Course title
330057001
Introduction to Medicine and Healthcare

 NAKAMURA Naoko
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Bioscience Course DP-4a・1 研究者・技術者としての基礎的素養
分子・細胞・個体レベルの専門知識を修得し、生命現象を俯瞰して課題を特定すると共に、適切な実験・解析手法を用いて問題解決策を構築できる。
Biomedical Engineering Course DP-4b・1 研究者・技術者としての基礎的素養
医工学分野の専門知識・ものづくり技術を修得し、論理的に課題解決できる。
Sports Engineering Course DP-4c・1 研究者・技術者としての基礎的素養
運動機器・支援デバイスを開発し、運動機能の発展・拡張に寄与できる。
Purpose of class
This course aims to provide fundamental knowledge of medicine and healthcare. Students will develop an understanding of biological phenomena, pathological changes in the human body, and the basic principles and mechanisms of medical devices used for treatment, diagnosis, and functional replacement or assistance. Through this course, students will acquire the knowledge necessary for the development of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Course description
This course comprehensively provides the medical knowledge required for science and engineering researchers and engineers involved in pharmaceuticals and medical and welfare devices. It introduces the basic structure and functions of the human body, the causes and pathophysiology of diseases, the mechanisms and applications of representative medical devices, and an overview of the Japanese healthcare system.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to explain the basic structure of the Japanese healthcare system and the role of medical technologies.
  2. To be able to explain pathological changes in the body and changes in biological functions associated with major diseases.
  3. To be able to explain the principles and roles of representative medical devices used for diagnosis, treatment, and functional replacement or assistance.
  4. To be able to understand the major fields of clinical medicine and explain their relationships with medical devices and medical technologies.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Quiz Exam Reports Total.
1. 3% 5% 0% 8%
2. 12% 15% 5% 32%
3. 12% 15% 5% 32%
4. 3% 5% 20% 28%
Total. 30% 40% 30% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Quiz: 30%
Exam: 40%
Report: 30%
(Pass mark: ≧60%)
60% of total score is a level at which you can understand the contents of the handouts and explain them briefly.
Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. The Japanese Healthcare System Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
2. Changes in the Body Caused by Disease 1 (Lesions Caused by Circulatory Disorders) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
3. Changes in the Body Caused by Disease 2 (Progressive and Degenerative Lesions, Inflammation) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
4. Changes in the Body Caused by Disease 3 (Tumors and Congenital Malformations) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
5. Medical Devices 1 (Diagnostic Devices) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
6. Medical Devices 2 (Therapeutic Devices) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
7. Medical Devices 3 (Functional Replacement and Assistive Devices) Review 150minutes
Study for a quiz 50minutes
8. Medical Devices 4 (Hands-on Experience with Medical Devices) Review 200minutes
Study for a quiz
9. Review and Examination Study for an exam 200minutes
10. Clinical Medicine 1 (Surgical Fields: General Surgery, etc.) Report 200minutes
11. Clinical Medicine 2 (Surgical Fields: Plastic Surgery, etc.) Report 200minutes
12. Clinical Medicine 3 (Dental Fields, etc.) Report 200minutes
13. Clinical Medicine 4 (Pediatric Fields, etc.) Report 200minutes
14. Clinical Medicine 5 (Diagnostic Support Fields, etc.) Report 200minutes
Total. - - 2800minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in/outside the class.
Textbooks and reference materials
Handout
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Naoko Nakamura: naoko@shibaura-it.ac.jp
    Monday lunch break
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 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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