Course unit, curriculum year 2024–2025
BBT.BTE.302
Biomaterials Laboratory Course, 5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)
Course code
BBT.BTE.302Language of instruction
EnglishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Advanced studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Maiju JuuselaResponsible organisation
Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %
Coordinating organisation
MET Studies 100 %
Common learning outcomes
International outlook and global responsibility
Interaction and communication skills
Learning skills and critical thinking
Sustainable development goals
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being
Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Core content
- Planning and completing a short research project in small team: selecting reasonable testing period and test interval, number of samples and suitable test methods according to biomaterial and sample type in question.
- Working in a laboratory in safe and ethical manner. Proper use of basic laboratory equipment and selected characterization equipment.
- Laboratory data handling and management: proper laboratory notes, storing the measurement data. Data processing, analysis, and interpretation.
- Formats of scientific communication: poster presentations and written reporting
Complementary knowledge
- Utilizing a suitable ISO or other standard for planning and completing the laboratory work.
Statistical data analysis and advanced data interpretation based on the existing literature.
Special knowledge
- Participating in a scientific seminar or poster session as an audience.
- Getting an overview on the current research in the field of biomaterials at Tampere University.
Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
The final grade of the course is determined based on accepted laboratory work, written reports, and final presentation. The weighting factor of each assessment item is given at the beginning of the course.
Participation in teaching
26.08.2024 – 08.12.2024
Active in period 1 (1.8.2024–20.10.2024)
Active in period 2 (21.10.2024–31.12.2024)