BIO1100 Fundamentals of Biomedical: Analysis - Chemistry, Analytical Techniques and Statistics Course description

The main emphasis of the course is on basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, maths and statistics, and placing these subjects in the context of medical laboratory science. This knowledge forms the basis for understanding and performing precise and reliable laboratory work. Knowledge of chemistry is also an important basis for understanding subjects such as physiology, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics later in the programme.

Some of the main chemistry topics are substances, reactions, solutions, concentrations, chemical compounds, acids, bases, buffers and redox reactions. Physics and biomedical analysis topics include optics and photometry  

The course consists of the following topics, specified below as the number of credits:

• Chemistry 7
• Photometry 2,5
• Quality control 0,5

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

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

Knowledge

The student is capable of

• explaining the chemical structure of substances and the most important forms of compounds and forces
• performing calculations in connection with chemical reactions and chemical solutions
• describing chemical equilibrium using examples from acid-base and redox reactions
• describing photometric methods of measurement
• explaining basic quality control concepts

Skills

The student

• has basic skills in practical laboratory work

General competence

The student

• shows insight into safety procedures and is able to handle chemicals and biological material responsibly

Work and teaching methods include lectures, group work and practical laboratory work. The work methods are chosen on the basis of the principle of integrating theory and practice. Natural science theory is placed in the context of medical laboratory sciences and is related to practice.

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• a minimum of 90% attendance in practical laboratory work
• a minimum of 80% attendance in scheduled group work, seminars and tests
• laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria
• an individual practical test in laboratory skills, up to 2 hours

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual written exam, 4 hours

Book of tables and formulas in chemistry, calculator.

Grade scale A-F

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 20% of the exam papers. Two internal examiners will assess the remaining papers. The external examiner-s assessment shall benefit all the students.