Course content

The course will give a fundamental introduction to selected fields in physiology and pathophysiology. The in depth is greater than the correspondin couse at 1. year level (MFEL1010). The size of the curriculum is about the same, but in fewer fields. The course is more demanding and technical. In addition there will be given an introduction to the use of medical technology in diagnostics and treatment; background, chemical and physical principles and technology. Finally, there will be an introduction to the scientific methods that are specific to medicine: Epidemiology, clinical studies and evaluation of diagnostic methods, and their statistical basis.

Detailed course information, including texbook and curriculum will be made available on the course homepage: http://www.ntnu.edu/isb/mfel3010

Learning outcome

After completing the course, the student will have gotten an introduction to physiology on a more penetrating level, within selected fields. Within these fields, an understanding of the connection between function and disease is expected. Further, they will have gotten an introduction to methods in medical technology in imaging, molecular biological diagnostics and technological methods in treatment. A level of understanding enabling the student to draw conclusions about relevant use of this diagnostics / treatment is expected. Finally, the students will get an introduction to scientific methods in medicine. A level of understanding about validity of medical evidence and diagnostics is expected.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures. Mandatory written assignment.

Compulsory assignments

• Written assignment

Recommended previous knowledge

None

Course materials

Will be announced on the course homepage before start of term.

Credit reductions