FARB1300 Biochemistry, Cell Biology and Microbiology Course description

This course focuses on basic chemistry as a basis for the pharmacy disciplines. The course comprises general chemical theories and principles.

The student must have been admitted to the study programme.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• Minimum attendance of 80% in the laboratory course in the production of pharmaceuticals subject to sterility requirements
• Individual practical test in the production of pharmaceuticals subject to sterility requirements, up to 2 hours

If the practical test is not approved, arrangements will be made for another attempt before the ordinary exam. Approval is required in order for the student to be able to take the ordinary exam. Students are entitled to a third attempt before the resit/rescheduled exam. If a piece of required coursework is not approved, this may lead to delayed progress in the programme.

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

• General chemistry, 10 credits

The work and teaching methods comprise lectures, seminars, group work and a laboratory course. Digital learning resources are an important part of the teaching activities. Practical skills are acquired through laboratory work. The students must complete pre-lab and a safety course before they can start the laboratory course. The laboratory course also includes written tests. By alternating between theory and practice, the programme helps the students to develop their ability to cooperate and work independently.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• Minimum attendance of 80% at laboratory courses.
• Minimum attendance of 80% at seminars with supervised group work.
• Individual practical test in laboratory skills, up to 2 hours
• Completed three written digital tests.
• Completed safety training before participating in the laboratory course.

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours.

Alphanumeric/financial calculator with cleared memory. A digital calculator is available to the student during the exam.

Grade scale A-F

All answers are assessed by one examiner. An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum for every third ordinary examination. If selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 10 answers. The external examiner’s assessment shall form the basis for the assessment of the remaining answers.

• 10 credits overlap with FARMA1110 General Chemistry.