EPN-V2

SYKP1200 Microbiology and Infection Control Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Mikrobiologi og smittevern
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Course history
Programme description

  • Introduction

    Calculator handed out by the university.

  • Required preliminary courses

    Two internal examiners.

  • Learning outcomes

    SYKK1300 and SYKP1300 overlap 100 %.

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Self-study, lectures, digital learning resources, seminars, simulation and skills training

    The flipped classroom is used as a teaching method for part of the course. Digital learning resources will be made available in advance.

  • Course requirements

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

    • oral presentation - each study group draws an issue in microbiology to be presented at a seminar
    • group assignment - students will plan and describe how infection control procedures can be carried out in practice. Scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10%). Groups of 3-5 students.

  • Assessment

    Supervised individual written national exam

    • 2 hours
    • Multiple choice assignment

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    None.

  • Grading scale

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Examiners

    The multiple choice assignment is assessed automatically and is quality assured by an internal examiner.

  • Overlapping courses

    SYKK1200 and SYKP1200 overlap 100 %.