Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Dentistry Program of Dentistry
Lecture Code J1504160 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 基礎ゲノム医学
Subject Name
(Katakana)
キソゲノムイガク
Subject Name in
English
Genomic Medicine
Instructor FUJII MAKIKO,MARUYAMA FUMITO,FUJIYOSHI SO,SHUKUNAMI CHISA,SUEHIRO TOMOYA
Instructor
(Katakana)
フジイ マキコ,マルヤマ フミト,フジヨシ ソウ,シュクナミ チサ,スエヒロ トモヤ
Campus Kasumi Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues5-8:DEN Large Lecture Rm
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
Lecture and practice in terminal chamber 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 26 : Biological and Life Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 03 : Basic Biology
Eligible Students second grade
Keywords Human genome, medical genetics, personalized medicine, SNP, genome polymorphism, epigenetics, miRNA 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Understanding the Human Genome Project and its implications for medicine and the applications of genomics in medicine.
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Dentistry
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Knowledge regarding basic and clinical dental medicine
・Knowledge of life sciences
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・Rich humanity, understanding of professional responsibilities of a dentist, and general capabilities including basic knowledge, skills, and attitude required for putting such responsibilities into practice 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Based on the fundamental knowledge of the human genome, students will be able to accurately understand diseases, new diagnostic methods, and novel treatments. This course aims to teach the essential knowledge of genomic medicine that healthcare professionals will need in the future, considering current research and societal trends. 
Class Schedule All the lectures are carried out along the textbook.

Lesson1, 2 Guidance, Living organism

Lessen 1.2 What is Genome?
Lessen 3.4 Genetics in disease
Lessen 5.6 epigenetics and gene expression
Lessen 7.8 precision medicine
Lessen 9.10  Biological informatics, literacy
Lessen 12.13.14.15  practice in terminal chamber
Lessen 15 examination 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Genome 4 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details) White/Black boards, LCD projector, personal PC in terminal chamber 
Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
The course will primarily use a textbook for lectures. Students are expected to read the relevant sections to deepen their understanding. Additionally, assignments will be submitted through Moodle for each lecture, and students should study the content thoroughly. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Attendance, submission of assignments, and a test score of 60 points or higher are required to earn credit for this course. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message We strongly recommend taking this class to understand new topics based on genetics, which are likely to increase in importance in the future medical field. 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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