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2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses School of Life Science and Technology Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology

Biomaterials Science

Academic unit or major
Undergraduate major in Life Science and Technology
Instructor(s)
Nobuhiro Nishiyama / Toshiaki Mori / Toshinori Fujie / Asako Yamayoshi
Class Format
Lecture (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
-
Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)
3-4 Tue (W8E-101) / 3-4 Fri (W8E-101)
Class
-
Course Code
LST.A337
Number of credits
200
Course offered
2025
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
Apr 3, 2025
Language
Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

In this course, students learn the basics for various biomaterials, such as chemical structures and their properties, synthesis methods, analysis techniques, and biological reactions, as well as acquire knowledge related to cutting-edge medical technologies.

Course description and aims

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Explain the chemical structures and properties of biomaterials as well as their synthesis methods and analysis techniques.
2) Explain biological response to biomaterials.
3) Explain medical applications of biomaterials, such as artificial organs, regenerative medicine, diagnosis and drug delivery system.

Keywords

biomaterial, polymer, biological response, medical application, artificial organ, regenerative medicine, diagnosis, drug delivery system

Competencies

  • Specialist skills
  • Intercultural skills
  • Communication skills
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Classes are principally composed of lectures and exercises.

Course schedule/Objectives

Course schedule Objectives
Class 1

Introduction of Biomaterials Science/Structure of Human Body

Explain biomaterials and structure of human body

Class 2

Classifications and Characterizations of Biomaterials

Explain classifications and characterizations of biomaterials

Class 3

Syntheses of Biomolecules and Biomaterials

Explain syntheses of biomolecules and biomaterials

Class 4

Biomaterials Derived from Living Organisms

Explain biomaterials derived from living organisms

Class 5

Evaluation of Properties of Biomaterials

Explain evaluation methods of biomaterials

Class 6

Processing and Applications of Biomaterials

Explain processing and applications of biomaterials

Class 7

Summary and midterm exam of class #1-#6

Test level of understanding of the first part of the course

Class 8

Biological Response to Biomaterials

Explain biological response to biomaterials

Class 9

Biomaterials Based on Polymers

Explain biomaterials based on polymers

Class 10

Artificial Organs and Biomedical Devices

Explain artificial organs and biomedical devices

Class 11

Drug Delivery System and Regenerative Medicine Based on Biomaterials

Explain medical applications of biomaterials such as drug delivery system and regenerative medicine

Class 12

Instrument Analysis of Biomaterials

Explain instrument analysis of biomaterials

Class 13

Diagnostic Technology Based on Biomaterials/ Basic Knowledge for Practical Use

Explain diagnostic technology based on biomaterials and basic knowledge for practical use

Class 14

Summary and final exam of class #8-#13

Test level of understanding of the second part of the course

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)

Biomaterials Science,
Tokyo Kagaku Dojin, ISBN978-4-8079-0906-3

Reference books, course materials, etc.

A handout summarizing the learning content will be provided by T2SCHOLA before the class.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exercises 20%, Midterm exam 40%, Final exam 40%

Related courses

  • LST.A348 : Polymer Science (LST)

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of polymer science

Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from ”[at]” to ”@”(half-width character).

Nobuhiro Nishiyama (nishiyama.n.73c2[at]m.isct.ac.jp)
Asako Yamayoshi (yamayoshi.a.bff7[at]m.isct.ac.jp)
Toshiaki Mori (tmori[at]bio.titech.ac.jp)
Toshinori Fujie (t_fujie[at]life.isct.ac.jp)

Office hours

Contact by e-mail in advance to schedule an appointment