SMOA09012U Experimental Pathophysiology

Volume 2013/2014
Education
MSc Programme in Molecular Biomedicine - compulsory
Content
This candidate course focuses on experimental methods and research models used to study common chronic diseases. Lectures from experts in various disciplines will expose students to practical experimental models and methods currently applied to study the underlying mechanisms involved in altered physiological function in various disease states. Students will learn about various laboratory and evidence-based research approaches from the molecule-to-system level including molecular, cell, animal and human experiments undertaken to advance our understanding of pathophysiological processes on a variety of topics. Students will also gain practical experience in formulating and constructing a formal research grant proposal on a specific topic based on a review of the literature and development of a research study plan.
Learning Outcome
The specific aims of the course will be for students to 1) learn a broad range of experimental models applied to study disease pathogenesis and altered physiologic function, 2) develop creative skills in research innovation by exploring novel study models, 3) construct a fundable research proposal based on relevant background literature, including study aims, experimental design, hypotheses and expected outcomes.

Open to Master’s students in Molecular Biomedicine and from the Faculty of Natural Sciences who have completed their bachelor studies.
Faculty lectures and student lecture sessions
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 1
  • Lectures
  • 39
  • Preparation
  • 166
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Written assignment
Oral examination
All students are encouraged to attend all scheduled lectures. Students will be evaluated on
1) the quality of their written research proposal evaluated by the course leaders and censor,
2) the quality of the oral presentation during an open lecture to the class on their proposed research study.
Weight: Written Research Proposal = 60 %, Oral Presentation = 40 %
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
More than one internal examiner
Exam period
Week 15, 2014
Criteria for exam assesment

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