一、	課程說明(Course Description)
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<br>Students are encouraged to consult with the instructor before taking the course. Prerequisite: college-level molecular and cell biology.
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<br>Instructur: YJ Chuang; Email: yjchuang@life.nthu.edu.tw
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<br>建議與授課教師討論後，再加簽選修。具 [細胞生物學] 及 [分子生物學] 基礎為佳。
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<br>授課老師: 莊永仁; Email: yjchuang@life.nthu.edu.tw
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<br>二、	指定用書(Text Books)
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<br>None
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<br>三、	參考書籍(References)
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<br>1. An introduction to vascular biology: from basic science to clinical practice
<br>Second Edition, Beverly J. Hunt et al.
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<br>2. Hematology: bascia principles and practice
<br>Fourth Edition, Ronald Hoffman et al. 
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<br>3. Endothelial cells in health and disease
<br>William C, Arid.
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<br>4. Mechanisms of vascular disease: a textbook for vascular surgeons
<br>Robert Fitridge and Matthew Thompson
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<br>四、	教學方式(Teaching Method)
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<br>Interactive Discussion (小班式互動討論); Presentation.
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<br>五、	暫定教學進度(Syllabus)
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<br>Section 1  Blood Components
<br>1.	Plasma
<br>2.	Blood Cells: Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Megakaryocytes/platelets
<br>3.	Hematopoiesis/Stem cells, Anemia, Blood groups
<br>4.	Immunoglobulins and Complement 
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<br>Section 2  Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation
<br>1.	Blood coagulation: Clotting factors, Fibrinogen and the formation of fibrin, Thrombin, Surface-mediated reactions initiating the intrinsic pathway, Fibrinolysis and related phenomena, Inhibition of clotting and fibrinolysis
<br>2.	Platelets and blood coagulation
<br>3.	Thrombosis
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<br>Section 3  Circulation
<br>1.	The circuitry
<br>2.	Responses and regulation of the circuitry
<br>3.	Vascular smooth muscle cells
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<br>Section 4  Pathophysiology of the vasculatures
<br>1.	Endothelial dysfunction
<br>2.	Hypertension
<br>3.	Imaging techniques in vascular biology
<br>4.	Angiogenesis
<br>5.	Vasculatures in diabetes and during pregnancy
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<br>六、	成績考核(Evaluation)
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<br>Attendance, Quiz, Report and Presentation
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<br>七、    可連結之網頁位址
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<br>NTHU E-Learning System
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