BIOB1110 Chemistry - The Basis for Biomedical Analysis Course description

Emnet består dels av en allmenn komponent med vekt på utvalgte profesjonsteoretiske grunnlagsspørsmål som:

• Hva er profesjonsteoriens mest sentrale blindflekker og slagsider?
• Hvilke yrkesgrupper privilegeres i rådende forståelser av profesjonsbegrepet?
• Hvordan har forståelsen av profesjoner endret seg gjennom tidene?
• Hvilken rolle har profesjonsteori spilt for profesjonene selv?
• Er profesjonsbegrepet fortsatt relevant i dagens samfunn?

Emnet har også en individuell komponent der deltakerne får fordype seg i en selvvalgt gren av profesjonsteori gjennom skriving av et vitenskapelig essay (beskrevet nærmere nedenfor).

Undervisningsspråk

Norsk

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

• can explain the structure of atoms and how the properties of the elements are decided by electron configurations
• can explain the chemical structure of molecules, ions and metals by looking at the most important types of chemical bonding
• can explain the reactivity of substances based on thermodynamic and kinetic principles
• can explain the classification of substances in organic chemistry and how the different substances react
• can explain the chemical and physical principles behind key chemical analysis methods
• can explain measurement uncertainty for selected measurement methods

Skills

The student

• can convert units of measurement relating to mass, volume, temperature, amount and concentration of substances
• can name molecules and ionic bonds
• can conduct fundamental stoichiometric calculations and equilibrium calculations in chemical reactions
• can make the necessary calculations to create solutions with the desirable concentration
• has fundamental skills in practical laboratory work, including the correct use of weights and volumetric equipment

General competence

The student

• can identify the connection between fundamental chemistry and biomedical analysis methods
• can describe safety procedures and handling chemicals in a responsible manner

The course gives an introduction to the biomedical laboratory science profession, and will connect the biomedical medical science discipline to the fundamental values that are common to all health professions. A holistic view of people is a key element, as is respect for people’s integrity, autonomy and right of co-determination. The course covers basic knowledge about health professions and topics that form a common frame of reference for practising the various professions, for instance health legislation, communication and cooperation. Biomedical laboratory scientists’ professional practice will be elucidated with examples relating to ethics, duty of confidentiality and consent. The course also gives an introduction to the biomedical laboratory scientists’ work in the laboratory, blood sample collection, pre-analytical conditions and laboratory analyses’ role in the health service.

In order to be permitted to take the exam, the following must have been approved:

• a minimum of 90 per cent attendance in laboratory teaching
• an individual digital test

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours.

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

• can describe what characterises a health profession and explain the concept of professional competence
• can explain the biomedical laboratory scientist’s professional role in a historical and future-oriented perspective, and with an emphasis on cooperation with other health professions
• is familiar with laboratory analyses’ role in the health service
• has basic knowledge of the collection of venous blood samples from adults and children
• can describe theories for good communication and strategies for cooperation in groups
• can explain the concept of culture and challenges related to intercultural communication
• can explain laws and regulations relevant to the professional practice of health personnel
• can explain ethical theories, professional ethics and concepts relevant to the professional practice of health personnel
• has knowledge of different perspectives on health and disease
• is familiar with safety procedures relating to infection and the handling of biological material

Skills

The student

• can make plans for and carry out small projects in groups and present the results from the work
• can draw blood samples from fellow students in accordance with applicable guidelines

General competence

The student

• can identify, reflect on and discuss different issues they might encounter in their future professional practice

Work and teaching methods include lectures and group assignments. The students practise taking blood samples and learn about pertaining waste procedures.

In order to be permitted to take the exam, the following must have been approved:

• a minimum of 80 per cent attendance in scheduled group work
• completed blood sample collection course
• completed e-learning course in waste management

• 7 credits overlap with the course BIO1100 Fundamentals of Biomedical: Analysis - Chemistry, Analytical Techniques and Statistics
• 10 credits overlap with the course BIOB1100 Chemistry - The Basis for Biomedical Analysis