Course syllabus for Degree Project in Biomedicine
Examensarbete i biomedicin
Essential data
Specific entry requirements
At least grade E on the courses Introduction to biomedical science, General and organic chemistry, Medical biochemistry, Cell biology and genetics, Infection and immunity, Integrative physiology, Tissue biology and Biostatistics. In addition, the grade pass must have been obtained on the parts Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics (2 credits), Laboratory work in pharmacology (1.5 credits) and Group assignments in pharmacology and toxicology (2.5 credits) on the course Pharmacology and toxicology, Practical features (5 credits) on the course Neuroscience, Laboratory practicals (5 credits) and Problem based seminars and group seminars (5 credits) on the course Molecular oncology and biostatistics, and Research plan proposal (3 credits) on the course Molecular medicine, within the Study Programmen in Biomedicine.
Outcomes
The course aims to give the students the opportunity to under supervision work with a scientific project within the field of biomedicine, and thereby get practice to work independently and to use their practical and theoretical knowledge.
Upon completion of the course, the student shall:
Regarding knowledge and understanding
- be able to account for the scientific literature within the field of the project,
- be able to account for experimental methods used to solve a specific scientific question,
- be able to collect data for compilation and statistical calculations
Regarding skills and ability
- demonstrate an understanding of independent, critical and creative thinking,
- be able to use experimental methods to solve a given scientific question,
- demonstrate an understanding of how new scientific hypotheses are formed during the course of the project, and to be able to put this in perspective to what is known withint the specific research field of the project,
- be able to present the work in written and oral form,
- in an objective manner be able to judge others' scientific work
Regarding judgement and approach
- show a professional attitude to collegial cooperation, time planning and connection between theoretical and practical knowledge,
- in a reassuring way and with good order handle valuable scientific material,
- be able to carry out a project work in a research-ethical correct way,
- be able to reflect over a project regarding relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects.
Content
Individual work with emphasis on practical laboratory/experimental work and including some literature studies.
An individual study plan will be written jointly by the student and supervisor also serving as a project description together with methodologies and a time plan.
The project can be performed outside Karolinska Institutet.
Teaching methods
Individual experimental work with data collection under supervision.
Examination
The examination consists of a written report, an oral presentation and an evaluation of the practical work. The examiner sets the grade after consultation with the supervisor and the examining teacher.
If there are larger deficiencies in the written report it will fail with a grade of F. If there are smaller deficiencies the report can be adjusted according to the examiner's and examining teacher's instructions.
Submission of the written report after the set deadline gives the consequence that the student will receive a one step lower grade for the course. This does however not apply if the student receives an E.
Compulsory participation
Opposition of another student's work is compulsory. The course director assesses if and, in that case, how absence can be compensated. Before the student has participated in all compulsory parts or compensated absence in accordance with the course director's instructions, the student's results for respective part will not be registered in LADOK.
Transitional provisions
The course has been cancelled and was offered for the last time in the spring semester of 2016. Examination will be provided until the spring of 2020 for students who have not completed the course.
Other directives
The course language is Swedish or English.
Course evaluation will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines established by the Board of Higher Education.
Literature and other teaching aids
Scientific literature of relevance for the work, chosen by the supervisor and the student.