NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 老化及老化相關疾病特論(5101)
(Eng.) Ageing and Ageing-Associated Diseases
Offering Dept Department of Life Sciences
Course Type Elective Credits 2 Teacher Chih-Yi Gabriela Lin
Department Department of Life Sciences/Graduate Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description The course aims to equip students with a thorough comprehension of ageing, specifically the molecular-level changes that underlie age-related diseases. By the end of the course, students will have a comprehensive understanding of ageing biology, the hallmarks of ageing, and the molecular changes that drive age-related diseases. They will also be familiar with current research progress in the field and the potential interventions and treatments available.
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
Provide students with an understanding of ageing biology and the dynamic changes that contribute to age-related diseases at the molecular level.
Discussion
Lecturing
Oral Presentation
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Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 What is ageing?
Week 2 Evolution theories of ageing
Week 3 Genomic instability in ageing
Week 4 Epigenetics of longevity and ageing
Week 5 10/10 National Day
Week 6 The role of telomere in ageing
Week 7 10/25 Taiwan Restoration Day
Week 8 Cellular ageing I
Week 9 Cellular ageing II
Week 10 Immunosenescence I
Week 11 Immunosenescence II
Week 12 Neurodegenerative diseases: AD, PD, HD, ALS
Week 13 Cardiovascular diseases
Week 14 Ageing and respiratory diseases: COPD & IPF
Human premature ageing
Week 15 Endocrine diseases: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Osteoporosis & Hyperparathyroidism
Week 16 Endocrine diseases: Andropause & Menopause
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Class engagement: 50%; Assignments: 50%
Textbook & other References
1. Fang, E. F.; Bergersen, L. H.; Gilmour, B. C. Molecular, Cellular, and Metabolic Fundaments of Human Aging; Academic Press: London, UK.
2. Yamada H, Yuji N, editors. Anti-Aging Medicine: Basics and Clinical Practice [Internet]. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore; 2024 [cited 2025 Feb 14]. Available from: https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-97-8514-8
3. Bennett G. Senotherapy: A Potential Pharmacological Strategy for Prolonging Human Lifespan and Healthspan [Internet]. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore; 2024 [cited 2025 Feb 14]. (SpringerBriefs in Modern Perspectives on Disability Research). Available from: https://link.springer.com/10.1007/978-981-97-3637-9

Selected papers from high-profile journals.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
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