Course syllabus for Biomedical Project Work

Biomedicinskt projektarbete

Essential data

Course code: 2EE032
Course name: Biomedical Project Work
Credits: 12
Form of Education: Higher education, study regulation of 2007
Main field of study: Medicine
Level: AV - Second cycle
Grading scale: Fail (F), fail (Fx), sufficient (E), satisfactory (D), good (C), very good (B) or excellent (A)
Department: Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology
Decided by: Programme Committee 7
Decision date: 2014-03-28
Revised by: Programme Committee 7
Last revised: 2016-05-17
Course syllabus valid from: Autumn semester 2016

Specific entry requirements

  • A very good command of English.
  • At least three years of of studies within biomedicine or an equivalent field.

Outcomes

The course intends to give the students possibility to under supervision and with independent work plan and carry out a laboratory or qualitative project within the biomedical field.

Upon completion of the course, the student should:

Regarding knowledge and understanding

  • be able to acquire and critically review relevant scientific literature in support of broadening and deepening his or her knowledge of the chosen project and its biomedical field,
  • be able to establish a plan for an experimental project and be able to explain the choice of methods to solve a pretended scientific issue,
  • be able to collect data for compilation and statistical treatment.

Regarding competence and skills

  • show certain independent, critical and creative thinking,
  • be able to apply experimental methods to solve a pretended scientific issue,
  • be able to place and evaluate his or her own work in the specific research field of the project and in a broader scientific perspective,
  • be able to formulate new scientific issues arisen in connection with the implementation of the project,
  • be able to present his or her work in written and oral form.

Regarding judgement and approach

  • show a professional approach regarding time planning, collegial cooperation and connection between theoretical and practical expertise,
  • in a reassuring way and with good order handle scientific material,
  • be able to carry out a project work on a research-ethical correct way.

Content

Individual work with emphasis on practical work. Also included are some literature studies. An individual study plan will be written jointly by the student and supervisor.

Teaching methods

Individual laboratory work under supervision.

Examination

The examination consists of written and oral presentation of the project.

Other directives

The course language is English.

Literature and other teaching aids

Scientific literature of relevance for the work, chosen by the supervisor and the student.