Science and Technology for Healthcare
Program Overview
Program Overview
The university offers various programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education. The programs are categorized into several pillars, including Architecture and Sustainable Design, Design and Artificial Intelligence, Engineering Product Development, Engineering Systems and Design, Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, Information Systems Technology and Design, and Science, Mathematics and Technology.
Pillars and Clusters
- ASD: Architecture and Sustainable Design
- DAI: Design and Artificial Intelligence
- EPD: Engineering Product Development
- ESD: Engineering Systems and Design
- HASS: Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
- ISTD: Information Systems Technology and Design
- SMT: Science, Mathematics and Technology
Courses
10.019 Science and Technology for Healthcare
This course focuses on the basic concepts in chemistry and biology that are important for understanding and solving healthcare problems in Singapore. Major topics covered include the life of a cell, DNA, genes, and organ systems. The course also introduces emerging technologies to show the advancement of our understanding of disease conditions and their respective treatments.
Learning Objectives
- Apply fundamental concepts in molecular biology (DNA and genes), cell biology, and human physiology to compare and contrast function and regulation in the healthy versus diseased states.
- Apply fundamental concepts of classical and modern genetics towards the understanding of the patterns of human inheritance and clinical manifestations of genetic diseases.
- Interpret and analyze common experimental data (both qualitative and quantitative) derived from molecular biology and genetic tests.
- Discuss and synthesize factors that need to be considered in a typical drug design and development process.
Grading Scheme
| Assessment Items | Percentage | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Final Exam | 30 | Week 14 |
| Quizzes | 15 | 1 per theme |
| Homework: Problem sets & online MCQs | 25 | Weekly |
| Class Participation: Lecture clickers & cohort class worksheets | 10 | Weekly |
| Group Project (1D Designette) | 10 | Week 5 |
| Group Project (2D Designette) | 10 | Week 12 |
Prerequisite
Course Instructor
- Tan Mei Xuan
Number of Credits and Workload
- Number of credits: 12
- Workload: 5-0-7 (The first number represents the number of hours per week assigned for lectures, recitations, and cohort classroom study. The second number represents the number of hours per week assigned for labs, design, or field work. The third number represents the number of hours per week assigned for independent study.)
Research and Innovation
The university has various research centers and programs, including the Design嫂I Research, Design嫂I Innovation, and Design嫂I Enterprise. These initiatives focus on advancing knowledge and innovation in design, artificial intelligence, and related fields.
Campus Life
The university offers a range of campus facilities, including academic facilities, housing, sports and recreation centers, and libraries. Students can also participate in various extracurricular activities and programs, such as the UxOP, student life, global experience and exchange, career development, and student well-being initiatives.