School of Science and Technology

Course Syllabus

General aims for first cycle education

First-cycle courses and study programmes shall develop:
- the ability of students to make independent and critical assessments
- the ability of students to identify, formulate and solve problems autonomously, and
- the preparedness of students to deal with changes in working life.

In addition to knowledge and skills in their field of study, students shall develop the ability to:
- gather and interpret information at a scholarly level
- stay abreast of the development of knowledge, and
- communicate their knowledge to others, including those who lack specialist knowledge in the field.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 8)

Knowledge and Understanding
After completed studies, the student shall have knowledge of
- how different recreational drugs and doping substances affect the human body,
- physiological processes that are affected by drugs and performance enhancing substances,
- the human signaling systems and cellular detoxification mechanisms, and
- relevant methods for studies of the physiological effects of drugs and performance enhancing substances.

Competence and Skills
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- obtain information through electronic databases and web,
- evaluate and compile information into a written presentation, and
- give oral scientific presentations and participate in a scientific discussion

Judgement and Approach
After completed studies, the student shall be able to
- critically evaluate information flow in the area of drugs and doping and be able to discern relevant scientific information.

The course provides information on different types of recreational drugs and performance enhancing substances, and what type of effect they have on the body. The course will explain how these substances affect human physiology, with emphasis on the toxicology and mechanisms of action at the cellular level, including cell signaling. The course will also give insight into the methods used to investigate doping and narcotics substances.

The course consists of lectures, seminars, practicals and a project work.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

According to the Higher Education Ordinance, Chapter 6, Section 18, a grade is to be awarded on the completion of a course, unless otherwise prescribed by the university. The university may prescribe which grading system shall apply. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the university (an examiner).

According to regulations on grading systems for first- and second-cycle education (vice-chancellor's decision 2010-10-19, reg. no. CF 12-540/2010), one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction. The vice-chancellor or a person appointed by the vice-chancellor may decide on exceptions from this provision for a specific course, if there are special reasons.

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

ECTS Grading
The course grading is translated to the ECTS grading scale.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Basic Biology, Cell Biology, 10 Credits and the module Histology, 2 Credits, in the course Basic Biology, Physiology, 15 Credits.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

The languages of instruction are Swedish and English.
The course is given in English if there are exchange students registrated.


Reading List and Other Teaching Materials

Required Reading

Scientific articles, laboratory instructions and other reading material will be added/ Vetenskapliga artiklar, labmanualer och annat material kommer att tillkomma.

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