Course title
7D747000
Advanced Applied Cellular Devices

 futai nobuyuki
Course content
The cells have been widely used in biomedical researches as they are the smallest elements of life and are able to be cultured and proliferated. The cell technology also enabled adding functionality to cells. However, it is not still easy to handle cells as engineering parts like machine elements or electronic devices because cells overgrow, degrade and eventually die. The minimum requirements for gaining accessibility and portability in cultured cells are still not clear.

Here we look at the cell culture technology from a mechanical engineering aspect. We develop easy-to-handle devices that contain cell cultures that can be used by anyone anywhere anytime. The goal of these devices is an improvement in healthcare, environment, and education fields.
Purpose of class
Development of technologies relevant to "making animal cell culture more manageable using engineering approaches".
Goals and objectives
  1. Students should set a goal of their research project based their knowledge of the problems in cell culture techniques with the view of engineering.
  2. Students should design and fabricate an easy-to-use device in which animal cells can be maintained or proliferated.
  3. Student should quantify conditions or behavior of cells in the device using appropriate assay methods.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Research theme planning Basics in mirofluidics and bioengineering 1200minutes
Total. - - 1200minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Progress of fab/experiments Presentation/publication Total.
1. 20% 20% 40%
2. 20% 10% 30%
3. 20% 10% 30%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Attendance to the lab, progress in design , fabrication，and experiments (50%)，contents of conference presentations and/or research papers (50%).
Textbooks and reference materials
No textbook required
Prerequisites
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Lab meeting will be held periodically. Online tools will be also used to communicate.
Relation to the environment
Non-environment-related course
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Non-social and professional independence development course
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 08:35:51 JST 2018