General provisions

The course is given as the first course in the Biomedical Laboratory Science programme and consists of theoretical studies and practical proficiency training.

The goal of the course is that the students acquire the basics of biomedical laboratory science with associated methodology required to understand the ongoing structure of the degree programme and the various professional roles of the biomedical scientist.

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Biology 2, Physics 1a or 1b1+1b2, Chemistry 2, Mathematics 3b or 3c/Mathematics C

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

After the course, students should

• be able to present the theoretical background of and have practised basic clinical chemical laboratory methodology, physiological methodology, histology, microbiology and bacterium cultivation
• be able to describe the structure of the human being and the cell at a general level
• be familiar with the professional roles of the biomedical scientist

Skills and abilities

After the course, students should

• be able to understand and apply safety, hygiene and routines for laboratory work
• be able to apply basic laboratory methodology including calculations
• be able to compile results of completed analyses in writing and orally in groups

Judgement and approach

After the course, students should

• demonstrate ability for teamwork and cooperation with both fellow students and teachers
• be familiar with the scientific working method

Content

The theoretical part intends to give a background of biochemical laboratory methodology. The laboratory methodology part intends to introduce the student to future possible tasks. This is done in the form of practical components and study visits.

Instruction

Teaching is given in the form of lectures, group sessions, laboratory sessions, demonstrations and study visits.

Assessment

Assessment takes the form of an individual written examination and oral presentation of a group assignment. Approved participation in seminars and laboratory sessions as well as participation in demonstrations and study visits are required for the grade pass. If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may decide to make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. Special circumstances can include notification of special educational support from the University's disability coordinator. Students who have not passed the examination have a right to perform 4 additional examination attempts (i.e. 5 examination attempts in total). If special circumstances apply, the programme committee can allow additional examinations. Every time the student participates in an examination is regarded as an examination attempt. Submission of a 'blank' examination paper counts as an examination attempt.