BIO304 Medical Laboratory Technology IV

Contents and structure

Medical Laboratory Technology covers principles of various laboratory analyses and methodologies applied in medical laboratories across specialties. To provide students with insight and understanding of medical laboratory technology, the course combines both theoretical knowledge and practical laboratory experience.

Medical Laboratory Technology IV - Advanced Laboratory Analyses includes the following topics:

• Molecular Biological Analyses
• Chromatography
• Mass Spectrometry
• Nuclear Medicine
• Biobank
• Cell Lines

Learning Outcome

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

Knowledge

The student:

• Can explain principles of various molecular biological methods, provide examples of their application in medical laboratory analyses, and assess advantages and disadvantages of the different methods.
• Can explain principles of various chromatographic techniques and mass spectrometry, provide examples of their use in medical laboratory analyses, and assess advantages and disadvantages of the different methods.
• Is familiar with nuclear medicine work routines and safety measures when working with radioactive reagents. Can provide examples of when this methodology is used in medical analysis and treatment.
• Can explain basic concepts and legislation related to the use of biobanks, cell lines, and stem cells. Can provide examples of when this methodology is applied in medical analysis and treatment.

Skills

The student:

• Can independently perform laboratory work and analyses according to given procedures.
• Can apply various techniques, software, equipment, and instrumentation in medical laboratory analyses.
• Can evaluate analysis results and analytical quality.
• Contributes to discussions on method selection and method development.
• Can present methodology and analysis results using various presentation formats.
• Can discuss ethical dilemmas related to the use of gene technology in research and treatment.

General Competence

The student:

• Demonstrates analytical and critical thinking.
• Is critical of subject matter from various sources.
• Can plan and carry out tasks independently and as part of a group.
• Can document and communicate biomedical laboratory science knowledge through oral and written presentations.

Entry requirements

Equivalent to admission requirements for the third year of study as defined in the study plan for the Biomedical Laboratory Science program.

Teaching methods

Various teaching methods are used in the course: lectures, short films (e-learning). Student-active learning methods are applied, such as problem-based learning, case work, assignments, and discussions. Students receive guidance in practical laboratory work, performing various data analyses, and evaluating analysis results and analytical quality. In addition, students receive feedback from instructors and peers on submissions and presentations.

The digital learning platform Canvas is used in the course. Students submit assignments via Canvas. Digital learning resources are available at ePraksis.no.

Compulsory learning activities

• 4-7 laboratory exercises. Attendance at practical laboratory work is mandatory, and completion of laboratory work must be approved to receive assessment in the course.
• Submission of written group work and/or individual assignments.
• Presentations.
• Peer assessment.

The scope and timing of mandatory attendance for laboratory exercises and problem-based learning, submissions, and presentations will be specified at the start of the semester.

Approved coursework requirements are valid for six subsequent semesters.

Assessment

Portfolio Assessment:

After completing the teaching, the student must submit two of the approved coursework requirements for assessment. At least one of the submitted assignments must be an individual work.

Twenty-four hours before the submission deadline, students will receive information about which coursework requirements must be submitted for assessment. Information about submission and assessment of the portfolio will be provided on Studentweb and Wiseflow. The submission date will be announced at the start of the semester. The portfolio is submitted via the digital assessment platform Wiseflow.

The grading scale A-F is used, where F corresponds to fail. Individual grades are given in the course. When individual work and group work receive different grades, and the overall assessment falls between two letter grades, the individual work will be emphasized in the final grade. A separate form regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) must be completed.

Examination support material

All support material is permitted.

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Course reductions

• BIO134 - Medisinsk laboratorieteknologi III - Reduction: 10 studypoints