BIO2100 Histopathology and Cytology Course description

For studenter som tar faget 1. og 2. studieår:

Begge eksamenskomponentene vurderes av en intern og en ekstern sensor.

For studenter som tar faget i 3. studieår:

Eksamen vurderes av intern og ekstern sensor. Normalt er veileder intern sensor.

• Geometri og måling.
• Utvalgt tema til fordypning.
• Bevis og teoribygging i matematikk.
• Matematikkdidaktisk forskning og forskningsmetode, herunder Lesegruppe 2.
• Arbeid med matematikkvansker

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 relevant theory and principles behind a selection of analyses
• explaining the connection between analysis results, disease mechanisms and disease progression
• defining relevant quality concepts

Skills

The student is capable of

• assessing the quality of analysis based on defined quality concepts
• using relevant instruments and techniques under supervision
• planning and using selected methods of analysis and assessing their reliability
• performing micro-examination of cell and tissue specimens with a certain degree of independence

General competence

The student is capable of

• demonstrating responsibility in analytical work
• taking responsibility for his or her own and fellow students- learning

Teaching methods mainly comprise practical laboratory work and micro-examination. Relevant theory is linked to practice through lectures, individual assignments and various forms of group assignments in addition to self-study. The student-s portfolio is an important learning tool in the course. Students give each other feedback on some of the written assignments.

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

• a minimum of 90% attendance in laboratory work
• a minimum of 80% attendance in scheduled group work
• laboratory reports in accordance with specified criteria

Exam content: The learning outcomes

Exam form: Individual oral exam, up to 30 minutes

Portfolio produced by the student

Grade scale A-F

One external and one internal examiner will assess all the students.