Introduction to BioanalysisLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BAA23BB01
Credits
3 op
Objective
The students
- have fundamental skills about bioanalytics and laboratory work
- have fundamental skills about the role of laboratory examinations in the patient care.
- have fundamental skills in the laboratory testing process
- have basic knowledge in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecule biology, and the impact of this knowledge on clinical laboratory examinations
Content
Basic knowledge about bioanalytics, laboratory work and lab tests
Brief history
Total testing process
Meaning of lab tests in patient care
Cell biology in the clinical laboratory
Microbiology in the clinical laboratory
Immunology in the clinical laboratory
Biochemistry in the clinical laboratory
Molecule biology in the clinical laboratory
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Materials
According to the lecturer's instructions
Enrollment
15.06.2025 - 30.09.2025
Timing
08.09.2025 - 30.11.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Campus
Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
- Mikaela Engvall
- Camilla Höglund
Groups
-
BL25-VBiomedical Laboratory Science, 2025
Objective
The students
- have fundamental skills about bioanalytics and laboratory work
- have fundamental skills about the role of laboratory examinations in the patient care.
- have fundamental skills in the laboratory testing process
- have basic knowledge in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecule biology, and the impact of this knowledge on clinical laboratory examinations
Content
Basic knowledge about bioanalytics, laboratory work and lab tests
Brief history
Total testing process
Meaning of lab tests in patient care
Cell biology in the clinical laboratory
Microbiology in the clinical laboratory
Immunology in the clinical laboratory
Biochemistry in the clinical laboratory
Molecule biology in the clinical laboratory
Location and time
Campus Alere,
Autumn 2025
Materials
Biomedical Sciences : Essential Laboratory Medicine (2012)
Laboratory Management : Quality in Laboratory Diagnosis (2011)
An Introduction to Biomedical Science in Professional and Clinical Practice (2009)
GUIDELINES ON THE WEB:
HOTUS (FIN) Onnistu laboratorionäytteissä – suositus tutkimusten valinnasta, potilaan tunnistamisesta ja ohjaamisesta
HOTUS (SVE) Lyckad laboratorieprovtagning –rekommendation om val av undersökning,identifiering och handledning av patienten
WHO (ENG) WHO guidelines on drawing blood: best practices in phlebotomy
Lecture material on Moodle.
Articles and books that can be used for assignments is notified on Moodle.
Teaching methods
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.
Student workload
1 credit = 27h work
3 credit = 81h work
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment and knowledge test must be approved in order to pass the course.
Content scheduling
Mikaela:
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist in Healthcare – A Professional in Clinical Laboratory Work
Career Opportunities
A Versatile Profession
What Does It Take to Be a Biomedical Laboratory Scientist?
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
70 Years of Biomedical Laboratory Science Education
Camilla:
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.
Qualifications
None
Enrollment
15.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
Timing
29.08.2023 - 24.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
- Petra Lithén
Teacher in charge
Petra Lithén
Groups
-
BL23F-VBiomedical Laboratory Science, 2023
Objective
The students
- have fundamental skills about bioanalytics and laboratory work
- have fundamental skills about the role of laboratory examinations in the patient care.
- have fundamental skills in the laboratory testing process
- have basic knowledge in cell biology, microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and molecule biology, and the impact of this knowledge on clinical laboratory examinations
Content
Basic knowledge about bioanalytics, laboratory work and lab tests
Brief history
Total testing process
Meaning of lab tests in patient care
Cell biology in the clinical laboratory
Microbiology in the clinical laboratory
Immunology in the clinical laboratory
Biochemistry in the clinical laboratory
Molecule biology in the clinical laboratory
Location and time
Autumn 2023
Materials
Lecture material on Moodle.
Articles and books that can be used for assignments is notified on Moodle.
Mikrobiology and Immunology
Medical Microbiology by Murray, Rosenthal and Pfaller
2016 Elsevier
Biochemistry for Dummies
by John T. Moore, , Richard H. Langley, , and Moore
2011 On Ebook Central
Molecular Cell Biology
by Harvey Lodish; Arnold Berk, Chris A. Kaiser, Monty Krieger, Anthony Bretscher, Hidde Ploegh, Angelika Amon, Matthew P. Scott. Freeman. 7. ed. 2012
Teaching methods
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.
Exam schedules
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.
Knowledge test will be 15.11.2023
Re-examination: 23.1.24, 9.2.24 and 4.3.24.
Completion alternatives
Exam
Student workload
Lectures 22 h, self studies, digital teaching methods and assignments 59 h
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment and knowledge test must be approved in order to pass the course.
Evaluation scale
Approved/Rejected
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Receives feedback and performs practical tasks under supervision
Follows instructions, considers safety and takes responsibility for her/his own task
Asks questions relevant for the own learning process
Can communicate and work with others people in the team
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.
Qualifications
None