EPN

VERN1500 Health Issues I Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Helsefaglige emner I
Study programme
Bachelorstudium i vernepleie
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2019/2020
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and motor development is crucial to health personnel. This course covers cytology, microbiology, genetics and neuroanatomy. 

The course gives students knowledge of the most common diseases, their causes and symptoms.

Recommended preliminary courses

Passed VERN1110/VERND1110, VERN1210/VERND1210/VERNL1210, VERN1310/VERND1310, VERN1400/VERND1400, VEPRA10/VEPRAD10 before starting the course is recommended.

Required preliminary courses

Admission to the programme

Teaching and learning methods

The course comprises teaching, self-study and group work.

Lectures are followed by self-study and submission of group assignments and subsequent testing. Students are expected to learn some of the syllabus in groups, where they will answer a number of questions.

Two tests will be given during the course. The tests will mainly consist of multiple choice questions and short-answer assignments.

Course requirements

The following required coursework must be approved before a student can receive a final assessment:

  • compulsory participation in group work, with submission of group assignments

  • two tests

Assessment

Supervised individual written exam, 4 hours

Permitted exam materials and equipment

None

Grading scale

A grade scale with grades from A to E for pass and F for fail is used.

Examiners

One examiner.