2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Materials and Chemical Technology Common courses
Introduction to Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine
- Academic unit or major
- Common courses
- Instructor(s)
- Takeharu Tsuge / Tomohiro Hayashi / Masato Sone / Saeko Yanaka / Katsunori Tanaka / Masayoshi Tanaka / Mina Okochi
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Fri
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- XMC.A302
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Mar 19, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
"Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine" as interdisciplinary research fields become more important for solving the various problems associated with health, medical care, and environmental issues. The lecture provides an opportunity to learn the basic ideas, newly emerging technologies and applications in this field from the view points of material and chemistry. This is an introductory lecture for "Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine Course".
Course description and aims
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
(1) explain the basic ideas and cutting edge researches in "Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine" fields.
(2) acquire wide scope and learning motivation of "Science and Technology for Health Care and Medicine" fields.
Keywords
Bioorganic chemistry, Bioabsorbable materials, Biomolecular chemistry, Biomolecular structural biology, Biomedical sensor, Bioprocess engineering, and Biointerface science.
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
This lecture will overview the contents of (1) bioorganic chemistry, (2) bioabsorbable materials, (3) biomolecular chemistry, (4) biomolecular structural biology, (5) biomedical sensor, (6) bioprocess engineering, and (7) biointerface science.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Bioorganic chemistry | Students understand the organic synthetic chemistry of biologically active small molecules for medical and drug discovery. |
| Class 2 | Bioabsorbable materials | Students learn the types and characteristics of bioabsorbable and biodegradable materials that can be used for medical purposes. |
| Class 3 | Biomolecular chemistry | Students understand the functions of biomolecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids inside and outside the cell, as well as examples of state-of-the-art medical diagnostic techniques utilizing biological materials. |
| Class 4 | Biomolecular structural biology | Each biomolecule adopts a unique three-dimensional structure that is intimately linked to its biological role. Students learn how a molecule's structure dictates its function, and to elucidate the methods used to determine these structures. |
| Class 5 | Biomedical sensor | Students learn the basic principles of biomedical sensors and their applications, which are important for medical care and preventive diagnosis. |
| Class 6 | Bioprocess engineering | Students study the basic idea of cell functions, genetic engineering, and brief overview of bioprocesses including of fermentation. Also learn newly emerging technologies of cell-based biosensor and synthesis of important substances using cells. |
| Class 7 | Biointerface science | Students learn molecular processes at interfaces between the biological tissue and artificial materials/devices from the viewpoint of biocompatibility in the development of biomedical materials and biosensors. |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
Textbooks as useful reference are provided during class.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Report for confirming the level of understanding (80%) and level of class participation (20%).
Related courses
- MAT.C303 ： Organic and Polymer Chemistry
- MAT.C316 ： Biomaterials Science
- MAT.P396 ： Organic Functional Biochemistry
- CAP.O302 ： Bioorganic Chemistry (Bioactive Small-Molecules)
- CAP.Y305 ： Biopolymer Chemistry
- CAP.G301 ： Biochemical Engineering
Prerequisites
It is desirable to study the related courses.