FARB3900 Bachelor`s Thesis Course description

Knowledge

After completion of the course, the student has

• an understanding of the key characteristics of different types of web based services and solutions
• knowledge of the core issues in the development of different types of web based services and solutions
• knowledge about current trends, practices and tools

Skills attainment

After completion of the course, the student is able to

• plan a web development project
• use tools and standards to develop web based services and solutions
• procure web based services and solutions

None.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• has knowledge of research work in a selected area in the field of pharmacy
• can describe key scientific methods and different research designs
• is familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the research method applied in his/her own project
• can explain research ethics aspects of his/her own project

Skills

The student

• can apply research-based knowledge to plan and carry out a methodical and academic project in cooperation with others
• can obtain relevant subject matter and integrate it with his/her own knowledge of the field in his/her project work
• can describe, analyse and discuss the research question and results of the project in relation to other published scientific work
• can carry out independent source searches and use references and source references in a consistent and correct manner
• can discuss, assess and argue for his/her own opinions by taking on the role of both opponent and respondent

General competence

The student

• can combine academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work in a written thesis
• can reflect orally and in writing on academic and scientific issues

Work and teaching methods include lectures, seminars, group work and group sessions.

The flipped classroom method is used for parts of the course. Digital learning resources will be made available to students in advance, and the time they spend at the university will be used to work on assignments and group work.

The lecturers will propose various topics for the thesis, and the students choose a topic based on their field of interest. The bachelor’s thesis is written in groups of between three and six students and is carried out as supervised group work. The supervisor must approve the project plan. Students are offered up to 12 supervisory sessions per thesis. If the thesis includes laboratory work, more supervision is given to ensure that the activity in the lab is conducted safely.

Students are awarded grades on a descending scale from A to E for pass and F for fail.

This course is about the effect pharmaceuticals have on the body and how pharmaceuticals are used in different therapeutic fields. Key topics are basic pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, the peripheral nervous system, central nervous system, the endocrine system, the musculoskeletal system and the digestive system. The course focuses on regulating the function of these organ systems and the pathophysiology of selected illnesses and pharmaceuticals used to treat them.

The student may lack a maximum of one passed course from the first year of study. The partial exam in drug calculations in the course FARB1400 is exempt from the progression requirement.

After completing the course, the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• can explain basic pharmacodynamic concepts and pharmacokinetic processes
• can describe the structure and function of the peripheral nervous system, central nervous system, endocrine system, musculoskeletal system and digestive system
• can explain how the function of the above-mentioned organ systems can be regulated
• can explain the cellular/molecular mechanisms of action of pharmaceuticals and endogenous signal molecules related to the above-mentioned organ systems, including target molecules and signalling pathways
• can explain the pharmacological effects and probable side effects of relevant drug classes
• can explain the connection between physiology, pathophysiology and the principles of drug treatment of selected therapeutic areas

Skills

The student

• can perform basic pharmacokinetic calculations
• can apply knowledge of mechanisms of action, effects and side-effects in the assessment of drug treatment of selected therapeutic areas
• can communicate and discuss relevant subject matter with fellow students
• can work individually and in groups using a problem-based approach to relevant subject matter

General competence

The student

• can demonstrate an awareness of drug use in selected therapeutic areas
• can familiarise himself/herself with the mechanisms of action of new drugs and the treatment principles of selected therapeutic areas

Work and teaching methods include lectures, problem-based learning (PBL), seminars, and skills training in the form of laboratory assignments.

Supervised individual written exam, 6 hours.