Courses: MTEK100 Medical technology in practice - Autumn 2020
Credits
10.0 Full-time/Part-time
Full-time
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Teaching semester
Autumn
Objectives and Content
This course provides basic knowledge about modern laboratory methods and technology used in medical diagnosis, treatment and research. The course provides the background and use of advanced medical-technical equipment for imaging, visualization and treatment of diseases and instrumental procedures for molecular and genetic analysis of human samples. Furthermore, ethical issues and procedures in the handling of patient data from imaging and laboratory analyses are discussed. The course takes a practical approach to the topics treated with obligatory site visits and secondments.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The students
- possess basic knowledge of medical technology in practice
- know the distribution of the working tasks in medical technology departments specialized in chemistry and physics
- comprehend a good understanding of the various areas within medical technology include diagnostics and treatment
Skills
The students
- can utilize scientific knowledge on issues in medicinal technology and make reasoned choices.
- masters relevant professional techniques and forms of expression
- can serach for, assess and make references to information and subject matter
General competence
The students
- possess an overview of central issues in medical technology
- understand the relations between key principles in medical technology
- convey theories, issues and solutions that are part of medical technology
- can resonate around the ethical problem positions related to medical technology in practice
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Knowledge in chemistry, physics and mathematics corresponding to high school level.
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to the Integrated Master¿s Programme in Medical Technology
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
The teaching will be provided as lectures, seminars, team assigments and laboratory work.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Approvement of participation in work placement as well as all compulsory gatherings and compulsory group assingment. The compulsory activities are valid for two (2) consecutive semesters after the approval.
Forms of Assessment
Group assignment (50% of final grade) and final multiple choice exam (2 hours) constituting 50% of the final grade.
Due to the measures taken to avoid the spread of Covid-19, UiB is closed for on-campus assessment. As a consequence, the following changes is made to assessment autumn semester 2020:
- Written home examination instead of written examination
Examination Support Material
Assessment Semester
Autumn semester only.
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accordance with the quality control system at UiB and the department.
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the programme and courses
Course Coordinator
Contact information for the course coordinator is avaialble at «Mitt UiB», alternatively contact the student advisor.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Department of Chemistry are administratively responsible for the course.
Contact Information
Contact information for the student adviser: studie.mtek@uib.no