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 2026-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.
8.Realizing the functions and regulatory mechanisms of biological molecules
9.The passion for seeking new development of biology
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50
Discussion
Lecturing
Oral Presentation
Other
Assignment
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 What is ageing?
Week 2 Theories of ageing
Week 3 9/28 Moon Festival
Week 4 Genomic instability in ageing
Week 5 10/9 National Day
Week 6 Epigenetics of longevity and ageing
Week 7 The role of telomere in ageing
Week 8 Cellular ageing I
Week 9 Cellular ageing II
Week 10 Immunosenescence
Week 11 Neurodegenerative diseases I: AD and PD
Week 12 Neurodegenerative diseases II: HD and ALS
Week 13 Group discussion: Topic selection
Week 14 Group discussion: Presentation development
Week 15 Student oral presentations
Week 16 12/25 Constitution Day
self-directed
learning
   02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.

Evaluation
Class engagement: 40%; Assignments: 40%; Oral presentation: 20%
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
ilearning
Office Hours
Appointment
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