Please select the curriculum by the start year of studies and competence track.
Petra Lithén
Distance learning
Lecture notes and material on Moodle
Basic book in Cell Biology. You can find some books of choice recommended on the Moodle page.
Additional litterature
Sadava, Heller, Orians, Purves, Hillis. Life. The Science of Biology. Freeman.
Online Essentials of cell biology.
https://www.nature.com/scitable/ebooks/essentials-of-cell-biology-14749010
Alberts et al. Essential Cell Biology, 5th International Student Edition 2019
Lectures, discussions, assignment, individual studies.
The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Individual assignment is graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignment) have to be passed.
English
06.09.2023 - 30.11.2023
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 35
Petra Lithén
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
2 credits
H-5
Examination
Individual exam Online 31.10.2023.
Re-examination Online 30.11.2023 and 12.1.2023
2 credits is 2 x 27 hours of work for the student, 54 h work.
Lectures 12 h
Assignment 10 h
Exam studies 32 h
Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology
Weak knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology
Good knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology
Excellent knowledge of fundamental Cell Biology
Camilla Ribacka
75% Face-to-face, 25% Distance learning
Lecture material: Clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology.
Murray, Rosenthal, Pfaller. Medical microbiology. 8th edition. Elsevier 2016
Murray. Basic Medical Microbiology. Elsevier 2017
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30263032/
Huether, McCane, Brasher, Rote. Understanding pathophysiology. 2017
Kumar, Cotran, Robbins. Basic pathology.
Phillips, Murray & Crocker. The Biology of Disease. Blackwell Science.
ebook: Lippincott, Springhouse. Just the facts: Pathophysiology
Khanacademy Health and medicine
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine
Lectures, discussions, assignments and individual studies
The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Assignments are graded passed or failed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments have to be passed)
English
23.09.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 22.09.2023
0 - 35
Petra Lithén
CONTENT
A CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY
Microbes and microbiology
Microbiota (Microbiome)
Spreading of microbes and modes for transmission
Microbes, infection and disease
Antimicrobial resistance
Clinical microbiology (bacteriology, virology, mycology, protozoology)
B IMMUNOLOGY
The immune system
Immunisation and immunity
C PATHOLOGY
Aetiology
Inflammation
Pathophysiology of disease
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
H-5
Examination
Exam 28.11.2023
Re-take 19.1.2024 (general re-take) and 8.3.2024 (general re-take)
4 credits is 4 x 27 hours of work for the student, 108 h work
Camilla Ribacka
50% Face-to-face, 50% Distance learning
Material on Moodle
Basic book in General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Suggestions presented on Moodle.
Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.
The course is graded 0-5 based on result in individual exam. Online assignments/ calculation exercises must be performed.
In order to pass the course all parts (exam and assignments) have to be passed.
English
18.09.2023 - 17.11.2023
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 35
Petra Lithén
Additional information on the Moodle platform
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
H-5
Examination
Examination 14.11.2023
Re-examination 9.2.2024 and 8.3.2024 (general re-examination)
Inadequate knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Weak knowledge of fundamental General and Inorganic Chemistry.
Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Mikaela Engvall
Face-to-face
Course book:
Wintrobe's Clinical Hematology. J. P. Greer, D. A. Arber, et. al.;
Chapter 1: Examination of the Blood and Bone
Chapter 2: Clinical Flow Cytometry
Section 1 Hematopoiesis
Section 3 Granulocytes and Monocytes
Section 4 The Lymphocytes
Additional recommended books:
Wintrobe's Atlas of Clinical Hematology. B. Weksler.;
Chapter 1 Approach to the Microscopic evaluation of Blood and Bone Marrow
Practical Flow Cytometry in Haematology Diagnosis. M. Leach, M. Drummond, and A. Doig.;
Principles of Flow Cytometry, Limitations, Normal Blood and Bone Marrow Populations
Web based studies - Online
Self studies/tutorials.
The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the exam and virtual tests
English
23.10.2023 - 15.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 25.10.2023
0 - 35
Mikaela Engvall
The introduction lecture is mandatory.
Content:
The Blood Film and Count (Automated Cell Analysis)
Hemoglobin & Red Cell Indices
Hematocrit & Erythrocyte sedimentation rate
Blood Smear (normal findings)
Morphology of normal Blood Cells: Assessing normal Red Blood Cells, White Cells and Platelets
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
H-5
Virtual test on Moodle
1 credit is 27 hours
This course is 3 credits x 27h = 81h work.
25h lectures (theory)
16h Individually work
5h Searching of articles
32h Own work (self assessments, reading for the exam)
3h Tentamina 3h
Inadequate knowledge in basics of hematology.
The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading).
The student answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature and has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject
Written assignments
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignments. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the substance.
