NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生物影像與奈米生物工程導論(7504)
(Eng.) Introduction to Bioimaging and Nano-bioengineering
Offering Dept Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 1 Teacher Undefined
Department Engineering Language English Semester 2026-FALL
Course Description This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of bioimaging and nano-bioengineering. It focuses on the application of molecular probes and advanced imaging techniques to observe biological events at the molecular level under in vivo conditions. Additionally, it explores the engineering methodology for treating diseases through the rational chemical design of materials at nano and sub-micrometer scales.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
1. Equip students with the knowledge to select and apply appropriate bioimaging methods and molecular probes for specific experimental needs.
2. Learn to analyze physiological phenomena as micro-scale events to develop engineering solutions for medical challenges.
3. Foster a design-oriented mindset for creating functional materials from a chemical perspective.
Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 第1-2小時
Basics of optical microscopic imaging
Week 2 第3-4小時
Fluorescence imaging and its application
Week 3 第5-6小時
Application of electron microscopy for life sciences
Week 4 第7-8小時
Overview of bio-imaging techniques
Week 5 第9-10小時
Why size matters? ~ From the anatomic viewpoint
Week 6 第11-12小時
Interaction of particles and biointerface~For control of cellular uptake
Week 7 第13-15小時
Introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Week 8 第16-18小時
Formulation design based on nanotechnology
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
self-directed
learning
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
出席狀況 (Attendance) 口頭報告 (Oral Presentation) 作業 (Assignment)
Textbook & other References
Other references
1. Fadlina Aulia, *Akihiro Kishimura, Recent Progress of Polyion Complex Vesicles (PICsomes) for Biomedical Applications. In: Kasai, H., Uji-i, H., Hofkens, J. (eds) “Nanomedicines for Effective Cancer Therapy,” Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicology, Springer, Singapore. pp. 149–183. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-5288-1_10
2. *Horacio Cabral, Kanjiro Miyata, *Akihiro Kishimura, Nanodevices for studying nano-pathophysiology. Adv. Drug Deliv. Rev. 2014, 74, 35-52. http://dx.doi.org/ 10.1016/j.addr.2014.06.003
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://hyoka.ofc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/html/100020174_en.html
Office Hours
2026/07/06~07/17
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Update Date, year/month/day:2026/08/31 14:14:23 Printed Date, year/month/day:2026 / 10 / 17
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