Program Overview

Course Overview

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) course for 1st year students, designated as HMS0001, is a foundational course that provides essential knowledge and training in health, safety, and environmental practices. This course is designed for students in their first year of study and is a requirement for various programs at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).

Course Details

• Credits: 0
• Level: Foundation courses, level I
• Course Start: Autumn 2025
• Duration: 2 semesters
• Language of Instruction: Norwegian
• Location: Ĺlesund and Trondheim
• Examination Arrangement: Completed HSE

About the Course

Course Content

The course is divided into two primary modules:

1. HSE, Fire Prevention, and First Aid: This module provides insight into health, safety, and environment (HSE) concepts, including basic HSE knowledge, safety in laboratories and fields, first aid, and fire safety.
2. Physical and Mental Health; Life Experiences, Student Life, and the Future; Student Economy: This module focuses on physical and mental health, the impact of life experiences on health, student support services, and financial planning.

Learning Outcome

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to have gained a comprehensive understanding of HSE principles, practices for maintaining physical and mental health, and the importance of financial planning and student support services.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course employs a variety of learning methods, including:

• Lectures
• Practical exercises (e.g., fire safety and first aid training)
• Digital multiple-choice tests
• Discussions on physical and mental health, life experiences, and student economy

Compulsory Assignments

Students are required to complete several assignments, including:

• Theory assignments on HSE, fire protection, and first aid
• Practical exercises in fire protection and first aid
• Multiple-choice tests on HSE and physical and mental health
• Participation in discussions on lived life, student life, future, and student finances

Further on Evaluation

Evaluation is based on mandatory attendance at practical courses and lectures, as well as passing multiple-choice tests. Both modules must be approved to pass the course.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a program of study is required. Eligible programs include:

• Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
• Aquaculture - Engineering (BIHAV)
• Biology (BBI)
• Biology and Chemistry (ĹBIKJ)
• Biomarine Innovation (298BMI)
• Biomedical Laboratory Science (BBIOING)
• Biotechnology (427BT)
• Biotechnology (MBIOT5)
• Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (MTKJ)
• Chemistry (BKJ)
• Chemistry - Engineering (FTHINGKJ)
• Chemistry and Materials Engineering - Engineering (BIKOM)
• Food Science, Technology and Sustainability (MTMAT)
• Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)
• Geology (BGEOL)
• Industrial Chemistry, Materials and Biotechnology (MTKMB)
• Materials Engineering (FTHINGMAT)
• Materials Science and Engineering (MTMT)
• Medical and Biological Studies (184BG)
• Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
• Natural Science with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLREAL)
• Physical Education and Sport with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLKIDR)
• Physics (BFY)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

No specific previous knowledge is required for this course.

Course Materials

Information regarding course materials will be provided at the beginning of the semester through Blackboard.

Subject Areas

The course covers the following subject areas:

• Health, Environment and Safety
• Biology
• Engineering Subjects

Faculty and Staff

The course is coordinated and taught by faculty members from the Faculty of Natural Sciences, including:

• Karin Wiggen Godř (Course Coordinator)
• Espen Fjćrvik
• Gřril Flatberg
• Jens-Petter Andreassen
• Karin Wiggen Godř
• Peder Kristian Berntsen Brenne
• Per Birger Mikael Hammer
• Turid Dory Reenaas

Examination Details

• Examination Arrangement: Completed HSE
• Grade: Passed / Not Passed
• Ordinary Examination - Autumn 2025:
  • Module 1: HSE - Weighting 5/10, Exam system: Inspera Assessment
  • Module 2: Physical and Mental Health - Weighting 5/10