Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching language

Norwegian

Prerequisites

130 credits must be passed.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course the students shall

  • be able to account for how a scientific research project is planned and carried out
  • have developed skills in systematic use of methods for data collection, analysis, discussion, report writing and oral presentation
  • be able to substantiate conclusions given in the report

Contents

The students use scientific methods, work methods and writing techniques. The course will contribute to the students’ understanding of the importance of science to general subject knowledge and different problem solving strategies. Based on a real problem from the field of medical laboratory technology, the students shall learn to seek out information and build their knowledge through practical work. Particular attention will be paid to the practice of scientific methods relevant to the task at hand and learning how scientific results are presented in a written report.

Teaching and learning methods

Project instruction in groups.Compulsory presentasion of the project.For the practical part of the project, a personal supervisor will be assigned for each group.

Examination requirements

The students' working prosess must be approved and the presentasion must be passed.

Examinations

The Bachelor's project report is assessed by the supervisor and an external examiner. Oral individual examination. Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
ML-322 – Bachelor's Thesis. 15
ML-301 – Bachelor's Project. 10
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