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BIOB2000 Medical Biochemistry Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Medisinsk biokjemi
Study programme
Biomedical Laboratory Sciences Programme
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course deals with blood sample analysis using chemical, enzymatic and immunological methods to detect biochemical changes in the body. Emphasis is placed on laboratory skills and knowledge of methods, measurement principles and the relevance and medical significance of different laboratory investigations. Knowledge of medical biochemistry and laboratory analysis is important, since test results are used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease in patients.

Required preliminary courses

Passed first year of the programme or equivalent.

Learning outcomes

None

Content

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

  • Medical Biochemistry, 10 credits

Teaching and learning methods

Various work methods will be used such as lectures, interactive discussions about current issues, and assignments. The students are expected to work on assignments both individually and in groups outside of the joint lectures.

Course requirements

Grade scale A-F

Assessment

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Calculator.

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

All exam papers are assessed by two examiners. A minimum of twenty per cent of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

Overlapping courses

10 credits overlap with the course BIO2000 Medical Biochemistry and Laboratory Diagnosis