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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
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
SPRING 2023
Schedule
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 or equivalent of the Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, or;
  • Admitted to the Complementary Education in Biomedical Laboratory Science;

Learning outcomes

Gradert skala A-F.

Content

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

  • Medical Biochemistry, 10 credits

Teaching and learning methods

Javaprogrammering.

Course requirements

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

Assessment

Supervised individual written exam, 3 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