Course Overview

The aim of this course is to learn the knowledge of medical sciences and problem-solving skills through a research in laboratories. The students can select their theme from a variety of fields in medical sciences based on their own interests.

Learning Achievement

Able to conduct their own research under the guidance of the mentor.
Learn basic skills and problem-solving abilities necessary for medical science and inspection science through the research.
Able to present and discuss own research in English.

Competence

1. Communication Skills
2. Critical/ Creative Thinking
4. Medical Science Research Skills
5. Ability to solve international problems
6. Ability to Cooperate and Organize

Course prerequisites

This course accepts only students who major in international medical sciences.

Grading Philosophy

Graduation thesis (30%)
Oral presentation (30%)
Daily work attitude and the depth of understanding (evaluated by the supervisor and a "Supporting professor") (40%)
A+ ≧ 90, A ≧ 80, B ≧ 70, C ≧ 60

Course schedule

Apr: Start research
Apr: Meeting with a "Supporting professor"
Jul: Meeting with a "Supporting professor"
Aug: Abstract submission for Midterm research presentation
Sep: Midterm research presentation
Dec: Submission of Abstract for final presentation
Dec: Meeting with a "Supporting professor"
Jan: Final presentation, Submission of graduation thesis

Actual research acitivities should be more than 180 hrs. Working hours will be checked in a portfolio.

Course type

Training/Lab Experiments/Practical Application

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Funakoshi Yuji

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