Grade |
Semester |
Course Name |
Module Name |
Category |
Credit |
Course Overview |
2 |
1 |
Cell Biology |
Basic Life Science |
Elective |
3 |
To focus on cellular functions and analyze biological phenomenon, such as generation and immunity, based on cell properties. To learn structure and function of cell, organelle in cytoplasm, cytoskeleton, and structure and function of cell membrane and understand signal transmission, cell cycle, cell apoptotic, and cancer-related cell regulatory functions. |
2 |
1 |
Cell Biology Lab |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To conduct experiments on immunofluorescence staining, which is one of the fundamental techniques, and learn types of cells composing brain and their roles |
2 |
1 |
Biochemistry |
Basic Life Science |
Elective |
3 |
To understand biological phenomena by using life phenomena-sustaining chemical mechanism at the molecular level through understanding on the structure and catalysis of biomolecules, three-dimensional structure of amino acids and proteins, understanding on enzymes, and structure and components of biomolecules such as fats, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and biomembranes. |
2 |
1 |
Biochemistry Lab |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To understand theories and methods of basic experimental methods used in biochemistry. To conduct lab practices, learn how to use mechanical instruments, and learn how to interpret results to enhance understanding of biochemistry. To separate RNA and proteins from cells or tissues, and conduct an analysis method using quantitative and analysis equipment. |
2 |
2 |
Microbiology |
Basic Life Science |
Elective |
3 |
To learn history of microbiology, structure and function of cells, in-depth content on metabolism and growth of microorganisms, molecular biology of bacteria, and eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms. |
2 |
2 |
Microbiology Lab |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To test theories from microbiology through experiments. |
2 |
2 |
Molecular Biology |
Basic Life Science |
Elective |
3 |
To learn structure and properties of nucleic acids, which is the basic biological phenomenon, structure and function of proteins, structure and form of the genome, gene replication, repair, and recombination mechanisms. To learn regulatory mechanism for characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryote for transcription, RNA processing, and translation, learn the latest molecular biology research methods and information. |
2 |
2 |
Molecular Biology Lab |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To learn structure and properties of nucleic acids, which is the basic biological phenomenon, structure and function of proteins, structure and form of the genome, gene replication, repair, and recombination mechanisms. To learn regulatory mechanism for characteristics of prokaryotes and eukaryote for transcription, RNA processing, and translation, learn the latest molecular biology research methods and information. |
2 |
2 |
Histology |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
3 |
To understand structural characteristics of cells composing specific organs through histologic materials, and use them to understand physiologic functions of each cell and body organ. |
2 |
2 |
Applied Metabolomics |
Biomedical Omics |
Elective |
3 |
To understand how to identify important biomarkers related to metabolic characteristics in body, understand metabolic mechanisms, and learn various metabolic diseases and metabolic abnormalities in human body. |
2 |
2 |
Biomedical Data Analysis |
Bioinformation Bigdata |
Elective |
3 |
To use biomedical data, including DNA, RNA, and protein, to learn basic programming and data analysis methods. |
3 |
1 |
Virology |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
3 |
To enhance academic understanding of virus threatening mankind in COVID-19 pandemic, and understand strategies for winning the war against virus in terms of vaccine and therapy drug development for integrated understanding on virology, molecular biology, immunology, and new drug development. |
3 |
1 |
Immunology |
Basic Life Science |
Elective |
3 |
To learn basic immunology for life science majors, learn basic knowledge necessary in advanced immunology for graduate school applicants, and learn advanced immunology necessary in fields for immunity-related job applicants. |
3 |
1 |
Biostatistics |
Biomedical Omics |
Elective |
3 |
To learn statistical probability concepts, variables, distribution, sampling, and sampling distribution necessary in biological data anlysis and learn practical data analysis techniques using statistical programs by focusing on understanding statistical concepts. |
3 |
1 |
Genetics and Genomics |
Biomedical Omics |
Elective |
3 |
To learn basic principles of genetics, including Mendelian inheritance, chromosome segregation, phenotypic polymorphisms, mutation, and population genetics, and various genetic analysis methods. |
