ØAMET4200 Research Methods for Social Sciences Course description

The course particularly builds on a foundation course in social science research methods at bachelor's degree level and a foundation course in statistical methodology. This is a compulsory common course in the main profile Strategy, Organisation and Leadership.

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Knowledge

The student

• in-depth knowledge and understanding of how models are used in the social sciences

Skills

The student is capable of

• formulating issues and research questions, searching for relevant literature and applying theory in a reflected manner
• relating research questions and context to choice of method and analysing data to answer research questions
• planning and carrying out the empirical part of a master¿s thesis in the field of organisation and management
• carrying out an independent, limited research project in the form of a master's thesis in his/her field under supervision and in accordance with applicable research ethical standards

Varied forms of teaching will be used, with a combination of lectures, guest lectures, class discussions, project assignment and student presentations. A series of exercises intended to familiarise students with the different steps involved in research work is a key element of the course. These exercises are designed to enable students to assess, plan and carry out empirical studies.

Three compulsory exercises to be submitted in writing, each with a scope of up to five pages. Each of the three submissions must be presented to the class and there is compulsory participation at these seminars. All the exercises must be approved before the student can submit the project description (the exam). If the assignment handed in is not approved, the student will be given one opportunity to submit an improved version. The lecturer will inform students of deadlines for submission.

A project description, i.e. a plan for a potential research project, for example in preparation for the master's thesis. The project description is individually or in groups of maximum two students. The project description must have a scope of 10-15 pages.

Students who become ill or fail an exam are entitled to register for a resit/rescheduled exam in the course in accordance with the Regulations relating to Studies and Examinations at OsloMet.

The course covers the formulation and production of pharmaceuticals. The main focus is on small-scale production for individual patients based on their special needs. Important topics include the study of types of pharmaceuticals and their composition, and production with pertaining quality control.

Subjects covered by the course, with credits specified:

• Pharmaceutics 10 credits

It is assessed as Pass/Fail.

An external examiner will grade the project description together with an internal examiner.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student

• is capable of explaining the physical properties of colloids and disperse systems
• has knowledge of solubility and rates of dissolubility
• has knowledge of the composition and production of mixtures, ointments, creams, gels, capsules, granulates and tablets in accordance with basic principles
• is capable of explaining quality control, safety and hygiene in the production of medicine
• is capable of explaining problems caused by microorganisms in connection with the production, use or storage of pharmaceuticals

Skills

The student is capable of

• using pharmaceutical reference works and practising the control system when producing pharmaceuticals
• making an independent assessment of whether medication that he/she has produced can be approved/not approved
• working independently and practising good laboratory procedures in accordance with the rules for Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

General competence

The student is capable of:

• assessing the options for individual adaption of pharmaceutical treatment