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UC DAVIS STUDY ABROADSummer Abroad Japan, Info Session
“Life Sciences in Japan”
Fall Summer 2015June 21 – July 17, 2015
Program Specifics
Summer Abroad Requirements
What is
Summer Abroad?
2.0 GPA
Good Academic Standing
Applications accepted on a
First-come, First-served basis
for Qualified Applicants
Enrollment: January 7th – April 3rd
Faculty-led
Designed for UCD Students
UCD classes, UCD units
Financial Aid Applies
Instructor & Program Coordinator
Larry Morand, [email protected] of Molecular and Cellular Biology
Dana ArmstrongProgram [email protected]
Basic Program Info
Program Dates: June 21 – July 17, 2014
Program Location: Kusatsu, Japan (near Kyoto)Ritsumeikan University - BKC
Course 1: BIS 102 “Structure & Function of Biomolecules” (3 units)
Course 2: BIS 198 “Life Sciences in Japan” (5 units) - P/NP only
Academics ScheduleWeek Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1
Sunday JUNE 21
Meet in Kyoto
Monday JUNE 22
Ritsumeikan
Tour & Dinner
JUNE 23
Orientation & BIS 102
BIS 198
Discussion
JUNE 24
BIS 102
Guest Lecture 1
JUNE 25
BIS 102
Field Trip 1:
Ryoanji & Nijojo
JUNE 26
BIS 102 Exam 1
Field Trip 2:
Ritsumeikan Labs
2
JUNE 29
BIS 102
Social Gathering
JUNE 30
BIS 102
Guest Lecture 2
JULY 01
BIS 102
JULY 02
BIS 102 Exam 2
Field Trip 3:
Kyoto Aquarium &
Kiyomizudera
JULY 03
3
JULY 06
BIS 102
JULY 07
BIS 102
Guest Lecture 3
JULY 08
BIS 102
JULY 09
BIS 102 Exam 3
Field Trip 4:
Gekkeikan & Fushimi
JULY 10
4
JULY 13
BIS 102
JULY 14
BIS 102
Field Trip 5:
Lake Biwa Museum
JULY 15
BIS 102
JULY 16
BIS 102 Exam 4
BIS 198 Journals Due
Farewell Dinner
JULY 17
Check Out
&
Depart
Academics BIS 102
Lecture Topics (in brief)
Week 1: Thermodynamics, Water, Buffers, Nucleic Acids, Amino Acids
Week 2: Protein Structure, Membrane Proteins, Multi-subunit Proteins
Week 3: Enzyme Kinetics, Protein Function, Protein Purification
Week 4: Protein Evolution, Mutagenesis, Biotechnology
Pre-requisites UC Davis students: BIS 2A, 2B and Chem 8a, 8b or 118a, 118bNon UCD students: 2 quarters or 1 semester of general biology and
2 quarters or 1 semester of organic chemistry
Culture BIS 198
Daily Journaling – “… a page a day…”
Personal observations, thoughts …
May be given prompts for the following events:Meeting Students and Faculty at Ritsumeikan University
Social Gathering
Guest Lectures
5 Trips
Ryoanji and Nijojo
Research Labs at Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto Aquarium and Kiyomizudera
Gekkeikan Museum and Fushimi Inari
Lake Biwa Museum
Culture BIS 198
Meeting Students and Professors in the
Life Sciences from Ritsumeikan University
Facebook Page:
UC Davis – RitsU Friendship Group
February:
RitsU Students at UC Davis to learn English.
We can meet them here in their English class.
June/July:
UC Davis students at RitsU.
RitsU Students will host a Social Gathering.
Receive 3 Guest Lectures by RitsU Faculty.
Culture BIS 198 Personal Adventures !!
Two 3-day weekends for personal
adventures
Friday 03 July – Sunday 05 July
and
Friday 10 July – Sunday 12 July
Day trips to Nara, Osaka, Kobe, or ??
and, or
Overnight trips to Tokyo or Fukuoka or ??
Fees & Funding
See breakdown online: Fees include:
Lodging in shared room at a university dormitory
Transportation for program related field trips and excursions
Meals during most field trips and some program activities
Entrance fees, tickets for performances, and guided tours by regional specialists
Cultural activities and lessons by local educators
Travel health and accident insurance
Travel Guide to Japan
Fees do not include: Airfare, airport transfers, books, & incidentals
Personal travel during and outside of program dates
Entertainment expenses including alcoholic beverages, and personal purchases
Expenses for medical and other emergencies
Medical expenses for special needs
FUNDING Financial Aid Study Abroad Awards Scholarships More info online
UC Davis Study Abroad Award Deadline:
March 3!
Enrollment
Enrollment Period:
January 7 – April 3, 2015
Start Your Enrollment Online
First completed, first reserved
Limited space in program
Enroll by March 3 to be eligible
to apply for the UCD Study
Abroad Award
Enrollment
Enrollment Period:January 7 – April 3, 2015
Enrollment Materials: 1 photo (2" x 2" color headshot) with your name,
program, and 2014 written on the back. $300 non-refundable deposit (check or money order
made out to "UC Regents") Enrollment Checklist Statement of Intent to Enroll Summer Abroad Contract Health Clearance Unofficial transcript (print from campus online
system) Copy of your valid passport or receipt/proof that you
have applied for one
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