Course title
B00230003
Advanced Mechanical Engineering 2 (Bioengineering)

NAGASAWA Sumito

FUKANO Mako
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals Courses
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering F 産業界や社会の要請を把握して解決するべき課題を設定し、さまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら設計生産技術を活用することで、立案した構想に従って研究を進め課題を解決することができる。 Sub
Advanced Mechanical Engineering D 機械工学の基盤技術に関わる物理現象の本質を数理的に理解することができる。機械を設計・製作・運用するために必要な手法(計測、制御、設計、加工など)に習熟し、それらを実際の工学的問題に適用することができる。 Main
Environment and Materials Engineering B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Chemistry and Biotechnology B 地球環境や地域社会との調和を見据えて、さまざまな工学分野に関わる問題を解決することができる。 Sub
Electrical Engineering and Robotics D 電気工学や関連する工学の技術分野を課題に適用し、社会の要求を解決するために応用することができる。 Sub
Advanced Electronic Engineering E 専門的デザイン課題について解決する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Information and Communications Engineering F 社会のニーズに対して技術課題を主体的に発見し、工学分野における分野横断的な知識も活用しつつ、計画的・継続的に取り組んで課題を達成することができる。 Sub
Computer Science and Engineering G 技術的課題に対してさまざまな工学分野の知識を関連付けながら主体的に取り組み、継続的に学修する能力を身に付けることができる。 Sub
Urban Infrastructure and Environment G ⼟⽊⼯学における現実の問題について、⼯学・専⾨基礎知識を⽤いて理解・解決することができる。 Sub
Purpose of class
The objectives of this course for students are as follows:
To understand the fundamentals of human body structure and function.
To understand how human physiological functions are analyzed from an engineering perspective.
To understand the mathematical foundations of engineering models of the nervous system.
To understand how neural models are applied to the control of biologically inspired robots.
Course description
To study the interdisciplinary field of mechanical engineering and biology, it is necessary to acquire a foundation in biology. This course introduces the fundamentals of human body structure and function, as well as the basic principles of anatomy focusing on the sensory and nervous systems of living organisms, and examines their relationship to mechanical engineering.

In recent years, as engineering research on human body structure and function and the use of assistive devices in care and welfare settings have expanded, a solid understanding of human anatomy and physiological principles has become increasingly essential for applying engineering knowledge and technologies to living systems. The first seven classes focus on areas of human body structure and function that are closely related to engineering and discuss their fundamental concepts. (Mako Fukano, 7/14 classes)
Goals and objectives
  1. To explain fundamentals of human body structure and function
  2. To explain how human physiological functions are analyzed from an engineering perspective.
  3. To perform calculations related to the mathematical foundations of engineering models of the nervous system.
  4. To explain how neural models are utilized in the control of biologically inspired robots.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Report and quiz (Content of the first half) Report (Content of the second half) Total.
1. 25% 25%
2. 25% 25%
3. 25% 25%
4. 25% 25%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
The grading for this class was broken down as follows:
Report and Exercises and quiz (Content of the first half): 50%
Report (Content of the second half): 50%

A minimum overall score of 60% is required to pass the course.

A score of 60% indicates that students have achieved the following level of competence:
- understand the fundamentals of human body structure and function and can explain how these are addressed from an engineering perspective.
- able to mathematically handle engineering models of the nervous system and explain their application to the control of biologically inspired robots.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Guidance

Basic structure and tissues of the human body
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
2. Anatomy of the human body
 (head, neck, trunk, and pelvic girdle)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
3. Anatomy of the human body
 (upper limbs)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
4. Anatomy of the human body
 (lower limbs)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
5. Anatomy and functions of the human body
(skin, nervous system, and sensory systems)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
6. Anatomy and functions of the human body
(heart and circulatory system)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
7. Anatomy and functions of the human body
(respiratory and digestive systems)
Reviewing of lecture content 190minutes
100minutes
8. The basics of the structure of neurons and signal transmission Review of lecture content. 190minutes
9. Mathematics of perceptron Review of lecture content. 190minutes
10. neural model
・Time (continuous/discrete)
・Signal (continuous/discrete)
・Single cell response/collection potential
Review of lecture content. 190minutes
11. neural oscillator Review of lecture content. 190minutes
12. Biomimetic robot 1 Review of lecture content. 190minutes
13. Biomimetic robot 2 Review of lecture content. 190minutes
14. Biomimetic robot 3 Review of lecture content. 190minutes
Total. - - 2760minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Distribute lecture handouts.
Prerequisites
prefer to learn materials mechanics.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Questions will be accepted during the lecture, after the lecture, and via email.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the 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
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