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AK3000

Radio-Immunological Measuring Techniques (RIA)

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination
Special deadlines for course registration
Autumn: 2010-06-01

About

About the course

Course content

The course provides an introduction to the construction-, function- and use of gamma- and beta counters. Particular emphasis will be given to radiation hygiene and existing rules for use of radioactive nuclides in laboratory. Laboratory work also include blood sampling from salmonid fish and the use of RIA for measurement of plasma cortisol levels.

Learning outcome

On completion of the course the students should be familiar with the construction-, function- and use of gamma- and beta counters, and also with radiation hygiene and existing rules for the use of radioactive nuclides in laboratory.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 30 hours
Laboratory course: 30 hours, mandatory

Admission to this course is restricted (15 places)

Compulsory assignments

  • Godkjent lab.kurs

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
BI3022 7.5 sp
MNKAK300 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Aqua Culture
  • Biology
  • Bioteknologi
  • Biotechnology/Aqua Culture
  • Marine Biology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Biology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Date 2010-12-03 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Written examination
Weighting 100/100 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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