EPN-V2

RAB1200 Anatomy, Physiology and Fundamentals of X-ray Images Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Anatomi, fysiologi og bildeforståelse
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biotechnology and Applied Chemistry
Radiography Programme
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
FALL 2023
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Group home exam

  • 3-5 students per group.
  • The exam period extends throughout the course.
  • Scope of 3,000 words (+/- 10%).

 

Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam can submit a reworked version once as a resit.

The assignment can be given in English or Scandinavian language. The individual group must deliver in the same language.

Required preliminary courses

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Learning outcomes

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

Knowledge

The student can

  • explain fundamental biochemical processes at the cellular level and consider them in the context of physiological processes in the body's organs
  • explain the anatomical structure of the musculoskeletal system
  • explain the structure of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems
  • explain the physiological processes in the respiratory and circulatory systems
  • describe the anatomy and physiology of the sensory and reproductive systems
  • explain physiological processes of the kidneys, the urinary tract, and the digestive and nervous systems
  • explain the body's movements, axes, planes and directions
  • describe axes, planes and directions in medical images

Skills

The student can

  • apply Latin names and terminology for muscles, joints, ligaments, nerves, positions, directions of movement, axes and planes
  • identify different organs and structures in medical images
  • palpate different bones and joints

Teaching and learning methods

The work and teaching methods include flipped classroom, lectures, seminars, skills training and self-study. In seminars, students study the subject matter in depth. This course uses digital learning resources in the form of video lectures, digital tests and exercises.

Course requirements

One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10% of the exam papers. The remaining papers will be assessed by two internal examiners. The external examiner’s assessment should benefit all the students. 

Assessment

Supervised individual written exam, combination of multiple choice and free text assignments, 3 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

No aids permitted

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F

Examiners

The course overlaps 100% with SYK2830A and SYK2830B.

Overlapping courses

9 ECTS overlap with RAD1200 Anatomy and Physiology.