Medical Nomenclature
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 5
- Teaching semesters Autumn
- Course code
- NOM
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives and Content
This course in an introduction to Latin for students in nutritional sciences, dentistry, and medicine. The course will provide students with knowledge about the classical Latin nominal and declension system for use in the construction of Latin medical terms. The student will acquire skills in using and comprehending these terms in their studies and perusal of relevant literature.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will have following learning outcomes defined by knowledge, skills, and general competences.
Knowledge: The students..
- have acquired knowledge about the classical Latin nominal and declension system
- have acquired thorough knowledge about the principles behind the construction of Latin medical terms
Skills: The students..
- are able to use their knowledge to construct Latin medical terms, particularly within anatomy
- are able to use their knowledge to interpret, understand, and assess these terms in their studies and in the literature
General competences: The students..
- are able to reflect on the value of the classical nomenclature and show insight in the fiel's tradition
Semester of Instruction
Autumn
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
MEDOD1 3 stp
Access to the Course
Bachelor programme in Nutrition
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching includes lectures and teacher-led colloquia.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
A short test during the semester must be completed to be eligible for the final examination.
Forms of Assessment
2 hour written exam
Grading Scale
Pass / Fail
Course Evaluation
Written evaluation using electronic/digital evaluation tool.
Examination Support Material
Simple, bilingual dictionary, that must be reviewable, meaning that one of the languages must be English, or a Scandinavian language.