer in mammals
June 26
Field Trip (Pharmaceutical Research Center (Jongkun-Dang Co Ltd)
Week 2
June 29
Molecular markers in Plant Breeding (Rice and Soybean)
June 30
Plan Biotechnology: Principles and Techniques (Rice and Chinese Cabbage)
July 1
Understanding of Genetically Modified Organism (Rice, Soybean, Chinese
Cabbage)
July 2
R&D GMO in Korea
July 3
Field Trip (Noghu Bio Co Ltd & RDA Korea Agriculture Research Center)
Week 3
July 6
Introduction of Traditional Korea Foods
July 7
The Enzyme Kinetics in Kimchi
July 8
Lipase, Amylase, and Cellulose in Korean Food
July 9
Field Trip (Food Companies: Samyang Co Ltd, Nongshim Co Ltd, Ottugi Co Ltd
Research Centers)
July 10
Final Presentation (format and rubric to be announced)
July 11 ~14
Cultural tours and Sightseeing, Departure
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