Study Guide

Objective

• The students are familiar with the structure and attributes of tissues to comprehend their importance for well-being
• The students have knowledge about microbes and understands the importance of microbiology within beauty and cosmetics
• The students are familiar with the immune system and function of the lymphocyte
• The students have knowledge about changes in cell and tissue for skin diseases
• The students have knowledge about the basics of cosmetic chemistry
• The students are able to manufacture simple beauty products
• The students can apply, analyze and develop an approach that promotes sustainable development

Content

Structure and Attributes of Tissues
Microbes and Microbiology within Beauty and Cosmetics
Immune System
Lymphocyte
Changes in Cell and Tissue for Skin Diseases
Basics of Cosmetic Chemistry
Manufacture Beauty Products

Location and time

The course consists of two parts:
Part 1 (3 sp) is held autumn 2024 and contains Cell Biology, Skin Histology, Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
Part 2 (2 sp) is held spring 2025 and contains Basic Chemistry, Biochemistry and Cosmetic Chemistry

Materials

Part 1 and 2: Material on the course Moodle and recommended literature on Moodle page.

Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments and self studies
Manufacturing of Cosmetic products

Exam schedules

Exam part 1 will be held on the 3rd of December 2024
Exam part 2 will be held in spring 2025 the 12th of February
Re-exam of part 1 (Skin histology, Cell Biology etc.) will be held on general retake Friday the 17th of January 2025 at 12-16 and Friday the 7th of March 2025 at 12-16.
Re-exam of part 2 (General Chemistry, Biochemistry etc.) will be held on general retake Friday 04.042025 at 12-16 and Friday 12.09.2025 at 12-16.

Completion alternatives

Examination
Proof of ability to produce cosmetics

Student workload

The course is in total 5 cr which is equivalent to 135 h work for the student

Further information

More information on the Moodle page for the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded based on the results in the two exams for part 1 and part 2 (grade 0-5).
Group assignments and individual assignments are graded passed or fail.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has very poor knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, skin histology, immunology, pathology and additional topics covered in the course.
Group or individual assignments are inadequate or missing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student has weak knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, skin histology, immunology, pathology and additional topics covered in the course.
Group or individual assignments are rudimentary.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student has a good knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, skin histology, immunology, pathology and additional topics covered in the course.
Group or individual assignments are good

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has a n excellent knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, skin histology, immunology, pathology and additional topics covered in the course.
Group or individual assignments are excellent

Qualifications

No prerequisite