EPN-V2

DATA2600 Assistive and welfare technologies Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Assistive and welfare technologies
Study programme
Bachelor in Applied Computer Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2025/2026
Curriculum
FALL 2025
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Frederik Hetmann

Recommended preliminary courses

None beyond general admission requirements

Required preliminary courses

  • Respiratory failure and control.
  • Circulatory failure and cardiovascular control.
  • Advanced CPR.
  • Neurophysiology.
  • Physiology related to stress and pain.
  • Acute pain.
  • Acid-base regulation and disorders.
  • Blood and its components.
  • Immunology.
  • Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics - all age groups.
  • Pharmaceuticals - drug interactions and side effects.
  • Relevant laws and regulations (duty to report nonconformities, division of responsibility).
  • Microbiology and infection prevention.
  • Multi-organ failure.
  • Medical equipment.

Learning outcomes

ABIO6000 and MAABI4000 overlap 100%.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures and tutorials. The student works individually and in groups (two to four students).

Course requirements

A group presentation (approximately 15 - 20 minutes).

Assessment

Portfolio assessment with the following portfolio requirements:

  • A group project (2-4 students, written report of approx. 8000 words)
  • An individual project (written project of approx. 3000 words)

For the portfolio assessment, a comprehensive assessment is given with one final grade. Exam results can be appealed.

In the case of a postponed examination, a different form of examination may also be proposed and used or a new assignment with a new deadline will be given. If an oral examination is used, its final grade cannot be appealed.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All aids are allowed as long as the rules for source referencing are followed.

Grading scale

Graded scale A-F.

Examiners

1 Internal sensor. External sensors are used regularly.