Biomaterials Laboratory Course, 5 cr

Tampere University

Description
Completion options

Teaching periods

Course code

BBT.BTE.302

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

General scale, 0-5

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Maiju Juusela

Responsible 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

Laboratory work (English)

26.08.2024 – 08.12.2024