Course - Biobanking - MOL3009
MOL3009 - Biobanking
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation form | Weighting | Duration | Examination aids | Grade deviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral examination | 100/100 | 30 minutes |
Course content
This course will focus on the following topics:
- Biobanks: classifications, common and distinctive features of the different types of biobanks.
- National regulations and international conventions concerning biobanks, use of human biological materials and personal data.
- Research biobanks: formal and practical aspects of the establishment, operation and use
- Ethical aspects of utilization of human biological materials; The role of Research Ethics Committees
- Different types of consent as basis for biobanking; alternatives to consent
- Logistics and quality management; quality assurance and quality control of collection, storage , retrieval and use of samples
- Methods for analysis of human biological materials;
assessment and interpretation of data
- Extraction and quality assessment of DNA and/or RNA from various sources
- Collection and storage of data; databases and data security
- Statistical and epidemiological methods in biobank related research
- The role of biobanks in health surveys like HUNT, Mother-Child etc.
- Research for the future: National and transnational genetic and epidemiological research collaboration.
Learning outcome
After completing the course MOL3009, the student should be able to:
describe and explain universal and special features of the different types of biobanks
explain the different conditions and requirements that must be fulfilled with regard to operation and use of research biobanks
describe quality management, quality assurance, logistics and data management related to biobanks
discuss ethical issues and policy guidance regarding research involving human biological materials
outline the main features of laws and other directives which are relevant for biobanking
discuss the use and the potential utility values of biobanks
outline how to establish and operate a biobank
describe in detail the application process for the establishment of a research biobank
sketch the plan for a research project using human biological material
Learning methods and activities
Lectures, seminar, group exercises, laboratory exercise, excursion, semester project. The language of teaching and examination is English. If few students sign up, the course may be cancelled.
Compulsory assignments
- Seminar / Ekskursjon, besøk / Laboratorieoppgave / Semesteroppgave
Further on evaluation
Retake of exam: The student must have completed the mandatory activities and assignments to take the oral exam.
Specific conditions
Exam registration requires that class registration is approved in the same semester. Compulsory activities from previous semester may be approved by the department.
Recommended previous knowledge
Basic knowledge in Medical Genetics and Cell Biology.
Course materials
Collection of articles, chapters from various books and official documents.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDV6004 | 7.5 | 01.09.2017 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2019
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Molecular Medicine
- Biotechnology/Molecular Genetics
- Biology
- Biotechnology
- Medicine
- Arne Kristian Sandvik
- Berge Solberg
- Finn Sverre Drabløs
- Frank Skorpen
- Jon Olav Hauglid
- Jostein Halgunset
- Kirsti Kvaløy
- Kristian Hveem
- Lars Johan Vatten
- Rigmor Austgulen
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine
Phone:
Examination
Examination arrangement: Oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation form Weighting Examination aids Date Time Digital exam Room *
- Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring UTS Oral examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"