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SIW4500 Literature Review and Research Training Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Literature Review and Research Training
Study programme
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Study Option International Social Welfare and Health Policy
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Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work, part-time
Master Programme in Applied Social Sciences - Programme Option Social Work
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Curriculum
FALL 2020
Schedule
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The student will be participating in a project on a relevant research topic as an individual research assistant at the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (SVA). We expect a paper, an article, a policy-brief or other relevant scientific output from the participation. Call for research assistant must be given by Qualified supervisors at the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Centre for Welfare and Labour Research (SVA). The supervisor decides who will be the research assistants, based on the student's application and previous qualifications. A call for assistants will normally be published at the OsloMet homepage before July 31st. Students can motivate potential supervisors to call for research assistants of this kind.

Required preliminary courses

The student must have passed the first year of master's courses that are required for their specific degree.

Learning outcomes

In this course, students will acquire basic knowledge in chemistry and thermochemistry. Students will also gain insight into the resource problems society is facing and how to solve them. They will also see a clear connection between environmental assessments and chemistry.

Content

The main purpose of this module is for the student to gain research experience through pedagogical interaction with a professional researcher or faculty. As an individual research assistant, the student will perform a defined and limited research task under supervision. Equally, a group of students can perform a defined and limited research task in collaboration and deliver a joint research outcome, while submitting individual reports (see work requirements below).

Through empirical studies and theoretical reflection, the students gain insight and skills, enabling them to undertake research tasks of a scientific standard.

Teaching and learning methods

The department announces positions as student research assistant or in student project groups. Students that apply within the due date and meet the requirements will compete for the positions based on application. The course coordinator and student will sign a work contract defining their mutual expectations about input and output. The work should amount to the equivalent of 6 weeks of full time studies. An academic staff member commits to supervise the student before and after this period, as we expect a paper, an article, a policy-brief or other relevant scientific output from the participation

Course requirements

No requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Assessment

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

  • describing the structure of atoms and molecules
  • understanding chemical equations and stoichiometry
  • explaining the periodic table
  • explaining the physical properties of gases
  • explaining chemical bonding and the molecular structure of solids (metals, semiconductors, polymers, crystalline substances)
  • defining the first, second and third laws of thermodynamics
  • defining energy concepts, internal energy, enthalpy, entropy and Gibb’s energy
  • understanding chemical equilibria (gas equilibria, precipitation, acid-base equilibria)
  • describing electrochemistry (galvanic cells, corrosion and electrolytic cells)
  • describing environmental aspects (use of resources, emissions, waste etc.)
  • describing life-cycle assessments and environmental labelling
  • describing standards for environmental work

Skills

The student is capable of

  • carrying out simple chemical calculations in stoichiometry
  • carrying out calculations using the equation of state for ideal gases
  • defining energy concepts, internal energy, enthalpy, Gibb’s energy and entropy
  • performing simple electrochemical calculations, such as calculations of cell potentials and simple calculations of current, and consumption and production of chemicals by electrolysis
  • performing simple calculations of reactants and products present in chemical equilibrium
  • carrying out LCA assessments

General competence

The student is capable of

  • communicating with chemists on topics relating to chemistry and environment
  • searching for specialist literature and compiling reference lists in accordance with the applicable template

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Lectures, project work, teacher-led exercises and exercises carried out with the help of student assistants. Some of the lectures will be guest lectures on environmental subjects.

Grading scale

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

  • 8 of 12 electronic tests in Chemistry, time consume is stipulated to one hour pr test
  • 2 of 4 elektronic tests, time consume is stipulated to one hour pr test

The purpose of the required coursework is to give students a basis for the written exam.

Examiners

The student's work will be evaluated by the course coordinator and training supervisor.

Course contact person

Simon Innvær