MABIO5200 Surgical Pathology Dissection Course description

The exam will be a ‘capstone’ written report in groups (max 5 students), between 5000 and 6000 words.

Students will be provided with a detailed description of the task. Both the quality of the final text and each student's contribution to the group effort will be assessed.

The exam can be appealed.

New/postponed exam: In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

All members of the group receive the same final grade. Under exceptional circumstances, individual grades can be assigned at the discretion of the Course Coordinator and Head of Studies.

Students should have at least one year’s experience from a pathology lab. They should also have access to performing dissection in a pathology department.

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

All aids are permitted, provided the rules for plagiarism and source referencing are complied with.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically. The exam grade can be appealed.

Professor Pavel Zemliansky

• Current theories, frameworks, and methods of planning, carrying out, and assessing global engineering communication projects.

• Current theories, frameworks, and issues in intercultural communication which may impact the effectiveness of global engineering communication
• Main views, trends, and arguments on the topic as evidenced in research literature in engineering communication
• Critical analysis and use of communication technologies for global engineering projects, including issues of access, usability, and user experience.

The content of the course will include the following topics: difference between grammar and writing style; effective linguistic choices for successful engineering communication; achieving readability and actionability in engineering documents; basic techniques for technical editing. The course will also cover the methods, strategies, and techniques for analyzing stylistic features of typical engineering texts.

Grade scale A-F.

All papers will be assessed by two examiners, one of whom must be external.

The course is offered as an individual course. Admission requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree in medical laboratory sciences, pharmacy, biotechnology, chemical engineering or molecular biology.

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