EPN-V2

SYKPPRA45 Public Health Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Folkehelsearbeid
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Course history
  • Introduction

    None.

  • Required preliminary courses

    Project examination, consisting of a group assignment with up to 7 students, based on a case with a health claim in the media. The assignment will include the levels of the EBP model. The assignment is submitted as a written paper of 1500 words (+/- 10 prosent) according to further specified criteria. 

    Each group decides whether their assignment is to be submitted in Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or English.

    Resit exam: If the assignment is given the grade fail, the group can submit a revised version once.  

    If this attempt fails, the group is entitled to a third and final attempt. In a third attempt, the group must choose a new health claim and submit a new examination paper. 

  • Learning outcomes

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

  • Teaching and learning methods

    Pass/Fail. The same grade is given for all students in the group.

  • Course requirements

    One external and one internal examiner will assess at least 10 percent of the assignments. To internal examiners will assess the remaining assignments. The external examiner’s assessment shall benefit all the students. 

  • Assessment

    Group project exam

    • Groups until 10 students
    • Scope of 3,500 words (+/- 10%).

     

    The assignment can be given in English or Scandinavian language. The individual group must deliver in the same language.

     

    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. One overall grade is awarded for the whole group.

  • 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

    SYKKPRA45 and B, and SYKPPRA45 and B overlap 100 %.

    5 ECTS overlap with xx1050 Public Health and Health Management, 5 ESTC

    5 ECTS overlap with SYKK/SYKPPRA40 and B Promotion of Health and Prevention of Illness, 5 ECTS