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UC DAVIS STUDY ABROADSummer Abroad Japan, Info Session

“Life Sciences in Japan”

Fall Summer 2015June 21 – July 17, 2015

Life Sciences in Japan

Info Session

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, PhDlzmorand@ucdavis.eduDepartment of Molecular and Cellular Biology

Dana ArmstrongProgram Coordinatordkarmstrong@ucdavis.edu

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

JAPAN

Japan

Pop Culture

Japan

Food !!!

Ritsumeikan University

Biwako-Kusatsu Campus

Entrance to Campus

International Dorm 2012

Ritsumeikan University

3 Cafeterias, Subway Sandwiches, Coffee Shop

Visit Kyoto !

Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage City

Kyoto

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

Trip 1: Ryoan-ji and Nijo-jo

Culture BIS 198

Trip 2: Research Labs at Ritsumeikan

Culture BIS 198

Trip 3: Kyoto Aquarium and Kiyomizu-dera

Culture BIS 198

Trip 4: Gekkeikan Museum and Fushimi Inari

Culture BIS 198

Trip 5: Lake Biwa Museum

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

See you in JAPAN!

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