EPN-V2

SYKK2000B Theory of Science and Research Methods Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode
Study programme
Bachelor's Programme in Nursing
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2020/2021
Programme description
Course history

Introduction

The course builds on SYKP/SYKK1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care. This course teaches students how to work in a scientific manner. They should be able to read research articles and gain insight into methodical strengths and weaknesses of said articles. Qualitative and quantitative methods, or a combination of these are part of the course. Students will study the research process and basic scientific methods through practical exercises. The course contributes to understanding how scientific methods lay the basis for research results.

Recommended preliminary courses

Passed the course SYKP/SYKP1060 Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) in Health Care.

Required preliminary courses

Admission to the programme.

Learning outcomes

SYKK2000 and SYKP2000 overlap 100 %.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, group work, seminars with presentations and self-study.

Course requirements

None.

Assessment

Home exam in groups.

  • 3–5 students per group.
  • The exam period extends throughout the course
  • Scope of 1,500 words (+/- 10%).

Resit exam: A student who fails the ordinary exam, may nevertheless submit a reworked version as a resit.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

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

Grading scale

Pass/fail.

Examiners

Two examiners assess the exams. At least 10% of the exam papers will be assessed by an external examiner. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all students.

Overlapping courses

SYKK2000 and SYKP2000 overlap 100 %.