Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Explain the molecular pathogenesis of common diseases
• Describe how disease processes can originate

Skills

• Obtain a deeper knowledge into the molecular pathogenesis of common diseases arising in man through relevant scientific literature, compared to that previously obtained through classical textbook material
• Find new hypothesis’ of molecular pathogenesis in common diseases
• Work with scientific literature in-depth and get an insight into what qualifies as high-quality research
• Apply knowledge of molecular methods, and how these are used in scientific research to obtain new knowledge and hypothesis’ of disease pathogenesis

Competences

• Synthesise a deeper knowledge about how common diseases arise and be able to suggest likely targets for therapy based on current research hypothesis within disease pathogenesis
• Be able to reflect critically on research literature
• Be able to facilitate a scientific discussion based on presentations and scientific literature
• Be able to find relevant scientific literature and present current and new hypothesis of molecular pathogenesis leading to disease progression

Type of instruction

• Teaching varies between lectures, workshops, (group) exercises and individual study

Exam

Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam

• Presentation must be approved in order for the students to attend the exam

Exams

Additional information

Please consult the Moodle page for your semester and contact the semester coordinator if you have academic questions, or the study secretary if you have administrative questions.

All other enquiries may be directed to Helene Nørgaard, secretary of the Study Board.