3 |
1 |
Genome Informatics |
Bioinformation Bigdata |
Elective |
3 |
To understand basics of genomic analysis techniques and learn techniques for analyzing and interpreting genomic data. |
3 |
1 |
Immunology Lab |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To learn content from Immunology through experiments and understand basic immunology as a life science major. . |
3 |
1 |
Life Science Capstone I |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
To foster creativity and practical skills based on major courses and theories by planning projects and building up comprehensive problem-solving skills. |
3 |
2 |
Genetics and Genomics Lab |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To understand chromosome segregation in cell division, learn chromosome karyotyping analysis techniques, and learn computer program skills and related statistics for genomic analysis. This course is a lecture and lab course for learning gene polymorphisms through genetic testing. |
3 |
2 |
Proteomics |
Biomedical Omics |
Elective |
3 |
To study total protein in cells, and students will learn how to quantify and identify protein expression in biological activity and disease, and how to analyze protein interactions and functions. |
3 |
2 |
Physiology |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
3 |
To learn structure of each human body part, understand biological phenomenon and related mechanisms for sustaining homeostasis, and apply them on biomedical science field. |
3 |
2 |
Life Science Capstone II |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
To foster creativity and practical skills based on major courses and theories by planning projects and building up comprehensive problem-solving skills. |
4 |
1 |
Medical Genetics |
Bioinformation Bigdata |
Elective |
3 |
Medical genomics is a new field that has newly emerged from the remarkable development of whole genome analysis technology. This course aims to teach students the principles of genomic analysis techniques and genetic concepts related to the interpretation of results used in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment development for rare and incurable diseases and tumors. |
4 |
1 |
Neurobiology |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
3 |
To learn nerve cells related to nerve cell growth, differentiation, and death, to understand the structure and function of the brain. |
4 |
1 |
Epigenetics |
Biomedical Omics |
Elective |
3 |
To understand main mechanisms of epigenetics, including DNA methylation and histone modifications, and learn the epigenetic mechanisms related to cell differentiation and disease occurrence. |
4 |
1 |
Bioinformatics |
Bioinformation Bigdata |
Elective |
3 |
To understand importance of bioinformatics, learn basic methodologies, and foster ability to analyze life science data using analytical tools. |
4 |
1 |
Scientific Presentation Lab |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
2 |
To understand the definition and basics of scientific technology presentations, and improve communication skills in scientific presentation by practicing PowerPoint making methods and presentation skills. |
4 |
1 |
Life Science Creative Lab I |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
|
4 |
1 |
Life Science Capstone III |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
To foster creativity and practical skills based on major courses and theories by planning projects and building up comprehensive problem-solving skills |
4 |
1 |
Graduation ThesisI I |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
0 |
his course is designed for senior students in Department of Biomedical Science who plans to graduate with a graduation thesis, and it fosters basic knowledge and basic grounding for writing a graduation thesis as a biomedical scientist. Each student is assigned of an adviser to write a graduation thesis, and this course helps the students to be successful as a good biomedical scientist. This course encourages the students to be familiar with open evaluation through presentations. |
4 |
2 |
Life Science Creative Lab II |
Systems Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
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4 |
2 |
Life Science Capstone IV |
Life Science Lab |
Elective |
3 |
To foster creativity and practical skills based on major courses and theories by planning projects and building up comprehensive problem-solving skills. |
4 |
2 |
Graduation Thesis Ⅱ |
Advanced Biomedical Science Study |
Elective |
0 |
This course is designed for senior students in Department of Biomedical Science who plans to graduate with a graduation thesis, and it fosters basic knowledge and basic grounding for writing a graduation thesis as a biomedical scientist. Each student is assigned of an adviser to write a graduation thesis, and this course helps the students to be successful as a good biomedical scientist. This course encourages the students to be familiar with open evaluation through presentations. |