Basic sciences methodology

Course Information
TitleΕρευνητική μεθοδολογία βασικών επιστημών / Basic sciences methodology
CodeC3
FacultyHealth Sciences
SchoolMedicine
Cycle / Level2nd / Postgraduate
Teaching PeriodSpring
CoordinatorEfstratios Kosmidis
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600000220

Programme of Study: PPS Medical Research Methodology

Registered students: 38
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
CoreCompulsory Course118

Class Information
Academic Year2024 – 2025
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Instructors from Other Categories
Weekly Hours8
Total Hours192
Class ID
600266479
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Language of Instruction
  • English (Instruction, Examination)
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Work autonomously
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an international context
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
  • Generate new research ideas
Course Content (Syllabus)
A guideline to basic research methodology : Introduction to Bioinformatics: NGS. Applications and data analysis. Epigenetic regulation of gene expression. Liquid biopsies: Cell free genetic material, circulating cells, exosomes. Precision medicine. Regenerative medicine: Stem cell methodology/ Methods conditions and regulations for stem cell culture in tissue engineering. Animal models and experimental medicine. Analyzing living systems through physiological signals. How to organize your C3 assignment
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Multimedia
  • Interactive excersises
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures100.4
Seminars40.2
Reading Assigment100.4
Written assigments150.6
Exams10.0
Total401.6
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Formative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative)
Last Update
21-12-2021