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Orientation to Biomedical Laboratory ScienceLaajuus (5 cr)

Code: 7B00GQ04

Credits

5 op

Objectives

In this course, you will familiarize yourself with studying biomedical laboratory science at TAMK and explore the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist and the diverse tasks in the working life.

After completion of the course the student:
• understands the curriculum, progression of studies, and teaching practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• knows the basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• knows work assignments of biomedical laboratory scientists and their role within the social and healthcare sector
• is able to utilize TAMK’s library services and various sources of information
• has the basic proficiency in using the information systems required for studying
• is capable of producing formal written texts.

Content

• Curriculum and study practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• Basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• Familiarization with the work of a biomedical laboratory scientist in the workplace
• TAMK's library services and information retrieval
• IT skills
• Writing process and guidelines for written reporting

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Pass: The student is familiar with the basics of the degree programme and the work of a biomedical laboratory science, and is able to navigate within TAMK's learning environment.

Enrolment period

06.07.2024 - 31.08.2024

Timing

05.08.2024 - 20.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Campus

TAMK Main Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Essi Nikkinen
  • Kati Borg
  • Tapio Yrjölä
  • Marja-Liisa Timperi
  • Annina Korpela
Person in charge

Aino Pohja

Groups
  • 24BA2

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will familiarize yourself with studying biomedical laboratory science at TAMK and explore the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist and the diverse tasks in the working life.

After completion of the course the student:
• understands the curriculum, progression of studies, and teaching practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• knows the basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• knows work assignments of biomedical laboratory scientists and their role within the social and healthcare sector
• is able to utilize TAMK’s library services and various sources of information
• has the basic proficiency in using the information systems required for studying
• is capable of producing formal written texts.

Content (course unit)

• Curriculum and study practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• Basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• Familiarization with the work of a biomedical laboratory scientist in the workplace
• TAMK's library services and information retrieval
• IT skills
• Writing process and guidelines for written reporting

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student is familiar with the basics of the degree programme and the work of a biomedical laboratory science, and is able to navigate within TAMK's learning environment.

Assessment scale

0-5

Enrolment period

02.07.2024 - 01.09.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
  • Anna Tiainen
  • Kati Borg
  • Tapio Yrjölä
  • Marja-Liisa Timperi
  • Annina Korpela
Person in charge

Aino Pohja

Groups
  • 24BA1

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will familiarize yourself with studying biomedical laboratory science at TAMK and explore the profession of a biomedical laboratory scientist and the diverse tasks in the working life.

After completion of the course the student:
• understands the curriculum, progression of studies, and teaching practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• knows the basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• knows work assignments of biomedical laboratory scientists and their role within the social and healthcare sector
• is able to utilize TAMK’s library services and various sources of information
• has the basic proficiency in using the information systems required for studying
• is capable of producing formal written texts.

Content (course unit)

• Curriculum and study practices of the biomedical laboratory science degree programme
• Basics and specialization areas of biomedical laboratory science
• Familiarization with the work of a biomedical laboratory scientist in the workplace
• TAMK's library services and information retrieval
• IT skills
• Writing process and guidelines for written reporting

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student is familiar with the basics of the degree programme and the work of a biomedical laboratory science, and is able to navigate within TAMK's learning environment.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail