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MALK4000-401 Complexity, Science and Society Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kompleksitet, vitenskap og samfunn
Study programme
Master's Program in Behavioral Science
Master’s Program in Behavioral Science - Specialisation in Innovation and Implementation
Master’s Program in Behavioral Science - Specialisation in Concepts and Applications
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2021/2022
Curriculum
FALL 2021
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

Complexity is a term frequently used to describe relations in a society where formal and institutional boundaries decrease in importance. The complexity of the challenges we face today demands collaborative initiatives across levels of governments and administration, and across different sectors. The need for cooperation between traditional scientific disciplines is now acknowledged as a basic requirement for development of new knowledge.

It is inherent in complexity thinking that different but complementary perspectives are adopted to illuminate and analyze problems requiring solution. Graduates of the master program can work and lead independently of discipline, professional turf, sector or level of administration. The students’ varied background education and work experience shall create and sustain a culture based on respect for different perspectives, the ability to change perspective if and when required, and of looking for optimal solutions by de-focusing differences and re-focusing on compatibility.

Required preliminary courses

Gradert skala A-F.

Learning outcomes

Hver besvarelse vurderes av to sensorer. Ekstern sensor vurderer minimum 20 prosent av besvarelsene. Ekstern sensors vurderinger skal komme alle studentene til gode.

Teaching and learning methods

Emnet er sammensatt av følgende fagområder, angitt i studiepoeng:

  • Blodbankarbeid 3,5 stp
  • Blodtypeserologi 4,5 stp
  • Medisinsk immunologi med transplantasjonsimmunologi 2 stp

Course requirements

8,5 studiepoeng overlapp med BIO3100 Transfusjonsmedisin og transplantasjonsimmunologi;

Assessment

Individual home examination, 5 hours. Exam questions are in English. Students may submit their exams in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

All

Grading scale

This course teaches students about patients and next-of-kin in an acute, critical and chronic context, and what the nurse’s areas of responsibility entail. Students will learn to communicate with patients and next-of-kin in situations of stress and crisis. Systematic mapping and assessment, nursing of somatic diseases, pre and postoperative nursing and competent drug administration are also part of the course.

Examiners

One internal and one external examiner will assess all exams.