Course - Medicine for Non-Medical Students, Introduction - MFEL1010
MFEL1010 - Medicine for Non-Medical Students, Introduction
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Passed/Failed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written examination | 100/100 | 3 timer |
Course content
The subject offers a general introduction to medicine. It deals with the anatomy and physiology of the body, from cell to organ. A number of common diseases like heart attack, cancer, stroke and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, will be subject to more thorough treatment. Attention is drawn to how public healthcare is organized. Through the course students will also gain an insight into how patients are examined and treated when seeing a medical practitioner. The employment of technology is emphasized. Ethical dilemmas which might arise from the application of medical technology will be subject to discussion. The course gives 7,5 ECTS credits.
Supplementary information is available on the course homepage (the English version is under construction): http://www.ntnu.no/isb/medikkemed
Learning outcome
Course objective:
The aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to medicine to students who wish to apply their knowledge in projects within medicine. The course is directed towards giving a basal knowledge for students within the fields of technology, informatics and administration with a view to qualifying in the field of medical technology, but will also serve as a perspective theme.
Learning methods and activities
Lectures are only given in the autumn. They are held in Norwegian, but all lectures are available in English as films through It's learning. In addition presentations are available as pdf-files at the same site.
Mandatory PBL-assessments must be solved and delivered throught the internet. Some of these must be delivered in mid term. The number of assignments is announced on the course homepage before start of term. The deadline for each assignment is shown on the PBL-website.
Compulsory assignments
- Pbl exercises in both terms
Recommended previous knowledge
No previous knowledge of medicine is necessary.
Course materials
Textbook is announced at the course homepage before start of term
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD4011 | 7.5 | ||
| MFEL1020 | 7.5 | ||
| MFEL3010 | 7.5 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2010
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2011
Language of instruction: English
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- Medicine
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2010-12-07 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2011-05-24 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"