Course code VET400

VET400 Introduction to biomedical research

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Course responsible: Andrew Michael Janczak
ECTS credits: 5
Faculty: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Biosciences
Teaching language: EN
(NO=norsk, EN=Engelsk)
Teaching exam periods:

The course takes place March 9-20.

Lectures and discussions the first week, work on assignments and presentations the second week


Additional information about the course will take place is available through https://fronter.com/nmbu/fronter after signing up for the course through https://www.studweb.no/as/WebObjects/studentweb2?inst=NMBUStudentWeb.  

Course frequency: Spring, fall
First time: Study year 2012-2013
Course contents:
The course gives an introduction to biomedical research.The following topics are presented during the course:
  • The story of biomedical research with a focus on evolution biology
  • The basics of ethics in biomedical science
  • Animal experimentation and ethics
  • Scientific integrity and research ethics; the Vancouver declaration
  • Philosophy of science, research theories and hypotheses
  • Study aims and objectives
  • Causal inference in biomedical science
Learning outcome:

Through the course the students are expected to reach the following platforms:

  • Be familiar with the basics of research ethics and scientific integrity and be able to discuss this within own research plan.
  • Know the Vancouver declaration and its implications for biomedical publications
  • Be able to present a distinct aim and objective of the planned studies
  • Be familiar with funfaments in philosophy of science
  • Be able to discuss possible causal patterns in own research plan
  • Present own project and discuss this within the framework of the topics covered during the course
Learning activities:
The course is a mix of lectures, discussions, and student presentations.
Syllabus:
The syllabus consists mainly of presentations and web-links given during the course. Some essential books of reference will be suggested as recommended reading during the course
Prerequisites:
Ph.d.
Recommended prerequisites:
Mandatory activity:
Attendance is compulsory. An attendance record of at least 75% is required to pass the course.
Assessment:

The student must be able to present in an adequate way and submit 3 assignments to be evaluated by a teacher and another student.

The final assignments have to be submitted the day before the last day of course

Nominal workload:
100 hours
Entrance requirements:
Open to PhD students at campus Adamstuen. Admission through StudentWeb. If you belong to NMBU and wish to participate in this course, please contact the administrative contact person.
Note:

Contacts:

For academic purposes: Professor Eystein Skjerve

For administrative purposes: Advisor Marianne Tandberg or Adviser May-Lisbeth Brew

Examiner:
Examination details: Introduction to biomedical research: Bestått / Ikke bestått