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Information Literacy and Evidence-based Information in Biomedical Laboratory Science (2 cr)

Code: 7B00GQ11-3001

General information


Enrolment period
19.05.2025 - 30.08.2025
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
20.10.2025 - 19.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
Credits
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Unit
Biomedical Laboratory Science
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
Marika Toivonen
Tiina Ceder
Marja-Liisa Timperi
Person in charge
Kirsi Mansikkamäki
Course
7B00GQ11

Objectives (course unit)

The aim of the course is to strengthen skills in searching for, reading, evaluating, and utilizing scientific information in studies and practical work tasks of a biomedical laboratory scientist.

After completion of the course, the student:
• identifies, searchs for, reads, evaluates, and utilizes national and international sources of health-related information
• understand the significance of evidence-based practice in biomedical laboratory science
• is aware of recommendations in health care based on scientific evidence.
• utilizes scientific knowledge in biomedical laboratory science studies and practical work
• understands the basics of artificial intelligence and is able to assess its possibilities, limitations, and responsible use.

Content (course unit)

• Structured information retrieval and the most important national and international databases in the healthcare sector
• Information literacy and source critique
• Evidence-based practice in the field of biomedical laboratory science
• Key recommendations in the healthcare sector
• Utilization of scientific knowledge in practical laboratory work
• Fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its responsible usage

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Pass: The student is aware of the key databases in the healthcare sector and has basic knowledge of structured information retrieval. The student can use various sources of information, evaluate the reliability of information, and apply it in his/her own field through practical examples. The student understands the importance of evidence-based practice and recognizes healthcare recommendations based on scientific knowledge. The student also has knowledge of the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and understands its responsible use.

Fail: The student does not meet the criteria for a passing grade.

Location and time

Opintojakson suoritusaika 6.10.2025 - 21.11.2025
Moodle-pohja aukeaa: ma 6.10.2025
Moodle-pohja tulee olla suoritettuna: pe 21.11.2025

Exam schedules

Aikarajoitettu (2 h) Moodle-tentti avoinna 10.11 - 21.11.2025.

Assessment methods and criteria

Opintojakso arvioidaan hyväksytty-hylätty.
Opintojakson hyväksyttyyn suoritukseen vaaditaan kolme hyväksyttyä osasuoritusta:
1. Kirjaston pitämä opetus
2. Kurssitehtävä: Luentopäiväkirja
3. Tentti: Moodlessa

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Opintojakso toteutetaan verkkototeutuksena Moodle-verkkoalustalla.
Opintojakso sisältää kirjaston pitämän läsnäolovelvollisen etäopetuksen ti 21.10 klo 8.30-10.

Learning materials

Oppimateriaali Moodlen verkkoalustalla.

Kirjallisuutta:
Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara. 2013. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kustannusosakeyhtiö Tammi, Helsinki

Student workload

2 op = 54 h opiskelijan työtä

Content scheduling

VKO 41
- Orientaatio
- Miksi tutkittua tietoa tarvitaan ja miten sitä haetaan?

VKO 42
- Kirjaston opetuksen ennakkotehtävät

VKO 43
- Kirjaston opetus

VKO 44
- Terveysalan keskeiset tietokannat ja suositukset
- Näyttöön perustuva toiminta

VKO 45
- Tiedonlukutaito ja lähdekritiikki
- Tekoälyn perusteet ja vastuullinen käyttö

VKO 46-47
- Tentti Moodlessa

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