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Biomedical Sciences W734069/2201/2122/1/63
Study guide

Biomedical Sciences W7

34069/2201/2122/1/63
Academic year 2021-22
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, programme stage 4
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Maes Githa
Languages: Dutch
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2021 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of tolerance: This course unit is eligible for tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

having finished at least 100 ects credits in the programme.

Learning outcomes (list)

problem solving
explains the physicological processes involved in taking drugs
explains basic concepts of pharmacology (pharmacokinetics and - dynamics) and toxicology
applies basic concepts of pharmacokinetics and -dynamics
Describes the mechanisms of the specific and non-specific resistance.
describes the physiological reaction, diagnosis and therapie of immunological disorders (hypersensitivity, allergy, immunodeficiency and autoimmunity) and food intolerance
analyzes possible interactions between food and medicines
explains the steps in the development of new medicines.
combines a given active component with a pharmacological medicine class
explains the mechanism of action and side effects of the important pharmacological medicine groups.
describes the mechanism of action and toxicity profile of different toxicological groups
describes the pathogenesis and strategies in therapy of cancer; consequences of therapy and cancermodulating effects of nutrition included
explains the physiological origin of immunological abnormalities such as hypersensitivity, allergy, immune deficiency and autoimmunity.
explains elementary concepts from toxicological research.
explains the mechanism of some intolerances
describes the influence of the immune system by vaccination, transplantation, and therapy with immunosuppressants
Uses the medical/scientific terms specific to immunology, toxicology, pharmacology and biomedical science.

Educational organisation (list)

Exam duration
Estimated time for testing3,00 hours
Learning Activities
Collaborative learning
Lectures and / or tutorials7,00 hours
Practicum
Work time outside of contact hours68,00 hours
Workplace training and / or internship

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
Academic yearKnowledge test100,00Open en gesloten vragen. Gesloten boek. De vragen peilen naar kennis en toepassen van kennis en inzicht. Geen hulpmiddelen toegelaten.
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodGraduation assignment100,00Open en gesloten vragen. Gesloten boek. De vragen peilen naar kennis en toepassen van kennis en inzicht. Geen hulpmiddelen toegelaten.