BIOB2000 Medical Biochemistry Course description

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.

• Passed first year or equivalent of the Bachelor’s Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Sciences, with the exception of the course BIOB1060

or

• Admitted to the Complementary Education in Biomedical Laboratory Science

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge and skills:

Knowledge

The student

• can describe the basic methods used in medical biochemistry, such as enzyme activity measurements, enzyme substrate measurements and immunoassay
• can describe factors that can affect measurements and analysis results in general
• can explain the structure and measuring principles of selected analytical automated devices
• can explain the reaction sequences of analyses and calculate results based on these
• can describe analytical monitoring of the quality of biochemical analyses
• is familiar with how information technology and automation systems are used in laboratories in medical biochemistry
• can explain what is meant by laboratory information systems (LIS), middleware systems and management systems for analysis instruments

Skills

The student

• can use relevant documents such as procedures, product information and method applications
• can assess the quality of sample material
• can make plans for and carry out own laboratory work
• can assess the reliability of analysis results based on biochemical, methodological and technical knowledge
• can perform start-up, daily maintenance and quality control of selected instruments in the course
• can perform manual laboratory analyses
• can follow procedures for manual analysis and automated analysis processes

No prerequisites required.

At the end of the course the student has obtained the following learning outcomes:

Knowledge

The candidate

• has knowledge of key topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods within the field of learning and designing with digital and social media
• is familiar with research and development within the field on both national and international levels
• can identify pedagogical opportunities and can update his or her knowledge in the field of learning and designing with digital and social media
• is familiar with the history of digital and social media in learning environments and its societal implications

Skills

The candidate

• can design, use and critically evaluate particular digital and social technologies and tools for individual and collaborative learning
• can design learning activities using digital and social media and can apply academic knowledge to practical and theoretical issues within this field for learning
• can find, assess and refer to information and academic texts and relate it to the teaching profession

General competence

The candidate

• has insight into relevant ethical issues related to the use and design of digital and social media
• can plan, design and carry out tasks and projects alone or as part of a group and in accordance with ethical requirements and principles
• can present academic material such as theories, problems and solutions related to the pedagogical design of learning activities with digital and social media, both in writing and orally, as well as making use of current and emerging technologies for communication
• can articulate, exchange opinions and participate in online networks and communities of professional teaching practices to enhance and enrich both own and others' professional development
• is familiar with new ideas and innovation processes and can seek insight from leading edge practice and research relevant to his/her professional interests and concerns in the field of learning and designing learning activities with digital and social media
• can reflect on his/her own practice and relate it to national and international teaching practices

Seminar activities will be conducted in class, and students are expected to participate actively. Activities alternate between lectures, student seminars and practical sessions. A major part of the course is focused around students' pedagogical project work.

Before the student can sit exams two course work requirements must be met. These assignments are subject to peer response according to specific criteria. The two course work requirements are:

• Paper on integrating social technologies in teaching and learning (1500 -2000 words).
• Lesson plan for a specific subject or subjects at a chosen level where the role of digital and social media is discussed (1000-1500 words).

The assignments are marked -accepted- or -not accepted-. Students who are assessed with -not accepted- may rewrite and submit maximum two new versions of the assignment in agreement with the teacher.

The final assessment is based on the group project report (1500-2000 words) and an individual oral exam (max. 45 minutes). One of the assignments (see course work requirements) must be presented as part of the oral exam. The final grade is based on the project report (counting 40 %) and the oral exam (counting 60 %).

Both exams must be passed in order to be awarded a final grade. If a student does not pass one of the exams, only the failed exam shall be re-taken.

Examination support material permitted on the written part of the exam.

There will be an internal and an external adjudicator.