Studying cells which are the base unit of living things

The course Cellular Biology B uses the text Fundamental Biology & Cellular Biology (written by Masaru Wada; Yodosha Publishing) to study the structure and functions of cells which are the base unit of living things. This study of cells is taught by Professor Kentaro Semba. Furthermore, more detailed material on cells which possess special functions is taught by Professor Toshio Oshima.

In this course, students can study the fundamental functions of cells which are responsible for almost all life phenomena. Cells were discovered in 1665 by R. Hooke. In 1838, a cell theory for plants was proposed by M.J. Schleiden. Similarly, a cell theory for animals was proposed by T. Schwann the following year in 1839. These theories stated that cells compose the entire body of living things and that cells provide the basic structure and functions of living things.

Professor Semba has a playful demeanor and mixes onomatopoeia into his easy-to-understand lectures. He also skips over areas which he views as unnecessary in order to focus on important material. Professor Oshima has a beard which gives him a dandy appearance. He also selects and focuses his teaching only on important material from within the enormous amount of information which must be memorized.

The course Cellular Biology B uses the text Fundamental Biology & Cellular Biology (written by Masaru Wada; Yodosha Publishing) to study the structure and functions of cells which are the base unit of living things. This study of cells is taught by Professor Kentaro Semba. Furthermore, more detailed material on cells which possess special functions is taught by Professor Toshio Oshima.

In this course, students can study the fundamental functions of cells which are responsible for almost all life phenomena. Cells were discovered in 1665 by R. Hooke. In 1838, a cell theory for plants was proposed by M.J. Schleiden. Similarly, a cell theory for animals was proposed by T. Schwann the following year in 1839. These theories stated that cells compose the entire body of living things and that cells provide the basic structure and functions of living things.

Professor Semba has a playful demeanor and mixes onomatopoeia into his easy-to-understand lectures. He also skips over areas which he views as unnecessary in order to focus on important material. Professor Oshima has a beard which gives him a dandy appearance. He also selects and focuses his teaching only on important material from within the enormous amount of information which must be memorized.

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