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 economical and ecological sustainability within product manufacturing

Content

Cell, Molecule and Tissue
Microbiology
Immune System
Lymphocyte
Skin Diseases
Cosmetic Chemistry
Beauty Products

Location and time

The course comprises two parts:
Part 1 (2 cr) is held fall 2025 and comprises skin histology, clinical microbiology, immunology and pathology
Part 2 (2 cr) is held spring 2026 and comprises basic chemistry, biochemistry and cosmetic chemistry

Materials

Part 1: Material on the Moodle page of the course and additional recommended litterature mentioned on the Moodle page.
Brauner et al. Medicinsk mikrobiologi och immunologi. Studentlitteratur
Braun & Anderson. Patofysiologi. Studentlitteratur
Relevant articles
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.


Part 2:
Marie Lodén: Ren, mjuk och vacker Kemi och funktion hos kosmetika, chapters 3 and 4
General chemistry books for upper secondary school (gymnasiet)

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments and self studies
Cosmetic products

Exam schedules

Exam dates for spring 2026 will be given at a later date

Completion alternatives

Examination

Student workload

1 cr corresponds to 27 h of studies. The course is a total of 4 cr corresponding to 108 h of studies.

Further information

Mandatory presence at product manufacturing
More information on the Moodle page for the course

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates superficial competence and basic understanding of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a competence that is related and linked to the literature
The student can reflect and motivate from his/her point of view

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has an immerse competence and shows a deeper understanding of the subject in relation to the upcoming profession

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is graded based on the results in part 1 and part 2 of the course.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has very poor knowledge of the subject
The student has not participated in the mandatory product manufacturing

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Weak knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good knowledge of the subject

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has excellent knowledge of the subject

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites

Further information

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