Course content

This course is based on basic disease theory and what kind of changes takes place in affected/diseased cells and tissues. Knowledge related to laboratory techniques to detect changes and sickness.

Basic techniques of cell and tissue preparation for light microscopy: general color theory, theory and practical histological coloring, cutting and microscopy of cytology slides.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the students:

• Are able to acquire knowledge about the normal processes and processes of the body that reflect disease in the body's organs.
• Are able to describe the bioengineer's core competence, responsibilities and tasks under the conditions of the pathology laboratory.
• Are able to explain methods, laboratory equipment and tasks that refer to bioengineering in histology, cytology and immunohistochemistry/molecular pathology
• Are able to describe how the analytical, pre- and post-analytical conditions that can influence analytical responses, as well as explain key definitions and apply professional terminology
• Are able to explain the process for the sample through the laboratory from requisitioning the sample until the test results are ready.
• Know how cells and tissue structures are analyzed as part of diagnostics, follow-up and treatment of disease in the body's organ.
• Can describe morphology and recognize cytological images of cervix preparations at normal conditions.
• Are able to explain internal quality controls.
• Are familiar with research and development work in the field.
• Learn that sustainable development is based on the understanding of the relationship between social, economic and environmental conditions.
• Develop expertise that enables to make responsible choices, act ethically and environmentally consciously
• knowledge of waste management with regard to sustainability and the environment

Skills - the students:

• Can apply under supervision analytical instruments and laboratory equipment used in the field.
• Are able to work structured and accurately, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.
• Are able to evaluate test results, the possibilities of different methods and possible limitations and sources of error.
• Are able to assess a test result's medical probability, i.e. quality of analysis in relation to medical/clinical problem
• Are able to dispose biological material and chemicals, as well as reuse where possible.

Competence - the students:

• Are be able to receive and seek guidance, and reflect on his/her own skills and competence.
• Are be able to work individually and in groups.
• Are should be able to communicate, document and acquire biomedical knowledge and professional terminology both through oral and written work/presentation in Norwegian.
• Has an understanding of the skills needed in test treatment, insight into screening procedures, diagnostic criteria and quality assurance measures.
• Develop the ability to think holistically across main topics, and be able to communicate on academic topics with others with a background in the field.

Learning methods and activities

Lecture with practical -theoretical assignments

Digital resources

The course has an expected workload of approx. 200 h, where organized teaching activities make up: lectures approx. 22 h, laboratory exercises 40 h (internal practice course). Compulsory attendance at all laboratory exercises, and all reports must be approved.

Compulsory assignments

• Laboratory course
• Passing test

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Based on subjects in the 1st and 2nd year of the biomedical engineering programme.

Required previous knowledge

Passed exam in HBIOA1001, or HBIOA1008 and HBIOA1009.

Approved compulsory work in HBIOA1006, HBIOA2001 and HBIOA2005.

Credit reductions