EPN-V2

MAPSD4310 Research Methods in Mental Health Care Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Forskningsmetoder i psykisk helsearbeid
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Course history
Programme description

  • Introduction

    All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

  • Required preliminary courses

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Learning outcomes

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

    Knowledge

    The student has

    • advanced knowledge of the importance of theory of science positions to research on mental health, mental disorders and mental health care
    • knowledge about theoretical, methodical and practical challenges in scientific work
    • advanced knowledge about the connection between theory of science and choice of methods within mental health care
    • in-depth knowledge of the various steps in the research process/ scientific work
    • in-depth knowledge about ethical principles in scientific work

    Skills

    The student is capable of

    • taking a reflective and critical approach to theory of science and understanding the link between views of knowledge and methods
    • applying theory of science and research methods based on research issues and research questions
    • analysing and interpreting empirical material
    • preparing research questions and project descriptions

    Competence

    The student is capable of

    • applying theory of science in the development of design, methodology, analysis and interpretation
    • understanding theory of science and how different perspectives on humanity, views of knowledge and values govern the research
    • applying research methods in an independent and critical manner
    • assessing and taking a critical approach to research in the mental health care field
    • communicating scientific knowledge in an independent and critical manner

  • Teaching and learning methods

    https://oslomet.instructure.com/courses/8236

  • Course requirements

    • Theory of science
    • The research process
    • Research design and methods
    • Research ethics
    • Data collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data

  • Assessment

    MAABI4050, MASYK4050, MASYD4050, MAPO4050, MAPSD4050, ABIO6050, KREFT6050, KARD6050, VPSY6050, VPSYD6050, PSYD6050, HEL6050, BIT6000 overlap 100%.

  • Permitted exam materials and equipment

    All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

  • Grading scale

    Grade scale A-F.

  • Examiners

    All answer papers are assessed by two examiners. At least 20% per cent of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner's assessment shall benefit all the students.

  • Overlapping courses

    MAPSD4300 and MAPS4310 overlap 100%.