Study Guide

Objective

The students
- have basic knowledge and skills in microscopy and cell biological, immunological and histological methods.
- command the basic settings of the microscope.
- are able to carry out cell biological, immunological and histological laborations according to method descriptions.
- are able to use central sources of information and scientific publications concerning methods in biosciences.
- are able to examine, analyze and document laboratory work.
- consider security and occupational safety as well as sustainable development in the work.

Content

Microscopy
Cell biological, immunological and histological methods.

Location and time

Laboratory work in Alere or Technobothnia (TB)
Schedule
Spring 2024 Histological analysis at Technobothnia (1 cr)
Autumn 2024 Microscopy at Alere (1 cr)
Spring 2025 Cell biological and immunological techniques at Alere (2 cr)

Materials

Material and laboratory work instructions in Moodle

Teaching methods

Theory about Biomethodology as well av laboratory work
Microscopy
Histological analysis
Cell biological and immunological laboratory work

Exam schedules

Dead-line for documentation of each laboratory work can be found in Moodle

Completion alternatives

Mandatory participation in practical work

Student workload

1 cr corresponds to 27 hours of work for the student

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Mandatory presence at laboratory work
Microscopy (1 cr) is graded passed/failed by practical test
Written documentation of laboratory work is required and graded passed/failed

Further information

The course part "Histology" is a pre-requisite for attending practice at Histology laboratory (pathology).

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

Mandatory presence at laboratory work
Microscopy (1 cr) is graded passed/fail by practical test

Qualifications

None