The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views.
Written assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the written assignments and shows insufficient knowledge about the topic. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited.
The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional.
Written assignments
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
Camilla Ribacka
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
Course books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2017) Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology : For Nursing and Healthcare Students
Additional recommended books:
Peate I. and Nair M. (2015) Anatomy and Physiology for Nurses at a Glance. Wiley Blackwell.
Tortora Gerard J. & Derrickson Bryan H. (2009 or newer version) Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (12th ed) Volume 1 & 2. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Tortora Gerard J. (2006). A brief Atlas of the skeleton, surface anatomy, and selected medical images. John Wiley & Sons. Asia
Lecture material and exercises on Moodle
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.
The course is graded 0-5 based on results in the on-line exam and virtual tests
English
04.09.2023 - 04.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 15.09.2023
0 - 35
Camilla Ribacka
More information is found in Moodle
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
H-5
Examination
Course examination 06.11 2023
Re-examination 19.01.2024 and 08.03.2024
Lectures and examination 22 h, self studies and digital teaching methods 59 h
Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Weak knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Good knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Excellent knowledge of fundamental Anatomy and Physiology
Camilla Ribacka
Face-to-face
intra.novia.fi
Degree regulations in Novia UAS
Peppi
Novia UAS's writing instructions
Information and orientation about studies in Novia UAS
Online assignments
Lectures, discussions, oral and written tasks both individually and in groups.
Pass/Fail
English
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 35
Terese Herrgård-Backlund, Camilla Ribacka
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Approved/Rejected
Compulsory attendance
-oral presentation (video recorded)
-written assignments (according to the UAS's guidelines)
Information about deadlines can be found on Moodle.
3 x 27 h = 81 hours
Petra Lithén
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
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
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.
English
29.08.2023 - 17.11.2023
15.06.2023 - 10.09.2023
0 - 35
Petra Lithén
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
Approved/Rejected
Exam
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment must be approved in order to pass the course.
Knowledge test will be hold 15.11.2023
Lectures 22 h, self studies, digital teaching methods and assignments 59 h
The course is assessed as pass/fail.
Every assignment and knowledge test must be approved in order to pass the course.
Carina Gädda
Face-to-face
CARING SCIENCE
Davidson, Alice ; Ray, Marilyn ; Davidson, Dr. Alice ; Ray, Marilyn A, Dr., PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN ; Turkel, Marian ; Turkel, Marian C., PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. Nursing, Caring and complexity science. E-book
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Self studies.
English
04.09.2023 - 17.11.2023
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 35
Carina Gädda
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
H-5
Examination
Camilla Ribacka
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
Material on Moodle
Ebook Organic Chemistry
Ouellette, Robert J. ;Rawn, J. David. Elsevier 2014
Lectures, calculation tasks and demonstrations.
Selfstudies.
The course is graded 0-5 based on the exam. Assignments must be passed.
English
17.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 16.10.2023
0 - 35
Petra Lithén
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
H-5
Examination
Examination 4.12.2023
Re-examination 19.1.2024 on campus or 8.3.2024 on campus. (General re-takes)
3 ECT= 81 h
Inadequate knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.
Weak knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.
Good knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.
Excellent knowledge of fundamental Organic Chemistry.
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
Face-to-face
Information on Moodle
The student
- Has basic understanding in oral and written Swedish
- Is familiar with the main structures of the language and has acquired a basic vocabulary
- Can use Swedish in everyday situations
During the course we will focus on:
- Oral and written exercises
- Swedish everyday vocabulary
- Reading and listening comprehensions
- Grammar/language structures
Grade: pass/fail.
According to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
English
28.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 17.09.2023
0 - 35
Terese Herrgård-Backlund
-
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Approved/Rejected
Oral and written exams
Short essay
Individual oral assignment
-
Oral and written exam at the end of the course.
-
3 x 27 h = 81 hours
-
Mikaela Engvall
67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning
Course literature:
Laboratoriotutkimusten näytteenotto (2021, Friman, Tarja; Kuparinen, Marja; Lehto, Liisa & Liikanen Eeva)
Näytteenottajan käsikirja (2016, Matikainen, Anna-Mari; Miettinen Marja & Wasström, Kalle)
Klinisk kemi: Kortfattad analystolkning (2014, Lund-Egloff, D. & Löwbeer, C.)
Course material on Moodle
Lectures, tasks and discussions.
Selfstudies.
Individual assignments are graded 0-5, where 0 is a failed grade and 1-5 are passed grades
English
02.10.2023 - 31.12.2023
15.06.2023 - 02.10.2023
0 - 35
Mikaela Engvall
More information is found in Moodle
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
1 credits
H-5
Examination
Assignments dead-line on Moodle
Lectures x h, self studies and digital teaching methods x h
There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.