Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have fundamental knowledge about the analysis of biomolecules in connection to diseases in different organs, such as the liver, kidneys, lungs, pancreas and the thyroid, as well as digestive-, reproductive-, and circulatory organs
- are familiar with common metabolic, secretory and hormonal disorders
- are familiar with preanalytical factors within bioanalysis
- have knowledge of different analytical metods within biochemical bioanalysis
- understand the meaning of laboratory results within biochemical bioanalysis
- master fundamental terminology of clinical biochemistry
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods, reference ranges, illness diagnostics and current research related to biochemical bioanalysis
- are prepared to improve the quality of and consider sustainable development for bioanalysis

Content

Analysis of biomolecules in connection to diseases in different organs
Metabolic, secretory and hormonal disorders
Terminology

Location and time

Spring 2025 according to the schedule

Materials

Burtis, Ashwood & Burns. Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry. Saunders
Murphy, Srivastava, and Deans. Clinical Biochemistry. Elsevier
Scientific articles
Lecture material

Teaching methods

Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.

Exam schedules

Course examination 26.03.2025
Re-examination 09.05.2025, 23.05.2025 and 12.09.2025

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

Lectures and examination 21 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 60 h

Further information

Additional information on the Moodle page of the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject

Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples

Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples

Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)

Assessment methods and criteria

Written examination and mandatory task
Course grade 0-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Inadequate knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent knowledge of the subject

Qualifications

Biochemistry