BARN6000 Paediatrics, Neonatology and Paediatric Surgery Course description

We assume good background in programming, machine learning, and linear algebra. Knowledge of computer graphics and image processing is preferable, but not strictly required.

• Introduction to image processing and geometric modelling
• Convolutional neural networks for images and graphs
• Segmentation for images and shapes
• Correspondences and mappings
• Modelling, synthesis, and analysis
• Joint embedding for images and 3D data

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has in-depth knowledge of how paediatric conditions start, develop and are observed and treated
• has in-depth knowledge of neonatal medicine (neonatology), paediatrics, paediatric surgery, neurosurgery and intensive medical treatment of children
• has in-depth knowledge of pharmacological treatment of children
• has knowledge of different types of anaesthesia and their after-effects
• has in-depth knowledge of the treatment of pain and nausea in children
• has in-depth knowledge of factors and illness that affect children's mental health
• has in-depth knowledge of principles for administration of medical equipment used in paediatric surgery, neonatal medicine, paediatric medicine and intensive care medical treatment of children

Skills

The student

• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to theories and methods in paediatric medicine, paediatric surgery, anaesthesiology and pharmacological treatment of children
• is capable of independent work on theoretical problem-solving relating to prescribed medical treatment of children delegated to him/her by a doctor
• is capable of analysing and taking a critical approach to knowledge of pathophysiology and failure of vital functions as a basis for observing and interpreting signs of illness in children

Competence

The student

• is capable of analysing relevant academic and research ethics issues in neonatology, paediatrics and paediatric surgery

Lectures and self-study.

None.

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours.

Ingen.

Grade scale A-F.

All answer papers are assessed by two examiners, one of whom must be external.

BARN6000 and MBARN5000 overlap 100%.