Numbering Code	G-MED21 8M023 LJ88	Year/Term	2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Seminar
Target Year		Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Thu.5
Instructor name	TAKAKUWA TETSUYA (Graduate School of Medicine Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	After learning the basics of cytodiagnosis and studying the outline of the theoretical background such as the key points of diagnostics, we will present real cytodiagnosis specimens using a projector and carry out practicums using microscopes to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for cytologic diagnosis. We will also consider ideas and plans to improve cancer diagnostics.
Course Goals	Understand the fundamentals of cytodiagnosis and the theoretical background such as the key points of diagnostics. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for cytodiagnosis. Develop the ability to devise means of improving cancer diagnostics.
Schedule and Contents	Lesson plan and contents Sessions 1-5: Introduction (Fundamental methods of viewing cells) Sessions 6-10: Detailed explanation Gynecology, respiratory system, salivary glands, thyroid glands, mammary glands, body cavity fluids, etc. Sessions 11-14: Comprehensive assignment　　 Session 15: Feedback
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Evaluation of participation in class (attendance, comments in class, and attitude toward participation). Attainment goals will be assessed according to the grading assessment guidelines for the human health sciences major set out in the academic guidelines.
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Observe the glass specimens that feature in assignments in advance (preparation).
Textbooks	Textbooks/References	Presented during class