NVHIN Supervised research project in the life sciences Course description

The course provides a supervised introduction to and practical training in research in the chosen field of study in the life sciences. The focus of the supervised research project will depend on the student's academic background, and is created in consultation with the supervisor. The course is designed for visiting students in particular. It will provide the students with an opportunity to take a whole semester at OsloMet. The course has been developed with the bachelor's thesis in mind, and will also form a good basis for continuing work with the bachelor's thesis.

The course will be carried out mainly as an independent work through participation in an ongoing research project in one of our research environments. The students on the course will be supervised by a person in the academic environment or an external partner. Supervision can be given in the form of practical supervision in the laboratory, or guidance when discussing more theoretical research questions. There is a possibility for interdisciplinary cooperation with other programmes at the Faculty of Health Sciences and possibly other programmes at OsloMet.

Any exchange student interested in taking this course should be in a relevant field of study, taking their second to last or final year (or equivalent to the second or third year at OsloMet) and be able to write their bachelor's thesis in English. Admission is subject to available capacity in the course.

This course adopts a sociological perspective, with a specific focus on archives, libraries, and museums, examining the emergence of the information-disseminating profession, institutionalization, and roles.

The language of instruction for the course is both Norwegian and English.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• Plan, present and evaluate individual and group performances, both as an actor and as director.

Compulsory attendance at teaching activities:

The students cannot be absent for more than 20% of teaching and supervision activities.

The exam is divided in two parts:

Exam part 1. Performance followed by an oral discussion

Evaluation is based on aesthetical, ethical, and pedagogical criteria. The theatrical form of expression, adjusting to the participants, the content of the piece, and various framework conditions must be upheld by the student. The student´s reflections and analysis of the performance, as well as the process leading up to the final performance, are also assessed.

Normally the examination takes place individually, but it can also be taken in small groups.

A performance followed by an oral hearing counts for 60 percent of the final passing grade.

The exam result cannot be appealed.

2. Exam part 2. Written assignment.

A written assignment that includes a professional research question related to the performance in part-examination 1, and relevant theory. Aesthetic, ethical, and pedagogical considerations related to framework conditions and choice of expression/form are included in the exam.

The scope of the assignment is between 3500-4000 words (not including table of content and bibliography).

The assignment counts for 40 percent of the final passing grade. The exam result can be appealed.

In some cases, the practical/oral group exams can be held as individual exams.

Both parts of the exam must be awarded the grade E or better in order for the student to pass the course.

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

A to E for passed. F for failed.

Part-examination 1 and 2 is assessed by an internal and an external sensor. It is intended that the sensors are the same for both exams.

The plan is to have the same sensors for both parts.

Christine Helland