The course consists of 14 lectures and a seminar.
FSK3532 Biomedicine for Engineers 7.5 credits
The course provides an introduction to biomedicine for PhD students with a background in engineering. The purpose of the course is to provide the basic knowledge needed to communicate with colleagues with a background in clinical studies or biomedicine.
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 26 Aug 2024 - 27 Oct 2024
- Periods
- P1 (7.5 hp)
- Pace of study
50%
- Application code
50759
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Part of programme
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Contact
Marina Zelenina (marinaz@kth.se)
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus FSK3532 (Autumn 2021–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSK3532 (Autumn 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
Cell structure and components. Biomolecules. Basic principles of cellular functions: transport, metabolism, signaling and reproduction. The structure o tissues an organs and their function.
Basic principles for how an organism, e.g. a human, functions at the system level.
Ethical aspects in biomedical research.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, students should be able to:
- describe the basic structure and function of molecules, cells, tissues and organs in living organisms
- describe mechanisms and structures for the transport of various substances within and between cells
- describe basic processes for the cell's energy supply and cell renewal
- describe from cellular to organ level the mechanisms that make an organism function as a whole (metabolism, neuronal signaling, immune system, hormonal action)
- identify and critically discuss ethical issues that occur in biomedical research
- be able to correctly use the terminology learned in the course in presentations about their research for audience with a background in clinical studies or biomedicine
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Enrolled PhD student.
Recommended prerequisites
No prerequisites, except high-school biology, is required.
Equipment
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Literature
Alberts B.et al., Essential Cell Biology.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
P, F
Examination
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Written exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Marina Zelenina (marinaz@kth.se)