FYB1210 Anatomy and Physiology II Course description

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student has

• advanced knowledge of information needs as well as of use of information and knowledge in different contexts such as everyday life, working life, research and education, etc.
• good overview and specialized knowledge of the role of various channels for satisfying the information needs and their prominence for seeking and sharing information and knowledge
• advanced knowledge of the theoretical models for understanding seeking and sharing of information and knowledge
• advanced understanding of the relationship between human information behaviour and methods of information and knowledge management

Skills

The student is able to

• use empirical and theoretical models on information behaviour and information mediating institutions' role in information seeking processes to design research projects
• reflect upon how information needs and information use is affected and changed by political, demographic, cultural and technological changes, the emergence of new forms of learning and experience, etc.
• plan, develop and lead information and knowledge management in practice with reference to in-depth knowledge of information needs and information seeking behaviour

General competence

The student has the ability to

• analytically discuss and assess the flow of information at a workplace.
• participate in knowledge management projects at a workplace.

The course is organized as a series of three three-day sessions.

The course is given either in Scandinavian languages with occasional English contributions, or exclusively in English.

After completing the course, the student should have the following overall learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student 

• has advanced knowledge of information and culture disseminating institutions, first and foremost archives and libraries and these institutions values and social roles
• has specialist knowledge and understanding of the relationship between the different institutions and how this relationship is influenced by their political, demographic, cultural, technological surroundings
• has in-depth knowledge about the respective professionals' roles and practice in the three different types of institution
• has knowledge of relevant theories from the social sciences such as theory of the public sphere and cultural theory, as well as theories and methods for assessing and evaluating the usefulness of information and cultural disseminating institutions

Skills

The student

• masters relevant theoretical terms and perspectives that are used in research in the field in order to analyse and understand the relevant institutions, their history, development and change processes, etc.
• is capable of reflecting on the professional practice in archives and libraries
• has developed a knowledge base in relation to the empirical field and to theory and methods that enable them to design and conduct research projects on topics pertaining to information and culture disseminating institutions
• is capable of leading complex planning processes leading to the ability to update the archives and libraries' role in relation to social changes

General Competence

The student

• has the ability to cooperate across information science specialisations
• has the ability to enage in professional and scholary discussions and debates
• has greater awareness of innovative projects and activities happening in Scandinavian archives, libraries and museums, as well as internationally

The following coursework requirements must have been approved for the student to take the exam:

• Coursework 1: A group of 2-4 students creates a poster on one of the course topics. The poster describes a research project in progress and must be accompanied by a note (4 pages) that provides a detailed description of the poster.
• Coursework 2: Plenary presentation (10-15 minutes) of the poster with all group members participating. Before the presentation, each group is assigned a poster and notes from another group to provide a thorough commentary. Like the poster, the commentary should include both a written note (2 pages) and an oral discussion with all group members participating.

The purpose of the requirements is to contribute to achieving learning outcomes, especially the skill requirements. Requirements must be completed and approved by the specified deadline for students to take the exam. In the case of absence or non-compliance, the student/group must submit a text on an assigned topic by a set date and present it to the instructors. If a requirement is not approved, there is an opportunity to submit a revised version once.

The exam in the course is a supervised exam of four hours.

No aids are permitted.

Grading scale A-F.

An internal and external examiner make the assessment of all exams.

Jamie Johnston

You can apply for admission to this course outside the master's program.  Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master's programme in library and information science, as well as a minimum of a C grade average from the bachelor's degree.