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BIO1400 Hematology and Immunology Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Hematologi og immunologi
- Study programme
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Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Programme
- Weight
- 10.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2018/2019
- Programme description
- Course history
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Introduction
Passed the first and second years of the programme.
Required preliminary courses
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 describing the structure of the human genome and how it has developed
- is capable of describing different forms of genetic variation and their significance
- is capable of describing mutations, how they arise and how they can be repaired
- is capable of describing how genes are expressed and how they are regulated
- is capable of describing different types of inheritance and principles of genetic analysis
- is capable of describing the principles of the most common methods of analysis in molecular genetics
- demonstrates knowledge of basic quality requirements when working with gene technology methods
Skills
The student is capable of
- performing and interpreting results from a selection of molecular genetics analyses
- using different databases and bioinformatic tools for homology searches, primer design and sequence analysis
General competence
The student is capable of
- discussing social and ethical consequences of gene technology in a medical perspective
Learning outcomes
Work and teaching methods include lectures, assignments, group assignments, e-learning tests, visits to external laboratories and self-study. The students will also carry out practical laboratory analyses.
Teaching and learning methods
The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:
- a minimum of 90% attendance in practical laboratory work and data labs
- a minimum of 80% attendance in scheduled group work and visits to external laboratories
- laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria
Course requirements
The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:
- a minimum of 90% attendance in practical laboratory work and practical training at an outpatient clinic
- a minimum of 80% attendance in scheduled group work
- laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria
- reflection note from practical training, 800 words (+/- 10%)
Assessment
Exam content: The learning outcomes
Exam form: Individual written exam, 4 hours
Permitted exam materials and equipment
Calculator
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F
Examiners
Grade scale A-F