Course title
6M0212001
Advanced Biomaterials

 NAKAMURA Naoko
Purpose of class
The purpose of this class is to develop advanced knowledge and practical planning skills in biomaterials science for medical and regenerative applications. Students will learn how to connect material properties with biological responses and translate these relationships into rational biomaterial design and research strategies. The course emphasizes problem identification, literature-based analysis, and experimental planning through collaborative work.
Course content
This course covers advanced topics in biomaterials, including material–cell interactions, design strategies, and evaluation methods. Students work in groups to investigate assigned research themes, review current scientific literature, and identify key challenges in the field. Based on their analysis, each group develops a detailed and feasible experimental plan, including appropriate analytical and evaluation techniques, and presents a research proposal supported by scientific evidence.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will be able to explain the relationships between biomaterial properties and biological responses.
  2. Students will be able to critically review and interpret current biomaterials research literature.
  3. Students will be able to identify research problems and formulate testable experimental strategies.
  4. Students will be able to propose feasible experimental plans with appropriate evaluation and analysis methods.
  5. Students will be able to present and justify biomaterial research proposals logically and clearly.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Presentation Total.
1. 20% 20%
2. 20% 20%
3. 20% 20%
4. 20% 20%
5. 20% 20%
Total. 100% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Introduction to Advanced Biomaterials Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
2． Research Themes ＆ Evaluation Methods in Biomaterials Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
3． Work 1: Literature Exploration ＆ Problem Definition Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
4． Work 2: Designing Experimental Approaches Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
5． Work 3: Experimental Plan Development Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
6． Work 4: Presentation Preparation Research papers and work on assigned tasks 200minutes
7． Final Presentations: Experimental Plan Proposal Respond to questions and reflect on the content of your presentation. 200minutes
Total. - - 1400minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Presentation: 80% (Peer evaluation)
Question: 20%
Pass mark: ≧60%
Sixty percent of the total score is based on the ability to tackle the assigned tasks and explain them briefly.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
No fixed textbook is required. Students are expected to search, read, and use relevant scientific literature and reference materials independently for their group projects and experimental plan development.
Prerequisites
Students are expected to have prior research experience, such as participation in a fourth-year undergraduate thesis project or equivalent research activities.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Monday lunch break
    naoko@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 9.INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
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