NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 生物材料與血管新生(8218)
(Eng.) Biomaterials and Angiogenesis
Offering Dept Graduate Institute of Biomedical Engineering
Course Type Elective Credits 3 Teacher Bill Cheng
Department Graduate Institute of Biomedical EngineeringPh.D Language English Semester 2025-FALL
Course Description This course is suitable for those who has NO background in biology but wish to learn how to apply medicine in designing a biomedical material and/or device.
(這門課很適合沒有生物背景的學生, 也適合英語不強的學生)

Blood vessel establishments continue to be a dominant factor in tissue engineering and regeneration, as well as in diseases pathogenesis. Examples in cancer biology and heart development will be used to demonstrate the significance and underlying mechanism of angiogenesis. Additionally, the roles of extracellular matrix proteins in angiogenesis, and steps in developing anti- and pro-angiogenic biomaterials will also be discussed.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course N
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
Students will learn key angiogenic factors that influences the therapeutic efficacy of biomaterials in real clinical settings
1.Possess professional knowledge in biomedical engineering
4.Integration in interdisciplinary research and innovative research skills
5.Possess insightful perspective on industry and globalization
6.Capability of leadership, management, planning, communication and lifelong learning
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Discussion
Lecturing
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Introduction to Angiogenesis
Week 2 Matrix Biology I
Week 3 Matrix Biology II
Week 4 Platelet Biology I
Week 5 Platelet Biology II
Week 6 Immune cells and Angiogenesis
Week 7 Students’ Presentation
Week 8 Students’ Presentation
Week 9 Angiogenesis in Wound Healing
Week 10 Biomaterials/Biomedical Device in Wound Healing
Week 11 Angiogenesis in Cancer Development
Week 12 Biomaterials/Biomedical Device and Tumor Angiogenesis I
Week 13 Biomaterials/Biomedical Device and Tumor Angiogenesis II
Week 14 Biomaterials/Biomedical Device and Cardiovascular Diseases
Week 15 Students' Presentation
Week 16 Students' Presentation
self-directed
learning		    02.Viewing multimedia materials related to industry and academia.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
Evaluation
Attendance (50%)
Oral Presentation (50%)
Textbook & other References
Will be provided upon request
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Bill-Cheng-4
Office Hours
Thursday 1pm-2pm
Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs(Link URL)
03.Good Health and Well-Being   04.Quality Education   05.Gender Equalityinclude experience courses：N
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Update Date, year/month/day：2025/08/06 12:56:00 Printed Date, year/month/day：2025 / 12 / 20
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